EACO CORP - Quarter Report: 2010 May (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2010
OR
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 000-14311
EACO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida (State of Incorporation) |
59-2597349 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1500 NORTH LAKEVIEW AVENUE
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92807
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92807
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(714) 876-2490
(Registrants Telephone No.)
(Registrants Telephone No.)
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the
registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated
filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller Reporting Companyþ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of July 19, 2010, 4,861,590 shares of the registrants common stock were outstanding.
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
May 31, | May 31, | |||||||||||||||
2010* | 2009* | 2010* | 2009* | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Distribution sales |
$ | 24,354 | $ | 19,665 | $ | 65,788 | $ | 63,755 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold |
17,750 | 13,714 | 47,854 | 46,227 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin |
6,604 | 5,951 | 17,934 | 17,528 | ||||||||||||
Rental revenue |
291 | 179 | 778 | 676 | ||||||||||||
Cost of rental operations |
476 | 422 | 1,334 | 1,490 | ||||||||||||
Gross loss from rental operations |
(185 | ) | (243 | ) | (556 | ) | (814 | ) | ||||||||
Operating (income) expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
5,486 | 5,223 | 15,819 | 15,655 | ||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of assets |
| | | 2,058 | ||||||||||||
Gain on sublease contract termination |
| | | (827 | ) | |||||||||||
Loss on disposition of equipment |
| 141 | | 146 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
5,486 | 5,364 | 15,819 | 17,032 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations |
933 | 344 | 1,559 | (318 | ) | |||||||||||
Other non-operating income (expense): |
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Gain (loss) on sale of trading securities |
(258 | ) | 230 | (3,478 | ) | (2,644 | ) | |||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on trading securities |
(19 | ) | (2,444 | ) | 1,407 | (2,117 | ) | |||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of obligation under capital lease |
| 949 | | 949 | ||||||||||||
Interest and other income |
16 | 4 | 22 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(306 | ) | (202 | ) | (874 | ) | (851 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
366 | (1,119 | ) | (1,364 | ) | (4,969 | ) | |||||||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
51 | 345 | 304 | (474 | ) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
315 | (1,464 | ) | (1,668 | ) | (4,495 | ) | |||||||||
Discontinued operations: |
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Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax |
| 200 | | 20 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
315 | (1,264 | ) | (1,668 | ) | (4,475 | ) | |||||||||
Undeclared cumulative preferred stock dividend |
(19 | ) | (19 | ) | (38 | ) | (38 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
$ | 296 | $ | (1,283 | ) | $ | (1,706 | ) | $ | (4,513 | ) | |||||
Basic income (loss) per share: |
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Continuing operations |
$ | 0.06 | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.34 | ) | $ | (0.92 | ) | |||||
Discontinued operations |
| 0.04 | | | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 0.06 | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.34 | ) | $ | (0.92 | ) |
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Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
May 31, | May 31, | |||||||||||||||
2010* | 2009* | 2010* | 2009* | |||||||||||||
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding** |
4,861,590 | 4,861,590 | 4,861,590 | 4,861,590 | ||||||||||||
Diluted income (loss) per share continuing operations |
$ | 0.06 | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.34 | ) | $ | (0.92 | ) | |||||
Discontinued operations |
| 0.04 | | | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 0.06 | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.34 | ) | $ | (0.92 | ) | |||||
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding** |
4,901,590 | 4,861,590 | 4,861,590 | 4,861,590 |
* | Reflects the merger of the Company with Bisco Industries, Inc. a company previously under common control by the Companys largest shareholder as of the earliest period presented. | |
** | Reflects 1 for 25 reverse stock split effected on March 23, 2010 and issuance of 4,705,669 shares effective March 24, 2010 in connection with the merger with Bisco |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
May 31, 2010* | August 31, | |||||||
(Unaudited) | 2009* | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 798 | $ | 1,683 | ||||
Trade accounts receivable, net |
11,225 | 9,090 | ||||||
Inventory, net |
9,781 | 10,293 | ||||||
Marketable securities, trading |
895 | 2,227 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
399 | 437 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset, current |
2,019 | 2,065 | ||||||
Total current assets |
25,117 | 25,795 | ||||||
Non-current assets: |
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Restricted cash |
862 | 2,411 | ||||||
Real estate properties held for leasing, net |
10,392 | 10,299 | ||||||
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net |
1,080 | 1,384 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset |
3,009 | 2,930 | ||||||
Other assets, principally deferred charges, net of
accumulated amortization |
1,037 | 975 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 41,497 | $ | 43,794 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Line of credit |
9,100 | 8,467 | ||||||
Trade accounts payable |
$ | 8,821 | $ | 6,190 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
2,436 | 3,346 | ||||||
Liabilities of discontinued operations short term |
148 | 147 | ||||||
Liabilities for short sale of marketable trading securities |
1,101 | |||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and obligation under
capital lease |
7,388 | 7,562 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
27,893 | 26,813 | ||||||
Liabilities of discontinued operations long term |
2,989 | 3,174 | ||||||
Deposit liability |
122 | 107 | ||||||
Obligation under capital lease |
| 1,562 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
31,004 | 31,656 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Convertible preferred stock of $0.01 par value; authorized
10,000,000 shares; 36,000** shares outstanding at May 31,
2010 and August 31, 2009 (liquidation value $900,000) |
1 | 1 | ||||||
Common stock of $0.01 par value; authorized 8,000,000
shares;
4,862,079*** shares outstanding at May 31, 2010
and August 31, 2009 |
49 | 49 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
12,378 | 12,378 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
501 | 476 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(2,436 | ) | (766 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
10,493 | 12,138 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 41,497 | $ | 43,794 | ||||
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* | Reflects the merger of the Company with Bisco Industries, Inc. a company previously under common control by the Companys largest shareholder as of the earliest period presented. | |
** | Reflects 1 for 25 reverse stock split effected on March 23, 2010 | |
*** | Reflects 1 for 25 reverse stock split effected on March 23, 2010 and issuance of 4,705,669 shares effective March 24, 2010 in connection with the merger with Bisco |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
May 31, 2010* | May 31, 2009* | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Operating activities: |
||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (1,668 | ) | $ | (4,475 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
617 | 899 | ||||||
Bad debt expense |
24 | 134 | ||||||
Change in inventory reserve |
48 | 60 | ||||||
Loss on impairment of assets |
2,058 | |||||||
Net (gains) losses on investments |
2,072 | 4,761 | ||||||
Deferred taxes |
(33 | ) | (895 | ) | ||||
Gain on sublease contract termination |
0 | (828 | ) | |||||
Gain on extinguishment of capital
lease obligation |
| (949 | ) | |||||
Loss on disposition of equipment |
| 146 | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in: |
||||||||
Receivables |
(2,159 | ) | 1,509 | |||||
Inventory |
463 | (691 | ) | |||||
Marketable securities, trading |
(740 | ) | 146 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
(223 | ) | (204 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in: |
||||||||
Accounts payable |
2,631 | (1,253 | ) | |||||
Accrued liabilities |
(910 | ) | (1,847 | ) | ||||
Liabilities for short sales |
(1,101 | ) | 510 | |||||
Deferred rent |
| (56 | ) | |||||
Deposit liability |
15 | (179 | ) | |||||
Liabilities of discontinued operations |
(184 | ) | 8 | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(1,148 | ) | (1,146 | ) | ||||
Investing activities: |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
(206 | ) | (118 | ) | ||||
Increase in restricted cash |
(510 | ) | ||||||
Release of restricted cash |
1,549 | | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities |
1,343 | (628 | ) | |||||
Financing activities: |
||||||||
Net borrowings (payments) on revolving
credit facility |
633 | 2,550 | ||||||
Settlement of capital lease obligation |
(1,562 | ) | (500 | ) | ||||
Payments on long-term debt |
(174 | ) | (131 | ) | ||||
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(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
May 31, 2010* | May 31, 2009* | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities |
(1,103 | ) | 1,919 | |||||
Effect of foreign currency exchange
rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents |
23 | (28 | ) | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents |
(885 | ) | 117 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of
year |
1,683 | 2,767 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents end of year |
$ | 798 | $ | 2,884 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow
information: |
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Cash paid during the year for interest |
$ | 594 | $ | 698 | ||||
Cash paid during the year for taxes |
$ | 1,398 | $ | 639 | ||||
Non-cash investing activities: |
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Deposit applied to purchase of Deland
Property |
$ | 200 | $ | | ||||
* | Reflects the merger of the Company with Bisco Industries, Inc. a company previously under common control by the Companys largest shareholder as of the earliest period presented. |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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EACO CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
May 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
May 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization and Merger with Bisco Industries, Inc.
EACO Corporation (hereinafter alternatively referred to as EACO, the Company, we, us, and
our) was organized under the laws of the State of Florida in September l985. From the inception
of the Company through June 2005, the Companys business consisted of operating restaurants in the
State of Florida. On June 29, 2005, the Company sold all of its operating restaurants (the Asset
Sale) including sixteen restaurant businesses, premises, equipment and other assets used in
restaurant operations. The Asset Sale was made pursuant to an asset purchase agreement dated
February 22, 2005. The only remaining activity of the restaurant operations relates to the
workers compensation claim liability, which is presented as liabilities of discontinued operations
on the Companys balance sheets. The Companys remaining operations principally consist of
managing four rental properties held for investment located in Florida and California.
EACO filed an amendment to its articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State
of Florida, effective March 23, 2010 (the Effective Time), to effect a 1-for-25 reverse split of
its outstanding common stock (the Reverse Split). As of the Effective Time, each outstanding
share of EACO common stock automatically converted into four one-hundredth (0.04) of a share of
common stock. Unless otherwise noted, the number of common shares and per share calculations in
this report reflect the effect of the reverse split. See Note 7, Shareholders Equity, for further
discussion.
During 2009, the Company engaged financial advisors to evaluate alternative strategies to increase
shareholder value, including a merger with Bisco Industries, Inc. (Bisco), an affiliated entity
wholly owned by the Companys majority stockholder and Chief Executive Officer, Glen F. Ceiley,
(CEO). Bisco is a distributor of electronic components and fasteners with 37 sales offices and
six distribution centers located throughout the United States and Canada. Bisco supplies parts used
in the manufacture of products in a broad range of industries, including the aerospace, circuit
board, communication, computer, fabrication, instrumentation, industrial equipment and marine
industries.
On March 24, 2010, EACO completed the acquisition of Bisco, a company under the common control of
EACOs largest shareholder (Glen Ceiley). The acquisition of Bisco (the Acquisition) was
consummated pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 22, 2009 by and among EACO,
Bisco Acquisition Corp., Bisco and Glen F. Ceiley (the Agreement). Pursuant to the Agreement,
Bisco Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of EACO, was merged with and into Bisco; Bisco
was the surviving corporation in the merger and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of EACO. . The
transaction was accounted for as a combination of companies under common control using the
historical balances of Bisco. (See Basis of Presentation below)
In connection with the Acquisition, EACO issued an aggregate of 4,705,669 shares of its common
stock (the Merger Shares) to the sole shareholder of Bisco in exchange for all of the outstanding
capital stock of Bisco. 36,000 shares of the Merger Shares will be held in escrow by EACO for
twelve months as security for the indemnification obligations of the former Bisco shareholder to
EACO as set forth in the Agreement.
Biscos sole shareholder was Glen F. Ceiley. After the Acquisition and the issuance to him of the
Merger Shares, Mr. Ceiley owns 98.9% of the outstanding common stock of EACO. Mr. Ceiley also owns
36,000 shares of the Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of EACO. In addition, under a
management agreement with EACO, Bisco handles the day to day operations of EACO and provides
administration and accounting services through a steering committee. The steering committee
consists of Mr. Ceiley and certain senior executives of Bisco.
