8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 22, 2008

 

 

UNIVERSAL CITY FLORIDA HOLDING CO. I

UCFH I FINANCE, INC.

UNIVERSAL CITY FLORIDA HOLDING CO. II

UCFH II FINANCE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrants as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Florida

Florida

Florida

Florida

  333-122778  

59-3354262

20-1937766

59-3354261

20-1937798

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

1000 Universal Studios Plaza

Orlando, FL

  32819-7610
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

(407) 363-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

A. Long-Term Growth Plan

On May 22, 2008, the Park Advisory Board of Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. (UCDP) approved the Long-Term Growth Plan effective as of January 1, 2008. The Long-Term Growth Plan provides key employees the opportunity to benefit from UCDP’s growth in value. Employees who are eligible to participate in the plan are limited to UCDP’s Executive Committee members, UCDP’s business unit heads, and a select group of Universal Parks & Resorts and other UCDP executives. Under the plan, which is administered by the Park Advisory Board, each participant is granted one or more Value Appreciation Rights (VARs). The value of a VAR is generally based on the growth in market value of the equity interests of the ownership partners (Blackstone Capital Partners and NBC Universal, Inc.) in UCDP. A pool is established for valuing the VARs and such pool is equal to 2% of the growth in UCDP’s equity value. The value of a VAR is calculated by dividing the total pool value by the total number of outstanding VARs. Each VAR will be triggered and automatically exercisable upon the earlier of a change in UCDP’s ownership structure which results in NBC Universal, Inc. owning less than 50%, or January 1, 2011. If a change of ownership occurs, the payout value is calculated based on the sales price of this ownership change. If January 1, 2011 is reached, the payout value is calculated based on an earnings multiple from financial results generated during 2010, subject to specific caps so that the payout value for each participant is no more than 150% of their total compensation as of January 1, 2011. Under the plan, all awards are paid in cash. If a participant ceases to be employed by reason of retirement, disability, death or termination (other than for cause), any VARs earned continue under the plan and are pro-rated. Where there is a termination (other than for cause), the participant is not allowed to receive payout under the plan if that party had not been an active participant in the plan for at least nine months. If a person ceases to be employed for reasons other than retirement, disability, death or termination (other than for cause), any rights under the plan and all VARs granted are canceled.

 

B. Employment Contract Extension

On May 22, 2008, UCDP exercised its option to extend the employment contract of William A. Davis, President and Chief Operating Officer of UCDP. Mr. Davis’ original employment contract will expire on October 1, 2008, at which time his extension will become effective for a period of 2 years, expiring October 1, 2010. The terms and conditions of Mr. Davis’ current contract which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K on November 3, 2006, will carry forward to his extended employment agreement.

 

C. Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements appearing in this Current Report on Form 8-K are “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenue or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions, business trends and other information that is not historical information. When used in this report, the words “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “forecasts” or future conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “could,” or “may” and variations of such words or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to a general economic downturn; the dependence of our business on air travel; the risks inherent in deriving substantially all of our revenues from one location; our dependence on Universal Studios, Inc. and its affiliates; the loss of key distribution channels for pass sales; competition within the Orlando theme park market; publicity associated with accidents occurring at theme parks; the loss of material intellectual


property rights used in our business; and the seasonality of our business. There may also be other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this report.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

A. Exhibits

 

10.1    Long Term Growth Plan
10.2    Extended Employment Agreement of William Davis


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  UNIVERSAL CITY FLORIDA HOLDING CO. I
Date: May 29, 2008   By:  

/s/ Tracey L. Stockwell

  Name:   Tracey L. Stockwell
  Title:   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
  UCFH I FINANCE, INC.
Date: May 29, 2008   By:  

/s/ Tracey L. Stockwell

  Name:   Tracey L. Stockwell
  Title:   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
  UNIVERSAL CITY FLORIDA HOLDING CO. II
Date: May 29, 2008   By:  

/s/ Tracey L. Stockwell

  Name:   Tracey L. Stockwell
  Title:   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
  UCFH II FINANCE, INC.
Date: May 29, 2008   By:  

/s/ Tracey L. Stockwell

  Name:   Tracey L. Stockwell
  Title:   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer