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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


Form 10-Q

         
  (Mark One)      
  þ     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
        For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004
or
 
  o     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
        For the transition period from           to

Commission file number 1-12793


StarTek, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
  84-1370538
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. employer
Identification No.)
 
100 Garfield Street
Denver, Colorado
(Address of principal executive offices)
  80206
(Zip code)

(303) 399-2400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

     
Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered


Common Stock, $.01 par value
  New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (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 þ            No o

      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).     Yes þ            No o

      Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value – 14,432,491 shares as of April 30, 2004




STARTEK, INC.

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

             
Page
Number

 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   Financial Statements (Unaudited)        
     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, as of December 31, 2003 and March 31, 2004     3  
     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2004     4  
     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2004     5  
     Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements     6  
   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     10  
   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk     18  
   Controls and Procedures     20  
 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K     22  
 SIGNATURES     23  
 Facility Lease Agreement
 Section 302 Certification - William E. Meade, Jr.
 Section 302 Certification - Eugene L McKenzie, Jr.
 Section 906 Certification - William E. Meade, Jr.
 Section 906 Certification - Eugene L McKenzie, Jr.

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Part I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.     Financial Statements (Unaudited)

STARTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
                   
December 31, March 31,
2003 2004


(Note 1) (Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,955     $ 17,866  
 
Investments
    41,812       40,475  
 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $790 and $758, respectively
    43,388       48,427  
 
Inventories
    1,720       2,364  
 
Income tax receivable
    805        
 
Deferred tax assets
    2,250       2,430  
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    907       2,723  
     
     
 
Total current assets
    96,837       114,285  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    54,563       53,504  
Long term deferred tax assets
    1,743       1,799  
Other assets
    464       469  
     
     
 
Total assets
  $ 153,607     $ 170,057  
     
     
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
               
 
Accounts payable
  $ 8,917     $ 7,219  
 
Accrued liabilities
    10,310       14,072  
 
Income taxes payable
          1,568  
 
Current portion of long-term debt
    26       2,398  
 
Other current liabilities
    358       322  
     
     
 
Total current liabilities
    19,611       25,579  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    78       7,512  
Other liabilities
    918       877  
Stockholders’ equity:
               
 
Common stock
    144       144  
 
Additional paid-in capital
    53,917       55,628  
 
Cumulative translation adjustment
    446       327  
 
Unrealized gain on investments available for sale
    1,462       1,541  
 
Retained earnings
    77,031       78,449  
     
     
 
Total stockholders’ equity
    133,000       136,089  
     
     
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 153,607     $ 170,057  
     
     
 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STARTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                   
Three Months Ended March 31,

2003 2004


Revenue
  $ 50,528     $ 64,695  
Cost of services
    38,341       46,346  
     
     
 
Gross profit
    12,187       18,349  
Selling, general and administrative expense
    6,350       7,824  
     
     
 
Operating profit
    5,837       10,525  
Net interest income and other
    779       612  
     
     
 
Income before income taxes
    6,616       11,137  
Income tax expense
    2,462       4,265  
     
     
 
Net income (A)
  $ 4,154     $ 6,872  
     
     
 
Weighted average shares of common stock (B)
    14,203,794       14,358,046  
Dilutive effect of stock options
    275,793       472,587  
     
     
 
Common stock and common stock equivalents (C)
    14,479,587       14,830,633  
     
     
 
Earnings per share:
               
 
Basic (A/ B)
  $ 0.29     $ 0.48  
     
     
 
 
Diluted (A/ C)
  $ 0.29     $ 0.46  
     
     
 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                     
Three Months Ended
March 31,

2003 2004


Operating Activities
               
Net income
  $ 4,154     $ 6,872  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
 
Depreciation and amortization
    2,409       3,085  
 
Deferred income taxes
    806       (266 )
 
Gain on sale of assets
    (22 )      
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
   
Sales of trading securities, net
    566       91  
   
Trade accounts receivable, net
    10,844       (5,039 )
   
Inventories
    (1,451 )     (644 )
   
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (7 )     (1,821 )
   
Accounts payable
    (2,526 )     (1,698 )
   
Income taxes payable
    736       2,928  
   
Accrued and other liabilities
    1,546       3,685  
     
     
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    17,055       7,193  
Investing Activities
               
Purchases of investments available for sale
    (13,808 )     (3,952 )
Proceeds from disposition of investments available for sale
    21,041       5,368  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (1,845 )     (2,248 )
Proceeds from disposition of property plant and equipment
    120        
     
     
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    5,508       (832 )
Financing Activities
               
Proceeds from stock option exercises
    238       1,156  
Principal payments on borrowings, net
    (898 )     (194 )
Dividend Payments
          (5,454 )
Proceeds from borrowings
          10,000  
     
     
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (660 )     5,508  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (95 )     42  
     
     
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    21,808       11,911  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    13,143       5,955  
     
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 34,951     $ 17,866  
     
     
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 72     $ 47  
Income taxes paid
  $ 932     $ 1,587  
Property, plant and equipment financed under long-term debt
  $     $ 10,000  
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments available for sale, net of tax
  $ (74 )   $ 79  

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

1.     Basis of Presentation

      The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In management’s opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results during the three months ended March 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of operating results that may be expected during any other interim period of 2004.

      The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in StarTek, Inc.’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

     Stock Option Plans

      The Company’s stock options plans are accounted for under the intrinsic value recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, and related Interpretations. As the exercise price of all options granted under these plans was equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the grant date, no stock-based employee compensation cost was recognized in net income. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”.

      For purposes of this pro forma disclosure, the estimated fair value of the options is assumed to be amortized to expense over the options’ vesting periods.

                   
Three Months
Ended March 31,

2003 2004


Net income, as reported
  $ 4,154     $ 6,872  
Fair value-based compensation cost, net of tax
    685       554  
     
     
 
Pro forma net income
  $ 3,469     $ 6,318  
     
     
 
Basic earnings per share
               
 
As reported
  $ 0.29     $ 0.48  
     
     
 
 
Pro forma
  $ 0.24     $ 0.44  
     
     
 
Diluted earnings per share
               
 
As reported
  $ 0.29     $ 0.46  
     
     
 
 
Pro forma
  $ 0.24     $ 0.43  
     
     
 

     New Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations”. SFAS No. 143 addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and associated asset retirement costs. The Company adopted SFAS No. 143 on January 1, 2003, and the adoption of this statement did not result in any material impact.

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      In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”, which provides guidance related to accounting for costs associated with disposal activities covered by SFAS No. 144 and with exit or restructuring activities previously covered by Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 94-3, Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring). SFAS No. 146 supercedes EITF Issue No. 94-3 in its entirety. SFAS No. 146 requires that costs related to exiting an activity or to a restructuring not be recognized until the liability is incurred. SFAS No. 146 has been applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002, and it had no material impact on results of operations and financial position.

      In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, which provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. SFAS No. 148 also requires that disclosures of the pro forma effect of using the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation be displayed more prominently and in a tabular format. Additionally, SFAS No. 148 requires disclosure of the pro forma effect in interim financial statements. The transition requirements of SFAS No. 148 are effective for the Company’s fiscal year 2003. SFAS No. 123, “Accounting and Disclosure of Stock-Based Compensation,” establishes an alternative method of expense recognition for stock-based compensation awards to employees based on estimated fair values. The Company elected not to adopt SFAS 123 for expense recognition purposes. It is expected that the FASB will require fair value accounting for stock options beginning in 2005.

      In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (“SFAS No. 150”). SFAS No. 150 clarifies the accounting for certain financial instruments that, under previous guidance, issuers could account for as equity and requires that those instruments be classified as liabilities (or assets in certain circumstances) in statements of financial position. SFAS No. 150 also requires disclosures about alternative ways of settling the instruments and the capital structure of entities — all of whose shares are mandatorily redeemable. SFAS No. 150 is generally effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003. The adoption of SFAS 150 had no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

      On December 17, 2003, the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (“SAB 104”), Revenue Recognition, which supercedes SAB 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements. SAB 104’s primary purpose is to rescind accounting guidance contained in SAB 101 related to multiple element revenue arrangements, superceded as a result of the issuance of EITF 00-21, Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables. SAB 104 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of income or financial position.

2.     Earnings Per Share

      Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus effects of outstanding stock options using the “treasury stock” method.

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3.     Investments

      As of December 31, 2003, investments available for sale consisted of:

                                 
Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized Estimated
Basis Gains Losses Fair Value




Corporate bonds
  $ 21,141     $ 1,302     $ (2 )   $ 22,441  
Equity securities
    12,486       1,158       (130 )     13,514  
     
     
     
     
 
Total
  $ 33,627     $ 2,460     $ (132 )   $ 35,955  
     
     
     
     
 

      As of March 31, 2004, investments available for sale consisted of:

                                 
Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized Estimated
Basis Gains Losses Fair Value




Corporate bonds
  $ 18,875     $ 1,060     $ (72 )   $ 19,863  
Equity securities
    13,337       1,625       (115 )     14,847  
     
     
     
     
 
Total
  $ 32,212     $ 2,685     $ (187 )   $ 34,710  
     
     
     
     
 

      As of March 31, 2004, amortized costs and estimated fair values of investments available for sale by contractual maturity were:

                   
Estimated
Basis Fair Value


Corporate bonds maturing within:
               
 
One year or less
  $ 3,141     $ 3,165  
 
Two to five years
    15,110       16,074  
 
More than five years
    624       624  
     
     
 
    $ 18,875     $ 19,863  
Equity securities
    13,337       14,847  
     
     
 
Total
  $ 32,212     $ 34,710  
     
     
 

      Equity securities primarily consisted of publicly traded common stock of domestic companies, equity mutual funds, and real estate investment trusts.

      As of December 31, 2003, the Company was also invested in trading securities, which, in the aggregate, had an original cost and fair market value of $4,042 and $5,857, respectively. As of March 31, 2004, the Company was also invested in trading securities, which, in the aggregate, had an original cost and fair market value of $3,930 and $5,765, respectively. Trading securities consisted primarily of alternative investment partnerships and option contracts sold. Certain investments include hedging and derivative securities. Trading securities were held to meet short-term investment objectives. As part of trading securities and as of March 31, 2004, the Company had sold put options for a total of 120,300 shares of domestic equity securities which, in the aggregate, had a basis and market value of $70 and $48, respectively. The foregoing put options expire between April 17, 2004 and May 22, 2004.

      Risk of loss to the Company in the event of nonperformance by any party is not considered substantial. The foregoing put options may involve elements of credit and market risks in excess of the amounts recognized in the Company’s financial statements. A substantial decline and/or change in value of equity securities, equity prices in general, international equity mutual funds, investment limited partnerships, and/or call and put options could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s portfolio of trading securities. Also, trading securities could be

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materially and adversely affected by increasing interest and/or inflation rates or market expectations thereon, poor management, shrinking product demand, and other risks that may affect single companies, as well as groups of companies.

4.     Inventories

      The Company purchases components of its clients’ products as an integral part of its supply chain management services. At the close of an accounting period, packaged and assembled products (together with other associated costs) are reflected as finished goods inventories pending shipment. The Company generally has the right to be reimbursed from its clients for unused inventories. Client-owned inventories are not valued in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Inventories consisted of:

                 
December 31, March 31,
2003 2004


Purchased components and fabricated assemblies
  $ 1,652     $ 1,660  
Finished goods
    68       704  
     
     
 
Total
  $ 1,720     $ 2,364  
     
     
 

5.     Property, Plant and Equipment

      Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Additions, improvements, and major renewals are capitalized. Maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method based on their estimated useful lives as follows:

         
Estimated
Useful Lives

Buildings and improvements
    5 to 30.5 years  
Equipment
    3 to 5 years  
Furniture and fixtures
    7 years  

      Property, plant, and equipment consisted of:

                 
December 31, March 31,
2003 2004


Land
  $ 2,348     $ 2,346  
Buildings and improvements
    31,132       31,650  
Equipment
    55,707       57,350  
Furniture and fixtures
    8,281       8,269  
     
     
 
      97,468       99,615  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (42,905 )     (46,111 )
     
     
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
  $ 54,563     $ 53,504  
     
     
 

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6.     Principal Clients

      The following table represents revenue concentrations of the Company’s principal clients:

                 
Three Months
Ended March 31,

2003 2004


AT&T Wireless Services, Inc
    36.0%       43.7%  
T-Mobile, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom
    12.7%       28.2%  
AT&T Corp
    14.2%       10.4%  
Microsoft Corp
    25.4%       10.0%  

      The loss of a principal client and/or changes in timing or termination of a principal client’s product launch or service offering would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, revenues, operating results, and financial condition. AT&T Wireless Services has announced that it has entered an agreement to be acquired by Cingular Wireless LLC. The term of the Company’s agreement with AT&T Wireless was recently extended to December 31, 2006, and is not subject to termination for convenience or without cause.

