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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 24, 2006
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Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
Commission File Number: 0-12919
PIZZA INN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Missouri
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47-0654575 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
3551 Plano Parkway
The Colony, Texas 75056
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(469) 384-5000
(Registrants telephone number,
including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated
filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One)
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12 b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of November 1, 2006, 10,138,494 shares of the issuers common stock were outstanding.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
PIZZA INN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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September 24, |
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September 25, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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REVENUES: |
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Food and supply sales |
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$ |
10,388 |
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$ |
11,308 |
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Franchise revenue |
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1,189 |
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1,180 |
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Restaurant sales |
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370 |
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218 |
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Gain on sale of assets |
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10 |
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147 |
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Other Income |
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33 |
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11,990 |
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12,853 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
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Cost of sales |
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10,178 |
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11,093 |
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Franchise expenses |
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672 |
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808 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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1,591 |
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1,590 |
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Provision for litigation costs |
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410 |
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Interest expense |
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200 |
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169 |
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13,051 |
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13,660 |
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
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(1,061 |
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(807 |
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Benefit for income taxes |
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(317 |
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NET LOSS |
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(1,061 |
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(490 |
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Basic loss per common share |
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$ |
(0.10 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
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Diluted loss per common share |
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$ |
(0.10 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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10,138 |
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10,108 |
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Weighted average common and
potential dilutive common shares outstanding |
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10,138 |
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10,108 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
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Three Months Ended |
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September 24, |
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September 25, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(1,061 |
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(490 |
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Interest rate swap (loss) gain (net of tax expense
of $0 and $29, respectively) |
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(34 |
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55 |
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Comprehensive loss |
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(1,095 |
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$ |
(435 |
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PIZZA INN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
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September 24, |
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June 25, |
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2006 |
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2006 |
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(unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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184 |
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184 |
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Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $326 and $324, respectively |
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2,272 |
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2,627 |
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Accounts receivable related parties |
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412 |
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452 |
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Notes receivable, current portion, less allowance |
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43 |
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52 |
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Inventories |
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1,710 |
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1,772 |
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Assets held for sale |
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10,664 |
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Current deferred income tax asset |
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1,138 |
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1,145 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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228 |
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299 |
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Total current assets |
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16,651 |
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6,531 |
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LONG-TERM ASSETS |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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1,091 |
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11,921 |
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Non-current notes receivable |
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18 |
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20 |
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Re-acquired development territory, net |
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383 |
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431 |
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Deposits and other |
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115 |
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98 |
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$ |
18,258 |
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$ |
19,001 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable trade |
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2,079 |
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2,217 |
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Accrued litigation expenses |
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3,110 |
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2,800 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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2,247 |
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1,991 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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7,936 |
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8,044 |
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Total current liabilities |
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15,372 |
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15,052 |
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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427 |
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437 |
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15,799 |
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15,489 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Common Stock, $.01 par value; authorized 26,000,000
shares; issued 15,090,319 and 15,090,319 shares, respectively;
outstanding 10,138,494 and 10,138,494 shares, respectively |
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151 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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8,468 |
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8,426 |
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Retained earnings |
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13,532 |
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14,593 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(14 |
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Treasury stock at cost |
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Shares in treasury: 4,951,825 and 4,951,825, respectively |
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(19,644 |
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(19,644 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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2,459 |
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3,512 |
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$ |
18,258 |
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$ |
19,001 |
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PIZZA INN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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September 24, |
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September 25, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(1,061 |
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(490 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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311 |
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276 |
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Deferred rent expense |
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2 |
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31 |
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Stock compensation expense |
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42 |
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103 |
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Litigation expense accrual |
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410 |
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Gain on sale of assets |
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(10 |
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(157 |
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Deferred revenue |
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112 |
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38 |
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Deferred income tax on stock compensation expense |
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(35 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of businesses acquired): |
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Notes and accounts receivable |
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406 |
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342 |
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Inventories |
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62 |
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(369 |
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Accounts payable trade |
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(138 |
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540 |
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Accrued expenses |
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30 |
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(163 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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51 |
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(111 |
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Cash provided by operating activities |
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217 |
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5 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from sale of assets |
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10 |
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474 |
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Capital expenditures |
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(94 |
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(347 |
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Cash (used for) provided by investing activities |
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(84 |
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127 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Deferred financing costs |
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(25 |
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Change in line of credit, net |
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(6 |
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(46 |
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Repayments of long-term bank debt |
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(102 |
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(102 |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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22 |
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Cash used for financing activities |
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(133 |
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(126 |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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6 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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184 |
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173 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
184 |
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$ |
179 |
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PIZZA INN, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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September 24, |
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September 25, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
CASH PAYMENTS FOR: |
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Interest |
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$ |
200 |
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$ |
165 |
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NON CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING
ACTIVITIES: |
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(Loss) gain on interest rate swap |
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(27 |
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$ |
84 |
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PIZZA INN, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
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The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Pizza Inn, Inc. (the
Company) have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in the financial statements have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes
to the Companys audited condensed consolidated financial statements in its Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended June 25, 2006. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform
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In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present the Companys financial
position and results of operations for the interim periods. All adjustments contained
herein are of a normal recurring nature. Results of operations for the fiscal periods
presented herein are not necessarily indicative of fiscal year-end results. |
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Principles of Consolidation |
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All appropriate inter-company balances and
transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to
conform with current year presentation. |
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Fiscal Year |
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The Companys fiscal first quarter ends on the last Sunday in September. Fiscal first
quarters ended September 24, 2006 and September 25, 2005 both contained 13 weeks. |
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Revenue Recognition |
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The Companys Norco division sells food, supplies and equipment to franchisees on trade
accounts under terms common in the industry. Revenue from such sales is recognized upon
delivery. The Company recognizes revenue when products are delivered and the customer takes
ownership and assumes risk of loss, collection of the relevant receivable is probable,
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable.
Title and risk of loss for products the Company sells transfer upon delivery. Equipment
that is sold requires installation prior to acceptance. Recognition of revenue occurs upon
installation of such equipment. Norco sales are reflected under the caption food and
supply sales. Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are recognized as revenue. |
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Franchise revenue consists of income from license fees, royalties, and area development and
foreign master license sales. License fees are recognized as income when there has been
substantial performance of the agreement by both the franchisee and the Company, generally
at the time the restaurant is opened. |
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Use of Management Estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires the Companys management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect its reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses
and related disclosure of contingent liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on
historical experience and other various assumptions that it believes are reasonable under
the circumstances. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically. Actual results
could differ materially from estimates. |
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The Company entered into an amendment to it existing credit agreement with Wells Fargo on
August 29, 2005, effective June 26, 2005 (as amended, the Revolving Credit Agreement), for a
$6.0 million revolving credit line that will expire October 1, 2007, replacing a |
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$3.0 million line that was due to expire December 23, 2005. The amendment provides, among other terms, for modifications to certain
financial covenants, which would have resulted in an event of default under the existing
credit agreement had the Company not entered into the Revolving Credit Agreement. Interest
under the Revolving Credit Agreement is provided for at a rate equal to a range of Prime
less an interest rate margin of 0.75% to Prime plus an interest rate margin of 1.75% or, at
the Companys option, at the LIBOR rate plus an interest rate margin of 1.25% to 3.75%. The
interest rate margin is based on the Companys performance under certain financial ratio
tests. An annual commitment fee is payable on any unused portion of the Revolving Credit
Agreement at a rate from 0.35% to 0.50% based on the Companys performance under certain
financial ratio tests. The interest rate realized in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was
higher than the rate structure described above due to the events of default described below.
As of September 24, 2006 and September 25, 2005, the variable interest rates were 10.25%
and 7.25%, respectively, using a Prime interest rate basis. Amounts outstanding under the
Revolving Credit Agreement as of September 24, 2006 and June 25, 2006 were $1.7 million on
both dates. Property, plant and equipment, inventory and accounts receivable of the Company
have been pledged for the Revolving Credit Agreement. |
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The Company entered into an agreement effective December 28, 2000, as amended (the Term
Loan Agreement), with Wells Fargo to provide up to $8.125 million of financing for the
construction of the Companys new headquarters, training center and distribution facility.
The construction loan converted to a term loan effective January 31, 2002 with the unpaid
principal balance to mature on December 28, 2007. The Term Loan Agreement amortizes over a
term of twenty years, with principal payments of $34,000 due monthly. Interest on the Term
Loan Agreement is also payable monthly. Interest is provided for at a rate equal to a range
of Prime less an interest rate margin of 0.75% to Prime plus an interest rate margin of
1.75% or, at the Companys option, at the LIBOR rate plus an interest rate margin of 1.25%
to 3.75%. The interest rate margin is based on the Companys performance under certain
financial ratio tests. The Company, to fulfill the requirements of Wells Fargo, fixed the
interest rate on the Term Loan Agreement by utilizing an interest rate swap agreement as
discussed below. Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement as of September 24, 2006
and June 25, 2006 were $6.2 million and $6.3 million, respectively. Property, plant and
equipment, inventory and accounts receivable have been pledged for the Term Loan Agreement. |
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On October 18, 2005, the Company notified Wells Fargo that, as of September 25, 2005, the
Company was in violation of certain financial ratio covenants in the Revolving Credit
Agreement and that, as a result, an event of default exists under the Revolving Credit
Agreement. As a result of the continuing event of default, all outstanding principal of the
Companys obligations under the Revolving Credit Agreement and Term Loan Agreement were
reclassified as a current liability on the Companys balance sheet since that date. |
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On November 28, 2005, Wells Fargo notified the Company that, as a result of the default,
Wells Fargo would continue to make Revolving Credit Loans (as defined in the Revolving
Credit Agreement) to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Revolving Credit
Agreement, provided that the aggregate principal amount of all such Revolving Credit Loans
does not exceed $3,000,000 at any one time. Additionally, Wells Fargo notified the Company
that the LIBOR rate margin and the prime rate margin had been adjusted, effective as of
October 1, 2005, according to the pricing rate grid set forth in the Revolving Credit
Agreement. |
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On August 14, 2006, the Company and Wells Fargo entered into a Limited Forbearance Agreement
(the Forbearance Agreement), under which Wells Fargo agreed to forbear until October 1,
2006 (the Forbearance Period) from exercising its rights and remedies related to the
Companys existing defaults under the Revolving Credit Agreement, provided that the
aggregate principal amount of all such Revolving Credit Loans does not exceed $2,250,000 at
any one time. |
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On October 13, 2006, Wells Fargo provided written notice of acceleration to the Company
that, as a result of the expiration of the Forbearance Agreement and the Companys existing
defaults under the Revolving Credit Agreement and Term Loan Agreement, Wells Fargo elected
to terminate the Revolving Credit Commitment (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) and
immediately accelerate and call due and payable all unpaid principal and accrued interest
under the Notes (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement), along with all other unpaid
obligations. |
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On October 19, 2006, the Company received a proposed commitment letter from Newcastle
Partners, L.P. (Newcastle) to provide the Company with a letter of credit in the amount of
$1.5 million subject to certain conditions, including the execution of a new forbearance
agreement with Wells Fargo. Newcastle is the Companys largest shareholder, owning
approximately 41% of the Companys outstanding shares, and two of its officers are members
of the Companys board of directors. |
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On November 5, 2006, the Company and Wells Fargo entered into a Supplemental Limited
Forbearance Agreement (the Supplemental Forbearance Agreement), under which Wells Fargo
agreed to forbear until December 28, 2006 (the Supplemental Forbearance Period) from
exercising its rights and remedies related to the Companys existing defaults under the
Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to the conditions described below. Under the
Supplemental Forbearance Agreement, Wells Fargo also agreed to fund additional advances on
the Revolving Credit Loans during the Supplemental Forbearance Period, provided that the
aggregate principal amount of all such Revolving Credit Loans does not exceed $2,020,000 at
any one time, which amount shall not be reduced by a $230,000 letter of credit issued to one
of the Companys insurers. |
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The commencement of the Supplemental Forbearance Period is conditioned upon Wells Fargo
receiving a letter of credit in the amount of $1.5 million from a financial institution on
behalf of Newcastle (the Newcastle L/C). If the Newcastle L/C is not received by November
13, 2006 then the Supplemental Forbearance Agreement will terminate. If the
Newcastle L/C is issued by that date then the Company anticipates entering into agreement to
pay to Newcastle an initial fee of $15,000 plus the reimbursement of Newcastles
out-of-pocket expenses related to this matter. If the Newcastle L/C is issued then the
Company also anticipates entering into agreements with Newcastle to provide that if the
Newcastle L/C is drawn on then it will be evidenced by a $1.5 million note issued to
Newcastle that will accrue interest at a rate equal to Prime plus an interest rate margin of
5.00%. The Newcastle L/C may be drawn on by Wells Fargo to pay down the Companys
outstanding debt if there are certain new events of default during the Supplemental
Forbearance Period or if the Supplemental Forbearance Period expires and is not extended
before the Companys obligations to Wells Fargo are paid in full. The Companys payment
obligations under the note are anticipated to be secured by a security agreement granting
Newcastle an interest in certain of the Companys tangible and intangible assets, which will
be subordinate to Wells Fargos security interests in such assets under the Term Loan
Agreement and the Revolving Credit Agreement. |
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While no assurances can be provided that adequate financing will be available through an
agreement with Wells Fargo or any other lender, the Company has entered into a
sale-leaseback transaction (described below) to monetize the value in its corporate
headquarters and distribution facility, and which the Company believes will provide the
liquidity necessary to meet currently known obligations as they come due. The majority of
the Companys current debt was incurred to fund the construction of the headquarters office
and distribution facility, and the Company believes that the market value of those real
estate assets is in excess of its current indebtedness. |
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On October 20, 2006, the Company and Vintage Interests, L.P. (Vintage) entered into a
purchase and sale agreement (the Agreement) pursuant to which Vintage agreed to purchase
from the Company for $11.5 million the real estate, corporate office building and
distribution facility located at 3551 Plano Parkway, The Colony, Texas. Under the terms of the Agreement, the |
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Company agreed to (i) assign to Vintage the
three-year lease agreement for the distribution facility entered into between the Company
and The SYGMA Network on August 25, 2006, and (ii) enter into a lease agreement with Vintage
for the corporate office building (the Office Lease). The initial term of the Office
Lease is ten years and the annual rent is at market rates. The sale is expected to close on
or about December 19, 2006 subject to certain conditions, including satisfactory completion
by Vintage of its due diligence investigation. Vintage may terminate the Agreement during
the due diligence period without penalty. |
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The Company entered into an interest rate swap effective February 27, 2001, as amended,
designated as a cash flow hedge, to manage interest rate risk relating to the financing of
the construction of the Companys headquarters and to fulfill bank requirements. The swap
agreement has a notional principal amount of $8.125 million with a fixed pay rate of 5.84%,
which began November 1, 2001 and will end November 19, 2007. The swaps notional amount
amortizes over a term of twenty years to parallel the terms of the Term Loan Agreement.
SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires that
for cash flow hedges which hedge the exposure to variable cash flow of a forecasted
transaction, the effective portion of the derivatives gain or loss be initially reported as
a component of other comprehensive income in the equity section of the balance sheet and
subsequently reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction affects earnings.
Any ineffective portion of the derivatives gain or loss is reported in earnings
immediately. At September 24, 2006, there was no hedge ineffectiveness. At September 24,
2006, the estimated fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $48,200. |
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On December 11, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company terminated the Executive
Compensation Agreement dated December 16, 2002 between the Company and its then Chief
Executive Officer, Ronald W. Parker (Parker Agreement). Mr. Parkers employment was
terminated following ten days written notice to Mr. Parker of the Companys intent to
discharge him for cause as a result of violations of the Parker Agreement. Written notice of
termination was communicated to Mr. Parker on December 13, 2004. The nature of the cause
alleged was set forth in the notice of intent to discharge and based upon Section 2.01(c) of
the Parker Agreement, which provides for discharge for any intentional act of fraud against
the Company, any of its subsidiaries or any of their employees or properties, which is not
cured, or with respect to which Executive is not diligently pursuing a cure, within ten (10)
business days of the Company giving notice to Executive to do so. Mr. Parker was provided
with an opportunity to cure as provided in the Parker Agreement as well as the opportunity to
be heard by the Board of Directors prior to the termination. |
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On January 12, 2005, the Company instituted an arbitration proceeding against Mr. Parker
with the American Arbitration Association in Dallas, Texas pursuant to the Parker Agreement
seeking declaratory relief that Mr. Parker was not entitled to severance payments or any
other further compensation from the Company. In addition, the Company was seeking
compensatory damages, consequential damages and disgorgement of compensation paid to Mr.
Parker under the Parker Agreement. On January 31, 2005, Mr. Parker filed claims against the
Company for alleged defamation, alleged wrongful termination, and recovery of amounts
allegedly due under the Parker Agreement. Mr. Parker had originally sought in excess of
$10.7 million from the Company, including approximately (i) $7.0 million for severance
payments plus accrued interest, (ii) $0.8 million in legal expenses, and (iii) $2.9 million
in other alleged damages. |
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On September 24, 2006, the parties entered into a compromise and settlement agreement (the
Settlement Agreement) relating to the arbitration actions filed by the Company and Mr.
