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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998
Commission file number 0-24210
AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 76-0070846
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
2450 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD, SUITE 300, LEAGUE CITY,
TEXAS 77573 (Address of principal executive offices,
including zip code)
(281) 334-9700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT: NONE
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 (G):
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which
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Common Stock, $0.05 par value registered Nasdaq National Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers 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 or any amendment to this
Form 10-K [ ].
The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant on August 7, 1998 (based on the last sale price on the Nasdaq
National Market as of such date) was $218,961,624. For purposes of this
disclosure only, the registrant has assumed that its directors, executive
officers and beneficial owners of 5% or more of the registrants common stock are
affiliates of the registrant.
As of August 7, 1998, the registrant had 17,523,751 shares of Common Stock
issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the proxy statement with respect to the 1998 annual meeting of
shareholders of the registrant are incorporated by reference into Part III of
this report.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
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Item 1. Business........................................................................... 1
Item 2. Properties......................................................................... 9
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.................................................................. 9
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
Holders................................ 19
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters.............. 11
Item 6. Selected Financial Data............................................................ 12
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.............................................................. 15
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data........................................ 20
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure......................................................................... 20
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant................................. 20
Item 11. Executive Compensation............................................................. 20
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management..................... 21
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions..................................... 21
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K................... 22
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
American Homestar Corporation ("American Homestar" or the "Company") is one
of the fastest growing vertically integrated manufactured housing companies in
the United States, with operations in manufacturing, retailing, financing and
insurance. The Company currently operates 11 manufacturing facilities in seven
states and sells homes through its dedicated distribution channels, which
include 86 Company-owned retail sales centers and 41 franchised retail sales
centers, and through more than 300 independent retail locations in 28 states.
The Company's operations are strategically located in the Southwest, Southeast,
Deep South, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States,
which represent many of the largest markets for manufactured housing. The
Company provides financing to its retail customers through its affiliate, 21st
Century Mortgage Corporation ("21st Century"), and also provides insurance
products to its retail customers.
The cornerstone of American Homestar's strategy is the vertical integration
of its operations, which includes the combination of manufacturing, retailing,
financing and insuring of its products. Vertical integration allows the Company
to increase its profit margins on the manufacture and sale of its products, and
provides the ability to realize additional sources of income from financing the
sales of and insuring the Company's products. Management believes that vertical
integration allows the Company to better control the quality, design,
manufacture and distribution of its homes, more effectively plan its inventory
requirements, better coordinate the servicing of its products and promptly
respond to changes in retail demand. An important element of the Company's
vertical integration strategy is to maximize the percentage of new homes sold
through the Company's dedicated distribution channels that are manufactured by
the Company. This percentage for Company-owned retail sales centers (the
"internalization rate") has increased from 38% in fiscal 1994 to 84% in fiscal
1998.
American Homestar has realized significant growth in its operations and
profitability since its initial public offering in July 1994. Since that time,
the Company has grown from three manufacturing facilities to 11, and from 25
Company-owned retail sales centers to 86. Revenues have increased from $119
million in fiscal 1994 to $514 million in fiscal 1998, representing a compounded
annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 45%, while diluted earnings per share have
increased from $0.45 to $0.98 during the same period, representing a CAGR of
22%. During the same period, shipments increased from 2,228 homes to 10,723
homes, representing a CAGR of 55%.
STRATEGY
The Company's primary strategic objectives are to maintain high growth in
profitability and to generate superior long-term returns by leveraging the
benefits of vertical integration and increasing its market share. In order to
achieve these objectives, the Company is pursuing the following initiatives:
o EXPAND DEDICATED RETAIL DISTRIBUTION
The Company intends to expand its dedicated distribution channels in order
to increase its market share. The Company plans to open or acquire 30 to 40
retail sales centers in each of the next two years and to expand its franchise
program through conversion of existing independent retail sales centers, joint
ventures and construction of new retail sales centers. During fiscal 1998, the
Company increased its Company-owned retail sales centers from 54 to 86, which
included the acquisition of 25 retail sales centers. Since initiating its
national, branded franchise program in 1997, the Company has entered into
franchise agreements covering 41 retail sales centers. In addition to increasing
market share by expanding the number of Company-owned and franchised retail
sales centers, management believes that it can increase the sales volumes of
these locations by continuing to implement the Company's successful
merchandising, advertising and sales training programs. The Company is presently
focusing its retail distribution growth in the Deep South, Southeast and Pacific
Northwest where the Company has already established manufacturing capacity to
support a larger dedicated distribution network.
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o INCREASE MANUFACTURING CAPACITY IN TANDEM WITH RETAIL EXPANSION
Each American Homestar manufacturing facility has a focused product
mission, producing homes targeted to a specific price range. This specialization
maximizes production efficiency and improves the economies of scale derived from
significant production volumes in a single facility. The Company clusters its
manufacturing facilities within a region in order to supply a wide range of
homes to each market that it serves. As the Company's dedicated retail
distribution increases in existing markets, capacity in existing plants will be
expanded in order to take advantage of manufacturing efficiencies and economies
of scale and to provide the full product offering of American Homestar to its
retail sales centers and franchisees. The Company also intends to expand its
manufacturing capacity as overall demand increases for its products and as
strategic acquisition opportunities arise.
o GROW FINANCING OPERATIONS
American Homestar believes that the ability to offer retail financing
through 21st Century is an important element of its growth strategy and vertical
integration plan. By financing a significant portion of the homes sold through
the Company's retail sales centers, 21st Century provides additional, recurring
income from home sales. Furthermore, management believes that 21st Century
provides the Company with a more reliable and responsive source of financing for
customers purchasing homes through its dedicated distribution channels. The
Company's insurance products also represent an opportunity for additional
sources of recurring income from home sales.
o PURSUE STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS
American Homestar has grown significantly through both internal expansion
and strategic acquisitions of manufacturing facilities and retail sales centers.
Since its initial public offering in 1994, the Company has acquired eight
manufacturing facilities and has added 60 Company-owned retail sales centers, 36
through acquisitions. These acquisitions have expanded the Company's operations
into the Southeast, Deep South, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions and
allowed the Company to implement its vertical integration strategy in these new
markets. Given that the manufactured housing industry remains highly fragmented,
particularly in retailing, the Company believes there are opportunities to enter
new regions and further strengthen its existing markets through strategic
acquisitions. Management believes that acquisitions will provide the Company
with further opportunity to continue to increase its market share and leverage
the benefits it derives from vertical integration.
INDUSTRY
A manufactured home is a single-family residence that is constructed in a
controlled factory environment and transported to a home site. Total retail
sales of new manufactured homes in the United States were approximately $14.5
billion in 1997. From 1991 through 1997, the manufactured housing industry
experienced a significant increase in the number of homes sold. Factory
shipments increased from approximately 171,000 homes in 1991 to approximately
354,000 homes in 1997. Manufactured housing has also significantly increased its
share of the new home market. In 1997, manufactured homes accounted for
approximately one-fourth of all new single-family homes completed, up from
approximately one-sixth in 1991. Because of the lower cost of construction for
manufactured homes compared to site-built homes, manufactured housing has
historically served as one of the most affordable alternatives for the home
buyer. The average retail price of a new manufactured home in 1997 was $29.09
per square foot, as compared to $64.70 per square foot for a new site-built
home, excluding land costs. In recent years, demand has shifted toward larger,
multi-section homes, which accounted for more than one-half of the manufactured
homes produced in 1997.
Manufactured homes have traditionally been an attractive means for home
buyers to overcome obstacles or large down payments and high monthly mortgage
payments. Financing has become readily available to qualified manufactured home
buyers from a variety of lenders. A number of these lenders have established
securitization programs for consumer loans. Both the Federal Housing
Administration's and the Department of Veterans Affairs' guaranteed loan
programs permit loans for the purchase of manufactured housing. In addition, the
Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation accept manufactured housing mortgage loans and allow these mortgage
loans to be pooled with traditional real estate mortgage loans. Also,
manufactured homes may be financed as secured personal property loans in
instances where the buyer does not own the land upon which the home will be
sited.
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RETAIL DISTRIBUTION
The Company retails its products through dedicated distribution channels,
which include Company-owned retail sales centers and franchisees, and through
independent retailers. The following table sets forth for the periods indicated
certain data for shipments of homes manufactured by the Company, the number of
Company-owned retail sales centers and the number of independent retail sales
centers, including franchisees:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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Homes shipped to Company-owned retail sales centers .. 2,714 3,762 4,647
Homes shipped to independent retail sales centers,
including franchisees ............................ 3,538 5,251 6,076
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Total homes shipped ........................... 6,252 9,013 10,723
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Company-owned retail sales centers ................... 44 54 86
Dedicated Distribution. The Company employs a distinct merchandising and selling
strategy in its dedicated distribution channels. At each Company-owned retail
sales center a broad selection of fully furnished and professionally decorated
model homes is displayed in a landscaped setting. The Company's professional
sales staff receives extensive training on all of the Company's products and
services, and is able to provide its customers with superior service. The
Company also provides merchandising support and uses regional print, radio and
television advertising to promote customer awareness and enhance its quality
image.
In fiscal 1998, 55% of the Company's retail sales were multi-section homes
and its average new home retail sales price was $48,154, compared to the
industry average of $42,252. Since the beginning of fiscal 1994, the Company has
increased the number of Company-owned retail sales centers from 21 to 86 as of
May 31, 1998. The Company plans to open or acquire 30 to 40 retail sales centers
each year over the next two years.
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain
information relating to homes sold by Company-owned retail sales centers:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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Average new home sales price: .................. $43,460 $45,902 $48,154
Homes sold:
New homes ............................... 3,887 4,506 5,211
Previously-owned homes .................. 1,058 1,314 1,725
Percentage of new homes sold:
Single-section .......................... 49% 46% 45%
Multi-section ........................... 51% 54% 55%
Percentage of new homes sold manufactured by:
Company ................................. 60% 74% 84%
Independent manufacturers ............... 40% 26% 16%
The Company has increased the percentage of new homes sold by Company-owned
retail sales centers that are manufactured by the Company from 38% in fiscal
1994 to 84% in fiscal 1998. As the Company's manufacturing facilities continue
to increase their production, the Company expects this percentage to increase.
In addition to selling homes manufactured by the Company, most Company-owned
retail sales centers sell homes manufactured by other companies as well as
previously-owned manufactured homes.
The Company initiated its Oak Creek Village national, branded franchise
program in September 1997 to accelerate distribution of the Company's products
by converting existing independent retail sales centers and by encouraging
entrepreneurs with considerable industry or business experience to open new
retail sales centers as franchisees. Since the program's inception, the Company
has entered into franchise arrangements covering 41 retail sales centers. The
Company believes that its franchise program offers an attractive alternative for
independent retailers. The benefits of a strategic
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alliance with the Company for a franchisee include (i) a protected territory for
specific products; (ii) access to the Company's manufacturing, retailing and
financing expertise; (iii) minimal personal investment in the retail sales
center; and (iv) the potential to open additional retail sales centers.
The Company enters into a franchise agreement ("Franchise Agreement")
generally when an independent retailer chooses to convert to franchise status or
when a franchisee secures a location. The Franchise Agreement provides for a
term of five years with one five-year renewal option. Under conditions of the
Franchise Agreement, the franchisee is required to purchase all product through
the Company or through Company-approved suppliers. The Company has the right to
terminate any Franchise Agreement under specified circumstances, including a
franchisee's failure to adhere to the Company's standards. The current Franchise
Agreement contains a right of first refusal for the Company to purchase the
franchise.
In order to assist an independent retailer in the conversion to an Oak
Creek Village, the Company may finance improvements to the franchisee's retail
sales center. In such cases the lease is controlled by the Company and the costs
of such improvements are added to the lease payment. The franchisee is required
to finance its own inventory, but the Company may assist its franchisees in
accessing floor plan financing at attractive rates. All franchisees are required
to operate their Oak Creek Villages in compliance with applicable Company
policies, standards and specifications. The Company monitors each franchisee's
operations and results and assists the franchisee in order to optimize its
performance.
The Company believes that the success of a retail sales center is dependent
on the professionalism and knowledge of its managerial and sales staff, and
therefore, has developed an extensive training program covering many facets of
the Company's operations, products and services. Retail management and
management trainees are expected to attend a series of formal training sessions
covering a variety of sales and administrative topics. Management training
provides employees with a complete review of the production process as well as a
comprehensive understanding of the Company's retailing strategy and sales
approach. Additionally, each new sales representative is required to attend a
comprehensive four-day basic sales training course offered at least quarterly in
each region. Sales representative training provides in-depth instruction in
sales techniques and education on the Company's products and services. The
training program is also available to the Company's franchisees. The Company has
a full-time, dedicated training staff which travels to sales centers to provide
on-site, one-on-one supplementary training. The Company believes that its
general approach to marketing, the appearance of its sales locations and the
professionalism of its sales management and staff are among its most
distinguishing features in the marketplace.
Independent Retailers. The independent retailer network is an important part of
the Company's sales and distribution strategy and is especially important in new
regional markets in which the Company has no existing Company-owned retail sales
centers. The Company believes its relations with its independent retailers are
excellent. Except for franchise agreements with its franchisees, the Company has
no written agreements with its independent retailers and the relationship may be
terminated at any time by either party. The Company generally does not provide
inventory financing arrangements for independent retailer purchases, nor does it
consign homes. However, as is customary in the industry, lenders financing
independent retailers require that the Company execute contingent repurchase
agreements, which provide that, in the event of a retailer's default under the
retailer's inventory financing arrangements, the Company will repurchase homes
for the amount remaining unpaid to the lender, excluding interest and
repossession costs. During the last three fiscal years, the Company has incurred
no significant losses resulting from these contingent obligations. As of May 31,
1998, the Company's contingent repurchase liability was approximately $80.9
million.
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MANUFACTURING
The Company manufactures a broad selection of homes ranging from
traditional, lower-priced homes to distinctive, higher-priced homes, which
retail from $16,500 to $124,600, excluding land costs. By providing such a broad
selection, the Company believes it can meet the financial and aesthetic
requirements of the full range of retail buyers. Additionally, the Company
believes it offers high quality homes that incorporate more innovative
architectural designs and features than are typically offered by its
competitors. Over the past few years, as the demand for multi-section homes has
increased, the Company has significantly increased its production of
multi-section homes to 69% of total homes manufactured for fiscal 1998 from 50%
in fiscal 1994.
