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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003

 

 

 

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

 

 

For the transition period from                        to                       

 

 

 

Commission File Number   1-9684

 

ANGELO AND MAXIE’S, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

33-0147725

(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

2 North Riverside, Seventh Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

 

 

(312) 466-3950

(registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 periods that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes   ý    No   o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yes   o    No   ý

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of August 13, 2003:

 

Common Stock ($.01 par value) 1,994,877

 

 



 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

ANGELO AND MAXIE’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

June 30, 2003

 

December 30, 2002

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

6,144

 

$

7,651

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

519

 

541

 

Inventories

 

382

 

416

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

708

 

974

 

Total current assets

 

7,753

 

9,582

 

Equipment and improvements:

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment

 

3,792

 

3,708

 

Leasehold interests and improvements

 

12,040

 

12,554

 

 

 

15,832

 

16,262

 

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

3,192

 

2,934

 

Equipment and improvements, net

 

12,640

 

13,328

 

Other non-current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash

 

2,702

 

2,702

 

Leased property under capital leases, net

 

1,107

 

1,136

 

Intangibles, net

 

 

4,278

 

Other non-current assets

 

534

 

542

 

Total other non-current assets

 

4,343

 

8,658

 

Total assets

 

24,736

 

31,568

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of non-current liabilities

 

30

 

124

 

Accounts payable

 

1,160

 

1,679

 

Accrued liabilities

 

3,694

 

4,322

 

Deferred gain

 

967

 

 

Liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

170

 

Total current liabilities

 

5,851

 

6,295

 

Non-current liabilities (excluding current portion):

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred gain

 

 

967

 

Long-term portion of landlord note

 

 

407

 

Long-term portion of capital lease obligation

 

1,862

 

1,877

 

Other long-term obligations

 

805

 

921

 

Total non-current liabilities (excluding current portion)

 

2,667

 

4,172

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 4,134,736 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2003 and December 30, 2002

 

4,135

 

4,135

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 1,994,877 and 1,978,733 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2003 and December 30, 2002, respectively

 

20

 

20

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

65,434

 

65,416

 

Retained deficit

 

(53,371

)

(48,470

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

16,218

 

21,101

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

24,736

 

$

31,568

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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ANGELO AND MAXIE’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Quarterly periods ended

 

Six month periods ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2003

 

July 1, 2002

 

June 30, 2003

 

July 1, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

6,418

 

$

6,729

 

$

13,223

 

$

14,056

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

2,278

 

2,353

 

4,717

 

5,003

 

Restaurant labor

 

1,478

 

1,628

 

3,049

 

3,360

 

Other operating costs

 

1,202

 

1,307

 

2,361

 

2,774

 

Rent

 

600

 

546

 

1,201

 

1,056

 

Total restaurant costs

 

5,558

 

5,834

 

11,328

 

12,193

 

General and administrative expenses

 

691

 

121

 

1,359

 

318

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

294

 

417

 

614

 

881

 

Impairment of assets and restructuring charges

 

4,413

 

7,061

 

4,413

 

7,061

 

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

 

(2

)

 

9

 

2

 

Total restaurant and operating costs

 

10,954

 

13,433

 

17,723

 

20,455

 

Loss from operations

 

(4,536

)

(6,704

)

(4,500

)

(6,399

)

Interest expense, net

 

22

 

1,151

 

52

 

2,037

 

Other income

 

(51

)

(50

)

(102

)

(100

)

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

 

(4,507

)

(7,805

)

(4,450

)

(8,336

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

(4,507

)

(7,805

)

(4,450

)

(8,336

)

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

 

1,381

 

 

951

 

Income (loss) on sale

 

13

 

(3,681

)

13

 

(3,681

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

13

 

(2,300

)

13

 

(2,730

)

Net loss

 

$

(4,494

)

$

(10,105

)

$

(4,437

)

$

(11,066

)

Preferred dividends

 

232

 

225

 

464

 

447

 

Net loss applicable to common shares

 

$

(4,726

)

$

(10,330

)

$

(4,901

)

$

(11,513

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

(2.38

)

$

(4.06

)

$

(2.47

)

$

(4.44

)

Discontinued operations

 

.01

 

(1.16

)

.01

 

(1.38

)

 

 

$

(2.37

)

$

(5.22

)

$

(2.46

)

$

(5.82

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding

 

1,993

 

1,979

 

1,991

 

1,978

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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ANGELO AND MAXIE’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

Six month periods ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2003

 

July 1, 2002

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(4,437

)

$

(11,066

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

614

 

2,928

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

9

 

2

 

Loss provision for impairment of assets and restructuring charges

 

4,399

 

7,061

 

Provision for estimated loss on disposal

 

 

3,681

 

Common stock issued in lieu of compensation

 

18

 

70

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs, included in interest expense

 

 

273

 

Changes in working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in accounts receivable

 

22

 

82

 

Decrease in inventories

 

34

 

169

 

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

266

 

(242

)

Decrease in assets held for disposal

 

 

37

 

Decrease in other non-current assets

 

8

 

26

 

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable

 

(519

)

56

 

(Decrease) increase in accrued liabilities

 

(628

)

161

 

Decrease in liabilities of discontinued operations

 

(170

)

(2,639

)

(Decrease) increase in other non-current obligations (excluding current portion)

 

(116

)