Parker (collectively, the Parker Arbitration). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, each
of the Company and Mr. Parker (i) denied wrongdoing and liability, (ii) agreed to mutual
releases of liability, and (iii) agreed to dismiss all pending claims with prejudice. The
Company also agreed to pay Mr. Parker $2,800,000 through a structured payment schedule to
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beginning with an initial payment of $100,000 on September 25,
2006 (the Initial Payment Date). Additional amounts are to be paid as follows: $200,000
payable 45 days after the Initial Payment Date; $150,000 payable 75 days after the Initial
Payment Date; and payments of $100,000 on each of the 105th, 135th, and 165th day after the Initial Payment Date. The
remaining amount of approximately $2,050,000 is to be paid within 180 days of the Initial
Payment Date. All payments under the Settlement Agreement would automatically and
immediately become due upon any sale-leaseback transaction involving our corporate
headquarters office and distribution facility. The Company has accrued the full amount of
the remaining settlement payments as of September 24, 2006 and June 25, 2006. |
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On October 5, 2004, the Company filed a lawsuit against the law firm Akin, Gump, Strauss,
Hauer & Feld, (Akin Gump) and J. Kenneth Menges, one of the firms partners. Akin Gump
served as the Companys principal outside lawyers from 1997 through May 2004, when the Company
terminated the relationship. The petition alleges that during the course of representation of
the Company, the firm and Mr. Menges, as the partner in charge of the firms services for the
Company, breached certain fiduciary responsibilities to the Company by giving advice and
taking action to further the personal interests of certain of the Companys executive officers
to the detriment of the Company and its shareholders. Specifically, the petition alleges that
the firm and Mr. Menges assisted in the creation and implementation of so-called golden
parachute agreements, which, in the opinion of the Companys current counsel, provided for
potential severance payments to those executives in amounts greatly disproportionate to the
Companys ability to pay, and that, if paid, could have exposed the Company to significant
financial liability which could have had a material adverse effect on the Companys financial
position. This matter is in its preliminary stages, and the Company is unable to provide any
meaningful analysis, projections or expectations at this time regarding the outcome of this
matter. However, the Company believes that its claims against Akin Gump and Mr. Menges are
well founded and intends to vigorously pursue all relief to which it may be entitled. |
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On April 22, 2005, the Company provided PepsiCo, Inc. (PepsiCo) written notice of PepsiCos
breach of the beverage marketing agreement the parties had entered into in May 1998 (the
Beverage Agreement). In the notice, the Company alleged that PepsiCo had not complied with
the terms of the Beverage Agreement by failing to (i) provide account and equipment service,
(ii) maintain and repair fountain dispensing equipment, (iii) make timely and accurate account
payments, and by providing to the Company beverage syrup containers that leaked in storage and
in transit. The notice provided PepsiCo 90 days within which to cure the instances of
default. On May 18, 2005, the parties entered into a standstill agreement under which the
parties agreed to a 60-day extension of the cure period to attempt to renegotiate the terms of
the Beverage Agreement and for PepsiCo to complete its cure. |
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The parties were unable to renegotiate the Beverage Agreement, and the Company contends that
PepsiCo did not cure each of the instances of default set forth in the Companys April 22,
2005 notice of default. On September 15, 2005, the Company provided PepsiCo notice of
termination of the Beverage Agreement. On October 11, 2005, PepsiCo served the Company with
a petition in the matter of PepsiCo, Inc. v. Pizza Inn Inc., filed in District Court in
Collin County, Texas. In the petition, PepsiCo alleges that the Company breached the
Beverage Agreement by terminating it without cause. PepsiCo seeks damages of approximately
$2.6 million, an amount PepsiCo believes represents the value of gallons of beverage
products that the Company is required to purchase under the terms of the Beverage Agreement,
plus return of any marketing support funds that PepsiCo advanced to the Company but that the
Company has not earned. The Company has filed a counterclaim against PepsiCo for amounts
earned by the Company under the Beverage Agreement but not yet paid by PepsiCo, and for
damage for business defamation and tortuous interference with contract based upon statements
and actions of the PepsiCo account representative servicing the Companys account. |
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The Company believes that it had good reason to terminate the Beverage Agreement and that it
terminated the Beverage Agreement in good faith and in compliance with its terms. The
Company further believes that under such circumstances it has no obligation to purchase
additional quantities of beverage products.
Although the outcome of the legal proceeding cannot be projected with certainty, the Company
believes that PepsiCos allegations are without merit and the Company intends to vigorously
defend against such allegations and to pursue all relief to which it may be entitled. In
the event the Company is unsuccessful, it could be liable to PepsiCo for approximately $2.6
million plus costs and fees, and such an adverse outcome to the proceeding could materially
affect the Companys financial position and results of operation. Due to the potential that
the Company may incur a loss to conclude this matter, as of September 24, 2006 the Company
has accrued a $410,000 expense for its potential liability regarding this matter, which is
based on managements estimate of a likely outcome of the litigation. However, due to the
preliminary nature of this matter and the general uncertainty surrounding the outcome of any
form of legal proceeding, the Companys actual liability for this matter may differ
significantly from this accrual amount. This matter is set for trial beginning on May 7,
2007. |
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On September 19, 2006, the Company was served with notice of a lawsuit filed against it by
former franchisees who operated one restaurant in the Houston, Texas market in 2003. The
former franchisees allege generally that the Company intentionally and negligently
misrepresented costs associated with development and operation of the Companys franchise, and
that as a result they sustained business losses that ultimately led to the closing of the
restaurant. They seek damages of approximately $740,000, representing amounts the former
franchisees claim to have lost in connection with their development and operation of the
restaurant. In addition, they seek unspecified punitive damages, and recovery of attorneys
fees and court costs. Due to the preliminary nature of this matter and the general
uncertainty surrounding the outcome of any form of legal proceeding, it is not practicable for
the Company to provide any certain or meaningful analysis, projection or expectation at this
time regarding the outcome of this matter. Although the outcome of the legal proceeding
cannot be projected with certainty, the Company believes that the plaintiffs allegations are
without merit. The Company intends to vigorously defend against such allegations and to
pursue all relief to which it may be entitled. An adverse outcome to the proceeding could
materially affect the Companys financial position and results of operation. In the event the
Company is unsuccessful, it could be liable to the plaintiffs for approximately $740,000 plus
punitive damages, costs and fees. No accrual for such amounts has been made as of September
24, 2006. |
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The following table shows the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic
EPS calculation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS calculation (in thousands,
except per share amounts). |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Per Share |
|
|
|
(Numerator) |
|
|
(Denominator) |
|
|
Amount |
|
Three Months Ended September 24, 2006
BASIC EPS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss Available to Common Shareholders |
|
$ |
(1,061 |
) |
|
|
10,138 |
|
|
$ |
(0.10 |
) |
DILUTED EPS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income Available to Common Shareholders
& Assumed Conversions |
|
$ |
(1,061 |
) |
|
|
10,138 |
|
|
$ |
(0.10 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 25, 2005
BASIC EPS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss Available to Common Shareholders |
|
$ |
(490 |
) |
|
|
10,108 |
|
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
DILUTED EPS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income Available to Common Shareholders
& Assumed Conversions |
|
$ |
(490 |
) |
|
|
10,108 |
|
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Options to purchase shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted
EPS as such inclusion would have been anti-dilutive to EPS due to the Companys net loss in
both the current and prior quarters. |
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The Company had $10.7 million and $0 of assets classified as assets held for sale as of
September 24, 2006 and June 25, 2006, respectively. As of September 24, 2006, $10.4 million
of such amount represents the net book value of the Companys headquarters office,
distribution facility, and warehouse and distribution equipment to be sold as part of the
Companys decision to outsource distribution services and sell the Companys headquarters
office and distribution facility. Of this amount, $10.1 million represents land and buildings
and $0.3 million represents equipment. The remaining $0.3 million of assets held for sale as
of September 24, 2006 represents the net book value of the Company-owned restaurant located in
Little Elm, Texas. |
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On October 20, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its headquarters office
and distribution facility. On August 28, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement to
sell certain of its warehouse equipment to The SYGMA Network. The remaining assets held for
sale are currently being actively marketed for sale. For those asset groups classified as
held for sale, each asset group is valued at the lower of its carrying amount or estimated
fair value less cost to sell. |
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Summarized in the following tables are net sales and operating revenues, operating profit and
geographic information (revenues) for the Companys reportable segments for the three month
periods ended September 24, 2006 and September 25, 2005 (in thousands). Operating profit and
loss excludes gains on sale of assets, interest expense, and income tax provision. |
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September 24, |
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|
September 25, |
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|
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2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net sales and operating revenues: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Food and equipment distribution |
|
$ |
10,388 |
|
|
$ |
11,308 |
|
Franchise and other |
|
|
1,559 |
|
|
|
1,398 |
|
Other |
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
147 |
|
Intersegment revenues |
|
|
150 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
combined |
|
|
12,140 |
|
|
|
12,873 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less intersegment revenues |
|
|
(150 |
) |
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated revenues |
|
$ |
11,990 |
|
|
$ |
12,853 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Food and equipment distribution |
|
$ |
126 |
|
|
$ |
131 |
|
Franchise and other |
|
|
93 |
|
|
|
67 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
combined |
|
|
219 |
|
|
|
198 |
|
Corporate administration and other |
|
|
92 |
|
|
|
78 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
311 |
|
|
$ |
276 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Food and equipment distribution |
|
$ |
108 |
|
|
$ |
94 |
|
Franchise and other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
combined |
|
|
108 |
|
|
|
95 |
|
Corporate administration and other |
|
|
92 |
|
|
|
74 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
$ |
200 |
|
|
$ |
169 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Food and equipment distribution (1) |
|
$ |
(273 |
) |
|
$ |
(214 |
) |
Franchise and other (1) |
|
|
388 |
|
|
|
240 |
|
Intersegment profit |
|
|
35 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
combined |
|
|
150 |
|
|
|
44 |
|
Less intersegment profit |
|
|
(35 |
) |
|
|
(18 |
) |
Corporate administration and other |
|
|
(986 |
) |
|
|
(811 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating loss |
|
$ |
(871 |
) |
|
$ |
(785 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Geographic information (revenues): |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States |
|
$ |
11,528 |
|
|
$ |
12,535 |
|
Foreign countries |
|
|
462 |
|
|
|
318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated total |
|
$ |
11,990 |
|
|
$ |
12,853 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
(1) |
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Does not include full allocation of corporate administration. |
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements, accompanying notes and selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 25, 2006 and may
contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on current management expectations.
Generally, verbs in the future tense and the words believe, expect, anticipate, estimate,
intends, opinion, potential and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements in this report include, without limitation, statements relating to the
strategies underlying our business objectives, our customers and our franchisees, our liquidity and
capital resources, the impact of our historical and potential business strategies on our business,
financial condition, and operating results and the expected effects of potentially adverse
litigation outcomes. Our actual results could differ materially from our expectations. Further
information concerning our business, including additional risk factors and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, may be set forth below under the heading Risk Factors. These
risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue
reliance should not be placed on such statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein
speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and, except as may be required by
applicable law and regulation, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation to,
publicly update or revise such statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such
statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Results of Operations
Overview
We are a franchisor and food and supply distributor to a system of restaurants operating under
the trade name Pizza Inn. Our distribution division is Norco Restaurant Services Company
(Norco). At September 24, 2006, there were 369 domestic and international Pizza Inn restaurants,
consisting of three Company-owned restaurants and 366 franchised restaurants. The 293 domestic
restaurants consisted of: (i) 175 buffet restaurants (Buffet Units) that offer dine-in,
carry-out, and, in many cases, delivery services; (ii) 48 restaurants that offer delivery and
carry-out services only (Delco Units); and (iii) 70 express units (Express Units) typically
located within a convenience store, college campus building, airport terminal, or other commercial
facility that offers quick carry-out service from a limited menu. The 293 domestic restaurants
were located in 18 states predominately situated in the southern half of the United States. The 76
international restaurants were located in 9 foreign countries.
Diluted loss per common share increased to ($0.10) from ($0.05) for the three month period
ended September 24, 2006 compared to the comparable period in the prior year. Net loss for the
three month period ended September 24, 2006 increased $571,000 to ($1,061,000) from ($490,000) for
the comparable period in the prior year, on revenues of $11,990,000 in the current fiscal year and
$12,853,000 in the prior fiscal year. Pre-tax loss for the three month period ended September 24,
2006 compared to the comparable period in the prior year increased by $254,000 primarily due to a
$410,000 expense accrual related to the Companys potential liability regarding its litigation with
PepsiCo and an 8% reduction in food and supply sales. This increase in pre-tax loss was partially
offset by a reduction of stock compensation expense of $61,000 and a reduction of franchise
expenses of $136,000.
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Management believes that key performance indicators in evaluating financial results include
domestic chainwide retail sales and the number and type of operating restaurants. The following
table summarizes these key performance indicators.
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Three Months Ended |
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September 24, |
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September 25, |
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|
2006 |
|
2005 |
Domestic retail sales Buffet Units (in thousands) |
|
$ |
28,616 |
|
|
$ |
30,305 |
|
Domestic retail sales Delco Units (in thousands) |
|
$ |
3,346 |
|
|
$ |
3,464 |
|
Domestic retail sales Express Units (in thousands) |
|
$ |
1,959 |
|
|
$ |
2,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average number of domestic Buffet Units |
|
|
177 |
|
|
|
193 |
|
Average number of domestic Delco Units |
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
52 |
|
Average number of domestic Express Units |
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
70 |
|
Revenues
Our revenues are primarily derived from sales of food, paper products, and equipment and
supplies by Norco to franchisees, franchise royalties and franchise fees. Our financial results
are dependent in large part upon the pricing and cost of these products and supplies to
franchisees, and the level of chainwide retail sales, which are driven by changes in same store
sales and restaurant count.
Food and Supply Sales
Food and supply sales by Norco include food and paper products, equipment, marketing material
and other distribution revenues. Food and supply sales for the three month period ended September
24, 2006 decreased 8%, or $920,000, to $10,388,000 from $11,308,000 compared to the comparable
period in the prior year. The decrease in revenues for the three month period ended September 24,
2006 compared to the three month period ended September 25, 2005 is primarily due to a decline of
6% in overall domestic chainwide retail sales and the impact of cheese price decreases, which
combined to negatively impact Norco product sales by approximately $970,000. In addition, sales
of restaurant-level marketing materials decreased $121,000. These decreases were offset slightly
by increased international food and supply sales, equipment sales, and fuel surcharges.
Franchise Revenue
Franchise revenue, which includes income from royalties, franchise fees and foreign master
license sales, increased 1%, or $9,000, to $1,180,000 from $1,189,000 for the three month period
ended September 24, 2006 compared to the comparable period in the prior year. Domestic royalties
decreased due to lower chainwide retail sales but were offset by increased international royalties
and franchise fees. The following chart summarizes the major components of franchise revenue (in
thousands):
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Three Months Ended |
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|
|
September 24, |
|
|
September 25, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Domestic royalties |
|
$ |
1,010 |
|
|
$ |
1,085 |
|
International royalties |
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
87 |
|
International franchise fees |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic franchise fees |
|
|
49 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Franchise revenue |
|
$ |
1,189 |
|
|
$ |
1,180 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Restaurant Sales
Restaurant sales, which consist of revenue generated by Company-owned restaurants, increased
70%, or $152,000, to $370,000 from $218,000 for the three month period ended September 24, 2006
compared to the comparable period of the prior year due to the opening of three additional
Company-owned restaurants. The following chart details the revenues from Company-owned restaurants
(in thousands):
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Three Months Ended |
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|
|
September 24, |
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September 25, |
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|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Bufft Units |
|
$ |
370 |
|
|
$ |
136 |
|
Delco Unit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restaurant sales |
|
$ |
370 |
|
|
$ |
218 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Expenses
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales decreased 8%, or $915,000, to $10,178,000 from $11,093,000 for the three-month
period ended September 24, 2006 compared to the comparable period in the prior year. This decrease
is primarily the result of lower food and supply sales resulting from lower retail sales. Cost of
sales, as a percentage of sales for the three month period ended September 24, 2006, decreased to
95% from 96% from the comparable period in the prior year. This percentage decrease is primarily
due to pre-opening expenses, including payroll, rent and utilities for the three new Company-owned
restaurants under development last year. The Company experiences fluctuations in commodity prices
(most notably, block cheese prices), increases in transportation costs (particularly in the price
of diesel fuel) and net increases or decreases in the number of restaurants open in any particular
period, among other things, all of which have impacted operating margins over the past several
quarters to some extent. Future fluctuations in these factors are difficult for the Company to
meaningfully predict with reasonable certainty. The Companys decision to outsource certain of its
warehouse management and delivery services for the distribution of food product to restaurants will
likely result in a decreased cost of sales relative to recent trends because the aggregate fees
paid to the third-party distributors are expected to be lower than the Companys current cost
structure to provide those same services.
Franchise Expenses
Franchise expenses include selling, general and administrative expenses directly related to
the sale and continuing service of domestic and international franchises. These costs decreased
17%, or $136,000, for the three month period ended September 24, 2006 compared to the comparable
period in the prior year. This decrease is primarily the result of lower payroll due to reduced
staffing levels.
