AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 15, 2005
REGISTRATION NO. 333-__________
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
MICHIGAN 38-2828870
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
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5460 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49512
(616) 698-2100
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER,
INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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PETER C. CANEPA
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
5460 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49512
(616) 698-2100 (TELEPHONE)
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE
NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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COPIES TO:
ALAN I. ANNEX, ESQ.
NITIN KHAKEE, ESQ.
GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
200 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10166
(212) 801-9200 (TELEPHONE)
(212) 801-6400 (TELECOPY)
APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: From time
to time after the effective date of this registration statement.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933 check the following box: [X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant
to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list
the Securities Act registration number of the earlier effective registration
statement for the same offering.[ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering.[ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [ ]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE
TITLE OF SHARES AMOUNT TO AGGREGATE PRICE OFFERING AMOUNT OF
TO BE REGISTERED BE REGISTERED (5) PER SECURITY (4) PRICE (4) REGISTRATION FEE
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Common Stock, no par value (1) 1,204,820 $1.66 $2,000,000.00 $235.40
Common Stock, no par value (2) 1,927,711 $1.66 $3,200,000.00 $376.64
Common Stock, no par value (3) 650,000 $0.01 $ 6,500.00 $ 0.77
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Total................................. 3,782,531 $5,206,500.00 $612.81
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(1) The number of shares being registered represent the maximum number of
shares to be issued in connection with the exercise of the conversion
right granted by Registrant pursuant to a convertible minimum borrowing
note having a conversion price of $1.66 per share.
(2) The number of shares being registered represent the maximum number of
shares to be issued in connection with the exercise of the conversion
right granted by Registrant pursuant to a convertible term note having a
conversion price of $1.66 per share.
(3) The number of shares being registered represent the maximum number of
shares to be issued in connection with the exercise of option rights
granted by the Registrant pursuant to an option having an exercise price
of $0.01 per share.
(4) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The
proposed maximum offering price per share, the proposed maximum aggregate
offering price and the amount of registration fee have been computed on
the basis of the terms contained in the Securities Purchase Agreement and
the Loan Agreement.
(5) Pursuant to Rule 416 of the General Rules and Regulations under the
Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement also registers a
currently indeterminate number of additional shares of our common stock
that may be issued upon the occurrence of dilutive events. The Company has
made a good faith effort to estimate the actual number of shares issuable.
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE Commission, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID
SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JULY 15, 2005
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE Commission. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY
OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES
IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR
TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH STATE.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
DATED JULY 15, 2005
PROSPECTUS
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
3,782,531 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
(NO PAR VALUE)
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This prospectus relates to the sale by Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. ("Laurus")
of up to 3,782,531 shares of our common stock consisting of:
- 1,204,820 shares of our common stock issuable by us to Laurus upon
exercise by Laurus of the outstanding conversion rights pursuant to
a convertible minimum borrowing note,
- 1,927,711 shares of common stock issuable by us to Laurus upon
exercise by Laurus of the outstanding conversion rights pursuant to
a convertible term note; and
- 650,000 shares of our common stock issuable by us to Laurus upon
exercise by Laurus of the outstanding option rights.
The methods of sale of the common stock offered hereby are described under
the heading "Plan of Distribution" on page 37. Except with respect to the
exercise of the outstanding option rights during the exercise period, we will
receive none of the proceeds from the sale of any of the common stock to which
this prospectus relates. See "Use of Proceeds and Expenses of the Offering" on
page 9. Except for brokerage expenses, fees, discounts and commissions, which
will all be paid by Laurus, we will pay all expenses incurred in connection with
the offering described in this prospectus.
The prices at which Laurus may sell the shares of common stock that are
part of this offering will be determined by the prevailing market price for the
shares at the time the shares are sold, a price related to the prevailing market
price, at negotiated prices or prices determined, from time to time, by Laurus.
See "Plan of Distribution" on page 37.
Our common stock is listed on the American Stock Exchange (Symbol: RTC).
On July 14, 2005, the closing price of the shares was $1.12 per share. See
"Market Prices of Riviera Tool Common Stock" on page 11.
THE SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK OFFERED OR SOLD UNDER THIS PROSPECTUS
INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 4.
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NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE Commission NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES
Commission HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS
PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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PROSPECTUS DATED JULY , 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE OFFERING............................................................................................. 1
THE COMPANY.............................................................................................. 1
SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA................................................................................... 2
CAPITALIZATION........................................................................................... 3
RISK FACTORS............................................................................................. 4
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION...................................................................... 6
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION.............................................................................. 8
USE OF PROCEEDS AND EXPENSES OF THE OFFERING............................................................. 9
RECENTLY ISSUED SECURITIES............................................................................... 10
MARKET PRICES OF RIVIERA TOOL COMMON STOCK............................................................... 11
OUR BUSINESS............................................................................................. 12
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.................................................................................. 15
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS........................................................................................ 15
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.................... 17
MANAGEMENT............................................................................................... 27
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION................................................................................... 28
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT............................................................................ 29
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS........... 31
SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS....................................... 32
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS........................................................... 33
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK................................................ 33
SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS.................................................................................. 34
DESCRIPTION OF RIVIERA TOOL COMMON STOCK................................................................. 35
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION..................................................................................... 37
LEGAL MATTERS............................................................................................ 38
EXPERTS.................................................................................................. 38
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS..................................................................................... F-1
WE HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED ANY DEALER, SALESPERSON OR OTHER PERSON TO GIVE ANY
INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS THAT DIFFER FROM WHAT IS CONTAINED IN
THIS PROSPECTUS. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY UNAUTHORIZED INFORMATION. THIS
PROSPECTUS DOES NOT OFFER TO SELL OR SEEK OFFERS TO BUY ANY SHARES IN ANY
JURISDICTION IN WHICH IT IS UNLAWFUL. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS
CURRENT ONLY AS OF ITS DATE.
THE OFFERING
The registration statement of which this prospectus is a part relates to
the sale of shares of our common stock issuable to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd.
("Laurus"). Specifically, the shares of our common stock included in this
offering consist of:
- 1,204,820 shares of our common stock issuable upon conversion of the
convertible minimum borrowing note, issued to Laurus with a
conversion price of $1.66 per share;
- 1,927,711 shares of our common stock issuable upon conversion of the
convertible term note, issued to Laurus with a conversion price of
$1.66 per share; and
- 650,000 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of an
option, issued to Laurus with an exercise price of $0.01 per share.
On May 17, 2005, Laurus entered into a securities purchase agreement (the
"Securities Purchase Agreement") and a security agreement (the "Loan Agreement",
and together with the Securities Purchase Agreement, the "Agreements") with us
pursuant to which Laurus may convert, subject to certain limitations, the term
loan and the revolving loans made thereunder into our common stock at Laurus'
option any time up to maturity at a conversion price of $1.66 per share. Further
pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, we agreed to issue Laurus the
option to purchase 650,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of
$0.01 per share.
Had Laurus exercised its conversion rights and option rights in full on
July 14, 2005, it would have received 3,782,531 shares of our common stock
representing 48% of our outstanding shares of common stock, and been able to
offer for resale a total of 3,782,531 shares of our common stock. Under the
terms of the Agreements, the number of shares to be obtained by Laurus upon
exercise of the conversion rights and option rights held by Laurus cannot exceed
the number of shares that, when combined with all other shares of common stock
and securities then owned by Laurus, would result in Laurus owning more than
4.99% (188,340 shares) of our outstanding common stock at any given point of
time (or 19.99%, or 754,492 shares, in the event that such limitation is
suspended upon the occurrence of an "event of default" as defined under the
Agreements or any other related agreements). See "Recently Issued Securities" on
page 10.
We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares
offered by Laurus. We will receive a maximum of approximately $6,500 from the
exercise of the option rights, assuming all of the options are exercised for
cash and in full, of which there can be no assurance. Any proceeds received by
us in connection with the exercise of the option rights will be used for working
capital and general corporate purposes.
Neither Laurus nor any of its officers, directors or affiliates is neither
an officer, director or affiliate of us, and none of our officers or directors
are related to, or, except in connection with the revolving credit facility, has
any business relationship with, Laurus.
THE COMPANY
Riviera Tool Company is a designer and manufacturer of large scale,
complex stamping die systems used to form sheet metal parts. Most of the
stamping die systems sold by us are used in the production of automobile and
truck body parts such as roofs, hoods, fenders, doors, door frames, structural
components and bumpers. We were originally incorporated in 1967, and were
incorporated in our present form in 1988, under the laws of the State of
Michigan.
We maintain our executive offices at 5460 Executive Parkway, SE, Grand
Rapids, Michigan 49512. Our telephone number is (616) 698-2100.
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SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data has been derived from our audited
financial statements for each of the years ended August 31, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003 and 2004. For the operating results for each of the nine-month periods
ended May 31, 2004 and 2005 the information is unaudited. In the opinion of
management, all necessary adjustments, which consist only of normal and
recurring accruals, have been included to fairly present the unaudited quarterly
results. The following data should be read in conjunction with "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"
included in this prospectus and the financial statements and notes thereto
included in this prospectus.
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
UNAUDITED
FISCAL YEAR ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
AUGUST 31, MAY 31,
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Sales.................................... $ 25,187 $ 12,047 $ 14,050 $ 34,084 $ 24,689 $ 24,201 14,221
Gross Profit (Loss)...................... 3,794 (3,062) (630) 3,377 (5,349) 2,558 1,924
Income (Loss) from Operations............ 1,655 (4,712) (2,289) 1,687 (7,363) 1,169 (183)
Interest Expense......................... 890 725 653 779 872 480 1,140
Other (Income)/Expense................... 119 5 59 8 6 -- 345
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes........ 645 (5,442) (3,002) 900 (8,241) 689 (1,668)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)............. 242 (1,538) -- -- -- -- --
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Net Income (Loss) available
for common shares........................ $ 404 $ (3,904) $ (3,002) $ 900 $ (8,241) $ 689 $ (1,668)
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Basic and diluted earnings (loss)
per common share......................... $ .12 $ (1.16) $ (.89) $ .27 $ (2.18) $ .18 $ (.44)
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Basic and diluted common shares
outstanding.............................. 3,379 3,379 3,379 3,379 3,774 3,774 3,786
OTHER DATA :
Depreciation and amortization expense.... $ 1,940 $ 1,952 $ 1,913 $ 1,840 $ 1,758 $ 1,265 $ 1,283
UNAUDITED
AS OF NINE MONTHS ENDED
AUGUST 31, MAY 31,
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working Capital (Deficit)................ $ 13,051 $ 5,176 $ (3,513) $ 7,762 $ (6,954) $ 11,332 $ (1,048)
Total Assets............................. 35,076 25,146 24,984 33,751 27,898 34,743 19,779
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt........ 1,984 1,876 3,855 639 15,735 667 3,594
Revolving Line of Credit................. 5,080 3,143 6,500 5,982 9,850 7,548 4,031
Long-term Debt, less current portion..... 5,223 3,384 -- 2,418 -- 1,953 1,927
Common Stockholders' Equity.............. 18,715 14,812 11,810 12,710 5,780 14,710 4,817
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The following table presents a condensed summary of quarterly results
of operations for 2003, 2004 and the first three quarters of 2005 (in thousands,
except per share data). The information for each of these periods is unaudited.
BASIC AND
DILUTED
AVAILABLE EARNINGS BASIC AND
GROSS OPERATING FOR (LOSS) DILUTED
PROFIT/ INCOME/ COMMON PER SHARES
SALES (LOSS) (LOSS) SHARES SHARE OUTSTANDING
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2003: First...... $ 4,339 $ 293 $ (29) $ (189) $ (.06) 3,379
Second..... 8,304 869 453 231 .07 3,379
Third...... 9,919 1,093 587 391 .12 3,379
Fourth..... 11,522 1,121 676 467 .14 3,379
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Total $ 34,084 $ 3,376 $ 1,687 $ 900 $ .27 3,379
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2004: First...... $ 8,311 $ 850 $ 446 $ 238 $ .07 3,379
Second..... 8,293 840 335 212 .06 3,379
Third...... 7,597 867 387 239 .06 3,774
Fourth..... 488 (7,906) (8,531) (8,930) (2.37) 3,774
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Total $ 24,689 $ (5,349) $ (7,363) $ (8,241) $ (2.18) 3,774
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2005: First...... $ 4,552 $ 514 $ (65) $ (464) $ (.12) 3,774
Second..... 4,981 829 (38) (427) (.11) 3,774
Third...... 4,687 580 (80) (776) (.20) 3,807
CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth as of May 31, 2005 our actual
capitalization and pro forma capitalization after giving effect to the issuance
of 3,132,531 shares of common stock upon conversion of $5,200,000 of convertible
debt at an assumed conversion price of $1.66 per share and the issuance of
650,000 shares of common stock upon exercise of option rights at an assumed
exercise price of $0.01 per share. The following should be read in conjunction
with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operation" and the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto
included elsewhere in the prospectus.
AS OF MAY 31, 2005
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ACTUAL PRO-FORMA
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Cash and cash equivalents $ 369,612 $ 376,112
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Convertible Revolving note $ 4,031,000 $ 2,031,000
Secured Convertible term note 3,200,000 --
Overformula 2,000,000 2,000,000
Note payable to Bank 1,008,124 1,008,124
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Total long-term debt, including current installments 10,239,124 5,039,124
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 17,131,536 22,338,036
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (12,314,780) (12,314,780)
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Total stockholders' equity 4,816,752 10,023,256
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Total capitalization $ 15,055,876 $ 15,062,380
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RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks described below before deciding
whether to invest in shares of our common stock. Any investment in our common
stock involves a high degree of risk. The risks and uncertainties described
below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not
presently known to us may also impair our operations and business.
If we do not successfully address any of the risks described below, there
could be a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results
and business, and the trading price of our common stock may decline and you may
lose all or part of your investment. We cannot assure you that we will
successfully address these risks.
SHAREHOLDERS MAY SUFFER DILUTION FROM THIS OFFERING AND FROM THE EXERCISE OF
EXISTING OPTIONS, WARRANTS AND CONVERSION RIGHTS; THE TERMS UPON WHICH WE WILL
BE ABLE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL EQUITY CAPITAL COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
Our common stock may become diluted if warrants and options to purchase
our common stock are exercised or additional shares are issued upon conversion
pursuant to conversion rights. The number of shares of our common stock that can
currently be purchased upon exercise of warrants is 10,000, upon exercise of
options is 831,000 (650,000 of these options are those granted to Laurus
pursuant to the Agreements) and pursuant to conversion rights is 3,132,531. The
existing holders of warrants may also suffer dilution of net tangible book value
per share. Further, as a result of the transactions with Laurus, warrants issued
in our 2004 private placement to purchase up to 335,792 shares of our stock with
exercise prices of $5.07 and $5.53 were adjusted, as required pursuant to such
warrants' terms, to reflect a per share exercise price of $0.01 per share, such
exercise price reflecting the lowest per share price in the Laurus transaction,
and were exercised in the third quarter of 2005. Under the terms of our
Agreements with Laurus, the number of shares to be obtained upon exercise of
options or pursuant to conversion rights held by Laurus cannot exceed the number
of shares that, when combined with all other shares of common stock and
securities then owned by Laurus, would result in Laurus owning more than 4.99%
of our outstanding common stock at any given point of time (or 19.99% in the
event that such limitation is suspended upon the occurrence of an "event of
default" under any of the Agreements or any other transaction agreements). See
"Recently Issued Securities" on page 10 for a more complete description of our
agreements with Laurus.
These shares, as well as the eligibility for additional restricted shares
to be sold in the future, either pursuant to future registrations under the
Securities Act, or an exemption such as Rule 144 under the Securities Act, may
have a dilutive effect on the market price of our common stock. The terms upon
which we will be able to obtain additional equity capital could also be
adversely affected. In addition, the sale of common stock offered by this
prospectus, or merely the possibility that these sales could occur, could have
an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.
THE INABILITY TO OBTAIN NECESSARY ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IN THE FUTURE ON ACCEPTABLE
TERMS COULD DELAY US FROM EXECUTING OUR BUSINESS PLAN OR PREVENT US FROM DOING
SO ENTIRELY.
