FORM 10-Q Quarterly Report



UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


Form 10-Q


(Mark One)


  X . QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 3, 2016


OR

 

     . TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________


COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-51254


Parks! America, Inc.

(Exact Name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)


Nevada

91-0626756

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)


1300 Oak Grove Road

Pine Mountain, GA 31822

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Issuer's telephone Number: (706) 663-8744



Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  X . No      .


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  X . No    .


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):


Large accelerated filer

      .

Accelerated filer

      .

Non-accelerated filer

      . (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

  X .


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes      . No  X .

 

As of May 9, 2016, the issuer had 74,531,537 outstanding shares of Common Stock. 






Table of Contents



PARKS! AMERICA, INC and SUBSIDIARIES


INDEX




 

 

Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets – April 3, 2016 and September 27, 2015

3

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations – Three months and six months ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015

4

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity – Six months ended April 3, 2016 and year ended September 27, 2015

5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Six months ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015

6

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

14

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

19

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

19

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

20

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

21

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

23

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

23

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

23

Item 5.

Other Information

23

Item 6.

Exhibits

24

Signatures

 

25


















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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

As of April 3, 2016 and September 27, 2015


 

 

April 3, 2016

 

September 27, 2015

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash – unrestricted

$

387,378

 

$

563,096

Cash – restricted (Note 3)

 

456,492

 

 

456,492

Inventory

 

138,474

 

 

139,324

Prepaid expenses

 

66,611

 

 

87,633

 

Total current assets

 

1,048,955

 

 

1,246,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

6,403,891

 

 

6,362,790

Intangible assets, net

 

156,856

 

 

158,661

Other assets

 

8,500

 

 

8,500

 

Total assets

$

7,618,202

 

$

7,776,496

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

71,251

 

$

141,404

Other current liabilities

 

166,057

 

 

247,449

Accrued judgment under appeal (Note 9)

 

304,328

 

 

304,328

Notes payable - line of credit

 

120,700

 

 

-

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

111,887

 

 

108,762

 

Total current liabilities

 

774,223

 

 

801,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

3,313,398

 

 

3,374,406

 

Total liabilities

 

4,087,621

 

 

4,176,349

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock; 300,000,000 shares authorized,

  at $.001 par value; 74,531,537 and 74,381,537

  shares issued and outstanding, respectively

 

74,531

 

 

74,381

Capital in excess of par

 

4,809,606

 

 

4,801,506

Treasury stock

 

(3,250)

 

 

(3,250)

Accumulated deficit

 

(1,350,306)

 

 

(1,272,490)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

3,530,581

 

 

3,600,147

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

7,618,202

 

$

7,776,496







The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.






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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three Months and Six Months Ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015



 

 

For the three months ended

 

For the six months ended

 

 

April 3, 2016

 

March 29, 2015

 

April 3, 2016

 

March 29, 2015

Net sales

$

881,629

 

$

583,000

 

$

1,640,137

 

$

1,204,975

Sale of animals

 

2,223

 

 

-

 

 

16,327

 

 

24,067

Total net sales

 

883,852

 

 

583,000

 

 

1,656,464

 

 

1,229,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

108,316

 

 

95,187

 

 

207,937

 

 

166,034

Selling, general and administrative

 

570,886

 

 

575,334

 

 

1,243,134

 

 

1,140,938

Depreciation and amortization

 

85,200

 

 

81,250

 

 

170,600

 

 

162,500

Income (loss) from operations

 

119,450

 

 

(168,771)

 

 

34,793

 

 

(240,430)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

1,926

 

 

1,371

 

 

4,022

 

 

3,437

Interest expense

 

(54,026)

 

 

(57,027)

 

 

(106,027)

 

 

(109,987)

Amortization of loan fees

 

(2,602)

 

 

(2,602)

 

 

(5,204)

 

 

(5,204)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

64,748

 

 

(227,029)

 

 

(72,416)

 

 

(352,184)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax provision

 

5,400

 

 

-

 

 

5,400

 

 

-

Net income (loss)

$

59,348

 

$

(227,029)

 

$

(77,816)

 

$

(352,184)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted

$

0.00

 

$

(0.00)

 

$

(0.00)

 

$

(0.00)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000's) - basic and diluted

 

74,531

 

 

74,381

 

 

74,467

 

 

74,314







The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.











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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

For the Six Months Ended April 3, 2016 and Year Ended September 27, 2015



 

 

 

 

 

Capital in

 

Treasury

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Excess of Par

 

Stock

 

Deficit

 

Total

Balance at September 28, 2014

74,231,537

$

74,231

$

4,797,006

$

(3,250)

$

(1,897,089)

$

2,970,898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock to Directors

150,000

 

150

 

4,500

 

-

 

-

 

4,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year ended September 27, 2015

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

624,599

 

624,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at September 27, 2015

74,381,537

 

74,381

 

4,801,506

 

(3,250)

 

(1,272,490)

 

3,600,147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock to Directors

150,000

 

150

 

8,100

 

-

 

-

 

8,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the six months ended April 3, 2016

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(77,816)

 

(77,816)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at April 3, 2016

74,531,537

$

74,531

$

4,809,606

$

(3,250)

$

(1,350,306)

$

3,530,581









The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.










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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

For the Six Months Ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015



 

 

 

For the six months ended

 

 

 

April 3, 2016

 

March 29, 2015

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(77,816)

 

$

(352,184)

Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

170,600

 

 

162,500

 

Amortization of loan fees

 

5,204

 

 

5,204

 

Stock-based compensation

 

8,250

 

 

4,650

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase) decrease in inventory

 

850

 

 

(24,660)

 

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

 

21,022

 

 

2,721

 

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

 

(70,153)

 

 

(49,499)

 

Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities

 

(81,392)

 

 

3,876

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(23,435)

 

 

(247,392)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property and equipment

 

(215,100)

 

 

(170,261)

(Increase) decrease in restricted cash

 

-

 

 

(456,492)

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(215,100)

 

 

(626,753)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from lines of credit and related party borrowings

 

220,000

 

 

550,000

Repayment of lines of credit and related party borrowings

 

(99,300)

 

 

-

Payments on notes payable

 

(57,883)

 

 

(54,461)

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

62,817

 

 

495,539

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

(175,718)

 

 

(378,606)

Cash at beginning of period

 

563,096

 

 

661,842

Cash at end of period

$

387,378

 

$

283,236

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

$

100,175

 

$

108,803

Cash paid for income taxes

$

41,000

 

$

9,000









The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.







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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

April 3, 2016


NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION


Parks! America, Inc. (“Parks!” or the “Company”) was originally incorporated on July 30, 1954 as Painted Desert Uranium & Oil Co., Inc. in Washington State. On October 1, 2002, Painted Desert Uranium & Oil Co., Inc. changed its name to Royal Pacific Resources, Inc. and its corporate domicile to the State of Nevada.