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|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 24, |
|
|
September 25, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Payroll |
|
$ |
536 |
|
|
$ |
626 |
|
Tradeshows and contributions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
37 |
|
Other |
|
|
136 |
|
|
|
145 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Franchise expenses |
|
$ |
672 |
|
|
$ |
808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses, including the provision for litigation costs, which is
broken out separately in the statement of operations, increased 26%, or $411,000, to $2,001,000
from $1,590,000 for the three month period ended September 24, 2006 compared to the comparable
period in the prior year. The following chart summarizes the major components of general and
administrative expenses (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 24, |
|
|
September 25, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Payroll |
|
$ |
568 |
|
|
$ |
570 |
|
Legal fees |
|
|
540 |
|
|
|
615 |
|
Other professional fees |
|
|
194 |
|
|
|
62 |
|
Provision for litigation costs |
|
|
410 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
240 |
|
Stock compensation expense |
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
103 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses |
|
$ |
2,001 |
|
|
$ |
1,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The legal fees for the three months ended September 24, 2006 are related to ongoing litigation
and related matters described previously. The Company anticipates incurring relatively high legal
fees until the outstanding litigation described in the footnotes to the financial statements is
resolved, although the Company believes that it is unlikely that legal fees incurred in fiscal year
2007 will be higher than those incurred in fiscal year 2006. The provision for litigation costs
for the three months ended September 24, 2006 represents managements estimate of the Companys
potential liability related to the PepsiCo litigation, which is described in the footnotes to the
financial statements. The increase in other professional fees for the three month period ended
September 24, 2006 compared to the comparable period in the prior year includes increased audit
fees and executive recruiting fees.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased 18%, or $31,000, to $200,000 from $169,000 for the three month
period ended September 24, 2006 compared to the comparable period of the prior year due to higher
interest rates for all outstanding debt and higher debt balances under the Revolving Credit
Agreement.
Provision for Income Tax
The benefit for income taxes decreased $317,000 for the three month period ended September 24,
2006 compared to the comparable period in the prior year. The benefit from the income tax
provision was reduced by a valuation allowance of $386,000 for a reserve against its deferred tax
asset for amounts that more likely than not will not be realized. The effective tax rate was 0%
compared to 35% in the previous year. The change in the effective tax rate is primarily due to the
valuation allowance recognized in the three month period ended September 24, 2006.
Restaurant Openings and Closings
A total of seven new Pizza Inn franchise restaurants opened, including three domestic and four
international, during the three month period ended September 24, 2006. Domestically, eleven
restaurants were closed by franchisees or terminated by the Company, typically because of
unsatisfactory standards of operation or poor performance. Additionally, two international
restaurants were closed. We do not believe that these closings had any material impact on
collectibility of any outstanding receivables and royalties due to us because (i) these amounts
have been previously reserved for by us with respect to restaurants that were closed during fiscal
year 2006 and (ii) these closed restaurants were generally lower volume restaurants whose financial
impact on our business as a whole was not significant. For those
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restaurants that are anticipated
to close or are exhibiting signs of financial distress, credit terms are typically restricted,
weekly food orders are required to be paid for on delivery and/or with certified funds and royalty
and advertising fees are collected as add-ons to the delivered price of weekly food orders. The
following chart summarizes restaurant activity for the period ended September 24, 2006 compared to
the comparable period in the prior year:
Three months ending September 24, 2006
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Concept |
|
End of |
|
|
of Period |
|
Opened |
|
Closed |
|
Change |
|
Period |
Buffet Units |
|
|
182 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
175 |
|
Delco Units |
|
|
49 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
48 |
|
Express Units |
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70 |
|
International Units |
|
|
74 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
375 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
369 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ending September 25, 2005
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Concept |
|
End of |
|
|
of Period |
|
Opened |
|
Closed |
|
Change |
|
Period |
Buffet Units |
|
|
199 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
191 |
|
Delco Units |
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51 |
|
Express Units |
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
71 |
|
International Units |
|
|
74 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
72 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
398 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
385 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flows from operating activities are generally the result of net loss adjusted for
depreciation and amortization, changes in working capital, deferred revenue and provision for
litigation costs. In the three month period ended September 24, 2006 the Company generated cash
flows of $217,000 from operating activities as compared to $5,000 for the same period in the prior year.
Cash flows from investing activities primarily reflect the Companys capital expenditure
strategy. For the three month period ended September 24, 2006, $84,000 cash was used by investing
activities as compared to cash provided for investing activities of $127,000 for the comparable
period in the prior year, which included proceeds from the sale of land in Prosper, Texas.
Cash flows from financing activities generally reflect changes in the Companys borrowings
during the period, treasury stock transactions and exercise of stock options. Net cash used for
financing activities was $133,000 for the three month period ended September 24, 2006 as compared
to cash used for financing activities of $126,000 for the comparable period in the prior year.
Management believes that the Companys ability to carry back the significant majority of the
net operating loss in fiscal year 2006 against prior taxes paid and the likelihood of recognizing a
gain on the sale of real estate assets will allow the Company to fully realize the deferred tax
asset, net of a valuation allowance of $1,950,000 primarily related to the Companys recent history
of pre-tax losses and the potential expiration of certain foreign tax credit carryforwards.
Additionally, management believes that taxable income based on the Companys existing franchise
base should be more than sufficient to enable the Company to realize its net deferred tax asset
without reliance on material non-routine income. The pre-tax loss recognized in the three month
period ended September 24, 2006 will be carried forward against future taxable income.
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The Company entered into an amendment to it existing credit agreement with Wells Fargo on
August 29, 2005, effective June 26, 2005 (as amended, the Revolving Credit Agreement), for a $6.0
million revolving credit line that will expire October 1, 2007, replacing a $3.0 million line that
was due to expire December 23, 2005. The amendment provides, among other terms, for modifications
to certain financial covenants, which would have resulted in an event of default under the existing
credit agreement had the Company not entered into the Revolving Credit Agreement. Interest under
the Revolving Credit Agreement is provided for at a rate equal to a range of Prime less an interest
rate margin of 0.75% to Prime plus an interest rate margin of 1.75% or, at the Companys option, at
the LIBOR rate plus an interest rate margin of 1.25% to 3.75%. The interest rate margin is based
on the Companys performance under certain financial ratio tests. An annual commitment fee is
payable on any unused portion of the Revolving Credit Agreement at a rate from 0.35% to 0.50% based
on the Companys performance under certain financial ratio tests. The interest rate realized in
the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was higher than the rate structure described above due to the
events of default described below. As of September 24, 2006 and June 25, 2006, the variable
interest rates were 10.25% and 9.75%, respectively, using a Prime interest rate basis. Amounts
outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement as of September 24, 2006 and June 25, 2006 were
$1.7 million on both dates. Property, plant and equipment, inventory and accounts receivable of
the Company have been pledged for the Revolving Credit Agreement.
The Company entered into an agreement effective December 28, 2000, as amended (the Term Loan
Agreement), with Wells Fargo to provide up to $8.125 million of financing for the construction of
the Companys new headquarters, training center and distribution facility. The construction loan
converted to a term loan effective January 31, 2002 with the unpaid principal balance to mature on
December 28, 2007. The Term Loan Agreement amortizes over a term of twenty years, with principal
payments of $34,000 due monthly. Interest on the Term Loan Agreement is also payable monthly.
Interest is provided for at a rate equal to a range of Prime less an interest rate margin of 0.75%
to Prime plus an interest rate margin of 1.75% or, at the Companys option, at the LIBOR rate plus
an interest rate margin of 1.25% to 3.75%. The interest rate margin is based on the Companys
performance under certain financial ratio tests. The Company, to fulfill the requirements of Wells
Fargo, fixed the interest rate on the Term Loan Agreement by utilizing an interest rate swap
agreement as discussed below. Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement as of September
24, 2006 and June 25, 2006 were $6.2 million and $6.3 million, respectively. Property, plant and
equipment, inventory and accounts receivable have been pledged for the Term Loan Agreement.
On October 18, 2005, the Company notified Wells Fargo that, as of September 25, 2005 the
Company was in violation of certain financial ratio covenants in the Revolving Credit Agreement and
that, as a result, an event of default exists under the Revolving Credit Agreement. As a result of
the continuing event of default as of September 24, 2006, all outstanding principal of the
Companys obligations under the Revolving Credit Agreement and Term Loan Agreement were
reclassified as a current liability on the Companys balance sheet.
On November 28, 2005, Wells Fargo notified the Company that, as a result of the default, Wells
Fargo would continue to make Revolving Credit Loans (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement)
to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement, provided that the
aggregate principal amount of all such Revolving Credit Loans does not exceed $3,000,000 at any one
time. Additionally, Wells Fargo notified the Company that the LIBOR rate margin and the prime rate
margin had been adjusted, effective as of October 1, 2005, according to the pricing rate grid set
forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement.
On August 14, 2006, the Company and Wells Fargo entered into a Limited Forbearance Agreement
(the Forbearance Agreement), under which Wells Fargo agreed to forbear until October 1, 2006 (the
Forbearance Period) from exercising its rights and remedies related to the Companys existing
defaults under the Revolving Credit Agreement, provided that the aggregate principal amount of all
such Revolving Credit Loans does not exceed $2,250,000 at any one time.
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On October 13, 2006, Wells Fargo provided written notice of acceleration to the Company that,
as a result of the expiration of the Forbearance Agreement and the Companys existing defaults
under the Revolving Credit Agreement and Term Loan Agreement, Wells Fargo elected to terminate the
Revolving Credit Commitment (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) and immediately accelerate and
call due and payable all unpaid principal and accrued interest under the Notes (as defined in the
Term Loan Agreement), along with all other unpaid obligations.
On October 19, 2006, the Company received a proposed commitment letter from Newcastle
Partners, L.P. to provide the Company with a letter of credit in the amount of $1.5 million subject
to certain conditions, including the execution of a new forbearance agreement with Wells Fargo.
Newcastle is the Companys largest shareholder, owning approximately 41% of the Companys
outstanding shares, and two of its officers are members of the Companys board of directors.
On November 5, 2006, the Company and Wells Fargo entered into a Supplemental Limited
Forbearance Agreement (the Supplemental Forbearance Agreement), under which Wells Fargo agreed to
forbear until December 28, 2006 (the Supplemental Forbearance Period) from exercising its rights
and remedies related to the Companys existing defaults under the Revolving Credit Agreement,
subject to the conditions described below. Under the Supplemental Forbearance Agreement, Wells
Fargo also agreed to fund additional advances on the Revolving Credit Loans during the Supplemental
Forbearance Period, provided that the aggregate principal amount of all such Revolving Credit Loans
does not exceed $2,020,000 at any one time, which amount shall not be reduced by a $230,000 letter
of credit issued to one of the Companys insurers.
The commencement of the Supplemental Forbearance Period is conditioned upon Wells Fargo
receiving a letter of credit in the amount of $1.5 million from a financial institution on behalf
of Newcastle (the Newcastle L/C). If the Newcastle L/C is not received by November 13, 2006 then
the Supplemental Forbearance Agreement will terminate. If the Newcastle L/C is issued by that date
then the Company anticipates entering into agreement to pay to Newcastle an initial fee of
$15,000, plus reimbursement of Newcastles out-of-pocket expenses related to this matter. If the Newcastle L/C
is issued then the Company also anticipates entering into agreements with Newcastle to provide that
if the Newcastle L/C is drawn on then it will be evidenced by a $1.5 million note issued to
Newcastle that will accrue interest at a rate equal to Prime plus an interest rate margin of 5.00%.
The Newcastle L/C may be drawn on by Wells Fargo to pay down the Companys outstanding debt if
there are certain new events of default during the
Supplemental Forbearance Period or if the Supplemental Forbearance Period expires and is not
extended before the Companys obligations to Wells Fargo are paid in full. The Companys payment
obligations under the note are anticipated to be secured by a security agreement granting Newcastle
an interest in certain of the Companys tangible and intangible assets, which will be subordinate
to Wells Fargos security interests in such assets under the Term Loan Agreement and the Revolving
Credit Agreement.
While no assurances can be provided that adequate financing will be available through an
agreement with Wells Fargo or any other lender, the Company has entered into a sale-leaseback
transaction (described below) to monetize the value in its corporate headquarters and distribution
facility, and which the Company believes will provide the liquidity necessary to meet currently
known obligations as they come due. The majority of the Companys current debt was incurred to
fund the construction of the headquarters office and distribution facility, and the Company
believes that the market value of those real estate assets is in excess of its current
indebtedness.
On October 20, 2006, the Company and Vintage Interests, L.P. (Vintage) entered into a
purchase and sale agreement (the Agreement) pursuant to which Vintage agreed to purchase from the
Company for $11.5 million the real estate, corporate office building and distribution facility
located at 3551 Plano Parkway, The Colony, Texas. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company
agreed to (i) assign to Vintage the three-year lease agreement for the distribution facility
entered into between the Company and The SYGMA Network on August 25, 2006, and (ii) enter into a
lease agreement with Vintage for the corporate office building (the Office Lease). The initial
term of the Office Lease is ten years and the annual rent is at market rates. The sale is expected
to close on December 19, 2006 subject to certain
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conditions, including satisfactory completion by
Vintage of its due diligence investigation. Vintage may terminate the Agreement during the due
diligence period without penalty.
The Company entered into an interest rate swap effective February 27, 2001, as amended,
designated as a cash flow hedge, to manage interest rate risk relating to the financing of the
construction of the Companys headquarters and to fulfill bank requirements. The swap agreement
has a notional principal amount of $8.125 million with a fixed pay rate of 5.84%, which began
November 1, 2001 and will end November 19, 2007. The swaps notional amount amortizes over a term
of twenty years to parallel the terms of the Term Loan Agreement. SFAS No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires that for cash flow hedges which hedge the
exposure to variable cash flow of a forecasted transaction, the effective portion of the
derivatives gain or loss be initially reported as a component of other comprehensive income in the
equity section of the balance sheet and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the forecasted
transaction affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of the derivatives gain or loss is reported
in earnings immediately. At September 24, 2006, there was no hedge ineffectiveness. At September
24, 2006, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $48,200.
On December 11, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company terminated the Executive
Compensation Agreement dated December 16, 2002 between the Company and its then Chief Executive
Officer, Ronald W. Parker (Parker Agreement). Mr. Parkers employment was terminated following
ten days written notice to Mr. Parker of the Companys intent to discharge him for cause as a
result of violations of the Parker Agreement. Written notice of termination was communicated to
Mr. Parker on December 13, 2004. The nature of the cause alleged was set forth in the notice of
intent to discharge and based upon Section 2.01(c) of the Parker Agreement, which provides for
discharge for any intentional act of fraud against the Company, any of its subsidiaries or any of
their employees or properties, which is not cured, or with respect to which Executive is not
diligently pursuing a cure, within ten (10) business days of the Company giving notice to Executive
to do so. Mr. Parker was provided with an opportunity to cure as provided in the Parker Agreement
as well as the opportunity to be heard by the Board of Directors prior to the termination.
On January 12, 2005, the Company instituted an arbitration proceeding against Mr. Parker with
the American Arbitration Association in Dallas, Texas pursuant to the Parker Agreement seeking
declaratory relief that Mr. Parker was not entitled to severance payments or any other further
compensation from the Company. In addition, the Company was seeking compensatory damages,
consequential damages and disgorgement of
compensation paid to Mr. Parker under the Parker Agreement. On January 31, 2005, Mr. Parker filed
claims against the Company for alleged defamation, alleged wrongful termination, and recovery of
amounts allegedly due under the Parker Agreement. Mr. Parker had originally sought in excess of
$10.7 million from the Company, including approximately (i) $7.0 million for severance payments
plus accrued interest, (ii) $0.8 million in legal expenses, and (iii) $2.9 million in other alleged
damages.
On September 24, 2006, the parties entered into a compromise and settlement agreement (the
Settlement Agreement) relating to the arbitration actions filed by the Company and Mr. Parker
(collectively, the Parker Arbitration). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, each of the
Company and Mr. Parker (i) denied wrongdoing and liability, (ii) agreed to mutual releases of
liability, and (iii) agreed to dismiss all pending claims with prejudice. The Company also agreed
to pay Mr. Parker $2,800,000 through a structured payment schedule to resolve all claims asserted
by Mr. Parker in the Parker Arbitration. The total amount is to be paid within six months,
beginning with an initial payment of $100,000 on September 25, 2006 (the Initial Payment Date).
Additional amounts are to be paid as follows: $200,000 payable 45 days after the Initial Payment
Date; $150,000 payable 75 days after the Initial Payment Date; and payments of $100,000 on each of
the 105th, 135th, and 165th day after the Initial Payment Date. The remaining amount of
approximately $2,050,000 is to be paid within 180 days of the Initial Payment Date. All payments
under the Settlement Agreement would automatically and immediately become due upon any
sale-leaseback transaction involving our corporate headquarters office and distribution facility.
The Company has accrued the full amount of the remaining settlement payments as of September 24,
2006.
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r
We are also a party to a lawsuit brought against us by PepsiCo, as previously described. We
believe that the allegations made against the Company by PepsiCo are unfounded, although the
ultimate outcome of the lawsuit cannot be predicted with certainty at this time. We intend to
vigorously contest all of PepsiCos claims and to pursue all relief to which we may be entitled.
However, in the event the Company is unsuccessful, it could be liable to PepsiCo for approximately
$2.6 million plus fees and costs. Due to the potential that the Company may incur a loss to
conclude this matter, as of September 24, 2006 the Company has accrued a $410,000 expense for its
potential liability regarding this matter, which is based on managements estimate of a likely
outcome of the litigation. However, due to the preliminary nature of this matter and the general
uncertainty surrounding the outcome of any form of legal proceeding, the Companys actual liability
for this matter may differ significantly from this accrual amount.
On September 19, 2006, the Company was served with notice of a lawsuit filed against it by
former franchisees who operated one restaurant in the Houston, Texas market in 2003. The former
franchisees allege generally that the Company intentionally and negligently misrepresented costs
associated with development and operation of the Companys franchise, and that as a result they
sustained business losses that ultimately led to the closing of the restaurant. They seek damages
of approximately $740,000, representing amounts the former franchisees claim to have lost in
connection with their development and operation of the restaurant. In addition, they seek
unspecified punitive damages, and recovery of attorneys fees and court costs. Due to the
preliminary nature of this matter and the general uncertainty surrounding the outcome of any form
of legal proceeding, it is not practicable for the Company to provide any certain or meaningful
analysis, projection or expectation at this time regarding the outcome of this matter. Although
the outcome of the legal proceeding cannot be projected with certainty, the Company believes that
the plaintiffs allegations are without merit. The Company intends to vigorously defend against
such allegations and to pursue all relief to which it may be entitled. An adverse outcome to the
proceeding could materially affect the Companys financial position and results of operation. In
the event the Company is unsuccessful, it could be liable to the plaintiffs for approximately
$740,000 plus punitive damages, costs and fees. No accrual for such amounts has been made as of
September 24, 2006.
