-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, JpQxe4fOZGIPOlg4l8wHF7sUfQvJ6Jkw35kTLbiP3BB5/PDggrOW4ZvLmPNysbpm eHo02qkUmQWLzNhP7AZa1w== 0000950109-97-000297.txt : 19970116 0000950109-97-000297.hdr.sgml : 19970116 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950109-97-000297 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19960131 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970115 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SCORE BOARD INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000813013 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MISC DURABLE GOODS [5090] IRS NUMBER: 222766077 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NJ FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-16913 FILM NUMBER: 97506332 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1951 OLD CUTHBERT RD CITY: CHERRY HILL STATE: NJ ZIP: 08034 BUSINESS PHONE: 6093549000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1951 OLD CUTHBERT RD CITY: CHERRY HILL STATE: NJ ZIP: 08034 10-K/A 1 FORM 10-K/A-2 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 --------------- FORM 10-K/A-2 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended January 31, 1996 Commission File No. 0-16913 THE SCORE BOARD, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 22-2766077 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 1951 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (609) 354-9000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Not Applicable Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $.01 par value (Title of Class) 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 ------ ------ Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (ss. 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X] The aggregate market value, as of April 25, 1996, of voting stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates was approximately $66,621,583. The number of outstanding shares of registrant's Common Stock, $.01 par value, on April 25, 1996 was 11,843,837. Documents Incorporated By Reference: None THE SCORE BOARD, INC. --------------------- INDEX ----- Item Page ---- ---- PART I 1. Business 3 PART II 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 13 PART IV 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K 19 2 PART I ------ Item 1. Business - ---------------- Introduction - ------------ The Score Board, Inc. (the "Company" or "Registrant") designs, manufactures, markets and distributes sports and entertainment related products. Its primary activities are the marketing and sale of specialty sports trading cards, sports and entertainment memorabilia and prepaid telephone calling cards. The Company's products are sold primarily through national and regional cable television shopping networks, national and regional retailers, wholesalers and distributors, hobby stores, and premium and promotional programs. The Company's trading card activities focus on the sale of Company designed specialty sports trading cards. The Company's memorabilia operations consist of designing, manufacturing and selling autographed and non-autographed sports and entertainment memorabilia. The sports and entertainment memorabilia product lines include autographed baseballs, baseball bats, footballs, basketballs, hockey sticks, uniform jerseys and trading cards, as well as autographed and non-autographed photo plaques, limited edition lithographs, gold record plaques, shirts, jewelry, commemorative coins and ceramic items. Each item of memorabilia features the name, likeness or similar indicia of an athlete or entertainment celebrity, or certain characters and trademarks associated with a television show or motion picture. The Company also designs and sells prepaid telephone calling card products, which products are sold in discrete sets or packaged with the Company's trading card products. In addition, the Company licenses third parties to manufacture and sell trading cards and other non-autographed products. The Company produces its various products based upon personal service contracts with celebrities and other license agreements. Under the personal service contracts, the celebrities agree to autograph memorabilia, for which they are generally paid on a per signature basis with a specific guaranteed minimum. They may also grant to the Company a license to manufacture and sell, and to sublicense third parties to manufacture and sell, various non-autographed products such as prepaid telephone calling cards, watches, greeting cards, party accessories and ornaments. They may also be paid additional fees for performing other services, including personal appearances, on behalf of the Company. The Company was incorporated in the State of New Jersey on November 25, 1986. References to the Company include The Score Board, Inc. and its wholly- owned subsidiaries, Americana Memorabilia, Inc., Classic Games, Inc., Classic Marketing, Inc., SB Acquisition Corp. and Score Board Holding Corporation. References to Classic refer to Classic Marketing, Inc. The Company's fiscal year ends on January 31st. 3 In July 1995, the Company merged five of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, California Gold, Inc., Catch A Star Collectibles, Inc., Pro Legends, Inc., Score Board Retail Corp. and Score Board Sub, Inc., with and into the Company. The merger was effected in accordance with a Plan of Merger adopted on March 30, 1994. None of the subsidiaries merged into the Company had active operations. Trading Cards - ------------- The Company produces various trading card products based upon its personal service contracts with athletes and other license agreements. Pursuant to its contracts with athletes, the Company produces draft pick trading card sets featuring the top draft picks in the Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Football League and National Hockey League drafts. The draft pick line includes football and basketball trading card sets and, until recently, baseball and hockey sets. These sets have been marketed in different configurations, including complete sets, foil packs of twelve cards and jumbo packs of sixteen cards, and are distributed through the Company's various channels of distribution. The Company also produces a multi-sport trading card product featuring race car drivers and draft pick players from each of the four major sports, and produces various high-end trading card products featuring baseball, basketball, football and hockey players which are marketed through the Company's various channels of distribution. Certain of these high- end trading card products include foil-packed premium trading cards with a prepaid telephone calling card in each pack. Other high-end products include foil-packed trading cards with randomly inserted autographed trading cards. The Company also produces various auto racing trading card products which feature race car drivers, members of their pit crews, race cars and car owners. In addition, the Company produces the Classic Pro-Line collection of trading card products under its license agreements with the National Football League Properties, Inc. ("NFLP") and the National Football League Players Association ("NFLPA"). The Company has discontinued production of minor league baseball trading cards and its hockey draft pick and baseball draft pick sets. The Company's trading card products are manufactured, printed and packaged for the Company by unrelated third parties. Memorabilia - ----------- The Company's memorabilia line consists of sports memorabilia and entertainment memorabilia. Sports memorabilia products are based upon personal service contracts entered into with certain well-known athletes, as well as non- exclusive licenses obtained from entities such as Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. ("MLBP"), the Major League Baseball Players Association ("MLBPA"), NBA Properties, Inc. ("NBAP") and NFLP. The products currently include items such as autographed baseballs, baseball bats, uniform jerseys, helmets, basketballs, footballs and trading cards. The sports memorabilia line also includes autographed 4 and non-autographed photo plaques, limited edition lithographs, shirts, commemorative coins and ceramic items. As of January 31, 1996, the Company had personal service contracts with approximately forty sports celebrities, including Cal Ripken, Jr., Shaquille O'Neal, Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey, Jr., Frank Thomas, Greg Maddux, Alonzo Mourning, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, III, Steve Young and Dale Earnhardt. The contracts typically have a term of one to two years, and the Company has generally not experienced difficulty in renewing these contracts. Many of these contracts prohibit the celebrity from autographing certain items for sale through mass merchandising channels, such as television shopping networks and retail catalogs, unless the sales are arranged by the Company. The Company has license agreements with MLBP and the MLBPA, pursuant to which the Company may utilize the names and logos of MLBP (and its member teams) and the MLBPA in connection with the manufacture and distribution of autographed and non-autographed memorabilia. During the past fiscal year, products sold by the Company under one or both of these licenses included autographed baseballs, baseball bats, photographs and collector plaques. Both the MLBP and the MLBPA licenses will expire on December 31, 1996. The Company has a license agreement with NBAP, pursuant to which the Company may use the names, logos, emblems and uniforms of the NBAP and its member teams in connection with a variety of autographed and non-autographed memorabilia. The NBAP has also granted the Company the right, on a group basis, to use the names, likenesses and other attributes of current NBA players on such memorabilia. The license agreement will expire July 31, 1996. In addition, the Company has acquired a license from NFLP to utilize the names, logos and other identifying symbols of NFLP and its member teams on a variety of autographed and non-autographed memorabilia. The license will expire March 31, 1997. The Company's entertainment memorabilia is based upon exclusive and non- exclusive licenses obtained, and personal service contracts entered into, by the Company involving certain well-known celebrities and certain characters and trademarks associated with motion pictures and television shows. The products currently include limited edition lithographs, gold record plaques, mugs, ceramic items, jewelry, commemorative coins, stamp plaques, photo plaques, framed and matted photos, posters and similar products. As of January 31, 1996, the Company had