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


FORM 10-K

(Mark One)  

ý

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003

or

o

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                               to                              

Commission file number 0-6510


MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

HAWAII
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  99-0107542
(IRS Employer
Identification number)

120 KANE STREET, P.O. BOX 187,
KAHULUI, MAUI, HAWAII
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

96733-6687
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (808) 877-3351

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

Title of Each Class

  Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, without Par Value   American Stock Exchange

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

        Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

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

        The aggregate market value, as of June 30, 2003, of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $40,184,000. This computation assumes that all directors, executive officers and persons known to the Company to be the beneficial owners of more than ten percent of the Company's common stock are affiliates. Such assumption should not be deemed conclusive for any other purpose.

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

Class

  Outstanding at February 13, 2004
Common Stock, no par value   7,295,800 shares

Documents incorporated by reference:
Part III—Portions of Proxy Statement dated to be filed on or before April 29, 2004.





TABLE OF CONTENTS

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors   iv

PART I

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Business

 

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Item 2.   Properties   6
Item 3.   Legal Proceedings   7
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   7

PART II

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

 

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Item 6.   Selected Financial Data   9
Item 7.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   10
Item 7a.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   21
Item 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data   22
Item 9.   Changes and Disagreement with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure   46
Item 9A.   Controls and Procedures   46

PART III

 

 

 

 

Item 10.

 

Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

 

46
Item 11.   Executive Compensation   46
Item 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters   46
Item 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions   47
Item 14.   Principal Accountant Fees and Services   47

PART IV

 

 

 

 

Item 15.

 

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        This report contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) as to a variety of matters, including the following:

    timing as to the construction of subdivision improvements, sale and cash flows from the next phase of Plantation Estates at Kapalua;

    the cost to remediate certain soils;

    new procedures and practices to balance revenue sources and timing of production volume to strengthen the pineapple operation;

    reduction in the number of types of canned products;

    sale of remaining Costa Rican parcel;

    sale of conservation-zoned parcel;

    2004 expectations as to cash commitments;

    2004 expectations as to cash flows from operating and investing activities;

    recoverability from operations of deferred costs and the net book value of Pineapple segment assets;

    market risk exposure due to foreign exchange transactions;

    shifting towards greater levels of fresh fruit production;

    the wellness event that is scheduled at Kapalua for September 2004;

    the future cost of compliance with environmental laws;

    conclusion of a long-term land lease after reassessment of the Company's pineapple acreage requirements;

    improvement of practices in areas of soil, water and energy conservation;

    improvement of relationships with neighbors through improved farm practices and renewed emphasis on communications; and

    the effect of assumption changes on net periodic pension costs.

        In addition, from time to time, the Company may publish forward-looking statements as to those matters or other aspects of the Company's anticipated financial performance, business prospects, new products, marketing initiatives or similar matters.

        Forward-looking statements contained in this report or otherwise made by the Company are subject to numerous factors that could cause the Company's actual results and experience to differ materially from expectations expressed by the Company. Factors that might cause such differences, among others, include:

    changes in domestic, foreign or local economic conditions that affect availability or cost of funds;

    the number, length of stay or expenditure levels of international or domestic visitors;

    agricultural production and transportation costs of the Company and its competitors;

    Maui retail or real estate activity;

    the effect of weather conditions on agricultural operations of the Company and its competitors;

    the success of the Company in obtaining land use entitlements for proposed development;

    events in the airline industry affecting passenger or freight capacity or cost;

    possible shifts in market demand; and

    the impact of competing products, competing resort destinations and competitors' pricing.

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PART I

Item 1.    BUSINESS

(a)    General    

        Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. is a Hawaii corporation, the successor to a business organized in 1909. The Company consists of a landholding and operating parent company and its principal subsidiaries, including Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd. and Kapalua Land Company, Ltd. The "Company," as used herein, refers to the parent and all of its subsidiaries.

        The Company participates in joint ventures that are accounted for by the equity method. The most significant of these joint ventures was Kaahumanu Center Associates, the owner and operator of a regional shopping center, Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center.

        The industry segments of the Company in 2003 were as follows:

            (1)   Pineapple—includes growing pineapple, canning pineapple in tinplated steel containers fabricated by the Company, production of pineapple juice and fresh cut pineapple products (product line discontinued in October 2003) and marketing of canned pineapple products, pineapple juice products and fresh whole pineapple.

            (2)   Resort—includes the development and sale of resort real estate, property management and the operation of recreational and retail facilities and utility companies at Kapalua, Maui.

            (3)   Commercial & Property—includes the Company's investment in Kaahumanu Center Associates, the Napili Plaza shopping center, and non-resort real estate development, rentals and sales. It also includes the Company's land entitlement and land and water asset management activities. In 2003, the Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center and the Napili Plaza, the major operating assets in this segment, were sold. By agreement between the partners, Kaahumanu Center Associates was dissolved after the sale of the shopping center.

            In 2004, as part of a reorganization of the Company's operations, Resort and non-resort development and sale of real estate, the remaining rentals in the Commercial & Property segment and the Company's land entitlement activities will be combined into a new reporting segment.

(b)    Financial Information About Segments    

        See Business Segments, Note 15 to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(c)    Narrative Description of Business    

        (1)    Pineapple    

        Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd. is the operating subsidiary for the Company's Pineapple segment. It owns and operates fully integrated facilities for the production of pineapple products.

        Pineapple is cultivated on two Company-operated plantations on Maui, Upcountry Maui and West Maui, which provided approximately 91% of the fruit processed in 2003. The balance of fruit processed was purchased from an independent Maui grower. Two pineapple crops are normally harvested from each new planting. The first, or plant crop, is harvested approximately 18 to 23 months after planting, and the second, or ratoon crop, is harvested 12 to 14 months later. A third crop, the second ratoon, may be harvested depending on a number of conditions.

        Harvested pineapple is processed at the Company's cannery in Kahului, Maui, where a range of canned pineapple products is produced, including solid pineapple in various grades and styles, juice and juice concentrates. The cannery is located in a foreign trade zone and operates most of the year. In 2003, approximately 37% of production volume took place during June, July and August. The metal

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containers used in canning pineapple are produced in a Company-owned can plant at the cannery site. The metal is imported from manufacturers in Japan. A warehouse is maintained at the cannery site for inventory purposes.

        The Company sells canned pineapple products as store-brand pineapple with 100% HAWAIIAN U.S.A. stamped on the can lid. Its products are sold principally to large grocery chains, other food processors, wholesale grocers, the United States government and to organizations offering a complete buyers' brand program to affiliated chains and wholesalers serving both retail and food service outlets. A substantial volume of the Company's pineapple products is marketed through food brokers, which is administered through the Company's sales office in Concord, California.

        The Company sells fresh whole pineapple from Hawaii to retail and wholesale grocers in Hawaii and the continental United States. Through Royal Coast Tropical Fruit Company, Inc. ("Royal Coast") (a wholly owned subsidiary of Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd.), the Company sold pineapple grown in Costa Rica to customers in the continental United States and in Europe. Royal Coast has a 51% ownership in a pineapple production subsidiary in Costa Rica. Substantially all of the assets of the Company's Costa Rican affiliate were sold in December 2003. See Discontinued Operations, Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Royal Coast also markets pineapple products produced outside of the state of Hawaii. Premium Tropicals International LLC, a joint venture between Royal Coast and an Indonesian pineapple grower and canner, markets and sells Indonesian canned pineapple in the United States.

        The Company sells pineapple juice and pineapple juice blended with orange juice in plastic polyethyleneteraphthalate ("PET") bottles in various sizes to large grocery chains in the continental United States. The pineapple juice ingredients are shipped in bulk from the Company's cannery on Maui to co-packers on the mainland that bottle the juice to the Company's specifications.

        The Company sold fresh-cut pineapple products to wholesale grocers in Hawaii and in the continental United States. This product line, which accounted for approximately 1% of the Pineapple segment sales in 2003 and 2% of sales in 2002, was discontinued in October 2003.

        As a service to its customers, the Company maintains inventories of its products in public warehouses in the continental United States. The balance of its products is shipped directly from Hawaii to its customers. The Company's canned pineapple products are shipped from Hawaii by ocean transportation and are then taken by truck or rail to customers or to public warehouses. Fresh whole pineapple is shipped by air or by ocean transportation.

        In 2003, approximately 20 United States customers accounted for about 53% of the Company's canned and fresh pineapple sales. Export sales, primarily to Japan, Canada and Western Europe, amounted to approximately 1.5%, 2.7% and 2.1% of the Company's canned pineapple sales in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Sales to the United States government, mainly the Department of Agriculture, amounted to approximately 20.3%, 16.5% and 19.2% of canned pineapple sales in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

        The Company sells its products in competition with both foreign and United States companies. Its principal competitors are three United States companies, Dole Food Company, Inc., Del Monte Food Co., and Del Monte Fresh Produce Company, which produce substantial quantities of pineapple products, a significant portion of which is produced in Central America and Southeast Asia. Other producers of pineapple products in Central America, Thailand and Indonesia also are a major source of competition. Foreign production has the advantage of lower labor costs. The Company's principal marketing advantages are the high quality of its fresh and canned pineapple, the relative proximity to the United States West Coast fresh fruit market and being the only United States canner of pineapple. Other fresh and canned fruits and fruit juices also are a source of competition. The price of the Company's products is influenced by supply and demand of pineapple and other fruits and juices.

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        The availability of water for irrigation is critical to the cultivation of pineapple. The Upcountry Maui area is susceptible to drought conditions, which can adversely affect pineapple operations by resulting in poor yields (tons per acre) and lower recoveries (the amount of saleable product per ton of fruit processed). Approximately 83% of the fields in the Company's Upcountry Maui plantation are equipped with drip irrigation systems. Fields that are not drip irrigated are in areas that typically receive adequate rainfall. The Company's drip irrigation systems and Company controlled or operated water sources help to mitigate the effects of periodic drought conditions. However, during periods of prolonged drought, the water supply can drop below levels that are necessary to meet all of the Upcountry plantation's water requirements.

        The Company has been shifting its pineapple production towards the fresh pineapple market with the goal of optimizing the balance of production and sales between the canned and fresh pineapple segments. The Company intends to continue this shift towards greater levels of fresh fruit.

        (2)    Resort    

        Kapalua Resort is a master-planned, golf resort community on Maui's northwest coast. The Resort is part of approximately 23,000 acres of the Company's land-holdings in West Maui, most of which remain as open space. Presently, the Resort development includes 1,650 acres bordering the ocean with three white sand beaches and includes two hotels, eight residential subdivisions, three championship golf courses, two ten-court tennis facilities, a 22,000 square foot shopping center and over ten restaurants. Water and sewer transmission utilities are included in the Resort's operating activities. The Resort's present undeveloped acreage includes approximately 50 acres that is zoned for the planned Resort development.

        Kapalua Land Company, Ltd. is the developing and operating subsidiary of the Company's Resort segment. The Resort segment includes the following wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company: Kapalua Water Company, Ltd. and Kapalua Waste Treatment Company, Ltd., public utilities providing water and waste transmission services for the Kapalua Resort; Kapalua Advertising Company, Ltd., an in-house advertising agency; and Kapalua Realty Company, Ltd. (wholly owned by Kapalua Land Company, Ltd.), a general brokerage real estate company located within the Resort.

        The Company, through subsidiaries and joint ventures, developed the Kapalua Resort, which opened in 1975 with The Bay Course. The Company owns three golf courses (The Bay, The Village and The Plantation Courses), one tennis facility (The Tennis Garden), a shopping center (The Kapalua Shops), the land under both hotels (The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua and Kapalua Bay Hotel), and various on-site administrative and maintenance facilities. The Kapalua Resort currently includes over 700 single-family lots, condominiums and homes.

        The Company operates the golf and tennis facilities, the shopping center, ten retail shops, a vacation rental program (The Kapalua Villas), and certain services to the Resort, including shuttle, security and maintenance of common areas. The Company is the ground lessor under long-term leases for both hotels and receives rental income from certain other properties. The Company manages The Kapalua Club, a membership program that provides certain benefits and privileges within the Resort for its members.

        The Kapalua Golf Academy at the Village Course, a state-of-the-art teaching and practice facility that was developed in conjunction with PGA Touring Professional Hale Irwin and the Kapalua golf staff, opened in 2000. The golf academy is located on 23 acres and is part of the commercial foundation for the Central Resort area. The current master plan for the Central Resort includes a future commercial Town Center, resort spa and additional residential development. Design and entitlement work continue on the Central Resort master plan.

        The Company has preliminary County of Maui approval for the subdivision plans and drawings for the next phase of Plantation Estates at Kapalua. After it has obtained the final approval from the

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County, the Company will proceed in an effort to obtain the state and federal registrations of the subdivision that are necessary before offering the lots for sale. This phase consists of 25 agricultural lots ranging in size from three acres to over fifteen acres. Although no assurance can be given, it is presently estimated that construction of the subdivision improvements could begin later in 2004.

        The Company has begun the planning and entitlement process for a proposed expansion of the Kapalua Resort into approximately 925 acres of Company-owned lands located upslope of the Resort (Kapalua Mauka). If and when necessary governmental approvals are secured and the development proceeds, this expansion would, under current plans, include a possible expansion of the Resort's Village Golf Course, development of up to 690 single and multifamily residential units, and commercial components. Estimating the timing of obtaining necessary land use entitlement is difficult and it may be several years before construction can start and product is available for sale. Completion of this development could take 10 to 15 years or more.

        The Kapalua Resort faces substantial competition from alternative visitor destinations and resort communities in Hawaii and throughout the world. Kapalua's marketing strategies target upscale visitors with an emphasis on golf. In 2003, approximately 15% of the visitors to Maui were international travelers and 85% were domestic. Kapalua's primary resort competitors on Maui are Kaanapali, which is approximately five miles from Kapalua, and Wailea on Maui's south coast. Kapalua's total guestroom inventory accounts for approximately 10% of the units available in West Maui and approximately 6% of the total inventory on Maui.

        Nationally televised professional golf tournaments have been a major marketing tool for Kapalua. Since January 1999, Kapalua has hosted the Mercedes Championships, the season opening event for the PGA TOUR. Through the non-profit organization, Kapalua Maui Charities, Inc., the Company has agreements with Mercedes-Benz and the PGA TOUR to host and manage this event at Kapalua through January 2006.

        Other signature events of Kapalua Resort include: the Celebration of the Arts, an annual event held in April, that pays tribute to the people, arts and culture of Hawaii through demonstrations in hula and chant, workshops in Hawaiian art, and one-on-one interaction with local artists; and the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, an annual event held in July that attracts world-famous winemakers, chefs and visitors to Kapalua for a series of wine tasting, festive gatherings and gourmet meals. In December 2003, the Company purchased the rights to LifeFest Maui, a health and wellness event that features lectures, workshops and panels by some of the country's leading wellness and fitness experts, and has scheduled this event to be held at Kapalua Resort in September of 2004.

        Advertising placements in key publications are designed to promote Kapalua through the travel trade, consumer, golf and real estate media.

        (3)    Commercial & Property    

        Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center (formerly Kaahumanu Center) is the largest retail and entertainment center on Maui with a gross leasable area of approximately 570,000 square feet. Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center was owned by Kaahumanu Center Associates ("KCA"), a 50/50 partnership between the Company, as general partner, and the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii, as a limited partner. In September 2003, KCA sold the Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center. See Other Assets—Kaahumanu Center Associates, Note 3 to Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Napili Plaza is a 45,000 square foot retail and commercial office center located in West Maui. In August 2003, the Company sold the Napili Plaza. See Discontinued Operations, Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The Company's land entitlement and land and water asset management activities currently are included in the Commercial & Property segment. Land entitlement is a lengthy process of obtaining the

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required county, state and federal approvals to proceed with planned development and use of the Company's land and satisfying all conditions and restrictions imposed in connection with such governmental approvals. The Company actively works with the community and with regulatory agencies and legislative bodies at all levels of government in an effort to obtain necessary entitlements consistent with the needs of the community.

        (4)    Other Business    

        In the fourth quarter of 2003, the Company began formulating and acting upon a number of new agriculture and environmental related business initiatives. These initiatives comprise a new operating unit and are collectively called Maui Agricultural Partners. Some of these initiatives are as follows: Kapalua Farms, a service entity of the Company that will support the development of Kapalua Resort and explore joint ventures in diversified agriculture; a work-study program being developed with Earth University, University of Hawaii, and area high schools to promote applied research and education that fosters agricultural entrepreneurs; and Island Energy, a program to systematically identify crops with the potential to become primary or secondary clean fuel sources for Hawaii.

        (5)    Employees    

        In 2003, the Company employed approximately 1,540 employees. Pineapple operations employed approximately 450 full-time and approximately 590 seasonal or intermittent employees. Approximately 64% of the Pineapple operations employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. Resort operations employed approximately 460 employees, of which approximately 11% were part-time employees and approximately 28% were covered by collective bargaining agreements.

        (6)    Other Information    

        The Company's Pineapple segment engages in continuous research to develop techniques to reduce costs through crop production and processing innovations and to develop and perfect new products. Improved production systems have resulted in increased productivity by the labor force. Research and development expenses approximated $800,000 in 2003, $1,004,000 in 2002 and $1,073,000 in 2001.

        The Company has reviewed its compliance with federal, state and local provisions that regulate the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relate to the protection of the environment. The Company does not expect any material future financial impact as a result of compliance with these laws.

        The Company has a commitment relating to the filtration of water wells, as described in Note 16 to Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company is unable to estimate the range of potential financial impact for the possible filtration cost for any future wells acquired or drilled by the County of Maui and, therefore, has not made a provision in its financial statements for such costs.

        The Company expects to remediate certain soils on a Company-owned development parcel that contain pesticide residues, as described in Note 16 to Consolidated Financial Statements. The cost of remediation will depend on the various alternatives as to use of the property and the method of remediation. Until the Company makes further progress on obtaining the proper entitlements for the parcel, the ultimate use of the property remains uncertain and therefore an estimate of the remediation cost cannot be made.

        A private water company on Maui detected the presence of chemicals commonly known as DBCP and TCP in the water from wells on property owned by the Company that it is licensed to use. The chemicals are believed to have come from fumigants and pesticides that the Company used on pineapple fields in the area. As described in Note 16 to Consolidated Financial Statements, the cost to the Company of remediation is not expected to be material.

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(d)    Financial Information About Geographic Areas    

        Revenues and long-lived assets attributable to foreign countries were not material for the last three years.

Executive Officers of Registrant

        Below is a list of the names and ages of the Company's executive officers, indicating their position with the Company and their principal occupations during the last five years. The current terms of the executive officers expire in May of 2004 or at such time as their successors are elected.

David C. Cole (51)   President and Chief Executive Officer since October 2003; Chairman of Twin Farms Collections, LLC and subsidiaries since 2001; Manager of Sunnyside Farms, LLC since 1997.

Paul J. Meyer (56)

 

Executive Vice President/Finance since 1984. Mr. Meyer will retire from the Company as of June 30, 2004.

J. Susan Corley (60)

 

Vice President/Human Resourses since 2000; Director/Human Resourses 1998 to 2000.

Robert M. McNatt (57)

 

Vice President/Land Planning & Development since 2001; Vice President/Development of Kapalua Land Company since 1996.

Warren A. Suzuki (51)

 

Senior Vice President/Community Relations & Corporate Communications since March 2004; Vice President/Land & Water Asset Management since 2001; Vice President/Land Management & Development since 1995.

Brian C. Nishida (48)

 

President, Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd. since January 1, 2004. Member, BG&C, LLC, since 2003. Vice President and General Manager, Del Monte Fresh Produce (Hawaii) Inc. 1995 to 2002.

Item 2.    PROPERTIES

        The Company owns approximately 28,600 acres of land on Maui. Approximately 30% of the acreage is used directly or indirectly in the Company's operations and the remaining land is primarily in pasture or forest reserve. This land, most of which was acquired from 1911 to 1932, is carried on the Company's balance sheet at cost. The Company believes it has clear and unencumbered marketable title to all such property, except for the following:

    (a)
    a perpetual conservation easement granted to the State of Hawaii on a 13-acre parcel at Kapalua;

    (b)
    certain easements and rights-of-way that do not materially affect the Company's use of its property;

    (c)
    a mortgage on approximately 4,400 acres used in pineapple operations, which secures the Company's $15 million term loan agreement;

    (d)
    a mortgage on the three golf courses at Kapalua, which secures the Company's $20 million revolving credit facility;

    (e)
    a permanent conservation easement granted to The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, a non-profit corporation, covering approximately 8,600 acres of forest reserve land; and

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    (f)
    a small percentage of the Company's land in various locations on which multiple claims exist, for some of which the Company has initiated quiet title actions.

        Approximately 22,800 acres of the Company's land are located in West Maui, approximately 5,700 acres are located in East Maui (Upcountry) and approximately 28 acres are located in Kahului, Maui.

        The 22,800 acres in West Maui comprise a largely contiguous parcel that extends from the sea to an elevation of approximately 5,700 feet and includes nine miles of ocean frontage with approximately 3,300 lineal feet along sandy beaches, as well as agricultural and grazing lands, gulches and heavily forested areas. The West Maui acreage includes approximately 3,600 acres comprising the Company's West Maui pineapple plantation and approximately 1,650 acres designated for the Kapalua Resort.

        The East Maui property is situated at elevations between 1,000 and 3,000 feet above sea level on the slopes of Haleakala and approximately 3,140 acres are in pineapple operations as the Company's Upcountry pineapple plantation.

        The Kahului acreage includes a can manufacturing plant and a pineapple-processing cannery with interconnected warehouses at the cannery site where finished product is stored and the Company's administrative offices.

        Approximately 3,000 acres of leased land are used in the Company's pineapple operations. A major operating lease covering approximately 1,500 acres of land expired on December 31, 1999 and is currently on a month-to-month basis. The Company and the lessor intend to conclude a long-term lease after the Company has reassessed its land acreage needs. Nine leases expiring at various dates through 2018 cover the balance of the leased property. The aggregate land rental for all leased land was $551,000 in 2003.

Item 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

        There are no known material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject. Certain of the Company's subsidiaries are involved in ordinary routine litigation incidental to their respective businesses.

Item 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

        On December 11, 2003, a special meeting of the Company's shareholders was held. Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The number of outstanding shares as of October 17, 2003, the record date of the special meeting, was 7,195,800.

        The results of the voting were as follows:

        Proposal No. 1—Amendment to the Articles of Association to authorize an additional 800,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock:

Shares voted for:   5,255,543
Shares voted against:   1,784,046
Shares abstained:   7,584

        Proposal No. 2—Amendment to the Articles of Association to increase the size of the Board of Directors from not less than five members, to not less than nine nor more than twelve members:

Shares voted for:   6,344,820
Shares voted against:   228,221
Shares abstained:   8,288

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        Proposal No. 3—Amendment to the Articles of Association to conform to the Company's bylaws, which provide for three classes of directors with staggered terms of three years each:

Shares voted for:   6,105,826
Shares voted against:   468,215
Shares abstained:   7,288

        Proposal No. 4—Approval of the Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan of 2003:

Shares voted for:   4,619,548
Shares voted against:   1,918,257
Shares abstained:   43,524

        There were no broker non-votes on any matter voted upon at the meeting.


PART II

Item 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

        The Company's common stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "MLP." The Company did not declare any dividends in 2003 and 2002. The declaration and payment of cash dividends are restricted by the terms of borrowing arrangements to 30% of prior year's net income. On February 19, 2004, there were 397 shareholders of record.

        The following chart reflects high and low sales prices during each of the quarters in 2003 and 2002:

 
   
  First
Quarter

  Second
Quarter

  Third
Quarter

  Fourth
Quarter

2003   High
Low
  $
20.00
14.15
  $
22.90
17.80
  $
27.34
19.60
  $
35.75
25.86
2002   High
Low
  $
25.00
20.00
  $
22.75
19.00
  $
20.35
16.50
  $
18.25
13.75

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Item 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 
  2003
  2002
  2001
  2000
  1999
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

 
FOR THE YEAR                                
Summary of Operations                                
  Revenues   $ 168,666   $ 147,740   $ 166,017   $ 137,626   $ 144,349  
  Cost of goods sold     76,220     79,582     81,297     70,850     73,286  
  Operating expenses     33,129     32,888     33,279     29,799     27,181  
  Shipping and marketing     19,700     18,746     17,520     17,247     17,989  
  General and administrative     30,593     22,678     18,425     15,107     15,589  
  Equity in losses of joint ventures     20     1,178     1,453     972     956  
  Interest expense     2,526     2,389     2,820     3,005     1,815  
  Income tax expense (benefit)     2,612     (3,697 )   3,507     (156 )   2,771  
  Income (loss) from continuing operations     3,866     (6,024 )   7,716     802     4,762  
  Discontinued operations, net of income tax expense (benefit)(1)     2,131     315     (148 )   (350 )   (92 )
  Net income (loss)     5,997     (5,709 )   7,568     452     4,670  

Earnings Per Common Share—Basic and Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Income (loss) from continuing operations     .54     (.83 )   1.07     .11     .66  
  Discontinued operations, net of income tax expense (benefit)     .29     .04     (.02 )   (.05 )   (.01 )
  Net income (loss)     .83     (.79 )   1.05     .06     .65  

Other Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Cash dividends                                
    Amount                 899     899  
    Per common share                 .125     .125  
  Depreciation   $ 12,184   $ 11,072   $ 10,226   $ 9,002   $ 8,445  
  Return on beginning stockholders' equity     9.6 %   (7.8 )%   11.5 %   .7 %   7.5 %
  Percent of net income (loss) to revenues     3.6 %   (3.9 )%   4.6 %   .3 %   3.2 %

AT YEAR END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Current assets less current liabilities(2)   $ 23,567   $ 25,502   $ 25,463   $ 19,304   $ 12,924  
Ratio of current assets to current liabilities(2)     1.9     1.9     2.1     1.7     1.5  
Property, net of depreciation   $ 95,048   $ 112,198   $ 113,046   $ 109,725   $ 100,976  
Total assets     161,680     184,195     176,433     169,951     153,387  
Long-term debt and capital leases     22,996     43,252     39,581     41,012     25,497  
Stockholders' equity                                
  Amount     71,544     62,739     73,419     65,922     66,400  
  Per common share   $ 9.94   $ 8.72   $ 10.20   $ 9.16   $ 9.23  
Common shares outstanding     7,195,800     7,195,800     7,195,800     7,195,800     7,195,800  

(1)
In 2003, the Company sold the Napili Plaza and substantially all of its Costa Rican pineapple assets. The operating results of these operations and the gains from the sales of these assets are reported as discontinued operations. Prior period amounts have been restated for comparability.

(2)
Current assets less current liabilities and ratio of current assets to current liabilities for 1999 was relatively low primarily because of accounts payable resulting from a high level of construction in progress at year-end.

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Item 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
2003 vs. 2002

        In 2003, the Company undertook initiatives to re-examine its lines of business, simplify operations and recruit new leadership, resulting in the following actions:

    The discontinuance of the Company's Commercial & Property business segment through the divestiture of substantially all of its commercial and retail assets. Napili Plaza and Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center were sold in August 2003 and September 2003, respectively.

    In October 2003, David C. Cole joined the Company as its new President & Chief Executive Officer.

    In October 2003, the Company discontinued its fresh-cut pineapple operations after a review determined that the product line appeared unlikely to achieve its growth and profit objectives.

    In December 2003, the Company effectively divested its Costa Rican pineapple assets in order to focus on its Maui pineapple operations. Also, in December, the Company recruited two executives with extensive experience in fresh pineapple operations to lead its Maui Pineapple unit. Brian C. Nishida and Calvin H. Oda joined the Maui Pineapple Company as President and Vice President of Product Development, respectively.

        In addition to the above actions, the Company undertook a comprehensive examination of its products, markets, methods and personnel. Initiated in November 2003, the work included cross-divisional teams focused on land development, resort positioning, community relations and pineapple operations. As a result of this exercise, a new vision that matches the Company's assets to apparent market trends was developed and recently approved by the Board of Directors. The vision is to create and manage holistic communities, by integrating agriculture, stewardship and eco-effective design principles into a high value-added, interrelated set of agricultural, hospitality and residential products and services on Maui. The Company hopes to achieve its vision through a focus on traditional Hawaiian values that foster social and ecological equity that in turn generate a distinctive market position and sustainable earnings. These values are:

    Ho 'ohanohano—Creating social capital by honoring our island cultures and traditions and recognizing our interdependency.

    Malama 'aina—Safeguarding our ecological capital by preserving its natural beauty and conserving its natural resources.

    Po 'okela—Providing services and products of the highest possible quality that create recognition and distinction in the marketplace.

        The Company's restructuring efforts are guided by these vision and values. Some recent structural adjustments include:

    The formation of a new venture unit called Maui Agricultural Partners. This unit will account for programs that serve to enhance the Company's businesses with new agricultural and environmental initiatives.

    The creation of a new corporate department to direct the Company's community relations and communications functions. This department will be responsible for engaging internal and external stakeholders around the Company's vision and values.

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CONSOLIDATED

Overview

        The Company reported net income of $6.0 million for 2003 compared to a net loss of $5.7 million for 2002. Most of the improved net results were from the sale of the Napili Plaza, the Company's interest in the Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center and the Costa Rican Pineapple assets, as well as non-recurring Pineapple cash receipts related to the settlement of lawsuits and receipt of the proceeds of anti-dumping duties from the government. These transactions contributed pretax income of $26.6 million to 2003 and generated cash flow that resulted in a 46% or $23.3 million reduction of the Company's debt as of December 31, 2003.

        Overall, consolidated operating results benefited from some improvement in the Company's ongoing operations, but the material improvements reflected in the 2003 financial results were from non-recurring sources.

Consolidated General and Administrative Expenses

        Increased general and administrative expenses continued to negatively affect the Company's results in 2003. Consolidated general and administrative expenses for 2003 increased by $7.9 million or 35% compared to 2002.

        The major components of this increase were as follows: ($ in millions)

Employee severance expense   $ 3.0
Write off of obsolete and or abandoned assets     2.3
Increase in pension expense     1.1
Increase in depreciation expense     1.1
Increase in insurance expense     0.3
Other (net)     0.1
   
  Total   $ 7.9
   

        General and administrative expenses are incurred at the corporate level and at the segment level. In 2003 and 2002, approximately 70% of corporate general and administrative expenses were allocated to the operating segments.

        The increase in employee severance costs was due to management changes at the corporate level as well as in the Pineapple and Resort segments and to reductions in force, in particular in the Pineapple segment. The write off of assets and increase in depreciation were primarily attributable to the Pineapple segment and are explained in more detail in the Pineapple section below. Pension expense, other than special termination benefits, increased in 2003 because of a reduction in the discount rate from 7.25% in 2002 to 6.75% in 2003, and due to negative returns on pension asset investments in 2001 and 2002. Company-wide insurance expense, in particular for casualty and executive liability increased by approximately 23% in 2003 compared to 2002. The increase in insurance expense is primarily a reflection of the insurance industry experience and not the experience of the Company.

        The Company's net periodic pension cost for 2003 and 2002 was calculated using a long-term rate of return of 9%. As explained in Note 7 to Consolidated Financial Statements, this rate was based on historical total returns of broad equity and bond indices weighted against the Company's targeted asset allocation. The Company's pension plans' average 10 year returns for the last three years have slightly lagged the blended rate of these broad indices and therefore, from 2004, the Company will use a long-term rate of return of 8% in the calculation of net periodic pension and other post retirement costs. The reduction in the long-term rate of return assumption from 9% to 8% and the decrease in

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the assumed discount rate from 6.75% to 6.25% at December 31, 2003, are not expected to significantly increase the Company's net periodic pension cost in 2004. The increase in cost because of these factors will be partially offset by the investment return of 22% on the pension plan assets in 2003.

Consolidated Interest Expense

        Interest expense increased by 6% in 2003 largely due to interest expense on prior years' federal income tax adjustments that were settled in 2003 and to a lower amount of interest capitalized in 2003 than in 2002. In 2002, interest was capitalized on the installation of the integrated accounting system that was placed in service as of January 2003. The Company's average interest rates were slightly higher in 2003 as compared to 2002 because a portion of the Company's $15 million term loan was based on a three-year rate, which was higher than the six-month rate used in the prior year. The Company's average borrowings in 2003 were lower than 2002.