598

 

Cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(500

)

1,197

 

Cash flows used in investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditures for equipment and improvements

 

(27

)

(121

)

Cash used in investing activities

 

(27

)

(121

)

Cash flows used in financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Debt issuance costs

 

 

(400

)

Net payments under revolving credit agreement

 

 

(200

)

Preferred dividends

 

(464

)

 

Payments of long-term debt

 

(501

)

(400

)

Reduction of obligations under capital leases

 

(15

)

(120

)

Cash used in financing activities

 

(980

)

(1,120

)

Decrease in cash

 

(1,507

)

(44

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

7,651

 

260

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

6,144

 

$

216

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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ANGELO AND MAXIE’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2003

(Unaudited)

 

(1)           BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Angelo and Maxie’s, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”) for the quarterly periods ended June 30, 2003 and July 1, 2002, and the six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and July 1, 2002, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q.  These financial statements have not been audited by independent public accountants, but include all adjustments (consisting of a normal and recurring nature) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for such periods. However, these results are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year.

 

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 as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Management believes that the disclosures included in the accompanying interim financial statements and footnotes are adequate, but should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2002.

 

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

(2)           SALE OF CHART HOUSE BUSINESS

 

In May 2002, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the sale of the 38 Chart House restaurants and 1 Peohe’s restaurant (the “Chart House Business”).  The sale was completed as of July 30, 2002, for consideration of approximately $55.3 million, consisting of cash and the assumption of approximately $3.1 million of certain current liabilities then outstanding.  The Company used a portion of the proceeds to repay all amounts outstanding on its senior, secured debt and a subordinated note owed to a related party.  See Note 4 “Debt.”  The Company recorded a provision for estimated loss on sale of discontinued operations of $3.7 million in second quarter of 2002, which was revised to $2.4 million in the third quarter of 2002, primarily as a result of the elimination of net liabilities to landlords following the receipt of the landlords’ consent to assign certain leases to the Purchaser.  In the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003, the Company further adjusted its liabilities associated with the sale resulting in a $13,000 gain.  At June 30, 2003, the Purchaser had not yet paid approximately $0.2 million of the purchase price provided for in the asset purchase agreement.  The Company has taken legal action to collect these funds.  See “Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings.”

 

Through July 29, 2002, the Company owned the Chart House Business which consisted of 38 Chart House and one Peohe’s restaurants, the operations of which have been reported as discontinued.   Condensed financial information for the results of operations for the discontinued operations is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Quarterly period ended
July 1, 2002

 

Six month period ended
July 1, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

31,318

 

$

59,183

 

Total restaurant costs

 

27,127

 

51,798

 

General and administrative expenses

 

2,008

 

4,387

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

802

 

2,047

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

$

1,381

 

$

951

 

 

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(3)           IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS AND RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

 

On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”), which requires, among other things, that effective January 1, 2002, goodwill and certain other intangible assets resulting from a business combination accounted for as a purchase no longer be amortized, but be subject to ongoing impairment review.  In connection with the transitional goodwill and certain other intangible assets impairment evaluation, SFAS 142 required the Company to perform an assessment of whether there was an indication that goodwill and certain other intangible assets were impaired as of the date of adoption.  To accomplish this evaluation, the Company determined the carrying value of each reporting unit by assigning the assets and liabilities, including the existing goodwill and certain other intangible assets, to those reporting units as of the date of adoption.  During the second quarters of 2002 and 2003, the Company completed its required review by comparing its carrying value for the Angelo and Maxie’s restaurant business to estimated fair market value.  In determining the estimated fair market value of its assets, management considers several factors requiring the exercise of its business judgment.  Such business judgment includes developing valuation multiples such as the ratio of total capitalized value to restaurant earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for an industry peer group of publicly traded companies and applying those ratios to the Company’s historical and projected operating performance.   Such evaluation indicated that the recorded value of goodwill and trade name of Angelo and Maxie’s was impaired by $5.4 million and $4.3 million at the end the second quarters of 2002 and 2003, respectively.  The Company also recorded a $1.7 million charge during the second quarter of 2002 for severance expenses incurred due to the corporate work force reduction associated with the sale of the Chart House Business.

 

In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, “Accounting for Costs from Exit or Disposal Activities” (“FAS 146”).  FAS 146 requires, among other things, that a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred rather than at the time of commitment to a formal shutdown plan.  The adoption of FAS 146 is effective for all exit or disposal activities initiated subsequent to December 31, 2002.  The Company has adopted FAS 146 as of January 1, 2003 with no material impact.

 

On June 30, 2003 the Company’s lease on its Chicago corporate headquarters expired and the Company relocated to a space commensurate with its current needs.  In connection therewith, the Company recorded a $0.1 million charge during the second quarter of 2003 resulting from the Company receiving lower than anticipated proceeds for the sale and disposal of its furniture and equipment located at the vacated facility.

 

(4)           DEBT

 

During the second quarter of 2003, the Company prepaid, without penalty, two notes aggregating to $0.5 million that were held by one of its landlords. The notes originally were in the aggregate amount of $0.7 million, amortized over seven year terms, bore interest at 9.0%, and were payable in monthly installments.  The Company made scheduled principal payments on these notes totaling $23,000 (prior to repayment) and $21,000 during the second quarterly periods of 2003 and 2002, respectively, and $46,000 (prior to repayment) and $42,000 during the six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and July 1, 2002, respectively.  Interest expense and cash paid for interest related to these notes amounted to $7,000 and $13,000 for the second quarters of 2003 and 2002, respectively, and $18,000 and $26,000 for the six months periods ended June 30, 2003 and July 1, 2002, respectively.