      To limit the Company’s credit risk, management performs ongoing credit evaluations of its clients. Although the Company is directly impacted by economic conditions in which its clients operate, management does not believe substantial credit risk existed as of March 31, 2004.

7.     Comprehensive Income

      SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income. Comprehensive income is defined essentially as all changes in stockholders’ equity, exclusive of transactions with owners. Comprehensive income was $4,184 and $6,832 for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively.

8.     Related Party Transactions

      The Company leased office space from a related party at an annual rent of $165 until the building was sold to an unrelated third party on October 27, 2003. Management believes the terms of the lease were consistent with prevailing market conditions.

9.     Long-Term Debt

      In February 2004, the Company entered into a secured equipment loan with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. in the amount of $10.0 million. The loan bears interest at a rate of 3.65% per annum. Principal and interest are payable in 48 monthly installments in an amount of $224,228. The loan is secured by certain furniture, telephone and computer equipment purchased with the proceeds of the loan.

 
Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

      All statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are preceded by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “future,” “estimate,” “continue,” “intends,” “budgeted,” “projections,” “outlook” and similar expressions. The following are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, loss of our principal clients, concentration of our client base in a few select industries, highly competitive markets, risks related to our contracts, decreases in numbers of vendors used by clients or potential clients, lack of success of our clients’ products or services, considerable pricing pressure, risks relating to fluctuations in the value of our investment

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securities portfolio, risks associated with advanced technologies, inability to grow our business, inability to effectively manage growth, dependence on qualified employees and key management personnel, potential future declines in revenue, lack of a significant international presence, and risks relating to conducting business in Canada and the United Kingdom. These factors include risks and uncertainties beyond our ability to control, and in many cases we cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by use of forward-looking statements. Similarly, it is impossible for management to foresee or identify all such factors. As such, investors should not consider the foregoing list to be an exhaustive statement of all risks, uncertainties, or potentially inaccurate assumptions. All forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements herein are qualified in their entirety by information set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Risk Factors.”

Basis of Presentation

      We recognize revenue as business process management services are completed. We recognize revenue on supply chain management services when products are shipped. The results of our supply chain management services include the results of our European operations and insignificant revenues from other operations, including our Domain.com subsidiary. Substantially all of our significant arrangements with business process management services clients generate revenue based in large part on the number and duration of customer inquiries. Substantially all of our significant arrangements with supply chain management services clients generate revenue based in large part on the volume, complexity and type of components involved in the handling of clients’ products.

      Our cost of services for business process management services includes labor, telecommunications, lease, depreciation and other expenses for facilities, and expenses related to maintaining information systems to meet clients’ needs. Our cost of services for supply chain management services includes materials and freight expenses that are variable in nature, labor and certain facility expenses.

      Selling, general and administrative expenses include all other operating expenses, including expenses related to technology support, sales and marketing, human resources, and other administrative functions not allocable to specific client services which generally tend to be either semi-variable or fixed.

      Net interest income and other includes certain realized and unrealized gains and loss in our portfolio of investment securities, interest income and dividends from our portfolio of investment securities, net rental income from our facility in Aurora, Colorado, foreign currency exchange gains and losses and interest expense.

Critical Accounting Policies and Judgments

      In preparing our financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis, including those related to bad debts, inventory valuations, property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets, income taxes, restructuring costs, contingencies, and litigation. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

      We exercise judgment in evaluating our long-lived assets for impairment. Management believes our businesses will generate sufficient undiscounted cash flow to more than recover the investments it has made in property, plant, and equipment.

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investment partnerships, real estate investment trusts and various forms of equity securities. These investments are classified as trading securities, investments held to maturity or investments available for sale, based on our intent at the date of purchase. Trading securities are liquid investments bought principally for selling in the near term. Debt securities that we have both the intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity. All other investments not deemed to be trading securities or held to maturity are classified as investments available for sale.

      Trading securities and investments available for sale are carried at fair market values. Fair market values are determined by the most recently traded price of the security or underlying investment at the balance sheet date. Due to the potential limited liquidity of some of these instruments, the most recently traded price may be different from the value that might be realized if we were to sell or close out the transactions. We do not believe such differences are substantial to our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.

      Changes in the fair market value of trading securities are reflected in net interest income and other. Temporary changes in the fair market value of investments available for sale are reflected in stockholders’ equity. We exercise judgment in periodically evaluating investments for impairment. Investments are evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment if the fair value was below our cost for six months. We then consider additional factors such as market conditions, the industry sectors in which the issuer of the investment operates, and the viability and prospects of each entity. A write-down of the related investment is recorded and is reflected as a loss on impaired investment when an impairment is considered other-than-temporary.

Results of Operations

      The following table presents selected items from our statement of operations in dollars and as a percentage of revenue for the periods indicated (dollar amounts in millions):

                                 
Three Months Ended March 31

2003 2004


Revenue
  $ 50.5       100.0 %   $ 64.7       100.0 %
Cost of services
    38.3       75.9       46.4       71.6  
     
     
     
     
 
Gross profit
    12.2       24.1       18.3       28.4  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    6.4       12.6       7.8       12.1  
     
     
     
     
 
Operating profit
    5.8       11.5       10.5       16.3  
Net interest income and other
    0.8       1.6       0.6       0.9  
     
     
     
     
 
Income before income taxes
    6.6       13.1       11.1       17.2  
Income tax expense
    2.4       4.9       4.2       6.6  
     
     
     
     
 
Net income
  $ 4.2       8.2 %   $ 6.9       10.6 %
     
     
     
     
 

     Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2003

      Revenue. Revenue increased $14.2 million, or 28.0%, from $50.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $64.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Revenue from business process management services increased $20.9 million, or 59.8%, from $34.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $55.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Substantially all of this increase was due to higher volumes in services provided to AT&T Wireless Services and T-Mobile. Revenue from supply chain management services declined $6.7 million, or 42.8%, from $15.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $8.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Substantially all of this decrease is attributable to the decrease in services provided to Microsoft compared to the prior year. We anticipate that the

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supply chain management services we supply to Microsoft will continue to decline in 2004 and may become an insignificant portion of our overall revenue in subsequent years.

      Cost of Services. Cost of services increased $8.0 million, or 20.9%, from $38.3 million the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $46.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Cost of services decreased as a percentage of revenue during the first quarter, from 75.9% in 2003 to 71.6% in 2004.

      Our cost of services as a percentage of revenue decreased because a larger proportion of our revenue was generated by higher gross margin business process management services relative to the lower gross margin supply chain management services. This decrease was partially offset by increased Canadian foreign currency exchange costs in the first quarter of 2004 attributable to the declining value of the US dollar relative to the Canadian dollar.

      Our cost of services increased in dollar terms as a result of four new facilities commencing operations subsequent to March 31, 2003, and increased activity in our business process management services. Costs attributable to our Canadian operations also increased by $2.6 million as a result of a weaker US dollar during the first quarter of 2004. These increased costs were partially offset by lower costs in our supply chain management services, which had lower volume during the three months ended March 31, 2004, as compared to the same period in 2003.

      Gross Profit. Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2004 increased $6.1 million, or 50.6%, over the same period in 2003, from $12.2 million to $18.3 million. As a percentage of revenue, gross profit increased from 24.1% in the three months ended March 31, 2003 to 28.4% in the three months ended March 31, 2004.

      Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $1.4 million, or 23.2%, from $6.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $7.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2004. As a percentage of revenue, selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased from 12.6% in the first quarter of 2003 to 12.1% in the first quarter of 2004. The increase in dollar terms primarily relates to our four new facilities commencing operations subsequent to March 31, 2003. The increase in dollar terms also includes $0.6 million in severance payments and other associated costs incurred in the United Kingdom to improve ongoing operating performance. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were lower than budgeted in the first quarter of 2004 due to the delay in opening a new facility, which we expect to begin operations in July.

      Operating Profit. Operating profit increased $4.7 million, or 80.3%, from $5.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $10.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2004. As a percentage of revenue, operating profit increased from 11.5% in the three months ended March 31, 2003 to 16.3% in the three months ended March 31, 2004 primarily due to the growth in higher gross margin business process management services, partially offset by increased Canadian foreign currency exchange costs.

      Net Interest Income and Other. Net interest income and other decreased $0.2 million or 21.4%, from $0.8 million of income in the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $0.6 million of income in the three months ended March 31, 2004. The decrease is primarily the result of a decrease in realized portfolio gains. In 2002 we recorded $6.3 million of impairments of investments available for sale. In the three months ended March 31, 2003, investments on which we recorded impairments of $1.9 million were sold, resulting in more gain than if the investments had been valued at their original cost. If not for the effect of the additional gain from the disposal of these impaired investments, net interest income and other, would have increased in the first quarter of 2004 over the same period of 2003 due to the improving conditions of capital markets.

      Income Before Income Taxes. Income before income taxes increased $4.5 million, or 68.3%, from $6.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $11.1 million in the three months ended March 31,

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2004. As a percentage of revenue, income before income taxes increased from 13.1% in the first quarter of 2003 to 17.2% in the first quarter of 2004.

      Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased from $2.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $4.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2004, which reflects a provision for federal, state, and foreign income taxes at an effective rate of 37.2% in the first quarter of 2003 and 38.3% in the first quarter of 2004.

      Net Income. Net income increased $2.7 million, or 65.4%, from $4.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $6.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2004.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      Since our initial public offering in 1997, we have primarily financed our operations, liquidity requirements, capital expenditures, and capacity expansion through cash flows from operations, and to a lesser degree through various forms of debt and leasing arrangements.

      In addition to funding basic operations, our primary uses of cash relate to capital expenditures to open new facilities, capital expenditures to upgrade our existing information technologies and the payment of dividends. In 2004, we have planned $15.9 million in capital expenditures for new facilities and facilities improvements and $8.8 million in capital expenditures on our information technology infrastructure. As of March 31, 2004, we had spent $0.6 million in capital expenditures for new facilities and facilities improvements and $1.6 million in capital expenditures for information technology infrastructure. Our actual capital expenditures for new facilities may vary depending on the number and locations of new facilities opened in 2004. We believe our existing facilities are adequate for our current operations, but capacity expansion will be required to support our continued growth. Management intends to maintain a certain amount of excess capacity to enable us to readily provide for the needs of new clients and the increasing needs of existing clients. Our anticipated investment in information technology infrastructure is geared toward remaining competitive in our current business and to acquire additional functionalities necessary for us to be able to compete for new business.

      We established a quarterly dividend policy in August 2003 and we intend to continue to pay quarterly dividends. In the first quarter of 2004 we paid a dividend of $0.38 per share, aggregating $5.5 million. On May 5, 2004, we declared a dividend of $0.39 per share, aggregating approximately $5.6 million, payable May 24, 2004 to holders of record on May 11, 2004. Assuming we continue to pay a dividend at the same rate and do not issue a substantial number of shares of common stock, we will use approximately $22.5 million of cash to pay dividends in 2004.

      We maintain a $10.0 million unsecured line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank West, N.A. which we use to finance regular, short-term operating expenses. Borrowing under this line of credit bears interest at the bank’s prime rate minus 1% (3.00% as of March 31, 2004). Interest expense associated with this facility totaled $14,391 in the first quarter of 2004. Under this line of credit, we are not permitted to post net losses in any two consecutive quarterly periods. In addition, we were required to have a minimum tangible net worth of $80.0 million as of December 31, 2003. At the close of each subsequent fiscal year, we will be required to have a minimum tangible net worth equal to the minimum tangible net worth we were required to have at the end of the prior fiscal year plus 25% of net income (if positive) for that year. We may not pay dividends in an amount that would cause a failure to meet our financial covenants. As of March 31, 2004, we were in compliance with the financial covenants pertaining to the unsecured line of credit and $10.0 million was available under this line of credit. In February 2004, we entered into a secured equipment loan with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. in the amount of $10.0 million. The loan bears interest at a rate of 3.65% per annum. Principal and interest are payable in 48 monthly installments in an amount of $224,228. The loan is secured by certain furniture, telephone and computer equipment purchased with the proceeds of the loan.

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      Cash from Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased from $17.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Growth in net income in the first quarter of 2004 was partially offset by an increase in net accounts receivable of $5.0 million compared to a $10.8 decrease in accounts receivable for the same period in 2003. The increase in net accounts receivable was associated with the increase in the proportion of our revenues attributable to business process management services, which has a longer collections period, and includes a $6.4 million invoice that was collected in early April.

      Cash from Investing Activities. Net cash provided by or used in investing activities decreased from $5.5 million provided for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $0.8 million used for the three months ended March 31, 2004. The change is primarily due to a $5.8 million decrease in proceeds from disposition of investments available for sale, net of purchases, from $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Purchases of property, plant, and equipment increased $0.4 million, from $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2003 to $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2004.

