-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Fc15CY3UAlJb7W1SJU17sqJulZdHWyjth616psfaC/GTsFVpoPDHYliPBvj1oYtm EHxWyXLqRvXK6dy9t/Xq6w== 0001104659-05-036703.txt : 20050805 0001104659-05-036703.hdr.sgml : 20050805 20050805111227 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-05-036703 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10QSB PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20050805 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050805 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TRANS WORLD CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914577 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES [7900] IRS NUMBER: 133738518 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10QSB SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-25244 FILM NUMBER: 051001394 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 545 FIFTH AVE STREET 2: STE 940 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 BUSINESS PHONE: 2129833355 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 545 FIFTH AVE STREET 2: STE 940 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TRANS WORLD GAMING CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19941027 10QSB 1 a05-12642_110qsb.htm 10QSB

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-QSB

 

ý                                  QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005

 

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 No.:  0-25244

 


 

TRANS WORLD CORPORATION

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

 

13-3738518

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

545 Fifth Avenue, Suite 940
New York, NY

 

10017

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Issuer’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 983-3355

 


 

Check whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of 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

 

Shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $.001, outstanding as of August 4, 2005:  5,031,681

 

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one:  YES   o            NO   ý)

 

 



 

TRANS WORLD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

FORM 10-QSB

 

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2005

 

INDEX

 

PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive
Income/Loss for the Six and Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

 

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

SUBSMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

 

 

 

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

 



 

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

 

TRANS WORLD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30, 2005

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

1,606

 

$

2,686

 

Prepaid expenses

 

330

 

492

 

Other current assets

 

157

 

154

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

2,093

 

3,332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, less accumulated depreciation of $3,645 and $3,673, respectively

 

12,765

 

13,917

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

4,859

 

5,424

 

Deposits and other assets

 

1,244

 

1,370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other assets

 

6,103

 

6,794

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

20,961

 

$

24,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, current maturities

 

$

1,641

 

$

1,415

 

Accounts payable

 

1,710

 

3,315

 

Interest payable

 

60

 

51

 

Czech tax accrual

 

1,528

 

1,858

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

1,216

 

1,398

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

6,155

 

8,037

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

3,780

 

2,919

 

Other

 

1,208

 

1,026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

4,988

 

3,945

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 4,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock $.001 par value, 9,500,000 shares authorized, 5,031,681 shares issued and outstanding

 

5

 

5

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

43,228

 

43,228

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

3,176

 

4,738

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(36,591

)

(35,910

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

9,818

 

12,061

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

20,961

 

$

24,043

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TRANS WORLD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)

Six and Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004

(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUES

 

$

11,484

 

$

9,723

 

$

5,845

 

$

4,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenues

 

6,957

 

5,071

 

3,515

 

2,577

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

369

 

224

 

181

 

111

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

4,613

 

3,125

 

2,257

 

1,431

 

 

 

11,939

 

8,420

 

5,953

 

4,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

 

(455

)

1,303

 

(108

)

621

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(186

)

(152

)

(105

)

(73

)

Foreign exchange loss

 

(4

)

(104

)

 

 

(20

)

Other

 

(36

)

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(226

)

(254

)

(105

)

(93

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

(681

)

1,049

 

(213

)

528

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), foreign currency translation adjustment

 

(1,562

)

(314

)

(997

)

179

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

(2,243

)

$

735

 

$

(1,210

)

$

707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

5,031,681

 

5,031,650

 

5,031,681

 

5,031,650

 

Diluted

 

5,031,681

 

5,040,233

 

5,031,681

 

5,040,233

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.14

)

$

0.21

 

$

(0.04

)

$

0.10

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.14

)

$

0.21

 

$

(0.04

)

$

0.10

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TRANS WORLD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(681

)

$

1,049

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

369

 

224

 

Gain on sale of equipment

 

(3

)

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(2

)

163

 

Deposits and other assets

 

(1

)

(249

)

Accounts payable

 

507

 

(257

)

Interest payable

 

10

 

9

 

Czech tax accrual

 

(145

)

(753

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

88

 

114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

142

 

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(2,437

)

(329

)

Proceeds from the sale of assets

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

(2,434

)

(329

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

2,133

 

 

 

Payments of long-term debt

 

(751

)

(649

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

1,382

 

(649

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

 

(170

)

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN CASH

 

(1,080

)

(664

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH:

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

2,686

 

4,944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of period

 

$

1,606

 

$

4,280

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the year for interest

 

$

177

 

$

165

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TRANS WORLD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

 

1.               Unaudited Statements.

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Trans World Corporation and Subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “TWC”) as of June 30, 2005 and for the six and three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 are unaudited and reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature to fairly present the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods.  These unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company according to the instructions for Form 10-QSB.  Pursuant to these instructions, certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in such financial statements have been condensed or omitted.

