UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
X .QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 28, 2009
OR
.TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-51254
Parks! America, Inc.
(Exact Name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada |
| 91-0626756 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
| (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) |
| Identification No.) |
1300 Oak Grove Road
Pine Mountain, GA 31822
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone Number: (706) 663-8744
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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 .. No X .
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date 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 X .. No ..
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 definition of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | . | Accelerated filer | . |
Non-accelerated filer (do not check if smaller reporting company) | . | Smaller reporting company | X . |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes . . No X .
As of August 12, 2009, the issuer had 53,606,537 outstanding shares of Common Stock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 |
Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 21 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 24 |
Item 4T | Controls and Procedures | 25 |
| PART II |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 26 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 26 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 29 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 29 |
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 29 |
Item 5. | Other Information | 29 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 29 |
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SIGNATURES | 30 |
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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
FORMERLY KNOWN AS GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY PARKS, INC
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets | 4 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations | 5 |
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Statement of Stockholders Equity | 6 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 7 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 8 |
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
At June 28, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008 (Audited)
ASSETS |
| June 28, 2009 (Unaudited) |
| December 31, 2008 (Audited) |
Current Assets |
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Cash unrestricted | $ | 235,388 | $ | 72,814 |
Cash restricted |
| 38,630 |
| 38,812 |
Stock (at market value) |
| - |
| 10,500 |
Inventory |
| 136,823 |
| 133,492 |
Prepaid expenses |
| 43,186 |
| 100,563 |
Discontinued operations current assets |
| - |
| 876,169 |
Total Current Assets |
| 454,027 |
| 1,232,350 |
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Property and Equipment, net |
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(includes discontinued P&E of $0 and $35,135, respectively) |
| 6,975,536 |
| 7,128,412 |
Other Assets |
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Intangible assets, net |
| 14,593 |
| 18,690 |
Note receivable |
| 3,000 |
| 3,000 |
Deposits |
| 10,683 |
| 10,683 |
Discontinued operations other assets |
| - |
| 446,667 |
Total Other Assets |
| 28,276 |
| 479,040 |
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TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 7,457,839 | $ | 8,839,802 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable | $ | 61,519 | $ | 10,114 |
Accrued expenses |
| 632,787 |
| 359,638 |
Note payable related party |
| - |
| 201,861 |
Notes payable lines of credit |
| 174,000 |
| 321,000 |
Current maturities of long term debt |
| 178,349 |
| 173,906 |
Discontinued operations current liabilities |
| - |
| 801,640 |
Total Current Liabilities |
| 1,046,655 |
| 1,868,159 |
Long-term Debt |
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Long term obligations |
| 4,039,788 |
| 4,541,162 |
(includes discontinued operations debt of $0 and $393,015) |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
| 5,086,443 |
| 6,409,321 |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Common stock; 300,000,000 shares authorized, at $.001 par value; 53,606,537 shares issued and outstanding |
| 53,606 |
| 52,106 |
Capital in excess of par |
| 4,606,256 |
| 4,460,890 |
Treasury stock |
| (250) |
| (250) |
Accumulated deficit |
| (2,288,216) |
| (2,082,265) |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
| 2,371,396 |
| 2,430,481 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | $ | 7,457,839 | $ | 8,839,802 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 28, 2009 and June 30, 2008
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| Three months ended June 28, 2009 (Unaudited) |
| Three months ended June 30, 2008 (Restated) (Unaudited) |
| Six months ended June 28, 2009 (Unaudited) |
| Six months ended June 30, 2008 (Restated) (Unaudited) |
NET SALES | $ | 1,226,432 | $ | 1,122,652 | $ | 1,658,080 | $ | 1,475,014 |
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COST OF SALES |
| 156,129 |
| 122,706 |
| 242,311 |
| 192,491 |
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GROSS PROFIT |
| 1,070,303 |
| 999,946 |
| 1,415,769 |
| 1,282,523 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Selling, general and administrative |
| 812,023 |
| 686,201 |
| 1,335,793 |
| 1,262,385 |
Restructuring charges |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 204,090 |
| 0 |
Depreciation & amortization |
| 79,506 |
| 58,472 |
| 161,971 |
| 106,640 |
Total Operating Expenses |
| 891,529 |
| 744,673 |
| 1,701,854 |
| 1,369,025 |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS |
| 178,774 |
| 255,273 |
| (286,085) |
| (86,502) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) |
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Interest income |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 109 |
| 1,456 |
Rental income |
| 900 |
| 1,800 |
| 2,300 |
| 3,638 |
Other income |
| 23,907 |
| 5,300 |
| 30,612 |
| 5,637 |
Other (expenses) |
| 0 |
| (736) |
| 0 |
| (14,721) |
Interest expense |
| (96,103) |
| (108,479) |
| (184,128) |
| (152,938) |
Gain (loss) on sale of assets |
| 1,535 |
| 19,624 |
| 178,272 |
| 22,671 |
Total Other Income (Expenses) |
| (69,761) |
| (82,491) |
| 27,165 |
| (134,257) |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
| 109,013 |
| 172,782 |
| (258,920) |
| (220,759) |
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PROVISION FOR TAXES |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
| 109,013 |
| 172,782 |
| (258,920) |
| (220,759) |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
| 52,969 |
| (53,925) |
| 52,969 |
| 126,567 |
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NET PROFIT (LOSS) | $ | 161,982 | $ | 118,857 | $ | (205,951) | $ | (94,192) |
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WEIGHTED OUTSTANDING SHARES (in 000's) | $ | 52,106 | $ | 52,106 | $ | 52,106 | $ | 52,106 |
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NET LOSS PER SHARE | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
As of June 28, 2009
| Common Stock |
| Additional Paid |
| Treasury |
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Balance, December 31, 2007 | 51,886,537 | $ | 51,886 | $ | 4,443,510 | $ | - | $ | (620,753) | $ | 3,874,643 |
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Issuance of common stock to directors and officers | 220,000 |
| 220 |
| 17,380 |
| - |
| - |
| 17,600 |
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Treasury stock returned | - |
| - |
| - |
| (250) |
| - |
| (250) |
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Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2008 | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (1,461,512) |
| (1,461,512) |
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Balance, December 31, 2008 | 52,106,537 |
| 52,106 |
| 4,460,890 |
| (250) |
| (2,082,265) |
| 2,430,481 |
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Common stock issued as compensation to officers | 1,500,000 |
| 1,500 |
| 13,500 |
| - |
| - |
| 15,000 |
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Increase in contributed capital for shareholder debt forgiveness | - |
| - |
| 131,866 |
| - |
| - |
| 131,866 |
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Net loss for the period ended June 28, 2009 | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (205,951) |
| (205,951) |
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Balance, June 28, 2009 | 53,606,537 | $ | 53,606 | $ | 4,606,256 | $ | (250) | $ | (2,288,216) | $ | 2,371,396 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months Ended June 28, 2009 and June 30, 2008
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| Six months ended June 28, 2009 (Unaudited) |
| Six months ended June 30, 2008 (Restated) (Unaudited) |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net loss for the period | $ | (205,951) | $ | (94,092) |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities: |
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Depreciation expense & amortization |
| 161,971 |
| 106,640 |
Forgiven indebtedness note payable - related party |
| (194,366) |
| - |
Adjustment to note payable - related party |
| (7,495) |
| - |
Increase contributed capital - shareholder debt forgiveness |
| 131,866 |
| - |
Share based compensation |
| 15,000 |
| - |
Changes in Assets and Liabilities |
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Decrease in prepaid expenses and taxes |
| 57,377 |
| 22,488 |
(Increase) in inventory |
| (3,331) |
| (10,000) |
Decrease in short term securities |
| 10,500 |
| - |
Increase in accrued expenses |
| 273,149 |
| 97,182 |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable |
| 51,405 |
| (1,918) |
Net Cash From Operating Activities |
| 290,125 |
| 120,300 |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
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Acquisition of property and equipment |
| (40,133) |
| (544,996) |
Purchase Wild Animal, Inc. |
| - |
| (250,000) |
Capitalization of loan fees |
| - |
| (6,200) |
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash |
| 182 |
| (38,525) |
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities |
| (39,951) |
| (839,721) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
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Increase in note payable related party |
| - |
| 85,894 |
Proceeds from note payable and lines of credit |
| - |
| 499,728 |
Payments on note payable and lines of credit |
| (147,000) |
| (30,000) |
Payments on note payable |
| (103,916) |
| (33,396) |
Issuance of common stock |
| - |
| 17,600 |
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Financing Activities |
| (250,916) |
| 539,826 |
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Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations |
| 163,316 |
| (66,569) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash |
| 162,574 |
| (246,164) |
Cash at beginning of period |
| 72,814 |
| 378,610 |
Cash at end of period | $ | 235,388 | $ | 132,446 |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information: |
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Cash paid for interest | $ | 177,771 | $ | 198,996 |
Cash paid for income taxes | $ | 0 | $ | 0 |
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Activities: |
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Non-cash investments in property and equipment through financing arrangements | $ | 0 | $ | 1,750,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION
Parks! America (Parks! or the Company) was originally incorporated on July 30, 1954 as Painted Desert Uranium & Oil Co., Inc. in Washington State. On October 1, 2002, Painted Desert Uranium & Oil Co., Inc. changed its name to Royal Pacific Resources, Inc. and its corporate domicile to the State of Nevada.