      Cash from Financing Activities. Net cash provided by or used in financing activities increased from $0.6 million used for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $5.5 million provided for the three months ended March 31, 2004. The increase was primarily due to proceeds from borrowings of $10.0 million, partially offset by payment of dividends totaling $5.5 million in the first quarter of 2004.

      We paid a cash dividend of $0.38 per share, aggregating $5.5 million, on February 24, 2004. On May 5, 2004, we declared a dividend of $0.39 per share, aggregating approximately $5.6 million, payable May 24, 2004 to holders of record on May 11, 2004. We expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends on our common stock. The payment of any dividends, however, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on, among other things, availability of funds, future earnings, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, our general financial condition and general business conditions.

      Foreign Currency Translation Effects. We are paid for our services with clients and subcontractors typically in US dollars except for certain agreements related to our United Kingdom operations, which accounted for 2.1% of our revenue in the three months ended March 31, 2004. The effect of currency exchange rate changes on translation of revenue from our United Kingdom operations was not significant during the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

      Because we translate US dollars into Canadian dollars to pay our expenses in Canada, our financial results in US dollars are affected by changes in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar. Expenditures related to our operations in Canada increased $12.9 million Canadian, or 90.4%, from $14.2 million Canadian in the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $27.1 million Canadian in the three months ended March 31, 2004. In US dollars, these expenditures were $9.4 million in the first quarter of 2003 and $20.5 million in the first quarter of 2004, an increase of $11.1 million, or 117.5%. If Canadian expenditures had remained constant in the first quarter 2004 as compared to 2003, the exchange rate impact from the weakening US dollar in the first quarter of 2004 would have been $1.4 million. Increased Canadian expenditures in the first quarter of 2004 resulted in an additional exchange rate impact of $1.2 million. Thus the total exchange rate impact of the weakening US dollar from the first quarter of 2003 to the first quarter of 2004 was $2.6 million.

      If the international portion of our business continues to grow, more revenue and expenses will be denominated in foreign currencies and our exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates will increase. See “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk” set forth herein for a further discussion of exposure to foreign currency exchange risks in connection with our investments.

      Management believes our cash, cash equivalents, investments, anticipated cash flows from future operations, and line of credit will be sufficient to support our operations, capital expenditures, and various repayment obligations under our debt and lease agreements for at least the next twelve months. Liquidity and capital requirements depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, our ability to retain or successfully and

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timely replace our principal clients and the rate at which we expand our business, whether internally or through acquisitions and strategic alliances. To the extent funds generated from sources described above are insufficient to support our activities in the short or long-term, we will be required to raise additional funds through public or private financing. Additional financing may not be available, or if available, it may not be available on terms favorable to us.

Contractual Obligations

      Other than operating leases for certain equipment and real estate and commitments to purchase goods and services in the future, in each case as reflected in the table below, we have no significant off-balance sheet transactions, unconditional purchase obligations or similar instruments and we are not a guarantor of any other entities, debt or other financial obligations. The following table presents a summary of our contractual obligations and payments, by period, as of March 31, 2004:

                                         
Less Than One to Four to More Than
One Year Three Years Five Years Five Years Total





(Dollars in thousands)
Long-term debt(1)
  $ 2,398     $ 5,064     $ 2,448     $     $ 9,910  
Operating leases(2)
    3,622       5,509       4,230       4,598       17,959  
Purchase obligations(3)
    5,702       9,993       211             15,906  
     
     
     
     
     
 
Total contractual obligations
  $ 11,722     $ 20,566     $ 6,889     $ 4,598     $ 43,775  
     
     
     
     
     
 


(1)  Long-term debt consists of a $10.0 million 3.65% fixed rate equipment loan, the balance of which was $9.8 million at March 31, 2004, and debt associated with our Greeley North facility, which is forgiven at a rate of $26,136 per year as long as we remain in the facility.
 
(2)  We lease facilities and equipment under various non-cancelable operating leases.
 
(3)  Purchase obligations include commitments to purchase goods and services that in some cases may include provisions for cancellation.

New Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” SFAS No. 143 addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and associated asset retirement costs. We adopted SFAS No. 143 on January 1, 2003, and the adoption of this statement did not result in any material impact.

      In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities,” which provides guidance related to accounting for costs associated with disposal activities covered by SFAS No. 144 and with exit or restructuring activities previously covered by Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 94-3, Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring). SFAS No. 146 supercedes EITF Issue No. 94-3 in its entirety. SFAS No. 146 requires that costs related to exiting an activity or to a restructuring not be recognized until the liability is incurred. SFAS No. 146 has been applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002, and it had no material impact on results of operations and financial position.

      In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, which provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. SFAS No. 148 also requires that disclosures of the pro forma effect of using the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation be displayed more prominently and in a tabular format. Additionally, SFAS No. 148 requires disclosure of the pro forma effect in interim financial statements. The transition

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requirements of SFAS No. 148 are effective for our fiscal year 2003. SFAS No. 123, “Accounting and Disclosure of Stock-Based Compensation,” establishes an alternative method of expense recognition for stock-based compensation awards to employees based on estimated fair values. We elected not to adopt SFAS 123 for expense recognition purposes. It is expected that the FASB will require fair value accounting for stock options beginning in 2005.

      In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (“SFAS No. 150”). SFAS No. 150 clarifies the accounting for certain financial instruments that, under previous guidance, issuers could account for as equity and requires that those instruments be classified as liabilities (or assets in certain circumstances) in statements of financial position. SFAS No. 150 also requires disclosures about alternative ways of settling the instruments and the capital structure of entities — all of whose shares are mandatorily redeemable. SFAS No. 150 is generally effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003. The adoption of SFAS 150 had no impact on our financial statements.

      On December 17, 2003, the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (“SAB 104”), Revenue Recognition, which supercedes SAB 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements. SAB 104’s primary purpose is to rescind accounting guidance contained in SAB 101 related to multiple element revenue arrangements, superceded as a result of the issuance of EITF 00-21, Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables. SAB 104 did not have a significant impact on our consolidated statements of income or financial position.

Inflation and General Economic Conditions

      Although management cannot accurately anticipate effects of domestic and foreign inflation on our operations, management does not believe inflation has had, or is likely in the foreseeable future to have, a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

Reliance on Principal Client Relationships

      The following table represents revenue concentrations of our principal clients:

                 
Three Months
Ended March 31,

2003 2004


AT&T Wireless Services, Inc
    36.0%       43.7%  
T-Mobile, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom
    12.7%       28.2%  
AT&T Corp
    14.2%       10.4%  
Microsoft Corp
    25.4%       10.0%  

      The loss of one or more of our principal clients and/or changes in timing or termination of a principal client’s product launch or service offering may have a material adverse effect on our business, revenue, operating results, and financial condition. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain our principal clients or, if we were to lose one or more principal clients, that we would be able to timely replace such clients with clients that generate a comparable amount of revenue. Additionally, the amount and growth rate of revenue derived from our principal clients in the past is not necessarily indicative of revenue that may be expected from such clients in the future. AT&T Wireless Services has announced that it has entered an agreement to be acquired by Cingular Wireless LLC. The term of our agreement with AT&T Wireless was recently extended to December 31, 2006, and is not subject to termination for convenience or without cause.

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Variability of Quarterly Operating Results

      Our business has been seasonal and is at times conducted in support of product launches for new and existing clients. Historically, our revenue has been substantially lower in the quarters preceding the fourth quarter due to timing of our clients’ marketing programs and product launches, which are typically geared toward the holiday buying season. Due to the recent shift in our business model, including our decreasing reliance on revenue from supply chain management services, growth in our business process management services, and strategic diversification of our client base, we do not currently anticipate that this same pattern will hold true in 2004. For 2004 we anticipate lower seasonal revenue and earnings growth between the first and second half of the year than has historically been the case. Moreover, our revenue and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of revenue or operating results that may be experienced in future periods. Additionally, we have experienced and expect to continue to experience, quarterly variations in revenue and operating results as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are outside our control, including: (i) timing of existing and future client product launches or service offerings; (ii) expiration or termination of client projects; (iii) timing and amount of costs incurred to expand capacity in order to provide for further revenue growth from existing and future clients; (iv) seasonal nature of certain clients’ businesses; (v) cyclical nature of certain high technology clients’ businesses; and (vi) changes in the amount and growth rate of revenue generated from the our principal clients.

Item 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

      The following discusses our exposure to market risks related to changes in interest rates and other general market risks, equity market prices, and foreign currency exchange rates as of March 31, 2004. All of our investment decisions are supervised or managed by our Chairman of the Board. Our investment portfolio policy, approved by the Board of Directors during 2001, provides for, among other things, investment objectives and portfolio allocation guidelines. This discussion contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to, changes in interest and inflation rates or market expectations thereon, equity market prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and those factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Risk Factors.”

Interest Rate Sensitivity and Other General Market Risks

      Cash and Cash Equivalents. At March 31, 2004, we had $17.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, which consisted of: (i) $12.5 million invested in various money market funds and overnight investments at a combined weighted average interest rate of approximately 0.82%; and (ii) $5.4 million in various non-interest bearing accounts. Cash and cash equivalents are not restricted. We paid a cash dividend to stockholders of $0.38 per share, aggregating $5.5 million, in February 2004. On May 5, 2004, we declared a dividend of $0.39 per share, aggregating approximately $5.6 million, payable May 24, 2004 to holders of record on May 11, 2004. We consider cash equivalents to be short-term, highly liquid investments readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. We do not expect any substantial loss with respect to our cash and cash equivalents as a result of interest rate changes, and the estimated fair value of our cash and cash equivalents approximates original cost.

      Outstanding Debt. We believe a hypothetical 10.0% increase in interest rates would not have a material adverse effect on us. Increases in interest rates would, however, increase interest expense associated with future variable-rate borrowings by us, if any. For example, we may from time to time effect borrowings under our $10.0 million line of credit for general corporate purposes, including working capital requirements, capital expenditures, and other purposes related to expansion of our capacity. Borrowings under the $10.0 million line of credit bear interest at the lender’s prime rate less 1% (3.00% as of March 31, 2004). As of March 31, 2004 we

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were in compliance with the financial covenants pertaining to the line of credit, and no balance was outstanding under the line of credit. In the past, we have not hedged against interest rate changes.

      Investments Available for Sale. At March 31, 2004, we had investments available for sale which, in the aggregate, had a basis and fair market value of $32.2 million and $34.7 million, respectively. At March 31, 2004, investments available for sale generally consisted of investment-grade and non investment-grade corporate bonds, convertible bonds, mutual funds, common stock and option contracts purchased. Our investment portfolio is subject to interest and inflation rate risks and will fall in value if market interest and/or inflation rates or market expectations relating to these rates increase.

      A substantial decline in values of equity securities and equity prices in general would have a material adverse effect on our equity investments. Also, prices of common stocks we hold could generally be expected to be adversely affected by increasing inflation or interest rates or market expectations thereon, poor management, shrinking product demand, and other risks that may affect single companies or groups of companies, as well as adverse general economic conditions. We have partially hedged against some equity price changes.

      The fair market value of and estimated cash flows from our investments in corporate bonds are substantially dependent upon the credit worthiness of certain corporations expected to repay their debts to us. If such corporations’ financial condition and liquidity adversely changes, our investments in these bonds would be materially and adversely affected.

      The table below provides information as of March 31, 2004 about maturity dates and corresponding weighted average interest rates related to certain of our investments available for sale:

                                                                         
Weighted Expected Maturity Date
Average -Basis-
Interest
Rates 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years Thereafter Total Fair Value









(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate bonds
    6.42%     $ 3,141                                             $ 3,141     $ 3,165  
Corporate bonds
    7.29%             $ 8,292                                     $ 8,292     $ 8,478  
Corporate bonds
    7.57%                     $ 4,829                             $ 4,829     $ 5,526  
Corporate bonds
    9.68%                             $ 1,989                     $ 1,989     $ 2,070  
Corporate bonds
    8.80%                                             $ 624     $ 624     $ 624  
             
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Total
    7.52%     $ 3,141     $ 8,292     $ 4,829     $ 1,989     $     $ 624     $ 18,875     $ 19,863  
             
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 

      Management believes we have the ability to hold the foregoing investments until maturity, and therefore, if held to maturity, we would not expect the future proceeds from these investments to be affected, to any significant degree, by the effect of a sudden change in market interest rates. Declines in interest rates over time will, however, reduce our interest income derived from future investments.

      Trading Securities. We were invested in trading securities which, in the aggregate, had an original cost and fair market value at March 31, 2004 of $3.9 million and $5.8 million, respectively. At March 31, 2004, trading securities generally consisted of alternative investment partnerships and option contracts sold. Trading securities were held to meet short-term investment objectives. As part of trading securities, we may write option contracts on equity securities. Our exposure relating to call options we write on securities we do not hold in our investment portfolio increases as the value of the underlying security increases, and therefore is technically unlimited. As of March 31, 2004, we had sold put options for a total of 120,300 shares of US equity securities. These options expire between April 17, 2004 and May 22, 2004.