The Company's manufacturing facilities generally operate on a one shift per
day, five day per week basis. At May 31, 1998, the Company's facilities had the
capacity to produce 109 floors per day, and its production rate was 86 floors
per day (capacity figures are estimates of management). A floor is a single
section home or one section of a multi-section home. The following table sets
forth the total homes and floors manufactured by the Company for the periods
indicated:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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Homes manufactured:
Single-section ......... 3,462 3,497 3,276
Multi-section .......... 2,790 5,516 7,447
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Total homes manufactured .... 6,252 9,013 10,723
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Total floors manufactured ... 9,149 14,848 18,566
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The principal materials used in the construction of the Company's homes
include lumber and lumber products, gypsum wallboard, steel, aluminum,
fiberglass, carpet, vinyl, fasteners, appliances, electrical items, windows and
doors. Generally, materials are readily available and are purchased by the
Company from numerous sources. The Company believes that the materials used in
the manufacture of its homes are readily available at competitive prices from a
wide variety of suppliers. Accordingly, the Company does not believe that the
loss of any single supplier would have a material adverse effect on its
business. The Company's direct or variable costs of operations can be
significantly affected by the availability and pricing of raw materials.
The Company generally builds a home only after a specific order has been
received and financing arrangements for payment have been made. In accordance
with industry practice, dealers can cancel orders prior to the commencement of
production without penalty, and accordingly, the Company does not consider its
backlog of orders to be firm orders. Because of the seasonality of the market
for manufactured homes, the level of backlog at any time is not necessarily
indicative of the expected level of future orders. The Company's backlog, as
well as level of new orders, generally declines during the winter months of
December through February.
FINANCING
In 1995, the Company formed 21st Century together with Clayton Homes, Inc.
("Clayton") and three former executive officers of Clayton. Clayton is a leader
in manufactured home financing through its finance subsidiary, Vanderbilt
Mortgage and Finance, Inc. American Homestar, Clayton and the management of 21st
Century own 50%, 25% and 25%, respectively, of 21st Century, and the Company has
an option to purchase the stock owned by Clayton and the management of 21st
Century under certain conditions after September 15, 2000. 21st Century provides
retail sales financing through the Company's dedicated distribution channels and
is the primary lender for all Company-owned retail sales centers. 21st Century
is also adding to its growing loan portfolio through direct marketing efforts to
capture re-finance business and by offering private label financing through
joint ventures with other manufactured housing producers and retailers.
Financing through 21st Century extends the profits of a home sale through a
recurring income stream received over the life of loans originated. As of May
31, 1998, 21st Century's loan servicing portfolio was approximately $371 million
and for the year ended May 31, 1998, 21st Century had loan originations of
approximately $225 million.
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INSURANCE
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Western Insurance Agency, Inc.
("Western"), the Company offers to its retail customers a variety of insurance
products, including property/casualty insurance, credit life insurance and
extended service contracts. The Company acts as agent and earns commissions from
insurance written for purchasers of its manufactured homes. In addition, the
Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifestar Reinsurance, Ltd., reinsures credit
life policies placed by Western. Through reinsurance, the Company also earns
underwriting fees and investment income. The Company's reinsurance operations
are managed by American Bankers Life Assurance Company of Florida pursuant to a
management contract.
ACQUISITIONS
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company announced that it
entered into definitive agreements for two strategic acquisitions which will
allow the Company to further implement its vertical integration strategy and
expand its presence in its Southeast region:
Effective July 1, 1998, the Company acquired First Value Homes, Inc.
("First Value"), a retailer based in Gastonia, North Carolina, which
specializes in selling modular homes through its two environmentally
displayed modular home superstore locations. First Value has developed
and implemented a comprehensive marketing and sales system which
provides the customer with one-stop shopping for site selection, site
preparation, home installation and mortgage financing. First Value is
a customer of R-Anell (as defined below), but also sells homes
supplied by other manufacturers. In 1997, First Value generated
revenues of $24 million.
On May 28, 1998, the Company agreed to acquire R-Anell Custom Homes,
Inc. and its related manufacturing operations ("R-Anell"). R-Anell
produces distinctive lines of high-quality, upscale manufactured homes
and modular homes which are marketed under the R-Anell and Gold Medal
brand names through a network of approximately 90 independent
retailers located primarily in North Carolina, South Carolina and
Virginia. R-Anell operates two plants in Denver, North Carolina that
generated $57 million in revenue in 1997 and a new plant in
Cherryville, North Carolina which is currently in its startup phase.
The Cherryville facility is a state-of-the-art plant opened in October
1997 and is one of the largest manufactured housing production
facilities in the United States. The transaction is expected to close
in the second quarter of fiscal 1999. The closing of this transaction
is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and there can be no
assurance that the transaction will be consummated.
Additionally, during fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1998, the Company made a number
of strategic acquisitions, the most significant of which are as follows:
o In September 1996, the Company exercised its option to acquire Guerdon
Holdings, Inc. ("Guerdon") after managing Guerdon's operations under a
management agreement since March 1996. Guerdon produces manufactured
homes in four facilities located in Oregon, Idaho, Nebraska and
Mississippi, and sells its homes to over 150 independent retailers
located in 17 states in the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Deep
South regions of the United States.
o In September 1996, the Company acquired Heartland Homes, Inc.
("Heartland"), a single plant manufacturer of low- to medium-priced
homes in North Carolina. Concurrent with the Heartland acquisition,
the Company also purchased the assets of Manu-Fac Homes, Inc.
("Manu-Fac"), a contractually affiliated group of 15 independent
retailers, which have since become franchisees of the Company.
o In June 1997, the Company acquired Brilliant Holding Corporation and
its subsidiaries ("Brilliant"), a manufacturer of single- and
multi-section homes with three plants in Alabama. Brilliant sells its
homes to nearly 200 independent retailers located in 14 states.
o In June 1997, the Company acquired N.C. Mobile Home Corporation
("N.C. Homes"), which operates 12 retail sales centers in North
Carolina and one retail sales center in Virginia.
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o In January 1998, the Company acquired Davis Homes, Inc. ("Davis
Homes"), which operates three retail centers in Alabama.
While the Company's historical primary market area has been the Southwest,
particularly Texas and the surrounding states, the Company's recent expansion
has given it a national presence with operations now encompassing the Southwest,
Southeast, Deep South, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions of the
United States. Assuming the completion of the R-Anell acquisition, the Company
will operate 15 manufacturing plants, retail through 86 Company-owned retail
sales centers and 41 retail franchise locations and serve over 300 independent
retail locations in 28 states.
TRANSPORTATION
Roadmasters Transport Company, Inc. ("Roadmasters"), a 51% owned
subsidiary, and Brilliant Carriers, Inc. ("Carriers"), a wholly-owned
subsidiary, provide manufactured housing transportation services and are the
primary transporters of manufactured homes from the Company's manufacturing
facilities. Roadmasters and Carriers lease their equipment from independent
owner-operators, which allows them to cover a large geographic area without a
significant investment in equipment. The Company believes that its controlling
ownership interests in Roadmasters and Carriers provide it with the ability to
better control the delivery of homes to its retail sales centers and to
independent retailers, especially during peak sales and delivery periods, as
well as to profit from each home shipment.
SIGNIFICANT SUPPLIERS
In fiscal 1996, fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1998, Redman Homes, Inc. ("Redman")
supplied approximately 26%, 18% and 10%, respectively, of the homes sold by
Company-owned retail sales centers. The Company's supply relationship with
Redman is terminable at will by either party. While the Company believes that it
can replace any independent manufacturer by substituting its own products and
the products of other manufacturers, any such loss could have an adverse effect
on the Company's results of operations.
COMPETITION
The manufactured housing industry is highly competitive and the capital
requirements for entry are relatively small. Manufactured homes compete with new
and existing site-built homes, apartments, townhouses and condominiums.
Competition exists at both the manufacturing and retail levels and is based
primarily on price, product features, reputation for service and quality,
location, depth of field inventory, sales promotions, merchandising and terms
and availability of dealer and retail customer financing.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The Company's manufactured homes are subject to a number of federal, state
and local laws and codes. Construction of manufactured homes is governed by the
National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 ("MHCSS
Act") and the regulations issued by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD") thereunder, establishing comprehensive national construction
standards. These regulations cover all aspects of manufactured home
construction, including structural integrity, fire safety, wind loads, thermal
protection and ventilation. The Company's manufacturing facilities and the plans
and specifications of its manufactured homes have been approved by a
HUD-designated inspection agency. The Company's homes are regularly checked by
an independent, HUD-approved inspector for compliance during construction.
Failure to comply with applicable HUD regulations could expose the Company to a
wide variety of sanctions, including mandated closings of Company manufacturing
facilities. The Company believes its manufactured homes meet or surpass all
present HUD requirements.
Manufactured, modular and site-built homes are all typically built with
particle board, paneling and other products that contain various formaldehyde
resins. HUD regulates the allowable concentration of formaldehyde in certain
products used in manufactured homes and requires warnings to purchasers
concerning formaldehyde-associated risks. Certain components of manufactured
homes are subject to regulation by the Consumer Products Safety Commission
("CPSC"), which is empowered to ban the use of component materials believed to
be hazardous to health and to require the manufacturer to repair defects in
components of its homes. The CPSC, the Environmental Protection Agency and other
governmental agencies currently are re-evaluating the allowable standards for
formaldehyde emissions. The Company
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currently uses materials in its manufactured homes that meet the current HUD
standards for formaldehyde emissions and believes that it otherwise complies
with HUD and other applicable government regulations in this regard.
The Company's operations are also subject to the provisions of the Texas
Manufactured Housing Act, the Consumer Credit Act and the Truth-in-Lending Act,
as well as local zoning and housing regulations. A number of states require
manufactured home producers and retailers to post bonds to ensure the
satisfaction of consumer warranty claims. A number of states have adopted
procedures governing the installation of manufactured homes. Utility connections
are subject to state and local regulation and must be complied with by the
dealer or other person installing the home. The operations of Roadmasters and
Western are subject to regulation by various federal, state and local
authorities.
A variety of laws affect the financing of manufactured homes by the
Company. The Truth-in-Lending Act and Regulation Z promulgated thereunder
require written disclosure of information relating to such financing, including
the amount of the annual percentage rate and financing charge. The Fair Credit
Act also requires certain disclosures to potential customers concerning credit
information used as a basis to deny credit. The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity
Act and Regulation B promulgated thereunder prohibit discrimination against any
credit applicant based on certain specified grounds. The Federal Trade
Commission has adopted or proposed various trade regulation rules dealing with
unfair credit and collection practices and the preservation on consumers' claims
and defenses. The Federal Trade Commission regulations also require disclosure
of a manufactured home's insulation specification. Installment sales contracts
eligible for inclusion in the Government National Mortgage Association Program
are subject to the credit underwriting requirements of the Federal Housing
Administration. A variety of state laws also regulate the form of installment
sales contracts and the allowable charges pursuant to installment sales
contracts. The sale of insurance products by the Company is subject to various
state insurance laws and regulations, which govern allowable charges and other
insurance products.
The Company is also subject to the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act, which regulates the manner in which the Company collects payments
on installment sale contracts, and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade
Commission Improvement Act, which regulates the descriptions of warranties on
products. The Company's collection activities and warranties are also subject to
state laws and regulations.
The transportation of manufactured homes on highways is subject to
regulation by various federal, state and local authorities. Such regulations may
prescribe size and road use limitations and impose lower than normal speed
limits and various other requirements. Manufactured homes are also subject to
local zoning and housing regulations.
The Company's operations are also subject to federal, state and local laws
and regulations relating to the generation, storage, handling, emission,
transportation and discharge of materials into the environment. The Company is
not aware of any pending litigation to which it is a party or claims that may
result in significant contingent liabilities related to environmental pollution
or asbestos. In addition, the Company does not believe it will be required under
existing environmental laws and enforcement policies to expend amounts that will
have a material adverse effect on its results or operations or financial
condition.
A significant portion of the Company's manufacturing labor force includes
persons who are not U.S. citizens, and the Company is subject to the regulations
of the Immigration and Naturalization Service ("INS"). The Company adheres to
the procedures required for the prevention of the hiring of illegal aliens, but,
nonetheless, the Company has from time to time experienced losses of a portion
of its labor force due to INS investigative operations, which losses have
temporarily decreased production at the affected manufacturing facilities.
In general, legislation is proposed from time to time that, if enacted,
would significantly affect the regulatory climate for manufactured and modular
homes. At present, it is not possible to predict what, if any, changes or
legislation may be adopted or the effect any such changes or legislation may
have on the Company or the manufactured housing industry as a whole.
EMPLOYEES
As of May 31, 1998, the Company employed 3,803 persons. The Company does
not have any collective bargaining agreements and has not experienced any work
stoppages as a result of labor disputes. The Company considers it employee
relations to be good.
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A significant portion of the total compensation of management of the
Company is derived from incentive bonuses based on the operating income of the
operating unit for which such management is responsible, as well as the
attainment of margin goals. Many of the Company's managers are also shareholders
and all are eligible to participate in the Company's 1994 Amended and Restated
Stock Compensation Plan.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
At May 31, 1998, the Company operated 11 manufacturing facilities, 86
retail sales centers and had two administrative offices. Fifty-two of the retail
sales centers and both administrative offices are leased. The Company's retail
sales centers consist of tracts of land, ranging from 2.5 to 7.0 acres, on which
manufactured homes are displayed, each with a sales office containing
approximately 2,000 square feet of office space. The Company's retail sales
centers are located in 14 states as follows: Alabama (7), Arkansas (1), Colorado
(4), Idaho (1), Louisiana (5), Mississippi (1), New Mexico (5), North Carolina
(11), Oklahoma (3), Tennessee (1), Texas (44), Utah (1), Virginia (1) and
Washington (1). The Company believes that all facilities are adequately
maintained and suitable for their present use.
