-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, IKto/7Q32WsoMwTgxKle3wpa/jmxhTQg36QsYGRJ7E7fPaxxYmD+Tbp6wqiaL3+V ZmdljNbIyW1vHzaJwuQxtw== 0001008878-03-000033.txt : 20030926 0001008878-03-000033.hdr.sgml : 20030926 20030926122345 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001008878-03-000033 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10KSB PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030926 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WESTLAND DEVELOPMENT CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000106423 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: LAND SUBDIVIDERS & DEVELOPERS (NO CEMETERIES) [6552] IRS NUMBER: 850165021 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NM FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10KSB SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-07775 FILM NUMBER: 03911618 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 401 COORS BOULEVARD S W CITY: ALBUQUERQUE STATE: NM ZIP: 87121 BUSINESS PHONE: 5058319600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 401 COORS BLVD S W CITY: ALBUQUERQUE STATE: NM ZIP: 87121 10KSB 1 form10ksb63003.txt Microsoft Word 10.0.2627;UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-KSB (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 0-7775 WESTLAND DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. (Exact name of Westland as specified in its charter) New Mexico 85-0165021 ---------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or other organization) Identification No.) 401 Coors Boulevard, N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87121 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Westland's telephone number, including area code: 505-831-9600 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: No Par Value Common Stock (Title of Class) Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that Westland was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Check if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of Westland's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ] State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $ 13,861,155 State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the stock was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such stock, as of a specified date within the past 60 days. On September 16, 2003, there were 703,154 No Par Value Common shares and 36,400 Class B shares owned by non-affiliates. The stock was sold on September 16, 2003 for $20 per share. Thus the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates was $14,791,080. The number of shares outstanding of each of Westland's classes of common stock, as of September 16, 2003, was: No Par Value Common: 712,540 shares; Class B $1.00 Par Value: 85,100 shares. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: 1) Proxy statement and Proxy for Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the year ended June 30, 2003. 2) Annual Report to shareholders for the year ended June 30, 2003. PART I ITEM 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Westland Development Co., Inc., a New Mexico for-profit corporation ("Westland"), is the successor to a community land grant corporation named Town of Atrisco, which itself was a successor to a Spanish community land grant named the Atrisco Land Grant. Information concerning the historical background of these predecessor organizations and the conversion in 1967 from a community land grant corporation into a business corporation can be found in Westland's Form 10 and its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1974. With limited exceptions, only lineal descendants of the incorporators of the Town of Atrisco may own shares of Westland's Common Stock. Westland's executive offices are located in its own building at 401 Coors Boulevard, NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87121, telephone (505) 831-9600, on land which was originally part of the Atrisco Land Grant. Westland's General Businesses. Westland derives revenues through commercial and land leases, partnerships formed for various development projects, developed lot sales to homebuilders and bulk land sales to other land developers. A. Lands held for Investment. Westland is the owner of approximately 57,000 acres of land located on the west side of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Most of its property is held for long-term investment and is leased for cattle grazing. B. Land Development and Sale. Over the past 20 years, Westland developed six master plans and sold all of the acreage included in them. Those master plans are identified as Atrisco Urban Center and El Rancho Atrisco, Phases I through V. These lands, except for the Phase V master plan, which was abandoned due to the introduction of the Petroglyph National Monument, have now been substantially developed and sold. In 1998 the City of Albuquerque and the County of Bernalillo finalized the approval of a 6,400 acre master plan. For Westland to begin developing or selling land within this planned area (Master Plan), the City must make available the required utilities. In November 1998 Westland and the City of Albuquerque executed a Pre-Annexation Agreement. In 2000, the City annexed an initial 1,665 acres per the terms of the Pre-Annexation Agreement. The Pre-Annexation Agreement requires that Westland construct at its own cost sewer and water utilities for the initial 1,665 acres within the Master Plan area. Westland has segregated the lands within the master plan area for development. Westland has signed a contract for the construction of a pump station, a 4.3 million gallon reservoir and 36-inch transmission line for the water system. Construction commenced in May 2003 and is expected to be completed by April 2004. The total cost of the initial water system infrastructure is estimated to be approximately $7,000,000. When completed, Westland will convey the system to the City of Albuquerque. These costs will be recovered through utility expansion charges charged to each lot when connected to a City water meter and sold. An additional approximately $30,000,000 to $35,000,000 will also be financed or borne by Westland for additional off site water and sewer distribution and collection lines, drainage facilities, and roads within the Master Plan Area. Westland will be phasing these additional costs, but has a preliminary loan commitment of approximately $9,500,000 to pay a portion of construction cost of the water system and other infrastructure improvements within the Master Plan Area. At this time Westland is planning the first two subdivisions in the Master Plan Area, named Sundoro North (approximately 58 acres) and Sundoro South (approximately 34 acres) to be available for sale at approximately the time that the water infrastructure is completed. Additional costs of development of the properties for sale, to the extent that Westland develops the properties, will be borne by Westland for on site water and sewer distribution and collection lines, drainage facilities, and roads within the annexed area with no reimbursement for the development of lots. Depending upon the growth of development in this area, it may take 10 to 15 years for Westland to recover these costs. Management remains committed to the construction of residential, industrial and commercial developments for lease or sale. Westland's long term business philosophy is to create revenues by enhancing the value of Westland's land through careful planning and development, while retaining ownership of a major portion of the land in perpetuity and to provide dividends for its shareholders, when consistent with Westland's need for a sufficient cash flow to meet current and near term operating expenses. C. Oil and Gas and Grazing Leases. Approximately 50, 000 acres are leased to non-affiliated people for cattle grazing. Because of the extreme drought in the area since 1998, Westland has granted rent abatements to the tenants in each of the last four fiscal years. During the year Westland entered into a five-year lease at $.40 per acre per year with the heirs of the prior tenant. Westland has entered into two oil and gas leases on portions of its properties. Management is not aware of any drilling or other activities having been conducted on any of the leased property during the last two fiscal years. Westland also owns and leases certain commercial buildings. (See "Revenue Producing Properties".) D. Other Projects. 1. Volcano Business Park consists of approximately 22 acres zoned for industrial park uses, which were platted and developed into 14 lots. Westland, through a partnership arrangement, owned 50% of a 172-unit self-storage facility on approximately 1.7 acres of this property. During fiscal 2000, the facility was expanded to provide outdoor storage for motor vehicles and boats. During fiscal 2003 the facility was sold. 2. In Phases 1 and 2 of the Painted Sky Subdivision, 105 single-family lots were planned, constructed and completed during fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2002. Construction of Painted Sky Subdivision Units 3 and 4, containing 98 single-family residential lots, was completed during fiscal year 2003. Construction of Units 5 and 6, the remaining two units containing an additional 78 single family residential lots, also commenced during fiscal year 2003 and is currently nearing completion. 3. Westland is also developing three other residential subdivisions in an area west of Unser Blvd. and north of I-40, east of the Master Plan area. These are Tierra Oeste Unit 3, containing 64 lots, was completed during fiscal year 2003. The Crossing Unit 1, containing 72 lots was completed during fiscal year 2003, construction is expected to commence in fiscal year 2004 on The Crossing Unit 2, and initial engineering design of the Crossings Unit 3, is currently under way. Sales of lots in one or more of these newly developing areas are anticipated to continue during the current fiscal year. 4. Construction of the Cielo Oeste Subdivision, consisting of 75 residential lots, began in fiscal 2003 and is currently nearing completion. 5. During fiscal year 2001, Bernalillo County completed construction of the connection of Dennis Chavez (Rio Bravo Blvd.) from Coors S.W. to Paseo del Volcan S.W. During fiscal year 2003 the City approved annexation of approximately 80 acres of residential acreage and 20 acres of commercial acreage owned by Westland, located north of Dennis Chavez and adjoining 118th St. Westland is currently planning a residential subdivision on a portion of the 80 residential acres. 6. Westland previously reported that in 1994 it entered into a lease/option arrangement related to approximately 100 acres located one mile north of I-40 on Paseo del Volcan. Westland took possession and ownership of the facility in 1997 as a result of default in the terms of the lease/option. The Park contains a fully developed recreation and softball complex. Westland has entered into a lease with the City of Albuquerque. The City currently is leasing and using the facility for softball league games. 7. Westland has a continuing corporate program of donating land or otherwise assisting in projects that Management believes have a long term beneficial effect to the development and furtherance of the educational and health of the community and citizens. In the past it has donated lands for various purposes and continues to receive requests, which it has evaluated, but no donation of lands has been made during the past two fiscal years. E. Reinvestment Properties As part of Westland's plans to defer the tax burden arising from the sale of its lands to the National Park Service under threat of condemnation for inclusion in the Petroglyph National Monument, it reinvested the sale proceeds in the properties discussed below and two vacant land parcels. As a result of these purchases, Westland believes that it has deferred payment of taxes on the sales of land to the National Park Service. During fiscal year 2002 the City and Westland settled a condemnation action of an approximately 16 acre tract of land located near the 98th St. and I-40 interchange with Westland receiving payment of $500,000, which amount will be reinvested in replacement property during the next three or four years. During fiscal year 2003 the City of Albuquerque, through condemnation, purchased certain properties known as the Atrisco Terrace for approximately $5,300, 000. The Commercial properties are the following: a) A commercial building at Coors Boulevard and Sequoia Road in Albuquerque at a cost of $2,630,000, $1,612,067 of which is subject to a Mortgage upon which Westland must pay monthly payments of $17,970. This building has been leased to Walgreen Company for 20 years at a fixed rent of $19,173 per month plus additional rent based upon a formula of gross sales up to a maximum rent of $460,161 in any one year. b) A commercial building in Albuquerque's Midway Industrial Park at a cost of $1,074,000, $645,361 of which is subject to a Mortgage upon which Westland must make monthly payments of $6,893. This building has been leased to Circuit City Stores for a term of 10 years at an escalating rental beginning at $4.25 per square foot the first year and increasing in stages to $5.55 per square foot in the tenth year. The lessee has also been granted the right to extend the lease for two additional 5-year