Key Performance Indicators

        In general, the key performance indicators for the segments that are evaluated by management are recurring sources of revenues and operating profit before corporate allocation of general and administrative expenses. Other performance measures commonly relied on by the Company are cash flow, return on assets, return on equity and the subjective performance measure of the Company's reputation as a good corporate citizen. In 2003, the Company had a long-term incentive plan that covered certain key employees, where performance was based on cash flows from operating activities and return on equity. The goals were not met for the performance cycle ended December 31, 2003 and this long-term incentive plan was terminated on March 1, 2004.

PINEAPPLE

Overview

        The Company began to refocus its Pineapple business into its core Maui operations by selling substantially all of the assets of its Costa Rican subsidiary in December 2003. In October of 2003, the Company also reached a strategic decision to cease production of its fresh-cut pineapple products and to abandon that product line.

        As discussed above, in 2003, the team evaluating the Pineapple segment operations spent a considerable amount of time examining all facets of those operations. The Company has begun to implement some of the decisions made by the team, which have already resulted in consistently better quality fresh pineapple. The higher quality fruit is more durable and thus the Company can rely to a greater extent on surface shipment to the U.S. mainland, while reducing its use of air shipment, which is more costly. Management believes that the other new procedures and practices that are being implemented as a result of the team evaluations, strengthen its Pineapple operations by producing a greater balance of revenue sources between Champaka pineapple (primarily a canning variety) and Hawaiian Gold™ hybrid pineapple (primarily sold as fresh-whole) and increased predictability of the timing of production volume. The worldwide supply of canned and fresh pineapple, and the Company's ability to adjust its production, influences the profitability of the Company's Pineapple segment. Being able to shift pineapple between canned and fresh pineapple products and revenue sources is expected to strengthen the Pineapple operations. The Company also intends to reduce the number of types of canned products it produces and to focus on those products and customers that offer an opportunity for higher margins.

        Pineapple operations incurred an operating loss from continuing operations of $921,000 for 2003 compared to an operating loss of $8.5 million for 2002. Revenues for 2003 were $105.0 million compared to $92.5 million in 2002. While basic operations showed improvement in 2003, the Pineapple segment results were primarily affected by several nonrecurring items.

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Nonrecurring Items

    In December 2003, the Company received $5.4 million from the U.S. Customs Service. This cash distribution was made pursuant to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (the "Dumping Act"), which allows for distribution of antidumping duties to injured domestic producers. The distribution is recorded as "Other Income" in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. The Dumping Act may be repealed and as a result, the Company may not receive any further distributions of the antidumping duties collected by Customs. In 2002, the Company received $530,000 pursuant to the same program.

      Anti-dumping duties have been in effect on canned pineapple fruit imported from Thailand since 1995. The duties can be increased or decreased annually based on reviews by the U.S. Department of Commerce that are conducted pursuant to requests by the Thai producers or the Company. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission are scheduled to review the duties in 2005 at which time they will determine whether the duties will continue for the next five-year period.

    In December 2003, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its Costa Rican pineapple subsidiary with a carrying value of $6.3 million and recognized a gain from the sale of $2.9 million (after reduction for the 49% minority interest). The sale closed in December 2003 and title to all but two parcels of land was transferred to the buyer. The operating results of this subsidiary prior to the sale and the gain on the sale are reported as discontinued operations and prior period amounts have been restated for comparability. See Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements.

      The sales agreement provided for withholding $3.1 million of the sales price (approximately $700,000 gain after reduction for minority interest) pending the transfer of title to the two remaining properties. The sale of the remaining two parcels is expected to be recognized in 2004 when titles to the properties are transferred to the buyer. In February 2004, title to one of the remaining parcels was transferred to the buyer and $2.7 million of the previously withheld sales price was paid to the Company's affiliate.

    Revenues for 2003 also include non-recurring cash receipts of $2.9 million related to the settlement of certain lawsuits. Legal fees and consultant costs related to these issues were $2.5 million in 2003 compared to $3.4 million in 2002.

Canned and Fresh Pineapple Operations

        In 2003, the volume of canned pineapple sales declined compared to 2002, but average prices exceeded 2002 by approximately 5%. The higher average prices were the result of general mid-year price increases in 2003 and to an increase in sales volume of larger #10 size cases to the U.S. government. Also in 2003, the volume of Hawaiian Gold™ (fresh whole pineapple grown in Hawaii) sales exceeded 2002, but the average sales prices were lower by approximately 18%. The reduction in price is estimated to be partially due to an increase in the supply of fresh pineapple because of higher worldwide production levels. In 2003, 17% of the pineapple segment's net sales from continuing operations were from fresh pineapple compared to 15% in 2002. This continued shift towards fresh sales contributed to the improved operating results in 2003.

        In 2003, Pineapple segment cost of sales were lower than the prior year by about 2% and shipping and selling expenses were higher by about 6%. The Company's pineapple inventories are maintained on a last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method of accounting. Therefore, in periods of rising prices, current production costs are higher than the average per unit values in inventory. In 2003, there was a partial liquidation of the LIFO inventories resulting in lower per unit production costs from prior years being included in cost of sales. Cost of sales would have been higher by $581,000 based on current per unit

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production costs. Excluding the effect of the LIFO liquidation, the variance in cost of sales and shipping and selling costs were primarily reflective of changes in sales volume of canned and fresh pineapple, as opposed to changes in per unit production, shipping or selling costs or methods. The Company's gross profit margin from fresh whole pineapple is higher than that of canned pineapple products. At year-end 2003, pineapple products inventories were lower than 2002 by $7.2 million, principally reflecting a reduction in the inventory of canned pineapple.

Abandoned Product Line

        In October 2003, the Company decided to cease production of its fresh-cut pineapple products and to abandon that product line. Pursuant to this decision, $1.5 million of fixed assets, inventory and supplies related to this product line were written off in the fourth quarter of 2003. Approximately 1% of Pineapple net sales for 2003 and 2% of Pineapple net sales for 2002 were from fresh-cut pineapple products.

Integrated Accounting System

        The Integrated accounting system that the Company began implementing in September 2000 was fully placed in service on January 1, 2003. Depreciation expense charged to the Pineapple segment increased by $1.9 million in 2003 compared to 2002, as a result of the cost of the new accounting system. Depreciation charges for this system in 2004 are estimated to be $1.6 million. In 2003, after a thorough review of the newly-installed integrated accounting system, the Company elected to discontinue use of a portion of the system and components totaling $450,000 were written off.

Outlook

        In 2004, the Company intends to continue to shift its pineapple production toward the fresh pineapple market with the goals of optimizing the balance of production and sales between the canned and fresh pineapple segments, and producing better quality and a more reliable volume of fresh whole pineapples. As noted above, the Company also intends to reduce the number of types of canned products, and to focus on those products and customers that offer an opportunity for higher margins. However, as the Company restructures its Pineapple operations, and in particular continues its emphasis on the fresh pineapple market, it will incur certain additional costs and expenses and it runs the risk of targeted market responses by its principal competitors.

        The Company intends to improve its practices in the areas of soil, water and energy conservation. The Company also intends to improve relationships with its neighbors through improved farm practices as well as a renewed emphasis on communications.

RESORT

Overview

        The Resort segment includes the development and sale of Kapalua real estate as well as the operation of three golf courses, ten retail facilities, the Kapalua Villas (short-term rental program) and other resort operations.

        The team evaluating the Company's resort operations is engaged in the process of analyzing the market position and future direction of the Kapalua Resort. Among other things, the Company believes that the future success of the Kapalua Resort will depend on its ability to cooperate and coordinate effectively with the other businesses that operate in the Resort, including the owners and operators of the hotels that reside on land leased from the Company.

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        On the development side, the Company hopes to create value from its land resources, by moving up the value hierarchy in development, by designing new communities that reflect a unique character and set of values, and evaluating its land resources comprehensively in an effort to identify and achieve their highest and best use. If it is to achieve these goals, the Company believes that it is critical to build strong relationships with both its business partners and community stakeholders.

        The environment for the Resort segment improved as the year 2003 progressed. As the uncertainty brought on by the war in Iraq passed and the United States economy improved, Hawaii's visitor industry began to recover from the effect of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The second half of 2003 saw improved visitor counts for the island of Maui and the state of Hawaii. Kapalua's operations also benefited from the increase in visitors and the general improvement in the U.S. economy.

        Kapalua Resort reported an operating loss of $1.2 million for 2003 compared to an operating profit of $2.8 million for 2002. Resort revenues were $45.6 million in 2003 compared to $49.8 million in 2002. A reduction in sales of new real estate product was the primary reason for lower operating results from the Resort segment in 2003. In 2003, revenues from new real estate sales were $1.1 million compared to $7.0 million in 2002, and operating profit from real estate development and sales was less than $100,000 (after administrative expenses) compared to $2.5 million in 2002.

Resort Operations

        Revenues attributable to the Resort operations, other than real estate development, increased from $42.8 million in 2002 to $44.5 million in 2003. Revenues from the golf operations increased by 2% in 2003, primarily due to higher average green fees. Paid rounds of golf were higher in 2003, but the increase was less than commensurate with the increase in room occupancies at the Resort. Higher room occupancies in 2003 were responsible for increased Villa revenues, as the average room rates were about 3% lower in 2003 compared to 2002. In 2003, room occupancies at Kapalua increased by approximately 8%. This was about the same as the hotel and resort condominium occupancy for the State of Hawaii in total, but not as large an increase as was experienced by the island of Maui as a whole, which showed almost a 12% increase in occupancies over 2002. Merchandise sales in 2003 exceeded 2002 by 9%, primarily reflecting higher sales volume and increased floor space with the opening of the Kapalua Home store in December 2002.

        Although revenues from these operations increased in 2003, operating profit declined because of increased operating expenses and higher general and administrative costs. Increased expenses in 2003 largely reflect a renegotiated union contract for the Company's golf course maintenance employees early in 2003, an increase in the number of employees at the resort, increased workers compensation accruals, higher pension costs and severance expense.

Real Estate Sales

        In 2002, nine of the 11 lots remaining in Pineapple Hill Estates and the two remaining lots in Plantation Estates were sold. Also in 2002, one of the remaining Pineapple Hill Estates lots was contributed to a joint venture for construction of a custom home. In 2003, the last Pineapple Hill Estates lot was sold. The custom home was completed in March 2003 and remains for sale at year-end 2003. In 2003, a remnant land parcel in the Resort was sold and the profit from this sale is included in "Other Income" in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

        A 6.5-acre conservation-zoned parcel was the only other new real estate product available for sale in 2003. This property is in escrow and because of its location in a conservation district, additional approvals were required to allow the potential buyer to build a home on the site. It is expected that this sale will be concluded in the first quarter of 2004. Resort real estate development and Resort real estate sales are cyclical and depend on a number of factors. Results for one period are, therefore, not

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necessarily indicative of future performance trends for this segment. A key factor in the financial results of Resort real estate sales is the availability of new product inventory.

Outlook

        A result of the comprehensive examinations mentioned above, was development of a ranking and prioritization of the Company's developable land assets. While it is the Company's intention to retain most of its land holdings in open space, be it agriculture, parks, forest preserve, conservation or otherwise, the profitability of the Company is highly dependant on the Company's ability to develop a portion of its land assets into real estate products desired by the community and which meet the needs of the market.

        The Company received preliminary approval by the County of Maui for the subdivision plans and drawings for the next phase of Plantation Estates at Kapalua. After it has obtained the final approval from the County, the Company will proceed in an effort to obtain the state and federal registrations of the subdivision that are necessary before offering the lots for sale. This phase consists of 25 agricultural lots ranging in size from three acres to over fifteen acres. The Company has reached a tentative agreement with the Board of Trustees of the neighboring homeowners association to withdraw its opposition to the project, although this agreement must still be approved by the association's membership. Although no assurance can be given, it is presently estimated that sale of the lots and construction of the improvements could begin later in 2004. To the extent the lots are sold, revenues from this subdivision would be recognized on a percentage-of-completion basis as subdivision improvements are constructed.

        The Company is in the planning and entitlement stage of other Kapalua Resort real estate projects, but at this time does not anticipate that any other projects will be available for sale in 2004.

        The Maui County Council recently passed Bill 84, which requires a managed and directed growth plan be included in the County's general plan to clearly define urban and rural growth areas. The Bill is presently awaiting the Mayor's signature. If the Bill becomes law, the Company expects that the plan showing the growth areas will be developed and approved within a 5-year period. Development would be allowed only within those growth areas, although exemptions or amendments could be requested. If the Company's high profile lands fall outside the growth areas, the Company's ability to develop those properties could be impeded.

COMMERCIAL & PROPERTY

Overview

        The Commercial & Property segment reported an operating profit from continuing operations of $13.1 million for 2003 compared to an operating loss of $152,000 for 2002. Revenues attributable to this segment were $18.0 million in 2003 compared to $5.4 million in 2002. Several nonrecurring items affected such amounts.

Nonrecurring items

    In September 2003, the Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center was sold for $75 million. Kaahumanu Center Associates ("KCA"), a limited partnership in which the Company was the general partner, owned the Center. The Company's equity in earnings of KCA was $12.7 million in 2003 (reflecting the gain from the sale of the Center) as compared to a loss of $1.3 million in 2002. By agreement between the partners, KCA was dissolved upon the sale of the Center and the Company's accumulated losses in excess of its investment of $11.8 million were reversed into income. The Company, as managing partner, is winding up the affairs of the partnership. The winding up

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      period, as defined by agreement, will run for at least thirteen months following the closing of the sale.

    In August 2003, the Company sold the Napili Plaza for $7.1 million. The gain from this sale of $1.9 million and the results of operations prior to the sale are reported as discontinued operations. Prior period amounts have been restated for comparability. See Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Continuing Operations

        Revenues and operating profit from Commercial & Property continuing operations for 2003 and 2002 include the closing of 32 and 13 lot sales, respectively, in the Kapua Village Employee Subdivision. The closing of lot sales began in December 2002 and was completed in the third quarter of 2003. Operating profit includes gains from these sales of $995,000 and $410,000, for 2003 and 2002, respectively. Revenues for 2002 also included $624,000 from other land sales.

Outlook

        The Napili Plaza and the Company's investment in Kaahumanu Center Associates were the two primary assets in the Commercial & Property segment. In 2004, the remaining Commercial & Property rentals and the Company's land entitlement activities will be reported in a new business segment that will include all resort and non-resort real estate development activity.

2002 vs. 2001

CONSOLIDATED

        The Company reported a net loss of $5.7 million for 2002 compared to net income of $7.6 million for 2001. The decline in results primarily reflects increased operating losses from the Pineapple segment due largely to increased general and administrative expenses, coupled with lower operating profit from the Resort segment. The reduction in operating profit from the Resort primarily reflected the absence of new real estate product available for sale.

        General and administrative expenses for 2002 (including amounts allocated to the business segments) increased by $4.3 million or 23% as compared to 2001. Fees paid to outside consultants increased by approximately $2.2 million in 2002 compared to 2001. Increases in consultant fees due to lawsuits related to Pineapple operations were partially offset by reductions in fees paid for other professional services. The net periodic cost for defined benefit pension plans increased by approximately $1 million in 2002 primarily because of negative investment returns in 2000 and 2001. In addition, depreciation, medical, and general insurance expenses increased by $1.8 million in 2002 as compared to 2001.

        Interest expense decreased by 15% in 2002 compared to 2001 due to lower average interest rates. Average interest rates on Company borrowings in 2002 were 2 percentage points lower than 2001. The reduction in interest expense due to lower rates was partially offset by 3% higher average borrowings in 2002.

PINEAPPLE

        Pineapple revenues were $92.5 million in 2002 compared to $92.0 million in 2001. The operating loss from continuing operations attributable to this segment was $8.5 million in 2002 compared to $3.0 million in 2001. See Discontinued Operations, Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements. The increased loss was largely attributable to higher general and administrative costs as discussed above. General and administrative expenses attributable to the Pineapple segment increased by $4.6 million in

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2002 compared to 2001. Shipping and marketing costs were higher in 2002 primarily because of increased use of air freight to ship fresh whole and fresh cut pineapple, increased fuel surcharges affecting ocean freight and trucking rates and additional transportation, warehousing, labeling and casing costs incurred as a result of the West Coast labor dispute in the fourth quarter of 2002. Pineapple cost of sales as a percentage of sales for 2002 was lower than 2001, primarily due to a shift in sales volume to fresh whole pineapple, which generally yield a higher gross margin.

        In the fourth quarter of 2002, the labor dispute between the West Coast longshoremen and shipping companies resulted in a temporary shutdown of the West Coast shipping ports followed by a backlog at the ports through most of December 2002. During that period, the Company incurred additional air freight costs and inter-modal rerouting costs to make timely deliveries to its customers and additional warehousing, labeling and casing costs to meet estimated orders for its customers for the remainder of 2002 and the first quarter of 2003. Losses and additional expenditures incurred by the Company during this period due to the labor dispute totaled approximately $843,000. At year-end 2002, a portion of these expenditures was deferred as prepaid shipping and selling costs.

        Case volume of canned pineapple sales was higher in 2002 compared to 2001, but average sales prices were slightly lower in 2002. Contribution to Pineapple segment revenues from non-canned product sales (pineapple juice in PET bottles, fresh cut and fresh whole pineapple) increased by 5% to approximately 30% of net sales in 2002 compared to 2001.

        In 2002, revenues included a distribution of antidumping duties by the U. S. Customs Service of $530,000, a decrease of $1.3 million as compared to 2001. These distributions were made pursuant to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000, which allows for distribution of antidumping duties to injured domestic producers.

RESORT

        Revenues from the Kapalua Resort segment were $49.8 million in 2002 compared to $70.1 million in 2001. The operating profit from this segment was $2.8 million in 2002 compared to $19.8 million in 2001. The decrease in revenues and operating profit is primarily due to reduced inventory in the Company's real estate development projects, sales of which contributed $2.5 million to operating profit in 2002 compared to $18.2 million in 2001.

        In 2001, the sales of all 36 luxury condominium units in the Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay closed escrow and title passed to the buyers, resulting in profit contribution to the Company of $11.5 million. In 2001, the Resort segment recognized profit on sales of 20 of the 31 single-family lots at the Pineapple Hill Estates subdivision and the sale of a one-acre land parcel next to the Ironwoods condominiums.

        In 2002, nine of the remaining 11 lots in the Pineapple Hill Estates subdivision and the two final lots in Plantation Estates were sold.

        Revenues and operating profit from Resort operations (excluding real estate development activity) were lower in 2002 compared to 2001. Much of the business activity at Kapalua Resort is related to hotel and condominium occupancies on Maui and, for 2002, hotel and villa occupancies at Kapalua decreased by 8% and, for the island of Maui, occupancies decreased by 3% compared to 2001. For the State of Hawaii, hotel and condominium occupancies were about 1% higher in 2002 compared to 2001. Throughout 2002, the Resort operating results were affected by the slow recovery of Hawaii's visitor industry from the events of September 11, 2001, continued challenges from a weak United States economy, difficult air travel and the threat of a United States military conflict. In 2002, paid rounds of golf at the Resort declined compared to 2001, and revenues from golf operations decreased by 3%, merchandise sales decreased by 6% and revenues from The Kapalua Villas decreased by 9%. Partially

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offsetting these declines were commission income from Kapalua Realty, which increased by 80% in 2002 compared to 2001, primarily reflecting real estate resale activity.

COMMERCIAL & PROPERTY

        Revenues of $5.4 million attributable to the Commercial & Property segment increased by 39% in 2002 compared to 2001. The segment produced an operating loss from continuing operations of $152,000 in 2002 compared to $1.5 million in 2001. See Discontinued Operations, Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements. The improved results were principally due to land sales in 2002. In the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company closed sales on 13 of 45 lots in the Kapua Village employee subdivision in West Maui. Revenues for 2002 also included other land sales totaling $624,000 compared to land sales of $189,000 in 2001.

        The Company's equity in the losses of Kaahumanu Center Associates was $1.3 million in 2002 compared to $1.5 million in 2001. The reduction in losses was primarily due to lower expense in 2002 for write-off of tenant improvement allowances and lower reserves for uncollectible accounts. The gross leasable area occupied by tenants in 2002 increased, but sales reported by the tenants decreased in 2002 as compared to 2001.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Debt Reduction

        At December 31, 2003, the Company's total debt was $26.8 million, compared to $50.1 million at December 31, 2002. Five transactions contributed to the reduction in debt in 2003: (1) In connection with the $7.1 million sale of the Napili Plaza in August 2003, the Company repaid the $4.5 million mortgage loan on that property; (2) The sale of the Company's Costa Rican pineapple assets in December 2003, provided cash of $12.2 million from which $3.8 million of short- and long-term debt of the Company's Costa Rican subsidiary were repaid. The Company received cash distributions from its Costa Rican subsidiary totaling $3.3 million in December 2003; (3) The sale of Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center resulted in a cash distribution to the Company in September 2003 of $3.3 million, representing the repayment of partner advances and other working capital advances; (4) The cash distribution of $5.4 million from U.S. Customs in December 2003, and (5) $2.9 million of cash receipts related to settlement of law suits primarily in August 2003, were also used to repay debt.

Future Cash Inflows and Outflows

        The Company's Central American subsidiary expects to make cash distributions to its minority shareholders of approximately $5.2 million in the first and second quarters of 2004. In March 2004, the Company expects to make income tax payments of approximately $930,000 and in September 2004, the Company expects to make pension plan contributions of $1.5 million. In 2004, capital expenditures are expected to total $16.4 million, of which $4.1 million are for the replacement of existing facilities and equipment. In January 2004, the Company purchased land for $4.3 million in West Maui that will be used in its future operations and it expects to incur approximately $1.9 million in mid-2004 to acquire land as part of a land exchange with the State of Hawaii. The Company expects to incur approximately $3.8 million in 2004 for real estate development planning and $1.8 million for the completion of highway improvements related to subdivision projects sold in prior years.

        The Company expects that cash from operating activities and cash inflows from investing activities will substantially fund the aforementioned cash commitments for 2004. Both the Pineapple operations and the Resort ongoing operations typically produce net positive cash inflows from operating activities on a full-year basis, which can fund the capital expenditures required by those segments and contribute to unallocated corporate expenses and other cash commitments. In 2004, the Company also expects to

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receive additional cash distributions from its Central American subsidiary as the sale of the remaining properties is completed.

        Construction and sales of the next phase of Plantation Estates is expected to begin in 2004. As with some of the Company's prior real estate projects, the sales agreement for this subdivision will probably require the buyers to pay the full purchase price and to close the sale transaction, although construction of the improvements would not be complete until a later date. Assuming no unreasonable delays are encountered and sales are accomplished, the Company expects that the sales proceeds from this project will fund the construction of the $15 million improvements and on a full-year basis; the net cash flows will contribute to liquidation of the Company's cash requirements.

        Pineapple operations seasonal cash requirements, in particular during the summer months are expected to be funded by bank lines of credit. At December 31, 2003, the Company had unused short- and long-term lines of credit totaling $15.7 million.

Contractual Obligations

        Following are summaries of the Company's contractual obligations as of December 31, 2003 (in thousands):

 
  Payment due by period (years)
Contractual Obligations

  Total
  Less
Than 1

  1 - 3
  4 - 5
  After 5
Long-term debt   $ 25,874   $ 3,576   $ 6,964   $ 7,084   $ 8,250
Capital lease obligations     1,021     306     715        
Operating leases(1)     4,074     613     1,249     1,305     907
Purchase commitments(1)(2)     5,808     1,386     2,041     1,363     1,018
Other long-term liabilities(3)     5,271     1,189     1,256     786     2,040
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 42,048   $ 7,070   $ 12,225   $ 10,538   $ 12,215
   
 
 
 
 

(1)
These operating leases and purchase commitments are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheet under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

(2)
$5.1 million of these purchase commitments at year-end 2003 were for pineapple purchases for the Company's Costa Rican subsidiary. As of March 1, 2004, a third party assumed the purchase agreement.

(3)
Amounts consist primarily of payments due under the Company's deferred compensation plan, unfunded pension payments and severance costs.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles require the use of accounting estimates. Some of these estimates and assumptions involve a high level of subjectivity and judgment and therefore the impact of a change in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the amounts reported in the Company's financial statements.

        At December 31, 2003 and for the year then ended, estimates that the Company has identified as critical to the financial statements were as follows:

    Deferred development costs, principally predevelopment costs related to various projects at the Kapalua Resort totaled $7.9 at year-end 2003. Such amounts are carried on the balance sheet at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Based on the Company's future development plans for Kapalua and the estimated value of these future projects, management has concluded

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      that these deferred costs will be recoverable from future development projects. The volatility of this assumption arises because of the long-term nature of the Company's development plans and the uncertainty of when or if certain parcels will be developed. Approximately $3.5 million of the Resort deferred development costs relate to a fee paid by the Company for future sewerage capacity. Management estimates that the capacity in the sewerage system will be available for future development projects.

    The Company's Pineapple segment expects to continue to shift its production and sales volume from canned to fresh pineapple. Management has evaluated the fixed assets of the Pineapple segment in view of the prospective shift in operations and presently estimates that the net book value of all assets, carried on the balance sheets at cost less accumulated depreciation, will be recoverable from future operations. This estimate could be affected by management's estimate as to the rate of production of the canning operations and by decisions that management could make regarding the size and locations of future pineapple operations. These decisions could result in a change in the depreciable lives of the assets, or in a write down of their carrying values.

IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES

        The Company uses the LIFO method of accounting for its pineapple inventories. Under this method, the cost of products sold approximates current cost and, during periods of rising prices, the ending inventory is reflected at an amount below current cost. The replacement cost of pineapple inventory was $20.2 million at December 31, 2003, which is $13.0 million more than the amount reflected in the financial statements.

        Most of the land owned by the Company was acquired from 1911 to 1932 and is carried at cost. A small portion of "Real Estate Held for Sale" represents land cost. Replacements and additions to Pineapple operations occur every year and some of the assets presently in use were placed in service in 1934. At Kapalua, some of the fixed assets were constructed and placed in service in the mid-to-late 1970s. Depreciation expense would be considerably higher if fixed assets were stated at current cost.

Item 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        The Company's primary market risk exposure with regard to financial instruments is to changes in interest rates. The Company manages this risk by monitoring interest rates and future cash requirements and evaluating opportunities to refinance borrowings at various maturities and interest rates. At December 31, 2003, 80% of the Company's short- and long-term borrowing commitments carried interest rates that were periodically adjustable to the prime rate, a Federal Farm Credit Bank index rate or to a LIBOR rate and 20% carried interest at fixed rates. Based on debt outstanding at the end of 2003 a hypothetical increase in interest rates of 100 basis points would increase the Company's interest expense by approximately $230,000 and a hypothetical decrease in interest rates of 100 basis points would increase the fair value of the Company's long-term debt by approximately $292,000. At December 31, 2003, the fair value of the Company's long-term debt exceeded the carrying value by approximately $176,000 as a result of a general decrease in quoted interest rates.

        The Company does not believe that the market risk exposure due to foreign exchange transactions would have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

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Item 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Stockholders and Directors of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc.:

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings, comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 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 audits 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, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 
   
GRAPHIC    

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Honolulu, Hawaii
March 1, 2004

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MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  2002
  2001
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands
Except Per Share Amounts)

 
REVENUES                    
Net sales   $ 113,584   $ 112,089     119,463  
Operating revenues     33,247     33,623     35,758  
Equity in earnings of joint ventures     12,698         6,996  
Other income     9,137     2,028     3,800  
   
 
 
 
Total Revenues     168,666     147,740     166,017  
   
 
 
 
COSTS AND EXPENSES                    
Cost of goods sold     76,220     79,582     81,297  
Operating expenses     33,129     32,888     33,279  
Shipping and marketing     19,700     18,746     17,520  
General and administrative     30,593     22,678     18,425  
Equity in losses of joint ventures     20     1,178     1,453  
Interest     2,526     2,389     2,820  
   
 
 
 
Total Costs and Expenses     162,188     157,461     154,794  
   
 
 
 
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes     6,478     (9,721 )   11,223  
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)     2,612     (3,697 )   3,507  
   
 
 
 
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations     3,866     (6,024 )   7,716  
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations (net of income tax expense (benefit) of $1,907, $191 and $(67)     2,131     315     (148 )
   
 
 
 
NET INCOME (LOSS)     5,997     (5,709 )   7,568  
RETAINED EARNINGS, BEGINNING OF YEAR     55,357     61,066     53,498  
   
 
 
 
RETAINED EARNINGS, END OF YEAR     61,354     55,357     61,066  
   
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE—
BASIC AND DILUTED
                   
  Continuing Operations     .54     (.83 )   1.07  
  Discontinued Operations     .29     .04     (.02 )
   
 
 
 
  Net Income (Loss)   $ .83   $ (.79 ) $ 1.05  
   
 
 
 
Average Common Shares Outstanding     7,195,800     7,195,800     7,195,800  
Average Common Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution     7,205,969     7,195,800     7,195,800  


MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  2002
  2001
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
Net Income (Loss)   $ 5,997   $ (5,709 ) $ 7,568  

Minimum pension liability, net of deferred income taxes of
$1,321 and $(2,835)

 

 

2,690

 

 

(5,039

)

 


 
Foreign currency translations     (77 )   68     (71 )
   
 
 
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)   $ 8,610   $ (10,680 ) $ 7,497  
   
 
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
  December 31,
 
 
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
ASSETS              
CURRENT ASSETS              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 7,863   $ 658  
  Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance of $994 and $572 for doubtful accounts     24,141     22,315  
  Refundable income taxes         3,031  
  Inventories              
    Pineapple products     7,253     14,488  
    Real estate held for sale         2,134  
    Merchandise, materials and supplies     6,010     6,743  
  Prepaid expenses and other assets     3,274     5,081  
  Deferred income taxes     2,747     273  
   
 
 
  Total Current Assets     51,288     54,723  
   
 
 
OTHER ASSETS     15,344     17,274  

PROPERTY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Land     4,644     6,411  
  Land improvements     56,292     60,214  
  Buildings     52,904     59,852  
  Machinery and equipment     131,929     130,337  
  Construction in progress     3,269     7,833  
   
 
 
  Total Property     249,038     264,647  
  Less accumulated depreciation     153,990     152,449  
   
 
 
  Net Property     95,048     112,198  
   
 
 
TOTAL     161,680     184,195  
   
 
 
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY              
CURRENT LIABILITIES              
  Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt     3,576     6,579  
  Current portion of capital lease obligations     274     267  
  Trade accounts payable     12,434     13,057  
  Payroll and employee benefits     5,260     4,241  
  Income taxes payable     1,854     418  
  Other accrued liabilities     4,323     4,659  
   
 
 
  Total Current Liabilities     27,721     29,221  
   
 
 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Long-term debt     22,298     42,256  
  Capital lease obligations     698     996  
  Accrued retirement benefits     30,168     33,089  
  Accumulated losses of joint venture in excess of investment         12,840  
  Deferred income taxes     2,385      
  Other noncurrent liabilities     1,536     1,867  
   
 
 
  Total Long-Term Liabilities     57,085     91,048  
   
 
 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY     5,330     1,187  

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Common stock—no par value, 8,000,000 and 7,200,000 shares authorized, and 7,195,800 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively     12,455     12,455  
  Additional paid in capital     195      
  Retained earnings     61,354     55,357  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (2,460 )   (5,073 )
   
 
 
  Stockholders' Equity     71,544     62,739  
   
 
 
TOTAL   $ 161,680   $ 184,195  
   
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  2002
  2001
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                    
Net income (loss)   $ 5,997   $ (5,709 ) $ 7,568  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities                    
  Depreciation     12,184     11,072     10,226  
  Undistributed equity in (income) losses of joint ventures     (12,678 )   1,178     1,452  
  Gain on property disposals     (6,300 )   (648 )   (1,201 )
  Deferred income taxes     589     (349 )   1,792  
  (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable     (3,893 )   (5,568 )   835  
  (Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes     3,031     (2,709 )   (166 )
  (Increase) decrease in inventories     10,102     3,015     (2,169 )
  Increase (decrease) in trade payables     (699 )   2,906     2,304  
  Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable     1,436     (1,217 )   1,773  
  Net change in other operating assets and liabilities     6,417     1,030     (6,461 )
   
 
 
 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES     16,186     3,001     15,953  
   
 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    
Purchases of property     (6,738 )   (10,401 )   (13,356 )
Proceeds from sale of property     17,261     687     1,019  
Distributions from joint ventures             857  
Proceeds from (payments for) other assets     3,258     (2,177 )   (1,252 )
   
 
 
 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES     13,781     (11,891 )   (12,732 )
   
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                    
Proceeds from long-term debt     24,848     26,129     38,367  
Payments of long-term debt     (44,912 )   (20,926 )   (40,248 )
(Payments of) proceeds from short-term debt     (2,897 )   2,050     13  
Payments on capital lease obligations     (291 )   (495 )   (472 )
Other     490     617     941  
   
 
 
 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES     (22,762 )   7,375     (1,399 )
   
 
 
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH     7,205     (1,515 )   1,822  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR     658     2,173     351  
   
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR   $ 7,863   $ 658   $ 2,173  
   
 
 
 

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

1.
Cash paid (received) during the year (in thousands):

  Interest (net of amount capitalized)   $ 2,445   $ 2,477   $ 2,994
  Income taxes     (312 )   767     39
2.
Amounts included in accounts payable for additions to property and other investments totaled $554,000, $620,000 and $1,003,000, respectively, at December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001.