      We do not consider the risk of loss regarding our current investments in the event of nonperformance by any party to be substantial. Due to the potential limited liquidity of some of these instruments, the most recently traded price may be different from values that might be realized if we were to sell or close out the transactions.

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Management does not believe such differences are substantial to our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity. The foregoing put options may involve elements of credit and market risks in excess of the amounts recognized in our financial statements. A substantial decline and/or change in value of equity securities, equity prices in general, international equity mutual funds, investments in limited partnerships, and/or call and put options could have a material adverse effect on our portfolio of trading securities. Also, trading securities could be materially and adversely affected by increasing interest and/or inflation rates or market expectations thereon, poor management, shrinking product demand, and other risks that may affect single companies or groups of companies, as well as adverse economic conditions generally.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risks

      A total of 2.1% of our revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2004 was derived from our United Kingdom operations and principally denominated in British pounds and Euros. A total of 41.7% of our expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2004 were paid in currencies other than US dollars of which 37.9% were paid in Canadian dollars and 3.8% were paid in British pounds and Euros. Our US and Canadian operations generate revenues denominated in US dollars. If an arrangement provides for us to receive payments in a foreign currency, revenue realized from such an arrangement may be lower if the value of such foreign currency declines. Similarly, if an arrangement provides for us to make payments in a foreign currency, cost of services and operating expenses for such an arrangement may be higher if the value of such foreign currency increases. For example, a 10% change in the relative value of such foreign currency could cause a related 10% change in our previously expected revenue, cost of services, and operating expenses. If the international portion of our business continues to grow, more revenue and expenses will be denominated in foreign currencies, which increases our exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Because our results of operations have been impacted by fluctuations in the Canadian dollar, in February 2004 we hedged 50% of our exposure to such fluctuations through May 2004, and we intend to closely monitor our hedging policy based upon expected fluctuations in the Canadian dollar.

Item 4.     Controls and Procedures

      Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective and are reasonably designed to ensure that all material information relating to us required to be included in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

      Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

      Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls will prevent all possible error or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company

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have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

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PART II     OTHER INFORMATION

 
Item 6.      Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

      (a) Exhibits

         
  10.51     Facility lease agreement dated March 25, 2004 between Startek USA, Inc. and Lynchburg Realty LLC.
  31.1     Section 302 Certification by William E. Meade, Jr.
  31.2     Section 302 Certification by Eugene L. McKenzie, Jr.
  32.1     Section 906 Certification by William E. Meade, Jr.
  32.2     Section 906 Certification by Eugene L. McKenzie, Jr.

      (b) Reports on Form 8-K.

      On February 17, 2004, we furnished a Form 8-K reporting item 9.

      On March 1, 2004, we furnished a Form 8-K reporting items 7 and 12.

      On March 29, 2004, we filed a Form 8-K reporting item 5.

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SIGNATURES

      Pursuant to the requirements the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

             
 
/s/ WILLIAM E. MEADE, JR.

William E. Meade, Jr.
  President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)   Date: May 5, 2004
 
/s/ EUGENE L. MCKENZIE, JR.

Eugene L. Mckenzie, Jr.
  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)   Date: May 5, 2004
 
/s/ A. EMMET STEPHENSON, JR.

A. Emmet Stephenson, Jr.
  Chairman of the Board   Date: May 5, 2004

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EXHIBIT INDEX

         
Exhibit No. Description


  10 .51   Facility lease agreement dated March 25, 2004 between Startek USA, Inc. and Lynchburg Realty LLC.
  31 .1   Section 302 Certification by William E. Meade, Jr.
  31 .2   Section 302 Certification by Eugene L. McKenzie, Jr.
  32 .1   Section 906 Certification by William E. Meade, Jr.
  32 .2   Section 906 Certification by Eugene L. McKenzie, Jr.

24 EX-10.51 2 d14998exv10w51.htm FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT exv10w51

 

EXHIBIT 10.51

Indenture of Lease

     
  THIS LEASE, made this 25th day of March 2004 between Lynchburg Realty LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company of the City of Indianapolis, County of Marion and State of Indiana, hereinafter referred to as “LESSOR”, and StarTek USA, Inc. of the City of Denver, County of Denver and State of Colorado, hereinafter referred to as “LESSEE”.
     
  WITNESSETH: That said Lessor, in consideration of the rents and covenants hereinafter contained, and by said Lessee to be paid and performed, hereby leases to the said Lessee room number 33 having irregular outer wall dimensions and consisting of approximately 38,615 square feet (“Leased Premises”) outlined in red on the attached site plan of The Plaza (the “Shopping Center”), attached hereto and marked Exhibit “A”, and located on the real estate described on the attached Exhibit “B”, situated in the City of Lynchburg, and State of Virginia.
 
   
Building:
  As a part of the consideration for this Lease and the rent to be paid hereunder, Lessor agrees that it will deliver a room having those approximate measurements ninety (90) days following full execution of this Lease, same to be completed with due diligence and reasonable dispatch, taking into account scarcity of material, strikes, lockouts, governmental orders, directives and regulations, the said room to be completed for the use of Lessee hereunder, as the Leased Premises which was constructed in good and workable manner substantial accordance with Lessor’s plans and specifications, Lessor shall provide acoustical tile ceiling including grid, removal of two small existing HVAC units and the addition of two new twenty-five ton H.V.A.C. package and an additional 30 tons of new HVAC service, all of the above to be in good operating condition. This representation shall be deemed satisfied and no claim may be made for its breach unless written notice is received within ten (10) days after delivery of the Leased Premises to Lessee. Lessee acknowledges that it has inspected the Leased Premises, that it accepts the Leased Premises in its present condition and that the Leased Premises are in good condition and habitable for Lessee’s intended use.
 
   
  Lessee agrees to address and execute an Acceptance of Premises letter (Exhibit C), Estoppel Certificate (Exhibit D) and/or Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (Exhibit E), addressed to the mortgagee (if any) and Lessor and forward same to Lessor within fifteen (15) days of its written request. If Lessee does not execute, acknowledge, and deliver any of those documents within said fifteen (15) days after written request, Lessor, its successors and assigns will be entitled to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents on behalf of Lessee as Lessee’s attorney-in-fact. Lessee constitutes and irrevocably appoints Lessor, its successors and assigns, as Lessee’s attorney-in-fact to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents on behalf of Lessee.
 
   
Lessor’s Reservations:
  Lessor hereby reserves the use of the walls, floor and roof of the Leased Premises and the right to install, maintain, use, repair and replace the pipes, ducts, conduits and wires leading through the Leased Premises serving other parts of the Shopping Center so long as Landlord does not materially and adversely disturb Tenant’s use and occupancy of the Premises and conducts its work outside of Tenant’s business hours if commercially reasonable.
 
   
Parking Areas:
  Lessor gives and grants unto Lessee a non-exclusive easement during the term of this Lease in all that land that may from time to time be set aside for sidewalks and for ingress and egress to and from the Leased Premises above and for free parking of 400 spaces, the same to be used and enjoyed by Lessee, Lessee’s invitees, customers and the general public, but subject to the same rights to be enjoyed by other lessees and occupants of Lessor’s Shopping Center. Lessor shall pave, light and maintain the parking areas in the vicinity of the Leased Premises. Lessee agrees not to use any chemicals on the sidewalks. Except as required of Lessee in the section “Lessee’s repairs,” the sidewalks and parking areas shall remain under Lessor’s control and not be fenced or otherwise obstructed and shall be kept open for the free use thereof at all times as herein intended except as provided elsewhere in this Lease.
 
   
Purpose:
  The Leased Premises are to be used, under this Lease, for operating a call center. Said premises shall be used for no other purpose and shall not be otherwise occupied except upon and with the written consent of Lessor first had which shall not be unreasonably conditioned, delayed or withheld.

 


 

     
Term:
  TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said Leased Premises with the appurtenances unto Lessee, for and during the full term of Seven (7) years Three (3) months commencing on the date of Lessee’s possession of the Leased Premises.
     
Rent:
  Lessee, in consideration of the leasing of the premises aforesaid and the covenants and agreements herein contained, does hereby covenant and agree to and with Lessor to pay Lessor, as rent for said Leased Premises, during the term hereof, in addition to any other sum herein provided to be paid, without any setoffs or deductions whatsoever unless provided herein, a fixed minimum annual rental of One hundred fifty four thousand four hundred and sixty Dollars ($154,460.00) payable in equal monthly installments of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-one and 67/100 Dollars ($12,871.67) as minimum rental, on the first day of each and every month, in advance, during the first seven (7) years and three (3) months of the Lease term. Rent Commencement shall be on the date Lessee accepts possession of the Leased Premises.
 
   
  Lessee agrees to pay the greater of i) 5% of the outstanding amount due under this Lease on an accumulative basis or ii) as follows:
 
   
                      If rent is RECEIVED AFTER:
             
  The fifth (5th) day of the month after Tenant’s receipt of notice that it is delinquent:   $ 250.00  
 
   
  The tenth (10th) day of the month after Tenant’s receipt of notice that it is delinquent:   $ 500.00  
 
   
  The nineteenth (19th) day of the month after Tenant’s receipt of notice that it is delinquent:   $ 1,000.00  
     
  Application of said late charge shall not be a waiver by Lessor of a default by Lessee nor waive or diminish Lessor’s rights and remedies in any way as a result of a default by Lessee. A $50.00 fee shall be assessed to Lessee for any check returned unpaid to Lessor. This fee shall be assessed in addition to the late charge, if applicable. Provisions of this Section shall be strictly enforced.

LESSEE’S COVENANTS

     
  As a further consideration for the leasing of said Leased Premises as aforesaid and for this Lease, Lessee covenants and agrees as follows:
 
   
Pay Rent:
  Lessee shall pay to Lessor, the rent for said Leased Premises as herein provided, in lawful money of the United States of America, on the first day of the month, in advance, without demand and without any deduction whatsoever unless herein provided, at Lessor’s address, or at such other place and to such other person, persons, firms or corporation as Lessor may from time to time direct in writing, and payment pursuant to such instruction shall constitute payment of the Lease rent hereunder. If paid by check, same must be good on presentation to the bank upon which it is drawn.
 
   
Taxes and Insurance:
  Lessee shall pay to Lessor, as additional rent, Lessee’s pro rata share of all taxes, assessments and insurance paid by Lessor. Starting on the commencement of this Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor, monthly, in advance, one-twelfth (1/12) of Lessee’s pro rata share of the amount of taxes, assessments and insurance paid by Lessor for the previous year or estimated to be paid for the current year if little or no taxes or insurance were paid the previous year. Lessee’s pro rata share shall be that portion that Lessee’s gross square feet of floor area of the Leased premises bears to the total gross square feet of floor area in the Shopping Center owned by Lessor. Initial monthly taxes are estimated to be $740.00. Initial monthly insurance is estimated to be $643.00.
 
   
Use:
  Lessee shall not use or occupy or suffer or permit said Leased Premises or any part thereof to be used in any manner or occupied for any purpose contrary to law or the rules or regulations of any public authority or in any manner deemed a fire hazard or so as to increases the cost of hazard insurance to Lessor over and above the normal cost of such insurance for the type and location of the building of which the Leased Premises are a part and for the intended business of Lessee.
 
   
Utilities:
  Lessee shall be responsible for and pay for all public utility and private service rendered or furnished to the Leased Premises from the date of Delivery of Possession of the Leased Premises to Lessee through the end of the Lease

 


 

     
  Term hereof in the nature of heat, water, sewer, gas and electric, all of which Lessor represents to Lessee are available at the walls of the Premises together with all taxes, levies, or other charges on such utility services. Lessee shall have all utility services placed in its name by or before the date of Delivery of Possession of the Leased Premises from Lessor to Lessee. Should Lessee fail to have said utility services placed in its name by said date, Lessor shall invoice Lessee for Lessee’s share of such utility services used in the Leased Premises for the period of Lessee’s occupancy. Lessor shall not be liable for the quality, quantity or interference involving such services, except in the event Lessor’s negligence caused interference or disruption.
 
   
Indemnification:
  It is agreed that Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee or any other person on the Leased Premises or on about said premises by Lessee’s consent, invitation or license, express or implied, for any damage to personal property, or by virtue of personal injuries, sustained by reason of the condition of said premises or any part thereof, or of any appurtenances thereto, or arising from the bursting or leaking of any water, gas, sewer, steam pipes or any other installations, or on account of the acts or omissions of any co-tenant or occupant of the premises of which the Leased Premises form a part, or due to casualty or accident in or about said Leased Premises except for Lessor’s negligence. It is specifically agreed that Lessor shall have no liability for damage to or loss of Lessee’s contents, however such damage may be caused except in the case of Lessor’s negligence. Lessee agrees to at all times save Lessor harmless from all loss, cost, injury, damages, or death, that may occur or be claimed by or with respect to any person, persons, corporations, property or chattels on or about the Leased Premises, or to the property itself, resulting from any act done or omission by or through Lessee’s use, non-use, or possession of, condition of, or conduct of its business in said property. Lessee hereby agrees to pay, discharge or successfully defend Lessor against any and all such claims, liens and demands.
 