The Company has filed a lawsuit against the law firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld, as
previously described. The Company anticipates incurring relatively high legal fees until this
lawsuit and the other outstanding litigation described above is resolved, although the Company
believes that it is unlikely that legal fees incurred in fiscal year 2007 will be higher than those
incurred in fiscal year 2006.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
There have been no material changes in the Companys contractual obligations and commitments
from the contractual obligations and commitments previously disclosed in the Companys most recent
Annual Report on Form 10-K or otherwise discussed in this report.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires the Companys management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related
disclosure of contingent liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and
various other assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates and
assumptions are reviewed periodically. Actual results could differ materially from estimates.
The Company believes the following critical accounting policies require estimates about the
effect of matters that are inherently uncertain, are susceptible to change, and therefore require
subjective judgments. Changes in the estimates and judgments could significantly impact the
Companys results of operations and financial conditions in
future periods. Accounts receivable consist primarily of receivables
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generated from food and supply sales to
franchisees and franchise royalties. The Company records a provision for doubtful receivables to
allow for any amounts which may be unrecoverable and is based upon an analysis of the Companys
prior collection experience, general customer creditworthiness and the franchisees ability to pay,
based upon the franchisees sales, operating results and other general and local economic trends
and conditions that may affect the franchisees ability to pay. Actual realization of amounts
receivable could differ materially from the Companys estimates.
Notes receivable primarily consist of notes from franchisees for trade receivables, franchise
fees and equipment purchases. These notes generally have terms ranging from one to five years and
interest rates of 6% to 12%. The Company records a provision for doubtful receivables to allow for
any amounts which may be unrecoverable and is based upon an analysis of the Companys prior
collection experience, general customer creditworthiness and a franchisees ability to pay, based
upon the franchisees sales, operating results and other general and local economic trends and
conditions that may affect the franchisees ability to pay. Actual realization of amounts
receivable could differ materially from the Companys estimates.
Inventory, which consists primarily of food, paper products, supplies and equipment located at
the Companys distribution center, are stated according to the weighted average cost method. The
valuation of inventory requires us to estimate the amount of obsolete and excess inventory. The
determination of obsolete and excess inventory requires us to estimate the future demand for the
Companys products within specific time horizons, generally six months or less. If the Companys
demand forecast for specific products is greater than actual demand and the Company fails to reduce
purchasing accordingly, the Company could be required to write down additional inventory, which
would have a negative impact on the Companys gross margin.
Re-acquired development franchise rights are initially recorded at cost. When circumstances
warrant, the Company assesses the fair value of these assets based on estimated, undiscounted
future cash flows, to determine if impairment in the value has occurred and an adjustment is
necessary. If an adjustment is required, a discounted cash flow analysis would be performed and an
impairment loss would be recorded.
The Company has recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated amount of deferred tax
assets that may not be realized based upon the Companys analysis of existing tax credits by jurisdiction
and expectations of the Companys ability to utilize these tax attributes through a review of
estimated future taxable income and establishment of tax strategies. These estimates could be
materially impacted by changes in future taxable income and the results of tax strategies.
The Company assesses its exposures to loss contingencies including legal and income tax
matters based upon factors such as the current status of the cases and consultations with external
counsel and provides for an exposure by accruing an amount if it is judged to be probable and can
be reasonably estimated. If the actual loss from a contingency differs from managements estimate,
operating results could be impacted.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company has market risk exposure arising from changes in interest rates. The Companys
earnings are affected by changes in short-term interest rates as a result of borrowings under its
credit facilities, which bear interest based on floating rates.
At September 24, 2006, the Company had approximately $8.0 million of variable rate debt
obligations outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 9.73%. A hypothetical 10%
increase in the effective interest rate for these borrowings, assuming debt levels at September 24,
2006, would have increased interest expense by approximately $20,000 for the three month period
ending September 24, 2006. As discussed previously, the Company has entered into an interest rate
swap designed to manage the interest rate risk relating to $6.2 million of the variable rate debt.
The Company entered into an interest rate swap effective February 27, 2001, as amended,
designated as a cash flow hedge, to manage interest rate risk relating to the financing of the
construction of the Companys headquarters and to fulfill bank requirements. The swap agreement
has a notional principal amount of $8.125 million with a fixed pay rate of 5.84%, which began
November 1, 2001 and will end November 19, 2007. The swaps notional amount amortizes over a term
of twenty years to parallel the terms of the Term Loan Agreement. SFAS No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires that for cash flow hedges which hedge the
exposure to variable cash flow of a forecasted transaction, the effective portion of the
derivatives gain or loss be initially reported as a component of other comprehensive income in the
equity section of the balance sheet and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the forecasted
transaction affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of the derivatives gain or loss is reported
in earnings immediately. At September 24, 2006, there was no hedge ineffectiveness.
The Company is exposed to market risks from changes in commodity prices. During the normal
course of business, the Company purchases cheese and certain other food products that are affected
by changes in commodity prices and, as a result, the Company is subject to volatility in its food
sales and cost of sales. Management actively monitors this exposure; however, the Company does not
enter into financial instruments to hedge commodity prices. The average block price per pound of
cheese was $1.22 in the first three months of fiscal 2007. The estimated increase in annual sales
from a hypothetical $0.20 decrease in the average cheese block price per pound would have been
approximately $1.2 million.
The Company does not believe inflation has materially affected earnings during the past three
years. Substantial increases in costs, particularly commodities, labor, benefits, insurance,
utilities and fuel, could have a significant impact on the Company.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange
Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in the
Commissions rules and forms. The Companys disclosure controls and procedures include, without
limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by
the Company in the reports that it files of submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and
communicated to the Companys management, including its principal executive and principal financial
officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure.
The Companys management has evaluated, with the participation of its principal executive and
principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, the effectiveness of the
Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of period covered by this report. Based
on the evaluation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of
Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, the Companys principal executive and principal
financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Companys
disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period due, in part, to
the deficiencies identified below.
In connection with its evaluation, management, including the Companys principal executive and
principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, identified the deficiencies
in disclosure controls and procedures described below, which, in the aggregate, are considered by
the Companys management to constitute a material weakness in the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures. This weakness was first identified during the Companys preparation of its financial
statements for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2006 primarily as a result of certain accounting
errors in the financial statements for that period identified by management and BDO Seidman, LLP,
the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, which were researched and
appropriately adjusted in the financial statements by management. Since that time, the Company has
continued to implement the measures described below and believes that these measures will remediate
the identified deficiencies and improve the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures.
Deficiencies in the Companys Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Companys management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers,
or persons performing similar functions, has concluded that the following deficiencies in its
disclosure controls and procedures continue to exist as of September 24, 2006:
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including the positions of chief financial officer and controller, certain remaining
personnel were temporarily assigned responsibilities for which they did not have adequate
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Remediation for Identified Deficiencies in the Companys Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Subsequent to managements evaluation of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure
controls and procedures as of the end of period covered by this report and as a result of, and in
response to, the deficiencies identified in connection with the evaluation, the Company
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implemented, and/or is in the
process of implementing, the following measures in an effort to improve the effectiveness of
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The Company is evaluating the need for additional qualified accounting and finance
personnel to appropriately staff the accounting and finance departments, including a
qualified individual to support the financial accounting and reporting functions. The
hiring process is not complete and the Company is continuing to assess staffing needs.
Management believes that there is a need, at a minimum, for a strong accountant to ensure
compliance with all current and future accounting rules. Currently, the existing staff is
addressing application of generally accepted accounting principles. The Company is
considering application of additional resources and improvements to the documentation of
job descriptions within the financial accounting and reporting functions, but more is
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The Company is considering, and will consider, additional measures, and will alter the
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Several of the remediation measures described above may take time to fully implement and may
not immediately improve the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures. As of the filing
of this report, the Company had not fully implemented the measures described above. Although the
Company believes that the measures implemented to date have improved the effectiveness of
disclosure controls and procedures, documentation and testing of the corrective processes and
procedures relating thereto have not been completed. Accordingly, the Companys principal
executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded
that disclosure controls and procedures may not yet be effective as of the filing of this report.
The Company may still have certain deficiencies in disclosure controls and procedures as of the
filing of this report.
Except for certain of the remediation measures described above, there was no change in the
Companys internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation
required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during
the Companys last fiscal quarter (the Companys fourth fiscal quarter in the case of any annual
report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys
internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of its business.
With the possible exception of the matters set forth below, the Company believes that all such
claims and actions currently pending against it are either adequately covered by insurance or would
not have a material adverse effect on the Companys annual results of operations, cash flows or
financial condition if decided in a manner that is unfavorable to the Company.
On April 22, 2005, the Company provided PepsiCo, Inc. (PepsiCo) written notice of PepsiCos
breach of the beverage marketing agreement the parties had entered into in May 1998 (the Beverage
Agreement). In the notice, the Company alleged that PepsiCo had not complied with the terms of
the Beverage Agreement by failing to (i) provide account and equipment service, (ii) maintain and
repair fountain dispensing equipment, (iii) make timely and accurate account payments, and by
providing to the Company beverage syrup containers that leaked in storage and in transit. The
notice provided PepsiCo 90 days within which to cure the instances of default. On May 18, 2005 the
parties entered into a standstill agreement under which the parties agreed to a 60-day extension
of the cure period to attempt to renegotiate the terms of the Beverage Agreement and for PepsiCo to
complete its cure.
The parties were unable to renegotiate the Beverage Agreement, and the Company contends that
PepsiCo did not cure each of the instances of default set forth in the Companys April 22, 2005
notice of default. On September 15, 2005, the Company provided PepsiCo notice of termination of
the Beverage Agreement. On October 11, 2005, PepsiCo served the Company with a petition in the
matter of PepsiCo, Inc. v. Pizza Inn Inc., filed in District Court in Collin County, Texas. In the
petition, PepsiCo alleges that the Company breached the Beverage Agreement by terminating it
without cause. PepsiCo seeks damages of approximately $2.6 million, an amount PepsiCo believes
represents the value of gallons of beverage products that the Company is required to purchase under
the terms of the Beverage Agreement, plus return of any marketing support funds that PepsiCo
advanced to the Company but that the Company has not earned. The Company has filed a counterclaim
against PepsiCo for amounts earned by the Company under the Beverage Agreement but not yet paid by
PepsiCo, and for damage for business defamation and tortuous interference with contract based upon
statements and actions of the PepsiCo account representative servicing the Companys account.
The Company believes that it had good reason to terminate the Beverage Agreement and that it
terminated the Beverage Agreement in good faith and in compliance with its terms. The Company
further believes that under such circumstances it has no obligation to purchase additional
quantities of beverage products. Although the outcome of the legal proceeding cannot be projected
with certainty, the Company believes that PepsiCos allegations are without merit and the Company
intends to vigorously defend against such allegations and to pursue all relief to which it may be
entitled. In the event the Company is unsuccessful, it could be liable to PepsiCo for
approximately $2.6 million plus costs and fees, and such an adverse outcome to the proceeding could
materially affect the Companys financial position and results of operation. Due to the potential
that the Company may incur a loss to conclude this matter, as of September 24, 2006 the Company has
accrued a $410,000 expense for its potential liability regarding this matter, which is based on
managements estimate of a likely outcome of the litigation. However, due to the preliminary
nature of this matter and the general uncertainty surrounding the outcome of any form of legal
proceeding, the Companys actual liability for this matter may differ significantly from this
accrual amount. This matter is set for trial beginning on May 7, 2007.
On September 19, 2006, the Company was served with notice of a lawsuit filed against it by
former franchisees who operated one restaurant in the Houston, Texas market in 2003. The former
franchisees allege generally that the Company intentionally and negligently
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development and operation of the Companys franchise, and that as a result they sustained business
losses that ultimately led to the closing of the restaurant. They seek damages of approximately
$740,000, representing amounts the former franchisees claim to have lost in connection with their
development and operation of the restaurant. In addition, they seek unspecified punitive damages,
and recovery of attorneys fees and court costs.
Due to the preliminary nature of this matter and the general uncertainty surrounding the
outcome of any form of legal proceeding, it is not practicable for the Company to provide any
certain or meaningful analysis, projection or expectation at this time regarding the outcome of
this matter. Although the outcome of the legal proceeding cannot be projected with certainty, the
Company believes that the plaintiffs allegations are without merit. The Company intends to
vigorously defend against such allegations and to pursue all relief to which it may be entitled.
An adverse outcome to the proceeding could materially affect the Companys financial position and
results of operation. In the event the Company is unsuccessful, it could be liable to the
plaintiffs for approximately $740,000 plus punitive damages, costs and fees. No accrual for such
amounts has been made as of September 24, 2006.
Except as set forth herein, there have been no material changes from the legal proceedings
previously disclosed in the Companys most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K in response to Part I,
Item 3 of Form 10-K.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other risk factors and uncertainties and other information contained in
this report, the following risks described below may affect us. Among the risks are: (i) risks
associated with our business, (ii) risks associated with our common stock and (iii) risks
associated with our industry. Our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of
operations could be materially and adversely affected by any of these risks.
Risks Associated with Ongoing Operations
As a result of losses in recent quarters, our financial condition has been materially weakened
and our liquidity has decreased.
We have incurred a net loss of $5,989,000 for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2006 and a net
loss of $1,061,000 for the quarter ending September 24, 2006. As a result, our financial condition
has been materially weakened and our liquidity diminished, and we remain vulnerable both to
unexpected events (such as a sudden spike in block cheese prices or fuel prices) and to general
declines in our operating environment (such as that resulting from significantly increased
competition).
We are in default under our loan agreement, which has reduced available borrowing capacity
under our revolving credit line and resulted in diminished liquidity.
Since September 2005 we have been in default of our loan agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for
on-going violations of certain financial ratio covenants in the loan agreement. As a result, Wells
Fargo has reduced the availability of revolving credit loans under the loan agreement from
$6,000,000 to $2,020,000 under a supplemental forbearance agreement that is conditioned on Wells
Fargo receiving a letter of credit of $1.5 million by November 13, 2006. The forbearance period
provided under this agreement expires on December 28, 2006, and the Company may not be able to
reach an agreement with Wells Fargo to extend the forbearance period if necessary. This reduction
in available borrowing capacity may diminish our cash flow and liquidity positions and adversely
affect our ability to (i) meet our new restaurant development goals, and (ii) effectively address
competitive challenges and adverse operating and economic conditions.
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On August 14, 2006, we entered into a limited forbearance agreement, with Wells Fargo under
which Wells Fargo agreed to forbear until October 1, 2006 from exercising its rights and remedies
as a result of our existing defaults under the revolving credit loan agreement, provided that the
aggregate principal amount of all such revolving credit loans does not exceed $2,250,000 at any one
time. The limited forbearance agreement was not extended beyond the October 1, 2006 date.
On October 13, 2006, Wells Fargo provided a notice of acceleration to the Company regarding
amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Term Loan Agreement. The notice
provided that the Revolving Loan Commitment, as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement, was
terminated and all unpaid principle and accrued interest owed to Wells Fargo had become immediately
due and payable, and all such obligations remaining unpaid after October 13, 2006 will accrue
interest at the default rate of interest as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement.
On November 5, 2006, the Company and Wells Fargo entered into a supplemental limited
forbearance agreement under which Wells Fargo agreed to forbear until December 28, 2006 from
exercising its rights and remedies related to the Companys existing defaults under the revolving
credit loan agreement, subject to the conditions described below. Wells Fargo also agreed to fund
additional advances on the revolving credit loans during the supplemental forbearance period,
provided that the aggregate principal amount of all such loans does not exceed $2,020,000 at any
one time, which amount shall not be reduced by a $230,000 letter of credit issued to one of the
Companys insurers.
The commencement of the supplemental forbearance period is conditioned upon Wells Fargo
receiving a letter of credit in the amount of $1.5 million from a financial institution on behalf
of Newcastle Partners, L.P., the Companys largest shareholder. If the letter of credit is not
received by November 13, 2006 then the supplemental forbearance agreement will terminate. If the
letter of credit is issued by Newcastle then the Company also anticipates entering into agreements
to provide that if the letter of credit is drawn on then it will be evidenced by a $1.5 million
note issued to Newcastle that will accrue interest at a rate equal to Prime plus an interest rate
margin of 5.00%. The letter of credit may be drawn on by Wells Fargo to pay down the Companys
outstanding debt if there are certain new events of default during the supplemental forbearance
period or if the supplemental forbearance period expires and is not extended before the Companys
obligations to Wells Fargo are paid in full.
The Companys management has concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures
are not effective, and that a material weakness in financial reporting existed at the end of the
fiscal year ended June 25, 2006 and continues to exist at September 24, 2006 as a result of recent
turnover in its accounting staff and reassignment of responsibilities among remaining staff, which
may affect the Companys ability to accurately and timely complete and file its financial
statements. If the Company is not able to accurately and timely complete its financial statements
and file the reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Company could face
SEC or NASDAQ inquiries, its stock price may decline, and/or its financial condition could be
materially adversely affected.