3.
Capital lease obligations of $1,160,000 were incurred for new equipment in 2001.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.     SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

CONSOLIDATION

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and subsidiaries, primarily Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd. and Kapalua Land Company, Ltd. Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits in banks and commercial paper with original maturities of three months or less.

INVENTORIES

        Inventories of tinplate, cans, ends and canned pineapple products are stated at cost, not in excess of market value, using the dollar value last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method.

        In accordance with Hawaii industry practice, the costs of growing pineapple are charged to production in the year incurred rather than deferred until the year of harvest. For financial reporting purposes, each year's total cost of growing and harvesting pineapple is allocated to products on the basis of their respective market values; for income tax purposes, the allocation is based upon the weight of fruit included in each product.

        Real estate held for sale is stated at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell.

        Merchandise, materials and supplies are stated at cost, not in excess of market value, using retail and average cost methods.

OTHER ASSETS

        Cash surrender value of life insurance policies is reflected net of loans against the policies.

        Investments in joint ventures are generally accounted for using the equity method.

PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION

        Property is stated at cost. Major replacements, renewals and betterments are capitalized while maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the life of an asset are charged to expense as incurred. When property is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the property and the related accumulated depreciation are written off and the resulting gains or losses are included in income. Depreciation is provided over estimated useful lives of the respective assets using the straight-line method.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

        Long-lived assets and certain intangibles held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When such events or changes occur, an estimate of the future cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition is made. If the sum of such expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount by which the assets' net book values exceed fair values.

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POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

        The Company's policy is to fund pension cost at a level at least equal to the minimum amount required under federal law, but not more than the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes.

        Deferred compensation plans for certain management employees provide for specified payments after retirement. The present value of estimated payments to be made is accrued over the period of active employment. In 1998, these plans were terminated (see Note 7 to Consolidated Financial Statements).

        The estimated cost of providing postretirement health care and life insurance benefits is accrued over the period employees render the necessary services.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

        Revenues from the sale of pineapple are recognized when title to the product is transferred to the customer. The timing of transfer of title varies according to the shipping and delivery terms of the sale.

        Sales of real estate are recognized as revenues in the period in which sufficient cash has been received, collection of the balance is reasonably assured and risks of ownership have passed to the buyer. When the Company's remaining obligation to complete improvements is significant, the sale is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method.

        Revenues from other activities are recognized when delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured.

INTEREST CAPITALIZATION

        Interest costs are capitalized during the construction period of major capital projects.

ADVERTISING AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

        The costs of advertising and research and development activities are expensed as incurred.

LEASES

        Leases that transfer substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership of the property are accounted for as capital leases. Amortization of capital leases is included in depreciation expense. Other leases are accounted for as operating leases. Rentals under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis.

INCOME TAXES

        The Company's provision for income taxes is calculated using the liability method. Deferred income taxes are provided for all temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using tax rates enacted by law or regulation.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with the fair value based method prescribed by FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is recognized based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued.

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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

        The assets and liabilities of the Company's majority owned subsidiary in Central America are translated into United States dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at weighted average exchange rates in effect during the period. Translation adjustments are reported as other comprehensive income (loss) and accumulated in Stockholders' Equity, and totaled $(77,000), $68,000 and $(71,000) in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in income as incurred. During 2003, 2002 and 2001, such transaction gains and losses were not material.

USE OF ESTIMATES

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Future actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

        In January 2003, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities ("SFAS No. 146"). SFAS No. 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred, and not at the date of an entity's commitment to an exit plan, as was previously required. The adoption of SFAS No. 146 did not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

        In January 2003, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others ("FIN No. 45"). FIN No. 45 requires an entity to disclose in its financial statement footnotes many of the guarantees or indemnification agreements that it issues. In addition, under certain circumstances, an entity will have to recognize a liability at the time it enters into the guarantee. The adoption of FIN No. 45 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

        In December 2003, the Company adopted FASB Statement No. 132 (revised 2003), Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits. The Statement revises employers' disclosures about pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. It does not change the measurements or recognition of those plans required by FASB Statements No. 87, Employers' Accounting for Pensions, No. 88, Employers' Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits, and No. 106, Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions. The revised disclosures are included in Note 7, Postretirement Benefits.

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

        Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares from stock-based compensation arrangements had been issued.

        In 2003, diluted earnings per common share is computed on the assumption that the shares of nonvested restricted stock are outstanding at the grant date, and that the outstanding stock options are exercised, using the treasury stock method. None of these potential common shares were considered

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antidilutive. In 2002 and 2001, there were no securities outstanding that would potentially dilute common shares outstanding.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

        Certain amounts for prior years have been reclassified to conform to the presentation for the current year.

2.     INVENTORIES

        Pineapple product inventories were comprised of the following components at December 31, 2003 and 2002:

 
  2003
  2002
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

Finished Goods   $ 6,199   $ 11,829
Work In Progress     755     963
Raw Materials     299     1,696
   
 
Total   $ 7,253   $ 14,488
   
 

        The replacement cost of pineapple product inventories at year-end approximated $20 million in 2003 and $23 million in 2002. In 2003, there was a partial liquidation of LIFO inventories; thus, cost of sales included prior years' inventory costs, which were lower than current costs. Had current costs been charged to cost of sales, net income for 2003 would have decreased by $360,000 or $.05 per share.

3.     OTHER ASSETS

        Investments and Other Assets at December 31, 2003 and 2002 consisted of the following:

 
  2003
  2002
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

Deferred Costs   $ 7,922   $ 7,077
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies (net)     1,367     1,094
Pension Asset     2,762     3,895
Deferred Income Taxes         2,192
Other     3,293     3,016
   
 
Total   $ 15,344   $ 17,274
   
 

        Deferred costs are primarily predevelopment costs related to various projects at the Kapalua Resort that will be allocated to future development projects.

        Cash surrender value of life insurance policies is stated net of policy loans, totaling $597,000 at December 31, 2003 and 2002.

KAPALUA COCONUT GROVE LLC

        Kapalua Coconut Grove LLC ("KCG") is a Hawaii limited liability company whose members are the Company and YCP Site 29, Inc. KCG was formed in June 1997 to own, develop and sell luxury condominiums on the 12-acre parcel of beachfront property adjacent to the Kapalua Bay Hotel. Each member contributed to the venture its 50% interest in the land parcel and $1.1 million in cash. In 2001, construction was completed and sales of all units closed escrow as title was delivered to the buyers upon completion of the individual residences. Each member has a 50% interest in KCG and the Company has accounted for its investment in KCG by the equity method. The Company's pre-tax share

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of KCG's net income was $6,993,000 in 2001. Also in 2001, the Company recognized income of $3.9 million representing its gain on the land parcel contributed to the venture. During 2003 and 2002, total assets, liabilities and members' equity and operations were minimal. KCG will be dissolved after all contingencies have been resolved.

KAAHUMANU CENTER ASSOCIATES

        Kaahumanu Center Associates ("KCA") was a 50/50 partnership between the Company as general partner and the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii ("ERS") as a limited partner. KCA was the owner and operator of Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center, a regional shopping center in Maui. In September of 2003, KCA sold the shopping center for $75 million. Upon closing of the sale, the Company received a cash distribution of $3.3 million, which primarily represented the repayment of cash advances, management fees, electricity and reimbursable costs. The Company had guaranteed the payment of up to $10 million of the $57 million mortgage loan of KCA. Upon closing of the sale, the mortgage was repaid and the guaranty was released.

        By agreement between the partners of KCA, the partnership was dissolved upon the closing of the sale and the Company as managing partner has proceeded to wind up the affairs of the partnership. The winding up period, as defined by agreement, will run for at least thirteen months following the closing of the sale and $1.2 million of the sales proceeds were withheld by KCA for possible contingencies and to wind up the affairs of the partnership.

        As a result of the dissolution of the partnership, the Company's accumulated losses of KCA in excess of its investment were reversed in the third quarter of 2003. The reversal of these losses in 2003 of $11.8 million was credited to equity in earnings of joint ventures.

        The Company had a long-term agreement with KCA to manage Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center. As manager, the Company provided all administrative and on-site personnel and incurred other costs and expenses, primarily insurance, which were reimbursable by KCA. The Company generated a portion of the electricity used by Queen Ka 'ahumanu Center. In accordance with the limited partnership agreement, the partners could make cash advances to KCA in order to avoid a cash flow deficit. In 2002 and 2001, cash advances from the Company to KCA totaled $977,000, and $482,000, respectively. Interest on the advances at 9.57% (per the partnership agreement, 1% above KCA's first mortgage loan) totaled $141,000, $113,000, and $54,000 in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. In 2003, 2002 and 2001, reimbursements from KCA for payroll and other costs and expenses totaled $1,894,000, $2,259,000, and $2,634,000, respectively, and the Company charged KCA $1,801,000, $2,908,000, and $3,203,000, respectively, for electricity and management fees. At December 31, 2002, $2,488,000 was due to the Company from KCA for cash advances, management fees, electricity and reimbursable costs.

        The Company's pre-tax share of income (losses) from KCA was $852,000, ($1,248,000), and ($1,453,000), respectively, for 2003, 2002 and 2001.

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        Summarized balance sheet information for KCA as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and operating information for each of the three years ended December 31, 2003 follows:

 
  2003
  2002
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

Current assets   $ 1,541   $ 1,101
Property and equipment, net         63,447
Other assets, net     153     1,183
   
 
Total Assets     1,694     65,731
   
 

Current liabilities

 

 

290

 

 

4,542
Noncurrent liabilities     7     56,688
   
 
Total Liabilities     297     61,230
   
 

Partners' Capital

 

$

1,397

 

$

4,501
   
 
 
  2003
  2002
  2001
 
Revenues   $ 14,509   $ 14,849   $ 15,206  
Costs and Expenses     12,805     17,344     18,112  
   
 
 
 
Net Income (Loss)   $ 1,704   $ (2,495 ) $ (2,906 )
   
 
 
 

4.     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        In August 2003, the Company sold the Napili Plaza, which was one of two major assets in the Commercial & Property business segment. The assets sold had a net book value of $4.4 million, which was comprised principally of buildings and land improvements. The Company's gain from the transaction of $1.9 million and the results of operations prior to the sale is reported as discontinued operations and prior period amounts are restated for comparability.

        In December 2003, the Company entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its 51% owned Costa Rican pineapple subsidiary for $15.3 million. The sale closed in December 2003 and title to all but two parcels of land, were transferred to the buyer. The sales agreement provided for withholding of $3.1 million of the sales price pending the transfer of title to the remaining properties. Accordingly, in 2003, $12.2 million of the total sales price was recognized and the Company recorded a gain of $2.9 million (after reduction for 49% minority interest). The gain and results of operations prior to the sale are reported as discontinued operations. Prior period results have been restated for comparability. The sale of the remaining two parcels will be recognized in 2004 when title to the property is transferred to the buyer. In February 2004, title to one of the remaining parcels was transferred to the buyer and $2.7 million of the previously withheld sales price was paid to the Company's subsidiary.

        The assets sold had a net book value of $6.5 million, of which approximately 34% represented land, 32% was for inventories of growing crops and the remainder was principally for machinery, buildings and other fixed assets.

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        The revenues and operating profit (loss) relating to these two discontinued operations were as follows:

 
  2003
  2002
  2001
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
Revenues                    
  Napili Plaza   $ 2,591   $ 1,100   $ 1,130  
  Pineapple subsidiary     12,551     6,625     5,434  
   
 
 
 
  Total     15,142     7,725     6,564  
   
 
 
 

Operating profit (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Napili Plaza     1,982     61     62  
  Pineapple subsidiary     2,056     445     (277 )
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 4,038   $ 506   $ (215 )
   
 
 
 

5.     BORROWING ARRANGEMENTS

        During 2003, 2002 and 2001, the Company had average borrowings outstanding of $45.0 million, $47.9 million, and $46.4 million, respectively, at average interest rates of 5.0%, 4.9% and 6.9%, respectively.

        Short-term bank lines of credit available to the Company at December 31, 2003 were $1.4 million. These lines provide for interest at the prime rate (4% at December 31, 2003) plus 1/4% to 3/4%. There were no borrowings under these lines at December 31, 2003 and $595,000 in letters of credit were reserved against these lines to secure the Company's deductible portion of insurance claims administered by various insurance companies.

        Long-term debt at December 31, 2003 and 2002 consisted of the following (interest rates represent the rates at December 31):

 
  2003
  2002
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

Term loan, 4.20% to 5.38% and 3.72% to 5.38%   $ 15,000   $ 15,000
Revolving credit agreement, 3.42% to 4.25% and
4.17% to 4.25%
    5,700     17,050
Mortgage loan, 7.25%         4,513
Equipment loans, 3.65% to 7.48% and 4.23% to 7.48%     5,174     8,030
Non-revolving term loan, 4.17%         1,344
   
 
Total     25,874     45,937
Less portion classified as current     3,576     3,681
   
 
Long-term debt   $ 22,298   $ 42,256
   
 

        The Company has a $15 million term loan that is secured by certain parcels of the Company's real property on Maui. Principal payments are due from September 2004 through June 2009. Interest rates on the loan are adjustable based on six-month, one-year and three-year rates made available by the Federal Farm Credit Bank. The agreement includes certain financial covenants, including the maintenance of a minimum tangible net worth and debt coverage ratio, maximum funded debt to capitalization ratio, and limits on capital expenditures and the payment of dividends.

        The Company has a revolving credit agreement with participating banks under which it may borrow up to $20 million in revolving loans through December 31, 2004. On December 31, 2004, the commitment reduces to $15 million and amounts outstanding at December 31, 2005, at the Company's

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option, may be converted to a three-year term loan repayable in six equal semi-annual installments. Commitment fees of 1/4% are payable on the unused portion of the revolving credit line. At the Company's option, interest on advances is based on the prime rate or on one- to six-month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The loan is collateralized by the Company's three golf courses at the Kapalua Resort. The agreement contains certain financial covenants, including the maintenance of consolidated net worth at certain levels, minimum debt coverage ratio and limits on the incurrence of other indebtedness and capital expenditures. Declaration and payment of cash dividends is restricted to 30% of prior year's net income.

        The mortgage loan was collateralized by the Napili Plaza shopping center and was repaid in connection with the sale of the property in August 2003. See Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The Company has agreements that provide for term loans that were used to purchase equipment for the Company's pineapple and resort operations. At December 31, 2003, $1.7 million of these term loans had interest rates that were adjustable based on one- to six-month LIBOR. The balance of these loans is at fixed interest rates. The loans mature through December 2007. Some of the agreements include financial covenants that are similar to those in the Company's revolving credit agreement.

        The Company's majority owned Costa Rican subsidiary had a non-revolving term loan that the Company guaranteed. In connection with the sale of substantially all of the subsidiary's assets, the non-revolving term loan and short-term lines of credit totaling $3,845,000 were repaid and the Company's guaranty was released. See Note 4 to Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Maturities of long-term debt during the next five years, from 2004 through 2008, are as follows: $3,576,000, $3,030,000, $3,934,000, $3,634,000 and $3,450,000.

6.     LEASES

LESSEE

        The Company has capital leases, primarily on equipment used in pineapple operations, which expire at various dates through 2006. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, property included capital leases of $1,711,000, (accumulated depreciation of $639,000 and $398,000, respectively). Future minimum rental payments under capital leases aggregate $1,021,000 (including $49,000 representing interest) and are payable as follows (2004 to 2006): $306,000, $393,000 and $322,000.

        The Company has various operating leases, primarily for land used in pineapple operations, which expire at various dates through 2018. A major operating lease covering approximately 1,500 acres used primarily for pineapple operations expired on December 31, 1999, and is currently on a month-to-month basis. The Company and the lessor intend to conclude a long-term lease after the Company has reassessed its land acreage needs. Total rental expense under operating leases was $826,000 in 2003, $792,000 in 2002 and $811,000 in 2001. Future minimum rental payments under operating leases aggregate $4,074,000 and are payable during the next five years (2004 to 2008) as follows: $612,000, $618,000, $632,000, $646,000, $659,000, respectively, and $907,000 thereafter.

LESSOR

        The Company leases land and land improvements, primarily to hotels at Kapalua, and space in buildings, primarily to retail tenants. The leases generally provide for minimum rents and, in most cases, percentage rentals based on tenant revenues. In addition, the leases generally provide for

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reimbursement of common area maintenance and other expenses. Total rental income under these operating leases was as follows:

 
  2003
  2002
  2001
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

Minimum rentals   $ 1,284   $ 2,010   $ 1,835
Percentage rentals     2,322     2,183     2,572
   
 
 
Total   $ 3,606   $ 4,193   $ 4,407
   
 
 

        Property at December 31, 2003 and 2002 includes leased property of $13,617,000 and $19,960,000, respectively (before accumulated depreciation of $9,092,000 and $11,642,000, respectively).

        Future minimum rental income aggregates $3,201,000 and is receivable during the next five years (2004 to 2008) as follows: $822,000, $769,000, $474,000, $239,000, $235,000, respectively, and $662,000 thereafter.

7.     POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

        The Company has defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all full-time, part-time and intermittent employees. Pension benefits are based primarily on years of service and compensation levels. The Company has defined benefit postretirement health and life insurance plans that cover primarily non-bargaining salaried employees and certain bargaining unit employees. Postretirement health and life insurance benefits are principally based on the employee's job classification at the time of retirement and on years of service.

        The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefits in excess of plan assets were $47,464,000, $42,129,000 and $38,207,000, respectively as of December 31, 2003 and $43,012,000, $38,372,000 and $31,953,000, respectively, as of December 31, 2002.

        The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for health care as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 was determined using a health care cost trend rate of 8.5% in 2003, decreasing by .5% each year from 2003 through 2010 and 5% thereafter. The effect of a 1% annual increase in these assumed cost trend rates would increase the accrued postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $2,173,000 as of December 31, 2003, and the aggregate of the service and interest cost for 2003 by approximately $203,000; a 1% annual decrease would reduce the accrued postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $1,718,000 as of December 31, 2003, and the aggregate of the service and interest cost for 2003 by approximately $157,000.

        Special termination benefits for defined benefit pension plans increased the net periodic pension cost for 2003 and the benefit obligation recognized as of December 31, 2003 by $577,000. These special termination benefits relate to enhanced pension benefits as a result of management changes in 2003.

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        Changes in benefit obligations and changes in plan assets for 2003 and 2002 and the funded status of the plans and amounts recognized in the balance sheets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 were as follows:

 
  Pension Benefits
  Other Benefits
 
 
  2003
  2002
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
Change in benefit obligations:                          
  Benefit obligations at beginning of year   $ 43,012   $ 40,081   $ 14,230   $ 16,248  
  Service cost     1,669     1,770     184     356  
  Interest cost     2,770     2,695     849     902  
  Actuarial (gain) loss     1,972     953     377     (2,650 )
  Special termination benefits     577         68      
  Benefits paid     (2,536 )   (2,487 )   (562 )   (626 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Benefit obligations at end of year     47,464     43,012     15,146     14,230  
   
 
 
 
 
Change in plan assets:                          
  Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year     31,953     37,691          
  Actual return on plan assets     7,717     (3,508 )        
  Employer contributions     1,073     257     562     626  
  Benefits paid     (2,536 )   (2,487 )   (562 )   (626 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Fair value of plan assets at end of year     38,207     31,953          
   
 
 
 
 
Funded status     (9,257 )   (11,059 )   (15,146 )   (14,230 )
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss     9,006     12,515     (4,566 )   (5,383 )
Unrecognized net transition obligation     229     254          
Unrecognized prior service cost     377     423     (417 )   (545 )
   
 
 
 
 
Net amounts recognized     355     2,133     (20,129 )   (20,158 )
   
 
 
 
 
Amounts recognized in balance sheets consist of:                          
  Pension asset before minimum liability adjustment     2,286     3,218          
  Accrued benefit liability     (1,931 )   (1,085 )   (20,129 )   (20,158 )
  Intangible asset     607     677          
  Minimum liability adjustment     (4,277 )   (8,552 )        
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss     3,670     7,875          
   
 
 
 
 
Net amounts recognized   $ 355   $ 2,133   $ (20,129 ) $ (20,158 )
   
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability                          
  included in other comprehensive income   $ (4,205 ) $ 7,875   $   $  

Weighted average assumption used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Discount rate     6.25 %   6.75 %   6.25 %   6.75 %
  Rate of compensation increase     3.50 %   3.50 %   3.50 %   3.50 %

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        Net periodic benefit costs for 2003, 2002 and 2001 included the following components:

 
  2003
  2002
  2001
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
Pension benefits:                    
  Service cost   $ 1,669   $ 1,770   $ 1,728  
  Interest cost     2,771     2,694     2,701  
  Expected return on plan assets     (2,858 )   (3,307 )   (3,673 )
  Amortization of net transition obligation (asset)     25     28     (505 )
  Amortization of prior service cost     46     94     74  
  Special termination benefits     577          
  Recognized net actuarial loss     621     77     13  
   
 
 
 
  Net expense     2,851     1,356     338  
   
 
 
 
Other benefits:                    
  Service cost     184     356     410  
  Interest cost     849     901     986  
  Amortization of prior service cost     (128 )   (128 )   (134 )
  Recognized net actuarial gain     (371 )   (456 )   (323 )
   
 
 
 
  Net expense   $ 534   $ 673   $ 939  
   
 
 
 
 
  2003
  2002
  2001
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:            
Pension benefits:            
  Discount rate   6.75%   7.25%   7.25%
  Expected long-term return on plan assets   9%   9%   9%
  Rate of compensation increase   3.0% - 4.5%   3.0% - 4.5%   3.5% - 4.5%
Other benefits:            
  Discount rate   6.75%   7.25%   7.25%
  Rate of compensation increase   3.5%   4.0%   4.0%

        The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was based on historical total returns of broad equity and bond indices for ten to fifteen year periods, weighted against the Company's targeted pension asset allocation ranges. These rates were also compared to historical rates of return on hypothetical blended funds with 60% equity securities and 40% bond securities. These hypothetical rates of return were in excess of 9% in 2003, 2002 and 2001.

        The Company's pension plan weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, 2003 and 2002, by asset category was as follows:

Asset Category

  2003
  2002
 
Equity Securities   66 % 63 %
Debt Securities   33 % 36 %
Real Estate      
Other   1 % 1 %

        A pension committee consisting of certain senior management employees administers the Company's defined benefit pension plans. The pension plan assets are allocated among approved asset types based on asset allocation guidelines and investment and risk-management guidelines set by the pension committee, and subject to liquidity requirements of the plans. The pension committee has set the following asset mix guidelines: equities 20% to 60%; fixed income securities 20% to 50%;

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international securities 0% to 10%; private partnerships 0% to 15% and cash or equivalents 0% to 100%.

        The Company expects to contribute $1,452,000 to its defined benefit pension plans and $678,000 to its other postretirement benefit plans in 2004.

        The Company has investment and savings plans that allow eligible employees on a voluntary basis to make pre-tax contributions of their cash compensation. Substantially all employees are eligible to participate in one or more plans. The Company can elect to make contributions to the plans and, in 2002, the Company contributed $92,000 to one of the plans. No Company contributions were made to these plans in 2003.

        The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for non-bargaining salaried employees and for bargaining unit clerical employees of Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd. Effective December 31, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan amendment to freeze the ESOP. Accordingly, after 1999, there were no further contributions to the ESOP and no additional employees became participants of the plan. On March 1, 2004, the Company's Board of Directors voted to terminate the ESOP.

        On October 1, 1998, deferred compensation plans that provided for specified payments after retirement for certain management employees were terminated. At the termination date, these employees were given credit for existing years of service and future vesting of additional benefits was discontinued. The present value of the benefits to be paid is being accrued over the period of active employment. As of December 31, 2003 and 2002, deferred compensation plan liabilities totaled $2,090,000 and $2,027,000, respectively.

8.     EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS

        At December 31, 2003, 800,000 shares of the Company's common stock have been authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans. The Company's Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan of 2003 (the "Stock Plan") was approved by its shareholders on December 11, 2003 and includes 500,000 shares of common stock authorized for issuance. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors is charged with administering the Stock Plan and, at its discretion can determine the employees, directors and independent contractors to whom awards under this plan will be granted. The vesting requirements, terms of the grants of options or other equity instruments and other terms of the grants generally follow certain guidelines, but can vary by grant according to the discretion of the Committee.

        In October 2003, the Company entered into a non-qualified stock option agreement with the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer under which 200,000 shares of common stock were granted to him in 2003. The term of the options expire ten years from the date of grant and the options will vest and become exercisable over a three-year period from the date of grant.

        At December 31, 2002, there were no compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company were authorized for issuance.

        At December 31, 2003, there were 225,000 stock options outstanding at a weighted average exercise price of $20.59 per share. There were no options exercised, forfeited or expiring in 2003 and there were no options exercisable at year-end 2003. The weighted average grant date fair value of the options granted during 2003 was $9.82 per share. In 2003, the exercise prices of the options on the grant dates were less than the market price of the Company's common stock on the respective grant dates. The fair value of the stock option grants in 2003 on the grant dates was estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: dividend yield -0-, expected volatility 37.5%, risk-free interest rate of 2.2% and expected life of 1.6 years. In 2003, stock-

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based compensation resulted in recognition of expense and additional paid in capital of $195,000 for outstanding stock options.

        The Company entered into a restricted stock agreement under which 100,000 shares of restricted common stock were granted to the Company's President and Chief Executive officer in October 2003. The restricted common stock will vest at a rate of 25,000 shares per year from 2004 through 2007, subject to the achievement of certain performance measures. The stock has been issued in the President and Chief Executive Officer's name and he is entitled to vote the stock and receive any dividends that may be paid, but the stock certificate is held in escrow by the Company. At December 31, 2003, there was insufficient evidence to determine whether the restricted shares would vest, and therefore the fair value of the shares was not ascertainable and no compensation expense was recognized for the restricted stock in 2003.

9.     MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY

        In February 1999, Royal Coast Tropical Fruit Company, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd.) formed a subsidiary company in Central America and invested $503,000 for a 51% ownership interest in a new pineapple production company. The minority stockholders contributed $460,000. In addition to $663,000 previously contributed, the Company contributed $510,000 and $357,000, in 2003 and 2002, respectively, to the capital of the Central American subsidiary and the minority shareholders contributed proportionately, thus maintaining the ownership interest percentages. As previously mentioned in Note 4, in December 2003, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of the Costa Rican pineapple production company. The minority stockholders' share of the 2003 income was $4,050,000 and the 2002 and 2001 operating losses were not material.

10.   INCOME TAXES

        The components of the income tax provision (benefit) were as follows:

 
  2003
  2002
  2001
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
Current                    
  Federal   $ 2,997   $ (2,589 ) $ 1,904  
  State     656     (694 )   (256 )
  Foreign     277     126      
   
 
 
 
  Total     3,930     (3,157 )   1,648  
   
 
 
 
Deferred                    
  Federal     684     (252 )   1,594  
  State     (95 )   (97 )   198  
   
 
 
 
  Total     589     (349 )   1,792  
   
 
 
 
  Total provision (benefit)   $ 4,519   $ (3,506 ) $ 3,440  
   
 
 
 

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        Reconciliation between the total provision and the amount computed using the statutory federal rate of 35% in 2003 and 34% in 2002 and 2001 follows:

 
  2003
  2002
  2001
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
Federal provision (benefit) at statutory rate   $ 3,680   $ (3,133 ) $ 3,743  
Adjusted for                    
  State income taxes, net of effect on federal income taxes     405     (497 )   (50 )
  Federal research credits     (48 )   (90 )   (177 )
  Other     482     214     (76 )
   
 
 
 
  Total provision (benefit)   $ 4,519   $ (3,506 ) $ 3,440  
   
 
 
 

        Deferred tax assets and liabilities were comprised of the following types of temporary differences as of December 31, 2003 and 2002:

 
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
Accrued retirement benefits   $ 9,528   $ 10,696  
Minimum tax credit carryforwards     2,282     6,314  
Accrued liabilities     2,369     1,937  
Inventory     316      
Allowance for doubtful accounts     365     250  
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards     212     1,125  
   
 
 
Total deferred tax assets     15,072     20,322  
   
 
 
Deferred condemnation proceeds     (6,250 )   (6,523 )
Property net book value     (5,155 )   (6,706 )
Income from partnerships     (84 )   (1,790 )
Pineapple marketing costs     (625 )   (837 )
Inventory         (1,049 )
Other     (2,596 )   (951 )
   
 
 
Total deferred tax liabilities     (14,710 )   (17,856 )
   
 
 
Net deferred tax asset   $ 362   $ 2,466  
   
 
 

        A valuation allowance against deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 is not considered necessary as the Company believes it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will be fully realized.

        At December 31, 2003, the Company had federal minimum tax credit carryforwards of $2.3 million.

        The Company's federal income tax returns for 1998, 1999 and 2000 are under examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The revenue agent's report on these examinations was issued in February 2004 and has proposed additional taxes totaling $1,049,000. The Company believes that it has substantial authority for the positions it has taken on the returns and will be contesting the proposed adjustments.

        Income before income taxes from foreign sources totaled $4,156,000 and $282,000, in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

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11.   INTEREST CAPITALIZATION

        Interest cost incurred in 2003, 2002 and 2001 was $2,695,000, $2,651,000 and $3,502,000, respectively, of which $40,000, $140,000 and $599,000, respectively, were capitalized.

12.   ADVERTISING AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

        Advertising expense totaled $1,765,000 in 2003, $1,662,000 in 2002 and $1,901,000 in 2001. Research and development expenses totaled $800,000, in 2003, $1,004,000 in 2002 and $1,073,000 in 2001.

13.   CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

        A substantial portion of the Company's trade receivables results from sales of pineapple products, primarily to food distribution customers in the United States and the United States government. Credit is extended after evaluating creditworthiness and no collateral generally is required from customers. Notes receivable result principally from sales of real estate in Hawaii and are collateralized by the property sold.

14.   DISCLOSURE ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

        Except for certain long-term debt, the carrying amount of the Company's financial instruments approximates fair value. The fair value of long-term debt was estimated based on rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

        The carrying amount of long-term debt at December 31, 2003 and 2002 was $25,874,000 and $45,937,000, respectively, and the fair value was $26,050,000 and $45,367,000, respectively.

15.   BUSINESS SEGMENTS

        The Company's reportable segments are Pineapple, Resort and Commercial & Property. Each segment is a line of business requiring different technical and marketing strategies.

        Pineapple includes growing pineapple, canning pineapple in tin-plated steel containers fabricated by the Company and marketing canned and fresh pineapple products.

        Resort includes the development and sale of real estate, property management and the operation of recreational and retail facilities and utility companies at Kapalua on Maui.

        Commercial & Property includes the Company's investment in Kaahumanu Center Associates, Napili Plaza shopping center and non-resort real estate development, rentals and sales. It includes the Company's land entitlement and land management activities.