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Fiscal Year
On September 29, 2009, the Board of Directors approved a change in the Companys fiscal year end to
August 31. Prior to that, the fiscal year was the fifty-two or fifty-three week period ending on
the Wednesday nearest to December 31. The Company reported the decision to change its fiscal year
end to August 31 in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on
October 5, 2009 and filed its transition report on Form 10-K for the eight month transition period
ended August 31, 2009.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates include allowance for doubtful accounts
receivable, slow moving and obsolete inventory reserves, recoverability of the carrying value and
estimated useful lives of long-lived assets, workers compensation liability and the valuation
allowance against deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by
the Company in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America (GAAP) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the SEC for
interim reporting. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring
adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of
operations have been included.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial position and
results of operations of Bisco for all periods presented. As a result of Mr. Ceiley having
majority voting control over both entities during all periods presented, the unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards
Codification (ASC) 805-50, Transactions Between Entities Under Common Control, which specifies
that in a combination of entities under common control, the entity that receives the assets or the
equity interests shall initially recognize the assets and liabilities transferred at their
historical carrying amounts at the date of transfer (as-if pooling-of-interests accounting).
The financial statements of the receiving entity shall also report the results of operations for
the period, the financial position and other financial information as though the transfer of net
assets or exchange of equity interests had occurred at the beginning of the period. Financial
statements and financial information presented for prior years have been retrospectively adjusted
to furnish comparative information for periods during which the entities were under common control.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations for
presentation of interim financial information. Therefore, the condensed interim financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys Transition Report on Form 10-K for the
eight month period ended August 31, 2009. Amounts related to disclosure of August 31, 2009 balances
within these condensed consolidated financial statements were derived from the separate audited
financial statements of EACO and Bisco as of August 31, 2009.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eaco Corporation, its wholly owned
subsidiary Bisco Industries, Inc. and Biscos wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Bisco Industries
Limited (which are hereinafter collectively referred to as the Company). All significant
intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or
less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
The State of Florida Division of Workers Compensation (the Division) requires self-insured
companies to pledge collateral in favor of the Division in an amount sufficient to cover the
projected outstanding liability. In compliance with this requirement, the Company pledged three
irrevocable letters of credit totaling $2,769,500, as of May 31, 2009. In May 2010, the Division
lowered the required collateral required by the Company to $2,322,000. These letters are secured
by cerificates of deposits totaling $322,000 at May 31, 2010 and $1,269,500 at May 31, 2009 and the
Companys Sylmar Property.
The Company also has restricted cash of $0 and $1,101,200 at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009,
respectively, on deposit with a securities brokerage firm, which relates to the liability for
securities sold not yet purchased.
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount, less an estimate for doubtful
accounts. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by identifying probable credit
losses in the Companys accounts receivable and reviewing historical data to estimate the
collectability on items not yet specifically identified as problem accounts. Trade accounts
receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade accounts receivable
previously written off are recorded when received. A trade account receivable is considered past
due if any portion of the receivable balance is outstanding for more than 30 days. The Company does
not charge interest on past due balances. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $197,200 and
$307,200 at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009, respectively.
Inventories
Inventories consist of electronic fasteners and components stated at the lower of cost or estimated
market value. Cost is determined using the average cost method. Inventories are net of a reserve
for slow moving or obsolete items of $732,000 and $684,000 at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009,
respectively. The reserve is based upon managements review of inventories on-hand over their
expected future utilization and length of time held by the Company.
Real Estate Properties
Real estate properties leased or held for leasing are stated at cost. Maintenance, repairs and
betterments which do not enhance the value or increase the life of the assets are expensed as
incurred. Depreciation is provided for financial reporting purposes principally on the
straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: buildings and improvements 25
years, land improvements 25 years and equipment 3 to 8 years. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the remaining lease term or the life of the asset, whichever is less.
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Equipment and leasehold improvements not used in conjunction with real estate properties are stated
at cost net of accumulated amortization expense. Depreciation on equipment is calculated on the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from five to seven
years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset or the
remaining lease term, whichever is shorter.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Renewals and improvements of a major
nature are capitalized. At the time of retirement or disposition of property and equipment, the
cost and accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts and any gains or
losses are reflected in income.
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Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets (principally real estate, equipment and leasehold improvements) are reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable. For purposes of the impairment review, real estate properties are
reviewed on an asset-by-asset basis. Recoverability of real estate property assets is measured by
a comparison of the carrying amount of each operating property and related assets to future net
cash flows expected to be generated by such assets. For measuring recoverability of distribution
operations assets, long-lived assets are grouped with other assets to the lowest level for which
identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and
liabilities. If assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured
by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their estimated fair values. The
Company recognized an impairment charge of $2,057,800 in December 2008.
Investments
Investments consist of marketable trading securities and securities sold, not yet purchased.
These securities are stated at fair value. Market value is determined using the quoted closing or
latest bid prices. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined by the
average cost method and are recognized as incurred in the statement of operations. Net unrealized
gains and losses are reported in the statement of operations and represent the change in the market
value of investment holdings during the period. At May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009, marketable
securities consisted of equity securities (including stock options) of publicly held domestic
companies.
A primary investment strategy used by the Company in 2010 and 2009 consisted of the short-selling
of securities, which results in obligations to purchase securities at a later date. As of May 31,
2010 and August 31, 2009, the Companys total obligation for securities sold and not yet purchased
was $0 and $1,101,200, respectively. The Company recognized unrealized gains on securities sold,
not yet purchased (short sales) of $1,101,200 and losses of $510,300 for the nine months ended
May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company recognized realized losses on short sales of
$179,000 and $2,718,600 for the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Restricted
cash to collateralize the Companys obligation for short sales totaled $0 and $1,101,200 at May 31,
2010 and August 31, 2009, respectively.
The Company recognized unrealized gains on trading securities not related to short sales of
$305,300 and losses of $1,606,300 for the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company recognized realized losses on trading securities not related to short sales of
$3,299,600 and gains of $74,400 for the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company recognized unrealized gains on securities sold, not yet purchased (short sales) of
$653,500 and losses of $545,200 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The
Company recognized realized losses on short sales of $213,100 and gains of $227,000 for the three
months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company recognized unrealized losses on trading securities not related to short sales of
$672,500 and $1,899,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The
Company recognized realized losses on trading securities not related to short sales of $45,000 and
gains of $3,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Goodwill
Goodwill is tested at least annually for possible impairment. The Company determined that it has
two reporting units, one of which related to the Companys Canadian operations and is subject to
impairment testing as all of the goodwill has been assigned to the latter reporting unit. The
Companys annual testing date for impairment of goodwill is August 31. The impairment evaluation
includes a comparison of the carrying value of the reporting unit (including goodwill) to its
estimated fair value. As of August 31, 2009, management performed this assessment and
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determined there was no goodwill impairment. No impairment indicators have been noted during the
nine months ended May 31, 2010.
Revenue Recognition
For the Companys distribution operation, the Companys shipping terms are FOB shipping point thus
management generally recognizes Company revenue at the time of product shipment. Revenue is
considered to be realized or realizable and earned when there is persuasive evidence of a sales
arrangement in the form of an executed contract or purchase order, the product has been shipped
(and installed when applicable), the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is
reasonably assured.
The Company leases its real estate properties to tenants under operating leases with terms
exceeding one year. Some of these leases contain scheduled rent increases. We record rent revenue
for leases which contain scheduled rent increases on a straight-line basis over the term of the
lease.
Income Taxes
Deferred taxes on income result from temporary differences between the reporting of income for
financial statement and tax reporting purposes. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax
asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will
not be realized.
We provide tax contingencies, if any, for federal, state, local and international exposures
relating to audit results, tax planning initiatives and compliance responsibilities. The
development of these reserves requires judgments about tax issues, potential outcomes and timing.
Although the outcome of these tax audits is uncertain, in managements opinion adequate provisions
for income taxes have been made for potential liabilities emanating from these reviews. If actual
outcomes differ materially from these estimates, they could have a material impact on our results
of operations.
Freight and Shipping/Handling
The Company records freight billings as sales; such billings were approximately $299,300 and
$232,900 and $814,700 and $756,600 during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009,
respectively. Shipping and handling expenses are included in cost of sales, and were approximately
$578,100 and $360,400 and $1,529,400 and $1,422,300 during the three and nine months ended May 31,
2010 and 2009, respectively.
Leases
Certain of the Companys operating leases provide for minimum annual payments that adjust over the
life of the lease. The aggregate minimum annual payments are expensed on the straight-line basis
over the minimum lease term. The Company recognizes a deferred rent liability for rent escalations
when the amount of straight-line rent exceeds the lease payments, and reduces the deferred rent
liability when the lease payments exceed the straight-line rent expense.
Earnings/Loss Per Common Share
Basic earnings (loss) per common share for the periods ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 were
computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per
share for those periods have been computed based on the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding, giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during
the respective periods. Dilutive shares represent those issuable upon exercise or conversion of
options, stock warrants and convertible preferred stock, which is 40,000 at May 31, 2010 and 2009.
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Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Assets and liabilities recorded in functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar (Canadian
dollars for the Companys Canadian subsidiary) are translated into U.S. dollars at the quarter-end
rate of exchange. Revenue and expenses are translated at the weighted-average exchange rates for
the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and May 31, 2009, respectively. The resulting translation
adjustments are charged or credited directly to accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. The
average exchange rates for the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 were $0.96 and $0.84
Canadian dollars per one U.S. dollar, respectively.
Concentrations
Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk include cash balances maintained in
the United States in excess of federal depository insurance limits and accounts receivable. Cash
accounts maintained by the Company at domestic financial institutions are insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009. The
uninsured balance was $1,197,000 and $1,167,200 at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009, respectively.
The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any
significant credit risks on cash.
Net sales to customers outside the United States and related trade accounts receivable are
approximately 6% and 9% of total sales and trade accounts receivable, respectively, at August 31,
2009 and 6% and 10%, respectively, at August 31, 2008.
No single entity accounted for more than 10% of revenues for the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and
2009.
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Certain Nonfinancial Assets and Liabilities
The Companys financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable,
prepaid expenses, security deposits, trade accounts payable, line of credit, accrued expenses and
long-term debt. Management believes that the fair value of these financial instruments approximate
their carrying amounts based on current market indicators, such as prevailing interest rates and
the short-term maturities of such financial instruments.
During the nine month periods ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 and through August 31, 2009, the Company
did not have any nonfinancial assets or liabilities that were measured at estimated fair value on a
nonrecurring basis.
Segment Reporting
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial
information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or
decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Our
chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer. Management has evaluated its
approach for making operating decisions and assessing the performance of our business and
determined that the Company has two reportable segments: Distribution Operations and Real Estate
Rental Operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance as codified in ASC 810-10, Consolidation of Variable
Interest Entities (previously SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)). This
guidance is intended to improve financial reporting by providing additional guidance to companies
involved with variable interest entities (VIEs) and by requiring additional disclosures about a
companys involvement in variable interest entities. This guidance is generally effective for
annual periods beginning after November 15, 2009 and for interim periods within that first annual
reporting period. We are currently evaluating the potential impact on our financial statements when
implemented.
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Note 3. Real Estate Properties
The Company purchased the Sylmar Property in November 2005 for $8.3 million. The transaction was
structured as a like-kind exchange (LKE) transaction under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue
Code, which resulted in the deferral of an estimated $1 million in income taxes payable from the
Asset Sale. The Company assumed a loan on the property for $1.8 million with a variable interest
rate equal to the prime interest rate. This loan was repaid in full in 2007 when the Company
refinanced the Sylmar Property. The property was refinanced for twenty years at an annual interest
rate of 6.0%. The property currently has two industrial tenants and produces rental income of
approximately $770,000 to $800,000 per year.
In December 2007, the Company exercised the purchase option under the lease agreement with CNL
American Property for the purchase of the Brooksville Property. The purchase price was
approximately $2,027,000 and was paid in cash. During 2008, the Company financed the Brooksville
Property with Zions Bank receiving cash of approximately $1,200,000 and a mortgage for that
amount. The mortgage is for 25 years at an annual interest rate of 6.7%.