We expect to need additional capital in the future to fund our operations,
finance investments in equipment and corporate infrastructure, expand our
domestic and global sub-supplier network, increase the range of services we
offer and respond to competitive pressures and perceived opportunities. Cash
flow from operations and cash on hand may not be sufficient to cover our
operating expenses and capital investment needs. We cannot assure you that
additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to us, if at all. A
failure to obtain additional funding could prevent us from making expenditures
that are needed to allow us to grow or maintain our operations. Increases in
business can temporarily reduce our working capital due to cash flow lags.
If we raise additional funds by selling equity securities, the relative
equity ownership of our existing investors could be diluted or the new investors
could obtain terms more favorable than previous investors. If we raise
additional funds through debt financing, we could incur significant borrowing
costs. The failure to obtain additional financing when required could result in
us being unable to grow as required to maintain profitable operations.
WE HAVE SIGNIFICANT OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS AND DEBT SERVICE OBLIGATIONS.
In order to finance our operations we have incurred indebtedness. Our
credit facility with Laurus is secured by substantially all of our assets. In
addition to certain limited financial covenants, our credit facility restricts
our ability to incur additional indebtedness or to pledge our assets. As of July
14, 2005, we are in compliance with all of the terms of our credit facility with
Laurus. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to comply with
the terms of this credit facility in the future. See "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on page 17 for
additional information on our outstanding indebtedness.
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Our business is subject to all of the risks associated with substantial
leverage, including the risk that available cash may not be adequate to make
required payments. Our ability to satisfy outstanding debt obligations from cash
flow will be dependent upon our future performance and will be subject to
financial, business and other factors, many of which will be beyond our control.
In the event that we do not have sufficient cash resources to satisfy our
repayment obligations, we would be in default, which would have a material
adverse effect on our business. To the extent that we are required to use cash
resources to satisfy interest payments to the holders of outstanding debt
obligations, we will have fewer resources available for other purposes. There is
no assurance that we will not increase our leverage in the future, whether as a
result of operational or financial performance, acquisition or otherwise.
OUR REVENUE WOULD DECLINE SIGNIFICANTLY IF WE LOSE ONE OR MORE OF OUR MOST
SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS WHICH COULD HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON US.
A significant portion of our revenues are concentrated among a few large
customers. For the year ended August 31, 2004, our largest customer represented
approximately $20.8 million or 84% of total revenue, while the next three
largest customers represented approximately $1.7 million or 7% of total revenue.
Our three largest customers represented 63% and 75% of total revenue for each of
the fiscal years ended 2003 and 2002, respectively. For the quarterly periods
ended May 31, 2005 and May 31, 2004, our three largest customers
represented approximately 90% and 93%, respectively, of total revenues. The loss
of any of the foregoing customers could have a significant adverse impact on us.
THE MARKETS SERVED BY US ARE HIGHLY CYCLICAL AND OUR BUSINESS COULD BE
MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECTED AS A RESULT OF GENERAL ECONOMIC AND MARKET
CONDITIONS.
We are subject to the effects of general global economic and market
conditions. The automotive industry is highly cyclical and dependent on consumer
spending. Economic factors adversely affecting automotive production and
consumer spending could adversely impact our business. If economic and market
conditions deteriorate, our business, results of operations or financial
condition could be materially adversely affected. An economic downturn may also
impact substantially leveraged companies, such as ourselves, more than similarly
situated companies with less leverage.
LABOR INTERRUPTIONS COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON OUR BUSINESS.
Within the automotive supply industry substantially all of the hourly
employees of the OEMs and many Tier I suppliers are represented by labor unions,
and work pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. The failure of any of our
significant customers to reach agreement with a labor union on a timely basis,
resulting in either a work stoppage or strike, could have an adverse impact on
our business.
WE ARE SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION WHICH COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON
US.
We are subject to the requirements of federal, state and local
environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations. Although
we have made and will continue to make expenditures to comply with environmental
requirements, these requirements are constantly evolving, and it is impossible
to predict whether compliance with these laws and regulations may have a
material adverse effect on us in the future. If a release of hazardous
substances occurs on or from our property or from any of our disposals at
offsite disposal locations, or if contamination is discovered at any or our
current or former properties, we may be held liable, and the amount of such
liability could be material.
WE DEPEND ON OUR SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE LOSS OF WHOM would have an adverse
IMPACT on us.
We presently are dependent upon the executive abilities of our President
and Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth K. Rieth, our Chief Financial Officer,
Peter C. Canepa, and our other executive officers. Our business and operations
to date chiefly have been implemented under the direction of these individuals,
who presently are, and in the future will be, responsible for the implementation
of our anticipated plans and programs. The loss or unavailability of the
services of one or more of our principal executives would have an adverse effect
on us. Given our present financial condition, we may encounter difficulty in our
ability to recruit and ultimately hire any replacement or additional executive
officers having similar background, experience and qualifications as those of
our current executive officers.
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OUR BUSINESS COULD BE MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECTED AS A RESULT OF WAR OR ACTS
OF TERRORISM.
Terrorist acts or acts of war may cause damage or disruption to our
employees, facilities, customers and partners, which could have a material
adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Such conflicts may also cause damage or disruption to transportation and
communication systems and to our ability to manage logistics in such an
environment, including receipt of materials and distribution of products.
OUR STOCK PRICE IS VOLATILE.
Our stock price, like that of other small cap companies, is subject to
significant volatility because of factors such as quarterly variations in our
operating results, changes in revenue or earnings estimates by the investment
community and speculation in the press or investment community. In addition, our
stock price is affected by unfavorable global economic and market conditions. If
such conditions deteriorate, our stock price could decline.
THERE IS NO ASSURANCE THAT WE WILL REMAIN LISTED ON AN ACTIVE TRADING MARKET.
Although our common stock is quoted on the American Stock Exchange, there
can be no assurance that we will, in the future, be able to meet all the
requirements for continued quotation thereon. In the absence of an active
trading market or if our common stock cannot be traded on the American Stock
Exchange, our common stock could instead be traded on the Electronic Bulletin
Board or in the Pink Sheets. In such event, the liquidity and stock price in the
secondary market may be adversely affected. In addition, in the event our common
stock was delisted, broker-dealers have certain regulatory burdens imposed upon
them which may discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in our
common stock, further limiting the liquidity of our common stock.
WE HAVE A HISTORY OF OPERATING LOSSES, ANTICIPATE INCURRING LOSSES FOR THE
FORESEEABLE FUTURE AND MAY NEVER BECOME PROFITABLE.
For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004, we had operating loss of
approximately $8,241,000. For each of the quarterly periods ending November 31,
2004, February 28, 2005 and May 31, 2005, we had operating losses of
approximately $464,000, $427,000 and $776,000, respectively.
The report of the Company's auditors with respect to their examination of
the Company's financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2004 contains
an explanatory paragraph relating to the preparation of the Company's financial
statements on a "going concern" basis, and states that, the Company was not in
compliance with its loan agreements, has suffered recurring losses from
operations and has a retained deficit, that raise a substantial doubt about
the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. At August 31, 2004, our
total current liabilities exceeded our total current assets by approximately
$6,954,000. At August 31, 2004, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately
$10,646,000. At May 31, 2005, our total current liabilities exceeded our total
current assets by approximately $1,048,000. At May 31, 2005, we had an
accumulated deficit of approximately $12,315,000. While our management has
addressed the conditions which have left substantial doubt about our ability to
continue as a going concern, there is no certainty that we will be successful in
implementing any of the plans of management to restore us to profitability or to
otherwise ensure that we will be able to continue as a going concern.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the Commission a registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to the shares of common stock
offered hereby on Form S-1. This prospectus is a part of that registration
statement. The rules and regulations of the Commission allow us to omit some
information included in the registration statement from this document.
In addition, we file reports, proxy statements and other information with
the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Please
call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public
reference rooms. You may read and copy this information at the following
location of the Commission:
Public Reference Section
Room 1024
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Judiciary Plaza
Washington D.C. 20549
The Commission maintains an Internet World Wide Web site
(http://www.SEC.gov) that contains our reports, proxy statements and other
information about us and other companies who file electronically with the
Commission.
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OUR COMMON STOCK IS TRADED ON THE AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE.
We have not authorized anyone to give any information or make any
representation about us that differs from, or adds to, the information in this
document or in our documents that are publicly filed with the Commission.
Therefore, if anyone does give you different or additional information, you
should not rely on it.
If you are in a jurisdiction where it is unlawful to offer to exchange or
sell, or to ask for offers to exchange or buy, the securities offered by this
document or to ask for proxies, or if you are a person to whom it is unlawful to
direct these activities, then the offer presented by this document does not
extend to you.
The information contained in this document speaks only as of its date
unless the information specifically indicates that another date applies.
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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Some of the statements contained in or incorporated by reference in this
prospectus discuss our plans and strategies for our respective businesses or
state other forward-looking statements, as this term is defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "should," "seek," "will," and similar
expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, but are
not the exclusive means of identifying them. These forward-looking statements
reflect the current views of our management. However, various risks,
uncertainties and contingencies could cause our actual results, performance or
achievements to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these
statements, including the following:
- our success or failure to implement our business strategies; and
- other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors;" and
- elsewhere in this prospectus.
We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained
in this prospectus, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise. For a discussion of important risks of an investment in our
securities, including factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from results referred to in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk
Factors" on page 4. You should carefully consider the information set forth
under the caption "Risk Factors." In light of these risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in or incorporated by
reference in this prospectus might not occur.
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USE OF PROCEEDS AND EXPENSES OF THE OFFERING
We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares
offered by Laurus. We will receive a maximum of approximately $6,500 from the
exercise of the option rights, assuming all of the options are exercised for
cash and in full, of which there can be no assurance. Any proceeds received by
us in connection with the exercise of the option rights will be used for working
capital and general corporate purposes. With the exception of any brokerage fees
and commission which are the obligation of Laurus, we are responsible for the
fees, costs and expenses of this offering which are estimated to be $75,000,
inclusive of our legal and accounting fees, printing costs and other
miscellaneous fees and expenses.
The conversion and exercise of the conversion and options rights hereunder
will result in the discharge of indebtedness under the Agreements to the extent
debt outstanding under the convertible minimum borrowing notes, convertible
revolving note, or convertible term note is reduced thereby. Debt outstanding
under the convertible term note accrues interest at the prime rate (as published
in the Wall Street Journal from time to time) plus 4% and debt outstanding under
the convertible minimum borrowing notes and convertible revolving note accrues
interest at the prime rate (as published in the Wall Street Journal from time to
time) plus 1.25%; provided, however, that in each instance such interest rates
shall not be less than 6.50%. Each of the notes will mature on May 17, 2008. The
proceeds received in connection with the debt incurred pursuant to the
Agreements were used as follows:
PROCEEDS RECIPIENT AMOUNT
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Riviera Tool Company (working capital and general corporate purposes) $ 1,212,526.90
Comerica Bank (extinguishment of debt) $ 4,290,847.73
Laurus Capital Management, L.L.C. (Management Fees) $ 475,200.00
The HillStreet Fund II, L.P. (extinguishment of debt) $ 3,208,166.67
HillStreet Capital II (extinguishment of debt) $ 6,758.70
Laurus Capital Management, L.L.C. (Due Diligence and Documentation Fees) $ 35,000.00
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RECENTLY ISSUED SECURITIES
The conversion and exercise prices for the conversion and option rights
issued by us were a function of the market price for our common stock at or
about the time each transaction was consummated, computed on the basis of the
average high and low prices per share of our common stock on the American Stock
Exchange for the ten days ending on May 16, 2005, as quoted on Bloomberg, and
arms length negotiations with Laurus.
On May 17, 2005, we entered into the Agreements with Laurus pursuant to
which:
- Laurus provided us with a term loan in the aggregate principal
amount of $3.2 million;
- Laurus provided us with a revolving credit facility with a
maximum availability of $10.0 million; and
- we granted Laurus the option to purchase 650,000 shares of our
common stock.
We received net proceeds at the closing in the amount of $1,212,526.90,
after extinguishing indebtedness owed to Comerica Bank ("Comerica") and The
HillStreet Fund II, L.P. ("HillStreet") and deducting certain legal fees and
expenses associated with the Laurus transactions.
The conversion rights and option rights are exercisable at any time until
the maturity date of the term loan and revolving loans. Adjustments in the price
and number of common shares issued to Laurus pursuant to the conversion rights
and option rights may be made under any of the following circumstances:
- if we, at any time while the conversion rights and option rights are
unexpired and not exercised in full, by reclassification or
otherwise, change the common stock into the same or a different
number of securities of any class or classes;
- if we, at any time while the conversion rights and option rights are
unexpired and not exercised in full, subdivide outstanding shares of
our common stock into a greater number of shares;
- if we, at any time while the conversion rights and option rights are
unexpired and not exercised in full, combine outstanding shares of
our common stock into a smaller number of shares of common stock;
and
- if we, at any time while the conversion rights and option rights are
unexpired and not exercised in full, issue any shares of our common
stock or securities convertible into common stock to a person other
than Laurus (except as listed in the bullet points above or pursuant
to options that may be issued under any employee incentive stock
option and/or any qualified stock option plan adopted by us).
In addition, the exercise price of each of the conversion rights and
option rights shall be adjusted for any dilutive issuances whereby the exercise
price shall be reduced to the weighted average per share offering price of such
dilutive issuance.
On July 7, 2005, we received approval from the American Stock Exchange for
listing of an additional 754,492 shares of our common stock, such shares
representing the maximum number of shares of our common stock currently issuable
to Laurus. We will seek American Stock Exchange approval for the balance of
shares issuable in connection with the Agreements at an appropriate time in the
future.
Right of First Refusal
Prior to the incurrence of any additional indebtedness convertible into
common stock, and/or the sale or issuance of any convertible equity interests by
us, Laurus shall have a right of first refusal with regard to providing such
financing on similar terms. Such right of first refusal shall be implemented in
accordance with the Agreements.
Registration Rights
In connection with the Agreements, we entered into a Registration Rights
Agreement with Laurus on May 17, 2005 (the "Registration Rights Agreement")
pursuant to which we agreed to provide Laurus with registration rights for their
shares of our common stock. Under the terms of the Registration Rights
Agreement, we are obligated to file an additional registration statement
registering the resale of shares of the common stock issuable upon the exercise
of conversion rights granted pursuant to an additional minimum borrowing note
evidencing an aggregate principal amount of up to $2,000,000 of loans made
pursuant to an additional minimum borrowing note. If the registration statement
is not filed within 60 days following the date of the funding of such additional
tranches of loans, or declared effective within 60 days thereafter, or if the
registration is suspended other than as permitted in the Registration Rights
Agreement, we are obligated to pay Laurus certain fees and certain obligations
may be deemed to be in default.
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4.99% Limitation
Under the terms of our Agreements with Laurus, the number of shares to be
obtained upon exercise of the conversion rights or option rights cannot exceed
the number of shares that, when combined with all other shares of common stock
and securities then owned by Laurus, would result in Laurus owning more than
4.99% of our outstanding common stock at any given point of time (or 19.99% in
the event that such limitation is suspended upon the occurrence of an "event of
default" under any of the Agreements or any other transaction agreements).
MARKET PRICES OF RIVIERA TOOL COMMON STOCK
Our common stock is listed and traded on the American Stock Exchange. Our
common stock commenced trading on the American Stock Exchange on March 7, 1997,
through an initial public offering of our common stock. Prior to that date,
there was no public market for our common stock. The following table sets forth
the high and low closing bid quotations per share on the American Stock
Exchange, based upon information supplied by The Wall Street Journal.
FISCAL PERIOD MARKET PRICE
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HIGH LOW
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2003:
First Quarter $ 1.49 $ 1.04
Second Quarter 2.45 1.01
Third Quarter 3.55 1.75
Fourth Quarter 5.10 2.81
2004:
First Quarter $ 5.10 $ 3.10
Second Quarter 5.70 3.66
Third Quarter 4.99 3.16
Fourth Quarter 3.70 1.86
2005:
First Quarter $ 2.60 $ 1.75
Second Quarter 2.05 1.05
Third Quarter 1.69 1.05
On July 14, 2005, the last reported sale price of our common stock on the
American Stock Exchange was $1.12.