   
  The Lessor agrees to indemnify, save, hold harmless and defend the Lessee, its officers, agents and employees from and against all suits, claims, demands, actions, liabilities, judgments, costs including all costs of litigation preparation and attorney’s fees arising out of, or in any way predicated upon personal injury, death or property damage resulting from, related to, caused by or arising out of the failure of Lessor to perform any of its obligations incident to this Lease.
 
   
Liability Insurance:
  Lessee shall place and maintain, at Lessee’s own expense, fire and extended coverage property insurance in an amount no less than 100% of the replacement cost and, comprehensive liability insurance with policy limits of $1,000,000 for each person and $2,000,000 for each accident, with respect to Lessee’s use and occupancy of said premises, and to have Lessor named therein and furnish to Lessor copies of said policies. Lessee shall maintain the hot water tank(s) and the plate glass in the Leased Premises, but may self-insure for such.
 
   
Waste:
  Lessee shall use, maintain and occupy said Leased Premises in a careful, safe, lawful and proper manner and not commit waste therein.
 
   
Trash:
  Lessee agrees to make arrangements with private scavenger service for trash removal, not less than three (3) times per week.
 
   
Sublease and Assignment:
  Lessee shall not sell, assign, mortgage, pledge or in any manner transfer or encumber this Lease of any interest therein, nor to sublet all or any part of the premises, nor license concessions or lease departments without Lessor’s written consent. This prohibition shall include a prohibition against any subletting or assignment by operation of law.
 
   
  If any corporate stock of Lessee is transferred by sale, assignment, bequest, inheritance, operation of law or other disposition, Lessee shall give Lessor written notice of such change and Lessor may terminate this Lease by thirty (30) days written notice of such termination only if transferee is not a creditworthy tenant as determined by the reasonable discretion of Lessor.
 
   
  Lessee may assign or sublet to a subsidiary or successor of Lessee without Lessor approval as long as credit qualification is met. In the event Lessee subleases or assigns to any entity or person, which requires Lessor approval that is not a subsidiary or successor of Lessee, Lessee agrees to pay the sum of $1,500.00 as a Lease Transfer fee.
 
   
  The consent or acceptance by Lessor of any assignment or sublease hereunder shall not constitute Lessor’s approval or acceptance of any future sublease or assignment nor shall it relieve Lessee of its liabilities under this Lease unless expressly set forth in Lessor’s written consent.

 


 

     
Surrender:
  Lessee shall deliver up and surrender to Lessor the physical possession of the Leased Premises upon the expiration of this Lease or its termination, as herein provided, in as good condition and repair as the same shall be at the commencement of said term, loss by fire and/or ordinary wear and tear and the effects of time excepted, and to deliver all of the keys to Lessor or Lessor’s agent. No tenancy of any duration shall be created by a holding over beyond the end of the term; and, in such case, Lessee shall be a Tenant at Sufferance.
 
   
Alterations:
  Lessee shall not permit alterations of or upon any part of the Leased Premises exceeding $10,000 unless structural in nature except by and with the written consent of Lessor first had Within thirty (30) days of the date hereof Lessee shall submit plans of its original work to Lessor, Lessor shall approve within fourteen (14) days of receipt or provide Lessee with notice of its objections thereto. All such alterations and additions, if so consented to shall be made in accordance with all applicable laws and shall remain after the termination for any reason or the expiration of the Lease Term for the benefit of Lessor unless otherwise provided in the said written consent above mentioned and Lessee further agrees, in the event of making such alterations as herein provided, to fully pay for same and to indemnify and save Lessor harmless from all expenses, liens, claims or damages to either persons or property of the Leased Premises, arising out of or resulting from the undertaking or making of said alterations or additions.
 
   
Inspection:
  Lessee shall permit Lessor or Lessor’s agents to enter said Leased Premises during the last six months of the term of the Lease for the purpose of exhibiting the Leased Premises to prospective tenants and also to have free access to the Leased Premises to inspect or examine the Leased Premises at any reasonable time and to permit Lessor to have access to and to make such repairs to the building of which the Leased Premises are a part that Lessor may deem desirable or necessary for its safety or preservation, which Lessee has not covenanted herein to do or has failed so to do. Lessor shall use reasonable efforts to avoid disrupting Lessee’s business.
 
   
Lessee’s Repairs:
  Lessee shall assume and pay for all costs for all necessary repairs, upkeep and replacement of the doors, windows, air conditioning, heating plant, plumbing inside the Premises, plumbing fixtures and equipment inside the Premises, marquee lights and interior of the Leased Premises during the term of this Lease and keep the Lease Premises in a clean, safe and healthy condition and clear the snow and ice from the sidewalks adjoining and doorways of the Leased Premises. Lessee shall not use any chemicals on the sidewalk.
 
   
  Lessee agrees to change all H.V.A.C. filters monthly and have said units serviced at least four (4) times each year. Lessee shall provide Lessor with written records of such service upon Lessor’s request.
 
   
  Lessee, at its sole option, may have the existing 45-ton H.V.A.C. unit inspected by its H.V.A.C. contractor to ensure that the unit is in a good and operable condition. If Lessee’s contractor finds that the unit is not in a good and operable condition and is beyond repair, Lessor will replace said unit with a comparable new unit. In addition, Landlord will warrant the existing H.V.A.C. unit for the first twelve (12) months of the Lease Term should any problems occur with said unit Landlord will repair or replace said unit. Furthermore, Landlord shall assign the benefit of a limited five (5) year manufacturer’s warranty and one (1) year parts and labor warranty for the new H.V.A.C. units to be added by Landlord as described in the Building section of this Lease.
 
   
  Lessee shall maintain the glassed part of the Leased Premises, promptly replacing any breakage and fully saving Lessor harmless from any loss, cost or damage resulting from such breakage or the replacement thereof.
 
   
  Lessee shall pay Lessor, as additional rent, in advance for common area maintenance (CAM). In addition, Lessee agrees to pay to Lessor, its pro rata share of the increase in monthly common area cost in the event such share is in excess of the amount set forth below. The common area cost shall consist of the cost of maintaining all the common areas of the Shopping Center including, but not limited to, the cost of maintaining, repairing, replacing, lighting, snow pushing, painting, parking lot cleaning and striping, security services, labor, Shopping Center management fees (which shall not exceed 5% of net rent), and Lessor’s overhead (which shall not exceed 20% of the Common Area Costs). Lessee’s pro rata share shall be that portion that Lessee’s gross square feet of floor area of the Leased Premises bears to the total leased square feet in the entire Shopping Center owned by Lessor, which, for purposes of this Lease shall be 456,468 square feet. Initial monthly CAM is estimated to be $1,673.


 

     
Lessor’s Repairs:
  Lessor covenants and agrees to and with Lessee that Lessor shall keep and maintain the roof and other exterior portions of said building good tenantable condition during the term of this Lease, except for felonious entry which shall be the obligation of Lessee and exclusive of doors and windows, provided, however, Lessee agrees not to erect, construct or install anything that will penetrate the roof structure. In such event Lessee shall become liable for all repairs to the roof.
 
   
Sign:
  Lessee shall install one individual channel letter illuminated sign, mounted on a raceway, on the front parapet wall of the Leased Premises; but in doing so Lessee agrees to maintain said sign in a good state of repair, save Lessor harmless from any loss and/or cost of damage as a result of the erection, maintenance, existence or removal of the same and shall repair any damage which may have been caused by the erection, existence, maintenance or removal of such sign, and providing further that the plan and location for same be submitted to and approved by Lessor in writing before the erection or alteration thereof and that Lessee shall have first obtained all appropriate governmental permits and licenses. All points of penetration of the sign shall be caulked and sealed. Lessee agrees to have its storefront sign temporarily removed and reinstalled in the event Lessor undertakes repairs, maintenance or replacement of the Shopping Center facade. At the end of this term Lessee agrees to remove the same and repair any damage caused thereby. Should Lessee fail to remove its storefront sign by the end of this term, shall remove the sign, make any necessary repairs and store the sign at Lessee’s cost.
 
   
  In the event Lessor provides a pylon panel position to Lessee and Lessee accepts said position, Lessee shall have a professional sign contractor manufacture and install such panel. Lessee agrees to pay the sum of $50.00 per month for its position on the pylon. Lessee shall bear the cost of any reinstallation, repair or replacement of Lessee’s panels due to breakage or damage, however caused. If Lessor secures the re-placement of multiple panels, in the event of damage, Lessee shall pay its pro rata share thereof. At the end of the term Lessee, at its sole cost, shall have a professional sign contractor remove Lessee’s panels and replace them with blank panels of a material specified by Lessor.
 
   
Trade Fixtures:
  At or before the time for surrender of the Leased Premises to Lessor, Lessee may remove all the trade fixtures, furniture, equipment and signs owned by Lessee which can be removed without injury to, or defacement of said Leased Premises, and all damage to said Leased Premises is promptly repaired. Any signs and/or fixtures remaining after the expiration of this Lease shall be considered abandoned and may be removed by Lessor at Lessee’s cost and expense, or shall become the property of Lessor.
 
   
Enjoyment:
  Lessor covenants that it is lawfully seized of and in possession of the Leased Premises and agrees that if Lessee shall promptly pay the rent and perform all of the covenants and agreements herein stipulated to be performed on Lessee’s part, Lessee shall have the peaceable and quiet enjoyment and possession of said Leased Premises during the term hereof without any manner of hindrance from Lessor and any other person lawfully claiming through Lessor, subject to the conditions herein set forth.
 
   
Conduct of Business:
  Lessee agrees that its business from the Leased Premises will be operated in a first-class and businesslike manner and that it will restrain its employees and customers from any conduct which is disturbing or objectionable to Lessor, tenants, co-tenants or any governmental authorities. Lessee further agrees that its business will be conducted in such a fashion so that no rights of any of Lessee’s co-tenants shall be interfered with. In the event Lessee is notified by any governmental authority that its business has become a nuisance and such nuisance has not been abated within five (5) days after written notice to Lessee, Lessor may cancel this Lease and remove Lessee and its property from the Leased Premises without Lessor being liable in any manner possible and without Lessee’s obligations under this Lease being terminated.

MUTUAL COVENANTS

     
Loss or other Casualty:
  If the Leased Premises shall be so damaged by fire or other casualty insurable under fire and usual extended risk insurance endorsement coverage, Lessor shall repair the Leased Premises within one hundred eight (180) days after the event, and if not so repaired and restored by Lessor, Lessee’s sole right shall be to terminate this Lease and Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee in any manner whatsoever.
 
   
  During any period of repair, the minimum rent and CAM costs shall abate to the extent Lessee is unable to conduct its business in the Premises.


 

     
Subordination:
  Lessor reserves the right to subject and subordinate this Lease at all times to the lien of any mortgages hereinafter placed upon Lessor’s interest in the premises described in Exhibit “B” and upon any buildings hereafter placed upon the land described in Exhibit “B” and of which the room rented under this Lease forms a part. This provision will be self-operative and no further instrument of subordination will be required to affect it. In the event that such Mortgagee wishes to have the Lease be prior to its mortgage, this Lease shall be deemed a prior encumbrance, regardless of the respective dates of this Lease and such mortgage, if such Mortgagee shall so notify Lessee in writing within thirty (30) days of the execution of any mortgage. Notwithstanding anything stated elsewhere in this section, Lessee shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to Lessor, at any time and from time to time, upon demand by Lessor, documents similar in form and substance to Exhibit E requested by Lessor, any ground lessor or underlying lessor or any mortgagee, or any holder of a deed of trust or other instrument described in this section, to confirm or effect the subordination. If Lessee does not execute, acknowledge, and deliver any of those documents within fifteen (15) days after written demand, Lessor, its successors and assigns will be entitled to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents on behalf of Lessee as Lessee’s attorney-in-fact. Lessee constitutes and irrevocably appoints Lessor, its successors and assigns, as Lessee’s attorney-in-fact to execute, acknowledge, and deliver those documents on behalf of Lessee.
 