The Company owns all of its manufacturing facilities and substantially all of
its manufacturing equipment, fixtures, furniture and office equipment. The
following table sets forth certain information with respect to the Company's
manufacturing facilities:
DATE OPENED OR BUILDING
LOCATION ACQUIRED SQUARE FEET
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Fort Worth, Texas................ June 1985 137,000
Lancaster, Texas................. December 1992 86,600
Burleson, Texas.................. May 1993 94,500
Henderson, North Carolina........ September 1996 70,000
Boise, Idaho..................... September 1996 90,100
Stayton, Oregon.................. September 1996 97,500
Gering, Nebraska................. September 1996 73,000
Vicksburg, Mississippi........... September 1996 118,700
Brilliant, Alabama............... June 1997 127,500
Guin, Alabama.................... June 1997 136,400
Lynn, Alabama.................... June 1997 150,000
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved in routine litigation arising in the ordinary
course of business. In the opinion of the Company, such matters will not have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition or the results of operations
of the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On June 18, 1998, at a special meeting, the shareholders of the Company, an
amendment to the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation increasing the
number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock from 20,000,000 to
50,000,000 was approved. The voting was as follows:
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For.............................. 12,407,028
Against.......................... 3,180,286
Abstained........................ 1,263
MANAGEMENT
The information in this section entitled "Management" in the American
Homestar 1998 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference in response to
this item.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK
The Company's common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq National Market under
the symbol "HSTR." The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated,
the high and low sales price per share of the Company's common stock as reported
on the Nasdaq National Market. The following share prices have been adjusted to
reflect the 5-for-4 stock splits effected on January 18, 1996 and February 7,
1997 and the three-for-two stock split effected October 31, 1997.
HIGH . LOW
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1997:
First quarter ...................................................... $ 14.73 $ 8.53
Second quarter ..................................................... 13.60 8.27
Third quarter ...................................................... 12.50 8.67
Fourth quarter ..................................................... 13.83 10.00
FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1998:
First quarter ...................................................... $ 16.75 $ 12.08
Second quarter ..................................................... 17.17 13.00
Third quarter ...................................................... 22.25 14.00
Fourth quarter ..................................................... 25.00 18.50
As of August 7, 1998, there were 170 record holders of the Company's common
stock. On August 7, 1998, the reported last sale price of the Company's common
stock as reported by the Nasdaq National Market was $19.00 per share.
DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company has not paid any dividends on the common stock since it became
a public reporting company. The Company does not anticipate paying cash
dividends on the common stock in the foreseeable future and intends to continue
its present policy of retaining earnings for reinvestment in the operations of
the Company. The terms of certain indebtedness of the Company restrict its
ability to pay dividends or make distributions.
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
On June 10, 1997, Brilliant was acquired by the Company and 711,149 shares
of the Company's common stock and options to purchase 38,852 shares of the
Company's common stock were issued in exchange for all of Brilliant's
outstanding common stock and options. See Note 3 of the Notes to the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
On June 16, 1997, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities of NC
Homes for cash, a note payable and 176,472 shares of the Company's common stock.
See Note 3 of the Notes to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
included herein.
On January 6, 1998, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities of
Davis Homes, Inc. for cash, a note payable and 61,158 shares of the Company's
common stock. See Note 3 of the Notes to the Company's Consolidated Financial
Statements included herein.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data include the accounts of American
Homestar and Brilliant. Brilliant was acquired by the Company effective June
1997, and the acquisition was accounted for as a pooling of interests.
Accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements have been restated
for all periods prior to the acquisition to combine the previously separate
entities. See Notes 1 and 3 of the Notes to the Company's Consolidated Financial
Statements included herein. The financial information set forth under Statement
of Operations Data and Balance Sheet Data for each of the five fiscal years
ended May 31, 1998 was derived from the Company's audited Consolidated Financial
Statements. The Consolidated Financial Statements as of May 31, 1997 and 1998,
and for each of the years in the three-year period ended May 31, 1998, are
included elsewhere herein. The selected financial data should be read in
conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" and the Consolidated Financial Statements and related
Notes thereto included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenues:
Net sales ............................ $ 109,077 $ 183,117 $ 274,145 $ 383,132 $ 481,947
Other revenues ....................... 10,174 16,311 22,487 26,305 31,992
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Total revenues ................... 119,251 199,428 296,632 409,437 513,939
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Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales ........................ 87,473 143,297 208,882 290,454 351,850
Selling, general and
administrative ..................... 24,271 42,471 66,204 87,801 121,357
Acquisition costs(1) ................. -- -- -- -- 2,425
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Total costs and expenses ......... 111,744 185,768 275,086 378,255 475,632
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Operating income ................. 7,507 13,660 21,546 31,182 38,307
Interest expense ........................ (1,383) (2,011) (4,071) (5,703) (7,382)
Other income (expense) .................. 169 185 262 178 (50)
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Income before items shown
below .......................... 6,293 11,834 17,737 25,657 30,875
Income tax expense ...................... 4,615 7,076 10,512 13,546
2,481 -- -- -- --
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Income before items shown
below .......................... 3,812 7,219 10,661 15,145 17,329
Earnings (loss) in affiliate ............ (89) -- 188 549 1,211
Minority interest in income of
consolidated subsidiary ................. (254) (204) (297) (314) (223)
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Income before items shown
below .......................... 3,469 7,015 10,552 15,380 18,317
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting for income taxes .......... 219 -- -- -- --
Extraordinary item, net of income tax
benefit(2) ........................... -- -- -- (347) (634)
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Net income ....................... $ 3,688 $ 7,015 $ 10,552 $ 15,033 $ 17,683
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Earnings per share before cumulative
effect of accounting change and
extraordinary item - diluted(1)(3) ...... $ 0.42 $ 0.49 $ 0.68 $ 0.88 $ 1.01
Earnings per share - diluted(3) ......... $ 0.45 $ 0.49 $ 0.68 $ 0.86 $ 0.98
Weighted average shares outstanding
diluted(3) .............................. 8,216 14,396 15,578 17,564 18,135
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BALANCE SHEET DATA (END OF FISCAL YEAR)
Working capital ..................... $ 6,419 $ 20,373 $ 39,655 $ 24,260 $ 58,867
Total assets ........................ 50,986 93,832 126,233 211,021 273,696
Total debt .......................... 27,738 35,000 31,781 81,578 107,491
Shareholders' equity ................ 10,209 34,668 62,167 77,709 98,463
See following page for Footnotes to Selected Financial Data.
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FOOTNOTES TO SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(1) Acquisition costs are non-recurring transaction costs related to the
Brilliant acquisition. Such costs reduced diluted earnings per share by
$0.11 for fiscal 1998.
(2) Extraordinary losses on early extinguishment of debt in fiscal 1997 and
1998.
(3) The earnings per share data presented herein comply with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, which was required to be applied on
a retroactive basis commencing with the Company's third quarter of fiscal
1998, and give retroactive effect to the changes in capital structure. See
Notes 1 and 9 of Notes to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
included herein.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements and information
relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of the Company's
management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to
the Company's management. When used in this document, the words "anticipate,"
"believe," "estimate," "should," and "expect" and similar expressions as they
relate to the Company or management of the Company are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of the
Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks,
uncertainties and assumptions, including the risk factors described in the
Company's most recently filed registration statement. Should one or more of
these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove
incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as
anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. The Company does not intend to
update these forward-looking statements.
GENERAL
American Homestar is one of the fastest growing vertically integrated
manufactured housing companies in the United States with operations in
manufacturing, retailing, financing and insurance.
In fiscal 1993, in response to growing demand for manufactured homes, the
Company began developing its expansion and vertical integration plan by opening
nine new retail sales centers and entering into a new venture (the "Homestar
Venture") with Oak Creek Homes, Inc. ("Oak Creek"), a long-time supplier, to
start-up and operate two manufacturing facilities. The costs associated with the
start-up of two new manufacturing facilities and the new retail sales centers
had an adverse effect on the Company's operating results in the second half of
fiscal 1993 and in the first half of fiscal 1994. By October 1993, both
manufacturing facilities had become profitable.
Effective August 31, 1993, a combination was consummated with the
shareholders of Oak Creek exchanging their shares of Oak Creek common stock for
shares of the Company's common stock (the "Combination"). In connection with the
Combination, all of the retail sales management personnel and manufacturing
management personnel exchanged their shares of common stock in the Company's
subsidiaries for shares of the Company's common stock.
In September 1995, the Company formed 21st Century to originate, finance,
sell and service manufactured housing sales contracts from the Company and third
parties. 21st Century is managed by two former executive officers of Clayton and
its finance subsidiary, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. The Company,
Clayton and management of 21st Century own 50%, 25% and 25%, respectively, of
the equity capital of 21st Century. 21st Century commenced operation in October
1995. The Company accounts for its investment in 21st Century using the equity
method of accounting, showing its proportionate share of 21st Century's earnings
or losses as "earnings or loss in affiliate."
In September 1996, the Company exercised its option to acquire Guerdon
after managing Guerdon's operations under a management agreement since March
1996. Guerdon produces manufactured homes in four facilities located in Oregon,
Idaho, Nebraska and Mississippi, and sells its homes to over 150 independent
retailers located in 17 states in the Pacific Northwest Rocky Mountain and South
Central regions of the United States.
In September 1996, the Company acquired Heartland, a single plant
manufacturer of low-to medium-priced homes in North Carolina. Concurrent with
the Heartland acquisition, the Company also purchased the assets of Manu-Fac
Homes Inc. ("Manu-Fac"), a contractually affiliated group of 15 independent
retailers, which have since become franchisees of the Company.
In June 1997, the Company acquired Brilliant, which operates three
manufacturing plants in Northern Alabama. Also in June 1997, the Company
acquired N.C. Homes, which operates twelve retail sales centers in North
Carolina and one in Virginia. In January 1998, the Company acquired Davis Homes,
which operates three retail sales centers in Alabama.
VERTICAL INTEGRATION AND INTERNALIZATION
The Company's growth strategy is based on an increasing degree of vertical
integration over time. Vertical integration allows the Company to increase its
profit margins on the manufacture and sale of its products, and provides the
ability to realize additional sources of income from financing the sales and
insuring the Company's products.
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Several elements of the Company's growth strategy center on increasing the
rate of "internalization" of its retail sales (i.e. the proportion of new homes
sold by Company-owned retail sales centers that are also manufactured by the
Company). This strategy enables the Company to earn both a manufacturing profit
and a retailing profit on those home sales; however, only retail sales revenue
is recognized. Accordingly, increasing the internalization rate (without
otherwise affecting the Company's level of manufacturing and retailing activity)
has the effect of increasing gross margins and reducing reported revenues;
however, aggregate gross profit (in dollars) is not materially affected by
changes in the internalization rate.
Another key element of the Company's growth strategy is to increase the
degree of retail penetration of its financial services. As insurance product
penetration increases, both reported revenues and earnings should increase
without a corresponding increase in retail sales activity. Similarly, as 21st
Century finances more of the Company's retail sales, the Company's earnings
should increase without a corresponding increase in retail sales activity.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company's acquisition of Brilliant in June 1997 was accounted for as a
pooling of interests. Accordingly, all applicable periods have been restated to
combine the previously separate entities. See Note 3 of the Notes to the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
The following table summarizes certain key sales statistics for the Company
for the periods indicated:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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Company-manufactured new homes sold at retail ......... 2,344 3,319 4,377
Total new homes sold at retail ........................ 3,887 4,506 5,211
Internalization rate (1) .............................. 60% 74% 84%
Previously-owned homes sold at retail ................. 1,058 1,314 1,725
Average retail selling price-- new homes .............. $43,460 $45,902 $48,154
Company-owned retail sales centers at end of period ... 44 54 86
Manufacturing shipments ............................... 6,252 9,013 10,723
Manufacturing shipments to independent retailers,
including franchisees ................................. 3,538 5,251 6,076
(1) The internalization rate is the proportion of new homes sold by
Company-owned retail sales centers that are manufactured by the
Company.
The following table summarizes the Company's historical operating results,
expressed as a percentage of total revenues, for the periods indicated:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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Total revenues........................................ 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Gross profit.......................................... 29.6% 29.1% 31.5%
Selling, general and administrative expenses before 22.3% 21.4% 23.6%
acquisition costs.....................................
Acquisition costs..................................... -- -- 0.5%
Operating income...................................... 7.3% 7.6% 7.4%
Income before extraordinary item 3.6% 3.8% 3.6%
Net income............................................ 3.6% 3.7% 3.4%
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Year ended May 31, 1998 compared to year ended May 31, 1997
Net Sales. Net sales of manufactured homes were $481.9 million in fiscal
year ended May 31, 1998, compared to $383.1 million in fiscal 1997. Sales from
the Heartland and Guerdon manufacturing operations were $108.4 million and $72.6
million in fiscal years 1998 and 1997, respectively. Excluding the Heartland and
Guerdon operations, net sales increased to $373.5 million in fiscal year 1998,
compared to $310.6 million in fiscal year 1997. The increase was primarily the
result of a 19% increase in the number of new and previously-owned homes sold at
retail as well as a 5% increase in the average selling price of new homes. A
decline in the average number of new homes sold per retail sales center from 93
in fiscal 1997 to 69 in fiscal 1998 was primarily attributable to retail
management changes necessitated by the restructuring of the Company's retail
operations and average new homes sold from the recently acquired operations of
NC Homes being significantly lower than the average historically generated by
the Company's retail locations in Texas and the surrounding states. The Company
added 32 new Company-owned retail sales centers in fiscal 1998, 12 of which were
NC Homes retail sales centers.
Other Revenues. Transportation revenues in fiscal 1998 were $10.4 million,
a decrease of 24% from $13.6 million in fiscal 1997. This decrease was primarily
due to increased competition among manufactured home transporters, particularly
in Texas and surrounding states. Transportation is not a key growth area of the
Company and has over time represented a declining proportion of total revenues
and operating income. Other revenues increased to $21.6 million in fiscal year
1998, compared to $12.7 million in fiscal 1997. Normal recurring revenues from
insurance operations increased to $8.6 million in fiscal 1998, compared to $5.3
million in fiscal 1997. Other revenues also included $6.2 million in earned
physical damage insurance premiums which for the first time were ceded to the
Company's insurance subsidiary under a new reinsurance contract.