We have not historically paid cash dividends on our common stock. The
payment of common stock cash dividends is within the discretion of our Board of
Directors, with prior written consent of Laurus; however, in view of the current
working capital needs and in order to finance future growth, it is unlikely that
we will pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
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OUR BUSINESS
GENERAL
We are a designer and manufacturer of large scale, complex stamping die
systems used to form sheet metal parts. Most of the stamping die systems sold by
us are used in the production of automobile and truck body parts such as roofs,
hoods, fenders, doors, door frames, structural components and bumpers. The
following table sets forth our sales (in millions) and percentage of total sales
by major customers, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors
Corporation, Mercedes-Benz and BMW (the "OEM's") in fiscal years 2002, 2003 and
2004.
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
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CUSTOMER 2002 2003 2004
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AMOUNT % AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
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Suppliers of Mercedes-Benz.................... $ -- --% $ 19.2 56% $ 20.8 84%
BMW........................................... 0.6 4 0.3 1 -- --
Suppliers of BMW.............................. 0.6 4 3.0 10 -- --
DaimlerChrysler AG............................ 0.9 6 1.9 6 0.2 1
Suppliers of DaimlerChryslerAG................ 0.2 1 1.0 1 0.3 1
Ford Motor Company............................ -- -- 0.9 1 -- --
Suppliers of Ford Motor Co.................... 0.8 6 2.4 7 -- --
General Motors Corporation.................... 8.5 61 0.5 2 0.9 4
Suppliers of General Motors Corporation....... 0.6 4 0.2 -- 0.5 2
Other auto and truck manufacturers
and their suppliers................... 1.8 14 4.7 16 2.0 8
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Total Sales............................ $ 14.0 100% $ 34.1 100% $ 24.7 100%
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We were originally incorporated in 1967 and were incorporated in our
present form in 1988, under the laws of the State of Michigan.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
The principal factor affecting tooling demand is the level of capital
spending by our customers on manufacturing equipment for use in the production
of new products or models and, in our case, predominantly the automotive
industry. The market for U.S. produced tooling has both cyclical and structural
factors that create tooling product demand.
The cyclical factors are associated with the consumer demand levels as
well as capital spending in various end-use sectors. Generally, tooling sales
are less dependent on the level of automotive unit sales, but are more dependent
on the introduction of new and updated product designs into the marketplace. The
introduction of a new automotive model creates a demand for new tooling. This
new tooling then creates the product parts that are assembled into the new
models. Some slight variations in the production platform, such as changes to
the drive train of an automobile, may involve no new tooling but may entail
slight modifications in existing tooling in order to allow the production of
components with these minor modifications. For the most part, the vast majority
of new models require completely new tooling.
The structural factors affecting automotive tooling demand include the
OEMs trend to shorter product cycles (30-36 month product cycle) as well as
compressed tooling lead times (9-12 months). Additionally, the implementation of
globalized manufacturing strategies, including the increasing competitiveness of
foreign toolmakers, as well as the capture of domestic industry production share
by offshore-based firms, affect domestic automotive tooling demand.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Dies. Our dies are used in the high-speed production of sheet metal
stamped parts and assemblies. Production of such parts is a multiple step
process involving a series of dies. Typically, the first die is used to cut the
appropriate size metal blank from a sheet or coil of steel. The next die draws
the metal blank into its primary shape and subsequent dies are used to bend
edges or corners, create flanges, trim-off excess metal and pierce assembly
holes. A customer usually orders only one series of dies for each separate part.
Normally, the dies do not require replacement due to usage because the life of
well-maintained dies is sufficient to carry production to the point when styling
changes dictate production of new dies. The dies manufactured by us generally
include automation features,
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adding to the complexity of design and construction. These automation features
facilitate rapid introduction and removal of the work piece or raw material into
and out of the die, thereby increasing production speeds and reducing labor cost
for part manufacturers.
Engineering of Product and Process. As the OEMs continue their efforts to
reduce lead times of new model launches, we produce concurrently, rather than
sequentially, many of our tool designs and manufacturing processes. In certain
instances, before the final design by the customer is complete, we already have
ordered many of the raw materials, such as steel, and may have begun various
machining operations. Typically, we will receive part data or descriptions in
the form of electronic files, which the customer wants us to use in developing a
tool to produce that part. The tool design is then created by us, utilizing
computer aided-design ("CAD") software. We then utilize computer software that
simulates the metal-forming process within the die. This simulation data is then
utilized in final die design to reduce the need for expensive and time-consuming
reworking of the die during the tryout process. Upon completion of tool design,
we develop the computer programs (computer-aided-manufacturing ("CAM") software)
which drive the cutter paths on the machine tools. These machine tools fabricate
many components for the tool. A variety of machine tools are utilized to cut and
polish the various parts and surfaces of the tool, including our high-speed
machining centers and 5-axis machining centers, all of which are
computer-numerically-controlled ("CNC"). The process of utilizing high-speed CNC
machining centers reduces the traditional requirement for expensive and
time-consuming hand finishing. After the tool components are produced or
purchased, they are assembled and fitted together.
Prototype Tooling and Parts. Prototype tooling and parts are utilized
during the design phase of new models. The automobile manufacturers validate the
fit and function of the respective components and assemblies and the
repeatability of the respective production processes using these tools. The
parts manufactured from prototype tools are also often used in crash testing.
Typically, prototype tools associated with the primary metal forming
operations are manufactured from an alloy casting or mild steel and subsequently
machined using the mathematical database and related CNC programs. After
machining, the prototype tools are assembled and tested to validate the
integrity and repeatability of the final manufacturing process. The results of
the validation process are incorporated into the mathematical database, which
will then be used to manufacture the final production tools. After testing the
primary forming operations, prototype parts are manufactured using special
means, such as computerized laser-cutting machines, to trim off excess scrap and
to incorporate various slots and holes. These parts are then sent to the
automobile manufacturers for further testing and evaluation. The results of this
testing and evaluation may require the incorporation of additional design and
manufacturing process modifications prior to construction of the production
tooling.
MANUFACTURING
The manufacturing process starts when we are awarded a tooling contract.
The engineering process commences when an electronic "model" of the part to be
produced is transmitted to us as a mathematical database or electronic files.
Our engineers use the mathematical database to generate computer-aided die
designs and die face cutter path programs. These cutter path programs are used
by the machine tools to manufacture the inner workings of the die. Most material
is removed and the cutting is done by CNC machine tools, which utilize the
computer-generated cutter path programs to cut and polish the various parts of
the tool. After the tool components are produced or purchased, they are
assembled and fitted together. Finally, after the die is constructed, we produce
a "tryout" or run of parts. These parts are then evaluated statistically for
process repeatability and dimensional validation on our coordinate measuring
machine. During this automated validation process, the tool is statistically
compared to the mathematical database.
On average, 10 months elapse from the time we are awarded a contract until
the final set of dies is shipped to the customer.
QS 9000/TE CERTIFICATION
We are certified under the Tooling and Equipment Supplement ("TE
Supplement") QS-9000 and ISO-9000 Quality Standards. The TE Supplement/QS-9000
standard was developed jointly by DaimlerChrysler, Ford, and General Motors to
establish a single set of quality requirements for their tooling suppliers. ISO
9000 is an international quality standard for all industries.
The TE Supplement has become the international standard of all quality
systems in the tooling industry, designed to ensure that systems are in place to
prevent defects from occurring in the design, manufacturing and validation
phases of our processes. We, by receiving the TE Supplement/QS-9000
certification, have demonstrated that our quality systems are in place to meet
customer requirements.
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RAW MATERIALS
The steel, castings and other components utilized by us in the
manufacturing process are available from many different sources and we are not
dependent on any single source. We typically purchase our raw materials on a
purchase order basis as needed and have generally been able to obtain adequate
supplies of raw materials for our operations.
MARKETING AND SALES
Our marketing emphasis is on DaimlerChrysler (including Mercedes Benz),
Ford, General Motors, and BMW and their respective tier one suppliers. We
maintain relationships with DaimlerChrysler (including Mercedes-Benz), Ford,
General Motors, and BMW that directly accounted for approximately 5%, in the
aggregate, of our revenues in 2004. For the year ended August 31, 2004,
DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and their respective
tier one suppliers accounted for approximately 92%, in the aggregate, of our
revenues. For the year ended August 31, 2003, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General
Motors, Mercedes-Benz and BMW and their respective tier one supplier directly
accounted for 84%, in the aggregate, of our revenues.
We typically sell our tooling systems to either OEMs directly or to
manufacturers of products under contract with such OEMs (tier one suppliers).
Sales efforts are conducted primarily by our Vice President of Sales, President,
senior management and project management personnel. Frequent contact is made
with domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers, their purchasing agents, and
platform managers and tier one suppliers. Typically, our sales process begins
when a package or request for quotation is received from the tier one supplier
or OEM. Generally, we recommend process and design changes to improve the cost
and quality of a product. We maintain a computer database with historical
information regarding dies we have previously manufactured. This database
assists us in quoting prices for dies and enables us to respond to most
quotation requests quickly and accurately. If a customer decides to accept our
quotation, a purchase order is issued subject to price adjustments for
engineering changes as requested by the customer. Bids generally are awarded
based on technological capability, price, quality and past performance.
BACKLOG AND SEASONALITY
Our backlog of awarded contracts, which are all believed to be firm, was
approximately $11.0 million and $7.6 million as of May 31, 2005 and 2004,
respectively. We expect all backlog contracts will be reflected in sales during
fiscal years ended August 31, 2005 and 2006. Our sales of stamping dies do not
follow a seasonal pattern; however, the timing of new model introductions and
existing model restyling tooling programs are dependent on DaimlerChrysler,
Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and their respective introduction of
new models.
COMPETITION
Large, complex automotive stamping dies are manufactured primarily by
three supplier groups: a) domestic independent tool and die manufacturers, b)
foreign independent tool and die manufacturers, and c) captive or in-house tool
and die shops owned and operated by OEMs.
The independent tool and die manufacturer industry has significant
barriers to entry, which can reduce competition in the large-scale die market.
These barriers include the highly capital intensive and technically complex
requirements of the industry. Additionally, attracting and retaining employees
skilled in the use of advanced design and manufacturing technology is a
multi-year process. A new competitor most likely would lack much of the
credibility and historical customer relationships that take years to develop.
Finally, the OEMs maintain in-house, captive tool and die capacity in
order to meet a portion of their needs. General Motors, for example, maintains
the largest captive capacity and, based on estimates from various trade
publications, supplies an estimated 75-80% of its own die construction needs.
Ford produces approximately 50% and DaimlerChrysler 25% of their own respective
needs. Independent suppliers, like us, tend to have a competitive advantage over
the OEMs' in-house die shops due to the OEMs' higher cost structure.
With the advent of simultaneous engineering in the automobile industry,
proximity of the OEMs' design engineers may influence the placement of
contracts. However, foreign competition may have certain advantages over
domestic die manufacturers including lower capital costs, currency exchange
advantages, government assistance and lower labor costs.
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SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
We maintain relationships with DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors,
Mercedes-Benz and BMW, which directly accounted for approximately 5%, in the
aggregate, of our revenues in 2004. For the year ended August 31, 2004,
DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz and BMW and their
respective tier one suppliers accounted for approximately 92%, in the aggregate,
of our revenues.
EMPLOYEES
Our work force consists of approximately 135 full-time employees, of which
approximately 30 are managerial and engineering personnel. The balance consists
of hourly employees engaged in manufacturing and indirect labor support.
Included among these hourly workers are approximately 85 skilled tradesmen who
are either journeymen tool and die makers or machinists. None of our employees
are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We have not experienced any
work stoppages and consider our relations with our employees to be good. We have
a discretionary contribution 401(K) plan. We have no pension liabilities arising
from any defined benefit plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
We are subject to environmental laws and regulations concerning emissions
to the air, discharges to waterways, and generation, handling, storage,
transportation, treatment and disposal of waste materials. We also are subject
to other Federal and state laws and regulations regarding health and safety
issues. We believe that we are currently in material compliance with applicable
environmental and health and safety laws and regulations.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Our facilities are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and consist of
approximately 177,000 square feet of space, of which 28,000 square feet is
utilized for office, engineering and employee service functions. Constructed in
1989, the facility is leased with a lease term expiring in 2018. The facility
lease provides for annual payments of $944,847 plus an escalation of base rent
of approximately $.14 per square foot. We have an option to renew this lease for
an additional ten-year term at a rate based upon the then prevailing market
rates for similar properties. We believe our facilities are modern, well
maintained, adequately insured and suitable for their present and intended uses.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Gestamp Alabama, et al v Riviera, et al
On February 14, 2005, Gestamp Alabama ("Gestamp"), the alleged successor
to Oxford Automotive, Inc. ("Oxford") brought a civil action against Riviera in
the Circuit Court for the County of Kent, State of Michigan, Case No.
05-01520-CK, seeking a right to immediate possession of certain tooling for use
on Mercedes-Benz automobiles ( "the Tooling"), as well as unspecified damages.
On February 25, 2005, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. ("MBUSI")
intervened in and was added to the litigation aligned as a Plaintiff, and sought
virtually identical relief as that sought by Gestamp. On February 25, 2005, a
hearing was scheduled on Gestamp's motion for immediate possession ("the
Motion"). Shortly before the hearing on the Motion, the parties reached an
agreement that the Motion would be resolved on the following terms: (1) MBUSI
would pay Riviera by wire transfer the sum of $3,375,000 without prejudice to
the rights of any of the parties with respect to any claims asserted in the
litigation; (2) Riviera would permit MBUSI to take immediate possession of the
Tooling that was the subject of the Motion; (3) Riviera would execute a bill of
sale for the Tooling; (4) MBUSI and Gestamp would earmark up to $500,000.00,
over which they would retain complete control, to pay the legitimate claims
asserted by Riveria's sub-contractors or trade creditors incurred in connection
with work performed by Riviera on Oxford, Gestamp or MBUSI's work, without
prejudice to the rights of the parties to assert any of the claims in the
litigation; and (5) upon reasonable notice to Riviera, MBUSI would be entitled
to immediate possession and use of other tools, dies, component parts and
related accessories that Riviera has used to make MBUSI parts.
The obligations set forth above have been fulfilled, and certain creditors
have been paid portions of the $500,000 earmarked by MBUSI and Gestamp.
Riviera has denied any further entitlement to relief by Gestamp and MBUSI
in its responsive pleadings, and has asserted a counter-claim for damages for
work that Riviera has done for MBUSI or Oxford for which payment has not been
received. The
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damages sought by Riviera include recovery of additional sums that are due and
owing to Riviera's sub-contractors or trade creditors in connection with this
work, which amounts to approximately $3 million.
One of Riviera's sub-contractors, Eclipse Tool and Die, Inc. ("Eclipse"),
was also named as a defendant in this action. Eclipse has filed a crossclaim
against Riviera and counterclaims against Gestamp and Mercedes seeking recovery
of approximately $900,000 for work that it performed for Riviera, Oxford and
MBUSI. Eclipse is also seeking to exercise lien rights, but that will have no
effect on Riviera.
Another of Riviera's sub-contractors, True Industrial Corporation
("True"), was also named as a defendant in this action. True has filed a
separate lawsuit against Riviera and counterclaims against Gestamp and Mercedes
seeking recovery of approximately $409,000 for work that it performed for
Riviera, Oxford and MBUSI.
Another of Riviera's sub-contractor's, Ronart Tool Company was also a
named defendant in this action. Ronart's claim has been satisfied by MBUSI and
has been dismissed from the litigation.