On December 19, 2003, Royal Pacific Resources, Inc. acquired the assets of Great Western Parks LLC pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement that resulted in the Company assuming control and changing the corporate name to Great American Family Parks, Inc. The acquisition was accounted for as a reverse acquisition in which Great Western Parks was considered to be the acquirer of Royal Pacific Resources for reporting purposes. On June 11, 2008, the Company changed its name from Great American Family Parks, Inc. to Parks! America, Inc.


The Company owns and operates through wholly owned subsidiaries two regional theme parks and is in the business of acquiring, developing and operating local and regional theme parks and attractions in the United States. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries are Wild Animal Safari, Inc., a Georgia corporation (“Wild Animal – Georgia”) and Wild Animal, Inc., a Missouri corporation (“Wild Animal – Missouri”). Wild Animal – Georgia owns and operates the Wild Animal Safari theme park in Pine Mountain, Georgia (the “Georgia Park”). Wild Animal – Missouri owns and operates the Wild Animal Safari theme park located in Strafford, Missouri (the “Missouri Park”). The Company acquired the Georgia Park on June 13, 2005, and the Missouri Park on March 5, 2008.


The Parks are open year round but experience increased seasonal attendance during the months of April through August. On a combined basis, net sales for the third and fourth quarter of the last two fiscal years represented approximately 72% of annual net sales.


NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Basis of Presentation: The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three months and six months ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015 are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The information reflects all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods set forth herein. In the opinion of management interim results reflect all normal and recurring adjustments, and are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full fiscal year.


These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015.


Principles of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries (Wild Animal – Georgia and Wild Animal – Missouri). All material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


Accounting Method: The Company recognizes income and expenses based on the accrual method of accounting.


Estimates and Assumptions: Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were assumed in preparing these financial statements.


Fiscal Year End: The Company’s fiscal year-end is the Sunday closest to September 30, and its quarterly close dates are also determined by the Sunday closest to the end of each quarterly reporting period. For the 2016 fiscal year, October 2 will be the closest Sunday, and for the 2015 fiscal year, September 27 was the closest Sunday. This fiscal calendar aligns the Company’s fiscal periods more closely with the seasonality of its business. The high season typically ends after the Labor Day holiday weekend. The period from October through early March is geared towards maintenance and preparation for the next busy season, which typically begins at Spring Break and runs through Labor Day.




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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

April 3, 2016


NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)


Reclassifications: Certain accounts and financial statement captions in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statements.


Financial and Concentrations Risk: The Company does not have any concentration or related financial credit risks. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which at times may exceed federally insured limits.


Trade Accounts Receivable: The theme parks are a payment upfront business; therefore, the Company typically carries little or no accounts receivable. The Company had no accounts receivable as of April 3, 2016 and September 27, 2015, respectively.


Inventory: Inventory consists of park supplies, and is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method. Inventories are reviewed and reconciled annually, because inventory levels turn over rapidly.


Property and Equipment: Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to forty years. A summary is included below.


 

April 3,

2016

 

September 27,

2015

 

Depreciable

Lives

Land

$

2,507,180

 

$

2,507,180

 

not applicable

Buildings and structures

 

3,250,531

 

 

3,206,570

 

15 - 40 years

Facilities and equipment

 

1,145,176

 

 

1,055,064

 

5 - 15 years

Furniture and fixtures

 

76,646

 

 

76,646

 

7 years

Ground improvements

 

797,453

 

 

798,616

 

15 years

Park animals

 

635,523

 

 

633,134

 

5 - 10 years

Rides and entertainment

 

258,405

 

 

258,405

 

7 - 10 years

Vehicles

 

433,289

 

 

357,487

 

3 - 5 years

Total cost

 

9,104,203

 

 

8,893,102

 

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(2,700,312)

 

 

(2,530,312)

 

 

Property and equipment, net

$

6,403,891

 

$

6,362,790

 

 


Other Intangible assets: Other intangible assets include loan fees, franchising fees, payroll software that are all reported at cost. Loan fees are amortized over the life of the respective loan, currently 20 years for the term loan and seven years for the line-of-credit. See “NOTE 4. LONG-TERM DEBT” for more information. Franchising fees are amortized over a period of 60 months and payroll software over a period of 36 months.


Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: The Company reviews its major assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If an asset is considered impaired, then impairment will be recognized in an amount determined by the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value.


Other Current Liabilities: The following is a breakdown of other current liabilities:


 

April 3, 2016

 

September 27, 2015

Accrued wages and payroll taxes

$

25,008

 

$

69,979

Accrued property taxes

 

19,365

 

 

41,646

Accrued income taxes

 

5,400

 

 

40,131

Accrued sales taxes

 

38,660

 

 

26,754

Deferred revenue

 

12,677

 

 

14,255

Other accrued liabilities

 

64,947

 

 

54,684

Other current liabilities

$

166,057

 

$

247,449




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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

April 3, 2016


NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)


Financial Instruments: The carrying amounts of financial instruments are considered by management to be their estimated fair values due to their short-term maturities. Securities that are publicly traded are valued at their fair market value as of the balance sheet date presented.


Revenue Recognition: The Company’s major source of income is from theme park admissions. Theme park revenues from admission fees are generally recognized upon receipt of payment at the time of the customers’ visit to the parks. Theme park revenues from advance online ticket purchases are deferred until the customers’ visit to the parks. Short-term seasonal passes are sold primarily during the spring and summer seasons, are negligible to our results of operations and are not material. The Company periodically sells surplus animals created from the natural breeding process that occurs within the parks. All animal sales are reported as a separate revenue line item.


Advertising and Market Development: The Company expenses advertising and marketing costs as incurred.


Stock Based Compensation: The Company recognizes compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period associated with the grant. No activity has occurred in relation to stock options during any period presented. The Company awards shares to its Board of Directors for service on the Board. The shares issued to the Board are “restricted” and are not to be re-sold unless an exemption is available, such as the exemption afforded by Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Company recognizes the expense based on the fair market value at time of the grant. Each director is typically granted 25,000 restricted shares annually, usually toward the end of the calendar year.


Income Taxes: The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the assets and liabilities, and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws. Management periodically reviews the Company’s deferred tax assets to determine whether their value can be realized based on available evidence. A valuation allowance is established when management believes it is more likely than not, that such tax benefits will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the Company’s income tax provision in the period of change.


Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share: Basic net income (loss) per share amounts are computed based on the weighted average number of shares actually outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share amounts are computed using the weighted average number of common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding as if shares had been issued on the exercise of any common share rights unless the exercise becomes anti-dilutive.


Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in each period.


Dividend Policy: The Company has not yet adopted a policy regarding payment of dividends.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements: The Company does not expect recently issued accounting standards or interpretations to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows or financial statement disclosures.