personal service contracts with approximately fifteen entertainment celebrities. The contracts typically have a term of one to three years, and the Company generally has not had difficulty in renewing these contracts. The Company has a non-exclusive license from Paramount Pictures, Inc. to market certain Star Trek memorabilia through direct mail/catalog outlets, --------- retail outlets and certain television shopping networks. The Company has also obtained an exclusive license from Lucasfilm, Ltd. to market newly developed autographed and non-autographed memorabilia based on characters 5 and trademarks associated with the Star Wars series of motion pictures, as well --------- as a non-exclusive license to market currently existing products relating thereto. The Company's memorabilia is marketed primarily through national and regional cable shopping television networks, national and regional retailers, hobby stores and premium and promotional programs. Sublicensing - ------------ The Company's sublicensing business is based upon its personal service contracts with certain well-known athletes. Under these contracts, the Company acquires the right to manufacture and sell, and to sublicense third parties to manufacture and sell, various non-autographed products. The Company receives royalties from the sale of products by the third parties with which it enters into sublicensing agreements. The Company has sublicensed to Hallmark Cards, Inc. the right to manufacture and sell an exclusive line of personal communication and celebration specialty products (e.g., greeting cards and party accessories) and holiday ornaments featuring various professional athletes. The Company has also sublicensed to Sprint Communications Company, L.P. the right to manufacture and sell, both nationally and internationally, prepaid telephone calling cards featuring the Company's portfolio of athletes from all major sports. The Company has also sublicensed numerous other companies to produce items such as trading cards, gold trading cards, collector plates and watches. Recent Developments - ------------------- In February 1995, the Company terminated operations at its plaque and framing division and entered into an agreement to lease the premises and assets of such division to Record Time Design, Inc. ("RTDI"). RTDI is owned and operated by former employees of the Company. Under the terms of the lease agreement, RTDI will supply the Company with plaque and framing services at a fixed cost, and will pay the Company a monthly rental fee for the leased premises and assets. The Company also granted RTDI an option to purchase the leased assets at a mutually agreed upon price. In July 1995, the Company secured a $12,000,000 asset based revolving line of credit from Congress Financial Corporation, a subsidiary of CoreStates Financial Corp. This line of credit replaced the Company's previous credit line with Mellon Bank, N.A. See Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources." On November 6, 1995, the Company settled its securities litigation in accordance with the terms of a Stipulation of Settlement on file with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. See Item 3. "Legal Proceedings." 6 On February 2, 1996, the Company announced a twenty percent staffing reduction (approximately 40 employees), the elimination of certain marginally profitable products and small inventory lots, and a new minimum order policy. It also announced a $1,960,000 pre-tax restructuring charge relating to these matters. On March 27, 1996, the Company announced a non-recurring special charge of $3,715,000 in connection with the write-down of certain assets relating to license agreements and its assessment of estimated legal costs to be incurred in connection with ongoing litigation. Marketing and Distribution - -------------------------- The Company markets its products primarily through in-house sales employees and independent sales representatives. Channels of distribution include cable television shopping networks such as QVC and Canadian Home Shopping Network, national and regional retailers (including toy stores, convenience stores, mass market retailers, warehouse clubs and distributors of periodical publications), wholesalers and distributors, hobby stores, and premium and promotional programs. The Company has utilized various sales representatives and distributors who are generally paid commissions of varying rates based on net sales with respect to certain specified accounts. Commissions are customarily paid pursuant to oral arrangements, although the Company has several written agreements with sales representatives. The Company primarily ships its memorabilia products from its warehouse in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and has its trading card products shipped to customers by unrelated manufacturers. License Agreements, Personal Service Contracts and Trademarks - ------------------------------------------------------------- In general, the production or distribution of products depicting the image of any celebrity, athlete, team, league, organization logo or trademark requires a license from such celebrity, athlete, team, league, organization or owner of the trademark. The Company believes that it has obtained, and is currently in material compliance with, all licenses necessary to produce and market its existing products and its products under development. The Company is constantly seeking to sign athletes to personal services contracts and to acquire licenses from other licensing entities in connection with the production of its product lines. The Company acquires the products it utilizes to produce its sports and entertainment memorabilia pursuant to license agreements it has obtained or from manufacturers the Company believes to be duly licensed. The Company obtains the autographs for its memorabilia products pursuant to personal service contracts. The Company's business is largely dependent upon its ability to maintain existing licenses and personal service contracts and to obtain additional licenses and personal service contracts necessary to offer new products. To enable the Company to produce its draft pick trading card sets, the Company enters into contracts with draft pick athletes. In specific instances, the Company has obtained the exclusive 7 right to depict certain of the draft pick athletes until they become members of a major league team. Because the players are shown in their high school or college uniforms, rather than in the uniforms of their future professional teams, and are not yet members of the players' associations, the Company believes that no licenses are needed from either the leagues or the players' associations to produce its draft pick trading card sets. The Company has, however, obtained a license from the NFLP to use certain identifying marks of the NFLP on the Company's "Classic Football Draft Pick Set." The Company has also acquired licenses from the NFLP, NBAP, MLBP and MLBPA in connection with the manufacture and distribution of football, basketball and baseball memorabilia. The Company has several other exclusive and non-exclusive licenses, which grant the Company the right to produce and distribute trading cards and sports and entertainment-related memorabilia. See Item 1. "Business - Memorabilia." The Company considers its trademarks to be of material importance to its business. The principal trademarks, including Score Board(R) and Classic(R), have been registered in the United States and Canada. Employees - --------- As of January 31, 1996, the Company employed 187 full-time persons and 3 part-time persons. No employees of the Company are subject to collective bargaining agreements. The Company considers its relations with its employees to be satisfactory. Risk Factors - ------------ In addition to the other information contained in this Report, the following risk factors should be considered carefully in evaluating the Company and its business. This Report contains forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the following risk factors and elsewhere in this Report. Dependence Upon License Agreements ---------------------------------- In general, the production or distribution of products depicting the image of any celebrity, athlete, team, league, organization, logo or trademark requires a personal service contract or license from such celebrity, athlete, team, league, organization or owner of the trademark. The Company's business is highly dependent upon its ability to obtain and maintain existing licenses and personal service contracts and to obtain additional licenses and personal service contracts necessary to offer new products. Although the Company believes it will be able to renew its licenses and personal service contracts upon their expiration, there can be no assurance that such renewals can be obtained on terms acceptable to the Company. The inability of the Company to renew existing licenses and personal services contracts and/or to acquire additional licenses and personal service contracts with sports and entertainment celebrities could have a material adverse impact on the Company's sales and earnings. 8 Competition ----------- The Company believes that no single entity competes against the Company in all of its product offerings. In each of its product lines, however, the Company has significant existing and potential competition. With respect to the manufacture and sale of draft pick trading cards, the Company believes that it is the dominant source of these cards. The competitive factors in this market are principally based upon quality, ability to make prompt delivery and ability to obtain premier players on an exclusive basis. With respect to the manufacture and sale of other trading cards, the Company competes directly with other manufacturers, some of whom have far greater experience and finances devoted to these products. The Company encounters competition principally based upon product pricing, creativity, quality and ability to make delivery. With respect to memorabilia, the Company's sports products compete with several other sports memorabilia companies, including a company which is an affiliate of a major trading card manufacturer, as well as dealers involved in sports trading cards. The Company believes that its sports memorabilia competitors generally sell their products primarily through television shopping networks, retail stores, card shows and catalogs, and that the dealers generally sell their products only through hobby magazines and sports card shows. The Company's entertainment memorabilia product line competes with certain licensors who have developed their own entertainment memorabilia product lines which are sold in their own stores and in catalogs, as well as with dealers, fan clubs, entertainment memorabilia conventions and concert hall concessions. The Company faces competition for the sale of sports and entertainment memorabilia based upon reputation for authenticity of product, product quality and pricing, athlete/celebrity selection and ability to deliver product in volume. The Company's practice of providing certificates of authenticity for autographed memorabilia has enhanced its distribution of these products. The Company also competes with other sports and entertainment memorabilia companies for the engagement of sports and entertainment celebrities under personal services contracts. Reliance on Television Shopping Networks ---------------------------------------- For the Company's fiscal year ended January 31, 1996, sales to national and regional cable television networks accounted for approximately 22% of the Company's net sales. Sales to one of these television shopping networks, QVC Network, Inc. ("QVC"), accounted for approximately 17% of the Company's net sales for fiscal year 1996. The Company has no written agreement with QVC, and cannot give any assurance that it will attain its current level of sales to QVC. The loss of QVC as a customer, or cable television as a sales outlet for the Company's products, could have a material adverse impact on the Company. 