Subsequent to May 31, 2005, the Company reached a preliminary settlement
with MBUSI and Gestamp whereas the above litigation will be resolved without
significant adverse effect to the Company.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The matters discussed in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations contain certain forward-looking
statements. For this purpose, any statements contained in this report that are
not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking
statements. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as "may", "will",
"expect", "believe", "anticipate", or "continue", the negative or other
variation thereof, or comparable terminology, are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature involve substantial
risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending upon
a variety of factors, including continued market demand for the types of
products and services produced and sold by us.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
We are a designer and manufacturer of large scale, complex stamping die
systems used to form sheet metal parts. Most of the stamping die systems, sold
by us, are used in the high-speed production of automobile and truck body parts
such as doors, frames, structural components and bumpers. A majority of our
sales are to DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation,
Mercedes-Benz, BMW and their tier one suppliers of sheet metal stamped parts and
assemblies.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
On May 17, 2005 we entered into the Agreements with Laurus. Pursuant to
the Agreements, Laurus agreed to provide us with a convertible term loan in the
aggregate principal amount of $3.2 million and a convertible revolving credit
facility with a maximum availability of $10.0 million. Each of the term loan and
any loans under the revolving facility are convertible by Laurus into shares of
our common stock at an initial rate of $1.66 per share. The term loan shall
accrue interest at the prime rate (as published in the Wall Street Journal from
time to time) plus 4% and loans under the revolving credit facility shall accrue
interest at the prime rate (as published in the Wall Street Journal from time to
time) plus 1.25%; provided, however, that in each instance such interest rates
shall not be less than 6.50%. The Agreement is subject to certain restrictions
and various covenants, including a borrowing base formula of ninety percent of
eligible accounts receivable and fifty percent of the lesser of work-in-process
inventory or $5 million. Concurrent with the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by the Agreements, we requested, and Laurus agreed to lend, an
initial draw under the revolving facility of $6,031,000 (which amount includes
an overadvance of $2.0 million). In addition, we agreed to issue to Laurus an
option to purchase 650,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of
$.01 per share.
Laurus agreed that it shall not convert either the term loan or any loans
under the revolving facility into shares of our common stock in amounts that
would cause Laurus' aggregate beneficial ownership of our common stock to exceed
4.99% at any given time (or 19.99% in the event that such limitation is
suspended upon the occurrence of an "event of default" under any of the
Agreements or any other transaction agreements). The Agreements contain
customary terms and conditions, including, but not limited to the registration,
within 120 days from the date of the Agreements, of shares of our common stock
issuable
(i) upon exercise of the option,
(ii) upon conversion of the term loan and
(iii) upon conversion of up to $4.0 million under the revolving facility.
We used the proceeds from the term loan and the revolving credit facility
to extinguish in full our indebtedness owed to Comerica Bank, our former senior
secured lender, and The HillStreet Fund II, L.P., our former subordinated
secured lender, as well as for general working capital purposes. In connection
with the transactions described above, Laurus received fees and was reimbursed
by us for its expenses in the aggregate amount of $510,200.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations is based upon our Financial Statements. These financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America. These principles require the use of estimates
and assumptions that affect amounts reported and disclosed in the financial
statements and related notes. The accounting policies that may involve a higher
degree of judgment, estimates and complexity include revenue recognition using
percentage of completion estimates and the assessment of asset impairments. We
use the following methods and assumptions in our estimates.
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- Revenue recognition - We recognize revenue on time and material contracts
utilizing the completed-contract method. Revenue is recognized on all
other contracts utilizing the percentage-of-completion method. Under the
completed-contract method, the contract is considered complete when all
costs except for insignificant items have been incurred and the product
has been approved by the customer. Under the percentage-of-completion
method, estimated contract earnings are based on total estimated contract
profits multiplied by the ratio of labor hours incurred to total estimated
labor hours on the contract. Provisions for total estimated losses on
contracts in process are recognized in the period such losses are
determined. Changes in job performance, conditions and estimated
profitability may result in revisions to costs and income and are
recognized in the period such revisions are determined.
- Net book value of long-lived assets - We periodically review the carrying
value of our long-lived assets held and used. This review is performed
using estimated future cash flows. If the carrying value of a long-lived
asset is considered to be impaired, an impairment charge is recorded for
the amount that the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds our
fair value.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In December, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") N. 123 (R),
"Share-Based Payments" that 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 re-measured each reporting period.
Compensation costs will be recognized over the period that an employee provides
services in exchange for the award. SFAS No. 123 (R) replaces SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", and supercedes Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related
interpretations. SFAS No. 123 (R) becomes effective at the beginning of our
fiscal year ending August 31, 2006. We expect that the impact of adopting SFAS
No. 123 (R) will not be material.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain
Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity." SFAS
No. 150 requires certain financial instruments that embody obligations of the
issuer and have characteristics of both liabilities and equity to be classified
as liabilities. Many of these instruments previously were classified as equity
or temporary equity and as such, SFAS No. 150 represents a significant change in
practice in the accounting for a number of mandatory redeemable equity
instruments. SFAS No. 150 is effective for all financial instruments created or
modified after May 31, 2003, and to other instruments at the beginning of the
first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 150
had no significant impact on our financial statements.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of Riviera Tool
Company (the "Company") have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the
interim financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes
normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
In the opinion of management, the Financial Statements reflect all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to
present fairly such information in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's
Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2004.
The results of operations for the nine-month period ended May 31, 2005,
may not be indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The accompanying annual financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction
of liabilities in the normal course of business. During fiscal 2004, we
sustained a loss from operations of $7,363,027 and a net loss of $8,241,478.
This loss resulted in an accumulated deficit of $10,646,487 as of August 31,
2004. Further, we were not in compliance with the covenants of our long-term
loan agreement with Comerica Bank causing our debt to be classified as current
in the financial statements. Our agreement was extended to December 31, 2004.
This long-term indebtedness was replaced by the credit facilities provided by
Laurus.
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We believe that the new credit facilities and the funds generated from
operations will be sufficient to cover anticipated cash needs through fiscal
2005. However, depending on the level of future sales, terms of such sales,
financial performance and cash flow of existing contracts, such financing may
not be sufficient to support ongoing operations. Therefore, we may be required
to seek additional sources of funding.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
We review long-lived assets for impairment if changes in circumstances or
the occurrence of events suggest the remaining value may not be recoverable. An
asset is deemed impaired and written down to its fair value if estimated related
total future undiscounted cash flows are less than its book (carrying) value. In
performing our evaluation of long-lived assets for impairment, we utilized
undiscounted cash flow based on the assets estimated remaining useful lives. In
developing the projections, we estimated revenues for each year and estimated
resulting margins based upon various assumptions including future market pricing
trends and historical financial costs. The analysis concluded that the estimated
total undiscounted future cash flows were in excess of the carrying value of
long-lived assets. Had the analysis concluded that the total undiscounted future
cash flows been below the carrying value, an impairment charge of the difference
between the carrying value and the lower of the total discounted cash flows or
fair value would have been recorded.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with
our interim and annual Financial Statements and the Notes thereto included
elsewhere in this prospectus.
COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2005 TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY
31, 2004.
REVENUES - Revenues for the three months ended May 31, 2005 totaled $4.7 million
as compared to $7.6 million for the three months ended May 31, 2004, a decrease
of $2.9 million or 38%. This was a result of the Company beginning the third
quarter of 2005 with a contract backlog of $10.0 million as compared to a $16.6
million contract backlog in 2004, a decrease of 40%. This lower backlog resulted
in the Company incurring a 28% decrease in direct labor hours during the third
quarter of 2005 when compared to 2004 and bringing about the decrease in third
quarter revenues.
The Company's backlog of awarded contracts, which are all believed to be firm,
was approximately $11.0 million and $7.6 million as of May 31, 2005 and 2004,
respectively. The Company expects all backlog contracts will be reflected in
sales during fiscal years ending August 31, 2005 and 2006.
COST OF SALES - Cost of goods sold decreased from $6.7 million for the third
quarter of fiscal 2004 to $4.1 million for 2005 and, as a percent of sales,
decreased from 88.6% for 2004 to 87.6% for 2005. Direct costs (materials and
labor) decreased by $2.5 million, from $4.3 million for 2004 to $1.8 million for
2005. Engineering expense increased by $65,000 from $530,000 for 2004 to
$595,000 for 2005. Lastly, of the cost of goods sold, manufacturing overhead
decreased by $145,000 from $1.83 million for 2004 to $1.68 million for 2005.
Additional details of these changes in cost of sales for the third quarter of
fiscal 2004 and 2005 are as follows:
o Direct materials expense decreased from $763,000 for 2004 to
$660,000 for 2005, however, increased as a percent of sales from 10% to
14%. The dollar decrease was largely due to lower contract volume
requirements and backlog mix during 2005 as compared to 2004. Outside
services expense decreased from $1.9 million for 2004 to $94,000 for
2005 and as a percent of sales from 25.5% to 2.0%. This decrease was
largely due to the
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Company incurring expense related to its outsourced contracts during
the third quarter of 2004. The balance of the outside services expense
decrease was due to lower sales volumes and corresponding decreases in
outsourcing certain machining, die patterns, laser cutting, heat treat
and outside design services.
o Direct labor expense decreased from $1.7 million for 2004 to
$1.1 million for 2005. However, as a percent of sales, direct labor
increased from 22.0% to 23.5%. This change was a result of the Company
incurring a 28% decrease in direct labor hours, from 82,000 hours in
2004 to 59,000 in 2005. Of the total direct labor expense, regular or
straight time decreased by $269,000 however as a percent of sales,
increased from 13.7% for 2004 to 16.4% for 2005 resulting from lower
sales volume. Overtime expense decreased from $632,000 for 2004 to
$303,000 for 2005 and as a percent of sales, from 8.3% for 2004 to 6.5%
for 2005.
o Engineering expense increased from $531,000, 7.0% of sales,
for 2004 to $596,000, 12.7% of sales, for 2005. This was due to the
Company's increased engineering requirements necessary to fulfill the
design and project management portions of the Company's current
contract backlog.
o Manufacturing overhead was $1.68 million or 35.8% of sales
for 2005 as compared to $1.8 million or 24.1% of sales for 2004. During
2005, decreases in manufacturing overhead were largely due to a $60,000
decrease in payroll tax expense, a $49,000 decrease in manufacturing
supplies expense, a $24,000 decrease in utilities expense and a $20,000
decrease in medical insurance premiums. Although manufacturing overhead
expense decreased the increase of 11.7%, as a percent of sales, was due
to the decrease in sales volumes.
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE - Selling and administrative expense
increased from $480,000 for the third quarter of 2004 to $660,000 for 2005. As a
percent of sales, selling and administrative expense increased from 6.3% for
2004 to 14.1% for 2005 due to the lower sales volume and increase in certain
professional advisory fees of $222,000. The increase in professional and legal
expenses related to the Company's primary lender requiring the Company to retain
the services of a consulting company and the lender's legal counsel at the
Company's expense. During the third quarter of 2005, such expenses totaled
approximately $158,000. This increase was offset by decreases of $22,000 in
public company expense and $20,000 in the State of Michigan Single Business tax.
INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE - Interest expense increased from $149,000 for 2004
to $696,000 for 2005. This increase was largely due to the Company's increased
debt levels during the third quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004 at higher
interest rates. In addition, during the third quarter of 2005, the Company
retired the $3.0 million subordinated debt incurred during the fourth quarter of
2004. This subordinated debt was paid prior to scheduled retirement and the
Company expensed approximately $304,000 of fees and expenses during the third
quarter of 2005. These fees and costs were originally paid and capitalized and
were being amortized over the original repayment amortization of six years.
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COMPARISON OF THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2005 TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY
31, 2004.
REVENUES - Revenues for the nine months ended May 31, 2005 totaled $14.2 million
as compared to $24.2 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2004, a decrease
of 41%. This was a result of the Company beginning the fiscal 2005 with a
contract backlog of $2.4 million as compared to $26.6 million contract backlog
in 2004, a decrease of 91%. This lower backlog resulted in the Company incurring
approximately 186,000 shop floor hours as compared to 243,000 during the same
period of 2004, a decrease of 57,000 hours or 23%.
COST OF SALES - Cost of goods sold decreased from $21.6 million for the nine
months ended May 31, 2004 to $12.3 million for the nine months ended May 31,
2005, and as a percent of sales, cost of goods sold decreased from 89.4% for
2004 to 86.5% for 2005. Direct costs (materials and labor) decreased by $8.7
million, from $14.4 million for 2004 to $5.7 million for 2005. Engineering
expense decreased by $320,000 from $1.9 million for 2004 to $1.6 million for
2005. Lastly, of the cost of goods sold, manufacturing overhead decreased by
$300,000 from $5.3 million for 2004 to $5.0 million for 2005. Additional details
of these changes in cost of sales for the nine months ended May 31, 2004 and May
31, 2005 are as follows:
o Direct materials expense decreased from $3.5 million to $1.5
million for the first three quarters of 2004 and 2005, respectively.
The decrease was largely due to lower contract volume requirements and
backlog mix during 2005 as compared to 2004. Outside services expense
decreased from $6.0 million for 2004 to $0.5 million for 2005 and as a
percent of sales decreased from 24.9% to 3.7%. This decrease was
largely due to the Company outsourcing certain manufacturing processes
in an attempt to meet customer delivery dates while incorporating a
high number of customer engineering changes to the tooling during the
first nine months of 2004. These services largely consist of machining
and laser cutting services.
o Direct labor expense decreased from $4.9 million for 2004 to
$3.6 million for 2005 however, as a percent of sales, direct labor
expense increased from 20.4% to 25.7% as a result of lower revenues.
The dollar change was a result of the Company incurring a 23% decrease
in direct labor hours, from 243,000 hours in 2004 to 186,000 in 2005.
Of the total direct labor expense, regular or straight time decreased
by $757,000 however, as a percent of sales, increased from 13.0% for
2004 to 16.8% for 2005. Overtime expense decreased from $1.8 million
for 2004 to $1.3 million for 2005, as a percent of sales, increasing
from 7.4% for 2004 to 8.8% for 2005
o Engineering expense decreased from $1.9 million for 2004 to
$1.6 million for 2005 however, as a percent of sales, engineering
expense increased from 7.8% to 11.0% as a result of lower revenues. The
dollar decrease was due to the Company lowering the level of
engineering personnel staffing required to fulfill the design and
project management portions of contracts during the nine months of 2005
as compared to 2004.
o Manufacturing overhead was $5.3 million or 22.0% of sales
for 2004 as compared to $5.0 million or 35.4% of sales for 2005. During
2005, decreases in manufacturing overhead were largely due to a
$133,000 decrease in manufacturing supplies expense, a $94,000 decrease
in payroll tax expense and a $75,000 decrease in medical insurance
premiums. These decreases were offset by a $30,000 increase in
utilities expense. Although manufacturing overhead expense decreased,
the increase of approximately 13.4% of manufacturing overhead, as a
percent of sales, was largely due to the decrease in sales volumes.
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE -. Selling and administrative expense
increased from $1.4 million for the first three quarters of 2004 to $2.1 million
for 2005. As a percent of sales, selling and administrative expense increased
from 5.7% for 2004 to 14.8% for 2005. During 2005, increases in selling and
administrative expense were largely due to a $680,000 increase in legal and
professional expense, a $60,000 increase in travel expenses, a $39,000 increase
in sales salaries and $14,000 in bad debt expense. These increases were offset
by a $39,000 decrease in State of Michigan Single Business Tax expense and a
$31,000 decrease in public company expenses.
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The increase in professional and legal expenses related to the Company's primary
lender requiring the Company to retain the services of a consulting company and
the lender's legal counsel at the Company's expense. Through the third quarter,
such expenses totaled approximately $511,000. The remaining increases in legal
and professional expenses were incurred in regards to the Company's litigation.
INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE - Interest expense increased from $480,000 for 2004
to $1.5 million for 2005. This increase was largely due to the Company's
increased debt levels during 2005 as compared to 2004 at higher interest rates.