In May 2009, the Company was sued by the landlord of the Deland Property. In the suit, the
landlord claimed damages related to the capital lease for rent not paid by the Company, plus
penalties and interest. In July 2009, the Company reached a settlement agreement with the landlord
of the Deland Property. For the sum of $2,123,000, the landlord agreed to sell the property to the
Company and release the Company from all past and future liabilities related to the lease. The
Company paid $200,000 in July 2009 and the remainder in September 2009.
In the latter half of fiscal 2008, the real estate market in Florida declined considerably. In
addition, the general economic climate in the United States has caused consumers to decrease
discretionary spending, adversely affecting the restaurant industries. This situation combined
with vacancies at three of the Companys Florida properties triggered an analysis by management of
the Companys property holdings in the state of Florida as required by SFAS 144. The Company
contracted with an outside firm to value the four properties in Florida: the Deland Property,
Fowler Property, Brooksville Property and Orange Park Property. Management reviewed the appraisals
on the properties and determined total impairment charges of $2,057,800 with regard to the Fowler
Property, Deland Property and Brooksville Property. The impairment change referenced in the
preceding sentence was recorded in December 2008. Management did not record an impairment charge
related to the Orange Park Property as its estimated fair value was in excess of its book value.
The cost of real estate property being leased and properties held for leasing are as follows at May
31, 2010 and August 31, 2009:
May 31, | August 31, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Land |
$ | 5,841,200 | 5,682,800 | |||||
Buildings & improvements |
5,842,500 | 6,242,300 | ||||||
Equipment |
1,485,100 | 1,188,400 | ||||||
Total |
13,168,800 | 13,113,500 | ||||||
Accumulated
depreciation and
amortization |
(2,777,000 | ) | (2,814,900 | ) | ||||
Book value |
$ | 10,391,800 | 10,298,600 | |||||
Rental expense for operating leases for the nine months ended May 31, 2009 was $226,800. In
September 2009, the Company purchased the Deland Property from the landlord terminating its only
remaining lease.
The Sylmar Property is leased to two tenants under operating leases. The Company also subleases
one of its restaurant properties to a third party. The following table shows the future minimum
rentals due under non-cancelable operating leases (where the Company is the lessor or sublessor) in
effect at May 31, 2010:
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Income- | ||||||||||||
Producing | Restaurant | |||||||||||
Real Estate | Properties | Total | ||||||||||
2011 |
778,500 | 514,700 | 1,293,200 | |||||||||
2012 |
793,400 | 521,900 | 1,315,300 | |||||||||
2013 |
412,300 | 446,700 | 859,000 | |||||||||
2014 |
260,000 | 333,300 | 593,300 | |||||||||
2015 |
| 343,300 | 343,300 | |||||||||
Thereafter |
| 1,689,000 | 1,689,000 | |||||||||
$ | 2,244,200 | $ | 3,848,900 | $ | 6,093,100 | |||||||
Rental income from leases was $778,000 and $675,754 for the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and
2009, respectively.
Depreciation expense on rental properties for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 was
$82,600 and $136,400, respectively. For the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, depreciation
expense was $279,900 and $360,900, respectively.
Note 4. Property and Equipment
Equipment and leasehold improvements are summarized as follows at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009:
May 31, 2010 | August 31, 2009 | |||||||
Machinery and equipment |
3,420,000 | 3,406,300 | ||||||
Furniture and equipment |
627,600 | 622,400 | ||||||
Vehicles |
187,000 | 187,000 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements |
1,097,400 | 1,083,700 | ||||||
5,332,000 | 5,299,400 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
(4,251,600 | ) | (3,915,000 | ) | ||||
$ | 1,080,400 | $ | 1,384,400 | |||||
Depreciation expense for three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 was $110,900 and $119,000,
respectively. For the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, depreciation expense was $336,700
and $356,200, respectively.
Note 5. Line of Credit
The Company has a $10,000,000 line-of-credit agreement with a bank. Borrowings under this agreement
bear interest at either the 30, 60, or 90 day London Inter-Bank
Offered Rate (LIBOR) (.43% and .27% for the 60 day LIBOR at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009, respectively) plus 1.75% and/or the
banks reference rate (3.25% at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009, respectively). Borrowings are
secured by substantially all assets of Bisco and are guaranteed by the Companys Chief Executive
Officer and Chairman of the Board, Glen F. Ceiley. The agreement expires in October 2010. The
amount outstanding under this line of credit as of May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009 was $9,100,400
and $8,467,400, respectively. Availability under the line of credit was $899,600 and $1,532,600 at
May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009, respectively.
The credit agreement contains nonfinancial and financial covenants requiring the maintenance of
certain financial ratios. As of August 31, 2009, the Company was not in compliance with one
covenant of the loan agreement relating to a $1,000,000 limit on short sale trading securities. The
bank has granted the Company a waiver regarding the default.
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Note 6. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
May 31, | August 31, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Note payable to GE
Capital Franchise
Finance Corporation
(GE Capital),
secured by real
estate, monthly
principal and interest
payments totaling
$10,400, interest at
thirty-day LIBOR rate
+3.75% (minimum
interest rates of
7.3%), due December
2016 |
$ | 638,400 | $ | 699,100 | ||||
Note payable to Zions
Bank, secured by real
estate, monthly
principal and interest
payment totaling
$8,402, interest at
6.7%, due April 2033 |
1,169,100 | 1,187,800 | ||||||
Note payable to
Community Bank,
secured by real
estate, monthly
principal and interest
payment totaling
$39,700, interest at
6.0%, due December
2017 |
5,580,100 | 5,671,900 | ||||||
7,387,600 | 7,558,800 | |||||||
Less current portion |
(7,387,600 | ) | (7,558,800 | ) | ||||
$ | | $ | | |||||
The scheduled payments for the above loans are as follows at May 31 2010:
2011 |
$ | 248,900 | ||
2012 |
265,600 | |||
2013 |
285,900 | |||
2014 |
302,800 | |||
2015 |
323,100 | |||
Thereafter |
5,961,300 | |||
$ | 7,387,600 | |||
The GE Capital loan is secured by the Companys Orange Park Property. The Community Bank loan is
secured by the Companys Sylmar Property. The Zions Bank loan is secured by the Companys
Brooksville Property.
The loan from Zions Bank requires the Company to comply with certain financial covenants and
ratios measured annually beginning with the 12-month period ended December 31, 2008, as defined in
the loan agreement. As of August 31, 2009, the Company was not in compliance with one covenant of
the loan agreement. Zions Bank has not granted the Company a waiver regarding that default.
Whereas Zions Bank has not accelerated payment of the loan, management has classified the full
amount due under the mortgage as a current liability in the accompanying May 31, 2010 balance
sheet. Zions Bank has indicated they will not take any action regarding the breach; however, they
reserve any and all rights they have under the mortgage with respect to the breach.
Violation of the Zion Bank covenant triggered a cross default provision with the GE Capital and
Community Bank loans and as a result because the Company did not obtain waivers from creditors such
loans have been classified as current liabilities as of May 31, 2010.
Note 7. Shareholders Equity
Income (loss) per Common Share
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted
computations for income (loss) from continuing operations and net income (loss) from continuing
operations attributable to common shareholders:
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For the three months ended | For the nine months | |||||||||||||||
May 31, | ended May 31, | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share information) | 2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||
EPS from continuing operations basic and diluted: |
||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
$ | 315 | $ | (1,464 | ) | $ | (1,668 | ) | $ | (4,495 | ) | |||||
Less: preferred stock dividends |
(19 | ) | (19 | ) | (38 | ) | (38 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations for
basic and diluted EPS computation |
$ | 296 | $ | (1,483 | ) | $ | (1,706 | ) | $ | (4,533 | ) | |||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding for
basic EPS computation* |
4,862,079 | 4,862,079 | 4,862,079 | 4,862,079 | ||||||||||||
Common equivalent shares outstanding: convertible
preferred stock* |
40,000 | | | | ||||||||||||
Weighted average diluted shares |
4,902,079 | 4,862,079 | 4,862,079 | 4,862,079 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) per common share from continuing
operations basic |
$ | 0.06 | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.34 | ) | $ | (.92 | ) | |||||
Income (loss) per common share from continuing
operations diluted |
$ | 0.06 | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.34 | ) | $ | (.92 |
* | Reflects 1 for 25 reverse stock split effected on March 23, 2010 and issuance of 4,705,669 shares effective March 24, 2010 in connection with the merger with Bisco |
Stock Options
The Company has no stock options outstanding and has 200,000 common shares reserved for future
grants at May 31, 2010. During the nine month periods ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 and through the
period ended August 31, 2009, the Company awarded no stock options, nor did any option awards vest
during the periods noted, and thus, the Company recorded no compensation expense related to stock
options during these periods. In addition, there were no option awards modified, repurchased or
cancelled after December 28, 2006. During the nine month periods ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 and
through the period ended August 31, 2009, no stock options were exercised, and therefore, no cash
was received from stock option exercises.
Preferred Stock
The Companys Board of Directors is authorized to establish the various rights and preferences for
the Companys preferred stock, including voting, conversion, dividend and liquidation rights and
preferences, at the time shares of preferred stock are issued. In September 2004, the Company sold
36,000 shares of its Series A Cumulative Convertible Non-Voting Preferred Stock (the Preferred
Stock) to the Companys CEO, with an 8.5% dividend rate at a price of $25 per share for a total
cash purchase price of $900,000. Holders of the Preferred Stock have the right at any time to
convert the Preferred Stock and accrued but unpaid dividends into shares of the Companys Common
Stock at the conversion price of $22.50 per share. In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of
the Company, holders of the Preferred Stock are entitled to be paid out of the assets of the
Company available for distribution to
shareholders $25 per share plus all unpaid dividends before any payments are made to the holders of
Common Stock. Unpaid cumulative preferred stock dividends totaled $152,900 at May 31, 2010.
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Reverse Split of EACO Common Stock
EACO filed an amendment to its articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State
of Florida, effective March 23, 2010 (the Effective Time), to effect a 1-for-25 reverse split of
its outstanding common stock (the Reverse Split). As of the Effective Time, each outstanding
share of EACO common stock automatically converted into four one-hundredth (0.04) of a share of
common stock. No fractional shares shall be issued upon such automatic conversion of the common
stock. If any fractional share of common stock would be delivered upon such conversion to any
shareholder, such shareholder shall be entitled to be paid an amount in cash equal to the fair
market value of such fractional share as of the Effective Time, as determined in good faith by the
Board of Directors of EACO. Immediately prior to the Effective Time, 3,910,264 shares (pre-reverse
split) of common stock were outstanding; upon the Effective Time, such shares converted into
approximately 156,410 shares (post-reverse split) of common stock.
The Reverse Split did not affect the number or par value of the authorized shares of common stock,
which remain at 8,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share. As a result, the
Reverse Split effectively increased the proportion of authorized shares which are unissued relative
to those which are issued. In addition, the Reverse Split did not affect the number or par value of
the authorized shares of preferred stock of EACO, which remain at 10,000,000 shares of preferred
stock, $0.01 par value per share, of which 40,000 shares are designated Series A Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock. However, the Reverse Split increased the conversion price of the
outstanding Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock from $0.90 to $22.50, and reduced the
number of shares of common stock into which the outstanding shares of preferred stock may be
converted, from 1,000,000 shares to 40,000 shares (not including any accrued dividends on such
shares which may be converted).
Note 8. Profit Sharing Plan
The Company has a defined contribution 401(k) profit sharing plan for all eligible employees.