 

During the quarterly and six month periods ended July 1, 2002, the Company had a Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with a group of three banks.  At July 1, 2002, the Company had $24.6 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement, which accrued interest at the prime rate, plus 2.75% (7.5% at July 1, 2002).  The balance outstanding under the Credit Agreement included $1.5 million funded by EGI-Fund (01) Investors, L.L.C. (“EGI-Fund (01)”), a related party, which accrued interest at LIBOR plus 14.0% (15.84% at July 1, 2002) due to the subordinate nature of the related party’s participation in the Credit Agreement.  Interest expense and cash paid for interest related to the Credit Agreement totaled $0.9 million and $1.6 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2002.  Interest expense and cash paid for interest related to the Credit Agreement totaled $1.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, for the six month period ended July 1, 2002.  On August 1, 2002, all outstanding amounts under the Credit Agreement were paid in full with net proceeds from the sale of the Chart House Business.

 

During the quarterly and six month periods ended July 1, 2002, the Company had a $5.0 million note owed to EGI-Fund (01), which accrued interest at the applicable Eurodollar rate plus 16.0%, which was 17.84% at July 1, 2002.  Interest expense related to this note totaled $0.3 million and $0.6 million for the quarterly and six month periods ended July 1, 2002, respectively; no cash payments were made for interest related to this note during the periods.  On August 1, 2002, the note owed to EGI-Fund (01) was paid in full with net proceeds from the sale of the Chart House Business.

 

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(5)           STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123” (“FAS 148”).  This Statement amends Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“FAS 123”) to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation.  In addition, FAS 148 amends the disclosure requirements of FAS 123 to require prominent disclosures regarding the accounting for stock-based employee compensation in both annual and interim financial statements.  The Company has previously adopted this Standard.

 

The Company has elected to account for stock-based compensation under the intrinsic value method of accounting. This method measures compensation cost as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock at the grant date over the amount the employee must pay for the stock. The Company’s policy is to grant stock options to purchase the Company’s stock at a price equal to fair market value at the date of grant.  Had the Company elected to recognize compensation expense determined under the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation as prescribed by FAS 123 and FAS 148, the Company’s net loss applicable to common shares and per share amounts would reflect the following pro forma amounts (in thousands, except for per share data):

 

 

 

Quarterly periods ended

 

Six month periods ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2003

 

July 1, 2002

 

June 30, 2003

 

July 1, 2002

 

Net loss applicable to common shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

(4,726

)

$

(10,330

)

$

(4,901

)

$

(11,513

)

Pro forma

 

(4,726

)

(10,338

)

(4,901

)

(11,589

)

Net loss per common shares - Basic and diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

(2.37

)

$

(5.22

)

$

(2.46

)

$

(5.82

)

Pro forma

 

(2.37

)

(5.22

)

(2.46

)

(5.86

)

 

(6)           RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Payments to related parties for rent at one restaurant approximated $0.1 million in both the second quarters of 2003 and 2002, and approximated $0.2 million in both the six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and July 1, 2002.

 

During 2001 and 2002, the Company was party to a marketing agreement with iDine Rewards Network, Inc. (“iDine”), a related party and owner of the iDine frequent diner program.  In connection with the advance sale of discounted food and beverage credits, the Company received advertising in iDine publications and through the relationships iDine had established with major airlines to feature the Company’s restaurants as preferred dining choices.  iDine provided web and print promotional services that were designed to create incentives for members to dine at the Company’s restaurants, especially during the Company’s restaurants’ non-peak days.  The Company received from iDine $1.0 million in the three month period ended April 1, 2002.  Pursuant to the agreement, the Company paid $1.2 million and $2.5 million during the quarterly and six month periods ended July 1, 2002, respectively, to iDine for its marketing services during those periods and for advances, including those received in the second half of 2001.  This agreement was terminated as of July 29, 2002, in conjunction with the sale of the Chart House Business.  See Note 2 “Sale of Chart House Business.”  The Company has no further obligations under this agreement.

 

The Company has entered into a loaned employee agreement with iDine, which provides for, among other things, that the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer provide advisory services to iDine’s Executive Management Team for up to sixteen hours per week, in exchange for a fixed amount to be paid to the Company.  The original agreement commenced May 19, 2003 and expired June 30, 2003.  Subsequently, the agreement has been amended by the Company and iDine to extend the termination date from June 30, 2003 to August 8, 2003.  See Note 8 “Subsequent Events.”  During the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003 the Company recognized $13,000 of service revenues in connection with this agreement.  The $13,000 of service revenues due to the Company was outstanding as of June 30, 2003.

 

On June 26, 2003, the Company entered into an operating lease for office space with a related party.  This agreement provides for, among other things, that the landlord provide office space for the Company’s six corporate employees and certain office services for $4,000 per month.  This agreement is terminable by either party with a thirty day notice.  The Company made no payments pursuant to this agreement in the quarter ended June 30, 2003.

 

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The relationships stem from one or more Company stockholders and/or members of the Company’s Board of Directors maintaining ownership interest in and influential management positions at or with these organizations.

