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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-15799
LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA 65-0701248
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
590 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 409-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT (1) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS
REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE
REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH
FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. YES [X] NO [ ]
AS OF NOVEMBER 13, 2001, THERE WERE OUTSTANDING 42,025,211 SHARES OF THE
REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK, $.0001 PAR VALUE.
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
as of September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000................ 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the three months and nine months ended 3
September 30, 2001 and 2000...................................
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001............................................ 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for
the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000............. 5
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements .................................................. 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations........................... 12
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk........ 17
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings................................................. 18
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds......................... 18
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.................................. 18
SIGNATURE............................................................................. 20
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
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September 30, December 31,
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2001 2000
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents.................................................. $ 4,674 $ 3,928
Trading securities owned................................................... 8,724 18,348
Due from affiliates........................................................ 245 347
Receivables from clearing brokers.......................................... 17,717 10,126
Exchange memberships owned, at historical cost............................. 1,505 1,505
Furniture and equipment, net............................................... 11,493 6,544
Restricted assets.......................................................... 3,227 2,598
Income taxes receivable.................................................... 4,534 --
Deferred tax assets........................................................ 7,273 2,050
Goodwill................................................................... 19,159 176
Other assets............................................................... 6,421 4,732
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Total assets...................................................... $ 84,972 $ 50,354
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Securities sold, not yet purchased......................................... $2,283 $ 3,570
Accrued compensation....................................................... 5,355 7,142
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities................................... 6,466 3,484
Deferred rent credit....................................................... 7,148 5,724
Due to parent, net......................................................... 438 134
Notes payable.............................................................. 2,000 --
Senior convertible notes payable........................................... 20,000 --
Subordinated note payable.................................................. 2,500 --
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Total liabilities................................................. 46,190 20,054
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Commitments and contingencies.............................................. -- --
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued -- --
Common stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;
42,025,211 and 18,806,612 shares issued and outstanding............. 4 2
Additional paid-in capital............................................ 56,014 38,983
Accumulated deficit................................................... (17,236) (8,685)
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Total stockholders' equity........................................ 38,782 30,300
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity....................... $ 84,972 $ 50,354
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See accompanying notes to condensed
consolidated financial statements
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Revenues:
Commissions................................................ $ 9,826 $ 6,533 $ 21,646 $ 28,061
Principal transactions, net................................ 3,261 5,051 20,249 20,770
Investment banking fees.................................... 1,972 4,130 7,847 12,774
Interest and dividends..................................... 1,049 1,428 2,823 3,872
Syndications and underwritings............................. 125 72 395 360
Investment advisory fees................................... 1,324 781 3,013 2,346
Other income............................................... 522 561 2,184 1,691
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Total revenues......................................... 18,079 18,556 58,157 69,874
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Expenses:
Compensation and benefits.................................. 13,841 12,024 40,480 44,422
Brokerage, communication and clearance fees................ 4,181 1,209 11,575 5,949
Rent and occupancy......................................... 1,975 1,439 4,849 4,148
Depreciation and amortization.............................. 846 271 1,788 814
Interest................................................... 587 83 963 175
Other...................................................... 5,062 3,450 10,967 9,240
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Total expenses......................................... 26,492 18,476 70,622 64,748
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(Loss) income from continuing operations
before income taxes........................................ (8,413) 80 (12,465) 5,126
Income tax (benefit) provision.................................. (2,728) 53 (3,914) 693
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Net (loss) income............................................... $ (5,685) $ 27 $ (8,551) $ 4,433
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(Loss) income per Common Share (basic and diluted):
Net (loss) income per Common Share......................... $ (0.14) $ 0.00 $ (0.22) $ 0.13
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Number of shares used in computation............................ 42,025,211 34,647,170 38,592,936 34,647,170
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See accompanying notes to condensed
consolidated financial statements
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES
IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
Common Paid-In Accumulated
Stock Capital Deficit Total