Employees are eligible to contribute to the 401(k) plan after six months of employment. Under the
plan, employees may contribute up to 15% of their compensation. The Company matched 50% of the
employee contributions up to 4% of employees compensation in the 2009 fiscal year. The Company
temporarily suspended the matching contribution for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2010. The
Companys contributions are subject to a five-year vesting period beginning the second year of
service. The Companys contribution expense was approximately $0 and $121,200 for the nine months
ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Note 9. Discontinued Operations
When the Company was active in the restaurant business, the Company self-insured losses for
workers compensation claims up to certain limits. The Company exited the restaurant business in
2005. The liability for workers compensation represents an estimate of the present value of the
ultimate cost of uninsured losses which are unpaid as of the balance sheet dates. This liability is
presented as liabilities of discontinued operations in the accompanying balance sheet. The estimate
is continually reviewed and adjustments to the Companys estimated claim liability, if any, are
reflected in discontinued operations. On a periodic basis, the Company obtains an actuarial report
which estimates its overall exposure based on historical claims and an evaluation of future claims.
An actuarial evaluation was last obtained by the Company as of August 31, 2009. As of May 31, 2010
and August 31, 2009, the estimated claim liability was $3,136,500 and $3,321,900, respectively.
On May 28, 2009, the Company reached a settlement with one of its self insured workers
compensation third party administrators (TPA) regarding an outstanding workers compensation
claim against the Company. In the settlement, the TPA agreed to indemnify the Company for a portion
of the claim the Company paid with regard to one claimant. The settlement of $200,000 is included
in gain on discontinued operations in the Companys statement of operations for the nine months
ended May 31, 2009.
Note 10. Income Taxes
The following summarizes the Companys provision (benefit) for income taxes on income (loss) from
continuing operations:
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For the three months | For the nine months | |||||||||||||||
ended May 31, | ended May 31, | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Current: |
||||||||||||||||
Federal |
$ | 41,200 | $ | 90,100 | $ | 224,200 | $ | 270,400 | ||||||||
State |
9,500 | 36,200 | 51,900 | 116,200 | ||||||||||||
Foreign |
11,000 | 11,700 | 59,700 | 35,000 | ||||||||||||
61,700 | 138,000 | 335,800 | 421,600 | |||||||||||||
Deferred: |
||||||||||||||||
Federal |
(10,300 | ) | 171,700 | (30,900 | ) | (746,500 | ) | |||||||||
State |
(400 | ) | 35,700 | (1,200 | ) | (148,800 | ) | |||||||||
Foreign |
| | | | ||||||||||||
$ | 51,000 | $ | 345,400 | $ | 303,700 | $ | (473,700 | ) | ||||||||
Income taxes for the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 differ from the
amounts computed by applying the federal statutory corporate rate of 34% to the pre-tax loss from
continuing operations.
The differences are reconciled as follows:
For the three months ended | For the nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
May 31, | May 31, | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Current: |
||||||||||||||||
Expected income tax expense
(benefit) at statutory rate |
$ | 146,000 | $ | (398,300 | ) | $ | (463,900 | ) | $ | (1,751,200 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in taxes due
to: |
||||||||||||||||
State tax, net of federal benefit |
29,100 | (90,000 | ) | (92,400 | ) | (369,900 | ) | |||||||||
Perm differences |
| 76,700 | | 150,800 | ||||||||||||
Change in deferred tax asset
valuation allowance |
(107,900 | ) | 831,700 | 808,800 | 1,633,500 | |||||||||||
Other, net |
(16,200 | ) | (74,700 | ) | 51,200 | (136,900 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) |
$ | 51,000 | $ | 345,400 | $ | 303,700 | $ | (473,700 | ) | |||||||
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The components of deferred taxes at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009 are summarized below:
May 31, | August 31, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets: |
||||||||
Net operating loss |
$ | 3,988,300 | $ | 3,988,300 | ||||
Capital losses |
3,621,100 | 2,263,300 | ||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
67,700 | 112,000 | ||||||
Reserves and accrued expenses |
1,903,100 | 1,930,000 | ||||||
State taxes |
| 1,200 | ||||||
Unrealized losses on investment |
| 521,500 | ||||||
Excess of tax over book depreciation |
170,800 | 92,200 | ||||||
Other |
48,100 | 22,200 | ||||||
Total deferred tax assets |
9,799,100 | 8,930,700 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: |
||||||||
Unrealized gain on investment |
(27,500 | ) | | |||||
Deferred gains |
(1,150,000 | ) | (1,150,000 | ) | ||||
Valuation allowance |
(3,593,700 | ) | (2,784,900 | ) | ||||
Total deferred tax liabilities |
(4,771,200 | ) | (3,934,900 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax asset |
$ | 5,027,900 | $ | 4,995,800 | ||||
At May 31, 2010, the Company has Federal net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) of
approximately $10.1 million, which will begin to expire in 2024 and state NOLs of approximately
$11.7 million, which will begin to expire in 2017.
In accordance with Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code, the utilization of Federal
NOLs and other tax attributes may be subject to substantial limitations if certain ownership
changes occur during a three-year testing period (as defined). As of May 31, 2010, management has
determined that the merger with Bisco would not limit the Companys utilization of its NOL or
credit carryovers.
The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent management believes these assets will
more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all
available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax
liabilities, projected future taxable income (if any), tax planning strategies and recent financial
performance. As a result of the merger with Bisco, management concluded that certain deferred tax
assets would be realized, primarily the pre-merger net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) of the
Company. Since the merger was accounted for on an as-if pooling basis, the timing of the release
of the valuation allowance on these deferred tax assets was determined to be prior to the beginning
of the first period presented in the financials or before September 1, 2008. Therefore, the
release of the valuation allowance pertaining to the aforementioned NOLs was recorded as an
adjustment to the beginning retained earnings as of September 1, 2008 in conjunction with the
recasting of the historical financial information of the Company (see Note 1, Basis of
Presentation). As of May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009, the Company also had capital loss
carryforwards of approximately $9.28 million and $4.98 million respectively, which are deductible
only to the extent the Company has future capital gains. The Company has provided a full valuation
allowance on the related deferred tax assets since it is not likely the Company will realize the
benefit of capital loss carryforwards in the foreseeable future.
The Company will recognize interest and penalty related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties
as income tax expense. As of May 31, 2010, the Company has not recognized liabilities for penalty
and interest as the Company does not have any liability for unrecognized tax benefits.
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The Company is subject to taxation in the US, Canada and various states. The Companys tax years
for 2007, 2008 and 2009 are subject to examination by the taxing authorities. With few exceptions,
the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, local or foreign examinations by taxing
authorities for years before 2007.
Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies
Income Taxes
The Company had no material adjustments to its unrecognized tax benefits during the three and nine
months ended May 31, 2010.
Legal Matters
From time to time, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the normal
course of our business. Any such matters and disputes could be costly and time consuming, subject
us to damages or equitable remedies, and divert our management and key personnel from our business
operations. We currently are not a party to any legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which,
in managements opinion, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on
our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash
flows.
Long Term Debt Covenant Violation
The GE Capital loan is secured by the Companys Orange Park Property. The Community Bank loan is
secured by the Sylmar Property and a personal guarantee of the Companys CEO. The Zions Bank loan
is secured by the Companys Brooksville Property.
The loan from Zions Bank requires the Company to comply with certain financial covenants and
ratios measured annually beginning with the 12-month period ended December 31, 2008, as defined in
the loan agreement. As of May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009, the Company was not in compliance with
one covenant of the loan agreement. The defaulted covenant prohibited EACO from incurring any
additional debt during the loan measurement period. The Company violated this covenant through
borrowings from Bisco to fund operations throughout the course of fiscal 2009 and the three and nine
months ended May 31, 2010. Zions Bank has not granted the Company a waiver regarding these
defaults. Although Zions Bank has not accelerated payment of the loan, the full amount due under
the mortgage is reported as a current liability in the accompanying May 31, 2010 and August 31,
2009 balance sheets. Zions Bank has indicated they will not take any action regarding the breach;
however, they reserve any and all rights they have under the mortgage agreement.
Violation of the Zion Bank debt covenant triggered a cross default provision with the GE
Capital and Community Bank loans. As a result and because the Company did not obtain waivers from
those creditors, such loans have been classified as current liabilities as of May 31, 2010 and
August 31, 2009.
As of May 31, 2010, the Company was current on the payments of principal and interest
required by the debt agreements described above. Management believes that the possibility of
foreclosure of any of the properties which collateralize such debt is remote. Should the properties
be foreclosed upon, the Company risks losing all of its related revenue stream.
Lease Obligations
As a result of the purchase of the Deland property the Company no longer has capital lease
obligations. The Company continues to maintain operating leases at multiple locations.
The Company leases its facilities under operating lease agreements (three of which are with its majority
stockholder) which expire on various dates through September 2018 and require minimum annual rentals ranging from $1,000 to $26,000 per month . Certain of the leases contain options for renewal
under varying terms.
Minimum future rental payments under operating leases are as follows:
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Years ended May 31: |
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2011 |
$ | 1,531,600 | ||
2012 |
822,500 | |||
2013 |
416,600 | |||
2014 |
277,100 | |||
2015 |
264,900 | |||
Thereafter |
1,033,900 | |||
$ | 4,346,600 |
Rental expense for all operating leases for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009
was approximately $419,600 and $403,800, and $1,241,900 and $1,173,800, respectively.
Note 12. Related Party Transactions
The Company leases three buildings under operating lease agreements from its sole stockholder.
During the three and nine month periods ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company incurred
approximately $128,400 and $122,600, and $426,900 and $318,600, respectively, of expense related to
these leases. Such amounts (and the future minimum obligations under these lease agreements
relating to fiscal 2010-2014 and thereafter) are included in the related disclosures set forth in
Note 11.
Note 13. Segment Reporting
The Company operates in two reportable business segments; Distribution Operations and Rental Real
Estate Operations. The Distribution Operations are organized and operated as Bisco Industries,
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Executive management evaluates performance based
on gross margins, selling general and administrative expenses and net profits. Management also
reviews the returns on the rental real estate properties, inventory, accounts receivable and
marketable securities (segment assets). All amounts are presented in thousands of dollars.
For the three months ended | For the three months ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
May 31, 2010 | May 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Rental Real | Rental Real | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Estate | Distribution | Total | Estate | Distribution | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
291 | 24,354 | 24,645 | $ | 179 | 19,665 | $ | 19,844 | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues |
476 | 17,750 | 18,226 | 422 | 13,714 | 14,316 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit |
(185 | ) | 6,604 | 6,419 | (243 | ) | 5,951 | 5,708 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
227 | 84 | 311 | 228 | 76 | 304 | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general &
administrative
expense |
| 5,486 | 5,486 | | 5,223 | 5,223 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gains (losses) on
marketable
securities |
(277 | ) | (277 | ) | (2,214 | ) | (2,214 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Segment profit (loss) |
(446 | ) | 761 | 315 | 401 | (1,665 | ) | (1,264 | ) |
Three Months | Three Months | |||||||
Ended | Ended | |||||||
Interest | May 31, 2010 | May 31, 2009 | ||||||
Interest Expense |
311 | 304 | ||||||
Elimination of intersegment interest |
(5 | ) | (102 | ) | ||||
Total consolidated interest |
306 | 202 | ||||||
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For the three months ended | For the three months ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
May 31, 2010 | May 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
United | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geographic | United States | Canada | Total | States | Canada | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
23,563 | 1,082 | 24,645 | $ | 18,806 | 1,038 | $ | 19,844 | ||||||||||||||||
Identifiable assets |
11,469 | 3 | 11,472 | 11,677 | 6 | 11,683 |
For the nine months ended | For the nine months ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
May 31, 2010 | May 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Rental Real | Rental Real | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Estate | Distribution | Total | Estate | Distribution | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
778 | 65,788 | 66,566 | $ | 676 | 63,755 | $ | 64,431 | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues |
1,334 | 47,854 | 49,188 | 1,490 | 46,227 | 47,717 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit |
(556 | ) | 17,934 | 17,378 | (814 | ) | 17,528 | 16,714 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
662 | 216 | 878 | 772 | 224 | 996 | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general &
administrative
expense |
| 15,819 | 15,819 | | 15,655 | 15,655 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gains (losses) on
marketable
securities |
(2,071 | ) | (2,071 | ) | (4,761 | ) | (4,761 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Segment profit (loss) |
(1,196 | ) | (472 | ) | (1,668 | ) | (1,099 | ) | (3,376 | ) | (4,475 | ) | ||||||||||||
Segment assets |
10,392 | 21,901 | 32,293 | 10,403 | 22,116 | 32,519 |
Nine Months | Nine Months | |||||||
Ended | Ended | |||||||
Interest | May 31, 2010 | May 31, 2009 | ||||||
Interest Expense |
878 | 996 | ||||||
Elimination of intersegment interest |
(4 | ) | (145 | ) | ||||
Total consolidated interest |
874 | 851 | ||||||
Segment Assets | May 31, 2010 | August 31, 2009 | ||||||
Total reportable assets of segments |
32,293 | 32,519 | ||||||
Other unallocated assets |
9,204 | 11,275 | ||||||
Total consolidated assets |
41,497 | 43,794 | ||||||
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For the nine months ended | For the nine months ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
May 31, 2010 | May 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
United | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geographic | United States | Canada | Total | States | Canada | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
63,485 | 3,081 | 65,788 | $ | 60,971 | 3,460 | $ | 64,431 | ||||||||||||||||
Identifiable assets |
11,469 | 3 | 11,472 | 11,677 | 6 | 11,683 |
Note 14. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company adopted SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
SFAS 157 was amended in February 2008 by the FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS No. 157-1,
Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Its Related Interpretive
Accounting Pronouncements That Address Leasing Transactions, and by FSP FAS 157-2, Effective Date
of FASB Statement No. 157, which delayed the Companys application of SFAS 157 for nonrecurring
fair value measurements of nonfinancial assets and liabilities until January 1, 2009. SFAS 157 was
further amended in October 2008 by FSP FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset
When the Market for That Asset is Not Active, which clarifies the application of SFAS 157 to
assets participating in inactive markets. On April 9, 2009, SFAS 157 was amended again by FSP FAS
157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability
Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly, which is discussed
in the Recent Accounting Pronouncements section of Note 2.