9 Factors Affecting Sales and Earnings ------------------------------------ The market for sports trading cards and sports and entertainment memorabilia is affected by many factors, including seasonality, consumer interest and general economic conditions. Furthermore, with respect to trading cards, there has been a significant increase in the number and type of such cards printed and sold over the past several years, which has made it more difficult to predict consumer interest with respect to particular cards. Recently, the market for sports trading cards has experienced a contraction, which has resulted in diminished sales of trading cards by the Company and certain of its competitors. As part of its marketing efforts, the Company has sports and entertainment celebrities under contract to sign autographs and make appearances. If the Company were not able to respond to changes in consumer demand and tastes quickly enough, or if the celebrities under contract with the Company were to become ill or injured, or to fall into public disfavor, the Company's sales and earnings could be materially adversely affected. The Company's sales and earnings could also be materially adversely affected if the Company were unable to retain the services of the celebrities or if an overabundance of the celebrities' autographs were to become available for sale. Source of Materials ------------------- The Company obtains the standard items to be autographed, such as baseballs, footballs, basketballs and uniform jerseys, and components for its memorabilia products from licensed dealers and unrelated third party manufacturers. The sources for many of these items are limited to several or, in certain cases, one manufacturer or supplier. Although the Company does not have formal written agreements with any supplier, the Company generally has not experienced difficulty in obtaining these items. No assurance can be given, however, that the Company will not experience any significant difficulty in obtaining these items in the future. Dependence on Key Personnel --------------------------- The Company's future success depends upon its ability to attract and retain its key managerial personnel. The loss of services of certain of the Company's executive officers or the inability of the Company to attract additional management personnel could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. Certain of its key executive officers, including Kenneth Goldin, the President and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael A. Hoppman, the Chief Financial Officer, have employment agreements with the Company. Mr. Goldin's employment agreement terminates on December 31, 1996 and Mr. Hoppman's employment agreement terminates on April 30, 1996. Potential for Significant Fluctuations in Quarterly Operating Results --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Company has experienced, and may in the future experience, significant quarter to quarter fluctuations in its results of operations. Such fluctuations may result in volatility in the 10 price of the Common Stock. Quarterly results of operations may fluctuate as a result of a variety of factors, including demand for the Company's products, the timing of the introduction of new trading card products or other products by the Company or its competitors, the market acceptance of new products, competitive conditions in the industry and general economic conditions. As a result, the Company's revenues are difficult to forecast, and the Company believes that period to period comparisons of results of operations are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of future results of operations. Due to the foregoing factors, it is possible that in future quarters the Company's operating results will be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors. Such an event could have a material adverse effect on the price of the Common Stock. Management of Changing Business ------------------------------- The Company has experienced significant changes, including the restructuring of its continuing business and discontinuance of certain products and product lines. Such changes have placed and may continue to place a significant strain on the Company's management and operations. In order to manage such changes in the future, the Company must continue to implement and improve its operational, financial and management systems, and hire, train and manage its employees. If the Company is unable to implement such systems and manage such changes effectively, the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Potential Volatility of Stock Price ----------------------------------- The market price of the Company's Common Stock has been, and may in the future be, highly volatile. Factors such as announcements with respect to new products or licenses by the Company or its competitors, fluctuations in the Company's operating results and general market and economic conditions could cause the market price of the Common Stock to fluctuate substantially. These or other factors may adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock. See Item 5. "Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Stockholder Matters." The Company has limited written agreements with its customers and distributors. In light of this, no assurance can be given that the Company will not experience a diminution or cessation of sales to any of its customers or distributors. Distribution ------------ The Company's channels of distribution include cable television shopping networks, national and regional retailers, wholesalers and distributors, hobby stores, and premium and promotional programs. The loss of one or more of these channels of distribution could have a material adverse impact on the Company. 11 Pledge of Company's Assets -------------------------- The Company has a revolving credit facility from Congress Financial Corporation whereby borrowings are available up to $12,000,000. This facility is secured by a pledge of essentially all of the Company's assets. The credit facility restricts, among other things, the ability of the Company to obtain additional borrowings. In the event of default the lender would be entitled to foreclose and take title to these assets. Lack of Dividends ----------------- The Company has not paid any dividends on its common stock since inception and does not intend to pay any dividends to its shareholders in the foreseeable future. The Company currently intends to reinvest its earnings, if any, in the development and expansion of its business. Litigation ---------- On February 14, 1995, Upper Deck Authenticated, Ltd. ("UDA") filed suit against the Company and three unaffiliated entities in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California alleging, inter alia, that the Company had engaged in unfair competition and violated UDA's right to use the indicia of certain athletes on sports memorabilia and collectibles. The Company has responded to UDA's suit by denying all wrongdoing and filing its own claims against UDA, Upper Deck Company and their President, charging them with unfair competition, defamation and tortious interference with current and prospective contractual relations. Discovery in this matter is ongoing. The Company provided a $500,000 reserve at January 31, 1996 for estimated legal fees related to this suit, as management plans to vigorously defend these actions. In August 1996, a purported class action was filed against the Company alleging, inter alia, that the practice of randomly inserting chase cards in packages of trading cards constitutes illegal gambling activity in violation of state and federal law, including the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act. Plaintiffs seek certification of a class of persons who, within the applicable statute of limitations, purchased packages of the Company's trading cards that might contain randomly inserted chase cards. The Company has filed a motion to dismiss the suit. Shares Eligible for Future Sale ------------------------------- Sales of the Company's common stock in the public market could adversely affect the market price of the Company's common stock and could impair the Company's future ability to raise capital through the sale of equity securities. 12 Personal Service Contracts -------------------------- The Company routinely enters into personal service contracts with athletes. These contracts provide primarily for athletes to sign various items of memorabilia and may include personal appearances. These contracts typically are for one to two years but some may extend for much greater periods. As of December 1, 1996, the Company had approximately $10,000,000 of commitments under these contracts. There is to be no assurance that the Company will be fully able to utilize the athletes' services for which the Company is committed to pay under these personal service contracts. PART II -------- Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- of Operations - ------------- Fiscal Years Ended January 31, 1996 and 1995 - -------------------------------------------- Fiscal 1996 was a year of transition, following a major restructuring in fiscal 1995. Excluding realignment, restructuring and product line adjustment costs and the securities litigation settlement, the Company reported sales of $74,953,000 in fiscal 1996, compared to $72,799,000 in fiscal 1995, and a pre-tax loss of $354,000 in fiscal 1996, compared to $17,556,000 in fiscal 1995. Following is a comparison of sales by major product category and distribution channels:
Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1995 ----------- ----------- Classic(R) Draft Pick Cards $19,183,000 $22,618,000 NFL ProLine Trading Cards 9,592,000 7,731,000 Other Trading Cards 14,018,000 8,493,000 Memorabilia 28,037,000 29,944,000 Other 4,123,000 4,013,000 ----------- ---------- $74,953,000 $72,799,000 =========== =========== Cable Television $16,235,000 $13,465,000 Retail 26,956,000 30,375,000 Hobby 25,611,000 21,748,000 Other 6,151,000 7,211,000 ----------- ----------- $74,953,000 $72,799,000 =========== ===========
The increase in net sales was primarily due to increases in NFL Proline trading cards and other trading cards. The increase in NFL Proline trading cards was primarily due to new product releases as well as increased marketing efforts by the Company. The increase in other trading cards was primarily due to increased sales of trading card sets which included prepaid telephone cards. Such increases were offset by decreased sales of Classic Draft Pick trading cards, which declined due to a reduction in production quantities in response to market conditions, and 13 decreased sales of memorabilia products, which declined due to the discontinuation of several entertainment related product categories. The increase in gross profit margins, which has been a major focus of management, is a result of the Company's development of new trading card products and marketing strategies which have enabled the Company to increase its selling prices. In addition, prior year's results reflect the disposition of slow moving items at low margins, as well as additional reserves for product returns and inventories. The Company experienced decreases in both selling and general administrative expenses. Variable selling expenses such as royalties and commissions were down substantially due to significantly lower sales volumes. General and administrative expenses were lower primarily due to reductions in payroll and related expenses. These items decreased due to the restructuring of the Company which significantly reduced the number of employees required to operate the business. On June 27, 1995, the Company reached an agreement for the full settlement and dismissal of its shareholder litigation, and on November 6, 1995, the settlement received final court approval. The settlement required the Company to pay $3,000,000 in cash (paid by insurance) and $2,000,000 in the Company's Common Stock (430,394 shares). See Item 3 - "Legal Proceedings." Accordingly, in the quarter ended July 31, 1995, the Company recorded a one-time, $2,000,000 pre-tax, noncash charge of $2,000,000 to reflect the fair value of Common Stock on the settlement date. In addition, the Company incurred legal and other fees of approximately $175,000 associated with the shareholder litigation. In fiscal 1996, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $5,675,000 for the costs associated with a strategic realignment program designed to reduce costs, improve operating efficiencies and to concentrate the Company's efforts on its core product lines. This realignment included the discontinuance of the hockey draft pick trading card products, the write-down of certain license agreements, elimination of small lot inventories and employee termination costs. In addition, the charge also includes a $500,000 litigation reserve. No income tax benefits were reflected in the current year's results. Fiscal Years Ended January 31, 1995 and 1994 - -------------------------------------------- Fiscal year 1995 was impacted by a number of issues which affected the results of operations. The sports trading card market had become saturated with various products which affected sales, inventory levels and product returns; the Company had expanded into product lines in prior years which, in retrospect, were not as successful as originally anticipated; the cost structure of the Company had out-paced the needs of the business; and Paul Goldin, the Company's Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President, died unexpectedly in May 1994. 14 In response to these issues, the Company closed the operations of Classic Games, Inc. in Georgia during the summer and fall of 1994 and relocated it to New Jersey to improve the coordination of product development and to take advantage of cross-marketing opportunities. The cost structure of the entire Company was analyzed and substantial personnel reductions were made. Personnel levels at the beginning of fiscal 1995 were 350 and were less than 200 at February 1, 1995. Product lines were analyzed to determine which ones held long-term benefit to the Company. Inventories were reviewed as part of this analysis. The Company identified the product lines (and inventories) which it felt no longer fit within the Company's core business. Specific product lines discontinued were sports and entertainment trivia games, certain entertainment memorabilia product lines, minor league trading cards and other sports trading cards. Also, in order to generate cash to reduce bank debt, the Company identified certain inventories to be liquidated through alternate channels of distribution. The restructuring of the Company was completed at the end of fiscal 1995, except for the sale of inventory through alternate distribution channels which was expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 1996. As a consequence of these actions, the Company recorded pre-tax charges totaling $23,800,000, of which approximately $17,000,000 was non-cash, to cover associated costs. The major components of the charge were: Subsidiary relocation $7,100,000 Severance costs 1,700,000 Inventory write-downs and reserves 13,200,000 Other asset write-downs and reserves 1,800,000 ----------- $23,800,000 ===========
Aside from the charges for restructuring and product line adjustments discussed above, sales and gross profit margins were down when compared to fiscal 1994. Following is a comparison of sales by major product and distribution channels:
Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1995 ----------- ------------ Classic Draft Pick Cards $22,618,000 $53,179,000 NFL ProLine Trading Cards 7,731,000 5,730,000 Other Trading Cards 8,493,000 9,344,000 Memorabilia 29,944,000 34,648,000 Other 4,013,000 5,694,000 ----------- ------------ $72,799,000 $108,595,000 =========== ============ Cable Television $13,465,000 $31,712,000 Retail 30,375,000 53,665,000 Hobby 21,748,000 21,399,000 Other 7,211,000 1,819,000 ----------- ----------- $72,799,000 $108,595,000 =========== ============
15 Sales were down in virtually all product categories. Trading card product sales were down due to an oversupply of trading card product in the market place and higher than normal returns. Memorabilia product sales declined due to the discontinuation by the Company of several product lines. Overall, sales of sports related products were affected due to decreased consumer demand of such products in response to labor strife in two major league sports as well as decreases in selling prices due to the reduction of inventory through alternative channels of distribution. The Company disposed of approximately $11,000,000 cost value of such inventory through January 31, 1995. Gross profit margins in fiscal 1995 were adversely effected compared to fiscal 1994 due to reduced sales of the Company's draft pick trading card product, which generally has high margins, and the sale of discontinued product at a loss or at no margin (after reserves were established). Gross profit margins were also negatively affected by additional inventory reserves and increased reserves for returns and allowances. Selling, general and administrative expenses were generally lower than fiscal 1994, as variable selling expenses were down substantially due to lower sales. Payroll and related expenses were also lower, but most of the reductions did not occur until the second half of the year. Interest expense was higher than the previous year due to generally higher average bank borrowings and interest rate increases. Income tax benefits represent expected refunds offset by adjustment of the net deferred tax assets reported at January 31, 1995. The Company did not consider it appropriate to record any deferred tax assets at January 31, 1995. Seasonality - ----------- Sales of the Company's trading card products are somewhat seasonal, with sales peaks typically following the draft for the sport to which the product relates. The Company has been working to reduce seasonality, to the extent possible, by having more trading card issues in more limited quantities throughout the year. Sales of sports-related memorabilia products tend to be more constant, with sales peaks during holiday seasons and the then current sport season. Sales of entertainment-related products tend to be less seasonal and are planned, where possible, to counterbalance the seasonality of sport trading card products. Liquidity and Capital Resources - ------------------------------- Accounts receivable increased due to increases in sales during the last month of fiscal 1996 as compared to the last month of fiscal 1995. Inventory levels decreased primarily due to the disposal of $7,500,000 of slow moving inventory identified in fiscal 1995. Prepaid contracts declined primarily due to increases in reserves. In fiscal 1996, the Company disposed of $7,500,000 of slow moving inventory identified in fiscal 1995. The income tax receivable decreased as the Company received a refund of $7,600,000 of Federal income taxes from the carry back of its fiscal 1995 tax loss. The 16 proceeds were used to pay off the balance of $5,500,000 on the Company's then existing amortizing term loan with Mellon Bank, N.A. ("Mellon"); the remainder was applied to reduce the Company's revolving credit facility with Mellon. Due to the availability of funds, the Company was able to reduce its trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities from year ago levels. Operating activities provided cash of $4,536,000 in fiscal 1996 while operating activities used $1,001,000 in fiscal 1995. On July 31, 1995, the Company's loan agreement with Mellon was replaced by a three year revolving credit facility from Congress Financial Corporation. Borrowing under the new facility is available up to $12,000,000, subject to availability, as defined, based on eligible inventory and accounts receivable, as defined. Interest is charged at prime rate plus 2%. The facility is