The Companys management has concluded that its disclosure controls and procedures were not
effective as of the end of the period covered by this report and that this ineffectiveness, which
created a material weakness, resulted primarily from recent, significant turnover in the Companys
accounting staff, including in the positions of chief financial officer and controller, and
reassignment of responsibilities among remaining accounting staff, during the fiscal year ended
June 25, 2006. The Company is taking steps to remedy the ineffective disclosure controls that
resulted in the material weakness, but has not completed implementation of all actions management
believes is necessary. The Company believes that the accounting staff turnover and reassignment of
responsibilities, and the resulting ineffectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures, may adversely affect the Companys ability to accurately and timely complete its financial statements. If
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able to accurately and timely complete its financial statements and file the reports required under
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Company could face SEC or NASDAQ inquiries, its stock
price may decline, and/or its financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Our substantial indebtedness could materially adversely affect our business and limit our
ability to plan for or respond to changes in our business.
As of October 25, 2006, our consolidated long-term indebtedness was $8.0 million, the full
amount of which has been reclassified on our balance sheet as current debt since December 25, 2005
as a result of our on-going loan default. Our indebtedness and the fact that a portion of our
reduced cash flow from operations must be used to make principal and interest payments on our
indebtedness could have important consequences to us. For example, they could:
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Payments we are required to make under a settlement agreement with our former president and
chief executive officer could result in diminished liquidity and cash flow positions.
On September 24, 2006, we entered into a settlement agreement with Ronald W. Parker, our
former president and chief executive officer, relating to the arbitration actions filed by the
Company and Mr. Parker in January 2005. Under the settlement agreement, we are obligated to pay
Mr. Parker $2.8 million through a structured payment schedule beginning on the date of the
settlement with the final payment of $2.05 million to be paid within 180 days of the date of the
settlement. All payments under the settlement agreement would automatically and immediately become
due and payable upon any sale lease-back transaction involving our corporate headquarters office
and distribution facilities. These payments will reduce the availability of our cash flow for
other purposes, limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and
industry, and alter or postpone implementation of our growth strategy.
We expect to be able to fund the payments under the settlement agreement by utilizing
available equity in our corporate headquarters office and distribution facilities obtained through
a sale-leaseback transaction entered into on October 20, 2006, whereby we have agreed to sell our
corporate office building and distribution facility for $11.5 million. The sale is expected to
close on December 19, 2006 subject to certain conditions, including satisfactory completion by the
purchaser of its due diligence investigation. The purchaser may terminate the agreement during the
due diligence period without penalty. However, we may not be able to realize sufficient value from
our real estate assets or otherwise be able to fund the payments under the settlement agreement. If
we are not able to fund the payments under the settlement agreement or if the sale-leaseback
transaction is not consummated as expected, then our liquidity, financial condition, business, and
results of operations may be materially adversely affected.
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If we do not prevail in litigation with a former beverage supplier, we could be liable for
significant monetary damages.
An adverse outcome in our litigation with PepsiCo, Inc. could result in a liability of
approximately $2.6 million, which could materially adversely affect our liquidity, financial
position and results of operation. As of September 24, 2006 the Company has accrued a $410,000
expense for its potential liability regarding this matter, which is based on managements estimate
of a likely outcome of the litigation. However, due to the preliminary nature of this matter and
the general uncertainty surrounding the outcome of any form of legal proceeding, the Companys
actual liability for this matter may differ significantly from this accrual amount.
Shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food products could adversely affect our
operating results.
We, and our franchisees, are dependent on frequent deliveries of food products that meet our
specifications. Our Company-owned domestic restaurants purchase substantially all food and related
products from our distribution division, Norco. Domestic franchisees are only required to purchase
the flour mixture, spice blend and certain other items from Norco, and changes in purchasing
practices by domestic franchisees as a result of delivery disruptions or otherwise could adversely
affect the financial results of our distribution operation. Interruptions in the delivery of food
products caused by unanticipated demand, problems in production or distribution by Norco, our
suppliers, or our distribution service providers, inclement weather (including hurricanes and other
natural disasters) or other conditions could adversely affect the availability, quality and cost of
ingredients, which would adversely affect our operating results. Beginning in November 2006, the
Company will rely upon two third-party distributors, The SYGMA Network and The Institutional
Jobbers Company, to provide warehousing and delivery services that are currently performed by
Norco. Any problems in the transition to the outsourcing of these services may result in
interruptions in the delivery of food products to our franchisees and Company-owned restaurants,
which would adversely affect our operating results.
Except as set forth herein, there have been no material changes from the risk factors
previously disclosed in the Companys most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K in response to Item
1A. to Part I of Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and the Use of Proceeds
No information is required to be furnished by Item 703 of Regulation S-K for any other
purchase made in the quarter covered by this report.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
On October 18, 2005, the Company notified Wells Fargo that, as of September 25, 2005, the
Company was in violation of certain financial ratio covenants in the Revolving Credit Agreement and
that, as a result, an event of default exists under the Revolving Credit Agreement. As a result of
the continuing event of default as of September 24, 2006, all outstanding principal of the
Companys obligations under the Revolving Credit Agreement and Term Loan Agreement were
reclassified as a current liability on the Companys balance sheet.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable
Item 6. Exhibits
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Purchase and Sale Agreement entered into between the Company and Vintage
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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PIZZA INN, INC.
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EXHIBIT 10.1
Purchase And Sale Agreement
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is dated as of October 20, 2006 (the
Effective Date) and is entered into between PIZZA INN, INC., a Missouri corporation (Seller)
and VINTAGE INTERESTS, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (Purchaser).
For and in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby mutually acknowledged, Seller and
Purchaser agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY. Subject to the terms and conditions set
forth herein, Seller agrees to sell to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to purchase from Seller,
the following:
(a) That certain tract or parcel of land situated at 3551 Plano Parkway, in The Colony,
Denton County, Texas and further described in Exhibit A attached hereto, together with all
rights and interests appurtenant thereto including, without limitation, (i) all right, title and
interest of Seller in and to adjacent streets, roads, alleys and rights-of-way, and any awards made
or to be made in connection therewith, (ii) all rights of Seller in and to all easements
appurtenant to or benefiting such parcels of land, and (iii) all of Sellers rights in all mineral
rights and interests with respect to such parcels of land (collectively, the Land), including all
improvements, buildings, structures and fixtures located on the land (the Improvements) and all
rights, titles and interests appurtenant to the Land and Improvements;
(b) All right, title and interest of Seller in all assignable licenses, permits and other
items of the tangible and intangible personal property and fixtures (the Personal Property)
attached to or used in connection with the ownership, maintenance or operation of the Land or
Improvements, not including Sellers books and records;
(c) All right, title and interest of Seller in and to the Assumed Contracts (hereafter
defined); and
(d) All of Sellers right, title and interest in and to that certain Warehouse Lease (the
Warehouse Lease), dated August 25, 2006, by and between Seller, as Landlord, and The Sygma
Network, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Tenant, covering approximately 102,000 square feet of
warehouse and office space, and related land as designated as Warehouse Area on the attached
Exhibit A-1, attached hereto. A true, correct and complete copy of the Warehouse Lease is
attached hereto as Exhibit B.
The above-listed items are herein collectively called the Property.
SECTION 2. PURCHASE PRICE AND EARNEST MONEY.
(a) The purchase price (the Purchase Price) for which Seller agrees to sell and convey the
Property to Purchaser, and which the Purchaser agrees to pay to Seller, subject to the terms
hereof, is the amount of ELEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($11,500,000.00).
(b) Within two (2) business days after the Effective Date (hereinafter defined), Purchaser
shall deposit with Benchmark Title Services, L.L.C. (the Title Company), whose address is 5700
Legacy Drive, #10, Plano, Texas 75024; Attention: Kiley McGuire, the sum of $100,000.00 (the
Earnest Money) to be invested by the Title Company in an interest-bearing account and to be held
and disbursed by the Title Company strictly in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
Agreement. At the Closing (hereinafter defined), the Earnest Money shall be applied to the
Purchase Price. For the purposes hereof, the term business day shall mean any day upon which
national banks in Dallas, Texas are open for business. If the Earnest Money is in the form of a
check, the Title Company shall immediately present the check for payment. Seller shall have the
option of terminating this Agreement if the Earnest Money is not timely delivered to Title Company.
SECTION 3. TITLE COMMITMENT AND SURVEY.
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(a) Within ten (10) days after the Effective Date, Seller, at its sole cost and expense,
shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Purchaser the following:
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Commitment for Title Insurance (the Title Commitment) from the
Title Company, addressed to the Purchaser, covering the Property and binding the
Title Company to issue to Purchaser at Closing a Texas Standard Form Owner
Policy of Title Insurance (the Title Policy) in the amount of the Purchase
Price, including such endorsements as may be specified by Purchaser, with such
Title Commitment setting forth the status of the title of the Property and
showing all liens, claims, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way,
encroachments, reservations, restrictions and any other matters affecting the
Property. The Title Commitment shall reflect that the survey exception may be
modified in the Title Policy, at Purchasers sole cost and expense, to reflect
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(b) Within twenty (20) days after the Effective Date, Seller shall, at its expense, obtain a
current as-built survey (the Survey) of the Property prepared in accordance with the minimum
standard detail requirements imposed by ALTA/ACSM, prepared and certified by a registered and
licensed land surveyor, containing a certification in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
H. Upon receipt of the Survey, Seller shall promptly furnish a copy of same to Purchaser,
Purchasers legal counsel and the Title Company.
(c) Purchaser shall have ten (10) days from the receipt of the information referred to in
Section 3(a) and 3(b) hereof to examine the same and to specify to Seller in writing those items in
the Title Commitment and/or the Survey which Purchaser reasonably finds objectionable (the
Encumbrances). If Purchaser does not deliver to Seller a written notice specifying those items
which are Encumbrances within ten (10) days after the receipt by Purchaser of all of the
information referred to in Section 3(a) and 3(b) hereof, then all of the items reflected on the
Title Commitment and Survey shall be considered to be Permitted Encumbrances, as hereinafter
defined; provided, however, Purchaser shall not be required to object to financing or mechanics
liens on the Property or requirements of Seller which are contained on Schedule C of the Title
Commitment, and any such liens or Schedule C requirements shall not be a Permitted Encumbrance
under any circumstances.
(d) Seller may, but shall have no obligation to, at its sole cost and expense, cure or remove
the Encumbrances. If Seller fails to cause all of the Encumbrances to be removed or cured prior to
the Closing Date (hereinafter defined) or if Seller notifies Purchaser of its decision not to cure
or remove some or all of the Encumbrances, Purchasers sole remedy shall be to:
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together with all interest earned thereon shall be returned to Purchaser, and
neither party shall have any further rights, duties or obligations hereunder,
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Encumbrances and the Encumbrances not so removed or cured, in which event the
Encumbrances not removed or cured shall be deemed Permitted Encumbrances and the
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Purchasers election must be made by giving Seller written notice thereof, which notice must be
given within five (5) days after Seller notifies Purchaser in writing of its decision not to cure
or remove Encumbrances. Purchasers failure to give such notice shall be deemed an election by
Purchaser to purchase the Property subject to the Permitted Encumbrances and the Encumbrances not
so removed or cured.
(e) The Title Policy shall be purchased at Sellers expense and shall guarantee Purchasers
title to the Property to be good and indefeasible, subject only to all matters reflected in the
Title Commitment not objected
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to by Purchaser, or if objected to by Purchaser, waived by Purchaser, and any liens or other
encumbrances created pursuant to the terms of this Agreement (collectively, the Permitted
Encumbrances).
SECTION 4. DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD.
(a) Within ten (10) days after the Effective Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser the
following:
(i) Copies of any and all engineering or environmental reports relating to the
Property and any plans and specifications for the Property which are in the
possession or under the control of Seller;
(ii) Copies of any zoning reports or zoning information relating to the Property
which are in the possession or under the control of Seller;
(iii) A copy of each certificate of occupancy for the Improvements;
(iv) A copy of each agreement between Seller and a third party pursuant to which
such third party provides goods or services to or with respect to the Property and
all amendments thereto (collectively, the Service Contracts);
(v) Copies of all bonds, guarantees and warranties in Sellers possession or
control relating to the Property (collectively, the Warranties);
(vi) Copies of the real estate and personal property tax bills applicable to the
Property for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006;
(vii) Copies of each lease agreement, including, without limitation, the
Warehouse Lease, between Seller and a third party tenant which is in effect with
respect to the Property and all amendments thereto (collectively, the Leases);
(viii) A schedule detailing operating expenses prepared by or on behalf of
Seller with respect to the Property for 2004, 2005 and 2006 (year-to-date); and
(ix) Copies of the Sellers certified financial statements for 2004, 2005 and
2006 (year-to-date).
(b) Commencing on the Effective Date hereof and expiring at 5:00 p.m., Dallas, Texas time, on
November 22, 2006 (the Due Diligence Period), Purchaser shall have the right to inspect the
Property at all reasonable times during normal business hours and to determine whether the Property
is suitable and satisfactory for Purchasers needs and intended uses (taking into consideration
matters including, without limitation, soil and environmental conditions, engineering
characteristics, utilities, access, zoning, condition of improvements, and financing prospects).
However, Purchaser shall not have the right to tests other than visual tests, including, without
limitation, subsurface testing or drilling on the Property, without the prior written consent of
Seller, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Purchaser shall make
all inspections in good faith and with due diligence. All inspection fees, appraisal fees,
engineering fees and other expenses of any kind incurred by Purchaser relating to the inspection of
the Property shall be solely Purchasers expense. Seller shall cooperate with Purchaser in all
reasonable respects in making such inspections or tests, at no expense to Seller. Seller hereby
reserves the right, at Sellers sole cost and expense, to have a representative present at the time
of making any such inspection or test. Purchaser shall notify Seller in advance of making any such
inspection or test.
(c) In making any inspection or test hereunder, Purchaser will not reveal or disclose, and
will cause any
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party acting on behalf of Purchaser to not reveal or disclose, any information obtained by
Purchaser regarding the Property. In addition, Purchaser shall (1) not unreasonably disturb the
Property, (2) not damage any part of the Property or any personal property owned or held by Seller,
its agents, contractors, tenants, invitees, or employees, (3) not injure or otherwise cause bodily
harm to Seller, its agents, contractors, tenants, invitees, or employees, (4) maintain general
commercial liability insurance, on terms and in reasonable amounts, to cover any accident arising
in connection with the presence on the Property of Purchaser and all parties acting on behalf of
Purchaser, (5) promptly pay when due the costs of all tests or inspection done with regard to the
Property by or on behalf of Purchaser, (6) not permit any liens to attach to the Property by reason
of the exercise of its rights hereunder, and (7) restore the Property to the condition in which it
was prior to any such inspection or test by or on behalf of Purchaser. Purchaser indemnifies and
agrees to defend and hold Seller harmless from any and all injuries, losses, liens, claims,
judgments, liabilities, costs, expenses or damages (including reasonable attorneys fees and court
costs) sustained by Seller which result from or arise out of any inspection or test by Purchaser or
any party acting on Purchasers behalf or from any breach of the covenants of Purchaser contained
in this paragraph. The foregoing indemnity shall not terminate upon the Closing or any termination
of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Purchaser be deemed to
indemnify Seller with respect to Sellers negligence or willful misconduct or any pre-existing
conditions on the Property as of Purchasers entry onto the Property.
(d) In the event Purchaser determines, in its sole discretion, for any reason, or for no
reason, during the Due Diligence Period that the Property is not acceptable, Purchaser may elect to
terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice thereof to Seller prior to the expiration of
the Due Diligence Period, in which event the Earnest Money, less the $100.00 independent
consideration to Seller described below, shall be returned to Purchaser by the Title Company, and
the parties shall have no further right or obligation hereunder, except as specifically provided
herein. If Purchaser so terminates this Agreement, as a condition precedent to Purchasers right
to receive the Earnest Money, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller all information, studies and
reports Purchaser or Purchasers agents have obtained with respect to the Property or the condition
of the Property. If Purchaser fails to deliver written notice of termination of this Agreement to
Seller prior to expiration of the Due Diligence Period, Purchaser shall be deemed to have waived
its right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section.
(e) Purchaser represents that it is knowledgeable and experienced in real property comparable
to the Property and will have conducted prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period such
inspection and investigations of the Property as Purchaser deems appropriate. Purchaser further
represents and acknowledges that by the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, Purchaser shall
have fully informed and satisfied itself as to all matters relevant to the acquisition, use and
development of the Property, including without limitation, all environmental matters with respect
to the Property. EXCEPT FOR SELLERS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT,
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS NOT RELYING IN WHOLE OR IN PART UPON ANY STATEMENT MADE OR
INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY OR ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
ANY KIND, TYPE, CHARACTER, OR NATURE WHATSOEVER, MADE OR FURNISHED BY SELLER, ITS AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, ATTORNEYS, AFFILIATES, TRUSTEES, BENEFICIARIES, PARTNERS,
MEMBERS MANAGERS, SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS OR AFFILIATES. Except for Sellers
representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, Purchaser waives any obligation which
might be imposed upon Seller to disclose material facts regarding the Property, regardless of
whether such facts are discoverable by Purchaser. Purchaser agrees that it has the right to
conduct an assessment or inspection of the Property pursuant to this Section 4 and subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, and Purchaser waives any requirement under law that Seller provide any
other right to conduct an assessment or inspection of the Property. The obligations of this
paragraph shall survive the Closing or any termination of this Agreement.
(f) Purchaser acknowledges that several ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, codes, and
public and private covenants, conditions and restrictions may affect the development and/or use of
the Property. Purchaser shall review and verify all such matters prior to the expiration of the
Due Diligence Period. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Purchasers
failure to terminate this Agreement pursuant to its rights
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under this Section shall constitute Purchasers irrevocable approval of the ordinances, statutes,
rules, regulations, codes, and public and private covenants, conditions and restrictions which
affect the development and/or use of the Property.