SFAS 157 requires disclosure of a fair-value hierarchy of inputs management uses to estimate the
fair value of an asset or a liability. The three levels of the fair-value hierarchy are described
as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. For the
Company, Level 1 inputs include price and marketable securities that are actively traded. At this
time, the Company holds no Level 1 securities.
Level 2: Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly. For the
Company, Level 2 inputs include real estate sales comparisons obtained through third-party broker
quotes used in estimating the fair value of the Companys real estate properties.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs. Beginning January 1, 2009, Level 3 inputs were required for
estimating the fair value associated with nonrecurring measurements of certain nonfinancial assets.
Level 3 inputs for real estate properties (owned or subject to capital leases) include cash flow
projections used in estimating the fair value of the Companys real estate properties. Cash flow
projections were derived from studies of comparable market sublease rental rates for similar real
estate properties, market ground lease rates, and vacancy and collection loss estimates. There
were no changes in the valuation techniques or the related inputs during the periods presented
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, certain assets and
a financial liability at estimated fair value as of May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009:
Quoted Prices in | Significant | |||||||||||||||
Active Markets for | Significant Other | Unobservable | ||||||||||||||
Identical Assets | Observable Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | Total | |||||||||||||
May 31, 2010 |
||||||||||||||||
Marketable securities |
$ | 895,000 | | | $ | 895,000 | ||||||||||
August 31, 2009 |
||||||||||||||||
Marketable securities |
$ | 2,226,600 | | | $ | 2,226,600 | ||||||||||
Liability
for short sales of trading
securities |
(1,101,200 | ) | | | (1,101,200 | ) |
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Such statements can be identified by the use of terminology
such as anticipate, believe, could, estimate, expect, forecast, intend, may,
plan, possible, project, should, will and similar words or expressions. These
forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding our anticipated
revenue, expenses, profits and capital needs. These statements are based on our current
expectations, estimates and projections and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected or estimated, including
but not limited to adverse economic conditions, competitive pressures, unexpected costs and losses
from operations or investments, increases in general and administrative costs, our success in
selling properties listed for sale, and the other risks set forth in Risk Factors in Part II,
Item 1A of this report or identified from time to time in our other filings with the SEC and in
public announcements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that
speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any
forward-looking statement for any reason, including to reflect events or circumstances after the
date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of forward looking
statements in this Quarterly Report should not be regarded as a representation by management or any
other person that the objectives or plans of the Company will be achieved.
Overview
EACO Corporation was organized under the laws of the State of Florida in September l985. From the
inception of the Company through June 2005, the Companys business consisted of operating
restaurants in the State of Florida. On June 29, 2005, the Company sold all of its operating
restaurants and other assets used in the restaurant operations. The restaurant operations are
presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying financial statements. Since June 2005,
our operations have principally consisted of managing four rental properties held for investment in
Florida and California. As a result of our March 2010 acquisition of Bisco Industries, Inc., we
currently operate in two reportable segments: the Real Estate Rental Operations segment, which
consists of managing the four rental properties in Florida and California, and the Distribution
Operations segment, which consists of the business of Bisco and is alternatively referred to in
this report as the Bisco segment. Revenues derived from the Bisco segment represented approximately 99% of the total revenues for both the three and nine months ended March
31, 2010, and is expected to continue to represent the substantial majority of the Companys total revenues for the foreseeable future.
Reverse Stock Split
EACO effected a 1-for-25 reverse split of its outstanding common stock (the Reverse Split) on
March 23, 2010. On such date, each outstanding share of EACO common stock automatically converted
into four one-hundredth (0.04) of a share of common stock. Unless otherwise noted, the number of
common shares and per share calculations in this report reflect the Reverse Split.
Acquisition of Bisco
On March 24, 2010, we completed the acquisition of Bisco, a distributor of electronic components
and fasteners which are used in the manufacture of products in a broad range of industries,
including the aerospace, circuit board, communication, computer, fabrication, instrumentation,
industrial equipment and marine industries. Bisco also provides customized services and solutions
for a wide range of production needs, including special packaging, bin stocking, kitting and
assembly, bar coding, electronic requisitioning, and integrated supply programs, among others. The
acquisition of Bisco (the Acquisition) was consummated pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of
Merger dated December 22, 2009, pursuant to which a wholly-owned subsidiary of EACO was merged with
and into Bisco with Bisco surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of EACO.
Bisco has 37 sales offices and six distribution centers located throughout the United States and
Canada. As Bisco or Bisco Industries, Bisco sells the full spectrum of products that it offers
to all markets that it serves, and the
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substantial majority of Biscos revenues have historically
been derived from this Bisco division, but Bisco has also
established three additional divisions (National Precision, Fast-Cor and Component Power) that
specialize in specific industries and product, each of which has its own direct sales force. While
all divisions sell electronics components and fasteners, National Precision and Fast-Cor generally
focus on sales to distributors, which generally carry lower margins. The Bisco division and the
Component Power division largely sell to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), while Fast-Cor
generally focuses its sales on electronic circuits and parts.
In connection with the Acquisition, EACO issued an aggregate of 4,705,669 shares of its common
stock (the Merger Shares) to the sole shareholder of Bisco in exchange for all of the outstanding
capital stock of Bisco. Biscos sole shareholder was Glen F. Ceiley, EACOs Chairman, CEO and
majority stockholder. After the Acquisition and the issuance to him of the Merger Shares, Mr.
Ceiley owns 98.9% of the outstanding common stock of EACO. Mr. Ceiley also owns 36,000 shares of
the Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of EACO. In addition, under a management
agreement with EACO, Bisco handles the day to day operations of EACO and provides administration
and accounting services through a steering committee. The steering committee consists of Mr.
Ceiley and certain senior executives of Bisco.
Critical Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed financial statements of the Company requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates include the
Companys workers compensation liability, the depreciable lives of assets, allowance against
accounts receivable, estimated loss on or impairment of long-lived assets and the valuation
allowance against deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates. For
additional description of the Companys critical accounting policies, see Managements Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Companys Transition Report on
Form 10-K for the eight months ended August 31, 2009 as filed with the SEC on December 23, 2009.
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount, less an estimate for doubtful
accounts. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by identifying probable credit
losses in the Companys accounts receivable and reviewing historical data to estimate the
collectability on items not yet specifically identified as problem accounts. Trade accounts
receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade accounts receivable
previously written off are recorded when received. A trade account receivable is considered past
due if any portion of the receivable balance is outstanding for more than 30 days. The Company does
not charge interest on past due balances.
Inventories
Inventories consist of electronic fasteners and components stated at the lower of cost or estimated
market value. Cost is determined using the average cost method. Inventories are net of a reserve
for slow moving or obsolete items of $732,000 and $684,000 at May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009,
respectively. The reserve is based upon managements review of inventories on-hand over their
expected future utilization and length of time held by the Company.
Real Estate Properties
Real estate properties leased or held for leasing are stated at cost. Maintenance, repairs and
betterments which do not enhance the value or increase the life of the assets are expensed as
incurred. Depreciation is provided for financial reporting purposes principally on the
straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: buildings and improvements 25
years, land improvements 25 years and equipment 3 to 8 years. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the remaining lease term or the life of the asset, whichever is less.
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Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. For purposes of the impairment
review, assets are reviewed on an asset-by-asset basis. Recoverability of assets to be held and
used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of each operating property and related
assets to future net cash flows expected to be generated by such assets. If such assets are
considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the
carrying amount of the assets exceeds their estimated fair values.
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Equipment and leasehold improvements not used in conjunction with real estate properties are stated
at cost net of accumulated amortization expense. Depreciation on equipment is calculated on the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from five to seven
years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset or the
remaining lease term, whichever is shorter.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Renewals and improvements of a major
nature are capitalized. At the time of retirement or disposition of property and equipment, the
cost and accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts and any gains or
losses are reflected in income.
Investments
Investments consist of marketable trading securities and securities sold, not yet purchased.
These securities are stated at fair value. Market value is determined using the quoted closing or
latest bid prices. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined by the
average cost method and are recognized as incurred in the statement of operations. Net unrealized
gains and losses are reported in the statement of operations and represent the change in the market
value of investment holdings during the period. At May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009, marketable
securities consisted of equity securities (including stock options) of publicly held domestic
companies.
A primary investment strategy used by the Company in 2010 and 2009 consisted of the short-selling
of securities, which results in obligations to purchase securities at a later date. As of May 31,
2010 and August 31, 2009, the Companys total obligation for securities sold and not yet purchased
was $0 and $1,101,200, respectively. The Company recognized unrealized gains on securities sold,
not yet purchased (short sales) of $1,101,200 and losses of $510,300 for the nine months ending
May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company recognized realized losses on short sales of
$179,000 and $2,718,600 for the nine months ending May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Restricted
cash to collateralize the Companys obligation for short sales totaled $0 and $1,101,200 at May 31,
2010 and August 31, 2009, respectively.
The Company recognized unrealized gains on trading securities not related to short sales of
$305,300 and losses of $1,606,300 for the nine months ending May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company recognized realized losses on trading securities not related to short sales of
$3,299,600 and gains of $74,400 for the nine months ending May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company recognized unrealized gains on securities sold, not yet purchased (short sales) of
$653,500 and losses of $545,200 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The
Company recognized realized losses on short sales of $213,100 and gains of $227,000 for the three
months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company recognized unrealized losses on trading securities not related to short sales of
$672,500 and $1,899,000 for the three months ending May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The
Company recognized realized losses on trading securities not related to short sales of $45,000 and
gains of $3,000 for the three months ending May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
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Goodwill
Goodwill is tested at least annually for possible impairment. The Company determined that it has
two reporting units, one of which related to the Companys Canadian operations and is subject to
impairment testing as all of the goodwill has been assigned to the latter reporting unit. The
Companys annual testing date for impairment of goodwill is August 31. The impairment evaluation
includes a comparison of the carrying value of the reporting unit (including goodwill) to its
estimated fair value. As of August 31, 2009, management performed this assessment and determined
there was no goodwill impairment. No impairment indicators have been noted during the nine months
ended May 31, 2010.
