-----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, UdlwcC4vC449m60m9llx7mbjHSsJH4Bjz9MI98yCHCLPhtkAHR80y4bMjltJpxyG 5evpXS17iVIh8oRXe67xOQ== 0000912057-00-017981.txt : 20000417 0000912057-00-017981.hdr.sgml : 20000417 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-00-017981 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K405 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19991230 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000414 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT INC /MD/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000889570 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MOTION PICTURE THEATERS [7830] IRS NUMBER: 131424080 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0101 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K405 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-49598 FILM NUMBER: 600839 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9110 EAST NICHOLS AVENUE CITY: ENGLEWOOD STATE: CO ZIP: 80112 BUSINESS PHONE: 3037923600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9110 E NICHOLS AVE STREET 2: STE 200 CITY: ENGLEWOOD STATE: CO ZIP: 80112 10-K405 1 10-K405 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) FORM 10-K ( X ) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999 Commission file number: 333-1024 ( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ______________ to ________________ UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. (exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Maryland 13-1424080 - ------------------------------- --------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 9110 E. Nichols Avenue, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112 - -------------------------- ------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (303) 792-3600 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 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, 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 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 --- State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant. N/A. The number of shares outstanding of $1.00 par value common stock at April 10, 2000 was 100 shares. UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. Annual Report on Form 10-K December 30, 1999 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I Page ---- Item 1 - Business 3 Item 2 - Properties 15 Item 3 - Legal Proceedings 15 Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holder 15 PART II Item 5 - Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 16 Item 6 - Selected Financial Data 16 Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 17 Item 7(A) - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 30 Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 30 Item 9 - Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 30 PART III Item 10 - Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 50 Item 11 - Executive Compensation 52 Item 12 - Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 55 Item 13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 57 PART IV Item 14 - Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and 58 Reports on Form 8-K Signatures
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS CERTAIN OF THE MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THIS FORM 10-K MAY CONSTITUTE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS AND THE ACTUAL RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF UATC MAY BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM FUTURE RESULTS OR PERFORMANCE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SUCH STATEMENTS. CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE STATEMENTS INCLUDED UNDER "BUSINESS", "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS" AND "QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK." CERTAIN OF SUCH RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES RELATE TO THE HIGHLY LEVERAGED NATURE OF UATC, THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON UATC BY CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS, THE SENSITIVITY OF UATC TO ADVERSE TRENDS IN THE GENERAL ECONOMY, THE HIGH DEGREE OF COMPETITION IN UATC'S INDUSTRY, THE VOLATILITY OF UATC'S QUARTERLY RESULTS AND UATC 'S SEASONALITY, THE DEPENDENCE OF UATC ON FILMS AND DISTRIBUTORS AND ON ITS ABILITY TO OBTAIN POPULAR MOTION PICTURES, THE CONTROL OF UATC BY THE MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND II, AND THE DEPENDENCE OF UATC ON KEY PERSONNEL, AMONG OTHERS. ADDITIONALLY, UATC'S ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT ITS BUSINESS AND OPERATING STRATEGY MAY BE DEPENDENT UPON REORGANIZING ITS CAPITAL STRUCTURE AS DISCUSSED HEREIN. THE FOREGOING CAUTIONARY STATEMENT EXPRESSLY QUALIFIES ALL WRITTEN OR ORAL FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UATC. PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS (a) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS United Artists Theatre Company ("the Parent" or "United Artists") (formerly known as OSCAR I Corporation), a Delaware corporation and an affiliated company OSCAR II Corporation ("OSCAR II") were formed in February 1992 for the purpose of acquiring United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. ("UATC") and United Artists Realty Company ("UAR") from an affiliate of Tele-Communications, Inc. ("TCI"). OSCAR II was subsequently merged into OSCAR I Corporation. Merrill Lynch Capital Appreciation Fund II ("ML Fund II"), is a private equity investment fund managed by Merrill Lynch Capital Partners, Inc., certain institutional investors, and certain members of UATC's management. On May 12, 1992, the Parent purchased all of the outstanding common stock of UATC from the affiliate of TCI (the "Acquisition"). UATC, a Maryland corporation, was initially founded in 1926 by shareholders including Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Sam Goldwyn and Joe Schenck. In addition to the development of its theatre operations, in the early 1960s UATC, through a separate subsidiary, invested in the cable television business. In 1986, an affiliate of TCI acquired a controlling interest in UATC's then parent company, United Artists Communications, Inc. ("UACI"), which owned both the theatre and cable businesses. To separately finance its significant real estate holdings to provide capital for reinvestment, UAR and two of its subsidiaries, United Artists Properties I Corp. ("Prop I") and United Artists Properties II Corp. ("Prop II"), were formed and several of UATC's fee-owned theatre properties were transferred to those entities and then leased back to UATC. The theatre land and buildings were then mortgaged as part of various mortgage bond financings. From 1986 through 1989, UACI's growth was the result of the acquisition of several regional theatre circuits predominantly in Pennsylvania, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. Subsequent to these acquisitions UACI was the largest operator of theatres in North America with 2,695 screens. From 1989 to the present UATC has continued to consolidate the previously acquired operations through the construction of new facilities and the sale or closure of numerous older, smaller theatres. In 1989 UACI changed its name to United Artists Entertainment Company ("UAE") in conjunction with the acquisition of United Cable Television Corporation. In December 1991, TCI's affiliate acquired the remaining outstanding shares of UAE and pursued divestiture of UATC and UAR, which was completed in May 1992. Subsequent to the Acquisition by ML Fund II, UATC increased its investments in new domestic theatres, international theatres and invested in certain businesses that it believed were synergistic with its theatre operations. These new businesses included virtual reality entertainment centers and the Satellite Theatre 3 Network-TM-, a network of theatres that can be used for business meetings during non-peak theatrical business hours. In December of 1996, subsequent to the departure of UATC's then CEO, UATC initiated a more focused operating and capital investment strategy. This strategy was designed to improve the efficiency and quality of its core operating theatre business and increase its market share within its key domestic markets. As part of this strategy, substantially all of its international operations were sold, its entertainment center business was discontinued and certain domestic markets and theaters that were under-performing or non-strategic were sold or earmarked for sale. The proceeds from the sale of the international and domestic assets have been used to repay debt and reinvested into new theatres and the expansion or renovation of existing successful theatres in key domestic markets. The current corporate structure of the Parent and UATC are as follows: ---------------------------------- UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE COMPANY (Parent) ---------------------------------- | | ---------------------------------- | | ----------- ----------- UAR ---------------------------------- UATC ----------- Affiliate Leases ----------- | | ---------- | Prop I ---------------------------------- ---------- (b) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS UATC is a leading motion picture exhibitor in North America. At December 30, 1999, UATC operated 2,018 screens at 283 theatres located in 23 states. UATC licenses films from all major and independent film distributors and derives revenues primarily from theatre admissions and concession sales. UATC operates screens in eight of the ten largest demographic market areas ("DMAs") in the United States and approximately 43.2% of its screens are located in the top 20 DMAs. UATC believes that it is one of the largest single exhibitors, based on number of screens, in many of its core areas of operation and that this market position provides several operating benefits. Theatre operations in six states (California, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas and Colorado) accounted for approximately 57.6% and 56.7% of UATC's total theatres and screens, respectively, at December 30, 1999 and 63.3% of UATC's theatrical revenue for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999. UATC has invested more than $492.9 million since January 1, 1992 toward improving the quality of its asset base by, among other things, renovating existing theatres and constructing new state-of-the-art theatres. Approximately 39.2% of UATC's screens (791 screens) have been constructed since January 1, 1992. Virtually all of the theatres UATC has built since 1997 are state-of-the-art, 9 to 16 screen multiplex theatres with stadium seating, high-backed rocking seats, digital sound, expanded concession areas and other state-of-the-art design features and amenities. In addition, since 1997 eight theatres (77 screens) have been rebuilt or renovated to accommodate stadium seating. These state-of-the-art amenities will be included in UATC's construction of all newly built theatres as well as in the renovations to existing theatres. As compared to the prior generation of non-stadium theatres, UATC believes that these theatres provide a higher quality entertainment experience for patrons and significant operating efficiencies and improved economics for UATC. At December 30, 1999, UATC operated 30 theatres (318 screens) which offered stadium seating. At December 30, 1999, approximately 89.0% of UATC's screens were located in theatres with five or more screens. UATC's average number of screens per theatre has increased 47.9% from 4.8 at January 1, 1992 to 7.1 at December 30, 1999. During late 1997 several of UATC's competitors initiated expansion programs to aggressively build new stadium seating megaplexes (14 or more screens) in an effort to gain market share. As a result of this unprecedented increase in capital spending by other operators, several of UATC's older, smaller non-stadium theatres were 4 adversely impacted. In response to this market condition, UATC, within the limitations imposed by its capital structure and liquidity, has been seeking to defend its key market positions through investments and to dispose of those theatres that were unprofitable and could not compete effectively against new stadium seating theatres. During 1999 as the level of the capital spending of its competitors peaked, UATC implemented a plan intended to accelerate the divestitures of under-performing and non-strategic theatres. At December 30, 1999, 55 operating theatres (371 screens) and leases for 18 closed theatres were included in its disposition plan. The 55 operating theatres include 41 third party leases, five intercompany leases and nine properties previously sold and leased back by UATC. In addition to the effort of UATC's personnel, an outside consultant was engaged to facilitate negotiations with landlords. The timing and cost of disposal of under-performing theatres have been estimated based on recent progress, ongoing settlement discussions and/or prospective tenants which have been identified to take over the location. During 1999, 21 theatre leases (113 screens) were terminated or sold and net proceeds of $7.7 million were received for those transactions. The earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization plus other non-recurring or non-cash operating credits or changes ("EBITDA") of these properties for the twelve months prior to the termination or sale was a negative $2.8 million. UATC continues to face liquidity problems caused by its significant debt burden and its continuing net losses. UATC has incurred net losses of $92.3 million, $74.0 million and $51.6 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. UATC's EBITDA in 1999, 1998, and 1997 were, and absent recapitalization and restructuring its projected EBITDA in future years is projected to be insufficient to support the current debt balances and related interest obligations of the Parent. The Parent's obligations under its Bank Credit Facility are guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by UATC, UAR and certain of their subsidiaries. UATC's independent public accountants included in their report on UATC's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999 an explanatory paragraph that describes the significant uncertainty about UATC's ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses insufficient liquidity that UATC's financial statements do not reflect any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Due to a decline in its EBITDA and lack of operating liquidity, in February 2000, the Parent initiated discussions with the senior secured lenders under its Bank Credit Facility regarding a recapitalization plan. Once a recapitalization plan has been approved by its senior secured lenders, the Parent intends to initiate discussions with the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes, with respect to that recapitalization plan. There can be no assurance that such negotiations will be successful and even if successful, implementation of the recapitalization plan may require additional actions with respect to the reorganization of UATC. The Parent is or soon will be in default under its Bank Credit Facility and Senior Subordinated Notes, and in the absence of forbearance and conclusion of a successful recapitalization and restructuring, the senior secured lenders and Senior Subordinated Noteholders may seek to exercise their remedies, including acceleration of indebtedness. In the absence of a recapitalization and restructuring, management will not be able to implement its business plan as expressed throughout this document, and UATC will have to explore other alternatives to reorganize UATC. On April 15, 2000, an interest payment of $12.3 million is due from the Parent to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes. The Parent will not make that payment when due and will attempt to complete its negotiations with its senior secured lenders under the Bank Credit Facility to recapitalize United Artists during the 30-day Senior Subordinated Notes interest payment grace period and then the Parent will present that plan to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes for their consideration. There can be no assurance that the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes will consent to the plan. At the end of the 30-day interest payment grace period under the Senior Subordinated Notes, assuming that both the lenders under the Bank Credit Facility and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes have not consented to a recapitalization plan, the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes may then attempt to exercise any remedies available to them, including, without limitation, acceleration of the indebtedness. The senior secured lenders under the Bank Credit Facility have, however notified the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes of a default under the Bank Credit Facility and blocked payment of the Senior Subordinated Notes for up to 180 days. A financial and corporate reorganization of UATC is likely whether or not a consensual debt restructuring agreement can be reached with the lenders under the Bank Credit Facility and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW According to the National Association of Theatre Owners, more than 400 participants in the domestic motion picture theatre exhibition business operate approximately 37,200 screens in North America. At June 1999, the top ten companies operated approximately 54.5% of the total screens as compared to 31.0% in 1986. The remainder of the domestic motion picture theatre exhibition industry is highly fragmented, with the remaining 45.5% of the screens being operated by approximately 390 exhibitors. UATC has one of the largest shares of total screens with approximately 5.4% of all screens in North America at December 30, 1999. The majority of the theatres operated in North America are multi-screen theatres with four to 12 screens and sloped floors ("multiplex"). During 1996 a new theatre design known as the megaplex which generally has between 14 and 30 screens in a single theatre became the industry standard in most major markets. The multiplex and megaplex format provides numerous benefits for theatre operators, including allowing facilities (concession stands and restrooms) and operating costs (lease rentals, utilities and personnel) to be allocated over a larger base of screens and patrons. Multiplexes and megaplexes have varying seating capacities (typically from 100 to 500 seats) that allow for multiple showtimes of the same film and a variety of films with differing audience appeal to be shown. They also provide the flexibility to shift films to larger or smaller auditoriums depending on their popularity. To limit crowd congestion and maximize the efficiency of floor and concession staff, the starting times of films are staggered. The growth in the number of screens operated nationally and the cost of construction have accelerated significantly over the past three years. The number of screens increased 7.2% in each of 1997 and 1998 and 8.8% in 1999 while the cost per screen of a stadium seating megaplex has increased to $1.0 million or 5 more. In contrast, the annual average rate of increase since 1978 was only approximately 3.9% and the cost per screen was less than half of the current cost. The growth of the number and quality of screens, strong domestic consumer demand, growing foreign theatrical construction and ancillary revenue opportunities have led to an increase in the volume of major film releases. The greater number of screens has allowed films to be produced for and marketed to specific audience segments (e.g., horror films for teenagers) without using capacity required for mainstream product. The greater number of screens has also prompted distributors to increase promotion of new films. Not only are there more films in the market at any given time, but the multiplex and megaplex format allows for much larger simultaneous national theatrical release. In prior years a studio might have released 1,000 prints of a major film, initially releasing the film only in major metropolitan areas, then gradually releasing it in smaller cities and towns nationwide. Today, studios often release over 2,500 prints of a major film and open it nationally in one weekend. While these broader national openings have made up-front promotion of films critical to attract audiences and stimulate word of mouth advertising, they have in many cases shortened the length of run and increased the film cost percentage paid by exhibitors. Motion pictures are generally made available through various distribution methods at various dates after the theatrical release date. The release dates of motion pictures in these other "distribution windows" begin four to six months after the theatrical release date with video cassette rentals, followed generally by off-air or cable television programming including pay-per-view, pay television, other basic cable and broadcast network syndicated programming. These new distribution windows have given producers the ability to generate a greater portion of a film's revenues through channels other than theatrical release. This increased revenue potential after a film's initial domestic release has enabled major studios and certain independent producers to increase film production and theatrical advertising. The additional non-theatrical revenue has also allowed for higher individual film production and marketing costs. The total cost of producing and distributing a picture averaged approximately $51.5 million in 1999 compared with approximately $17.5 million in 1986. The average cost to advertise and promote a picture was approximately $24.5 million in 1999 as compared with $6.7 million in 1986. These higher costs have made a large successful theatrical release more important. Distributors strive for a successful opening run at the theatre to establish a film and substantiate the film's revenue potential both internationally and through other release windows. The value of home video and pay cable distribution agreements frequently depends on the success of a film's theatrical release. Furthermore, the studios' revenue-sharing percentage and ability to control who views the product within each of the distribution windows generally declines as one moves farther from the theatrical release window. Because theatrical distribution remains the cornerstone of a film's financial success, it is the focal distribution window for the public's evaluation of films and motion picture promotion. Although it cannot provide any assurances, management expects that the overall supply of films will continue to increase. Over the past five years there has been an increase of approximately 6.6% in the number of motion pictures rated by the Classification and Rating Administration. There has also been an increase in the number of major studios and reissues of films as well as an increased popularity of films made by independent producers. BUSINESS AND OPERATING STRATEGY The matters described under this caption "Business and Operating Strategy", to the extent that they relate to future events or expectations, may be significantly and negatively affected by UATC's current liquidity position. Due to a decline in its EBITDA and lack of operating liquidity, in February 2000, the Parent initiated discussions with the senior secured lenders under its Bank Credit Facility regarding a recapitalization plan. Once a recapitalization plan has been approved by its senior secured lenders, the Parent intends to initiate discussions with the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes, with respect to that recapitalization plan. There can be no assurance that such negotiations will be successful and even if successful, implementation of the recapitalization plan may require additional actions with respect to the reorganization of UATC. The Parent is or soon will be in default under its Bank Credit Facility and Senior Subordinated Notes, and in the absence of forbearance and conclusion of a successful recapitalization and restructuring, the senior secured lenders and Senior Subordinated Noteholders may seek to exercise their remedies, including acceleration of indebtedness. In the absence of a recapitalization and restructuring, management will not be able to implement its business plan as expressed throughout this document, and UATC will have to explore other alternatives to reorganize UATC. UATC's operating and capital investment strategy is to focus on improving the quality of its theatres in key operating markets and the quality of its daily operations. Key elements include: DIVEST OR FIND ALTERNATE USES FOR UNDER-PERFORMING THEATRES. UATC's 1999 divestiture plan was designed to accelerate the termination of under-performing or non-strategic assets by: 6 - terminating leases for under-performing theatres; - selling real estate underlying non-strategic or under-performing theatres; - divesting profitable theatres in non-core areas; - exchanging theatres in non-core areas for theatres in core areas; and - finding new operating techniques or alternative uses for under-performing theatres. During 1999, UATC closed or sold 40 under-performing or non-strategic theatres (205 screens) for which net cash proceeds of $7.7 million were received. Many of the theatres closed were not profitable or were located in areas that are not part of UATC's long-term strategic plans. The divestiture plan is designed to significantly increase EBITDA by discontinuing operations at under-performing and non-strategic locations. UATC has identified 55 operating theatres (371 screens) which are not considered strategically important or are under-performing. UATC plans to sell or close these theatres (and terminate the lease) during the next twelve months, although there can be no assurance that UATC will be able to accomplish such divestitures or closings (or lease terminations). EBITDA for those operating theatres included in the divestiture plan at December 30, 1999, was negative $11.2 million for the year then ended. In addition, theatres closed during 1999 had negative EBITDA totaling $4.8 million and United Artists recognized $2.4 million of expenses related to entertainment center operations, discontinued in 1998. Increased cash flow (net of the disposition costs) resulting from the disposition of under-performing theatres can be used to either reduce debt or for capital improvements to existing, successful theatres. Lease exit costs of $22.7 million have been charged to operating income during 1999 related to the targeted operating theatres. FOCUSED OVERHEAD AND OPERATING STRATEGY. UATC's core business strategy focuses management's attention and capital resources on those geographic areas where UATC intends to strengthen and defend its current position. During the last few years, UATC has implemented operational improvements and overhead reductions intended to improve UATC's operating results and has sold or closed numerous under-performing or non-strategic theatres. RENOVATE, REBUILD OR EXPAND EXISTING KEY THEATRE LOCATIONS AND DEVELOP NEW THEATRES IN CORE MARKET AREAS. UATC plans to continue increasing its number of screens per location and operating margins by focusing its capital investment activities on the renovation or expansion of existing theatres in its core areas of operation. All future theatre renovations and expansions will include, among other things, the addition of stadium seating. The theatres selected for renovation and expansion will be those that have favorable historical operating results and for which a renovation or expansion will solidify market position and improve operating performance. If presented with a good opportunity, UATC may also build new state-of-the-art theatres within its core areas of operation. Currently, only one new theatre (15 screens plus an IMAX) is under construction and is scheduled to open during 2000. This theatre replaces two existing twin screen theatres in the Philadelphia market. While no additional theatre developments have been initiated, plans or other pre-development work has been completed for the renovation and expansion of several existing key theatres. Assuming United Artists is able to complete its recapitalization, these high priority renovations will be initiated. UATC constructs its new theatres or renovates existing theatres with stadium seating, digital sound, comfortable high back rocker seats and other popular design features and amenities. UATC believes that this theatre design will provide an optimal relationship between the number of screens (12 to 16) and the size of the auditoriums (125 to 400 seats) and maximize the revenue per square foot generated by the facility and reduce the cost per square foot of construction and operation. This strategy, in combination with an emphasis on concession sales, is designed to improve revenue and profitability by enhancing attendance and concession sales, theatre utilization and operating efficiencies and provide more efficient clustering around regional and district management centers. UATC believes that theatres which are larger than 16 screens tend to have a higher level of return risk because they require both a larger capital investment and a larger drawing area (exposed to a more potential competition) to be successful. This strategy generally results in a diminishing return on capital investment for the incremental screens. While UATC plans to develop new state-of-the-art theatres on a very selective basis, its main focus will be to improve the risk return relationship of investments made. This can be accomplished by reducing individual theatre financial leverage and capital requirements by focusing on expanding, renovating and rebuilding many of its key locations. In many cases, these existing key locations can be transformed into state-of-the-art multiplex stadium seating theatres without competing against other operators for the location and incurring higher rent and excessive preconstruction costs. Furthermore, existing structures can be utilized while being refurbished to help reduce overall construction costs. UATC's renovation of theatres in successful locations eliminates much of the geographic risk related to a project's success as it is already known that patrons prefer the location. 