Cost of Sales. Cost of manufactured homes sold was $343.5 million, or 71.3%
of net sales, in fiscal 1998, as compared to $279.3 million, or 72.9% of net
sales in fiscal 1997. Cost of sales attributable to Heartland and Guerdon in
fiscal 1998 and 1997 were $109.4 million and $60.1 million, respectively.
Excluding the Heartland and Guerdon operations, cost of sales increased to
$234.1 million, or 62.6% of net sales in fiscal 1998, compared to $211.7
million, or 68.1% of net sales in fiscal 1997. The increase in cost of sales was
primarily due to higher sales volume. The decrease in cost of sales, expressed
as a percentage of net sales, was primarily the result of an increase in the
internalization rate from 74% in fiscal 1997 to 84% in fiscal 1998. Cost of
sales attributable to transportation operations in fiscal 1998 were $8.4
million, or 80.9% of transportation revenues, a decrease of 25% from $11.2
million, or 82.3% of transportation revenues in fiscal 1997.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses in fiscal 1998, were $121.4 million, or 23.6% of total
revenues, as compared to $87.8 million, or 21.4% of total revenues in fiscal
1997. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses is
attributable to increased sales, manufacturing and insurance activities as well
as an increase in fixed costs and expenses associated with new retail sales
centers and expanded manufacturing capacity. Selling, general and administrative
expenses also included $5.9 million in claims and expenses related to the $6.2
million in earned premiums under the previously described new reinsurance
contract.
Acquisition Costs. During fiscal 1998, the Company incurred $2.4 million in
costs related to the Brilliant acquisition. These acquisition related costs
primarily consisted of transaction costs and severance and termination
agreements with two former officers of Brilliant.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased 29% to $7.4 million in fiscal
1998, from $5.7 million in fiscal 1997. This increase was primarily attributable
to increased borrowings associated with the Company's private placement of 8.32%
senior unsecured notes totaling $61 million in July 1997, and increased gross
borrowings under its floor plan credit facility to support a higher level of
inventory due to the addition of new retail sales centers.
Income Taxes. The income tax provision, as a percentage of income before
income taxes, minority interest, earnings in affiliate and extraordinary items,
was 43.8% and 39.4% for fiscal years 1998 and 1997 respectively. The increase
was primarily the result of nondeductible acquisition costs related to the
Brilliant acquisition as well as nondeductible goodwill related to the
acquisitions of Guerdon and NC Homes.
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Extraordinary Loss. In connection with the private placement of $61 million
of 8.32% senior unsecured notes in July 1997, the Company repaid existing
secured bank debt of approximately $31 million. Consequently, the Company
recorded an extraordinary loss of $634,000 (net of income tax benefit) which
represented the write-off of unamortized debt issue costs as well as a
prepayment penalty associated with the early repayment of the bank debt.
Year Ended May 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended May 31, 1996
Net Sales. Net sales of manufactured homes were $383.1 million in fiscal
1997, an increase of 40% from $274.1 million in fiscal 1996. Sales from the
Heartland and Guerdon manufacturing operations, acquired in fiscal 1997, were
$72.6 million in fiscal 1997. On a basis comparable to fiscal 1996, net sales
increased 13% to $310.5 million. This increase was primarily the result of an
18% increase in the number of new and previously-owned homes sold at retail as
well as a 6% increase in the average selling price of new homes. The decline in
the average new homes sold per retail sales center from 99 in fiscal 1996 to 93
in fiscal 1997 was attributable to unusually wet weather conditions during the
fiscal 1997 winter and spring in the South and Southwest regions of the United
States, which delayed the opening of several Company-owned retail sales centers
from the Company's third quarter to the fourth quarter, as well as an increase
in the number of retailers operating in Texas and surrounding states. However,
average sales revenue in fiscal 1997 per retail sales center remained level with
fiscal 1996 as the Company increased the percentage of multi-section homes sold
in fiscal 1997 to 54% from 51% in fiscal 1996.
Other Revenues. Transportation revenues for fiscal 1997 were $13.6 million,
an increase of 14% from $11.9 million in fiscal 1996. This increase was
primarily due to an increase in transportation activity in response to generally
higher demand for transportation services. Other revenues increased 20% to $12.7
million in fiscal 1997 compared to $10.5 million in fiscal 1996. This increase
was primarily due to an increase in insurance commissions and premiums generated
by the Company's insurance operations as well as revenue associated with the
Company's franchising operations acquired in connection with the purchase of
Manu-Fac in September 1996.
Cost of Sales. Cost of manufactured homes sold was $279.3 million, or 72.9%
of net sales, in fiscal 1997, as compared to $199.0 million, or 72.6% of net
sales, in fiscal 1996. Cost of manufactured homes attributable to the Heartland
and Guerdon manufacturing operations for fiscal 1997 were $60.1 million. On a
basis comparable to fiscal 1996, cost of manufactured homes increased 10% to
$219.2 million, or 70.6% of net sales. The decrease in cost of manufactured
homes, expressed as percentage of net sales, was the result of an increase in
the internalization rate from 60% in fiscal 1996 to 74% in fiscal 1997 as well
as increased operating efficiencies at the Company's three Texas manufacturing
facilities. Cost of sales attributable to transportation operations for fiscal
1997 was $11.2 million (82.3% of transportation revenues), an increase of 13%
from $9.9 million (83.2% of transportation revenues) in fiscal 1996. This
increase was due to increased business activity.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses in fiscal 1997 were $87.8 million, or 21.4% of total
revenues, compared to $66.2 million, or 22.3% of total revenues, in fiscal 1996.
Selling, general and administrative expenses attributable to the Heartland and
Guerdon manufacturing operations were $9.6 million in fiscal 1997. On a basis
comparable to fiscal 1996, selling, general and administrative expenses were
$78.2 million, or 23.2% of total revenues in fiscal 1997. The increase in
selling, general and administrative expenses was attributable to increased
sales, manufacturing, transportation and insurance activities as well as an
increase in fixed costs and expenses associated with new Company-owned retail
sales centers and expanded manufacturing capacity. The increase in selling,
general and administrative expenses, expressed as a percentage of total revenues
on a comparable basis, was the result of an increase in the internalization rate
from 60% in fiscal 1996 to 74% in fiscal 1997. This increase was partially
offset by a decrease in warranty expenses, expressed as a percentage of total
revenues.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased 40% to $5.7 million in fiscal
1997 from $4.1 million in fiscal 1996. The increase was due to increased
borrowings of $25 million under a credit facility established with Bank One,
Texas N.A., which was used to fund the Company's growth strategy as well as fund
its acquisition of Guerdon, and an increase in floor plan debt used to support
higher levels of inventory due to the opening of new retail sales centers.
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Income Taxes. The income tax provision, as a percentage of income before
income taxes, minority interest, earnings in affiliate and extraordinary items,
was 39.4% and 39.9% for fiscal years 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Extraordinary Loss. In November 1996, the Company repaid existing secured
bank debt of approximately $3.5 million. Consequently, the Company recorded an
extraordinary loss of $347,000 (net of income tax benefit), which represented
the write-off of unamortized debt issue costs as well as a prepayment penalty
associated with the early repayment of the bank debt.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash provided by operating activities was $8.1 million, $3.0 million
and $17.3 million in fiscal 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively. Substantial
increases in inventory and other working capital items required to open
Company-owned retail sales centers account for most of the operating cash
requirements in these periods. In addition, cash was used in these periods to
purchase inventory and fund working capital requirements for five new
manufacturing facilities acquired in fiscal 1997. Although the Company acquired
three new plants and opened or acquired thirty-two new Company-owned retail
sales centers in fiscal 1998, additional inventory requirements were largely
offset by a significant reduction in prevailing inventory levels at
Company-owned retail sales centers.
An important part of the Company's growth strategy is to continue to expand
the number of Company-owned retail sales centers and increase its manufacturing
capacity to supply a growing number of Company-owned retail sales centers and
franchises. Management estimates the capital required to open a new retail sales
center is approximately $1.0 million to $1.25 million, primarily for inventory
and working capital. Subject to continued increases in demand, the Company may
incur additional capital expenditures to further increase its manufacturing
capacity. The Company currently plans to open or acquire 30 to 40 retail sales
centers each year for the next two years and, in connection therewith, to use
cash to purchase inventory and operating assets and for working capital
purposes. Management expects increased cash generated by the Company's retail
sales centers and manufacturing operations to substantially fund the working
capital required to open new retail sales centers.
The Company had capital expenditures of $6.8 million, $10.6 million and
$14.7 million in fiscal 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively. These expenditures
were principally used to fund additions to manufacturing capacity and to
purchase land, land improvements and buildings for new Company-owned retail
sales centers.
Management anticipates that its capital requirements for fiscal 1999 will
consist of approximately $15 million of working capital needs and capital
expenditures associated with its current operations. The $15 million does not
include any acquisition spending.
At May 31, 1998, the Company had a $125 million floor plan credit facility
with Associates Housing Finance, LLC (the "Associates"). The facility, similar
to a revolving credit facility, bears interest at a rate of prime less 0.50%
(8.0% at May 31, 1998) and is used to finance the purchase of inventory of new
homes at its retail sales centers. The Company is able to purchase
participations in the floor plan credit facility, effectively reducing its net
borrowings under the facility. These participations earn interest at a rate of
prime less 0.75% (7.75% at May 31, 1998, with such interest income reported as a
reduction of total interest expense) and are immediately available to the
Company in cash as the Company redeems them. At May 31, 1998, the Company had
net borrowings of $43.5 million (gross borrowings of $84.6 million less
participations of $41.1 million).
On July 15, 1997, the Company completed a private placement of $61.0
million of 8.32% senior unsecured notes (the "Senior Notes"). Scheduled payments
of the Senior Notes begin in July 2002 and continue annually until paid in full
in July 2007. The Company used the net proceeds to repay approximately $31
million in existing bank debt. The remainder of the proceeds were used to
temporarily reduce borrowings under the Company's floor plan credit facility.
Management believes that the Company's current cash resources, available
floor plan credit facility and cash provided from operations will be sufficient
to satisfy internal working capital and capital expenditure requirements for the
next two fiscal years. Management also plans to pursue acquisition opportunities
in the future. Financing for such acquisitions may be provided by cash from
operations and from external sources. In July 1998, the Company reached an
agreement with several of its existing senior unsecured note holders to issue an
additional $51 million in new senior
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unsecured notes with an average rate of 7.24% and which mature in 2008. The
notes will require semi-annual interest payments and equal annual principal
reductions beginning in 2004. Proceeds from the notes will be used to fund
pending acquisitions with the remainder used for general corporate purposes.
Subject to certain conditions, closing is planned for early September 1998.
INFLATION AND SEASONALITY
Inflation in recent years has been modest and has primarily affected the
Company's manufacturing costs in the areas of labor, manufacturing overhead and
raw materials other than lumber. The price of lumber is affected more by the
imbalances between supply and demand than by inflation. Historically, the
Company believes it has been able to minimize the effects of inflation by
increasing the selling prices of its products, improving its manufacturing
efficiency and increasing its employee productivity. In addition, the Company's
business is seasonal, with weakest demand typically occurring during the
Company's third fiscal quarter (December through February) and the strongest
demand typically occurring during the Company's last fiscal quarter (March
through May). Over the history of the Company's operations, management has not
observed any correlation between interest rate fluctuations and increases or
decreases in sales based solely on such fluctuations.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 1 to the Notes to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
included herein.
IMPACT OF YEAR 2000
Date sensitive computer applications that currently record years in
two-digit, rather than four-digit, format may be unable to properly categorize
and process dates occurring after December 31, 1999 (the "Year 2000" problem).
The Company is currently upgrading its software programs and operating systems
at a cost of approximately $2.3 million and believes that these new programs and
systems will not be subject to the Year 2000 problem. The Company intends to
complete the upgrade by early 1999. If Year 2000 related failures were to occur
in the Company's computer and information systems, however, the Company could
incur significant, unanticipated liabilities, expenses and possible disruption
of its business. Additionally, risk of business disruption exists if Year 2000
related failures occur among the Company's lenders, suppliers, transporters and
others upon which the Company relies, but over which the Company has no control.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this item is listed under Item 14 (a) and
begins at page F-1 hereof.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information concerning the directors and executive officers of the
Company is set forth in the proxy statement to be delivered to shareholders in
connection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on
October 8, 1998 (the "Proxy Statement") under the heading "Election of
Directors," which information is incorporated herein by reference. The
information concerning disclosure of delinquent Form 3, 4 or 5 filers is set
forth in the Proxy Statement under the heading "Section 16 Requirements," which
information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information concerning executive compensation is set forth in the Proxy
Statement under the heading "Executive Compensation," which information is
incorporated herein by reference. Information contained in the Proxy Statement
under the caption "Executive Compensation - Report of the Board of Directors on
Executive
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Compensation and - Stock Performance Chart" is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners
and management is set forth in the Proxy Statement under the heading "Principal
Shareholders and Management Ownership," which information is incorporated herein
by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information concerning certain relationships and related transactions
is set forth in the Proxy Statement under the heading "Certain Transactions,"
which information is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) (1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Public Accountants
Report of Independent Public Accountants
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 31, 1997 and 1998
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended May 31,
1996, 1997 and 1998
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years
ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended May 31,
1996, 1997 and 1998
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(3) EXHIBITS
The exhibits filed as part of this report are listed under
"Exhibits" at subsection (c) of Item 14
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
No report on Form 8-K was filed on behalf of the Company during
the last quarter of the Company's 1998 fiscal year
(c) EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT REPORT WITH WHICH
DESCRIPTION NO. EXHIBIT WAS FILED
- ------------ ---------- ------------------------------
Securities Purchase Agreement by and among Brilliant Holding 2.1 July 1997, Form 8-K/A
Corporation (Brilliant), the Brilliant Securityholders and
American Homestar Corporation
First Amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement by and among 2.2 July 1997, Form 8-K/A
Brilliant, the Brilliant Securityholders and American Homestar
Corporation.
Agreement and Plan of Merger between American Homestar Corporation, 2.3 May 1997, Form 10-K
Nationwide N.C. Homes, Inc., N.C. Mobile Home Corp., and Robert H.
Sauls.
Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Homestar Corporation. 3.1 S-1 Registration Statement
No. 33-78630
Articles of Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation 3.2 Filed herewith
Amended and Restated Bylaws of American Homestar Corporation. 3.3 S-1 Registration Statement
No. 33-78630
Form of certificate evidencing ownership of Common Stock of American 4.1 S-1 Registration Statement
Homestar Corporation. No. 33-78630
$61,000,000 Senior Unsecured Notes, dated July 15, 1997. 10.1 February 1998, Form 10-Q
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EXHIBIT REPORT WITH WHICH
DESCRIPTION NO. EXHIBIT WAS FILED
- ------------ ---------- ------------------------------
Employment Agreement, dated as of November 15, 1996, between Finis F. 10.2 February 1997, Form 10-Q
Teeter and American Homestar Corporation.
Employment Agreement, dated as of November 15, 1996, between Laurence 10.3 February 1997, Form 10-Q
A. Dawson, Jr. and American Homestar Corporation.
Employment Agreement, dated as of August 23, 1997, between Ronald 10.4 August 1997, Form 10-Q
McCaslin and American Homestar Corporation.
Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, dated November 15, 1996 between 10.5 February 1997, Form 10-Q
Finis F. Teeter and American Homestar Corporation.
Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, dated November 15, 1996 between 10.6 February 1997, Form 10-Q
Laurence A. Dawson, Jr. and American Homestar Corporation.
Amendment to Life Reinsurance Contract, dated December 31, 1996, by 10.7 February 1997, Form 10-Q
and between Lifestar Reinsurance Limited and American Bankers Life
Assurance Company of Florida
Amendment to The Associates (formerly Ford Finance Company, Inc.) 10.8 November 1996, Form 10-Q
Inventory Financing Agreement
None 11
None 12
None 13
None 16
None 18
List of Subsidiaries 21 Filed herewith
None 22
Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23 Filed herewith
Consent of Deloitte & Touche L.L.P. 23.1 Filed herewith
Financial Data Schedule 27 Filed herewith
None 99
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION
Date: August 28, 1998 By: /s/ Laurence A. Dawson, Jr., President
---------------------------------------
Laurence A. Dawson, Jr., President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
--------- ----- ----
/s/ FINIS F. TEETER Chairman of the Board and August 28, 1998
--------------------------- Co-Chief Executive Officer
Finis F. Teeter (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ LAURENCE A. DAWSON, JR. President, Co-Chief Executive August 28, 1998
--------------------------- Officer and Director
Laurence A. Dawson, Jr. (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ CRAIG A. REYNOLDS Executive Vice President, August 28, 1998
--------------------------- Chief Financial Officer,
Craig A. Reynolds Secretary and Director
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ CHARLES N. CARNEY, JR. Executive Vice President August 28, 1998
--------------------------- and Director
Charles N. Carney, Jr.
/s/ JACKIE H. HOLLAND Vice President, Treasurer August 28, 1998
--------------------------- and Director
Jackie H. Holland
/s/ RONALD E. MCCASLIN Executive Vice President August 28, 1998
--------------------------- and Director
Ronald E. McCaslin
/s/ WILLIAM O. HUNT Director August 28, 1998
---------------------------
William O. Hunt
/s/ JACK L. McDONALD Director August 28, 1998
---------------------------
Jack L. McDonald
/s/ DALE V. KESLER Director August 28, 1998
---------------------------
Dale V. Kesler
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
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Independent Auditors' Report............................................................................. F-2
Independent Auditors' Report............................................................................. F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 31, 1997 and 1998.................................................. F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998.................... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998.......... F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998.................... F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................................................... F-8
Financial Statement Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts...................................... F-27
F-1
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Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors
American Homestar Corporation:
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of American Homestar
Corporation and subsidiaries as listed in the accompanying index. In connection
with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also audited the
financial statement schedule as listed in the accompanying index. These
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement
schedule based on our audits. We did not audit the consolidated financial
statements of Brilliant Holding Corporation (see Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements), included in the Company's consolidated financial
statements for fiscal 1996 and 1997, which statements reflect total assets
constituting 8% of the consolidated total at May 31, 1997, and total revenues
constituting 22% and 17% of the consolidated totals for the years ended May 31,
1996 and 1997, respectively. These consolidated financial statements were
audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our
opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for Brilliant Holding
Corporation, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits and the report of the other auditors provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of the other auditors,
the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of American Homestar Corporation and
subsidiaries as of May 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended May
31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in
our opinion, based on our audits and the report of the other auditors, the
related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all
material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Houston, Texas
June 25, 1998
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Independent Auditors' Report
To Brilliant Holding Corporation:
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Brilliant Holding Corporation
and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1996, and the related consolidated
statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then
ended (not presented separately herein). These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Brilliant Holding Corporation and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1996, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
April 11, 1997 (June 5, 1997 as to the Note 12)
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AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MAY 31,
--------------------------------------
1997 1998
----------------- -----------------
ASSETS
------
Current assets:
Cash .................................................................... $ 17,209,000 $ 20,852,000
Cash in transit from financial institutions ............................. 26,139,000 35,289,000
------------ ------------
Total cash and cash equivalents ..................................... 43,348,000 56,141,000
Inventories, net ........................................................ 58,209,000 74,076,000
Accounts receivable ..................................................... 13,807,000 22,468,000
Manufacturer incentives receivable ...................................... 1,073,000 2,839,000
Deferred tax assets ..................................................... 4,604,000 4,405,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ............................... 6,195,000 9,952,000
------------ ------------
Total current assets ................................................ 127,236,000 169,881,000
Property, plant and equipment, net ......................................... 47,581,000 58,984,000
Goodwill (net of accumulated amortization of $7,988,000 and $9,173,000, 30,280,000 36,952,000
respectively)
Investment in affiliate .................................................... 2,706,000 3,916,000
Other assets ............................................................... 3,218,000 3,963,000
------------ ------------
$211,021,000 $273,696,000
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities:
--------------------------------------------------------
Current installments of notes payable and capital lease ................. $ 6,161,000 $ 941,000
Floor plan payable, net of participations ............................... 46,282,000 43,463,000
Accounts payable ........................................................ 21,474,000 27,840,000
Accrued expenses ........................................................ 22,703,000 32,510,000
Accrued warranty costs .................................................. 6,356,000 6,260,000
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities ........................................... 102,976,000 111,014,000
Notes payable and capital lease, less current installments ................. 29,135,000 63,087,000
Deferred tax liabilities ................................................... 235,000 199,000
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary ............................... 966,000 933,000
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; no shares
issued ................................................................ -- --
Common stock, $0.05 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued
and outstanding 16,945,827 and 17,274,667 shares, respectively ........ 848,000 864,000
Additional paid-in capital .............................................. 39,735,000 43,468,000
Retained earnings ....................................................... 37,126,000 54,131,000
------------ ------------
Total shareholders' equity .......................................... 77,709,000 98,463,000
Commitments and contingencies
------------ ------------
$211,021,000 $273,696,000
============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
-----------------------------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
------------- ------------- -------------
Revenues:
Net sales ....................................... $ 274,145,000 $ 383,132,000 $ 481,947,000
Other revenues .................................. 22,487,000 26,305,000 31,992,000
------------- ------------- -------------
Total revenues .............................. 296,632,000 409,437,000 513,939,000
------------- ------------- -------------
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales ................................... 208,882,000 290,454,000 351,850,000
Selling, general and administrative ............. 66,204,000 87,801,000 121,357,000
Acquisition costs ............................... -- -- 2,425,000
------------- ------------- -------------
Total costs and expenses .................... 275,086,000 378,255,000 475,632,000
------------- ------------- -------------
Operating income ............................ 21,546,000 31,182,000 38,307,000
Interest expense ................................... (4,071,000) (5,703,000) (7,382,000)
Other income(expense) .............................. 262,000 178,000 (50,000)
------------- ------------- -------------
Income before items shown below ............. 17,737,000 26,657,000 30,875,000
Income tax expense ................................. 7,076,000 10,512,000 13,546,000
------------- ------------- -------------
Income before items shown below ............. 10,661,000 15,145,000 17,329,000
Earnings in affiliate .............................. 188,000 549,000 1,211,000
Minority interests ................................. (297,000) (314,000) (223,000)
------------- ------------- -------------
Income before items shown below ............. 10,552,000 15,380,000 18,317,000
Extraordinary item (net of income tax benefit of
$197,000 and $412,000, respectively) ............ -- (347,000) (634,000)
============= ============= =============
Net income .................................. $ 10,552,000 $ 15,033,000 $ 17,683,000
============= ============= =============
Earnings per share - basic:
Income before extraordinary item
$ 0.69 $ 0.91 $ 1.07
Extraordinary item, net of income tax benefit ... -- (0.02) (0.04)
============= ============= =============
Net income per share
$ 0.69 $ 0.89 $ 1.03
============= ============= =============
Earnings per share - diluted:
Income before extraordinary item ................ $ 0.68 $ 0.88 $ 1.01
Extraordinary item, net of income tax benefit ... -- (0.02) (0.03)
============= ============= =============
Net income per share ........................ $ 0.68 $ 0.86 $ 0.98
============= ============= =============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
ADDITIONAL TOTAL
COMMON STOCK PAID-IN RETAINED SHAREHOLDERS'
SHARES PAR VALUE CAPITAL EARNINGS EQUITY
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------------
BALANCES AT MAY 31, 1995 ................. 14,853,000 $ 743,000 $ 22,385,000 $ 11,541,000 $ 34,669,000
Proceeds from public offering ............ 2,006,000 101,000 16,801,000 -- 16,902,000
Exercise of stock options ................ 9,000 1,000 44,000 -- 45,000
Purchase of stock pool interest .......... -- -- (51,000) -- (51,000)
Compensation related to sale of common
stock ................................. -- -- 60,000 -- 60,000
Repurchase of common stock ............... -- -- (10,000) -- (10,000)
Net income ............................... -- -- -- 10,552,000 10,552,000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
BALANCES AT MAY 31, 1996 ................. 16,868,000 845,000 39,229,000 22,093,000 62,167,000
Exercise of stock options ................ 78,000 3,000 488,000 -- 491,000
Compensation related to sale of common
stock ................................. -- -- 23,000 -- 23,000
Other .................................... -- -- (5,000) -- (5,000)
Net income ............................... -- -- -- 15,033,000 15,033,000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
BALANCES AT MAY 31, 1997 ................. 16,946,000 848,000 39,735,000 37,126,000 77,709,000
Exercise of stock options ................ 91,000 4,000 784,000 -- 788,000
Conforming of year ends .................. -- -- -- (678,000) (678,000)
Stock issued for acquisitions ............ 238,000 12,000 2,949,000 -- 2,961,000
Net income ............................... -- -- -- 17,683,000 17,683,000
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
BALANCES AT MAY 31, 1998 ................. 17,275,000 $ 864,000 $ 43,468,000 $ 54,131,000 $ 98,463,000
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
------------------------------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
------------- ------------- -------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income ................................................... $ 10,552,000 $ 15,033,000 $ 17,683,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization .............................. 2,166,000 4,060,000 5,634,000
Provision for doubtful accounts, net ....................... 7,000 50,000 --
Minority interests in income of consolidated
subsidiary ............................................... 297,000 314,000 223,000
Loss on disposal of property and equipment ................. 24,000 -- --
Compensation expense on sale of common stock ............... 60,000 23,000 --
Earnings in affiliate ...................................... (188,000) (549,000) (1,211,000)
Deferred taxes ............................................. (215,000) (286,000) 163,000
Extraordinary item ......................................... -- 347,000 634,000
Conforming of year ends .................................... -- -- (678,000)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Income tax receivable .................................... (309,000) (121,000) --
Increase in receivables .................................. (2,826,000) (236,000) (8,106,000)
Increase in inventories .................................. (6,299,000) (14,720,000) (6,016,000)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets .... (1,002,000) (241,000) (5,726,000)
Decrease (increase) in other assets ...................... (1,670,000) 562,000 (636,000)
Increase in accounts payable ............................. 2,524,000 4,521,000 5,924,000
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses .................. 2,235,000 (2,762,000) 9,364,000
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities ................. 2,785,000 (3,004,000) --
------------- ------------- -------------
Net cash provided by operating
activities ........................................... 8,141,000 2,991,000 17,252,000
------------- ------------- -------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payment for purchase of acquisitions, net of cash acquired ... -- (6,613,000) (2,812,000)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment ................... (6,832,000) (10,628,000) (14,715,000)
Investment in mortgage affiliate ............................. (2,500,000) -- --
Note receivable .............................................. (3,000,000) -- --
------------- ------------- -------------
Net cash used in investing activities .................. (12,332,000) (17,241,000) (17,527,000)
------------- ------------- -------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Bank overdraft ............................................... 998,000 (1,177,000) --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock ....................... 16,902,000 -- --
Participation in floor plan payable .......................... (14,009,000) 8,637,000 (20,657,000)
Borrowings under floor plan payable .......................... 125,466,000 154,864,000 168,093,000
Repayments of floor plan payable ............................. (117,487,000) (137,105,000) (160,891,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings ...................... 14,315,000 48,830,000 61,000,000
Principal payments of long-term debt ......................... (13,611,000) (51,205,000) (35,265,000)
Exercise of stock options .................................... 46,000 491,000 788,000
Purchase of common stock and interest in stock pool .......... (61,000) -- --
Other ........................................................ (108,000) (63,000) --
------------- ------------- -------------
Net cash provided by financing activities .............. 12,451,000 23,272,000 13,068,000
------------- ------------- -------------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents ....................... 8,260,000 9,022,000 12,793,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year .................. 26,066,000 34,326,000 43,348,000
============= ============= =============
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ........................ $ 34,326,000 $ 43,348,000 $ 56,141,000
============= ============= =============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND GENERAL
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American
Homestar Corporation and its majority-owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
On June 10, 1997, the Company completed the acquisition of Brilliant
Holding Corporation ("Brilliant"). This transaction was accounted for as a
pooling of interests; accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been restated to include the results of Brilliant for all
periods presented.
The Company owns 50% of the outstanding common stock of 21st Century
Mortgage Corporation ("21st Century") which is accounted for under the equity
method of accounting.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
The Company is a vertically integrated manufactured housing company. As of
May 31, 1998, the Company manufactured a wide variety of manufactured homes from
its eleven manufacturing facilities which are sold through 86 Company-owned
retail sales centers in Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, New Mexico,
Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho, Mississippi, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Arkansas and
Washington as well as a network of retail franchisees and independent dealers.
