Parks! America, Inc. Reports Q2 Fiscal 2019 Results

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks! America, Inc. PRKA, today announced the results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2019.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2019 Highlights

Total net sales for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2019 were $1,004,022, an increase of $59,924, compared to $944,098 for the prior year second fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2018. Park attendance based net sales increased by $85,218 or 9.3%, while animal sales decreased by $25,294.

The Company reported a net loss of $34,207 for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2019 compared to a net loss of $34,660 for the prior year second fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2018, resulting in an improvement of $453, primarily attributable to an increase in attendance based net sales and lower interest expense, largely offset by higher compensation and depreciation expenses, as well as lower animal sales.

"Attendance based net sales were up 9.3% in the quarter, which we believe continues to demonstrate the power of the positive guest experience at our Wild Animal Safari Parks," commented Dale Van Voorhis, Chairman & CEO. "Each of our Parks delivered a strong spring break, which historically begins late in our second fiscal quarter."

First Six Months Fiscal 2019 Highlights

Total net sales for the first six months of the 2019 fiscal year were $2,020,721, an increase of $80,272, compared to $1,940,449 for the first six months of the 2018 fiscal year. Park attendance based net sales increased by $112,289 or 6.0%, while animal sales decreased by $32,017.

The Company reported a net loss of $49,690 for the first six months of the 2019 fiscal year compared to a net loss of $169,537 for the first six months of the 2018 fiscal year, resulting in an improvement of $119,847. Excluding one-time items related to the write-off of deferred loan fees and deferred tax adjustments in the 2018 first fiscal quarter, the Company's adjusted net loss for the first six months of the 2019 fiscal year improved by $44,147. The improvement in the Company's adjusted net loss during the six months of its 2019 fiscal year is primarily attributable to an increase in attendance based net sales and lower interest expense, largely offset by higher compensation and depreciation expenses, as well as lower animal sales and an increase in our adjusted income tax provision.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

The Company had working capital of $2.34 million as of March 31, 2019, compared to working capital of $2.48 million as of April 1, 2018. The Company's debt to equity ratio was 0.19 to 1.0 as of March 31, 2019, compared to 0.42 to 1.0 as of April 1, 2018.

"The Company's lower debt to equity ratio and lower year to date interest expense reflect the refinancing we completed in July 2018," noted Mr. Van Voorhis. "We are well positioned both structurally and financially now that our 2019 fiscal year busy season has commenced."

About Parks! America, Inc.

Parks! America, Inc. PRKA, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns and operates two regional theme parks - the Wild Animal Safari theme park in Pine Mountain, Georgia, and the Wild Animal Safari theme park located in Strafford, Missouri.

Additional information, including our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, is available on the Company's website, http://www.animalsafari.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, this news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. securities laws. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements; actual results or outcomes could differ materially due to factors including, but not limited to: general market conditions, adverse weather, and industry competition. The Company believes that expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, however it can give no assurances that such expectations will be realized and actual results could differ materially. The Company assumes 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. A further description of these risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company's annual report and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.

Contact:

Todd R. White



Chief Financial Officer



(706) 663-8744



todd.white@animalsafari.com

 

 

PARKS! AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)



For the Three Months and Six Months ended March 31, 2019 and April 1, 2018



















For the three months ended



For the six months ended







March 31, 2019



April 1, 2018



March 31, 2019



April 1, 2018



Net sales

$

1,003,797



$

918,579



$

1,988,508



$

1,876,219



Sale of animals

225





25,519



32,213



64,230



Total net sales

1,004,022





944,098



2,020,721



1,940,449

























Cost of sales

132,629





122,638



249,962



233,723



Selling, general and administrative

781,516





695,173



1,564,048



1,515,205



Depreciation and amortization

115,199





93,950



230,398



191,400



(Gain) loss on disposal of operating assets, net

-





26,022



-



25,303



Income (loss) from operations

(25,322)





6,315



(23,687)



(25,182)

























Other income (expense), net

8,538





4,924



15,518



8,854



Write-off of loan fees - prepayment

-





-



-



(12,495)



Interest expense

(19,223)





(51,656)



(38,821)



(99,516)



Loss before income taxes

(36,007)





(40,417)



(46,990)



(128,339)

























Income tax provision

(1,800)





(5,757)



2,700



41,198



Net loss

$

(34,207)



$

(34,660)



$

(49,690)



$

(169,537)























Income per share - basic and diluted

$

(0.00)



$

(0.00)



$

(0.00)



$

(0.00)

























Weighted average shares





















outstanding (in 000's) - basic and diluted

74,805





74,717



74,763



74,694



 

 

PARKS! AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURE - ADJUSTED NET INCOME (1)

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 and April 1, 2018

















For the six months ended









March 31, 2019



April 1, 2018





Net loss

$                 (49,690)



$              (169,537)





Write-off of loan fees - prepayment

-



12,495





Tax impact - write-off of loan fees-prepayment

-



(3,650)





Deferred tax adjustments

-



66,855





Adjusted net loss

$                 (49,690)



$                (93,837)

















(1) Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Disclosure Item - Adjusted Net Income













Adjusted net income for the six months ended April 1, 2018 excludes the write-off of loan fees associated

with a prepayment against the Company's 2013 Refinancing term loan, as well as deferred tax adjustments. Adjusted net income for the year ended October 1, 2017 excludes

Given the one-time nature of these items, management believes excluding them from adjusted net income

provides a better indication of year-over-year operating performance.











 

 

PARKS! AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

As of March 31, 2019, September 30, 2018 and April 1, 2018





















March 31, 2019



September 30, 2018



April 1, 2018

ASSETS











Cash

$            2,372,250



$             2,674,260



$            2,377,929

Inventory

278,684



240,004



235,870

Prepaid expenses

233,655



131,856



216,405



Total current assets

2,884,589



3,046,120



2,830,204















Property and equipment, net

6,683,429



6,614,835



6,704,625

Intangible assets, net

1,000



1,400



1,800

Deferred tax asset

-



-



93,500

Other assets

12,050



12,050



10,426



Total assets

$            9,581,068



$             9,674,405



$            9,640,555















LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY









Liabilities











Accounts payable

$                 26,875



$                  92,237



$                 38,871

Other current liabilities

319,140



219,443



216,255

Current portion of long-term debt, net

199,078



195,198



92,373



Total current liabilities

545,093



506,878



347,499















Long-term debt, net

1,257,665



1,358,027



2,664,285



Total liabilities

1,802,758



1,864,905



3,011,784















Stockholders' equity











Common stock

74,821



74,721



74,721

Capital in excess of par

4,855,516



4,837,116



4,837,116

Treasury stock

(3,250)



(3,250)



(3,250)

Retained earnings

2,851,223



2,900,913



1,720,184

Total stockholders' equity

7,778,310



7,809,500



6,628,771

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$            9,581,068



$             9,674,405



$            9,640,555

 

 

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