7 In order to reduce the overall investment in new theatres, UATC generally enters into "build to suit" and other landlord leasing arrangements or sale and leaseback transactions. The Parent also intends to continue to sell non-strategic and under-performing assets and expects to redeploy capital to its core markets. This strategy is intended to provide increased liquidity from the disposal of non-cash flow producing investments and theatres with limited growth potential. UATC also plans to renovate the concession stands in several of its high volume theatres with a new "pass-thru" design. This design has been included in theatres opened during 1999 and has provided increased concession sales in those theatres of $0.25 to $0.50 per patron over traditional stand designs in the same market. The investment of approximately $150,000 per stand is expected, by management, to have a payback period of six months to a year. During 1999, UATC opened three new theatres (37 screens), added stadium seating to three theatres (36 screens), and renovated one additional theatre (2 screens). IMPLEMENT OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS. UATC has recognized theatre and concession operating efficiencies through a heightened focus on increasing concession sales, managing theatre payrolls and other variable costs and increased staff training. Concession sales per patron increased by approximately 2.4% in 1999 versus 1998 and 5.0% annually from 1993 to 1999. Management believes that there are opportunities to achieve additional operating efficiencies by disposing of under-performing theatres, renovating and expanding certain existing theatres, developing new multiplex stadium theatres, and continuing to control theatre level operating expenses. ENHANCE STUDIO/DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPS. Management intends to continue to enhance and balance its studio relationships to obtain the optimal number of marketable motion pictures at efficient film rental percentages. UATC believes that it will maintain or increase the number of prints it obtains from each studio as it increases the number of its screens in key locations, renovates certain of its existing theatres and develops new, larger (12 to 16 screens), higher margin theatres in its core markets. DEVELOP ANCILLARY REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES. UATC believes that there are opportunities to increase its ancillary revenue from its Satellite Theatre Network-TM- ("STN"), VIP/Premier group ticket sales, In-Theatre Advertising and game machines. STN rents theatres on a networked and non-networked basis for corporate meetings, seminars, product and customer research and other entertainment uses. Through its VIP/Premier ticket programs, UATC seeks to enhance theatre attendance by selling large groups of tickets to businesses and groups through coupon books as well as gift certificates. In-Theatre Advertising provides an additional opportunity to increase revenue and profitability through the sale of rolling stock commercials, intermission slides, intermission music, lobby monitor advertising and other advertising products. OPERATIONS OVERVIEW The following table summarizes the screens and theatres in which UATC owned more than a 50% interest at the end of each of the last five years:
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Number of Theatres 406 366 338 319 283 Number of Screens 2,310 2,203 2,172 2,184 2,018 Average Screens per Theatre 5.7 6.0 6.4 6.8 7.1 Number of North America screens 27,843 29,731 31,865 34,168 37,185 United Artists share of industry screens 8.3% 7.4% 6.8% 6.4% 5.4%
UATC also manages four other theatres (10 screens) in the United States in which it owns a 50% or less interest and owns 10% interests in each of two corporate entities, one of which operates two theatres (seven screens) in Singapore and the other that operates two theatres (14 screens) in Thailand. As set forth in the following table, although UATC operates some smaller theatres (in terms of number of screens), approximately 89.0% of UATC's screens as of December 30, 1999 were in theatres containing five or more screens: 8
Number of Screens Number of % of % of Per Theatre Theatres Total Screens Total Revenue ----------- -------- ------------- ------------- Greater than 10 36 22.7% 28.6% 9 - 10 57 27.2 28.0 7 - 8 53 20.2 17.3 5 - 6 66 18.9 16.3 3 - 4 50 9.4 7.5 1 - 2 21 1.6 2.3
As part of its strategic operating plan, UATC intends to terminate leases on 55 theatres (371 screens) in operation at year-end. A summary of the theatres included in the disposition plan is set forth below:
Number of Screens Number of % of % of Per Theatre Theatres Total Screens Total Revenue ----------- -------- ------------- ------------- Greater than 10 5 3.0% 2.0% 9 - 10 5 2.4 1.1 7 - 8 14 5.3 2.6 5 - 6 21 6.0 2.6 3 - 4 8 1.5 0.8 1 - 2 2 0.2 0.1 -- --- --- 55 18.4% 9.2% == ==== ===
REVENUE UATC's principal sources of revenue from its theatres are derived from theatrical admissions and concession sales. For the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999, theatrical admissions and concession sales comprised approximately 68.7% and 27.6% of UATC's revenue, respectively. The remaining 3.7% of revenue for this period was derived primarily from In-Theatre Advertising, the Satellite Theatre Network-TM-, electronic video games located in theatre lobbies and other miscellaneous sources. UATC's admissions revenue is based on the level of theatrical attendance and the mix of tickets sold. Theatre attendance is dependent primarily upon the ability to license the most popular films. UATC's ticket prices vary throughout the circuit depending upon such things as local competition, whether the theatre is showing first run or second run movies and the local economy in which the theatre operates. Reduced ticket prices are typically charged for senior citizens, children and matinee showings. The mix of tickets sold is primarily related to the types of movies available to and exhibited by UATC. Admission prices are typically evaluated taking into consideration such things as the prices at competitive theatres within the region, the nature of the theatre and the local economy. Admissions revenue is recorded net of applicable sales taxes. Concession sales are a significant factor in the overall profitability of a theatre. UATC's primary concession products are varying sizes of popcorn, soft drinks, candy and certain other products such as nachos and hot dogs. UATC also sells specialty items such as pizza, pretzels, cookies, ice cream, bottled water and fruit juices in many of its theatres. Popcorn, soft drinks and packaged candy are generally sold in three or four (including children's) sizes. Retail prices for concession items vary by the size of the offering and are generally market sensitive. Concession sales are recorded net of applicable sales taxes. To further increase its concession sales, UATC has introduced new products and initiated programs intended to increase both the percentage of patrons who purchase concessions and the amount of concessions purchased by each patron. To achieve these goals UATC has implemented training programs for all concession employees, remodeled concession stands at certain existing theatres to make them more visible, attractive and efficient, constructed new theatres with increased concession capacity, expanded concession menus in selected locations, installed bulk candy stands in most theatres and adopted certain seasonal and event-oriented promotional programs. Theatre managers and assistant managers are motivated to increase concession sales through concession commission programs that represent a significant portion of their total compensation. 9 FILM LICENSING UATC obtains licenses to exhibit films by directly negotiating with film distributors on a film-by-film and theatre-by-theatre basis. UATC licenses films through its booking offices located in New York and Los Angeles. Individuals in the booking offices are responsible for booking films for theatres in their assigned regions. This regional film booking structure allows UATC to maintain better relationships with the film distributors' regional representatives and provides better insight to the regional film tastes of its patrons. UATC licenses films from all of the major and independent film distributors and is not overly dependent on any one film distributor for film product. UATC licenses the majority of its first run films from distributors owned by the major and independent film production companies. Each film distributor establishes geographic areas known as "film zones," and typically allocates each of its films to only one theatre within each film zone. In most cases where there is more than one exhibitor in a film zone, this allocation process is based on long standing relationships between the distributor and exhibitor with respect to that theatre or is done on an alternating basis. In certain very limited cases where several exhibitors operate in a single film zone, films are allocated based on an exhibitor bidding process. The size of a film zone is based primarily upon population density. UATC operates 145 theatres in non-competitive film zones and, therefore, does not currently compete with other exhibitors for licensing specific film product at a given time in those film zones. Film licenses typically specify rental fees equal to the higher of a percentage of (i) gross box office receipts or (ii) a theatre admissions revenue sharing formula. Under the gross box office receipts formula, the film distributor receives a specified weekly percentage of the gross box office receipts, with the percentage declining over the term of the run. Under the theatre admissions revenue sharing formula, the film distributor receives a specified percentage of the excess of box office receipts over a periodically negotiated amount of theatre "house" expenses. In a very limited number of cases, UATC may be required to pay a non-refundable guarantee or make film rental advances in order to obtain certain film licenses. The terms of the film licenses (and hence the film rental costs) with certain film distributors are historically finalized after exhibition of the film in a process known as "settlement." The settlement process considers, among other things, the actual success of a film relative to original expectations, an exhibitor's commitment to the film and the exhibitor's relationship with the film distributor. UATC has historically been able to license a majority of the motion pictures available; however, there is no guarantee that this will continue. MARKETING AND ADVERTISING UATC relies principally upon newspaper advertisements, newspaper film schedules, the internet, MovieFone and word of mouth to inform its patrons of film titles and exhibition times. UATC typically pays for local newspaper advertisements to promote its theatres and inform its patrons of the films being played and show times. In many areas, the film's distributor pays for multi-media advertisements for upcoming film releases. In many areas there is also a "co-op" arrangement whereby the exhibitors and distributors share in the cost of film advertisement in newspapers. Film distributors will also typically pay for radio and television spots to promote certain motion pictures and special events. Prior to the opening of a new theatre, UATC typically initiates a marketing campaign that advertises and promotes the new theatre for several weeks to several months prior to the theatre's opening date. When a theatre is performing below management's expectations, UATC may also initiate a newspaper marketing campaign with the objective of increasing attendance at the theatre. THEATRE PROPERTIES The majority of UATC's theatres are located in freestanding buildings or are "anchor" tenants in regional malls or strip centers. Typically, UATC's third-party leases have remaining terms ranging from 10 to 25 years and provide for options to extend for up to 20 additional years at UATC's election. The leases provide for annual base rent and many require contingent rent based upon a percentage of the leased theatres' revenue over a certain breakpoint. Certain of the leases provide for escalating minimum annual rentals. The leases typically require UATC to pay for property taxes, insurance and certain of the lessors' overhead costs. UATC expects that in the normal course of business, desirable leases that expire will be renewed or replaced by other leases, although such renewals or replacements may be on different terms. UATC owns directly or through its subsidiaries substantially all of the theatre equipment used in all of its theatres. 10 UATC has historically financed, and plans to continue to finance, a significant portion of the cost of construction of new theatres by entering into long-term leases or sale and leaseback transactions. UATC's long-term leases typically have initial terms of 15 to 25 years with renewal options and require the landlord to provide a significant portion of the up-front construction costs. As a result, capital expenditures are often only required for equipment and certain tenant finishes, thereby reducing the required net capital expenditures. A summary of UATC theatre leases is as follows (square feet and base rent in millions):
Remaining Terms (yrs.) Leases Screens Base Rent Square Feet ------------ ------ ------- --------- ----------- 1-3 61 266 $7.8 1.1 4-6 51 239 7.1 0.9 7-9 35 236 9.1 0.9 more than 9 126 1,091 63.1 4.5
The leases related to the 50 third-party operating theatres and 18 closed theatres that UATC is seeking to terminate are summarized as follows (square feet and base rent in millions):
Remaining Terms (yrs.) Leases Screens Base Rent Square Feet ------------ ------ ------- --------- ----------- 1-3 17 48 $1.8 0.3 4-6 21 68 3.8 0.4 7-9 13 90 4.6 0.4 more than 9 17 116 8.2 0.6
Reserves totaling $22.5 million for estimated lease termination costs were booked during 1999. Management believes that: (i) the relatively short remaining lease terms, (ii) the size of the spaces, (iii) and general favorable locations of these underperforming or closed theatres will assist it in its efforts to terminate the leases. CONSTRUCTION. UATC intends to add additional screens to existing theatres and refurbish or rebuild existing theatres to strengthen its position in existing areas as resources become available. UATC believes that renovating, expanding or completely rebuilding certain of its existing theatre locations provides it with a significant competitive advantage in many of the large metropolitan areas where the availability of suitable theatre sites is limited. The capital costs associated with renovating or expanding an existing theatre are usually significantly less than for constructing a new theatre. Additionally, the timing of these capital expenditures are flexible and thus can be matched to net cash provided by operating activities, asset sales and other sources of capital. UATC's new theatre construction strategy focuses on selecting sites in its existing core areas of operation and enhancing the theatregoers' experience by building state-of-the-art theatres. Each new location is selected after considering UATC's relative strength in the particular area, the number of existing competitive screens, growth potential of the area and the minimum threshold population within a certain radius of the theatre. As part of its construction strategy, UATC intends to construct stadium seating theatres that have a favorable balance between the number of screens (12 to 16) and the size of the auditoriums (125 to 400 seats). UATC believes that this balance will allow UATC to provide an adequate number of screens for film distributors and increased entertainment value to patrons afforded by larger auditoriums. As a result of new construction and the closure of older, smaller theatres, approximately 39.2% of UATC's screens have been constructed since January 1, 1992 and approximately 58.8% of theatres operated on January 1, 1992 have been sold or closed. As a result of this new construction and the sale or closure of older, smaller theatres, UATC's average number of screens per theatre has increased 47.9% from 4.8 screens at January 1, 1992 to 7.1 screens at December 30, 1999. GEOGRAPHIC POSITIONING. Geographic positioning and operating efficiencies are key elements of UATC's operating strategy. Geographic clustering at both the regional and local levels is important in providing UATC with access to attractive new theatre development opportunities and enhancing film buying and operating efficiencies. UATC achieves operating efficiencies by concentrating regional corporate operations around fewer strategic markets and reducing its number of less profitable, non-strategic theatres. Theatrical exhibitors depend upon strong geographic positioning to obtain the most attractive film rental arrangements because film bookings are negotiated on a theatre-by-theatre basis. Strong geographic positioning in terms of both numbers of screens and locations enhances the attractiveness of a theatre exhibitor to film distributors, in part because of the exhibitor's ability to influence the local success of a film release. 11 UATC's theatres are located in large and medium sized metropolitan areas in California, southern New York (primarily New York City and Long Island), New Jersey, Florida, Texas, eastern Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia), Louisiana, Colorado (primarily Denver), and Georgia. UATC believes that it has a good balance and strong position in many of these major metropolitan areas and in several rural or smaller metropolitan areas where there is reduced competition. The six states that represent the largest geographic concentration of theatres and screens operated accounted for approximately 57.6% and 56.7% of UATC's total theatres and screens, respectively, at December 30, 1999 and generated approximately 63.3% of UATC's theatrical revenue for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999 were as follows:
Total Number Total Number % of of Theatres of Screens Theatrical Revenue ------------ ------------ ---------- California 48 292 16.4% New York 31 216 18.4 Florida 22 195 6.1 Texas 22 186 7.3 Pennsylvania 21 131 7.8 Colorado 19 124 7.3
During the next 12 months, UATC plans to terminate leases on 55 theatres (371 screens) in operation at December 30, 1999 and 18 closed theatres as well as sell certain real estate parcels. Reserves totaling $22.5 million for estimated lease termination costs were booked during 1999. A summary of those underperforming or closed theatres is as follows:
Total Number Total Number % of of Theatres of Screens Theatrical Revenue ------------ ------------ ---------- California 15 96 3.2% New York 3 26 0.8 Florida 8 65 1.2 Texas 5 34 0.7 Pennsylvania 2 6 0.4 Georgia 5 36 0.6 Louisiana 3 22 0.5 Colorado 2 9 0.2 Other 12 77 1.6 -- -- --- 55 371 9.2% == === ===
COMPETITION UATC competes for the public's leisure time and disposable income with all forms of out-of-home entertainment including sporting events, concerts, live theatre and restaurants. UATC is also subject to varying degrees of competition from other theatre circuits and independent theatres, some of which may have greater access to capital resources. The motion picture exhibition industry is highly competitive, particularly with respect to film licensing, attracting patrons and acquiring or leasing new theatre sites. Some of UATC's competitors may have greater capital resources and/or be better established in certain areas where UATC's theatres are located. Competition for patrons occurs locally and depends upon factors such as: - which films a particular theatre is showing; - location of theatres; - comfort and quality of theatres; - ticket prices. Film patrons are not "brand" conscious and generally choose a theatre because of film selection, location and quality of the theatre. Competition among theatre circuits for licensing popular films occurs locally and is based on the prestige and location of an exhibitor's theatres, quality of the theatres (especially projection and sound quality), seating capacity and the exhibitor's ability and willingness to promote the films. UATC believes that promoting good relations with film distribution and production companies is important to consistently obtain the best mix of available films. 12 Where real estate is readily available there are few barriers preventing competitors from opening theatres near one of UATC's theatres, which may have a materially adverse effect on UATC's theatre. In addition, "megaplexes" (theatres with 14 or more screens) have been built or are planned to be built by competitors in certain general market areas in which UATC operates. This new megaplex construction may result in excess capacity and adversely affect attendance and pricing at existing theatres in these market areas. UATC has attempted to address the situation by rebuilding/renovating or expanding its locations, or through its divestiture plan. UATC plans to further address this situation through capital expenditures. To the extent that future funds are available for capital expansion, UATC intends to rebuild, renovate, and/or expand existing key locations. Alternative motion picture exhibition delivery systems, including cable television, video cassettes, satellite and pay per view, also exhibit filmed entertainment after its theatrical release. While the further expansion of such delivery systems (such as video on demand) could have a material adverse effect upon UATC's business and results of operations, no such adverse effect has yet been experienced. Recent consolidation in the industry has included the merger of Sony Corp.'s Loews Theatres Exhibition Group with Cineplex Odeon Corp. and the merger of Act III Cinemas Inc. and several other regional circuits with Regal Cinemas Inc. Such consolidation has increased the level of capital available to these and other larger entities which has resulted in a significant increase in new theatre construction over the past three years. As the investment returns related to this new construction have been generally low, UATC believes future levels of new theatre construction within the industry will be much lower than in recent years. IN-THEATRE ADVERTISING As a means of producing ancillary revenue, UATC sells various advertising within its theatres and on its web page including rolling stock commercials, intermission slides, intermission music, lobby monitor advertising and entertainment, coupon distribution and customer sampling. Revenues are primarily contingent upon the location of the theatre and attendance at the theatres. Profit margins on the In-Theatre Advertising are extremely high as UATC utilizes a small corporate staff to sell and coordinate the advertising, while local theatre personnel implement the advertising programs. Existing assets at the theatres are utilized so that only a small capital investment is necessary for slide projectors. Strong business relationships exist between UATC and some of its national advertisers, such as Coca-Cola Company, MovieFone and America on Line (AOL). UATC recorded revenues of $8.4 million, $4.4 million and $4.5 million for the years ended December 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, from In-Theatre Advertising. SATELLITE THEATRE NETWORK-TM- In an effort to utilize its existing theatres more effectively during periods of low attendance (such as mornings and weekdays), UATC has developed a business unit called the Satellite Theatre Network-TM- ("STN"). STN rents theatre auditoriums for seminars, corporate training, business meetings, educational or communication uses, product and customer research and other entertainment uses. Theatre auditoriums are rented individually or on a networked basis. To provide the "broadcasting" network or "teleconferencing" equipment, a network of theatres has been created by installing high quality (high definition-like) electronic video projection equipment within theatres that are networked via the combination of satellite delivery from a single location or multiple locations and telephonic communication. As of December 30, 1999, STN included 26 theatres permanently equipped with electronic video capability and an additional 257 theatres that were being rented for individual non-networked uses. All of UATC's theatres can be "networked" through the use of temporary equipment. Because STN utilizes existing theatre facilities and existing personnel manage its operations within the theatre, very little incremental capital or personnel expenditures are required. Marketing and sales of STN services is performed on a national basis by staff located in the corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado. UATC recorded $6.2 million, $5.9 million, and $6.6 million of revenue from STN for the years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively. During 1998, UATC was issued a United States Patent (No. 5,801,754) with respect to the interactive theatre network system. MANAGEMENT UATC operates its theatres from its Englewood, Colorado corporate headquarters, two regional operating offices, 14 district operating offices and two film booking offices. During January 2000, the number of district operating offices was reduced to 13. Nearly all of UATC's district offices and regional operating offices are located within theatres. 