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Lucille Farms Inc – ‘10QSB/A’ for 9/30/98

As of:  Thursday, 11/12/98   ·   For:  9/30/98   ·   Accession #:  908179-98-16   ·   File #:  1-12506

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11/12/98  Lucille Farms Inc                 10QSB/A     9/30/98    2:26K

Amendment to Quarterly Report — Small Business   —   Form 10-QSB
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 1: 10QSB/A     Amendment to Quarterly Report -- Small Business       19±    52K 
 2: EX-27       Financial Data Schedule (Pre-XBRL)                     1      8K 


10QSB/A   —   Amendment to Quarterly Report — Small Business
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11st Page   -   Filing Submission
"Item 1. Financial Statements
"Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
"Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly period Ended: September 30, 1998 Commission File Number 1-12506 LUCILLE FARMS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 13-2963923 (State or other Jurisdiction I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) of Incorporation) 150 River Road, P.O. Box 517 07045 Montville, New Jersey (Zip Code) (Address of Principal Offices) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) (973)334-6030 Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report. N/A Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO The number of shares of Registrant's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding as of November 3, 1998 was: 3,002,500. -1- Item 1. Financial Statements LUCILLE FARMS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ASSETS SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 MARCH 31, 1998 (unaudited) CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 320,000 $ 737,000 Accounts receivable, net of 4,423,000 2,833,000 allowances of $118,000 at September 30, 1998 and $78,000 at March 31, 1998 Inventories 1,369,000 1,895,000 Deferred income taxes 45,000 45,000 Prepaid expenses and other 83,000 69,000 current assets ___________ _________ Total Current Assets 6,240,000 5,579,000 PROPERTY, PLANT AND 5,696,000 5,314,000 EQUIPMENT, NET OTHER ASSETS: Due from officers 169,000 169,000 Deferred income taxes 443,000 471,000 Other 157,000 123,000 Total Other Assets 769,000 763,000 TOTAL ASSETS $12,705,000 $11,656,000 see notes to consolidated financial statements -2- LUCILLE FARMS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 MARCH 31, 1998 (unaudited) CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $4,490,000 $3,791,000 Revolving credit loan 3,306,000 Current portion of long-term debt 298,000 282,000 Accrued expenses 254,000 224,000 Total Current Liabilities 8,348,000 4,297,000 LONG TERM LIABILITIES Long-Term debt 1,777,000 1,885,000 Revolving credit line - 2,947,000 Deferred income taxes 488,000 516,000 Total Long-term Liabilities 2,265,000 5,348,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,613,000 9,645,000 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock- $.001 par value,10,000,000 3,000 3,000 shares authorized, 3,052,500 shares issued Additional paid-in capital 4,512,000 4,512,000 Retained (Deficit) earnings (2,298,000) (2,379,000) 2,217,000 2,136,000 Less: 50,000 shares treasury stock at cost (125,000) (125,000) Total Stockholders' Equity 2,092,000 2,011,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND $12,705,000 $11,656,000 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY see notes to consolidated financial statements -3- LUCILLE FARMS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND 1997 (UNAUDITED) Six Months Ended September 30, 1998 1997 SALES $21,536,000 $16,627,000 COST OF SALES 20,043,000 16,359,000 GROSS PROFIT 1,493,000 268,000 OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): Selling 844,000 745,000 General and administrative 326,000 317,000 Gain on sale of equipment - (24,000) Interest income (18,000) (23,000) Interest expense 259,000 235,000 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME) 1,411,000 1,250,000 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 82,000 (982,000) (Provision) for income taxes (1,000) (2,000) NET INCOME (LOSS) $81,000 $(984,000) NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE $.03 $(.33) WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES 3,002,500 3,002,500 OUTSTANDING USED TO COMPUTE NET INCOME PER SHARE see notes to consolidated financial statements -4- LUCILLE FARMS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND 1997 (UNAUDITED) 1998 1997 Three Months Ended September 30, SALES $11,988,000 $8,252,000 COST OF SALES 11,246,000 8,018,000 GROSS PROFIT 742,000 234,000 OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME) Selling 406,000 366,000 General and administrative 181,000 198,000 Gain on sale of equipment - (5,000) Interest income (6,000) (13,000) Interest expense 133,000 131,000 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME) 714,000 677,000 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 28,000 (443,000) (Provision) for income taxes _____-____ ____-_____ NET INCOME (LOSS) $28,000 $(443,000) NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE $.01 $(.15) WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES 3,002,500 3,002,500 OUTSTANDING USED TO COMPUTE NET INCOME PER SHARE see notes to consolidated financial statements -5- LUCILLE FARMS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) Six Months Ended September 30, 1998 1997 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: NET INCOME (LOSS) $81,000 $(984,000) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used by) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 180,000 150,000 Provision for doubtful accounts 40,000 - Deferred Income taxes (Increase) decrease in assets: Accounts receivable (1,630,000) (221,000) Inventories 526,000 561,000 Prepaid expenses & other current assets (14,000) 6,000 Other assets (34,000) 3,000 Increase (decrease) in liabilities: Accounts payable 699,000 402,000 Accrued expenses 30,000 (74,000) Net Cash (Used by) Operating Activities (122,000) (157,000) CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property, plant equipment (562,000) (217,000) Net Cash (used by) Investing Activities (562,000) (217,000) CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: (Payments of) proceeds from revolving 359,000 (340,000) credit loan-net (Payments of) proceeds from long-term (92,000) (121,000) debt and notes _________ __________ Net Cash (Used by) Provided by Financing Activities 267,000 (461,000) NET (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(417,000) (835,000) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-BEGINNING 737,000 1,422,000 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-ENDING $320,000 $587,000 see notes to consolidated financial statements -6- LUCILLE FARMS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 1998 the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of Lucille Farms, Inc. as of September 30, 1998, the results of its operations for the three months and six months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 and the changes in its cash flows for the six months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the year-end financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998 included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC. The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in the notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements as set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC. 2. The results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year. 3. Inventories are summarized as follows: September 30, 1998 March 31, 1998 Finished goods $727,000 $1,236,000 Raw materials 263,000 312,000 Supplies and Packaging 379,000 347,000 $1,369,000 $1,895,000 -7- 4. Income (loss) per share of common stock was computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Basic and diluted per share amounts are the same for all periods, since the effect of stock options would be antidulutive or immaterial and therefore not taken into consideration. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS General The Company's conventional cheese products, which account for substantially all of the Company's sales, are commodity items. The Company prices its conventional cheese products competitively with others in the industry, which pricing, since May 1998, is referenced to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (and was formerly referenced to the Wisconsin Block Cheddar Market.) The price the company pays for fluid milk is not determined until the month after its cheese has been sold. While the Company generally can anticipate a change in the price of milk, it cannot anticipate the extent thereof. By virtue of the pricing structure for its cheese and the competitive nature of the marketplace, the Company cannot always pass along to the customer the changes in the cost of milk in the price of its conventional cheese. As a consequence thereof, the Company's gross profit margin for such cheese is subject to fluctuation, which fluctuation, however slight, can have a significant effect on the Company's profitability. The Company is unable to predict any future increase or decrease in the prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as such markets are subject to fluctuation based on factors and commodity markets outside of the control of the Company. Although the cost of fluid milk does tend to move correspondingly with the prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the extent of such movement and the timing thereof is also not predictable as it is subject to government control and support. As a result of these factors, the Company is unable to predict pricing trends. Three months ended September 30, 1998 compared to three months ended September 30, 1997 Sales for the three months ended September 30, 1998 increased to $11,988,000 from $8,252,000 for the comparable period in 1997, an increase of $3,736,000 (or 45.3%). Approximately $2,006,000 (or 53.7%) of such increase was due to a increase in the number of pounds of cheese sold and approximately $1,730,000 (or 46.3%) of such increase was due to an increase in the average selling price for cheese. -8- The volume increase was due to increased demand in the commodity markets. The increase in average selling price was the result of an increase in block cheddar market prices resulting in a higher selling price per pound of cheese. Cost of sales and gross profit margin for the three months ended September 30, 1998 were $11,246,000 (or 93.8% of sales) and and $742,000 (or 6.2% of sales), respectively, compared to a cost of sales and gross profit margin of $8,018,000 (or 97.2% of sales) and $234,000 (or 2.8% of sales), respectively, for the comparable period in 1997. The decrease in cost of sales and corresponding increase in gross profit margin (as a percentage of sales), in 1998 as compared to 1997 was primarily due to an increase in the Company's average selling price, a decrease in the Company's cost of raw materials (as a percentage of selling price) and the application of fixed overhead to higher unit sales volume. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 1998 amounted to $587,000 (or 4.9% of sales) compared to $564,000 (or 6.8% of sales) for the comparable period in 1997. The decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily due to the expanded sales in the period without a corresponding increase in general and administrative expenses. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 1998 amounted to $133,000 compared to $131,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1997. Charges for federal income taxes in 1998 were offset by decreases in the valuation allowance for the three months ended September 30, 1998. Credits for income taxes were offset by increases in the valuation allowances for the three months ended September 30, 1997. Because of these offsets no provision for income taxes was required in these periods. Such amounts are re-evaluated each quarter based on the results of operations. The Company's net income of $28,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1998 represents an improvement of $471,000 from the net loss of $443,000 for the comparable period in 1997. The primary factors contributing to these changes are discussed above. Six months ended September 30, 1998 compared to six months September 30, 1997 Sales for the six months ended September 30, 1998 increased to $21,536,000 from $16,627,000 for the comparable period in 1997, an increase of $4,909,000 (or 29.5%). Approximately $2,369,000 (48.3%) of such increase was due to an increase in the number of pounds of cheese sold and approximately $2,540,000 (or 51.7%) of such an increase was due -9- to an increase in the average selling price for cheese. The volume increase was due to increased demand in the commodity markets. The increase in average selling price was the result of an increase block cheddar market prices resulting in a higher selling price per pound of cheese. Cost of sales and gross profit margin for the six months ended September 30, 1998 were $20,043,000 (or 93.1% of sales) and $1,493,000 (or 6.9% of sales), respectively, compared to a cost of sales and gross profit margin of $16,359,000 (or 98.4% of sales) and $268,000 (or 1.6% of sales), respectively, for the comparable period in 1997. The increase in the gross profit margin for 1998 (as a percentage of sales) was primarily due to an increase in the Company's average selling price, a decrease in the Company's cost of raw materials (as a percentage of selling price) and the application of fixed overhead to higher unit sales volume. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended September 30, 1998 amounted to $ 1,170,000 (or 5.4% of sales) compared to $1,062,000 (or 6.4% of sales) for the comparable period in 1997. The decrease of selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily due to the expanding sales in the period without a corresponding increase in general and administrative expenses. Interest expense for the six months ended September 30, 1998 amounted to $259,000 compared to $235,000 for the six months ended September 30, 1997. This increase is the result of increased borrowings due to the addition of new plant production equipment and higher revolving credit line usage. The 1998 and 1997 provisions for income taxes of $1,000 and $2,000 respectively, results primarily from provision for state tax at statutory rates. Charges for federal income taxes in 1998 were offset by decreases in the valuation allowance for the six months ended September 30, 1998. Credits for income taxes were offset by increases in the valuation allowances for the six months ended September 30, 1997. Such amounts are re-evaluated each quarter based on the results of operations. The Company's net income of $81,000 for the six months ended September 30, 1998 represents an improvement of $1,065,000 from the net loss of $984,000 for the comparable period in 1997. The primary factors contributing to these changes are discussed above. -10- Liquidity and Capital Resources At September 30, 1998 the Company had working capital of ($2,108,000) as compared to working capital of $1,282,000 at March 31, 1998. This decrease is due to the scheduled maturity of the Company's revolving credit line which is currently May 1999 and its consequent reclassification as a current liability. The Company's revolving bank line of credit is available for the Company's working capital requirements. At September 30, 1998, $3,306,000 was outstanding under such revolving line of credit and $874,000 was available for additional borrowing at that time (based on the inventory and receivable formula). Advances under this facility are limited to 50% of inventory and 80% of receivables. The rate of interest on amounts borrowed against the revolving credit facility is prime plus 1%. A .25% annual unused line fee is also charged on this facility. The agreement contains various restrictive convenants the most significant of which relates to limitations on capital expenditures ($1,000,000 annually outside of those financed with the lender under its term loan facility). This loan is cross collateralized with other loans from the lender and secured by substantially all of the Company's assets, including accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. The Company intends to continue to utilize this line of credit as needed for operations. On June 17, 1994 the Company entered into an agreement with Chittenden Bank for a $2,000,000 five year term loan