Revenue Recognition
For the Companys distribution operation, the Companys shipping terms are FOB shipping point,
accordingly management generally recognizes Company revenue at the time of product shipment.
Revenue is considered to be realized or realizable and earned when there is persuasive evidence of
a sales arrangement in the form of an executed contract or purchase order, the product has been
shipped (and installed when applicable), the sales price is fixed or determinable, and
collectability is reasonably assured.
For the Companys real estate holdings, the Company leases its properties to tenants under
operating leases with terms exceeding one year. Some of these leases contain scheduled rent
increases. We record rent revenue for leases which contain scheduled rent increases on a
straight-line basis over the term of the lease, in accordance with ASC 840-20-25.
Income Taxes
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences
of events that have been recognized in the Companys consolidated financial statements or income
tax returns. Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and net
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for
taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the difference between the amounts of
assets and liabilities reported in the Companys consolidated financial statements and their tax
bases.
In estimating future tax consequences, all expected future events, other than enactments of changes
in the tax laws or rates, are considered. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is
recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be
realized.
Freight and Shipping/Handling
The Company records freight billings as sales; such billings were approximately $814,700 and
$756,600 during the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Shipping and handling
expenses are included in cost of sales, and were approximately $1,427,600 and $1,321,600 during the
nine months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Leases
Certain of the Companys operating leases provide for minimum annual payments that adjust over the
life of the lease. The aggregate minimum annual payments are expensed on the straight-line basis
over the minimum lease term. The Company recognizes a deferred rent liability for rent escalations
when the amount of straight-line rent exceeds the lease payments, and reduces the deferred rent
liability when the lease payments exceed the straight-line rent expense.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Assets and liabilities recorded in functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar (Canadian
dollars for the Companys Canadian subsidiary) are translated into U.S. dollars at the quarter-end
rate of exchange. Revenue and expenses are translated at the weighted-average exchange rates for
the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and May 31, 2009, respectively. The resulting translation
adjustments are charged or credited directly to accumulated other
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comprehensive income or loss. The average exchange rates for the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and
2009 were $0.96 and $0.84 Canadian dollars per one U.S. dollar, respectively.
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Certain Nonfinancial Assets and Liabilities
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, line of
credit, and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these
financial instruments.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2010 and the year ended August 31, 2009, the Company did not
have any nonfinancial assets or liabilities that were measured at estimated fair value (as
contemplated by SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements) on a nonrecurring basis.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended May 31, 2010 and 2009
Net Sales and Gross Margin (in thousands)
Three Months Ended May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 24,354 | $ | 19,665 | $ | 4,689 | 23.8 | % | ||||||||
Cost of sales |
17,750 | 13,714 | 4,036 | 29.4 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
$ | 6,604 | $ | 5,951 | $ | 653 | ||||||||||
Gross margin |
27.3 | % | 30.2 | % | (2.9 | )% |
Net sales related to the Distribution Operations segment consist primarily of sales of
component parts and fasteners, but also include, to a lesser extent, kitting charges and special
order fees, as well as freight charged to its customers. The increase in net sales in the three
months ended May 31, 2010 (Q3 2010) was largely due to increased unit sales, resulting from an
increase in manufacturing in the markets the Company operates, namely military and aerospace.
Additionally, the Company has seen a significant increase in sales to manufacturers in Southeast
Asia. The Company maintained the same number of sales offices in the United States and Canada in
Q3 2010, as it did for the three months ended May 31, 2009 (Q3 2009). However, the Company did
increase sales headcount by 5%, mainly through the hiring of temporary employees. The Company did
experience some pressure on prices due to the slowdown in the economy on product which shipped
during the third quarter. Conversely, in Q3 2009, much of the product the Company shipped was
booked in the first two quarters of 2009, prior to the effects of the economic downturn, which
occurred for the Company in March 2009. This resulted in higher margins for Q3 2009.
Rental income (in thousands)
Three Months Ended May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Rental revenue |
$ | 291 | $ | 179 | $ | 112 | 62.6 | % | ||||||||
Cost of rental operations |
476 | 422 | 54 | 12.8 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
$ | (185 | ) | $ | (243 | ) | $ | 58 | ||||||||
Gross margin |
(63.6 | )% | (135.8 | )% | 72.2 | % |
Rental revenue in the Rental Real Estate Operations increased in Q3 2010 due to the leasing of
the of the Deland property in March 2010. The Deland property had been vacant during Q3 2009.
This increase resulted in a lower gross loss then in the previous quarter, although it was offset
by a slight increase in the costs associated with maintaining the rental properties. Subsequent to
quarter end, the Company leased the Orange Park Property. The Company now has all of its rental
properties leased.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense (in thousands)
Three Months Ended May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expense |
$ | 5,486 | $ | 5,223 | $ | 263 | 5.0 | % | ||||||||
Percent of distribution sales |
22.5 | % | 26.7 | % | (4.2 | )% | ||||||||||
Loss on disposition of equipment |
| 141 | (141 | ) | (100 | )% |
Selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A) consists primarily of payroll and related
expenses for its sales and administrative staff, professional fees including accounting, legal and
technology costs and expenses, as well as sales and marketing costs for the Distribution
Operations. SG&A expense in Q3 2010 increased from Q3 2009 largely due to increased bonuses and
commissions payable to employees as a result of the increase in net sales and an increase in
temporary help and salaries as the Company maintains adequate staffing to fulfill increased orders.
As a percentage of distribution sales, SG&A decreased as the Company increased the efficiency of
its current staff, resulting in a smaller increase in percentage of expense as compared to the
percentage increase in sales.
In April 2009, the Company reached a settlement with the landlord of the Fowler Property. For a
lump sum payment, the landlord agreed to release the Company from any past of future obligations
under the lease. A loss of $141,000 was recognized with the removal of the capital assets
carrying value.
Other Income (Expense), Net (in thousands)
Three Months Ended May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Other income (expense): |
||||||||||||||||
Realized gain (loss) on sales of marketable
trading securities |
$ | (258 | ) | $ | 230 | $ | (488 | ) | (212.2 | )% | ||||||
Gain on extinguishment of obligation under capital lease |
| 949 | (949 | ) | (100.0 | ) | ||||||||||
Unrealized loss on marketable trading securities |
(19 | ) | (2,444 | ) | 2,425 | 99.2 | ||||||||||
Interest and other income |
16 | 4 | 12 | 300 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense (net) |
(306 | ) | (202 | ) | (104 | ) | 21.4 | |||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
$ | (567 | ) | $ | (1,463 | ) | $ | (896 | ) | (61.2 | )% | |||||
Other income (expense), net as a percent of sales |
(2.3 | )% | (7.4 | )% | 5.1 | % |
Other income (expense), net primarily consists of income or losses on investments in short-term
marketable equity securities of publicly-held domestic corporations. The Companys investment
strategy consists of both long and short positions, as well as utilizing options to maximize
return. During Q3 2009, the Company recognized $2,214,000 in net realized and unrealized losses,
which losses were primarily due to the sharp decline in the public trading markets and adverse
market conditions. The Company experienced declines of $277,000 during Q3 2010, due mainly to
losses associated with short positions the Company was holding. The decrease in losses was due in
part to the decreased capital available for investment.
Interest expense increased due mainly to an increase in the Companys average balance on its letter
of credit with Community Bank throughout the 3rd quarter of 2010 compared to the third
quarter of 2009. Additionally, an interest offset received in previous periods through the
Companys Canadian operation diminished in the current quarter.
During Q3 2009, the Company reached a settlement with the landlord of the Fowler Property, whereas
the Company agreed to pay the landlord a lump sum of $500,000. This amount released the Company
from any past and future obligations related to the capital lease. The settlement resulted in a
gain on the extinguishment of the capital lease obligation of approximately $949,000.
Discontinued operations:
In May 2009, the Company settled a lawsuit with one of its third party administrators that the
Company had sued regarding a claim on its self insured workers compensation program. The
settlement amount is included in discontinued operations. No such items occurred in Q3 2010.
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Income Tax Provision (in thousands)
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Income tax provision (benefit) |
$ | 51 | $ | 345 | $ | (1,361 | ) | (394.4 | )% | |||||||
Percent of net sales |
.2 | % | 1.7 | % | (5.8 | )% |
The provision for income taxes decreased by $0.3 million in the three month period ended May
31, 2010 over the prior period, which resulted from higher pre-tax income and a decrease in the
valuation allowance for capital losses incurred during the period. The effective tax rates for the
nine months ended May 31 2010 and 2009 were 11.9% and -29.6%, respectively.
Comparison of the Nine Months Ended May 31, 2010 and 2009
Net Sales and Gross Margin (in thousands)
Nine Months Ended May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 65,788 | $ | 63,755 | $ | 2,033 | 3.3 | % | ||||||||
Cost of sales |
47,854 | 46,227 | 1,627 | 3.5 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
$ | 17,934 | $ | 17,528 | $ | 406 | ||||||||||
Gross margin |
27.2 | % | 27.4 | % | (0.2 | )% |
Net sales related to the Distribution Operations segment consists primarily of sales of
component parts and fasteners, but also include, to a lesser extent, kitting charges and special
order fees, as well as freight charged to its customers. The increase in net sales in the nine
months ended May 31, 2010 was largely due to increased unit sales in Q3 2010 versus Q3 2009. In
2009, the Company did not experience the negative effects of the economic downturn until the
beginning of the third quarter. Prior to that, the Company maintained its item output and was
increasing margins on incoming orders. In March 2009, the Company experienced an approximate 20%
decrease in bookings and, subsequently, a marked decrease in shipments. The Company began to see a
turnaround in bookings in the second quarter of 2010, many of which were shipped in the quarter
ended May 31, 2010. This combination resulted in a smaller nine month increase then is seen in the
increase in the Companys sales between the quarters ended May 31, 2010 and 2009.
Rental income (in thousands)
Nine Months Ended May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Rental revenue |
$ | 778 | $ | 676 | $ | 102 | 11.0 | % | ||||||||
Cost of rental operations |
1,334 | 1,490 | (156 | ) | (10.4 | ) | ||||||||||
Profit |
$ | (556 | ) | $ | (814 | ) | $ | (258 | ) | |||||||
Margin |
(71.5 | )% | (120.4 | )% | (0.6 | )% |
Rental revenue in the Rental Real Estate Operations increased in the nine months ended May 31,
2010 due to the leasing of the of the Deland Property in March 2010. The Deland property had been
vacant through our calendar year 2009. The decrease in the cost of rental operations is due mainly
to a decrease in rent expense that occurred with the settlements and subsequent release from the
Deland Property and Fowler Property capital lease obligations. In December 2008, the Company was
required to recognize an increase in its workers compensation reserves, which did not occur in the
nine months ended May 31, 2010.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense (in thousands)
Nine Months Ended May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expense |
$ | 15,819 | $ | 15,655 | $ | 164 | 1.0 | % | ||||||||
Percent of distribution sales |
23.7 | % | 24.2 | % | (0.5 | )% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of assets |
| 2,058 | (2,058 | ) | (100 | )% | ||||||||||
Gain on sublease contract termination |
| (827 | ) | 827 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
Loss on disposition of equipment |
| 146 | (146 | ) | (100 | )% |
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Selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A) consists primarily of payroll and related
expenses for its sales and administrative staff, professional fees including accounting, legal and
technology costs and expenses, as well as sales and marketing costs for the Distribution
Operations. SG&A expense in the nine months ended May 31, 2010 increased from the same period last
year largely due to increased bonuses and commissions payable to employees as a result of the
increase in net sales and an increase in temporary help and salaries as the Company maintains
adequate staffing to fulfill increased orders.