 

(7)           COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company periodically is a defendant in litigation incidental to its business activities.  While any litigation or investigation has an element of uncertainty, the Company believes that the outcome of any of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or operations.

 

The Company maintains letters of credit primarily to cover self-insurance reserves and lease obligations.  In connection with the termination of the Credit Agreement, and in order to minimize costs associated with outstanding letters of credit, the Company established a cash collateral account equal to the full balance of its obligations under outstanding letters of credit, which totaled $2.7 million at June 30, 2003.  Such funds are presented on the consolidated balance sheets as restricted cash, a non-current asset.

 

(8)           SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On August 6, 2003, the Company's Board of Directors approved the sale of three of the Company's five Angelo and Maxie's Steakhouses.  The transaction is subject to the completion of definitive agreements and is expected to close in January 2004.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a recommendation from its President and Chief Executive Officer to further reduce his time commitment to the Company.  In connection therewith, the Company’s loaned employee agreement with iDine Rewards Network, Inc. (“iDine”) has been terminated.  See Note 6 “Related Party Transaction.”  The President and Chief Executive Officer has entered into an employment agreement with iDine for a senior management position at iDine commencing August 11, 2003.    This employment agreement provides for, among other things, the President and Chief Executive Officer’s continued involvement with the Company.

 

(9)           NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”), which addresses the disclosure to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations under guarantees.  These disclosure requirements have been adopted by the Company.  FIN 45 also requires the recognition of a liability by a guarantor at the inception of certain guarantees entered into subsequent to January 1, 2003.  FIN 45 requires the guarantor to recognize a liability for the non-contingent component of the guarantee, which is the obligation to stand ready to perform in the event that specified triggering events or conditions occur.  The initial measurement of this liability is the fair value of the guarantee at inception.  The recognition of the liability is required even if it is not probable that payment will be required under the guarantee or if the guarantee was issued with a premium payment or as part of a transaction with multiple events.  The Company has adopted the disclosure requirements of FIN 45 and will apply the recognition and measurement provisions for all guarantees entered into or modified after December 31, 2002.  The Company has not entered into or modified any guarantees subsequent to December 31, 2002.

 

In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46”).  FIN 46 addresses the consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities as defined therein. The Interpretation applies immediately to variable interests in variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003, and to variable interests in variable interest entities obtained after January 31, 2003.  The Company currently has no contractual relationships or other business relationships with a variable interest entity and therefore the adoption of FIN 46 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows for the current periods presented.

 

In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.”  This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.  It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances).  This Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003.  The Company adopted this Standard on July 1, 2003, with no material impact.

 

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated herein by reference contain forward-looking statements that have been made pursuant to provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements represent the Company’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including any statements regarding: future sales and gross profit percentages, the continuation of historical trends, the sufficiency of the Company’s cash balances, and cash generated from operating, financing and/or investing activities for the Company’s future liquidity and capital resource needs.  Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  The Company cautions that these statements are further qualified by important economic and competitive factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.  These factors include, without limitation, risks of the restaurant industry, an industry with many well-established competitors with greater financial and other resources than the Company, and the impact of changes in consumer trends, employee availability, and cost increases.  Accordingly, such forward-looking statements do not purport to be predictions of future events or circumstances and may not be realized.

 

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Company consummated the sale of the Chart House Business, comprised of 39 of its then-existing 45 restaurants, as of July 30, 2002.  The operations of these restaurants have been presented as discontinued operations for the second quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2002, in accordance with FAS 144.  The sale was completed for consideration of approximately $55.3 million, consisting of cash and the assumption of approximately $3.1 million of certain current liabilities.  The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the sale to repay all amounts outstanding under its Credit Agreement and a subordinated note owed to a related party.

 

The Company continues to operate five Angelo and Maxie’s Steakhouses, which are full-service steakhouse restaurants located in New York, Washington DC, Virginia, and Florida.  The Company operated the following number of restaurants at the following period ends:

 

 

 

Angelo and
Maxie’s
Steakhouses

 

Discontinued
operations

 

Total

 

Second quarter 2003

 

5

 

 

5

 

Second quarter 2002

 

6

 

39

 

45

 

 

The Company acquired the Angelo and Maxie’s Steakhouse concept and one restaurant during 1999 to diversify its seafood dominated portfolio.   The Company opened a total of six additional Angelo and Maxie’s restaurants over 2000 and 2001.  One of these locations was closed during the fourth quarter of 2001 and another location was closed during the fourth quarter of 2002.  During 2001, the Company canceled restaurant development plans for three locations, did not open any locations during 2002, and currently has no plans to open additional restaurants during 2003.  The Company and its financial advisor continue the review of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the entire Company or the sale of the Angelo and Maxie’s Steakhouse concept and its five restaurants.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following table presents the results of operations for each of the quarterly and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and July 1, 2002.  Continuing operations relate to the operations of the Company’s Angelo and Maxie’s Steakhouses.  The operations of the Chart House Business are presented as discontinued.