 

These unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited, consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis or plan of operations, contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004.  The results of operations for the six and three months ended June 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for the year ending December 31, 2005.

 

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles.

 

2.               Liquidity.

 

As of June 30, 2005, the Company’s working capital deficit has decreased to approximately $4.1 million from approximately $4.7 million at December 31, 2004, primarily as a result of a cash infusion from a construction term loan with GE Capital Bank.  A majority of the funds received from the construction term loan has been classified as long-term and its proceeds have been used to pay down certain construction related accounts payable related to the Company’s newest casino at Dolni Dvoriste (“Route 55”), Czech Republic.

 

The Company has taken several measures to improve the results and further reduce the working capital deficit, which was primarily the result of the project to construct the Route 55 casino. This project also included the launching of an intense marketing campaign to promote the new casino, which has generated steady increases in business volume that, in turn, is expected to boost revenues.  Moreover, the Company’s other business units have experienced upturns in revenues in July 2005.  These revenue improvements are largely the impact of more effective marketing and promotional activities.  In addition, the current portion of long-term debt related to the maturing Interest Note of $891,000 will be paid back by an average of $74,000 per month, through June 2006, which will further reduce the working capital deficit.

 

The Company’s management believes that its cash resources at June 30, 2005, in addition to the anticipated incremental cash to be provided by the new casino and from existing operations, will be sufficient to fund its activities for the next twelve months.  Further, management is in active discussions with potential investors regarding equity and loan investments into the Company, which are expected to alleviate the working capital deficit.    Management believes that several of the Company’s projects in development are under strong funding consideration, which, if funded, will result in distribution of expenses from the Czech subsidiaries, further reducing the operating costs of the casinos, and enhancing the Company’s working capital.

 

3.               Selected Accounting Policies.

 

(a)          Earnings per share - Basic earnings (loss) per common share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings (loss) per common share incorporate the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents on an average basis during the period.  The Company’s Common Stock equivalents currently include stock options and warrants.  Unexercised warrants and stock options to purchase 64,393 of Common Stock as of June 30, 2005 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share because to do so would be anti-dilutive.  Unexercised warrants and options to purchase 63,393 shares of Common Stock as of June 30, 2004 were included in the

 

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computation of diluted earnings per common share, if such unexercised warrants and stock options were “in-the-money.”

 

(b)         Stock-based compensation - The Company complies with the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” as amended by SFAS No. 148.

 

The Company applies Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans, adjusted for the reverse stock split, and, accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized because stock options granted under the plans were at exercise prices which were equal to or above the market value of the underlying stock on the date of grant.  Had compensation expenses been determined as provided by SFAS No. 123 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the pro forma effect on the Company’s net income and income per share amounts would have been as follows:

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

(in thousands except per share data)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

Net income (loss), as reported

 

$

(681

)

$

1,049

 

$

(213

)

$

528

 

Stock-based employee compensation determined under the fair value-based method, net of related tax effects

 

(3

)

(3

)

(3

)

(1

)

Net income (loss), pro forma

 

$

(684

)

$

1,046

 

$

(216

)

$

527

 

Earnings (loss) per common share (basic and diluted), as adjusted for the reverse stock split:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

(0.14

)

$

0.21

 

$

(0.04

)

$

0.10

 

Pro forma

 

$

(0.14

)

$

0.21

 

$

(0.04

)

$

0.10

 

 

(c)          New accounting pronouncement - In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” SFAS No. 123R is a revision of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 (“APB No. 25”). Among other items, SFAS No. 123R eliminates the use of APB No. 25 and the intrinsic value method of accounting, and requires companies to recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments, based on the grant date fair value of those awards, in their financial statements. The effective date of SFAS No. 123R for the Company is the first quarter of 2006. SFAS No. 123R permits companies to adopt its requirements using either a “modified prospective” method, or a “modified retrospective” method. Under the “modified prospective” method, compensation cost is recognized in the financial statements beginning with the effective date, based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123R for all share-based payments granted after that date, and based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123 for all unvested awards granted prior to the effective date of SFAS No. 123R. Under the “modified retrospective” method, the requirements are the same as under the “modified prospective” method, but also permit entities to restate financial statements of previous periods, either for all prior periods presented or to the beginning of the fiscal year in which the statement is adopted, based on previous pro forma disclosures made in accordance with SFAS No. 123. The Company has not yet determined which of the methods it will use upon adoption.

