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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the fiscal year ended February 27, 2005 Commission file number 1-08395

MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Ohio   34-0562210
     
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification Number)

24200 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 126, Beachwood, OH 44122


(Address of principal executive officers)       (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:      (216) 360-7500

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

     
  Name of each exchange on
Title of each class   which registered
     
     
Common Shares, Without Par Value   American Stock Exchange
     
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:   None

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

     As of August 15, 2004, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by nonaffiliates of the Registrant was $1,386,448.

     As of May 11, 2005, the Registrant had 2,718,495 shares of common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

     Part III incorporates by reference certain information from the definitive Proxy Statement to security holders for the 2005 annual meeting, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before June 24, 2005.

 
 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
Item 1. Business
Item 2. Properties
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Company’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
PART III
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Item 14. Controls and Procedures
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
Item 15 (a) 1
Item 15 (a) 2
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
EX-21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
EX-23 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounts
EX-31.1 302 Certification - CEO
EX-31.2 302 Certification - CFO
EX-32.1 906 Certification - CEO
EX-32.2 906 Certification - CFO


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MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.

PART I

Item 1. Business.

     General. Morgan’s Foods, Inc. (“the Company”) operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries KFC restaurants under franchises from KFC Corporation, Taco Bell restaurants under franchises from Taco Bell Corporation, Pizza Hut Express restaurants under licenses from Pizza Hut Corporation and an A&W restaurant under a license from A&W Restaurants, Inc. As of May 27, 2005, the Company operates 73 KFC restaurants, 7 Taco Bell restaurants, 14 KFC/Taco Bell “2n1’s” under franchises from KFC Corporation and franchises or licenses from Taco Bell Corporation, 3 Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express “2n1’s” under franchises from Taco Bell Corporation and licenses from Pizza Hut Corporation, 1 KFC/Pizza Hut Express “2n1” under a franchise from KFC Corporation and a license from Pizza Hut Corporation and 1 KFC/A&W “2n1” operated under a franchise from KFC Corporation and a license from A&W Restaurants, Inc. The Company’s fiscal year is a 52 — 53 week year ending on the Sunday nearest the last day of February.

     Restaurant Operations. The Company’s KFC restaurants prepare and sell the distinctive KFC branded chicken products along with related food items. All containers and packages bear KFC trademarks. The Company’s Taco Bell restaurants prepare and sell a full menu of quick service Mexican food items using the appropriate Taco Bell containers and packages. The KFC/Taco Bell “2n1” restaurants operated under franchise agreements from KFC Corporation and license agreements from Taco Bell Corporation prepare and sell a limited menu of Taco Bell items as well as the full KFC menu while those operated under franchise agreements from both KFC Corporation and Taco Bell Corporation offer a full menu of both KFC and Taco Bell items. The Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express “2n1” restaurants prepare and sell a full menu of Taco Bell items and a limited menu of Pizza Hut items. The KFC/Pizza Hut Express “2n1” restaurant prepares and sells a full menu of KFC items and a limited menu of Pizza Hut items. The KFC/A&W “2n1” sells a limited menu of A&W items and a full menu of KFC items.

     Of the 99 KFC, Taco Bell and “2n1” restaurants operated by the Company as of May 27, 2005, 16 are located in Ohio, 59 in Pennsylvania, 13 in Missouri, 2 in Illinois, 7 in West Virginia and 2 in New York. The Company was one of the first KFC Corporation franchisees and has operated in excess of 20 KFC franchises for more than 25 years. Operations relating to these units are seasonal to a certain extent, with higher sales generally occurring in the summer months.

     Franchise Agreements. All of the Company’s KFC and Taco Bell restaurants are operated under franchise agreements with KFC Corporation and Taco Bell Corporation, respectively. The Company’s KFC/Taco Bell “2n1” restaurants are operated under franchises from KFC Corporation and either franchises or licenses from Taco Bell Corporation. The Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express “2n1’s” are operated under franchises from Taco Bell Corporation and licenses from Pizza Hut Corporation. The KFC/Pizza Hut Express “2n1” restaurant is operated under a franchise from KFC Corporation and a license from Pizza Hut Corporation. The KFC/A&W “2n1” is operated under a franchise from KFC Corporation and a license from A&W Restaurants, Inc. The Company considers retention of these agreements to be important to the success of its restaurant business and believes that its relationships with KFC Corporation, Taco Bell Corporation, Pizza Hut Corporation and A&W Restaurants, Inc. are satisfactory. For KFC products, the Company is required to

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pay royalties of 4% of gross revenues and to expend an additional 5.5% of gross revenues on national and local advertising pursuant to its franchise agreements. For Taco Bell products in KFC/Taco Bell “2n1” restaurants operated under license agreements from Taco Bell Corporation and franchise agreements from KFC Corporation the Company is required to pay royalties of 10% of Taco Bell gross revenues and to make advertising fund contributions of 1/2% of Taco Bell gross revenues. For Taco Bell product sales in restaurants operated under Taco Bell franchises the Company is required to pay royalties of 5.5% of gross revenues and to expend an additional 4.5% of gross revenues on national and local advertising. For Pizza Hut products in “2n1” restaurants the Company is required to pay royalties of 5.5% of Pizza Hut gross revenues and to expend an additional 4.5% of Pizza Hut gross revenues on national and local advertising. For A&W products in “2n1” restaurants the Company is required to pay royalties of 7% of A&W gross revenues and to expend an additional 4% of A&W gross revenues on national and local advertising.