secured by essentially all of the Company's assets. At March 31, 1996, the outstanding balance was $8,986,000 and unused credit was $146,000. Based on the Company's present plans and strategic initiatives put in place over the last two years, the Company believes that it will have sufficient liquidity and capital resources, including borrowings under its credit facility, to fund future operations. At January 31, 1996, the Company has Federal net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $14,000,000 for which no benefit has been reflected in the consolidated financial statements. These carry-forwards, in addition to other fully reserved deferred tax assets, may offset future taxable income. See note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Recent FASB Pronouncements - -------------------------- The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued two Standards in fiscal 1996 which would apply to the Company. SFAS No. 121 is effective for fiscal 1997 and requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Implementation of this Standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. SFAS No. 123 establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans. In fiscal 1997, if the Company opts not to account for stock-based compensation in accordance with the Standard, it will be required to disclose the effect on net income and earnings per share had adoption occurred. The Company does not anticipate adopting the accounting provisions of this Standard. Inflation - --------- In recent years, the Company has not experienced any material adverse effects due to inflation. 17 PART IV ------- Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (a) (1) The following financial statements are filed as part of this Report: (i) Reports of Independent Public Accountants; (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 1996 and 1995; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended January 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended January 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994; and (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the years ended January 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994. (2) The following financial statement schedule is filed as part of this report: Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves All other schedules are omitted, as the required information is either inapplicable or presented in the financial statements or related notes. (3) The following Exhibits are filed as part of this Report. 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, including certain amendments thereto (1) 3.2 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, filed on January 14, 1991 (2) 3.3 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, filed on October 26, 1993 (11) 3.4 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 30, 1994, among The Score Board, Inc., California Gold, Inc., Catch A Star Collectibles, Inc., Score Board Retail Corp. and Score Board Sub, Inc. (11) 3.5 By-Laws (11) 3.6 Amendment to By-Laws, dated June 21, 1990 (3) 10.1 Employment Agreement with Kenneth Goldin* (11) 18 10.2 Employment Agreement with Michael Hoppman* (11) 10.3 The Score Board, Inc. 1987 Stock Option Plan, as amended* (2) 10.4 401(k) Plan* (2) 10.5 Lease Agreement with Woodlands Joint Venture for office and warehouse space at Troon Circle, Austell, Georgia (5), and amendment thereto, dated June 30, 1992 (9) 10.6 Lease Agreement with Woodlands Joint Venture for warehouse space at Troon Circle, Austell, Georgia (11) 10.7 Lease Agreement with Cherry Hill Commerce Center for office and warehouse space at Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey (4) 10.8 Lease Agreement with Cherry Hill Commerce Center for office and warehouse space at Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey (11) 10.9 Lease Agreement with Cherry Hill Commerce Center for office and warehouse space at Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey (11) 10.10 Sales Representation Agreement with Howard Kay, dated August 31, 1992 and amendments thereto, dated July 20, 1993 and November 4, 1993 (11) 10.11 Form of Indenture, dated September 1, 1992, between The Score Board, Inc. and Bank America Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (6) 10.12 Form of 9% Convertible Subordinated Debenture (6) 10.13 Loan and Security Agreement by and between Congress Financial Corporation and The Score Board, Inc. dated July 31, 1995 (13) 10.14 The Score Board, Inc. 1992 Stock Incentive Plan* (7) 10.15 The Score Board, Inc. 1992 Directors Stock Option Plan* (7) 10.16 The Score Board, Inc. 1993 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan* (10) 10.17 Form of Indenture due February 1, 2003, between The Score Board, Inc. and Bank America Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (8) 10.18 Form of 9% Convertible Subordinated Debenture (8) 19 10.19 Merchandise License Agreement between Paramount Pictures and The Score Board, Inc., dated June 25, 1991, and Amendments thereto dated October 30, 1991, June 1, 1992, August 13, 1992, August 1, 1993, September 15, 1993 (11) and November 10, 1994 (13) re: Star Trek memorabilia. 10.20 License Agreement No. ML-2483D with Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. re: autographed and unautographed memorabilia, dated May 16, 1994 (13) ** 10.21 License Agreement with Major League Baseball Players Association re: autographed and unautographed memorabilia, dated May 16, 1994 (13) ** 10.22 Retail License Agreement with NBA Properties, Inc. re: memorabilia, dated June 20, 1994 (13) ** 21.1 Subsidiaries (14) 23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen re: Form S-8 Registration Statement pertaining to 1987 Stock Option Plan, Form S-8 Registration Statement pertaining to 1992 Stock Incentive Plan and 1992 Directors Stock Option Plan, Form S-3 Registration Statement pertaining to 1993 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan (14) 27. Financial Data Schedule (14) - ----------------- * Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. ** Confidential Treatment was requested for portions of this document. (1) Reference is made to the Company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1989, as filed on May 1, 1989, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (2) Reference is made to the Company's Form S-8 Registration Statement, as filed on February 5, 1991, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (3) Reference is made to the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement (File No. 33-36741) as filed on September 10, 1990, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (4) Reference is made to the Company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1991, as filed on May 1, 1991, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (5) Reference is hereby made to the Company's report on Form 10-K, for the year ended January 31, 1992, as filed on April 1, 1992, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (6) Reference is hereby made to the Company's report on Form 8-K, as filed on August 13, 1992, which is hereby incorporated by reference. 20 (7) Reference is made to the Company's report on Form 10-Q, for the quarter ended October 31, 1992, as filed on December 15, 1992, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (8) Reference is hereby made to the Company's report on Form 8-K, as filed on January 26, 1993, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (9) Reference is hereby made to the Company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1993, as filed on May 3, 1993, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (10) Reference is hereby made to the Company's Form S-3 Registration Statement, as filed on September 2, 1993, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (11) Reference is hereby made to the Company's report on Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1994, as filed on May 2, 1994 which is hereby incorporated by reference. (12) Reference is hereby made to the Company's report on Form 10-K/A-1, as filed on May 31, 1995, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (13) Reference is hereby made to the Company's report on Form 8-K, as filed on August 25, 1995, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (14) Filed herewith. (b) Reports on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter of the period covered by this Report: On November 15, 1995, the Company filed a report on Form 8- K reporting upon Item 4. 21 THE SCORE BOARD, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES ------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------------- YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994 ------------------------------------------- INDEX ----- REPORTS OF THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 1 - 2 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 7 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW 5 - 6 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8 - 18 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To The Score Board, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of The Score Board, Inc. (a New Jersey corporation) and subsidiaries as of January 31, 1996, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flow for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Score Board, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 31, 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flow for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Arthur Andersen LLP Philadelphia, Pa., March 22, 1996 F-1 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Stockholder and Directors The Score Board, Inc. We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of The Score Board, Inc., as of January 31, 1995 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended January 31, 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Score Board, Inc. as of January 31, 1995 and the results of its operations audits cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended January 31, 1995 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. BDO SEIDMAN Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 12, 1995 F-2 THE SCORE BOARD, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ASSETS