13 There is active communication between the theatres and division management and corporate management, which allows management to react on a daily basis to revenue and staffing information. Division management provides guidance in scheduling, staffing, screen allocation and other day-to-day operating decisions. Management personnel with UATC's marketing and concessions operations are also continually involved with theatre management to promote strong performance in those areas. This structure allows the theatre manager to focus solely on the daily operations of the theatre. A primary responsibility of the theatre manager is improving efficiency and managing costs at the local theatre level. Corporate and divisional management assists in the daily operations of UATC's theatres by booking and settling films, training new and existing employees, setting admission and concessions pricing policies, selecting concession products, advertising theatres and showtimes, selecting new theatre sites and negotiating national purchasing contracts. Corporate management also assists in theatre development and construction and capital raising activities and provides cash management, accounting, tax and management information services. UATC's reporting systems provide management and each theatre manager with daily, weekly and monthly operating reports for individual theatres. This allows management to monitor theatre manager performance and progress in attaining certain identifiable goals. UATC's computer system, installed in all of its theatres, allows UATC to centralize all theatre-level administrative functions at its two regional operating offices and corporate headquarters. The system allows regional and corporate management to monitor ticket revenue and concession sales on a daily basis. All accounting, reporting and management information systems are centralized at the corporate headquarters. As of December 30, 1999, UATC employed approximately 9,000 employees, of whom approximately 1,000 were full-time. Approximately 25% of UATC's employees (substantially all of whom are part-time employees who work in the theatres) are paid based on the applicable state and Federal minimum wage regulations. Approximately 125 employees (primarily consisting of film projectionists, many of whom are part-time) are covered by two collective bargaining agreements. SEASONALITY UATC's theatrical results of operations are subject to seasonal fluctuations in theatre attendance which corresponds to holiday school vacation periods and a greater availability of popular motion pictures during the period from Memorial Day through Labor Day and during the Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. GOVERNMENT REGULATION The distribution of motion pictures is regulated by Federal and state anti-trust laws and has been the subject of numerous anti-trust cases. Consent decrees resulting from one of the most significant cases, to which UATC was not a party, have an impact on the theatrical exhibition business. Those consent decrees bind certain major film distributors and require the films of such distributors to be offered and licensed to exhibitors, including UATC, on a theatre-by-theatre basis. Consequently, UATC cannot assure itself of a supply of films by entering into long-term agreements with major film distributors, but must compete for its film licenses on a film-by-film and theatre-by-theatre basis. The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA") and certain state statutes, among other things, require that places of public accommodation, including theatres (both existing and newly constructed), be accessible to and that assistive listening devices be available for use by certain patrons with disabilities. With respect to access to theatres, the ADA may require that certain modifications be made to existing theatres to make such theatres accessible to certain theatre patrons and employees who are disabled. The ADA requires that theatres be constructed in such a manner that persons with disabilities have full use of the theatre and its facilities and reasonable access to work stations. The ADA provides for a private right of action and reimbursement of plaintiff's attorneys' fees and expenses under certain circumstances. UATC has established a program to review and evaluate UATC's theatres and to make any changes that may be required by the ADA. In 1995, UATC settled the lawsuit styled CONNIE ARNOLD ET AL. VS. UATC, filed in 1991. This lawsuit involved allegations that certain of UATC's theatres lacked accessibility to persons with mobility disabilities in violation of the ADA. In the settlement agreement, UATC, the plaintiffs and the Department of Justice established standards of modifications that must be made to UATC's theatres throughout the United States to make them more accessible to persons with disabilities. If UATC is unsuccessful in its efforts to reorganize its capital structure it may be unable to comply with the ADA and the settlement agreement in the Connie Arnold Case. Failure to comply with the ADA and the settlement agreement in the CONNIE ARNOLD case may have a materially adverse effect on UATC's financial position, liquidity and results of operations. 14 OTHER UATC has not expended material amounts on research and development during the past three years. There is no customer or affiliated group of customers to which sales are made in an amount that exceeds 10% of UATC's consolidated revenue. Compliance with Federal, state and local laws and regulations which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, has had no material effect upon UATC's financial position, liquidity or results of operations. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES UATC leases its executive office located in Englewood, Colorado and certain of its regional operating and film booking offices. The following table summarizes the theatres operated by UATC at December 30, 1999:
Total Number Total Number of Theatres of Screens ------------ ------------ Owned and Operated Theatres: Owned 8 31 Leased: From third parties 214 1,494 From UAR and Prop I 25 164 Through sale and leaseback transactions 36 329 --- ----- Total owned and leased theatres 283 2,018 Managed theatres 4 10 --- ----- Total theatres operated 287 2,028 === =====
Of the 283 owned and operated theatres, five theatres (11 screens) are held through a corporation that is owned 75% by UATC, one theatre (2 screens) is owned 60% by UATC and four theatres (33 screens) are held by three partnerships, each owned 51% by UATC. The remaining owned and operated theatres are held directly by UATC or its wholly owned subsidiaries. The master leases for theatres associated with sale and leaseback transactions allow for the exchange and sale of obsolete theatres for theatres that are part of United Artists long-term business plan. Substitutions may be made under certain conditions, during certain time periods in the future. The managed theatres include four theatres (10 screens) located in the United States. As of December 30, 1999, UATC also had a 10% interest in two Asian theatre exhibition joint venture companies that operate four theatres (21 screens) in Singapore and Thailand. UATC leases the land, building and equipment in the theatres owned by UAR and Prop I in accordance with two master affiliate leases. The UAR and Prop I master leases expire in 2003 and provide for options to extend the leases at UATC's option for up to an additional ten years. UATC owns directly or through its subsidiaries substantially all of the theatre equipment used in its fee-owned theatres and theatres leased from unaffiliated third parties. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS UATC is involved in various pending and threatened legal proceedings involving allegations concerning contract breaches, torts, employment matters, environmental issues, anti-trust violations, local tax disputes and miscellaneous other matters. In addition, there are other various claims against UATC relating to certain of the leases held by UATC. Although it is not possible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, if UATC's recapitalization efforts (see Note 2, Going Concern) are unsuccessful, and judgements against UATC are obtained in such proceedings, there could result a material adverse effect on UATC's financial position, liquidity or results of operations. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDER There were no matters submitted to a vote of the security holder during the quarter ended December 30, 1999. 15 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS UATC's common stock is held entirely by the Parent and there is no market for the common stock. UATC has not paid a cash dividend on its common stock during the past two years. UATC is restricted by certain debt covenants as to the amount of dividends that it can declare and pay on its common stock. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following table presents selected financial data relating to the results of operations for the years ended December 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, and 1995, and balance sheets as of December 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, and 1995 (dollars in millions, except revenue per weighted average operating theatre):
Years Ended December (3) ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS DATA: Revenue $ 630.8 661.7 683.1 675.6 648.0 ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== EBITDA (1) $ 54.7 79.6 86.0 75.5 75.0 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Depreciation and amortization $ 50.8 51.1 56.3 71.4 65.4 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Operating income before provision for impairments, lease exit costs and other $ 3.9 28.5 29.7 4.1 9.6 === ==== ==== === === Impairments, lease exit costs and other $ 56.3 32.9 31.2 10.6 21.0 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Operating Loss $ (52.4) (4.4) (1.5) (6.5) (11.4) ===== ==== ==== ==== ===== Gain (loss) on disposition of assets $ 4.2 0.2 21.9 1.3 (13.9) === === ==== === ===== Discontinued operations $ 2.4 19.5 5.3 1.4 0.6 === ==== === === === Extraordinary loss $ - 7.9 - - - ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Net loss $ (92.3) (65.0) (27.8) (46.6) (68.9) ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Net loss available to common stockholder $ (92.3) (74.0) (51.6) (67.5) (87.2) ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Net loss available to common stockholder before impairments, lease exit costs, other, gain (loss) on disposition of assets, discontinued operations, and extraordinary loss $ (37.8) (13.9) (37.0) (56.8) (51.7) ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Net cash used in investing activities $ 43.5 120.7 10.0 57.9 54.3 ==== ===== ==== ==== ==== BALANCE SHEET DATA AT YEAR END: Total assets $ 534.3 568.2 506.0 548.1 594.2 ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Total debt $ 446.6 376.5 362.2 389.0 383.2 ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Preferred stock $ - - 193.9 170.1 149.2 ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Weighted avg. operating screens(2) 2,108 2,160 2,204 2,299 2,270 ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Weighted avg. operating theatres(2) 304 327 354 395 409 === === === === === Weighted avg. operating screens per operating theatre 6.9 6.6 6.2 5.8 5.6 === === === === === Revenue per weighted average operating theatre (000's) $ 2,075 2,024 1,929 1,710 1,584 ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
(1) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization plus other non-recurring or non-cash operating credits or charges. (2) Weighted average operating theatres and screens represent the number of theatres and screens operated weighted by the number of days operated during the period. (3) During 1999, UATC changed its reporting period from the traditional calendar year to a fifty-two/fifty-three week presentation. The 1999 year contained 52 weeks and ended on December 30. 16 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF UATC'S FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH UATC'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED NOTES THERETO. SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING UATC'S FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND CONDITION. UATC continues to face liquidity problems caused by its significant debt burden and its continuing net losses. UATC has incurred net losses of $92.3 million, $74.0 million and $51.6 million in 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively. UATC's EBITDA in 1999, 1998, and 1997 were, and absent recapitalization and restructuring its EBITDA in future years is projected to be insufficient to support the current debt balances and related interest obligations of the Parent. The Parent's obligations under its Bank Credit Facility are guaranteed by, on a joint and several basis, by UATC, UAR and certain of their subsidiaries. UATC's independent public accountants included in their report on UATC's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999 an explanatory paragraph that describes the significant uncertainty about UATC's ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses and insufficient liquidity, and that UATC's financial statements do not reflect any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Due to a decline in its EBITDA and lack of operating liquidity, in February 2000, the Parent initiated discussions with the senior secured lenders under its Bank Credit Facility regarding a recapitalization plan. Once a recapitalization plan has been approved by its senior secured lenders, the Parent intends to initiate discussions with the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes, with respect to that recapitalization plan. There can be no assurance that such negotiations will be successful and even if successful, implementation of the recapitalization plan may require additional actions with respect to the reorganization of UATC. The Parent is or soon will be in default under its Bank Credit Facility and Senior Subordinated Notes, and in the absence of forbearance and conclusion of a successful recapitalization and restructuring, the senior secured lenders and Senior Subordinated Noteholders may seek to exercise their remedies, including acceleration of indebtedness. In the absence of a recapitalization and restructuring, management will not be able to implement its business plan as expressed throughout this document, and UATC will have to explore other alternatives to reorganize UATC. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 1999, 1998, AND 1997 The following table summarizes certain operating data of UATC's theatres(1) (dollars in millions, except admissions per weighted average operating theatre, admissions per weighted average operating screen and concession sales per weighted average operating theatre):
Fiscal Years Ended Fiscal Years Ended December(4) % December % ----------- Increase ---------- Increase 1999 1998 (Decrease) 1998 1997 (Decrease) ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- ---------- Revenue: Admissions $433.1 454.4 (4.7)% 454.4 473.9 (4.1)% Concession sales 174.4 188.5 (7.5) 188.5 189.6 (0.6) Other (2) 23.3 18.8 23.9 18.8 19.6 (4.1) Operating expenses: Film rental and advertising expenses 244.0 248.5 (1.8) 248.5 262.5 (5.3) Concession costs 22.7 28.0 (18.9) 28.0 30.2 (7.3) Other operating expenses: Personnel expense 96.5 96.2 0.3 96.2 95.5 0.7 Occupancy expense: Rent excluding sale and leaseback 78.1 77.7 0.5 77.7 77.4 0.4 Sale and leaseback rentals 17.7 15.1 17.2 15.1 13.4 12.7 Misc. operating expenses (3) 94.7 93.7 1.1 93.7 94.4 (0.7)
(1) The operating information includes revenue and expenses of all theatres operated by UATC that are more than 50% owned. (2) Revenues from the business segment In-Theatre Advertising and Satellite Theatre Network-TM- are included in Other. (3) Expenses from the business segment In-Theatre Advertising and Satellite Theatre Network-TM- are included in miscellaneous operating expenses. (4) During 1999, UATC changed its reporting period from the traditional calendar year to a fifty-two/fifty-three week presentation. The 1999-year contained 52 weeks and ended on December 30. During 1999, UATC changed its reporting period from the traditional calendar quarter and year presentation ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 to a presentation ending on the Thursday closest to the calendar quarter or year end. The periods presented below are for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 and the calendar years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997. UATC operates three business segments: Theatre Operations, In-Theatre Advertising and Satellite Theatre Network-TM-. Each segment is separately discussed in the following analysis. 17 THEATRE OPERATIONS SEGMENT The following table summarizes operating revenue and expenses of UATC's Theatre Operations Segment for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, and the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 (dollars in millions).
% % Increase Increase 1999 1998 (Decrease) 1998 1997 (Decrease) ---- ---- ---------- ---- ----- ---------- Revenue: Admissions $433.1 454.4 (4.7)% 454.4 473.9 (4.1)% Concession sales 174.4 188.5 (7.5) 188.5 189.6 (0.6) Other 8.7 8.5 2.4 8.5 8.5 - Expenses: Film rental and advertising expenses 244.0 248.5 (1.8) 248.5 262.5 (5.3) Concession costs 22.7 28.0 (18.9) 28.0 30.2 (7.3) Other operating expenses: Personnel expense 96.5 96.2 0.3 96.2 95.5 0.7 Occupancy expense 95.8 92.8 3.2 92.8 90.8 2.2 Misc. operating expenses 89.5 88.8 0.8 88.8 89.1 (0.3) Weighted avg. operating theatres (1) 304 327 (7.0) 327 354 (7.6) Weighted avg. operating screens (1) 2,108 2,160 (2.4) 2,160 2,204 (2.0) Weighted avg. screens per avg. theatre 6.9 6.6 5.0 6.6 6.2 6.1 Admissions per weighted avg. operating theatre $1,424,671 1,389,602 2.5 1,389,602 1,338,701 3.8 Admissions per weighted avg. operating screen $205,455 210,370 (2.3) 210,370 215,018 (2.2) Concession sales per weighted avg. operating theatre $573,684 576,453 (0.5) 576,453 535,593 7.6
(1) Weighted average operating theatres and screens represent the number of theatres and screens operated weighted by the number of days operated during the period. REVENUE AND EXPENSES FROM OPERATING THEATRES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 30, 1999 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 ADMISSIONS: Admissions revenue decreased 4.7% during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1998. This decrease was primarily due to a 9.6% decrease in attendance, partially offset by a 5.4% increase in the average ticket price. The increases in the average ticket prices during the year were due to an increase in the percentage of adult, non-matinee tickets sold and certain selective ticket price increases during 1998 and early 1999. The attendance decline during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 was primarily due to three factors: - - The closure of 40 theatres (205 screens), partially offset by the opening of three new theatres (37 screens), - - The short run of several films released at the end of 1998 and a weak film release schedule during the first four months of 1999 as compared to the unprecedented success of the film TITANIC during the same 1998 period, - - The adverse impact of stadium seating theatre construction built by competitive theatre chains. CONCESSION SALES: Concession sales decreased 7.5% during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1998. The decrease in sales was primarily due to the decrease in attendance discussed above, partially offset by a 2.4% increase in the average concession sales per patron. While concession sales growth was adversely impacted by film mix (fewer children's and action films), improvements were realized as a result of: 18 - - Certain selective price increases during 1998 and 1999, - - Additional concession menu items, - - Increased emphasis on sales staff training, - - The opening of new theatres with more efficient concession operations and the closure or sale of older, smaller theatres with less efficient concession operations. The following table sets forth the admissions and concession sales revenue for theatres operated throughout all of 1999 and 1998 (dollars in millions):
Theatres Screens 1999 1998 % Decrease -------- ------- ---- ---- ---------- Theatres operated throughout both periods 281 1,887 Admissions $372.4 416.2 (10.5)% Concession sales 154.2 172.9 (10.8)
This "same theatre" analysis eliminates the effect of new theatre openings, sales or closures during 1999 or 1998. OTHER: Other theatre operations segment revenue is derived primarily from electronic video games located in theatre lobbies, theatre screening and commercial rentals, and other miscellaneous sources. Despite the reduction in theatres, other revenue increased 2.4% during 1999 as compared to 1998 due to an increase in auditorium rental income and an increase in game revenues on a per theatre basis. FILM RENTAL AND ADVERTISING EXPENSES: Film rental and advertising expenses decreased 1.8% during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1998, primarily as a result of the decrease in admissions revenue discussed above, partially offset by a higher film rental percentages. Film rental and advertising expenses as a percentage of admissions revenue for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 and the year ended December 31, 1998 were 56.3% and 54.7%, respectively. The increase in film rental and advertising expenses as a percentage of admissions revenue related primarily to higher than average film terms associated with certain highly anticipated films released in May and June of 1999 and the shorter run of several films. Typically, film rental as a percentage of admission revenue increases the shorter the run of the film. CONCESSION COSTS: Concession costs include direct concession product costs and concession promotional expenses. Such costs decreased 18.9% during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1998. Concession costs as a percentage of concession sales revenue for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 and the year ended December 31, 1998 were 13.0% and 14.9%, respectively. The decrease in concession costs as a percentage of concessions revenue for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 was primarily due to the rebidding or restructuring of the product and distribution contracts associated with many of UATC's concession products. PERSONNEL EXPENSE: Personnel expense includes the salary and wages of the theatre manager and all theatre staff, commissions on concession sales, payroll taxes and employee benefits. The 0.3% increase in personnel expense during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999, as compared to the year ended December 31, 1998 related primarily to a 3.5% increase in the average hourly rate, increased costs for union projectionists, security and janitorial expenses, partially offset by lower payroll taxes and the reduction in the number of staff hours and theatres operated during the year. Personnel expense a percentage of admissions and concessions revenue was 15.9% and 15.0% for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 and the year ended December 31, 1998, respectively. The increase in personnel expense as a percentage of admissions and concessions revenue was primarily attributable to the increased wages discussed above, partially offset by more efficient theatre staffing, the closing of numerous unprofitable theatres and the opening of several new larger, more efficient multiplex theatres. In addition, personnel expense as a percentage of admissions and concessions revenue for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 was negatively impacted by the lower attendance during the first four months of 1999 and the fixed nature of certain expenses (i.e., theatres managers' and assistant managers' salaries). OCCUPANCY EXPENSE: UATC's typical theatre lease arrangement provides for a base rental as well as contingent rentals that are a function of the underlying theatre's revenue over an agreed upon breakpoint. Occupancy expense increased 3.2% during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1998. This increase relates to higher base rentals on theatres opened in late 1998 and 1999 and additional sale and leaseback rent, partially offset by fewer weighted average operating theatres, lower affiliated rents and lower 19 contingent rent. In addition, occupancy expense includes non-cash charges relating to the effect of escalating leases which have been "straight-lined" for accounting purposes of $4.8 million and $4.0 million for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 and the year ended December 31, 1998, respectively. MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENSES: Miscellaneous operating expenses consist of utilities, repairs and maintenance, insurance, real estate and other taxes, supplies and other miscellaneous operating expenses. Miscellaneous operating expenses increased 0.8% during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1998. This fluctuation was primarily due to a decrease in repair and maintenance, supplies, utilities, real estate taxes and common area maintenance expenses related to the fewer number of theatres operated, partially offset by merchant fees on credit card generated revenues. REVENUE AND EXPENSES FROM OPERATING THEATRES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 ADMISSIONS: Admissions revenue decreased 4.1% during 1998 as compared to 1997. This decrease was primarily due to a 7.3% decrease in attendance partially offset by a 3.4% increase in the average ticket price. The lower attendance was primarily due to decreases in the number of weighted average theatres and screens operated, and the effect of new competitive theatre openings in certain areas. The increase in the average ticket price was primarily due to certain selective price increases in late 1997 and the summer of 1998. Admissions per weighted average operating theatre increased 3.8% during 1998, while admissions per weighted average operating screen decreased 2.2% during 1998. These admissions fluctuations were due primarily to the closure of numerous under-performing theatres, the opening of several new theatres which have higher admissions and more screens per theatre and the increases in ticket prices, partially offset by an increase in the number of new competitive screens in certain areas. CONCESSION SALES: Concession sales revenue decreased 0.6% during 1998 as compared to 1997. This decrease was primarily due to the decreased attendance discussed above, partially offset by a 7.2% increase in the average concession sale per patron. Concession sales per weighted average operating theatre increased 7.6% during 1998 as compared to 1997. The increases in the average concession sale per patron and concession sales per weighted average operating theatre were primarily due to certain selective price increases during 1998, increased emphasis on sales staff training, the closure of numerous less efficient theatres and the opening of several new theatres with more efficient concession operations. The following table sets forth the admissions and concession sales revenue for theatres operated throughout all of 1998 and 1997 (dollars in millions):