        The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

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        The financial results for each of the Company's reportable business segments for 2003, 2002 and 2001 were as follows:

 
  Pineapple
  Resort
  Commercial &
Property

  Other
  Consolidated
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

 
2003                                
Revenues(1)   $ 105,038   $ 45,568   $ 18,037   $ 23   $ 168,666  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit (loss)(2)     (921 )   (1,169 )   13,059     (1,965 )   9,004  
Interest expense     (1,495 )   (593 )   (68 )   (370 )   (2,526 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations     (2,416 )   (1,762 )   12,991     (2,335 )   6,478  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation     7,680     4,145     179     180     12,184  
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures     47     (20 )   12,651         12,678  
Investment in joint ventures     317     333             650  
Segment assets(3)     81,888     65,543     1,015     13,234     161,680  
Expenditures for segment assets     3,916     3,093     284     1,524     8,817  

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Revenues(1)   $ 92,528   $ 49,757   $ 5,420   $ 35   $ 147,740  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit (loss)(2)     (8,502 )   2,830     (152 )   (1,508 )   (7,332 )
Interest expense     (1,356 )   (554 )   (170 )   (309 )   (2,389 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations     (9,858 )   2,276     (322 )   (1,817 )   (9,721 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation     5,733     4,077     441     821     11,072  
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures     62     8     (1,248 )       (1,178 )
Investment in joint ventures     269     320     (12,840 )       (12,251 )
Segment assets(3)     83,021     67,426     10,284     23,464     184,195  
Expenditures for segment assets     5,224     2,656     282     3,476     11,638  

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Revenues(1)   $ 91,992   $ 70,078   $ 3,900   $ 47   $ 166,017  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit (loss)(2)     (3,039 )   19,757     (1,476 )   (1,199 )   14,043  
Interest expense     (1,682 )   (801 )   (211 )   (126 )   (2,820 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations     (4,721 )   18,956     (1,687 )   (1,325 )   11,223  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation     5,582     3,690     479     475     10,226  
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures     3     6,993     (1,453 )       5,543  
Investment in joint ventures     207     9     (11,518 )       (11,302 )
Segment assets(3)     79,068     72,198     8,051     17,116     176,433  
Expenditures for segment assets     4,794     5,415     411     4,599     15,219  

(1)
Amounts are principally revenues from external customers. Intersegment revenues and interest revenues were insignificant. Sales to any single customer did not exceed 10% of consolidated revenues. Revenues attributed to foreign countries were $1.1 million, $2.2 million and $1.7 million, respectively, in 2003, 2002 and 2001. Foreign sales are attributed to countries based on the location of the customer.

(2)
"Operating profit (loss)" is total revenues less all expenses except allocated interest expenses and income taxes. Operating profit (loss) included in "Other" is primarily unallocated corporate expenses.

(3)
"Segment assets" are located in the United States, primarily Maui. "Other" assets are corporate and non-segment assets.

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16.   CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

        In 1996, the County of Maui sued several chemical manufacturers claiming that they were responsible for the presence of a nematocide commonly known as DBCP in certain water wells on Maui. The Company was a Third Party Defendant in the suit as a result of a 1978 agreement for the sale of DBCP to the Company from one of the DBCP manufacturers. In August 1999, settlement of the case was reached. The Company and the other defendants as a group have agreed that until December 1, 2039, they will pay for 90% of the capital cost to install filtration systems in any future wells if DBCP contamination exceeds specified levels and for the ongoing maintenance and operating cost for filtration systems on existing and future wells. The level of DBCP in the existing wells should decline over time as the wells are pumped, which may end the requirement for filtration before 2039. To secure the obligations of the defendants under the settlement agreement, the defendants are required to furnish to the County of Maui an irrevocable standby letter of credit throughout the entire term of the agreement. The Company had estimated a range of its share of the cost to operate and maintain the filtration systems for the existing wells and its share of the cost of the letter of credit, and recorded a reserve for this liability in 1999. Adjustments to the reserve in 2001, 2002 and 2003 did not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements. There are procedures in the settlement agreement to minimize the DBCP impact on future wells by relocating the wells to areas unaffected by DBCP or by using less costly methods to remove DBCP from the water. The Company is unable to estimate the range of potential financial impact for the possible filtration cost for any future wells acquired or drilled by the County of Maui and, therefore, has not made a provision in its financial statements for such costs.

        A private water company on Maui detected the presence of DBCP and 1-2-3-trichloropropane in the water from wells located on Company property that it is licensed to use. The chemicals are believed to have come from agricultural chemicals that the Company used on pineapple fields in the area. In pre-litigation mediation in January 2004, a memorandum of understanding that outlined terms of a settlement and release of all claims between the private water company, ML&P and a certain chemical manufacturing company was executed. The memorandum of understanding is subject to documentation in a formal, binding settlement agreement and to court approval. Based on the present understanding between the parties, the financial impact to the Company is not expected to be material and no provision has been made in the Company's financial statements.

        In connection with pre-development planning for a land parcel in Upcountry Maui, pesticide residues in the parcel's soil were discovered in levels that are in excess of Federal and Hawaii State limits. Studies by environmental consultants, in consultation with the State Department of Health, indicate that remediation probably will be necessary. Cost of remediation will depend on various alternatives as to use of the property and the method of remediation. Until the Company makes further progress on obtaining proper entitlements for the parcel, the ultimate use of the property remains uncertain and, therefore, an estimate of the remediation cost cannot be made.

        In addition to the matters noted above, there are various other claims and legal actions pending against the Company. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the resolution of these other matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

        Premium Tropicals International, LLC ("PTI") is a joint venture between Royal Coast Tropical Fruit Company, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd.) and an Indonesian pineapple grower and canner. The joint venture markets and sells Indonesian canned pineapple in the United States. The Company is a guarantor of a $3 million line of credit, which supports letters of credit to be issued on behalf of PTI for import trading purposes and a $1 million line of credit used for working capital purposes. Both lines expire on August 31, 2004. At December 31, 2003, there were no

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amounts drawn under the lines of credit and payment for shipments totaling $1.1 million were secured by the letters of credit.

        The Company, as a partner in various partnerships, may under particular circumstances be called upon to make additional capital contributions.

        At December 31, 2003, the Company had commitments under signed contracts totaling $5,808,000, which primarily relate to pineapple purchase commitments for the Costa Rican operations and to real estate projects. Commitments for pineapple purchases totaling $5.1 million were assumed by a third party on March 1, 2004.


QUARTERLY EARNINGS
(unaudited)

 
  First
Quarter

  Second
Quarter

  Third
Quarter

  Fourth
Quarter

 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands
Except Per Share Amounts)

 
2003                          
Total revenues   $ 35,586   $ 33,920   $ 51,282   $ 48,567  
Net sales     25,792     24,494     27,739     35,559  
Cost of sales     16,157     16,866     17,807     25,150  
Net income (loss)     (626 )   (4,032 )   9,448     1,207  
Net income (loss) per common share     (.09 )   (.56 )   1.31     .17  

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Total revenues   $ 34,531   $ 31,554   $ 36,742   $ 44,914  
Net sales     23,690     23,539     28,211     36,649  
Cost of sales     15,290     15,727     20,602     27,962  
Net income (loss)     776     (2,066 )   (2,199 )   (2,220 )
Net income (loss) per common share     .11     (.29 )   (.31 )   (.31 )

*
Total revenues, net sales and cost of sales for the first three quarters of 2003 and for each quarter in 2002 were restated to conform to the full year 2003 presentation.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Stockholders and Directors of
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc.

        We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003, and have issued our report thereon, dated March 1, 2004. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. listed in Item 15(a)2. This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

 
   
GRAPHIC    

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Honolulu, Hawaii
March 1, 2004

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SCHEDULE II

MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001

DESCRIPTION

  BALANCE AT
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD

  ADDITIONS
CHARGED TO
COSTS AND
EXPENSES

  ADDITIONS
(DEDUCTIONS)
CHARGED
TO OTHER
ACCOUNTS
(describe)(a)

  DEDUCTIONS
(describe)(b)

  BALANCE
AT END
OF PERIOD

 
  (Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts                              
  2003   $ 590   $ 546   $ 3   $ (145 ) $ 994
  2002     706     112     5     (233 )   590
  2001     1,043     245     6     (588 )   706

(a)
Recoveries.

(b)
Write off of uncollectible accounts.

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Item 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

        None.

Item 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were evaluated as of December 31, 2003. Based on this evaluation, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely identifying material information that should be disclosed in this report.

(b)
Changes in internal controls. There have been no changes in the Company's internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect the Company's disclosure controls and procedures subsequent to the date the evaluation was undertaken.


PART III

Item 10.    DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

        Information regarding the registrant's executive officers is included in Part I, Item 1. BUSINESS.

        The information set forth under "—Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" and "Election of Directors" through "—Certain Transactions" in the Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Proxy Statement, to be filed on or before April 29, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference.

        The Board of Directors has determined that Director Randolph G. Moore, the Chairman of the Company's Audit Committee, is a financial expert as defined in the Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. He is also independent within the meaning of the American Stock Exchange Company Guide Section 121A.

        The Company has adopted the Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Policy on Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. The policy covers all officers and non-bargaining unit employees of the Company. A copy of the policy will be furnished, free of charge upon written request to: Corporate Secretary, Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., P. O. Box 187, Kahului, Hawaii 96733-6687; or email: investor.info@mlpmaui.com.

Item 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        The information set forth under "Executive Compensation" and "—Directors' Meetings and Committees" in the Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Proxy Statement, to be filed on or before April 29, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

        The information set forth under "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Proxy Statement, to be filed on or before April 29, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference.

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        Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans:

Plan Category

  Number of securities
to be issued
upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)

  Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)

  Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
(c)

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders   25,000   $ 27.74   475,000
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders   300,000 (1) $ 19.70  

(1)
100,000 shares of restricted stock were issued in December 2003. The shares of restricted stock carry dividend and voting rights, but are escrowed by the Company and their vesting is contingent upon the attainment of certain financial and other performance measures during 2004 through 2007. Options to purchase 200,000 shares of Company common stock were granted in December 2003. One-third of the options will become exercisable in October 2004, and one-twelfth of the options will become exercisable quarterly thereafter for the next eight quarters. These options terminate in October 2013.

Item 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

        The information set forth under "—Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in the Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Proxy Statement, to be filed on or before April 29, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

        Information set forth under "Independent Public Accountants" in the Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Proxy Statement, to be filed on or before April 29, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference.


PART IV

Item 15.    EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

        (a)    1. Financial Statements    

        The following Financial Statements of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and subsidiaries and the Independent Auditors' Report are included in Item 8 of this report:

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings for the Years Ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001    
Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 2003 and 2002    
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001    
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001    
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    

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        (a)    2. Financial Statement Schedules    

        The following Financial Statement Schedule of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and subsidiaries and the Independent Auditors' Report is filed herewith:

    II.
    Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the Years Ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001.

        (b)    Reports on Form 8-K    

      (1)
      A report on Form 8-K dated November 3, 2003, and filed on November 5, 2003, included item 7, Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits and Item 12, Results of Operations.

        (c)    Exhibits    

        The exhibits designated by an asterisk (*) are filed herewith. The exhibits not so designated are incorporated by reference to the indicated filing. All previous exhibits were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington D. C. under file number 0-6510.

3.   Articles of Incorporation and By-laws.

  3   (i)

 

Restated Articles of Association, as of February 24, 2000. Exhibit 3(i) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.

3.1(i)

 

Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Association, filed December 11, 2003. Exhibit 3.1(i) to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A, as filed with the SEC on January 5, 2004.

  3   (ii)

 

Bylaws (Amended as of December 11, 2003). Exhibit 3.1(ii) to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A, as filed with the SEC on January 5, 2004.

4.

 

Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders. Instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt have not been filed as exhibits where the amount of debt authorized thereunder does not exceed ten percent of the total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Company hereby undertakes to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Commission upon request.

4.1(i)

 

Amended and Second Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, dated as of December 4, 1998. Exhibit 4.1(i) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.

   (ii)

 

1999 Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of December 30, 1999.

   (iii)

 

2000 Loan Modification Agreement, effective as of June 30, 2000. Exhibit 4 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.

   (iv)

 

Loan Modification Agreement (December 2000), effective as of December 11, 2000. Exhibit 4.1(iv) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.

   (v)

 

Loan Modification Agreement (June 2001), effective as of June 30, 2001. Exhibit 4.1(v) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001.

   (vi)

 

Loan Modification Agreement (September 2001), effective as of September 30, 2001. Exhibit 4.1(vi) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

   (vii)

 

Amended and Third Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2001. Exhibit 4.1(vii) for Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

   (viii)

 

Loan Modification Agreement (December 2002), effective as of December 31, 2002. Exhibit 4.1 (viii) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.
     

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   (ix)

 

Second Loan Modification Agreement, dated March 21, 2003. Exhibit 4.1(ix) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

   (x)

 

Third Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2003. Exhibit 4.1(x) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.

   (xi)*

 

Fourth Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2003.

4.2(i)

 

Bridge Loan Agreement between Pacific Coast Farm Credit Services, ACA and Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., dated December 30, 1998. Exhibit 4.2(i) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.

   (ii)

 

Term Loan Agreement between Pacific Coast Farm Credit Services and Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., entered into as of June 1, 1999. Exhibit 4(A) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999.

   (iii)

 

Modifications to Term Loan Agreement, dated February 16, 2000. Exhibit 4.2(iii) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.

   (iv)

 

Amendment to Loan Agreement entered into on March 23, 2001 and effective as of December 31, 2000. Exhibit (4)A to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001.

   (v)

 

Amendment to Loan Agreement, made as of December 31, 2001. Exhibit 4.2(v) for Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

   (vi)

 

Fifth Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, entered into on March 18, 2003, and effective as of December 31, 2002. Exhibit 4.2(vi) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

   (vii)

 

Sixth Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, entered into on July 30, 2003, and effective as of June 29, 2003. Exhibit 4.2(vii) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.

10.

 

Material Contracts

10.1(i)

 

Limited Partnership Agreement of Kaahumanu Center Associates, dated June 23, 1993. Exhibit (10)A to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993.

   (ii)

 

Cost Overrun Guaranty Agreement, dated June 28, 1993. Exhibit (10)B of Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993.

   (iii)

 

Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated June 28, 1993. Exhibit (10)C to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993.

   (iv)

 

Indemnity Agreement, dated June 28, 1993. Exhibit (10)D to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993.

   (v)

 

Direct Liability Agreement, dated June 28, 1993. Exhibit (10)E to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993.

   (vi)

 

Amendment No. 1 to Limited Partnership Agreement of Kaahumanu Center Associates. Exhibit (10)B to Form 8-K, dated as of April 30, 1995.

   (vii)

 

Conversion Agreement, dated April 27, 1995. Exhibit (10)C to Form 8-K, dated as of April 30, 1995.

   (viii)

 

Indemnity Agreement, dated April 27, 1995. Exhibit (10)D to Form 8-K, dated as of April 30, 1995.

   (ix)*

 

Amendment No. 2 to Limited Partnership Agreement of Kaahumanu Center Associates, dated December 30, 2002.
     

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   (x)*

 

Letter Agreement dated September 2, 2003, between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and Heitman Capital Management LLC, as agent for the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii.

10.2(i)

 

Second Amended and Restated Hotel Ground Lease (The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua) between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (Lessor) and RCK Hawaii, LLC dba RCK Hawaii-Maui (Lessee), effective as of January 31, 2001. Exhibit 10.2(i)  to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.

10.3

 

Compensatory plans or arrangements

   (i)

 

Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (revised as of 8/16/91). Exhibit (10)A to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994.

   (ii)

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (effective as of January 1, 1988). Exhibit (10)B to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1988.

   (iii)

 

Restated and Amended Executive Change-In-Control Severance Agreement (Paul J. Meyer, Executive Vice President/Finance), dated as of March 17, 1999. Exhibit 10.3 (v) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.

   (iv)

 

Restated and Amended Change-In-Control Severance Agreement (Warren A. Suzuki, Vice President/Land Management), dated as of March 16, 1999. Exhibit 10.3 (viii) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.

   (v)

 

Executive Severance Plan, as amended through November 6, 1998. Exhibit 10.3 (x) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.

   (vii)

 

Employment Separation Agreement (Gary L. Gifford, President/CEO), dated April 15, 2003. Exhibit 10.3(x) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.

   (viii)*

 

Employment Agreement effective as of October 6, 2003 by and between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and David C. Cole.

   (ix)*

 

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Stock Option Agreement for David Cole, dated October 6, 2003.

   (x)*

 

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Restricted Share Agreement for David Cole, dated October 6, 2003.

   (xi)*

 

Employment Separation Agreement (Donald A. Young, Executive Vice President/Resort & Commercial Property), dated December 24, 2003.

   (xii)*

 

Independent Consulting Services Agreement (Donald A. Young), effective as of January 1, 2004.

   (xiii)*

 

Employment Separation Agreement (Douglas R. Schenk, Executive Vice President/Pineapple), dated December 30, 2003.

   (xiv)*

 

Independent Consulting Services Agreement (Douglas R. Schenk), effective as of January 1, 2004.

   (xv)

 

Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc. 2003 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan. Appendix B to Definitive Proxy Statement, dated November 7, 2003.

10.4(i)

 

Hotel Ground Lease between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and The KBH Company. Exhibit (10)B to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1985.

   (ii)

 

Third Amendment of Hotel Ground Lease, dated and effective as of September 5, 1996. Exhibit (10)A to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1996.
     

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10.5(i)

 

Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims (Board of Water Supply of the County of Maui vs. Shell Oil Company, et al.). Exhibit 10.5(i) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.

11.

 

Statement re computation of per share earnings. See Earnings Per Common Share under Note 1 to Consolidated Financial Statements.

21.

 

Subsidiaries of registrant:
All of the following were incorporated in the State of Hawaii:
Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd.
Kapalua Land Company, Ltd.
Kapalua Advertising Company, Ltd.
Kapalua Water Company, Ltd.
Kapalua Waste Treatment Company, Ltd.
Honolua Plantation Land Company, Inc.

31.*

 

Rule 13a—14(a) Certifications.

32.*

 

Section 1350 Certifications

99.

 

Additional Exhibits.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

    MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC.

March 25, 2004

 

By

/s/  
DAVID C. COLE      
David C. Cole
President & Chief Executive Officer

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By /s/  DAVID C. COLE      
David C. Cole
Chairman of the Board
  Date March 25, 2004
 

By

/s/  
PAUL J. MEYER      
Paul J. Meyer
Executive Vice President/Finance
(Principal Financial Officer)

 

Date

March 25, 2004


 

By

/s/  
ADELE H. SUMIDA      
Adele H. Sumida
Controller & Secretary
(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

Date

March 25, 2004


 

By

/s/  
JOHN H. AGEE      
John H. Agee
Director

 

Date

March 17, 2004


 

By

/s/  
RICHARD H. CAMERON      
Richard H. Cameron
Director

 

Date

March 25, 2004


 

By

/s/  
DAVID A. HEENAN      
David A. Heenan
Director

 

Date

March 18, 2004


 

By

/s/  
RANDOLPH G. MOORE      
Randolph G. Moore
Director

 

Date

March 12, 2004


 

By

/s/  
CLAIRE C. SANFORD      
Claire C. Sanford
Director

 

Date

March 25, 2004


 

By

/s/  
FRED E. TROTTER III      
Fred E. Trotter III
Director

 