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Balance, December 31, 2000............. $ 2 $38,983 $ (8,685) $30,300
Net loss............................ -- -- (8,551) (8,551)
Effect of LTS acquisition.......... 2 17,031 -- 17,033
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Balance, September 30, 2001............ $ 4 $56,014 $(17,236) $38,782
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See accompanying notes to condensed
consolidated financial statements
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income..................................................... $ (8,551) $ 4,433
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization......................................... 1,658 719
Amortization of deferred rent credit.................................. 409 447
Deferred taxes........................................................ (996) (747)
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Trading securities owned.............................................. 12,520 2,993
Receivables from clearing brokers..................................... (391) (9,282)
Due from affiliates................................................... (592) 863
Other assets.......................................................... 45 208
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Securities sold, not yet purchased.................................... (4,687) (2,712)
Accrued compensation.................................................. (3,101) (360)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.............................. (2,799) 275
Due to parent......................................................... 13 76
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES............................. (6,472) (3,087)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements........... (2,433) (412)
Cash acquired in LTS acquisition...................................... 5,151 --
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES............... 2,718 (412)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments to Ladenburg stockholders.................................... (10,000) --
Issuance of subordinated notes payable................................ 2,500 --
Issuance of promissory notes payable.................................. 2,000 --
Convertible note proceeds............................................. 10,000 --
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NET CASH PROVIDED FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES....................... 4,500 --
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents....................... 746 (3,499)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period............................. 3,928 4,911
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD.......................... $ 4,674 $ 1,412
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity:
Detail of acquisition:
Fair value of assets acquired........................................... $ 26,619 $ --
Goodwill................................................................ 19,385 --
Liabilities assumed..................................................... (11,263) --
Fair value of stock acquired............................................ (34,741) --
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CASH PAID FOR ACQUISITION......................................... $ -- $ --
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See accompanying notes to condensed
consolidated financial statements
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
1. PRINCIPLES OF REPORTING
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. ("LTS" or the "Company"),
formerly known as GBI Capital Management Corp., and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries. The subsidiaries of LTS include Ladenburg Thalmann & Co.
Inc. ("Ladenburg"), Ladenburg Capital Management Inc., formerly known as
GBI Capital Partners Inc. ("Ladenburg Capital"), and Ladenburg Capital
Fund Management Inc., formerly known as GBI Fund Management Corp.
("Ladenburg Fund Management").
Prior to May 7, 2001, Ladenburg Capital and Ladenburg Fund Management were
the only subsidiaries of the Company. On May 7, 2001, LTS acquired all of
the outstanding common stock of Ladenburg, and its name was changed from
GBI Capital Management Corp. to Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc.
For accounting purposes, the acquisition has been accounted for as a
reverse acquisition with Ladenburg treated as the acquirer of LTS. (See
Note 2). The historical financial statements prior to May 7, 2001 are
those of Ladenburg, and LTS has changed its fiscal year-end from September
30 to December 31. Pro forma information giving effect to the acquisition
as if it took place on January 1, 2000 is included in Note 2 to these
condensed consolidated financial statements.
The condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2001
presented herein have been prepared by the Company and are unaudited. In
the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position
as of September 30, 2001 and the results of operations, and cash flows for
all periods presented have been made. Results for the interim periods are
not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.
These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements of Ladenburg for the year ended
December 31, 2000 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as
Exhibit J(2) to the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 28, 2001, as
supplemented (Commission File Number 1-15799).
ORGANIZATION
Ladenburg is a full service-broker dealer that has been a member of the
New York Stock Exchange since 1879. It provides its services principally
for middle market and emerging growth companies and high net worth
individuals through a coordinated effort among corporate finance,
research, capital markets, investment management, brokerage and trading
professionals. Ladenburg is subject to regulation by the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD").
Ladenburg Capital is a broker-dealer subject to regulation by the SEC and
the NASD. Ladenburg Capital acts as an introducing broker, market maker,
underwriter and trader for its own account.
Ladenburg and Ladenburg Capital do not carry accounts for customers or
perform custodial functions related to customers' securities. Ladenburg
and Ladenburg Capital introduce all of their customer transactions, which
are not reflected in these financial statements, to their respective
clearing brokers, which maintain the customers' accounts and clear such
transactions. Additionally, the clearing brokers provide the clearing and
depository operations for Ladenburg's and Ladenburg Capital's proprietary
securities transactions. These activities may expose Ladenburg and
Ladenburg Capital to off-balance-sheet risk in the event that customers do
not fulfill their obligations with the clearing broker, as Ladenburg and
Ladenburg Capital have agreed to indemnify their respective clearing
brokers for any resulting losses.
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
At September 30, 2001, all of the securities owned and securities sold,
not yet purchased, and the amount receivable from the clearing brokers
reflected on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition
are security positions with and amounts due from these clearing brokers.
The Company and its subsidiaries maintain cash in bank deposit accounts,
which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not
experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to
any significant credit risk on cash.