terms at escalating rental rates during each of the years of any extended term. The current rent is $10,410 per month. Although Circuit City continues to pay rent for the building, it currently is subleasing the building c) A commercial building located at Coors Boulevard and Central Avenue at a cost of $3,593,000, which is subject to a mortgage of $2,454,089 requiring payments of $24,682 per month. The building has been leased to Walgreen Company on a minimum 20-year lease at a fixed rent of $26,122 per month plus a percentage of gross sales, with the maximum annual rent being capped at $626,922. Walgreen Company may continue the term of the lease for an additional 40 years. d) A commercial building located at the SE corner of Eubank and Spain, N.E., at a cost of approximately $1,331,000, which is subject to a mortgage of $838,715 requiring payments of $9,079 per month. The building has been leased to Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc., on a minimum 10-year lease at a fixed rent of $11,000, plus a Percentage Rent in the amount of 6% of Annual Gross Sales in excess of $132,000. The tenant has the right to renew the lease for as many as three 5-year terms. Although Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc., continues to pay rent for the building, it currently is subleasing the building. e) A commercial building located in El Paso, Texas at a cost of approximately $3,907,000, which is subject to a mortgage of $2,931,275 requiring payments of $25,403 per month. The building is leased to Walgreen Company on a minimum 20-year lease at a fixed rent of $28,167 per month, plus a percentage of gross sales with a maximum annual rent of $676,000. Current Real Estate Market Conditions The market conditions for the development and sale of properties in Albuquerque appear to be stable for the near term. Westland has been able to sell the residential properties it has developed. Demand appears to be continuing for lots in the areas being developed by Westland, and Management is hopeful that sales will increase next year if mortgage interest rates remain at relatively low rates. Certain City Council members have expressed their belief that there should be a moratorium or at least a slow-down on new development within the City, and currently there is a community wide discussion of this concept. Because of Westland's agreement with the City regarding its Master Planned area, Westland does not believe that such a moratorium or slow-down will adversely affect its efforts to finance and develop the initial 1665 acres of the Master Planned area. Therefore, Management believes that for the foreseeable future, residential, commercial and industrial construction will continue at a moderate pace in the Albuquerque real estate market. Competition Westland's industrial parks - Volcano Business Park and the industrial lands within the planned area now compete, and will continue to compete, with other business and industrial parks in the Albuquerque area, including some that are more established and some that are located nearer the major population centers of Albuquerque. Residential subdivisions on Westland's land compete with other areas in the Albuquerque housing market (essentially Bernalillo County and portions of Sandoval County and Valencia County), as well as with other subdivisions on the west side of the City of Albuquerque. A number of large subdivisions to the north of Westland's land are nearly fully sold. Growth continues in other large subdivisions located about five to six miles north of Westland's lands as well as properties owned by others located on Albuquerque's Southwest Mesa. The implementation of certain mandated impact fees may have an as yet undetermined effect on Westland's ability to sell property in competition with developers of land located in neighboring counties upon which no such impact fees may be assessed. (See "Governmental Regulations".) Employees As of September 15, 2003, Westland had eight full-time and four part-time employees. Westland's president, who is also a director, is a full time employee. Westland also had contractual relationships with other individuals, including two of Westland's officers and directors, who provided various services to Westland. Government Regulations. Westland's ability to undertake an active program of development of its land and management of its rental properties (whether such development is performed by Westland itself or by sale of Westland's land to others for development) is dependent on Westland's ability to comply with laws and regulations of the State of New Mexico, Bernalillo County, and the City of Albuquerque, applicable to general environmental protection, land-use planning, annexation, zoning and subdivisions. Both County and City regulate the subdivision of land and impose zoning and building permit requirements. The subdivision regulations of both Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque require, as a condition of approval of proposed subdivisions, that adequate provision be made by the developer for land use planning, water (both to quantity and quality), liquid waste disposal, solid waste disposal, sufficient and adequate roads and storm drain management. During fiscal year 2003 the City of Albuquerque adopted a Planned Growth Strategy, which may have a major negative impact on Westland's ability to develop its unannexed lands for the foreseeable future. The existing annexed properties in the Master Plan Area should not be affected by this new legislation. Although compliance with federal, state, and local provisions relating to the protection of the environment, including laws regulating subdivisions and land-use planning and endangered species, has in recent years had no material effect upon the capital expenditures, earnings and competitive position of Westland, no assurance can be given that this situation will continue. Requests relating to drainage, traffic flow and similar matters from the City of Albuquerque have occasionally delayed the receipt of necessary approvals and required modification of development proposals. The expected opening of the Eclipse plant at Double Eagle II Municipal Airport to the north of Westland's land on Paseo del Volcan may have an impact on the use of and planning for Westland's land in the vicinity of the airport. Management believes the construction of the Eclipse factory at Double Eagle II Airport will favorably impact the value of Westland's lands. However, some City Council members are insisting that the size of the connecting water line be so small as to prohibit tie-ins by other users, including Westland. In the past at Westland's request, the City of Albuquerque created Special Assessment Districts affecting the Atrisco Urban Center and El Rancho Atrisco areas for the financing of water, sewer, paving and other street improvements, and levied assessment liens on them. This mechanism may provide a way to finance the improvements, and SAD's may be available for future development of Westland's property. A mandate by the State Legislature for implementation of Impact Fees may result in Westland's lands being disadvantaged because the fees that surrounding counties charge may be less than those that will be charged by Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Bernalillo County began the assessment of such fees on January 1, 1996, but Albuquerque has not yet implemented the fees. Westland does not believe that these fees will adversely impact its business in a material way. Availability of Water and Municipal Services. The unavailability of sufficient water has often been a major inhibiting factor in the land development business in the Southwest. The extent of Westland's water rights has not been determined, however, Westland has retained the services of two water specialists to investigate the existence of any Westland water rights and to otherwise consult with Westland on matters involving availability of water. As a result of these services, Westland has declared a certain amount of water rights but said declared rights have not been adjudicated to fully determine their validity. However, lack of ownership of water rights by Westland would not be an inhibiting factor to the development of Westland's land if adequate water were to be made available through the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County and/or other water sources or by purchase by Westland or by a developer that might purchase and develop land. For example, Tierra West Mobile Home Park was created on land sold by Westland near Nine Mile Hill and the recreation complex leased or purchased water rights and drilled wells to meet their water needs. Under present annexation policies of the City of Albuquerque, annexation to the City of Albuquerque is a requirement by the City before it will extend water and sewer services within a reasonable period of time after annexation. However, the cost of water distribution and sewer lines must be borne by the developer, or by subsequent purchasers of the annexed portions. The City and Westland have now reached the agreement discussed above relating to provisions for utility services to a portion of the Master Plan lands annexed by the City. Most of Westland's land lies outside the municipal limits of the City of Albuquerque and is not furnished with City water or other City services. Westland experienced little difficulty in having its previous developments furnished with services, but the same cannot be assumed for other areas of Westland's land and future developments. Other Factors Affecting Development of Westland's Land Various activist groups, as well as neighborhood organizations occasionally take actions that have, to some extent, delayed Westland's plans for the development of some of its lands. ITEM 2: DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES The major physical assets owned by Westland are its land, which is owned in fee simple. The land is mostly comprised of approximately 57,000 acres of undeveloped land held for long-term investment. Approximately 6,400 acres are located in Westland's Master Plan area, of which 1665 acres have been annexed into the City of Albuquerque and approximately 900 acres called the Atrisco Terrace have been condemned by the City of Albuquerque for open space. Westland also owns the Atrisco Urban Center office building, comprising approximately 11,097 square feet, 4,166 of which is leased to Bank of America, while the remainder is used by Westland for its executive offices. This building is collateral for a $712,500 bank line of credit obtained in July, 2002. Westland also owns five commercial buildings that are leased to others. (See "Item 1. Business - Reinvestment Properties.") Interstate Highway I-40, the main east-west highway through Albuquerque, crosses Westland's land. Access to Westland's land from Interstate 40 is provided by the Coors Boulevard interchange near the eastern edge of Westland's land, by the Unser Boulevard interchange at the western edge of the Atrisco Urban Center, by the 98th Street interchange to the west of the Atrisco Urban Center and by the Paseo del Volcan interchange where I-40, Paseo del Volcan and Central Avenue meet. Running north from the I-40 interchange, Paseo del Volcan traverses about 4 1/2 miles of Westland's land to connect to the Double Eagle II Airport. Bernalillo County has extended Paseo del Volcan south of the I-40 interchange to the point at which it intersects Dennis Chavez Blvd. to form an inner loop for the City's southwest quadrant. Westland and other landowners and developers (the Northwest Loop Association) dedicated land and have paid a portion of the design costs for the Northwest Loop, which has been approved by the New Mexico State Highway Commission. The Northwest Loop will extend for approximately 39 miles and will connect I-40 and 1-25, through New Mexico State Highway 44, and will cross the western portion of Westland's land lying within the Rio Puerco Valley. In 1995 Westland donated 169 acres for development of the Northwest Loop. Completion of the Northwest Loop is not expected for 15 to 20 years. Most of Westland's land is remote and not readily accessible, not serviced by utilities, and Management believes that the bulk of its land will not be available for development in the foreseeable future. A large portion of the undeveloped land is leased for agricultural uses. (See "Item 1. Business."). The bulk of Westland's undeveloped land is held for long-term investment. In the opinion of Westland's Management, its developed property is adequately covered by insurance. ITEM 3: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to Westland's business, neither Westland nor any member of management is the subject of any pending or threatened legal proceedings. ITEM 4: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the item in Westland's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended June 30, 2003 entitled "Market Price and Dividends on Westland's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters." ITEM 6: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the item in Westland's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." ITEM 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Financial Statements in Westland's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 which is attached as exhibit 13 to this report. ITEM 8: CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE There have been no changes in or disagreements with Accountants of the kind described by Item 304 of Regulation S-B at any time during Westland's two (2) most recent fiscal years. PART III ITEM 9: DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the items in Westland's definitive Proxy Statement for the October 31, 2003, Annual Meeting of Shareholders entitled "Election of Directors" and "Directors and Executive Officers". All reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act to be filed during the fiscal year were filed. ITEM 10: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the item in Westland's Definitive Proxy Statement for the October 31, 2003, Annual Meeting of Shareholders entitled "Executive Compensation". ITEM 11: SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the item in Westland's Definitive Proxy Statement for the October 31, 2003, Annual Meeting of Shareholders entitled "Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof". ITEM 12: CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the item in Westland's Definitive Proxy Statement for the October 31, 2003, Annual Meeting of Shareholders entitled "Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof" and "Executive Compensation". PART IV ITEM 13: EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Financial statements and exhibits 1. The following financial statements of the Company are filed as part of this report: Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2003 Statements of Earnings for the years ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 Notes to Financial Statements 2. Exhibits: 3(1). Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws: 3.1 Articles of Incorporation filed as an exhibit to Westland's Registration Statement on Form 10-K on September 28, 1982 and incorporated herein by reference. 3.2 Restated Bylaws filed as an exhibit with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1993. 10. Material Contracts: 10.1 Consulting Agreement with Sosimo Padilla, dated December 18, 1992, as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1993, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.2 Consulting Agreement with Polecarpio (Lee) Anaya, dated December 18, 1992, as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1993, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.3 Employment Agreement with Barbara Page, dated December 18, 1992, as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1993, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.4 Lease Agreement dated April 25, 1994, between Central Avenue Partners and Walgreen Co., as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.5 Assignment of Lease dated April 20, 1995, from Central Avenue Partners to Westland, as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.6 Lease Agreement dated March 14, 1995, between George Brunacini and Jeannette Brunacini and Circuit City Stores, Inc., as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.7 Assignment of Lease dated June 28, 1995, from George Brunacini and Jeannette Brunacini to Westland, as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.8 Lease Agreement dated March 19, 1996, between C.A.P. II, a New Mexico general partnership, and Walgreen Co., as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.9 Assignment of Lease dated June 21, 1996, from C.A.P. II, a New Mexico general partnership, to Westland, as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.10 Lease Agreement dated June 29, 1999, between Marie Callender Restaurant and Pie Shop, a California corporation, as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.11 Lease Agreement dated April 21, 1999 between C.A.P. II, a New Mexico general partnership and Walgreen, Co., an Illinois corporation as filed with Westland's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference. 13 Westland's 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders. 99 Principal executive and financial officer certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Computation of Per Share Earnings: 11. Statement regarding computation of per share earnings is incorporated by reference to Note A(9) to the Financial Statements incorporated herein by reference to Westland's Annual Report to Shareholders for the Fiscal year ended June 30, 2003. Subsidiaries of Westland: Westland has the following subsidiaries: Name State of Incorporation ECS, Inc. New Mexico - non-profit Westland Community Services, Inc New Mexico - non-profit All other exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-B are inapplicable to this filing. (b) Reports on Form 8-K: No reports of Form 8-K during the last quarter of the period covered by this Report. ITEM 14: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The Company maintains controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in this report is recorded, processed, accumulated and reported to management, including the principal executive and financial officer to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure. Within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report, our management, with the participation of its principal executive and financial officer, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures. The principal executive and financial officer has concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective at ensuring that required information is disclosed in the Company's reports. CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the evaluation date. SIGNATURES In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, Westland caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. WESTLAND DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. By: Barbara Page ------------------------------------------------- Barbara Page, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director Date: September 16, 2003 In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons in behalf of Westland and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By David C. Armijo -------------------------------------------------------------------- David C. Armijo, Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer Date: September 16, 2003 In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons in behalf of Westland and in capacities and on the dates indicated. By: David C. Armijo ------------------------- David C. Armijo, Director Date: September 16, 2003 By: Lee Anaya ------------------------------------------------------------- Polecarpio (Lee) Anaya, Executive Vice President and Director Date: September 16 2003 By: Sosimo S. Padilla ----------------------------------------------------- Sosimo S. Padilla, Director and Chairman of the Board Date: September 16, 2003 By: Josie G. Castillo --------------------------- Josie G. Castillo, Director Date: September 16, 2003 By: Joe S. Chavez ----------------------- Joe S. Chavez, Director Date: September 16, 2003 By: Charles V. Pena ------------------------- Charles V. Pena, Director Date: September 16, 2003 By: Carlos Saavedra ------------------------- Carlos Saavedra, Director Date: September 16, 2003 By: Barbara Page ---------------------- Barbara Page, Director Date: September 16, 2003 Certification I, Barbara Page, the principal executive and financial officer, of Westland Development Co., Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of Westland Development Co., Inc., SEC file No 0-7775; 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual 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 annual report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual 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 annual report; 4. I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within this entity, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared: b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this annual report my conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on my evaluation as of the Evaluation Date. 5. I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the registrant's board of directors: a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. I have indicated in this annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of my most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: September 16, 2003 Barbara Page ------------------------------------------------------- Barbara Page, principal executive and financial officer There are no other certifying officers. EX-99 3 ex9963003.txt Exhibit 99 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Barbara Page, principal executive and financial officer of Westland Development Co., Inc. (the "Company"), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: 1. The annual Report on Form 10-KSB of the Company for the year ended June 30, 2003 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Barbara Page - ------------------------------------------------------- Barbara Page, Principal Executive and Financial Officer September 16, 2003 EX-13 4 annualreport03.txt Exhibit 13: September 2003 Dear Shareholders: The business of real estate and land development in Albuquerque continues to improve. Westland's primary operation in recent years has been the development of finished lots for homebuilders. Albuquerque is fortunate to have benefited from a strong real estate market and the historically low interest rates despite the struggles of the larger economy. The Annual Report that accompanies this letter shows a significant increase in Westland's revenues and profits. Westland is pushing ahead with its plans to develop The Petroglyphs master planned community. As I reported recently to you, Westland has started construction of the water system that will service the 1,665-acre area annexed to the City of Albuquerque. The target completion date is May 2004. At that time, Westland will have invested more than $7,000,000 into the system. Westland intends to aggressively pursue its development and sales program to pay down this debt as quickly as possible. Westland remains a staunch supporter of the need for new employment centers in Albuquerque. Westland is optimistic that, in the near future, it will see the creation of a viable industrial zone along the Paseo del Volcan corridor. We do not have water service to this area. We are hopeful the recently-seated Water Authority will take steps to introduce a municipal supply to the corridor and encourage the development of new industry. On behalf of your board of directors, thank you for your support. Our job is to be of service to you, Westland's owners, and we do so with an open-door policy. Please call or drop in anytime with questions or comments. Sincerely, Barbara Page President & Chief Executive Officer WESTLAND'S BUSINESS Westland Development Co., Inc., a New Mexico for-profit corporation ("Westland"), is the successor to a community land grant corporation named Town of Atrisco, which itself was a successor to a Spanish community land grant named the Atrisco Land Grant. With limited exceptions, only lineal descendants of the incorporators of the Town of Atrisco may own shares of Westland's Common Stock. Westland's executive offices are located in its own building at 401 Coors Boulevard, NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87121, telephone (505) 831-9600, on land which was originally part of the Atrisco Land Grant. The major physical assets owned by Westland are its land, which is owned in fee simple. The land is mostly comprised of approximately 57,000 acres of undeveloped land held for long-term investment. Approximately 6,400 acres are located in Westland's Master Plan area, of which 1665 acres have been annexed into the City of Albuquerque and approximately 900 acres called the Atrisco Terrace have been condemned by the City of Albuquerque for open space. Westland also owns the Atrisco Urban Center office building, comprising approximately 11,097 square feet, 4,166 of which is leased to Bank of America, while the remainder is used by Westland for its executive offices. Westland also owns five commercial buildings that are leased to others. Each of these properties is subject to various financing arrangements. Interstate Highway I-40, the main east-west highway through Albuquerque, crosses Westland's land. Access is provided by the Coors Boulevard interchange near the eastern edge of Westland's land, by the Unser Boulevard interchange at the western edge of the Atrisco Urban Center, by the 98th Street interchange to the west of the Atrisco Urban Center and by the Paseo del Volcan interchange where I-40, Paseo del Volcan and Central Avenue meet. Running north from the I-40 interchange, Paseo del Volcan traverses about 4 1/2 miles of Westland's land to connect to the Double Eagle II Airport. Bernalillo County has extended Paseo del Volcan south of the I-40 interchange to the point at which it intersects Dennis Chavez Blvd. to form an inner loop for the City's southwest quadrant. Most of Westland's land is remote and not readily accessible, not serviced by utilities, and Management believes that the bulk of its land will not be available for development in the foreseeable future. A large portion of the undeveloped land is leased for agricultural uses. The bulk of Westland's undeveloped land is held for long-term investment. Westland derives revenues through commercial and land leases, partnerships formed for various development