NOTE 3. RESTRICTED CASH


As of February 5, 2015, the Company was required to post a security of $456,492 (the “Security Amount”) in connection with the Company’s appeal of a summary judgment and award of costs more fully described in “NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES” herein. The Company deposited the Security Amount, in cash, in a newly established account with Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation (“Fifth Third”). On April 8, 2015, Fifth Third issued a “Letter of Credit” equal to the Security Amount to the “Harper Defendants” (as that term is defined in Note 9). The Company anticipates the Letter of Credit will be in place until the appeal of the summary judgment award is resolved. The Company is restricted from using the Security Amount in its Fifth Third Bank deposit account as long as the Letter of Credit remains outstanding.




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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

April 3, 2016


NOTE 4. LONG-TERM DEBT


On January 9, 2013, the Company completed a refinancing transaction (the “Refinancing Loan”) with Commercial Bank & Trust Company of Troup County (“CB&T”) as lender. The Refinancing Loan was for a principal amount of $3,752,000 and has a 20-year term. The Refinancing Loan is secured by substantially all the assets of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Refinancing Loan bears interest at the rate of Prime Rate plus 2.50%, resulting in a rate of 5.75% during the first five years of the loan term. Thereafter, the interest rate will be re-priced every five years based on the then-Prime Rate plus 2.50%. During the first four months following the closing of the Refinancing Loan the Company was required to make interest-only payments. The minimum required monthly payment is approximately $26,343 during the first five years of the Refinancing Loan term. The closing costs for the Refinancing Loan totaled $175,369 and are being amortized over the 20-year life of the loan.


 

April 3,

2016

 

September 27,

2015

On January 9, 2013, the Company completed a refinancing transaction with CB&T as lender. The Refinancing Loan was for a principal amount of $3,752,000 and has a 20-year term.

$

3,425,285

 

$

3,483,168

Less current portion of long-term debt

 

(111,887)

 

 

(108,762)

Long-term debt

$

3,313,398

 

$

3,374,406


As of April 3, 2016, the scheduled future principal maturities by fiscal year are as follows:


2016

$

50,129

2017

 

125,313

2018

 

132,711

2019

 

140,547

2020

 

148,845

thereafter

 

2,827,740

Total

$

3,425,285


NOTE 5. LINES OF CREDIT


The Company maintains a $350,000 line of credit (the “LOC”) loan from CB&T for working capital purposes. This LOC has an initial term of seven years, subject to the satisfactory performance by the Company. The LOC interest rate is tied to prime and was 5.5% as of April 3, 2016, with a minimum rate of 5.25%. The closing costs for the LOC totaled $11,482 and are being amortized over the initial seven-year term of the loan. As of April 3, 2016, the Company had drawn $120,700 on the LOC. The LOC was not utilized as of September 27, 2015.


During the Company’s 2015 fiscal year, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the offer of two of the Company’s Directors to loan the Company additional funds to support its seasonal working capital requirements. These loans have been made on the same terms and conditions as the LOC with CB&T. As of April 3, 2016 and September 27, 2015, respectively, there were no outstanding balances against these Director loans.


When applicable, all advances on the Company’s LOC and Director loans are recorded as current liabilities.





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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

April 3, 2016


NOTE 6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY


Common stock shares issued for service to the Company are valued based on market price on the date of issuance. On December 18, 2015, the Company awarded a total of 150,000 shares of its common stock to six Directors for their service on the Board of Directors at a fair market value of $0.055 per share or $8,250, which was reported as an expense in the first quarter of the 2016 fiscal year. On December 18, 2014, the Company awarded 150,000 shares of its common stock to six Directors for their service on the Board of Directors at a fair market value of $0.031 per share or $4,650, which was reported as an expense in the first quarter of the 2015 fiscal year.


Officers, Directors and their controlled entities own approximately 54.6% of the outstanding common stock of the Company as of April 3, 2016.


NOTE 7. SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES


Employment Agreements:


Effective June 1, 2009, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Dale Van Voorhis (the “2009 Van Voorhis Employment Agreement”) to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. Effective January 27, 2011, Mr. Van Voorhis was appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The 2009 Van Voorhis Employment Agreement expired on May 31, 2014 and was replaced by an employment agreement between the Company and Mr. Van Voorhis dated as of June 1, 2014 (the “2014 Van Voorhis Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the 2014 Van Voorhis Employment Agreement, Mr. Van Voorhis receives an initial base annual compensation in the amount of $90,000 per year, subject to annual review by the Board of Directors. The 2014 Van Voorhis Employment Agreement has a term of two years and entitles Mr. Van Voorhis to participate in any deferred compensation plan the Company may adopt during the term of his employment with the Company.


On April 1, 2008, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Jim Meikle (the “2008 Meikle Employment Agreement”) pursuant to which Mr. Meikle was hired to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of each of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries. Effective January 27, 2011, Mr. Meikle was appointed as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. Effective April 1, 2015, the Company and Mr. Meikle entered into the “2015 Meikle Employment Agreement”. Pursuant to the 2015 Meikle Employment Agreement, Mr. Meikle receives an initial base annual compensation in the amount of $135,000 per year, subject to annual review by the Board of Directors. The 2015 Meikle Employment Agreement has a term of two years and entitles Mr. Meikle to participate in any deferred compensation plan the Company may adopt during the term of his employment with the Company.


Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Todd R. White (the “White Employment Agreement”) to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Pursuant to the White Employment Agreement, Mr. White received an initial base annual compensation of $50,000 per year, subject to annual review by the Board of Directors. Mr. White also received a $10,000 signing bonus. Effective January 1, 2015, Mr. White’s annual base compensation was increased to $60,000. The White Employment Agreement has a term of five years and entitles Mr. White to participate in any deferred compensation plan the Company may adopt during the term of his employment with the Company.


Each of the foregoing employment agreements contains provisions for severance compensation in the event an agreement is (i) terminated early by the Company without cause or (ii) in the event of a change in control of the Company. This additional severance compensation payable totals $455,000.


Lines of Credit:


During the Company’s 2015 fiscal year, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the offer of two of the Company’s Directors to loan the Company additional funds to support its seasonal working capital requirements. These loans have been made on the same terms and conditions as the LOC with CB&T. As of April 3, 2016 and September 27, 2015, respectively, there were no outstanding balances against these Director loans.





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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

April 3, 2016


NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES


For the six month period ended April 3, 2016, the Company reported a pre-tax loss of $72,416. For the year ending October 2, 2016, the Company expects to generate pre-tax income and expects to utilize a portion of its Federal net tax operating loss carry-forwards to offset any Federal taxable income in its 2016 fiscal year. However, the Company may owe Federal alternative minimum tax for its 2016 fiscal year. The Company expects to generate 2016 fiscal year income that will be subject to State of Georgia income taxes at a rate of approximately 6%. Accordingly, the Company recorded a tax provision of $5,400 for estimated State of Georgia income taxes for the six months ended April 3, 2016.