Date

March 25, 2004


 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
PART I
PART II
MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS
MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
QUARTERLY EARNINGS (unaudited)
PART III
PART IV
SIGNATURES
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Recitals: A. The Lenders (i) have made available to the Borrower Revolving Loans in the aggregate principal amount of up to $25,000,000 at any one time outstanding, and (ii) shall make available to the Borrower Term Loans in an amount up to the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Loans outstanding upon expiration of the Revolving Loan Period, but not to exceed $15,000,000, all as more particularly described in that certain Amended and Third Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated December 31, 2001, made by and among the Borrower, Lenders and Agent, as amended by a Loan Modification Agreement effective as of December 31, 2002, a Second Loan Modification Agreement dated as of March 21, 2003, and a Third Loan Modification Agreement dated as of August 11, 2003 (as amended, the "Loan Agreement"). B. Capitalized terms used, but not defined in this Agreement, shall have the meanings given them in the Loan Agreement. C. The performance of the Borrower under the Loan Documents is secured by the following (as amended and confirmed, collectively, the "Mortgages") made in favor of the Lenders: (1) Mortgage and Security Agreement dated March 1, 1993, made by the Borrower, as Mortgagor, recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances of the State of Hawaii (the "Bureau") as Document No. 93-036896; (2) Mortgage and Security Agreement dated March 1, 1993, made by the Borrower, as Mortgagor, recorded in the Bureau as Document No. 93-036898; and (3) Additional Security Mortgage and Security Agreement dated March 1, 1993, made by the Accommodation Party, recorded in the Bureau as Document No. 93-036900. D. The Borrower and the Lenders have agreed to further modify the Loan Documents under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Agreements: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual covenants set forth herein and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties do hereby agree as follows: 1. Amendments to the Loan Agreement: Effective as of December 31, 2003, the Loan Agreement is amended as follows: (a) The Aggregate Loan Commitment, as defined in Section 1.1(a), is reduced to $20,000,000.00. (b) Section 1.6(b)(1)(iii) is amended to read in its entirety as follows: (iii) On December 31, 2004, the Borrower agrees to pay the amount, if any, by which the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Loans exceeds $15,000,000.00, and as of such date, the Aggregate Loan Commitment shall be reduced to $15,000,000.00. (c) Section 9.17 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: 9.17 Expiry Date means December 31, 2005. (d) Section 9.36 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: 9.36 Maturity Date means December 31, 2008. (e) Section 5.10(c) is amended to read in its entirety as follows: (c) A Net Worth of not less than $64,000,000, plus 50% of cumulative Net Profits (but not the net losses) after December 31, 2003. (f) Clause (iv) Section 5.3(a) is amended to read in its entirety as follows: (iv) summary schedules of income and cash flow for the Borrower's resort division, pineapple division and any other, existing or to be newly created, divisions, (g) Clause (iv) Section 5.3(b) is amended to read in its entirety as follows: (iv) summary schedules of income and cash flow for the Borrower's resort division, pineapple division and any other, existing or to be newly created, divisions; and (h) Clause (i) Section 5.3(c) is amended to read in its entirety as follows: (i) copies of the Borrower's three-to-five year summary forecast of income and cash flow for the Borrower's resort division, pineapple division and any other, existing or to be newly created, divisions, and (i) In addition to the financial reports and information required under Section 5.3 of the Loan Agreement, as amended above, the Borrower shall submit to the Agent, for distribution to the Lenders, copies of any strategic plan or update to a strategic plan within 10 days after such plan or update is approved by the Borrower's board of directors. 2. Consent; Waiver: The Lenders hereby consent to the Borrower's sale of certain assets of its Costa Rican pineapple-growing subsidiary to Dole Food Co., Inc. and waive the Borrower's failure to request the Lenders' prior written consent to the sale of such assets as may be required under Section 6.3 of the Loan Agreement. The Bank's waiver in this Agreement shall not constitute, nor be deemed to constitute, a waiver of any other terms, covenants or conditions under the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents. 3. Amendment Fee and Costs: In consideration of, and as a condition to, the amendment herein contained, the Borrower shall pay the Agent, on demand, for distribution to the Lenders on a pro rata basis, a $20,000 amendment fee. The Borrower shall also promptly reimburse the Agent for all costs and expenses, including reasonable fees of attorneys and real estate appraisers, incurred by the Agent in connection with this transaction. 4. Modification: This Agreement is a modification only and not a novation. In all other respects, the terms and conditions of the Loan Documents, as hereby modified, are hereby ratified and confirmed and shall remain in full force and effect. 5. Reaffirmation and Enlargement: The Borrower confirms and reaffirms all of its representations, warranties and covenants in the Loan Documents. The execution of this Agreement by the Borrower constitutes the certification of the persons signing this Agreement on behalf of the Borrower that, to the best of their actual knowledge, the representations and warranties made in Article IV of the Loan Agreement are true and correct as of the date of this Agreement. All references in the Loan Documents to the Loan Agreement are hereby enlarged and expanded to mean and include the Loan Agreement as hereby modified. 6. Mortgagors: The Borrower and the Accommodation Party confirm the grant, pledge and mortgage of the properties encumbered by the Mortgages, as and for continuing security for the obligations of the Borrower under the Loan Documents. The Borrower and the Accommodation Party warrant that the properties encumbered by the Mortgages are subject to no liens or encumbrances other than those set forth in the Mortgages. 7. No Offsets: The Borrower and the Accommodation Party each agrees that to its actual knowledge it has no claims, defenses, or offsets against the Lenders or the Agent with respect to the Credit Facility or to the enforcement of the Loan Documents arising prior to the date of this Agreement and that all such claims, defenses and offsets are hereby released. 8. Successors and Assigns: This Agreement is binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 9. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same document, binding all of the parties hereto, notwithstanding all of the parties are not signatory to the original or the same counterparts. Duplicate unexecuted pages of the counterparts may be discarded and the remaining pages assembled as one document. [The following page is the signature page.] To signify their agreement, the parties have executed this Fourth Loan Modification Agreement as of the date above written. MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, BANK OF HAWAII, individually INC. and as Agent By /s/ PAUL J. MEYER By /s/ JOHN P. MCKENNA Name: Paul J. Meyer Name: John P. McKenna Title: Executive Vice Title: Vice President President/Finance By /s/ JOHN KREAG FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK Name: John Kreag Title: Treasurer Borrower By /s/ NEILL CHAR Name: Neill Char Title: Vice President KAPALUA LAND COMPANY, LTD. CENTRAL PACIFIC BANK By /s/ PAUL J. MEYER Name: Paul J. Meyer Title: Executive Vice By /s/ ROBERT D. MURAKAMI President/Finance Name: Robert D. Murakami Title: Vice President By /s/ JOHN KREAG Name: John Kreag AMERICAN AGCREDIT, PCA Title: Treasurer Accommodation Party By /s/ GARY VAN SCHUYVER Name: Gary Van Schuyver Title: Vice President Lenders EX-10 5 kcaamend2.txt AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT OF KAAHUMANU CENTER ASSOCIATES, DATED DECEMBER 30, 2002 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT OF KAAHUMANU CENTER ASSOCIATES THIS AMENDMENT is made this 30th day of December, 2002, between MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC., a Hawaii corporation ("MLP") and the EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAII, a quasi-governmental agency ("ERS"): WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, MLP and ERS entered into that certain LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT OF KAAHUMANU CENTER ASSOCIATES (as amended, the "L. P. Agreement") dated June 23, 1993, forming a limited partnership ("KCA") to expand, own and operate Kaahumanu Shopping Center ("Center") in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii; and WHEREAS, MLP and ERS entered into that certain AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT OF KAAHUMANU CENTER ASSOCIATES dated April 27, 1995, and have now agreed to further amend the L. P. Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual promises, obligations and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, MLP and ERS, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows: The L. P. Agreement shall be and is hereby amended in the following respects: A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the L. P. Agreement, any sale of the Property or portion thereof shall be subject to the provisions of the L. P. Agreement as modified by the following: 1. Marketing of the Property. ERS and MLP agree that the Partnership shall retain a broker and offer the Property for sale. As Managing Partner, MLP shall be responsible for engaging a broker and soliciting and negotiating offers to purchase the Property, provided that the decision to accept any offer is a Major Decision requiring approval in accordance with Section 6.2 of the L. P. Agreement, as amended. It is understood and agreed that initial offers to purchase the Property will not necessarily be presented for approval but, instead, MLP may first negotiate such offers to the point where it determines that it has received the offeror's best and final offer. In all events, MLP will inform ERS of all offers and will give ERS copies of all written offers and ERS shall have the right to be involved in such negotiations if it chooses to be involved. 2. ERS Option. If, the Partnership receives a bona fide offer from a qualified third party purchaser to purchase the Property for a purchase price of $68.7 million or more with a closing no later than December 31, 2003, then the ERS shall have an option to purchase MLP's partnership interest as hereinafter set forth in lieu of a sale to such third party purchaser. Upon the receipt of any such offer, MLP shall give ERS written notice of the receipt of such offer and ERS shall have forty-five (45) days to exercise its option to purchase MLP's partnership interest by written notice to MLP. If ERS exercises its option, then the third party offer will not be accepted and ERS shall be obligated to purchase MLP's partnership interest; provided, however that as a condition of the ERS' purchase of MLP's partnership interest, MLP shall be released from its obligations under the MLP Guaranty and the purchase price of MLP's partnership interest shall be equal to the amount of distribution which MLP would have received from the Partnership pursuant to Section 4, below, if the Partnership had accepted the third party offer and had sold the Property to the third party. 3. Closing of ERS Purchase. If ERS exercises its option pursuant to Section 2, ERS shall close the purchase of MLP's partnership interest on a mutually agreeable date and time within sixty (60) days from exercise of its option (or the next following business day if that date is a weekend or holiday) or at ERS' option, within such longer time as may have been set forth in the bona fide offer from the third party. The purchase price for MLP's partnership interest shall be paid in cash at closing. MLP and ERS shall execute such documentation and instruments, act diligently to secure any and all necessary consents, and make such deliveries as may be reasonably required or convenient to consummate any such purchase. MLP's partnership interest will be sold to ERS free and clear of all liens and encumbrances of any kind. In addition to the amount payable to MLP as the purchase price for its interest as set forth in this Section at closing MLP shall be entitled to receive from the Partnership all reimbursements, fees and other amounts owed to MLP in its capacity as operator of the Property and MLP shall be released from and indemnified against all liabilities relating to the Partnership arising as a result of events occurring after the transfer of its Partnership Interest to ERS and not based on any events occurring prior to such transfer. All reasonable expenses incurred to close the purchase as shall have been pre approved by the Partners shall be borne equally by MLP and ERS, provided that each shall bear its own attorneys' fees. Prorations of partnership income, expenses, deductions and credits shall be made as of closing. In the event ERS fails to timely perform its obligations to purchase MLP's partnership interest under this paragraph, and MLP is not in default of its obligations, such failure shall be an Event of Default by ERS and MLP shall have the rights set forth in Article 9 of the L. P. Agreement, provided, however, that the ERS shall have an automatic 30 day extension in which to perform its obligations to close the purchase of MLP's partnership interest. 4. Special Allocations. Subsection 4.1.4(h) Preferred Return of the L. P. Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the words, "(including gross income)" from the second line and from the eleventh line of Subsection 4.1.4(h). 5. Distribution of Proceeds. Notwithstanding Section 9.4.3 of the L. P. Agreement, the net sale proceeds realized by the Partnership from any sale of the Property at any time will be distributed in the following order: a. First, in payment of debts and obligations of the Partnership owed in the ordinary course of business to third parties and to the expenses of liquidation in the order of priority as provided by law, including the amount of the accrued and unpaid portion of the Operator's Fee for the Operator; b. Second, to the setting up of any reserves, which reserves will be determined by the Partners by mutual agreement, for a period of up to twelve (12) months which the Partners may deem necessary for any contingent or unforeseen liabilities or obligations to third parties of the Partnership; c. Third, to payment of unsecured debts and obligations of the Partnership to any Partner; d. Fourth, to the payment of Partner Advances made to the Partnership by any Partner; e. Fifth, to the payment, pro rata, of the $830,000.00 equity contribution made by each of the Partners in 1997; and f. Sixth, to the payment of the accrued and unpaid portions of the ERS Preferred Return. g. Seventh, to the repayment of the ERS's capital contributions made prior to 1997. h. Eighth, to the payment of the accrued and unpaid portions of the MLP Preferred Return. i. Ninth, to the repayment of the MLP's capital contributions made prior to 1997. j. Tenth, remainder to each Partner in accordance with each Partner's respective positive capital account balance. B. Contribution of Artwork. MLP shall contribute to the Partnership, the artwork (statue and mural) displayed at the Property and owned by MLP without payment of any kind for the cost of such artwork. C. Termination of Operating Agreement. MLP shall be automatically terminated as the Partnership's property manager and leasing agent upon any sale of the Property or upon any sale of MLP's interest in the Partnership, including but not limited to a sale to ERS. After MLP has been terminated, MLP will provide written confirmation to ERS and a third-party buyer that MLP has been terminated. D. Employees. Upon any sale of the Property, or upon any sale involving any sale of MLP's interest in the Partnership, MLP shall be solely responsible for all claims and issues in connection with all employees employed in connection with the management, leasing and operation of the Property and in connection with any termination of MLP's management and leasing functions for the Property. E. Advance Agreement to Approve Sales. MLP agrees that it will approve any sale of the Property that at closing results in a termination of the MLP Guaranty. ERS agrees that it will approve any sale of the Property for a price equal to or in excess of $68.7 million if ERS decides not to exercise its option as defined above. F. Dissolution. Upon a sale of the Property, the Partnership shall be dissolved in accordance with Article 9 of the L. P. Agreement. G. Expiration. This Amendment shall remain in effect until December 31, 2003, whereupon it shall terminate and be of no further force and effect; [provided however this Amendment shall be automatically extended and shall continue to be in effect for such period of time as shall be necessary to close any sale of the Property to a third party pursuant to any agreement to sell executed prior to December 31, 2003 or as shall be necessary to close any sale of MLP's Partnership Interest pursuant to any exercise prior to December 31, 2003 of ERS' option as set forth herein. In all other respects the L. P. Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and unchanged except as expressly set forth herein. Capitalized terms herein shall have the meaning set forth in the L. P. Agreement except as otherwise provided herein. Unless expressly modified by this Amendment, the provisions of the L. P. Agreement shall remain unchanged and the provisions hereof shall supplement such unchanged provisions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their duly authorized officers and representatives, each on the day and year first above written. MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF INC. THE STATE OF HAWAII By /S/ DON YOUNG By /S/ DAVID SHIMABUKURO Its Executive Vice President Its Administrator By /S/ PAUL J. MEYER By /S/ DARWIN HAMAMOTO Its Executive Vice President Its Trustee EX-10 6 kcaltragree.txt LETTER AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 2, 2003, BETWEEN MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. AND HEITMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AS AGENT FOR THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAII MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. P.O. BOX 187 KAHULUI, HAWAII 96733-6687 September 2, 2003 Mr. Dwight P. Fawcett Executive Vice President Heitman Capital Management LLC 191 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606 Re: ERS Approval for Partnership Issues Relating to Sale of the Queen Kaahumanu Center, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii Dear Mr. Fawcett: This letter is to confirm the agreement between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., ("MLP") and Heitman Capital Management LLC ("Heitman"), as agent for the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii, ("ERS") relating to the sale of the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center ("the Center"). As you know, MLP and ERS entered into that certain Limited Partnership Agreement of Kaahumanu Center Associates, dated June 23, 1993, as amended by instruments dated April 27, 1995 ("the First Amendment"), and December 30, 2002 ("the Second Amendment"), (said agreement and amendments are hereafter referred to as "the L. P. Agreement"), to form a limited partnership ("the Partnership") to expand, own and operate the Center. Heitman has been engaged by ERS to advise on matters relating to the L. P. Agreement and operation of the Center and act on behalf of ERS with respect to certain Partnership matters which have by agreement been delegated to Heitman by ERS. In the course of negotiating the closing of the sale of the Center by the Partnership to Somera Investment Partners, LLC., a California limited liability company, ("Somera"), and the winding up of the affairs of the Partnership, MLP and Heitman have reached an agreement with respect to the following matters: 1. Sale of the Property. The Partnership may sell the Center to Somera for a purchase price of SEVENTY-FIVE MILLION FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($75,050,000), pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Shopping Center Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 21, 2003, as amended by instruments dated July 31, 2003, August 7, 2003, and August 13, 2003, respectively ("the Purchase Agreement"). 2. ERS Option. ERS will not exercise its option to purchase MLP's partnership interest, as set forth in Section 2 of Second Amendment to the L.P. Agreement, provided the sale of the Center is completed to Somera pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. 3. Distribution of Proceeds: Establishment of Reserves. Pursuant to Section 9.4.3 of the L.P. Agreement, as amended by Section A.5.b. of Second Amendment to the L.P. Agreement, the Partnership shall establish a reserve amount of NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($900,000) ("the Reserve Fund"), to be funded from the net sale proceeds from the sale of the Center and held for a period of thirteen (13) months following the closing of the sale of the Center to pay for any contingent or unforeseen liabilities or obligations to third parties of the Partnership, including post closing liability to Somera as provided for under the Purchase Agreement. MLP shall be authorized to pay such claims from the Reserve Fund which are provided for under the Purchase Agreement or which are hereafter authorized by the Partnership. The Reserve Fund shall be deemed funded by the partners, and any balance remaining in the Reserve Fund upon its distribution shall be disbursed to the partners, in the following shares: one third (1/3) for MLP and two thirds (2/3) for ERS. 4. Adjustment to Partnership Distribution. The repayment of the $830,000 equity contribution made by the parties in 1997, pursuant to Section A.5.e. of the Second Amendment to the L.P. Agreement, shall be adjusted so that MLP will be entitled to a return of $30,000 rather than $830,000. 5. Winding Up. The Partnership shall be dissolved upon closing of the sale of the Center as set forth in Section F of the Second Amendment and shall proceed with the winding up of its affairs as provided in Section 9.4.1 of the L.P. Agreement. The winding up period shall run thirteen (13) months following the closing of the sale of the Center and the Partnership shall be then be terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.6 of the L.P. Agreement. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.4.2 of the Partnership Agreement, MLP shall retain its authority as general partner under the Partnership Agreement during the winding-up period. 6. Termination of Operating Agreement. The Partnership shall not terminate the Operating Agreement dated June 23, 1993 by and between the Partnership and MLP ("the Operating Agreement") as set forth in Section C. of the Second Amendment. Instead, the Operating Agreement shall be amended pursuant to terms mutually acceptable to MLP and ERS, which shall provide as follows: a. The Operating Agreement shall terminate thirteen (13) months after the Closing Date under the Purchase Agreement. b. All sections of the Operating Agreement relating to operation of the Center shall be deleted as appropriate. c. The fees accruing pursuant to Exhibit A of the Operating Agreement shall accrue up to the Closing Date of the Purchase Agreement and thereafter the Operator's fee for the remaining term of the Operating Agreement shall be limited to $10,000 per month for the first two months following closing, $5,000 per month for the next five months and $3,500 per month thereafter ("the Post Closing Operator's Fee"). The Post Closing Operator's Fee shall accrue on a monthly basis, but shall be paid to MLP upon termination of the Partnership together with interest thereon at a rate of seven percent (7%) per annum and shall be paid from the net proceeds of the Reserve Fund prior to distribution of such fund upon termination. d. The Operator's fee due to MLP for the partial month of September up to the Closing Date of the Purchase Agreement shall be the same as that which MLP has earned for the month of August, 2003, prorated on a daily basis. e. There will be set aside at least $300,000 in the Agency Account upon the Closing Date of the Purchase Agreement to cover accounts payable accruing up to the Closing Date. All revenue received by the Partnership in the first three (3) months following the Closing Date shall be held in the Agency Account. In the fourth (4th) month following the Closing Date, ERS shall receive a distribution of the balance of the Agency Account less the costs and expenses paid by the Partnership as of such date. Commencing in the fourth (4th) month following the Closing Date and continuing until the Partnership is terminated, (i) all revenue items collected by the Partnership shall be distributed within ten (10) days of receipt to ERS, and (ii) MLP shall pay any and all claims against the Partnership from the Reserve Fund. f. No payments shall be made out of the Reserve Fund and the Agency Account without the prior approval of Heitman; provided, however, that (i) Heitman shall use its best efforts to respond to such requests within five (5) days and in the event Heitman and MLP cannot agree on the requested disbursement, such dispute shall be referred to legal counsel for the Partnership within ten (10) days for a determination which shall be binding upon Heitman and MLP, and (ii) any claims or accounts payable which are specifically enumerated in the Purchase Agreement are hereby deemed approved for payment. 7. Expiration. This agreement pertains only to a sale of the Center to Somera in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement. In the event the Purchase Agreement is terminated prior to closing or if Somera otherwise fails close its purchase of the Center, this agreement shall be null and void. 8. Authority. Heitman represents to MLP that it is duly authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of ERS and that MLP shall be entitled to rely upon Heitman's representations herein. Unless specifically modified by this agreement, the provisions of the Partnership Agreement shall remain unchanged and the provisions hereof shall supplement such unchanged provisions. Please signify the agreement of Heitman to the foregoing by executing the enclosed duplicate original of this letter. This letter agreement can be executed by facsimile and counterpart copies, if to MLP at (808) 877-5992 and if to Heitman at (312) 855-5580. Very truly yours, Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., a Hawaii corporation By /S/ PAUL J. MEYER Name: Paul J. Meyer Its: Executive Vice President/ Finance By /S/ Don Young Name: Don Young Its: President Accepted and agreed to this 10th day of September, 2003. Heitman Capital Management LLC, an Iowa limited liability company By: /S/DWIGHT P. FAWCETT Name: Dwight P. Fawcett Its: EVP EX-10 7 dccempagree.txt EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 6, 2003 BY AND BETWEEN MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. AND DAVID C. COLE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into in Honolulu, Hawaii, effective as of the 6th day of October 2003, by and between MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. ("Company" or "MLP"), a Hawaii corporation, whose principal place of business is in the State of Hawaii, and DAVID C. COLE (the "Executive"). WHEREAS, Company desires to employ the Executive as its President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), and Executive is willing to accept such employment with Company on the terms and conditions set forth below; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Employment. Company hereby employs Executive and Executive hereby accepts employment with Company on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement. Executive shall be based for work purposes at Company's principal place of business in Hawaii. 2. Employment Period. Executive's employment hereunder shall commence on October 15, 2003, and shall continue for an indefinite term at the pleasure of Company's Board of Directors. Unless terminated sooner or continued longer as provided in Section 8 below the terms and conditions set forth herein shall apply during Executive's initial four (4) years of employment. 3. Position and Duties. Executive shall serve as Company's President & CEO. Executive shall also serve on Company's Board of Directors, the Company having committed expeditiously to expand the Board of Directors from six persons to nine, which will include Executive, and to take Executive's recommendations into account in nominating other new Directors. Company will also use its best efforts to seek the election of Executive as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Executive shall have the authority and responsibilities for the management of Company's business consistent with the President and CEO of a publicly traded corporation, including general and active authority and responsibility for Company's business operations and affairs serving subject to the authority and at the pleasure of Company's Board of Directors. Executive shall perform his duties and exercise his authority in accordance with the lawful directives and announced policies of the Board of Directors. Executive shall: (i) devote his full time (except for absence for reasonable vacation, illness or injury), undivided attention, skill and best efforts to the Company's business and the proper discharge of his fiduciary and employment duties; (ii) use his best efforts to promote the success of the Company's business; and (iii) cooperate fully with the Board of Directors in advancing the best interest of the Company and its Shareholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may make and manage personal investments, serve as manager of his existing private ventures or similar activities, serve on the boards of, or in similar capacities for, other for-profit companies and/or non- profit associations or charitable organizations, and engage in other incidental activities provided that such investments, ventures, services, and activities: (i) are not competitive with Company's business, (ii) do not subject Company to any violation of law or bring Company into disrepute or could be reasonably expected to subject Company to adverse publicity, and (iii) do not interfere with Executive's performance of his duties and responsibilities to Company. Executive shall notify Company's Board of Directors of any new active investments, ventures, services or business-oriented or profit-oriented activities begun after October 15, 2003. 4. Compensation. 4(a) Base Salary. Executive shall receive an annualized base salary of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/i 00 Dollars ($450,000.00), subject to applicable payroll taxes and deductions. The Base Salary shall be paid in equal periodic installments according to Company's customary payroll practices. Company's Board of Directors shall review Executive's performance annually to determine whether an increase in salary is warranted. 4(b) Equity-Based Compensation. Subject to receiving, and in accordance with, all required regulatory and shareholder requirements and approvals, which the Company will use its diligent-best efforts to obtain expeditiously and in full, Company shall provide Executive with performance-based restricted stock grants ("Stock Grants") and non-qualified stock options ("Stock Options") in accordance with the Restricted Share Agreement and the Stock Option Agreement attached hereto as Exhibits 1 and 2 and incorporated herein by reference. Without limiting the foregoing, for all necessary Shareholder approvals, Company shall use its best efforts: (i) to present the above mentioned matters requiring Shareholder approval to the Shareholders for approval as expeditiously as possible; (ii) to include favorable recommendations of at least a majority of Directors; (iii) to obtain favorable Shareholder action; and, (iv) to have any Shareholder vote take place at a time that if favorable would permit implementation of the equity-based compensation arrangements referred to above by no later than December 31, 2003 or such later date as Executive may agree in writing (it being understood that Executive shall be under no obligation to agree to any such extension). 5. Employment Benefits. Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Company's employee and executive benefit plans and programs in accordance with the terms of such plans and programs but excluding Company's Annual Incentive, Long Term Incentive and Executive Separation Plans. These include: An annualized car allowance program indexed to IRS reimbursement standards adjusted each January 1 for the calendar year in accordance with Company practice, but, in any event, no less than $13,000 per year. Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision benefits that use a base plan premium-sharing arrangement between Company and Executive; Group life insurance and AD&D coverage, travel accident insurance, and long-term disability insurance benefits; A defined benefit pension plan and an "excess" supplemental plan, with an initial vesting period of five years; A 401k plan and/or an executive deferred compensation plan with voluntary contributions. Four (4) weeks of paid vacation annually to be scheduled at a mutually convenient time with accumulation and carryover provisions in accordance with Company practice. Executive understands and agrees that all non-equity employment benefits are subject to change or termination (if done as to all participants) at any time in the sole discretion of Company's Board of Directors provided that no change shall reduce any vested benefits or apply disproportionately to Executive. 6. Reimbursement for Reasonable Business and Relocation Expenses. Company shall pay or reimburse Executive for reasonable expenses incurred by Executive in connection with the performance of Executive's duties pursuant to this Agreement. Company shall also reimburse Executive for reasonable expenses related to Executive's relocation to Maui, Hawaii, upon submission of documentation reasonably satisfactory to the Company of such expenses and for up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) of costs incurred by Executive for the review and negotiation of this Agreement, the terms of the offer letter on which it is based, and/or the documentation relating to Executive's equity-based compensation. Such reimbursements shall be included in Executive's Form W-2 to the extent required by and in accordance with IRS regulations. 7. Key Man Insurance. Company shall have the option to purchase one or more key man life insurance policies upon the life of the Executive. The Company shall own and shall have the absolute right to name the beneficiary or beneficiaries of the policy. Executive agrees to cooperate fully with the Company in securing the policy, including without limitation, submitting to any physical examination which may be required at such reasonable times and places as the Company shall specify. 8. Termination. The Employment Period shall continue at the pleasure of Company's Board of Directors until terminated with or without cause by Company's Board of Directors or by Executive's death, disability as defined below, voluntary resignation, or resignation for good reason, as defined below. Any termination by Company shall be made by written notice from Company to Executive stating specifically: (a) whether the termination is (i) for disability or (ii) with cause or (iii) without cause and (b) if it is with cause, stating the nature and specifics of the cause and the circumstances thereof and (c) if it is for disability, stating the nature and specifics of the disability and the basis on which Company believes that disability exists, provided that Company may give the foregoing notice orally so long as it provides the notice in writing within two (2) business days after giving the oral notice. 8(a) Termination Due to Death. In the Event Executive's employment is terminated due to his death, his estate or beneficiaries as the case may be, shall be entitled to: (i) The portion of Executive's Base Salary earned but not yet paid through the date of death, subject to applicable payroll taxes and deductions; (ii)The right to exercise any Stock Option which was exercisable at the date of Executive's death for a period of one (1) year following Executive's death; (iii) Any Stock Grants or other amounts earned, vested, accrued or owing to Executive as of Executive's death but not yet paid and any Stock Grants that would be deemed to have accrued or vested based on the Company's financial performance for periods ended prior to Executive's death although financial reports may not become available, or a determination of vesting may not be made, until after such death and provided further that, if Executive should die after June 30 but prior to the end of either 2005, 2006, or 2007 and the Company's financial performance for such year is such that a share grant would have vested in full or in part for such, year if Executive had survived the year, Executive shall be entitled to a fraction of the amount that would have vested for the year whose numerator is the number of days in the year prior to Executive's death and the denominator is 365; and (iv) Other vested employment benefits, if any, in accordance with the applicable plans and programs of Company. 8(b) Termination Due to Disability. In the event Executive suffers a physical or mental impairment that prevents him from performing the essential duties of his position to the reasonable satisfaction of Company's Board of Directors, with or without reasonable accommodation, for a continuous period in excess of three (3) months, or an aggregate period in excess of four (4) months in any one (1) calendar year, Company's Board of Directors shall have the right at any time after the end of such period to terminate Executive's employment under this Agreement. In the event Executive's employment is terminated due to disability, Executive shall be entitled to: (i) The portion of Executive's Base Salary earned but not yet paid through the effective date of Executive's termination due to disability, subject to applicable payroll taxes and deductions. (ii)The right to exercise any Stock Option which is exercisable on the date of termination for a period of one (1) year thereafter. (iii) Any Stock Grants or other amounts earned, vested, accrued or owing to Executive as of the date of termination but not yet paid and any Stock Grants that would be deemed to have accrued or vested based on the Company's financial performance for periods ended prior to Executive's death although financial reports may not become available, or a determination of vesting may not be made, until after such death and provided further that, if Executive should die after June 30 but prior to the end of either 2005, 2006, or 2007 and the Company's financial performance for such year is such that a share grant would have vested in full or in part for such, year if Executive had survived the year, Executive shall be entitled to a fraction of the amount that would have vested for the year whose numerator is the number of days in the year prior to Executive's death and the denominator is 365; and (iv)Disability and other vested employment benefits, if any, in accordance with the applicable plans and programs of the Company. 8(c) Termination By Company for Cause. In the event the Company terminates Executive's employment for cause as defined in Section 8(D, Executive shall only be entitled to: (i) The portion of Executive's Base Salary earned but not yet paid through the date of such termination subject to applicable payroll taxes and deductions. (ii)Any stock grants or other amounts earned, vested, accrued or owing to Executive and not yet paid (but excluding unexercised Stock Options) (iii) Other vested employment benefits, if any, in accordance with applicable plans and programs of the Company. 8(d) Termination Without Cause or Resignation For Good Reason. In the event Executive's employment is terminated without cause or in the event Executive resigns for good reason, as defined in Section 8(g) Executive shall be entitled to: (i) The portion of Executive's Base Salary earned but not yet paid through the date of such termination, subject to applicable payroll taxes and deductions. (ii)A Severance Payment in lieu of any other severance plan benefit provided by Company in the amount of $450,000.00, less applicable payroll taxes payable in a lump sum immediately after such termination (the "Severance Payment"). Provided that the foregoing Severance Payment obligation shall only arise if Executive, in conjunction with the employment termination without cause or resignation for good reason, agrees to waive, release, and covenant not to sue or otherwise institute legal or administrative proceedings or make any claim of any nature against Company, its successors, assigns, Board of Directors, officers, employees or agents based on actual or alleged employment discrimination under federal or Hawaii employment discrimination laws (e.g. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act., and the Hawaii Fair Employment Practices act (Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378) (hereinafter referred to as the "Waiver and Release of Claims") and does in fact execute an appropriate agreement reflecting the then- current requirements of law for such a Waiver and Release of Claims. The Waiver and Release of Claims shall not apply to any rights, claims, or causes of action of Executive other than those for employment discrimination as described above. If Executive fails to execute the Waiver and Release of Claims agreement, Executive shall not receive the Severance Payment. If after entering into the Waiver and Release of Claims agreement, Executive fails to comply with the terms of said Waiver and Release of Claims agreement, Executive shall immediately forfeit any right to the Severance Payment, and Executive shall be required to forthwith reimburse Company for any portion of the Severance Payment already received. (iii) The immediate vesting of any and all unvested Stock Grants and the immediate vesting and exerciseability of all unvested or unexerciseable Stock Options granted to Executive pursuant to Section 4(b), which shall remain exercisable for a period of six (6) months after termination without cause or resignation for good reason provided that, if any necessary shareholder approval in connection with any such Stock Grants or Stock Options shall have been obtained by the time of such termination without cause or resignation for good reason but any Board or other Company action shall still be necessary to grant and implement any such Stock Grants or Stock Options, the Board and Company shall promptly take all such action; and provided further that, (i) if such shareholder approval shall not have been obtained by the date of such termination or resignation, or (ii) if Executive resigns for good reason due to his not being elected Chairman of the Board within the time specified by Section 8(g)(ii), Executive shall instead of the foregoing Stock Grants and Options have a right to be paid an additional severance payment under Section 8(d)(ii) above in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) subject to applicable payroll taxes. (iv)Any other amounts earned, vested, accrued or owing to Executive but not yet paid; and (v) Other vested Employment Benefits, if any, in accordance with applicable plans and programs of the Company. 8(e) Voluntary Resignation.In the event of a voluntary resignation not covered by Section 8(d) Executive shall be entitled only to those payments and benefits described in Section 8(c) above; provided, however, that Executive shall have the right to exercise any Stock Option which is exercisable on the effective date of such resignation for a period of six (6) months after such effective date. 8(f) Definition of Cause. Termination for cause shall be deemed to exist if Executive is terminated for any of the following reasons: (i) Executive's breach of this Agreement which continues uncured for fifteen (15) days after receipt by Executive of written notice from Company identifying such breach with reasonable specificity and demanding an immediate cure thereof; (ii)Executive's failure or refusal to comply with any lawful and reasonable Board of Director's policy or directive which failure or refusal continues uncured for fifteen (15) days after receipt by Executive of written notice from Company identifying such failure or refusal with reasonable specificity and demanding an immediate cure thereof; (iii) Executive's material and intentional or grossly negligent breach of Executive's fiduciary duty of care to the Company or Executive's willful or grossly negligent breach of Executive's fiduciary duty of loyalty to the Company, which, in either case, results in material injury to the Company or its shareholders; (iv)Executive's conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or no contest to any crime for which imprisonment is a possibility or which results in a monetary fine or penalty payment by Company; (v) Any violation of a law or regulation carried out by or at the direction of Executive acting knowingly that results in payment by the Company of a fine, penalty or forfeiture in excess of $50,000.00 or a civil damages judgment of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) or more. 8(g) Definition of Resignation for Good Reason. A resignation for good reason will occur if Executive resigns his employment within one hundred eighty (180) days after any of the following events: (i) Any element of the equity-based compensation described in Section 4(b) and Exhibits 1 and 2 of this Agreement is not fully granted, implemented, and effective (including, without limitation, the completion of any necessary shareholder and Board actions and approvals, the granting and issuance of all options and shares, and the execution and delivery of all associated agreements) by December 31, 2003 or such later date as Executive may agree in writing (it being understood that Executive shall be under no obligation to agree to any such extension); (ii)The Board of Directors has not been expanded to nine (9) members or Executive is not elected or appointed as a Director of the Company by December 31, 2003, or Executive is not elected Chairman of the Board of Directors on or before April 15, 2004 (or such later date as Executive may agree in writing, it being understood that Executive shall be under no obligation to agree to any such extension) or Executive is not retained as a Director (provided Executive remains willing and able to serve); (iii) Company materially breaches this Agreement; (iv)Company interferes materially with Executive's access or reporting to, or communications with, the Board of Directors or with any member or committee thereof; (v) Company purports to terminate Executive's employment without complying fully with the notice provisions in the first paragraph of Section 8 hereof; (vi)Company decreases Executive's title or compensation or materially decreases Executive's authority or responsibilities or assigns to Executive duties inconsistent with the position of President and CEO of the Company or Chairman of the Board of Directors if Executive holds that position (other than-a temporary, non-recurring assignment that does not materially interfere with the performance of Executive's duties); (vii) A "Change of Control," as defined below, occurs prior to the fourth anniversary of this Agreement. 8(h) Definition of Change of Control: A "Change of Control" means and includes any of the following events: (i) a "person" or "group" (within the meaning of Sections 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), other than any Existing Stockholder (as defined below) or its Affiliates, becomes the ultimate "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under such Act) of Voting Stock (as defined below) representing more than 30% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the Company on a fully-diluted basis and such ownership represents a greater percentage of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the Company, on a fully- diluted basis, than is held by any Existing Stockholder and its Affiliates, taken together, on such date or (ii)A majority of Company's Board of Directors comes to consist of persons who were neither (a) members of the Board of Directors as of the effective date of this Agreement nor (b) elected or nominated for election by Directors who comprised two-thirds (2/3rd) of the Board of Directors on the effective date of this Agreement. (iii) A merger or consolidation of Company after which one or more of the current Shareholders retain less than sixty percent (60%) of the voting shares of the surviving entity; or (iv)A sale or other transfer in one transaction or a series of transactions that was not affirmatively recommended by Executive of 50% or more, by value, of the Company's assets, it being agreed that merely presenting a transaction to the Board for its consideration and possible approval and providing truthful information thereon shall not be deemed an affirmative recommendation. (v) Company's approval and implementation of a plan for liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the filing of a petition in bankruptcy. For purposes of this definition, (a) "Existing Stockholders" means each person or group (each as defined above) that is the ultimate beneficial owner (also as defined above) of the common stock of the Company ("Common Stock"), or of securities of the Company convertible into or exchangeable for, Common Stock, in each case, representing ten percent (10%) or more of the Company's total Common Stock on a fully- diluted basis as of the date of the effectiveness of this Agreement and (b) "Voting Stock" means capital stock of the Company of any class or kind ordinarily having the power to vote for the election of directors, managers or other voting members of the Board of Directors. 