 

The Company currently utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to measure the fair value of stock options granted to employees. While SFAS No. 123R permits entities to continue to use such a model, it also permits the use of a “lattice” model. The Company expects to continue using the Black-Scholes option pricing model upon adoption of SFAS No. 123R to measure the fair value of stock options.

 

The adoption of this statement will have the effect of reducing net income and income per share as compared to what would be reported under the current requirements. These future amounts cannot be precisely estimated because they depend on, among other things, the number of options issued in the future, and accordingly, the Company has not determined the impact of adoption of this statement on its results of operations.

 

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 

Exchange Rates

 

Due to the fact that the Company’s operations are located in Europe, the financial results are subject to the influence of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

The actual 2005 and 2004 operating results in local currency for the Czech casino units at Ceska Kubice (“Ceska”), at Rozvadov (“Rozvadov”), at Hate, near Znojmo (“Route 59”), at Route 55, and in the Freeport Designer Outlet Mall at Hate (“Hollywood Spin”) (collectively, the “Business Units”) were converted to US Dollars using the average of the daily exchange rates of each month in the reporting periods, which are depicted in the following table.

 

Period

 

US Dollar (USD)

 

Czech Koruna (CZK)

 

Euro (EUR)

 

June 2005

 

1.00

 

24.7230

 

0.8219

 

May 2005

 

1.00

 

23.8451

 

0.7878

 

April 2005

 

1.00

 

23.3050

 

0.7727

 

March 2005

 

1.00

 

22.5897

 

0.7575

 

February 2005

 

1.00

 

23.0581

 

0.7690

 

January 2005

 

1.00

 

23.1078

 

0.7611

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 2004

 

1.00

 

26.0523

 

0.8233

 

May 2004

 

1.00

 

26.7083

 

0.8335

 

April 2004

 

1.00

 

27.1324

 

0.8327

 

March 2004

 

1.00

 

26.9098

 

0.8154

 

February 2004

 

1.00

 

26.0566

 

0.7929

 

January 2004

 

1.00

 

25.9833

 

0.7941

 

 

The balance sheet totals of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries at June 30, 2005 were converted to USDs using the interbank exchange rates for June 30, 2005, which are depicted in the following table.

 

As of

 

USD

 

CZK

 

EUR

 

June 30, 2005

 

1.00

 

24.9550

 

0.8290

 

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

Management has identified the following as critical accounting policies that affect the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the Company’s Czech subsidiaries over the fair value of their net assets at the date of acquisition.  Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill is no longer subject to amortization over its estimated useful life; rather, goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment applying a fair-value based test.  The impairment assessment requires the Company to compare the fair value of the assets of its Czech Republic reporting unit, American Chance Casinos, the Company’s only reporting unit as defined under SFAS No. 142, to its carrying value (the net equity of the Company) to determine whether there is an indication that an impairment exists.  The fair value of the Czech Republic reporting unit is determined through a combination of recent appraisals of the Company’s real property and a multiple of earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization, which was based on the Company’s experience in selling a previous casino.  As required by SFAS No. 142, during the second quarters of 2005 and 2004, the Company performed the fair-value based testing of the carrying value of goodwill related to its Czech Republic reporting unit, and determined that no recording of impairment losses was warranted.

 

Review of Consolidated Results of the Company:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:

 

The changes in the consolidated results of the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2005 versus the results for the three months ended June 30, 2004 are depicted in the following table.

 

 

 

Three Months

 

 

 

Three Months

 

 

 

Ended

 

 

 

Ended

 

(in thousands)

 

June 30, 2004

 

Change

 

June 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

528

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

1,105

 

 

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

 

(938

)

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

(70

)

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

 

(826

)

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

(32

)

 

 

Foreign exchange gain

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

(741

)

$

(213

)

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2005, the Company generated incremental revenues of approximately $1.1 million, a 23.3% improvement over the second quarter of 2004.  This increase was largely due to the addition of the Company’s newest and largest casino, Route 55 and strong overall slot results, which, in the aggregate, served to partially offset the weaker gaming revenues of Route 59.  These were as a result of a lower than average win percentage, the ratio of table game revenues to the value of all gaming chips purchased, and softer attendance levels versus the same period in 2004.