Securities transactions, commission revenue and commission expenses are
recorded on a trade-date basis. Gains and losses (both recognized and
unrealized) on securities transactions are included in trading income in
the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior interim period financial
information to conform to the current interim period presentation.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statements
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations", and
No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 141 requires
that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business
combinations initiated after June 30, 2001, establishes specific criteria
for the recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill, and
requires unallocated negative goodwill to be written off. SFAS No. 142
primarily addresses the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets
subsequent to their acquisition. SFAS No. 141 is effective for all
business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and SFAS No. 142 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Under the
adoption of SFAS No. 142, effective January 1, 2002, amortization of
goodwill will be subjected to periodic assessments of impairment.
Amortization expense related to goodwill was $247 and $403 for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2001.
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment
or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". FAS No. 144 supersedes Financial
Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of", and requires (i) the
recognition and measurement of the impairment of long-lived assets to be
held and used and (ii) the measurement of long-lived assets to be disposed
of by sale. FAS No. 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2001. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any,
of the adoption of this statement.
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
2. LADENBURG TRANSACTION
On May 7, 2001, LTS acquired all of the outstanding common stock of
Ladenburg for 23,218,599 shares, $10,000 cash and $10,000 principal amount
of senior convertible notes due December 31, 2005. The notes bear interest
at 7.5% per annum and are convertible into 4,799,271 shares of common
stock. Upon closing, New Valley Corporation ("New Valley"), the previous
80.1% owner of Ladenburg, acquired an additional 3,945,000 shares of LTS
from the former chairman of LTS for $1.00 per share. Following completion
of the transaction, the former stockholders of Ladenburg owned 64.6% and
59.9% of the common stock of LTS on a basic and fully-diluted basis,
respectively.
To provide the funds for the acquisition of the common stock of Ladenburg,
LTS borrowed $10,000 from Frost-Nevada, Limited Partnership
("Frost-Nevada") and issued to Frost-Nevada $10,000 principal amount of
senior convertible notes due December 31, 2005. The notes bear interest at
8.5% per annum and are convertible into 6,497,475 shares of common stock.
These notes, together with the notes issued to the Ladenburg stockholders,
are secured by a pledge of the Ladenburg stock.
The actual number of shares of common stock may be further increased and
the conversion prices of the senior convertible notes payable may be
further decreased on or about May 7, 2003, pending a final resolution of
LTS's pre-closing litigation adjustments.
The primary reason for the acquisition was both LTS and Ladenburg
concluded that each company needed to enlarge the size of its business and
the scope of services provided to maintain viability as a participant in
today's financial markets.
The transaction has been accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting as a reverse acquisition. For accounting purposes, Ladenburg
has been treated as the acquirer of LTS as Ladenburg's stockholders held a
majority of the LTS common stock following the closing of the transaction.
As a result of the reverse acquisition treatment, the historical financial
statements prior to May 7, 2001 are those of Ladenburg and the financial
results of LTS are included beginning May 7, 2001. LTS has changed its
fiscal year-end from September 30 to December 31 to conform to the fiscal
year-end of Ladenburg. In connection with the acquisition, all per share
data have been restated to reflect retroactively the number of shares of
common stock, convertible notes and cash to be received by the former
stockholders of Ladenburg.
Under the purchase method of accounting, the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed were recorded at estimated fair values as determined
by management based on information currently available and on current
assumptions as to future operations. Goodwill of $19,385 has been
recognized for the amount of the excess of the purchase price paid over
the fair market value of the net assets acquired and is amortized on the
straight line basis over 20 years. The purchase price has been allocated
to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon
preliminary estimates of fair value. The actual allocation may be
different from preliminary allocation due to refinements in the estimate
of the fair values of assets acquired and accrued liabilities assumed;
however, such differences are not expected to be material.
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price has been summarized in
the following tables:
CALCULATION OF PURCHASE PRICE:
Common stock......................... $32,912
Stock options........................ 1,422
Transaction costs.................... 407
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Total purchase price............. $34,741
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PRELIMINARY ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE PRICE:
Assets:
LTS's assets....................... $26,619
Goodwill........................... 19,385
Liabilities:
LTS's liabilities.................. (11,263)
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Total purchase price............. $34,741
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The following adjustments, which increased stockholders' equity by
$17,033, were made to stockholders' equity to record the acquisition of
LTS:
o an increase in paid-in capital of $32,912 relating to the deemed
issuance of 18,806,612 shares of LTS common stock at $1.75 per
share to existing LTS stockholders;
o an increase in stockholders' equity of $1,421 to recognize the
value of 1,875,979 stock options outstanding at May 7, 2001 to LTS
employees, based on a weighted average fair value of $0.76 per
option. The fair value of the options was determined using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model and was based on the following
weighted-average assumptions: expected volatility of 85.93%;
expected life of three years; a risk-free interest rate of 4.42%;
and no expected dividend yield or forfeiture;
o an increase of $2,700 in stockholders' equity principally relating
to net operating losses acquired from New Valley in connection
with Ladenburg's deconsolidation from New Valley's consolidated
federal income tax group; and
o a decrease of $20,000 in stockholders' equity relating to the
issuance of $10,000 of convertible notes and the payment of
$10,000 of cash to the former stockholders of Ladenburg.