   
Laches:
  No waiver of any covenants or condition or the breach of any covenant or condition of this Lease shall be taken to constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of such covenant or condition not to justify or authorize the non-observance of any other occasion of the same of any other covenant or condition hereof, nor shall the acceptance of rent by Lessor at any time when Lessee is in default under any covenant or condition hereof be construed as a waiver of such default. Acceptance by Lessor of an amount less that the full amount owed by Lessee shall, in no event, constitute Lessor’s waiver or partial waiver of the full amount owed by Lessee under this Lease nor shall such acceptance be construed to be an “accord and satisfaction” regarding said full amount owed to Lessor by Lessee. Additionally, such acceptance by Lessor of a lesser amount owed to Lessor by Lessee shall not be a waiver by Lessor of Lessee’s default under this Lease or diminish Lessor’s rights and remedies under this Lease as a result of Lessee’s default.
 
   
Affirmative
 
Covenants of Lessee:
  Lessee shall:
A. Pay the rent and all other charges herein reserved as rent on the days and time and at the place that the same are made payable, without notice. Any other charges or payments herein reserved and agreed to be paid by Lessee may be proceeded for and recovered by Lessor by any process in the same manner as rent due and in arrears.
 
   
  B. Comply with all requirements of the constituted public authorities, and with the terms of any State or Federal statute or local ordinance or regulation applicable to Lessee, or its use of the Leased Premises, and defend, indemnify and save Lessor harmless from penalties, fines, costs (including reasonable attorney fees) or damages resulting from failure to do so.
 
   
  C. Peaceably deliver up and surrender possession of the Leased Premises to Lessor at the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, promptly delivering to Lessor, at its office, all keys to the Leased Premises.
 
   
  D. Permit Lessor to place “For Rent” signs in the windows of the Leased Premises no earlier than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the end of the term.
 
   
Default:
  Any of the following shall be deemed an event of default by Lessee:
 
   
  A. The failure to pay any installments of taxes, common area maintenance, insurance or rent or other charges hereunder within ten (10) days of Lessor notice, time being of the essence of this provision of this Lease.
 
   
  B. Lessee’s failure to perform or observe any other covenant, term or condition of the Lease to be performed or observed by Lessee, if the failure continues for ten (10) days after written notice thereof is given to Lessee or such longer period as is reasonably necessary in which to cure such default, in the event such default is not curable within said ten (10) days period (time being of the essence).
 
   
  C. Lessee shall be late in payment of rent or other charges to be paid hereunder more than three (3) times a year or shall default in the keeping, observing or performing of any other covenants or agreements herein contained to be kept, observed or performed by Lessee more than three (3) times a year, regardless of whether or not Lessee shall have timely cured any such late payments or other defaults.


 

     
  D. Lessee abandons, vacates or ceases to do business in the Leased Premises for ten (10) days without payment of rent.
 
   
  E. The Leased Premises comes into the hands of any person or entity other than expressly permitted under this Lease, and such situation continues for ten (10) days after written notice thereof from Lessor.
 
   
  F. The filing or execution or occurrence of:
     
  (i) A voluntary petition in bankruptcy by Lessee;
 
   
  (ii) An involuntary petition in bankruptcy against Lessee and the failure of Lessee, in good faith to promptly commence and diligently pursue action to dismiss the petition;
 
   
  (iii) A petition or answer by Lessee seeking a reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or other relief of the same or different kind under any provisions of the Bankruptcy Act;
 
   
  (iv) A petition against Lessee seeking a reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or other relief of the same or different kind under any provision of the Bankruptcy Act, and the failure of Lessee in good faith to promptly commence and diligently pursue action to dismiss the petition;
 
   
  (v) An adjudication of Lessee as a bankrupt or insolvent or insolvency in the bankruptcy equity sense;
 
   
  (vi) An assignment for the benefit of creditors;
 
   
  (vii) The appointment of a trustee, receiver, guardian, conservator or liquidator of Lessee with respect to all or substantially all of its property; or
 
   
  (viii) The taking of any part of the leasehold created hereby, or any part thereof, upon foreclosure, levy, execution, attachment or other process of law or equity.
     
  For purposes of this paragraph, the term Lessee shall include any assignee, sublessee or guarantor of Lessee.
 
   
Lessor’s Remedies:
  Upon the occurrence of any event of default, Lessor may, at its option, in addition to any other remedy or right it has hereunder of by Law or in Equity, without any additional grace period:
 
   
  A. Re-enter the Leased Premises, without demand or notice, and resume possession by an action in law or equity without terminating the Lease. Lessor may remove all persons and property from the Leased Premises and such property may be removed and stored at the cost of Lessee.
 
   
  B. Terminate this Lease at any time upon the date specified in a notice to Lessee. Lessee’s liability for damages shall survive such termination. Upon termination, such damages recoverable by Lessor from Lessee shall, at Lessor’s option, be either an amount equal to “liquidated damages” or an amount equal to “indemnity payments”. “Liquidated Damages” means an amount equal to the excess of the rentals provided for in the Lease which would have been payable hereunder by Lessee, had this Lease not so terminated, for the period commencing with such termination and ending with the date set for the expiration of the original term granted (hereinafter referred to as “Unexpired Term”), over the reasonable rental value of the Leased Premises for such “Unexpired Term”.
 
   
  “Indemnity Payments” means an amount equal to the rent and other payments provided for in this Lease which would have become due and owing thereunder from time to time during the Unexpired Term, plus the reasonable costs and expenses paid or incurred by Lessor from time to time in connection with:
     
(i) Obtaining possession of the Leased Premises;
 
   
 
(ii) Removal and storage of Lessee’s or other occupant’s property;
 
   
(iii) Care, maintenance and repair of the Leased Premises while vacant;
 
   
(iv) Reletting the whole or any part of the Leased Premises;
 
   
 
(v) Repairing, altering, renovating, partitioning, remodeling or otherwise putting the Leased Premises, either separately or as part of larger premises, into condition acceptable to, and

 


 

     
  reasonably necessary to obtain new lessees, except that the cost of structural alterations shall not be included in such damage;
 
   
(vi) Making all repairs, alterations and improvements required to be made by Lessee hereunder and of performing all covenants of Lessee relating to the condition of the Leased Premises
     
  less the rent and other payments, if any, actually collected and allocable by Lessor.
 
   
  Lessee shall, on demand, make indemnity payments monthly, and Lessor can sue for all indemnity payments as they accrue, plus the costs incurred as provided for above, plus attorney’s fees, Court costs and other professional fees.
 
   
  C. Without terminating this Lease, relet the Leased Premises without the same being deemed an acceptance of a surrender of this Lease nor a waiver of Lessor’s rights or remedies, and Lessor shall be entitled to indemnity payments, as heretofore defined, from Lessee. Any reletting by Lessor may be for a period equal to or less than, or extending beyond, the remainder of the original term, or for the whole or any part of the Leased Premises, separately or with other premises, or for any sum, or to any lessee or for any use Lessor deems appropriate.
 
   
  D. Notwithstanding any such reletting without termination, Lessor may, at any time thereafter, terminate this Lease for any breach or default. If Lessor terminates this Lease at any time for any breach or default, in addition to any other remedies it may have, it may recover from Lessee all damage incurred by reason of such breach or default, including all costs of retaking the premises and including the excess, if any of the total rent and charges reserved in this Lease for the remainder of the term over the then reasonable rental value of the Leased Premises for the remainder of the term, all of which shall be immediately due and payable by Lessee to Lessor.
 
   
  Lessee shall also pay all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by Lessor in enforcing the covenants, agreements, terms and provisions of this Lease. Lessor will use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate its damages.
 
   
Cumulative Remedies:
  All rights and remedies of Lessor herein enumerated shall be cumulative, and none shall exclude any other remedies allowed at Law or in Equity.
 
   
Employee Parking:
  Lessee agrees to cause its employees to park only in the area set forth on the Site Plan for such.
 
   
Deliveries:
  All deliveries shall be made from the rear of the Leased Premises.
 
   
Condemnation:
  In the event the Leased Premises, or the real estate of which the Leased Premises form a part, shall be taken in whole or in part in eminent domain proceedings by any appropriate authority, this Lease, at the option of Lessor, or Lessee shall cease and terminate, and any unearned rent paid in advance by Lessee shall be refunded to it. All amounts payable by the condemning authority for the land and building, including the Leased Premises, resulting from the taking under the power of eminent domain, whether for the whole or a part of the Leased Premises and whether payable for the land damaged or under any other category of classification, shall be the property of Lessor who shall be solely entitled thereto.
 
   
  The term “public authority” shall include any corporation, firm or association, whether publicly or privately owned, having the power of eminent domain. The term “eminent domain” shall include the exercise of any similar governmental power. The provisions of this Section shall also apply if sale of all or part of the real estate is made to a condemning authority under threat of or imminence of formal condemnation proceedings.
 
   
  It is further specifically understood and agreed:
 
   
  A. Nothing herein shall be construed to deny to Lessee the right to recover from the condemning authority Lessee’s damages or loss due to any taking of Lessee’s personal property, or moving expenses, if any;

 


 

     
  B. Lessee shall have no rights against Lessor or the condemning authority for the taking of, or termination of, or impairment of Lessee’s leasehold interest but that Lessor shall have the sole rights to any amounts payable by virtue of any taking.
 
   
Waiver of Subrogation:
  Lessee does hereby waive any and all right of recovery, claim, action or cause of action against Lessor, its agents, officers and employees for any loss or damage that may occur in the Leased Premises or any addition or improvements made by Lessee, or any contents therein, by reason of fire, the elements or any other cause which could be insured against under the terms of a standard fire and extended coverage insurance policy or policies, buildings and contents, or for which Lessee may be reimbursed as a result of insurance coverage affecting any loss suffered by Lessee hereto, regardless of cause or origin, including the negligence of Lessor on its agents, officers and employees. In addition, all insurance policies maintained hereunder by Lessee shall expressly waive any right on the part of the insurer against Lessor for damage to or destruction within the Leased Premises, or any additions or improvements made by Lessee, or any contents therein resulting. Lessor does hereby waive any and all right of recovery, harm, action or cause against Lessee for any loss or damage that may occur in the common areas or to the Leased Premises which could be insured by property insurance paid proportionally by Lessee.
 
   
Time of the Essence:
  Time is of the essence with respect to all covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Lease.
 
   
Entire Agreement:
  This Lease and the exhibits attached hereto constitute the sole and exclusive agreement between the parties with respect to the Leased Premises. No amendments, modifications of or supplements of this Lease shall be effective unless in writing and executed by both Lessor and Lessee, and, if applicable, Lessor has obtained the consent of any lender. All exhibits and schedules, if any, attached hereto are by this reference made a part hereof.
 
   
Notices:
  All notices required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be: (1) mailed by Certified Mail; (2) sent via a national overnight carrier for which a signature is required for delivery addressed to Lessor at 2220 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208-5728 or to Lessee at 100 Garfield Street, Denver, CO 80206, Attn: VP Real Estate and such posting and the date thereof shall be sufficient proof hereunder or (3) sent via facsimile transmission and a confirmation sheet showing transmission complete, “OK” or other wording showing the transmission was properly sent and received at the connecting telephone number, to be shown on said on said sheet, shall be sufficient proof hereunder.
 
   
Hazardous Materials:
  Lessor confirms the Lease Premises does not contain hazardous substances.
 
   
Satellite Dish:
  Lessee shall have the right to install a satellite dish provided Lessee does not penetrate the roof membrane, cause any damage to the roof or cause any problems with Lessor’s roof warranty. Installation to be approved by Lessor.
 
   
ADA:
  Lessor confirms Leased Premises and Shopping Center complies with the ADA.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Lease to be signed the day and year first above written.

     
  “LESSOR” Lynchburg Realty LLC
 
   
  By:     /S/ Jay D. Stein
 
   
  ITS:      CCOO
 
 
   
ATTEST: __________________
                              Witness
     
 
   
  “LESSEE” StarTek USA, Inc.
 
   
  By:     /S/ Eugene L. McKenzie, Jr.
 
   
  ITS:     EVP/Chief Financial Officer

 
   
ATTEST:    /s/ Grant Lomas    
                           Witness
                        VP Re-FAC
     
  FEDERAL ID # / SOCIAL SECURITY #:  84-1063922
 
  RESIDENCE ADDRESS:
 
  TELEPHONE #:
 
  FAX #:
 
             
STATE OF INDIANA
    )    
        ) SS:
COUNTY OF MARION
    )      

Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Jay D. Stein, CCOO of Lynchburg Realty LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company, who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Indenture of Lease for and on behalf of said company.

WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal, this 25th day of March, 2004.

     
  /s/ Ryan Pennington
      Notary Public
 
   
My Commission Expires:            9-11-09          
                                                        Date
  County of Residence:           Marion          


 

(INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)

     
STATE OF Colorado
)
) SS:
COUNTY OF Denver
)  

Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Gene McKenzie, who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Indenture of Lease and affixed his/her signature to the said Lease, as his/her free and voluntary act and deed.

WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal, this 24th day of March, 2004.