On December 19, 2003, Royal Pacific Resources, Inc. acquired the assets of Great Western Parks LLC, including the Crossroads Convenience Center LLC., pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement that resulted in our assuming control and changing the corporate name to Great American Family Parks, Inc. The acquisition was accounted for as a reverse acquisition in which Great Western Parks was considered to be the acquirer of Royal Pacific Resources for reporting purposes. Our common stock outstanding increased from 2,533,000 to 29,600,000 as a result of the acquisition. On June 11, 2008 the Company changed its name from Great American Family Parks, Inc. to Parks! America, Inc.
The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Wild Animals, Inc., a Missouri corporation and Wild Animal Safari, Inc. a Georgia corporation, owns and operates two regional theme parks. For more information regarding the acquisition and subsequent re-conveyance of Park Staffing Services LLC (formerly known as tempServe LLC) see note 7. For financial reporting purposes, Parks Services is presented as a discontinued operation. The parks are open year round but experience increased seasonal attendance April through August.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions and include the following: local conditions, events, disturbances and terrorist activities, accidents occurring at our parks, adverse weather conditions, competition with other theme parks and other entertainment alternatives, changes in consumer spending patterns, credit market and general economic conditions; and any future legal proceedings.
On June 13, 2005, the Company acquired the Georgia theme park.
On September 30, 2007, the Company acquired assets from tempServe LLC outlined in note 7.
On March 6, 2008, the Company acquired assets for a Missouri theme park outlined in note 8.
On June 11, 2008, the Company changed its name from Great American Family Parks, Inc. to Parks! America, Inc.
On January 1, 2009, the Company re-conveyed Park Staffing Services LLC back to the original owners outlined in note 7 and this business is presented as a discontinued operation.
2. - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation: The audited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The information reflects all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods set forth herein. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.
Accounting Method: The Company recognizes income and expenses based on the accrual method of accounting.
Reclassifications: Certain accounts and financial statement captions in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statements.
Dividend Policy: The Company has not yet adopted a policy regarding payment of dividends.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Basic and Diluted Net Income (loss) Per Share: Basic net income (loss) per share amounts are computed based on the weighted average number of shares actually outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share amounts are computed using the weighted average number of common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding as if shares had been issued on the exercise any common share rights unless the exercise becomes anti-dilutive and then only the basic per share amounts are shown in the report.
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in each period. Potentially dilutive shares, consisting of 14,300,000 warrants, are not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share because their effect is anti-dilutive.
Revenue Recognition: The major source of income is received from theme park admissions. Theme park revenues from admission fees are recognized upon receipt of the cash at the time of our customers visit to the parks. No theme park ticket sales are made in advance. Short term seasonal passes are sold primarily during the summer seasons and are negligible to our results of operations and are not material.
Trade Accounts Receivable: The theme parks are a cash business therefore there are no receivables on the books of the Company.
Advertising and Market Development: The Company expenses advertising and marketing costs as incurred.
Income Taxes: The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of the assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws is recorded, when it is more likely than not, that such tax benefits will not be realized.
Financial and Concentrations Risk: The Company does not have any concentration or related financial credit risks except for cash and notes receivable, however, the Company considers the accounts to be fully collectible at the recorded amounts. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.
Principles of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidation financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries (Wild Animal Safari, Inc in Georgia and Wild Animal, Inc. in Missouri). Park Staffing Services, LLC is reported as a discontinued operation. Results of operations and cash flows are included for the period subsequent to the acquisition dates and include the accounts of Wild Animal Safari, Inc. and Wild Animal, Inc. All material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Estimates and Assumptions: Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were assumed in preparing these financial statements.
Fiscal Year: Commencing on June 28, 2009, the Company changed its fiscal and quarterly reporting to 52/53 week fiscal year ending with the last Sunday in December of each calendar year. This is effective with the filing of the second quarter form 10Q which is as of June 28, 2009. The Company is making this change in order to align its fiscal year more closely with its weekly and monthly comparability of sales results to prior periods presented. As a result of this fiscal year change, fiscal year 2009 will have four less days, or 1.1% decrease in days over 2008. The second quarter report has two less days than last years report. The change is not significant to the Companys consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Advance from Factor: Prior to the re-conveyance of Park Staffing Services (as described in note 7), the Company used a factor for cash flow and receivables in support of the Park Staffing Services business. The factor was an entity owned by the shareholders of Computer Contract Service, Inc. (CCS), the entity from which the Company originally acquired the assets of tempServ (See Note 7). Under the factoring agreement, the factor purchased certain trade accounts receivable and assumed minimal credit risks with respect to such accounts for a factoring charge negotiated as a percentage of the invoice amount assigned. The Company also obtained advances against the receivables assigned. The Company was contingently liable to the factor for merchandise disputes, customer claims, and the like, on receivables sold to the factor. The factor also held a security interest in certain receivables. Accordingly, the Company has presented its accounts receivables related to the Park Staffing Services business in the discontinued current assets at net realizable value and presented its borrowings from the factors in its discontinued operations current liability. As of June 28, 2009, the Company has $0 receivables related to Park Staffing Services and there are no amounts owed to the factor at June 28, 2009.
Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from five to thirty nine years. A summary is included below.
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| June 28, 2009 |
| December 31, 2008 |
Land | $ | 2,505,180 | $ | 2,505,180 |
Buildings |
| 2,912,024 |
| 2,906,466 |
Facilities and Improvements |
| 706,431 |
| 688,720 |
Furniture & Fixtures |
| 117,774 |
| 105,484 |
Ground Improvements |
| 749,945 |
| 749,945 |
Park animals |
| 584,318 |
| 584,168 |
Rides & entertainment |
| 40,000 |
| 40,000 |
Vehicles |
| 162,196 |
| 157,772 |
Sub-total |
| 7,777,868 |
| 7,737,735 |
Accumulated Depreciation |
| (802,332) |
| (644,458) |
Total Assets from Continuing Operations |
| 6,975,536 |
| 7,093,277 |
Net Assets from Discontinued Operations |
| - |
| 35,135 |
Total Net Assets | $ | 6,975,536 | $ | 7,128,412 |
Inventory: Inventory consists of park supplies, and is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method. Inventories are reviewed and reconciled annually, because inventory levels turn over rapidly.
Goodwill: Goodwill was initially recorded as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized. We are required to evaluate goodwill for impairment on at least an annual basis, or sooner if required to do so. As of June 28, 2009, the Company has no goodwill.