     In May 1997, the Company renewed substantially all of its existing franchise agreements for twenty years. New 20 year franchise agreements were obtained for all 54 restaurants acquired in July 1999. Subject to satisfying KFC and Taco Bell requirements for restaurant image and other matters, franchise agreements are renewable at the Company’s option for successive ten year periods. The franchise and license agreements provide that each KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut Express and A&W unit is to be inspected by KFC Corporation, Taco Bell Corporation, Pizza Hut Corporation and A&W Restaurants, Inc., respectively, approximately three or four times per year. These inspections cover product preparation and quality, customer service, restaurant appearance and operation.

     Competition. The quick service restaurant business is highly competitive and is often affected by changes in consumer tastes; national, regional, or local economic conditions, demographic trends, traffic patterns; the type, number and locations of competing restaurants and disposable purchasing power. Each of the Company’s KFC, Taco Bell and “2n1” restaurants competes directly or indirectly with a large number of national and regional restaurant operations, as well as with locally owned restaurants, drive-ins, diners and numerous other establishments which offer low- and medium-priced chicken, Mexican food, pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs to the public.

     The Company’s KFC, Taco Bell and “2n1” restaurants rely on innovative marketing techniques and promotions to compete with other restaurants in the areas in which they are located. The Company’s competitive position is also enhanced by the national advertising programs sponsored by KFC Corporation, Taco Bell Corporation, Pizza Hut Corporation, A&W Restaurants, Inc. and their franchisees. Emphasis is placed by the Company on its control systems and the training of personnel to maintain high food quality and good service. The Company believes that its KFC, Taco Bell and “2n1” restaurants are competitive with other quick service restaurants on the basis of the important competitive factors in the restaurant business which include, primarily, restaurant location, product price, quality and differentiation, and also restaurant and employee appearance.

     Government Regulation. The Company is subject to various federal, state and local laws affecting its business. Each of the Company’s restaurants must comply with licensing and regulation by a number of governmental authorities, which include health, sanitation, safety and fire agencies in the state or municipality

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in which the restaurant is located. To date, the Company has not been significantly affected by any difficulty, delay or failure to obtain required licenses or approvals.

     The Company is also subject to federal and state laws governing such matters as employment and pay practices, overtime and working conditions. The bulk of the Company’s employees are paid on an hourly basis at rates not less than the federal and state minimum wages.

     The Company is also subject to federal and state child labor laws which, among other things, prohibit the use of certain “hazardous equipment” by employees 18 years of age or younger. To date, the Company has not been materially adversely affected by such laws.

     Suppliers. The Company has been able to obtain sufficient supplies to carry on its business and believes it will be able to do so in the future.

     Growth. The Company added no new restaurants in fiscal 2005 or fiscal 2004. During fiscal 2003, the Company purchased a KFC restaurant in Niles, OH which was previously leased and added the A&W concept to the restaurant.

     Employees. As of May 11, 2005, the Company employed approximately 1,960 persons, including 48 administrative and 200 managerial employees. The balance are hourly employees, most of whom are part-time. None of the restaurant employees are represented by a labor union. The Company considers its employee relations to be satisfactory.

Item 2. Properties.

     The Company leases approximately 6,000 square feet of space for its headquarters in Cleveland, OH. The lease expires August 31, 2005 and the rent under the current term is $7,500 per month. The Company also leases space for a regional office in Youngstown, OH, which is used to assist in the operation of the KFC, Taco Bell and “2n1” restaurants.

     Of the 99 KFC, Taco Bell and “2n1” restaurants, the Company owns the land and building for 56 locations, owns the building and leases the land for 23 locations and leases the land and building for 20 locations. 56 of the owned properties are subject to mortgages. Additionally, the Company leases the land and building for one closed location and owns the land and building for two closed locations which are subject to mortgages. Remaining lease terms (including renewal options) range from 1 to 23 years and average approximately 12 years. These leases generally require the Company to pay taxes and utilities, to maintain casualty and liability insurance, and to keep the property in good repair. The Company pays annual rent for each leased KFC, Taco Bell or “2n1” restaurant in amounts ranging from $19,000 to $95,000. In addition, 16 of these leases require payment of additional rentals based on a percentage of gross sales in excess of certain base amounts. Sales for 8 KFC, Taco Bell and “2n1” restaurants exceeded the respective base amounts in fiscal 2005.

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     The Company believes that its restaurants are generally efficient, well equipped and maintained and in good condition.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

     None.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

     There were no matters submitted to security holders for a vote during the last quarter of the Company’s fiscal year ended February 27, 2005.

Executive Officers of the Company

     The Executive Officers and other Officers of the Company are as follows:

                 
Name   Age   Position with Registrant   Officer Since
Executive Officers:
               
 
               
Leonard R. Stein-Sapir
    66     Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer   April 1989
 
               
James J. Liguori
    56     President and Chief Operating Officer   June 1979
 
               
Kenneth L. Hignett
    58     Senior Vice President-
Chief Financial Officer
& Secretary
  May 1989
 
               
Other Officers:
               
 
               
Barton J. Craig
    56     Senior Vice President -
General Counsel
  January 1994
 
               
Vincent J. Oddi
    62     Vice President-
Restaurant Development
  September 1979
 
               
Ramesh J. Gursahaney
    56     Vice President-
Operations Services
  January 1991

     Executive Officers of the Company serve for a term of one year and until their successors are elected and qualified, unless otherwise specified by the Board of Directors. Any officer is subject to removal with or without cause, at any time, by a vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

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Item 5. Market for the Company’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.