In December 2008, the Company recognized an impairment against three of its rental properties; the
Deland Property, the Fowler Property and the Brooksville Property. The impairment was due to the
depressed market conditions in the commercial real estate market. No triggering events occurred in
2010, thus no further impairment is deemed necessary.
During the nine months ending May 31, 2009, the Company evicted two of its tenants due to the
tenants failure to perform under the requirements of the lease. Those tenants were in the Deland
Property and Fowler Property. At the time, both of those properties were leased by the Company and
subleased to those two tenants. The loss on contract related to the difference between the
Companys rental expense and the sublease rental income being received on those properties. With
the eviction of those two tenants, the loss associated with the remaining sublease rental payments
was eliminated.
In April 2009, the Company reached a settlement with the landlord of the Fowler Property. For a
lump sum payment, the landlord agreed to release the Company from any past or future obligations
under the lease. A loss of $141,000 was recognized with the removal of the capital lease assets
carrying value.
Other Income (Expense), Net (in thousands)
Nine Months Ended May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Other income (expense): |
||||||||||||||||
Realized gain (loss) on sales of marketable
trading securities |
$ | (3,478 | ) | $ | (2,644 | ) | $ | (834 | ) | (31.5 | )% | |||||
Gain on extinguishment of obligation under capital lease |
| 949 | (949 | ) | (100.0 | ) | ||||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable trading securities |
1,407 | (2,117 | ) | 3,524 | 166.4 | |||||||||||
Interest and other income |
22 | 12 | 10 | 83.3 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense (net) |
(874 | ) | (851 | ) | (23 | ) | (2.7 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
$ | (2,923 | ) | $ | (4,651 | ) | $ | (1,728 | ) | (37.1 | )% | |||||
Other income (expense), net as a percent of sales |
(4.3 | )% | (7.2 | )% | (2.9 | )% |
Other income (expense), net primarily consists of income or losses on investments in short-term
marketable equity securities of publicly-held domestic corporations. The Companys investment
strategy consists of both long and short positions, as well as utilizing options to maximize
return. During the nine months ended May 31, 2010, the Company recognized $2,072,000 in net
realized and unrealized losses, which losses were primarily due to the sharp decline in the public
trading markets and adverse market conditions. During the nine months ended May 31, 2009, the
Company recognized $4,761,000 in net realized and unrealized losses, which losses were primarily
due the Company being in a short position while the public trading markets were increasing.
In April 2009, the Company reached a settlement with the landlord of the Fowler Property, whereas
the Company agreed to pay the landlord a lump sum of $500,000. This amount released the Company
from any past and future obligations related to the capital lease. The settlement resulted in a
gain on the extinguishment of the capital lease obligation of approximately $949,000.
Discontinued Operations:
In May 2009, the Company settled a lawsuit with one of its third party administrators that the
Company had sued regarding a claim on its self insured workers compensation program. The
settlement amount is included in discontinued operations. No such items occurred in the nine
months ended May 31, 2010.
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Income Tax Provision (in thousands)
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
May 31, | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||
Income tax provision |
$ | 304 | $ | (474 | ) | $ | (778 | ) | (164.1 | )% | ||||||
Percent of net sales |
0.4 | % | (0.7 | )% | 1.1 | % |
The provision for income taxes increased by $0.8 million in the nine month period ended
May 31, 2010 over the prior year, which resulted from a lower pre-tax loss and an increase in the
valuation allowance for capital losses incurred during the period. The effective tax rates for the
nine months ended May 31 2010 and 2009 were -22.3% and 9.2%, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companys Distribution Operations segment has historically funded its operations from cash generated
from its operations and/or by trading in marketable domestic equity securities. In April 2008, the
Company entered into a revolving credit agreement with Community Bank, which currently provides for
borrowings of up to $10.0 million and bears interest at either the 30, 60, or 90 day London
Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) (.43% and .27% for the 60 day LIBOR at May 31, 2010 and August
31, 2009, respectively) plus 1.75% and/or the banks reference rate (3.25% at May 31, 2010 and
August 31, 2009, respectively). Borrowings are secured by substantially all assets of the Companys
Distribution Operations segment and are guaranteed by the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of
the Board, Glen F. Ceiley. The agreement expires in October 2010. The amount outstanding under this
line of credit as of May 31, 2010 and August 31, 2009 was $9,100,400 and $8,467,400, respectively.
Availability under the line of credit was $899,600 and $1,532,600 at May 31, 2010 and August 31,
2009, respectively.
The Companys Rental Real Estate Operations segment are funded by rents received from the tenants of its
five rental properties. Any cash requirements in excess of the rental income required by the
Rental Real Estate Operations segment have historically been funded by the Distribution Operations segment. These
borrowings and related interest have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
The Companys principal uses of cash during fiscal 2009 included (i) losses realized on
trading securities; and (ii) the payment of the Companys operating expenses.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2010, the Company used $1,148,000 in cash for its
operations. This was due mainly to the repurchase of liabilities held for short sale and
investment losses that occurred during the period. The increase in the Companys receivables was
countered by an equivalent increase in the Companys payables resulting in a minimal effect on
operating cash flow.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2009, the Company used $1,146,000 of cash in operations. This
was due mainly to the paydown of payables and accrued liabilities of $3.1 million and an increase
in inventory of $691,000. This was offset by net collections of receivables of $1.5 million.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash flow provided by investing activities was $1,343,000 for the nine months ended May 31,
2010. This was due to the release of restricted cash related to a) the liabilities for short sales
and b) a reduction in the collateral requirement regarding the Companys self insured workers
compensation program by Florida SIGA. During the nine months ended May 31, 2010, the Company used
$628,000 in investing activities, primarily due to the increased requirement on restricted cash
caused by a related increase in liabilities for short sales.
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended May 31, 2010 was $1,103,000 as
compared with cash provided from financing activities of $1,919,000 for the nine months ended May
31, 2009. The increase in cash used was primarily caused the by the settlement of the Companys
capital lease obligation at the beginning of the nine months ended May 31, 2010.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or
future effect on the financial position, revenues, results of operations, liquidity or capital
expenditures.
Contractual Financial Obligations
In addition to using cash flow from operations, the Company finances its operations through the
issuance of debt, and previously by entering into leases. These financial obligations are recorded
in accordance with accounting rules applicable to the underlying transactions, with the result that
some are recorded as liabilities in the balance sheet while others are required to be disclosed in
the Notes to the financial statements and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations in the Companys Transition Report on Form 10-K for the eight
months ended August 31, 2009 as filed with the SEC on December 23, 2009 and in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The Company is a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the Exchange Act) and is not required to provide the information required under this
item.
Item 4(T). Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. As required by Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under
the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report the Company carried out an
evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls
and procedures. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation
of the Companys Chief Executive Officer, who also serves as the Companys principal financial
officer. Based upon that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer has concluded that the
Companys disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered
by this report in alerting management to material information regarding the Companys financial
statements and disclosure obligations in order to allow the Company to meet its reporting
requirements under the Exchange Act in a timely manner. This evaluation is based, in part, on
similar findings as discussed in detail in Item 9A(T) in the Companys Transition Report on Form
10-K for the eight months ended August 31, 2009.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There have been no changes in internal
control over financial reporting in the three months ended May 31, 2010 that have materially
affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Companys internal control over
financial reporting.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the normal
course of our business. Any such matters and disputes could be costly and time consuming, subject
us to damages or equitable remedies, and divert our management and key personnel from our business
operations. We currently are not a party to any legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which,
in managements opinion, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on
our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
Our business is subject to a number of risks, some of which are discussed below.
Other risks are presented elsewhere in this report and in our other filings with the SEC, including our Transition Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. If any of the risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be seriously harmed. In that event, the market price for shares of our common stock may decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
We are not in compliance with one of our loan covenants that has or may have triggered cross
defaults of two other loan agreements and gives our creditors the right to foreclose on our income
producing real property; any such foreclosure would have a material adverse impact on our business
and results of operations.
We are currently in violation of a debt covenant with Zions Bank that has or may have triggered
cross defaults under the loan documents with two of our other creditors, GE Capital and Community
Bank. As of May 31, 2010, the total amount owed to these three creditors was approximately $7.4
million, and such loans were secured by certain of our real properties. Although none of these
creditors have accelerated their loans, we have not obtained waivers from these creditors. As a
result, such creditors may seek to enforce their remedies under their loan agreements, which could
include, among other things, acceleration of the scheduled maturity dates (which range from the
year 2016 to 2033) of such indebtedness and/or foreclosure on our real estate, either of which
would result in the loss or significant decline in our revenues and assets.
Changes and uncertainties in the economy have harmed and could continue to harm our operating
results. |
As a result of the recent economic downturn and continuing economic uncertainties, our operating
results, and the economic strength of our customers and suppliers, are increasingly difficult to
predict. Purchases of our products by our customers is affected by many factors, including, among
others, general economic conditions, interest rates, inflation, liquidity in the credit markets,
unemployment trends, geopolitical events, and other factors. Although we sell our products to
customers in a broad range of industries, the significant weakening of economic conditions on a
global scale has caused some of our customers to experience a slowdown that has adversely impacted
our sales and operating results. Changes and uncertainties in the economy also increase the risk
of uncollectible accounts receivable. The pricing we receive from suppliers may also be impacted
by general economic conditions. Continued and future changes and uncertainties in the economic
climate in the United States and elsewhere could have a similar negative impact on the rate and
amounts of purchases by our current and potential customers, create price inflation for our
products, or otherwise have a negative impact on our expenses, gross margins and revenues, and
could hinder our growth.
If we fail to develop and maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial
reporting or are not able to adequately address certain identified material weaknesses in our
system of internal controls or comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we may
not be able to report our financial results accurately or timely or detect fraud, which could have
a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and our business.
We have from time to time had material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting
due to a lack of process related to the preparation of our financial statements and the lack of
segregation of duties / a lack of sufficient control in the area of financial reporting oversight
and review and the lack of appropriate personnel to ensure the complete and proper application of
GAAP as it relates to certain routine accounting transactions. If we fail to adequately address
these material weaknesses or experience additional material weaknesses in the future, we may not be
able to improve our system of internal control over financial reporting to comply with the
reporting requirements applicable to public companies in the United States. Furthermore, because
we have not completed the testing of the operation of our internal controls, it is possible that we
or our auditors will identify additional material weaknesses and/or significant deficiencies in the
future in our system of internal control over financial reporting. Our failure to address any
deficiencies or weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting or to properly maintain
an effective system of internal control over financial reporting could impact our ability to
prevent fraud or to issue our financial statements in a timely manner that presents fairly (in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America) our
financial condition and results of operations. The existence of any such deficiencies and/or
weaknesses, even if cured, may also lead to the loss of investor confidence in the reliability of
our financial statements, could harm our business and negatively impact the trading price of our
common stock. Such deficiencies or material weaknesses may also subject us to lawsuits,
investigations and other penalties.
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We have recently incurred significant losses from trading in securities, and we may continue to
incur such losses in the future, which may also cause us to be in violation of covenants under our
line of credit agreement.
Bisco has historically funded its operations from cash generated from its operations and/or by
trading in marketable domestic equity securities. Biscos investment strategy includes taking both
long and short positions, as well as utilizing options to maximize return. This strategy can lead
to significant losses based on market conditions and trends. During the fiscal year ended August
31, 2009 and for the nine months ended May 31, 2010, Bisco realized $6,234,000 and $4,761,000,
respectively, in losses in its brokerage accounts used for its investments. We may continue to
incur losses in future periods from such trading activities, which could materially and adversely
affect our liquidity and financial condition.
In addition, unanticipated losses from our trading activities may cause Bisco to be in violation of
certain covenants under its line of credit agreement with Community Bank. As of May 31, 2010 and
August 31, 2009, Bisco had outstanding $9,100,400 and $8,467,400, respectively, under its revolving
credit agreement, which loan is secured by substantially all of Biscos assets and is guaranteed by
Mr. Ceiley, our Chairman and CEO. The loan agreement contains covenants which require that, on a
quarterly basis, Biscos losses from trading in securities not exceed its pre-tax operating income.
