EX-99.1 2 e61669ex99-1.htm UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 EXHIBIT 99.1

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 On November 21, 2014, Alico, Inc. (the “Company”), a Florida corporation, completed the sale of approximately 36,000 acres of land (the “Property”) in Hendry County, Florida to Global Ag Properties USA, LLC (“Buyer”) for $97,913,921 in cash (the “Disposition”). The Property was used for sugarcane production and land leasing.

 

On May 19, 2014, the Company entered into a triple net Agricultural Lease (the “USSC Lease”) to lease approximately 30,600 acres of the Property to United States Sugar Corporation (“USSC”). At the time it entered into the USSC Lease, the Company received a one-time reimbursement for costs incurred to plant sugarcane, sugarcane growing costs and for the sale of certain rolling stock used in the sugarcane operation of approximately $11,000,000, which was $2,300,000 less than the net book value. The USSC Lease was assigned to the Buyer in conjunction with the Disposition. The annual base rent payable by USSC under the lease is $3,548,485 and is due and payable on or before the first day of each lease year. USSC is obligated to pay additional rent per acre annually if the year-end average net selling price of sugar is greater than or equal to $28 per hundred weight. This effectively increases the rent in the event sugar prices rise during the term of the lease. Certain other recreational and grazing leases were also assigned to the Buyer.

 

The Company has recorded the sale on its financial statements, however the gain of $42,943,879 has been deferred due to the Company’s continuing involvement in the Property pursuant to a Post-Closing Agreement and the potential adjustments. The Company has not had the opportunity to fully evaluate its maximum possible exposure in order to determine if any partial gain recognition would be appropriate at this time. The Company will continue its analysis and will provide an update, if any, when booking the transaction for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2014.

 

The accompanying unaudited pro forma financial information should be read in conjunction with our historical consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 9, 2013, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 filed with the SEC on August 11, 2014.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2013 and the nine months ended June 30, 2014, have been prepared giving effect to the Disposition as if the transaction had occurred on October 1, 2012. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet gives effect to the Disposition as if the transaction had occurred effective June 30, 2014.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The pro forma adjustments are described in the accompanying notes and are based upon information and assumptions available at the time of the filing of this report on Form 8-K.

 

The unaudited pro forma financial information is based on financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which are subject to change and interpretation. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements were based on and derived from our historical consolidated financial statements, adjusted for those amounts which were determined to be directly attributable to the Disposition, factually supportable, and with respect to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, expected to have a continuing impact on our consolidated results. Actual adjustments, however, may differ materially from the information presented. Pro forma adjustments do not include allocations of corporate costs, as those are not directly attributable to the transaction. In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information is based upon available information and assumptions that management considers to be reasonable, and such assumptions have been made solely for purposes of developing such unaudited pro forma financial information for illustrative purposes in compliance with the disclosure requirements of the SEC. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that would have actually occurred had the Disposition occurred on the dates indicated. In addition, these unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements should not be considered to be indicative of our future financial performance and results of operations of the consolidated Company.

 

 

 

 
 

ALICO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 (UNAUDITED)

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)      

                  
                  
     As Reported      Pro Forma Adjustments        Pro Forma  
                  
                  
ASSETS                 
Current assets:                 
Cash and cash equivalents  $24,192   $(3,086) (a)  $21,106 
Restricted cash   –      97,126 (b)   97,126 
Investments   262    –        262 
Accounts receivable, net   16,465    –        16,465 
Due from sugar processor   11,012    –        11,012 
Inventories   16,693    –        16,693 
Assets held for sale   3,538    –        3,538 
Other current assets   700    –        700 
Total current assets   72,862    94,040      166,902 
                  
Investment in Magnolia Fund   2,043           2,043 
Investments, deposits and other non-current assets   2,066           2,066 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   905           905 
Property, buildings and equipment, net   123,122    (53,939) (b)   69,183 
Total assets  $200,998   $40,101     $241,100 
                  
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                 
Current liabilities:                 
Accounts payable  $1,385    –       $1,385 
Long-term debt, current portion   2,000    –        2,000 
Accrued expenses   3,081    243      3,324 
Income taxes payable   3,546    –        3,546 
Dividend payable   441    –        441 
Accrued ad valorem taxes   1,207    –        1,207 
Other current liabilities   4,138    (3,086) (a)   1,052 
Total current liabilities   15,798    (2,843)     12,956 
                  
Long-term debt, net of current portion   32,500    –        32,500 
Deferred income taxes, net of current portion   6,520    –        6,520 
Deferred gain on land sale   –      42,944 (b)   42,944 
Deferred retirement benefits, net of current portion   4,071    –        4,071 
Total liabilities   58,889    40,101      98,990 
                  
Commitments and contingencies                 
                  
Stockholders’ equity:                 
Preferred stock, no par value. Authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, none   –      –          
Common stock, $1 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 7,377,106 shares issued and 7,355,890 shares outstanding   7,377    –        7,377 
Additional paid in capital   3,763    –        3,763 
Treasury stock at cost, 21,216 shares held   (875)   –        (875)
Retained earnings   131,844    –        131,844 
Total stockholders’ equity   142,109    –        142,109 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $200,998   $40,101     $241,100 
                  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).          