In addition, during the third quarter of 2005, the Company retired the $3.0
million subordinated debt incurred during the fourth quarter of 2004. This
subordinated debt was paid prior to scheduled retirement and the Company
expensed approximately $304,000 of fees and expenses during 2005. These fees and
costs were originally capitalized and being amortized over the original
repayment amortization.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES - For the nine months ended May 31, 2005, the Company
recorded a valuation allowance of approximately $440,000 to reduce its deferred
tax assets resulting from income tax benefit. For the three months ended May 31,
2005, the Company recorded an increase in the deferred tax asset valuation
allowance of approximately $136,000 to offset the income tax benefit.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During the nine months ended May 31, 2005, the Company's cash flow from
operating activities was $6.8 million. This largely resulted from a decrease of
$10.5 million in accounts receivable, a $2.7 million increase in contracts in
process and a $1.0 million decrease in accounts payable. From investing
activities, the Company incurred an increase in other assets (cash surrender
value of life insurance policies) of $24,000 and $254,000 in additions to
property, plant and equipment. The Company used net cash from financing
activities of $4.5 million. The cash from financing activities included the
Company securing new senior financing with gross proceeds of $9.2 million. The
Company applied $4.3 million to retire its previous senior debt facility with
Comerica Bank, $3.2 million to retire its subordinated debt with Hillstreet, and
$0.5 million in fees to Laurus. The net remaining funds, $1.2 million, was
utilized for general working capital purposes.
The Company believes that the revolving line of credit and the funds generated
from operations, will be sufficient to cover anticipated cash needs through
fiscal 2005. However, depending on the level of future sales, and the terms of
such sales, an expanded credit line or other financial instruments may be
necessary to finance increases in trade accounts receivable and contracts in
process. The Company believes it will be able to obtain such expanded credit
line and/or other financing, if required.
On May 17, 2005, the Company entered into a new senior loan facility agreement
with Laurus as evidenced by the Agreements. Pursuant to these Agreements, the
Company received a Term Loan in the aggregate principal amount of $3.2 million
as well as a Revolving Credit Facility with a maximum availability of $10.0
million. Each of the Term Loan and any loans under the Revolving Facility shall
be convertible by Laurus into shares of the Company's common stock at a rate of
$1.66 per share. In addition, as part of the agreement, the Company issued an
option to purchase 650,000 shares of its Common Stock at an exercise price of
$.01 per share.
The Company, in issuing an option for 650,000 shares at $.01 per share,
triggered price protection provisions in previously issued warrants. Under the
previous warrant agreements, if the Company issued warrants or options below the
strike price of the warrants the exercise price of the outstanding warrants
would adjust to the lower exercise price. The Company had previous warrants for
315,792 shares of common stock with 157,896 shares priced at an exercise price
of $5.07 per share and 157,896 priced at $5.53 per share.
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FISCAL 2004 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2003
REVENUE - Total revenue decreased from approximately $34 million in 2003 to $25
million in 2004, a decrease of 28%. This decrease was a result of us completing
our significant tooling programs for a major European automaker for a sports
utility vehicle and a new "crossover" vehicle to be manufactured in the United
States. Our customer for these vehicles is the Tier 1 supplier to Mercedes-Benz
for these particular vehicles. During the fourth quarter, we had significant
difficulties in completing the contracts, which had a severe negative effect on
revenue, cost of sales, and related earnings. We, due to many various
circumstances, incurred significant cost overruns on many of the parts under the
contracts. Many of these cost overruns involve customer timing changes, material
specification changes and us outsourcing the completion of many dies to meet
customer deadlines. All of the aforementioned issues resulted in us incurring
approximately $4.0 million in additional outsourcing costs and $3.5 million in
additional labor costs. We have accrued $5.2 million of estimated losses on
these contracts and others as of August 31, 2004, and believes this reserve will
be adequate to complete the contracts. The outsourcing costs were incurred as a
result of us having certain "bottlenecks" in our production. These bottlenecks
were a result of changes to material specifications combined with an increase in
the number of engineering changes required. The material specification changes
involved customer changes from a grade of steel we had previous experience with
to a new grade of high-strength steel which, not only we had no experience
working with, was also new to the customer. As a result of this new material, we
could not simulate the flow of the steel in the dies. Due to the lack of
historical data as to the material flow, we, in some cases, had to re-cut the
dies up to eight times to get the part within specifications with this material.
This created capacity constraints in our machining and tryout areas. As a result
of these constraints, the customer required that we utilize specified outside
die shops to complete certain dies, which were constructed internally. The
customer decided that our internal capacity had become overburdened as a result
of the rework being performed by us to obtain part specifications with the new
high-strength steel. Had we not outsourced this work, the customer may have
cancelled the contracts and charged us for all of the added costs incurred. In
addition, the customer may have discontinued the scheduled progress payments,
which would have caused severe cash-flow problems for us. Management took the
position that by outsourcing this work directly the added costs were better
controlled and prevented potential cash-flow difficulties.
Despite the aforementioned fourth quarter problems, we did realize an overall
profit on these two programs. The total amount of revenue on these contracts was
$43.0 million with a net margin of $0.2 million.
COST OF GOODS SOLD - Cost of goods sold decreased from $30.7 million for 2003 to
$30.0 million for 2004. However, as a percent of sales, cost of goods sold
increased from 90.1% for 2003 to 121.7% for 2004. Direct costs (materials and
labor) decreased by $0.8 million, from $21.4 million for 2003 to $20.6 million
for 2004. Engineering expense remained consistent at $2.4 million for both 2003
and 2004. Lastly, of the cost of goods sold, manufacturing overhead remained
consistent at $7.0 million for 2004 versus $6.9 million for 2003. Additional
details of these changes in cost of sales for 2003 and 2004 are as follows:
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o Direct materials expense decreased from $6.4 million for 2003 to $4.2
million for 2004 and as a percent of sales from 18.8% to 16.9%. This
decrease was largely due to lower contract material requirements during
2004 as compared to 2003. Outside services expense increased from $9.4
million for 2003 to $9.7 million for 2004 and increased as a percent of
sales from 27.5% to 39.3%. Of the outsourced services expense for 2004,
approximately $4.0 million of the $9.7 million was in excess of amounts
estimated for certain jobs and created extensive cost overruns on those
particular jobs as described in the aforementioned Revenue section.
o Direct labor expense increased from $5.7 million for 2003 to $6.7
million for 2004 and as a percent of sales, direct labor increased from
16.7% to 27.3%. This change was a result of us incurring a 4.4% increase in
direct labor hours, from 304,000 hours in 2003 to 318,000 in 2004. Of the
total direct labor expense, regular or straight time increased by $690,000
and as a percent of sales increased from 11.0% for 2003 to 17.9% for 2004.
Overtime expense increased from $1.9 million for 2003 to $2.3 million for
2004 and as a percent of sales increased from 5.7% for 2003 to 9.4% for
2004. We incurred added labor costs of approximately $3.5 million related
to the construction and buy-off difficulties noted above.
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE - Selling and administrative expense for 2004
increased by $324,000 to $2,014,000 as compared to $1,690,000 for 2003. As a
percent of sales, selling and administrative expense increased from 5.0% for
2003 to 8.2% for 2004. This largely consisted of increases of $141,000 in
administrative and sales salaries, $79,000 in State of Michigan Single Business
Tax, $50,000 in Deferred Compensation expense and $38,000 in Public Company
expenses.
INTEREST EXPENSE - Interest expense increased from $779,000 for 2003 to $872,000
for 2004. This increase was largely due to us incurring additional interest
expense related to issuance of $3.0 million subordinated debt during the fourth
quarter of 2004.
FISCAL 2003 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2002
REVENUE - Total revenue increased from approximately $14 million in 2002 to $34
million in 2003, an increase of 143%. This increase was a result of us receiving
significant tooling programs for the Mercedes-Benz M Class sports utility
vehicle and a new "crossover" vehicle yet to be introduced. Our customer for
these vehicles is the Tier 1 supplier to Mercedes-Benz for these particular
vehicles. For a portion of these tooling systems we are performing engineering
services and manage certain die manufacturing subcontracted by us, with us being
responsible for the engineering and performance of these tools. During fiscal
2003, we recorded approximately $9.4 million of outsourced revenue or 25% of
total fiscal 2003 sales.
COST OF GOODS SOLD - Cost of goods sold increased from $14.7 million for 2002 to
$30.7 million for 2003. However, as a percent of sales, cost of goods sold
decreased from 104.5% for 2002 to 90.1% for 2003. Direct costs (materials and
labor) increased by $14.6 million, from $6.8 million for 2002 to $21.4 million
for 2003. Engineering expense increased by $815,500 from $1.6 million for 2002
to $2.3 million for 2003. Lastly, of the cost of goods sold, manufacturing
overhead increased by $580,000 from $6.3 million for 2002 to $6.9 million for
2003. Additional details of these changes in cost of sales for 2002 and 2003 are
as follows:
o Direct materials expense increased from $2.4 million for 2002 to $6.4
million for 2003 and as a percent of sales from 16.8% to 18.8%. This
increase was largely due to higher contract material requirements during
2003 as compared to 2002. Outside services expense increased from $923,000
for 2002 to $9.4 million for 2003 and as a percent of sales from 6.6% to
27.5%. This increase was largely due to us incurring $7.3 million of
expense related to our outsourced revenue. The balance of the outside
services expense was due to sales volumes and corresponding increases in
outsourcing certain machining, die patterns, laser cutting, heat treat and
outside design services.
o Direct labor expense increased from $3.6 million for 2002 to $5.7
million for 2003. However, as a percent of sales, direct labor decreased
from 25.5% to 16.7%. This change was a result of us incurring a 56%
increase in direct labor hours, from 189,000 hours in 2002 to 294,000 in
2003. Of the total direct labor expense, regular or straight time increased
by $909,000 however as a percent of sales, decreased from 20.1% for 2002 to
10.9% for 2003 due to increased sales volume. Overtime expense increased
from $756,000 for 2002 to $1.9 million for 2003, however as a percent of
sales, only increased from 5.4% for 2002 to 5.7% for 2003.
o Engineering expense increased from $1.6 million, 11.1% of sales, for
2002 to $2.4 million, 7.0% of sales, for 2003. This 50% increase was due to
our increase in awarded contracts during 2003 and us increasing the number
of engineering personnel necessary to fulfill the design and project
management portions of the contracts.
o Manufacturing overhead was $6.3 million or 44.9% of sales for 2002 as
compared to $6.9 million or 20.2% of sales for 2003. During 2003, increases
in manufacturing overhead were largely due to a $326,000 increase in
vacation, holiday pay and payroll tax expenses and a $100,000 increase in
medical insurance premiums. The decrease of approximately 50% of
manufacturing overhead, as a percent of sales, was largely due to improved
overhead absorption from sales increases.
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SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE - Selling and administrative expense for 2003
remained consistent with 2002 at $1.7 million. As a percent of sales, selling
and administrative expense decreased from 11.8% for 2002 to 5.0% for 2003 due to
the increased sales volume. The largest selling and administrative expense
increases for 2003 included: $124,000 in supervision salaries and $39,000 in
directors and officers insurance premiums and director fees. These increases
were offset by decreases in computer maintenance expense.
INTEREST EXPENSE - Interest expense increased from $653,000 for 2002 to $779,000
for 2003. This increase was largely due to us incurring $230,000 of debt
issuance and guarantees amortization expense during 2003. These costs were
incurred in our December 2002 refinancing.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Our effective income tax rates were 0% for the years ended August 31, 2002, 2003
and 2004. We had approximately $160,000 of alternative minimum tax credits as of
August 31, 2004, the use of which does not expire, and federal net operating
loss carryforwards of $6,511,000, which expire, if unused, in fiscal 2021, 2022
and 2024. We have a valuation allowance of $1,003,000 and $3,737,000 at August
31, 2003 and 2004, respectively, for net deferred tax assets, which may not
ultimately be realized.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our need for working capital increased during 2004 largely as a result of the
loss in the fourth quarter. For the year ended 2004, we utilized approximately
$6.7 million in operating activities. We financed these needs through bank
financing, issuance of subordinated debt and sale of common stock for a total of
$8.0 million from financing activities. We also utilized $1.3 million of those
proceeds in the acquisition of assets.
Our total bank debt as of August 31, 2004, was $15.7 million, all of which was
classified as short-term debt. As of August 31, 2004, we were in default of our
loan covenants with Comerica and HillStreet. As a result we negotiated a $10
million revolving line of credit with a balance outstanding of approximately
$4.6 million (as of December 20, 2004), and term notes with an aggregate
outstanding balance of $1,835,100, expiring December 31, 2004. The revolving
line of credit had an interest rate at Comerica's prime rate plus 4.0 percent
(an effective rate of 9.0% at November 30, 2004) and the term notes had an
interest rate at Comerica's prime rate plus 4.25 percent (an effective rate of
9.25% at November 30, 2004). We also had two subordinated debt notes payable
totaling $4,050,670 which included $1,050,670 bearing interest at 11% and
$3,000,000 bearing interest at 14% plus deferred interest of 6%.
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The table below presents our significant contractual obligations as of August
31, 2004:
LESS THAN 1 MORE THAN 5
TOTAL YEAR 1-3 YEARS 3-5 YEARS YEARS
----------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------
Debt........................................ $15,735,302 $ 15,735,302 -- -- --
Operating Lease ............................ 16,173,620 981,298 $ 988,298 $1,013,135 $13,190,889
Deferred Compensation....................... 216,474 50,000 45,351 43,192 77,931
Capital Lease............................... 20,070 7,367 7,367 5,336 --
----------- ------------ ---------- ---------- -----------
Total Obligations $32,145,466 $ 16,773,967 $1,041,016 $1,061,663 $13,268,820
=========== ============ ========== ========== ===========
On May 17, 2005, we extinguished our indebtedness with Comerica and HillStreet
and replaced them with the Laurus facility. We believe that the revolving line
of credit with Laurus and the funds generated from operations, will be
sufficient to cover anticipated cash needs through fiscal 2005. However,
depending on the level of future sales, terms of such sales, financial
performance and cash flow of existing contracts, such financing may not be
sufficient to support operations. Therefore, we may be required to seek
additional sources of funding.
The table below presents our significant contractual obligations as of May 31,
2005:
LESS THAN 1 MORE THAN 5
TOTAL YEAR 1-3 YEARS 3-5 YEARS YEARS
----------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ------------
Debt........................................ $10,239,124 $ 3,139,717 $ 7,099,407 -- --
Operating Lease ............................ 15,451,591 982,229 3,097,834 3,323,302 8,048,226
Deferred Compensation....................... 72,835 72,835 -- -- --
Capital Lease............................... 14,590 7,740 6,850 -- --
----------- ------------ ----------- ---------- -----------
Total Obligations $25,778,140 $ 4,202,521 $10,204,091 $3,323,302 $ 8,048,226
=========== ============ =========== ========== ===========
The following table provides information on the Company's debt as of May 31,
2005 and August 31, 2004 that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
AMOUNT
OUTSTANDING MATURITY DATE
----------- -------------
MAY 31, 2005:
CONVERTIBLE REVOLVING NOTE:
- Variable rate revolving credit line at an interest rate of prime
rate plus 1.25% (as of May 31, 2005, an effective rate of 7.25%) $ 4,031,000 May 18, 2008
SECURED CONVERTIBLE TERM NOTE:
- At an interest rate of prime plus 4.00% (as of May 31, 2005, an
effective rate of 7.25%) $ 3,200,000 May 18, 2008
OVERFORMULA:
- At an interest rate of prime plus 1.25% (as of May 31, 2005, an September
effective rate of 7.25%) $ 2,000,000 14, 2005
AUGUST 31, 2004:
REVOLVING WORKING CAPITAL CREDIT LINE:
- Variable rate revolving credit line at an interest rate of prime Debt retired
rate plus 4% (as of November 17, 2004, an effective rate of 9%) $ 9,849,532 May 17, 2005
NOTE PAYABLE TO BANKS:
- At an interest rate of prime plus 4.25% (as of November 17, 2004, Debt retired
an effective rate of 9.25%) $ 1,400,000 May 17, 2005
- At an interest rate of prime plus 4.25% (as of November 17, 2004, Debt retired
an effective rate of 9.25%) $ 435,100 May 17, 2005
INFLATION
We have no long-term, fixed price supply contracts. Although the average set of
dies takes approximately ten months from inception to shipment, any significant
direct material costs are incurred at the beginning of the die manufacturing
process. Historically, we have been able to reflect increases in the prices of
labor and material in our selling prices, however under current industry pricing
pressures, we are unsure if this will continue to be the case in the future.