In addition, the Company offers installment financing to purchasers of
manufactured homes from its retail sales centers. The Company also offers retail
customers, through both its Company-owned retail sales centers and certain
independent retailers, a variety of insurance products, including property
casualty insurance, credit life insurance and extended warranty coverage.
ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Retail sales are recognized when cash payment is received, or in the case
of credit sales (which represent the majority of the Company's retail sales),
when a down payment is received and the Company and the customer enter into an
installment sales contract. The Company manufactures its homes based on dealer
orders; sales to independent dealers are recognized as revenue when title
transfers to the buyer, which is the date of shipment. Almost all the Company's
sales to dealers are financed through the dealer's floor plan financing
arrangements. Dealers are not permitted to cancel purchases without penalty once
the manufacturing process commences.
The Company also maintains used manufactured home inventory owned by
outside parties for which the Company receives a sales commission when sold to
consumers.
Premiums from credit life insurance policies reinsured by the Company's
credit life subsidiary, Lifestar Reinsurance, Ltd. ("Lifestar"), are recognized
as revenue over the life of the policy term. Premiums are ceded to Lifestar on
an earned basis.
INVENTORIES
Newly manufactured homes are valued at the lower of cost or market, using
the specific identification method. Used manufactured homes are valued at
estimated wholesale prices, not in excess of net realizable value.
Raw materials are valued at the lower of cost or market, using the
first-in, first-out method.
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AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation on
property, plant and equipment is provided by the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are
amortized using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the
improvements or lease periods, whichever is shorter.
GOODWILL
Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value
of net assets acquired, is amortized on a straight-line basis over periods
ranging from 10 to 40 years. The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill
by determining whether the amortization of the goodwill balance over the
remaining useful life can be recovered through undiscounted future operating
cash flows of the acquired operations.
INCOME TAXES
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 enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which such temporary
differences are expected be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax
assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that included the enactment date.
RESERVES FOR FUTURE LOSSES ON CREDIT SALES
The Company makes a current provision for estimated future losses on credit
retail sales where the Company retains risk in the event of customer nonpayment
of installment sales contracts. Typically, the Company's period of exposure to
loss does not exceed three installment payments (60 days) on an individual
contract. The amounts provided for estimated future losses on credit sales are
determined based on the Company's historical loss experience after giving
consideration to current economic conditions. In assessing current loss
experience and economic conditions, management may adjust the reserve for losses
on credit sales related to prior years' installment sales contracts. All
adjustments are recognized currently.
ACCRUED WARRANTY AND SERVICE COSTS
The Company makes a current provision for future service costs associated
with homes sold and for manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the
date of sale of the home. The estimated cost of these items is accrued at the
time of sale and is reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses in
the consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended May 31, 1996,
1997 and 1998, warranty and service costs were $9,228,000, $11,400,000 and
$18,009,000, respectively.
RESERVES FOR CONTINGENT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Reserves for contingent repurchase agreements are established for losses
based on the Company's historical loss experience, and actual losses are charged
to the reserve when incurred. Management, in assessing the loss experience,
adjusts the reserves through periodic provisions. The Company has not incurred
losses related to contingent repurchases for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1997
and 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 "Earnings per Share",
specifies new measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings
per share and is required to be applied retroactively upon initial adoption. The
Company has adopted SFAS No. 128 effective with the release of February 28, 1998
earnings data, and accordingly, has restated herein all previously reported
earnings per share data after giving retroactive effect to the changes in
capital structure discussed in Note 9. Basic earnings per share is based on the
weighted average shares outstanding without any dilutive effects considered.
Diluted earnings per share reflects dilution from all contingently issuable
shares from outstanding options. A reconciliation of such earnings per share for
the years ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 is as follows:
Per Share
Income Shares Amounts
MAY 31, 1996 ---------- ---------- ----------
Basic EPS
Net income $10,552,000 15,186,200 $ 0.69
===========
Effects of dilutive securities - options 391,998
-----------
Diluted EPS $10,552,000 15,578,198 $ 0.68
=========== =========== ===========
MAY 31, 1997
Basic EPS
Net income $15,033,000 16,890,593 $ 0.89
===========
Effects of dilutive securities - options 673,732
-----------
Diluted EPS $15,033,000 17,564,325 $ 0.86
=========== =========== ===========
MAY 31, 1998
Basic EPS
Net income $17,683,000 17,196,426 $ 1.03
===========
Effects of dilutive securities - options 938,966
-----------
Diluted EPS $17,683,000 18,135,392 $ 0.98
=========== =========== ===========
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair value estimates are made at discrete points in time based on relevant
market information. These estimates may be subjective in nature and involve
uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be
determined with precision. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its
current assets, current liabilities and long-term debt approximate the fair
value of such items.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash equivalents consist of short-term investments with an original
maturity of three months or less, money market accounts and cash in transit from
financial institutions. Cash in transit from financial institutions presents no
risk to the Company regarding collectibility and is collected within 90 days. In
addition, the Company has never experienced a loss because of a failure to
collect amounts due from these financial institutions. Approximately 95% and 86%
of the cash in transit from financial institutions balance at May 31, 1997 and
1998, respectively, is due from three lenders, of which 67% and 51%,
respectively, is due from the Company's mortgage affiliate, 21st Century.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130") was issued, which establishes
standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components.
The components of comprehensive income refer to revenues, expenses, gains and
losses that are excluded from net income under current accounting standards,
including foreign currency translation items, minimum pension liability
adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and
equity securities. SFAS 130 requires that all items that are recognized under
accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a
financial statement displayed in equal prominence with other financial
statements and the total of other comprehensive income for a period is required
to be transferred to a component of equity that is separately displayed in a
statement of financial position at the end of an accounting period. SFAS 130 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Management
believes adoption of SFAS 130 for fiscal year 1999 will not have a significant
impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
In June 1997, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information" ("SFAS 131") was issued. SFAS 131 establishes standards for
disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information. SFAS 131
establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments in
annual financial statements and requires the reporting of selected information
about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. It
also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services,
geographic areas and major customers. SFAS 131 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997. Management believes adoption of SFAS 131 for
fiscal year 1999 will not affect the results of operations or financial position
but will affect the disclosure of segment information.
In March 1998, the AICPA issued Statement of Position 98-1, "Accounting for
the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use" (SOP
98-1), establishing accounting standards for such costs, as defined therein.
Accordingly, certain costs of computer software developed or obtained for
internal use should be capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life
of the software. SOP 98-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1998 and should be adopted as of the beginning of the fiscal year.
Management believes adoption of SOP 98-1 for fiscal year 2000 will not have a
significant impact on consolidated financial statements of the Company.
In April 1998, the AICPA issued Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on
the Costs of Start-Up Activities" (SOP 98-5), establishing accounting standards
for costs of start-up activities, including organizational costs. Accordingly,
such costs that were carried as an asset prior to the adoption of SOP 98-5 will
be written off on the cumulative effect line in the statement of operations as
of the beginning of the year adopted. SOP 98-5 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1998. Management believes the adoption of SOP 98-5
in fiscal year 2000 will not have a significant impact on the consolidated
financial statements of the Company.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior years' amounts have been reclassified to conform to
classifications used in 1998.
(2) PUBLIC OFFERING
On April 2, 1996, the Company completed a public offering of 3,234,375
shares of common stock at $9.07 per share (adjusted for the 5-for-4 stock split
and the 3-for-2 stock split discussed in Note 9). Of the shares offered,
2,006,250 shares were sold by the Company and 1,228,125 shares were sold by
certain shareholders of the Company. Net proceeds of $17,120,000 (before
offering expenses) from the offering were used by the Company to fund its growth
strategy.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(3) ACQUISITIONS
On September 3, 1996, the Company acquired all of the common stock of
Heartland Homes, Inc. ("Heartland") and certain operating assets of Manu-Fac
Homes, Inc. ("Manu-Fac") for a combination of cash and notes totaling $8.5
million. Heartland is a single-plant manufactured housing producer in Henderson,
North Carolina. Heartland markets its homes through 65 independent retailers in
North Carolina and three surrounding states. Manu-Fac was a contractually
affiliated group of independent retailers throughout North Carolina, operating
under the CHOICENTER or WESTWOOD Homes trade names. In connection with the
acquisition of such assets of Manu-Fac, these retailers became franchisees of
Associated Retailers Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and
continue to operate under the CHOICENTER or WESTWOOD trade names. The results of
the acquired operations of Heartland and Manu-Fac have been included with those
of the Company from the date of acquisition. The excess purchase price over the
estimated fair value of net assets acquired as of the acquisition date of $6.2
million has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized over 25 years. The
estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in these
acquisitions is summarized as follows:
Current assets ................. $ 2,628,000
Property, plant and equipment .. 3,030,000
Goodwill ....................... 6,201,000
Current liabilities ............ (2,906,000)
Notes payable .................. (189,000)
===========
$ 8,764,000
===========
Consideration:
Cash ........................ $ 6,530,000
Notes payable ............... 2,000,000
Transaction costs ........... 234,000
===========
$ 8,764,000
===========
On September 24, 1996, the Company completed the acquisition of Guerdon
Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary, Guerdon Homes, Inc. (collectively "Guerdon").
Guerdon produces manufactured homes in four facilities located in Oregon, Idaho,
Nebraska and Mississippi, and sells its homes through approximately 150
independent retailers located primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Rocky
Mountain, and South Central regions of the United States. The results of the
acquired operations of Guerdon have been included with those of the Company from
the date of the acquisition. The excess purchase price over the estimated fair
value of the net assets acquired as of the acquisition date of $23.9 million has
been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized over 40 years. The estimated
fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in this acquisition is
summarized as follows:
Current assets ................. $ 6,699,000
Property, plant and equipment .. 8,551,000
Goodwill ....................... 23,880,000
Deferred taxes ................. 2,777,000
Current liabilities ............ (17,843,000)
Notes payable .................. (22,722,000)
============
$ 1,342,000
============
Consideration:
Cash ........................ $ 620,000
Transaction costs ........... 722,000
============
$ 1,342,000
============
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Unaudited pro forma results of operations of the Company for the years
ended May 31, 1996 and 1997, assuming the Guerdon, Heartland and Manu-Fac
acquisitions had been consummated at June 1, 1995, is summarized as follows:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
--------------------------------
1996 1997
------------ ------------
Revenues ....................... $416,788,000 $446,977,000
Operating income ............... 20,696,000 31,528,000
Income before taxes ............ 13,775,000 25,489,000
Net income ..................... 7,908,000 14,486,000
Earnings per share - diluted $ 0.51 $ 0.82
============ ============
On June 10, 1997, Brilliant was acquired by the Company, and 711,149 shares
of the Company's common stock and options to purchase 38,852 shares of the
Company's common stock were issued in exchange for all of Brilliant's
outstanding common stock and options. This transaction was accounted for as a
pooling of interests. Prior to the acquisition, Brilliant used a fiscal year
ending on December 31. The restated consolidated financial statements for the
years ended May 31, 1996 and 1997 combine the Company's consolidated financial
statements for the years ended May 31, 1996 and 1997 with Brilliant's
consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1995 and
1996, respectively. Due to the different fiscal year ends, retained earnings
includes an adjustment to record Brilliant's net loss for the five months ended
May 31, 1997, which will not be included in the restated consolidated financial
statements for any fiscal period.
A summary of Brilliant's results of operations for the five months ended
May 31, 1997 follows:
Net sales $ 28,984,000
Total costs and expenses $ 29,845,000
Net loss $ (678,000)
================
A reconciliation of revenues and net income of the combined entities as
restated for the years ended May 31, 1996 and 1997 follows:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
---------------------------------
1996 1997
------------ ------------
Revenues:
American Homestar ... $231,232,000 $339,979,000
Brilliant ........... 65,400,000 69,458,000
------------ ------------
Combined ............ 296,632,000 409,437,000
============ ============
Net income:
American Homestar ... $ 9,756,000 $ 14,692,000
Brilliant ........... 796,000 341,000
------------ ------------
Combined ............ $ 10,552,000 $ 15,033,000
============ ============
Adjustments to eliminate intercompany profit and conform Brilliant's method
of accounting for inventory and
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
accrued warranty costs with that of the Company reduced net income for each of
the years ended May 31, 1996 and 1997 by $117,000 and $450,000, respectively.
Included in Brilliant's fiscal 1996 net income is an extraordinary loss of
$347,000, net of income tax benefit.
On June 16, 1997, the Company completed the acquisition of N.C. Mobile Home
Corporation (NC Homes), which operates 12 retail centers in North Carolina and
one in Virginia. The results of the acquired operations of NC Homes have been
included with those of the Company from the date of the acquisition. The excess
purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired as of
the acquisition date of $3.6 million has been recorded as goodwill and is being
amortized over 25 years. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities
assumed is summarized as follows:
Current assets ....... $ 7,994,000
Other assets ......... 282,000
Goodwill ............. 3,571,000
Floor plan payable ... (6,691,000)
Accounts payable ..... (442,000)
Accrued liabilities .. (214,000)
-----------
$ 4,500,000
===========
Consideration:
Cash ................. $ 1,000,000
Note payable ......... 1,500,000
Common stock ......... 2,000,000
-----------
$ 4,500,000
===========
On January 6, 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of Davis Homes,
Inc. which operates three retail centers in Alabama. The results of the acquired
operations of Davis Homes, Inc. have been included with those of the Company
from the date of the acquisition. The excess purchase price over the estimated
fair value of the net assets acquired as of the acquisition date of $2.1 million
has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized over 25 years. The
estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is summarized as
follows:
Current assets ....... $ 2,187,000
Other assets ......... 518,000
Goodwill ............. 2,075,000
Floor plan payable ... (1,976,000)
Accrued liabilities .. (121,000)
-----------
$ 2,683,000
===========
Consideration:
Cash ................. $ 1,472,000
Note payable ......... 247,000
Common stock ......... 964,000
-----------
$ 2,683,000
===========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The pro forma effects related to the NC Homes and Davis Homes, Inc. acquisitions
are not significant.