       

 
 

ALICO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)    

            
         
     As Reported      Pro Forma Adjustments        Pro Forma  
Operating revenues:                 
Citrus Groves  $47,023          $47,023 
Agricultural Supply Chain Management   12,324           12,324 
Improved Farmland   19,442    (19,217) (c)   225 
Ranch and Conservation   1,956           1,956 
Other Operations   394           394 
Total operating revenue   81,139    (19,217)     61,922 
                  
Operating expenses:                 
Citrus Groves   29,963           29,963 
Agricultural Supply Chain Management   12,085           12,085 
Improved Farmland   20,986    (19,254) (d)   1,733 
Ranch and Conservation   870           870 
Other Operations   280           280 
Total operating expenses   64,184    (19,254)     44,931 
                  
Gross profit   16,955    37      16,991 
Corporate general and administrative   8,410           8,410 
                  
Income from operations   8,545    37      8,581 
                  
Other (expense) income:                 
Interest and investment income, net   115           115 
Interest expense   (766)          (766)
Other loss, net   (173)          (173)
Total other expense, net   (824)   –        (824)
                  
Income before income taxes   7,721    37      7,757 
Income tax expense   3,236    14 (e)   3,250 
                  
Net income attributable to common shareholders   4,485    23      4,507 
                  
Comprehensive income, net of tax effect   –      –        –   
                  
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders  $4,485   $23     $4,507 
                  
                  
                  
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:                 
Basic   7,327    7,327      7,327 
Diluted   7,351    7,351      7,351 
Earnings per common share:                 
Basic  $0.61   $–       $0.62 
Diluted  $0.61   $–       $0.61 
                  
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.18   $0.18     $0.18 
                  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).    

       

 
 

ALICO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

(in thousands, except per share amounts)    

                  
                  
     As Reported      Pro Forma Adjustments        Pro Forma  
Operating revenues:                 
Citrus Groves  $43,689          $43,689 
Agricultural Supply Chain Management   28,412           28,412 
Improved Farmland   21,917    (21,313) (c)   604 
Ranch and Conservation   6,755           6,755 
Other Operations   888           888 
Total operating revenue   101,661    (21,313)     80,348 
                  
Operating expenses:                 
Citrus Groves   31,533           31,533 
Agricultural Supply Chain Management   27,949           27,949 
Improved Farmland   16,202    (16,077) (d)   125 
Ranch and Conservation   3,798           3,798 
Other Operations   505           505 
Total operating expenses   79,987    (16,077)     63,910 
                  
Gross profit (loss)   21,674    (5,235)     16,439 
Corporate general and administrative   9,739           9,739 
                  
Income from operations   11,935    (5,235)     6,700 
                  
Other (expense) income:                 
Interest and investment income, net   704           704 
Interest expense   (1,257)          (1,257)
Gain on sale of real estate   20,299           20,299 
Other loss, net   (6)          (6)
Total other expense, net   19,740    –        19,740 
                  
Income before income taxes   31,675    (5,235)     26,440 
Income tax expense   12,029    (2,020) (e)   10,009 
                  
Net income attributable to common shareholders   19,646    (3,216)     16,430 
                  
Comprehensive income, net of tax effect   –             –   
                  
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders  $19,646   $(3,216)    $16,430 
                  
                  
                  
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:                 
Basic   7,313    7,313      7,313 
Diluted   7,357    7,357      7,357 
Earnings per common share:                 
Basic  $2.69   $(0.44)    $2.25 
Diluted  $2.67   $(0.44)    $2.23 
                  
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.36   $0.36     $0.36 
                  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).    

 

 
 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note A – Disposition of Sugarcane Land in Hendry County, Florida

 

On November 21, 2014, Alico, Inc. (the “Company”), a Florida corporation, completed the sale of approximately 36,000 acres of land (the “Property”) in Hendry County, Florida to Global Ag Properties USA, LLC (“Buyer”) for $97,913,921 in cash (the “Disposition”). The Property was used for sugarcane production and land leasing.

 

Proceeds from the sale have been deposited with a Qualified Intermediary (“QI”) in anticipation of a potential tax deferred like kind exchange pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 and are classified as Restricted Cash on the Pro Forma Balance Sheet.