The cumulative Federal net operating loss carry-forward was approximately $3,275,000 at September 27, 2015 and will expire beginning in the year 2026. The net deferred tax asset generated by the Federal net operating loss carry-forward has been fully reserved. Due to the change in ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $3,275,000 for Federal income tax reporting purposes are subject to annual limitations. Should a change in ownership occur, Federal net operating loss carry forwards may be limited as to use in future years.


NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


In September 2009, the Company filed an action against its former President and CEO in the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada (Parks! America, Inc. vs. Eastland; et al., Case No. 09-A-599668). The Company brought this action in an attempt to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order and injunctive relief against the Eastland Defendants (the Company’s former President and CEO Larry Eastland and his related companies) as to the Eastland Defendants attempt to install a new board of directors for the Company. The Temporary Restraining Order was granted, as was the Preliminary Injunction.

 

In June 2012, the Company amended its complaint against the Eastland Defendants to, among other things, add new claims for relief, as well as join as defendants, LEA Capital Advisors, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Eastland (together the “Eastland Defendants”), and Stanley Harper and Computer Contact Service, Inc., an entity controlled by Mr. Harper (together the “Harper Defendants”) for breaches of contract and fiduciary duty with regards to the Company’s purchase of TempSERV on September 30, 2007 and its subsequent re-conveyance of TempSERV to Computer Contact Service, Inc. as of January 1, 2009. The Company is seeking damages in excess of $1.8 million.


Discovery was conducted on the claims between the parties, after which the Harper Defendants filed for summary judgment asking that the claims against them be dismissed. After briefing and argument, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Harper Defendants. Because one of the contracts involved had a provision for legal fees, the Harper Defendants also filed a motion for legal fees and costs. On October 24, 2014, the Court ordered the Company to pay approximately $304,328 in costs and attorney’s fees in favor of the Harper Defendants.


The Company is in the process of appealing the summary judgment and the award of costs. Although it cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this lawsuit, the Company believes the Court’s summary judgment and award of costs in favor of the Harper Defendants is in error and is vigorously pursuing its position on appeal. However, as the award of legal fees and costs has been granted, the Company recorded a liability for this award during the fourth quarter of its 2014 fiscal year. As detailed in “NOTE 3. RESTRICTED CASH,” as of February 5, 2015, the Company was required to post a security in the amount of 150%, or $456,492, of the judgment during its appeal of the summary judgment and award of costs.


The remainder of the District Court case against the Eastland Defendants has been stayed pending the result of the appeal. The Company intends to proceed with its case against the Eastland Defendants regardless of the result of the appeal. If the summary judgment decision is reversed upon appeal, that action will proceed against both the Eastland Defendants and the Harper Defendants.


Except as described above, the Company is not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor is its property the subject of a pending legal proceeding, that is not in the ordinary course of business or otherwise material to the financial condition of its business. None of the Company’s directors, officers or affiliates is involved in a proceeding adverse to its business or has a material interest adverse to its business.




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PARKS! AMERICA, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

April 3, 2016


NOTE 10. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company manages its operations on an individual location basis. Discrete financial information is maintained for each Park and provided to management for review and as a basis for decision-making. The primary performance measures used to allocate resources are Park earnings before interest and tax expense, and free cash flow.


The following tables present financial information regarding each of the Company’s reportable segments:


 

 

For the three months ended

 

For the six months ended

 

 

April 3, 2016

 

March 29, 2015

 

April 3, 2016

 

March 29, 2015

Total net sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia

$

739,574

 

$

487,652

 

$

1,406,989

 

$

1,027,235

 

Missouri

 

144,278

 

 

95,348

 

 

249,475

 

 

201,807

 

Consolidated

$

883,852

 

$

583,000

 

$

1,656,464

 

$

1,229,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia

$

293,159

 

$

78,343

 

$

472,326

 

$

225,122

 

Missouri

 

(56,580)

 

 

(90,658)

 

 

(161,092)

 

 

(181,043)

 

Segment total

 

236,579

 

 

(12,315)

 

 

311,234

 

 

44,079

 

Corporate

 

(117,129)

 

 

(156,456)

 

 

(276,441)

 

 

(284,509)

 

Other income (expense), net

 

1,926

 

 

1,371

 

 

4,022

 

 

3,437

 

Interest expense

 

(54,026)

 

 

(57,027)

 

 

(106,027)

 

 

(109,987)

 

Amortization of loan fees

 

(2,602)

 

 

(2,602)

 

 

(5,204)

 

 

(5,204)

 

Consolidated

$

64,748

 

$

(227,029)

 

$

(72,416)

 

$

(352,184)


 

 

As of

 

 

April 3, 2016

 

September 27, 2015

Total assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia

$

4,565,211

 

$

4,658,282

 

Missouri

 

2,427,800

 

 

2,489,603

 

Corporate

 

625,191

 

 

628,611

 

Consolidated

$

7,618,202

 

$

7,776,496


NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


In accordance with ASC 855-10, the Company has analyzed its operations subsequent to April 3, 2016 to the date these financial statements were issued and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these unaudited consolidated financial statements.








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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition (“MD&A”) is a supplement to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and provides additional information on the Company’s businesses, current developments, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015.


Forward-Looking Statements


Except for the historical information contained herein, this Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, statements concerning: our business strategy; liquidity and capital expenditures; future sources of revenues and anticipated costs and expenses; and trends in industry activity generally. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, those statements including the words such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "could," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "goal," or "continue" or similar language or by discussions of our outlook, plans, goals, strategy or intentions.


Our actual results may differ significantly from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the risks outlined under "RISK FACTORS" in this Quarterly Report, that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For example, assumptions that could cause actual results to vary materially from future results include, but are not limited to: competition from other parks, weather conditions during our primary tourist season, the price of animal feed and the price of gasoline. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.


The forward-looking statements we make in this Quarterly Report are based on management’s current views and assumptions regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Overview


Through our wholly owned subsidiaries, we own and operate two regional theme parks and are in the business of acquiring, developing and operating local and regional theme parks and attractions in the United States. Our wholly owned subsidiaries are Wild Animal Safari, Inc., a Georgia corporation (“Wild Animal – Georgia”) and Wild Animal, Inc., a Missouri corporation (“Wild Animal – Missouri”). Wild Animal – Georgia owns and operates the Wild Animal Safari theme park in Pine Mountain, Georgia (the “Georgia Park”). Wild Animal – Missouri owns and operates the Wild Animal Safari theme park located in Strafford, Missouri (the “Missouri Park”).


Our Parks are open year round but experience increased seasonal attendance during the months of April through August. On a combined basis, net sales for the third and fourth quarter of our last two fiscal years represented approximately 72% of annual net sales.