Other Intangible assets: Other intangible assets include franchising fees, loan fees, payroll software, intangibles or continuing contracts and a covenant not to compete are reported at cost. Franchising and loan fees are amortized over a period of 60 months and payroll software over a period of 36 months.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: The Company reviews its major assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If an asset is considered impaired, then impairment will be recognized in an amount determined by the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Financial Instruments: The carrying amounts of financial instruments are considered by management to be their estimated fair values due to their short-term maturities. Securities that are publicly traded are valued at their fair market value based as of the balance sheet date presented.
Stock Based Compensation: Prior to January 1, 2006 the company accounted for stock based compensation under recognition and measurement principles of SFAS No. 123 and as permitted under APB Opinion No. 25, and related interpretations. Effective January 1, 2006 the company adopted FAS 123R using the modified prospective method which recognizes compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the SFAS No. 123R requires that cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the cumulative compensation cost recognized for options exercised be classified as cash inflows from financing activities and cash outflows from operating activities. The company also applies SFAS No. 123R and EITF No. 96-18 stock based compensation to non-employees. No activity has occurred in relation to stock options during the period ended June 28, 2009. Stan Harper returned 5,000,000 stock warrants of the Company as part of the re-conveyance of Park Staffing back to him. The Company awards shares to its Board of Directors for service on the Board. The Shares issued to the Board are restricted and are not to be re-sold unless an exemption is available such as the exemption afforded by Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company recognizes the expense based on the Share price at time of the grant. The Company issued 25,000 Shares to each Director for their service in 2008.
The Company awarded a total of 1,500,000 shares of restricted common stock on June 26, 2009 to two Company officers. The Company valued these restricted shares at $0.01, based upon the trading history of the Companys common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board, application of a marketability discount (based upon the limited trading volume) and application of a liquidity discount because the shares are restricted.
Uncertainties The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern during the next twelve months depends on the ability of the Company to generate revenues from operations, to maintain its existing sources of capital and to obtain new sources of financing sufficient to sustain operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Other Recent Accounting Pronouncements: The Company does not expect that the adoption of other recent accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements.
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48 (FIN48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. This interpretation requires companies to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. FIN 48 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, accounting in interim periods and disclosure requirements for tax contingencies. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The differences between the amounts recognized in the statements of financial position prior to the adoption of FIN 48 and the amounts reported after adoption will be accounted for as a cumulative-effect adjustment recorded to the beginning balance of retained earnings. The Company adopted FIN48 on January 1, 2007 and has determined that the impact of the adoption of FIN 48 is insignificant to the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework and gives guidance regarding the methods used for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is evaluating the impact of this new pronouncement to the Companys financial position and results of operations or cash flows.
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CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Other Recent Accounting Pronouncements: (continued)
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R). SFAS 158 requires companies to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit post-retirement plan as an asset or liability in its balance sheet and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income, effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. SFAS 158 also requires companies to measure the funded status of the plan as of the date of its fiscal year-end, with limited exceptions, effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 158 to have a material impact on the Companys financial position or results of operations, as the Company does not currently have any defined benefit pension or other post-retirement plans.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB 108), Financial Statements - Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements. SAB 108 provides guidance on how prior year misstatements should be taken into consideration when quantifying misstatements in current year financial statements for purposes of determining whether the current years financial statements are materially misstated. SAB 108 provides that once a current year misstatement has been quantified, the guidance in SAB No. 99, Financial Statements Materiality, should be applied to determine whether the misstatement is material and should result in an adjustment to the financial statements. Under certain circumstances, prior year financial statements will not have to be restated and the effects of initially applying SAB 108 on prior years will be recorded as a cumulative effect adjustment to beginning Retained Earnings on January 1, 2006, with disclosure of the items included in the cumulative effect. The Company has restated its year-end 2007 financial statements and its interim reports for 2008 for correction of two errors (see note 12).
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The objective of this statement is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This Statement is expected by the FASB to expand the use of fair value measurement, which is consistent with the FASBs long-term measurement objectives for accounting for financial instruments. The Company has evaluated all of the assets on its balance sheet and made adjustments to reflect their fair market value as of the date of the reported period. Several write downs were recorded to common stock securities and notes receivable to their current fair market value.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations, which changes the accounting for business combinations and their effects on the financial statements. SFAS No. 141(R) will be effective at the beginning of 2009. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Accounting and Reporting of Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, and amendment of ARB No. 51. SFAS No. 160 requires entities to report non-controlling interests in subsidiaries as equity in their consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 will be effective at the beginning of 2009. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (SFAS No. 162). SFAS No. 162 sets forth the sources of accounting principles and the framework, or hierarchy, for selecting principles to be used in financial statement preparation. Prior to the issuance of SFAS No. 162, the GAAP hierarchy was defined in the AICPA Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS No. 162 will be effective 60 days following the approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of SFAS No. 162 will have on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 3 NOTES RECEIVABLE OTHER ASSETS
On Oct 31, 2006 the Company received a note (the Note) receivable from Idaho Center Chevron in the amount of $300,000 in connection with the sale of real estate associated with a convenience store formerly owned by the Company. The Note has a term of five years and bears interest at the rate of 8% per annum. Subsequent to the issuance of the Note management valued same at security interest value. By its terms, the face amount of the Note is tied to the value of Shares of the Company that collateralize the Note. Consequently, the note was valued at $3,000 on June 28, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM DEBT
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| June 30, 2009 |
| December 31, 2008 |
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The Commercial Bank and Trust of Troup County loan will be repaid in monthly installments based on a twenty year amortization schedule. The interest rate on the loan is 7.75% for the first five years. The interest rate will be renegotiated at the end of the initial five years of the payment term on November 17, 2010, but as part of the refinancing the bank has agreed to extend the payment term for an additional fifteen years after November 17, 2010, subject to no default. The loan is secured by a first priority security agreement and a first priority security deed on the Wild Animal Safari theme park assets. The current loan requires a monthly payment of $19,250. | $ | 2,095,611 | $ | 2,128,371 |
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In addition, on November 17, 2005, the Companys wholly owned subsidiary, Wild Animal Safari, Inc. obtained a line of credit loan from Commercial Bank & Trust Company of Troup County for working capital purposes in the principal amount of $200,000. This line of credit loan is renewable annually, subject to the satisfactory performance by Wild Animal Safari theme park assets. The line of credit was repaid in its entirety as of June 28, 2009 leaving $200,000 available. All advances are recorded as current liabilities. |
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On February 27, 2008, the bank issued a note payable for $22,000 for the purchase of a vehicle with an interest rate of 7.1% per annum. The loan was paid in full in 2009. |
| - |
| 18,760 |
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On March 5, 2008 the Companys wholly owned subsidiary Wild Animal, Inc. issued a note payable to Oak Oak, Inc. in the amount of $1,750,000 for debt incurred in the purchase of the Wild Animal theme park. The note bears interest at 8%, is payable in 36 monthly installments of $12,841, and a final balloon payment at the end of the 3rd year. Wild Animal, Inc. has the right to extend the loan for an additional two years in exchange for the addition of $50,000 to the principle amount of the note and the issuance of Company stock having a fair market value equal to $20,000 in the Company stock in addition to the monthly payment. In the event the note is extended, the final balloon payment will be due in full on the 60th payment. If the balance due under the note is paid in full on or before the due date of the balloon payment Wild Animal, Inc. is entitled to a 10% discount of the then balances. |
| 1,731,540 |
| 1,739,145 |
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CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
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| June 30, 2009 |
| December 31, 2008 |
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On March 5, 2008 the Company obtained a loan from Commercial Bank & Trust in the amount of $500,000 to improve and upgrade facilities of the Wild Animal theme park in Missouri. The note bears interest at 7.25% and is payable in 60 monthly installments of $9,986. In addition an existing line of credit was extended for $250,000 until March 7, 2010 at a variable rate with the current rate being 5.5%. At June 28, 2009, the line was drawn down to $174,000 leaving $76,000 available. |
| 390,986 |
| 435,777 |
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| 4,218,137 |
| 4,322,053 |
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Less current portion of long-term debt |
| (178,349) |
| (173,906) |
| $ | 4,039,788 | $ | 4,148,147 |
At June 28, 2009 the scheduled future principal maturities for all notes are as follows:
Period Ending |
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June 28 |
| Amount |
2010 | $ | 178,349 |
2011 |
| 190,182 |
2012 |
| 205,149 |
2013 |
| 189,209 |
2014 |
| 112,422 |
Thereafter |
| 3,342,826 |
Total | $ | 4,218,137 |
On September 30, 2007, Park Staffing Services, LLC (Subsidiary) issued a note payable to Computer Contract Services, Inc. in the amount of $562,500 for debt incurred in the purchase of the Park Staffing Services temp agency. The note required interest at a rate of 6% and 36 monthly payments of $17,290 beginning January 1, 2008. This loan was re-conveyed on January 1, 2009. | $ | - | $ | 393,015 |
NOTE 5 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
On September 27, 2004, the Company issued 2,984,400 Shares, and 2,059,200 Share Purchase Warrants pursuant to a purchase agreement dated June 10, 2004. Each Share Purchase Warrant included the right to purchase an additional share at $0.30 per share at any time within five years. Since the warrants and shares were both equity classified, no separate valuation of the warrants were performed.