projects, developed lot sales to homebuilders and bulk land sales to other land developers. Land Development and Sale. Over the past 20 years, Westland developed six master plans and sold all of the acreage included in them. Those master plans are identified as Atrisco Urban Center and El Rancho Atrisco, Phases I through V. These lands, except for the Phase V master plan, which was abandoned due to the introduction of the Petroglyph National Monument, have now been substantially developed and sold. In 1998 the City of Albuquerque and the County of Bernalillo finalized the approval of a 6,400 acre master plan. For Westland to begin developing or selling land within this planned area (Master Plan), the City must make available the required utilities. In November 1998 Westland and the City of Albuquerque executed a Pre-Annexation Agreement. In 2000, the City annexed an initial 1,665 acres per the terms of the Pre-Annexation Agreement. The Pre-Annexation Agreement requires that Westland construct at its own cost sewer and water utilities for the initial 1,665 acres within the Master Plan area. Westland has segregated the lands within the master plan area for development. Westland has signed a contract for the construction of a pump station, a 4.3 million gallon reservoir and 36-inch transmission line for the water system. Construction commenced in May 2003 and is expected to be completed by April 2004. The total cost of the initial water system infrastructure is estimated to be approximately $7,000,000. When completed, Westland will convey the system to the City of Albuquerque. These costs will be recovered through utility expansion charges charged to each lot when connected to a City water meter and sold. An additional approximately $30,000,000 to $35,000,000 will also be financed or borne by Westland for additional off site water and sewer distribution and collection lines, drainage facilities, and roads within the Master Plan Area. Westland will be phasing these additional costs, but has a preliminary loan commitment of approximately $9,500,000 to pay a portion of construction cost of the water system and other infrastructure improvements within the Master Plan Area. At this time Westland is planning the first two subdivisions in the Master Plan Area, named Sundoro North (approximately 58 acres) and Sundoro South (approximately 34 acres) to be available for sale at approximately the time that the water infrastructure is completed. Additional costs of development of the properties for sale, to the extent that Westland develops the properties, will be borne by Westland for on site water and sewer distribution and collection lines, drainage facilities, and roads within the annexed area with no reimbursement for the development of lots. Depending upon the growth of development in this area, it may take 10 to 15 years for Westland to recover these costs. Management remains committed to the construction of residential, industrial and commercial developments for lease or sale. Westland's long term business philosophy is to create revenues by enhancing the value of Westland's land through careful planning and development, while retaining ownership of a major portion of the land in perpetuity and to provide dividends for its shareholders, when consistent with Westland's need for a sufficient cash flow to meet current and near term operating expenses. Oil and Gas and Grazing Leases. Approximately 50,000 acres are leased to non-affiliated people for cattle grazing. Because of the extreme drought in the area since 1998, Westland has granted rent abatements to the tenants in each of the last four fiscal years. During the year Westland entered into a five-year lease at $.40 per acre per year with the heirs of the prior tenant. Westland has entered into two oil and gas leases on portions of its properties. Management is not aware of any drilling or other activities having been conducted on any of the leased property during the last two fiscal years. Other Projects. 1. Volcano Business Park consists of approximately 22 acres zoned for industrial park uses, which were platted and developed into 14 lots. Westland, through a partnership arrangement, owned 50% of a 172-unit self-storage facility on approximately 1.7 acres of this property. During fiscal 2000, the facility was expanded to provide outdoor storage for motor vehicles and boats. During fiscal 2003 the facility was sold. 2. In Phases 1 and 2 of the Painted Sky Subdivision, 105 single-family lots were planned, constructed and completed during fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2002. Construction of Painted Sky Subdivision Units 3 and 4, containing 98 single-family residential lots, was completed during fiscal year 2003. Construction of Units 5 and 6, the remaining two units containing an additional 78 single family residential lots, also commenced during fiscal year 2003 and is currently nearing completion. 3. Westland is also developing three other residential subdivisions in an area west of Unser Blvd. and north of I-40, east of the Master Plan area. Tierra Oeste Unit 3, containing 64 lots, was completed during fiscal year 2003. The Crossing Unit 1, containing 72 lots was completed during fiscal year 2003, construction is expected to commence in fiscal year 2004 on The Crossing Unit 2, and initial engineering design of the Crossings Unit 3, is currently underway. Sales of lots in one or more of these newly developing areas are anticipated to continue during the current fiscal year. 4. Construction of the Cielo Oeste Subdivision, consisting of 75 residential lots, began in fiscal 2003 and is currently nearing completion. 5. During fiscal year 2001, Bernalillo County completed construction of the connection of Dennis Chavez (Rio Bravo Blvd.) from Coors S.W. to Paseo del Volcan S.W. During fiscal year 2003 the City approved annexation of approximately 80 acres of residential acreage and 20 acres of commercial acreage owned by Westland, located north of Dennis Chavez and adjoining 118th St. Westland is currently planning a residential subdivision on a portion of the 80 residential acres. 6. Westland previously reported that in 1994 it entered into a lease/option arrangement related to approximately 100 acres located one mile north of I-40 on Paseo del Volcan. Westland took possession and ownership of the facility in 1997 as a result of default in the terms of the lease/option. The Park contains a fully developed recreation and softball complex. Westland has entered into a lease with the City of Albuquerque. The City currently is leasing and using the facility for softball league games. 7. Westland has a continuing corporate program of donating land or otherwise assisting in projects that Management believes have a long term beneficial effect in the development and furtherance of the educational and health of the community and citizens. In the past it has donated lands for various purposes and continues to receive requests, which it has evaluated, but no donation of lands has been made during the past two fiscal years. Reinvestment Properties. As part of Westland's plans to defer the tax burden arising from the sale of its lands to the National Park Service under threat of condemnation for inclusion in the Petroglyph National Monument, it reinvested the sale proceeds in the properties discussed below and two vacant land parcels. As a result of these purchases, Westland believes that it has deferred payment of taxes on the sales of land to the National Park Service. During fiscal year 2002 the City and Westland settled a condemnation action of an approximately 16 acre tract of land located near the 98th St. and I-40 interchange with Westland receiving payment of $500,000, which amount will be reinvested in replacement property during the next three or four years. During fiscal year 2003 the City of Albuquerque, through condemnation, purchased certain properties known as the Atrisco Terrace for approximately $5,300,000. The Commercial properties are the following: a) A commercial building at Coors Boulevard and Sequoia Road in Albuquerque at a cost of $2,630,000, $1,612,067 of which is subject to a Mortgage upon which Westland must pay monthly payments of $17,970. This building has been leased to Walgreen Company for 20 years at a fixed rent of $19,173 per month plus additional rent based upon a formula of gross sales up to a maximum rent of $460,161 in any one year. b) A commercial building in Albuquerque's Midway Industrial Park at a cost of $1,074,000, $645,361 of which is subject to a Mortgage upon which Westland must make monthly payments of $6,893. This building has been leased to Circuit City Stores for a term of 10 years at an escalating rental beginning at $4.25 per square foot the first year and increasing in stages to $5.55 per square foot in the tenth year. The lessee has also been granted the right to extend the lease for two additional 5-year terms at escalating rental rates during each of the years of any extended term. The current rent is $10,410 per month. Although Circuit City continues to pay rent for the building, it currently is subleasing the building c) A commercial building located at Coors Boulevard and Central Avenue at a cost of $3,593,000, which is subject to a mortgage of $2,454,089 requiring payments of $24,682 per month. The building has been leased to Walgreen Company on a minimum 20-year lease at a fixed rent of $26,122 per month plus a percentage of gross sales, with the maximum annual rent being capped at $626,922. Walgreen Company may continue the term of the lease for an additional 40 years. d) A commercial building located at the SE corner of Eubank and Spain, N.E., at a cost of approximately $1,331,000, which is subject to a mortgage of $838,715 requiring payments of $9,079 per month. The building has been leased to Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc., on a minimum 10-year lease at a fixed rent of $11,000, plus a Percentage Rent in the amount of 6% of Annual Gross Sales in excess of $132,000. The tenant has the right to renew the lease for as many as three 5-year terms. Although Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc., continues to pay rent for the building, it currently is subleasing the building. e) A commercial building located in El Paso, Texas at a cost of approximately $3,907,000, which is subject to a mortgage of $2,931,275 requiring payments of $25,403 per month. The building is leased to Walgreen Company on a minimum 20-year lease at a fixed rent of $28,167 per month, plus a percentage of gross sales with a maximum annual rent of $676,000. Current Real Estate Market Conditions. The market conditions for the development and sale of properties in Albuquerque appear to be stable for the near term. Westland has been able to sell the residential properties it has developed. Demand appears to be continuing for lots in the areas being developed by Westland, and Management is hopeful that sales will increase next year if mortgage interest rates remain at relatively low rates. Certain City Council members have expressed their belief that there should be a moratorium or at least a slow-down on new development within the City, and currently there is a community wide discussion of this concept. Because of Westland's agreement with the City regarding its Master Planned area, Westland does not believe that such a moratorium or slow-down will adversely affect its efforts to finance and develop the initial 1665 acres of the Master Planned area. Therefore, Management believes that for the foreseeable future, residential, commercial and industrial construction will continue at a moderate pace in the Albuquerque real estate market. Competition. Westland's industrial parks - Volcano Business Park and the industrial lands within the planned area now compete, and will continue to compete, with other business and industrial parks in the Albuquerque area, including some that are more established and some that are located nearer the major population centers of Albuquerque. Residential subdivisions on Westland's land compete with other areas in the Albuquerque housing market (essentially Bernalillo County and portions of Sandoval County and Valencia County), as well as with other subdivisions on the west side of the City of Albuquerque. A number of large subdivisions to the north of Westland's land are nearly fully sold. Growth continues in other large subdivisions located about five to six miles north of Westland's lands as well as properties owned by others located on Albuquerque's Southwest Mesa. The implementation of certain mandated impact fees may have an as yet undetermined effect on Westland's ability to sell property in competition with developers of land located in neighboring counties upon which no such impact fees may be assessed. (See "Governmental Regulations".) Employees. As of September 15, 2003, Westland had eight full-time and five part-time employees. Westland's president, who is also a director, is a full time employee. Westland also had contractual relationships with other individuals, including two of Westland's officers and directors, who provided various services to Westland. Government Regulations. Westland's ability to undertake an active program of development of its land and management of its rental properties (whether such development is performed by Westland itself or by sale of Westland's land to others for development) is