JANUARY 31 --------------------------------- 1996 1995 --------------- --------------- CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $ 142,000 $ 101,000 Accounts receivable, net of reserve for returns and doubtful accounts of $1,925,000 and 2,258,000 14,895,000 13,914,000 Inventories 16,449,000 17,251,000 Prepaid expenses and other 2,784,000 3,095,000 Prepaid contracts 1,674,000 5,756,000 Income tax receivable 514,000 8,174,000 --------------- --------------- Total current assets 36,458,000 48,291,000 FIXED ASSETS, net 1,616,000 2,992,000 INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS, net 2,044,000 2,404,000 --------------- --------------- $ 40,118,000 $ 53,687,000 =============== =============== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Bank indebtedness $ -- $ 14,096,000 Accounts payable 9,122,000 11,461,000 Accrued liabilities 4,401,000 5,488,000 --------------- --------------- Total current liabilities 13,523,000 31,045,000 --------------- --------------- LONG-TERM DEBT 20,402,000 10,737,000 --------------- --------------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 11 and 12) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock - $.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued -- -- Common stock - $.01 par value, authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued 11,822,642 shares in 1996 and 11,249,748 in 1995 118,000 112,000 Additional paid-in capital 19,505,000 17,019,000 Accumulated deficit (13,430,000) (5,226,000) --------------- --------------- Total stockholders' equity 6,193,000 11,905,000 --------------- --------------- $ 40,118,000 $ 53,687,000 =============== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-3 THE SCORE BOARD, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31 ------------------------------------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 --------------- --------------- ---------------- NET SALES $ 74,953,000 $ 72,799,000 $ 108,595,000 COST OF GOODS SOLD 45,211,000 57,885,000 59,193,000 --------------- --------------- ---------------- GROSS PROFIT 29,742,000 14,914,000 49,402,000 --------------- --------------- ---------------- SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 28,126,000 30,082,000 32,380,000 REALIGNMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PRODUCT LINES 5,675,000 23,800,000 -- SECURITIES LITIGATION SETTLEMENT 2,175,000 -- -- NET PROCEEDS FROM INSURANCE -- (1,100,000) -- --------------- --------------- ---------------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (6,234,000) (37,868,000) 17,022,000 INTEREST EXPENSE 1,970,000 2,388,000 1,346,000 --------------- --------------- ---------------- INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (8,204,000) (40,256,000) 15,676,000 INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT) -- (6,440,000) 5,162,000 --------------- --------------- ---------------- NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (8,204,000) $ (33,816,000) $ 10,514,000 =============== =============== ================ NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE $ (0.71) $ (3.01) $ 0.95 =============== =============== ================ WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 11,558,000 11,243,000 11,094,000 =============== =============== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-4 THE SCORE BOARD, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL RETAINED --------------------------------- PAID-IN EARNINGS SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL (DEFICIT) --------------------------------- --------------- -------------- BALANCE, JANUARY 31, 1993 10,474,478 $ 105,000 $ 10,443,000 $ 18,076,000 Exercise of stock options 731,270 7,000 4,586,000 -- Tax benefit of options exercised -- -- 1,822,000 -- Net income -- -- -- 10,514,000 -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- BALANCE, JANUARY 31, 1994 11,205,748 112,000 16,851,000 28,590,000 Exercise of stock options 44,000 -- 168,000 -- Net loss -- -- -- (33,816,000) -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- BALANCE, JANUARY 31, 1995 11,249,748 112,000 17,019,000 (5,226,000) Exercise of stock options 142,500 2,000 490,000 -- Issuance of shares in settle- ment of securities litigation 430,394 4,000 1,996,000 -- Net loss -- -- -- (8,204,000) -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- BALANCE, JANUARY 31, 1996 11,822,642 $ 118,000 $ 19,505,000 $(13,430,000) ============== =============== =============== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-5 THE SCORE BOARD, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED JANUARY, 31 ------------------------------------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 --------------- -------------- ---------------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss) $ (8,204,000) $(33,816,000) $ 10,514,000 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Realignment,restructuring and discontinuance of product lines 5,675,000 23,800,000 -- Cash used in restructuring (1,425,000) (4,514,000) -- Depreciation 1,477,000 1,406,000 937,000 Provision for doubtful accounts and reserve for returns 1,092,000 5,522,000 207,000 Amortization of intangible assets 919,000 968,000 969,000 Settlement of lawsuit 2,000,000 -- -- Deferred taxes -- 1,168,000 (541,000) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (2,073,000) 7,967,000 (10,460,000) Inventories (498,000) 2,209,000 (5,146,000) Prepaid expenses and contracts 943,000 1,594,000 (6,224,000) Other assets (179,000) (97,000) (86,000) Accounts payable (2,339,000) 1,883,000 (4,070,000) Accrued liabilities (435,000) (1,002,000) 806,000 Income tax receivable 7,660,000 (8,089,000) 387,000 --------------- -------------- ---------------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 4,605,000 (1,001,000) (12,707,000) --------------- -------------- ---------------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Business acquisitions -- -- (803,000) Purchases of fixed assets (152,000) (367,000) (2,421,000) Proceeds from sales of fixed assets -- 32,000 --------------- -------------- ---------------- Net cash used in investing activities (152,000) (367,000) (3,192,000) --------------- -------------- ----------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-6 THE SCORE BOARD, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
YEAR ENDED JANUARY, 31 ------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 --------------- --------------- ---------------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net borrowings (repayments) of bank indebtedness (4,212,000) (1,934,000) 12,030,000 Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 492,000 168,000 4,593,000 Payments of capital lease obligations (312,000) (372,000) (289,000) Deferred financing costs (380,000) (116,000) (106,000) --------------- --------------- ---------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (4,412,000) (2,254,000) 16,228,000 --------------- --------------- ---------------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 41,000 (3,622,000) 329,000 CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR 101,000 3,723,000 3,394,000 --------------- --------------- ---------------- CASH, END OF YEAR $ 142,000 $ 101,000 $ 3,723,000 =============== =============== ================ SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid for interest $ 2,218,000 $ 2,369,000 $ 1,303,000 =============== =============== ================ Cash (received) paid for income taxes $ (7,660,000) $ 481,000 $ 5,168,000 =============== =============== ================ Capital leases $ -- $ 354,000 $ 91,000 =============== =============== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-7 THE SCORE BOARD, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Business Description The Company designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes sports trading cards and sports and entertainment related memorabilia products in the United States. The Company sells on credit to many of its customers which include television shopping programs, large national retail chain stores, distributors, and hobby stores. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Score Board, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Financial Instruments The carrying value of the Company's outstanding bank indebtedness is considered to approximate fair value on January 31, 1996. The fair value of the Company's $10,500,000 convertible subordinated debentures is estimated at $7,500,000 based on estimated borrowing rates currently available to the Company for similar debentures and through discussions with certain debenture holders. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue when merchandise is shipped to customers. Allowances for estimated returns are provided when sales are recorded. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method. Prepaid Contracts The Company has personal service contracts with athletes and entertainers which provide for autograph services. The contracts generally require the Company to make up-front payments, which are recorded as prepaid contracts, and upon receipt of the services the autograph cost is included in inventory. Future contract commitments generally require future autograph services and, therefore, are not recorded as a liability until the services are performed. The Company continually evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that indicate that prepaid contract balances or future contract payments will not be recoverable. When factors indicate that contract amounts may not be realizable, the Company makes an estimate of the unrecoverable amounts and records such amounts in cost of goods sold. F-8 Fixed Assets and Depreciation Fixed assets, which include assets leased under capital lease obligations, are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to five years. Intangible Assets Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related agreements. Goodwill is amortized over the expected period of benefit, not to exceed five years. Subsequent to its acquisitions, the Company continually evaluates whether later events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful lives may warrant revision or that the remaining intangible asset balances may not be recoverable. When factors indicate that intangible assets should be evaluated for possible impairment, the Company uses an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flow over the remaining life in measuring whether intangible assets are recoverable. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS 109). SFAS 109 requires a company to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in a company's financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Net Income (Loss) Per Share Net income (loss) per share is based on the weighted average number of Common Shares and Common Stock equivalents outstanding during the respective periods. Fully-diluted income per share is computed assuming the convertible debentures were converted as of the beginning of the period and the exercise of stock options. Common Stock equivalents are not considered in the calculation of net loss per share since they would be antidilutive. In 1994, fully-diluted net income per share was $.92 based on 12,180,000 shares. New Accounting Pronouncements The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued two Standards that the Company is required to adapt effective for fiscal 1997. SFAS No. 121 requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Implementation of this Standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. SFAS No.123 establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based F-9 compensation plans. In fiscal 1997, if the Company opts not to apply the accounting provisions of the Standard, it will be required to disclose the effect on net income and earnings per share had adoption occurred. The Company does not anticipate adopting the accounting provisions of this Standard. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. 2. REALIGNMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PRODUCT LINES In fiscal 1996, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $5,675,000 for the costs associated with a strategic realignment program designed to reduce costs, improve operating efficiencies and to concentrate the Company's efforts on its core product lines. This realignment included the discontinuance of the Hockey Draft card products, the write-down of certain license agreements, elimination of small lot inventories and employee termination costs. In addition, the charge also includes a $500,000 litigation reserve. (See Note 11) In fiscal 1995, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $23,800,000 for the costs associated with a major restructuring of the business, including the closing of its Classic Games subsidiary, discontinuance of several product lines, acceleration of inventory dispositions of those product lines through alternate distribution channels and personnel reductions. The costs associated with these actions are summarized, as follows:
Year Ended January 31 ---------------------------- 1996 1995 ---------- ----------- Closing of subsidiary $ 265,000 $ 7,100,000 Severance costs 160,000 1,700,000 Discontinuance of product lines 4,750,000 15,000,000 Litigation 500,000 -- ---------- ----------- $5,675,000 $23,800,000 ========== ===========
At January 31, 1996 and 1995, approximately $850,000 and $1,900,000, respectively, remains in accrued liabilities for costs primarily associated with the closing of the subsidiary and severance. 3. NET PROCEEDS FROM OFFICER'S LIFE INSURANCE In May 1994, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer passed away. The Company received proceeds from the key man life insurance policy of approximately F-10 $2,000,000 in June 1994. In accordance with the officer's employment agreement, the Company is required to pay approximately $900,000 to a named beneficiary. The liability outstanding at January 31, 1996 is $468,000, which is due to a relative of the Company's current President and Chief Executive Officer. 4. SECURITIES LITIGATION In August 1994, eight separate proposed class action lawsuits were filed against the Company and individual defendants alleging, inter alia, securities fraud ---------- under the federal securities laws. On November 17, 1994, the plaintiffs in these lawsuits filed a consolidated amended class action complaint. On June 27, 1995, the Company reached an agreement for the full settlement and dismissal of the shareholder litigation, and on November 6, 1995 the settlement received final court approval. The settlement required the Company to pay $3,000,000 in cash (paid by insurance) and $2,000,000 in the Company's Common Stock (430,394 shares). Accordingly, the Company recorded a one-time pre-tax, non cash charge of $2,000,000 to reflect the fair value of Common Stock on the settlement date. The cash payment was recorded as an expense net of the $3,000,000 recovery that was received from the Company's insurance policy. In addition, the Company incurred legal and other fees of approximately $175,000 associated with the shareholder litigation. 5. INVENTORIES
January 31 ------------------------------ 1996 1995 ------------- ------------ Raw materials $ 1,940,000 $ 1,304,000 Work-in-process 1,616,000 720,000 Finished goods 17,516,000 24,917,000 Valuation reserve (4,623,000) (9,690,000) ------------- ------------ $16,449,000 $17,251,000 ============= ============
6. FIXED ASSETS
January 31 ------------------------------ 1996 1995 ------------- ------------ Computer equipment and software $ 3,069,000 $ 3,044,000 Equipment 965,000 1,007,000 Furniture and fixtures 833,000 833,000 Automobiles 78,000 78,000 Leasehold improvements 1,134,000 1,115,000 ------------- ------------ $ 6,079,000 $ 6,077,000 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (4,463,000) (3,085,000) ------------- ------------ $ 1,616,000 $ 2,992,000 ============= ============
F-11 Computer equipment and software includes amounts under capital leases of $1,367,000 and $1,457,000 in 1996 and 1995 respectively. Accumulated amortization of leased property is approximately $1,032,000 and $845,000 at January 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. 7. INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS
January 31 ------------------------------ 1996 1995 ------------- ------------ License agreements and other $ 2,342,000 $ 2,477,000 Deferred financing costs 1,568,000 1,406,000 Goodwill 595,000 595,000 ------------- ------------ 4,505,000 4,478,000 Less accumulated amortization (2,959,000) (2,324,000) ------------- ------------ Net intangible assets 1,546,000 2,154,000 Other assets 498,000 250,000 ------------- ------------ $ 2,044,000 $ 2,404,000 ============= ============
8. BANK INDEBTEDNESS AND LONG-TERM DEBT
January 31 ------------------------------ 1996 1995 ------------- ------------- Subordinated debentures $ 10,500,000 $ 10,500,000 Capital lease obligations 219,000 530,000 Revolving credit 9,884,000 -- ------------- ------------- 20,603,000 11,030,000 Current portion of capital leases (201,000) (293,000) ------------- ------------- $ 20,402,000 $ 10,737,000 ============= =============
In July 1995, the Company obtained a new, three-year revolving credit facility with Congress Financial Corporation. This facility replaced the previous financial arrangement with Mellon Bank, N.A. Borrowings under the new facility are available up to $12,000,000, subject to availability, based on eligible accounts receivable and inventories, as defined. Interest is charged at prime plus 2%. The facility is secured by essentially all of the Company's assets and subject to financial and non-financial covenants. The available credit, based on collateral at January 31,1996, was $12,000,000, of which $9,884,000 was outstanding and included in long-term debt. F-12 On October 7, 1994, the previous financing agreement was amended to extend its term until April 30, 1995. The facility was changed from a $19,000,000 revolving credit to a $10,500,000 amortizing term loan and a $10,000,000 revolving credit. The revolving credit was subject to available collateral and the term loan was to be fully amortized by April 30,1995. On December 30, 1994, the agreement was amended to modify certain financial covenants. The agreement was extended again, until November 30,1995. The extension of the credit was agreed upon to allow the Company sufficient time to find alternative financing. The outstanding revolving credit at January 31, 1995 was $8,596,000. The outstanding balance on the amortizing term loan was $5,500,000 at January 31, 1995 which was repaid, in full, in February, 1995. The weighted average interest rate on the bank debt was 11.5%, 8.31%, and 5.7% in fiscal 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Year-end interest rates were 10.5%, 10.0% - 10.5% (1995) and 5.5% - - 6.25% (1994); maximum outstanding bank debt during the years 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $ 14,096,000, $18,380,000 and $16,030,000; average outstandings were $ 8,544,000, $15,580,000 and $7,522,000. Outstanding bank debt at January 31, 1995 was all classified as current since replacement financing had not been obtained. In fiscal 1993, the Company completed two private placements for a total of $10,500,000 principal amount of 9% convertible, subordinated debentures and received $9,429,000, net of expenses. Debentures for $7,500,000 are due September 1, 2002 and are convertible into shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $9.56 per share. The remaining $3,000,000 are due February 1, 2003 and are convertible at $11.37 per share. Both became callable in 1996 starting at 106% and declining pro-rata over the respective lives of the obligations. 9. INCOME TAXES Income tax provision (benefit) consists of the following: -------------------------------------------- Year Ended January 31 1996 1995 1994 ------------- ------------- ------------ Current: Federal $ -- (7,624,000) 3,501,000 State -- (550,000) 380,000 ------------- ------------- ------------ -- (8,174,000) 3,881,000 ------------- ------------- ------------ Deferred: Federal (2,700,000) (4,523,000) (300,000) State -- (265,000) (241,000) ------------- ------------- ------------ (2,700,000) (4,788,000) (541,000) ------------- ------------- ------------ Tax benefit charged to equity -- -- 1,822,000 ------------- ------------- ------------ Increase in valuation allowance $ (2,700,000) (6,522,000) -- ------------- ------------- ------------ $ -- $(6,440,000) $5,162,000 ============= ============= ============
F-13 During fiscal 1994, certain optionee and warrant holders sold shares of the Company's common stock which they had acquired during the year. This early disposition resulted in a compensation deduction for income tax purposes, the benefit of which was credited directly to additional paid-in capital. A reconciliation of the effective income tax rate with the statutory Federal income tax rate is as follows:
Year Ended January 31 ------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 -------- -------- -------- Statutory rate (34)% (34)% 34% State income taxes, net of Federal benefit -- (1)% 2% Charitable contributions -- -- (3)% Other 1% 2% -- Increase in valuation allowance 33% 17% -- -------- -------- -------- --% (16)% 33% ======== ======== ========
The major components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
January 31 ------------------------------ 1996 1995 ------------ ------------ Inventory valuation $ 2,014,000 $ 3,295,000 Contract reserves 1,173,000 -- Accounts receivable reserve 654,000 768,000 Other reserves and accrued expenses 581,000 742,000 Net operating loss carry forwards 4,800,000 1,717,000 ------------ ------------ 9,222,000 6,522,000 Valuation allowance (9,222,000) (6,522,000) ------------ ------------ $ -- $ -- ============ ============