Pro forma information giving effect to the acquisition as if it took place
on January 1 of each respective year is presented below:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Revenues......................... $18,079 $48,076 $ 77,059 $171,178
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(Loss) income from continuing
operations.................... $(5,685) $ 980 $(13,001) $ 10,278
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(Loss) income from continuing
operations per share.......... $ (0.14) $ 0.02 $ (0.31) $ 0.24
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
3. INCOME TAXES
Prior to May 7, 2001, Ladenburg participated in the consolidated federal
income tax return of New Valley, its indirect parent, and determined its
income tax provision on a separate company basis. As a result of the LTS
acquisition, New Valley's ownership of Ladenburg decreased from 80.1% to
53.6% and Ladenburg is no longer permitted to participate in the filing of
New Valley's consolidated federal income tax return. For the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2001, the benefit for income taxes differs
from the amount of income taxes determined by applying the federal
statutory rates principally because of the effect of state and local taxes
and permanent differences. For the three and nine months ended September
30, 2000, the benefit for income taxes differs from the amount of income
taxes determined by applying the federal statutory rates principally
because of the utilization of valuation allowances established in prior
years and the effect of state and local income taxes. Valuation allowances
have been established against certain deferred assets, principally state
and local tax net operating losses, that the Company believes may not be
realized in future taxable periods.
4. NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
As registered broker-dealers, Ladenburg and Ladenburg Capital are subject
to the SEC's Uniform Net Capital Rule 15c3-1, which requires the
maintenance of minimum net capital. Both Ladenburg and Ladenburg Capital
have elected to compute their net capital under the alternative method
allowed by these rules. At September 30, 2001, Ladenburg had net capital,
as defined, of $5,667, which exceeded minimum capital requirements of
$1,000 by $4,667. At September 30, 2001, Ladenburg Capital had net
capital, as defined, of $2,451, which exceeded minimum capital
requirements of $1,000 by $1,451.
5. EQUITY
In connection with the LTS acquisition, Ladenburg entered into a new
employment agreement with Victor M. Rivas which provided for Mr. Rivas to
become President and Chief Executive Officer of LTS upon closing of the
transaction. As part of Mr. Rivas' compensation under the employment
agreement, LTS granted him on May 7, 2001 a ten-year non-qualified option
to purchase 1,000,000 shares of LTS common stock at $3.05, the closing
market price as reflected by the American Stock Exchange on the date of
grant. The options have a ten-year term and become exercisable as to
one-third of the shares on each of the first three anniversaries of the
date of grant.
On May 7, 2001, the Company granted to each of the five new non-employee
directors of the Company ten-year options to purchase 20,000 shares of
common stock at $3.05 per share. Each option will become exercisable on
the first anniversary of the date of grant.
6. NOTES PAYABLE
The components of notes payable at September 30, 2001 are as follows:
Senior convertible notes payable................ $ 20,000
Notes payable................................... 2,000
Subordinated note payable....................... 2,500
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Total........................................... $ 24,500
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In conjunction with the acquisition of Ladenburg, LTS issued a total of
$20,000 principal amount of senior convertible notes due December 31, 2005.
The $10,000 principal amount of notes issued to the former Ladenburg
stockholders bears interest at 7.5% per annum, and the $10,000 principal
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LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
amount of notes issued to Frost-Nevada bears interest at 8.5% per annum.
The notes held by Frost-Nevada are convertible into a total of 6,497,475
shares of common stock and are secured by a pledge of the stock of
Ladenburg. The notes held by the former Ladenburg stockholders are
convertible into a total of 4,799,271 shares of common stock and are
secured by a pledge of Ladenburg stock. If, during any period of 20
consecutive trading days, the closing sale price of LTS's common stock is
at least $8.00, the principal and all accrued interest on the notes will
be automatically converted into shares of common stock. The notes also
provide that if a change of control occurs, as defined in the notes, LTS
must offer to purchase all of the outstanding notes at a purchase price
equal to the unpaid principal amount of the notes and the accrued
interest.