     
  /s/ RJ Pettet
  Notary Public
 
   
My Commission Expires: 4-27-2007
  County of Residence: Denver
                                                 Date
 

(CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)

     
STATE OF Colorado
)
) SS:
COUNTY OF Denver
)  

Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State personally appeared Gene McKenzie, of Startek USA, Inc. who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Indenture of Lease to be his/her free and voluntary corporate act and deed in his/her capacity as such officer, being duly authorized to execute said Lease by the Board of Directors of said corporation.

WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal, this 24th day of March, 2004.

     
  RJ Pettet
  Notary Public
 
   
My Commission Expires: 4-27-2007
  County of Residence: Denver
                                                 Date
 


 

RIDER

OPTION TO EXTEND

     
Option to Extend:
  A. Lessor hereby grants to Lessee the option to extend the term of this Lease for
Two (2) additional            term(s) of three (3) year(s), commencing with the expiration of the initial term thereof on the same terms and conditions as this Lease, except that the rent shall be increased annually during the option period as provided for in Paragraph C below. No additional rights of extension are granted to Lessee under this Lease.
 
   
  B. To exercise such option period, Lessee must give written notice to Lessor not later than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the initial term thereof and Lessee must not have been in default under the terms of this Lease.
 
   
  C. During the option period, the annual minimum rental shall be
         
  Years 8 – 10:
Years 11-13:
  $5.00/sf
$6.00/sf


 

Exhibit “A”

Site Plan

(THE PLAZA MAP)


 

Exhibit “B”

Legal Description

PARCEL A:

ALL that certain tract or parcel of land, lying, being and situated in the City of Lynchburg, Virginia, containing 25.577 acres, more or less, and more particularly shown as Parcel A, on a plat of survey (the “Plat”) prepared by Hurt & Proffitt, Inc., Engineers and Surveyors, dated January 16, 1986, revised May 27, 1987, and entitled “Plat Showing Parcel “A” and Parcel “B” of the Subdivision of The Plaza, Lynchburg, Virginia,” and with reference to the Plat, the aforesaid property is more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point at the northwest corner of the intersection of Wadsworth and Judith Streets; thence extending in a southwardly direction along the western line of Judith Street S. 18 degrees 26’ 00” W. 5.00’ to a point; thence continuing along Judith Street S. 19 degrees 49’ 20” W. 153.77’ to a point; thence leaving Judith Street and extending in a westwardly direction N. 70 degrees 10’ 40” W. 215.0’ to a point; thence extending in a southwardly direction S. 19 degrees 49’ 20” W. 120.0’ to point on the northern line of Wilton Avenue; thence extending in a westwardly direction along the northern line of Wilton Avenue N. 70 degrees 10’ 40” W. 97.88’ to a point; thence leaving Wilton Avenue S. 65 degrees 30’ 50” W. 331.45’ to a point; thence N. 43 degrees 32’ 00” W. 454.15’ to a point; thence N. 43 degrees 32’ 00” W. 140.85’ to an iron rod; thence extending in a northwardly direction N. 48 degrees 03’ 00” E. 500.00’ to an iron rod; thence N. 21 degrees 20’ 15” E. 545.05’ to a point on the southern line of Lakeside Drive; thence extending in an eastwardly direction S. 57 degrees 06’ 45” E. 85.59’ to a point; thence S. 57 degrees 08’ 20” E. 580.31’ to a point; thence S. 57 degrees 18’ 20” E. 173.17’ to a hole in the walk; thence S. 79 degrees 46’ 50” E. 129.33’ to a point; thence S. 57 degrees 21’ 00” E. 151.98’ to a point with the corner of the City of Lynchburg Library property; thence leaving Lakeside Drive and extending in a southwardly direction along the line of the City of Lynchburg Library property; thence leaving Lakeside Drive and extending in a southwardly direction along the line of the City of Lynchburg Library property S. 32 degrees 40’ 00” W. 37.85’ to a hole in the concrete; thence S. 57 degrees 21’ 00” E. 2.10’ to a point; thence S. 32 degrees 40’ 00” W. 121.53’ to a hole in the concrete gutter; thence extending in an eastwardly direction and continuing along the City of Lynchburg Library property S. 57 degrees 21’ 00” E. 315.13’ to an iron pin set; thence leaving the line of the City of Lynchburg Library property and extending in a southwardly direction along the western line of Memorial Avenue S. 20 degrees 01’ 00” W. 233.60’ to a point; thence continuing along a curve to the right having a radius of 15.00’ and an arc distance of 21.60’ to a point on the northern line of Wadsworth Street; thence extending in a westwardly direction along the northern line of Wadsworth Street N. 77 degrees 27’ 00” W. 526.63’ to a point; which point is the point and place of beginning.

PARCEL B:

All that certain tract or parcel of land, lying, being and situated in the City of Lynchburg, Virginia, containing 16.959 acres, more or less, and more particularly shown as Parcel B, on a plat of survey (the “Plat”) prepared by Hurt & Proffitt, Inc., Engineers and Surveyors, dated January 16, 1986, revised May 27, 1987, and entitled “Plat Showing Parcel “A” and Parcel “B” of the Subdivision of The Plaza, Lynchburg, Virginia,” and with reference to the Plat, the aforesaid property is more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the northern line of Alleghany Avenue and the southwest corner Lot 9, Block 11, Section 1, of the West Lynchburg Subdivision and extending in a westwardly direction along the northern line of Alleghany Avenue N. 43 degrees 32’ 00” W. 900.00’ to an iron pin set; thence leaving Alleghany Avenue and extending in a northwardly direction N. 46 degrees 28’ 00” E. 125.00’ to a brass disk set; thence extending in a westwardly direction N. 43 degrees 32’ 00” W. 34.68’ to an iron pin set; thence extending in a northwardly direction N. 47 degrees 23’ 00” E. 55.15’ to a nail in concrete gutter; thence continuing along a curve to the right having a radius of 375.96’ and an arc distance of 133.09’ to an iron pin set; thence N. 67 degrees 40’ 00” E. 130.17’ to an iron pin set; thence extending in a westwardly direction N. 21 degrees 35’ 45” W. 80.00’ to an iron pin set on the southern line of Lakeside Drive; thence extending in an eastwardly direction N. 68 degrees 24’ 15” E. 391.35’ to an iron pin found; thence continuing along a curve to the right having a radius of 440.34’ and an arc distance of 418.73’ to a point; thence S. 57 degrees 06’ 45” E. 129.40’ to a point; thence extending in a southwardly direction S. 21 degrees 20’ 15” W. 545.05’ to an iron rod; thence S. 48 degrees 03’ 00” W. 500.00’ to an iron pin; thence extending in a southwardly direction S. 46 degrees 28’ 00” W. 125.0’ to the point of beginning.

 


 

PARCEL C:

The right to lay, construct, repair, replace, maintain and perpetually operate a 42 inch storm sewer main through, under and across the property now or formerly owned by the estate of A. W. Mosby, estate, showing drainage easement”, made by Adrian Overstreet, S.C.S., dated January 19, 1960, attached to and recorded as part of the deed recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, City of Lynchburg, Virginia, in Deed Book 340, page 312, the said easement being more particularly described with reference to said plat, as follows, to-wit:

Beginning at a point in the southwesterly line of Alleghany Avenue which is S. 41 degrees 30’ E. 385’ along the said line of said Avenue from its intersection with the southeasterly line of Lakeside Drive; thence leaving the said line of said Avenue S. 69 degrees 30’ W. a distance of 67 feet.

The above grant of easement includes and is together with a perpetual right of ingress and egress over a 20-foot wide strip of land, extending 10 feet on each side of the above described easement, for the purpose of laying, constructing, maintaining, replacing, repairing and perpetually operating and using said sewer main, in the manner and subject to all of the conditions, terms and provisions of the deed recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 340, page 312.

AND BEING the same property conveyed to MBL Life Assurance Corporation, a New Jersey corporation, by deed from The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, et als, dated April 19, 1994, and recorded in Deed Book 892, at Page 574 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Lynchburg, Virginia.

 


 

Exhibit “C”
ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES

Lynchburg Realty LLC
2220 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208

     
RE:
     
 
 
 
         

Gentlemen:

The undersigned hereby acknowledges that:

1. It is the Lessee, under a certain lease dated the _______ day of ______________, 200____, by and between ____________________________________ and ____________________________________, of the Leased Premises described in the Lease;

2. It has accepted the Leased Premises and will commence or has commenced the payment of the minimum or fixed rent under such Lease;

3. The Lease term will commence on the __________ day of _______________, 200___, and will continue for a period of ________________ (_____) years, ending on ____________, 20___.

4. The Lease, which sets forth the entire agreement, is in full force and effect in accordance with its terms and conditions and has not in any way been amended or modified unless set forth below;

5. The Leased Premises has not been assigned or sublet unless set forth below;

6. Lessor has completed all construction required by the terms of such Lease with respect to both the Demised Premises and the entire Shopping Center;

7. No offsets or credits against rentals exist at this time, nor have rentals been prepaid except as expressly provided by the Lease;

8. No default by either party or ground for cancellation exists; and

9. It agrees to give such mortgagees of the Shopping Center, as provided in writing from time to time by Lessor, a copy of any request for performance by Lessor or notice of default by Lessor; and, in the event Lessor fails to cure any default, will give such mortgagee a reasonable time to cure such default, beginning with the last day by which Lessor could have cured default, before Lessee exercises any remedy by reason of such default.

DATED THIS __________ DAY OF ______________, 20___

     
 
     
 
   
  By:    
 
 
   
  Its:    

Amendments or Modifications: ____________________________

(enter “None” if none)

Assignments or Sublets: _________________________________

(enter “None” if none)


 

Exhibit “D”
Estoppel Certificate

LOAN NO. _______________

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE

This Estoppel Certificate is given to GMAC Commerical Mortgage Corporation (GMACCM) (“Lender”), Star Tek USA, Inc., (“Tenant”), with the understanding that Lender and its counsel will rely on this Estoppel Certificate in connection with the mortgage loan (the “Loan”) on the [Shopping Center/Office Building/Warehouse/Industrial Park/Hotel] commonly known as The Plaza, located at 801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 33, Lynchburg, VA 24501, (the “Property”).

The undersigned Tenant does hereby represent, warrant and certify to Lender as of ____________, 2004, as follows:

     1. The undersigned is the Tenant under that certain lease, dated March ______, 2004 (the “Lease”), executed by Lynchburg Realty LLC (“Landlord”) or its predecessor in interest, as landlord and Tenant or its predecessor in interest, as tenant. A true, correct and complete copy of the Lease, together with any amendments, modifications and supplements thereto, is attached hereto. The Lease is the entire agreement between Landlord (or any affiliated party) and Tenant (or any affiliated party) pertaining to the leased premises.

     2. Tenant’s Lease terms: approximate leaseable square feet is 38,615 (the “Premises”); the commencement date of the term of the Lease is _____________, 2004; the expiration date of the term of the Lease is ____________, 2011; the fixed annual minimum rent is $154,460.00, payable monthly in advance on the first day of each calendar month; the next rent payment of $12,871.67 is due on ______________, 2004; no rent has been prepaid except for the current month; Tenant agrees not to pay rent more than one (1) month in advance; rent payments began on _______________, 2004; the fixed annual minimum rent is not subject to rental increases as set forth in the Lease. Tenant’s percentage share of operating expenses/common area charges, insurance and real estate taxes is 8.5%, which is currently being paid on an estimated basis in advance at the rate of $3,056.00 per month. Tenant is obligated to pay $50.00 per month for utilities and maintenance of the Pylon sign.

     3. Tenant does not have any right or option to: renew or extend the term of the Lease, or to expand into any additional space, or to terminate the Lease in whole or in part prior to the expiration of the term, or to purchase all or any part of the Property or the Premises, except for two (2) three (3) year terms whereas Lessee must give written notice to Lessor not later than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to other expiration of the initial term thereof and the Lessee must not be in default under the term of the Lease. During the option period, the annual minimum rental shall be as follows: years 8-10 $5.00 PSF, $193,075.00 per year; $16,089.58 per month and years 11-13 $6.00 PSF, $231,690.00 per year; $19,307.50 per month.

     4. The Lease has been duly executed and delivered by, and is a binding obligation of, Tenant, and the Lease is in full force and effect.

     5. Tenant has unconditionally accepted the Premises and is satisfied with all the work done by and required of Landlord; Tenant has taken possession and is in occupancy of the Premises and is open for business; rent payments have commenced, and all tenant improvements in the Premises have been completed by Landlord; and as of the date hereof Tenant is not aware of any defect in the Premises.

     6. All obligations of Landlord under the Lease have been performed, Landlord is not in default under the Lease and there exists no condition, state of facts or event that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default by Landlord in the performance of its obligations under the Lease. There are no offsets or defenses that Tenant has against the full enforcement of the Lease by Landlord. No free periods of rent, tenant improvements, contributions or other concessions have been granted to Tenant; Landlord is not reimbursing Tenant or paying Tenant’s rent obligations under any other lease; and Tenant has not advanced any funds for or on behalf of Landlord for which Tenant has a right of deduction from, or set off against, future rent payments.