(g) On or prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, Purchaser shall review the
Service Contracts and notify Seller in writing as to which if any of the Service Contracts it
wishes to assume at Closing (collectively, the Assumed Contracts). In the event that Purchaser
does not timely notify Seller within the Due Diligence Period, it shall be deemed to have elected
not to assume any of the Service Contracts.
SECTION 5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER. Seller hereby represents and
warrants to Purchaser, both as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, as follows:
(a) Seller is a corporation duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of the State of Missouri, and Seller is a corporation qualified to do business, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas.
(b) Seller is the owner of the Property and has all requisite power and authority, and has
taken all actions required by its organizational documents and to authorize it to execute and
deliver this Agreement. The individual executing this Agreement and any other documents and
instruments executed by Seller pursuant hereto has the legal power, right, and actual authority to
bind Seller to the terms and conditions hereof and thereof.
(c) The Property is not subject to any leases, tenancies or other occupancy rights, recorded
or unrecorded, written or oral, except for the Warehouse Lease, and Seller is not in default of any
of its obligations under the Warehouse Lease and no event has occurred which with notice, the
passing of time or both, would constitute a default or an event of default under the Warehouse
Lease.
(d) To Sellers knowledge, there is no action, claim, lawsuit, litigation or proceeding
pending against or with respect to the Property and no such action, claim, lawsuit, litigation or
proceeding has been made or threatened.
(e) Seller has not received notice of any pending or contemplated taking of all or any
portion of the Property.
(f) Seller has not received any notice asserting that the Property is in violation of any
law, code, ordinance or restriction applicable to the Property.
(g) Seller is not a foreign person as that term is defined in Section 1445 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any applicable regulations promulgated thereunder.
(h) Seller will not, from and after the Effective Date through Closing or the earlier
termination of this Agreement: (i) enter into any lease or otherwise encumber the Property; (ii)
enter into any agreements which would be binding on Purchaser after its acquisition of the Property
or which would affect Purchasers title to the Property; or (iii) perform any act which would
materially and adversely affect Sellers right or ability to convey the Property to Purchaser
pursuant to this Agreement.
The representations and warranties in this Section 5 shall survive the Closing of this
Agreement for a period of twelve (12) months from and after the Closing Date.
For purposes of this Agreement, knowledge (as it relates to Seller) means the actual,
conscious knowledge, and not the constructive or imputed knowledge, of Rod McDonald (Sellers
General Counsel), without personal liability to such persons, and without the obligation of such
persons to undertake any further
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investigation and inquiry.
The representations and warranties set forth in this Section 5 are made as of the date of this
Agreement and shall survive the Closing for a period of one (1) year from the Closing Date. If (a)
any of Sellers representations and warranties set forth in this Section 5 are untrue in any
material respect, and (b) the party gaining knowledge of such facts (either Purchaser or Seller)
gains such knowledge prior to the Closing Date, such party shall give the other party prompt
written notice thereof, and Purchaser shall, as Purchasers sole remedy for such breach, have the
right to terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice prior to the earlier of (i) ten (10)
days from the date of such written notice, or (ii) the Closing Date, whereupon Title Company shall
refund the Earnest Money to Purchaser, Seller shall reimburse Purchaser for the actual, reasonable
out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with the transaction contemplated in this
Agreement up to, but not in excess of the Cap (as defined in Section 10 hereof), and neither party
shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder, except for those obligations which
expressly survive the termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in this Agreement, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that no claim for a breach of a
representation or warranty of Seller shall be actionable, payable or give rise to any right, claim
or defense on the part of Purchaser: (x) at any time if the breach in question results from or is
based on a condition, state of facts or other matter with respect to which Purchaser has knowledge
on or prior to the Effective Date, or (y) after Closing if the breach in question results from or
is based on a condition, state of facts or other matter with respect to which Purchaser acquires
knowledge after the Effective Date but prior to Closing.
If the parties consummate the Closing and (a) any of the representations and warranties are untrue
in any material respect, and (b) the party gaining knowledge of such facts (either Purchaser or
Seller) gains such knowledge after the Closing Date, such party shall give the other party prompt
written notice thereof, and Seller shall indemnify and hold Purchaser harmless from and against
actual damages proximately caused by such breach. Purchaser shall not have the right to bring an
action against Seller for and Purchaser hereby expressly waives any action or suit against Seller
for consequential damages, incidental damages, lost profits, punitive damages or any other damages
other than actual damages arising out of Sellers default under this Section 5.
SECTION 6. CLOSING.
(a) The Closing (the Closing) of the sale of the Property by Seller to Purchaser shall
occur on December 19, 2006 (Closing Date) or on such earlier date as Purchaser and Seller may
agree. The Closing shall occur in the offices of the Title Company.
(b) The performance by Seller of all of its obligations hereunder shall be a condition
precedent to Purchasers obligation to consummate the Closing of this Agreement (subject to waiver
by Purchaser, in its sole discretion). At the Closing, the Seller shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to Purchaser the following:
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A Special Warranty Deed in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit C (the Deed), executed by Seller and conveying good and
indefeasible fee simple title to the Property to Purchaser, subject only to the
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A Bill of Sale and Assignment in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit D (the Bill of Sale), transferring to Purchaser Sellers
interest in the Personal Property (including the Assumed Contracts), without
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An Assignment of Lease, in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit E (the Assignment), assigning all of Sellers interest in and
under the Warehouse Lease. In connection with said Assignment, Seller shall
execute in counterpart that certain tenant notice letter in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit F (the Tenant Notice Letter), informing the tenant
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An estoppel certificate executed by each of the tenants under the
Leases, including, without limitation, the Warehouse Lease, dated not more than
thirty (30) days prior to the Closing Date, and in a form and content acceptable
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the irrevocable commitment from the Title Company to issue the
Title Policy issued by the Title Company in the amount of the Purchase Price
insuring that Purchaser owns fee simple title to the Property, and including
such endorsements as may be specified by Purchaser, subject to no exceptions
other than the Permitted Encumbrances. At Purchasers option, the standard
printed exception for any discrepancies, conflicts, or shortages in area or
boundary lines, or any encroachments, or any overlapping of improvements shall
be deleted (except for shortages in area), any mortgagee policy of title
insurance, and any other additions, deletions, certifications, or amendments to
the Title Policy or any mortgagee policy of title insurance shall be at Sellers
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a certificate of non-foreign status, in form reasonably
acceptable to Seller and Purchaser, that Seller is not a foreign person within
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evidence reasonably acceptable to Purchaser and the Title Company
authorizing the consummation by Seller of the purchase and sale transaction
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execute and deliver such other documents as the Title Company
may reasonably require in connection with the Closing, including, without
limitation, a closing statement and one (1) or more affidavits regarding debts,
liens and possession of the Property. |
(c) The performance by Purchaser of all of its obligations hereunder shall be a condition
precedent to Sellers obligation to consummate the Closing of this Agreement (subject to waiver by
Seller, in its sole discretion). At the Closing, the Purchaser shall execute and deliver (or cause
to be delivered) to Seller the following:
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cash, wired funds or a cashiers or certified check made payable
to the order of Seller, at Sellers option, in the amount of the Purchase Price,
due credit being given for the Earnest Money (including interest earned
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evidence reasonably acceptable to Seller and the Title Company
authorizing the consummation by Purchaser of the purchase and sale transaction
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execute and deliver such other documents as the Title Company may
reasonably require in connection with the Closing, including, without
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(d) At Closing, Seller and Purchaser shall execute that certain Office Lease in the form of
Exhibit G attached hereto (the Office Lease), pursuant to which Seller, as tenant, will
lease the portion of the Property shown on Exhibit A-1 as the Office Area from Purchaser, as
landlord. The obligations of each of Seller and Purchaser to consummate the Closing are expressly
conditioned upon the other partys execution of the Office Lease, and the failure of either party
to so execute the Office Lease at Closing shall be a default of such party, entitling the
non-defaulting party to the remedies set forth in Section 9 of this Agreement.
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(e) All ad valorem real estate taxes and assessments levied or assessed against the Property
for the tax year during which the Closing occurs shall not be prorated between Purchaser and Seller
as of the Closing Date, as such taxes shall remain the obligation of Seller as tenant under the
Office Lease and Warehouse Tenant under the Warehouse Lease.
(f) Purchaser shall pay for the costs (i) of any financing obtained by Purchaser in connection
with its purchase of the Property pursuant hereto, (ii) of any documentary stamp taxes, deed taxes,
transfer taxes, intangible taxes, mortgage taxes or other similar taxes, fees or assessments, (iii)
incurred by Purchaser in performing its feasibility study and related tests and investigations, and
(iv) of one-half of the Title Companys escrow fee. Seller shall pay for the costs (x) of the
Survey, (y) the Title Commitment and the premium for the Title Policy and (z) one-half of the Title
Companys escrow fee. Each party shall pay its own attorneys fees.
(g) Upon completion of the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser possession of the
Property, subject to the Permitted Encumbrances, free and clear of all tenancies of every kind and
parties in possession, except for the Warehouse Lease and the Office Lease.
SECTION 7. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required to be given or served on
any party pursuant to this Agreement must be in writing and given to the parties at the addresses
set forth hereinbelow:
If to Seller:
Pizza Inn, Inc.
3551 Plano Parkway
The Colony, Texas 75056
Attention: Rod McDonald, General Counsel
Telephone No. 469.384.5000
Facsimile No. 469.384.5061
With copy to Sellers legal counsel:
Cherry, Petersen + Landry, LLP
9400 North Central Expressway, Suite 1616
Dallas, Texas 75231
Attention: Terry R. Landry
Telephone: (214) 265-7007
Facsimile: (214) 265-7008
If to Purchaser:
Vintage Interests, LP
2525 Fairmount Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Telephone: 214.954.4344
Facsimile: 214.954.4355
With copy to Purchasers legal counsel:
Jenkens & Gilchrist, PC
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700
Dallas, Texas 75202
Attention: George C. Dunlap, Jr.
Telephone: 214.855.4723
Facsimile: 214.855.4300
Any such notice or other communication shall be deemed given on the earliest to occur of the
following: (a) the first business day following the day sent by United States express mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested; (b) on the first business day following the day sent by an overnight carrier service
that operates on a
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nationwide basis; (c) on the third business day following the day sent by United
States certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or (d) on the date delivered by
hand to the address above for which a signed receipt is given, whether or not actually received by
the person to whom directed. From time to time either party may designate another address within
the continental United States for purposes of this Agreement by giving the other party not less
than ten (10) days advance written notice of such change of address in accordance with the
provisions of this Section. Facsimile transmissions shall not constitute notice hereunder, unless
the recipient acknowledges receipt of the facsimile in writing.
SECTION 8. COMMISSIONS. Except for The Staubach Company, who represents Seller in
connection with this transaction, Purchaser and Seller each represent and warrant to the other that
no real estate broker or agent has been used or consulted by such representing party in connection
with the negotiation or execution of this Agreement or the purchase and sale of the Property.
Purchaser and Seller covenant and agree that each will defend, indemnify and hold the other
harmless from and against all liabilities, claims, demands and actions by third parties for
brokerage, commission, finders or other fees relative to negotiation or execution of this
Agreement, or the purchase and sale of the Property, and any court costs, attorneys fees or other
costs or expenses arising therefrom, alleged to be due to the indemnifying partys acts. Such
indemnities shall survive any termination or Closing of this Agreement.
SECTION 9. ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser shall not have the right nor the power to assign this
Agreement or any right, title, interest or obligation hereunder to any party other than an
affiliate of Purchaser without the prior written approval of Seller. Any purported assignment in
violation of this provision shall be null and void. Any assignment to which Seller consents, which
consent must be in writing, shall not release Purchaser from any obligation or liability hereunder
unless such release is provided in writing signed by Seller.
SECTION 10. REMEDIES.
(a) In the event that Purchaser shall fail to consummate this Agreement for any reason,
except Sellers default or a termination of this Agreement by Purchaser or Seller pursuant to a
right to do so under the provisions hereof, Seller shall, as its sole and exclusive remedy, be
entitled to terminate this Agreement by written notice to Purchaser, and Seller shall retain the
Earnest Money, which shall constitute liquidated damages hereunder. The parties agree that Seller
will suffer damages in the event of Purchasers default on its obligations, that the Earnest Money
represents a reasonable forecast of just compensation for the harm that would be caused by such
default by Purchaser, and that the harm that would be caused by such default is one that is
incapable, or very difficult, of accurate estimation. Upon termination of this Agreement under
this Section, neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder except as
otherwise expressly provided herein. Purchaser also shall be in default under this Agreement if
Purchaser becomes bankrupt, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, or insolvent, or makes an
assignment for the benefit of its creditors. Except as otherwise provided herein, such liquidated
damages shall constitute Sellers sole and exclusive remedy. In the event Seller is entitled to
the Earnest Money as liquidated damages and to the extent Seller has not already received the
Earnest Money, the Earnest Money shall be immediately paid to Seller by the Title Company upon
receipt of written notice from Seller that Purchaser has defaulted under this Agreement, and
Purchaser agrees to take all such actions and execute and deliver all such documents necessary or
appropriate to effect such payment.
(b) In the event that Seller shall fail to consummate this Agreement for any reason, except
Purchasers default or a termination of this Agreement by Purchaser or Seller pursuant to a right
to do so under the provisions hereof, Purchaser, as its sole and exclusive remedy, may either (i)
enforce specific performance of Sellers obligations hereunder, or (ii) terminate this Agreement by
giving written notice of termination to Seller, whereupon the Earnest Money (and any interest
earned thereon) shall be immediately returned to Purchaser. If Purchaser elects to not terminate
this Agreement, but seeks specific performance in accordance with option (i) above, and specific
performance is rendered unavailable to Purchaser by reason of Sellers default under this
Agreement, and if such default is the result of Sellers act or omission (as opposed to an act or
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third party not under the control or agency of Seller), then, and only in such case
Seller shall reimburse Purchaser for the reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses up to $50,000
incurred in connection with the transaction contemplated in this Agreement (the Cap). It is the
intent of the parties that the phrase specific performance is rendered unavailable to Purchaser
shall mean that Purchaser would have been entitled to specific performance but for Sellers default
and Seller is unable to deliver possession of the Property to Purchaser in the condition required
by this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement under this Section, neither party shall have
any further rights or obligations hereunder, except as otherwise expressly provided herein. Except
as otherwise provided in Section 5 and in this Section 10(b), Purchaser shall not have the right to
bring and Purchaser hereby expressly waives any action or suit against Seller for consequential
damages, lost profits, or punitive damages arising out of Sellers default under this Agreement.
(c) The provisions of this Section 10 shall survive the Closing or any termination of this
Agreement.
SECTION 11. CONDEMNATION; CASUALTY.
(a) In the event that all or any substantial portion of the Property is condemned or taken by
eminent domain after the Due Diligence Period but prior to Closing, Purchaser may, at its option,
either (i) terminate this Agreement by written notice thereof to Seller within ten (10) days after
Seller notifies Purchaser of the condemnation and receives an immediate refund of the Earnest
Money, or (ii) proceed to close the transaction contemplated herein pursuant to the terms hereof,
in which event Seller shall assign to Purchaser at the Closing all proceeds and awards and/or shall
deliver to Purchaser at the Closing any proceeds and awards actually received by Seller
attributable to the Property from such condemnation or eminent domain proceeding. In the event
Purchaser fails to timely deliver written notice of termination as described in (i) above,
Purchaser shall be deemed to have elected to proceed in accordance with (ii) above.
(b) In the event that all or any substantial portion of the Property shall be damaged or
destroyed by fire or other casualty after the Due Diligence Period but prior to the Closing,
Purchaser may, at its option, either (i) terminate this Agreement by written notice thereof to
Seller within ten (10) days after Seller notifies Purchaser of the casualty and receive an
immediate refund of the Earnest Money, or (ii) proceed to close the transaction contemplated herein
pursuant to the terms hereof, in which event Seller shall deliver to Purchaser at the Closing any
insurance proceeds actually received by Seller attributable to the Property from such casualty and
Seller shall assign to Purchaser any and all claims for such insurance proceeds attributable to the
Property, and there shall be no reduction in the Purchase Price. In the event Purchaser fails to
timely deliver written notice of termination as described in (i) above, Purchaser shall be deemed
to have elected to proceed in accordance with (ii) above.
(c) For the purposes of Sections 10(a) and 10(b), a substantial portion of the Property
shall be deemed to include any taking or casualty loss equal to or greater than 10% of the gross
number of square feet contained in the buildings and other improvements that are situated on the
Land, and shall not include any taking or casualty loss of less than 10% of the gross number of
square feet contained in the buildings and improvements that are situated on the Land.
SECTION 12. DISCLAIMER.
(a) IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY OF TITLE CONTAINED IN THE DEED
AND EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, (A) THE PROPERTY IS SOLD BY SELLER AND
PURCHASED AND ACCEPTED BY PURCHASER ON AN AS IS, WHERE IS AND WITH ALL
FAULTS BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY CONDITION WHICH MAY EXIST, AND WITHOUT THE EXISTENCE OF AND
WITHOUT RELIANCE UPON ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, AGREEMENT, OR STATEMENT BY SELLER, OR ANYONE
ACTING ON BEHALF OF SELLER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY BROKER, ENGINEER, ARCHITECT,
ATTORNEY, SURVEYOR, APPRAISER, OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT; (B) PURCHASER HAS OR WILL HAVE, PRIOR
TO THE CLOSING THOROUGHLY INSPECTED AND EXAMINED THE PROPERTY TO THE EXTENT
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DEEMED NECESSARY BY PURCHASER
IN ORDER TO ENABLE PURCHASER TO EVALUATE THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY ON THE FOREGOING BASIS; AND
(C) PURCHASER IS RELYING SOLELY UPON SUCH INSPECTIONS, EXAMINATION, AND EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY
BY PURCHASER IN PURCHASING THE PROPERTY ON AN AS IS, WHERE IS AND WITH ALL
FAULTS BASIS, WITHOUT REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT BY SELLER OR ANYONE
ACTING ON BEHALF OF SELLER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY OF
TITLE CONTAINED IN THE DEED. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE THE CLOSING OR ANY
TERMINATION HEREOF.