 

 

 

Quarterly periods ended

 

Six month periods ended

 

(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)

 

June 30, 2003

 

July 1, 2002

 

June 30, 2003

 

July 1, 2002

 

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

Amount

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

6,418

 

100.0

 

$

6,729

 

100.0

 

$

13,223

 

100.0

 

$

14,056

 

100.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

2,278

 

35.5

 

2,353

 

35.0

 

4,717

 

35.7

 

5,003

 

35.6

 

Restaurant labor

 

1,478

 

23.0

 

1,628

 

24.2

 

3,049

 

23.1

 

3,360

 

23.9

 

Other operating costs

 

1,202

 

18.7

 

1,307

 

19.4

 

2,361

 

17.9

 

2,774

 

19.7

 

Rent

 

600

 

9.3

 

546

 

8.1

 

1,201

 

9.1

 

1,056

 

7.5

 

Total restaurant costs

 

5,558

 

86.6

 

5,834

 

86.7

 

11,328

 

85.7

 

12,193

 

86.7

 

Restaurant operating income (before depreciation and amortization)

 

860

 

13.4

 

895

 

13.3

 

1,895

 

14.3

 

1,863

 

13.3

 

General and administrative expenses

 

691

 

10.8

 

121

 

1.8

 

1,359

 

10.3

 

318

 

2.3

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

294

 

4.6

 

417

 

6.2

 

614

 

4.6

 

881

 

6.3

 

Impairment of assets and restructuring charges

 

4,413

 

68.8

 

7,061

 

104.9

 

4,413

 

33.4

 

7,061

 

50.2

 

(Gain) loss on sales of assets

 

(2

)

(0.0

)

 

 

9

 

0.1

 

2

 

 

Total restaurant and operating costs

 

10,954

 

170.7

 

13,433

 

199.6

 

17,723

 

134.0

 

20,455

 

145.5

 

Loss from operations

 

(4,536

)

(70.7

)

(6,704

)

(99.6

)

(4,500

)

(34.0

)

(6,399

)

(45.5

)

Interest expense, net

 

22

 

0.3

 

1,151

 

17.1

 

52

 

0.4

 

2,037

 

14.5

 

Other income

 

(51

)

(0.8

)

(50

)

(0.7

)

(102

)

(0.8

)

(100

)

(0.7

)

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

 

(4,507

)

(70.2

)

(7,805

)

(116.0

)

(4,450

)

(33.6

)

(8,336

)

(59.3

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

(4,507

)

(70.2

)

(7,805

)

(116.0

)

(4,450

)

(33.6

)

(8,336

)

(59.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

 

 

1,381

 

20.5

 

 

 

951

 

6.8

 

Income (loss) on sale

 

13

 

0.2

 

(3,681

)

(54.7

)

13

 

0.1

 

(3,681

)

(26.2

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

13

 

0.2

 

(2,300

)

(34.2

)

13

 

0.1

 

(2,730

)

(19.4

)

Net loss

 

$

(4,494

)

(70.0

)

$

(10,105

)

(150.2

)

$

(4,437

)

(33.5

)

$

(11,066

)

(78.7

)

Preferred stock dividends

 

232

 

3.6

 

225

 

3.3

 

464

 

3.5

 

447

 

3.2

 

Net loss applicable to common shares

 

$

(4,726

)

(73.6

)

$

(10,330

)

(153.5

)

$

(4,901

)

(37.0

)

$

(11,513

)

(81.9

)

 

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Angelo and Maxie’s revenues are derived primarily from food and beverage sales.  Revenues decreased $0.3 million, or 4.6%, to $6.4 million in the second quarter of 2003, compared to $6.7 million in the second quarter of 2002.  The decrease in revenues is due to the Company’s exit from one restaurant during the fourth quarter of 2002.  Comparable sales for the second quarter 2003 increased 1.8%.

 

Revenues decreased $0.9 million, or 5.9%, to $13.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003, compared to $14.1 million for the six months ended July 1, 2002.  The decrease in revenues is due to the Company’s exit from one restaurant during the fourth quarter of 2002.  Comparable sales for the six month period increased 0.3%.

 

Cost of sales is composed of the cost of food and beverages.  Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues increased by 0.5 percentage points to 35.5% in the second quarter of 2003, compared with 35.0% in the second quarter of 2002.  This increase was primarily the result of cost increases to certain beverage products coupled with the discounting of food items during happy hours at several of the Company’s locations.  For the six months ended June 30, 2003, cost of sales as a percentage of revenues increased 0.1 percentage points to 35.7%, compared with 35.6% for the six months ended July 1, 2002, driven primarily by the same factors that impacted the quarterly results.

 

Restaurant labor consists of restaurant management salaries, hourly staff payroll costs, and other payroll-related items.  Restaurant labor as a percentage of revenues decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 23.0% in the second quarter of 2003, compared with 24.2% in the second quarter of 2002.  This improvement was primarily the result of the elimination of an underperforming restaurant in December 2002 that incurred higher labor costs than the Company’s other restaurants coupled with productivity improvements at all of the remaining restaurant locations.  For the six months ended June 30, 2003 restaurant labor as a percentage of revenues decreased 0.8 percentage points to 23.1%, compared with 23.9% for the six months ended July 1, 2002, primarily due to the elimination of an underperforming restaurant in December 2002 that incurred higher labor costs than the Company’s other restaurants coupled with productivity improvements at a majority of the remaining restaurant locations.