During the fiscal year ended 2005 the Company completed an offering of 11,128,000 common shares for cash. Included as part of the sale were warrants to purchase 11,128,000 common shares at any time before June 23, 2010 at an exercise price of $0.35. The Company had estimated the value of the warrants to be approximately $612,040 at the time of issue. The options were valued using the Black Scholes pricing model. The underlying assumptions used were: Grant date fair value of $0.30, exercise price of $0.35, risk free rate of 4.23%, volatility of 138.53% and term of 5 years. Since the stock price has never exceeded the exercise price of $0.35 and the warrants will expire in 2010, the Company will recognize the value of the consideration at the time as additional goodwill. As of the date of this report none of the warrants had been exercised and no value has been recognized.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 5 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (continued)
During the quarter ended March 31, 2008, 220,000 Shares were issued for directors fees and stock bonuses to two key employees and expensed. These Shares were valued based on the market price as of the date of issuance and stock based compensation expense of $17,600 was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2008. Also during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, Shares issued to a Stan Harper as a board member were returned and recorded as treasury stock in the amount of $250.
The Company awarded a total of 1,500,000 shares of restricted common stock on June 26, 2009 to two officers. The Company valued these restricted shares at $0.01, based upon the trading history of the Companys common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board, application of a marketability discount (based upon the limited trading volume) and application of a liquidity discount because the shares are restricted.
As policy, capital stock shares issued for services or expenses are valued based on market price on the date of issuance.
NOTE 6 SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Officers directors own approximately 10% of the outstanding common stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2008, the Company owed LEA Management Company (LEA Management), which is controlled by Larry Eastland, the Companys former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, $201,861 pursuant to a demand promissory note. Park Staffing Services provided LEA Management services during 2008 and had accounts receivable from LEA Management of $62,500 as of December 31, 2008 (see Note 11). The net balance owed to LEA Management as of March 28, 2009 was $131,866. LEA Management forgave this note as part of Mr. Eastlands separation agreement with the Company and it was recorded as additional paid in capital.
Employment Agreements: During the second quarter of 2008, the Company entered into employment agreements with four of its officers. Among other things, these agreements provides for base annual salaries aggregating $415,000 as compensation for the part-time and full time employment of such officers. The respective agreements each have a five-year term. Salaries will be reviewed annually, and health insurance is provided to one officer. Each of the employment agreements also provides for the payment of additional severance compensation to each officer equal to the remaining salary for the balance of the term of his employment agreement following termination if: (i) the agreement is terminated by the Company without cause (as defined therein), or (ii) terminated by the executive following a change in control (as defined therein). These agreements also entitle the officers to participate in stock option plans to be established by the Company. The contracts also provide for a sale/take-over termination bonuses of $1,050,000 to the four officers.
In connection with his resignation as an officer and director of the Company on March 28, 2009, all bonus provisions under Mr. Eastlands employment agreement became null and void and no bonus had been earned or accrued on the Companys books as of that date.
During the Companys ownership of Park Staffing Services LLC until June 2008, the son-in-law of Mr. Eastland, then Chairman and CEO of the Company was employed as the managing director of Park Staffing at a salary of $120,000 per year. On June 16, 2008, he was terminated and received severance pay equivalent to six months of compensation.
During the second quarter of 2009, the Board approved separate employment agreements with three officers which provided for annual salaries in the aggregate of $195,000, as compensation for the part-time employment of the officers retroactive to June 1, 2009 for a five-year term.
Three of four previous employment agreements signed in April 2008 were terminated. The one remaining employment contract from April 2008 is for a full time officer and he receives $120,000 pursuant to his continuing employment agreement.
Some of the employment agreements provide for additional severance compensation for the term of the contract if: (i) the agreement is terminated by the Company without cause (as defined therein) or (ii) terminated by the executive following a change in control (as defined therein). These agreements also entitle the officers to participate in stock option plans to be set up. The additional severance compensation totals $615,000.
In addition, two of the officers were awarded signing bonuses in the aggregate of 1,500,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company.
The salaries of all officers are reviewed annually.
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 7 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RECONVEYANCE OF TEMPSERVE ASSETS, NOW RENAMED PARK STAFFING SERVICES, LLC
On September 30, 2007, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Computer Contact Service, Inc. (CCS) to acquire substantially all of the assets of tempSERV (now renamed Park Staffing Services, LLC) (Park Staffing Services), then a division of CCS.
Park Staffing Services, which is located in Bakersfield, California, provides temporary industrial, construction, service, and clerical staffing services nationwide. In addition to the more traditional functions related to job placement, payroll and personnel administration, Park Staffing Services provides screening, testing, counseling and supervision of its placements.
The acquisition was completed on September 30, 2007. Assets acquired by the Company pursuant to the Agreement include: (i) certain fixed assets, equipment, fixtures, leasehold improvements located at Park Staffing Services office in Bakersfield, California; (ii) certain intellectual property of Park Staffing Services; (iii) the goodwill of Park Staffing Services; and (iv) certain contracts related to the assets acquired by the Company.
The consideration for such assets was an aggregate of $1,162,500, consisting of $400,000 in cash, a promissory note in the principal amount of $562,500 to have been paid out of the cash flow of Park Staffing Services in 36 equal monthly installments and a warrant to purchase 5,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.05 per share. The warrant was cancelled and will not be exercised. See note 6.
The Company paid the entire outstanding balance of a note payable to EDLA Family, LLC, an entity controlled by Larry Eastland, the former Chairman and CEO of the Company, in the amount of $200,000 during 2008. This note related to financing provided by EDLA Family, LLC in connection with the original acquisition of Park Staffing Services. The note bore interest at a rate of 6% and was amortized over 12 monthly payments of $17,643 beginning March 31, 2008.