 

On May 19, 2014, the Company entered into a triple net Agricultural Lease (the “USSC Lease”) to lease approximately 30,600 acres of the Property to United States Sugar Corporation (“USSC”). At the time it entered into the USSC Lease, the Company received a one-time reimbursement for costs incurred to plant sugarcane, sugarcane growing costs and for the sale of certain rolling stock used in the sugarcane operation of approximately $11,000,000, which was $2,300,000 less than the net book value. The USSC Lease was assigned to the Buyer in conjunction with the Disposition. The annual base rent payable by USSC under the lease is $3,548,485 and is due and payable on or before the first day of each lease year. USSC is obligated to pay additional rent per acre annually if the year-end average net selling price of sugar is greater than or equal to $28 per hundred weight. This effectively increases the rent in the event sugar prices rise during the term of the lease. Certain other recreational and grazing leases were also assigned to the Buyer.

 

The sales price is subject to post-closing adjustments over a ten year period. In the first two years of the lease, the Buyer is entitled to a return equal to the purchase price multiplied by 5%. If rental payments received under current leases on the Property exceed these amounts, the Company will receive a payment from Buyer for the excess. Conversely, if rental payments received under current leases on the Property are less than these amounts, the Company will pay Buyer for the shortfall.

 

During years three through ten, the Buyer will receive annual payments equal to the greater of (i) the purchase price multiplied by 5% or (ii) the most recent fair market value of the property multiplied by 5%, subject to a ceiling on the annual increase of 6% annualized over years one through ten. If rental payments received under current leases on the property exceed these amounts, the Company will receive a payment from Buyer for the excess. Conversely, if rental payments received under current leases on the property are less than these amounts, the Company will pay Buyer for the shortfall.

 

The Company has recorded the sale on its financial statements, however the gain of $42,943,879 has been deferred due to the Company’s continuing involvement in the Property pursuant to a Post-Closing Agreement and the potential adjustments described above. The Company has not had the opportunity to fully evaluate its maximum possible exposure in order to determine if any partial gain recognition would be appropriate at this time. The Company will continue its analysis and will provide an update, if any, when booking the transaction for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2014.

 

 Note B - Pro Forma Adjustments (dollars in thousands)

The following is a summary of the pro forma adjustments reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements based on preliminary estimates, which may change as additional information is obtained:

(a) – Unearned Rent

Reflects an adjustment to pay Buyer the unearned portion of prepaid rent received from USSC as though the assignment of the USSC lease was effective June 30, 2014.

 

 
 

(b) – Deferred Gain on Land Sale

 

The following balance sheet adjustments were made to record the deferred gain on land sale as of June 30, 2014.

 

Sales price $97,914 
Closing costs  (788)
Restricted cash  97,126 
Basis of Property  (53,939)
Accrued legal and accounting  (243)
     
Deferred gain on land sale $42,944 

 

 

The Company has not had the opportunity to fully evaluate the maximum possible exposure to loss to determine if any partial gain recognition would be appropriate.

 

 (c) – Farmland Revenue

 

Adjustments reflect elimination of sugarcane farming revenues, assignment of USSC and other leases and estimated positive post-closing adjustments on the Property Sale. The following table summarizes these adjustments for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

     Nine Months Ended      Year Ended  
     June 30, 2014      September 30, 2013  
           
Elimination of sugarcane revenue  $(18,245)  $(20,925)
Assignment of leases   (972)   (479)
Post-closing adjustments   –      91 
           
Total  $(19,217)  $(21,313)

 

 

Actual sugarcane market prices of $29.47 and $36.86 per hundred weight were used to estimate the post-closing adjustments for the nine months and year ended June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

(d) – Farmland Operating Expenses

Adjustments reflect elimination of sugarcane costs of sale, sugarcane harvest and hauling expenses, assignment of USSC and other leases, loss on disposition of certain assets in connection with the USSC Lease and estimated negative post-closing adjustments on the Property sale. The following table summarizes these adjustments for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

     Nine Months Ended      Year Ended  
     June 30, 2014      September 30, 2013  
           
Elimination of sugarcane costs of sale  $(13,881)  $(11,580)
Elimination of sugarcane harvest and hauling expenses   (3,759)   (4,298)
Assignment of leases   (373)   (199)
Loss on disposition of sugarcane assets   (2,300)   –   
Post-closing adjustments   1,059    –   
           
Total  $(19,254)  $(16,077)

 

 

Actual sugarcane market prices of $29.47 and $36.86 per hundred weight were used to estimate the post-closing adjustments for the nine months and year ended June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

 
 

(e) – Income Taxes

 

It has been assumed that the Company will reinvest the proceeds from the sale in a tax deferred like kind exchange transaction pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, so income taxes related to the gain have not been reported in the Pro Forma Financial Statements.

 

The estimated income tax effect of the Farmland Revenue and Farmland Operating Expenses has been computed and included in the Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income utilizing the Company’s effective tax rate.