     The Company’s Common Shares are traded over the counter under the symbol “MRFD”. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sales prices of the Common Shares as reported.

                 
    Price Range  
    High     Low  
Year ended February 27, 2005:
               
 
               
1st Quarter
  $ 2.20     $ 1.90  
2nd Quarter
    1.90       .95  
3rd Quarter
    1.01       .60  
4th Quarter
    1.05       .75  
 
               
Year ended February 29, 2004:
               
 
               
1st Quarter
  $ 2.74     $ 1.53  
2nd Quarter
    2.46       1.78  
3rd Quarter
    1.92       1.45  
4th Quarter
    2.40       1.30  

     As of May 11, 2005, the Company had approximately 946 shareholders of record. The Company has paid no dividends since fiscal 1975.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

     The following selected financial information for each of the five fiscal years in the period ended February 27, 2005, is derived from, and qualified in its entirety by, the consolidated financial statements of the Company. The following selected financial information should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.

Dollars in thousands except per share amounts.

                                         
    Years Ended  
    February 27,     February 29,     March 2,     March 3,     February 25,  
    2005     2004     2003     2002     2001  
Revenues
  $ 80,960     $ 81,738     $ 82,326     $ 84,930     $ 78,140  
Cost of sales:
                                       
Food, paper and beverage
    25,222       24,712       25,645       25,987       24,378  
Labor and benefits
    22,803       22,816       22,329       22,155       20,702  
Restaurant operating expenses
    21,015       21,320       21,018       21,805       19,795  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,419       3,518       3,499       3,866       3,817  
General and administrative expenses
    4,870       5,574       5,749       5,209       5,516  
Loss on restaurant assets
    574       567       551       215       597  
 
                             
Operating income
    3,057       3,231       3,535       5,693       3,335  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (1,858 )     (1,294 )     (1,192 )     602       (1,693 )
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations (2)
                            150  
 
                             
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,858 )   $ (1,294 )   $ (1,192 )   $ 602     $ (1,543 )
 
                             
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (1):
                                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (.68 )   $ (.48 )   $ (.44 )   $ .21     $ (.58 )
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations
                            .05  
 
                             
Net income (loss)
  $ (.68 )   $ (.48 )   $ (.44 )   $ .21     $ (.53 )
 
                             
Working capital (deficiency)
  $ (46,048 )   $ (3,999 )   $ (3,111 )   $ (1,312 )   $ (2,454 )
Total assets
    48,790       52,672       56,025       60,253       61,554  
Long-term debt
          43,370       46,113       48,563       51,046  
Long-term capital lease obligations
    368       379       436       544       651  
Shareholders’ deficiency
    (4,574 )     (2,716 )     (1,422 )     (197 )     (578 )


(1)   Computed based upon the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year, which were 2,718,441 in 2005 and 2004, 2,720,182 in 2003, 2,851,160 in 2002 and 2,931,227 in 2001 and the diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during each year which were 2,718,441 in 2005 and 2004, 2,720,182 in 2003, 2,853,789 in 2002 and 2,931,227 in 2001.
 
(2)   The results of operations and gain/loss on disposals of the former East Side Mario’s restaurant segment.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

     Results of Operations. During fiscal 2003 through 2005 the Company operated KFC franchised restaurants, Taco Bell franchised restaurants and various “2n1” restaurants which include the KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and A&W concepts in the states of Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York. The average number of restaurants in operation during fiscal 2005 was 101 and 103 during fiscal years 2004 and 2003. During fiscal 2003, the Company added a concept to one restaurant.

Summary of Expenses and Operating Income as a Percentage of Revenues

                         
    2005     2004     2003  
Cost of sales:
                       
Food, paper and beverage
    31.2 %     30.2 %     31.2 %
Labor and benefits
    28.2 %     27.9 %     27.1 %
Restaurant operating expenses
    26.0 %     26.1 %     25.5 %
Depreciation and amortization
    4.2 %     4.3 %     4.3 %
General and administrative expenses
    6.0 %     6.8 %     7.0 %
Operating income
    3.8 %     4.0 %     4.3 %

     Revenues. Revenue was $80,960,000 in fiscal 2005, a decrease of $778,000 or 1.0% compared to a decrease of $588,000 or 0.7% in fiscal 2004. The $777,000 decrease in restaurant revenues during fiscal 2005 was due mainly to $997,000 in revenues being lost due to the permanent closing of three restaurants and $558,000 in revenues being lost as a result of two restaurants being closed for damages resulting from the Hurricane Ivan storm system and one restaurant being closed for damages resulting from a fire. Revenue was also adversely affected early in fiscal 2005 by a failed new product introduction by the Company’s KFC franchisor. The decreases were offset by a 1.0% increase in comparable restaurant revenues resulting from more effective promotions from the franchisors, particularly in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. Revenue was $81,738,000 in fiscal 2004, a decrease of $588,000 from fiscal 2003. The $588,000 decrease in restaurant revenues during fiscal year 2004 was primarily the result of ineffective product promotions by the KFC franchisor during the year as well as severe winter weather conditions in the Company’s market areas. Revenue was $82,326,000 in fiscal 2003, a decrease of $2,604,000 or 3.1% compared to fiscal 2002. The $2,604,000 decrease in restaurant revenues during fiscal year 2003 was primarily the result of a 1.2% decrease in comparable restaurant revenues which was due to franchisor product promotions which were ineffective in the face of increased competition in the chicken segment of the quick service industry and $1,641,000 in revenues generated from the extra week that occurred in fiscal 2002. Furthermore, fiscal year 2003 revenues were reduced as a result of a prolonged winter with near record snowfall in the Company’s market areas.