(b) With respect to any information provided to Purchaser and any information made available
to Purchaser by or on behalf of Seller, including, without limitation the Title Commitment and the
Survey, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that (i) Purchaser shall use and rely on such information
at Purchasers own risk, (ii) the parties preparing such information are not the agents of Seller,
(iii) Seller shall have no duty to advise Purchaser of any misrepresentations, misstatements,
mistakes, errors or other inaccuracies contained in such information, and (iv) Seller shall have no
and is hereby released from all liability to Purchaser, its successors and/or assigns, with respect
to such information, including, without limitation any liability for misrepresentations,
misstatements, mistakes, errors or other inaccuracies contained in such information, regardless of
whether or not Seller actually knows of the existence thereof. Notwithstanding anything in this
Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to affect any obligations of
Seller, or release Seller from any liability whatsoever, as the tenant under the terms and
provisions of the Office Lease.
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If the Property is situated in a utility or other statutorily
created district providing water, sewer, drainage, or flood control facilities
and services, Chapter 49, Texas Water Code, requires Seller to deliver and
Purchaser to sign the statutory notice relating to the tax rate, bonded
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of any transportation pipelines on the Property, including, without limitation,
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Entire Agreement; Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY EXHIBITS ATTACHED
HERETO CONTAIN THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AND NO PROMISE,
REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR COVENANT NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY SUCH
REFERENCED EXHIBITS HAS BEEN OR IS RELIED UPON OR MADE BY EITHER PARTY. Each party has
relied upon its own examination of the full Agreement and the provisions thereof, and
the counsel of its own advisers, and the warranties, representations and covenants
expressly contained in this Agreement. No modification or amendment of this Agreement
shall be of any force or effect unless made in writing and executed by both Purchaser
and Seller. In the event that any litigation arises hereunder, it is specifically
stipulated that this Agreement shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws
of the State of Texas, without regard to conflicts
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Authority to Enter into Agreement. Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller
that (i) Purchaser has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and to
consummate the transactions contemplated herein, (ii) each of the persons executing
this Agreement on behalf of Purchaser is authorized to do so, and (iii) this Agreement
constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable in
accordance with its terms. Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser that (i) Seller
has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the
transactions contemplated herein, (ii) each of the persons executing this Agreement on
behalf of Seller is authorized to do so, and (iii) this Agreement constitutes a valid
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Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal,
invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws, such provision shall be fully
severable, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal,
invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of the Agreement, and the
remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall
not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance
from this Agreement. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable
provision, there shall be deemed added automatically as a part or this Agreement, a
provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as
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Attorneys Fees and Legal Expenses. Should either party hereto institute any
action or proceeding in court or through arbitration to enforce any provision hereof or
for damages by reason of any alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement or for
any other remedy, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the losing
party all reasonable attorneys fees and all court and/or arbitration costs in
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Construction. The parties acknowledge that the parties and their counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the
effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be
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Calculation of Dates and Times. Unless otherwise specified, in computing any
period of time described in this Agreement, the day of the act or event after which the
designated period of time begins to run is not to be included and the last day of the
period so computed is to be included, unless such last day is a Saturday, Sunday or
legal holiday under the laws of the State of Texas, in which event the period shall run
until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. The
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which together shall constitute the agreement of the parties. The Section headings
herein contained are for purposes of identification only and shall not be considered in
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Seller Exculpated Parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
in this Agreement, none of the partners of Seller nor any of the directors, officers,
employees, shareholders, members, managers, partners or agents of any of the partners
of Seller nor any other person, partnership, corporation or trust, as principal of
Seller, whether disclosed or undisclosed (collectively, the Seller Exculpated
Parties) shall have any personal obligation or liability hereunder, and Purchaser
shall not seek to assert any claim or enforce any of its rights hereunder against any
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of Purchaser nor any other person, partnership, corporation or trust, as principal of
Purchaser, whether disclosed or undisclosed (collectively, the Purchaser Exculpated
Parties) shall have any personal obligation or liability hereunder, and Seller shall
not seek to assert any claim or enforce any of its rights hereunder against any
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WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. PURCHASER AND SELLER EACH HEREBY AGREE NOT TO ELECT A
TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY JURY, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY
JURY FULLY TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOW OR HEREAFTER EXIST WITH REGARD
TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS GIVEN KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY BY
PURCHASER AND SELLER, AND IS INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS INDIVIDUALLY EACH INSTANCE AND EACH
ISSUE AS TO WHICH THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE. SELLER OR
PURCHASER, AS APPLICABLE, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A COPY OF THIS SECTION IN ANY
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No Recordation. Seller and Purchaser hereby acknowledge that neither this
Agreement nor any memorandum or affidavit thereof shall be recorded of public record in
any county or state. Should Purchaser ever record or attempt to record this Agreement,
or a memorandum or affidavit thereof, or any other similar document, then,
notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, said recordation or attempt at
recordation shall constitute a default by Purchaser hereunder, and, in addition to the
other remedies provided for herein, Seller shall have the express right to terminate
this Agreement by filing a notice of said termination in the place where such
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of all obligations provided herein and the consummation of all transactions
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Merger Provision. Except where expressly provided in this Agreement, any and
all rights of action of Purchaser for any breach by Seller of any representation,
warranty or covenant contained in this Agreement shall merge with the Deed and other
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strictly confidential and shall not disclose or permit their respective officers,
shareholders, directors, partners, employees or agents to disclose such terms, unless
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Waiver of DTPA. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees, on its own behalf and
on behalf of any permitted assigns and successors of Purchaser hereafter, that the
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, Subchapter E of Chapter 17 of
the Texas Business and Commerce Code (the DTPA), is not applicable to this
transaction. Accordingly, Purchasers rights and remedies with respect to the
transaction contemplated under this Agreement, and with respect to all acts or
practices of the Seller, past, present or future, in connection with such transaction,
shall be governed by legal principles other than the DTPA. The provisions of this
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Time Limit. This Agreement, until fully executed, is only an offer of the
party first executing the same, and shall not be considered effective until and unless
this Agreement is fully executed by both Buyer and Seller within three (3) days after
the first party executes this Agreement. All references herein to the date of this
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portion of the Earnest Money Deposit in the amount of $100.00 shall be non-refundable
and shall be distributed to Seller at Closing or other termination of this Agreement as
full payment and independent consideration for Sellers performance under this
Agreement and for the rights granted to Purchaser hereunder. Any refund or delivery of
the Earnest Money to Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement shall be less the
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the
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EXHIBIT 10.2
SUPPLEMENTAL LIMITED FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL LIMITED FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT (this Agreement) dated effective as
of November ___, 2006 (the Effective Date) is entered into by and among PIZZA INN, INC.,
a Missouri corporation (the Borrower), the Guarantors identified on the signature pages
hereto (the Guarantors), NEWCASTLE PARTNERS, LP, a Texas limited partnership
(Newcastle) and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (successor to Wells Fargo Bank
(Texas), National Association) (the Bank). The Borrower and the Guarantors are
sometimes collectively referred to herein as the Obligors, and the Obligors and Newcastle
are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the Borrower Parties. Capitalized terms
used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as set forth in the Loan Agreement
(as defined below).
PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS
A. The Borrower and the Bank have entered into that certain Third Amended and Restated Loan
Agreement dated as of January 22, 2003 (as amended or otherwise modified from time to time, the
Loan Agreement).
B. Borrower, the other Obligors and the Bank have entered into that certain Limited
Forbearance Agreement dated as of August 8, 2006 (the Original Forbearance Agreement).
C. The forbearance period established in connection with the Original Forbearance Agreement
expired on October 1, 2006.
D. On October 13, 2006, the Bank exercised its right to terminate the Revolving Credit
Commitment and to accelerate all unpaid principal and accrued interest under the Notes, along with
all other unpaid obligations under the Loan Documents (the Acceleration) and all such
obligations are now immediately due and payable.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual agreements, representations and
warranties herein set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto
hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Acceleration of the Obligations and Default Interest. The Obligors each
acknowledge that as a result of the Acceleration, all unpaid principal and accrued interest under
the Notes, along with all other unpaid obligations under the Loan Documents became immediately due
and payable, and subject to the terms of this Agreement, all such obligations remain immediately
due and payable as of the date hereof. Each of the Obligors further acknowledges that except
during the Forbearance Period as set forth in Section 4 hereof, all such unpaid obligations which
remain outstanding after October 13, 2006 shall bear interest at lesser of (i) the default rate of
interest applicable thereto under the Loan Documents or (ii) the Maximum Rate.
SECTION 2. Existing Events of Default. The Obligors each hereby acknowledge that the
following defaults and events of default currently exist under the Loan Documents and shall
continue to exist under the Loan Documents under the Forbearance Period (the Existing Events
of Default):
(a) The failure of Borrower to immediately pay, upon the Acceleration, all unpaid principal
and accrued interest under the Notes, along with all other unpaid obligations under the Loan
Documents and the continued failure of Borrower to pay such amounts during the Forbearance Period;
(b) The failure of Borrower to maintain the required Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as required
by Section 12.1 of the Loan Agreement for all periods ended on or before the Forbearance
Termination Date;
(c) The failure of Borrower to maintain profitable operations as required by Section 12.3 of
the Loan Agreement for all periods ended on or before the Forbearance Termination Date; and
(d) The failure of Borrower to maintain the ratio of Consolidated Liabilities less
Subordinated Debt to Tangible Net Worth as required by Section 12.2 of the Loan Agreement for all
periods ended on or before the Forbearance Termination Date.
SECTION 3. Forbearance. (a) The Obligors hereby agree that but for the forbearance
of the Bank set forth below, which is subject to the satisfaction of the terms and conditions set
forth herein, the Bank would be entitled to pursue it rights and remedies for the enforcement of
the Obligors obligations under the Loan Documents. The Obligors further agree that (i) the
Existing Events of Default are not cured or waived by reason of the Banks execution of this
Agreement and (ii) the Acceleration shall not be affected by the forbearance of Bank set forth
below. The Bank is only agreeing in this Agreement to forbear from the exercise of its rights and
remedies which may arise or have arisen by virtue of the Existing Events of Default, and upon
termination of the Forbearance Period (as hereinafter defined), the Bank shall remain entitled to
pursue any and all of its rights and remedies which may arise or have arisen by virtue of the
Existing Events of Default.
(b) The Bank agrees that for a period (the Forbearance Period) commencing on the
Effective Date and ending on the Forbearance Termination Date (as hereinafter defined), the Bank
will not commence any Foreclosure Proceedings as a result of the Existing Events of Default. The
Banks forbearance under this Agreement will automatically terminate without any notice to the
Borrower Parties or any other Person on such date (the Forbearance Termination Date)
being the earliest of (i) 4:59 p.m., (Houston, Texas time) on December 28, 2006, (ii) the
occurrence of any default or event of default under the Loan Documents (other than the Existing
Events of Default), (iii) the date on which any of the Forbearance Conditions described in Section
5 below shall fail to be satisfied and (iv) the date on which any of the Borrower Parties shall
fail to satisfy any of their obligations or covenants under this Agreement or any representation or
warranty made by any Borrower Party in this Agreement fails to be true and correct in any material
respect. On the Forbearance Termination Date, the Banks agreement hereunder to forebear from
exercising its remedies under the Loan Documents with respect to the Existing Events of Default
shall automatically cease and terminate and be of no further force and effect.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement, the Bank is entitled to take any and all
action as may be necessary and appropriate to perfect, protect and defend the priority
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of any liens or security interests granted to it pursuant to the Loan Documents against the claims
and actions of any other creditors (including any bankruptcy trustee) and to make such filings as
may be necessary and appropriate to insure or maintain the priority and perfection of such liens.
No failure on the part of the Bank to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right or remedy
hereunder shall operate as a waiver of any such right or remedy nor shall any single or partial
exercise of any right or remedy hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right or remedy. The rights and remedies herein provided are cumulative and
not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by applicable law.
SECTION 4. Interest Rate During Forbearance Period. During the Forbearance Period,
the Bank and the Borrower Parties agree that all unpaid principal and accrued interest under the
Notes, along with all other unpaid obligations under the Loan Documents, shall bear interest at the
lesser of (i) the sum of the Prime Rate in effect from day to day plus two and three quarters
percent (2.75%) per annum or (ii) the Maximum Rate. After the Forbearance Termination Date, all
such obligations shall bear interest at the lesser of (i) the Maximum Rate or (ii) the default rate
of interest applicable thereto.
SECTION 5. Conditions to Forbearance. Each of the following conditions shall
constitute a Forbearance Condition and the Obligors agree that all of the following shall
be satisfied as a condition to the Banks agreements hereunder:
(a) Newcastle shall have delivered to the Bank either (i) a letter of credit in favor of the
Bank in the amount of $1,500,000 issued by a credit-worthy financial institution containing terms
and conditions acceptable to the Bank in its sole discretion (the Newcastle Letter of
Credit) or (ii) a guaranty agreement in form an substance acceptable to the Bank in its sole
discretion guaranteeing all the Obligations (the Newcastle Guaranty);
(b) Newcastle shall have executed and delivered to the Bank a subordination agreement in form
and substance acceptable to the Bank in its sole discretion;
(c) Borrower shall have paid any Swap Termination Payment owing to the Bank as a result of the
termination of the Swap Agreement pursuant to Section 7 hereof;
(d) This Agreement must be fully executed by all parties hereto and the Bank must be in
possession of original signatures of each party hereto; and
(e) The Borrower shall have paid all reasonable attorneys fees of the Bank and all other costs
of the Bank incurred in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and in
connection with prior negotiations, matters, events and transactions related to the Loan Documents
for which Borrower has been provided with a written invoice prior to the Effective Date.
SECTION 6. Newcastle Letter of Credit and the Newcastle Guaranty. The Obligors and
Newcastle agree that if any Obligations shall remain outstanding on the Forbearance Termination
Date, the Bank shall be entitled to draw on the Newcastle Letter of Credit or enforce its rights
under the Newcastle Guaranty, as applicable, at any time following such Forbearance Termination
Date. If the amount drawn by the Bank under the Newcastle Letter of Credit exceeds the amount of
Obligations then outstanding (as determined by the Bank in its sole
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discretion), the Bank shall promptly refund such excess amount to Newcastle. The Bank shall
promptly return the Newcastle Letter of Credit to Newcastle upon the payment in full of the
Obligations.
SECTION 7. Termination of the Swap Agreement. The Obligors and the Bank agree that
the Interest Rate Swap Agreement dated as of February 27, 2001 between the Borrower and the Bank
(as amended or otherwise modified from time to time, the Swap Agreement) is hereby
terminated without necessity of any further action or notice by any party. If any amounts are
owing from Borrower to the Bank as a result of such termination (a
Borrower Swap Termination
Payment), such amounts shall automatically become part of the Obligations and shall be
immediately due and payable. For avoidance of doubt, it is understood that the Forbearance Period
shall not begin until all Borrower Swap Termination Payments have paid. If any amounts are owing
from the Bank to Borrower as a result of the termination of the Swap Agreement, such amounts shall
be applied to the repayment of the Obligations in accordance with the Loan Documents.
SECTION 8. Additional Advances under the Loan Documents. As a result of the Existing
Events of Default and the termination of the Revolving Credit Commitment, the Bank has no
obligation of any kind or type to make advances under the Loan Documents. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, during the Forbearance Period the Bank agrees to fund requests for additional Revolving
Credit Advances so long as the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Credit Advances at any
time outstanding (without giving effect to any Letter of Credit Liabilities) does not exceed
$2,020,000. Any advances so made by the Bank shall be evidenced by the Revolving Credit Note and
shall become a part of the Obligations without necessity of any further action, and shall bear
interest as set forth in this Agreement.
SECTION 9. Outstanding Letter of Credit in Favor of Northwestern National Insurance
Company. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Bank has issued a Letter of Credit in favor of
Northwestern National Insurance Company (or its affiliate) in the amount of $230,000 which will
expire on November 30, 2006. The Bank has notified Northwestern National Insurance Company that
the Bank does not intend to renew such Letter of Credit. In the event such Letter of Credit is
drawn upon, all disbursements made by the Bank in connection with such Letter of Credit shall
become a part of the Obligations and shall bear interest as set forth in this Agreement. For
avoidance of doubt, if the Letter of Credit issued in favor of Northwestern National Insurance
Company is drawn upon, the occurrence of such drawing shall not cause the Forbearance Period to
terminate.
SECTION 10. Remedies Upon Termination of the Forbearance Period. Upon the occurrence
of the Forbearance Termination Date, the Forbearance Period shall terminate without further act or
action by the Bank, and the Bank shall be entitled immediately to institute Foreclosure Proceedings
(as defined below) against any collateral securing the Obligations and to exercise any and all of
the rights and remedies available to the Bank under the Loan Documents and this Agreement, at law,
in equity or otherwise, without further notice, demand, presentment, notice of dishonor, notice of
acceleration or notice of intent to accelerate (it being acknowledged that the Obligations have
been accelerated), notice of intent to foreclose, notice of sale, notice of protest or other
formalities or any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower Parties.