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS
Listed below are the names of the Directors of the Company, the year in
which such Director's respective term expires, and a brief account of the
business experience of each Director during the past five years.
TERM
NAME POSITION EXPIRES AGE
------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- ---
Kenneth K. Rieth........ President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company................ 2008 46
Dr. Jay S. Baron........ Director, Manufacturing Systems, Altarum, Center for Automotive
Research............................................................ 2004 39
Richard V. Gillette.... Director of Supplier Analysis, CSM Worldwide........................ 2006 48
J. Dann Engels.......... Director of Global Rush............................................. 2006 49
KENNETH K. RIETH. Mr. Rieth has been Chief Executive Officer and President of
Riviera Tool Company since 1980.
DR. JAY S. BARON. Dr. Jay S. Baron has been a Director of Riviera Tool Company
since 2002. Dr. Baron holds a Ph.D. and Master's Degree in Industrial and
Operations Engineering. Dr. Baron currently is Director of Manufacturing Systems
for Altarum - Center for Automotive Research. Previously, Dr. Baron was the
Manager of Manufacturing Systems for the University of Michigan's OSAT
department.
RICHARD V. GILLETTE. Mr. Gillette has been a Director of Riviera Tool Company
since January 2004. Mr. Gillette currently is Director of Supplier Analysis of
CSM Worldwide, a provider of specialized global automotive industry advice to
commercial and investment banks, private equity firms, investment analysts and
others. Previously, Mr. Gillette spent thirteen years as vice president of
automotive forecasting at IRN, Inc.
J. DANN ENGELS. Mr. Engels has been a Director of Riviera Tool Company since
January 2005. Mr. Engels holds Bachelor degrees in Letters and Engineering
Industrial and Operations Engineering. In addition, he holds Masters' Degrees in
both Mechanical Engineering and Industrial and Operations Engineering. Mr.
Engels is the founder and director of Global Rush, an international automotive
parts and tooling sourcing strategist, Optiprise, a lean manufacturing
consulting business, and ISC Software, a materials handling software developer.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY
NAME POSITION AGE
------------------------ ----------------------------------------------- ---
Kenneth K. Rieth........ President, CEO and Director 46
Peter C. Canepa......... Secretary, Treasurer and CFO 46
Thomas J. Winters....... Vice President of Sales 63
Mr. Rieth's biography is set forth above.
PETER C. CANEPA. Mr. Canepa has been Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and
Treasurer of the Company since March 1994.
THOMAS J. WINTERS. Mr. Winters has been Vice President of Sales of the Company
since 1997.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Directors who are employees of Riviera Tool Company receive no additional
compensation for serving on the board of directors. On an annual basis, a
non-employee director receives a fee of $5,000.
The following table provides information about the compensation of our
Chief Executive Officer and two other most highly compensated executive officers
at fiscal years ended August 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004. Two additional tables
provide detailed information about the employees' stock options.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
OTHER RESTRI- SECURITIES
COMP- ANNUAL CTED UNDERLYING ALL
FISCAL ANNUAL ENSATION COMP- STOCK OPTIONS LTIP OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS(1) ENSATION AWARD SARS PAYOUTS COMPENSATION(2)
----------------------------------- ------ -------- -------- -------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Kenneth K. Rieth................... 2004 $250,000 $ -- $ -- -- -- -- $ --
President, CEO and Director 2003 $250,000 31,500 -- -- -- -- --
2002 $165,000 -- -- -- -- -- 286
Peter C. Canepa.................... 2004 $140,000 $ 20,000 $ -- -- -- -- $ --
Secretary, Treasurer and CFO 2003 $140,000 -- -- -- -- -- --
2002 $140,000 -- -- -- -- -- 424
OTHER EMPLOYEE
Thomas J. Winters.................. 2004 $140,000 $ -- $ -- -- -- -- $ --
Vice President of Sales 2003 $140,000 -- -- -- -- -- --
2002 $140,000 -- -- -- -- -- 875
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(1) Does not include any value that might be attributable to job-related
personal benefits, the annual value of which has not exceeded the lesser
of 10% of annual salary plus bonus or $50,000 for each executive officer.
(2) Required matching contribution by the Company to the 401(k) plan, which is
maintained by the Company for its employees generally.
OPTION GRANTS TABLE
No stock options were granted during fiscal year ended August 31, 2004.
OPTION EXERCISES TABLE
The following table provides information on the value of options held by
each of the executive officers of the Company at August 31, 2004 measured in
terms of the closing price of the Company's Common Shares on that day. There
were no options exercised by any officer during the year ended August 31, 2004.
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised Value of
Options/SARs Unexercised
at August 31, In-the- Money
Shares 2004 Options at
Acquired on Value Exercisable August 31,
Name and Principal Position Exercise Realized (shares) 2004
-------------------------------------------- ------------ -------- ------------- -------------
Kenneth K. Rieth - President,
C.E.O. & Chairman........................ -- -- 100,000(1) $0
Peter C. Canepa - Secretary,
Treasurer and CFO........................ -- -- 30,000(2) $0
Thomas J. Winters
Vice President of Sales.................. -- -- 30,000(2) $0
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(1) On November 2, 1998, Mr. Rieth was granted a stock option for 50,000
shares, exercisable at $6.625 per share under the 1998 Key Employee Stock
Option Plan, expiring November 2, 2008. On November 24, 2000, Mr. Rieth
was granted a stock option for 50,000 shares, exercisable at $3.75 per
share after November 24, 2000 and expires November 2, 2009.
(2) On November 2, 1998, Messrs. Winters and Canepa were granted stock options
for 10,000 shares each, exercisable at $6.625 per share under the 1996
Incentive Employee Stock Option Plan, as amended, expiring November 2,
2008. On November 24, 2000, Messrs. Winters and Canepa were granted stock
options for 20,000 shares each, exercisable at $3.75 per share after
November 24, 2000 and expires November 2, 2009.
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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
The members of the compensation committee during the fiscal year ended
2004 were Richard V. Gillette and Dr. Jay S. Baron. Neither Messrs. Gillette nor
Dr. Baron were ever an officer or employee of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries, and none of them had any relationship requiring disclosure by the
Company under Item 404 of Regulation S-K for the fiscal year ended 2004.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The duty of the Committee is to recommend to the Board of Directors the
remuneration arrangements for Kenneth K. Rieth, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, as well as grant stock options under the Company's 1996
Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended, and the 1998 Key Employee Stock Option
Plan. The Company's Board of Directors has given Mr. Rieth the authority to set
the compensation for senior management.
COMPENSATION PROGRAMS
BASE SALARY
The Committee reviews each officer's salary annually. In determining
appropriate salary levels, consideration is given to scope of responsibility,
experience, Riviera Tool Company and individual performance as well as pay
practices of other companies relating to executives with similar responsibility.
In addition, with respect to the base salary of Mr. Rieth, the
Compensation Committee has acknowledged the longevity of Mr. Rieth's service to
the Registrant and its belief that Mr. Rieth is an excellent representative of
the Registrant within the industry. In assessing Mr. Rieth's compensation, the
committee engaged an independent firm to perform a review of his proposed
compensation. Upon completion of such review, the Board of Directors established
Mr. Rieth's base salary on April 25, 2003. This base compensation consists of a
regular payroll payment of $250,000 per year plus an annual bonus equal to 3.5%
of the Company's income from operations before such bonus expense. Mr. Canepa
received a base salary of $140,000 for fiscal 2004.
BONUS AWARDS
The Registrant's officers may be considered for annual cash bonuses, which
are awarded to recognize and reward corporate and individual performance based
on meeting specified goals and objectives. The plan in effect for fiscal 2004
for Mr. Rieth did not provide a bonus to Mr. Rieth. In determining a bonus to
Mr. Rieth, the Committee reviews compensation levels and financial results
available to it for chief executive officers for similarly sized companies as
well as those located near the Registrant's headquarters. Mr. Rieth recommends
to the Committee Mr. Canepa's bonus based on his review of corporate and Mr.
Canepa's individual performances as well as the performance bonus the management
team awards to employees of the Registrant other than Messrs. Canepa and Rieth.
STOCK OPTIONS
Under the Registrant's 1996 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended, stock
options may be granted to the Registrant's key employees including Messrs. Rieth
and Canepa. The number of options granted is determined by the subjective
evaluation of the person's ability to influence the Registrant's long-term
growth and profitability. For fiscal 2004, no stock options were issued under
such plan.
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Under the Registrant's 1998 Key Employee Stock Option Plan, stock options
may be granted to the Registrant's key employees and directors including Messrs.
Rieth, Baron, Gillette and Canepa. The number of options granted is determined
by the subjective evaluation of the person's ability to influence the
Registrant's long-term growth and profitability. For fiscal 2004, no stock
options were issued under such plan.
Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price
of the common shares on the date of grant. Since the value of an option bears a
direct relationship to the Registrant's stock price, it is an effective
incentive for employees to create value for shareholders. The Committee
therefore views stock options as an important component of its future
compensation policy.
The Compensation Committee
James V. Gillette
Jay S. Baron, Secretary
STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following line graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return
for the Registrant's common shares with the cumulative total return of the
Standards & Poors 500 Composite Index and an index of peer companies selected by
the Registrant.
The comparison assumes $100 was invested on March 4, 1997 (the date of the
Registrant's initial public offering) in the Registrant's common shares, the S &
P 500 Composite Index and the peer group. The companies in the peer group, all
of which are in the automotive industry, are as follows:
Dana Corporation Hayes Lemmerz International Inc. Spartan Motors Inc.
Gentex Corporation Magna International Inc. Tower Automotive Inc
Superior Industries International .
INDEXED RETURNS
Years Ending
BASE -----------------------------------------------
Company Name/Index PERIOD Cumulative Total Return
-------------------- -------- -----------------------------------------------
March 4, Aug. 31, Aug. 31, Aug. 31, Aug. 31, Aug. 31,
1997 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY $ 100 $ 67.71 $ 33.38 $ 32.27 $ 107.87 $ 45.98
S & P 500 $ 100 $ 116.32 $ 87.95 $ 72.12 $ 80.83 $ 90.09
PEER GROUP $ 100 $ 80.48 $ 88.99 $ 88.81 $ 103.14 $ 98.27
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
AMONG RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY, THE S & P 500 INDEX
AND A PEER GROUP
[LINE GRAPH]
*$100 invested on 8/31/99 in stock or index-including reinvestment of dividends
Fiscal year ending August 31.
Copyright(C) 2002, Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies,
Inc. All right reserved
www.researchdatagroup.com/S&P.htm
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial
ownership of the our common stock as of May 31, 2005 with respect to (i) each
stockholder known by us to be the beneficial owner of 5% of our common stock:
(ii) each of our directors; (iii) each Executive Officer or Significant Employee
listed in the Summary Compensation Table under the heading "Executive
Compensation" and (iv) all directors and executive officers as a group. On the
table, 4,090,138 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding. Unless
otherwise indicated, all persons named as beneficial owners of common stock have
sole voting power and sole investment power with respect to the shares indicated
as beneficially owned.
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP TABLE
COMMON PERCENTAGE OF
SHARES TOTAL COMMON
NAME OF BENEFICIAL BENEFICIALLY SHARES OF THE
HOLDER ADDRESS OWNED COMPANY
------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- ------------ -------------
Kenneth K. Rieth........ 5460 Executive Parkway SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 769,216(1) 18.8%
Dr. Jay S. Baron........ 1000 Victors Way, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 -- --
Richard V. Gillette .... 1669 Hamilton Road, Suite 210, Okemos, MI 48864 1,000 *
J. Dann Engels 112 Waukazoo Drive, Holland, MI 49424 -- --
Peter C. Canepa......... 5460 Executive Parkway SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 35,512(2) 0.9%
Thomas J. Winters ...... 5460 Executive Parkway SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 30,000(2) 0.7%
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ALL DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEE AS A GROUP (6 PERSONS) 835,728 20.4%
======= ====
(1) Riviera Holding Company, 100% owned by Kenneth K. Rieth, President and CEO
of Riviera Tool Company, owns 635,250 shares of the Common Shares of
Riviera Tool Company. Amount also includes 2,100 shares of Common Shares
owned by Mr. Rieth as custodian for his minor children and 100,000 shares,
which Mr. Rieth has the right to acquire through exercise of stock options
granted under the 1998 Key Employee Stock Option Plan.
(2) Amount includes 30,000 shares of which Mr. Winters and Mr. Canepa each
have the right to acquire through exercise of a stock option grant under
the 1996 Incentive Stock Option Plan.
* Beneficial ownership of less than 0.1% of the class.
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SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
AS OF MAY 31, 2005
NUMBER OF SECURITIES
REMAINING AVAILABLE FOR
NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXERCISE FUTURE ISSUANCE UNDER
ISSUED UPON EXERCISE OF PRICE OF OUTSTANDING EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
OUTSTANDING OPTIONS, OPTIONS, WARRANTS AND (EXCLUDING SECURITIES
PLAN CATEGORY WARRANTS AND RIGHTS RIGHTS REFLECTED IN COLUMN (a))
------------------------------ -------------------------- ------------------------- -------------------------
(a) (b) (c)
------------------------------ -------------------------- ------------------------- -------------------------
Equity compensation plans
approved by security holders 0 $ 0 0
Equity compensation plans
not approved by security
holders 181,000 shares $5.04 269,000 shares
-------------- ----- --------------
Total 181,000 shares $5.04 269,000 shares
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
None of our directors or officers, nor any proposed nominee for election
as a director, nor any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly,
shares carrying more than 10% of the voting rights attached to all of our
outstanding shares, nor any promoter, nor any relative or spouse of any of the
foregoing persons has any material interest, direct or indirect, in any
transaction since our incorporation or in any presently proposed transaction
which, in either case, has or will materially affect us.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
The following table provides information on our debt as of May 31, 2005 and 2004
that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
AMOUNT
OUTSTANDING MATURITY DATE
----------- -------------
MAY 31, 2005:
CONVERTIBLE REVOLVING NOTE:
Variable rate revolving credit line at an interest rate of prime rate plus 1.25%
(as of May 31, 2005, an effective rate of 7.25 %) $ 4,031,000 May 17, 2008
SECURED CONVERTIBLE TERM NOTE:
At an interest rate of prime plus 4% (as of May 31, 2005, an effective rate of 10%) $ 3,200,000 May 17, 2008
OVERFORMULA:
At an interest rate of prime plus 1.25% (as of May 31, 2005, an effective rate of 7.25%) $ 2,000,000 September 14, 2005
MAY 31, 2004:
REVOLVING WORKING CAPITAL CREDIT LINE:
Variable rate revolving credit line at an interest rate of prime rate plus 1% (as
of May 31, 2004, an effective rate of 5%) $ 7,547,820 Retired May 17, 2005
NOTE PAYABLE TO BANKS:
At an interest rate of prime plus 1.25% (as of May 31, 2004, an effective rate of 5.25%) $ 1,466,667 Retired May 17, 2005
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SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS
Laurus may from time to time offer and sell pursuant to this prospectus
any or all of the shares of common stock listed below. When we refer to "Laurus"
in this prospectus, we mean those persons listed in the table below, as well as
the pledgees, donees, assignees, transferees, successors and others who later
hold any of Laurus' interests. In the event that Laurus enters into a
transaction with a pledgee, donee, assignee, transferee or successor, we will
amend or supplement this prospectus to specifically name such individual as a
"Selling Securityholder".
We have agreed to file a registration statement, of which this prospectus
is a part, to register the shares of Laurus set forth in the table below in
order to permit Laurus to sell these shares from time to time as described in
"Plan of Distribution" on page 37.