The purchase price was allocated as follows: |
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Furniture and fixtures | $ | 50,000 |
Goodwill |
| 671,000 |
Continuing contracts |
| 391,500 |
Covenant not to compete |
| 50,000 |
Total assets acquired |
| 1,162,500 |
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Total consideration paid consists of: |
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Note payable-Computer Contract Service Inc |
| (562,500) |
Note payable-EDLA LLC |
| (200,000) |
Cash for purchase |
| (400,000) |
Total Consideration |
| (1,162,500) |
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Cash for purchase |
| (400,000) |
Cash for operations |
| (25,000) |
Prepaid deposit and insurance |
| (97,683) |
Total consideration paid | $ | (522,683) |
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 7 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RECONVEYANCE OF TEMPSERVE ASSETS, NOW RENAMED PARK STAFFING SERVICES, LLC
The economic downturn prior to year-end 2008 caused several major clients of Park Staffing Services to cancel or provide notice of future cancellation of their business with the company. In addition, statutory changes in the State of Californias regulation of workers compensation insurance further impaired the viability of this business. As a result, on December 30, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement to re-conveyed Park Staffing Services to CCS, the original owner of the business, with an effective date of January 1, 2009, in exchange for (i) $50,000 in cash, (ii) the return and cancellation of 5,000,000 warrants of the Companys common stock and (iii) cancellation of the outstanding debt balance owed by the Company to CCS in the amount of of $393,015. The Company recorded a Loss on Sale of Discontinued Operations of $616,080 at December 31, 2008 to reflect this transaction. The loss was calculated as follows:
Calculation: Loss from Sale of Park Staffing |
| December 31, 2008 |
Cancellation of debt owed at 12/31/08 | $ | 393,015 |
Cash payment |
| 50,000 |
Return of warrants |
| 0 |
Consideration Received |
| 443,015 |
LESS: Assets Disposed: |
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Goodwill |
| 671,000 |
Customer list, net value |
| 307,125 |
Covenant not to compete, net value |
| 45,835 |
Furniture & fixtures, net value |
| 35,135 |
NBV of Assets Disposed | $ | 1,059,095 |
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Loss from sale of Park Staffing | $ | (616,080) |
The business is treated as a discontinued segment of the Company in its financial statements.
NOTE 8 ASSET PURCHASE OF LAND AND PROPERTY, NOW NAMED WILD ANIMAL, INC.
On March 6, 2008 the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Wild Animal, Inc. acquired real property and certain assets formally leased and operated by Animal Paradise, LLC for $2 million from Oak Oak, Inc. Wild Animal, Inc., as the facility is now known, located in Strafford, Missouri (near Springfield, Missouri), is a ride-through wild animal park similar to the previously acquired Wild Animal Safari theme park in Georgia.
The Company acquired land, land improvements, buildings and structures, equipment, fixtures, and inventory. The animals were acquired subsequent to the purchase. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented for the period prior to the transaction as such results were not available.
The Missouri assets were purchased with $250,000 cash and a mortgage to the seller for $1,750,000 (see note 3 for terms of the loan).
The purchase price was allocated as follows:
Land | $ | 727,650 |
Buildings |
| 418,300 |
Equipment |
| 121,050 |
Improvements |
| 733,000 |
Total assets acquired | $ | 2,000,000 |
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 8 ASSET PURCHASE OF LAND AND PROPERTY, NOW NAMED WILD ANIMAL, INC. (continued)
Since acquiring this theme park in March 2008, the Company has invested more than $500,000 for improvements and equipment to bring it up to our standards of operation. These improvements were financed with additional borrowings discussed in note 3.
NOTE 9 BUSINESS SEGMENTS
We manage our operations on an individual location basis. Discrete financial information is maintained for each park and provided to our corporate management for review and as a basis for decision making. The primary performance measures used to allocate resources are park earnings before interest, tax expense, depreciation and amortization and free cash flow.
NOTE 10 GOING CONCERN
The Company has a negative working capital, has incurred operating losses in its two most recent fiscal years, and its operating activities have required financing from outside institutions and related parties. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company may continue to need outside financing to support its internal growth.
NOTE 11 RESTRUCTURING
Effective March 28, 2009, Larry Eastland resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. In connection with his resignation, the Company entered into a mutual release with Mr. Eastland and also agreed to a severance package under which Mr. Eastland shall receive his base salary for a period of six months. The Company and Mr. Eastland agreed to mutually forgive all other amounts owed to each other. As of that date, the Company owed LEA Management, Mr. Eastlands affiliated company, $194,366 and LEA Management owed the Company $62,500 for services provided by its Park Staffing Services subsidiary. See note 6 Significant Transactions With Related Parties.
Effective March 28, 2009, Richard W. Jackson, resigned as a member of the Board of Directors and as the Companys Chief Financial Officer. In connection with his resignation, the Company entered into a mutual release with Mr. Jackson and also agreed to a severance package under which Mr. Jackson shall continue to receive his base salary for a period of six months.
On March 28, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Tristan R. Pico to serve as the Companys Chief Executive Officer on a part-time basis for a $70,000 annual base salary. Mr. Pico has served as a member of the Companys Board of Directors since March 2006 and as Secretary since October 2006.
On March 28, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Dale Van Voorhis to serve as the Companys Chairman of the Board and Chief Operating Officer, on a part-time basis for a $75,000 annual base salary. Mr. Van Voorhis was appointed to the Companys Board of Directors on March 13, 2009.
On March 28, 2009, the Company appointed Jon Laria, CPA as Chief Financial Officer on a part-time basis for a $50,000 annual base salary.
On March 31, 2009, the Company closed its corporate office in Santa Monica California and subsequently moved its corporate office to its Georgias theme park location at 1300 Oak Grove Road, Pine Mountain, GA 31822.
The Company recorded a charge of $204,090 in March 2009 reflecting severance ($124,246) and a reserve for closing and relocating its office to Georgia and terminating its California office lease ($79,844).
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 12 CORRECTION OF ERRORS AND RESTATEMENT
The June 30, 2008 income statement has been restated to correct unrecorded expenses occurring throughout the year but reported in December 2008. Prior year annual earnings were reported correctly since the catch up adjustment was reported at year end in our Form 10-K. The interim statements are restated to reflect reporting these charges as incurred. The unrecorded expenses reported in this corrected June 30, 2008 period was $64,594 for the six month period and $32,297 for the second quarter. The consolidated statement of operations has been restated to reflect additional expenses in 2008 and discontinued operations for both periods. Sales and revenues were divided into segment, sources and the discontinued operations were isolated and defined.
The consolidated statement of cash flows is corrected and expanded to reflect the balance sheet and statement of operations revisions discussed above. The footnotes are expanded and clarified.
Consolidated Statement of Operations |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 |
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 |
Net Sales |
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Before | $ | 6,133,334 | $ | 3,319,036 |
After | $ | 1,475,014 | $ | 1,122,652 |
Cost of Sales |
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Before | $ | 3,921,229 | $ | 1,916,948 |
After | $ | 192,491 | $ | 122,706 |
Gross Profit |
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Before | $ | 2,212,105 | $ | 1,402,088 |
After | $ | 1,282,523 | $ | 999,946 |
Operating Expenses |
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Before | $ | 2,073,930 | $ | 1,159,751 |
After | $ | 1,369,025 | $ | 744,673 |
Net Income (Loss) from Operations |
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Before | $ | 138,175 | $ | 242,337 |
After | $ | (86,502) | $ | 255,273 |
Income from Discontinued Operations |
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Before | $ | 0 | $ | 0 |
After | $ | 126,567 | $ | (53,925) |
Net Income (Loss) |
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Before | $ | (29,598) | $ | 151,153 |
After | $ | (94,192) | $ | 118,857 |
Restated Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |
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Net change from operations |
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Before | $ | 194,603 |
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After | $ | 120,300 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Before | $ | (791,335) |
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After | $ | (839,721) |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Before | $ | 325,316 |
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After | $ | 539,826 |
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Cash flows from discontinued operations |
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Before | $ | 0 |
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After | $ | (66,569) |
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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 28, 2009
NOTE 12 CORRECTION OF ERRORS AND RESTATEMENT
An unrecorded expense of $146,914 led to the Companys restatement of its financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2007. This expense related to expenses incurred on behalf of the Company by the Companys former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and by another company that such officer controlled. The unrecorded expense of $146,914 was later forgiven in connection with the resignation of such officer, as further described in the restructuring described in note 11 above. The Company believes that the internal control deficiency that gave rise to the unrecorded expense has been addressed, as further described in ITEM 4T CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES, in this report.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The information in this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This Act provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about them so long as they identify these statements as forward looking and provide meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ from the projected results. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this report are forward looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and with our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.