     Revenues for the 16 weeks ended February 27, 2005 were $23,636,000 an increase of $771,000 primarily the result of a 7.0% increase in comparable restaurant revenues. This increase was due to successful product promotions including the KFC variety bucket of popcorn chicken, chicken strips and fried chicken and the honey barbecue wing promotion. These revenue increases were partially offset by the decreases in revenues caused by the restaurants either permanently or temporarily closed as discussed above. Revenues for the 16 weeks ended February 29, 2004 were $22,865,000, a decrease of $337,000 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 due to a 1.5% decrease in comparable restaurant revenues for the reasons discussed above.

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     Cost of Sales — Food, Paper and Beverage. Food, paper and beverage costs were $25,222,000 or 31.2% of revenues in fiscal year 2005 compared to $24,712,000 or 30.2% in fiscal 2004. This increase was primarily the result of increased commodity costs (primarily chicken). Food, paper and beverage costs were $24,712,000 or 30.2% in fiscal 2004 compared to $25,645,000 or 31.2% of revenues in fiscal 2003. Food, paper and beverage costs as a percentage of revenue decreased by 1.0% as a result of the development and implementation of tools that assist management of food costs and 0.2% resulting from the receipt, during the second quarter of fiscal 2004, of a $156,000 settlement negotiated by FRANMAC, the Taco Bell franchisee association, with certain system food suppliers.

     For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, food, paper and beverage costs increased as a percentage of revenues to 30.3% from 30.0% in the fourth quarter fiscal 2004. The increase of 0.3% of revenues was primarily due to the reason discussed above as part of the fiscal 2005 comparison but was partially offset by the efficiencies generated from the increased revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005.

     Cost of Sales — Labor and Benefits. Labor and benefits increased to 28.2% of revenues or $22,803,000 in fiscal 2005 from 27.9% of revenues or $22,816,000 in fiscal 2004 due to increased labor as a result of hiring for open restaurant management positions which was partially offset by decreased worker’s compensation costs. Labor and benefits increased to 27.9% of revenues or $22,816,000 in fiscal 2004 from 27.1% of revenues or $22,329,000 in fiscal 2003. The increase was primarily due to increased health care costs of $566,000 and increased workers compensation costs of $254,000 which were partially offset by improved operating efficiencies.

     Labor and benefit costs for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 decreased to 28.2% of revenues or $6,674,000 compared to 28.9% of revenues or $6,616,000 in fiscal 2004. This percentage decrease was primarily the result of higher average restaurant volumes.

     Restaurant Operating Expenses. Restaurant operating expenses were relatively unchanged as a percentage of revenue at $21,015,000 or 26.0% and $21,320,000 or 26.1% in fiscal 2005 and 2004, respectively. Restaurant operating expenses increased to 26.1% of revenues or $21,320,000 in fiscal 2004 from 25.5% of revenues or $21,018,000 in fiscal 2003 primarily as a result of increased general insurance costs, the increased cost of the toys included with kids meals and the increased volume of kids meals sold as a result of promotional efforts.

     Restaurant operating expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 decreased to 26.2% of revenues or $6,201,000 from 27.3% of revenues or $6,254,000 in the year earlier quarter. This decrease was primarily the result of higher average restaurant volumes.

     Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased to $3,419,000 in fiscal 2005 from $3,518,000 in fiscal 2004 as a result of certain assets becoming fully depreciated during the year. Depreciation and amortization was relatively unchanged at $3,518,000 and $3,499,000 in fiscal 2004 and 2003, respectively.

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     General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased to $4,870,000 or 6.0% of revenues in fiscal 2005 from $5,574,000 or 6.8% of revenues in fiscal 2004 as a result of decreased wages and benefits of $448,000. Early in the fourth quarter, three senior officers of the Company reduced their salaries and other benefits to near zero while the remainder of the Company’s executive team and some of its management took pay cuts. These salary and benefit reductions reduced expenses during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 approximately $300,000. In addition, training expenses were reduced by approximately $77,000, fees for debt covenant violation waivers decreased $80,000 due to fewer waivers being obtained in 2005 and certain occupancy costs were reduced. General and administrative expenses decreased to $5,574,000 or 6.8% of revenues in fiscal 2004 from $5,749,000 or 7.0% percent of revenues in fiscal 2003 as a result of decreased legal and professional, office supply and telephone expenses which was partially offset by increased healthcare and workers compensation costs. These decreases were a result of negotiated price decreases as well as reduced usage.

     For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, general and administrative expenses decreased to $1,361,000 or 5.8% of revenues from $1,715,000 or 7.5% of revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 primarily for the reasons discussed above.

     Loss on Restaurant Assets. The Company experienced a loss on restaurant assets of $574,000 in fiscal 2005 compared to $567,000 in fiscal 2004. The 2005 amounts include impairment losses of $823,000 on nine restaurants to reduce their carrying values to their estimated fair values. These impairment losses were offset by gains recognized totaling $167,000 recognized for property damage insurance proceeds received in excess of the net book value of the related property, and $178,000 for business interruption insurance proceeds received. These insurance proceeds relate to two restaurants damaged from the Hurricane Ivan storm system and one fire-damaged restaurant. Insurance proceeds which will result in a gain are recognized in the financial statements only when such gains are realized, which is generally upon receipt of the proceeds. The Company anticipates recognizing gains in fiscal 2006 in excess of $250,000 from additional insurance proceeds that have been, or are expected to be, received after February 27, 2005. In fiscal 2004, the Company recorded losses of $313,000 as a result of the disposal of assets during the image enhancement of two restaurants, an increase of $81,000 in the reserve for one previously closed restaurant and the $135,000 loss associated with the unanticipated closing of another restaurant as a result of the landlord terminating the lease in order to use the property for another project. In fiscal 2004, the Company also recorded impairment losses of $254,000 on two operating restaurants to reduce their carrying values to their estimated fair values. In fiscal 2003, the Company recorded losses of $218,000 as a result of the disposal of assets during the image enhancement and expansion of several restaurants and the increase in the reserve for disposal of previously closed restaurants. In fiscal 2003, the Company also recorded impairment losses of $333,000 on three operating restaurants to reduce their carrying values to their estimated fair values.

     In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 the Company recorded a gain on restaurant assets of $152,000 which primarily resulted from the portion of the insurance proceeds received in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 relating to the three damaged restaurants discussed above. This compared to a loss of $493,000 in the prior year fourth quarter which included the $254,000 asset impairment write-down mentioned above. The

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fiscal 2004 impairment write-down resulted from deterioration of the operating results and trade areas of the locations during the fourth quarter.

     Operating Income. Operating income in fiscal 2005 decreased to $3,057,000 from $3,231,000 in fiscal 2004 primarily as a result of lower revenues and increased commodity and labor costs which were partially offset by reduced general and administrative expenses and a reduced loss on restaurant assets primarily a result of insurance proceeds received. Operating income in fiscal 2004 decreased to $3,231,000 from $3,535,000 in fiscal 2003 primarily as a result of lower average restaurant volumes and increased benefit costs which were partially offset by improved operating efficiencies and the receipt of the settlement with certain Taco Bell system food suppliers mentioned earlier.

     Interest Expense. Interest expense on bank debt and notes payable decreased to $4,341,000 in fiscal 2005 from $4,578,000 in fiscal 2004. Interest expense on bank debt and notes payable decreased to $4,578,000 in fiscal 2004 from $4,802,000 in fiscal 2003. The decreases in interest expense for fiscal 2005 and 2004 were the result of principal payments which reduced the outstanding debt balances. Interest expense from capitalized lease debt decreased $4,000 to $45,000 in fiscal 2005 from $49,000 in fiscal 2004. Interest expense from capitalized lease debt decreased $13,000 to $49,000 in fiscal 2004 from $62,000 in fiscal 2003. These decreases in both years were due to lower principal balances.

     Other Income. Other income was substantially unchanged at $78,000 in fiscal 2005 and $106,000 in fiscal 2004. Other income decreased to $106,000 in fiscal 2004 from $147,000 in fiscal 2003 as a result of lower interest income due to decreases in both the interest rate earned and the amount of average cash investments.

     Provision for Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes increased by $603,000 in fiscal 2005 as compared to fiscal 2004. The increase is due to the Company’s determination that a $600,000 valuation allowance should be recorded against deferred tax assets because realization of the deferred tax asset was no longer more likely than not due to continuing significant losses. This change has no effect on the Company’s cash position. The provision for income taxes was substantially unchanged at $4,000 and $10,000 in fiscal years 2004 and 2003, respectively.

     Trends in Results of Operations. The Company is encouraged by the operating results experienced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. As noted earlier, revenues increased by $771,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 primarily as a result of a 7.0% increase in comparable restaurant revenues due to successful product promotions. Even more encouraging were the impacts on fourth quarter operating income and net income that resulted from the higher revenues and from lower costs due to the organizational and operational restructuring described below. Historically, the fourth quarter has been the weakest, typically resulting in little or no operating income and substantial net losses. However, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company recorded operating income of $1,472,000 and net income of $167,000, compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 which had an operating loss of $191,000 and a net loss of $1,538,000. Although there can be no assurance that these improvements will

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be sustained, the favorable results have continued in fiscal 2006 as the Company has experienced increases in revenues, and anticipates reporting improved operating results, for the first quarter of fiscal 2006.

     Liquidity and Capital Resources. Cash flow activity for fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004 is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash provided by operating activities was $2,914,000 for the year ended February 27, 2005 compared to $3,667,000 for the year ended February 29, 2004. The decline in operating cash flow resulted principally from the net loss for the year ended February 27, 2005, reduced funding from supply agreements and changes in operating assets and liabilities related to the timing of payments. The Company paid long-term bank and capitalized lease debt of $2,901,000 in fiscal 2005 compared to payments of $2,710,000 in fiscal 2004. Capital expenditures in fiscal 2005 were $2,141,000, compared to $1,170,000 in fiscal 2004. This increase is primarily a result of expenditures required to repair the two flood-damaged restaurants and one fire-damaged restaurant discussed previously as well as the replacement of substantially all of the KFC restaurants’ menu boards as required by the KFC franchisor.

     The Company’s debt arrangements require the maintenance of a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 to 1 regarding all of the Company’s mortgage loans and the maintenance of individual restaurant fixed charge coverage ratios of between 1.2 and 1.5 to 1 on certain of the Company’s mortgage loans. The consolidated and individual coverage ratios are computed quarterly, based upon financial results for the preceding twelve months. At the end of fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2005 and each of the fiscal 2005 quarters, the Company was not in compliance with the consolidated ratio or with individual restaurant ratios relating to a substantial portion of its debt. The Company obtained waivers of these violations from the applicable lenders at the end of fiscal 2004 and the first and second quarters of fiscal 2005, in each case with the lenders agreeing to forebear exercising their rights and remedies through the following twelve months. Based upon projected operating results, the Company believed at the time it received the foregoing waivers that it would comply with the terms thereof throughout the respective forbearance periods and, accordingly, the Company classified the debt for which it received waivers as long-term as of the end of fiscal 2004 and the first and second quarters of fiscal 2005. As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2005 and year ended February 27, 2005, waivers of the fixed charge coverage ratio violations were not obtained from the lenders. Due to noncompliance with the fixed charge coverage ratios and as required by Emerging Issues Task Force No. 86-30, the Company has classified all of its debt as current as of February 27, 2005. As described below, the Company has initiated an operational and financial restructuring process which management believes, but cannot assure, will allow the Company to satisfy the lenders without a forced repayment of the debt prior to its scheduled maturities.

     On November 30, 2004 the Company announced an organizational restructuring and discussions with its lenders which the Company believes will lead to a financial restructuring. Both actions, which are described below, are intended to substantially improve cash flow for the Company. Weak revenues and cash flows in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 caused by a failed new product introduction by the Company’s KFC franchisor were compounded by the flooding of two of the Company’s more profitable restaurants in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Both of the flooded restaurants reopened in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. As a result of the above mentioned items, the Company’s cash balances in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 were

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projected to drop below the levels considered adequate to fund cash obligations during the traditionally low revenue winter months. The organizational and financial restructurings were initiated to provide both the short term cash flow improvements necessary to navigate the difficult winter season and the permanent cash flow improvements to allow the Company to function appropriately.

     Organizational and Operational Restructuring. The organizational restructuring contains several elements. First, substantial cost reduction measures were put in place for both restaurant and administrative operations. Early in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, three senior officers of the Company reduced their salaries and other benefits to near zero while the remainder of the Company’s executive team and some of its management took pay cuts. These salary and benefit reductions reduced expenses during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 approximately $300,000. The Company is assessing the timing and extent of restoring some or all of these reductions. Second, on November 24, 2004 the Company completed previously planned closures of three unprofitable restaurants (two in the St. Louis market and one in the Pittsburgh market) which improved cash flow in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. Last, several members of management were reassigned and several positions were eliminated. The Company’s Vice President of Operations Services is now directly responsible for the operation of all restaurants and the Company’s former Director of Operations was reassigned to the extremely challenging Missouri market to streamline supervision and improve operations of those restaurants. Also, several restaurant supervision and support positions were eliminated. As a result of these organizational restructuring activities and successful product promotions by the franchisors in the fourth quarter, the Company recorded positive operating income and operating cash flows in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. This represents a significant improvement, as the Company has historically recognized losses during the fourth quarter. As indicated above, some of these operational improvements are intended to be temporary measures (e.g., salary and benefit reductions). The Company cannot assure that the other organizational changes described above and future product promotions by the franchisors will yield sustained improvement of future operating results. Accordingly, the Company continues to pursue the financial restructuring described below.

     Financial Restructuring. Beginning in the second half of fiscal 2005, the Company has engaged in discussions with its three primary lenders with the intent of securing short term, temporary reductions in its debt service payments to conserve cash and to allow the Company to execute sale/leaseback financing on a number of its owned restaurant properties. On February 7, 2005, the Company reduced its debt service payments to interest only on loans with one lender representing 50.2% of the principal balance of all of the Company’s loans. The Company expects to continue this reduced payment schedule until the financial restructuring is completed. Scheduled principal payments that have not been paid total approximately $110,000 per month. The Company has received a letter of understanding from this lender, acknowledging the financial restructuring and confirming its intent to negotiate a formal agreement of forbearance. As of May 31, 2005, negotiation of a forbearance agreement has been initiated but not completed. Accordingly, the reduced payment schedule remains an event of default although the Company has no reason to believe that the lender intends to take actions permitted by such default. On April 12, 2005 the Company signed an Agreement of Sale relating to a sale/ leaseback of ten of its restaurants; however, certain due diligence items remain before this transaction is finalized including

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inspections, appraisals, title work and finalization of the related leases. In addition, the prepayment penalty on the mortgage debt for these restaurants must be waived for the transaction to be financially viable for the Company. The sale leaseback transactions, if successful, will generate proceeds to prepay a portion of the Company’s debt and will result in cash flow improvement by replacing debt service with rent payments of a lesser amount. Management expects that it will be able to complete the financial restructuring successfully and is encouraged by the improved financial results generated by the previously disclosed organizational restructuring. Nonetheless, given the level of the Company’s indebtedness and other demands on its cash resources, there can be no assurance that the Company’s lenders will consent to the restructuring, that the restructuring will be accomplished, or that other actions might not be taken by creditors that would impede the Company’s ability to satisfy its obligations.

     The Company’s reduced debt payment schedule and covenant violations discussed above could result in the exercise of certain remedies available to the lenders which may include calling of the debt, acceleration of payments or foreclosure on the Company’s assets which secure the debt. Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements provides further details of these matters including the potential impact on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to realize its assets and to discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business, that could result, if the lenders exercise these remedies. The lenders have not initiated any of these remedies and management believes, but cannot assure, that these actions will not be taken prior to the Company completing the financial restructuring described above.

     Market Risk Exposure. The Company’s existing borrowings are at fixed interest rates, and accordingly the Company does not have market risk exposure for fluctuations in interest rates. As described above, the Company has initiated a financial restructuring process which could result in refinancing of debt through sale leaseback transactions at higher or lower fixed interest rates, or at variable rates. Until the financial restructuring process is completed, it is not possible to quantify the market risk exposure, if any, that could result from future borrowings. The Company’s current plans call for sale leaseback transactions involving one to ten restaurants. Consequently, increases in sale leaseback rates are not expected to materially affect the Company’s market risk exposure. The Company does not enter into derivative financial investments for trading or speculation purposes. As a result, the Company believes that its market risk exposure is not material to the Company’s financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

     The Company’s contractual obligations and commitments as of February 27, 2005 were as follows:

(In thousands)

                                                         
Contractual Obligations   2006     2007     2008     2009     2010     Thereafter     Total  
Long-term debt, including current
  $ 3,110     $ 3,109     $ 2,927     $ 3,033     $ 3,299     $ 28,204     $ 43,682  
Interest expense on long-term debt
    3,972       3,665       3,351       3,115       2,812       10,742       27,657  
Capital leases
    13       14       16       17       18       303       381  
Operating leases
    1,988       1,721       1,444       1,393       1,044       3,633       11,219  

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Other Contractual Obligations and Commitments.

     At February 29, 2004 the Company had a letter of credit for $300,000 outstanding in favor of a vendor. The letter of credit which expired June 18, 2004 was secured by a $300,000 certificate of deposit.

     For KFC products, the Company is required to pay royalties of 4% of gross revenues and to expend an additional 5.5% of gross revenues on national and local advertising pursuant to its franchise agreements. For Taco Bell products in KFC/Taco “2n1” restaurants operated under license agreements from Taco Bell Corporation and franchise agreements from KFC Corporation, the Company is required to pay royalties of 10% of Taco Bell gross revenues and to make advertising fund contributions of 1/2% of Taco Bell gross revenues. For Taco Bell product sales in restaurants operated under Taco Bell franchises the Company is required to pay royalties of 5.5% of gross revenues and to expend an additional 4.5% of gross revenues on national and local advertising. For Pizza Hut products in Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express “2n1” restaurants the Company is required to pay royalties of 5.5% of Pizza Hut gross revenues and to expend an additional 4.5% of Pizza Hut gross revenues on national and local advertising. For A&W products in “2n1” restaurants the Company is required to pay royalties of 7% of A&W gross revenues and to expend an additional 4% of A&W gross revenues on national and local advertising. Total royalties and advertising, which are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as part of restaurant operating expenses, were $8,033,000, $8,083,000 and $8,141,000 in fiscal 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

     In fiscal year 2000 the Company signed an agreement and prepaid franchise fees of $170,000 which granted it the rights to develop 20 KFC, Taco Bell or KFC “2n1” restaurants in specific geographic areas. Under the agreement five restaurants are required to be developed each year over a four year period. As of February 27, 2005 the Company has developed only five restaurants under this agreement. The status of the development agreements has been discussed with the franchisors and the Company has not been declared in default of the KFC agreement. If the Company should default on the KFC agreement, it could lose the rights to develop certain KFC restaurants and could forfeit the remaining balance of prepaid franchise fees, which was $60,000 at February 27, 2005. The Company was declared in default under the terms of its Taco Bell development agreement which had a related deposit of $30,000. The Taco Bell franchisor allowed the Company to use $25,000 of the deposits towards other franchise/license agreement extension fees and returned the remaining amount to the Company. The Company believes that noncompliance with the development agreement will not have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

     The franchise agreements with KFC and Taco Bell Corporation require the Company to upgrade and remodel its restaurants to comply with the franchisors’ current standards within agreed upon timeframes. The Company does not expect to commit funds to image enhancements or expansions during fiscal 2006. In order to meet the terms and conditions of the franchise agreements, the Company has the following obligations:

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    Number        
Fiscal Year   of Units     Obligation (1)  
2007 image enhancements
    9     $ 1,710,000  
2008 image enhancements
    10       1,880,000  
2008 relocations
    1 (2)     1,200,000  
2009 image enhancements
    13       3,250,000  
2010 image enhancements
    11       1,975,000  
2010 relocations
    2 (2)     2,000,000  
Thereafter to 2014
               
 
               
Image Enhancements
    19       3,550,000  
Relocations
    5 (2)     5,200,000  
 
           
Total
    70     $ 20,765,000  
 
           


(1) These amounts are based on current construction cost estimates and actual costs may vary.