On August 31, 2001, LTS borrowed $1,000 from each of New Valley and
Frost-Nevada. The loans, which bear interest at 1% above the prime rate,
mature on the earlier of February 28, 2002 or the next business day after
the Company receives its federal income tax refund for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2001. The terms of the loans restrict LTS from
incurring or assuming any indebtedness that is not subordinated to the
loans so long as the loans are outstanding. As consideration for the
loans, LTS issued to each of New Valley and Frost-Nevada a five-year,
immediately exercisable, warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of LTS's
common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share.
Ladenburg has a $2,500 million junior subordinated revolving credit
agreement with its clearing broker that extends through October 31, 2002
under which outstanding borrowings incur interest at LIBOR plus 2%.
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is a defendant in litigation and may be subject to unasserted
claims or arbitrations primarily in connection with its activities as a
securities broker-dealer and participation in public underwritings. Such
litigation and claims involve substantial or indeterminate amounts and are
in varying stages of legal proceedings. In the opinion of management,
after consultation with counsel, the ultimate resolution of these matters
is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated financial position and results of operations.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
INTRODUCTION
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. ("LTS"), formerly known as GBI
Capital Management Corp., and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The subsidiaries of
LTS include Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. ("Ladenburg"), Ladenburg Capital
Management Inc., formerly known as GBI Capital Partners Inc. ("Ladenburg
Capital") and Ladenburg Fund Management Inc., formerly known as GBI Fund
Management Corp. ("Ladenburg Fund Management").
Prior to May 7, 2001, Ladenburg Capital and Ladenburg Fund Management were
the only subsidiaries of the Company. On May 7, 2001, LTS acquired all of the
outstanding common stock of Ladenburg, and its name was changed from GBI Capital
Management Corp. to Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. The acquisition
of Ladenburg has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting as a
reverse acquisition. For accounting purposes, Ladenburg has been treated as the
acquirer of LTS as Ladenburg's stockholders held a majority of the LTS common
stock following the transaction. As a result of the reverse acquisition
treatment, the historical financial statements prior to May 7, 2001 are those of
Ladenburg and the financial results of LTS are included beginning May 7, 2001.
In connection with the acquisition, all per share data have been restated to
reflect retroactively the number of shares of common stock, convertible notes
and cash to be received by the former stockholders of Ladenburg. LTS has changed
its fiscal year-end from September 30 to December 31 to conform to the fiscal
year-end of Ladenburg.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
LADENBURG TRANSACTION. On May 7, 2001, LTS acquired all of the outstanding
common stock of Ladenburg for 23,218,599 shares, $10,000 cash and $10,000
principal amount of senior convertible notes due December 31, 2005. The notes
bear interest at 7.5% per annum and are convertible into 4,799,271 shares of
common stock. Upon closing, New Valley Corporation ("New Valley"), the previous
80.1% owner of Ladenburg, acquired an additional 3,945,000 shares of LTS from
the former chairman of LTS for $1.00 per share. Following completion of the
transaction, the former stockholders of Ladenburg owned 64.6% and 59.9% of the
common stock of LTS on a basic and fully-diluted basis, respectively.
To provide the funds for the acquisition of the common stock of Ladenburg,
LTS borrowed $10,000 from Frost-Nevada, Limited Partnership ("Frost-Nevada") and
issued to Frost-Nevada $10,000 principal amount of senior convertible notes due
December 31, 2005. The notes bear interest at 8.5% per annum and are convertible
into 6,497,475 shares of common stock. These notes, together with the notes
issued to the Ladenburg stockholders, are secured by a pledge of the Ladenburg
stock.
The actual number of shares of common stock may be further increased and
the conversion prices on the senior convertible notes may be further decreased
on or about May 7, 2003, pending a final resolution of LTS's pre-closing
litigation adjustments.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 EVENTS. On September 11, 2001 terrorists attacked
the World Trade Center complex in New York, which subsequently collapsed and
damaged surrounding buildings, including one occupied by a branch office of
Ladenburg Capital. These events resulted in the suspension of trading of U.S.
equity securities for four business days and precipitated the temporary
relocation of approximately 180 employees to Ladenburg's mid-town New York
headquarters. Although some of Ladenburg Capital's businesses were temporarily
disrupted, all its businesses are now functioning and serving clients. LTS is
insured for loss caused by physical damage to property. This includes repair
or replacement of property and lost profits due to business interruption,
including costs related to lack of access to facilities. LTS expects to
recognize insurance recoveries in future periods. Insurance recoveries
recognized are based on cash expenditures, which will vary from expense
recognition under generally accepted accounting principles.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 VERSUS THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
2000
LTS's revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2001 decreased $477
from 2000 primarily as a result of decreased principal transactions of $1,790
and decreased investment banking fees of $2,158 offset by increases in
commissions of $3,293.