Overview
We are in the business of acquiring, developing and operating local and regional theme parks and attractions in the United States. We plan to build a family of parks primarily through acquisitions of small local and regional privately owned existing parks. Our goal is to develop a series of compatible but distinct entertainment and amusement products, including themed amusement parks and associated products including food and beverage. The implementation of this strategy has begun with themed amusement parks and attractions. Our business plan is to acquire existing properties.
Effective June 11, 2008, the Company changed its name from Great American Family Parks, Inc. to Parks! America, Inc. In addition, effective June 25, 2008, the Company's quotation symbol on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board was changed from GFAM to PRKA.
Fiscal Year: Commencing on June 28, 2009, the Company changed its fiscal and quarterly reporting to 52/53 week fiscal year ending with the last Sunday in December of each calendar year. This is effective with the filing of our 2009 second quarter form 10Q which is as of June 28, 2009. The Company is making this change in order to align its fiscal year more closely with its weekly and monthly comparability of sales results to prior periods presented. As a result of this fiscal year change, fiscal year 2009 will have four less days, or 1.1% decrease in days over 2008. The second quarter report has two less days that last years report. The change is not significant to the Companys consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.
Parks! America, Inc. is the parent corporation of the following wholly-owned subsidiaries:
(1) Wild Animal Safari, Inc., a Georgia corporation that operates and owns the Wild Animal Safari theme park in Pine Mountain, Georgia (the Georgia Park).
(2) Wild Animal, Inc., a Missouri corporation that operates and owns the Wild Animal Safari theme park in Strafford, Missouri (the Missouri Park). The Company acquired Wild Animals, Inc. in March of 2008.
On December 30, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with Stanley Harper, Troy Davis and CCS (the company from which we originally acquired the business of our subsidiary, Parks Staffing Services on September 30, 2007), pursuant to which the Company agreed to re-convey to its prior owners certain assets of Park Staffing Services (the Re-conveyance Agreement). The Re-Conveyance Agreement was effective as of January 1, 2009. The cash consideration paid for the assets of Park Staffing Services totaled $50,000. In addition, CCS agreed to forgive the remaining principal balance of $393,015 on its promissory note to the Company. Also, Mr. Harper returned warrants to acquire an additional 5,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock at $0.05 per share and these warrants were cancelled. Goodwill and other intangibles associated with the original acquisition of Park Staffing Services were recorded in the amount of $1,062,500. The Company wrote down its goodwill by $570,245 and reduced intangibles by $45,835 as of December 31, 2008 to reflect the consideration paid on January 1, 2009 under the terms of the Re-conveyance Agreement. The assets of Park Staffing Services were originally acquired by the Company on September 30, 2007. For financial reporting purposes Park Staffing Services is presented as a discontinued segment in these financial statements.
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In an effort to reduce our overhead costs and improve our internal controls over disbursements and financial reporting, our corporate office in Santa Monica, California was closed and all accounting and corporate records were consolidated to our headquarters in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Following the resignation of Larry Eastland and Richard Jackson in March 2009, the Board of Directors hired Tristan R. Pico, a prior member of the Board, as the new Chief Executive Officer and Dale Van Voorhis as the new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Van Voorhis who was also elected as the Chairman of the Board. In addition, Jon Laria, CPA, was recruited as the new Chief Financial Officer.
Results of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
The Company completed two significant strategic transactions in 2008, the purchase of Wild Animals, Inc. in March 2008 and the re-conveyance of Park Staffing Services business back to its original owners, effective as of January 1, 2009.
The sale of Park Staffing Services is reported as a discontinued segment.
Net Sales
See the table below for a break-down of operations for each park.
Total net sales for the first six months of the year increased $183,000 to $1.7 million as a result of the Missouri Park being open for the entire six months of the period as opposed to just over three months in the six-month period ended June 30, 2008. The Georgia Park net sales increased 7% to $1.4 million, primarily as a result of better pricing. Attendance at the Georgia Park increased 2% year-to-date as compared to 2008. April was the best month of the year so far, as was the case in 2008, due to spring break for students. Missouri Park revenue increased $93,000, or 62%, as a result of having a full six months operating in 2009 versus just over three months last year.
The largest park attendance month of the year is July and our attendance this year was comparable to July 2008.
Total cost of sales increased $50,000 to $242,000 in 2009 as a result of having the Missouri Park open for six months in 2009 versus just over three months in 2008.
Total gross profit increased $133,000 to $1.4 million in the first six months of 2009 with the Georgia Park adding $73,000, or 6%, and the Missouri Park generating gross profit of $189,000 in 2009 versus $129,000 in 2008. Higher admission pricing at the Georgia Park created the higher profit margin. The margin percentage declined at the Missouri Park due to higher animal food costs this year versus last year. The Missouri Park has substantially increased the number of animals on display this year over last year.
Operating expenses at the parks increased $104,000 in 2009 as compared with 2008 at this same period. The Georgia Park lowered its operating expenses by $70,000 during the first six months. Fuel charges decreased $10,000 in 2009 reflecting lower gas prices and our liability insurance was $15,000 lower in 2009 as well. Also professional fees declined $25,000 in 2009 at the Georgia Park. The Missouri Park spent $91,000 on advertising in 2009 versus $30,000 in 2008 to build traffic to the Park. Labor increased $65,000 at the Missouri Park year over year reflecting six months operation versus three months in 2008.
The Parks operating margin decreased $30,000 versus June 30, 2008 operating margin of $334,000. The Georgia Park improved its margin by $122,000 year-to-date, all of which occurred in the first quarter. The Missouri Parks operating margin was a loss of $215,000 year-to-date in 2009 and an operating margin loss of $81,000 in the second quarter of 2009. Managements goal is to bring operations at the Missouri Park to break-even in 2010. We believe this is an aggressive goal and a tremendous challenge, based on our results to-date.
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The following table breaks down our operations by subsidiary for 2009 versus 2008:
SIX MONTHS | Georgia Park | Missouri Park | Total | |||
($ in 1,000's) | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008* | 2009 | 2008 |
Net Sales | 1,414 | 1,324 | 244 | 151 | 1,658 | 1,475 |
Cost of Sales | (187) | (170) | (55) | (22) | (242) | (192) |
Gross Profit | 1,227 | 1,154 | 189 | 129 | 1,416 | 1,283 |
Gross Profit % | 87% | 87% | 77% | 85% | 85% | 87% |
Operating Expenses | (604) | (674) | (345) | (171) | (949) | (845) |
Depr. & Amortization | (104) | (83) | (59) | (21) | (163) | (104) |
Operating Margin | 519 | 397 | (215) | (63) | 304 | 334 |
Corporate operating expenses |
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Profit (Loss) from operations |
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Second Quarter | Georgia Park | Missouri Park | Total | |||
($ in 1,000's) | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008* | 2009 | 2008 |
Net Sales | 1,054 | 990 | 172 | 133 | 1,226 | 1,123 |
Cost of Sales | (122) | (107) | (34) | (16) | (156) | (123) |
Gross Profit | 932 | 883 | 138 | 117 | 1,070 | 1,000 |
Gross Profit % | 88% | 89% | 80% | 88% | 87% | 89% |
Operating Expenses | (378) | (327) | (232) | (139) | (610) | (466) |
Depr. & Amortization | (51) | (41) | (29) | (16) | (80) | (57) |
Operating Margin | 503 | 515 | (123) | (38) | 380 | 477 |
Corporate operating expenses |
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Profit (Loss) from operations |
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Quarter Ended June 28, 2009 Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 2008
Net Sales
Total net sales for the second quarter of the year increased $103,000 to $1.2 million as a result of growth in attendance at the Missouri Park, which had 29% higher revenues in the current quarter. The Georgia Park net sales increased $64,000, or 6% primarily as a result of better pricing. Attendance at the Georgia Park increased 1% during the second quarter as compared to the same period in 2008.