Our goal is to build a family of theme parks primarily through acquisitions of small, local and regional, privately owned existing parks and to develop a series of compatible, themed attractions. When evaluating possible acquisitions, we rely on the following primary criteria:


·

Properties that have an operating history;

·

Properties that our management team believes have the potential to increase profits and operating efficiencies; and

·

Properties where there is additional, underutilized land available for expansion of operations.


We believe that acquisitions, if any, should not unnecessarily encumber the Company with additional debt that cannot be justified by current operations. By using a combination of equity, debt and other financing options, we intend to carefully monitor stockholder value in conjunction with the pursuit of growth.



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We may also pursue contract management opportunities for themed attractions owned by third parties.


As we look at our operations as of April 3, 2016, one of our highest priorities is to continue to improve the operating profit at our Missouri Park. Since the acquisition of our Missouri Park in March 2008, we have worked to upgrade the Park’s physical facilities and dramatically improve its concessions. During our 2015 fiscal year, we completed the installation of five amusement park “kiddie” rides at our Missouri Park that are targeted toward families with children between the ages of three and twelve years old. The addition of these rides is a continuation of our ongoing effort to improve the overall guest experience at, as well as public perception of, our Missouri Park. It is our belief that the addition of these rides will help increase attendance and average spending per guest visit. We believe that years of operation under the prior owners resulted in negative preconceptions about the condition of our Missouri Park. We will continue to focus our efforts to promote our Missouri Park and make additional improvements as our capital budget allows. We expect that over the course of several years these efforts will ultimately yield favorable results.


We are also committed to leveraging the strong operating model we have established at our Georgia Park, with a focus on increasing Park attendance, as well as increasing the revenue generated per visitor via concession and gift shop revenues.


On January 9, 2013, we completed a $3,752,000 loan transaction (the “Refinancing Loan”), the proceeds of which were used primarily to refinance the Company’s then-outstanding debt and fund $230,000 of new construction and renovations at our Parks. The Refinancing Loan lowered our anticipated annual debt service payments. Prior to the Refinancing Loan, our then outstanding mortgages required annual debt service payments totaling $490,000 as compared to new estimated annual debt service payments totaling $316,000, a reduction of $174,000 compared with the previous year. We anticipate that this reduction of our annual cash requirements for debt service will free up cash flow to fund operations and capital improvements at our Parks.


While the Refinancing Loan provides us with incremental cash flow margin, our current size and operating model leave us little room for error. Any future capital raised by us is likely to result in dilution to existing stockholders. It is possible that cash generated by, or available to, us may not be sufficient to fund our capital and liquidity needs for the near-term.


We manage our operations on an individual location basis. Discrete financial information is maintained for each Park and provided to our corporate management for review and as a basis for decision-making. The primary performance measures used to allocate resources are Park earnings before interest and tax expense, and free cash flow. We use this measure of operating profit to gauge segment performance because we believe this measure is the most indicative of performance trends and the overall earnings potential of each reportable segment.


Results of Operations For the Three Month Period Ended April 3, 2016 as Compared to Three Month Period Ended

March 29, 2015


The three month periods ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015 each comprised 13 weeks. However, the three month period ended April 3, 2016 included two weeks of the Spring Break season during our 2016 fiscal year, while the three month period ended March 29, 2015 included just one week of this historically higher attendance period. As such, we will discuss Park attendance based net sales on both a reported, as well as a comparable 13-week, basis for the three months ended April 3, 2016 as compared to the prior year.


The following table shows our consolidated and segment operating results for the three months ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015:


 

Georgia Park

 

Missouri Park

 

Consolidated

 

Fiscal 2016

 

Fiscal 2015

 

Fiscal 2016

 

Fiscal 2015

 

Fiscal 2016

 

Fiscal 2015

Total net sales

$

739,574

 

$

487,652

 

$

144,278

 

$

95,348

 

$

883,852

 

$

583,000

Segment income (loss) from operations

 

293,159

 

 

78,343

 

 

(56,580)

 

 

(90,658)

 

 

236,579

 

 

(12,315)

Segment operating margin %

 

39.6%

 

 

16.1%

 

 

-39.2%

 

 

-95.1%

 

 

26.8%

 

 

-2.1%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(117,129)

 

 

(156,456)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,926

 

 

1,371

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(54,026)

 

 

(57,027)

Amortization of loan fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,602)

 

 

(2,602)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

64,748

 

$

(227,029)




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Total Net Sales


On a reported basis, our total net sales for the three month period ended April 3, 2016 increased by $300,852, or 51.6%, to $883,852 versus the three month period ended March 29, 2015. Our Parks’ combined attendance based net sales increased by $298,629 or 51.2%, while animal sales increased $2,223. On a comparable 13-week basis, our Parks’ combined attendance based net sales increased by $201,942 or 29.7%.


Our Georgia Park’s reported net sales increased by $251,922 or 51.7%. Our Georgia Park’s attendance based net sales increased by 51.2% and 28.6%, on a reported and comparable 13-week basis, respectively. Our Missouri Park’s reported net sales increased by $48,930 or 51.3%. On a comparable 13-week basis, our Missouri Park’s attendance based net sales increased by 35.8%.


On a comparable 13-week basis for the period ended April 3, 2016, attendance at our Georgia and Missouri Parks’ increased by 17.0% and 34.2%, respectively. We believe favorable weather conditions, increased online ticket sales, higher revenue per guest visit and overall favorable customer perception of our Parks contributed to higher revenues and higher attendance during the three months ended April 3, 2016 as compared to the comparable period in the prior year.


Segment Operating Margin


Our consolidated segment operating margin increased by $248,894, resulting in segment income from operations of $236,579 for the three month period ended April 3, 2016 compared to a segment loss from operations of $12,315 for the three month period ended March 29, 2015. Our Georgia Park’s segment income was $293,159, resulting in an increase of $214,816, principally as a result of higher attendance based net sales, partially offset by higher park maintenance and compensation expenses, as well as increased cost of sales. The segment loss for our Missouri Park was $56,580, a decrease of $34,078, as a result of higher attendance based net sales, partially offset by higher compensation and operating expenses, as well as increased cost of sales.


Corporate Expenses and Other


Corporate spending decreased by $39,327 to $117,129 during the three month period ended April 3, 2016, primarily as a result of lower legal expenses.


Interest Expense and Other Income


Interest expense, including amortization of loan fees, for the three month period ended April 3, 2016 was $56,628, a decrease of $3,001 compared with the three month period ended March 29, 2015. This decrease is primarily the result of lower average seasonal borrowing, as well as lower term loan borrowing.