9.Resolution of Disputes. Any disputes or claims by Executive or Company arising under or in connection with this Agreement or Executive's recruitment, employment or termination from employment with Company, including but not limited to any claims under any employment or age discrimination law or any employee benefit plan or program shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Honolulu, Hawaii, in accordance with the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") governing employment disputes. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any Hawaii court having jurisdiction thereof. Costs of the arbitrator and the AAA shall be borne initially by the Company, provided that the arbitrator shall award fees and costs to the prevailing party in accordance with Section 28 hereof. Executive and Company agree that this Section 9 shall not preclude either party from seeking interim judicial injunctive relief to prevent any irreparable harm that might occur prior to completion of the arbitration. 10. Indemnification. 10(a) Executive shall be entitled to indemnification by the Company (i) in accordance with applicable law and the provisions of the Company's Articles of Association and Board of Directors' resolutions and any agreement with any officer or director as in effect as to the most favorably indemnified officer or director of the Company on the date of this Agreement or, if more favorable to Executive, (ii) in accordance with the provisions of such Articles of Association, Bylaws or resolution and any agreement with any officer or director as may be in effect as to such officer or director at any time hereafter during the term of Executive's employment by the Company. 10(b). Company shall include Executive continuously as a fully insured person under its directors' and officers' liability insurance which shall be maintained by the Company during the term of Executive's employment. 11. Assignability. Without the prior written consent of Company, no rights or obligations of Executive under this Agreement may be assigned or transferred by Executive other than his rights to compensation and benefits, which may be transferred only by will or other means or arrangements of inheritance or succession or operation of law. 12. Conflicts of Interest and Business Ethics Policies. Executive agrees to comply with the conflict of interest and business ethics policies for officers and for directors now in effect at the Company, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 3 and 4. Company agrees to apply its policies with reasonable uniformity to all of its officers and directors. 13. Confidentiality. Disclosure of Information; Company Property. 13(a) Executive recognizes and acknowledges that during or as an incident to Executive's employment with Company he will have access to Confidential Information (as defined below) relating to the business or interest of Company or of persons and entities with whom Company may have business or other relationships. Except as permitted herein or as may be approved by Company's Board of Directors from time to time, Executive will not during his employment or at any time thereafter, use, disclose or permit to be known by any other person or entity, any Confidential Information of the Company (except as required by applicable law or in connection with the performance of the Executive's duties and responsibilities hereunder). If Executive is requested or becomes legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential Information, he will give prompt notice of such request or legal compulsion to Company's Board of Directors. Company's Board of Directors may then elect in its sole discretion to waive compliance with this section 13(a) or may provide Executive with legal counsel at no cost to Executive to seek an appropriate remedy. The term "Confidential Information" means information relating to Company's business affairs, proprietary technology, trade secrets, patented processes, research and development data, know-how, market studies and forecasts, competitive analyses, pricing policies, employee lists, employment agreements (other than this Agreement), personnel policies, the substance of agreements with customers, suppliers and other marketing arrangements, customer lists, commercial arrangements, or any other information relating to the Company's business that is not generally known to the public or to actual or potential competitors of the Company (other than through a breach of this Agreement) and which Executive is not required to disclose by law. Executive's obligation under this Section 13 shall continue until such confidential Information becomes publicly available, other than pursuant to a breach of this section 13 by Executive, regardless of whether Executive continues to be employed by the Company. 13(b) It is further agreed and understood by and between the parties to this Agreement that all "Company Property," which includes, but is not limited to, keys, computers, computer software, computer disks, tapes printouts, source, HTML and other code, flowcharts, schematics, designs, graphics, drawings, photographs, charts, notebooks, customer lists, sound recordings, other tangible or intangible manifestations of content, and all other documents whether printed, typewritten, handwritten, electronic, or stored on computer disks, tapes, hard drives, or any other tangible medium, as well as samples, prototypes, models, products and the like, shall be the exclusive property of the Company and, upon termination of Executive's employment with Company and/or upon the request of Company's Board of Directors, all Company Property including copies thereof, as well as all other Company property then in Executive's possession or control, shall be returned to and left with the Company. Anything in this Section 13(b) to the contrary notwithstanding, Executive' shall be entitled to retain any personal property acquired prior to Executive's employment with Company or during his employment with Company if purchased with his personal funds so long as Executive does not disclose any Confidential Information to any third parties. 14. Inventions Discovered by Executive. 14(a) Executive shall promptly disclose to Company any invention, improvement, discovery, process, formula or method or other intellectual property, whether or not patentable or copyrightable (collectively "Inventions"), conceived or first reduced to practice by Executive, either alone or jointly with others, while performing services hereunder (or, if based on any Confidential Information within one (1) year after the termination of Executive's employment with Company). (i) which pertain to any line of business activity of the Company, if then conducted or then being actively planned by the Company, with which Executive was or is directly involved, (ii)which is developed using time, material or facilities of the Company, whether or not during working hours or on the Company premises; or (iii) which directly related to any of Executive's work during his employment with Company whether or not during normal working hours. 14(b) Executive hereby quitclaims to Company all of Executive's right, title and interest in and to any such inventions. During, and after the termination of Executive's employment with Company, Executive shall execute any truthful documents necessary to perfect the quitclaim of such inventions to the Company and to enable Company to apply for, obtain and enforce patents, trademarks and copyrights in any and all countries on such inventions, including, without limitation, the execution of any instruments and the giving of evidence and testimony at times and places reasonably convenient for Executive (i) without further compensation to the extent such activities take place during Executive's employment, or (ii) if such activities take place after the end of such employment, provided that payment is made for Executive's time, including any preparation, travel and waiting time, at the rate of $400 per hour. Without limiting the foregoing, Executive further acknowledges that all original works of authorship created by Executive, alone or jointly with others, during and as part of Executive's employment by Company, and which are protectable by copyrights, are "works made for hire" within the meaning of the United States Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Section 101, as amended, and the copyright of which shall be owned solely, completely and exclusively by the Company. If any Invention is considered to be a work, not included in the categories of work covered by the United States Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C., Section 101 as amended, such work is hereby conveyed and transferred completely and exclusively to Company. 14(c) Executive hereby irrevocably designates counsel to the Company as Executive's agent and attorney-in-fact to do all lawful acts necessary to apply for and obtain patents and copyrights and to enforce the Company's rights under this section. This Section 14, shall survive the termination of this agreement. Any conveyance of copyright hereunder includes all legal or equitable rights of ownership or use related to any Inventions of Executive (hereafter collectively called "Invention Rights") and to the extent any of such Invention Rights cannot be conveyed under applicable law and to the extent the following is allowed by the laws in the various countries where such Invention Rights exist, Executive hereby waives such Invention Rights and consents to any action of Company that would violate such Invention Rights in the absence of such consent. The Executive agrees to confirm any such waivers and consents from time to time as requested by Company. 15. Non-Solicitation. Executive acknowledges that the Company has invested substantial time, money and resources in the development and retention of its Executives, Inventions, Confidential Information (including trade secrets), customers, accounts and business partners, and further acknowledges that during the course of Executive's employment with Company Executive has had and will have access to the Company's Inventions and Confidential Information (including Trade secrets), and will be introduced to existing and prospective employees, customers, accounts and business partners of the Company. Executive acknowledges and agrees that any and all "goodwill" associated with any existing or prospective customer, account or business partner belongs exclusively to the Company, including, but not limited to, any goodwill created as a result of direct or indirect contacts or relationships between Executive and any existing or prospective customers, accounts or business partners. Additionally, the parties acknowledge and agree that Executive possesses skills that are special, unique or extraordinary and that the value of the Company depends upon his use of such skills on its behalf. Accordingly, Executive covenants and agrees that: 1. During the Executive's employment with Company, and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, Executive shall not entice, solicit or encourage any Company employee to leave the employ of Company or any independent contractor to sever its engagement with Company, absent prior written consent from the Company's Board of Directors 2. During Executive's employment with Company, and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, Executive may not, directly or indirectly, entice, solicit or encourage any customer or prospective customer of Company to cease doing business with Company, reduce its relationship with Company or refrain from establishing or expanding a relationship with the Company 16. Non-Disparagement. Non-Disclosure. Executive agrees that during his employment with Company and at all times thereafter, Executive will not make any public statement, or engage in any conduct, that is disparaging to the Company, any of its officers, directors, or shareholders known to Executive, including, but not limited to, any public statement that disparages the products, services, finances, financial condition, capabilities or other aspects of the business of Company, its shareholders, directors, officers or Executives. Notwithstanding any term to the contrary herein, the Executive shall not be in breach of this Section 16 for the making of any truthful statements under oath or for legitimate business purposes for Company or, in any case, for making any reasonable and non- malicious statements not intended or likely to injure the Company. 17. Provisions Necessary and Reasonable. 17(a) Executive agrees that: (i) The provisions of Sections 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement are necessary and reasonable to protect the Company's Confidential Information, Inventions and goodwill; (ii) The specific temporal, geographic and substantive provisions set forth in Section 15 of this Agreement are reasonable and necessary to protect Company's business interests; and, (iii) In the event of any breach of any of the covenants set forth in Sections 13, 14, 15 and 16 herein, the Company would suffer substantial irreparable harm and would not have an adequate remedy at law for such breach. In recognition of the foregoing, Executive agrees that in the event of a breach or threatened breach of any of these covenants, in addition to such remedies as Company may have at law, Company shall be entitled to seek and obtain judicial equitable relief, in the form of specific performance, and/or temporary, preliminary or permanent injunctive relief, or any other equitable remedy which then may be available. The seeking of such judicial equitable relief or order shall not affect Company's right to seek and obtain damages or other equitable relief on account of any such actual or threatened breach pursuant to Section 9 of this Agreement. 17(b) If any of the covenants contained in Sections 13, 14, 15 and 16 hereof, or any part thereof, are hereafter construed to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the remainder of the covenants, which shall be given full effect without regard to the invalid portions. 17(c) If any of the covenants contained in Sections 13, 14, 15 and 16 hereof, or any part thereof are held to be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction because of the temporal or geographic scope of such provision or the area covered thereby, the parties agree that the court making such determination shall have the power to reduce the duration and/or geographic area of such provision and, in its reduced form, such provision shall be enforceable. 18. Representations Regarding Prior Work and Legal Obligations. 18(a) Executive represents that Executive has no agreement or other legal obligation with any prior employer, or any other person or entity, that restricts the Executive's ability to accept employment with, or to perform any function for, Company. 18(b) Executive has been advised by Company that at no time should Executive divulge to or use for the benefit of Company any trade secret or confidential or proprietary information of any previous employer. Executive expressly acknowledges that Executive has not divulged or used any such information for the benefit of Company. 18(c) Executive acknowledges that Company is basing important business decisions on these representations, and affirms that all of the statements included herein are true. 19. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement including but not limited to Executive's recruitment, employment and termination of employment with Company and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, discussions, negotiations and undertakings, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect thereto. 20. Amendment Or Waiver. No provision in this Agreement may be amended or waived unless such amendment is in writing and signed by Executive and signed by Executive and by an authorized representative of the Company. No waiver by either party of any breach by the other party of any condition or provision contained in this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of a similar or dissimilar condition or provision at the same or any prior or subsequent time. 21. Severability. In the event that any provision or portion of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be unaffected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law. 22. Survivorship. The respective rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall survive any termination of Executive's employment to the extent necessary to the intended preservation of such rights and obligations and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Company's successors and assigns, and Executive's heirs and personal representatives. 23. Interpretation. Company and Executive have each been represented by experienced legal counsel in the negotiation and drafting of this agreement and agree that this Agreement will not be interpreted as the product of either party alone. 24. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Hawaii without reference to any otherwise applicable principles of conflict of laws. Any judicial proceeding involving any claim arising out of this agreement or Executive's recruitment by, employment with, or termination from Company shall be conducted in Hawaii. 25. Notices. Any notice given to a party shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered personally or sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, duly addressed to the Party concerned at the address indicated below or to such changed address as such party may subsequently give such notice of: If to Company, to: Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. P. O. Box 187 Kahului, Hawaii 96732 With a copy to: Robert S. Katz, Esq. Torkildson, Katz, Fonseca, Moore & Hetherington 700 Bishop Street, 15th Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 If to Executive, to: David C. Cole 360 Main Street Washington, VA 22747-0478 With a copy to: James R. Farrand Arnold & Porter 1900 Avenue of the Stars, 17th Flr. Los Angeles, CA 90067 26. Headings. The headings of the sections contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Agreement. 27. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, and by facsimile signature, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement and all of which when taken together will be deemed to constitute one and the same Agreement. 28. Costs and Attorney Fees. If litigation, arbitration, or similar proceedings should be instituted based on, arising out of, or in connection with, this agreement or the employment relationship provided for herein (including, without limitation, the compensation, indemnification, or other aspects thereof), the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of such party's costs and expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable attorney fees and including costs and expenses in any appeal. COMPANY EXECUTIVE MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. /S/ DAVID C. COLE By: /S/ DAVID A. HEENAN DAVID C. COLE Its Chairman of the Board Date: October 10, 2003 Date: October 6, 2003 Attachments: Exhibit 1: Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Stock Option Agreement For David Cole Exhibit 2: Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Restricted Share Agreement For David Cole Exhibit 3: Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Code of Ethics for Members of the Board of Directors Exhibit 4: Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Policy on Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest EX-10 8 stockoptiondcc.txt MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT FOR DAVID COLE, DATED OCTOBER 6, 2003 MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT FOR DAVID COLE Agreement dated October 6, 2003 between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., a Hawaii corporation ("Company"), whose principal place of business is in the State of Hawaii, and David C. Cole ("Optionee"). 1. Grant of Option. The Company hereby agrees to grant to Optionee, effective as of October 15, 2003 ("Grant Date"), the right and option ("Option") to purchase from the Company, for a price equal to the exercise price as described below ("Exercise Price"), up to 200,000 shares of Company common stock ("Company Stock" or "Shares"). However, this grant shall be contingent upon the Company's obtaining shareholder approval of certain amendments to the Company's Restated Articles of Association as may be required to increase authorized Shares for implementation of this grant. Although the Grant Date shall serve to determine certain administrative issues hereunder (e.g., term of Option, excisable, etc.), the actual grant date of this Option shall be the date on which shareholder approval is obtained as described in the preceding sentence and no Option shall be exercised and no Option Shares shall be issued until such approval date. This grant of Option shall constitute a nonqualified stock option which is not a qualified stock option as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1996, as amended. This grant of Option is made pursuant to the terms of that certain employment agreement by and between the Company and Optionee effective as of October 15, 2003 ("Employment Agreement"). 2. Terms and Conditions of Option. a. Exercise Price. The Exercise Price shall be $19.70 per Share, which is the fair market value per Share as of August 11, 2003. b. Term of Option. The term of the Option over which the Option may be exercised shall commence on the Grant Date and, subject to the provisions of Section 3.b below, shall terminate ten years thereafter. The Option shall not be exercisable after the end of the term of the Option. c. Exercisability of Option. As to the total number of Shares with respect to which the Option is granted, the Option shall be exercisable as follows: (i) one-third of the Option in the aggregate shall be exercisable on or after the first anniversary of the Grant Date, and (ii) an additional one-twelfth of the Option in the aggregate shall become exercisable on the completion of each quarter (i.e., three-month period, which need not begin or end at the beginning or end of calendar months) between the first and third anniversary of the Grant Date. In addition, the Option shall become fully exercisable upon: (i) the termination by Company of Optionee's employment "without cause" (as described in Sections 8(d) and 8(f) of the Employment Agreement) or (ii) except as provided in Section 8(g)(iii) of the Employment Agreement, the Optionee's resignation for "good reason" (as described in Sections 8(d) and 8(g) of the Employment Agreement). 3. Additional Terms and Conditions. a. Exercise of Option; Payments for Shares. This Option may be exercised from time to time with respect to all or any portion of the number of Shares with respect to which the Option has become exercisable, in whole or in part, by written notice to the Corporate Secretary of the Company or other authorized personnel of the Company. Any notice of exercise of the Option shall be accompanied by payment of the full Exercise Price for the Shares being purchased (i) by delivery of a good check payable to the order of the Company, by delivery to the Company of a number of Shares already owned by Optionee having a fair market value equal to such Exercise Price or (iii) by Optionee's requesting and agreeing in writing to a customary "net exercise" or "cashless exercise" with the Company or (iv) via a customary "same-day-sale" or margin account exercise arrangement (if consistent with applicable margin rules) with an SEC-registered broker dealer or (v) by a combination of these payment methods; and, in any case, the Company shall cooperate reasonably with such exercise and designated method of payment. The Option shall not be exercised for any fractional Shares and no fractional Shares shall be issued or delivered. The date of actual receipt by the Company of the notice of exercise shall be treated as the date of exercise of the Option for the Shares being purchased. If Optionee fails timely to pay for any Option Shares specified in the notice of exercise or fails promptly to accept delivery of the Option Shares, Company shall give notice to Optionee of such failure, demanding immediate cure and stating that, absent such curative action, the exercise will be ineffective; and, if such failure is not cured within thirty (30) days thereafter, the subject exercise shall be ineffective. b. Termination of Option. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Option shall terminate and shall not be exercisable following Optionee's termination of employment. If Optionee's employment with the Company or any of its subsidiaries terminates, the Option shall continue to be exercisable, to the extent it is exercisable on the date such employment is terminated, for six months after such termination, but in no event after the tenth anniversary of the Grant Date. However, if Optionee's employment terminates because of Optionee's death (as described in Section 8(a) of the Employment Agreement) or disability (as described in Section 8(b) of the Employment Agreement), the Option shall continue to be exercisable, to the extent it is exercisable on the date such employment is terminated, for twelve months after such termination, but in no event after the tenth anniversary of the Grant Date. If the Company terminates Optionee's employment for "cause" (as described in Sections 8(c) and 8(f) of the Employment Agreement), the Option shall immediately terminate at such time. For these purposes, the Optionee's employment shall not be treated as terminated in the case of a transfer of employment within or between the Company and its subsidiaries or in the case of sick leave or other approved leaves of absences. c. Issuance of Shares; Registration; Withholding Taxes. As soon as practicable after the exercise of the Option and payment therefore as provided above, the Company shall cause to be issued and delivered to Optionee, or for Optionee's account, a certificate or certificates for the Option Shares purchased. The Company may withhold with respect to the payment of any Option Shares any taxes required to be withheld because of such payment, including the withholding of Shares otherwise payable due to exercise of the Option. If, without limiting the Company's obligations under Section 6 hereof or the rights of Optionee thereunder, a registration (as that term is defined below) is not in effect for the issuance of the Shares to Optionee, the Company may require a customary investment representation from Optionee and may include a legend on the share certificate(s) as described in Section 7, below. In any event, Optionee shall comply with any and all legal requirements relating to Optionee's resale or other disposition of any Shares acquired under this Agreement. d. Nontransferability of Options. The Option and this Agreement shall not be assignable or transferable by Optionee other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, or to a family partnership or other entity customarily used for estate planning purposes, provided that the transferor agrees in writing in a form provided by the Company to be bound by all provisions of this Agreement. During Optionee's lifetime, the Option and all rights of Optionee under this Agreement may be exercised only by Optionee (or by his or her legal guardian or legal representative or such family partnership or similar entity). If the Option is exercised by such a partnership or similar entity or after Optionee's death, the Committee may require evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the authority of the person exercising the Option to act in respect thereto. Any delay in furnishing such evidence, however, shall not make any otherwise valid exercise invalid as untimely but shall only permit the Company to delay reasonably the delivery of the certificate(s) for the subject shares. 4. Share Adjustments. The number and kind of securities issuable upon exercise of this Option and the Exercise Price shall be adjusted equitably for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of common stock, or the exchange of shares of common stock for other securities, by reason of a merger, reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, stock dividend, or other capital adjustments so as to preserve, as nearly as may be, but not increase, the economic value and consequences of this Option and the exercise hereof. The adjustment required shall be made by the Committee, whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 4, no adjustments shall be made for dividends, distributions, or other rights (whether ordinary or extraordinary, and whether in cash, securities or other property) for which the record date is prior to the date of exercise. 5. No Rights as Shareholder. The execution and delivery of this Option Agreement does not confer upon Optionee any rights as a shareholder as to any of the Shares issuable hereunder. Optionee shall be deemed, and shall have the rights of, a shareholder as to such Shares upon and to the extent one or more valid exercise of this Option. 6. Registration of Option Shares. a. Definitions. As used in this Section 6, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings: (1) "1933 Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. (2) "1934 Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. (3) "Form S-8" means such form under the 1933 Act as in effect on the date hereof or any registration form under the 1933 Act subsequently adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") which permits the registration of the issuance of securities offered hereunder. (4) The terms "register", "registered" and "registration" refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing a registration statement or similar document in compliance with the 1933 Act, and the effectiveness of such registration statement or document with the SEC. b. Registration. By no later than the first anniversity of the Grant Date, the Company shall take steps reasonably and advisedly chosen (i) to prevent the Option Shares issued to Optionee upon the exercise of this Option from being "restricted securities," as that term is used in Rule 144 under the 1933 Act, thereby preventing the "holding period" requirements in part "d" of that Rule from being applicable to resales under the Rule of such Option Shares by Optionee or (ii) to provide Optionee with substantially the same benefits. The Company has represented to Optionee that the objective set forth above in this paragraph will be accomplished by the registration, prior to the first anniversary of the Grant Date, of the issuance of the underlying Option Shares to Optionee. Based on this representation and subject to its correctness, Optionee agrees that Company's compliance with the obligation set out in the first sentence of this paragraph may take the form of using Company's best efforts: (a) to register such issuance on Form S- 8, on or before the first anniversary of the Grant Date, and (b) to effect all such other registrations, qualifications and compliances as may be requested and as would permit and facilitate, by no later than the first anniversary of the Grant Date, the issuance to the Optionee of such Option Shares upon exercise of the Option from time to time, in transactions that will not result in such shares being "restricted securities" as described above. If for any reason the Company determines that it cannot use Form S-8 to accomplish the foegoing, then it shall promptly notify Optionee thereof. In such event, Optionee shall have identical rights with regard to the Option Shares as set forth in Section 6 of the Restricted Share Agreement dated as of the date hereof between the Company and Optionee, with regard to the "Restricted Shares" described therein. c. Filings. Whenever it effects the registration of any Option Shares under this Section 6, the Company shall, as expeditiously as reasonably possible: (1) Prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement with respect to such Option Shares and use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective, and keep such registration statement effective until all purchase rights hereunder have been exercised or have terminated (or, if earlier, until shares of Company stock cease to be publicly traded). (2) Prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection with such registration statement as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the 1933 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and to allow the exercise by the Optionee of the Options in transactions that will not result in the Option Shares being "restricted securities" as described above. d. Registration Expenses. For purposes of this Section 6, "Registration Expenses" shall mean all expenses incurred by the Company in complying with Section 6.b. and 6.c including, without limitation, all registration, filing and qualification fees, printing expenses, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, blue sky fees and disbursements, and the expense of any special audits incident to or required by any registration pursuant to Section 6.b. or 6.c. The Company shall bear all Registration Expenses incurred in connection with any registration, qualification or compliance pursuant to Section 6.b. or 6.c. e. Other Company Obligations. With a view to making available to the Optionee the benefits of Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act and any other rule or regulation of the SEC that may at any time permit the Optionee to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration, the Company agrees to: (1) use its best efforts to make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144, at all times; (2) use its best efforts to file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act; and (3) furnish to the Optionee, so long as he owns any Option Shares, forthwith upon request: (i) a written statement by the Company that it has complied with the reporting requirements of Rule 144, the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act; (ii) a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company and such other reports and documents so filed by the Company; and (iii) such other information as may be reasonably requested in order to permit the Optionee to avail itself of any rule or regulation of the SEC or any state securities authority which permits the selling of any such securities without registration. 7. Restrictive Legends. If, without limiting the Company's obligations under Section 6 hereof or the rights of Optionee thereunder, (a) a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to the issuance of the shares issuable upon exercise of any option granted under the Plan is not in effect at the time of exercise or (b) a registration statement with respect to the issuance of said shares to the Optionee is in effect but not with respect to the Optionee's resale thereof and the Optionee is an "affiliate" of the Company, then, in either such case: (i) as a condition of the issuance of the shares, the person exercising such Option shall give the Company a written acknowledgement substantially in the form attached hereto as Attachment A or Attachment B, hereto, as the case may be, acknowledging that said shares may be reoffered or resold by the Optionee only pursuant to a separate registration statement under said Act or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements (such as compliance with the provisions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933 and (ii) in the former case only, the Company may place upon the stock certificate(s) for shares issued upon exercise of such Option the following legend: THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (THE "ACT") OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THEM UNDER THE ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR THE AVAILABILITY OF AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS THEREOF. THE ISSUER MAY REQUIRE AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER TO THE EFFECT THAT THE PROPOSED TRANSFER IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. If, in the reasonable opinion of the Company and its counsel, such legend is placed on any certificate representing Option Shares, and then, under relevant provisions of the federal securities laws and regulations and the case law and interpretive and "no-action" guidance thereunder, such legend is no longer required, Optionee shall be entitled to exchange such certificate with the Company for a certificate representing the same number of Shares but without such legend. 8. Employment Rights. This grant of Option is made in accordance with the Employment Agreement between the Optionee and the Company, which Employment Agreement governs the terms and conditions of the Optionee's employment with the Company. 9. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by the Company at any time based on its determination that the amendment is necessary or advisable in light of any addition to, or change in, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or regulations issued thereunder, or any federal or state securities law or other law or regulation provided, however, that no such amendment shall adversely affect any of the rights of Optionee hereunder absent the written consent of Optionee. 10. Notices. Any notice or other communication made in connection with this Agreement shall be deemed duly given in accordance with Section 25 of the Employment Agreement. 11. Miscellaneous. If litigation, arbitration, or similar proceedings should be instituted based on, arising out of, or in connection with, this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of such party's costs and expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable and documented attorney fees and including reasonable and documented costs and expenses in any appeal. This Agreement sets forth the final and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Option, which shall be governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii without regard to any otherwise applicable principles of conflicts of laws. This Agreement shall bind and benefit Optionee, the heirs, distributees, personal representative, and permitted assign(s) of Optionee, and the Company and its successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. COMPANY: Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. OPTIONEE: By: /S/ DAVID A. HEENAN /S/ DAVID C. COLE Name: David A. Heenan David C. Cole Title: Chairman of the Board Attachments: Attachment A: Acknowledgement Regarding Resale (No Registration in Effect at time of Issuance) Attachment B: Acknowledgement Regarding Resale ("Affiliate" Resale Restrictions Only) ATTACHMENT A TO STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING RESALE (NO REGISTRATION IN EFFECT AT TIME OF ISSUANCE) All capitalized terms used in this Acknowledgement shall have the meanings provided in the Stock Option Agreement dated October 6, 2003 (the "Agreement") between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and David C. Cole. In connection with the exercise of Options for __________ Option Shares: 1. Optionee acknowledges that the offer and sale of the Option Shares to Optionee has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or under any state securities act, in reliance, in part, on Optionee's representations, warranties and agreements herein. 2. Optionee understands that the Option Shares are "restricted securities" under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") in that such shares will be acquired from Company in a transaction not involving a public offering, that the Option Shares may be reoffered and resold or otherwise transferred without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances, and that in the absence of an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or an exemption under the Securities Act, the Option Shares must be held indefinitely. In this connection, Optionee understands the resale limitations imposed by the Securities Act. 3. Optionee represents and warrants to the Company that he acquiring the Option Shares for investment and not for resale or with a view to distribution. Optionee further represents that he [(i) is an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act, and (ii)] possesses, either alone or with his "purchaser representative" within the meaning of Rule 501(h) under the Securities Act, such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Company. 4. Optionee acknowledges that he will not make any disposition or other transfer of all or any part of the Option Shares that will result in the violation by Optionee or the Company of any applicable law, rule or regulation, including the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law. Without limiting the foregoing, Optionee agrees not to make any offer, sale or other disposition or transfer of all or any part of the Option Shares unless and until: (a) There is then in effect a registration statement under the Securities Act covering such offer, sale or other disposition, and such offer, sale or other disposition is made in accordance with such registration statement and any applicable state securities laws; or (b) Optionee has notified the Company of the proposed disposition and has furnished the Company with a detailed statement of the circumstances surrounding the proposed disposition and, if and to the extent requested by the Company, Optionee has furnished Company with a written opinion of counsel, satisfactory to Company in its sole discretion, that such offer, sale or other disposition or transfer will not require registration under the Securities Act, or the consent of, or a permit from, appropriate authorities under any applicable state securities law. 5. Optionee acknowledges that he has a pre-existing relationship with the Company and has has received and reviewed all other documents and information he considers necessary and appropriate for deciding whether to invest in Option Shares. Optionee acknowledges that he has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers regarding the terms and conditions of the investment in Option Shares and regarding the business, financial affairs, and other aspects of the Company, and has further had the opportunity to obtain all information (to the extent the Company possesses or can acquire such information without unreasonable expense or effort) that he deems necessary to evaluate the investment and to verify the accuracy of information otherwise provided to Optionee. 6. Nothing in this acknowledgement shall abridge or otherwise qualify Optionee's rights under the Agreement, including without limitation his rights under Section 6 thereof. Date: OPTIONEE: David C. Cole ATTACHMENT B TO STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING RESALE ("AFFILIATE" RESALE RESTRICIONS ONLY) All capitalized terms used in this Acknowledgement shall have the meanings provided in the Stock Option Agreement dated October 6, 2003 (the "Agreement") between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and David C. Cole. In connection with the exercise of Options for __________ Option Shares: 1. Optionee acknowledges that he may be deemed to be an "affiliate" of the Company within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). 2. Optionee understands that as a consequence of his affiliate status, the Option Shares may be reoffered and resold or otherwise transferred without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances, and that in the absence of an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or an exemption under the Securities Act, the Option Shares must be held indefinitely. In this connection, Optionee understands the resale limitations imposed by the Securities Act. 3. Optionee acknowledges that he will not make any disposition or other transfer of all or any part of the Option Shares that will result in the violation by Optionee of any applicable law, rule or regulation, including the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law. Without limiting the foregoing, Optionee agrees not to make any offer, sale or other disposition or transfer of all or any part of the Option Shares unless and until: (a) There is then in effect a registration statement under the Securities Act covering such offer, sale or other disposition, and such offer, sale or other disposition is made in accordance with such registration statement and any applicable state securities laws; or (b) Such offer, sale or other disposition or transfer will not require registration under the Securities Act, or the consent of, or a permit from, appropriate authorities under any applicable state securities law. 4. Nothing in this acknowledgement shall abridge or otherwise qualify Optionee's rights under the Agreement, including without limitation his rights under Section 6 thereof. Date: OPTIONEE: David C. Cole EX-10 9 restictedsharedcc.txt MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT FOR DAVID COLE, DATED OCTOBER 6, 2003 MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE, INC. RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT FOR DAVID COLE Agreement dated October 6, 2003 ("Agreement"), between Maui Land & Pineapple, Inc., a Hawaii corporation ("Company"), whose principal place of business is in the State of Hawaii, and David C. Cole ("Grantee"). 1. Grant of Restricted Shares. The Company hereby agrees to grant to Grantee 100,000 shares ("Restricted Shares") of the Company's common stock ("Company Stock" or "Shares"), which grant shall be effective as of October 15, 2003 ("Grant Date"). However, this grant shall be contingent upon the Company's obtaining shareholder approval of certain amendments to the Company's Restated Articles of Association as may be required to increase authorized Shares for implementation of this grant. The actual transfer of the Restricted Shares shall be made to Grantee as soon as practicable following such shareholder approval. This grant of Restricted Shares is made pursuant to the terms of that certain employment agreement by and between the Company and Grantee effective as of October 15, 2003 ("Employment Agreement"). 2. Restrictions During Restriction Period. a. Service Restriction. Except to the extent otherwise provided in this Agreement, each Restricted Share shall be forfeited and transferred to the Company upon Grantee's termination of employment for any reason, whether voluntary or involuntary, as an employee of the Company or its subsidiary prior to the expiration of the "Restriction Period" for such Restricted Share, as that term is defined below; provided, however, that, for this purpose, (i) any termination of Grantee's employment that occurs on or after the fourth anniversary of the Grant Date but not later than the Final Announcement Date, as defined in Section 2.d below, shall be deemed to have occurred on the first business day after the Final Announcement Date, and (ii) any other termination of Grantee's employment by reason of death (as described in Section 8(a) of the Employment Agreement) or disability (as described in Section 8(b) of the Employment Agreement) that occurs on or after July 1 of any year during the Performance Period (as defined below in Section 2.c(2)) but no later than the Announcement Date (as defined below in Section 2.c(5)) for that year shall be deemed to have occurred on the first business day after such Announcement Date. Further, for this purpose, Grantee's employment shall not be treated as terminated in the case of a transfer of employment within the Company and its subsidiaries or in the case of sick leave and other approved leaves of absence. b. Transfer Restriction. During the Restriction Period for a particular Restricted Share or Shares, such Restricted Share(s) shall not be sold, assigned, pledged, or otherwise transferred by Grantee except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, or to a member of Grantee's immediate family or, provided that the transferee agrees in writing in a form provided by the Company to be bound by all provisions of this Agreement, a trust or family partnership or any other entity customarily used for estate planning purposes. Any attempted transfer of the Restricted Shares contrary to the foregoing restriction shall be ineffective. c. Restriction Period. For purposes of this Agreement and with respect to any particular Restricted Share granted under this Agreement, the term "Restriction Period" shall mean a period which commences on the Grant Date and terminates upon the vesting of such Restricted Share as provided in the following paragraphs. (1) Up to 25% of the aggregate Restricted Shares (i.e., up to 25,000 shares) shall be vested based on the achievement of performance objectives during the one-year performance period beginning January 1, 2004, and ending on December 31, 2004. At its sole and complete discretion, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Committee") shall assess the Grantee's performance against the following performance objectives and determine the number of Restricted Shares which shall be vested based on such assessment: (i) return of the Company's agricultural group to breakeven by the end of 2004; (ii) adoption of a strategic plan describing the Company's chosen markets and methods; (iii) configuration and alignment of an executive team with the skills and incentives to implement the strategic plan; and (iv) enrichment and extension of the Company's reputation as a good corporate citizen on Maui and throughout Hawaii. (2) Thereafter, the remaining 75% of aggregate Restricted Shares shall become vested annually based on the achievement of performance criteria during the annual performance periods beginning January 1, 2005, and ending on December 31, 2007 (those three years, taken together, being referred to herein as the "Performance Period"). Specifically, for each of those three calendar years, a block of 25% of the aggregate Restricted Shares (i.e., 25,000 shares) shall be subject to vesting based on achieving, during such year, a level of "Return on Equity" ("ROE", as described below) within a range of ROE from a threshold of 10% to a maximum of 20%. The amount of the block that is vested for each of those calendar years shall be determined by multiplying the block of Restricted Shares (i.e., 25,000 shares) by a fraction (not exceeding 1.0), the numerator of which is the amount by which the ROE for the year exceeds the threshold ROE of 10%, and the denominator of which is 10%. Thus, for example, assume that for the year 2005 the ROE is determined to be 15%. Half of the 25,000 Restricted Shares for 2005 will become vested following the end of 2005 (i.e., based on a fraction of (15% ROE minus 10% threshold ROE)/10%). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Grantee's employment is terminated by reason of death or disability that occurs on or after July 1 of any year in the Performance Period but no later than the Announcement Date for that year and is therefore deemed to have occurred on the first business day after such Announcement Date pursuant to Section 2.a, then the number of Restricted Shares that otherwise would vest pursuant to the above calculation shall be multiplied by a fraction (not exceeding 1.0), the numerator of which is the number of days in the year of Grantee's death or disability prior to such death or disability, and the denominator of which is 365. (3) Further, the blocks of 25,000 shares for the calendar years 2005, 2006 and 2007 shall be subject to additional vesting based on a determination of the average ROE for the two-year and three-year periods ending at the end of the second and third calendar years in the Performance Period. Specifically, the additional Restricted Shares vested for a given calendar year shall be determined following the end of the second calendar year and the third calendar year within the Performance Period and shall be equal to: (i) the vested amount of the block of 25,000 Restricted Shares for the given calendar year as determined by applying the above fraction, except by substituting the average ROE for the two-year or three-year period, as applicable, in lieu of the ROE for the given calendar year, minus (ii) the amount of shares for the given calendar year that has vested based on the ROE for that year alone (or, in the case of evaluation of vesting of the block of 25,000 shares for 2005 in light of the three-year average ROE for 2005, 2006 and 2007, minus the amount that had vested based on ROE for 2005 and minus any additional amount that had vested based on the average ROE for 2005 and 2006). Thus, for example, again assume that for the year 2005 the ROE is determined to be 15%, and the 25,000 share block of Restricted Shares for 2005 becomes 50% vested following the end of 2005 (i.e., based on a fraction of (15% ROE minus 10% threshold ROE)/10%). Thereafter, if the average ROE as of the end of 2006 is determined to be 16%, then the 25,000 share block of Restricted Shares for 2005 shall be subject to an additional 10% vesting, equal to 60% vesting based on the average ROE (i.e., fraction of (16% average ROE minus 10% threshold ROE)/10%) minus 50% prior vesting based on ROE for 2005. In other words, to the extent that the average ROE for the Performance Period determined as of the end of 2006 or 2007 exceeds the ROE for a particular calendar year within the Performance Period as calculated for that year alone, an additional amount of the 25,000 share block of Restricted Shares for that calendar year shall become vested. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing but for greater clarity: (i) additional vesting of the 25,000 share block for 2005 might occur not only on the basis of the two-year average for 2005 and 2006 but also on the basis of the three-year average for 2005, 2006, and 2007; and (ii) an additional amount of the 25,000 share block for 2007 (beyond the amount thereof that vested based on the ROE for 2007 alone) will become vested based on such average ROE calculation for the entire three-year period if the average ROE for the entire three-year period is higher than the ROE for 2007 alone. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Grantee's employment is terminated by reason of death or disability that occurs on or after July 1 of any year in the Performance Period but no later than the Announcement Date for that year and is therefore deemed to have occurred on the first business day after such Announcement Date pursuant to Section 2.a, then the number of additional Restricted Shares that otherwise would vest pursuant to the above calculation shall be multiplied by a fraction (not exceeding 1.0), the numerator of which is the number of days in the year of Grantee's death or disability prior to such death or disability, plus 365 times the number of previous years in the Performance Period (if any), and the denominator of which is 365 times the number of years in the Performance Period (through and including the year of Grantee's death or disability). (4) For purposes of this Agreement, Return on Equity or ROE shall mean the Company's net income after tax, exclusive of extraordinary items such as discontinued operations, asset sales outside the ordinary course of business, and major impairment losses, divided by beginning stockholders' equity, all determined, unless otherwise agreed by the Company and Grantee, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied ("GAAP"). (5) With proper regard to GAAP and sound accounting judgments and the agreements of the Company and Grantee, the Committee shall announce the extent of vesting of the block of Restricted Shares for each year during the Performance Period as soon as reasonable possible after audited financial statements are available for such year and again, if applicable, as soon as practicable after audited financial statements become available for the following one or two calendar years. As to shares that vest, the Restriction Period shall terminate as of the date on which the Committee so announces vesting. d. Other Termination of Restriction Period. Notwithstanding Section 2.c above, the Restriction Period shall terminate as to all of the Restricted Shares, and all such shares shall vest, immediately upon: (i) any termination by the Company "without cause" of Grantee's employment on or before the date of the Committee's announcement of vesting as to 2007 and any additional vesting as to the 25,000 share blocks for 2005 and 2006 (the "Final Announcement Date"); or (ii) except as provided in Section 8(g)(iii) of the Employment Agreement, the Grantee's resignation for "good reason" on or before the Final Announcement Date. For these purposes, termination of Grantee's employment by Company "without cause" and Grantee's resignation "for good reason" shall be understood as those terms are explained in Sections 8(d), 8(f), and 8(g) of the Employment Agreement. e. Lapse of Restrictions. The restrictions set forth in Sections 2.a and 2.b above shall lapse and no longer apply as to any Share(s) upon the termination of the Restriction Period as to such Share(s) (i.e., upon their vesting). f. Forfeiture Following Performance Period. To the extent that the Restriction Period for the Restricted Shares does not terminate or lapse based on performance through December 31, 2007, any remaining nonvested Restricted Shares shall be forfeited and transferred to the Company as soon as practicable following the Final Announcement Date. 3. Issuance of Shares; Registration; Withholding Taxes. a. As part of the grant under this Agreement, certificates for the Restricted Shares shall be issued in Grantee's name and shall be held by the Company until (i) such Shares vest (so that the restrictions on such shares lapse), or (ii) such Shares are forfeited as provided herein. A certificate or certificates representing the Restricted Shares as to which the Restriction Period has terminated (i.e. shares that have vested) shall be delivered to Grantee promptly upon such termination (i.e., vesting). No certificate representing forfeited Restricted Shares shall be delivered to the Grantee. b. The Company may require customary investment representation from Grantee and may include legends on the stock certificate(s) as described in Section 7 below. The Company may withhold Shares to the extent required under applicable tax withholding laws, including the withholding of Shares otherwise payable as part of the grant. In any event, Grantee shall comply with any and all legal requirements relating to Grantee's resale or other disposition of any Shares acquired under this Agreement. 4. Share Exchanges and Extraordinary Distributions. If there should occur, while any of the Restricted Shares are being held by Company as provided in Section 3, above, either (a) an exchange of Company shares for other securities or (b) an extraordinary distribution to Company shareholders of cash (other than an ordinary cash dividend), additional securities, or other property, Company shall: (i) hold and/or (ii) distribute to Grantee and/or (iii) treat as forfeited the exchanged securities or the cash, securities, or other property comprising the extraordinary distribution proportionately as it would have done as to the Shares so exchanged or as it does to the Shares in respect of which such extraordinary distribution is made. This provision is intended to apply, as applicable, in the case of a merger, reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, stock dividend, spin-off, large special distribution, etc. 5. Rights as Shareholder. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, Grantee shall be entitled to all of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the Restricted Shares, including the right to vote such Shares and to receive ordinary dividends (not including exchanged securities or extraordinary distributions provided for in Section 4 above) payable with respect to such Shares since the Grant Date. Grantee's rights as a shareholder shall terminate in the event of Grantee's forfeiture of the Restricted Shares. 6. Registration of Restricted Shares. a. As used in this Section 6, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings: (1) "1933 Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. (2) "1934 Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. (3) "Form S-3" means SEC Form S-3 under the 1933 Act as in effect on the date hereof or any other registration form under the 1933 Act which, at the applicable time, permits the registration of Shares as and in the manner provided herein and the incorporation by reference of substantial information for other documents filed with the SEC. (4) The terms "register", "registered" and "registration" refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing a registration statement or similar document in compliance with the 1933 Act, and the declaration or ordering of the effectiveness of such registration statement or document with the SEC. (5) The term "Registrable Securities" means: (i) Restricted Shares which have vested (and as to which, therefore, the Restriction Period has terminated) and (ii) any Company Stock issued by way of a stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, merger or other distribution with respect to, or in exchange for, or in replacement of, such Restricted Shares; but excluding in all cases, however, any Registrable Securities sold or otherwise transferred by Grantee in a transaction in which his rights under this Section 6 are not effectively assigned. b. The Company shall use its best efforts (i) to effect the registration for resale by Grantee or his permitted transferee on Form S-3 and on a "shelf registration" basis, of each 25% block of the Restricted Shares (and any other related Registrable Securities) prior to the time for announcement of vesting of such 25% block of Restricted Shares pursuant to Section 2.c hereof; and (ii) to maintain such registration in effect continuously until the expiration of Grantee's registration rights as provided for in the immediately following Section 6.c hereof; and (iii) to effect all such other registrations, qualifications and compliance as may be requested and as would permit or facilitate the sale and distribution of all or such portion of such Registrable Securities; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to effect any such registration, qualification or compliance pursuant to this Section 6 in any particular state or jurisdiction in which the Company would be required to qualify to do business or to execute a general consent to the service of process in effecting such registration, qualification or compliance. c. The Grantee's registration rights shall expire upon the earlier to occur of the following: (i) when all shares of Company Stock held by and issuable to the Grantee have vested and may be sold by Grantee under Rule 144 during any ninety (90) day period; or (ii) at such time as all Registrable Securities may be sold by Grantee under SEC Rule 144(k). d. Whenever required under this Section 6 to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities, the Company shall, as expeditiously as reasonably possible: (1) Prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement with respect to such Registrable Securities and use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective and to keep such registration statement effective until the expiration of Grantee's registration rights as provided for in the preceding Section 6.c. (2) Prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection with such registration statement as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the 1933 Act with respect to the disposition of all securities covered by such registration statement until the termination of registration rights as set forth in Section 6.c above. (3) Furnish to the Grantee such numbers of copies of a prospectus, including a preliminary prospectus, in conformity with the requirements of the 1933 Act, and such other documents as he may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of Registrable Securities owned by him. (4) Use its best efforts to register and qualify the securities covered by such registration statement under the securities laws of such jurisdictions as shall be reasonably appropriate for the distribution of the securities covered by the registration statement; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to qualify to do business or to file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction. (5) Notify the Grantee at any time when a prospectus relating thereto is required to be delivered under the 1933 Act, of the happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in light of the circumstances then existing. In such instance, Company shall use its best efforts to amend or supplement such prospectus to cure any such statement or omission so as to render such statement or omission not misleading. e. In connection with any action pursuant to this Section 6, the Grantee shall furnish to the Company such information regarding himself, the Registrable Securities held by him, and the intended method of disposition of such securities as shall be required to effect the registration of his Registrable Securities. In that connection, the Grantee shall be required to represent to the Company that all such information which is given is both complete and accurate in all material respects when made. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee may not dispose of the Registrable Securities in an underwritten public offering without the prior written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or conditioned. f. (1) For purposes of this Section 6, "Registration Expenses" shall mean all expenses incurred by the Company in complying with any of the provisions in this Section 6, including, without limitation, all registration, filing and qualification fees, printing expenses, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, blue sky fees and disbursements, and the expense of any special audits incident to or required by any registration pursuant to Section 6.b. (2) For purposes of this Section 6, "Selling Expenses" shall mean all selling commissions applicable to the sale of the Registrable Securities in the registration, all stock transfer taxes and all fees and disbursements of any special counsel retained in connection with each such registration by the Grantee. (3) The Company shall bear all Registration Expenses. All Selling Expenses shall be borne by the Grantee. g. In the event any Registrable Securities are included in a registration statement under this Section 6: (1) To the extent permitted by law, the Company will indemnify and hold harmless the Grantee, any underwriter (as defined in the 1933 Act) for the Grantee and each person, if any, who controls such Grantee or underwriter within the meaning of the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act, against any losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (joint or several) to which they may become subject under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act or other federal or state law, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any of the following statements, omissions or violations (collectively a "Violation"): (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in such registration statement, including any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus contained therein or any amendments or supplements thereto; (ii) the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; or (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, any state securities law or any rule or regulation promulgated under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act or any state securities law; and the Company will reimburse the Grantee and each such underwriter or controlling person for any reasonable and documented legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them, as incurred, in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action; provided, however, that the Company's indemnity contained in this Section 6.g shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Company (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), nor shall the Company be liable in any such case for any such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action to the extent that it arises out of or is based upon a Violation which occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished in writing and expressly stated for use in connection with such registration by Grantee or such underwriter or controlling person. The Company shall not be required to indemnify any person against any liability arising out of the failure of the Grantee or person acting on behalf of the Grantee to deliver a prospectus as required by the 1933 Act. The indemnity provided for in this Section 6.g shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such Grantee, underwriter, participating person or controlling person and shall survive transfer of such securities by the Grantee. (2) To the extent permitted by law, the Grantee will indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors, each of its officers who have signed the registration statement, each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the 1933 Act, any underwriter (within the meaning of the 1933 Act) for the Company, any person who controls such underwriter, and any other Company shareholder selling securities in such registration statement or any of its partners, directors or officers or any person who controls such Company shareholder, against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities (joint or several) to which any of the foregoing persons may become subject, under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act or other federal or state law, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions in respect thereto) arise out of or are based upon any Violation, in each case to the extent (and only to the extent) that such Violation occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished by the Grantee expressly stated in a writing for use in connection with such registration; and the Grantee will reimburse any reasonable and documented legal or other expenses, as incurred, where same are reasonably incurred by any person intended to be indemnified pursuant to this Section 6.g, in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action; provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 6.g shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Grantee, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the liability of the Grantee under this Section 6.g shall be limited to an amount equal to the net proceeds from the offering price of the shares sold by the Grantee. (3) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section 6.g of notice of the commencement of any action (including any governmental action), such indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section 6.g notify the indemnifying party in writing of the commencement thereof, and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in and, to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the parties; provided, however, that an indemnified party shall have the right to retain its own counsel, with the reasonable and documented fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying party if the indemnified party reasonably determines that representation of such indemnified party by the counsel retained by the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such indemnified party and any other party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. The failure to notify an indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action, to the extent prejudicial to its ability to defend such action (but only to such extent), shall relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the indemnified party under this Section 6.g, but the omission so to notify the indemnifying party will not relieve it of any liability that it may have to any indemnified party otherwise than under this Section 6.g. (4) In order to provide for just and equitable contribution to joint liability under the 1933 Act in any case in which either (i) any indemnified party makes a claim under this Section 6.g or any controlling person of such indemnified party makes such a claim but is judicially determined (by entry of a final judgment or decree by a court of competent jurisdiction and the expiration of time to appeal or the denial of the last right of appeal) that such indemnification may not be enforced in such case notwithstanding the fact that this Section 6.g provides for indemnification in such case, or (ii) contribution under the 1933 Act may be required on the part of any such person seeking indemnity under the terms of this Section 6.g; then, and in each such case, the Company and such person will contribute to the aggregate losses, claims, damages, or liabilities to which they may be subject (after contribution from others) in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party on the one hand and of the indemnified party on the other in connection with the statements or omissions that resulted in such loss, liability, claim, damage, or expense as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and of the indemnified party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the indemnifying party or by the indemnified party and the parties' relative intent, knowledge, access to information, and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission; provided, however, that, in any such case, (A) the Grantee shall not be required to contribute any amount in excess of the net proceeds from the offering price of all such Registrable Securities sold by him pursuant to such registration statement; and (B) no person or entity guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the 1933 Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person or entity who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. h. With a view to making available to the Grantee the benefits of Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act and any other rule or regulation of the SEC that may at any time permit the Grantee to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration, the Company agrees to: (1) use its best efforts to make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144, at all times; (2) use its best efforts to file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act; and (3) furnish to the Grantee, so long as he owns any Registrable Securities, forthwith upon request: (i) a written statement by the Company that it has complied with the reporting requirements of Rule 144, the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act, or that it qualifies as a registrant whose securities may be resold pursuant to Form S-3; (ii) a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company and such other reports and documents so filed by the Company; and (iii) such other information as may be reasonably requested in order to permit the Grantee to avail himself of any rule or regulation of the SEC or any state securities authority which permits the selling of any such securities without registration or pursuant to such form. i. The rights to cause the Company to register Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 6: (a) shall accompany the Restricted Shares in any transfer by will or by the laws of descent and distribution (to the extent of the transfer), and (b) may be assigned by the Grantee to any member of Grantee's immediate family, trust or family partnership or other entity customarily used for estate planning purposes to whom or which any of the Restricted Shares are transferred (to the extent of the Restricted Shares transferred to such person); provided that, in the case of either clause "a" or clause "b" above: (i) the person or entity receiving such Shares and rights timely executes and delivers to the Company a written agreement to be bound by the terms of this Agreement applicable to registration and/or sale or other disposition of such Shares and the liabilities and obligations in connection therewith, and (ii) the transfer of such Shares is permissible hereunder and under all applicable securities laws. 7. Restrictive Legends. Without limiting the Company's obligations under Section 6 hereof, or the rights of Grantee thereunder, as a condition of the issuance of the Restricted Shares, the Grantee shall give the Company a written acknowledgement substantially in the form attached hereto as Attachment A, acknowledging that said shares may be reoffered or resold by the Grantee only pursuant to a separate registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (including without limitation a registration statement filed pursuant to Section 6 hereof) or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements (such as compliance with the provisions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933) and the Company may place upon the stock certificate(s) for such Restricted Shares the following legend: THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (THE "ACT") OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THEM UNDER THE ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR THE AVAILABILITY OF AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS THEREOF. THE ISSUER MAY REQUIRE AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER TO THE EFFECT THAT THE PROPOSED TRANSFER IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. If, in the reasonable opinion of the Company and its counsel, such legend is placed on any certificate representing Restricted Shares, and then, under relevant provisions of the federal securities laws and regulations and the case law and interpretive and "no-action" guidance thereunder, such legend is no longer required, Grantee shall be entitled to exchange such certificate with the Company for a certificate representing the same number of Shares but without such legend. Further, during the Restriction Period, all certificates evidencing Restricted Shares issued under this Agreement shall bear the following legend: THE TRANSFERABILITY OF THIS CERTIFICATE AND THE SHARES OF STOCK REPRESENTED HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (INCLUDING FORFEITURE) OF THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE REGISTERED OWNER AND MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. COPIES OF SUCH AGREEMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICES OF MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. Such legend shall be removed from the certificates representing Restricted Shares as to which the Restriction Period has terminated (i.e., shares that have vested) and that are delivered to Grantee pursuant to Section 3.a hereof. 8. Employment Rights. The grant of Restricted Shares is made in accordance with the Employment Agreement between Grantee and the Company, which Employment Agreement shall govern the terms and conditions of the Grantee's employment with the Company. 9. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by the Company at any time based on its determination that the amendment is necessary or advisable in light of any addition to, or change in, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or regulations issued thereunder, or any federal or state securities law or other law or regulation; provided, however, that no such amendment shall adversely affect any of the rights of Grantee hereunder absent the written consent of Grantee. 10. Notices. Any notice or other communication made in connection with this Agreement shall be deemed duly given in accordance with Section 25 of the Employment Agreement. 11. Miscellaneous. If litigation, arbitration, or similar proceedings should be instituted based on, arising out of, or in connection with, this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of such party's costs and expenses in connection therewith, including reasonable and documented attorney fees and including reasonable and documented costs and expenses in any appeal. This Agreement sets forth the final and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Restricted Shares, which shall be governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii without regard to any otherwise applicable principles of conflicts of laws. This Agreement shall bind and benefit Grantee, the heirs, distributees, personal representative, and permitted assign(s) of Grantee, and the Company and its successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement on the date first above written. COMPANY: Maui Land & Pineapple GRANTEE: Company, Inc. By: /S/ DAVID A. HEENAN /S/ DAVID C. COLE Name: David A. Heenan David C. Cole Title: Chairman of the Board Attachments: Attachment A: Acknowledgement Regarding Resale ATTACHMENT A TO RESTRICTED SHARE AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING RESALE All capitalized terms used in this Acknowledgement shall have the meanings provided in the Restricted Share Agreement dated October 6, 2003 (the "Agreement") between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and David C. Cole. In connection with the issuance of the Restricted Shares: 1. Grantee acknowledges that the offer and sale of the Restricted Shares to Grantee has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or under any state securities act, in reliance, in part, on Grantee's representations, warranties and agreements herein. 2. Grantee understands that the Restricted Shares are "restricted securities" under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") in that such shares will be acquired from Company in a transaction not involving a public offering, that the Restricted Shares may be reoffered and resold or otherwise transferred without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances, and that in the absence of an effective registration statement under the Securities Act (including without limitation a registration statement filed by the Company pursuant to Section 6 of the Restricted Share Agreement) or an exemption under the Securities Act, the Restricted Shares must be held indefinitely. In this connection, Grantee understands the resale limitations imposed by the Securities Act. 3. Grantee represents and warrants to the Company that he acquiring the Option Shares for investment and not for resale or with a view to distribution other than pursuant to a registration statement filed by the Company pursuant to Section 6 of the Restricted Share Agreement. Grantee further represents that he [(i) is an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act, and (ii)] possesses, either alone or with his "purchaser representative" within the meaning of Rule 501(h) under the Securities Act, such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Company. 4. Grantee acknowledges that he will not make any disposition or other transfer of all or any part of the Restricted Shares that will result in the violation by Grantee or the Company of any applicable law, rule or regulation, including the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law. Without limiting the foregoing, Grantee agrees not to make any offer, sale or other disposition or transfer of all or any part of the Restricted Shares unless and until: (a) There is then in effect a registration statement under the Securities Act covering such offer, sale or other disposition (including without limitation a registration statement filed by the Company pursuant to Section of the Restricted Share Agreement), and such offer, sale or other disposition is made in accordance with such registration statement and any applicable state securities laws; or (b) Grantee has notified the Company of the proposed disposition and has furnished the Company with a detailed statement of the circumstances surrounding the proposed disposition and, if and to the extent requested by the Company, Grantee has furnished Company with a written opinion of counsel, satisfactory to Company in its sole discretion, that such offer, sale or other disposition or transfer will not require registration under the Securities Act, or the consent of, or a permit from, appropriate authorities under any applicable state securities law. 5. Grantee acknowledges that he has a pre-existing relationship with the Company and has has received and reviewed all other documents and information he considers necessary and appropriate for deciding whether to invest in Restricted Shares. Grantee acknowledges that he has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers regarding the terms and conditions of the investment in Restricted Shares and regarding the business, financial affairs, and other aspects of the Company, and has further had the opportunity to obtain all information (to the extent the Company possesses or can acquire such information without unreasonable expense or effort) that he deems necessary to evaluate the investment and to verify the accuracy of information otherwise provided to Grantee. 6. Nothing in this acknowledgement shall abridge or otherwise qualify Grantee's rights under the Agreement, including without limitation his rights under Section 6 thereof. DATE:____________________________ GRANTEE: David C. Cole EX-10 10 youngsev.txt EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION AGREEMENT (DONALD A. YOUNG, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/RESORT & COMMERICAL PROPERTY), DATED DECEMBER 24, 2003 December 24, 2003 Mr. Donald A. Young 307 Paani Place Paia, HI 96779 Re: Employment Separation Agreement Dear Don: Thank you for meeting with me to discuss your separation from Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. ("MLP"). Based on our discussion, this letter sets forth the terms and conditions regarding your separation from MLP. Upon review and execution by you this letter will become a legally enforceable agreement between you and MLP on the terms and conditions described below. Since this Agreement will supersede and replace all other agreements between you and MLP regarding your employment or separation from employment with MLP, please first review it carefully with your attorney. 1. Separation of Employment Your separation from employment with MLP will be effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2003.You will be paid your regular salary and your unused vested and accumulated vacation pay through December 31, 2003 at the time of your separation. MLP will withhold from your final salary payment all required payroll and other currently authorized withholdings and deductions and from your final vested and accumulated vacation payment only the applicable payroll taxes. After the effective date of your separation MLP understands and agrees that you will not be providing any employment services to MLP and you understand and agree that you will not be provided or eligible for any employee compensation or employee benefits from MLP except as described in Paragraph 2 below. 2. Separation Benefits. In consideration of the Additional Separation Benefits described in Subparagraph 2b. below you will receive, in lieu of all other compensation and employee benefits, the salary and vacation payments described in Paragraph 1 above and the payments and benefits described in this Paragraph 2. a. Existing Employment Benefits. From and after January 1, 2004 you will receive when due the following employee benefits to which you have vested under MLP's current employee benefit plans and policies, less applicable payroll taxes, in accordance with the terms and conditions of those benefit plans and any applicable Summary Plan Descriptions, which will control in the event of any conflict with this letter, as follows: (1) As provided in Paragraph 1 above, your unused, accumulated and prorataprorate vacation pay benefit through December 31, 2003 in the amount of $44,892.00, representing forty nine (49) days of such vacation pay benefits; (2) Your Employee Stock Ownership Plan benefit; (3) Retiree Life Insurance in accordance with the terms of the insurance policy; (4) The terminated Unfunded Executive Deferred Compensation Plan benefit totaling $219,450.00 payable in equal monthly installments over a maximum of ten years. Payments to commence during the month of January, 2004 and continuing each month thereafter in accordance with MLP's normal payroll payment schedule; (5) The Unfunded Executive Severance Plan benefit in the amount of $357,300.00 paid in equal installments according to MLP's regular payroll schedule beginning with the first pay cycle following December 31, 2003 and ending with the close of the pay cycle immediately preceding June 30, 2005; (6) Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits coverage from January 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 ( the "Covered Period") under the MLP health care plan (hereafter referred to as the MLP Health Care Plan) if C.O.B.R.A. continuation coverage is elected. The premium cost of such coverage shall be paid for by MLP and you in monthly amounts with the same premium cost sharing split applied each month to active salaried employees during the Covered Period. b. Additional Separation Benefits. In addition to the employment benefits described in Paragraph 2.a. above, and in consideration of your release, indemnification and promises described below, MLP will provide the following Additional Separation Benefits: (1) Defined Benefit Plan and SERP Target Benefit Enhancements: MLP will increase the age and or service credit for your Defined Benefit Plan Single Life Annuity and your Unfunded SERP Target Benefit Single Life Annuity so that your combined single life annuity annual benefit calculated as of January 1, 2004 under your Defined Benefit Plan Single Life Annuity and your SERP Target Benefit Single Life Annuity is increased to a total amount of $71,276.00. If you select a joint and survivor benefit, the foregoing benefit amount will be adjusted in accordance with the terms of the Plans. The amount of the benefit in excess of the amount paid from the Defined Benefit Plan will be paid from MLP's general assets under the terms of the SERP Plan. (2) Health Care Benefit Enhancements Coverage will be provided to you under MLP's Plan 2 of the Non-Bargaining Unit Medical Benefit Plan (the "Plan") commencing July 1, 2005 and continuing thereafter for so long as MLP continues to offer the Plan and you continue to timely pay your share of the premium. MLP will pay fifty percent (50%) of the premium cost and you will pay fifty percent (50%) of the premium cost (3) Independent Consulting Services Agreement An independent consulting services agreement as Senior Advisor to Kapalua Land Company, a MLP business unit, commencing January 1, 2004 and terminating April 15, 2004 in accordance with the terms and conditions of and in the form of the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 2Exhibit 1 and incorporated here by reference. 3. MLP Property. Any MLP documents, information and property should be returned to MLP's Vice President, Human Resources on or before December 31, 2003, or as soon thereafter as is possible, including and without limitation confidential business or customer reports, maps, files, memoranda, records, phones, software, credit cards, door and automobile and file keys, computers and computer access codes, disks and instruction manuals and vehicles. 4. Confidentiality, Cooperation, and Trade Secrets. In order to assure a cooperative and harmonious separation and recognizing the importance of your and MLP's reputations and its business operations, we are further agreeing as follows: a. Neither you nor MLP will make or encourage any disparaging comments about each other or MLP's owners, directors, officers, employees or business operations. You have also agreed to MLP's public statement of your separation from MLP. b. You and MLP also agree to keep confidential the terms and amount of this Agreement to the extent not disclosed publicly by MLP either directly or by a filing of such information with a government agency, provided that you may discuss this Agreement with your attorney(s), accountant(s), financial advisor(s) and/or immediate family once they have also agreed to keep the fact and contents of this Agreement confidential and not disclose such information to others. MLP may likewise disclose the terms and amount of this Agreement to (i) its directors, officers, employees, attorneys, auditors and accountants once they have agreed to keep the fact and contents of this Agreement confidential and not to disclose such information to others, and (ii) to government agencies or other private entities as may be required or prudent for its business operations. c. You and MLP also agree that any and all information obtained by you or disclosed to you during your employment with MLP which is not already known to the general public, including but not limited to MLP's confidential financial and business information, strategic plans, projects, customers, programs, methods of operation, processes, practices, policies and procedures, are strictly confidential and proprietary to trade secrets of MLP and shall not be disclosed or discussed, or revealed by you to any person, entities or organizations at any time unless compelled by law. d. You and MLP also agree that if you are needed to assist MLP to prepare for or to testify on behalf of MLP in any litigation after the effective date of your separation, that you will do so provided that if such preparation or testimony requires you to travel by airplane or requires more than two days of your time at any one time, MLP will reimburse you for any required air travel based on an advanced purchase coach airfare and any hotel accommodations and meals while you are away from home. e. You understand and acknowledge that the provisions in this Paragraph 4 are a material inducement for MLP to enter into this Agreement and to provide the additional separation benefits described in Subparagraph 2.b. above. Therefore you and MLP agree that your breach of any of your agreements in this Paragraph 4 would be a material breach which will relieve MLP, but not you, of any further obligations under this Agreement and in addition to any other remedies available to MLP at law or equity shall entitle MLP to recover any of the Additional Separation Benefits (or if not available, the cost to MLP of said benefits) already provided to you. 5. Mutual Release, Indemnification and Promise Not To Sue. a. Release. As a material inducement to you and MLP to enter into this Agreement and to provide you the Additional Separation Benefits describe in Paragraph 2.b. above and to provide MLP with the promises described in Paragraph 4 above, you and MLP hereby irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit, and forever discharge each other from any and all claims, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs actually incurred) of any nature whatsoever, statutory or common law, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected against each other based on any act of omission from the beginning of time through the effective date of your separation from employment with MLP including, but not limited to any constitutional, statutory or common law claims arising out of or under any (i) express or implied contract of employment; (ii) federal, state or common law prohibition of age or other forms of employment discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, or public policy; (iii) your recruitment for, employment with, or separation from employment with MLP and, (iv) any employee benefit plan or law applicable to employee benefit plans(collectively called "Released Claims"). The foregoing release shall not apply to any claim by you to any vested employee benefit described in Paragraph 2.a. above or any claim by you or MLP to enforce your or MLP's express obligations under this Agreement or for benefits under any federal or Hawaii law that cannot be waived or discharged by agreement. Moreover, except to the extent permitted by law, nothing in this Agreement shall interfere with the enforcement authority of any federal or state agency or your right to cooperate with any investigation by such an agency. You are, however, waiving your right to receive or recover any payment or employee benefit not expressly identified in Paragraph 2 above and any monetary award based on any such agency action whether or not it is initiated by you. b. Indemnification. As a further material inducement to you and MLP to enter into this Agreement and to pay to you the Additional Separation Benefits described in Subparagraph 2.b. above and to provide MLP with the promises described in Paragraph 4 above, you and MLP hereby agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, or expenses, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees incurred by you or MLP arising out of any breach of the agreement by you and MLP not to initiate or file any claim or lawsuit against each other over any Claims released in Subparagraph 5.a. above. You and MLP expressly understand and acknowledge that this Agreement may be pleaded as a defense to and may be used as the basis for an attempted injunction against any action, suit, administrative or other proceeding which may be instituted, prosecuted or attempted as a result of an alleged breach of this agreement by you or MLP. c. Promise Not to Sue. You and MLP also agree not to file or initiate any claim or lawsuit against each other with any agency or court based on any Claims covered by the release set forth in Subparagraph 5.a. other than to enforce this Agreement or to obtain a benefit that by law cannot be waived. If either you or MLP file any administrative claim or lawsuit(s) against the other based on any Claims waived or released by this Agreement, then in addition to all other remedies provided by law or equity, the filing or initiating party agrees to pay the defending party for all costs, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred by the party defending against the waived or released Claims. If MLP is the defending party and you ultimately prevail, MLP may credit any amounts paid under this Agreement against any recovery obtained by you. 6. Review and Revocation Rights Because this Agreement includes a waiver and release of your right to file a claim for age discrimination under the Federal Age Discrimination In Employment Act ("ADEA"), you understand and acknowledge that you have up to twenty-one (21) days to decide whether to sign this Agreement and that you should consult with an attorney. In addition, you understand that within seven (7) days after signing this Agreement, you may revoke in writing your waiver and release of any claim under the ADEA, but not any other Released Claims you have waived or released by either delivering a written notice of revocation to Ms. J. Susan Corley, Vice President, Human Resources at 120 Kane Street, KahaluiKahului Hawaii 96733, or by mailing the notice to such individual at P.O. Box 187, KahaluiKahului, Hawaii 96733 on or before the end of the seven (7) day revocation period provided. If the written notice is given by mail it will be deemed timely if the mailing is properly addressed, is post marked no later than the seventh day of the revocation period and is sent by United States Mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, to Ms. J. Susan Corley at the address shown above. If the seventh day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the next regular business day will be considered the seventh day. If you elect in a timely manner to revoke the release of any federal ADEA claim, your release will still remain in effect for all other Released Claims but the Additional Separation Benefits described in paragraph 2.b above shall be reduced by twenty-five percent (25%) of their value. You and MLP understand and agree that unless otherwise agreed in another writing signed by and MLP, the terms of this agreement and any payments or benefits provided for hereunder will not be effective or due until the later of the separation of your employment with MLP or the expiration of the seven (7) day revocation period described above. If you execute and deliver this Agreement but then timely revoke your release of any federal age discrimination claim, this Agreement and release of all other Released Claims will remain in full force and effect as modified above. 