 

Other operating expenses consist primarily of various restaurant-level costs, which are generally variable and are expected to fluctuate with revenues.  Other operating costs as a percentage of restaurant revenues decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 18.7% in the second quarter of 2003, compared with 19.4% in the second quarter of 2002, primarily as a result of lower marketing costs. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, other operating costs as a percentage of revenues decreased 1.8 percentage points to 17.9%, compared with 19.7% for the six months ended July 1, 2002, driven primarily by the same factors that impacted the quarterly results.

 

Rent includes both fixed and variable portions of rent.  Rent as a percentage of revenues increased by 1.2 percentage points to 9.3% in the second quarter of 2003, compared with 8.1% in the second quarter of 2002, primarily as a result of rent relief in the 2002 quarter related to an underperforming restaurant that was subsequently closed.   The Company did not incur variable rent costs for any of its locations in either period.  For the six months ended June 30, 2003, rent as a percentage of revenues increased 1.6 percentage points to 9.1%, compared with 7.5% for the six months ended July 1, 2002, primarily due to the same factors that impacted the quarterly results.

 

General and administrative expenses are composed of expenses associated with corporate and administrative functions that support restaurant operations, including management and staff salaries, employee benefits, travel, legal and professional fees, technology, and market research.  General and administrative expenses increased $0.6 million to $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2003, compared to $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2002.  The increase in the quarterly periods is the result of the fixed general overhead costs being allocated entirely to five operating restaurants following the sale of the Chart House Business rather than being allocated both to continuing and discontinued operations.  For the six months ended June 30, 2003, general and administrative expenses increased $1.0 million to $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The increase in the year-to-date costs are primarily due to the same factors that impacted the quarterly results.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense includes the depreciation of fixed assets and the amortization of leasehold improvements at both the restaurants and corporate locations.  Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.1 million to $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2003, compared to $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2002 primarily due to an impairment charge that was realized in the third quarter of 2002 related to corporate leasehold improvements, resulting in lower amortization expense in the current period compared with the prior period.  For the six months ended June 30, 2003, depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $0.2 million to $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease in the year-to-date results are primarily due to the prior period amount including the final amortization of a non-compete agreement related to a prior owner of the original Angelo and Maxie’s Steakhouse.  In addition, an impairment charge was recognized in the third quarter of 2002 related to corporate leasehold improvements, resulting in lower amortization expense in the current period compared with the prior period.

 

During the second quarter 2003, the Company completed its required review by comparing its carrying value for the Angelo and Maxie’s restaurant business to estimated fair market value.  In determining the estimated fair market value of its assets,

 

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management considers several factors requiring the exercise of its business judgment.  Such business judgment includes developing valuation multiples such as the ratio of total capitalized value to restaurant earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for an industry peer group of publicly traded companies and applying those ratios to the Company’s historical and projected operating performance.   Such evaluation indicated that the recorded value of the Angelo and Maxie’s trade name was impaired by $4.3 million at the end the second quarter 2003.  In addition, on June 30, 2003 the Company’s lease on its Chicago corporate headquarters expired and the Company relocated to a space commensurate with its current needs.  In connection therewith, the Company recorded a $0.1 million restructuring charge during the second quarter of 2003 resulting from the Company receiving lower than anticipated proceeds for the sale and disposal of its furniture and equipment located at the vacated facility.

 

Interest expense, net, decreased $1.2 million to $22,000 in the second quarter of 2003, compared to $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2002.  Interest expense, net decreased $1.9 to $0.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2003, compared to $2.0 in the six months ended July 1, 2002.  The Company paid all outstanding bank and related party debt balances in full with the proceeds from the sale of the Chart House Business in the third quarter of 2002.  The current quarter interest expense relates to an outstanding landlord note, offset by interest income earned on the Company’s cash invested in overnight investment instruments.  In addition, the Company recognizes non-cash interest expense related to a capital lease.

 

The Company issued Series A convertible preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share (“Series A Preferred Stock”), during June 2001.  The Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to dividends at the rate of 10.0% per annum, based on the original issue price of $2.25 per share.  The Company accrued dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock aggregating $0.2 million during each of the second quarters of 2003 and 2002.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

 

 

Six month periods ended

 

(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)

 

June 30, 2003

 

July 1, 2002

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

$

(500

)

$

1,197

 

Expenditures for equipment and improvements

 

(27

)

(121

)

Cash used in financing activities

 

(980

)

(1,120

)

Net decrease in cash

 

$

(1,507

)

$

(44

)

 

Historically, the Company required significant capital principally for the construction and opening expenses for new restaurants and for the remodeling and refurbishing of existing restaurants.  The Company has funded its capital requirements through debt financing, both with third party banks and related parties, tenant improvement monies, equity financing, and cash flows from operations.  The Company does not intend to fund any new restaurants or incur any major remodeling or refurbishing costs during fiscal 2003.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $0.5 million in the first six months of 2003, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $1.2 million in the first six months of 2002.  In 2003, net cash used in operating activities includes an aggregate $1.2 million related to payment of 2002 bonuses, severance payments related to employees terminated in conjunction with the sale of the Chart House Business, and settlement of prior period insurance claims.  In 2002, operating cash flow from the Chart House Business contributed to the positive net cash results.  In connection with an agreement with iDine Rewards Network, Inc. (“iDine”), the Company received $1.0 million in the six month period of 2002 for marketing activities and the advance sale of food and beverage credits.  The Company in turn paid to iDine $2.5 million during the six month period of 2002 related to this agreement including advances received in 2001.  This agreement was terminated as of July 29, 2002, in conjunction with the sale of the Chart House Business.  The Company has no further obligations under this agreement.