Theatres Screens 1998 1997 % Decrease -------- ------- ---- ---- ---------- Theatres operated throughout both periods 294 1,912 Admissions $389.6 425.0 (8.3)% Concession sales 160.9 168.8 (4.7)
This "same theatre" analysis eliminates the effect of new theatre openings, sales or closures during 1998 or 1997. OTHER: Other revenue is derived from electronic video games located in theatre lobbies, theatre rentals, commercial rental properties, and other miscellaneous sources. Other revenue remained constant during 1998 as compared to 1997. FILM RENTAL AND ADVERTISING EXPENSES: Film rental and advertising expenses decreased 5.3% during 1998 as compared to 1997 primarily due to the decreased admissions revenue discussed above. Film rental and advertising expenses as a percentage of admissions revenue were 54.7% for 1998 and 55.4% for 1997. The decrease in film rental and advertising expenses as a percentage of admissions revenue for 1998 was primarily due to the longer run of several major films released in late 1997 and during 1998. Typically, film rental as a percentage of admissions revenue increases when a higher percentage of a film's total admissions is collected in the opening weeks of a film's run. CONCESSION COSTS: Concession costs include direct concession product costs and concession promotional expenses. Such costs decreased 7.3% during 1998 as compared to 1997 primarily due to the decreased concession sales discussed above. Concession costs as a percentage of concession sales were 14.9% for 1998 and 15.9% for 20 1997. The decrease in concession costs as a percentage of concessions revenue for 1998 was primarily due to the rebidding or restructuring of the product and distribution contracts associated with many of UATC's concession supply products and slightly lower promotional expenses. PERSONNEL EXPENSE: Personnel expense includes the salary and wages of the theatre manager and all theatre staff, commissions on concession sales, payroll taxes and employee benefits. Personnel expense increased 0.7% during 1998 as compared to 1997. This increase in personnel expense in 1998 was primarily due to an increase in the Federal (and certain state) minimum wage in late 1997, which increased the average wage paid to theatre staff by 7.5% during 1998. This increase in the average wage rate was partially offset by the decrease in attendance discussed above and more efficient theatre staffing. Personnel expense as a percentage of admissions and concession sales revenue was 15.0% in 1998 and 14.4% for 1997, reflecting the effect of the higher minimum wage rate and only moderate concession and ticket price increases. OCCUPANCY EXPENSE: UATC's typical theatre lease arrangement provides for a base rental as well as contingent rental that is a function of the underlying theatre's revenue over an agreed-upon breakpoint. Total occupancy expense increased 2.2% during 1998 as compared to 1997. This increase in 1998 relates to higher rentals on newly opened theatres partially offset by lower affiliated rents and the closure of numerous theatres during the year. Occupancy expense includes non-cash charges relating to the effect of escalating leases which have been "straight lined" for accounting purposes of $4.0 million and $3.7 million for 1998 and 1997, respectively. MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENSES: Miscellaneous operating expenses consist of utilities, repairs and maintenance, insurance, real estate and other taxes, supplies and other miscellaneous operating expenses. Miscellaneous operating expenses decreased 0.3% during 1998 as compared to 1997. This decrease in 1998 relates primarily to lower insurance, common area maintenance, utility expenses and prior year adjustments, partially offset by higher real estate taxes and repairs and maintenance expenses. THEATRES TARGETED FOR DISPOSITION: During 1999, UATC continued to implement a strategy intended to identify and divest of under-performing and non-strategic theatres and properties. In December 1999, management formalized a plan to dispose of 55 operating theatres (371 screens) and exit leases covering 18 closed theatres. As a result, UATC recorded estimated lease termination costs of $17.9 million in the fourth quarter of 1999. Set forth below are the 1999, 1998, and 1997 revenue and expenses, included within the theatre operation segment information discussed above, for the theatres and properties included in the disposition plan at December 30, 1999 or closed during 1999 (in millions):
1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ----- Revenue: Admissions $46.6 74.2 99.3 Concession sales 20.3 32.2 40.3 Other 0.4 0.5 0.7 ----- ----- ----- Total revenue 67.3 106.9 140.3 Expenses: Film rental and advertising expenses 26.1 40.9 55.8 Concession costs 2.8 5.2 7.1 Other operating expenses: Personnel expense 16.9 21.1 22.4 Occupancy expense 18.7 20.3 20.9 Misc. operating expenses 18.8 22.1 22.7 ---- ---- ---- Total expenses 83.3 109.6 128.9 Revenue less expenses: (16.0) (2.7) 11.4 ===== ===== ====
21 IN-THEATRE ADVERTISING The following table summarizes operating revenue and expenses of UATC's In-Theatre Advertising segment for 1999, 1998 and 1997 (dollars in millions):
% % Increase Increase 1999 1998 (Decrease) 1998 1997 (Decrease) ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- ---------- Revenue: Other 8.4 4.4 90.9% 4.4 4.5 (2.2)% Expenses: Other operating expenses: Misc. operating expenses 0.7 0.3 133.3 0.3 0.4 (25.0)
REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 30, 1999 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 ADVERTISING REVENUE: UATC sells advertising including rolling stock commercials, intermission slides, intermission music, lobby monitor advertising and entertainment, coupon distribution and customer sampling. Revenues are primarily contingent upon the success of the sales efforts, as well as upon the location of theatres and attendance at the theatres. In-Theatre Advertising revenue increased 90.9% during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared to the year ended December 30, 1998. This increase was primarily due to a change from the use of an outside sales agency to a small corporate sales staff that increased the number of advertising sales and the net rate received. ADVERTISING EXPENSES: Expenses associated with In-Theatre Advertising include supplies, professional services, freight, projection repair and other miscellaneous expenses. These expenses have increased 133.3% during the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared with the year ended December 31, 1998. Expenses have increased in conjunction with the substantial increases in advertising revenue and the in-house natures of its sales effort. The most significant increases were in the areas of supplies, professional fees and projection repair costs. REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 ADVERTISING REVENUE: In-Theatre Advertising revenue decreased 2.2% during the year ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1997. This decrease related to the poor performance of the outside sales agency that was primarily responsible for managing sales. The contract with the outside agency was cancelled and, as mentioned above, a small corporate staff was hired to sell and coordinate the advertising. ADVERTISING EXPENSES: Expenses associated with In-Theatre Advertising decreased 25.0% during the year ended December 31, 1998 as compared with the year ended December 31, 1997. Expenses decreased primarily due to lower professional fees, freight and projection repair costs, partially offset by higher advertising and travel and entertainment costs. SATELLITE THEATRE NETWORK-TM- The following table summarizes operating revenue and expenses of UATC's Satellite Theatre Network-TM- segment for 1999, 1998 and 1997 (dollars in millions):
% % Increase Increase 1999 1998 (Decrease) 1998 1997 (Decrease) ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- ---------- Revenue: Other 6.2 5.9 5.1% 5.9 6.6 (10.6)% Expenses: Other operating expenses: Misc. operating expenses 4.5 4.6 (2.2) 4.6 4.9 (6.1)
22 REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 30, 1999 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 STN REVENUE: The Satellite Theatre Network-TM- ("STN") rents theatre auditoriums for seminars, corporate training, business meetings, educational or communication uses, product and customer research and other entertainment uses. Theatre auditoriums are rented individually or on a networked basis. Revenues increased 5.1% for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1998. The additional revenue was due primarily to an increase in refreshment sales and satellite seminar revenue. STN EXPENSES: Expenses associated with the satellite Theatre Network-TM- decreased 2.2% for the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1998. Other operating costs decreased primarily related to a reduction in equipment rental due to projector technology improvements. REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 STN REVENUE: STN revenues decreased 10.6% during the year ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1997, due to a decrease in refreshment, satellite seminar and non-satellite revenues of 36.2%, 2.5% and 20.5%, respectively. STN EXPENSES: Expenses associated with STN decreased 6.1% for the year ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1997. This decrease related to lower refreshment costs and other variable costs due to the decrease in revenue, partially offset by higher personnel costs. OTHER EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 1999, 1998 AND 1997 GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE General and administrative expense consists primarily of costs associated with functions at UATC's corporate headquarters, two film booking and regional operating offices and 14 district theatre operations offices (generally located in theatres). Staff at the corporate headquarters include theatre administrative and operating personnel, In-Theatre Advertising and Satellite Theatre Network-TM- sales and marketing staff and other support functions. At the end of 1996, UATC initiated a corporate restructuring plan intended to provide a higher level of focus on UATC's domestic theatrical business at a lower annual cost. As a result of this corporate restructuring plan, which was substantially completed in January 1997, general and administrative expenses decreased $0.8 million in 1998 as compared to 1997. During 1999, Administrative expenses decreased $0.5 million primarily as a result of a reduction in personnel, travel and entertainment, utility and other miscellaneous corporate expenses, partially offset by a reduction in management fees from international theatre investments, which were sold at the end of 1998. IMPAIRMENTS, LEASE EXIT COSTS AND OTHER Provisions for impairments relates to non-cash charges for the differences between the historical book value of individual theatres (in some cases groups of theatres) and the undiscounted cash flow expected to be received from the operation or future sale of the individual theatre (or groups of theatres). UATC recorded non-cash provisions for asset impairments of $30.6 million, $28.4 million, and $21.9 million during fiscal 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively. During 1999, UATC continued to implement a strategy intended to identify and divest of under-performing and non-strategic theatres and properties. In December 1999, management formalized a plan to dispose of 55 operating theatres (371 screens) and exit leases covering 18 closed theatres. In addition to the efforts of UATC personnel, an outside consultant has been hired to facilitate negotiations with landlords. Lease exit costs for operating theatres of $17.9 million have been charged to operating income during 1999. In cases where theatres are closed, but the termination of the lease has not been finalized or negotiated, an accrual for lease exit costs and other ongoing expenses is estimated and charged to income. Amounts recorded for estimated termination costs of closed theatres were $4.6 million, $4.5 million and $8.5 million for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Restructuring costs of $0.3 million and $0.8 million for termination costs related to corporate personnel were recorded during fiscal 1999 and 1997, respectively. 23 In December 1999, UATC received an invoice from its former insurance provider for approximately $2.9 million for previously unbilled insurance claims paid by the insurance provider during 1996 through 1999 on UATC's behalf. After verifying the validity of the additional invoice, UATC recorded a charge of approximately $2.9 million. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION Depreciation and amortization expense includes the depreciation of theatre buildings and equipment, the amortization of theatre lease costs and certain non-compete agreements. Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.3 million for 1999 as compared to 1998, and $5.2 million for 1998 as compared to 1997. The 1999 decrease was primarily due to theatre closures and the effect of asset impairments during 1998 and 1999, partially offset by increased depreciation from new theatres opened at the end of 1998 and during 1999. The 1998 decreases were primarily due to theatre closures and lower amortization from non-compete agreements which were fully amortized during 1997 and changing the useful lives of certain assets during 1998, partially offset by increased depreciation on newly opened theatres. UATC recorded approximately $9.0 million amortization expense during 1997 on non-compete agreements and certain other assets acquired as part of the Acquisition which were fully amortized in May 1997. OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) UATC incurred operating losses of $52.4 million, $4.4 million, and $1.5 million during 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The decrease in operating income during 1999 was primarily due to lower revenue, a higher film rental percentage and increased occupancy expenses and increased non-cash charges related to provisions for impairment and accrued lease termination costs, partially offset by lower non-film related operating costs and general and administrative expenses. The decrease in operating income during 1998 was primarily due to reduced revenue, partially offset by reduced general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization. INTEREST, NET Interest, net increased $4.4 million in 1999 as compared to 1998. This increase was due primarily to a higher average debt balance and to an increase in the interest rate on the Bank Credit Facility. Interest, net decreased $6.4 million in 1998 as compared to 1997. The 1998 decrease was primarily due to lower average debt balances as a result of the 1998 refinancing of UATC's senior secured notes with senior subordinated notes issued by the Parent. UATC capitalized $0.8 million and $1.5 million of interest during 1999 and 1998, respectively, to various construction projects. GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, NET During 1999, UATC sold certain theatres for which cash proceeds of $9.8 million were received and $4.2 million of gains were recognized. In 1998, UATC sold the majority of its remaining international theatrical exhibition assets for $3.0 million of cash, $0.5 million of stock of the acquiring company and a $3.0 million note. In addition, UATC sold certain other operating theatres and non-operating real estate for which net cash proceeds of $7.0 million were received. In conjunction with these sales, UATC recognized $0.2 million of gains. During April 1997, UATC sold its 50% interest in a Hong Kong theatre company to its partner for approximately $17.5 million and during September 1997, UATC sold its theatre investments in Mexico and the majority of its theatre assets in Argentina for approximately $25.0 million. In addition, various non-strategic or underperforming operating theatres and real estate assets were sold for net cash proceeds of approximately $17.0 million. As a result of these 1997 sales UATC recognized $21.9 million of gains. INCOME TAX EXPENSE Income tax expense consists of current state and Federal income taxes of UATC's is less than 80%-owned consolidated subsidiaries. On February 10, 1998, the Parent filed a private letter ruling with the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") requesting an extension of time to file a Section 197 election. This election allows for the amortization of various intangible assets over 15 years. On June 8, 1998, the IRS granted the Parent's request and, on August 6, 1998, the Parent filed a Section 197 election along with its amended 1993 income tax return. As the Parent and UATC had previously been amortizing certain intangible assets acquired as part of the Acquisition over a five year period, the effect of the Section 197 election was to reduce the Parent's and UATC's net operating loss carryforward and increase the basis of certain intangible assets, which will be amortized, and provide for future tax deductions. The Section 197 election also enabled the Parent to conclude the IRS audit for the years ending December 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994. As a result of the audit the net operating loss was reduced further by various items which were reclassified as Section 197 assets. These items will be amortized and will provide the Parent and UATC with additional future deductions. As UATC had fully reserved the deferred tax asset associated with its net operating loss carryforward, there is no financial statement impact associated with the reduction in its net operating loss carryforward. At December 30, 1999, UATC has a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $235.2 24 million. The IRS for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 is currently auditing the Parent's income tax returns. The outcome of this audit may reduce the amount of the Parent's and UATC's net operating loss carryforward and/or change the basis (and thus future tax depreciation) related to certain assets. The Parent and UATC believe that the result of the audit will not have a material adverse effect on their financial condition or results of operation. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS During 1998, UATC established a plan to dispose of its entertainment center business operations. Operations in all of UATC's entertainment centers ceased during 1999. UATC wrote off the cost of the related assets of $3.4 million against a previously established reserve. UATC subsequently established an additional reserve of $2.4 million related to estimated costs necessary to terminate three remaining leases and settle remaining litigation related to the entertainment centers. At December 30, 1999, the balance in the discontinued operations reserve account is $2.4 million. This is the amount estimated to be necessary to terminate three remaining leases and to settle related litigation. The net loss from the discontinued operations was $13.8 million and $5.3 million for 1998 and 1997, respectively. Included in the net loss from discontinued operations was interest expense of $1.1 million and $1.2 million for 1998 and 1997, respectively. The anticipated loss from disposition was $5.7 million during 1998 which represents future losses. Additionally, the net loss from discontinued operations included non-cash provisions for asset impairments are $10.2 million and $1.0 million for 1998 and 1997 respectively. EXTRAORDINARY ITEM As a result of the repayment of UATC's existing bank credit facility (the "Former Bank Credit Facility") and senior secured notes (the "Senior Secured Notes") during 1998, UATC recognized an extraordinary loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $7.9 million, consisting of a $3.6 million prepayment premium on the Senior Secured Notes and approximately $4.3 million of unamortized deferred loan costs. NET LOSS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDER UATC incurred a net loss available to common stockholder of $92.3 million during 1999, as compared to net losses available to common stockholder of $74.0 million and $51.6 million for 1998 and 1997, respectively. The increase in loss from 1999 to 1998 relates to reduced operating income before non-cash reserved impairments increased interest costs and increases in non-cash provisions for asset impairment, partially offset by the dividends on preferred stock, the extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt and the loss from discontinued operations recorded during 1998. The increase in the 1998 net loss relates primarily to charges for the discontinuance of the entertainment center operations, the extraordinary expense for the early extinguishment of debt, and the gain on the disposition of assets during 1997. Excluding these unusual items, the net losses available to common stockholders for 1999, 1998 and 1997 would have been as follows (dollars in millions):
1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Net loss available to common stockholder........... $ (92.3) (74.0) (51.6) Impairment, lease exit costs and other............. 56.3 32.9 31.2 Gain on disposition of assets...................... (4.2) (0.2) (21.9) Discontinued operations............................ 2.4 19.5 5.3 Loss on early extinguishment of debt............... - 7.9 - ----- ----- ----- $ (37.8) (13.9) (37.0) ===== ===== =====
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES For the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 1999, net cash provided by UATC's operating activities was $22.4 million. This net cash provided by operating activities, in addition to $29.2 million of cash provided by financing activities, was used to fund $43.5 million of capital expenditures and other investing activities. Cash balances available at December 30, 1999 were $8.1 million higher than those available at December 31, 1998. However, UATC has no availability under its credit facilities and is not in compliance with certain covenants of its Bank Credit Facility (see Note 9). On April 15, 2000, an interest payment of $12.3 million is due from the Parent to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes. The Parent will not make that payment when due and will attempt to complete its negotiations with its senior secured lenders under the Bank Credit Facility to recapitalize United Artists during the 30-day Senior Subordinated Notes interest payment grace period and then the Parent will present that plan to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes for their consideration. There can be no assurance that the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes will consent to the plan. At the end of the 30-day interest payment grace period under the Senior Subordinated Notes, assuming that both the lenders under the Bank Credit Facility and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes have not consented to a recapitalization plan, the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes may then attempt to exercise any remedies available to them, including, without limitation, acceleration of the indebtedness. The senior secured lenders under the Bank Credit Facility have, however, notified the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes of a default under the Bank Credit Facility and blocked payment of the Senior Subordinated Notes for up to 180 days. A financial and corporate reorganization of UATC is likely whether or not a consensual debt restructuring agreement can be reached with the lenders under the Bank Credit Facility and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes. 25 Substantially all of UATC's admissions and concession sales revenue is collected in cash. UATC benefits from the fact that film expenses (except for films that require advances) are usually paid 15 to 45 days after the admissions revenue is collected. During April 1998, the Parent completed the offering of $225.0 million of its 9.75% senior subordinated notes due April 15, 2008, and the offering of $50.0 million of its floating rate senior subordinated notes due October 15, 2007 (collectively, the "Senior Subordinated Notes"). Simultaneously, the Parent entered into a $450.0 million bank credit facility (the "Bank Credit Facility") with a final maturity of April 21, 2005. The Bank Credit Facility is guaranteed by UATC. The proceeds from the offerings of the Senior Subordinated Notes and a portion of the borrowings under the New Bank Credit Facility were used to: - - repay the outstanding borrowings of $272.5 million under UATC's Former Bank Credit Facility - - fund the redemption of the Parent's preferred stock (approximately $159.2 million) - - fund the redemption of UATC's $125.0 million Senior Secured Notes at 102.875% of par value plus accrued but unpaid interest of $0.8 million. - - retire and repay the Parent's 11.15% Prop I mortgage notes (approximately $45.7 million). The net proceeds from the offerings of the Senior Subordinated Notes in excess of the redemption value of the Parent's preferred stock (approximately $108.1 million) was contributed to UATC as additional common equity by the Parent. Additionally, UATC's preferred stock (which was held by the Parent) was converted into additional common equity. As a result of the repayment of the Former Bank Credit Facility and the redemption of the Senior Secured Notes, UATC recognized an extraordinary loss on the early extinguishment of debt during 1998 of $7.9 million, consisting of the $3.6 million prepayment premium on the Senior Secured Notes and approximately $4.3 million of unamortized deferred loan costs. In March 1999 and September 1999, the Parent finalized the second and third amendments to its Bank Credit Facility with its lenders, including a shortening of the maturity date for part of the credit facility, an increase in the LIBOR borrowing spread and additional loan security through mortgages on certain of UATC's and UAR's properties. As of December 30, 1999, the Parent is in default of certain covenants under its Bank Credit Facility. In December 1996, UATC initiated a new investment strategy that focuses on the development of new theatres and renovations (including stadium seating retrofits) and expansions of existing high revenue theatres in the U.S. where UATC has a significant operating presence. As part of this increased focus on its U.S. operations, UATC has restructured and realigned its corporate overhead functions and has sold substantially all of its international theatre exhibition investments. The proceeds received from the sale of international investments and corporate overhead savings were redeployed into new theatre developments and the renovation and expansion of existing key theatres in UATC's core areas of operation and used to repay existing debt. During late 1997, several of UATC's competitors initiated expansion programs to aggressively build new stadium seating megaplexes in a effort to gain market share. As a result of this unprecedented increase in capital spending by other operators, several of UATC's older, smaller non-stadium theatres were adversely impacted. In response to this market condition, UATC has been aggressively seeking to defend its key market positions and dispose of those theatres that were unprofitable and could not compete effectively. In 1999, as the capital spending by its competitors peaked, UATC continued to implement a strategy intended to identify and divest of under-performing and non-strategic theatres and properties. In December 1999, management formalized a plan to dispose of 55 operating theatres (371 screens) and