LTS's expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2001 increased
$8,016 primarily as a result of increased employee compensation of $1,817 and
increased brokerage, communication and clearance fees of $2,972.
LTS's revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2001 consisted of
commissions of $9,826, principal transactions of $3,261, investment banking fees
of $1,972, syndicate and underwriting income of $125, interest and dividends of
$1,049, investment advisory fees of $1,324 and other income of $522. Ladenburg's
revenues in the 2000 period consisted of commissions of $6,533, principal
transactions of $5,051, investment banking fees of $4,130, syndicate and
underwriting income of $72, interest and dividends of $1,428, investment
advisory fees of $781 and other income of $561. Expenses of LTS for the three
months ended September 30, 2001 consisted of employee compensation and benefits
of $13,841 and other expenses of $12,651. Expenses of Ladenburg in the 2000
period consisted of employee compensation and benefits of $12,024 and other
expenses of $6,452.
The $3,293 (50.4%) increase in commissions was the result of the impact of
the LTS acquisition, which provided additional commission income of $6,765
offset by the significant decline in the market for equity securities for the
three months ended September 30, 2001.
The $1,790 (35.4%) decrease in principal transactions was primarily the
result of the continued significant decline in the market for equity securities
offset by the LTS acquisition, which added an additional $1,485 of principal
transactions from the acquired operations of the LTS.
The $2,158 (52.3%) decrease in investment banking fees was primarily the
result of decreased revenue from private placement and advisory assignments due
to the decrease in capital markets activity.
The increase in compensation expense of $1,817 was primarily the result of
an increase in compensation expense associated with the acquired operations of
LTS, offset by a decrease in performance-based compensation.
Income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2001 was $2,728
compared to an income tax expense of $53 in 2000. The income tax rate for the
2001 period does not bear a customary relationship to effective tax rates as a
result of state and local income tax expense. The income tax rate in the 2000
period did not bear a customary relationship to effective tax rates as a result
of state and local tax expense.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 VERSUS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
LTS's revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 decreased
$11,717 from 2000 primarily as a result of decreased commissions of $6,415 and
decreased investment banking fees of $4,927.
LTS's expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 increased
$5,874 primarily as a result of increased in brokerage, communication and
clearance fees of $5,626, increased depreciation and amortization of $974 and
increased interest expense of $788 offset by decreased employee compensation of
$3,942.
LTS's revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 consisted of
commissions of $21,646, principal transactions of $20,249, investment banking
fees of $7,847, syndicate and underwriting income of $395, interest and
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
dividends of $2,823, investment advisory fees of $3,013 and other income of
$2,184. Ladenburg's revenues in the 2000 period consisted of commissions of
$28,061, principal transactions of $20,770, investment banking fees of $12,774,
syndicate and underwriting income of $360, interest and dividends of $3,872,
investment advisory fees of $2,346 and other income of $1,691. Expenses of LTS
for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 consisted of employee compensation
and benefits of $40,480 and other expenses of $30,142. Expenses of Ladenburg in
the 2000 period consisted of employee compensation and benefits of $44,422 and
other expenses of $20,326.
The $6,415 (22.9%) decrease in commissions was the result of the
significant decline in the market for equity securities for the nine months
ended September 30, 2001, offset by the impact of the LTS acquisition, which
provided additional commission income of $11,039.
The $521 (2.5%) decrease in principal transactions was primarily the result
of the significant decline in the markets offset by the LTS acquisition, which
added an additional $3,842 of principal transactions from the acquired
operations of LTS.
The $4,927 (38.6%) decrease in investment banking fees was primarily the
result of decreased revenue from private placement and advisory assignments due
to the decrease in capital markets activity.
The decrease in compensation expense of $3,942 was primarily the result of
a decrease in performance-based compensation as a result of the decrease in
revenues, offset by the inclusion of $9,969 of compensation expense associated
with the acquired operations of LTS.