 

Cost of revenues increased by $938,000, or 36.4%, principally, as a result of the incremental cost of operating Route 55, including training, food and beverage amenities, gifts and giveaways, and from higher revenue-based slot lease expenses.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $70,000 due mainly to the addition of Route 55.

 

Selling, general and administrative costs increased by $826,000, or 57.8%, in the three months ended June 30, 2005 versus the same period in 2004 as a result of several factors, notably: (i) the incremental costs of promoting Route 55; (ii) greater expenditures in marketing and promotions to maintain market share in the Company’s other business units amid

 

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higher competition; and (iii) currency losses from operations-related foreign currency transactions between the EUR, the principal revenue currency, and the CZK, the currency in which the majority of the Company’s expenses are paid.

 

Interest expense increased $32,000 primarily as a result of the Route 55 construction loan.

 

The Company recorded a nominal, non-cash, foreign exchange loss of less than $1,000 from its EUR currency bank deposits in the second quarter of 2005 versus a $20,000 foreign exchange loss in the comparable period in 2004.

 

As a result, the Company incurred a net loss of $213,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2005, a $741,000 decline from the results for the same six months in 2004.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:

 

The changes in the consolidated results of the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2005 versus the results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004 are depicted in the following table.

 

 

 

Six Months

 

 

 

Six Months

 

 

 

Ended

 

 

 

Ended

 

(in thousands)

 

June 30, 2004

 

Change

 

June 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

1,049

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

1,761

 

 

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

 

(1,886

)

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

(145

)

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

 

(1,488

)

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

(34

)

 

 

Foreign exchange gain

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

Other expenses

 

 

 

(39

)

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

(1,730

)

$

(681

)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Company generated revenues of approximately $11.5 million, an 18.1%, or $1.8 million improvement over the comparable period in 2004.  This increase was largely attributable to the addition of Route 55 and improved overall slot results, which, in the aggregate, served to partially offset the weaker gaming revenues of Route 59 and Rozvadov, which were the result of lower than average win percentage and softer attendance levels versus the same period in 2004.

 

Cost of revenues increased by approximately $1.9 million, or 37.0%, principally, as a result of the incremental cost of operating Route 55, including training, food and beverage amenities, gifts and giveaways and from higher revenue-based slot lease expenses.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $145,000 due mainly to the addition of Route 55.

 

The increase of approximately $1.5 million, or 47.6%, in selling, general and administrative costs was the result of several factors, notably: (i) the incremental costs of promoting Route 55; (ii) higher marketing and promotional costs to maintain market share in the Company’s Business Units; and (iii) currency losses from operations-related foreign currency transactions between the EUR, the principal revenue currency, and the CZK, the currency in which the majority of the Company’s expenses are paid.

 

Interest expense increased $34,000 in connection with the Route 55 construction loan.

 

Other expenses increased by $39,000 mainly from 2004 New York State and New York City corporate franchise tax assessments on the Company’s increase in shareholders’ equity.

 

Consequently, the Company incurred a net loss of $681,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2005 versus net income of approximately $1.0 million for the same six months in 2004.

 

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The Company’s Business Units:

 

Ceska

 

The Ceska casino, which has a Chicago 1920’s theme, currently operates 15 gaming tables, including one electro-mechanical, eight-position roulette game, 46 video slot machines and parking for approximately 60 vehicles.

 

Rozvadov

 

The Rozvadov casino features a Pacific South Seas theme and currently operates 10 gaming tables, 30 video slot machines and parking for 40 vehicles.

 

Route 59

 

Route 59, which has a Southern Antebellum theme, currently operates 22 gaming tables and 60 video slot machines and has parking for approximately 120 vehicles.

 

Hollywood Spin

 

Hollywood Spin, located within the Freeport Designer Outlet Mall adjacent to the Company’s Route 59 casino, features extensive American movie related décor as well as American music and sports theme elements.  In addition to a 76-seat restaurant and 16-seat bar, Hollywood Spin offers five video slot machines and two gaming tables.  The designer outlet mall has a parking capacity of approximately 1,000 vehicles.