(4) INVENTORIES
A summary of inventories follows:
MAY 31,
--------------------------------
1997 1998
----------- -----------
Manufactured homes:
New .............................. $41,767,000 $50,208,000
Used ............................. 4,715,000 6,744,000
Furniture and supplies .............. 3,374,000 5,884,000
Raw materials and work-in-process ... 8,353,000 11,240,000
=========== ===========
$58,209,000 $74,076,000
=========== ===========
Substantially all the Company's new and used manufactured homes were
pledged as collateral against its floor plan credit facility (see note 6).
(5) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
A summary of property, plant and equipment follows:
MAY 31,
USEFUL ------------------------------------
LIVES 1997 1998
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Land ............................................. -- $ 4,821,000 $ 5,477,000
Land improvements ................................ 15 years 1,562,000 1,459,000
Buildings ........................................ 5-30 years 24,555,000 28,584,000
Machinery and equipment .......................... 5-10 years 5,987,000 7,716,000
Furniture and equipment .......................... 5 years 4,330,000 6,997,000
Vehicles ......................................... 3 years 853,000 926,000
Leasehold improvements ........................... 5-13 years 9,542,000 15,890,000
Construction in progress ......................... -- 49,000 1,295,000
------------ ------------
51,699,000 68,344,000
Assets to be disposed of ......................... -- 3,263,000 2,959,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization ... (7,381,000) (12,319,000)
============ ============
$ 47,581,000 $ 58,984,000
============ ============
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(6) NOTES AND FLOOR PLAN PAYABLE
The Company has a $125 million floor plan credit facility with Associates
Housing Finance, LLC. ("Associates") to finance a major portion of its
manufactured home inventory until such inventory is sold and contract proceeds
are received. Amounts outstanding under the credit facility bear interest at
prime less 0.50% (8.0% at May 31, 1998) with the Company's participations in the
credit facility earning interest at prime less 0.75% (7.75% at May 31, 1998).
The floor plan debt is secured by substantially all of the Company's
manufactured home inventory and cash in transit from financial institutions. The
Company may increase or decrease the participation at any time and may require
Associates to re-purchase all of its participation.
Amounts due under the floor plan credit facility follows:
MAY 31,
------------------------------------
1997 1998
------------ ------------
Floor plan payable ..................... $ 66,735,000 $ 84,573,000
Participations in floor plan payable ... (20,453,000) (41,110,000)
============ ============
Net floor plan payable ........ $ 46,282,000 $ 43,463,000
============ ============
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A summary of notes payable follows:
MAY 31,
---------------------------------
1997 1998
----------- -----------
Senior notes payable to financial institutions in annual installments of
$10,166,667 beginning July 10, 2002, plus interest at 8.32%,
due July 10, 2007 .................................................... $ -- $61,000,000
Note payable to a financial institution in monthly installments of
$188,334, plus interest at LIBOR plus 2%, due February 28, 2002
Paid in full on July 15, 1997 ........................................ 10,358,000 --
Note payable to a financial institution in monthly installments of
$38,889, plus interest at LIBOR plus 2%, due February 28, 2002
Paid in full on July 15, 1997 ........................................ 6,806,000 --
Note payable to a financial institution in monthly installments of
$104,762 through December 1997 and $54,762 thereafter, plus interest
at LIBOR plus 2%, due February 28, 2002; secured by
property, plant and equipment. Paid in full on July 15, 1997 ........ 4,112,000 --
Notes payable to a financial institution in quarterly installments of
$45,334, plus interest at 8.57%, due April 1, 2000; secured by
property, plant and equipment. Paid in full on July 15, 1997 ......... 2,403,000 --
Note payable to a financial institution in monthly installments of
$11,667, plus interest at LIBOR plus 2%, due February 28, 2002;
secured by property, plant and equipment. Paid in full on July
15, 1997 .............................................................. 2,018,000 --
Notes payable, $750,000 due on September 3, 1997 with quarterly
installments of $187,500 thereafter, plus interest at 8.5% ........... 1,500,000 188,000
Note payable due September 3, 1997, plus interest at 8.5% ................. 250,000 --
Note payable in annual installments of $500,000 with final payment of
$383,000, plus interest at 7.5%, due June 16, 2000 .................... -- 1,383,000
Note payable to a bank in monthly installments of $3,429, including
interest at 10% through July 2001; secured by land .................... 138,000 109,000
Notes payable in monthly installments of $1,686, including interest
at 10.5% due May 2002; secured by land ................................ 77,000 65,000
Note payable in monthly installments of $1,934, including interest at
10% due November, 2010; secured by land ............................... 171,000 165,000
Note payable in monthly installments of $2,500, including interest at
8% due June, 2000; secured by land .................................... -- 59,000
Note payable in monthly installments of $1,170, including interest at
9.5% due July, 2012; secured by land .................................. -- 105,000
Note payable in monthly installments of $2,167, including interest at
10% due September, 2004; secured by land .............................. -- 157,000
Note payable in annual installments of $150,000 and $165,000, plus
interest at 9% due April, 2000; secured by land ....................... -- 315,000
Term loan payable to bank, due in quarterly installments ranging
from $175,000 to $220,000, through January 2001 with interest
payable at prime rate plus 1.5%. Repaid in 1997 ...................... 3,500,000 --
Term loan payable to commercial finance company; with interest
payable at prime rate plus 4.5%, net of amortized discount of
$83,953, based on an effective interest rate of 17%. Repaid in
1997 .................................................................. 617,000 --
Revolving loan, due November 2001. Repaid in 1997 ......................... 2,834,000 --
Other ..................................................................... 512,000 482,000
----------- -----------
Total ............................................................ 35,296,000 64,028,000
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
May 31,
--------------------------------
1997 1998
----------- -----------
Less current installments .......................... 6,161,000 941,000
----------- -----------
Notes payable, less current installments .. $29,135,000 $63,087,000
=========== ===========
The aggregate maturities of notes payable for each of the five years
subsequent to May 31, 1998 follow:
1999................................................... $ 941,000
2000................................................... 813,000
2001................................................... 505,000
2002................................................... 69,000
2003................................................... 10,209,000
Thereafter............................................. 51,491,000
==============
$ 64,028,000
==============
On July 15, 1997, the Company completed the private placement of $61
million of 8.32% senior unsecured notes with an average life of 7.5 years and a
final maturity in July 2007. The Company used the net proceeds from this debt to
repay approximately $25 million in existing secured bank indebtedness and
approximately $6 million in secured debt of Brilliant. Consequently, the Company
recorded an extraordinary loss of $634,000 (net of income tax benefit), which
represents the write-off of unamortized debt issue costs as well as a prepayment
penalty associated with the early repayment of the bank debt.
(7) INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes related to operations in the consolidated
statements of operations is summarized below:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
------------------------------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
------------ ------------ ------------
Federal-current expense .............. $ 6,257,000 $ 9,139,000 $ 11,191,000
Federal-deferred expense (benefit) ... (153,000) (115,000) 134,000
State-current expense ................ 978,000 1,504,000 2,192,000
State-deferred expense (benefit) ..... (6,000) (16,000) 29,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Total ......................... $ 7,076,000 $ 10,512,000 $ 13,546,000
============ ============ ============
The Company files a consolidated return for federal tax purposes;
accordingly, taxes at statutory rates are computed based on earnings before
minority interests. The provision for income taxes related to operations varied
from the amount computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate as a result
of the following:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
-------------------------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
----------- ----------- -----------
Computed "expected" tax expense ................ $ 6,208,000 $ 9,077,000 $10,806,000
State income tax, net of federal tax benefit ... 632,000 961,000 1,444,000
Nondeductible goodwill ......................... -- 148,000 273,000
Nondeductible pooling costs .................... -- -- 626,000
Effect of graduated tax rates .................. (145,000) -- --
Other, net ..................................... 381,000 326,000 397,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Total ................................... $ 7,076,000 $10,512,000 $13,546,000
=========== =========== ===========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented
below:
MAY 31,
----------------------------------
1997 1998
----------- -----------
Current deferred taxes:
Inventory costs capitalized for tax purposes ............... $ 293,000 $ 395,000
Liabilities not deductible until paid ...................... 3,944,000 3,230,000
Other ...................................................... 367,000 780,000
----------- -----------
Current deferred tax assets ........................... $ 4,604,000 $ 4,405,000
=========== ===========
Noncurrent deferred taxes:
Noncurrent deferred tax assets:
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in
depreciation and estimated costs to dispose of
manufacturing facilities ............................... $ 235,000 $ 198,000
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill ................................................. (307,000) (285,000)
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in
depreciation ........................................... (163,000) (112,000)
----------- -----------
Noncurrent net deferred tax liability ................. $ (235,000) $ (199,000)
=========== ===========
Management of the Company considers it more likely than not that all the
deferred tax assets will be realized due to sufficient taxable income in future
years.
(8) INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES
In September 1995, the Company invested $2.5 million to provide one-half of
the initial capitalization of 21st Century, a newly formed mortgage company
which commenced operations in October 1995 and provides retail financing to
manufactured home buyers. 21st Century is 50% owned by the Company with the
remaining 50% ownership divided equally between 21st Century's management and
Clayton Homes, Inc. ("Clayton"). The Company has an option to purchase the stock
owned by Clayton and the management of 21st Century after September 15, 2000.
Summary financial information for 21st Century, derived from its audited
financial statements, for the years ended May 31, 1997 and 1998 follows:
1997 1998
----------- -----------
Total assets ........... $28,477,000 $30,240,000
=========== ===========
Total liabilities ...... $23,065,000 $22,407,000
Shareholders' equity ... $ 5,412,000 $ 7,833,000
=========== ===========
Total revenues ......... $ 4,212,000 $11,634,000
Net income ............. $ 541,000 $ 2,422,000
=========== ===========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(9) SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
On December 15, 1995, the Company effected a 5-for-4 stock split effective
immediately for shareholders of record on January 5, 1996 and payable on January
18, 1996.
On January 10, 1997, the Company effected a 5-for-4 stock split effective
immediately for shareholders of record on January 24, 1997 and payable on
February 7, 1997.
On October 6, 1997, the Company effected a 3-for-2 stock split effective
immediately for shareholders of record on October 17, 1997 and payable on
October 31, 1997.
The consolidated financial statements, including all references to the
number of shares of common stock and all per share information, have been
adjusted to reflect the common stock splits.
During 1993, the Company and its principal shareholders sold common stock
to certain employees at amounts less than fair value through the issuance of
notes receivable. The fair value was determined by an independent appraisal.
Compensation expense resulting from the sale of these shares was $60,000,
$23,000 and $0 for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
A summary of common stock sold by the Company and its principal
shareholders during the year ended May 31, 1994 follow:
NUMBER PRICE PAID FAIR
OF SHARES PER VALUE PER DATE COMMON
SOLD SHARE SHARE STOCK SOLD
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Common stock sold by the
Company...................... 81,516 $1.51 $1.65 September 30, 1993,
October 31, 1993, and
February 28, 1994
Common stock sold by principal
shareholders................. 211,056 $0.00--0.71 $1.61--1.65 June 2, 1993 and
October 15, 1993
(10) STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN
During 1994, the Company adopted the 1994 Stock Compensation Plan (the
"Plan") whereby employees, independent directors and advisors are eligible to
receive awards under the Plan. The Plan is administered by a committee of the
Board of Directors (the "Committee"). An aggregate of 2,250,000 shares of common
stock has been authorized and reserved for issuance under the Plan pursuant to
the exercise of options or grant of restricted stock awards.
Restricted stock awards will give the recipient the right to receive a
specified amount of shares of common stock contingent upon remaining a Company
employee for a specified period, as determined by the Committee.
Options will become immediately exercisable and all restrictions will
immediately lapse with respect to any award of restricted stock in the event of
a change or threatened change in control of the Company and in the event of
certain mergers and reorganizations of the Company. The options will expire no
later than ten years after the date of grant. The exercise price for incentive
stock options under the Plan may not be less than the fair value of the common
stock on the date of grant. The exercise price for non-qualified options granted
under the Plan will be at the discretion of the Committee.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Option activity for the Company's 1994 Stock Compensation Plan follows:
1994 STOCK WEIGHTED
COMPENSATION AVERAGE
PLAN EXERCISE PRICE
--------------- ----------------
Outstanding, May 31, 1995 ... 491,954 $ 3.49
Granted ................ 849,844 6.40
Options exercised ...... (13,361) 3.41
Canceled ............... (75,703) 4.72
---------
Outstanding, May 31, 1996 ... 1,252,734 5.40
Granted ................ 714,444 9.26
Options exercised ...... (77,826) 5.04
Canceled ............... (90,174) 7.77
---------
Outstanding, May 31, 1997 ... 1,799,178 6.84
Granted ................ 256,625 14.81
Options exercised ...... (91,210) 4.91
Canceled ............... (273,510) 8.05
---------
Outstanding, May 31, 1998 ... 1,691,083 $ 8.13
==========
A summary of the Company's 1994 Stock Compensation Plan at May 31, 1998
follows:
EXERCISE PRICES
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$3.41--$6.24 $7.04--$9.07 $9.20--$19.25 TOTAL
------------------ ------------------- ------------------ -----------------
Options outstanding ............... 723,587 619,768 347,728 1,691,083
Weighted average exercise price
- options outstanding .......... $ 4.68 $ 8.80 $ 14.13 $ 8.13
Options exercisable ............... 336,422 78,791 21,703 436,916
Weighted average exercise price
- options exercisable .......... $ 4.56 $ 7.79 $ 12.61 $ 5.54
Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years) ....... 2.52 5.98 5.86 4.47
During fiscal 1997, the Company granted each co-chief executive officer a
non-qualified stock option to purchase 140,625 shares of the Company's common
stock at $9.07 per share, the then fair market value of the Company's common
stock, under a Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (the "Option Agreements").
Each option is exercisable after November 15, 2005 and terminates on November
15, 2006. However, each option may be exercisable earlier according to the
following schedule:
46,875 shares If the Company's market
capitalization equals or exceeds $300
million at any time on or prior to November
15, 2000 which was exceeded during fiscal
1998.
46,875 shares If the Company's market
capitalization equals or exceeds $400
million at any time on or prior to November
15, 2000 which was exceeded during fiscal
1998.