 

Net cash used in investing activities in the six months of 2003 included capital expenditures of $27,000.  Net cash used in investing activities in the first six months of 2002 included capital expenditures of $121,000 for the replacement of restaurant equipment and leasehold improvements resulting from normal wear and tear.

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $1.0 million in the first six months of 2003, including $0.5 million used to settle the payment of both scheduled payments and the early retirement and payoff of the landlord notes.  There were no pre-payment fees or penalties associated with the early retirement of this debt obligation.

 

The Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to dividends at the rate of 10.0% per annum, based on the original price of $2.25 per share.  Dividends are payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1.  Dividends paid through June 1, 2002 were in the form of

 

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additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock, in part, because the Company’s Credit Agreement prohibited the payment of cash dividends.  Subsequent to the retirement of amounts owing under the Credit Agreement, the Company began paying these dividends in cash.  The Company paid in June 2003 its scheduled dividend of $0.5 million in cash.  The Company expects to satisfy future dividend obligations in cash.

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $1.1 million in the first six months of 2002, primarily related to repayments under the Company’s Credit Agreement.

 

The Company is liable under various capital and operating lease agreements, primarily related to restaurant locations.   The Company is also contingently liable under letters of credit, primarily related to leasing obligations and self-insurance reserves, and guarantees on various third party leasing and debt agreements.  No material changes have occurred regarding these commitments and contingencies from the Company’s prior fiscal year ended December 30, 2002.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

A critical accounting policy is one that would materially affect the Company’s operations or financial condition, and requires management to make estimates or judgments in certain circumstances.  Set forth below is a description of those accounting policies which the Company believes are most critical and could have the greatest impact on its operations or financial condition.

 

Valuation of Exit Costs and Restructure Reserves.  On an as-needed basis and subject to approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, the Company establishes reserves for unusual and non-recurring items associated with the activities of exiting restaurant locations and reorganizing support staff to address changes in the Company’s operations.  This requires that management make estimates for cash inflows and outflows based on judgment, market conditions, advice from counsel and consultants, and historical experience.  These estimates include, but are not limited to, future payments of rents, severance, legal and consulting costs, consideration for contract modifications, and proceeds from the sale of disposed assets.  Because of factors beyond management’s control, actual results may be different from the estimates, which may cause the Company to record adjustments in future periods.  In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, “Accounting for Costs from Exit or Disposal Activities” (“FAS 146”).  FAS 146 requires, among other things, that a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred rather than at the time of commitment to a formal shutdown plan.  The Company adopted this Standard as of January 1, 2003 with no material impact.

 

Impairment of Assets.  On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted FAS 142, which requires, among other things, that effective January 1, 2002, goodwill resulting from a business combination accounted for as a purchase no longer be amortized, but be subject to ongoing impairment review.  On an ongoing basis, the Company reviews its carrying value of restaurant assets and compares them with fair market value.  In determining the fair market value of its assets, management considers several factors requiring the exercise of its business judgment.  Such business judgment includes developing valuation multiples, such as the ratio of total capitalized value to restaurant earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for an industry peer group of publicly traded companies, and applying those multiples to the Company’s historical and projected operating performance.   If management determines that the fair market value of its assets is materially below the current carrying cost of the assets, an impairment charge is recognized in operating income in the period the impairment is identified.

 

Cost Capitalization and Depreciation Policies.  Costs for maintenance, repairs, and purchases are either expensed as incurred or capitalized and amortized over the cost’s estimated useful life.  This requires management to make business judgments regarding which costs should be capitalized and, if capitalized, the estimated useful life.  Management has established the Company’s cost capitalization and deprecation policies based on historical experience in the restaurant industry, industry guidelines regarding useful lives, and adherence to applicable accounting standards.  Maintenance, repairs, and minor purchases are expensed as incurred.  Major purchases of equipment and facilities, and major replacements and improvements, are capitalized.  Depreciation and amortization are recorded for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Equipment is depreciated over lives ranging from three to eight years.  Leasehold interests and improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term, including planned extensions, or the asset life, ranging up to 25 years.

 

Self-Insurance Liability.  The Company was self-insured through October 2002 for its workers’ compensation and general liability insurance programs, and continues to be self-insured for its employee health insurance program.  The Company maintains stop-loss coverage with third party insurers to limit its total exposure.  The accrued liability associated with these programs is based on management’s estimate of the ultimate costs to be incurred to settle known claims and claims incurred, but not reported, as of the balance sheet date.  Our estimated liability is not discounted and is based on a number of assumptions and factors, including historical

 

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trends, actuarial assumptions, and economic conditions.  If actual trends differ from our estimates, our financial results could be impacted.

 

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”), which addresses the disclosure to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations under guarantees.  These disclosure requirements have been adopted by the Company.  FIN 45 also requires the recognition of a liability by a guarantor at the inception of certain guarantees entered into subsequent to January 1, 2003.  FIN 45 requires the guarantor to recognize a liability for the non-contingent component of the guarantee, which is the obligation to stand ready to perform in the event that specified triggering events or conditions occur.  The initial measurement of this liability is the fair value of the guarantee at inception.  The recognition of the liability is required even if it is not probable that payment will be required under the guarantee or if the guarantee was issued with a premium payment or as part of a transaction with multiple events.  The Company has adopted the disclosure requirements of FIN 45 and will apply the recognition and measurement provisions for all guarantees entered into or modified after December 31, 2002.  The Company has not entered into or modified any guarantees subsequent to December 31, 2002.