dependent on Westland's ability to comply with laws and regulations of the State of New Mexico, Bernalillo County, and the City of Albuquerque, applicable to general environmental protection, land-use planning, annexation, zoning and subdivisions. Both County and City regulate the subdivision of land and impose zoning and building permit requirements. The subdivision regulations of both Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque require, as a condition of approval of proposed subdivisions, that adequate provision be made by the developer for land use planning, water (both to quantity and quality), liquid waste disposal, solid waste disposal, sufficient and adequate roads and storm drain management. During fiscal year 2003 the City of Albuquerque adopted a Planned Growth Strategy, which may have a major negative impact on Westland's ability to develop its unannexed lands for the foreseeable future. The existing annexed properties in the Master Plan Area should not be affected by this new legislation. Although compliance with federal, state, and local provisions relating to the protection of the environment, including laws regulating subdivisions and land-use planning and endangered species, has in recent years had no material effect upon the capital expenditures, earnings and competitive position of Westland, no assurance can be given that this situation will continue. Requests relating to drainage, traffic flow and similar matters from the City of Albuquerque have occasionally delayed the receipt of necessary approvals and required modification of development proposals. The expected opening of the Eclipse plant at Double Eagle II Municipal Airport to the north of Westland's land on Paseo del Volcan may have an impact on the use of and planning for Westland's land in the vicinity of the airport. Management believes the construction of the Eclipse factory at Double Eagle II Airport will favorably impact the value of Westland's lands. However, some City Council members are insisting that the size of the connecting water line be so small as to prohibit tie-ins by other users, including Westland. In the past at Westland's request, the City of Albuquerque created Special Assessment Districts affecting the Atrisco Urban Center and El Rancho Atrisco areas for the financing of water, sewer, paving and other street improvements, and levied assessment liens on them. This mechanism may provide a way to finance the improvements, and SAD's may be available for future development of Westland's property. A mandate by the State Legislature for implementation of Impact Fees may result in Westland's lands being disadvantaged because the fees that surrounding counties charge may be less than those that will be charged by Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Bernalillo County began the assessment of such fees on January 1, 1996, but Albuquerque has not yet implemented the fees. Westland does not believe that these fees will adversely impact its business in a material way. Availability of Water and Municipal Services. The unavailability of sufficient water has often been a major inhibiting factor in the land development business in the Southwest. The extent of Westland's water rights has not been determined, however, Westland has retained the services of two water specialists to investigate the existence of any Westland water rights and to otherwise consult with Westland on matters involving availability of water. As a result of these services, Westland has declared a certain amount of water rights but said declared rights have not been adjudicated to fully determine their validity. However, lack of ownership of water rights by Westland would not be an inhibiting factor to the development of Westland's land if adequate water were to be made available through the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County and/or other water sources or by purchase by Westland or by a developer that might purchase and develop land. For example, Tierra West Mobile Home Park was created on land sold by Westland near Nine Mile Hill and the recreation complex leased or purchased water rights and drilled wells to meet their water needs. Under present annexation policies of the City of Albuquerque, annexation to the City of Albuquerque is a requirement by the City before it will extend water and sewer services within a reasonable period of time after annexation. However, the cost of water distribution and sewer lines must be borne by the developer, or by subsequent purchasers of the annexed portions. The City and Westland have now reached the agreement discussed above relating to provisions for utility services to a portion of the Master Plan lands annexed by the City. Most of Westland's land lies outside the municipal limits of the City of Albuquerque and is not furnished with City water or other City services. Westland experienced little difficulty in having its previous developments furnished with services, but the same cannot be assumed for other areas of Westland's land and future developments. Other Factors Affecting Development of Westland's Land. Various activist groups, as well as neighborhood organizations occasionally take actions that have, to some extent, delayed Westland's plans for the development of some of its lands. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS In the past fiscal year, land sales were greater than during the prior year as the Company experienced increased sales of improved residential lots and more large parcel sales. During fiscal 2003, Albuquerque continued the growth pattern that has benefited Westland during the past ten years. Albuquerque continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the Southwest and, because of certain geographical and other limitations on its growth, Westland's lands lie directly in the path of future predictable growth patterns. Sales of improved residential lots in fiscal 2003 were approximately $5,651,400, and large parcel sales were approximately $6,753,700. Included in the large parcels was a sale to the City of Albuquerque, through condemnation of approximately $5,300,000. Westland's future revenues will continue to be largely dependent upon the sale of land. The Company's assets are illiquid, comprising principally undeveloped land. Sales are dependent upon the market conditions in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Westland anticipates making capital commitments for land development projects over the next few years as the economy and opportunities dictate that such expenditures would be warranted. Capital commitments may include special assessment districts for roads and water and sewer lines on its land. In some cases infrastructure improvements are paid for by assessments, which increase the value of Westland's land and make further development possible. Westland intends to incur capital expenditures when management determines such investments will increase the value of the land and generate future revenue. Land is Westland's principal capital resource, and a significant portion of Westland's undeveloped land is valued, for financial accounting purposes, at its 1907 value plus the cost of improvements. Westland's balance sheet does not reflect the actual current value of this asset. The Company has no current appraisals of the land and, therefore, the actual value of the land is not known. The carrying value of the land was increased during each of the last three fiscal years, due to increased investment. The carrying value will be increased or decreased regularly as Westland acquires, sells or develops parcels of land. Management believes the June 30, 2003 carrying value of the land is substantially less than its current market value. Westland's balance sheet also segregates income-producing properties, which consist of commercial real estate and improvements. The actual value of Westland's land varies depending on national and local market conditions and the amount and proximity of roads, utilities and other amenities to the land under development. As Albuquerque continues to grow, the land value of both developed and undeveloped land should increase. As reported in prior years, Westland has received approval of its Master Plan, now known as The Petroglyphs, by both the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The area lies north of Interstate 40 and south of the Petroglyph National Monument between Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Volcan Road. It consists of approximately 6,400 acres, but does not include any land located within the Monument and will have no adverse impact on the Monument. During the fiscal 2001 the City of Albuquerque annexed the initial 1,665 acres of the master planned area, which will permit sewer and water services to be extended in an orderly manner to that acreage as it is developed. Westland has agreed with the City that it will pay the cost of the infrastructure normally paid for by the city for new development in the master planned area and will recover those costs through a fee charged by the city as each lot is connected to the services. Management anticipates that development and sale of the initial parcels of land within the initially annexed area will occur early in calendar 2004, however, unforeseeable delays in getting utilities to the lands may cause this period to be extended beyond that anticipated time. Westland's long term business philosophy is to enhance the value of its land through careful planning and development, while retaining ownership of a major portion of the land in perpetuity and simultaneously increasing the value of Westland's stock and to provide dividends for its shareholders, when consistent with Westland's need for a sufficient cash flow to meet current operating expenses. Financial Condition: During fiscal 2003, total assets increased to $30,533,485 from $23,979,757, and liabilities increased from $15,593,237 to $18,137,471. During fiscal 2003 Westland invested $1,336,454 in income producing and other assets and borrowed, net, $114,497. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $3,119,340 as operations provided $4,341,297. The Company placed $2,000,000 into escrow for its Petroglyphs development and received $553,073 from the sale of its Volcano Business Park Self-storage facility. In addition, $1,008,587 was borrowed, net, from primarily, short-term lines of credit, while $852,735 was paid to shareholders in the form of dividends. Taken together, Land held for development and Income-producing properties, which aggregate approximately $21,600,000, increased by $1,752,449, net of depreciation. At June 30, 2003, the Company maintained lines of credit with two local banks aggregating $2,715,500, collateralized by certain real property. The purpose of these lines is to provide funds necessary for its continued expansion. At year-end, the outstanding balances totaled $1,314,090. During fiscal 2004, the Company will be obligated to pay income tax of approximately $870,000 should replacement properties totaling $2,181,000 for lands sold to the National Park Service not be acquired. Management diligently seeks income-producing properties for acquisition as replacement properties and fully expects to off-set this tax obligation. Management is unsure if the uncommitted balance of cash, cash equivalents, investments and its borrowing capacity are sufficient to meet all of the Company's obligations during 2004 without considering additional revenues that may be generated during that period. Therefore, additional borrowings may be necessary. At June 30, 2003, the two largest segments of the Company's debt were notes and mortgages payable of $9,794,868 and deferred taxes of $7,328,247. The mortgage debt service is paid from the receipt of rental revenue, and taxes deferred by the acquisition of the properties subject to these mortgages will not have to be repaid until and if the properties are sold. In March 2003, the Company signed water infrastructure construction contracts for the development of new residential and commercial properties totaling approximately $6,160,000 to be completed by June 30, 2004. The Company is negotiating for bank credit lines to partially fund the construction project. Results of Operations: In fiscal 2003, land revenues increased by $4,003,005 from $8,643,230 in 2002 to $12,646,235. Large parcel sales increased by $3,853,706, primarily due to a condemnation sale to the City of Albuquerque for $5,287,986. Improved lot sales decreased $11,620 as sales from the Tierra Oeste tract decreased, but transactions in the Painted Sky and Crossings subdivisions increased. The related cost of land revenues increased to $3,551,302, or $604,815 from $2,946,487 in fiscal 2002. The gross profit ratio on all sales increased from 66% to 72% because of the growth in large parcel sales, which bear very low improvement costs. Rental revenue decreased from $1,218,396 to $1,214,920 and the related costs increased from $296,097 to $315,377. General, administrative and operating expense increased from $2,363,182 by $188,443 to $2,551,625 due to increased personnel compensation. Critical Accounting Policies: Income recognition and cost allocation: In recent years, the Company has had very few installment sales, so income is recognized when a property is sold with financing provided by the buyer. Some of the sales are basically raw land which has little more than its original