46,875 shares If the Company's market
capitalization equals or exceeds $500
million at any time on or prior to November
15, 2000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As permitted under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"), the Company accounts for
stock based compensation in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion
No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"). Accordingly, no
compensation cost has been recognized in fiscal 1996, 1997 and 1998 related to
stock option grants. Had compensation cost been determined on the basis of SFAS
123, net income and earnings per share would have been as follows:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
-------------- -------------- --------------
Net income:
As reported .............. $ 10,552,000 $ 15,033,000 $ 17,683,000
Pro forma ................ 10,312,000 14,692,000 16,806,000
Basic Earnings per Share:
As reported .............. $ 0.69 $ 0.89 $ 1.03
Pro forma ................ $ 0.68 $ 0.87 $ 0.98
Diluted Earnings per Share:
As reported .............. $ 0.68 $ 0.86 $ 0.98
Pro forma ................ 0.67 0.84 0.93
The fair value of each common stock option grant is estimated on the date
of the grant using the Black Scholes option-pricing model with the following
assumptions used for grants from all plans in fiscal 1996, 1997 and 1998:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
---------------- --------------- ---------------
Expected life (years)............................. 3-5 years 4-9 years 4-9 years
Risk-free interest rate........................... 6.32%-6.57% 6.40%-6.66% 5.41%-5.55%
Expected volatility............................... .557 .557 .584
Expected dividend rate............................ 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
(11) EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company entered into employment agreements, effective October 1, 1996,
with the co-chief executive officers of the Company. Each agreement specifies a
base salary of $235,000 per year plus an annual bonus of 2.25% of the Company's
after-tax consolidated net income. Pursuant to these agreements, each co-chief
executive officer was granted a stock option to purchase 93,750 shares of common
stock pursuant to the Company's 1994 Stock Compensation Plan (see note 10). In
addition, each co-chief executive officer was granted a Non-Qualified Stock
Option to purchase 140,625 shares of common stock at $9.07, the fair value of
the Company's common stock on the date of grant, under the Option Agreements
(see note 10).
(12) RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS
MOAMCO Properties, Inc. (MOAMCO), an entity owned by the Company's Chairman
and Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Byway Partners, Ltd. ("Byways") a limited
partnership in which the Company's President and Co-Chief Executive Officer is a
limited partner and a family member is the general partner leased to the Company
two facilities used in the manufacturing operations ("the Lancaster Facility"
and "the Burleson Facility"). The amount paid to MOAMCO and Byways during the
year ended May 31, 1996 was $12,500. During the year May 31, 1996, the Company
exercised its option to purchase the Lancaster Facility and the Burleson
Facility for $1,450,000 and $1,500,000, respectively. The purchase price was
based on independent appraisals and ratified by the Company's Board of
Directors.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MOAMCO also owns and leases to the Company, under operating leases, land,
improvements and buildings related to three sales centers. During the years
ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, the Company paid MOAMCO approximately
$144,000, $78,000 and $78,000 respectively, for these operating leases (see note
13).
21st Century pays the Company a fee based on the interest rate charged on
the installment contracts and the loan volume received from each retail center.
During the years ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, 21st Century paid the
Company $6,000, $500,000 and $1,300,000, respectively.
(13) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Company has entered into repurchase agreements with various financial
institutions and other credit sources pursuant to which the Company has agreed,
under certain circumstances, to repurchase manufactured homes sold to
independent dealers in the event of a default by a dealer on its obligation to
such credit sources. Under the terms of such repurchase agreements, the Company
agrees to repurchase manufactured homes at declining prices over the periods of
the agreements (which generally range from 12 to 15 months). As of May 31, 1998
and 1997, the Company was at risk to repurchase approximately $80.9 million and
$59.1 million, respectively, of manufactured homes.
LEGAL MATTERS
The Company is involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary
course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of
these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial
condition or results of operations.
SAVINGS PLAN
During 1992, the Company adopted the American Homestar Corporation 401(k)
Retirement Plan (the "Savings Plan") whereby all employees of the Company are
eligible to participate in the Savings Plan who have completed one year of
service and have reached the age of twenty and one-half. The Savings Plan is
administered by a Plan Administrator appointed by the Company. Eligible
employees may contribute a portion of their annual compensation up to the legal
maximum established by the Internal Revenue Service for each plan year. The
Company's matching contributions are at the discretion of the Company and may be
made up to a maximum of 3% each plan year. Employee contributions are
immediately vested. Company contributions vest over the first six years of
employment. Amounts contributed by the Company to the Savings Plan for the years
ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 were $120,000, $185,000, and $263,000,
respectively.
WORKERS COMPENSATION LIABILITY
The Company has rejected the insurance coverage provided by the Texas
Workers' Compensation Act. While the Company maintains excess indemnity
insurance, the Company's portion of self-insured retention is $250,000 per
occurrence. Management, in assessing loss experience, adjusts the reserve
through periodic provisions.
LEASES
The Company is obligated under various noncancelable operating lease
agreements with varying monthly payments and varying expiration dates through
2004. Rental expense under operating leases for the years ended May 31, 1996,
1997 and 1998 were $1,509,000, $2,644,000, and $3,505,000, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Aggregate annual rental payments, that include amounts due to related
parties, on future lease commitments at May 31, 1998 were as follows:
TOTAL LEASE AMOUNTS DUE
COMMITMENTS RELATED PARTIES
----------- ----------------
1999 ......... $2,934,000 $ 78,000
2000 ......... 1,995,000 --
2001 ......... 1,347,000 --
2002 ......... 941,000 --
2003 ......... 593,000 --
Thereafter ... 72,000 --
---------- ----------
$7,882,000 $ 78,000
========== ==========
(14) CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK
For the years ended May 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, the Company had one
producer that supplied 26%, 18% and 10%, respectively, of the new houses sold by
Company-owned retail sales centers. The Company has a credit facility with one
lender to finance the majority of its new home inventory. The loss of this
lender could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations. A
majority of the Company-owned retail sales centers are located in Texas.
(15) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
The Company had the following non-cash investing and financing activities:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
---------------- --------------- ---------------
Purchase of property, plant and equipment through
the issuance of notes payable.................. $ 2,000,000 $ 4,500,000 $ 2,020,000
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information are as follows:
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
---------------- --------------- ---------------
Income taxes paid................................. $ 8,148,000 $ 10,181,000 $ 11,721,000
Interest paid..................................... 3,381,000 5,823,000 6,747,000
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(16) BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company operates primarily in three business segments, retail sales,
manufacturing of manufactured housing and financial services. The following
table summarizes, for the periods indicated, the amounts of consolidated net
revenues, operating income, identifiable assets, capital expenditures and
depreciation and amortization attributable to these segments.
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1996 1997 1998
------------- ------------- -------------
Net revenues:
Retail ........................... $ 185,890,000 $ 227,901,000 $ 275,492,000
Manufacturing .................... 171,242,000 274,004,000 354,609,000
Financial services ............... 4,130,000 5,282,000 14,798,000
Other ............................ 11,587,000 14,305,000 16,995,000
------------- ------------- -------------
372,849,000 521,492,000 661,894,000
Intersegment revenues ............ (76,217,000) (112,055,000) (147,955,000)
------------- ------------- -------------
$ 296,632,000 $ 409,437,000 $ 513,939,000
============= ============= =============
Operating income:
Retail ........................... $ 10,430,000 $ 13,455,000 $ 10,958,000
Manufacturing .................... 10,040,000 21,010,000 28,995,000
Financial services ............... 1,192,000 1,844,000 2,751,000
Other ............................ 1,005,000 1,014,000 3,545,000
------------- ------------- -------------
22,667,000 37,323,000 46,249,000
Intersegment profits ............. (393,000) (3,987,000) (4,172,000)
Corporate general and
administrative expenses .......... (728,000) (2,154,000) (3,770,000)
------------- ------------- -------------
$ 21,546,000 $ 31,182,000 $ 38,307,000
============= ============= =============
Identifiable assets:
Retail ........................... $ 75,542,000 $ 96,904,000 $ 149,149,000
Manufacturing .................... 44,312,000 106,957,000 114,306,000
Financial services ............... 5,707,000 4,829,000 8,118,000
Other ............................ 672,000 2,331,000 2,123,000
------------- ------------- -------------
$ 126,233,000 $ 211,021,000 $ 273,696,000
============= ============= =============
Capital expenditures:
Retail ........................... $ 2,066,000 $ 1,131,000 $ 5,203,000
Manufacturing .................... 4,766,000 9,493,000 9,501,000
Financial services ............... -- -- 11,000
Other ............................ -- 4,000 --
------------- ------------- -------------
$ 6,832,000 $ 10,628,000 $ 14,715,000
============= ============= =============
Depreciation and amortization:
Retail ........................... $ 935,000 $ 1,617,000 $ 2,528,000
Manufacturing .................... 1,194,000 2,386,000 3,046,000
Financial services ............... 8,000 11,000 14,000
Other ............................ 29,000 46,000 46,000
------------- ------------- -------------
$ 2,166,000 $ 4,060,000 $ 5,634,000
============= ============= =============
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intersegment sales are primarily sales by the manufacturing segment to the
retail segment and are transferred at market price. Earnings in affiliate in the
consolidated statements of operations relate to the financial services segment.
(17) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective July 1, 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of First
Value Homes, Inc. for a combination of cash and stock totaling $9 million. The
final determination of the purchase price, which is subject to certain
performance targets, will be made in the second quarter of fiscal 1999. The
transaction will be accounted for as a purchase.
On May 28, 1998, the Company signed definitive agreements to acquire
R-Anell Custom Homes, Inc. and its related manufacturing operations, Gold Medal
Homes, Inc. and Gold Medal Homes of North Carolina, Inc. ("R-Anell"). The
transactions, for a combination of cash and stock totaling $30 million, are
expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 1999 and will be accounted for
as a purchase.
On June 18, 1998, at a special meeting, the Company's shareholders approved
an increase in the number of authorized common shares from 20 million shares to
50 million shares.
(18) SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
The following presents a summary of the unaudited quarterly financial
information for the years ended May 31, 1997 and 1998:
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER TOTAL
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1997
Revenues .................... $ 82,495 $109,230 $101,572 $116,140 $409,437
Operating income ............ 6,081 7,886 7,361 9,854 31,182
Net income .................. 3,155 3,869 3,421 4,588 15,033
Earnings per share-basic .... 0.19 0.23 0.20 0.27 0.89
Earnings per share-diluted .. 0.19 0.22 0.19 0.26 0.86
1998
Revenues .................... $124,732 $125,014 $117,331 $146,862 $513,939
Operating income ............ 7,054 9,710 9,230 12,313 38,307
Net income .................. 1,820 4,819 4,480 6,564 17,683
Earnings per share-basic ... 0.11 0.28 0.26 0.38 1.03
Earnings per share-diluted . 0.10 0.27 0.25 0.36 0.98
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SCHEDULE II
AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
ADDITIONS
---------------------------------------------
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO CHARGED TO BALANCE AT
BEGINNING COSTS AND OTHER END OF
DESCRIPTION YEAR EXPENSES ACCOUNTS OTHER (1) DEDUCTIONS YEAR
- ----------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------- --------------
Year ended May 31, 1996
Warranty and service... $ 1,160,000 $ 9,228,000 $ -- $ -- $ 7,754,000 $ 2,634,000
Year ended May 31, 1997
Warranty and service... $ 2,634,000 $ 11,400,000 $ -- $ 3,832,000 $ 11,510,000 $ 6,356,000
Year ended May 31, 1998
Warranty and service... $ 6,356,000 $ 18,009,000 $ -- $ -- $ 18,105,000 $ 6,260,000
(1) Amount represents acquired reserve for warranty and service costs.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT REPORT WITH WHICH
DESCRIPTION NO. EXHIBIT WAS FILED
- ------------ ---------- ------------------------------
Securities Purchase Agreement by and among Brilliant Holding 2.1 July 1997, Form 8-K/A
Corporation (Brilliant), the Brilliant Securityholders and
American Homestar Corporation
First Amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement by and among 2.2 July 1997, Form 8-K/A
Brilliant, the Brilliant Securityholders and American Homestar
Corporation.
Agreement and Plan of Merger between American Homestar Corporation, 2.3 May 1997, Form 10-K
Nationwide N.C. Homes, Inc., N.C. Mobile Home Corp., and Robert H.
Sauls.
Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Homestar Corporation. 3.1 S-1 Registration Statement
No. 33-78630
Articles of Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation 3.2 Filed herewith
Amended and Restated Bylaws of American Homestar Corporation. 3.3 S-1 Registration Statement
No. 33-78630
Form of certificate evidencing ownership of Common Stock of American 4.1 S-1 Registration Statement
Homestar Corporation. No. 33-78630
$61,000,000 Senior Unsecured Notes, dated July 15, 1997. 10.1 February 1998, Form 10-Q
Employment Agreement, dated as of November 15, 1996, between Finis F. 10.2 February 1997, Form 10-Q
Teeter and American Homestar Corporation.
Employment Agreement, dated as of November 15, 1996, between Laurence 10.3 February 1997, Form 10-Q
A. Dawson, Jr. and American Homestar Corporation.
Employment Agreement, dated as of August 23, 1997, between Ronald 10.4 August 1997, Form 10-Q
McCaslin and American Homestar Corporation.
Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, dated November 15, 1996 between 10.5 February 1997, Form 10-Q
Finis F. Teeter and American Homestar Corporation.
Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, dated November 15, 1996 between 10.6 February 1997, Form 10-Q
Laurence A. Dawson, Jr. and American Homestar Corporation.
Amendment to Life Reinsurance Contract, dated December 31, 1996, by 10.7 February 1997, Form 10-Q
and between Lifestar Reinsurance Limited and American Bankers Life
Assurance Company of Florida
Amendment to The Associates (formerly Ford Finance Company, Inc.) 10.8 November 1996, Form 10-Q
Inventory Financing Agreement
None 11
None 12
None 13
None 16
None 18
List of Subsidiaries 21 Filed herewith
None 22
Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23 Filed herewith
Consent of Deloitte & Touche L.L.P. 23.1 Filed herewith
Financial Data Schedule 27 Filed herewith
None 99