     7. Tenant is not in default under the Lease and there exists no condition, state of facts or event that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default by Tenant in the performance of its obligations under the Lease. Tenant has not assigned, transferred or hypothecated the Lease or any interest therein or subleased all or any portion of the Premises. Tenant is not insolvent and is able to pay its debts as they mature. Tenant has not declared bankruptcy or similar insolvency proceeding, and has no present intentions of doing so, no such proceeding has been commenced against Tenant seeking such relief, and Tenant has no knowledge that any such proceeding is threatened.

     8. Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that Tenant’s rights under the Lease shall be subject and subordinate to Lender’s rights under any mortgage, deed of trust or similar agreement given by Landlord in connection with the Loan. Tenant shall attorn to and accept performance by Lender of any covenant, agreement or obligation of Landlord contained in the Lease with the


 

same force and effect as if performed by Landlord. In no event, however, shall Lender be obligated to perform any such covenant, agreement, or obligation of Landlord under the Lease.

     9. This Estoppel Certificate shall be effective as of the date written above. The term “Lender” as used herein includes any successor or assign of the named Lender and the term “Landlord” as used herein includes any successor or assign of the named Landlord. The undersigned represents that they and the individuals signing below have the right, power and authority to execute this Estoppel Certificate, and execution hereof is the binding act of Tenant enforceable against Tenant, its heirs, representatives, successors and assigns.

     
     Dated: _______, 2004.
  TENANT: Star Tek USA, Inc.
 
   
  By:    
  Name:
  Title:


 

Exhibit “E”

Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement

LOAN NO. ___________

SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT

This Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is dated as of the ________________ day of March,                     2004, between GMAC Commerical Mortgage Corporation (GMACCM, (“Lender”), Star Tek USA, Inc., (“Tenant”).

RECITALS

     A. Tenant is the tenant under a certain lease (the “Lease”) dated _____________, 2004, with Lynchburg Realty LLC, an Indiana limited liability company (“Landlord”) or its predecessor in interest, of premises described in the Lease (the “Premises”) located in a certain [shopping center/office building/warehouse/industrial park/hotel] known as The Plaza located at 801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 33, Lynchburg, VA 24501 and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (such [shopping center/office building/ warehouse/ industrial park/hotel], including the Premises, is hereinafter referred to as the “Property”).

     B. This Agreement is being entered into in connection with a mortgage loan (the “Loan”) being made by Lender to Landlord, to be secured by, among other things: (a) a first mortgage, deed of trust or deed to secure debt on and of the Property (the “Mortgage”) to be recorded with the registry or clerk of the county in which the Property is located; and (b) a first assignment of leases and rents on the Property (the “Assignment of Leases and Rents”) to be recorded. The Mortgage and the Assignment of Leases and Rents are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Security Documents”.

     C. Tenant acknowledges that Lender will rely on this Agreement in making the Loan to Landlord.

AGREEMENT

     For mutual consideration, including the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:


 

1. Tenant agrees that the Lease is and shall be subject and subordinate to the Security Documents and to all present or future advances under the obligations secured thereby and all renewals, amendments, modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions of the secured obligations and the Security Documents, to the full extent of all amounts secured by the Security Documents from time to time. Said subordination is to have the same force and effect as if the Security Documents and such renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions thereof had been executed, acknowledged, delivered and recorded prior to the Lease, any amendments or modifications thereof and any notice thereof.

     2. Lender agrees that, if the Lender exercises any of its rights under the Security Documents, including an entry by Lender pursuant to the Mortgage or a foreclosure of the Mortgage, Lender shall not disturb Tenant’s right of quiet possession of the Premises under the terms of the Lease so long as Tenant is not in default beyond any applicable grace period of any term, covenant or condition of the Lease.

     3. Tenant agrees that, in the event of a foreclosure of the Mortgage by Lender or the acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure by Lender or any other succession of Lender to fee ownership, Tenant will attorn to and recognize Lender as its landlord under the Lease for the remainder of the term of the Lease (including all extension periods which have been or are hereafter exercised) upon the same terms and conditions as are set forth in the Lease, and Tenant hereby agrees to pay and perform all of the obligations of Tenant pursuant to the Lease.

     4. Tenant agrees that, in the event Lender succeeds to the interest of Landlord under the Lease, Lender shall not be:

     (a.) liable for any act or omission of any prior Landlord (including, without limitation, the then defaulting Landlord), or

     (b) subject to any defense or offsets which Tenant may have against any prior Landlord (including, without limitation, the then defaulting Landlord), or

     (c) bound by any payment of rent or additional rent which Tenant might have paid for more than one month in advance of the due date under the Lease to any prior Landlord (including, without limitation, the then defaulting Landlord), or

     (d) bound by any obligation to make any payment to Tenant which was required to be made prior to the time Lender succeeded to any prior Landlord’s interest, or

     (e) accountable for any monies deposited with any prior Landlord (including security deposits), except to the extent such monies are actually received by Lender, or

     (f) bound by any surrender, termination, amendment or modification of the Lease made without the consent of Lender.

     5. Tenant agrees that, notwithstanding any provision hereof to the contrary, the terms of the Mortgage shall continue to govern with respect to the disposition of any insurance proceeds or eminent domain awards, and any obligations of Landlord to restore the real estate of which the Premises are a part shall, insofar as they apply to Lender, be limited to insurance proceeds or eminent domain awards received by Lender after the deduction of all costs and expenses incurred in obtaining such proceeds or awards.

     6. Tenant hereby agrees to give to Lender copies of all notices of Landlord default(s) under the Lease in the same manner as, and whenever, Tenant shall give any such notice of default to Landlord, and no such notice of default shall be deemed given to Landlord unless and until a copy of such notice shall have been so delivered to Lender. Lender shall have the right to remedy any Landlord default under the Lease, or to cause any default of Landlord under the Lease to be remedied, and for such purpose Tenant hereby grants Lender such additional period of time as may be reasonable to enable Lender to remedy, or cause to be remedied, any such default in addition to the period given to Landlord for remedying, or causing to be remedied, any such default. Tenant shall accept performance by Lender of any term, covenant, condition or agreement to be performed by Landlord under the Lease with the same force and effect as though performed by Landlord. No Landlord default under the Lease shall exist or shall be deemed to exist (i) as long as Lender, in good faith, shall have commenced to cure such default within the above referenced time period and shall be prosecuting the same to completion with reasonable diligence, subject to force majeure, or (ii) if possession of the Premises is required in order to cure such default, or if such default is not susceptible of being cured by Lender, as long as Lender, in good faith, shall have notified Tenant that Lender intends to institute proceedings under the Security Documents, and, thereafter, as long as such proceedings shall have been instituted and shall be prosecuted with reasonable diligence. In the event of the termination of the Lease by reason of any default thereunder by Landlord, upon Lender’s written request, given within thirty (30) days after any

 


 

such termination, Tenant, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such request, shall execute and deliver to Lender or its designee or nominee a new lease of the Premises for the remainder of the term of the Lease upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions of the Lease. Lender shall have the right, without Tenant’s consent, to foreclose the Mortgage or to accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure of the Mortgage or to exercise any other remedies under the Security Documents.

     7. Tenant hereby consents to the Assignment of Leases and Rents from Landlord to Lender in connection with the Loan. Tenant acknowledges that the interest of the Landlord under the Lease is to be assigned to Lender solely as security for the purposes specified in said assignments, and Lender shall have no duty, liability or obligation whatsoever under the Lease or any extension or renewal thereof, either by virtue of said assignments or by any subsequent receipt or collection of rents thereunder, unless Lender shall specifically undertake such liability in writing or unless Lender or its designee or nominee becomes, and then only with respect to periods in which Lender or its designee or nominee becomes, the fee owner of the Premises. Tenant agrees that upon receipt of a written notice from Lender of a default by Landlord under the Loan, Tenant will thereafter, if requested by Lender, pay rent to Lender in accordance with the terms of the Lease.

     8. The Lease shall not be assigned by Tenant, modified, amended or terminated (except a termination that is permitted in the Lease without Landlord’s consent) without Lender’s prior written consent in each instance

     9. Any notice, election, communication, request or other document or demand required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered on the earlier to occur of (a) receipt or (b) the date of delivery, refusal or nondelivery indicated on the return receipt, if deposited in a United States Postal Service Depository, postage prepaid, sent certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or if sent via a recognized commercial courier service providing for a receipt, addressed to Tenant or Lender, as the case may be, at the following addresses:

 
If to Tenant:
 
Star Tek USA, Inc.
100 Garfield St.
Denver, CO 80206
 
If to Lender:
 
GMAC Commerical Mortgage
200 Witmer Road
Horsham, PA 19044
800-304-8500
Fax 404-654-2608

     10. The term “Lender” as used herein includes any successor or assign of the named Lender herein, including without limitation, any co-lender at the time of making the Loan, any purchaser at a foreclosure sale and any transferee pursuant to a deed in lieu of foreclosure, and their successors and assigns, and the terms “Tenant” and “Landlord” as used herein include any successor and assign of the named Tenant and Landlord herein, respectively; provided, however, that such reference to Tenant’s or Landlord’s successors and assigns shall not be construed as Lender’s consent to any assignment or other transfer by Tenant or Landlord.

     11. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to be enforceable, or if such modification is not practicable, such provision shall be deemed deleted from this Agreement, and the other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and shall be liberally construed in favor of Lender.

     12. Neither this Agreement nor any of the terms hereof may be terminated, amended, supplemented, waived or modified orally, but only by an instrument in writing executed by the party against which enforcement of the termination, amendment, supplement, waiver or modification is sought.

 


 

     This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of which the Property is located.

     The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Tenant is authorized by Tenant to do so and execution hereof is the binding act of Tenant enforceable against Tenant.

     Witness the execution hereof [under seal] as of the date first above written.

         
  LENDER:   GMAC Commercial
Mortgage Corporation (GMACCM)
         
  By:____________________________
      Name:
Title:
         
  TENANT:   Star Tek USA, Inc.
         
  By:____________________________
      Name:
Title:

     The undersigned Landlord hereby consents to the foregoing Agreement and confirms the facts stated in the foregoing Agreement.

     
    LYNCHBURG REALTY LLC
    By:_________________________
             Name: David N. Eskenazi
         Title: Managing Member

 

 

STATE OF ______________   )

) SS.

COUNTY OF _____________   )

 

     On _______________________, 2004, personally appeared the above named __________________________________________, a ___________________ of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (GMACCM), and acknowledged the foregoing to be the free act and deed of said association, before me.

 

       
   
  Notary Public
My commission expires:________


 

STATE OF ______________   )

) SS.

COUNTY OF _____________   )

     On _____________________, 2004, personally appeared the above named ___________________________________________, the _______________________, of Star Tek USA, Inc., and acknowledged the foregoing to be the free act and deed of said corporation, before me.

 

     
   
  Notary Public
My commission expires: ________


 

     
STATE OF INDIANA
)
) SS:
COUNTY OF MARION
)  

     Before me, Bobbi Beck, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared David N. Eskenazi, Managing Member & Chief Operating Officer of Lynchburg Realty, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company, who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT for and on behalf of said Landlord, and who, having been duly sworn, stated that the representations therein contained are true.

     Witness my hand and Notarial Seal this __________ day of _______________ 2004.

     
My commission expires: October 13, 2011
  Signature: _____________________
     
          My County of Residence: Marion
  Printed: Bobbi Beck

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, William E. Meade, Jr., certify that:

     1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of StarTek, Inc.;

     2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

     3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

     4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

     a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

     b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

     c) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

     5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

     a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

     b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 5, 2004
         
     
  /s/ WILLIAM E. MEADE, JR.    
  William E. Meade, Jr.   
  President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director   
 

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EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Eugene L. McKenzie, Jr., certify that:

     1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of StarTek, Inc.;

     2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

     3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

     4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

     a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

     b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

     c) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

     5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

     a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

     b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 5, 2004
         
     
  /s/ EUGENE L. MCKENZIE, JR.    
  Eugene L. McKenzie, Jr.   
  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer   
 

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EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, William E. Meade, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of StarTek, Inc. (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

(1)   the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and
 
(2)   the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 5, 2004
         
     
  /s/ WILLIAM E. MEADE, JR.    
  William E. Meade, Jr.   
  President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director   
 

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EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Eugene L. McKenzie, Jr., Chief Financial Officer of StarTek, Inc. (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

(1)   the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and
 
(2)   the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 5, 2004
         
     
  /s/ EUGENE L. MCKENZIE, JR.    
  Eugene L. McKenzie, Jr.   
  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer   
 

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