cost of $2.60 per acre. Other parcels benefit from certain infrastructure improvements such as roads financed by Special Assessment District obligations, which are generally allocated to the subject property based on site location and acreage. Improved lots bear costs such as roads, sewer, sidewalk, etc. as they are incurred by subdivision. "Soft" costs such as engineering fees and improvements which benefit an entire project are generally allocated to units based on number of lots or acreage. This policy has been consistently applied over most of the last decade. Contingencies: Management continues to be diligent in recognizing possible liabilities as they become known. In June, 2002, the Company accrued $346,000 against possible loss due to a claim made by Bernalillo County for costs allegedly incurred in researching creation of a new municipality for Westland's sector development plan. Management believes this is sufficient to liquidate alleged damages, if any. No issues appeared in 2003. The Company has also accrued a liability of approximately $200,000 for one-half of the estimated unpaid costs of development by a buyer of a commercial tract of land for which the Company is responsible. The Company believes the buyer has not complied with the contract terms and the Company will not pay any remaining amounts until a full accounting and settlement is provided by the buyer. However, the ultimate amount paid for these claims, if any, is subject to change and management believes such claims may be settled by the conveyance of land to the claimants. Asset Impairment: Management periodically assesses the possibility that the carrying value of its assets is greater than its realizable value. For the most part, this question is obviated because the carrying cost of land is very low compared to any reasonable sale price. When property is improved for sale as individual lots, a commitment exists by contract obligating the purchaser prior to undertaking the development. However, the Company owns several properties held for the production of income, designed for a specific use, which could become impaired if the lessee vacated or rescinded its lease under bankruptcy. Management periodically determines by inspection that the properties are suitably maintained and insured and that the lessees are conducting proper operations. MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON WESTLAND'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Because ownership of Westland's stock is restricted in the manner discussed below, no established public trading market exists for Westland's outstanding shares and, to the best of Westland's knowledge, no dealer has made, is making, or is attempting to create such a market from which to determine an aggregate market value of any of Westland's stock. In 1989, Westland entered into an arrangement with an independent stockbroker to broker transactions in Westland's stock between shareholders. The broker has informed Westland that the price at which Westland's common stock had been bought and sold by Westland's shareholders during the ninety (90) days preceding this date of this report has been $20 per share. Since 1982, the outstanding shares have been subject to restrictions imposed by a majority of Westland's shareholders who amended Westland's Articles of Incorporation. Those Articles prohibit (with certain limited exceptions) transfer of Westland stock to persons other than lineal descendants of the original incorporators of the Town of Atrisco (a New Mexico Community Land Grant Corporation). The following table sets forth as of September 16, 2003, the number of holders of the classes of Westland's shares: Number of Title of Class Record Holders No Par Value Common 5876 $1.00 Par Value Common Class A 0 $1.00 Par Value Common Class B 36 Dividends: During fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 Westland paid cash dividends to shareholders of $852,735. Subsequent to June 30, 2003, the Company paid a cash dividend of $1.00 per share for an aggregate dividend payment to the shareholders of $797,642. WESTLAND'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOSIMO S. PADILLA, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director. Member of the Executive Committee. Mr. Padilla is retired from the circulation department of the Albuquerque Publishing Company and was owner/operator of Western Securities Transportation Corporation for over thirty years. BARBARA PAGE, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. Secretary of the Executive Committee. Ms. Page is employed by Westland Development Co., Inc. as its President. POLECARPIO (LEE) ANAYA, Executive Vice President, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and Director. Mr. Anaya is also Chairman of the Executive Committee. Mr. Anaya was owner/operator of Lee's Conoco. DAVID C. ARMIJO, Secretary/Treasurer and Director. Mr. Armijo is an insurance broker and serves as President and Chairman of the Board of California's All-Risk Insurance Agency, Inc. in Los Angeles, California. JOSIE G. CASTILLO, Director. Member of the Executive Committee and the Disclaimer Committee. Ms. Castillo is retired from the Human Services Department of the State of New Mexico. CARLOS SAAVEDRA, Director. Alternate member of the Executive Committee and the Disclaimer Committee. Dr. Saavedra is a former director of bilingual education for the Colorado Department of Education and the Oakland Unified School District, Oakland, California. Dr. Saavedra retired from education in 1985. JOE S. CHAVEZ, Director. Member of the Disclaimer Committee. Mr. Chavez is employed at Gales Chevrolet in Albuquerque, New Mexico. CHARLES V. PENA, Director. Member of the Disclaimer Committee. Mr. Pena owns and operates CJ's New Mexican Food Restaurant. During the year the Company lost one of its great champions when Mr. Carmel Chavez, passed away. Mr. Chavez was one of the leaders in the conversion of theTown of Atrisco into Westland. For more than 40 years he surely, faithfully and honestly served the interests of the shareholders. Mr. Chavez will be forever missed by the Company, the other directors, the staff and the shareholders. Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants Stockholders Westland Development Co., Inc. We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Westland Development Co., Inc. as of June 30, 2003, and the related statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Westland Development Co., Inc. as of June 30, 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. GRANT THORNTON LLP Oklahoma City, Oklahoma August 22, 2003 Westland Development Co., Inc. BALANCE SHEET June 30, 2003 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents ........................ $ 6,355,807 Restricted cash .................................. 2,000,000 Receivables Real estate contract (note B) ................ $ 10,000 Other receivables ............................ 88,269 98,269 ----------- Prepaid expenses and other assets ................ 185,253 Land and improvements held for future development (notes C and E) .................... 10,336,969 Income-producing properties, net (notes D and E) ................................ 11,254,842 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $607,243 (note E) ..................................... 302,345 ----------- $30,533,485 =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities .......................... $ 978,523 Deferred income taxes (note F) ................... 7,328,247 Notes and mortgages payable (note E) ............. 9,794,868 Income taxes payable ............................. 35,833 ----------- Total liabilities .............. 18,137,471 Commitments and contingencies (notes E and K) .... -- Stockholders' equity (note G) Common stock - no par value; authorized, 736,668 shares; issued and outstanding, 712,545 shares ............................. $ 8,500 Class B common stock - $1 par value; authorized, 491,112 shares; issued and outstanding, 85,100 shares ...... 85,100 Additional paid-in capital ................... 551,456 Retained earnings ............................ 11,750,958 12,396,014 ----------- ----------- $30,533,485 =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. Westland Development Co., Inc. STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS Year ended June 30, 2003 2002 ------------ ------------- Revenues Land ....................................... $ 12,646,235 $ 8,643,230 Rentals .................................... 1,214,920 1,218,396 ------------ ------------ 13,861,155 9,861,626 Costs and expenses Cost of land revenues ...................... 3,551,302 2,946,487 Cost of rentals ............................ 315,377 296,097 Other general, administrative and operating ............................ 2,551,625 2,363,182 ------------ ------------ 6,418,304 5,605,766 Operating income ................ 7,442,851 4,255,860 Other (income) expense Interest income ............................ (63,265) (89,183) Gain on sale of joint venture interest .... (378,736) -- Other income ............................... (21,123) (30,734) Interest expense ........................... 743,432 776,940 ------------ ------------ 280,308 657,023 ------------ ------------ Earnings before income taxes .... 7,162,543 3,598,837 Income tax expense (note F) .................... 2,861,438 1,389,454 ------------ ------------ NET EARNINGS ................. $ 4,301,105 $ 2,209,383 ============ ============ Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted ............................ 804,180 805,791 ============ ============ Earnings per common share, basic and diluted ... $ 5.35 $ 2.74 ============ ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. Westland Development Co., Inc. STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Years ended June 30, 2003 and 2002
Class B Common stock Common stock no par value $1 par value Additional --------------------- --------------------- paid-in Retained Shares Amount Shares Amount capital Earnings Total ---------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Balances at July 1, 2001 ..... 714,841 $ 8,500 86,100 $ 86,100 $ 591,811 $ 6,093,205 $ 6,779,616 Net earnings ................. -- -- -- -- -- 2,209,383 2,209,383 Cash dividends declared - $0.75 per share ............ -- -- -- -- -- (602,479) (602,479) Cancellation of common stock . (499) -- -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Balances at June 30, 2002 .... 714,342 8,500 86,100 86,100 591,811 7,700,109 8,386,520 Net earnings ................. -- -- -- -- -- 4,301,105 4,301,105 Cash dividends paid - $0.31 per share ............ -- -- -- -- -- (250,256) (250,256) Acquisition and cancellation of common stock ............ (1,797) -- (1,000) (1,000) (40,355) -- (41,355) --------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Balances at June 30, 2003 .... 712,545 $ 8,500 85,100 $ 85,100 $ 551,456 $ 11,750,958 $ 12,396,014 ========= ======== ======== ========= =========== ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. Westland Development Co., Inc. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year ended June 30, 2003 2002 ------------ ------------ Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash flows from operating activities Cash received from land sales and collections on real estate contracts receivable ............................... $ 12,594,077 $ 9,216,292 Development and closing costs paid ......... (5,598,637) (3,044,650) Cash received from rental operations ....... 1,225,628 1,213,458 Cash paid for rental operations ............ (25,281) (10,799) Cash paid for property taxes ............... (91,702) (67,423) Interest received .......................... 63,556 89,437 Interest paid .............................. (720,577) (830,776) Income tax paid ............................ (955,827) (1,333,151) Other general and administrative costs paid (2,156,625) (1,871,946) Other ...................................... 6,685 30,734 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities ........... 4,341,297 3,391,176 Cash flows from investing activities Cash placed in escrow ...................... (2,000,000) -- Proceeds from sale of joint venture interest ......................... 553,073 -- Capital expenditures ....................... (10,567) (45,774) Distributions from partnerships and joint ventures ....................... 25,450 33,536 Change in short-term investments ........... -- 1,497,275 Change in note receivable - related party .. 95,590 4,117 ------------ ------------ Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities ........... (1,336,454) 1,489,154 Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings on notes and mortgages .......... 4,507,718 2,727,483 Repayments of notes and mortgages .......... (3,499,131) (5,135,347) Payment of dividends ....................... (852,735) -- Purchase of common stock ................... (41,355) -- ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ........... 114,497 (2,407,864) ------------ ------------ NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ............... 3,119,340 2,472,466 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year . 3,236,467 764,001 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ....... $ 6,355,807 $ 3,236,467 ============ ============ Westland Development Co., Inc. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED Year ended June 30, 2003 2002 ----------- ----------- Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net earnings ................................... $ 4,301,105 $ 2,209,383 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation ............................... 343,333 336,405 Deferred income taxes ...................... 1,962,026 (50,202) Gain on sale of joint venture interest ..... (378,736) -- Change in Income taxes recoverable/payable ......... (56,415) 106,505 Other receivables ........................ (87,977) 152,107 Land and improvements held for future development ..................... (2,047,335) (98,163) Prepaid expenses and other assets ........ 37,357 35,185 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities .................. 209,660 324,102 Accrued interest payable ................. 22,855 (53,836) Real estate contracts receivable ......... 35,424 429,690 ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities ....................... $ 4,341,297 $ 3,391,176 =========== =========== Noncash investing and financing activities: Dividends declared but not paid ................ $ -- $ 602,479 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE A - NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1. History of Company and Beginning Basis of Financial Reporting In 1892, the descendants of the owners of a land grant deeded in 1692 by the Kingdom of Spain became incorporators of a land grant corporation named Town of Atrisco. Ownership of the Town of Atrisco was based on proportionate ownership of the land grant. In 1967, the Town of Atrisco was reorganized and became Westland Development Co., Inc. (the "Company"), with the heirs receiving shares in the Company in proportion to their ancestors' interests in the Town of Atrisco corporation. The net assets of $232,582 at the date of reorganization were assigned as follows: Value of no par common stock as stated in the Articles of Incorporation $ 8,500 Additional paid-in capital 224,082 ---------- $ 232,582 ========== The Company estimated that it owned approximately 49,000 acres of land at the date of incorporation as Westland Development Co., Inc. Such acreage was used as the beginning cost basis for financial reporting purposes and was valued at $127,400 ($2.60 per acre) based on an appraisal in 1973 which determined the approximate value of the land in 1907. This date approximates the date that the Patent of Confirmation covering the land comprising the Atrisco Land Grant was given to the Town of Atrisco by the United States of America. Since the date of the Patent of Confirmation, the Company's acreage has increased in market value, but a full determination of such value has not been made. 2. Nature of Operations The Company develops, sells or leases its real estate holdings, most of which are located near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Company may use joint ventures or participation in limited partnerships to accomplish these activities. Revenue sources for the years ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 consist primarily of proceeds from land sales and governmental condemnations and rentals from developed properties, such as single-tenant retail stores and office space. Land sales are primarily to commercial developers and others in the Albuquerque area and certain governmental agencies, and the terms of sale include both cash and, to a lesser extent, internal financing by the Company. Such sales are collateralized by the land. The Company has relied primarily upon cash land sales over the past several years due to the collection risk associated with real estate contracts. 3. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are considered to include highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less and money market funds. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits and in certain other funds which are not federally insured. Cash equivalents include approximately $800,000 in a money market account with an investment banking company. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE A - NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED 3. Cash and Cash Equivalents - Continued Restricted cash represents funds escrowed for payment of water infrastructure construction contracts for the development of new residential and commercial properties. 4. Investments Investments in partnerships and joint ventures owned 20% to 50% are accounted for by the equity method. Accordingly, the financial statements include the Company's share of the investees' net earnings. The Company's only joint venture was sold in fiscal year 2003. 5. Land and Improvements Held for Future Development Land and improvements held for future development are recorded at cost not to exceed net realizable value. Improvements consist of abstracts, surveys, legal fees, master and sector plans, infrastructure improvements and other costs related to land held by the Company which are allocated to respective tracts primarily by specific identification of costs. 6. Income-Producing Properties and Property and Equipment Income-producing properties and property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation, computed on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives of three to 30 years. The cost of the building in which the Company has its offices, a portion of which is rented to others, has been allocated to income-producing properties and property and equipment based upon square footage. 7. Recognition of Income on Real Estate Transactions and Rentals The Company recognizes the entire gross profit on sales on which the down payment is sufficient to meet the requirements for the full-accrual method. Transactions on which the down payment is not sufficient to meet the requirements for the full-accrual method are recorded using the deposit or installment method. Under the deposit method, cash received is recorded as a deposit on land sale. Under the installment method, the Company records the entire contract price and the related costs at the time the transaction is recognized as a sale. Concurrently, the gross profit on the sale is deferred and is subsequently recognized as revenue as payments of principal are received on the related contract receivable. Rental income is recognized when earned under lease agreements. Rents received in advance are deferred until earned. Revenue from leases with escalating rental payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term. For leases with provisions for additional rental payments based on percentage of annual sales, contingent rental income is recognized when the lessee provides an accounting which reflects the contingent rental income has been earned under the terms of the lease agreements. Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE A - NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED 8. Income Taxes Deferred income tax assets or liabilities are determined based on the difference between financial statement and tax bases of certain assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates in effect using the liability method. Valuation allowances are established by management when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. 9. Earnings Per Common Share Earnings per common share are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year, including the number of no par value common shares which may be issued in connection with eliminating fractional shares (which resulted from the determination made by the Court in an heirship case) and the number of no par value common shares for which the Court ruled that no incorporator or heirs existed (5,047 total shares). The Company has no potential common stock items. 10. Use of Estimates In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures; accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. 11. Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment, generally on a property-by-property basis, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may not be recoverable. When required, impairment losses are recognized based upon the estimated fair value of the asset. 12. New Accounting Pronouncements In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Interpretation No. 45 ("FIN 45), Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. For a guarantee subject to FIN 45, a guarantor is required to measure and recognize the fair value of the guarantee liability at inception. For many guarantees, fair value will likely be determined using the expected present value method described in FASB Concepts Statement 7, Using Cash Flow Information and Present Value in Accounting Measurements. In addition, FIN 45 provides new disclosure requirements. The disclosure requirements of FIN 45 were effective for the Company in its quarter ended December 31, 2002. The measurement and liability recognition provisions are applied prospectively to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 had no material effect on the Company's financial statements. Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE A - NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED 12. New Accounting Pronouncements - Continued In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 ("FIN 46"), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. FIN 46 requires an investor with a majority of the variable interests in a variable interest entity to consolidate the entity and also requires majority and significant variable interest investors to provide certain disclosures. A variable interest entity is an entity in which the equity investors do not have a controlling interest or the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance the entity's activities without receiving additional subordinated financial support from the other parties. FIN 46 is effective for variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003 and to variable interests the Company acquires after that date. Existing variable interests the Company owns are subject to FIN 46 in its first quarter ended September 30, 2003. The Company does not expect to identify any variable interest entities that must be consolidated and believes the adoption of FIN 46 will not have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. In May 2003, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity. SFAS No. 150 improves 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 which shares are mandatorily redeemable. SFAS No. 150 is generally effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 150 to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. NOTE B - REAL ESTATE CONTRACT RECEIVABLE The real estate contract receivable at June 30, 2003 consists of a contract with variable interest (9% at June 30, 2003), is due in a lump-sum payment of principal and interest at maturity in 2006 and is collateralized by land. NOTE C - LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS HELD FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT The Company estimates that it presently owns approximately 57,000 acres of land, primarily including land located within the boundaries of the Town of Atrisco Land Grant and land located elsewhere which the Company has acquired since incorporation. Plans for ultimate development of the properties have not been finalized. Land and improvements consist of the following at June 30, 2003: Land $ 2,301,985 Improvements 8,034,984 ------------ $ 10,336,969 ============ Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE D - INCOME-PRODUCING PROPERTIES Income-producing properties consist primarily of five single-tenant retail store buildings and a portion of the Company's office building and are summarized as follows at June 30, 2003: Buildings and equipment $ 8,787,427 Less accumulated depreciation 1,734,300 ------------ 7,053,127 Land 4,201,715 ------------ $ 11,254,842 ============ The Company's rentals from income-producing properties are principally obtained from tenants through rental payments as provided for under noncancelable operating leases. The lease terms range from one to 20 years and typically provide for guaranteed minimum rent, five-year renewals at tenants' options, percentage rent and other charges to cover certain operating costs. Three of the Company's leases with total annual receipts of approximately $882,000 are with a single national retail drug store chain. Minimum future rentals from income-producing properties on noncancelable tenant operating leases as of June 30, 2003 are as follows: Year ending June 30 2004 $ 1,310,227 2005 1,216,335 2006 1,069,296 2007 1,020,517 2008 1,014,271 Thereafter 8,068,387 ------------ $ 13,699,033 ============ Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE E - NOTES AND MORTGAGES PAYABLE Notes and mortgages payable are summarized as follows at June 30, 2003: Promissory note, due in monthly installments of $17,970 through May 2015, including interest at 9.37%; collateralized by income-producing properties .............................................................. $1,544,633 Promissory note, due in monthly installments of $9,079 through July 2014, including interest at 8%; collateralized by income-producing properties . 795,299 Note payable, due in monthly installments of $6,893 through September 2015, including interest at 8.75%; collateralized by income-producing properties .............................................................. 618,035 Mortgage note, due in monthly installments of $24,682, including interest at 8.52%, due November 1, 2016; collateralized by income-producing properties .............................................................. 2,363,508 Mortgage note, due in monthly installments of $25,403, including interest at 7.8%, due April 15, 2020; collateralized by income-producing properties .............................................................. 2,852,295 Revolving line of credit with a bank with borrowings up to $2,000,000, variable interest payable quarterly (5% at June 30, 2003), payable on demand, if no demand is made principal due October 31, 2003; collateralized by real estate ........................................... 601,590 Revolving line of credit with a bank with borrowings up to $712,500, variable interest payable monthly (5% at June 30, 2003), payment of all outstanding principal and interest due July 26, 2004; collateralized by real estate ............................................................. 712,500 Mortgage note, due in monthly installments of $1,349, including interest at 9%, due January 2007; collateralized by specific tracts of land ...... 48,456 Mortgage note, due in semiannual installments of $11,490, including interest at 9%, due October 2005; collateralized by specific tracts of land .................................................................... 42,250 Mortgage note, interest at 7%, interest due annually in installments of $15,146, lump-sum payment of all outstanding principal and interest due October 4, 2007; collateralized by specific tracts of land .............. 216,302 ---------- $9,794,868 ==========