Foreclosure Proceedings shall mean (a) the commencement of
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judicial proceedings for the collection of the Obligations or the foreclosure of liens against any
of the collateral securing the Obligations, (b) the nonjudicial foreclosure of any of the
collateral securing the Obligations in accordance with the terms of the applicable Loan Document
and the Uniform Commercial Code, as applicable, (c) a combination of (a) and (b), or (d) the
exercise of any other remedies under the Loan Documents, including any right of setoff.
SECTION 11. Ratification, No Defenses. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that
the agreements and obligations of the Obligors under the Loan Documents are hereby brought forward,
renewed and extended until the indebtedness evidenced thereby shall have been fully paid and
discharged. The Obligors acknowledge and agree that the Loan Documents and all terms thereof are
valid and enforceable obligations of the Obligors and shall remain in full force and effect. The
Bank hereby preserves all of its rights against each of the Obligors, and each of the Obligors
hereby agree that all such rights are ratified and brought forward for the benefit of the Bank.
SECTION 12. Representations and Warranties. (a) Each of the Obligors represents and
warrants to the Bank that:
(1) Except for the Existing Events of Default, no default or event of default
has occurred and is continuing under the Loan Documents;
(2) After giving effect to this Agreement, the representations and warranties
contained in the Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects on
and as of the date hereof as though made on and as of the date hereof, except to
the extent such representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date or
to the extent such representations and warranties are incorrect due to the Existing
Events of Default;
(3) Except as set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, there is no
proceeding involving any Obligor pending or to the knowledge of any Obligor,
threatened, before any court or governmental authority, agency or arbitration
authority, except as disclosed to the Bank in writing and acknowledged by the Bank
prior to the date of this Agreement; and
(4) There has been no change in the business or assets of any Obligor (when
compared to the financial statements of Borrower and the Obligor dated September
24, 2006 and delivered to the Bank) which would be materially adverse to Borrower
or any Obligor, any of their respective assets or properties, or operations.
(b) Each of the Borrower Parties represents and warrants to the Bank that:
(1) This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered on behalf
of such Borrower Party and no consent or approval of any third party is required as
a condition to the execution, delivery or performance by of this Agreement by such
Borrower Party;
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(2) This Agreement is the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Borrower
Party, enforceable against each such Borrower Party in accordance with its terms,
except to the extent that the enforcement thereof may be limited by applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws relating to the enforcement of
creditors rights;
(3) There is no charter, bylaw, stock provision, partnership agreement or
other document pertaining to the power or authority of such Borrower Party and no
provision of any existing agreement, mortgage, indenture or contract binding upon
such Borrower Party or affecting the property of such Borrower Party which would
conflict with or in any way prevent the execution, delivery or performance of the
terms of this Agreement; and
(4) To the best knowledge of such Borrower Party, all written information
furnished to the Bank by such Borrower Party in connection with this Agreement is
and will be accurate and complete on the date as of which such information is
delivered to the Bank and is not and will not be incomplete by the omission of any
material fact necessary to make such information not misleading.
SECTION 13. No Course of Dealing. This Agreement shall not create a course of dealing
among or between the parties hereto, constitute an accord or satisfaction of, or extend any
maturity dates for the Obligations, and no further obligation of any kind in excess of those
expressly set forth herein shall be inferred from this Agreement.
SECTION 14. Release and Covenant Not to Sue. EACH OF THE BORROWER PARTIES (EACH IN
ITS OWN RIGHT AND ON BEHALF OF ITS RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTORS, ATTORNEYS AND AGENTS) (EACH IN THEIR OWN RIGHT AND ON BEHALF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
ATTORNEYS AND AGENTS) (THE RELEASING PARTIES) JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY RELEASE, ACQUIT, AND
FOREVER DISCHARGE THE BANK AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS,
ATTORNEYS AND AGENTS, AND ATTORNEYS (THE RELEASED PARTIES), TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAW, FROM ANY AND ALL ACTS AND OMISSIONS OF THE RELEASED
PARTIES, AND FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, COUNTERCLAIMS, DEMANDS, CONTROVERSIES,
COSTS, DEBTS, SUMS OF MONEY, ACCOUNTS, RECKONINGS, BONDS, BILLS, DAMAGES, OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES,
OBJECTIONS, AND EXECUTIONS OF ANY NATURE, TYPE, OR DESCRIPTION WHICH THE RELEASING PARTIES HAVE
AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, USURY,
FRAUD, DECEIT, MISREPRESENTATION, CONSPIRACY, UNCONSCIONABILITY, DURESS, ECONOMIC DURESS,
DEFAMATION, CONTROL, INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACTUAL AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, CONFLICTS OF
INTEREST, MISUSE OF INSIDER INFORMATION, CONCEALMENT, DISCLOSURE, SECRECY, MISUSE OF COLLATERAL,
WRONGFUL RELEASE OF COLLATERAL, FAILURE TO INSPECT, ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE, NEGLIGENT LOAN
PROCESSING AND ADMINISTRATION, WRONGFUL SETOFF, VIOLATIONS OF STATUTES AND
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REGULATIONS OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, INSTRUMENTALITIES AND AGENCIES (BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL),
RACKETEERING ACTIVITIES, SECURITIES AND ANTITRUST LAWS VIOLATIONS, TYING ARRANGEMENTS, DECEPTIVE
TRADE PRACTICES, BREACH OR ABUSE OF ANY ALLEGED FIDUCIARY DUTY, BREACH OF ANY ALLEGED SPECIAL
RELATIONSHIP, COURSE OF CONDUCT OR DEALING, ALLEGED OBLIGATION OF FAIR DEALING, ALLEGED OBLIGATION
OF GOOD FAITH, AND ALLEGED OBLIGATION OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING, WHETHER OR NOT IN CONNECTION
WITH OR RELATED TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THIS AGREEMENT, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, IN CONTRACT IN TORT,
OR OTHERWISE, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED UP TO AND INCLUDING THE DATE OF THIS
AGREEMENT (THE RELEASED CLAIMS) (IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT WITH RESPECT TO NEWCASTLE, THE
RELEASED CLAIMS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THOSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE OBLIGORS, THE
LOAN DOCUMENTS, THIS AGREEMENT, THE NEWCASTLE LETTER OF CREDIT, THE NEWCASTLE GUARANTY AND ANY
TRANSACTIONS CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED TO THE FOREGOING). THE RELEASING PARTIES FURTHER AGREE TO
LIMIT ANY DAMAGES THEY MAY SEEK IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION, IF ANY, TO EXCLUDE
ALL PUNITIVE AND EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, DAMAGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOST PROFITS OR OPPORTUNITY, DAMAGES
ATTRIBUTABLE TO MENTAL ANGUISH, AND DAMAGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO PAIN AND SUFFERING, AND THE RELEASING
PARTIES DO HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE ALL SUCH DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES
OF ACTION WHICH MAY ARISE AT ANY TIME AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES. THE RELEASING PARTIES
REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT NO FACTS EXIST WHICH COULD PRESENTLY OR IN THE FUTURE COULD SUPPORT THE
ASSERTION OF ANY OF THE RELEASED CLAIMS AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES. THE RELEASING PARTIES
FURTHER COVENANT NOT TO SUE THE RELEASED PARTIES ON ACCOUNT OF ANY OF THE RELEASED CLAIMS, AND
EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL DEFENSES THEY MAY HAVE IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS
UNDER THE LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARAGRAPH IS IN ADDITION TO AND SHALL NOT IN ANY
WAY LIMIT ANY OTHER RELEASE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, OR WAIVER BY THE RELEASING PARTIES IN FAVOR OF
THE RELEASED PARTIES
SECTION 15. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE BORROWER PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
HEREBY OR THEREBY.
SECTION 16. Arbitration. The provisions of Section 14.16 (Arbitration) of the Loan
Agreement will apply to this Agreement and any controversies or claims between or among the parties
hereto relating to this Agreement, and the provisions of Section 14.16 (Arbitration) of the Loan
Agreement are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
SECTION 17. Agreement Controlling. This Agreement constitutes a Loan Document. In
the event of a conflict between the terms and provision of this Agreement and the terms and
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provisions of the other Loan Documents, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall control.
SECTION 18. Address for Notices. All notices and other communications provided for
herein and in the Loan Documents shall be given or made in writing by personal delivery, reputable
overnight courier service, telecopy or registered or certified, first class mail, return receipt
requested. Any communication sent by personal delivery or telecopy shall be deemed received upon
such personal delivery or dispatch of such telecopy, any communication sent by U.S. mail in the
manner specified above shall be deemed received three (3) days following deposit in the mail, and
any communication sent by courier shall be deemed received on the next business day following
delivery to the courier service. All communications shall be addressed to the intended recipient
at the address specified below or at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a
notice to each other party in the manner specified herein.
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To the Bank:
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Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. |
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1000 Louisiana Street, 4th Floor |
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Houston, Texas 77002 |
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Attn: Danny Oliver |
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To the Obligors:
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Pizza Inn, Inc. |
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3551 Plano Parkway |
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The Colony Texas 75056 |
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Attn: Rod McDonald, Esq. General Counsel |
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Attn: Clinton J. Coleman Interim CFO |
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Telefax No. (469) 574-4452 |
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To Newcastle:
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Steven J. Pully |
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Newcastle Partners, L.P. |
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300 Crescent Court, Suite 1110 |
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Dallas, Texas 75201 |
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Attn: Steven J. Pully |
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SECTION 19. Further Assurances, Expenses. The Borrower Parties agree to execute and
deliver to the Bank, promptly upon request from the Bank, such other and further documents as may
be reasonably necessary or appropriate to consummate the terms of this Agreement. Each Obligor
agrees to execute and deliver to the Bank, promptly upon request from the Bank such other and
further documents as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to prefect and/or renew and extend
any liens or security interests granted by Obligors as security for the Obligations. Borrower
agrees to promptly reimburse the Bank for all reasonable expenses incurred by the Bank in
connection with the preparation and execution of this Agreement.
SECTION 20. Miscellaneous Provisions. This Agreement may be signed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument. The headings herein shall be accorded no significance in interpreting
this Agreement. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this
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Agreement should be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality or
enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or
impaired thereby. This Agreement may be amended only by a written agreement executed by each of
the parties hereto. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Borrower
Parties and the Bank and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that the
Borrower Parties may not transfer their respective rights under this Agreement to any person or
entity without the prior written consent of the Bank, and any such assignment not in accordance
with this provision shall be null and void and of no effect. The Borrower Parties acknowledge that
the Bank may assign this Agreement in accordance with the Loan Documents.
SECTION 21. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and applicable federal law.
SECTION 22. FINAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES. THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTES AND THE OTHER
LOAN DOCUMENTS CONSTITUTE A LOAN AGREEMENT AS DEFINED IN SECTION 26.02(a) OF THE TEXAS BUSINESS
AND COMMERCE CODE AND REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED
BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO ORAL
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
SECTION 23. Consent and Agreement with Respect to Certain Matters.
(a) Sale of Certain Assets. Notwithstanding the Existing Events of Default, the
Borrower may sell (i) the assets described on Schedule B attached hereto to Sygma Network,
Inc. so long as such assets are not sold for less than the fair market value thereof and (ii)
terminate any leases with respect to trailer equipment leased by Borrower and sell at not less than
fair market value any trailer equipment owned by Borrower which is no longer useful in its
operations. Any proceeds from such sale shall be paid to the Bank to be applied against the
outstanding Revolving Credit Advances. For avoidance of doubt, no event of default shall have
occurred under the Loan Documents if the termination of such leases results in a violation of the
Capital Expenditure limit set forth in Section 12.4 of the Loan Agreement or the limitation on
operating lease payments set forth in Section 12.5 of the Loan Agreement.
(b) Sale and Leaseback of Real Property. Notwithstanding Section 11.9 of the Loan
Agreement, the Bank hereby consents to the execution by Borrower of an agreement for the sale and
leaseback of the Real Property, it being understood, however, that notwithstanding the execution by
Borrower of such sale and leaseback agreement, until all Obligations have been paid in full no sale
or other transfer of the Real Property shall be permitted and the Banks security interest in the
real property shall not be released. Upon the termination of the Forbearance Period, nothing in
this Agreement shall be deemed to prevent the Bank from posting the Real Property for foreclosure,
foreclosing upon the Real Property or otherwise exercising any of its rights or remedies under the
Loan Documents.
(c) Security Interest in Favor of Newcastle. Provided that the Forbearance Conditions
have been satisfied, the Bank hereby agrees that (i) Borrower may incur reimbursement obligations
to Newcastle with respect to amounts required to be paid by
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Newcastle in respect of the Newcastle Letter of Credit or the Newcastle Guaranty, as applicable,
(ii) Borrower may grant to Newcastle a security interest in Borrowers property as security for
such obligations, and (iii) Newcastle may file financing statements to perfect such security
interests. It is understood that in accordance with the subordination agreement referenced in
Section 5(b), all such obligations and security interests granted to Newcastle shall be subordinate
to any and all obligations and security interests of the Bank.
(d) Parker Settlement. The Bank agrees that no event of default shall have occurred
under the Loan Documents solely by reason of the incurrence by Borrower of payment obligations to
Ronald W. Parker in the principal amount of $2,800,000 (together with interest thereon at five
percent (5.00%) per annum) in connection with the Compromise and Settlement Agreement regarding the
Matter of Arbitration between Borrower and Ronald W. Parker before the American Arbitration
Association, case number 71 166 00025 05, provided that such payment obligations shall be unsecured
and shall be subordinate to the Obligations. During the Forbearance Period, the Bank consents to
the payment of $450,000 (plus accrued interest thereon) by Borrower as scheduled principal
repayments of such obligations.
(e) Pepsico Settlement. The Bank agrees that no event of default shall occur under
the Loan Documents solely by reason of the incurrence by the Borrower of aggregate payment
obligations to Pepsico of $410,000, of which $250,000 may be evidenced by a promissory note, in
connection with the settlement of certain disputes between the Borrower and Pepsico, provided that
such payment obligations shall be unsecured and shall be subordinate to the Obligations. The
Borrower shall make no payments on such obligations until the Obligations shall have been paid in
full.
(f) Other Matters. The Bank agrees that (i) based on the information provided to the
Bank as of the Effective Date, the Bank is not aware that any representation or warranty made by
Borrower pursuant to Section 9.13 of the Loan Agreement has been false, misleading or erroneous in
any material respect, (ii) no event of default shall occur with respect to Section 9.15 of the Loan
Agreement solely by reason of the transactions described in this Section 23, (iii) no event of
default under the Loan Documents currently exists with respect to the failure by the Bank to
approve any leases of the Real Property previously submitted in writing to the Bank and (iv) no
event of default has occurred under clause (ii) of Section 11.1(f) of the Construction Loan
Agreement.
SECTION 24. Expiration. This Agreement shall be null and void, and of no effect,
unless all conditions precedent to its effectiveness are satisfied on or before 12:00 p.m. CST on
November 13, 2006.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective
duly authorized officers to be effective as of the date first written above.
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Rod J. McDonald |
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BARKO REALTY, INC., a Texas corporation |
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Rod J. McDonald |
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Secretary |
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R-CHECK, INC., a Texas corporation |
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Rod J. McDonald |
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Secretary |
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PIZZA INN OF DELAWARE, INC., a Delaware corporation |
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Rod J. McDonald |
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NEWCASTLE PARTNERS, LP, a Texas limited |
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Texas limited partnership, its general partner |
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limited liability company, its general partner |
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Danny Oliver |
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Attachments:
Schedule A Pending or Threatened Litigation
Schedule B Sale of Certain Assets
Signature Page to Supplemental Forbearance Agreement
exv31w1
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Timothy P. Taft, certify that:
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I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Pizza Inn, Inc.; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made,
in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange
Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused
such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision,
to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure
controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the
period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants
internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case
of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting;
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors
(or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the
design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record,
process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal
control over financial reporting. |
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Date: November 8, 2006 |
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Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Clinton J. Coleman, certify that:
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I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Pizza Inn, Inc.; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made,
in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange
Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused
such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision,
to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure
controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the
period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants
internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case
of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting;
and |
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors
(or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the
design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record,
process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal
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Date: November 8, 2006 |
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/s/ Clinton J. Coleman
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Clinton J. Coleman |
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Interim Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section
1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), the undersigned officer of Pizza Inn, Inc. (the
Company), does hereby certify, to such officers knowledge, that:
The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 25, 2005 (the
Form 10-Q) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information
contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial
condition and results of operations of the Company as of, and for, the periods
presented in the Form 10-Q.
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Date: November 8, 2006 |
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/s/ Timothy P. Taft
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Timothy P. Taft |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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The foregoing certification is being furnished as an exhibit to the Form 10-Q pursuant to Item
601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and
(b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code) and, accordingly, is not being
filed as part of the Form 10-Q for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made
before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
exv32w2
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section
1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), the undersigned officer of Pizza Inn, Inc. (the
Company), does hereby certify, to such officers knowledge, that:
The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 25, 2005 (the
Form 10-Q) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the information
contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial
condition and results of operations of the Company as of, and for, the periods
presented in the Form 10-Q.
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Date: November 8, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Clinton J. Coleman
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Clinton J. Coleman |
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Interim Chief Financial Officer |
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The foregoing certification is being furnished as an exhibit to the Form 10-Q pursuant to Item
601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and
(b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code) and, accordingly, is not being
filed as part of the Form 10-Q for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made
before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.