which requires monthly principal and interest payments based upon a ten year amortization, except that interest payments only were required to be made through December 1994. Interest was at the prime lending rate plus 1.25%. A major portion of the proceeds of the loan was used to complete the renovation of the Company's waste treatment facility in Vermont. The balance was used to refinance certain of its existing loans. The interest rate on this facility was reduced to prime plus 1% in June, 1996. In June, 1996 Chittenden Bank entered into an agreement with the Company to provide an additional term loan of up to $1,000,000 for the financing of equipment and capital improvements. Interest is at the prime lending rate plus 1%. At September 30, 1998, $174,000 was outstanding. -11- As of July 8, 1998, the revolving credit loan and the other loans with the bank were modified due to the Company's 1998 losses. The modifications among other things includes the reduction of the capital expenditure line to $924,000, the reduction of the revolving credit line to $4,250,000, interest rates on all loans with the bank has increased to prime plus 1.5% effective September 1, 1998 and increased .25% the first of every month thereafter, until the interest rate reaches prime plus 2.50%. The Company does not believe that this will have a material effect on the operations of the Company. The Company believes that it will be able to negotiate a better rate and extend the maturity of its revolving credit line with its current lender, however there can be no assurances as to whether such negotiations will be successful. During the year ended March 31, 1996 the Company entered into an agreement pursuant to which a supplier agreed to provide an equipment loan to be converted to a term note in the amount of $500,000 upon completion of additional borrowings. The $500,000 loan, secured by equipment, was fully funded and beginning November 1, 1996, 84 monthly payments including interest at 6% commenced. The Company's major source of external working capital financing has been and is currently the revolving line of credit. For the foreseeable future the Company believes that its current assets and its existing lines of credit will continue to represent the Company's major source of working capital financing besides income generated from operations. For the six months ended September 30, 1998 cash used by operating activities was $122,000. In addition to income from operations a decrease in inventories of $526,000, an increase in accounts payable of $699,000 and an increase in accrued expenses of $30,000 provided cash. An increase in accounts receivable of $1,630,000 and an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $48,000 used cash in the period. Net cash provided by financing activities proceeds was $267,000 for the six months ended September 30, 1998. Net proceeds from the revolving credit loan in the amount of $359,000 provided cash. Repayment of long-term debt obligations in the amount of $92,000 utilized cash in the period. Net cash used by investing activities was $562,000 for the six months ended September 30, 1998. This was the result of the purchase of manufacturing equipment in the period. -12- The Company estimates that based upon its current plans, its resources, including revenues from operations and utilization of its existing credit lines, will be sufficient to meet its anticipated needs for at least 12 months. Year 2000 Issue The Company has assessed the potential issues associated with the year 2000 and believes that its costs to address such issues would not be material. The Company anticipates that all of its operating systems are or will shortly be Year 2000 compliant. The Company also believes that costs or consequences of an incomplete or untimely resolution would not result in the occurrence of a material event or uncertainty reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company. However, the Company has not determined whether its principal suppliers and customers are year 2000 compliant. In the event any of the Company's principal suppliers and customers are not year 2000 compliant it may have a material adverse effect on the Company. Safe Harbor Statement "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements which are not historical facts contained in this 10 Q Report are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the Company's relative success in improving its margins and the uncertainties inherent in the pricing of cheese on the Chicago Mercanitle Exchange upon which the Company's prices are based. Additional risks and uncertainties include variances in the demand for the Company's products due to customer developments and industry developments, as well as variances in milk costs to produce such products including normal volatility with costs. As a result, in the Company's actual financial results could differ materially from the results estimated by, forcasted by, or implied by the Company in such forward-looking statements. PART II- OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (b) There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the three months ended September 30, 1998. -13- 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. November 9, 1998 Lucille Farms, Inc. (Registrant) By:/s/ Alfonso Falivene_______ Alfonso Falivene, President (Duly Authorized Officer) By:/s/Stephen M. Katz________ Stephen M. Katz, Vice President-Finance and Administration (Principal Financial Officer) -14-

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