Total cost of sales increased $33,000 to $156,000 during the second quarter of 2009 as a result of higher animal feeding cost associated with substantially more animals this year versus 2008.
Total gross profit increased $70,000, or 7%, to $1.1 million in the second quarter with growth occurring at both parks as a result of higher revenues. Higher animal feeding costs in 2009 at both parks during the quarter lowered the overall profit margin at the parks.
Operating expenses increased $144,000, or 31% in 2009 as compared with 2008s second quarter. The Missouri Parkss operating expenses increased $93,000, or 67%, primarily as a result of higher advertising and labor costs.
The parks operating margin decreased $97,000 in the quarter versus that of the same period in 2008. The decline is a result of higher operating spending at both parks during the quarter.
Corporate Spending
Corporate spending was $169,000 higher during the first six months as a result of the first quarter restructuring charge of $204,000 representing $124,000 for severance payments and $80,000 for early termination of the California office lease and consolidating our headquarters function at our Georgia Park. The Companys year-to-date professional services expenses increased $65,000 versus 2008 as a result of increased accounting services, primarily in the second quarter of 2009. This was needed to bring our corporate reporting in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements for a public company.
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Corporate spending during the second quarter of 2009 decreased $21,000 as compared with 2008, despite paying higher outside accounting fees. The closing of the San Monica, CA office generated more savings than the higher outside accounting fees.
Other income includes $175,000 in proceeds from the sale of timber from unused areas of the Georgia Park which was recorded in the first quarter of 2009.
Income from discontinued operations was $52,969 as a result of collecting approximately $20,000 more from receivables than originally estimated and receiving $32,000 more in workers compensation refunds than originally recorded and projected at December 31, 2008. The Company has no assets or liabilities recorded on its books as of June 28, 2009 related to its discontinued operation of Park Staffing Services.
The Company reported a net loss from operations of $205,951, or $0.00 per share, for the six months ended June 28, 2009 as compared to restated net loss from operations of $94,192, or $0.00 per share last year at this time. The discontinued operations generated $74,000 more in reported profit last year during this six month period. This years results included restructuring charges of $204,000 partially offset by a one-time gain on the sale of timber for $175,000. The combined operating margins from the parks declined $30,000 this year versus 2008.
The Company reported a net profit of $161,982, or $0.00 per share, for the second quarter of 2009 as compared with a net profit of $118,857, or $0.00 per share, for this quarter last year. This years second quarter profit benefited from a $52,969 net profit from discontinued operations as compared to a net loss of $53,925 in 2008. The operating margin of the combined parks decreased 20% in 2009 as a result of higher advertising and payroll cost this year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Management believes that cash generated by or available to the Company may not be sufficient to fund its capital and liquidity needs for the near-term foreseeable future. Our working capital is negative $593,000 at June 28, 2009 as compared to negative $636,000 at year end.
Total long-term debt (including current maturities and the line of credit) at June 28, 2009 was $4.4 million versus $5.0 million at year end as a result of transferring $393,000 of debt related to Park Staffing Services upon re-conveyance at January 1, 2009. In addition, the Company repaid $147,000 on its line of credit since year-end.
At June 28, 2009, the Company had equity of $2.4 million and total debt of $4.4 million, leaving the Company with a debt to equity ratio was 1.83 to 1. The Companys debt to equity ratio was 2.1 to 1 as of year-end.
Our principal source of income is from cash sales, which may not provide sufficient cash flow to fund operations and service our current debt. During the next twelve to twenty-four months, management will focus on improving the financial condition of the Company, by paying down short term debt and building cash reserves. This will be a very challenging time period as we work to recover from the loss generated in 2008 and our negative working capital position.
Unrestricted cash was $235,000 at June 28, 2009 and our line of credit was drawn down to $174,000 leaving us an available balance of $276,000. Capital spending likely will be kept to a minimum during the next twelve months to improve our financial condition.
Our current size and operating model leaves us very little room for mistakes. Our highest priority is to make the Missouri Park operation break-even and then profitable. The tightness in the financial markets could make it difficult for us to raise the needed capital to give us the time we may need to get the Missouri Park profitable. Any future capital raised by our company is likely to result in substantial dilution to existing stockholders.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
N/A
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ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Based on an evaluation conducted by management, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) they concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 28, 2009, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are:
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recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC's rules and forms, and
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accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company's principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the Company's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and includes those policies and procedures that:
(a) Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
(b) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and
(c) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce this risk.
Based on its assessment, management has concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting are effective.
The Company has disclosed in prior reports that there were material weaknesses in both the design and effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In our prior assessments we expressed our view that the material weaknesses related to (1) the absence of adequate staffing, proper role descriptions, inadequate training and poor communication between offices, (2) the lack of controls or ineffectively designed controls, (3) the failure in design and operating effectiveness of information technology controls over financial reporting, and (4) failures in operating control effectiveness identified during the testing of the internal control over financial reporting.
The Companys Audit Committee has reviewed, among other things, steps taken by the Company to strengthen internal controls. The Audit Committee concluded that significant corrective measures have been effected that materially address the Companys prior weakness. Among those steps, the Board has implemented key management changes including changes in its President and Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer. The Company closed its corporate office in Santa Monica, California, thereby consolidating its administration and bookkeeping in one location with greater oversight. The Audit Committee noted that all of the unrecorded expenses that caused the Company to re-state its fiscal 2007 and 2008 financial statements originated from the Santa Monica Office. In addition, the sale of Parks Staffing Services simplified internal bookkeeping. Finally, the Board re-established the Audit Committee in April of 2009. The Company is continuing to examine and strengthen its internal financial control and reporting.
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PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor is our property the subject of a pending legal proceeding, that is not in the ordinary course of business or otherwise material to the financial condition of our business. None of our directors, officers or affiliates is involved in a proceeding adverse to our business or has a material interest adverse to our business.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Risk Factors Relating to Our Business:
We Have a Limited Operating History
We have a limited operating history and our financial health will be subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise. We have been officially operating under our current business plan of acquiring theme parks since 2003, when we reached a preliminary agreement to purchase Wild Animal Safari. Subsequently in 2003, the Company gained control of Royal Pacific Resources and changed its name to Great American Family Parks. Our purchase of Wild Animal Safari, Georgia theme park, was not completed until June of 2005. Wild Animal Inc., Missouri theme park, was purchased in March of 2008. The likelihood of our success must be considered in the light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications, and delays frequently encountered in connection with the startup and growth of a new business, and the competitive environment in which we will operate. Our success is dependent upon the successful financing and development of our business plan. No assurance of success is offered. Unanticipated problems, expenses, and delays are frequently encountered in establishing a new business and marketing and developing products. These include, but are not limited to, competition, the need to develop customers and market expertise, market conditions, sales, marketing and governmental regulation. Our failure to meet any of these conditions would have a materially adverse effect upon us and may force us to reduce or curtail our operations.
We May Not Identify or Complete Acquisitions in a Timely, Cost-Effective Manner, If At All.
Our business plan is predicated upon the acquisition of additional local or regional theme parks and attractions; and, the approval and expansion of our current facilities and offerings. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in acquiring and operating additional local or regional theme parks and attractions. Competition for acquisition opportunities in the theme park industry is intense as there is a limited number of parks within the United States and Canada that could reasonably qualify as acquisition targets for us. Our acquisition strategy is dependent upon, among other things, our ability to: identify acquisition opportunities; obtain debt and equity financing; and obtain necessary regulatory approvals. Our ability to pursue our acquisition strategy may be hindered if we are not able to successfully identify acquisition targets or obtain the necessary financing or regulatory approvals, including but not limited to those arising under federal and state antitrust and environmental laws.
We May Be Unable To Effectively Manage Our Growth or Implement Our Expansion Strategy.
Our acquisition strategy is subject to related risks, including pressure on our management and on our internal systems and controls. Our planned growth will require us to invest in new, and improve our existing, operational, technological and financial systems and to expand, train and retain our employee base. Our failure to effectively manage our growth could have a material adverse effect on our future financial condition.
