Brassie Golf Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results.TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--APRIL 21, 1997--BRASSIE GOLF CORPORATION (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on Symbol: PUTT) today announced that it has filed its Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December December: see month. 31, 1996 in accordance Accordance is Bible Study Software for Macintosh developed by OakTree Software, Inc.[] As well as a standalone program, it is the base software packaged by Zondervan in their Bible Study suites for Macintosh. the rules and guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. of Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company also announced its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 1996. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 1996, the Company reported total operating revenues operating revenue Revenue from any regular source. Revenue from sales is adjusted for discounts and returns when calculating operating revenue. Compare other revenue. of $808,157, versus total operating revenues of $1,144,950 for the comparable year-ago period. Net loss for the most recent quarter, before non-recurring items, including $4,050,000 for the write down of goodwill and $1,400,000 associated with interest on the discount of a Regulation S stock offering, was $(2,206,847), or $(0.09) per share, versus a net loss before the $4,000,000 write down of goodwill of $(1,219,541), or $(0.07) per share, for the comparable year- ago quarter. The weighted average number of shares outstanding increased from 17,507,300 to 23,886,300 for the quarters ended December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively. For the twelve months ended December 31, 1996, the Company reported total operating revenues of $5,231,902, versus total operating revenues of $6,105,838 for the comparable year-ago period. Net loss for the most recent year, before non-recurring items, including $4,050,000 for the write down of goodwill and $1,400,000 for interest on convertible debentures Convertible Debenture Any type of debenture that can be converted into some other security. Notes: For example, a convertible bond can be converted into stock. , was $(3,175,732), or $(0.16) per share, versus a net loss before the write down of goodwill of $4,000,000 and an extraordinary charge totaling $4,130,000, of $(2,163,535), or $(0.14) per share for the year ended December 31, 1995. The weighted average number of shares outstanding increased from 15,570,900 to 20,005,900 for the twelve months ended December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively. Bill Horne, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Brassie Golf Corporation, said, "1996 was a challenging year for Brassie. Besides the goodwill write-off Write-Off A reduction in the value of an asset or earnings by the amount of an expense or loss. Companies are able to write off certain expenses that are required to run the business, or have been incurred in the operation of the business and detract from retained revenues. , contributing to the year's loss were expenses made in an effort to streamline operations, including expenses associated with the disposition of the Laurel Laurel, cities, United States Laurel. 1 Town (1990 pop. 19,438), Prince Georges co., central Md., about halfway between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore; patented in the late 1600s, inc. 1870. Valley and Myrtle West golf courses, severance pay Severance Pay Compensation that an employer gives to someone who is about to lose their job. Notes: Severance pay is not always paid to employees. It depends on the situation in which the employee is losing their job and whether legislation requires severance to be paid. to employees and costs incurred in conjunction with the Divot acquisition effort. Additionally, as a consequence of our Regulation S offering that essentially enabled the Company to survive, we had an unexpected one-time interest expense totaling $1,400,000 due to a recently enacted SEC ruling. In total, $6,985,000 of the Company's net loss were extraordinary write-offs, so the actual total cash loss after these extraordinary expenses was a loss of only about $598,000 after depreciation and amortization. "We have taken measures to further reduce our operating deficit for 1997. During the first quarter of 1997, our owned golf course properties performed significantly better than last year. Revenues increased by $242,655 while profits increased by $68,000. Additionally, we have restructured the design division to show significant improvements projected at well over $500,000 for the year." Mr. Horne concluded, "Currently, we are in discussions with qualified parties with whom we expect to pursue business interests that should benefit Brassie. While no agreement with the above mentioned parties is definitive as of late, we would be very disappointed if progress did not continue on course and an agreement not reached. As such, we continue to be enthusiastic about Brassie's future." Brassie Golf Corporation is in the acquisition, design, construction, operation and management of golf courses. "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " Statement under the private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995: The statements which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, product demand and market acceptance risks, the effect of economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties, capacity and supply constraints CONSTRAINTS - A language for solving constraints using value inference. ["CONSTRAINTS: A Language for Expressing Almost-Hierarchical Descriptions", G.J. Sussman et al, Artif Intell 14(1):1-39 (Aug 1980)]. or difficulties, the results of financing efforts, actual purchases under agreements, the effect of the Company's accounting policies, and other risks detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. -0-
BRASSIE GOLF CORPORATION STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended
Dec. 31, Dec. 31,
1996 1995
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Total operating revenues $ 808,157 $ 1,444,950
Total operating expenses 5,979,940 5,896,672
Operating loss $ (5,171,783) $ (4,751,722)
Net loss $ (7,656,847) $ (5,219,541)
Net loss per share $ (0.32) $ (0.30)
Weighted average number
of shares outstanding 23,886,300 17,507,300
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Twelve Months Ended
Dec. 31, Dec. 31,
1996 1995
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Total operating revenues $ 5,231,902 $ 6,105,838
Total operating expenses 11,056,005 10,935,785
Operating loss $ (5,824,103) $ (4,829,947)
Net loss before extraordinary
item $ (8,625,732) $ (6,163,535)
Net loss per share before
extraordinary item $ (0.43) $ (0.40)
Extraordinary item -- (4,130,000)
Net loss $ (8,625,732) $ (10,293,535)
Net income/(loss) per share $ (0.43) $ (0.66)
Weighted average number
of shares outstanding 20,005,900 15,570,900
CONTACT:Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. Contact: Jason Thompson Jason Thompson can refer to different people:
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates (212) 838-3777 or Company Contact: Bill Horne President and CEO (813) 621-4653 |
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