Aggregate required principal payments on notes and mortgages payable as of June 30, 2003 are as follows: Year ending June 30 2004 $ 969,529 2005 1,113,012 2006 414,937 2007 442,033 2008 691,722 Thereafter 6,163,635 ----------- $ 9,794,868 =========== Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE F - INCOME TAXES An analysis of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2003 is as follows: Deferred tax assets Land improvements held for future development $ 155,305 Land repossession 101,783 Liabilities not currently deductible 86,267 ----------- 343,355 Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax gain on involuntary conversion of land 7,671,602 ----------- Net deferred tax liability $ 7,328,247 =========== Income tax expense consists of the following:
Year ended June 30, 2003 2002 ----------- ----------- Current Federal .................................... $ 730,207 $ 1,196,872 State ...................................... 169,205 242,784 ----------- ----------- 899,412 1,439,656 Deferred Federal .................................... 1,709,605 (22,757) State ...................................... 252,421 (27,445) ----------- ----------- 1,962,026 (50,202) ----------- ----------- $ 2,861,438 $ 1,389,454 =========== =========== The income tax provision is reconciled to the tax computed at statutory rates as follows: Year ended June 30, 2003 2002 ----------- ----------- Tax expense at statutory rates ................. $ 2,435,265 $ 1,223,604 State income taxes, net of federal benefit ..... 372,452 177,622 Nondeductible expenses ......................... 36,499 7,013 Other .......................................... 17,222 2,771 Reduction of valuation allowance ............... -- (121,216) Revision of prior year estimates ............... -- 99,660 ----------- ----------- Total expense ................ $ 2,861,438 $ 1,389,454 =========== ===========
Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE F - INCOME TAXES - CONTINUED During the year ended June 30, 2002, the Company reduced its valuation allowance provided for deferred taxes by $121,216. NOTE G - COMMON STOCK Under its original Articles of Incorporation (the "Articles"), the Company was authorized to issue 1,964,448 shares of common stock. During 1999, the Articles were amended to eliminate the authority to issue 736,668 shares of Class A common stock for $1.45 per share. The remaining authorized stock is as follows: (a) 736,668 shares of no par value common stock to represent $8,500 estimated value of land held by the Town of Atrisco; (b) 491,112 shares to be sold for a price to be determined by the Board of Directors, designated as Class B, $1 par value common stock. The holders of no par value common stock have no preemptive rights to purchase Class B stock. At June 30, 2002, 5,047 shares of no par value common stock, upon judicial determination, can be distributed to stockholders of record as of the date of incorporation. There is no established market for the Company's common stock. At June 30, 2003, 712,545 shares of the Company's no par value common stock were issued and outstanding. There are 5,047 shares of no par value common stock issuable; 1,872 shares which may be issued in connection with eliminating fractional shares which resulted from the determinations made by the court in the heirship case and 3,175 shares which represent shares for which the court in the heirship case ruled that no incorporator or heirs existed. The Company also has reacquired and canceled 19,076 shares of no par value common stock which have been constructively retired. These shares have not been formally retired and, as such, may be issuable to stockholders of record as of the date of incorporation. During the year ended June 30, 1999, the Board of Directors approved protection against takeover measures whereby a threat of change of three or more directors in any one year would result in directors threatened with replacement being granted an immediate Class B stock bonus of 5,000 shares if in office as a director ten years or more, and 2,500 shares of Class B stock if in office as a director for less than ten years. The maximum number of shares which could be issued under this agreement at June 30, 2003 is 35,000 shares. On July 24, 2003, the Board of Directors approved payment of a $1 per share dividend to be paid on August 20, 2003 to holders of record on August 8, 2003. Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE H - SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company operates primarily in two industry segments. They are as follows: Land - Operations involve the development and sale of tracts, both residential and commercial. In addition, included are incidental revenues from leasing of grazing rights. Rentals - Operations involve rentals from five single-tenant retail store buildings and a portion of the Company's office building. Financial information for each industry segment is summarized as follows:
2003 2002 --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- General General Land Rentals corporate Total Land Rentals corporate Total ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Revenues ........... $12,646,235 $ 1,214,920 $ -- $13,861,155 $ 8,643,230 $ 1,218,396 $ -- $ 9,861,626 Operating income ... 8,232,435 798,425 (1,588,009) 7,442,851 5,040,049 849,031 (1,633,220) 4,255,860 Interest income .... -- -- 63,265 63,265 -- -- 89,183 89,183 Interest expense ... 36,552 700,583 6,297 743,432 36,601 725,482 14,857 776,940 Income tax expense . -- -- 2,861,438 2,861,438 -- -- 1,389,454 1,389,454 Identifiable assets 10,411,181 11,254,842 8,867,462 30,533,485 8,430,648 11,733,884 3,815,225 23,979,757 Capital expenditures -- -- 10,567 10,567 -- -- 45,774 45,774 Depreciation ....... -- 294,885 48,448 343,333 -- 294,199 42,206 336,405
General corporate assets consist primarily of cash, furniture, equipment and a portion of an office building, of which the remaining portion is included in rentals. Included in rental segment assets are equity method investments of approximately $0 and $195,000 at June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. NOTE I - BENEFIT PLANS The Company has certain defined contribution employee retirement plans that provide for employee and employer contributions. The Company's contribution expense for these plans was approximately $124,000 and $95,000 for 2003 and 2002, respectively. NOTE J - SALES TO MAJOR CUSTOMERS Sales to major customers are summarized as follows: During the year ended June 30, 2003, land sales to three customers individually accounted for 38%, 16% and 15% of total revenues. During the year ended June 30, 2002, land sales to two customers individually accounted for 49% and 23% of total revenues. Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE K - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company is engaged in various lawsuits either as plaintiff or defendant which have arisen in the conduct of its business which, in the opinion of management, based upon advice of counsel, would not have a material effect on the Company's financial position or operations. The Company also has certain claims asserted by other parties in conjunction with land development agreements totaling approximately $1,300,000 with which the Company does not agree. The Company has paid approximately $130,000 and is disputing other charges. The Company accrued approximately $300,000 during the year ended June 30, 2002 for what it believes are the only valid other charges to the Company. The Company has also accrued a liability of approximately $200,000 for one-half of the estimated unpaid costs of development by a buyer of a commercial tract of land for which the Company is responsible. The Company believes the buyer has not complied with the contract terms and the Company will not pay any remaining amounts until a full accounting and settlement is provided by the buyer. However, the ultimate amount paid for these claims, if any, is subject to change and management believes such claims may be settled by the conveyance of land to the claimants. The Company has entered into employment contracts with eight of its key officers and employees for periods from one to five years which are automatically renewed each year for one additional period. In the event of involuntary employee termination, these employees may receive from one to six times their annual compensation. The remaining terms under the agreements range from one to six years and the maximum salaries to be paid under the remaining contract periods are approximately $1,442,000. The Company has deferred gains for tax reporting for the involuntary conversion of land by govern-mental authorities resulting in deferred tax liabilities of approximately $7,672,000 at June 30, 2003. The deferral requires that the Company replace the land with the proceeds of conversion within specified time limits. At June 30, 2003, the Company must purchase replacement property of at least $2,181,000 by June 30, 2004, $500,000 by June 30, 2005 and $5,279,000 by June 30, 2006 in order to comply with the requirements of its election for income tax deferral. If replacement property is not purchased, the Company may be required to pay income taxes on the conversions of approximately $870,000, $200,000 and $2,110,000 for the years ended June 30, 2004, 2005 and 2006, respectively. In March 2003, the Company signed water infrastructure construction contracts for the development of new residential and commercial properties totaling approximately $6,160,000 to be completed by June 30, 2004. The Company is negotiating for bank credit lines to partially fund the construction project. NOTE L - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company had a note receivable from a joint venture partner of approximately $95,000, which was repaid in fiscal 2003. Westland Development Co., Inc. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED June 30, 2003 and 2002 NOTE M - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following table includes various estimated fair value information, which pertains to the Company's financial instruments, and does not purport to represent the aggregate net fair value of the Company. The carrying amounts in the table are the amounts at which the financial instruments are reported in the financial statements. All of the Company's financial instruments are held for purposes other than trading. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments: 1. Cash and Cash Equivalents The carrying amount approximates fair value because either the Company has the contractual right to receive immediate payment or because of short maturities of the financial instruments. Restricted cash approximates fair value as the deposit account bears interest at market rates. 2. Real Estate Contract Receivable This note receivable is collateralized by real estate and accrues interest at a variable rate. The fair value of the real estate note approximates the carrying amount. 3. Notes and Mortgages Payable For fixed rate notes and mortgages, the discounted amount of future cash flows using the Company's current incremental rate of borrowing for similar liabilities is used to estimate fair value. The fair value of variable rate notes approximates fair value because the rates adjust to market rate changes. The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments at June 30, 2003 are as follows: Carrying Estimated amount fair value ----------- ----------- Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,355,807 $ 6,355,807 Restricted cash 2,000,000 2,000,000 Real estate contract receivable 10,000 10,000 Other receivables 88,269 88,269 Financial liabilities Fixed rate notes and mortgages payable 8,480,778 9,670,871 Variable rate notes payable 1,314,090 1,314,090
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