Management has established a full valuation allowance for the net deferred asset due to the uncertainty of its realization. At January 31, 1996, the Company has approximately $14,000,000 of Federal net operating loss carry forwards that begin to expire in 2010. F-14 10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stock Option Plans The Company maintains four stock option plans that permit the grant of options to purchase shares of common stock. Under the plans, Incentive Stock Options may be granted to key employees, including officers and directors who are also employees, and Non-Qualified Options may be granted to key employees, officers, directors, advisors and consultants. The maximum term of any option under the plans is ten years and the option price per share may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date the option is granted (110% in the case of incentive stock options granted to persons owning more than 10% of the voting stock of the Company and 120% in the case of certain non-qualified stock options granted under the Director's Plan). Aggregate option activity is as follows:
Number Price of shares Range --------- ----- Outstanding, January 31, 1993 1,530,740 $ .67-17.00 Granted 857,000 8.13-16.65 Exercised ( 731,270) 1.09-13.13 Canceled ( 33,000) 9.13 ---------- ------------ Outstanding, January 31, 1994 1,623,200 .67-17.00 Granted 340,000 2.50- 2.75 Exercised ( 44,000) .67- 9.13 Canceled ( 307,800) 8.13-17.00 ---------- ------------ Outstanding, January 31, 1995 1,611,400 .67-17.00 Granted 905,750 3.875- 7.20 Exercised ( 142,500) 2.75- 4.25 Canceled ( 329,710) 8.38-17.00 ---------- ------------ Outstanding, January 31, 1996 2,044,940 .67-17.00 ========== ============
At January 31, 1996, 329,650 options were available for grant under the plans and 1,419,000 outstanding options, with an average exercise price of $ 7.37 per share, were exercisable. Other Stock Options The Company has granted stock options to purchase common stock to non-affiliated persons. At January 31, 1996, there were 4,000 options exercisable at an average price of $8.19 per share. F-15 11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Personal Service Contracts The Company has entered into personal service contracts with approximately 55 current and former professional athletes and entertainers to purchase autographs on a per signature basis, and also, in some cases, for performing other services, including personal appearances and licensed product rights on behalf of the Company. Minimum future commitments under these contracts are as follows:
Year ending January 31, 1997 $ 7,036,000 1998 3,980,000 1999 2,805,000 2000 2,455,000 2001 455,000 Thereafter 2,503,000
The Company is often required to make initial cash payments on personal service contracts. As of January 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company has prepaid $1,674,000 and $5,756,000, respectively, under these contracts. Lease Agreements The Company leases office and warehouse space under leases accounted for as operating leases. At January 31, 1996, future minimum annual rentals for leases with remaining lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:
Year ending January 31, 1997 $ 1,070,000 1998 497,000 1999 358,000 2000 75,000
Rent expense for the years ended January 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $701,000, $1,008,000 and $1,174,000, respectively. Subleasing income of $270,000, $194,000, $132,000 and $ 27,000 is to be received in fiscal 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively. Litigation On February 14, 1995, Upper Deck Authenticated, Ltd. ("UDA") filed suit against the Company and three unaffiliated entities in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California alleging, inter alia, that the Company had engaged in unfair competition and violated UDA's right to use the indicia of certain athletes on sports memorabilia and collectibles. The Company has responded to UDA's suit by F-16 denying all wrongdoing and filing its own claims against UDA, Upper Deck Company and their President, charging them with unfair competition, defamation and tortious interference with current and prospective contractual relations. Discovery in this matter is ongoing and the Company has provided a $500,000 reserve for estimated legal fees related to this suit, as management plans to vigorously defend these actions. The Company does not expect the outcome of these actions to have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations. The Company is involved in various other legal proceedings and claims incident to the conduct of its business which management believes will not have a significant adverse impact on the financial position or results of operations. 12. ROYALTY AGREEMENTS The Company has signed various royalty agreements which permit the Company to produce and market products utilizing licensed names, logos, likenesses and trademarks. Most royalty agreements require the Company to pay a royalty equal to a percentage of specified net sales ranging from 3.75% to 20% subject to minimum guarantees aggregating $4,529,000 of which the Company has paid $3,934,000 as of January 31, 1996. The royalty agreements expire at various dates through October 30, 2002. Royalty expense under the agreements for the years ended January 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $6,167,000, $4,165,000 and $5,043,000, respectively. 13. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER AND SUPPLIER CONCENTRATIONS During the year January 31, 1996, sales to national and regional cable television networks accounted for approximately 22% of the Company's net sales. Sales to one of these television shopping networks during fiscals 1996, 1995, and 1994 were approximately $12,872,000, $11,289,000 and $17,522,000, respectively. The Company has no written agreement with this customer. The loss of this customer, or cable television as a sales outlet for the Company's products, could have a material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations. At January 31, 1996, the Company had accounts receivable totaling $4,378,000, or 27% of gross receivables due from another major customer who is in the retail business. Sales to that customer in fiscal 1996 were $7,097,000. In addition, during fiscal 1994, the Company had sales directly and indirectly to another customer of $9,567,000. The Company relies on one key vendor as the sole supplier of its trading card products. Although management believes that other vendors could provide similar products on relatively comparable terms, an unanticipated change in this vendor's supply to the Company could have a material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations. F-17 14. BENEFIT PLAN The Company has a defined contribution (401K) plan under which participation is available to all employees meeting minimum service and age requirements. Participants may contribute a percentage of their compensation limited to a dollar amount set by law. The Company may contribute a discretionary matching contribution up to 4% of the employees salary, and an additional discretionary amount determined each year by the Company. Employer contributions for the years ended January 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $100,000, $120,000 and $136,000, respectively. 15. UNAUDITED QUARTERLY DATA - (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) The following is a summary of unaudited quarterly data for the 1996 and 1995 fiscal years:
1996 First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------- Net sales $15,562 $16,499 $23,947 $18,945 Gross profit 6,853 7,881 9,533 5,475 Income (loss) from operations 990 (1,080) 2,277 ( 8,421) Net income (loss) 526 (1,538) 1,768 ( 8,960) Net income (loss) per share 0.05 ( 0.14) 0.16 (0.76) 1995 First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------- Net sales $11,232 $24,411 $18,019 $19,137 Gross profit 2,149 6,173 917 5,675 Income (loss) from operations (9,909) (12,046) (11,282) ( 4,631) Net income (loss) (6,785) ( 8,206) (13,830) ( 4,995) Net income (loss) per share (0.62) (0.72) (1.23) (0.44)
Fiscal 1996 results include a pre-tax charge of $2,175,000 in the second quarter for settlement of securities litigation and $5,675,000 in the fourth quarter for realignment and litigation. Fiscal 1995 results include pre-tax restructuring and product line adjustments of $5,950,000, $11,500,000, $4,500,000 and $1,850,000 in the first through fourth quarters, respectively. F-18 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To The Score Board, Inc.: We have audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the consolidated financial statements of The Score Board, Inc. and subsidiaries included in this Form 10-K and have issued our report thereon dated March 22, 1996. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedule listed in Item 14a(2) is presented of purposes of complying wit the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not part of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Philadelphia, Pa., March 22, 1996 F-19 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Stockholders and Directors The Score Board, Inc. The audits referred to in our report dated April 12, 1995 relating to the consolidated financial statements of The Score Board, Inc., which is contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, included in the audit of the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index. This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial statement schedule based upon our audits. In our opinion, such financial statement schedule presents fairly in all material respects, the information set forth therein. BDO SEIDMAN Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 12, 1995 F-20 SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on January 14, 1997. THE SCORE BOARD, INC. By: /s/ Kenneth Goldin ------------------------------------- Kenneth Goldin, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signatures Title Date - ---------- ----- ---- /s/ Kenneth Goldin Chairman, President, January 15, 1997 - ------------------ Principal Executive Kenneth Goldin Officer and Director
EX-23.1 2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation our report included in this Form 10-K, Amendment No. 2, into the Company's previously filed Form S-8 Registration Statements, file numbers 33-38905 and 33- 54736 and Form S-3 Registration Statement number 33-68348. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Philadelphia, Pa., January 15, 1997 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----