 

Route 55

 

Route 55, the Company’s newest and largest casino, is themed in a Miami Beach “Streamline Moderne” style and includes among its amenities 18 gaming tables and 94 video slot machines and parking for approximately 120 vehicles.  The unit features an Italian restaurant, a VIP lounge, and a private card room on its mezzanine level.  On its main floor, the casino offers bar and grill areas and a stage for live entertainment.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

The Company continues to emphasize its marketing and promotional programs in an effort to secure and enhance its competitive position in the respective markets that it serves.  The Company aggressively targets key cities in its media campaigns, most notably Vienna, Regensburg, Linz, and the areas surrounding these cities.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

As of June 30, 2005, the Company’s working capital deficit has decreased to approximately $4.1 million from approximately $4.7 million at December 31, 2004, primarily as a result of a cash infusion from a construction term loan with GE Capital Bank.  A majority of the funds received from the construction term loan has been classified as long-term and its proceeds have been used to pay down certain construction related accounts payable related to the Company’s newest casino, Route 55.

 

The Company has taken several measures to improve the results and further reduce the working capital deficit, which was primarily the result of the project to construct the Route 55 casino. This project also included the launching of an intense marketing campaign to promote the new casino, which has generated steady increases in business volume that, in turn, is expected to boost revenues.  Moreover, the Company’s other business units have experienced upturns in revenues in July 2005.  These revenue improvements are largely the impact of more effective marketing and promotional activities.  In addition, the current portion of long-term debt related to the maturing Interest Note of $891,000 will be paid back by an average of $74,000 per month, through June 2006, which will further reduce the working capital deficit.

 

The Company’s management believes that its cash resources at June 30, 2005, in addition to the anticipated incremental cash to be provided by the new casino and from existing operations, will be sufficient to fund its activities for the next twelve months.  Further, management is in active discussions with potential investors regarding equity and loan investments into the Company, which are expected to alleviate the working capital deficit.    Management believes that

 

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several of the Company’s projects in development are under strong funding consideration, which, if funded, will result in distribution of expenses from the Czech subsidiaries, further reducing the operating costs of the casinos, and enhancing the Company’s working capital.

 

The Company is obligated under various contractual commitments over the next five years.  The following is a summary of the five-year commitments of the Company as of June 30, 2005:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

 

 

 

After

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Total

 

1 Year

 

1-3 Years

 

4-5 Years

 

5 Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term, unsecured debt, US

 

$

2,726

 

$

891

 

$

285

 

$

 

$

1,550

 

Long-term debt, foreign

 

2,980

 

750

 

1,802

 

428

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

539

 

108

 

202

 

196

 

33

 

Employment agreements

 

1,375

 

350

 

1,025

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting agreements

 

14

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

 

$

7,634

 

$

2,113

 

$

3,314

 

$

624

 

$

1,583

 

 

PLAN OF OPERATIONS

 

TWC management is concentrating its efforts on consistently improving and developing its casino business in the Czech Republic through the design and implementation of innovative marketing and operational strategies.  By thoroughly analyzing each casino’s region and clientele, as well as closely reviewing the policies and procedures of the properties, TWC strive to tailor its business in a manner that is most conducive to attracting and retaining customers.

 

Rozvadov

 

The Rozvadov Casino has seen a boost in its attendance which can be largely attributed to re-invigorated marketing and promotional programs, supplemented with improved player amenities and services.  The programs are fine-tuned and updated as needed in an effort to continue this trend.

 

Ceska

 

The Ceska Casino is experiencing an excellent increase in its attendance level; it recorded a notable 21% improvement for the six months ended June 30, 2005 over the comparable period in 2004.  Management is focusing on greater guest relations programs that are geared to enhancing the overall experience for visitors to the casino.

 

Route 59

 

The Route 59 Casino suffered a disproportionate level of gaming losses to its VIP clientele and attendance levels that were lower than expected in the six months ended June 30, 2005.  As a result, the Company’s overall results were negatively affected.  To counter these events, management is pro-actively initiating new promotional programs and emphasizing personalized customer service to both new and returning guests.  Additionally, management will continue to advertise Route 59 to the greater Vienna region, its primary market.