exit leases covering 18 closed theatres. For the year ended December 30, 1999 these theatres generated $11.2 million of negative EBITDA (earnings before interest, 26 taxes, depreciation and amortization plus other non-recurring or non-cash operating credits or changes). While there can be no assurance that such sales or lease termination efforts will be successful, or what the final cost will be, negotiations are ongoing with respect to several theatres and parcels of real estate. During 1999, UATC received $9.8 million of proceeds as a result of the early lease buyouts associated with 21 theatres (113 screens) and disbursed approximately $2.1 million in early lease termination payments relating to five theatres (38 screens). Additionally 11 theatres (61 screens) were closed, the leases on 10 theatres (35 screens) expired and one theatre (eight screens) was subleased to another theatre operator. The theatres that were closed were primarily smaller, older theatres that were under-performing or not part of UATC's long-term strategic plans. In March 1999 and September 1999, the Parent finalized the second and third amendments to its Bank Credit Facility with its lenders, including a shortening of the maturity date for part of the Credit facility, an increase in the borrowing spread and additional loan security through mortgages on certain of the Parents properties. For the year ended December 30, 1999 the Parent is in default of certain covenants of its Bank Credit Facility. In response to the increasing competitive environment and limited capital resources, UATC continued to focus its investment activities on defending its key market positions and significantly curtailed its capital spending to only the most strategically important projects. During 1999, UATC invested approximately $12.0 million on eight theatres (103 screens) which opened in 1998. Approximately $47.5 million was invested on projects which opened during 1999 and for recurring capital maintenance. These 1999 projects include: - - the development of two new theatres (25 screens) in the Philadelphia and Dallas markets, - - the development of one theatre (12 screens) on an existing drive-in site on Long Island, - - the renovations, expansions and addition of stadium seating to three existing theatres (36 screens), - - the renovation of one theatre (two screens) in Forest Hills, NY In addition, approximately $5.0 million was invested in one theatre (15 screens plus an IMAX) expected to open during the spring of 2000 in the Philadelphia market. A significant portion of UATC's capital expenditures over the past several years has been funded by sale and leaseback transactions. Following is a summary of the various transactions: In December 1995, UATC and UAR entered into a sale and leaseback transaction (the "1995 Sale and Leaseback") whereby the land and buildings underlying 27 of their operating theatres and four theatres and a screen addition under development were sold to and leased back from an unaffiliated third party. In conjunction with the 1995 Sale and Leaseback, the buyer of the properties issued certain publicly traded pass-through certificates. The lease related to properties required UATC to enter into a Participation Agreement that requires UATC to comply with certain covenants including limitations on indebtedness and restricted payments. In November 1996, UATC entered into a sale and leaseback transaction whereby the building and land underlying three of its operating theatres and two theatres under development were sold for approximately $21.5 million and leased back from an unaffiliated third party. In December 1997, UATC entered into a sale and leaseback transaction whereby two theatres under development were sold to and leased back from an unaffiliated third party for approximately $18.1 million. Approximately $9.2 million of the sales proceeds were paid to UATC during 1999 for reimbursement of certain of the construction costs associated with the two theatres. During 1999, UATC and UAR entered into three separate sale and leaseback transactions on one existing theatre and two theatres built during 1999 aggregating approximately $19.1 million. Proceeds from a $5.4 million sale and leaseback transaction on the existing theatre were received by UAR during 1999. A $4.0 million transaction on a theatre that opened in September 1999 is still pending. The purchase and sale agreement for $9.7 million, relating to a theatre that opened in December 1999, lapsed because the ground leasor consent could not be obtained. UATC and the buyer of the building and the ground leasor are currently involved in litigation claiming that the landlord has unreasonably withheld consent. At December 30, 1999, UATC had entered into construction or lease agreements for one new theatre (15 screens plus an IMAX). UATC estimates that this project will be opened in April and capital expenditures during 2000 will aggregate approximately $14.6 million. This is the only project for which UATC has executed a definitive lease and all significant lease contingencies have been satisfied. UATC expects additional capital expenditures for ongoing maintenance and with regard to the renovation, expansion or replacement of existing key locations as opportunities present themselves and capital resources are available. Because a significant portion of UATC's future capital spending plans relate to the renovation and/or expansion of existing key locations, the timing of such commitments and expenditures are much more flexible. Therefore, they can be matched to net cash provided by operating activities, asset sales and other sources of capital. 27 At December 30, 1999, UATC was party to interest rate collar agreements on $150.0 million of floating rate debt which provide for a LIBOR interest rate cap of 6% per annum and LIBOR interest rate floors of approximately 5 1/2%, expiring at August 2001. In February 2000, UATC reset the CAP agreements at a rate of 7.5% and received $1.4 million. The terms of the Bank Credit Facility require UATC to obtain interest rate hedges on a certain portion of its indebtedness thereunder. Amounts paid to the counterparties to the interest rate collar agreements are recorded as an increase to interest expense and amounts received from the counterparties to the interest rate collar agreements are recorded as a reduction of interest expense. At December 30, 1999, UATC had approximately $437.7 million of indebtedness outstanding under its Bank Credit Facility and approximately $2.7 million of revolving loan commitments thereunder which had been used for the issuance of letters of credit. There is no credit available to UATC under the Bank Credit Facility. The level of continued investing activities by UATC will be significantly curtailed by its current liquidity status. Investing activities are dependent on, among other factors, its on-going operating liquidity and other sources of liquidity. One measure commonly used in the theatrical industry to measure operating liquidity is referred to as "Interest Coverage." Interest Coverage is the ratio of Operating Cash Flow (defined as EBITDA earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization - plus other non-recurring or non-cash operating credits or charges) to interest expense (excluding amortization of deferred loan costs). Following is a calculation of Operating Cash Flow and Interest Coverage for each of the last three years, including a reconciliation of Operating Income to Operating Cash Flow. Additionally, information from the statements of cash flow is presented for each of the last three years in the following table (dollars in millions):
1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Operating loss from continuing operations................ $ (52.4) (4.4) (1.5) Depreciation and amortization............................ 50.8 51.1 56.3 Impairments, lease exit costs and other.................. 56.3 32.9 31.2 Non-cash rent............................................ 4.8 4.0 3.7 ----- ----- ----- Operating Cash Flow.................................... $ 59.5 83.6 89.7 ==== ==== ==== Interest Expense......................................... $ 39.2 31.2 35.7 ==== ==== ==== Interest Coverage Ratio.................................. 1.52 2.68 2.51 ==== ==== ==== Statements of Cash Flow Information: Net cash provided by operating activities................. $ 22.4 55.1 44.0 Net cash used in investing activities..................... (43.5) (120.7) (10.0) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities....... 29.2 62.9 (33.0) ---- ---- ------ Net cash flow............................................. $ 8.1 (2.7) 1.0 ===== ===== ====
As shown above, UATC's Interest Coverage Ratio increased from 2.5 times for 1997 to 2.7 times for 1998 primarily due to reduced interest expense. The interest coverage ratio decreased to 1.5 times during 1999 primarily due to increased interest expense and reduced Operating Cash Flow. Operating Cash Flow, set forth above, is one measure of value and borrowing capacity commonly used in the theatrical exhibition industry. It is not intended to be a substitute for Operating Cash Flow as defined in the Parent's debt agreements or for cash flows provided by operating activities, a measure of performance provided herein in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and should not be relied upon as such. The Operating Cash Flow as set forth above does not take into consideration certain costs of doing business, and as such, should not be considered in isolation to other measures of performance. Another measure of liquidity is net cash provided by operating activities as set forth above. Net cash provided by operating activities was $22.4 million, $55.1 million, and $44.0 million for 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively. This measurement sets forth the net cash from the operations provided by UATC's operations which was available for UATC's liquidity needs after taking into consideration certain additional costs of doing business which are not reflected in the Operating Cash Flow calculations discussed above. UATC believes that unless a recapitalization plan is complete, the net cash provided by operations and proceeds from asset sales and sale-leaseback transactions may not be sufficient to fund its future cash requirements. 28 UATC expects that future cash requirements will principally be for interest and repayments of indebtedness, working capital requirements and capital expenditures. UATC's future operating performance and ability to service its indebtedness will be subject to the success of motion pictures which are released, future economic conditions, the sale of non-core assets and to financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond UATC's control. Additionally, UATC's ability to incur additional indebtedness may be limited by covenants contained in the Participation Agreement relating to the 1995 Sale and Leaseback discussed above. OTHER UATC's revenues have been seasonal, coinciding with the timing of releases of motion pictures by the major distributors. Generally, the most successful motion pictures have been released during the summer extending from Memorial Day to Labor Day and the holiday season extending from Thanksgiving through year-end. The unexpected emergence of a hit film during other periods can alter this traditional trend. The timing of such film releases can have a significant effect on UATC's results of operations, and the results of one quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for the next quarter or for the same period in the following year. Historically, the principal impact of inflation and changing prices upon UATC has been with respect to the construction of new theatres, the purchase of theatre equipment and the utility and labor costs incurred in connection with continuing theatre operations. Film rental fees, which are the largest operating expense incurred by UATC, are customarily paid as a percentage of admissions revenue and hence while the film rental fees may increase on an absolute basis the percentages are not directly affected by inflation. Inflation and changing prices have not had a significant impact on UATC's total revenues and results of operations. YEAR 2000 UATC completed a review of its internal information systems for potential year 2000 transition problems. Areas addressed include: - - Computer based systems in UATC's theatres (point-of-sale ("POS") system, the projection and sound system, the energy management system and other ancillary systems), - - Computer based systems at UATC's administrative offices (financial information systems and telecommunications systems), - - Products and services provided by outside vendors (e.g., the motion picture companies and banks). The change over into the year 2000 did not result in significant disruption of UATC's business operations nor did it have a material adverse effect on UATC's liquidity or results of operations. UATC's cost associated with year 2000 upgrades and preventative measures was approximately $0.1 million. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS During 1998, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) released No. 97-10, "The Effect of Leasee Involvement in Asset Construction." Issue No. 97-10 is applicable to entities involved on behalf of an owner-lessor with the construction of an asset that will be leased to the lessee when construction of the asset is completed. In certain construction projects, UATC is responsible for directly paying project costs that are in excess of an agreed upon amount to be paid for by the owner-lessor. Generally, these project costs paid by UATC include elements that are considered to be structural in nature as defined by Issue No. 97-10. As a result, UATC believes it would be considered the owner of these projects during construction. The consensus reached in Issue No. 97-10 applies to construction projects committed to after May 21, 1998 and also to those projects that were committed to on May 21, 1998 if construction does not commence by December 31, 1999. Unless UATC changes the manner in which it contracts for the construction of theatres, UATC believes that Issue No. 97-10 will require certain theatre leases entered into in the future to be recorded as lease financing obligations. UATC believes that none of its current construction commitments will need to be accounted for in accordance with Issue No. 97-10. In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("SFAS 133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." 29 SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. SFAS No. 133 requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No. 133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000 and earlier application is encouraged. UATC has not yet quantified the impact, if any, of adopting SFAS No. 133 on its financial statements and has not determined the timing of or method of adoption of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility in earnings and other comprehensive income. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK UATC is subject to market risk associated with changes in interest rates on its debt obligations. UATC manages its interest rate risk through a combination of fixed and floating rate debt obligations and by selectively entering into interest rate cap and interest rate collar agreements. The table presented below provides information about UATC's financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates (amounts in millions):
FAIR 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 THEREAFTER TOTAL VALUE ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- ----- ----- Total Indebtedness Fixed Rate $3.2 1.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 3.0 8.9 8.9 Avg. Interest Rate 9.4% 9.2 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 Floating Rate $3.5 10.4 30.7 46.3 58.8 288.0 437.7 284.5 Avg. Interest Rate (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) Interest Rate Collars (notional amount) $ - 150.0 - - - - 150.0 0.7 Avg. Interest Rate Interest Rate Cap (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Interest Rate Floor (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
(1) The weighted average floating interest rate at December 31, 1999 was 10.4%. (2) The average interest rate cap was 6.0% through August 2001. During February 2000, this interest collar was sold for $1.4 million and replaced with a 7.5% cap which expires at December 2000. (3) The average interest rate floor was 5.5% through August 2001. During February this interest collar was sold. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The consolidated financial statements of UATC are filed under this item beginning on page 31. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. 30 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. and subsidiaries ("UATC") as of December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholder's equity (deficit) and cash flow for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and 1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of UATC's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. 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 United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and the results of their operations and their cash flow for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and 1997 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that UATC will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, UATC has suffered recurring losses from operations and may not generate sufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations as they become due, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should UATC be unable to continue as a going concern. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Denver, Colorado April 13, 2000 31 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Amounts in Millions)
ASSETS December 30, December 31, ----------- ----------- 1999 1998 ---- ---- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents..................................................... $ 16.0 7.9 Receivables, net: Notes....................................................................... 1.2 1.8 Other....................................................................... 5.4 17.6 ------- ------- 6.6 19.4 Prepaid expenses and concession inventory..................................... 16.4 15.0 Other assets.................................................................. 2.3 0.6 ------- ------- Total current assets........................................................ 41.3 42.9 Investments and related receivables........................................... 3.5 8.3 Property and equipment, at cost (note 15): Land........................................................................ 16.8 20.6 Theatre buildings, equipment and other...................................... 576.8 538.2 ------- ------- 593.6 558.8 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (note 6)..................... (240.4) (200.1) ------- ------- 353.2 358.7 Intangible assets, net (note 15).............................................. 57.8 81.3 Assets held for sale - discontinued operations (note 16)...................... - 3.1 Other assets, net (note 4).................................................... 78.5 73.9 ------- ------- $ 534.3 568.2 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable: Film rentals................................................................ $ 36.4 28.7 Other....................................................................... 42.1 65.0 ------- ------- 78.5 93.7 Accrued liabilities: Salaries and wages.......................................................... 5.5 6.1 Interest.................................................................... 4.7 2.3 Other....................................................................... 45.8 26.3 ---- ---- 56.0 34.7 Current portion of long-term debt (notes 4 and 9)............................. 442.0 6.2 ------ ------ Total current liabilities................................................... 476.5 134.6 Other liabilities............................................................... 40.8 33.5 Debt (notes 4 and 9)............................................................ 4.6 370.3 Liabilities related to discontinued operations (note 16)........................ 2.4 4.9 ------- ------- Total liabilities........................................................... 624.3 543.3 Minority interests in equity of consolidated subsidiaries....................... 5.8 5.6 Stockholder's equity (deficit) (note 4): Common stock (note 12)........................................................ - - Additional paid-in capital.................................................... 291.2 318.0 Accumulated deficit........................................................... (387.6) (295.3) Unrealized holding gain....................................................... 1.6 - Intercompany account ......................................................... (1.0) (3.4) ------- ------- Total stockholder's equity (deficit)........................................ (95.8) 19.3 ------- ------- $ 534.3 568.2 ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 32 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Operations (Amounts in Millions)
Fiscal Years Ended ------------------ December 30, December 31, December 31, ----------- ----------- ----------- 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Revenue: Admissions..................................................... $ 433.1 454.4 473.9 Concession sales............................................... 174.4 188.5 189.6 Other.......................................................... 23.3 18.8 19.6 ------- ------- ------- 630.8 661.7 683.1 ------- ------- ------- Costs and expenses: Film rental and advertising expenses........................... 244.0 248.5 262.5 Direct concession costs........................................ 22.7 28.0 30.2 Other operating expenses ...................................... 266.9 260.1 257.7 Sale and leaseback rentals (note 5)............................ 17.7 15.1 13.4 Affiliate lease rentals (note 13).............................. 2.4 7.5 9.6 General and administrative (note 13)........................... 22.4 22.9 23.7 Depreciation and amortization (note 7)......................... 50.8 51.1 56.3 Impairment lease exit costs and other (note 15)................ 56.3 32.9 31.2 ------- ------- ------- 683.2 666.1 683.8 ------- ------- ------- Operating loss from continuing operations................... (52.4) (4.4) (1.5) Other income (expense): Interest, net (notes 4, 9 and 13): Interest expense............................................ (39.2) (31.2) (35.7) Amortization of deferred loan costs......................... (1.2) (1.1) (2.1) Interest income............................................. 6.5 2.8 1.9 ------- ------- ------- (33.9) (29.5) (35.9) Gain on disposition of assets, net (note 17)................... 4.2 0.2 21.9 Share of losses of affiliates, net............................ - (0.3) (1.6) Minority interests in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries.... (1.0) (1.3) (1.3) Other, net..................................................... (5.9) (1.7) (2.6) ------- ------- ------- (36.6) (32.6) (19.5) ------- ------- ------- Loss from continuing operations before income tax expenses, discontinued operations and extraordinary item..... (89.0) (37.0) (21.0) Income tax expense (note 18)....................................... (0.9) ( 0.6) (1.5) ------- ------- ------- Loss from continuing operations................................ (89.9) (37.6) (22.5) Discontinued operations (note 16).................................. (2.4) (19.5) (5.3) ------- ------- ------- Loss before extraordinary item................................. (92.3) (57.1) (27.8) Extraordinary item - loss on early extinguishment of debt (note 4). - (7.9) - ------- ------- ------- Net loss....................................................... (92.3) (65.0) (27.8) Dividend on preferred stock (note 11).............................. - (9.0) (23.8) ------- ------- ------- Net loss available to common stockholder....................... $ (92.3) (74.0) (51.6) ======= ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements 33 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity (Deficit) (Amounts in Millions)
Preferred Common Additional Accumulated stock stock paid-in capital deficit ----- ----- --------------- ------- Balance at December 31, 1996 ......................... $ 170.1 - 52.8 (202.5) Accretion of dividends on preferred stock .......... 23.8 - (23.8) - Net change in intercompany account ................. - - - - Foreign currency translation adjustment ............ - - - - Net loss ........................................... - - - (27.8) -------- ------ ----- ------ Balance at December 31, 1997 ......................... 193.9 - 29.0 (230.3) Accretion of dividends on preferred stock .......... 9.0 - (9.0) - Dividend to parent ................................. - - (13.0) - Equity contribution ................................ - - 108.1 - Conversion of preferred stock ...................... (202.9) - 202.9 - Net change in intercompany account ................. - - - - Foreign currency translation adjustment ............ - - - - Net loss ........................................... - - - (65.0) -------- ------ ----- ------ Balance at December 31, 1998 ......................... - - 318.0 (295.3) Dividend to parent ................................. - - (26.8) - Net change in intercompany account ................. - - - - Unrealized holding gain ............................ - - - - Net loss ........................................... - - - (92.3) -------- ------ ----- ------ Balance at December 30, 1999 ......................... $ - - 291.2 (387.6) ======== ====== ===== ====== Cumulative Unrealized foreign currency Total holding translation Intercompany stockholder's gain adjustment account equity (deficit) ---- ---------- ------- ---------------- Balance at December 31, 1996 ......................... - (0.5) 0.6 20.5 Accretion of dividends on preferred stock .......... - - - - Net change in intercompany account ................. - - (2.0) (2.0) Foreign currency translation adjustment ............ - 0.1 - 0.1 Net loss ........................................... - - - (27.8) ---- ----- ---- ----- Balance at December 31, 1997 ......................... - (0.4) (1.4) (9.2) Accretion of dividends on preferred stock .......... - - - - Dividend to parent ................................. - - - (13.0) Equity contribution ................................ - - - 108.1 Conversion of preferred stock ...................... - - - - Net change in intercompany account ................. - - (2.0) (2.0) Foreign currency translation adjustment ............ - - - 0.4 Net loss ........................................... - - - (65.0) ---- ----- ---- ----- Balance at December 31, 1998 ......................... - - (3.4) 19.3 Dividend to parent ................................. - - - (26.8) Net change in intercompany account ................. - - 2.4 2.4 Unrealized holding gain ............................ 1.6 - - 1.6 Net loss ........................................... - - - (92.3) ---- ----- ---- ----- Balance at December 30, 1999 ......................... 1.6 - (1.0) (95.8) ==== ===== ==== =====
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 34 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Amounts in Millions)