Income Taxes


Based on our cumulative net tax operating loss carry-forwards, we do not expect to pay U.S. Federal income taxes for our 2016 fiscal year; therefore, we have not recorded a related tax provision for the three months ended April 3, 2016. However, we may owe Federal alternative minimum tax for our 2016 fiscal year. We expect to generate income during our 2016 fiscal year, which will be subject to State of Georgia income taxes at a rate of approximately 6%. Accordingly, the Company recorded a tax provision of $5,400 for estimated State of Georgia income taxes for the three months ended April 3, 2016. For additional information, see “NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).


Net Income (Loss) and Income (Loss) Per Share


During the three months ended April 3, 2016, we generated net income of $59,348 or $0.00 per basic share and per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $227,029 or $0.00 per basic share and per fully diluted share, for the three months ended March 29, 2015, resulting in an overall improvement of $286,377. The primarily drivers of the improvement in our net income for the three months ended April 3, 2016 compared to the comparable 2015 fiscal period were a $214,816 increase in the operating income for our Georgia Park, a $34,078 reduction in the operating loss for our Missouri Park, decreased Corporate spending of $39,327 and a reduction of $3,001 in interest expense, partially offset by a $5,400 increase on income taxes.




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Results of Operations For the Six Month Period Ended April 3, 2016 as Compared to Six Month Period Ended March 29, 2015


Our 2016 fiscal year will end on October 2, 2016 and will be comprised of 53 weeks. Our 2015 fiscal year ended on September 27, 2015 and was comprised of 52 weeks. The additional week in our 2016 fiscal year occurred during our first fiscal quarter, causing our reported results of operations for the six month period ended April 3, 2016 to contain 27 weeks compared to 26 weeks for the six month period ended March 29, 2015. As such, we will discuss Park attendance based net sales on both a reported, as well as a comparable 27-week, basis for the six month period ended April 3, 2016 as compared to the prior year.


The following table shows our consolidated and segment operating results for the six months ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015:


 

Georgia Park

 

Missouri Park

 

Consolidated

 

Fiscal 2016

 

Fiscal 2015

 

Fiscal 2016

 

Fiscal 2015

 

Fiscal 2016

 

Fiscal 2015

Total net sales

$

1,406,989

 

$

1,027,235

 

$

249,475

 

$

201,807

 

$

1,656,464

 

$

1,229,042

Segment income (loss) from operations

 

472,326

 

 

225,122

 

 

(161,092)

 

 

(181,043)

 

 

311,234

 

 

44,079

Segment operating margin %

 

33.6%

 

 

21.9%

 

 

-64.6%

 

 

-89.7%

 

 

18.8%

 

 

3.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(276,441)

 

 

(284,509)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,022

 

 

3,437

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(106,027)

 

 

(109,987)

Amortization of loan fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,204)

 

 

(5,204)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(72,416)

 

$

(352,184)


Total Net Sales


On a reported basis, our total net sales for the six month period ended April 3, 2016 increased by $427,422, or 34.8%, to $1,656,464 versus the six month period ended March 29, 2015. On a reported basis, our Parks’ combined attendance based net sales increased by $435,162 or 36.1%, partially offset by a $7,740 decrease in animal sales. On a comparable 27-week basis, our Parks’ combined attendance based net sales increased by $289,041 or 21.4%.


Our Georgia Park’s reported net sales increased by $379,754 or 37.0%. Our Georgia Park’s attendance based net sales increased by 36.9% and 21.5%, on a reported and comparable 27-week basis, respectively. Our Missouri Park’s reported net sales increased by $47,668 or 23.6%, as attendance based net sales increased $57,044, offset by a $9,376 decrease in animal sales. Our Missouri Park’s attendance based net sales increased by 31.7% and 20.9%, on a reported and comparable 27-week basis, respectively.


On a comparable 27-week basis for the period ended April 3, 2016, attendance at our Georgia and Missouri Parks’ increased by 13.3% and 18.3%, respectively. We believe favorable weather conditions, increased online ticket sales, higher revenue per guest visit and overall favorable customer perception of our Parks contributed to higher revenues and higher attendance during the comparable 27-week period ended April 3, 2016 as compared to the prior year.


Segment Operating Margin


Our consolidated segment operating margin increased by $267,155, resulting in segment income from operations of $311,234 for the six month period ended April 3, 2016 compared to segment income from operations of $44,079 for the six month period ended March 29, 2015. Our Georgia Park’s segment income was $472,326, an increase of $247,204, principally as a result of higher attendance based net sales, partially offset by higher compensation, advertising, insurance and park maintenance expenses, as well as increased cost of sales. The segment loss for our Missouri Park was $161,092, a decrease of $19,951, as higher attendance based net sales were partially offset by higher compensation and operating expenses, as well as increased cost of sales, and lower animal sales.


Corporate Expenses and Other


Corporate spending was $276,441 during the six month period ended April 3, 2016, a decrease of $8,068, primarily as a result of lower legal expenses, partially offset by higher compensation expense.


Interest Expense and Other Income


Interest expense, including amortization of loan fees, for the six month period ended April 3, 2016 was $111,231, a decrease of $3,960 compared with the six month period ended March 29, 2015. This decrease is primarily the result of lower average seasonal borrowing, as well as lower term loan borrowing.



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Income Taxes


Based on our cumulative net tax operating loss carry-forwards, we do not expect to pay U.S. Federal income taxes for our 2016 fiscal year; therefore, we have not recorded a related tax provision for the six months ended April 3, 2016. However, we may owe Federal alternative minimum tax for our 2016 fiscal year. We expect to generate income during our 2016 fiscal year, which will be subject to State of Georgia income taxes at a rate of approximately 6%. Accordingly, we recorded a tax provision of $5,400 for estimated State of Georgia income taxes for the six months ended April 3, 2016. For additional information, see “NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).


Net Loss and Loss Per Share


Our net loss decreased by $274,368, to a net loss of $77,816 or $0.00 per basic share and per fully diluted share, for the six months ended April 3, 2016, as compared with a net loss of $352,184 or $0.00 per basic share and per fully diluted share, for the six months ended March 29, 2015. The primarily drivers for the reduction in our net loss for the six months ended April 3, 2016 compared to the comparable 2015 fiscal period were a $247,204 increase in the operating income for our Georgia Park, a $19,951 reduction in the operating loss for our Missouri Park, decreased Corporate spending of $8,068 and a reduction of $3,960 in interest expense, partially offset by a $5,400 increase on income taxes.


Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources


Financial Condition and Liquidity


Our primary sources of liquidity are cash generated by operations and borrowings under our loan agreements. Our slow season starts after Labor Day in September and runs until Spring Break, which typically begins toward the end of March. The first and second quarters of our fiscal year have historically generated negative cash flow and require us to borrow to fund operations and prepare our Parks for the busy season during the third and fourth quarters of our fiscal year. Similar to the prior year, if our 2016 fiscal year seasonal borrowing needs exceed our Commercial Bank & Trust Company of Troup County (“CB&T”) line of credit (“LOC”), two members of our Board of Directors have agreed to offer us additional seasonal borrowing on the same terms and conditions as the LOC with CB&T.