 

Hollywood Spin

 

Freeport plc, the owner and manager of the mall, has struggled to bring in the expected foot traffic and consequently, the mall’s tenants, including Hollywood Spin, have been adversely affected.  In response, the Company has endeavored to introduce alternative initiatives aimed at improving the food and beverage and gaming operations to attract additional guests.

 

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Route 55

 

Route 55, the Company’s newest and largest casino, which opened on December 19, 2004, has seen a steady, growing attendance.  There are additional positive indicators that support management’s view that business volume will continue to increase over the following quarters.  The casino’s aggressive marketing campaign is expected to make inroads into the affluent Linz market, while the operation focuses on delivering superior customer service and an exciting and entertaining experience to visitors to the casino.

 

Other future expansion plans for the Company include the possible development of a hotel in the Czech Republic as well as potential acquisition and construction of other hotels and casinos in European cities and resort areas.  There can be no assurance that management’s future development plans will be realized.

 

Long Range Objective

 

The Company’s senior corporate-level management, several of whom have backgrounds in the hotel industry, has endeavored to expand its operations and, as a complement to the casinos, to explore ways to grow the Company through the acquisition and/or development of hotels.  Acquisitions will be based on evaluations of the potential returns of projects that arise and the availability of financing to purchase additional assets.  The Company is currently evaluating several possible development prospects, including the acquisition and/or construction of hotels and casinos in Europe.  Management intends to pursue what it believes to be projects with the highest potential returns and greatest strategic value based on its analyses of all investment opportunities.  There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to develop or acquire such new operations in the future.

 

Note on Forward-Looking Information

 

This Form 10-QSB contains certain forward-looking statements.  For this purpose, any statements contained in this Form 10-QSB that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements.  Without limiting the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” or “continue” or comparable terminology or the negative thereof are intended to identify certain forward-looking statements.  These statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, and actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

ITEM 3.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company’s management, with the participation of Rami S. Ramadan, its Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) (the “‘34 Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer has concluded that its disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the ‘34 Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities Exchange Commission’s rules and regulations and is operating in an effective manner.

 

No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) under the ‘34 Act) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.             LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company is not involved in any material legal proceeding or litigation as of June 30, 2005, or through the date of this filing.

 

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ITEM 2.              CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3.              DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

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

 

The Company held its 2004 Annual Meeting on June 27, 2005 in Durnstein, Austria.  There were a total of 5,031,681 shares of common stock of the Company which could be voted and that 3,656,040 shares were represented at the meeting by the holders thereof in person and by proxy, which constituted a quorum.  The votes were as follow:

 

1.                                       Election of Directors, for One-year Term expiring in 2006:

 

 

 

For

 

Withheld

 

Not Voted

 

Geoffrey B. Baker

 

3,656,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timothy G. Ewing

 

3,656,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julio E. Heurtematte, Jr.

 

3,656,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rami S. Ramadan

 

3,656,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malcolm M.B. Sterrett

 

3,656,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.                                       Approval to amend the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan:

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

Not Voted

 

3,653,830

 

 

 

2,202

 

 

 

 

3.                                       Ratification of the appointment of Rothstein, Kass & Company, P.C. as the Company’s independent accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004:

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

Not Voted

 

3,656,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 5.              OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6.              EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

EXHIBITS

 

31.0         Certification of Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer

 

32.0         Certification of Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer

 

REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

None.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this amended report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

TRANS WORLD CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 5, 2005

 

 

By:

/s/ Rami S. Ramadan

 

 

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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EX-31.0 2 a05-12642_1ex31d0.htm EX-31.0

EXHIBIT 31.0

 

RULE 13a-14a/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATION OF THE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

I, Rami S. Ramadan, the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer of Trans World Corporation, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of Trans World Corporation;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly report;

 

4. I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15 d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and I have:

 

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

 

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting , or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under my supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

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

 

d) disclosed in this quarterly 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 second fiscal quarter in the case of this quarterly report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

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

 

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonable 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:

August 5, 2005

By:

/s/ Rami S. Ramadan

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer

 


EX-32.0 3 a05-12642_1ex32d0.htm EX-32.0

Exhibit 32.0

 

CERTIFICATION OF

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)

 

The undersigned executive officer of Trans World Corporation (the “Registrant”) hereby certifies that the Registrant’s Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained therein fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrants.

 

 

Date: August 5, 2005

By:

/s/ Rami S. Ramadan

 

 

 

Rami S. Ramadan

 

 

Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer

 


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