Fiscal Years Ended ------------------ December 30, December 31, December 31, ----------- ----------- ----------- 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Net cash provided by operating activities.................................. $ 22.4 55.1 44.0 ------ ------ ------ Cash flow from investing activities: Capital expenditures.................................................... (62.0) (115.4) (65.8) Change in receivable from sale and leaseback escrow..................... 5.2 (11.0) (12.8) Proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction and escrow................. - 2.7 23.2 Proceeds from disposition of assets, net................................ 9.8 7.0 59.5 Change in investments and receivables from theatre joint ventures, net.. 2.4 2.7 (18.3) Other, net.............................................................. 1.1 (6.7) 4.2 ------ ------ ------ Net cash used in investing activities.................................. (43.5) (120.7) (10.0) ------ ------ ------ Cash flow from financing activities: Equity contribution by Parent........................................... - 108.1 - Dividend to Parent...................................................... (26.8) (13.0) - Debt borrowings......................................................... 144.0 630.6 150.9 Debt repayments......................................................... (73.9) (500.1) (179.2) Repurchase of senior secured notes...................................... - (128.6) - Increase (decrease) in intercompany account............................. 2.4 (2.0) (2.0) Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft................................... (9.8) 10.5 (2.8) (Increase) decrease in related party receivables........................ (1.7) (41.5) 0.4 Other, net.............................................................. (5.0) (1.1) (0.3) ------ ------ ------ Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.................... 29.2 62.9 (33.0) ------ ------ ------ Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents................... 8.1 (2.7) 1.0 Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period..................................................... 7.9 10.6 9.6 ------ ------ ------ End of period .......................................................... $ 16.0 7.9 10.6 ====== ====== ====== Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Net loss................................................................ $(92.3) (65.0) (27.8) Non-cash expense associated with discontinued operations................ 0.8 16.0 2.7 Extraordinary item...................................................... - 7.9 - Effect of leases with escalating minimum annual rentals................. 4.8 4.0 3.7 Depreciation and amortization........................................... 50.8 51.1 56.3 Provision for impairment................................................ 30.6 28.4 21.9 Reserve for lease termination costs..................................... 19.0 4.5 8.5 Gain on disposition of assets, net...................................... (4.2) (0.2) (21.9) Share of losses of affiliates, net...................................... - 0.3 1.6 Minority interests in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries............. 1.0 1.3 1.3 Early lease termination payments........................................ (2.1) (1.1) (4.7) Change in assets and liabilities: Receivables............................................................ (0.2) 5.1 2.3 Prepaid expenses and concession inventory.............................. (1.4) 2.5 (3.0) Other assets........................................................... (4.4) (0.5) 1.6 Accounts payable....................................................... 5.6 7.6 3.2 Accrued and other liabilities.......................................... 5.6 (6.8) (1.7) ------ ------ ------ Net cash provided by operating activities.................................. $ 22.4 55.1 44.0 ====== ====== ======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 35 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 1999, 1998, AND 1997 (1) ORGANIZATION On May 12, 1992, United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. and substantially all of its then existing subsidiaries ("UATC") were acquired (the "Acquisition") by United Artists Theatre Company (the "Parent") from an indirect subsidiary of Tele-Communications, Inc. ("TCI"). The Parent is owned by an investment fund managed by Merrill Lynch Appreciation Fund II ("ML Fund II") and certain institutional investors (collectively the "Non-Management Investors"), and certain members of UATC's management. In addition to owning all of the outstanding capital stock of UATC, the Parent also owns all of the outstanding capital stock of United Artists Realty Company ("UAR"). UAR and its subsidiary United Artists Properties I Corp. ("Prop I") are the owners and lessors of certain operating theatre properties leased to and operated by UATC. Prior to December 13, 1995, UAR's other subsidiary, United Artists Properties II Corp. ("Prop II") was also the owner and lessor of certain theatre properties leased to and operated by UATC. (2) GOING CONCERN The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming UATC will continue as a going concern. UATC has incurred recurring losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit of $387.6 as of December 30, 1999. As more fully discussed in Note 9, the Parent a secured credit facility which provides for term loans and a revolving loan (the "Bank Credit Facility"), which aggregated $437.7 million as of December 30, 1999 (see Notes 4 and 9). The Parent was in default under certain covenants of the Bank Credit Facility as of December 30, 1999. The New Bank Credit Facility is guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by UATC and by certain of the Parent's other subsidiaries. Under terms of the Bank Credit Facility the lenders may exercise such remedies as are permitted by the credit agreement, including, without limitation, acceleration of the $437.7 million outstanding principal balance. On April 15, 2000, an interest payment of $12.3 million is due from the Parent to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes. The Parent will not make that payment when due and will attempt to complete its negotiations with its senior secured lenders under the Bank Credit Facility to recapitalize United Artists during the 30-day Senior Subordinated Notes interest payment grace period and then the Parent will present that plan to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes for their consideration. There can be no assurance that the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes will consent to the plan. At the end of the 30-day interest payment grace period under the Senior Subordinated Notes, assuming that both the lenders under the Bank Credit Facility and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes have not consented to a recapitalization plan, the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes may then exercise any remedies available to them, including, without limitation, acceleration of the indebtedness. The senior secured lenders under the Bank Credit Facility have, however, notified the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes of a default under the Bank Credit Facility and blocked payment of the Senior Subordinated Notes for up to 180 days. A financial and corporate reorganization of UATC is likely whether or not a consensual debt restructuring agreement can be reached with the lenders under the Bank Credit Facility and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes. A financial advisor has been retained to advise the Parent in development of a debt/equity recapitalization plan. The advisor will assist in the presentation of that plan to the Parent's lenders and bondholders, and be available for consultation. (3) CHANGE IN REPORTING PERIOD During 1999, UATC changed its reporting period from the traditional calendar quarter and year presentation ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 to a presentation ending on the Thursday closest to the calendar quarter or year end. This change was made to more accurately reflect UATC's natural business cycle. The periods presented in these financial statements are for the 52 weeks ended December 30, 1999 and the twelve months ended December 31, 1998 and 1997. 36 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (4) RECAPITALIZATION On April 21, 1998, the Parent completed the offering of $225.0 million of its 9.75% senior subordinated notes due April 15, 2008 and the offering of $50.0 million of its floating rate senior subordinated notes due October 15, 2007 (collectively, the "Senior Subordinated Notes"). Simultaneously, UATC entered into a $450.0 million bank credit facility (the "Bank Credit Facility") with a final maturity of April 21, 2005. The proceeds from the offerings of the Senior Subordinated Notes and a portion of the borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility were used to: - repay the outstanding borrowings under UATC's existing bank credit facility (the "Former Bank Credit Facility") (approximately $272.5 million), - fund the redemption of the Parent's preferred stock (approximately $159.2 million) - fund the redemption of UATC's $125.0 million senior secured notes (the "Senior Secured Notes") at 102.875% of par value plus accrued, but unpaid interest of $0.8 million, - retire and repay the Parent's 11.15% Prop I mortgage notes (approximately $45.7 million). The net proceeds from the offering of the Senior Subordinated Notes in excess of the redemption value of the Parent's preferred stock (approximately $108.1 million) was contributed to UATC as additional common equity by the Parent. Additionally, UATC's preferred stock (which was held by the Parent) was converted into additional common equity. As a result of the repayment of the Former Bank Credit Facility and redemption of the Senior Secured Notes, UATC recognized an extraordinary loss on the early extinguishment of debt during 1998. The extraordinary loss was approximately $7.9 million, consisting of the $3.6 million prepayment premium on the Senior Secured Notes and approximately $4.3 million of unamortized deferred loan costs. (5) SALE AND LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS In December 1995, UATC and UAR entered into a sale and leaseback transaction (the "1995 Sale and Leaseback") whereby the buildings and land underlying 27 of their operating theatres and four theatres under development were sold to and leased back from the 1995-A United Artists Pass Through Trust (the "Pass Through Trust"), an unaffiliated third party. The 1995 Sale and Leaseback requires UATC to lease the underlying theatres for a period of 21 years and one month, with the option to extend for up to an additional 10 years. The lease of the properties by UATC requires UATC to enter into a Participation Agreement that requires UATC to comply with certain covenants including limitations on indebtedness and restrictions on payments. In November 1996, UATC entered into a sale and leaseback transaction whereby the buildings and land underlying three of its operating theatres and two theatres under development were sold for $21.5 million and leased back from an affiliated third party. The lease has a term of 20 years and nine months with options to extend for an additional 10 years. In December 1997, UATC entered into a sale and leaseback transaction whereby two theatres under development were sold to and leased back from an unaffiliated third party for approximately $18.1 million. Approximately $9.2 million of the sales proceeds were paid to reimburse UATC as reimbursement for certain construction costs associated with the two theatres. The lease has a term of 22 years with options to extend for an additional 10 years. 37 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (5) SALE AND LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS, CONTINUED During 1999, UATC and UAR entered into three separate sale and leaseback transactions on one existing theatre and two theatres under construction aggregating approximately $19.1 million. The proceeds from a $5.4 million sale and leaseback transaction on the existing theatre were received by UAR during 1999. A $4.0 million transaction on a theatre that opened in September 1999 is still pending. The purchase and sale agreement for $9.7 million relating to a theatre that opened in December 1999, lapsed because the ground lessor's consent could not be obtained. UATC and the buyer of the building and the ground leasor are currently involved in litigation claiming that the landlord has unreasonably withheld consent. (6) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of UATC and its majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. (b) NATURE OF OPERATIONS UATC is principally engaged in the operation of motion picture theatres. (c) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS UATC considers investments with initial maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. (d) INVESTMENTS Investments in which UATC's ownership is 20% to 50% are accounted for using the equity method. Under this method, the investment, originally recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize dividends received and UATC's share of net earnings or losses of the investee as they occur. Investments in which UATC's ownership is less than 20% are accounted for using the cost method. Under this method, the investments are recorded at cost and any dividends received are recorded as income. (e) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are stated at cost, including acquisition costs allocated to tangible assets acquired. Construction costs, including applicable direct overhead and interest, are capitalized. UATC capitalized $0.8 million and $1.5 million of interest related to its various construction projects during the fiscal years ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998. Repairs and maintenance are charged to operations. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 40 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the leases, including certain renewal periods or, in the case of certain improvements, the estimated useful lives of the assets, if shorter. Costs associated with new theatre construction are depreciated once such theatres are placed in service. (f) INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets consist of theatre lease acquisition costs. Amortization of theatre lease acquisition costs is calculated on a straight-line basis over the terms of the underlying leases including certain renewal periods (weighted average life of approximately 17 years). 38 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (6) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED Intangible assets and related accumulated amortization as of the fiscal year end 1999 and 1998 are summarized as follows (amounts in millions):
1999 1998 ---- ---- Theatre lease acquisition costs............................. $ 143.0 145.5 Accumulated amortization.................................... (85.2) (64.2) ----- ----- $ 57.8 81.3 ==== ====
(g) OTHER ASSETS Other assets primarily consist of deferred loan costs, long term receivables and other assets. Amortization of the deferred loan costs is calculated on a straight-line basis over the terms of the underlying loan agreements (average life of approximately seven years) and is included as a component of interest expense. Other assets and related accumulated amortization as of the fiscal year end 1999 and 1998 are summarized as follows (amounts in millions):
1999 1998 ---- ---- Deferred loan costs......................................... $ 11.9 7.0 Long term receivable from UAR............................... 60.9 60.1 Other long term receivables................................. 2.7 7.0 Prepaid rent................................................ 4.0 - Other....................................................... 0.8 0.4 ---- ---- 80.3 74.5 Accumulated amortization.................................... (1.8) (0.6) ---- ---- $ 78.5 73.9 ==== ====
(h) OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES Film rental and advertising expenses include film rental and co-op and directory advertising costs. Film advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Direct concession costs include direct concession product costs and concession promotional expenses. Concession promotional expenses are expensed as incurred. Other operating expenses include joint facility costs such as employee costs, theatre rental and utilities, which are common to both ticket sales and concession operations. As such, other operating expenses are reported as a combined amount as the allocation of such costs to exhibition and concession activities would be arbitrary and as the allocation of such costs to exhibition and concession activities would be arbitrary and as the allocation of such costs to exhibition and concession activities would be arbitrary and not meaningful. Rental expense for operating leases which provide for escalating minimum annual rentals during the term of the lease are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the terms of the underlying leases. (i) ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of 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. (j) RECLASSIFICATION Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparability with the 1999 presentation. 39 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (7) CHANGE IN ESTIMATED USEFUL LIVES During 1998, UATC revised the estimated useful lives of certain equipment and leasehold improvements to more closely reflect the actual lives of these assets. The effect of this change in estimated useful lives was to decrease depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 1998 by approximately $2.9 million. (8) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash payments for interest for the fiscal years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997 were $37.2 million, $35.3 million, and $36.3 million, respectively. Cash payments by certain less than 80% owned entities for income taxes for the fiscal years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997 were $___million, $1.8 million, and $1.4 million, respectively. UATC accrued $9.0 million and $23.8 million of dividends during the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, on its preferred stock (see note 11). During 1998 and 1997, UATC incurred $0.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of capital lease obligations relating to new equipment. (9) DEBT Debt is summarized as follows (amount in millions): In March 1999 and September 1999, the Parent finalized the second and third amendments to its Bank Credit Facility with its lender LIBOR, including an advancement of the maturity date for part of the agreement, an increase in the borrowing spread and additional loan security through mortgages on certain of UATC and UAR's properties. For the year ended December 30, 1999, the Parent is in default of certain covenants of its Bank Credit Facility. In addition the Parent will not make the interest payments of approximately $12.3 million due on its Senior Subordinated Notes on April 15, 2000. If the required interest payments are not made, and after the expiration of any applicable grace period, United Artist will be in default of its obligations to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes. As a result of the existing default under the Bank Credit Facility and the pending default under the Senior Subordinated Notes (and certain cross-default provisions in United Artists other debt), UATC has classified all of its debt outstanding at December 30, 1999, as current.
December 30, 1999 December 31, 1998 ----------------- ----------------- Bank Credit Facility (a)................ $ 437.7 365.3 Other (b)............................... 8.9 11.2 ------- ----- 446.6 376.5 Less current position................... (442.0) (6.2) ------- ----- $ 4.6 370.3 ======= =====
(a) The Bank Credit Facility provides for term loans aggregating $350.0 million (the "Term Loans") and a reducing revolving loan and standby letters of credit aggregating $100.0 million (the "Revolving Facility"). The Term Loans consist of the following (i) a $70.0 million term loan (the "Tranche A Term Loan"); (ii) a $118.0 million delayed draw term loan (the "Tranche B Term Loan"); and (iii) a $162.0 million term loan (the "Tranche C Term Loan"). All of the term loans were fully funded at December 31, 1998. As of December 30, 1999 $7 million was outstanding under the Revolving Facility and UATC had utilized the unused commitment of $2.7 million to issue letters of credit. Commitments available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility reduce semi-annually commencing January 3, 2002 through April 21, 2005. The aggregate loan balance at December 30, 1999 is $437.7 million. The Tranche A Term Loan requires semi-annual principal payments commencing December 31, 1998 through June 28, 2001 of 1/2% of the December 31, 1998 outstanding balance and then in escalating semi-annual payments through April 21, 2005. The Tranche B and Tranche C Term Loans require semi-annual principal payments commencing December 31, 1998 through December 30, 2004 of 1/2% of the December 31, 1998 outstanding balance and a final payment of 93 1/2% of the December 31, 1998 outstanding balance on April 21, 2005. Borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility provide for interest to be accrued at varying rates depending on the ratio of indebtedness to annualized operating cash flow, as defined. Interest is payable at varying dates depending on the type of rate selected by the Parent, but no less frequently than once each 90 days. The weighted average interest rate at December 30, 1999 was 10.4%. 40 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (9) DEBT, CONTINUED The Bank Credit Facility is guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by UATC and by certain of the Parent's other subsidiaries, those being UAR and Prop I. The Bank Credit Facility is secured by, among other things, the capital stock of UATC, UAR, Prop I and certain other subsidiaries of the Parent and UATC and by an intercompany note from UATC to the Parent established with respect to borrowings by UATC from the Parent. The Bank Credit Facility contains certain provisions that require the Parent to maintain certain financial ratios and places limitations on, among other things, additional indebtedness, disposition of assets and restricted payments. (b) Other debt at December 30, 1999, consists of various term loans, mortgage notes, capital leases and other borrowings. This other debt carries interest rates ranging from 7% to 12%. Principal and interest are payable at various dates through March 1, 2006. At December 30, 1999, UATC was party to interest rate collar agreements on $150.0 million of floating rate debt which provide for a LIBOR interest rate cap of 6% and LIBOR interest rate floors of approximately 5 1/2% expiring August 2001. In February 2000, UATC sold the existing collar for $1.4 million and reset the CAP agreement at a rate of 7.5%. UATC is subject to credit risk exposure from non-performance of the counterparties to the interest rate cap agreements. As UATC has historically received payments relating to its various interest hedge agreements, it does not anticipate such non-performance in the future. Amounts paid to the counterparties to the interest collar agreements are recorded as an increase to interest expense and amounts received from the counterparties to the interest rate collar agreements are recorded as a reduction of interest expense. At December 30, 1999, the Parent had approximately $2.7 million of Revolving Facility commitments, all of which has been used for the issuance of letters of credit. The Parent pays commitment fees of 5/8% per annum on the average unused commitments. The primary source of principal and interest payments related to the Bank Credit Facility and the Senior Subordinate Notes will come from payments by UATC to the Parent. The amount of payments by UATC to the Parent may be limited from time to time by covenants included in the Participation Agreement relating to the 1995 Sale and Leaseback. See Note (5), Sale and Leaseback Transactions. Annual maturities of debt for each of the next five years and thereafter are summarized as follows (amounts in millions): 2000.................................... $ 6.7 2001.................................... 12.0 2002.................................... 31.1 2003.................................... 46.7 2004.................................... 59.2 Thereafter.............................. 290.9 ------- $ 446.6 =======
(10) DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value because of its short maturity. 41 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (10) DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, CONTINUED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The carrying amount and estimated fair value of UATC's financial instruments at December 30, 1999 are summarized as follows (amounts in millions):
Carrying Estimated Amount Fair Value -------- ---------- Bank Credit Facility and Other Debt.................. $ 446.6 293.4 ===== ====== Interest Rate Collar Agreements...................... $ - 0.7 ===== ======