We believe that our performance has improved to the point that annual cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund operations, make debt-service payments and spend modestly on capital improvements in the near-term. During the next twelve months, our focus will continue on increasing Park attendance revenues. Any slowdown in revenue or unusual capital outlays may require us to seek additional capital.


Our working capital was $274,732 as of April 3, 2016, compared to $444,602 as of September 27, 2015. This decrease in working capital reflects negative operating cash flow and capital expenditures during the first six months of our fiscal year.


Total loan debt, including current maturities, as of April 3, 2016 was $3.55 million compared to $3.48 million as of September 27, 2015. The increase in loan debt was a result of seasonal borrowing, partially offset by scheduled payments against our term loan during the six month period ended April 3, 2016. Our LOC balance was $120,700 as of April 3, 2016 compared to $0 as of September 27, 2015. Compared to March 29, 2015, our seasonal borrowing as of April 3, 2016 was down $429,300. We fully paid down our seasonal borrowings as of April 11, 2016 and we do not project the need for any additional seasonal borrowing during the remainder of our 2016 fiscal year.


As of April 3, 2016, we had equity of $3.53 million and total loan debt of $3.55 million, resulting in a debt to equity ratio of 1.0 to 1. Our debt to equity ratio was 0.97 to 1 as of September 27, 2015.


Operating Activities


Net cash used in operating activities was $23,435 for the six month period ended April 3, 2016, compared to $247,392 used in operating activities for the six month period ended March 29, 2015, a decrease of $223,957. The decrease in cash used in operating activities was primarily the result of a decrease in our net loss, partially offset by cash used to pay-down current liabilities.



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Investing Activities


Net cash used in investing activities was $215,100 for the six month period ended April 3, 2016, compared to $626,753 used in investing activities for the six month period ended March 29, 2015, a decrease of $411,653, primarily driven by a one-time set aside of restricted cash during our 2015 fiscal year, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures. On a total year basis, we anticipate 2016 fiscal year capital expenditures to be lower than our 2015 fiscal year by approximately $175,000.


Financing Activities


Net cash provided by financing activities was $62,817 for the six month period ended April 3, 2016, compared to $495,539 for the six month period ended March 29, 2015, a decrease of $432,722, primarily due to a decrease in our seasonal borrowing needs, which were significantly impacted during the first six months of our 2015 fiscal year by the one-time requirement to set aside $456,492 in restricted cash.


Subsequent Events


None


Off Balance Sheet Arrangements


We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates


The preceding discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Our significant accounting policies are set forth in “NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this Quarterly Report, which should be reviewed as they are integral to understanding results of operations and financial position. The Parks! America, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015 includes additional information about us, our operations, our financial condition, our critical accounting policies and accounting estimates, and should be read in conjunction with this Quarterly Report.


ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


Not applicable


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


Parks! America, Inc. (the “Registrant”) maintains “controls and procedures,” as such term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the Exchange Act”) in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated thereunder, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Registrant’s Exchange Act filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, the Registrant’s management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and in reaching a reasonable level of assurance, the Registrant’s management was necessarily required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.


With the participation of its principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant, the Registrant’s management has evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report. Based upon the evaluation, the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level.


In addition, there were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the Registrant’s fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.




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PART II

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


In September 2009, we filed an action against our former President and CEO in the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada (Parks! America, Inc. vs. Eastland; et al., Case No. 09-A-599668). We brought this action in an attempt to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order and injunctive relief against the Eastland Defendants (our former President and CEO Larry Eastland and his related companies) as to the Eastland Defendants attempt to install a new Board of Directors for the Company. The Temporary Restraining Order was granted, as was the Preliminary Injunction.


In June 2012, we amended our complaint against the Eastland Defendants to, among other things, add new claims for relief, as well as join as defendants, LEA Capital Advisors, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Eastland (together the “Eastland Defendants”), and Stanley Harper and Computer Contact Service, Inc., an entity controlled by Mr. Harper (together the “Harper Defendants”) for breaches of contract and fiduciary duty with regards to the Company’s purchase of TempSERV on September 30, 2007 and its subsequent re-conveyance of TempSERV to Computer Contact Service, Inc. as of January 1, 2009. We are seeking damages in excess of $1.8 million.


Discovery was conducted on the claims between the parties, after which the Harper Defendants filed for summary judgment asking that the claims against them be dismissed. After briefing and argument, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Harper Defendants. Because one of the contracts involved had a provision for legal fees, the Harper Defendants also filed a motion for legal fees and costs. On October 24, 2014, the Court ordered us to pay approximately $304,328 in costs and attorney’s fees in favor of the Harper Defendants.


We are in the process of appealing the summary judgment and the award of costs. Although we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this lawsuit, we believe the Court’s summary judgment and award of costs in favor of the Harper Defendants is in error and are vigorously pursuing our position on appeal. However, as the award of legal fees and costs has been granted, we recorded a liability for this award during the fourth quarter of our 2014 fiscal year. As further detailed in “NOTE 3. RESTRICTED CASH” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this Quarterly Report, as of February 5, 2015, we were required to post a security in the amount of 150%, or $456,492, of the judgment during our appeal of the summary judgment and award of costs.


The remainder of the District Court case against the Eastland Defendants has been stayed pending the result of the appeal. We intend to proceed with our case against the Eastland Defendants regardless of the result of the appeal. If the summary judgment decision is reversed upon appeal, that action will proceed against both the Eastland Defendants and the Harper Defendants.


Except as described above, we are not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor is our property the subject of a pending legal proceeding, that is not in the ordinary course of business or otherwise material to the financial condition of our business. None of our directors, officers or affiliates is involved in a proceeding adverse to our business or has a material interest adverse to our business.




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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS


You should read the MD&A together with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes, each included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, in conjunction with the Parks! America, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015. Some of the information contained in the MD&A or set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, including information with respect to our plans and strategies for our business, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You should review the "RISK FACTORS" below for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this report. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.


Risk Factors Relating to Our Business:


The Theme Park Industry is highly competitive and we may be unable to compete effectively.


The theme park industry is highly competitive, highly fragmented, rapidly evolving, and subject to technological change and intense marketing by providers with similar products. One of our competitors for attracting general recreation dollars, Callaway Gardens, is located within five miles of our Georgia Park. Branson, Missouri is located just 45 minutes from our Missouri Park. Many of our current competitors are significantly larger and have substantially greater market presence as well as greater financial, technical, operational, marketing and other resources and experience than we have. In the event that such a competitor expends significant sales and marketing resources in one or several markets we may not be able to compete successfully in such markets. We believe that competition will continue to increase, potentially placing downward pressure on prices. Such pressure could adversely affect our gross margins if we are not able to reduce costs commensurate with such price reductions. In addition, the pace of technological change makes it impossible for us to predict whether we will face new competitors using different technologies to provide the same or similar products offered or proposed to be offered by us. If our competitors were to provide better and more cost effective products, our business could be materially and adversely affected.


