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Date: December 15, 2015

News Release – Investor Update



Parks! America Reports Record Net Sales and

Record Net Income for the Fiscal Year Ended September 27, 2015


· Total Net Sales increase 9.2% to $4.38 million

· Adjusted Net Income increases by $327,853 to $624,599


PINE MOUNTAIN, Georgia, December 15, 2015 – Parks! America, Inc. (OTCPink: PRKA), announced today results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended September 27, 2015.


Fourth Quarter 2015 Highlights


Total net sales for the quarter ended September 27, 2015 increased 7.3% to $1,530,363, primarily as a result of increased attendance at our Georgia Park, higher revenue per guest and higher animal sales. The Company’s net income for the quarter ended September 27, 2015 was $424,508, a $362,063 improvement over the comparable period in 2014. Excluding the impact of the $304,328 charge for the judgment under appeal in the fourth quarter of 2014, net income for the quarter ended September 27, 2015 increased $57,735.


Full 2015 Fiscal Year Highlights


The Company generated record total net sales for its 2015 fiscal year of $4,379,156, an increase of $369,319 or 9.2%, driven by higher attendance and higher average revenue per guest. The Company reported record net income of $624,599 for its 2015 fiscal year, an improvement of $632,181 compared to a net loss of $7,582 during its 2014 fiscal year. Excluding the judgment under appeal charge in 2014, net income the 2015 fiscal year increased $327,853. Higher net sales and lower legal fees, partially offset by higher income taxes and higher interest expense, drove this improvement.


“We are very gratified to report record net sales and record net income for our 2015 fiscal year,” commented Dale Van Voorhis, Chairman & CEO. “The momentum that began in the spring carried throughout most of the summer.  Both of our Parks performed well and continue to deliver an outstanding wild animal safari experience to our guests.”


Balance Sheet and Liquidity


The Company’s working capital improved by $277,159 to $444,602 as of September 27, 2015. The Company’s debt to equity ratio improved to 0.97 to 1.00 as of September 27, 2015, compared to 1.21 to 1.00 as of September 28, 2014.


“We are pleased with our ability to generate strong cash flow from operations and the resulting improvement in our financial position as of September 27, 2015,” noted Mr. Van Voorhis.


About Parks! America, Inc.


Parks! America, Inc. (OTCPink: PRKA), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns and operates two regional theme parks - the Wild Animal Safari park in Pine Mountain, Georgia, and the Wild Animal Safari theme park located in Strafford, Missouri.


Additional information, including our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015, is available on the Company’s website, http://www.animalsafari.com.



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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


Except for historical information contained herein, this news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of US securities laws. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements; actual results or outcomes could differ materially due to factors including, but not limited to: general market conditions, adverse weather, and industry competition. The Company believes that expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, however it can give no assurances that such expectations will be realized and actual results could differ materially. A further description of these risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company’s annual report and other reports filed from time to time with the SEC, including but not limited to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015.



Contact: Todd R. White

Chief Financial Officer

(706) 663-8744

todd.white@animalsafari.com



















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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three Months and Years Ended September 27, 2015 and September 28, 2014


 

 

For the three months ended

 

For the year ended

 

 

September 27, 2015

 

September 28, 2014

 

September 27, 2015

 

September 28, 2014

Net sales

$

1,516,486

 

$

1,424,040

 

$

4,339,587

 

$

3,942,535

Sale of animals

 

13,877

 

 

2,381

 

 

39,569

 

 

67,302

Total net sales

 

1,530,363

 

 

1,426,421

 

 

4,379,156

 

 

4,009,837

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

208,330

 

 

161,169

 

 

531,485

 

 

500,750

Selling, general and administrative

 

718,059

 

 

742,809

 

 

2,617,289

 

 

2,659,863

Judgment under appeal

 

-

 

 

304,328

 

 

-

 

 

304,328

Depreciation and amortization

 

82,649

 

 

85,435

 

 

326,399

 

 

318,955

(Gain) loss on disposal of operating assets, net

 

17,905

 

 

12,131

 

 

10,561

 

 

8,167

Income from operations

 

503,420

 

 

120,549

 

 

893,422

 

 

217,774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

2,457

 

 

430

 

 

8,435

 

 

7,766

Interest expense

 

(50,267)

 

 

(50,637)

 

 

(216,350)

 

 

(209,964)

Amortization of loan fees

 

(2,602)

 

 

(2,602)

 

 

(10,408)

 

 

(10,408)

Income before income taxes

 

453,008

 

 

67,740

 

 

675,099

 

 

5,168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax provision

 

28,500

 

 

5,295

 

 

50,500

 

 

12,750

Net income (loss)

$

424,508

 

$

62,445

 

$

624,599

 

$

(7,582)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted

$

0.01

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.00)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding (in 000's) - basic and diluted

 

74,382

 

 

74,232

 

 

74,348

 

 

74,205



























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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

As of September 27, 2015 and September 28, 2014



 

 

September 27, 2015

 

September 28, 2014

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash – unrestricted

$

563,096

 

$

661,842

Cash – restricted

 

456,492

 

 

-

Inventory

 

139,324

 

 

136,334

Prepaid expenses

 

87,633

 

 

87,899

 

Total current assets

 

1,246,545

 

 

886,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

6,362,790

 

 

6,117,869

Intangible assets, net

 

158,661

 

 

169,070

Other assets

 

8,500

 

 

8,500

 

Total assets

$

7,776,496

 

$

7,181,514

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

141,404

 

$

118,523

Other current liabilities

 

247,449

 

 

193,042

Accrued judgment under appeal

 

304,328

 

 

304,328

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

108,762

 

 

102,739

 

Total current liabilities

 

801,943

 

 

718,632

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

3,374,406

 

 

3,491,984

 

Total liabilities

 

4,176,349

 

 

4,210,616

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

74,381

 

 

74,231

Capital in excess of par

 

4,801,506

 

 

4,797,006

Treasury stock

 

(3,250)

 

 

(3,250)

Accumulated deficit

 

(1,272,490)

 

 

(1,897,089)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

3,600,147

 

 

2,970,898

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

7,776,496

 

$

7,181,514















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