(2)   Generally at the time relocation of an existing restaurant is required, the related assets have been depreciated or amortized to a low net book value. If an economically suitable new location cannot be obtained, the Company may choose to close the restaurant and abandon the remaining assets.

     There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to accomplish the development required in the franchise and development agreements on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable to meet the requirements of a franchise agreement, the franchisor may choose to extend the time allowed for compliance or may terminate the franchise agreement.

     Seasonality. The operations of the Company are affected by seasonal fluctuations. Historically, the Company’s revenues and income have been highest during the summer months with the fourth fiscal quarter representing the slowest period. This seasonality is primarily attributable to weather conditions in the Company’s marketplace which consists of portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Illinois, West Virginia and New York.

     Critical Accounting Policies. The Company’s reported results are impacted by the application of certain accounting policies that require it to make subjective or complex judgments or to apply complex accounting requirements. These judgments include estimations about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may significantly impact its quarterly or annual results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Changes in the estimates and judgments could significantly affect results of operations, financial condition and cash flows in future years. The Company believes that its critical accounting policies are as follows:

•   Estimating future cash flows and fair value of assets associated with assessing potential impairment of long-lived and intangible assets and projected compliance with debt covenants.

•   Assessing the Company’s ability to complete its financial restructuring and to continue as a going concern, including potential impacts on the carrying values and classifications of the Company’s assets and liabilities. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for discussion of the financial restructuring.

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     exposures. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of income taxes.

•   Applying complex lease accounting requirements to the Company’s capital and operating leases of property and equipment. The Company leases the building or land, or both, for nearly one-half of its restaurants. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of lease accounting.

     New Accounting Standards. In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment.” This standard will require compensation costs related to share-based payment transactions to be recognized in the financial statements. With limited exceptions, the amount of compensation cost will be measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. In addition, liability awards will be measured based on the grant date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued and will be remeasured each reporting period. Compensation costs will be recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award. This standard replaces SFAS No. 123 and supersedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and applies to all awards granted, modified, repurchased or cancelled after February 26, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this standard to determine the impact on its consolidated financial statements. To the extent that the Company grants options or other share-based payments after February 26, 2006, SFAS No. 123(R) is expected to reduce operating results of the Company.

     Safe Harbor Statements. This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements include those identified by such words as “may,” “will,” “expect” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan” and other similar terminology. The “forward-looking statements” reflect the Company’s current expectations and are based upon data available at the time of the statements. Actual results involve risks and uncertainties, including both those specific to the Company and general economic and industry factors. Factors specific to the Company include, but are not limited to, its debt covenant compliance, actions that lenders may take with respect to any debt covenant violations, and its ability to obtain waivers of any debt covenant violations, its ability to pay all of its current and long-term obligations and the ultimate success or failure of the Company’s restructuring plans.

     Economic and industry risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited, to, franchisor promotions, business and economic conditions, legislation and governmental regulation, competition, success of operating initiatives and advertising and promotional efforts, volatility of commodity costs and increases in minimum wage and other operating costs, availability and cost of land and construction, consumer preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

     Information required by this item is included under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

     The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are set forth in Item 14 of this Report.

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

     None.

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.

     Information on Directors of the Company is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement to security holders for the 2005 annual meeting to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before June 24, 2005.

     Information regarding the Executive Officers of the Company is reported in a separate section captioned “Executive Officers of the Company” included in Part I hereof.

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

     Information on executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement to security holders for the 2005 annual meeting to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before June 24, 2005.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.

     Information on security ownership of certain beneficial owners, officers and directors is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement to security holders for the 2005 annual meeting to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before June 24, 2005.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.

     Information on certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement to security holders for the 2005 annual meeting to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before June 24, 2005.

Item 14. Controls and Procedures.

     Management is responsible for the preparation, integrity and objectivity of the consolidated financial statements and other information presented in this report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and reflect certain estimates and adjustments by management. In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, we must make a variety of decisions that affect the reported amounts and the related disclosures. Such decisions include the selection of accounting principles that reflect the economic substance of the underlying transactions and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In reaching such decisions, we apply judgment based on our understanding and

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analysis of the relevant circumstances, including our historical experience, actuarial studies and other assumptions. We re-evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. While actual results could, in fact, differ from those estimated at the time of preparation of the financial statements, we are committed to preparing financial statements incorporating accounting principles, assumptions and estimates that promote the representational faithfulness, verifiability, neutrality and transparency of the accounting information included in the financial statements.

     We maintain a system of internal accounting controls and procedures, which management believes provide reasonable assurance that transactions are properly recorded and that assets are protected from loss or unauthorized use.

     We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures to ensure timely collection and evaluation of information subject to disclosure, to ensure the selection of appropriate accounting policies, and to ensure compliance with our accounting policies and procedures. Our disclosure control systems and procedures include the certification of financial information provided from each of our key management personnel.

     The integrity of our disclosure control systems are based on written policies and procedures, the careful selection and training of qualified financial personnel and direct management review. Our disclosure control committee meets periodically to review our systems and procedures and to review our financial statements and related disclosures.

     Our independent auditors have direct and private access to the Audit Committee.

     The effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) was evaluated as of the date of the financial statements. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of