Income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was $3,914
compared to an income tax expense of $693 in 2000. The income tax rate for the
2001 period does not bear a customary relationship to effective tax rates as a
result of state income tax expense. The income tax rate in the 2000 period did
not bear a customary relationship to effective tax rates as a result of
management's evaluation and changes in the Ladenburg's valuation allowance for
deferred taxes and utilization of Ladenberg's net operating loss carryforwards.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Approximately 40.4% of LTS's assets at September 30, 2001 are highly
liquid, consisting primarily of cash and cash equivalents, securities
inventories, and receivables from other broker-dealers, all of which fluctuate,
depending upon the levels of customer business and trading activity. Receivables
from broker-dealers, which are primarily from LTS's clearing broker, turn over
rapidly. As a securities dealer, LTS may carry significant levels of securities
inventories to meet customer needs. LTS's inventory of market-making securities
is readily marketable; however, holding large blocks of the same security may
limit liquidity and prevent realization of full market value for the securities.
A relatively small percentage of LTS's total assets, excluding goodwill, are
fixed. The total assets or the individual components of total assets may vary
significantly from period to period because of changes relating to customer
demand, economic and market conditions, and proprietary trading strategies.
LTS's brokerage subsidiaries, Ladenburg and Ladenburg Capital, are subject
to the net capital rules of the SEC. Therefore, they are subject to certain
restrictions on the use of capital and its related liquidity. Ladenburg's net
capital position as of September 30, 2001, was $5,667, which was $4,667 in
excess of its net capital requirement. Ladenburg Capital's net capital position
as of September 30, 2001, was $2,451, which was $1,451 in excess of its net
capital requirement.
Cash used by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30,
2001 was $6,472 as compared to $3,087 for the 2000 period. The difference is
primarily due to the net loss of $8,551 in 2001 versus net income of $4,433 in
2000 and the decrease of $5,887 in payables and other liabilities in 2001 versus
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
$9 in the 2000 period offset by the increase in receivables from clearing
brokers of $391 in 2001 versus $9,282 in 2000 and a net decrease in LTS's net
trading securities of $7,833 in the 2001 period versus $281 in the 2000 period.
Cash flows provided from investing activities for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 were $2,718 compared to cash flows used by investing
activities of $412 for the 2000 period. The difference is primarily attributable
to cash of $5,151 acquired in the LTS acquisition, offset by an increase of
$2,021 in purchases of furniture, equipment.
The capital expenditures of $2,433 and $412 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively, related principally to the
enhancements and improvements to computer equipment and furniture and fixtures.
Capital expenditures in the 2001 period included the purchase for $1,118 of
computer equipment and furniture and fixtures previously leased.
Cash flows provided from financing activities for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 were $4,500 compared to $0 for the 2000 period. The
difference is primarily attributable to the issuance of $10,000 of senior
convertible notes payable to Frost-Nevada, $2,000 of notes payable to New Valley
and Frost-Nevada in August 2001 and Ladenburg's borrowings of $2,500 under its
junior subordinated revolving credit agreement. The amounts are offset by
$10,000 of cash paid to Ladenburg's former stockholders in connection with the
acquisition of Ladenburg.
LTS's overall capital and funding needs are continually reviewed to ensure
that its capital base can support the estimated needs of its business units.
These reviews take into account business needs as well as regulatory capital
requirements of the subsidiary. Based upon these reviews, management believes
that the Company's capital structure is adequate for current operations and
reasonably foreseeable future needs.
LTS's brokerage subsidiaries, as guarantors of their customer accounts to
their clearing brokers, are exposed to off-balance-sheet risks in the event that
their customers do not fulfill their obligations with the respective clearing
broker. In addition, to the extent LTS's subsidiaries maintain a short position
in certain securities, they are exposed to a future off-balance-sheet market
risk, since their ultimate obligation may exceed the amount recognized in the
financial statements.
In conjunction with the Ladenburg transaction, LTS issued a total of
$20,000 principal amount of senior convertible notes due December 31, 2005. The
$10,000 principal amount of notes issued to the former Ladenburg stockholders
bears interest at 7.5% per annum, and the $10,000 principal amount of notes
issued to Frost-Nevada bears interest at 8.5% per annum. The notes are currently
convertible into a total of 11,296,746 shares of common stock and are secured by
a pledge of the stock of Ladenburg.
On August 31, 2001, LTS borrowed $1,000 from each of New Valley and
Frost-Nevada. The loans, which bear interest at 1% above the prime rate, mature
on the earlier of February 28, 2002 or the next business day after the Company
receives its federal income tax refund for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2001.