We cannot determine the actual number of shares of our common stock that
we will issue, because of the variables discussed in this prospectus. Shares of
our common stock sold to Laurus will not be freely tradeable by Laurus until
they are registered under applicable securities laws or an exemption from such
registration is available. However, we are required to register for sale all
shares of our common stock issued or issuable to Laurus in connection with the
Agreements.
The table below sets forth the number of shares being registered for sale
as of the date of this prospectus and sets forth the number of shares of common
stock known by us to be beneficially owned by Laurus as of July 15, 2005. Laurus
has not had a material relationship with us within the past three years other
than as a result of the ownership of our shares of common stock or other
securities as described in this prospectus and other then in connection with
providing the credit facility discussed in this prospectus. The shares offered
by this prospectus may be offered from time to time by Laurus. The percent of
beneficial ownership for Laurus is based on 4,090,138 shares of our common stock
outstanding as of July 15, 2005. Laurus may have acquired, sold or transferred,
in transactions exempt from registration requirements of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, some or all of their common stock since the date as of which
the information in the table is presented. We are not making any representation
that any shares covered by this prospectus will or will not be offered for
resale. Laurus reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any
proposed sale of shares.
Information about Laurus may change over time. Any changed information
will be set forth in prospectus supplements. From time to time, additional
information concerning ownership of our common stock may rest with certain
holders thereof not named in the table below and of whom we are unaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES OF
NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK PERCENT OF COMMON STOCK
COMMON STOCK NUMBER OF SHARES OF BENEFICIALLY BENEFICIALLY OWNED AFTER
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER BENEFICIALLY OWNED (1) COMMON STOCK TO BE SOLD OWNED AFTER OFFERING OFFERING
---------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------- -------------------- ------------------------
Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (2) 3,782,531 3,782,531 -0- *
* Less than one percent (1%).
(1) The figures for the number of shares and the percentage of shares
beneficially owned by Laurus after the offering are based on the assumption that
Laurus will sell all of the shares registered for sale hereby. Because Laurus
may offer all, some or none of the shares pursuant to this prospectus, and
because there are currently no agreements, arrangements or understandings with
respect to the sale of any of the shares, no estimate can be given as to the
number of shares that will be held by Laurus after completion of the sale of
shares hereunder. See "Plan of Distribution" On page 37.
(2) The number of shares being offered in this prospectus represent the maximum
number of shares issuable in connection with the exercise of the conversion
rights having exercise prices of $1.66 per share and option rights having an
exercise price of $0.01 per, as such number may be adjusted upon the occurrence
of dilutive events in accordance with Rule 416 under the Securities Act.
Laurus has not informed us of its current plans with respect to the
disposition of shares of our common stock which are covered by this prospectus.
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DESCRIPTION OF RIVIERA TOOL COMMON STOCK
The following summary of our common stock is subject in all respects to
applicable Michigan law, our articles of incorporation and our by-laws. See
"Where You Can Find More Information" on page 3.
General
The authorized capital stock of Riviera Tool consisted of 9,798,575 shares
of common stock and 205,000 shares of preferred stock, no par value. As of July
15, 2005, 4,090,138 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding and no
shares of preferred stock were issued and outstanding. Our shares of common
stock, when issued in accordance with the various conversion rights and option
rights, will be validly issued and outstanding and will be fully paid and
non-assessable.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust, 17 Battery Place, New York, New York
10064 is the transfer agent and registrar of our common stock.
Board of Directors
Our by-laws provide that the Board of Directors is divided into three
classes with each class elected for a three-year term. The Board currently
consists of four members.
Dividends
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We
presently intend to retain all future earnings for use in our business and do
not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable
future.
Michigan Anti-Takeover Laws
Under Chapter 7A of the Michigan Business Corporation Act, "business
combinations" (defined to include, among other transactions, mergers,
consolidations, certain dispositions of assets or shares, and certain
recapitalizations) between certain corporations or their domestic subsidiaries
and an "interested shareholder" (defined as the direct or indirect beneficial
owner of at least 10% of the voting power of a covered corporation's outstanding
shares or an affiliate of the corporation which had such 10% ownership within
the preceding two years) can only be consummated if approved by at least 90% of
the votes of each class of the corporation's shares entitled to vote thereon and
by at least two-thirds of such votes not held by the interested shareholder or
its affiliates, unless certain price and other conditions imposed by Chapter 7A
are satisfied. The board of directors may elect to exempt business combinations
with a particular interested shareholder from the requirements of Chapter 7A at
any time before the interested shareholder attains that status.
Under Chapter 7B of the Michigan Business Corporation Act, "control
shares" (defined to mean shares, which when added to all other shares of the
corporation owned by a person or with respect to which that person may exercise
or direct the exercise of voting power, would entitle that person, immediately
after the acquisition of the shares, to exercise or direct the exercise of
voting power in the election of directors in excess of threshold levels of 20%,
33 1/2% or a majority of all voting power) acquired in a "control share
acquisition" (defined to include the acquisition, directly or indirectly, by any
person of ownership of or the power to exercise the voting power with respect
to, issued and outstanding control shares) have the same voting rights as were
accorded the shares before the control share acquisition only to the extent
granted by resolution approved by the shareholders of the corporation. To have
such a resolution considered by the shareholders of the corporation, the
acquiring person must deliver an "acquiring person statement" to the corporation
and the Michigan Department of Commerce, Corporations, Securities and Land
Development Bureau. To be approved by the shareholders, the resolution must be
approved by a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the common stock and
a majority of the votes cast by the holders of shares of each class or series
entitled to vote thereon, excluding "interested shares" (defined to include
shares held by the acquiring person or member of his group, an officer of the
corporation and any director who is also an employee of the corporation). The
practical effect of Chapter 7B of the Michigan Business Corporation Act is to
require that a person making a tender offer for shares of a corporation
condition the offer on shareholder approval of the person's right to vote the
shares to be acquired.
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If authorized by a corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws,
control shares acquired in a control share acquisition with respect to which no
acquiring person statement has been filed may be redeemed by the corporation at
any time more than 60 days after the end of the control share acquisition at
"fair value." If authorized by the corporation's articles of incorporation or
bylaws, control shares acquired in a control share acquisition which are not
accorded full voting rights may be redeemed by the corporation at "fair value."
Unless otherwise provided in the corporation's articles of incorporation or
bylaws, in the event that control shares acquired in a control share acquisition
are accorded full voting rights and the acquiring person has acquired a majority
of all voting power of the corporation, the shareholders of the corporation,
other than the acquiring person, have dissenters' rights. "Fair value" means a
value not less than the highest price paid per share by the acquiring person in
the control share acquisition.
The provisions of Chapter 7B automatically apply to us, although our board
of directors or our shareholders may elect to remove us from the application of
Chapter 7B. Our board of directors has no plans to elect to remove such
application and is not aware of any plans or proposals to do so. Further, none
of the provisions discussed above has been included in our Articles of
Incorporation or Bylaws.
The foregoing discussion concerning the provisions of the Michigan
Business Corporation Act is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
Michigan Business Corporation Act provisions.
Securities and Exchange Commission on Indemnification
Our by-laws provide for a broad right for indemnification for any person
who is or was involved in any manner in any threatened, pending, or completed
investigation, claim, action, suit, or proceeding by reason of the fact that the
person had agreed to become a director, officer, employee, or agent of our
company.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to directors, officers or controlling persons of the
registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant
has been informed that in the opinion of the Commission this type of
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against
liabilities arising under the Securities Act (other than the payment by the
registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or controlling
person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding) is asserted by any director, officer or controlling person in
connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in
the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent,
submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities
Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of the submitted issue.
Voting Rights
Each share of common stock is entitled to one vote in the election of
directors and other matters. Common stockholders are not entitled to preemptive
or cumulative voting rights.
Registration Rights
In connection with the Agreements, we entered into a Registration Rights
Agreement with Laurus on May 17, 2005 (the "Registration Rights Agreement")
pursuant to which we agreed to provide Laurus with registration rights for their
shares of our common stock. Under the terms of the Registration Rights
Agreement, we are obligated to file an additional registration statement
registering the resale of shares of the common stock issuable upon the exercise
of conversion rights granted pursuant to an additional minimum borrowing note
evidencing an aggregate principal amount of up to $2,000,000 of loans made
pursuant to an additional minimum borrowing note. If the registration statement
is not filed within 60 days following the date of the funding of such additional
tranches of loans, or declared effective within 60 days thereafter, or if the
registration is suspended other than as permitted in the Registration Rights
Agreement, we are obligated to pay Laurus certain fees and certain obligations
may be deemed to be in default.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Laurus and any of its pledgees, assignees and successors-in-interest may,
from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of common stock on any stock
exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in
private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. Laurus
may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:
- ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the
broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
- block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the
shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block
as principal to facilitate the transaction;
- purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the
broker-dealer for its account;
- an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the
applicable exchange;
- privately negotiated transactions;
- broker-dealers may agree with Laurus to sell a specified number of
such shares at a stipulated price per share;
- a combination of any such methods of sale;
- through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging
transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; or
- any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
Laurus may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act of
1933, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
Broker-dealers engaged by Laurus may arrange for other brokers-dealers to
participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from
Laurus (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from
the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated. Laurus does not expect these
commissions and discounts relating to its sales of shares to exceed what is
customary in the types of transactions involved.
In connection with the sale of our common stock or interests therein,
Laurus may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other
financial institutions. Laurus may also enter into option or other transactions
with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the creation of one or
more derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or
other financial institution of shares offered by this prospectus, which shares
such broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this
prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).
Laurus and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the
shares may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities
Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by
such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares
purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts
under the Securities Act. Laurus has informed us that it does not have any
agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to
distribute our common stock.
We have agreed to indemnify Laurus against certain losses, claims, damages
and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
Because Laurus may be deemed to be an "underwriter" within the meaning of
the Securities Act, they will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements
of the Securities Act. In addition, any securities covered by this prospectus
which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be sold
under Rule 144 rather than under this prospectus. Laurus has advised us that it
has not entered into any agreements, understandings or arrangements with any
underwriter or broker-dealer regarding the sale of the shares. There is no
underwriter or coordinating broker acting in connection with the proposed sale
of the shares by Laurus.
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We agreed to keep this prospectus effective until the earlier of (i) the
date on which all the shares have been sold or (ii) the date on which the shares
may be sold immediately without registration under the Securities Act and
without volume restrictions pursuant to Rule 144(k), as determined by our
counsel. The resale shares will be sold only through registered or licensed
brokers or dealers if required under applicable state securities laws. In
addition, in certain states, the resale shares may not be sold unless they have
been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption
from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied
with.
Under applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person
engaged in the distribution of the shares may not simultaneously engage in
market making activities with respect to our common stock for a period of two
business days prior to the commencement of the distribution. In addition, Laurus
will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of
purchases and sales of shares of our common stock by Laurus or any other person.
We will make copies of this prospectus available to Laurus and have informed
them of the need to deliver a copy of this prospectus to each purchaser at or
prior to the time of the sale.
We will pay all expenses associated with filing and maintaining the
effectiveness of this registration statement. With the exception of any
brokerage fees and commission which are the obligation of Laurus, we are
responsible for the fees, costs and expenses of this offering which are
estimated to be $75,000, inclusive of our legal and accounting fees, printing
costs, "blue sky," filing and other miscellaneous fees and expenses.
LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters with respect to the validity of our common stock
will be passed upon for us by Greenberg Traurig, LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York,
NY 10166. Greenberg Traurig, LLP does not have any interests in us and has never
been employed by us on a contingent basis.
EXPERTS
The financial statements as of August 31, 2004 and 2003, and for each of
the three years in the period ended August 31, 2004, included in this prospectus
have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein (which report
expresses an unqualified opinion on the financial statements and includes an
explanatory paragraph referring to matters that raise a substantial doubt about
the Company's ability to continue as a going concern) and have been so included
in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts
in accounting and auditing.
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONTENTS
PAGE
Unaudited Financial Statements
Balance sheets as of May 31, 2005 and August 31, 2004 F - 2
Statements of Operations for the three month and nine month periods ended
May 31, 2005 and May 31, 2004 F - 3
Statements of Cash Flows for the three month and nine month periods ended
May 31, 2005 and May 31, 2004 F - 4
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements dated May 31, 2005 F - 5
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F - 9
Audited Financial Statements
Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2004 and 2003 F - 10
Statements of Operations for each of the years in the three-year period
ended August 31, 2004 F - 11
Statements of Shareholder's Equity for each of the years in the three-year period
ended August 31, 2004 F - 12
Statements of Cash Flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
August 31, 2004 F - 13
Notes to Financial Statements F - 14
F - 1
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEETS
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MAY 31, AUGUST 31,
ASSETS 2005 2004
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CURRENT ASSETS NOTE (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)
---- ------------------- -------------------
Cash............................................................ $ 369,612 $ 1,200
Accounts receivable............................................. 2,616,969 13,075,285
Costs in excess of billings on contracts in process............. 2 3,405,159 669,143
Inventories..................................................... 238,301 238,301
Prepaid expenses and other current assets....................... 515,907 235,203
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Total current assets.................................. 7,145,948 14,219,132
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET................................ 3 11,299,806 12,328,746
PERISHABLE TOOLING................................................ 734,130 726,704
OTHER ASSETS...................................................... 599,344 623,635
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Total assets.......................................... $ 19,779,228 $ 27,898,217
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long-term debt............................... 4 $ 3,593,996 $ 15,742,669
Accounts payable................................................ 3,868,442 4,908,893
Accrued liabilities............................................. 731,546 521,193
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Total current liabilities............................. 8,193,984 21,172,755
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF UNAMORITZED DISCOUNT....................... 4 5,957,718 12,703
ACCRUED LEASE EXPENSE............................................. 810,770 740,894
DEFERRED COMPENSATION............................................. -- 166,474
DEFERRED INTEREST................................................. -- 25,500
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Total liabilities..................................... 14,962,472 22,118,326
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PREFERRED STOCK - no par value, $100 mandatory redemption value:
Authorized - 5,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - no shares......................... -- --
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock - no par value,
Authorized - 200,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - no shares........................... -- --
Common stock - No par value:
Authorized - 9,785,575 shares
Issued and outstanding - 4,090,138 at May 31, 2005 and
3,774,346 shares at August 31, 2004.......................... 17,131,536 16,426,378
Retained deficit................................................ (12,314,780) (10,646,487)
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Total stockholders' equity............................ 4,816,756 5,779,891
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........................ $ 19,779,228 $ 27,898,217
=================== ===================
See notes to financial statements
F - 2
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS FOR THE NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
----------------------------- -----------------------------
MAY 31, 2005 MAY 31, 2004 MAY 31, 2005 MAY 31, 2004
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
SALES ............................................... $ 4,687,278 $ 7,596,931 $ 14,220,838 $ 24,200,591
COST OF SALES ....................................... 4,106,830 6,729,645 12,297,177 21,642,926
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
GROSS PROFIT ...................................... 580,448 867,286 1,923,661 2,557,665
SELLING, GENERAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ........................... 660,103 479,920 2,106,934 1,389,060
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(LOSS)/INCOME FROM OPERATIONS .................... (79,655) 387,366 (183,273) 1,168,605
INTEREST EXPENSE .................................... 391,737 148,782 1,139,822 480,008
SUBORDINATED DEBT FINANCING COSTS ................... 304,424 -- 345,198 --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE ................. 696,161 148,782 1,485,020 480,008
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(LOSS)/INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES ................... (775,816) 238,584 (1,668,293) 688,597
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
INCOME TAXES ........................................ -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET (LOSS)/INCOME AVAILABLE FOR
COMMON SHARES ...................................... $ (775,816) $ 238,584 $ (1,668,293) $ 688,597
============ ============ ============ ============
BASIC AND DILUTED (LOSS)/INCOME PER COMMON SHARE .... $ (.20) $ .06 $ (.44) $ .18
============ ============ ============ ============
BASIC AND DILUTED COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING ......... 3,807,527 3,774,346 3,785,569 3,774,346
============ ============ ============ ============
See notes to financial statements
F - 3
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS FOR THE NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
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MAY 31, MAY 31, MAY 31, MAY 31,
2005 2004 2005 2004
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss)/income ............................................ $ (775,816) $ 238,584 $ (1,668,293) $ 688,597
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)/income to net cash
from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ............................ 427,701 421,599 1,283,103 1,264,798
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable ................................... 311,319 (7,171,218) 10,458,316 (5,051,668)
Costs in excess of billings on contracts in process .. (833,342) 3,124,750 (2,736,016) 3,843,404
Perishable tooling .................................... 23,614 (35,697) (7,426) (41,071)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ............. 337,272 49,741 298,787 (163,822)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable ...................................... (617,115) 853,652 (1,040,451) 314,709
Accrued outsourced contracts payable .................. -- (3,557,595) -- (2,913,209)
Accrued lease expense ................................. 23,292 25,050 69,876 75,150
Accrued liabilities ................................... 67 54,602 326,353 373,288
Deferred compensation ................................. -- -- (166,474) --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities ............ $ (1,103,008) $ (5,996,532) $ 6,817,775 $ (1,609,824)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(Increase)/decrease in other assets .......................... (55,163) -- 24,291 (22,462)
Additions to property, plant and equipment ................... (7,074) (529,610) (254,163) (820,833)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities .......................... $ (62,237) $ (529,610) $ (229,872) $ (843,295)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of convertible term debt .............. 3,200,000 -- 3,200,000 --
Proceeds from issuance of convertible revolving note ......... 4,031,127 -- 4,031,127 --
Proceeds from overformula note ............................... 2,000,000 -- 2,000,000 --
Debt issuance costs .......................................... (579,491) -- (579,491) --
Repayments of bank revolving credit line ..................... (2,595,878) -- (9,849,532) --
Repayment of bank term debt .................................. (1,589,777) -- (1,835,100) --
Repayment of subordinated debt ............................... (3,000,000) -- (3,000,000) --
Increase/(decrease) of capital lease ......................... (1,984) 14,449 (5,853) 14,449
Deferred interest ............................................ (141,500) -- (141,500) --
Net borrowings (repayments) on revolving credit line ......... -- 5,354,637 -- 1,565,460
Principal payments on notes payables ......................... -- (153,776) (42,300) (436,422)
Sale of common stock ......................................... 3,158 1,310,912 3,158 1,310,912
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities ............ $ 1,325,655 6,526,222 $ (6,219,491) $ 2,454,399
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH ................................ $ 160,410 $ 80 $ 368,412 $ 1,280
============ ============ ============ ============
CASH - Beginning of Period ..................................... 209,202 1,200 1,200 --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH - End of Period ........................................... $ 369,612 $ 1,280 $ 369,612 $ 1,280
============ ============ ============ ============
See notes to financial statements
F - 4
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
MAY 31, 2005
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements (the "Financial
Statements") of Riviera Tool Company (the "Company") have been prepared by the
Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Accordingly, the Financial Statements do not include all the
information and footnotes normally included in the annual financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America.