New Bank Credit Facility and Other Debt: The fair value of UATC's borrowings under the New Bank Credit Facility and other debt is estimated based upon dealer quotes at December 30, 1999. Interest Rate Collar Agreements: The fair value of UATC's interest rate collar agreements is estimated based upon dealer quotes for similar agreements at December 30, 1999. (11) PREFERRED STOCK As part of the recapitalization discussed in Note (4), Recapitalization, the UATC preferred stock (which was held by the Parent) was converted into additional common equity. At the May 1, 1998 conversion date, the carrying amount was approximately $202.9 million. Dividends on the preferred stock had been accrued at a 14% per annum rate for all periods since issuance in 1992 rather than the stated rate of 8% through December 31, 1995, 9% through December 31, 1996 and 14% thereafter. (12) COMMON STOCK UATC is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of its $1.00 par value common stock. At December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, UATC had 100 shares of common stock outstanding, all of which were held by the Parent. At December 30, 1999, the Parent had three stock-based compensation plans. UATC applies the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related Interpretations in accounting for the Parent's stock option plans. No compensation cost has been recognized by UATC for any of the Parent's stock option plans. UATC's compensation expense would not have been materially different had UATC recorded compensation expense for these three stock option plans in accordance with SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation." (13) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS UATC leases certain of its theatres from UAR and Prop I in accordance with two master leases. The master leases provide for basic monthly rentals and may require additional rentals, based on the revenue of the underlying theatre. The lease arrangements with Prop I were entered into in conjunction with the placement of mortgage debt financing in 1988. On November 1, 1998, the mortgage debt was repaid via a term loan borrowing under the Bank Credit Facility. UATC has reflected this additional borrowing as a receivable from an affiliate at December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998. In order to fund the cost of additions and/or renovations to the theatres leased by UATC from UAR or Prop I, UATC has periodically made advances to UAR. Interest on these advances, as well the borrowings under the New Bank Credit Facility utilized to repay the Prop I mortgage debt, accrues at the prime rate and amounted to $4.8 million, $2.0 million, and $1.4 million for the years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997 respectively. 42 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (13) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, CONTINUED During 1998, UATC exchanged one fee-owned theatre property with Prop I in return for two fee-owned theatre properties and a $1.1 million note. During 1997, UATC exchanged two fee-owned theatre properties with Prop I in return for a fee-owned theatre property and a $2.7 million note. During 1996, UATC exchanged a fee-owned theatre property with Prop I in return for two fee-owned theatre properties and a $1.5 million note. The notes bear interest at the prime rate plus 1 1/2% and are due upon demand. In conjunction with the Acquisition, UATC entered into a management agreement with UAR. Such management agreement provides for a fee to be paid to UATC in return for certain accounting and management services. These fees are recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and approximated $0.1 million, $0.5 million, and $0.6 million for the years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively. (14) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN The UATC 401(k) Savings Plan (the "Savings Plan") provides that employees may contribute up to 10% of their compensation, subject to Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") limitations, to the Savings Plan. Employee contributions are invested in various investment funds based upon elections made by the employee. Depending on the amount of each employee's level of contribution, the Savings Plan currently matches up to 4% of their compensation. Effective January 1, 1993, UATC established the UATC Supplemental 401(k) Savings Plan (the "Supplemental Plan") for certain employees who are highly compensated as defined by the IRS and whose elective contributions to the Savings Plan exceed the IRS limitations. Effective January 1, 1997, UATC suspended the Supplemental Plan. Contributions to the various employee benefit plans for the years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997 were $0.7 million, $0.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively. (15) IMPAIRMENTS, LEASE EXIT COSTS AND OTHER IMPAIRMENTS UATC accounts for its long lived assets in accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." For the years ended 1999, 1998 and 1997, UATC recorded non-cash charges for the impairment of its long-lived assets of $30.6 million, $28.4 million, and $21.9 million, respectively. These non-cash charges relate to the difference between the historical book value of the individual theatres (in some cases groups of theatres) and the discounted cash flow expected to be received from the operation or future sale of the individual theatres (or groups of theatres). EXIT COSTS During 1999, UATC continued to implement a strategy intended to identify and divest of under-performing and non-strategic theatres and properties. In December 1999, management formalized a plan to dispose of 55 operating theatres (371 screens) and 12 properties and exit leases covering 18 closed theatres. As a result, UATC recorded estimated lease termination costs of $17.9 million in fourth quarter of 1999. The exit plan is focused on lease termination negotiations and there are no other significant actions necessary to complete the plan. As such, in December 1999, UATC hire a consultant to facilitate negotiations of lease terminations with landlords. Management believes that such negotiations will be finalized within one year. In addition, during fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997 UATC accrued $4.6 million, $4.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively, for estimated lease termination costs for theatres closed in those years. These theatres were not part of the exit plan discussed above. OTHER In December 1999, UATC received an invoice from its former insurance provider for approximately $2.9 million for previously unbilled insurance claims paid by the insurance provider during 1996 through 1999 on UATC's behalf. After verifying the validity of the additional invoice, United Artists recorded a charge of approximately $2.9 million. Restructuring costs of $0.3 million and $0.8 million for termination costs related to corporate personnel were recorded during 1999 and 1997, respectively. 43 (15) IMPAIRMENTS, LEASE EXIT COSTS AND OTHER, CONTINUED During 1999, UATC's insurance provider discovered that they had not billed for insurance claims on behalf of UATC. These settlements were for claims related to 1996. Amounts totaling $0.9 million, $0.8 million, $1.0 million and $0.2 million were not billed during the years ended December 1999, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. United Artists recorded $2.9 million of expense related to insurance during the year ended December 30, 1999. The following table shows the detailed components of the expenses in the impairments, lease exit costs and other:
1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Asset impairments.................................. $ 30.6 28.4 21.9 Lease exit costs in operating theatres............. 17.9 - - Lease exit costs in closed theatres................ 4.6 4.5 8.5 Administrative restructuring....................... 0.3 - 0.8 Insurance.......................................... 2.9 - - ----- ---- ---- $ 56.3 32.9 31.2 ==== ==== =====
(16) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS During 1998, UATC established a plan to dispose of its entertainment center business operations. Current and prior period results for the entertainment center business operations have been classified separately in the accompanying statements of operations as discontinued operations. Net assets of the discontinued operations were $3.1 million and $13.7 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Liabilities related to the discontinued operations were $4.9 million at December 31, 1998. The net loss from discontinued operations was $13.8 million and $5.3 million for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The anticipated loss from disposition recorded in 1998 was $5.7 million. Revenue generated by the discontinued operations was $1.0 million and $2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Included in the net loss from discontinued operations was interest expense of $1.1 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Interest expense was allocated to the discontinued operations based upon the average fixed asset balance and UATC's average borrowing rate. The net loss from discounted operations included non-cash provisions for asset impairments of $10.2 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Operations in all of UATC entertainment centers ceased during 1999. UATC wrote off the cost of the related assets of $3.1 million against a previously established reserve. UATC subsequently established an additional reserve of $2.4 million related to estimated costs necessary to terminate three remaining leases and settle remaining litigation related to the entertainment centers. (17) GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS During fiscal 1999, UATC sold certain theatres and other assets for cash proceeds of $9.8 million. In 1998, UATC sold the majority of its remaining international theatrical exhibition assets for $3.0 million of cash, $0.5 million of stock of the acquiring company and a $3.0 million note. In addition, UATC sold certain other operating theatres for which net cash proceeds of $7.0 million were received. During April 1997, UATC sold its 50% interest in Hong Kong 44 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (17) GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS, CONTINUED Theatre Company to its partner for approximately $17.5 million and, during September 1997, UATC sold its theatre investments in Mexico and the majority of its theatre assets in Argentina for approximately $25.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 1997, UATC sold various other non-strategic or underperforming theatres for net cash proceeds of approximately $17.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 1996, UATC sold certain theatres for which cash proceeds of $20.5 million were received. (18) INCOME TAXES UATC and each of its 80% or more owned subsidiaries are included in the Parent's consolidated federal income tax return. Pursuant to a tax sharing agreement with the Parent, UATC and each of its 80% or more owned consolidated subsidiaries are allocated a portion of the Parent's current federal income tax expense (benefit). Such allocations are determined as if UATC and each of its 80% or more owned consolidated subsidiaries were separate tax paying entities within the consolidated group. For the years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997 UATC and each of its 80% or more owned consolidated subsidiaries were allocated no current federal income tax expense (benefit) pursuant to such tax sharing agreement as a result of the group's overall net loss position. On February 10, 1998, the Parent filed a private letter ruling with the IRS requesting an extension of time to file a Section 197 election. This election allows for the amortization of various intangible assets over 15 years. On June 8, 1998, the IRS granted the Parent's request and, on August 6, 1998, the Parent filed a Section 197 election along with its amended 1993 income tax return. As the Parent had previously been amortizing certain intangible assets acquired as part of the Acquisition over a five year period, the effect of the Section 197 election was to reduce the Parent's net operating loss carryforward and to increase the basis of certain intangible assets, which will be amortized, and provide for future tax deductions. The Section 197 election also enabled the Parent to conclude the IRS audit for the years ending December 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994. As a result of the audit the net operating loss was reduced further by various items which were reclassified as Section 197 assets. These items will be amortized and will provide the Parent and UATC with additional future deductions. As the Parent had fully reserved the deferred tax asset associated with its net operating loss carryforward, there is no financial statement impact associated with the reduction in its net operating loss carryforward. The current state income tax expense of UATC and federal income tax expense of UATC's less than 80%-owned consolidated subsidiaries and deferred state and federal income tax expense are as follows (amounts in millions):
Years Ended December ---------------------------- 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Current income taxes: State expense................................... $0.2 0.2 0.2 Federal expense................................. 0.7 0.4 1.3 --- --- --- 0.9 0.6 1.5 Deferred income taxes: State expense................................... - - - Federal expense................................. - - - --- --- --- $0.9 0.6 1.5 === === ===
Income tax expense differed from the amount computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate (35% for all periods) to loss before income tax expense as a result of the following (amounts in millions): 45 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (18) INCOME TAXES, CONTINUED
Years Ended December ---------------------------- 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Expected tax benefit.............................. $(32.0) (22.5) (9.2) Change in valuation allowance..................... 32.7 31.7 12.9 Adjustment of net operating loss carryforward..... 1.1 (34.2) (2.4) Changes in basis of assets........................ - 29.3 - Other............................................. (0.9) (3.7) 0.2 ----- --- ---- $ 0.9 0.6 1.5 ===== === ====
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 1999 and 1998 are as follows (amounts in millions):
1999 1998 ------ ------ Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards........................ $ 89.4 66.6 Intangible and other assets............................. 26.2 32.2 Accrued liabilities..................................... 6.1 6.4 Property and equipment.................................. 16.2 - Deferred revenue........................................ 5.6 4.5 Other................................................... 1.6 1.2 ------ ----- 145.1 111.2 Less: valuation allowance.............................. (142.7) (110.0) ------ ----- Net deferred tax assets............................... 2.4 1.2 ------ ----- Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment.................................. - 3.7 Other................................................... 2.4 1.5 ------ ----- Net deferred tax liabilities.......................... 2.4 5.2 ------ ----- Net....................................................... $ - - ====== =====
At December 30, 1999, UATC had a net operating loss carryforward for federal income tax purposes of approximately $235.2 million. These will begin to expire in 2007. The IRS for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 is currently auditing the Parent's income tax returns. The outcome of this audit may reduce the amount of the Parent's and UATC's net operating loss carryforward and/or change the basis (and thus future tax depreciation) related to certain assets. The Parent and UATC believe that the result of the audit will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operation. (18) SEGMENT INFORMATION UATC's operations are classified into three business segments; Theatre Operations, In-Theatre Advertising and the Satellite Theatre Network-TM-. The Satellite Theatre Network-TM- rents theatre auditoriums for seminars, corporate training, business meetings and other educational or communication uses, product and consumer research and other entertainment uses. Theatre auditoriums are rented individually or on networked basis. In-Theatre Advertising sells various advertising within its theatres and on its Web page. The following table presents certain information relating to the theatre operations and Satellite Theatre Network-TM- segments for each of the last three years (amounts in millions): 46 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (19) SEGMENT INFORMATION, CONTINUED
THEATRE IN-THEATRE SATELLITE OPERATIONS ADVERTISING THEATRE NETWORK TOTAL ---------- ----------- --------------- ----- 1999 ---- Revenue............................ 616.2 8.4 6.2 630.8 Operating income (loss)............ (61.0) 7.3 1.3 (52.4) Depreciation and amortization...... 50.6 0.2 - 50.8 Assets............................. 528.9 1.5 3.9 534.3 Capital expenditures............... 62.0 - - 62.0 1998 ---- Revenue............................ 651.4 4.4 5.9 661.7 Operating income (loss)............ (8.3) 3.5 0.4 (4.4) Depreciation and amortization...... 50.6 0.4 0.1 51.1 Assets............................. 562.7 1.6 3.9 568.2 Capital expenditures............... 115.2 0.2 - 115.4 1997 ---- Revenue............................ 672.0 4.5 6.6 683.1 Operating income (loss)............ (5.8) 3.7 0.6 (1.5) Depreciation and amortization...... 55.8 0.4 0.1 56.3 Assets............................. 500.6 1.5 3.9 506.0 Capital expenditures............... 65.7 0.1 - 65.8
(20) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Separate statements of comprehensive income have not been presented in these financial statements as the only reconciling item between net loss as reflected in the statements of operations and comprehensive income would be the change in UATC's cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment in fiscal 1998 and 1997 of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively and an unrealized holding gain in fiscal 1999 of $1.6 million. (21) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES UATC conducts a significant portion of its theatre and corporate operations in leased premises. These leases have noncancelable terms expiring at various dates after December 30, 1999. Many leases have renewal options. Most of the leases provide for contingent rentals based on the revenue results of the underlying theatre and require the payment of taxes, insurance, and other costs applicable to the property. Also, certain leases contain escalating minimum rental provisions that have been accounted for on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the leases. Rent expense for theatre and corporate operations is summarized as follows (amounts in millions):
FISCAL YEARS ENDED ------------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Minimum rental..................................... $ 90.4 87.6 85.6 Contingent rental.................................. 2.4 3.0 3.8 Effect of leases with escalating minimum annual rentals........................... 4.8 4.0 3.7 Rent tax........................................... 0.6 0.6 0.5 ---- ---- ---- $ 98.2 95.2 93.6 ==== ==== ====
47 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (21) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, CONTINUED Approximately $17.7 million, $15.1 million, and $13.4 million of the minimum rentals reflected in the preceding table for fiscal 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively, were incurred pursuant to the sale and leaseback transactions (see note 5). Approximately $2.4 million, $7.5 million, and $9.5 million of the minimum rentals reflected in the preceding table for the years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively, were incurred pursuant to operating leases between UATC and UAR and Prop I. Additionally, $0.1 million of the contingent rentals, reflected in the preceding table, for the year ended December 31, 1997 were incurred pursuant to such leases. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases for each of the next five years and thereafter are summarized as follows (amounts in millions):
Third Party Affiliate Leases Leases ------ ------ 2000...................................... $ 86.6 0.6 2001...................................... 85.4 0.6 2002...................................... 83.4 0.6 2003...................................... 81.6 - 2004...................................... 79.9 - Thereafter................................ 785.1 -
Included in the future minimum lease payments table above are lease payments relating to theatres which UATC intends to sell or close. To the extent UATC is successful in disposing of these theatres, the future minimum lease payments will be decreased. It is expected that in the normal course of business, desirable leases that expire will be renewed or replaced by other leases. At December 30, 1999, UATC had entered into theatre construction and equipment commitments aggregating approximately $19.6 million for one new theatre (15 screens plus an IMAX) which UATC intends to open during 2000. This is the only to project for which UATC has executed a definitive lease agreement and all significant lease contingencies have been satisfied. UATC is involved in various pending and threatened legal proceedings involving allegations concerning contract breaches, torts, employment matters, environmental issues, anti-trust violations, local tax disputes and miscellaneous other matters. In addition, there are other various claims against UATC relating to certain of the leases held by UATC. Although it is not possible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, if UATC's restructuring efforts are unsuccessful and judgements against UATC are obtained in such proceedings, these could result a material adverse effect on UATC's financial position, liquidity and results of operations. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ADA") and certain state statutes, among other things, require that places of public accommodation, including theatres (both existing and newly constructed), be accessible to and that assistive listening devices be available for use by certain patrons with disabilities. With respect to access to theatres, the ADA may require that certain modifications be made to existing theatres to make such theatres accessible to certain theatre patrons and employees who are disabled. The ADA requires that theatres be constructed in such a manner that persons with disabilities have full use of the theatre and its facilities and reasonable access to work stations. The ADA provides for a private right of action and reimbursement of plaintiff's attorneys' fees and expenses under certain circumstances. UATC has established a program to review and evaluate UATC's theatres and to make any changes that may be required by the ADA. In 1995, UATC settled the lawsuit styled CONNIE ARNOLD ET AL. VS. UATC, filed in 1991. This lawsuit involved allegations that certain of UATC's theatres lacked accessibility to persons with mobility disabilities in violation of the ADA. In the settlement agreement, UATC, the plaintiffs and the Department of Justice established standards of 48 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED (21) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, CONTINUED modifications that must be made to UATC's theatres throughout the United States to make them more accessible to persons with disabilities. If UATC is unsuccessful in its efforts to reorganize its capital structure, it may be unable to comply with the ADA and the Settlement Agreement in the Connie Arnold case. Failure to comply with the ADA and the settlement agreement in the CONNIE ARNOLD case may have a material adverse effect on UATC's financial position, liquidity and results of operations. 49 PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Information regarding members of UATC's and the Parent's Board of Directors as of March 26, 2000 is set forth below. Directors will serve until the next annual meeting and until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
Name Age Business Experience During Past Five Years Other Public Directorships - ---- --- ------------------------------------------ -------------------------- Kurt C. Hall................40 President and Chief Executive Officer since March 6, 1998. Chief Operating Officer since February 24, 1997 and Executive Vice President and Director since May 12, 1992. Mr. Hall was Chief Financial Officer from May 12, 1992 to March 5, 1998. John W. Boyle...............71 Named Chairman of the Board on March 6, 1998. Mr. Boyle is a director of Director since March 5, 1997. Mr. Boyle was Chief Supermarkets General Holdings Corp. Financial Officer of Eckerd Corporation from 1983 to 1995 and Vice Chairman from 1992 to 1995. James J. Burke, Jr..........48 Director since May 12, 1992. Director of Merrill Mr. Burke is a director of AnnTaylor Lynch Capital Partners, Inc. ("MLCP"), since 1985 Stores Corporation, Borg-Warner and Partner and Director of Stonington Partners, Security Corporation, Education Inc. ("SP"), since July 1993 and Partner and Management Corporation, Pathmark Director of Stonington Partners, Inc. II ("SPII") Stores, Inc. and Supermarkets General since 1994. Prior to July 1994, Mr. Burke was Holdings Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer of MLCP from 1987 to 1994, a Managing Director of the Investment Banking Division of Merrill Lynch & Co. ("ML&Co.") from 1985 to 1994 and a First Vice President of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith, Inc. from 1988 to 1994. Albert J. Fitzgibbons, III..54 Director since May 12, 1992. Director of MLCP Mr. Fitzgibbons is a director of since 1988 and a Partner and a Director of SP Borg-Warner Security Corporation, since July 1993 and a Partner and a Director of Dictaphone Corporation and Merisel, SPII since 1994. Prior to July 1994, Mr. Inc. Fitzgibbons was a Partner of MLCP from 1993 to 1994 and an Executive Vice President of MLCP from 1988 to 1993. Mr. Fitzgibbons was also a Managing Director of the Investment Banking Division of ML&Co. from 1978 to July 1994. Robert F. End...............44 Director since February 17, 1993. Director of Mr. End is a director of Goss Graphic MLCP since 1993 and a Partner and a Director of SP Systems, Inc. and Packard BioScience since July 1993 and a Partner and a Director of Company. SPII since 1994. Prior to July 1994, Mr. End was a Partner of MLCP from 1993 to 1994 and a Vice President of MLCP from 1989 to 1993. Mr. End was also a Managing Director of the Investment Banking Division of ML&Co. from 1993 to July 1994. 50 Name Age Business Experience During Past Five Years Other Public Directorships - ---- --- ------------------------------------------ -------------------------- Scott M. Shaw...............37 Director since February 17, 1993. Partner and Mr. Shaw is a director of Dictaphone Director of SP since February 1999. Prior to Corporation. becoming a Partner and Director, Mr. Shaw was a Principal of SP since July 1993. Mr. Shaw has also been a Partner and Director of SP II since February 1999. Prior to July 1994, Mr. Shaw was a Vice President of MLCP from January 1994, an Associate of MLCP from 1991 to 1994 and an Analyst of MLCP from 1986 to 1989. Mr. Shaw was also a Vice President of the Investment Banking Division of ML&Co. from January to July 1994 and an Associate of the Investment Banking Division of ML&Co. from 1991 to 1994 and an Analyst of the Investment Banking Division of ML&Co. from 1986 to 1989. Michael Pade................50 Director since May 7, 1998. Executive Vice President. Mr. Pade became Executive Vice President of United Artists in February 1997 in charge of film operations. Mr. Pade joined United Artists in October 1994 as a Senior Vice President of film operations. Prior to joining United Artists, Mr. Pade worked for Mann Theatres as the Senior Vice President in charge of domestic film booking.
Information regarding executive officers of UATC who are not directors of UATC as of March 19, 1999 is set forth below. Executive officers will hold office for such term as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors and until such person's successor is chosen and qualified or until such person's death, resignation, or removal.
Name Age Business Experience During Past Five Years - ---- --- ------------------------------------------ Neil Pinsker............43 Executive Vice President. Mr. Pinsker was promoted to Executive Vice President of UATC in charge of theatre operations in January 1999. Mr. Pinsker was most recently Vice President of the Western region operations, and has previously directed the east and central regional operations of UATC. Joining UATC in May of 1970, Mr. Pinsker is a third generation theatre operator. Gene Hardy..............48 Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Hardy was promoted to Executive Vice President of UATC in charge of legal affairs and general counsel in September 1994. Mr. Hardy was previously the Senior Vice President and general counsel of UATC. Raymond Nutt............38 Executive Vice President of Corporate Operations. Mr. Nutt became Executive Vice President of United Artists in October 1999. Mr. Nutt's duties include supervision of In-theatre Advertising, United Artists' Satellite Theatre Network-TM-, and various administrative functions including Human Resources, Risk Management, and Internal Audit. Most recently, Mr. Nutt was Senior Vice President from 1995 through 1999 and Vice President from 1993 through 1995. Mr. Nutt joined United Artists in 1988. Bruce M. Taffet.........51 Executive Vice President. Mr. Taffet was promoted to Executive Vice President in January 1995 and is responsible for Construction Operations of UATC. Prior to February 1995, Mr. Taffet was the Senior Vice President in charge of national concession operations of UATC.
In January 2000, UATC's Chief Financial Officer left the Company to pursue other opportunities. The former controller of UATC has since rejoined UATC, as Acting Treasurer, to assume the duties of the Chief Financial Officer. There are no family relationships between any of the directors and executive officers named above. During the past five years, none of the directors and executive officers named above were involved in any legal proceedings that would be material to an evaluation of his ability or integrity. 51 ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (a) COMPENSATION The following table sets forth all compensation paid to the president and chief executive officer and the four next most highly paid executive officers of UATC for the years ended December 30, 1999, December 31, 1998, and 1997. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Long-Term Compensation Awards/ Securities Other ANNUAL COMPENSATION Underlying Annual All Other Name and Salary Bonus Stock Options Compensation Compensation Principal Positions Year ($) (1) ($) (2) # ($) (3) ($) (4) - ------------------- ---- ------- ------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Kurt C. Hall 1999 325,060 -- 100,000 4,099 21,930 President and 1998 304,866 -- 50,000 3,960 4,800 Chief Executive Officer 1997 283,103 -- 80,000 2,877 4,684 Michael Pade 1999 265,056 -- 60,000 3,894 6,400 Executive Vice President 1998 258,998 7,500 20,000 3,795 -- 1997 253,846 -- 12,000 6,083 41,079 Gene Hardy 1999 200,045 -- 25,000 3,050 17,415 Executive Vice President 1998 195,154 5,640 12,000 -- 4,800 1997 193,361 -- 12,000 -- 4,800 Neal Pinsker 1999 212,417 -- 45,000 -- 39,706 Executive Vice President 1998 117,351 3,403 5,000 -- 1,843 1997 117,810 -- 3,000 -- 2,108 Bruce Taffet 1999 175,051 -- 20,000 3,423 14,884 Executive Vice President 1998 168,961 4,800 12,000 1,289 4,800 1997 166,170 -- 12,000 1,073 5,367 Jim Ruybal (5) 1999 215,483 -- -- 673 56,537 Executive Vice President 1998 186,314 1,863 10,000 989 4,800 1997 193,481 -- 12,000 1,073 4,800
(1) Represents annual salary, including compensation deferred by the Named Executive Officer pursuant to the UATC 401(k) Savings Plan and the UATC Supplemental 401(k) Savings Plan (prior to January 1, 1997). (2) The executive officers were entitled to receive bonuses depending on UATC's achievement of certain performance criteria. Bonus amounts are reflected in the year paid but relate to the performance of the previous year. (3) Other annual compensation consists primarily of reimbursement of membership dues. (4) Consists primarily of matching contributions to employee benefit plans except for: - the amount attributable to Mr. Pade in 1997, which was related to a forgiven loan, - a portion of the amount paid to Mr. Ruybal in 1999 relates to a payment as a result of an employment contract, - a portion of the amount paid to Mr. Pinsker in 1999 relates to relocation expenses paid by United Artists. (5) Mr. Ruybal resigned from UATC in October 1999. 52 (b) STOCK OPTION GRANTS The following table sets forth all of the Parent's stock options granted during 1999 to the president and chief executive officer and the four next most highly paid executive officers of UATC.
Potential Realizable Value at Assumed Number of % of Total Annual Rates of Stock Securities Options Price Appreciation for Underlying Granted to Exercise Option Term Options Employees in Price Per Expiration ---------------------- Name Granted 1999 Share Date 5% 10% ---- ------- ---- ----- ---- -------- ------ Kurt C. Hall 100,000 19.0% $12.50 2009 $786,118 $1,252,870 Michael Pade 60,000 11.4% 12.50 2009 471,671 751,722 Gene Hardy 25,000 4.8% 12.50 2009 196,530 313,218 Neal Pinsker 45,000 8.6% 12.50 2009 353,753 563,790 Bruce Taffet 20,000 3.8% 12.50 2009 157,224 250,575 Jim Ruybal (1) -- 0.0% 12.50 2009 - -
(1) Mr. Ruybal resigned from UATC in October 1999. (c) YEAR-END STOCK OPTION TABLE The following table sets forth all of the Parent's stock options held by the president and chief executive officer and the four next most highly paid executive officers of UATC as of December 30, 1999.
Number of Share Underlying Value of Unexercised Options at In-the-Money Options at at December 30, 1999 December 30, 1999 (1) Option -------------------------------- ------------------------------ Name Type Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable ---- ---- ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- Kurt C. Hall Incentive 30,250 --- --- --- Performance 130,000 127,500 --- --- Premium --- 13,750 --- --- Michael Pade Incentive 7,750 --- --- --- Performance 32,000 66,750 --- --- Premium --- 3,375 --- --- Gene Hardy Incentive 7,750 --- --- --- Performance 24,500 31,750 --- --- Premium --- 3,375 --- --- Neal Pinsker Incentive 750 --- --- --- Performance 8,000 45,625 --- --- Premium --- 313 --- --- Bruce Taffet Incentive 7,750 --- --- --- Performance 24,000 26,750 --- --- Premium --- 3,375 --- ---
(1) Common Stock of the Parent is not publicly held. Given the Parent's current liquidity position, UATC has valued the unexercised stock options at zero. 53 (d) LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AWARDS No long-term incentive awards were granted to executive officers of UATC during 1999. (e) COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS Mr. Boyle received 30,000 of the Parent's performance options ($12.50 strike price) and $120,000 for his services as a director during 1999. He received 25,000 of the Parent's performance options ($22.50 strike price) and $120,000 for his services as a director during 1998 and 10,000 performance options ($12.00 strike price) and $20,000 for his services as a director during 1997. No other directors of the Parent or UATC received compensation for their services as directors or committee members. (f) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN UATC established the United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan (the "Savings Plan") which allows electing employees to contribute up to 20.0% of their compensation, subject to certain IRS limitations. Depending on the amount of each employee's level of contribution, the Savings Plan currently matches up to 4.0% of their compensation. Effective January 1, 1993, UATC established the United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. Supplemental 401(k) Savings Plan (the "Supplemental Plan") for certain employees who are highly compensated as defined by the IRS and whose elective contributions to the Savings Plan exceed the IRS limitations. Through December 31, 1996, such employees were allowed to contribute to the Supplemental Plan, provided that the aggregate contributions to the Savings Plan and Supplemental Plan did not exceed 10.0% of their compensation. Effective January 1, 1997, UATC suspended the Supplemental Plan. Matching contributions to the Savings Plan and the Supplemental Plan for the president and chief executive officer and the four other highest paid executives have been included in the summary compensation table. During 1999, UATC's board established a bonus plan for all non-commissioned corporate employees that is based upon UATC achieving its operating budgets and other financial and operating goals and the employee achieving certain specified goals. (g) EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS UATC entered into employment agreements (each an "Employment Agreement" and collectively, the "Employment Agreements") with each of Kurt C. Hall, Edward C. Cooper, Gene Hardy, Robert A. McCormick, Michael L. Pade, Bruce M. Taffet, Raymond C. Nutt, Neal Pinsker, Charles Fogel and Darrell C. Taylor. The Employment Agreements with Messrs. Hardy and Taffet expire on May 12, 2000. Under the Employment Agreements, the employee receives a base salary (as defined in the Employment Agreements) and certain customary benefits, including health and disability insurance, participation in employee benefit plans and certain perquisites. Each Employment Agreement provides that the employee will be eligible to receive annual bonuses during the term of employment, as determined by the Board of Directors. In the event that Mr. Hall or Mr. Pade is terminated without cause, such individual will be entitled to his base salary for two years and annual bonuses for two years, in an amount based upon the average of the annual bonuses awarded to him over the preceding two fiscal years. In the event that Mr. McCormick, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Fogel or Mr. Taylor is terminated without cause, such individual will be entitled to his base salary for the remainder of the term of his employment agreement following his termination but not less than 12 months and annual bonuses for the remainder of the term of his employment agreement but not less than 12 months, in an amount based upon the average bonuses paid to him over the preceding two fiscal years. In the event that Mr. Hardy, Mr. Taffet Mr. Pinsker or Mr. Nutt is terminated without cause, such individual will be entitled to his base salary for the lesser of two years or the remainder of the term of his employment agreement following termination, but not less than 12 months and annual bonuses for the lesser of two years or the remainder of the term of his employment agreement following termination, but not less than 12 months, in an amount based upon the average bonuses paid to him over the preceding two fiscal years. 54 It is expected that the Employment Agreements will be amended and/or extended prior to their expiration dates. The terms of the Employment Agreements, as amended or extended, may be different from those currently in place. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The Parent owns 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of UATC's capital stock. The Parent is a Delaware corporation whose only business interest is its ownership of UATC and UAR. The Parent's principal executive offices are located at 9110 E. Nichols Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80112. The Parent has three classes of capital stock outstanding: the United Artists Theatre Company Class A Shares, the United Artists Theatre Company Class B Shares, and the United Artists Theatre Company Class C Shares (collectively the "United Artists Shares"). The United Artists Shares are held of record by ___ holders. The following tables set forth certain information concerning the beneficial ownership of United Artists Shares known to the Parent to own beneficially in excess of 5% of the outstanding United Artists Shares and the president and chief executive officer and the four other highest paid executive officers of UATC, for each director and all executive officers and directors of UATC as a group as of March 26, 2000. Except as otherwise indicated, all of the persons listed below have: - - sole voting power and investment power with respect to their United Artists Shares, except to the extent that authority is shared by spouses under applicable law and - - record and beneficial ownership with respect to their United Artists Shares. 55 UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE COMPANY COMMON STOCK
NAME AND ADDRESS BENEFICIAL PERCENTAGE OF BENEFICIAL PERCENTAGE OF BENEFICIAL PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF INTEREST INTEREST UNITED ARTISTS INTEREST UNITED ARTISTS INTEREST UNITED ARTISTS UNITED ARTISTS BENEFICIAL OWNER CLASS A SHARES CLASS A SHARES CLASS B SHARES CLASS B SHARES CLASS C SHARES CLASS C SHARES SHARES ---------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------ MLCP(1)(5)(7)......... 8,409,761 72.8% 0 - 0 - 70.7% Merrill Lynch & Co, Inc.(2)(5)......... 2,082,205 18.0% 0 - 0 - 17.5% Institutional Investors(8)....... 1,059,417 9.2% 0 - 0 - 8.9% Kurt C. Hall(3)(6).... 0 - 171,750 35.8% 0 - 0.3% Michael Pade(3)(6).... 0 - 40,325 8.47% 1,622 37.4% 0.2% Gene Hardy(3)(6)...... 0 - 34,350 7.2% 0 - % Bruce Taffet(3)(6).... 0 - 39,250 8.2% 0 - 0.3% James J. Burke, Jr.(4) (7)................. 0 - 0 - 0 - - Albert J. Fitzgibbons, III(4)(7) 0 - 0 - 0 - - Robert F. End(4)(7)... 0 - 0 - 0 - - Scott Shaw(4)......... 0 - 0 - 0 - - John W. Boyle(9)...... 0 - 35,000 7.3% 0 - 0.3% Directors and Executive Officers as a group (11 persons) (6)................. 0 - 329,425 68.7% 4,342 100% 2.8% - ------------------------------------------------------
(1) United Artists Theatre Company Class A Shares beneficially owned by MLCP are held as follows: 5,049,958.2 by Merrill Lynch Capital Appreciation Partnership No. B-XIX, L.P. ("MLCAP B-XIX"); 46,396.0 by Merrill Lynch Capital Appreciation Partnership No. B-XX, L.P. ("MLCAP B-XX"); 3,229,723.5 by Roman Nineteen Offshore Fund N..V. ("Roman Holdings") and 83,683.3 by MLCP Associates L.P. No. II. ("MLCP II"). ML Fund II is the indirect managing general partner of MLCAP B-XIX and MLCAP B-XX and the general partner of MLCP II. Affiliates of MLCP are the sole stockholders of Roman Holdings. The address of MLCP and each of the aforementioned record holders is South Tower, World Financial Center, New York, New York 10080. (2) United Artists Theatre Company Class A Shares beneficially owned by Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. are owned of record as follows: 1,932,204.7 by ML IBK Positions, Inc.; 150,000.0 by Merrill Lynch KECALP L.P. 1991. The address for ML IBK Positions, Inc. is North Tower, World Financial Center, New York, New York 10281. The address of Merrill Lynch KECALP L.P. 1991 is South Tower, World Financial Center, New York, New York 10080. (3) The address for each of Messrs. Hall, Pade, Hardy, and Ruybal is 9110 East Nichols Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80112. (4) The address for each of Messrs. Burke, Fitzgibbons, End and Shaw is c/o Stonington Partners, Inc., 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10153. (5) Entities affiliated with Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. own approximately 10,491,966 of the outstanding United Artists Theatre Company Shares, which represents approximately 88.0% of the outstanding United Artists Theatre Company Shares. (6) Includes vested incentive options and Class C shares that are exercisable within 60 days. (7) Each of Messrs. Burke, Fitzgibbons and End are members of the Board of Directors of MLCP, but each disclaims beneficial ownership of the United Artists Theatre Company Shares. (8) To the knowledge of United Artists, none of the Institutional Investors beneficially owns 5% or more of the United Artists Theatre Company Class A Shares. (9) The address for Mr. Boyle is 7 North Pine Circle, Belleair, Florida 34616. 56 ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS UATC leases one theatre from UAR and 24 theatres from Prop I. The common stock of UAR is owned 100% by the Parent. The lease agreement between UATC and UAR provides for an annual base rental of approximately $0.6 million, as well as taxes, insurance, maintenance and other related charges. Effective November 1, 1998, the lease agreement between UATC and Prop I provides for an annual base rental of $1, as well as taxes, insurance, maintenance and other related charges. Prior to November 1, 1998, the lease agreement between UATC and Prop I provided for an annual base rental of approximately $5.9 million. In addition to the annual base rental amounts, the leases provide for additional rentals based upon a percentage of the leased theatres' revenue. The leases between UATC and UAR and Prop I expire on October 4, 2003 and October 31, 2003, respectively, and provide for options to extend the leases at UATC's option for up to ten years. In order to fund the cost of additions and/or renovations to the theatres leased by UATC from UAR or Prop I, UATC has periodically made advances to UAR. In addition, a portion of the New Bank Credit Facility was advanced to UAR for the repayment of the Prop I mortgage notes, which matured on November 1, 1998. Interest on the advances accrues at the prime rate and amounted to $4.8 million, $2.0 million, and $1.4 million for the years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively. During 1998, UATC exchanged on fee-owned theatre property with Prop I in return for two fee-owned theatre properties and a $1.1 million note. During 1997, UATC exchanged two fee-owned theatre properties with Prop I in return for a fee-owned theatre property and a $2.7 million note. During 1996, UATC exchanged a fee-owned theatre with Prop I in return for two fee-owned theatre properties and a $1.5 million note. The note bears interest at the prime rate plus 1 1/2% and are due upon demand. Pursuant to a management agreement entered into between UATC and UAR on May 12, 1992, UATC charges UAR a management fee. This management fee represents the cost of managing and accounting for UAR's properties. For each of the years ended December 1999, 1998, and 1997, such management fees were approximately $0.1 million, $0.5 million, and $0.6 million, respectively. Entities affiliated with ML Fund II own approximately 88.0% of the United Artists Shares. Through a management agreement with MLFund II, Stonington Partners, Inc. manages the portfolio of companies owned by ML Fund II, including the Parent. 57 PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) 1. Financial Statements Included in Part II of this Report:
United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. and Subsidiaries Report of Independent Public Accountants 31 Consolidated Balance Sheets 32 December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 Consolidated Statements of Operations 33 Years Ended December 30, 1999, December 31, 1998, and 1997 Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity (Deficit) 34 Years Ended December 30, 1999, December 31, 1998, and 1997 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow 35 Years Ended December 30, 1999, December 31, 1998, and 1997 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 36
2. Financial Statements Schedules All financial statement schedules are omitted as they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto. 3. Exhibits The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference herein (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K) as noted: 3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (1) 3.2 By-laws of United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (1) 10.1 Credit Agreement, dated as of April 21, 1998, among United Artists Theatre Company and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, BankBoston, N.A., NationsBank Texas, N.A. and Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. and the leaders party thereto. (5) 10.2 Trust Indenture and Security Agreement dated as of December 13, 1995, between Wilmington Trust Company, William J. Wade and Fleet National Bank of Connecticut, and Alan B. Coffey. (3) 10.3 Pass Through Certificates, Series 1995-A Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 13, 1995 among United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. (3) 10.4 Participation Agreement, dated as of December 13, 1995, among United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc., Wilmington Trust Company, William J. Wade, Theatre Investors, Inc., Northway Mall Associates, LLC, Wilmington Trust Company, William J. Wade, Fleet National 58 Bank of Connecticut, Alan B. Coffey and Fleet National Bank of Connecticut. (3) 10.5 Pass Through Trust Agreement, dated as of December 13, 1995, between United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. and Fleet National Bank of Connecticut. (3) 10.6 Lease Agreement, dated as of December 13, 1995, between Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade and United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (3) 10.7 Lease Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1988, between United Artists Properties I Corporation and United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (1) 10.8 United Artists Theatre Company Stock Incentive Plan. (5) 10.9 Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of May 12, 1992, by and among OSCAR I, Merrill Lynch Capital Appreciation Partnership No. B-XIX, L.P., Roman Nineteen Offshore Fund B.V., ML IBK Positions, Inc., MLCP Associates L.P. No. II, Equitable Capital Private Income and Equity Partnership II, L.P. and Equitable Deal Flow Fund, L.P. and the holders of Options or Restricted Stock awards under the Management Stock Option Plan. (1) 10.10 Amendment No. 1, dated as of July 15, 1992, to the Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of May 12, 1992, by and among OSCAR I, Merrill Lynch Capital Appreciation Partnership No. B-XIX, L.P., Roman Nineteen Offshore Fund B.V., ML IBK Positions, Inc., MLCP Associates L.P. No. II, Equitable Capital Private Income and Equity Partnership II, L.P. and Equitable Deal Flow Fund, L.P. and the holders of Options or Restricted Stock awards under the Management Stock Option Plan. (1) 10.11 Stock Subscription Agreement, dated as of May 12, 1992, by and among OSCAR I, Merrill Lynch Capital Appreciation Partnership No. B-XIX, L.P., Roman Nineteen Offshore Fund B.V., ML IBK Positions, Inc., MLCP Associates L.P. No. II, Equitable Capital Private Income and Equity Partnership II, L.P. and Equitable Deal Flow Fund, L.P. (1) 10.12 Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 12, 1992, by and among Tele-Communications, Inc., United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. and United Artists Theatre Company. (1) 10.13 Trademark Agreement as of May 12, 1992 by United Artists Entertainment Company, United Artists Holdings, Inc., United Artists Cable Holdings, Inc., United Artists Theatre Holding Company, on the one hand and United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc., United Artists Realty Company, UAB, Inc., and UAB II, Inc., on the other hand. (1) 10.14 United Artists Theatre Circuit 401(k) Savings Plan. (1) 10.15 United Artists Theatre Circuit Supplemental 401(k) Savings Plan. (2) 10.16 Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of May 12, 1992, between United Artists Theatre Company and United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (1) 10.17 Form of Employment Agreement, dated as of May 12, 1992, between UATC and Kurt C. Hall. (1) 59 10.18 Amendment to the United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. 401(K) savings Plan dated as of January 1, 1997. (4) 10.19 Employment Agreement Extension Letter dated as of May 12, 1998, between United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. and Kurt C. Hall. (4) 10.20 Subsidiaries of United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (4) 10.21 Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement as of April 21, 1998 (6) 10.22 Third Amendment to the Credit Agreement as of April 21, 1998 (7) 27.1 Financial Data Schedule. (1) Incorporated herein by reference from Form S-1 dated October 5, 1992. (2) Incorporated herein by reference from Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993. (3) Incorporated herein by reference from Form S-2 dated January 31, 1996. (4) Incorporated herein by reference to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996. (5) Incorporated herein by reference to Form S-4 for United Artists Theatre Company, dated July 15, 1999. (6) Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated April 9, 1999. (7) Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K dated September 29, 1999. 60 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC. (Registrant) Director, President and Chief Executive /s/ Kurt C. Hall Officer ------------------------------------ Dated: April 13, 2000 Kurt C. Hall Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Chairman of the Board and Director /s/ John W. Boyle Dated: April 13, 1999 ------------------------------------ John W. Boyle Director /s/ James J. Burke, Jr. Dated: April 13, 2000 ------------------------------------ James J. Burke, Jr. Director /s/ Albert J. Fitzgibbons, III Dated: April 13, 2000 ------------------------------------ Albert J. Fitzgibbons, III Director /s/ Robert F. End Dated: April 13, 2000 ------------------------------------ Robert F. End Director /s/ Scott M. Shaw Dated: April 13, 2000 ------------------------------------ Scott M. Shaw Director /s/ Michael Pade Dated: April 13, 2000 ------------------------------------ Michael Pade 61 EX-27.1 2 EXHIBIT 27.1
5 1,000 OTHER DEC-30-1999 JAN-01-1999 DEC-30-1999 16,000 0 6,600 0 16,400 41,300 593,600 (240,400) 534,300 103,800 4,600 0 0 0 (95,800) 528,500 174,400 630,800 22,700 638,200 0 0 (33,900) (89,000) (900) (89,900) (2,400) 0 0 (92,300) 0 0
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