Ladenburg has a $2,500 junior subordinated revolving credit agreement that
extends through October 31, 2002 with its clearing broker under which
outstanding borrowings incur interest at LIBOR plus 2%. As of September 30,
2001, borrowings of $2,500 were outstanding.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
MARKET RISK
Market risk generally represents the risk of loss that may result from the
potential change in the value of a financial instrument as a result of
fluctuations in interest and currency exchange rates, equity and commodity
prices, changes in the implied volatility of interest rates, foreign exchange
rates, equity and commodity prices and also changes in the credit ratings of
either the issuer or its related country of origin. Market risk is inherent to
both derivative and non-derivative financial instruments, and accordingly, the
scope of LTS's market risk management procedures extends beyond derivatives to
include all market risk sensitive financial instruments.
Current and proposed underwriting, corporate finance, merchant banking and
other commitments are subject to due diligence reviews by LTS's senior
management, as well as professionals in the appropriate business and support
units involved. Credit risk related to various financing activities is reduced
by the industry practice of obtaining and maintaining collateral. LTS monitors
its exposure to counter party risk through the use of credit exposure
information, the monitoring of collateral values and the establishment of credit
limits.
LTS maintained inventories of trading securities at September 30, 2001 with
fair market values of $8,724 in long positions and $2,283 in short positions.
LTS performed an entity-wide analysis of its financial instruments and assessed
the related risk. Based on this analysis, in the opinion of management, the
market risk associated with LTS's financial instruments at September 30, 2001
will not have a material adverse effect on the its consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Market Risk" is incorporated
herein by reference.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 7 to the condensed consolidated financial statements of the
Company included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report.
Item 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
No securities of the Company which were not registered under the
Securities Act of 1933 have been issued or sold by the Company during
the quarter ended September 30, 2001, except on August 31, 2001 (i)
additional shares of LTS common stock were issued to the former
stockholders of Ladenburg as described in Note 2 to the condensed
consolidated financial statements of the Company included in Part I,
Item 1 of this Report and (ii) the Company issued promissory notes and
warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock as described in Note 6 to
the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company included
in Part I, Item I of this Report. The foregoing transactions were
effected in reliance of the exemption from registration afforded by
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
4.1 Amendment No. 2 to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated
February 8, 2001, as amended, by and among the Company,
New Valley Corporation, New Valley Capital Corporation,
Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG and Ladenburg, Thalmann
& Co. Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
LTS's Form 8-K/A dated September 10, 2001).
4.2 Form of Senior Convertible Promissory Note, as amended,
issued to New Valley Capital Corporation and Berliner
Effektengesellschaft AG (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 to LTS's Form 8-K/A dated September 10,
2001).
4.3 Senior Convertible Promissory Note, as amended, issued
to Frost-Nevada Limited Partnership (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.3 to LTS's Form 8-K/A dated
September 10, 2001).
4.4 Form of Promissory Note issued to New Valley Corporation
and Frost-Nevada Limited Partnership (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.4 to LTS's Form 8-K/A dated
September 10, 2001).
10.1 Amendment No. 2 to the Loan Agreement, dated February 8,
2001, as amended, between the Company and Frost-Nevada,
Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to LTS's Form 8-K/A dated September 10,
2001).
10.2 Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement, dated
August 24, 1999, as amended among the Company, GBI
Capital Partners Inc. and Richard J. Rosenstock
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to LTS's Form
8-K/A dated September 10, 2001).
10.3 Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement, dated
August 24, 1999, as amended among the Company, GBI
Capital Partners Inc. and Mark Zeitchick (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to LTS's Form 8-K/A dated
September 10, 2001).
10.4 Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement, dated
August 24, 1999, as amended among the Company, GBI
Capital Partners Inc. and Vincent A. Magone
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to LTS's Form
8-K/A dated September 10, 2001).
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10.5 Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement, dated
August 24, 1999, as amended among the Company, GBI
Capital Partners Inc. and Joseph Berland (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to LTS's Form 8-K/A dated
September 10, 2001).
10.6 Form of Warrant issued to New Valley Corporation and
Frost-Nevada, Limited Partnership (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 to LTS's Form 8-K/A dated
September 10, 2001).
10.7 Letter Amendment to the Investor Rights Agreement, dated
as of February 8, 2001, among the Company, New Valley
Corporation, New Valley Capital Corporation, Berliner
Effektengesellschaft AG, Frost-Nevada, Limited
Partnership and The Principals (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.7 to LTS's Form 8-K/A dated
September 10, 2001).
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Date Items Financial Statements
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September 10, 2001 5, 7 None
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LADENBURG THALMANN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
(Registrant)
Date: November 13, 2001 By: /s/ J. Bryant Kirkland III
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J. Bryant Kirkland III
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and
Chief Accounting Officer)
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