Significant Amounts of Additional Financing May Be Necessary For the Implementation of Our Business Plan.
The Company may require additional debt and equity financing to pursue its acquisition strategy. Given its limited operating history, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining additional financing. Lack of additional funding could force us to curtail substantially our expansion plans. Furthermore, the issuance by us of any additional securities and the exercise of Warrants which might arise under any future fundraising activities undertaken by us would dilute the ownership of existing shareholders and may reduce the price of our common stock.
The Theme Park Industry is Highly Competitive and We May Be Unable to Compete Effectively.
The theme park industry is highly competitive, highly fragmented, rapidly evolving, and subject to technological change and intense marketing by providers with similar products. One of our competitors for attracting general recreation dollars, Callaway Gardens, is located within five miles of our Wild Animal Safari park in Georgia. Branson, Missouri is located just 45 minutes from our Animal Paradise Park in Missouri.
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Many of our current competitors are significantly larger and have substantially greater market presence as well as greater financial, technical, operational, marketing and other resources and experience than we have. In the event that such a competitor expends significant sales and marketing resources in one or several markets we may not be able to compete successfully in such markets. The Company believes that competition will continue to increase, placing downward pressure on prices. Such pressure could adversely affect our gross margins if we are not able to reduce costs commensurate with such price reductions. In addition, the pace of technological change makes it impossible for us to predict whether we will face new competitors using different technologies to provide the same or similar products offered or proposed to be offered by us. If our competitors were to provide better and more cost effective products, our business could be materially and adversely affected.
We Face Strong Competition from Numerous Entertainment Alternatives.
In addition to competing with other themed and amusement parks, our venues compete with other types of recreational venues and entertainment alternatives, including but not limited to movies, sports attractions, vacation travel and video games. There can be no assurance that we will successfully differentiate ourselves from these entertainment alternatives or that consumers will consider our entertainment offerings to be more appealing than those of our competitors. The development of technology-based entertainment has provided families with a wider selection of entertainment alternatives close to or in their homes, including home entertainment units, online gaming, and video game parlors. In addition, traditional theme parks have been able to reduce the cost and increase the variety of their attractions by implementing technologies that cannot be readily incorporated by a wild animal park such as Wild Animal Safari and Wild Animal.
Our Insurance Coverage May Not Be Adequate To Cover All Possible Losses That We Could Suffer, and Our Insurance Costs May Increase.
Companies engaged in the theme park business may be sued for substantial damages in the event of an actual or alleged accident. An accident occurring at our parks or at competing parks may reduce attendance, increase insurance premiums, and negatively impact our operating results. Wild Animal Safari contains a drive-through, safari style animal park, and there are inherent risks associated with allowing the public to interact with animals. Although we carry liability insurance to cover this risk, there can be no assurance that our coverage will be adequate to cover liabilities, or that we will be able to afford or obtain adequate coverage should a catastrophic incident occur.
We currently have $6,000,000 of liability insurance. We will continue to use reasonable commercial efforts to maintain policies of liability, fire and casualty insurance sufficient to provide reasonable coverage for risks arising from accidents, fire, weather, other acts of God, and other potential casualties. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain adequate levels of insurance to protect against suits and judgments in connection with accidents or other disasters that may occur in our theme parks.
Our Ownership of Real Property Subjects Us to Environmental Regulation, Which Creates Uncertainty Regarding Future Environmental Expenditures and Liabilities.
We may be required to incur costs to comply with environmental requirements, such as those relating to discharges to air, water and land; the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste; and the cleanup of properties affected by hazardous substances. Under these and other environmental requirements we may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances or chemical releases at one of our properties. As an owner or operator, we could also be held responsible to a governmental entity or third party for property damage, personal injury and investigation and cleanup costs incurred by them in connection with any contamination. Environmental laws typically impose cleanup responsibility and liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of or caused the presence of the contaminants. The liability under those laws has been interpreted to be joint and several unless the harm is divisible and there is a reasonable basis for allocation of the responsibility. The costs of investigation, remediation or removal of those substances may be substantial, and the presence of those substances, or the failure to remediate a property properly, may impair our ability to use our property. We are not currently aware of any material environmental risks regarding our properties. However, we may be required to incur costs to remediate potential environmental hazards or to mitigate environmental risks in the future.
The Suspension or Termination of Any of our Business Licenses May Have a Negative Impact On Our Business
We maintain a variety of standard business licenses issued by federal, state and city government agencies that are renewable on a periodic basis. We cannot guarantee that we will be successful in renewing all of our licenses on a periodic basis. The suspension, termination or expiration of one or more of these licenses could have a significant adverse affect on our revenues and profits. In addition, any changes to the licensing requirements for any of our licenses could affect our ability to maintain the licenses.
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We Are Dependent Upon the Services of Our Executive Officers and Consultants.
Our success is heavily dependent on the continued active participation of our executive officers. Loss of the services of one or more of these officers could have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition or results of operations. In particular, we place substantial reliance upon the efforts and abilities of Dale Van Voorhis, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer and Jim Meikle, President of Wild Animal Inc and Wild Animal Safari Inc and Director. The loss of Mr. Van Voorhis or Mr. Meikle's services could have a serious adverse effect on our business, operations, revenues or prospects.
Further, our success and achievement of our growth plans depend on our ability to recruit, hire, train and retain other highly qualified technical and managerial personnel. Competition for qualified employees among companies in the theme park industry is intense, and the loss of any such persons, or an inability to attract, retain and motivate any additional highly skilled employees required for the expansion of the Companys activities, could have a materially adverse effect on the Company. The inability of the Company to attract and retain the necessary personnel and consultants and advisors could have a material adverse effect on the Companys business, financial condition or results of operations.
Risk Factors Relating to Our Common Stock:
The Market Price Of Our Common Stock May Decline Because There Are Warrants That May Be Available For Future Sale And The Sale Of These Shares May Depress The Market Price.
The market price of our common stock may decline because there are a large number of warrants that may be available for future sale, and the sale of these shares may depress the market price. As of August 12, 2009, we had approximately 53,606,537 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and outstanding warrants to purchase up to 14,300,000 shares of common stock. The warrants represent approximately 28% of our common stock issued and outstanding. The sale of the shares underlying such warrants may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. All of such warrants expire in June of 2010.
Our Common Stock is Subject to the Penny Stock Rules of the SEC and the Trading Market in Our Securities is Limited, Which Makes Transactions In Our Stock Cumbersome and May Reduce the Value of an Investment in Our Stock.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a "penny stock," for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require:
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that a broker or dealer approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks; and
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the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.
In order to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:
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obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and
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make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the Commission relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form:
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sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and
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that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.
Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the "penny stock" rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
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We Do Not Expect to Pay Dividends for Some Time, if At All.
No cash dividends have been paid on our common stock. We expect that any income received from operations will be devoted to our future operations and growth. We do not expect to pay cash dividends in the near future. Payment of dividends would depend upon our profitability at the time, cash available for those dividends, and other factors.
Future Capital Needs Could Result in Dilution to Investors; Additional Financing Could be Unavailable or Have Unfavorable Terms.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including cash flow from operations, progress in our present operations, competing market developments, and our ability to market our products successfully. It may be necessary to raise additional funds through equity or debt financings. Any equity financings could result in dilution to our then-existing stockholders. Sources of debt financing may result in higher interest expense. Any financing, if available, may be on terms unfavorable to us.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
N/A
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND CURRENT REPORTS ON 8-K.
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
31.1 | Certification by Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 | Certification by Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.§ 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.§ 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| In addition, the following reports are incorporated by reference: Current Report on Form 8-K, Item5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers, dated June 13, 2009 |
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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.
| PARKS! AMERICA, INC. | |
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| /s/ Tristan R. Pico | |
August 12, 2009 | Tristan R. Pico | |
| Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | |
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| /s/ Jon Laria | |
| Jon Laria | |
| Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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