 

In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123” (“FAS 148”). This Statement amends Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“FAS 123”) to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation.  In addition, FAS 148 amends the disclosure requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“FAS 123”) to require prominent disclosures regarding accounting for stock-based employee compensation in both annual and interim financial statements.  Certain of the disclosure modifications are required for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002 and are included in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1.  The Company has previously adopted this Standard.

 

In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46”).  FIN 46 addresses the consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities as defined therein. The Interpretation applies immediately to variable interests in variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003, and to variable interests in variable interest entities obtained after January 31, 2003.  The Company currently has no contractual relationships or other business relationships with a variable entity and therefore the adoption of FIN 46 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003.

 

In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.”  This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.  It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances).  This Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003.  The Company adopted this Standard on July 1, 2003, with no material impact.

 

SEASONALITY

 

The Company’s business is seasonal in nature, with revenues and operating income for the first and fourth quarters greater than in the second and third quarters as the Company benefits from urban, holiday, and winter vacation dining which is greater than the benefits associated with dining during leisure travel in the spring and summer quarters.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in market rates earned on cash equivalents and changes in commodity prices.   The impact on the Company’s results of operations of a one-point market rate change on its cash equivalent balance as of June 30, 2003, would not be material.  The Company does not use derivative instruments to manage borrowing costs, reduce exposure to adverse fluctuations in the interest rate, nor for trading purposes.

 

The Company purchases certain commodities such as beef, seafood, chicken, and cooking oil. These commodities are generally purchased based upon purchase agreements or arrangements with vendors. These purchase agreements or arrangements may contain features that fix the commodity price or define the price from an agreed upon formula. The Company does not use financial

 

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instruments to hedge commodity prices because these purchase arrangements help control the ultimate cost paid and any commodity price fluctuations are generally short term in nature.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of June 30, 2003, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be disclosed by the Company in its periodic Exchange Act reports.  There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of the evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

On October 1, 2002, the Company filed a complaint in the Chancery Court for the State of Delaware against the Purchaser and escrow agent Fidelity National Title.  This action alleges several breaches by the Purchaser of its contractual obligations under the asset purchase agreement related to the sale of the Chart House Business and under a related escrow agreement.  Aggregate damages sought, without regard to interest or legal fees, were $1.8 million.  The Company subsequently received $1.6 million through a release of escrowed funds and a payment made by the Purchaser during the fourth quarter of 2002.  The Company has amended the complaint to release Fidelity National Title and continues to seek approximately $0.2 million, representing amounts that the Company believes the Purchaser wrongfully failed to pay under the asset purchase agreement, and also seeks related interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees.  The Purchaser has filed a counterclaim, seeking a purchase price adjustment of $0.15 million.  The Chancery Court has ruled that the Company’s remaining claim should be transferred to the Superior Court for the State of Delaware and that the Purchaser’s counterclaim should be resolved through the dispute resolution mechanism provided for in the asset purchase agreement.

 

The Company is unable to predict the outcome of this matter.  The Company believes that the outcome of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or operations.

 

The Company periodically is a defendant in litigation incidental to its business activities. While any litigation or investigation has an element of uncertainty, the Company believes that the outcome of any of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or operations.

 

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

None.

 

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

None.

 

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

None.

 

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION.

 

None.

 

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

 

(a)           Exhibits:

 

3.1           (1) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended. (1)

(2) Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company. (2)

(3) Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Chart House Enterprises, Inc. (4)

3.2           Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company. (1)

3.3           Certificate of Designations of the Series A Preferred Stock. (3)

4.1           Specimen Common Stock Certificate. (2)

4.2           Specimen Series A Preferred Stock Certificate. (3)

31.1         Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2         Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1         Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2         Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 


(1)   Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated August 27, 1987, or amendments thereto dated October 6, 1987 and October 14, 1987 (Registration No. 33-16795).

 

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(2)   Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated July 20, 1989, or amendment thereto dated August 25, 1989 (Registration No. 33-30089).

(3)   Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-2 dated March 27, 2001, or amendments thereto dated May 15, 2001, May 25, 2001, and May 31, 2001 (Registration No. 333-57674).

(4)   Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2002, dated August 15, 2002.

 

(b)

 

Reports on Form 8-K.  The Company filed a report on Form 8-K on May 8, 2003.  The Company reported it had issued a press release entitled “Angelo and Maxie’s Reports First Quarter Results, Announces Series A Preferred Stock Dividend and Provides Strategic Alternatives Review Update” and furnished this information under Item 12.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

 

 

 

ANGELO AND MAXIE’S, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:  August 13, 2003

By: 

/s/ KENNETH R. POSNER

 

 

 

 

Kenneth R. Posner

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(principal executive officer)

 

 

 

 

 

Date:  August 13, 2003

By: 

/s/ EMANUEL N. HILARIO

 

 

 

 

Emanuel N. Hilario

 

 

 

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(principal financial and accounting officer)

 

 

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