We face strong competition from numerous entertainment alternatives.


In addition to competing with other themed and amusement parks, our venues compete with other types of recreational venues and entertainment alternatives, including but not limited to movies, sports attractions, vacation travel and video games. There can be no assurance that we will successfully differentiate ourselves from these entertainment alternatives or that consumers will consider our entertainment offerings to be more appealing than those of our competitors. The increasing availability and quality of technology-based entertainment has provided families with a wider selection of entertainment alternatives in their homes, including home entertainment units, in-home and online gaming, as well as on-demand streaming video and related access to various forms of entertainment. In addition, traditional theme parks have been able to reduce the cost and increase the variety of their attractions by implementing technologies that cannot be readily incorporated by wild animal attractions such as our Georgia and Missouri Parks.


The suspension or termination of any of our business licenses may have a negative impact on our business.


We maintain a variety of business licenses issued by federal, state and local government agencies that are required to be renewed periodically. We cannot guarantee that we will be successful in renewing all of our licenses on a periodic basis. The suspension, termination or expiration of one or more of these licenses could have a significant adverse affect on our revenues and profits. In addition, any changes to the licensing requirements for any of our licenses could affect our ability to maintain the licenses.


Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that we could suffer, and our insurance costs may increase.


Companies engaged in the theme park business may be sued for substantial damages in the event of an actual or alleged accident. An accident occurring at our Parks or at competing parks may reduce attendance, increase insurance premiums, and negatively impact our operating results. Our properties contain drive-through, safari style animal parks, and there are inherent risks associated with allowing the public to interact with animals. Although we carry liability insurance to cover this risk, there can be no assurance that our coverage will be adequate to cover liabilities, or that we will be able to afford or obtain adequate coverage should a catastrophic incident occur.


We currently have $6.0 million of liability insurance per occurrence, which is capped at $10 million in aggregate. We will continue to use reasonable commercial efforts to maintain policies of liability, fire and casualty insurance sufficient to provide reasonable coverage for risks arising from accidents, fire, weather, other acts of God, and other potential casualties. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain adequate levels of insurance to protect against suits and judgments in connection with accidents or other disasters that may occur in our Parks.



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We may not identify or complete acquisitions in a timely, cost-effective manner, if at all.


Our business plan is predicated upon the acquisition of additional local or regional theme parks and attractions, and upon the expansion of our current facilities and offerings. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in acquiring and operating additional local or regional theme parks and attractions. Competition for acquisition opportunities in the theme park industry is intense as there are a limited number of parks within the United States that could reasonably qualify as acquisition targets for us. Our acquisition strategy is dependent upon, among other things, our ability to: identify acquisition opportunities; obtain debt and equity financing; and obtain necessary regulatory approvals. Our ability to pursue our acquisition strategy may be hindered if we are not able to successfully identify acquisition targets or obtain the necessary financing or regulatory approvals, including but not limited to those arising under federal and state antitrust and environmental laws.


Significant amounts of additional financing may be necessary for the implementation of our Business Plan.


We may require additional debt and equity financing to pursue our business plan. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining additional financing. Lack of additional funding could force us to substantially curtail our expansion plans. Furthermore, the issuance by the Company of any additional securities would dilute the ownership of existing stockholders and may affect the price of our common stock.


Our ownership of real property subjects us to environmental regulation, which creates uncertainty regarding future environmental expenditures and liabilities.


We may be required to incur costs to comply with environmental requirements, such as those relating to discharges to air, water and land; the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste; and the cleanup of properties affected by hazardous substances. Under these and other environmental requirements we may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances or chemical releases at one of our properties. As an owner or operator, we could also be held responsible to a governmental entity or third party for property damage, personal injury and investigation and cleanup costs incurred by them in connection with any contamination. Environmental laws typically impose cleanup responsibility and liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of or caused the presence of the contaminants. The liability under environmental laws has been interpreted to be joint and several unless the harm is divisible and there is a reasonable basis for allocation of the responsibility. The costs of investigation, remediation or removal of those substances may be substantial, and the presence of those substances, or the failure to remediate a property properly, may impair our ability to use our property. We are not currently aware of any material environmental risks regarding our properties. However, we may be required to incur costs to remediate potential environmental hazards or to mitigate environmental risks in the future.


We are dependent upon the services of our Executive Officers and consultants.


Our success is heavily dependent on the continued active participation of our executive officers. Loss of the services of one or more of these officers could have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition or results of operations. In particular, we place substantial reliance upon the efforts and abilities of Dale Van Voorhis, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Jim Meikle, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of the Company, and President of Wild Animal – Missouri and Wild Animal – Georgia. The loss of Mr. Van Voorhis’ or Mr. Meikle’s services could have a serious adverse effect on our business, operations, revenues or prospects.


Further, our success and achievement of our growth plans depend on our ability to recruit, hire, train and retain other highly qualified technical and managerial personnel. Competition for qualified employees among companies in the theme park industry is intense, and the loss of any such persons, or an inability to attract, retain and motivate any additional highly skilled employees required for the expansion of the Company’s activities, could have a materially adverse effect on the Company. The inability of the Company to attract and retain the necessary personnel, and consultants and advisors could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.


Risk Factors Relating to Our Common Stock:


Our Common Stock is subject to the “penny stock” rules of the SEC and the trading market in our Common Stock is limited, which makes transactions in our Common Stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our Common Stock.


Our common stock is considered a "penny stock" and the sale of our stock by you will be subject to the "penny stock rules" of the SEC. The penny stock rules require broker-dealers to take steps before making any penny stock trades in customer accounts. As a result, the market for our shares could be illiquid and there could be delays in the trading of our stock, which would negatively affect your ability to sell your shares and could negatively affect the trading price of your shares.



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We do not expect to pay dividends for some time, if at all.


As of the date of this report, no cash dividends have been paid on our common stock. We expect that any income received from operations will be devoted to our future operations and growth, as well as to service our debt. We do not expect to pay cash dividends in the near future. Any future determination as to the payment of dividends on our common stock will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our earnings, operating and financial condition, capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. The provisions of credit agreements, which we may enter into from time to time, may also restrict the declaration of dividends on our common stock.


ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS


None


ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES


None


ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES


Not applicable


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION


None



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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS


 

 

Exhibit

Number 

Description of Exhibit 

 

 

31.1

Certification by Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification by Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.§ 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.§ 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.







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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.



 

 

 

PARKS! AMERICA, INC.

 

 

May 11, 2016

By: /s/ Dale Van Voorhis

Dale Van Voorhis

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)







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