We cannot assure you that unanticipated losses from our trading activities will not cause us to
violate the covenant in the future or that the bank will grant a waiver for any such default or
that it will not exercise its remedies, which could include the acceleration of the obligations
maturity date and foreclosure on Biscos assets, with respect to any such noncompliance, which
could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.
We rely heavily on our internal information systems, which, if not properly functioning, could
materially and adversely affect our business.
Our information systems have been in place for many years, and are subject to system failures as
well problems caused by human error, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Many of our systems consist of a number of legacy or internally developed applications, which can
be more difficult to upgrade to commercially available software. It may be time consuming for us
to retrieve data that is necessary for management to evaluate our systems of control and
information flow. In the future, management may decide to convert our information systems to a
single enterprise solution. Such a conversion, while it would enhance the accessibility and
reliability of our data, could be costly and would not be without risk of data loss, delay or
business interruption. Maintaining and operating these systems requires continuous investments.
Failure of any of these internal information systems or material difficulties in upgrading these
information systems could have material adverse effects on our business and our timely compliance
with our reporting obligations.
We may not be able to attract and retain key personnel.
Our future performance will depend to a significant extent upon the efforts and abilities of
certain key management and other personnel, including Glen Ceiley, our Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer, as well as other executive officers and senior management. The loss of
service of one or more of our key management members could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
We do not have long-term supply agreements or guaranteed price or delivery arrangements with the
majority of our suppliers.
In most cases, we have no guaranteed price or delivery arrangements with our suppliers.
Consequently we may experience inventory shortages on certain products. Furthermore, our industry
occasionally experiences significant product supply shortages and customer order backlogs due to
the inability of certain manufacturers to supply products as needed. We cannot assure you that
suppliers will maintain an adequate supply of products to fulfill our orders on a timely basis, or
at all, or that we will be able to obtain particular products on favorable terms or at all.
Additionally, we cannot assure you that product lines currently offered by suppliers will continue
to be available to us. A decline in the supply or continued availability of the products of our
suppliers, or a significant increase in the price of those products, could reduce our sales and
negatively affect our operating results.
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Our supply agreements are generally terminable at the suppliers discretion.
Substantially all of the agreements we have with our suppliers, including our authorized
distributor agreements, are terminable with little or no notice and without any penalty. Suppliers
that currently sell their products through us could decide to sell, or increase their sales of,
their products directly or through other distributors or channels. Any termination, interruption or
adverse modification of our relationship with a key supplier or a significant number of other
suppliers would likely adversely affect our operating income, cash flow and future prospects.
The competitive pressures we face could have a material adverse effect on our business.
The market for our products and services is very competitive. we compete for customers with other
distributors, as well as with many of our suppliers. A failure to maintain and enhance our
competitive position could adversely affect our business and prospects. Furthermore, our efforts to
compete in the marketplace could cause deterioration of gross profit margins and, thus, overall
profitability. Some of our competitors may have greater financial, personnel, capacity and other
resources or a more extensive customer base than we do.
Our estimate of the potential for opening offices in new geographic areas could be incorrect.
One of our primary growth strategies for our Distribution Operations segment is to grow our
business through the introduction of sales offices into new geographic markets. Based on our
analysis of demographics in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we currently estimate there is
potential market opportunity in North America to support additional sales offices. We cannot
guarantee that our estimates are accurate or that we will open enough offices to capitalize on the
full market opportunity. In addition, a particular local markets ability to support a sales
office may change because of a change due to competition, or local economic conditions.
We may be unable to meet our goals regarding new office openings.
Our growth, in part, is primarily dependent on our ability to attract new customers. Historically,
the most effective way to attract new customers has been opening new sales offices. Our current
business strategy focuses on opening a specified number of new sales offices each year, and quickly
growing each new sales office. Given the current economic slowdown, we may not be able to open or
grow new offices at our projected rates. Failure to do so could negatively impact our long-term
growth.
Opening sales offices in new markets presents increased risks that may prevent us from being
profitable in these new locations, and/or may adversely affect our operating results.
Our new sales offices do not typically achieve operating results comparable to our existing offices
until after several years of operation. The added expenses relating to payroll, occupancy, and
transportation costs can impact our ability to leverage earnings. In addition, offices in new
geographic areas face additional challenges to achieving profitability. In new markets, we have
less familiarity with local customer preferences and customers in these markets are less familiar
with our name and capabilities. Entry into new markets may also bring us into competition with
new, unfamiliar competitors. These challenges associated with opening new offices in new markets
may have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.
We may not be able to identify new products and products lines, or obtain new product on favorable
terms and prices.
Our success depends in part on our ability to develop product expertise and identify future
products and product lines that complement existing products and product lines and that respond to
our customers needs. We may not be able to compete effectively unless our product selection keeps
up with trends in the markets in which we compete.
Our ability to successfully attract and retain qualified sales personnel is uncertain.
Our success depends in large part on our ability to attract, motivate, and retain a sufficient
number of qualified sales employees, who understand and appreciate our strategy and culture and are
able to adequately represent us to our customers. Qualified individuals of the requisite caliber
and number needed to fill these positions may be in short
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supply in some areas, and the turnover rate in the industry is high. If we are unable to hire and
retain personnel capable of consistently providing a high level of customer service, as
demonstrated by their enthusiasm for our culture and product knowledge, our sales could be
materially adversely affected. Additionally, competition for qualified employees could require us
to pay higher wages to attract a sufficient number of employees. An inability to recruit and retain
a sufficient number of qualified individuals in the future may also delay the planned openings of
new offices. Any such delays, material increases in existing employee turnover rates, or increases
in labor costs, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or
operating results.
We generally do not have long-term sales contracts with our customers.
Most of our sales are made on a purchase order basis, rather than through long-term sales
contracts. A variety of conditions, both specific to each customer and generally affecting each
customers industry, may cause customers to reduce, cancel or delay orders that were either
previously made or anticipated, go bankrupt or fail, or default on their payments. Significant or
numerous cancellations, reductions, delays in orders by customers, losses of customers, and/or
customer defaults on payment could materially adversely affect our business.
Increases in energy costs and the cost of raw materials used in our products could impact our cost
of goods and distribution and occupancy expenses, which would result in lower operating margins.
Costs of raw materials used in our products and energy costs have been rising during the last
several years, which has resulted in increased production costs for our suppliers. These suppliers
typically look to pass their increased costs along to us through price increases. The shipping
costs for our distribution operation have risen as well. While we typically try to pass increased
supplier prices and shipping costs through to our customers or to modify our activities to mitigate
the impact, we may not be successful. Failure to fully pass these increased prices and costs
through to our customers or to modify our activities to mitigate the impact would have an adverse
effect on our operating margins.
We may fail to realize some or all of the anticipated benefits of the merger with Bisco, which may
adversely affect the value of our common stock.
The success of the recent merger transaction with Bisco, pursuant to which Bisco became our
wholly-owned subsidiary, will depend, in part, on our ability to successfully integrate the two
companies and realize the anticipated benefits from consolidation. Although Bisco has been handling
the day-to-day operation of EACO for the past several years, Bisco and EACO have operated
independently. It is possible that the actual consolidation of the two companies will be
disruptive to the operations of either or both companies, or result in additional and unforeseen
expenses and have an adverse effect on our combined business and results of operations, which may
affect the value of the shares of our common stock. In addition, any unforeseen restriction or
delay on our ability to use, after the merger, the net operating loss carryforwards of EACO would
prevent us from fully realizing the anticipated tax benefits from consolidation within the
anticipated time frame and harm our financial results.
The Companys Chairman and CEO holds almost all of our voting stock and the influence of our other
public stockholders over the election of directors and significant corporate actions will be
significantly limited.
Glen Ceiley, our Chairman and CEO, owns approximately 99% of our outstanding voting stock. Mr.
Ceiley is able to exert significant influence over the outcome of almost all corporate matters,
including significant corporate transactions requiring a stockholder vote, such as a merger or a
sale of the Company or our assets. This concentration of ownership and influence in management and
board decision-making could also harm the price of our common stock by, among other things,
discouraging a potential acquirer from seeking to acquire shares of our common stock (whether by
making a tender offer or otherwise) or otherwise attempting to obtain control of the Company.
Sales of our common stock by Glen Ceiley could cause the price of our common stock to decline.
There is currently no established trading market for our common stock, and the volume of any sales
is generally low. As of July 20, 2010, the number of shares held by non-affiliates of Mr. Ceiley
or Bisco is less than 55,000 shares. If Mr. Ceiley sells or seeks to sell a substantial number of
his shares of our common stock in the future, the market
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price of our common stock could decline. The perception among investors that these sales may occur
could produce the same effect.
Inclement weather and other disruptions to the transportation network could impact our distribution
system.
Our ability to provide efficient shipment of products to our customers is an integral component of
our overall business strategy. Disruptions at distribution centers or shipping ports may affect our
ability to both maintain core products in inventory and deliver products to our customers on a
timely basis, which may in turn adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, severe
weather conditions could adversely impact demand for our products in particularly hard hit regions.
Our advertising and marketing efforts may be costly and may not achieve desired results.
We incur substantial expense in connection with our advertising and marketing efforts. Postage
represents a significant advertising expense for us because we generally mail fliers to current and
potential customers through the U.S. Postal Service. Any future increases in postal rates will
increase our mailing expenses and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
We may not have adequate or cost-effective liquidity or capital resources.
Our ability to satisfy our cash needs depends on our ability to generate cash from operations and
to access to the capital markets, both of which are subject to general economic, financial,
competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. We may need to
satisfy our cash needs through external financing. However, external financing may not be available
on acceptable terms or at all.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The required Item 701 information was previously included in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2010.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q.
No. | Exhibit | |
3.1
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Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.01 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on November 29, 1985, Registration No. 33-1887, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.2
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.03 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-1887, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.3
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.04 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-17620, is incorporated herein by reference.) |
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No. | Exhibit | |
3.4
|
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 4 to the Companys Form 8-A, filed with the SEC on March 19, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.5
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.08 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 1998, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.6
|
Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.08 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 15, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.7
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.09 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2004 is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.8
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc., changing the name of the corporation to EACO Corporation. (Exhibit 3.10 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on September 3, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.9
|
Articles of Amendment Designating the Preferences of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock $0.10 Par Value of EACO Corporation (Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Form 8-K filed with the SEC September 8, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.10
|
Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws effective December 21, 2009 (Exhibit 3.10 to the Companys transition report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.11
|
Articles of Amendment to Articles of Amendment Designating the Preferences of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida on December 22, 2009 (Exhibit 3.11 to the Companys transition report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
31.1
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. |
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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.
EACO CORPORATION (Registrant) |
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Date: July 20, 2010 | /s/ Glen Ceiley | |||
Glen Ceiley | ||||
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer & Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Michael Bains | ||||
Michael Bains | ||||
Controller and Assistant Secretary (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
No. | Exhibit | |
3.1
|
Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.01 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on November 29, 1985, Registration No. 33-1887, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.2
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.03 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1 Registration No. 33-1887, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.3
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.04 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-17620, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.4
|
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 4 to the Companys Form 8-A, filed with the SEC on March 19, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.5
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.08 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 1998, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.6
|
Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.08 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 15, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.7
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc. (Exhibit 3.09 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2004 is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.8
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Family Steak Houses of Florida, Inc., changing the name of the corporation to EACO Corporation. (Exhibit 3.10 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on September 3, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.9
|
Articles of Amendment Designating the Preferences of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock $0.10 Par Value of EACO Corporation (Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Form 8-K filed with the SEC September 8, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.10
|
Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws effective December 21, 2009 (Exhibit 3.10 to the Companys transition report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
3.11
|
Articles of Amendment to Articles of Amendment Designating the Preferences of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida on December 22, 2009 (Exhibit 3.11 to the Companys transition report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2009 is incorporated herein by reference.) | |
31.1
|
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Securities and Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1
|
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. |
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