7. Arbitration. Because of the delay, expense and publicity which results from the use of the State and Federal court systems, you and MLP agree to submit to final and binding arbitration any claims and disputes arising out of or related to the interpretation, application and/or enforcement of this Agreement or between you and MLP, including but not limited to any constitutional, statutory, or common law claims rather than to use such court system. In any such arbitration, the then existing American Arbitration Association ("AAA") rules for resolving employment disputes shall govern the arbitration, subject to the Federal Arbitration Act, if applicable, or if not applicable then the Hawaii Uniform Arbitration Act, H.R.S. Chapter 658A then in effect. To the extent such AAA rules include any provisions that would render this agreement to arbitrate unenforceable, they shall be modified to conform to the law or if they cannot be modified they shall be deemed null and void. 8. Voluntary Mutual Agreement You understand your right to discuss and have discussed all aspects of this Agreement with your attorney and represent to MLP that you have carefully read, fully understand all of the provisions of this Agreement and based on the advice of your attorney voluntarily enter into this Agreement. The parties each represent and acknowledge that they are entering into this Agreement to effect an amicable and positive separation of your employment with MLP and not as an admission that either party has violated any law or other legal obligations such as those described in Paragraph 5 above. This Agreement represents an amicable compromise and settlement of all the parties' rights, claims and benefits. 9. Entire Agreement You represent and acknowledge that in executing this Agreement you do not rely, and have not relied, upon any representation or statement by MLP or any representative of MLP not set forth in this Agreement regarding the subjects of this Agreement or your recruitment for, employment with, or separation from employment with MLP. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between you and MLP with regard to the conditions of your separation from employment with MLP and supersedes any prior agreement between you and MLP. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. You agree to keep MLP informed of your address to ensure your receipt of all communications and required government forms, such as W-4s and so forth. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. /S/ DON YOUNG DONALD A. YOUNG By: /S/ DAVID COLE DAVID COLE Its President and Chief Executive Officer Date: 12/24/03 Date: 12/29/03 EX-10 11 youngcons.txt INDEPENDENT CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (DONALD A. YOUNG), EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2004 INDEPENDENT CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made effective as of the 1st day of January 2004, by and between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., a Hawaii corporation, whose principal place of business and mailing address is 120 Kane Street, Kahului, Hawaii 96733 ("MLP") and Donald A. Young whose mailing address is 307 Paani Place, Paia, Hawaii 96779 (hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor"). RECITALS: A. Kapalua Land Company ("KLC") is a business unit of MLP and is engaged in the development and operation of the Kapalua Resort on the Island of Maui's northwest coast (hereafter referred to as the "Business"). MLP and KLC shall hereafter be referred to collectively as the "Company." B. Company desires to contract with Contractor, as an independent contractor, to provide certain consulting and advisory services more fully described below to the Company regarding the Business. C. Contractor possesses the skills, experience and contacts necessary to provide such services to Company. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants and conditions contained herein, Company and Contractor hereby agree as follows: 1. Relationship of Independent Contractor Created. 1.1 It is expressly agreed by the parties hereto that Contractor shall not be deemed to be an employee of Company for any purpose whatsoever, but shall be an independent contractor. Further, it is understood and agreed by the parties that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture, partnership, association, or other affiliation or like relationship between the parties, it being specifically agreed that their relationship is and shall remain that of independent parties to a contractual relationship as set forth in this Agreement. 1.2 Company will not exercise any dominion or control over the specific manner in which Contractor performs the services hereunder, so long as the overall performance by Contractor of such services are satisfactory to Company and in full conformity with the requirements of this Agreement. 1.3 Company agrees that it shall place no restrictions, either express or implied, upon Contractor's acceptance of work from other persons or companies, provided, however, that Contractor's acceptance of work from such other persons or companies shall not relieve Contractor from the full compliance with the terms of this Agreement, nor shall Contractor's work for other companies interfere with, conflict with or be contrary to the interests of Company. 1.4 Contractor shall have no authority to bind the Company or to transact business in the name of Company. 2. Consulting Services. 2.1 During the term of this Agreement Contractor agrees to be available for up to twenty-five (25) days as and when requested by Company to advise and/or consult with Company managers and others on ways to enhance and maximize the development marketing and operations of KLC's Kapalua Resort (hereafter referred to as the "Consulting Services") . 2.2 Contractor may provide other services to the Company as may be agreed upon by the Company and Contractor from time to time, provided that such other services shall not result in any increase in the Contract Fee payable to Contractor hereunder unless agreed to in writing by the Company and Contractor. 3. Contract Fee. 3.1 In consideration for the Contractor's agreement to be available during the term of this Agreement for up to twenty-five (25) days as and when requested by Company, to provide the Consulting Services, Company shall pay to Contractor a Contract Fee of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) at the termination of this Agreement on April 15, 2004 and shall reimburse Contractor for all reasonably necessary tax deductible business expenses incurred by Contractor with Company's prior consent (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Contract Fee"). 4. Liability for Taxes and other Statutory Requirements. 4.1 Contractor understands and agrees that as an independent contractor, Contractor will be solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current Hawaii Gross Excise Tax License and for reporting and paying all state and federal taxes, social security taxes, unemployment insurance contributions and assessments, workers' compensation insurance, prepaid healthcare insurance, temporary disability insurance, general excise taxes, self-employment taxes, and any and all other taxes, fees, assessments or contributions, if any, applicable to Contractor or arising out of the Consulting Services provided by or the Contract Fee paid to Contractor hereunder. Contractor understands and agrees that (a) Contractor will not be treated as an employee of Company for any purposes; (b) Company will not withhold on behalf of Contractor any sums for income tax, unemployment insurance, social security, or any other federal or Hawaii taxor contribution pursuant to any law or requirement of any governmental body; and (c) Contractor will indemnify and hold Company harmless from any and all loss or liability arising from Company's failure to make such payments or Company's failure to make such contributions. 4.2 Contractor understands and agrees that Company will not make available to Contractor any of the benefits afforded to employees of Company, and Contractor shall not have and hereby waives any claim under this Agreement or otherwise against Company for any employee benefit or employee benefit plan coverage including but not limited to vacation pay, paid sick leave, severance, retirement benefits, social security, workers compensation, health, disability, or unemployment insurance benefits or other employee benefits of any kind excepting only the payments and benefits described in Paragraph 2 of that certain Employment Separation Agreement dated December 24, 2003 between the parties. Contractor will indemnify, defend and hold Company harmless from any and all loss or liability arising from Company's failure to make or provide such benefits or contributions. 5. Indemnification. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors and employees, from, and reimburse it for, any and all liabilities, claims, demands, losses, damages, injuries, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and court costs, incurred in connection with, arising out of or incident to the Consulting Services provided hereunder by Contractor or the breach by Contractor of any provision of this Agreement. 6. Confidentiality and Noncompetition. 6.1 Contractor agrees that, Contractor has, and in the course of Contractor's performance of this Agreement Contractor will acquire, confidential information regarding the Company, its clients and its business (the "Confidential Information"). Contractor understands and agrees that Contractor shall: (a) keep such Confidential Information confidential at all times during and after the expiration of the term of this Agreement; (b) not disclose or communicate any Confidential Information to any third party, except as required by law; (c) not use any Confidential Information on Contractor's own behalf or on behalf of any third party, except as otherwise expressly authorized in writing by Company; and (d) not use any Confidential Information to the detriment of Company. 6.2 During the term of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year after the termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall not, without the prior written consent of Company, engage in any activity competitive with the business of Company, its parent or affiliated entities in the State of Hawaii (hereafter referred to as the "Business"). An activity competitive with the Business shall mean becoming an employee, officer, director, contractor or consultant of, or being an investor in, or owner of, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other person or entity engaged in any conduct which competes directly or indirectly with the Business in the State of Hawaii. It is the desire and intent of the parties that the provisions of this Paragraph shall be enforced to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies of the State of Hawaii. Accordingly, if any particular portion of this Section shall be adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, this Section shall be deemed amended to delete therefrom the portion thus adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable. 6.3 In view of the nature of Contractor's services hereunder and the nature of the Confidential Information that Contractor may receive during the course of the performance of Contractor's services, Contractor agrees that any unauthorized disclosure to third parties of any Confidential Information, Contractor's engagement in any competitive activity, or any other violation, or threatened violation, of this Section 6 would cause irreparable damage to the Company, and that, therefore, the Company shall be entitled to an injunction prohibiting Contractor from any such disclosure, attempted disclosure, competitive activity, attempted competitive activity, violation or threatened violation. The undertakings set forth in this Section 6 shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 7. Term and Termination. 7.1 The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue through April 15, 2004 unless terminated sooner as provided in Subparagraph 7.2. 7.2 This Agreement may be terminated by written notice given prior to April 15, 2004 upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) by mutual agreement of the parties, (ii) by Contractor's death, (iii) by Contractor suffering a physical, mental or emotional impairment that prevents Contractor from being available or able to perform any of the Consulting Services to Company's reasonable satisfaction for a period of four (4) consecutive weeks or any six (6) weeks during the any two (2) month period, or (iv) by a material breach of this Agreement by either party. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to April 15, 2004 for any of the foregoing reasons Contractor shall be entitled to receive prompt payment of only those prorated Contract Fees earned through the termination date. 8. Arbitration. If any claim, dispute or controversy should arise between the Company and Contractor, with respect to this Agreement or their obligations under, any alleged breach of, or the interpretation of, this Agreement (except for any alleged breach of the provisions of Section 6 to which this Section shall not apply), either the Company or Contractor may demand that the dispute be settled by arbitration in Honolulu, Hawaii before a single arbitrator in accordance with the then existing rules for resolving commercial disputes of the American Arbitration Association or its successor, provided, however, that the arbitrator may not alter, amend or terminate any provision of this Agreement or award punitive or exemplary damages unless expressly provided for by statute. The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding and judgment upon the award may be entered in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act, unless such law is not applicable in which case in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 658A, as amended, in any court having jurisdiction thereof. All fees and expenses of the arbitrators and all other expenses of the arbitration, except for attorneys' fees shall be shared equally by the Company and Contractor. Each party shall bear its own witness expenses. The prevailing party in such arbitration shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees as part of the award resulting from such arbitration but not to exceed the maximum amount permitted under HRS 607-14. 9. Miscellaneous. 9.1 Notices or communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail (such notice being deemed given as of the date of mailing) at the addresses set forth in this Agreement unless a party shall otherwise designate a different address by written notice to the other party. 9.2 This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii. 9.3 No assignment of this Agreement or the rights and obligations hereunder shall be valid without the specific written consent of both parties hereto. 9.4 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the Consulting Services of Contractor and it supersedes all previous agreements, correspondence, negotiations and discussions regarding the Consulting Services. 9.5 This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing signed by both parties thereto, effective as of the date stipulated therein. 9.6 If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such provision shall be fully severable and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision, there shall be added automatically as a part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision as may be possible and still be legal, valid or enforceable. 9.7 No consent or waiver, express or implied, by a party or of any breach or default by the other party in the performance by such other party of its obligations hereunder shall be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default in the performance by such other party of the same or any other obligations of such party hereunder. 9.8 This Agreement shall be binding upon and is for the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors, transferees, permitted assigns, heirs and personal representatives. 9.9 Any exhibits attached hereto are incorporated by reference in this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY INC. By /S/ DAVID C. COLE Its President and CEO the "Company" /S/ DON YOUNG DONALD A. YOUNG EX-10 12 schenksev.txt EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION AGREEMENT (DOUGLAS R. SCHENK, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/PINEAPPLE), DATED DECEMBER 30, 2003 December 30, 2003 Mr. Douglas R. Schenk 372 Hoopalua Drive Pukalani, HI 96768 Re: Employment Separation Agreement Dear Doug: Thank you for meeting with me to discuss your separation from Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. ("MLP"). Based on our discussion, this letter sets forth the terms and conditions regarding your separation from MLP. Upon review and execution by you this letter will become a legally enforceable agreement between you and MLP on the terms and conditions described below. Since this Agreement will supersede and replace all other agreements between you and MLP regarding your employment or separation from employment with MLP, please first review it carefully with your attorney. 1. Separation of Employment Your separation from employment with MLP will be effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2003. You will be paid your regular salary and your unused vested and accumulated vacation pay through December 31, 2003 at the time of your separation. MLP will withhold from your final salary payment all required payroll and other currently authorized withholdings and deductions and from your final vested and accumulated vacation payment only the applicable payroll taxes. After the effective date of your separation MLP understands and agrees that you will not be providing any employment services to MLP and you understand and agree that you will not be provided or eligible for any employee compensation or employee benefits from MLP except as described in Paragraph 2 below. 2. Separation Benefits. In consideration of the Additional Separation Benefits described in Subparagraph 2b. below you will receive, in lieu of all other compensation and employee benefits, the salary and vacation payments described in Paragraph 1 above and the payments and benefits described in this Paragraph 2. a. Existing Employment Benefits. From and after January 1, 2004 you will receive when due the following employee benefits to which you have vested under MLP's current employee benefit plans and policies, less applicable payroll taxes, in accordance with the terms and conditions of those benefit plans and any applicable Summary Plan Descriptions, which will control in the event of any conflict with this letter, as follows: (1) As provided in Paragraph 1 above, your unused, accumulated and prorate vacation pay benefit through December 31, 2003 in the amount of $38,507.69, representing forty (40) days of such vacation pay benefits; (2) Your Employee Stock Ownership Plan benefit; (3) The terminated Unfunded Executive Deferred Compensation Plan benefit totaling $98,335.00 payable in equal monthly installments over a maximum of ten years. Payments to commence during the month of June, 2007 and continuing each month thereafter in accordance with MLP's normal payroll payment schedule; (4) The Unfunded Executive Severance Plan benefit in the amount of $375,450 paid in equal installments according to MLP's regular payroll schedule beginning with the first pay cycle following December 31, 2003 and ending with the close of the pay cycle immediately preceding June 1, 2007; (5) Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits coverage from January 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 ( the "Covered Period") under the MLP health care plan (hereafter referred to as the MLP Health Care Plan) if C.O.B.R.A. continuation coverage is elected. The premium cost of such coverage shall be paid for by MLP and you in monthly amounts with the same premium cost sharing split applied each month to active salaried employees during the Covered Period; (6) Your voluntary deferrals into the Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan (401k plan) and into the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, and any award for a cycle in which you are a named participant in the Long Term Incentive Plan in accordance with the terms of the plan documents. b. Additional Separation Benefits. In addition to the employment benefits described in Paragraph 2.a. above, and in consideration of your release, indemnification and promises described below, MLP will provide the following Additional Separation Benefits: (1) Defined Benefit Plan and SERP Target Benefit Enhancements: MLP will increase the age and or service credit for your Defined Benefit Plan Single Life Annuity and your Unfunded SERP Target Benefit Single Life Annuity so that your combined single life annuity annual benefit under your Defined Benefit Plan Single Life Annuity and your SERP Target Benefit Single Life Annuity is increased to a total amount of $82,162.00 as of June 1, 2007. If you select a joint and survivor benefit, the foregoing benefit amount will be adjusted in accordance with the terms of the Plans. The amount of the benefit in excess of the amount paid from the Defined Benefit Plan will be paid from MLP's general assets under the terms of the SERP Plan. (2) Health Care Benefit Enhancements Your coverage under the MLP Health Care Plan for medical, vision and prescription drug (but not dental) benefits or if not available an equivalent alternative plan obtained for you with the same premium cost split described in Subparagraph 2a.(5) above shall be extended for 23 months through May 31, 2007 in accordance with the same terms of as described in Subparagraph 2.a(5); (3) Independent Consulting Services Agreement A three (3) year independent consulting services agreement as Senior Advisor to Maui Agricultural Partners, a MLP business unit commencing January 1, 2004 in accordance with the terms and conditions of and in the form of the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated here by reference. 3. MLP Property. Any MLP documents, information and property should be returned to MLP's Vice President, Human Resources on or before December 31, 2003, or as soon thereafter as is possible, including and without limitation confidential business or customer reports, maps, files, memoranda, records, phones, software, credit cards, door and automobile and file keys, computers and computer access codes, disks and instruction manuals and vehicles. 4. Confidentiality, Cooperation, and Trade Secrets. In order to assure a cooperative and harmonious separation and recognizing the importance of your and MLP's reputations and its business operations, we are further agreeing as follows: a. Neither you nor MLP will make or encourage any disparaging comments about each other or MLP's owners, directors, officers, employees or business operations. You have also agreed to MLP's public statement of your separation from MLP. b. You and MLP also agree to keep confidential the terms and amount of this Agreement to the extent not disclosed publicly by MLP either directly or by a filing of such information with a government agency, provided that you may discuss this Agreement with your attorney(s), accountant(s), financial advisor(s) and/or immediate family once they have also agreed to keep the fact and contents of this Agreement confidential and not disclose such information to others. MLP may likewise disclose the terms and amount of this Agreement to (i) its directors, officers, employees, attorneys, auditors and accountants once they have agreed to keep the fact and contents of this Agreement confidential and not to disclose such information to others, and (ii) to government agencies or other private entities as may be required or prudent for its business operations. c. You and MLP also agree that any and all information obtained by you or disclosed to you during your employment with MLP which is not already known to the general public, including but not limited to MLP's confidential financial and business information, strategic plans, projects, customers, programs, methods of operation, processes, practices, policies and procedures, are strictly confidential and proprietary to trade secrets of MLP and shall not be disclosed or discussed, or revealed by you to any person, entities or organizations at any time unless compelled by law. d. You and MLP also agree that if you are needed to assist MLP to prepare for or to testify on behalf of MLP in any litigation after the effective date of your separation, that you will do so provided that if such preparation or testimony requires you to travel by airplane or requires more than two days of your time at any one time, MLP will reimburse you for any required air travel based on an advanced purchase coach airfare and any hotel accommodations and meals while you are away from home. e. You understand and acknowledge that the provisions in this Paragraph 4 are a material inducement for MLP to enter into this Agreement and to provide the additional separation benefits described in Subparagraph 2.b. above. Therefore you and MLP agree that your breach of any of your agreements in this Paragraph 4 would be a material breach which will relieve MLP, but not you, of any further obligations under this Agreement and in addition to any other remedies available to MLP at law or equity shall entitle MLP to recover any of the Additional Separation Benefits (or if not available, the cost to MLP of said benefits) already provided to you. 5. Mutual Release, Indemnification and Promise Not To Sue. a. Release. As a material inducement to you and MLP to enter into this Agreement and to provide you the Additional Separation Benefits describe in Paragraph 2.b. above and to provide MLP with the promises described in Paragraph 4 above, you and MLP hereby irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit, and forever discharge each other from any and all claims, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs actually incurred) of any nature whatsoever, statutory or common law, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected against each other based on any act of omission from the beginning of time through the effective date of your separation from employment with MLP including, but not limited to any constitutional, statutory or common law claims arising out of or under any (i) express or implied contract of employment; (ii) federal, state or common law prohibition of age or other forms of employment discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, or public policy; (iii) your recruitment for, employment with, or separation from employment with MLP and, (iv) any employee benefit plan or law applicable to employee benefit plans(collectively called "Released Claims"). The foregoing release shall not apply to any claim by you to any vested employee benefit described in Paragraph 2.a. above or any claim by you or MLP to enforce your or MLP's express obligations under this Agreement or for benefits under any federal or Hawaii law that cannot be waived or discharged by agreement. Moreover, except to the extent permitted by law, nothing in this Agreement shall interfere with the enforcement authority of any federal or state agency or your right to cooperate with any investigation by such an agency. You are, however, waiving your right to receive or recover any payment or employee benefit not expressly identified in Paragraph 2 above and any monetary award based on any such agency action whether or not it is initiated by you. b. Indemnification. As a further material inducement to you and MLP to enter into this Agreement and to pay to you the Additional Separation Benefits described in Subparagraph 2.b. above and to provide MLP with the promises described in Paragraph 4 above, you and MLP hereby agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, or expenses, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees incurred by you or MLP arising out of any breach of the agreement by you and MLP not to initiate or file any claim or lawsuit against each other over any Claims released in Subparagraph 5.a. above. You and MLP expressly understand and acknowledge that this Agreement may be pleaded as a defense to and may be used as the basis for an attempted injunction against any action, suit, administrative or other proceeding which may be instituted, prosecuted or attempted as a result of an alleged breach of this agreement by you or MLP. c. Promise Not to Sue. You and MLP also agree not to file or initiate any claim or lawsuit against each other with any agency or court based on any Claims covered by the release set forth in Subparagraph 5.a. other than to enforce this Agreement or to obtain a benefit that by law cannot be waived. If either you or MLP file any administrative claim or lawsuit(s) against the other based on any Claims waived or released by this Agreement, then in addition to all other remedies provided by law or equity, the filing or initiating party agrees to pay the defending party for all costs, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred by the party defending against the waived or released Claims. If MLP is the defending party and you ultimately prevail, MLP may credit any amounts paid under this Agreement against any recovery obtained by you. 6. Review and Revocation Rights Because this Agreement includes a waiver and release of your right to file a claim for age discrimination under the Federal Age Discrimination In Employment Act ("ADEA"), you understand and acknowledge that you have up to twenty-one (21) days to decide whether to sign this Agreement and that you should consult with an attorney. In addition, you understand that within seven (7) days after signing this Agreement, you may revoke in writing your waiver and release of any claim under the ADEA, but not any other Released Claims you have waived or released by either delivering a written notice of revocation to Ms. J. Susan Corley, Vice President, Human Resources at 120 Kane Street, Kahalui Hawaii 96733, or by mailing the notice to such individual at P.O. Box 187, Kahalui, Hawaii 96733 on or before the end of the seven (7) day revocation period provided. If the written notice is given by mail it will be deemed timely if the mailing is properly addressed, is post marked no later than the seventh day of the revocation period and is sent by United States Mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, to Ms. J. Susan Corley at the address shown above. If the seventh day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the next regular business day will be considered the seventh day. If you elect in a timely manner to revoke the release of any federal ADEA claim, your release will still remain in effect for all other Released Claims but the Additional Separation Benefits described in paragraph 2.b above shall be reduced by twenty-five percent (25%) of their value. You and MLP understand and agree that unless otherwise agreed in another writing signed by and MLP, the terms of this agreement and any payments or benefits provided for hereunder will not be effective or due until the later of the separation of your employment with MLP or the expiration of the seven (7) day revocation period described above. If you execute and deliver this Agreement but then timely revoke your release of any federal age discrimination claim, this Agreement and release of all other Released Claims will remain in full force and effect as modified above. 7. Arbitration. Because of the delay, expense and publicity which results from the use of the State and Federal court systems, you and MLP agree to submit to final and binding arbitration any claims and disputes arising out of or related to the interpretation, application and/or enforcement of this Agreement or between you and MLP, including but not limited to any constitutional, statutory, or common law claims rather than to use such court system. In any such arbitration, the then existing American Arbitration Association ("AAA") rules for resolving employment disputes shall govern the arbitration, subject to the Federal Arbitration Act, if applicable, or if not applicable then the Hawaii Uniform Arbitration Act, H.R.S. Chapter 658A then in effect. To the extent such AAA rules include any provisions that would render this agreement to arbitrate unenforceable, they shall be modified to conform to the law or if they cannot be modified they shall be deemed null and void. 8. Voluntary Mutual Agreement You understand your right to discuss and have discussed all aspects of this Agreement with your attorney and represent to MLP that you have carefully read, fully understand all of the provisions of this Agreement and based on the advice of your attorney voluntarily enter into this Agreement. The parties each represent and acknowledge that they are entering into this Agreement to effect an amicable and positive separation of your employment with MLP and not as an admission that either party has violated any law or other legal obligations such as those described in Paragraph 5 above. This Agreement represents an amicable compromise and settlement of all the parties' rights, claims and benefits. 9. Entire Agreement You represent and acknowledge that in executing this Agreement you do not rely, and have not relied, upon any representation or statement by MLP or any representative of MLP not set forth in this Agreement regarding the subjects of this Agreement or your recruitment for, employment with, or separation from employment with MLP. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between you and MLP with regard to the conditions of your separation from employment with MLP and supersedes any prior agreement between you and MLP. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. You agree to keep MLP informed of your address to ensure your receipt of all communications and required government forms, such as W-4s and so forth. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. /S/DOUGLAS R. SCHENK By:/S/DAVID COLE DOUGLAS R. SCHENK DAVID COLE Its President and Chief Executive Officer Date: 12/30/03 Date: 1/05/04 EX-10 13 schenkconsult.txt INDEPENDENT CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (DOUGLAS R. SCHENK), EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2003 INDEPENDENT CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made effective as of the 1st day of January 2004, by and between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., a Hawaii corporation, whose principal place of business and mailing address is 120 Kane Street, Kahului, Hawaii 96733 ("MLP") and Douglas R. Schenk whose mailing address is 372 Hoopalua Drive, Pukalani, Hawaii 96768 (hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor"). RECITALS: A. MLP is forming a new business unit to be named Maui Agricultural Partners that will be responsible for among others (i) Kapalua Farms, a MLP service entity supporting joint ventures in diversified agriculture in Kapalua, Hawaii, (ii) Earth University Island Institute a work study program being developed with Earth University and the University of Hawaii to promote applied research and education that fosters agricultural entrepreneurs and (iii) Island Energy, a MLP program to identify cost effective methods for growing, processing and marketing bio- fuels (collectively the "Business"). MLP and MAP shall hereafter be referred to collectively as the "Company." B. Company desires to contract with Contractor, as an independent contractor, to provide certain consulting and advisory services more fully described below to the Company regarding its operations, marketing and the distribution of its products. C. Contractor possesses the skills, experience and contacts necessary to provide such services to Company. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants and conditions contained herein, Company and Contractor hereby agree as follows: 1. Relationship of Independent Contractor Created. 1.1 It is expressly agreed by the parties hereto that Contractor shall not be deemed to be an employee of Company for any purpose whatsoever, but shall be an independent contractor. Further, it is understood and agreed by the parties that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture, partnership, association, or other affiliation or like relationship between the parties, it being specifically agreed that their relationship is and shall remain that of independent parties to a contractual relationship as set forth in this Agreement. 1.2 Company will not exercise any dominion or control over the specific manner in which Contractor performs the services hereunder, so long as the overall performance by Contractor of such services are satisfactory to Company and in full conformity with the requirements of this Agreement. 1.3 Company agrees that it shall place no restrictions, either express or implied, upon Contractor's acceptance of work from other persons or companies, provided, however, that Contractor's acceptance of work from such other persons or companies shall not relieve Contractor from the full compliance with the terms of this Agreement, nor shall Contractor's work for other companies interfere with, conflict with or be contrary to the interests of Company. 1.4 Contractor shall have no authority to bind the Company or to transact business in the name of Company. 2. Consulting Services. 2.1 During the term of this Agreement and as requested by Company, Contractor will furnish to Company the following consulting and advisory services for up to fifteen (15) days (120 hours) during each calendar quarter covered by this Agreement: (i) advice and/or consultations with Kapalua Farms managers regarding ways to maximize its operations and results including but not limited to the identity, feasibility and/or operations of potential and/or existing joint ventures in diversified agriculture, (ii) advice and/or consultations regarding the operations of the Earth Island Institute's operations including but not limited to ways to effectively develop implement monitor and promote its work study research and/or education programs for fostering agricultural entrepreneurs and (iii) advice and/or consultations with Island Energy managers on methods to identify and develop cost effective ways to grow, process and market bio- fuels (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Consulting Services"). The Consulting Services shall be provided at such times and for such accounts as shall be mutually agreed upon by Company and Contractor. 2.2 Contractor may provide other services to the Company as may be agreed upon by the Company and Contractor from time to time, provided that such other services shall not result in any increase in the Contract Fee payable to Contractor hereunder unless agreed to in writing by the Company and Contractor. 3. Contract Fee. 3.1 In consideration for the Contractor's agreement to provide the Consulting Services, Company shall pay to Contractor a Contract Fee of up to Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) per calendar quarter prorated for the number of Consulting Services hours actually provided by Contractor during the calendar quarter (the "Contract Fee"). The Contract Fee shall be paid to Contractor on or before the 15th day of the first month of each calendar quarter for the Consulting Services performed during the immediately preceding calendar quarter. Company shall reimburse Contractor for all reasonably necessary tax deductible business expenses incurred by Contractor with Company's prior consent (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Contract Fee"). 4. Liability for Taxes and other Statutory Requirements. 4.1 Contractor understands and agrees that as an independent contractor, Contractor will be solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current Hawaii Gross Excise Tax License and for reporting and paying all state and federal taxes, social security taxes, unemployment insurance contributions and assessments, workers' compensation insurance, prepaid healthcare insurance, temporary disability insurance, general excise taxes, self- employment taxes, and any and all other taxes, fees, assessments or contributions, if any, applicable to Contractor or arising out of the Consulting Services provided by or the Contract Fee paid to Contractor hereunder. Contractor understands and agrees that (a) Contractor will not be treated as an employee of Company for any purposes; (b) Company will not withhold on behalf of Contractor any sums for income tax, unemployment insurance, social security, or any other federal or Hawaii taxor contribution pursuant to any law or requirement of any governmental body; and (c) Contractor will indemnify and hold Company harmless from any and all loss or liability arising from Company's failure to make such payments or Company's failure to make such contributions. 4.2 Contractor understands and agrees that Company will not make available to Contractor any of the benefits afforded to employees of Company, and Contractor shall not have and hereby waives any claim under this Agreement or otherwise against Company for any employee benefit or employee benefit plan coverage including but not limited to vacation pay, paid sick leave, severance, retirement benefits, social security, workers compensation, health, disability, or unemployment insurance benefits or other employee benefits of any kind excepting only the payments and benefits described in Paragraph 2 of that certain Employment Separation Agreement dated December 30, 2003 between the parties. Contractor will indemnify, defend and hold Company harmless from any and all loss or liability arising from Company's failure to make or provide such benefits or contributions. 5. Indemnification. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors and employees, from, and reimburse it for, any and all liabilities, claims, demands, losses, damages, injuries, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and court costs, incurred in connection with, arising out of or incident to the Consulting Services provided hereunder by Contractor or the breach by Contractor of any provision of this Agreement. 6. Confidentiality and Noncompetition. 6.1 Contractor agrees that, Contractor has, and in the course of Contractor's performance of this Agreement Contractor will acquire, confidential information regarding the Company, its clients and its business (the "Confidential Information"). Contractor understands and agrees that Contractor shall: (a) keep such Confidential Information confidential at all times during and after the expiration of the term of this Agreement; (b) not disclose or communicate any Confidential Information to any third party, except as required by law; (c) not use any Confidential Information on Contractor's own behalf or on behalf of any third party, except as otherwise expressly authorized in writing by Company; and (d) not use any Confidential Information to the detriment of Company. 6.2 During the term of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year after the termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall not, without the prior written consent of Company, engage in any activity competitive with the business of Company, its parent or affiliated entities in the State of Hawaii (hereafter referred to as the "Business"). An activity competitive with the Business shall mean becoming an employee, officer, director, contractor or consultant of, or being an investor in, or owner of, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other person or entity engaged in any conduct which competes directly or indirectly with the Business in the State of Hawaii. It is the desire and intent of the parties that the provisions of this Paragraph shall be enforced to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies of the State of Hawaii. Accordingly, if any particular portion of this Section shall be adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, this Section shall be deemed amended to delete therefrom the portion thus adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable. 6.3 In view of the nature of Contractor's services hereunder and the nature of the Confidential Information that Contractor may receive during the course of the performance of Contractor's services, Contractor agrees that any unauthorized disclosure to third parties of any Confidential Information, Contractor's engagement in any competitive activity, or any other violation, or threatened violation, of this Section 6 would cause irreparable damage to the Company, and that, therefore, the Company shall be entitled to an injunction prohibiting Contractor from any such disclosure, attempted disclosure, competitive activity, attempted competitive activity, violation or threatened violation. The undertakings set forth in this Section 6 shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 7. Term and Termination. 7.1 The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue through December 31, 2006 unless terminated sooner as provided in Subparagraph 7.2. 7.2 This Agreement may be terminated by written notice given prior to December 31, 20036 upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) by mutual agreement of the parties, (ii) by Contractor's death, (iii) by Contractor suffering a physical, mental or emotional impairment that prevents Contractor from being available or able to perform any of the Consulting Services to Company's reasonable satisfaction for a period of three consecutive months or any five months during a calendar year, or (iv) by a material breach of this Agreement by either party. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to December 31, 2006 for any of the foregoing reasons Contractor shall be entitled to receive prompt payment of only those Contract Fees earned through the termination date. 8. Arbitration. If any claim, dispute or controversy should arise between the Company and Contractor, with respect to this Agreement or their obligations under, any alleged breach of, or the interpretation of, this Agreement (except for any alleged breach of the provisions of Section 6 to which this Section shall not apply), either the Company or Contractor may demand that the dispute be settled by arbitration in Honolulu, Hawaii before a single arbitrator in accordance with the then existing rules for resolving commercial disputes of the American Arbitration Association or its successor, provided, however, that the arbitrator may not alter, amend or terminate any provision of this Agreement or award punitive or exemplary damages unless expressly provided for by statute. The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding and judgment upon the award may be entered in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act, unless such law is not applicable in which case in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 658A, as amended, in any court having jurisdiction thereof. All fees and expenses of the arbitrators and all other expenses of the arbitration, except for attorneys' fees shall be shared equally by the Company and Contractor. Each party shall bear its own witness expenses. The prevailing party in such arbitration shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees as part of the award resulting from such arbitration but not to exceed the maximum amount permitted under HRS 607-14. 9. Miscellaneous. 9.1 Notices or communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail (such notice being deemed given as of the date of mailing) at the addresses set forth in this Agreement unless a party shall otherwise designate a different address by written notice to the other party. 9.2 This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii. 9.3 No assignment of this Agreement or the rights and obligations hereunder shall be valid without the specific written consent of both parties hereto. 9.4 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the Consulting Services of Contractor and it supersedes all previous agreements, correspondence, negotiations and discussions regarding the Consulting Services. 9.5 This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing signed by both parties thereto, effective as of the date stipulated therein. 9.6 If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such provision shall be fully severable and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision, there shall be added automatically as a part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision as may be possible and still be legal, valid or enforceable. 9.7 No consent or waiver, express or implied, by a party or of any breach or default by the other party in the performance by such other party of its obligations hereunder shall be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default in the performance by such other party of the same or any other obligations of such party hereunder. 9.8 This Agreement shall be binding upon and is for the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors, transferees, permitted assigns, heirs and personal representatives. 9.9 Any exhibits attached hereto are incorporated by reference in this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY INC. By /S/DAVID C. COLE Its President & CEO the "Company" /S/ DOUGLAS R. SCHENK DOUGLAS R. SCHENK EX-31 14 exhibit31.txt RULE 13A - 14(A) CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31 CERTIFICATION I, David C. Cole, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) [This paragraph is intentionally left blank.] (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors: (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Date: MARCH 25, 2004 /s/ DAVID C. COLE Name: David C. Cole Title: Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer CERTIFICATION I, Paul J. Meyer, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) [This paragraph is intentionally left blank.] (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors: (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Date: MARCH 25, 2004 /s/ PAUL J. MEYER Name: Paul J. Meyer Title: Executive Vice President/Finance EX-32 15 exhibit32.txt SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 32 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 In connection with the Annual Report of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), we, David C. Cole and Paul J. Meyer, respectively, the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President/Finance of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: (1) 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. /s/ DAVID C. COLE David C. Cole Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer /s/ PAUL J. MEYER Paul J. Meyer Executive Vice President/Finance (Chief Financial Officer) MARCH 25, 2004 date
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