In the opinion of management, the Financial Statements reflect all adjustments
(consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly
such information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
the United States of America. These Financial Statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the
Company's Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2004.
The results of operations for the nine-month period ended May 31, 2005, may not
be indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. During fiscal 2004, the Company
sustained a loss from operations of $7,363,027 and a net loss of $8,241,478.
This loss resulted in an accumulated deficit of $10,646,487 as of August 31,
2004. Further, the Company was not in compliance with the covenants of its
long-term loan agreement with Comerica Bank causing our debt to be classified as
current in the financial statements. Our agreement was extended to December 31,
2004. This long-term indebtedness was replaced by new credit facilities provided
by Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. ("Laurus"). The financial statements do not include
any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded
asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be
necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern
We believe that the new credit facilities and the funds generated from
operations will be sufficient to cover anticipated cash needs through fiscal
2005. However, depending on the level of future sales, terms of such sales,
financial performance and cash flow of existing contracts, such financing may
not be sufficient to support ongoing operations. Therefore, we may be required
to seek additional sources of funding.
Basic (loss) earnings per share ("EPS") excludes dilution and is computed by
dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by increasing the weighted
average number of shares outstanding by the dilutive effect, if any, of the
issuance of common stock for options outstanding under the 1996 Incentive
Employee Stock Option Plan, as amended, 1998 Key Employee Stock Option Plan,
convertible debt and the other non-employee options. Weighted average shares
issuable upon the exercise of stock options that were not included in the (loss)
earnings per share calculations were 3,776,727 in the three-month and nine-month
periods ended May 31, 2005.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment if changes in circumstances
or the occurrence of events suggest the remaining value may not be recoverable.
An asset is deemed impaired and written down to its fair value if estimated
related total future undiscounted cash flows are less than its book (carrying)
value. The Company, in performing its evaluation of long-lived assets for
impairment, utilized undiscounted cash flows based on the assets estimated
remaining useful lives. In developing the projections, the Company estimated
revenues for each year and estimated resulting margins based upon various
assumptions including future market pricing trends and historical financial
costs. The analysis concluded that the estimated total undiscounted future cash
flows were in excess of the carrying value of long-lived assets. Had the
analysis concluded that the total undiscounted future cash flows were below the
carrying value, an impairment charge of the difference between the carrying
value and the lower of the total discounted cash flows or fair value would have
been recorded.
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
MAY 31, 2005
NOTE 2 - COSTS AND BILLINGS ON CONTRACTS IN PROCESS
Costs and billings on contracts in process are as follows:
MAY 31, AUGUST 31,
2005 2004
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Costs incurred on contracts in process under the percentage of
completion method .................................................. $ 6,382,762 $ 22,265,744
Estimated gross profit/(loss) ...................................... 50,000 (4,250,000)
------------ ------------
Total ...................................................... 6,432,762 18,015,744
Less progress payments received and progress billings to date ...... 3,030,424 17,586,991
Plus costs incurred on contracts in process
under the completed contract method ................................ 2,821 240,390
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Costs in excess of billings on contracts in process ................ $ 3,405,159 $ 669,143
============ ============
Included in estimated gross profit/(loss) for May 31, 2005 and August 31, 2004
are jobs with losses accrued of $133,077 and $5,190,491, respectively.
NOTE 3 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following:
MAY 31, AUGUST 31,
2005 2004
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Leasehold improvements ........................... $ 1,489,302 $ 1,367,908
Office furniture and fixtures .................... 174,524 169,129
Machinery and equipment .......................... 23,135,345 23,080,863
Construction in Process .......................... 10,405 --
Computer equipment and software .................. 2,850,976 2,788,489
Transportation equipment ......................... 109,782 109,782
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Total cost .................................. 27,770,334 27,516,171
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ........ 16,470,528 15,187,425
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Net carrying amount ......................... $11,299,806 $12,328,746
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NOTE 4 - LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company's long-term debt, which is subject to certain covenants discussed
below, consists of the following:
MAY 31, AUGUST 31,
2005 2004
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CONVERTIBLE REVOLVING NOTE
--------------------------
The convertible revolving working capital credit line is collateralized by
substantially all assets of the Company and provides for borrowing, subject to
certain collateral requirements, up to $10 million. The credit line is due May
17, 2008, and bears interest, payable monthly, at 1.25% above prime rate
(as of May 31, 2005, an effective rate of 7.25%) ................................... $4,031,000 $ --
F - 6
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
MAY 31, 2005
NOTE 4 - LONG-TERM DEBT -CONTINUED
OVERFORMULA
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The overadvance loan is due September 14, 2005 and bears interest,
at prime rate plus 1.25%, (as of May 31, 2005, an effective rate of 7.25%) .......... 2,000,000 --
REVOLVING WORKING CAPITAL CREDIT LINE
-------------------------------------
The credit line was repaid on May 17, 2005 .......................................... -- 9,849,532
SECURED CONVERTIBLE TERM NOTE
-----------------------------
The convertible term note, payable in monthly installments of $96,969.70
commencing September 1, 2005, plus interest at prime rate plus 4%, (as of May
31, 2005, an effective rate of 10%) commencing June 1, 2005, due May 17, 2008 ....... 3,200,000 --
NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK
---------------------
Note payable to bank repaid on May 17, 2005 ......................................... -- 1,835,100
Subordinated note payable to bank, payable in monthly installments of
$31,000, including interest at 11%, due January 1, 2008 ............................. 1,008,124 1,050,670
SUBORDINATED DEBT
-----------------
Subordinated note payable repaid on May 17, 2005 .................................... -- 3,000,000
OTHER
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Other ............................................................................... 14,590 20,070
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Total debt ............................................................... 10,253,714 15,755,372
Less unamortized debt discount ........................................... 702,000 --
Less current portion of long-term debt ................................... 3,593,996 15,742,669
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Long-term debt -- Net .................................................... $ 5,957,718 $ 12,703
=========== ===========
The Company was not in compliance with it's tangible net worth covenant of the
note payable to bank and therefore has classified the debt as current.
On May 17, 2005, the Company executed a new senior loan facility agreement.
Under such financing, The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement
and a Security Agreement (collectively, the "Agreements"). Pursuant to these
agreements, the Company received a Term Loan in the aggregate principal amount
of $3.2 million as well as a Revolving Credit Facility with a maximum
availability of $10.0 million. The Agreement is subject to certain restrictions
and various covenants, including a borrowing base formula of ninety percent of
eligible accounts receivable and fifty percent of the lesser of work-in-process
inventory or $5 million. The Term Loan monthly installments may be paid in
Company common stock if the average closing price of the Company's common stock
for five trading days prior to due date is greater or equal to 115% of the fixed
conversion price ($1.66) and the amount of such conversion does not exceed 25%
of the aggregate trading dollar volume of the Company's common stock for the
period of 22 trading days immediately preceding such amortization date. The
Revolving Facility shall be convertible by Laurus into shares of the Company's
common stock at a rate of $1.66 per share. In addition, the Company issued an
option to purchase 650,000 shares of its Common Stock at an exercise price of
$.01 per share as part of the Agreement.
Laurus has agreed that it shall not convert either the Term Loan or any loans
under the Revolving Facility into shares of the Company's Common Stock in
amounts that would cause it to obtain an aggregate beneficial ownership of the
Company's Common Stock exceeding 4.99% at any given time (or 19.99% in the event
such limitation is suspended upon the occurrence of an "event of default" under
any of the Agreements or any other transaction agreements or upon 65 day advance
notice by Laurus). The Company and Laurus agreed to customary terms and
conditions including, but not limited to, the filing of a registration statement
within 60 days from the date of the Agreements of shares of the Company's Common
Stock issuable (i) upon exercise of the Option, (ii) upon conversion of the Term
Loan, and (iii) upon conversion of up to $2.0 million under the Revolving
Facility. The Company has an obligation to register an additional $2.0 million
under the Revolving Facility upon issuance by the Company of an additional note
evidencing such indebtedness.
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
MAY 31, 2005
NOTE 4 - LONG-TERM DEBT -CONTINUED
The Company used the proceeds from the Term Loan, Revolving Facility and
Overformula to extinguish, in full, its indebtedness owed to Comerica Bank, its
former secured lender, and The HillStreet Fund II, L.P., its subordinated
secured lender, as well as for general working capital purposes. In connection
with the transactions described herein, Laurus received fees and was reimbursed
by the Company for its expenses in the aggregate amount of $510,200.
The Company, in issuing an option for 650,000 shares at $.01 per share,
triggered price protection in relationship to previously issued warrants. Under
the previous warrant agreements, if the Company issued warrants or options below
the strike price, the exercise price of the outstanding warrants would adjust to
the lower exercise price. The Company had previous warrants for 315,792 shares
of common stock with 157,896 shares priced at an exercise price of $5.07 per
share and 157,896 priced at $5.53 per share. These warrants were exercised
during the third quarter.
NOTE 5 - CONTINGENCIES
The Company is a plaintiff and defendant in litigation regarding its contract
with Mercedes Benz and Gestamp USA, as well as certain of the Company's
suppliers. The Company does not believe any contingent assets or liability is
deemed necessary at this point in time.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Riviera Tool Company
Grand Rapids, Michigan
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Riviera Tool Company as of
August 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended August 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Riviera Tool Company as of August 31, 2004
and 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended August 31, 2004 in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that Riviera
Tool Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the
financial statements, at August 31, 2004, the Company was not in compliance with
its loan agreements, has losses from operations and a retained deficit that
raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans concerning these matters are also described in Note 2. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 22, 2004
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
August 31
--------------------------
ASSETS Note 2003 2004
------ ---- ---- ----
Current Assets
Cash ................................................................... $ -- $ 1,200
Accounts receivable .................................................... 7,010,039 13,075,285
Costs in excess of billings on contracts in process .................... 4 12,208,666 669,143
Inventories ............................................................ 5 248,559 238,301
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .............................. 294,143 235,203
----------- ------------
Total current assets .......................................... 19,761,407 14,219,132
Property, plant and equipment, net ..................................... 6 13,046,289 12,328,746
Perishable tooling ..................................................... 617,722 726,704
Other assets ........................................................... 325,198 623,635
----------- ------------
Total assets .................................................. $33,750,616 $ 27,898,217
=========== ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt ...................................... 7 $ 638,756 $ 15,742,669
Accounts payable ....................................................... 5,020,554 4,908,893
Accrued outsourced contracts payable ................................... 5,903,930 --
Accrued liabilities .................................................... 435,896 521,193
----------- ------------
Total current liabilities ..................................... 11,999,136 21,172,755
Long-term and subordinated debt, net of current portion ................ 7 8,400,333 12,703
Accrued lease expense .................................................. 9 640,690 740,894
Deferred compensation .................................................. 10 166,474
Deferred interest ...................................................... 7 -- 25,500
----------- ------------
Total liabilities ............................................. 21,040,159 22,118,326
Preferred stock -- no par value,
$100 mandatory redemption value:
Authorized-5,000 shares, Issued and outstanding- no shares ............ -- --
Preferred stock -- no par value,
Authorized -- 200,000 shares
Issued and outstanding -- no shares ................................... -- --
Common stockholders' equity
Common stock -- no par value,
Authorized -- 9,798,575 shares
Issued and outstanding -- 3,379,609 shares at August 31, 2003 and
3,774,346 at August 31, 2004 ...................................... 15,115,466 16,426,378
Retained deficit ..................................................... (2,405,009) (10,646,487)
----------- ------------
Total common stockholders' equity ............................. 12,710,457 5,779,891
----------- ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ............................. $33,750,616 $ 27,898,217
=========== ============
See Notes to Financial Statements
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended August 31
2002 2003 2004
---- ---- ----
Sales ................................................ $ 14,050,133 $ 34,084,111 $ 24,689,221
Cost of sales ........................................ 14,680,398 30,707,447 30,038,654
------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit (loss) .................................. (630,265) 3,376,664 (5,349,433)
Selling and administrative expenses .................. 1,658,849 1,689,192 2,013,594
------------ ------------ ------------
Income (loss) from operations ........................ (2,289,114) 1,687,472 (7,363,027)
------------ ------------ ------------
Other income (expense):
Interest expense ................................. (652,905) (779,074) (871,900)
Other ............................................ 726 (8,348) (6,551)
Loss on asset disposals .......................... (60,264) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Total other expense, net ............................. (712,443) (787,422) (878,451)
Income (loss) -- before income tax benefit ........... (3,001,557) 900,050 (8,241,478)
------------ ------------ ------------
Income tax benefit ................................... -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) available for common shares ........ $ (3,001,557) $ 900,050 $ (8,241,478)
============ ============ ============
Basic and Diluted earnings (loss) per common share.... $ (0.89) $ 0.27 $ (2.18)
============ ============ ============
Basic and Diluted common shares outstanding .......... 3,379,609 3,379,609 3,774,346
See Notes to Financial Statements
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock Retained Total
---------------------------- Earnings Stockholders'
Shares Amount (Deficit) Equity
--------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Balance -- August 31, 2001 3,379,609 $ 15,115,466 $ (303,502) $ 14,811,964
--------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Net loss................................ -- -- (3,001,557) (3,001,557)
Balance -- August 31, 2002 3,379,609 $ 15,115,466 $ (3,305,059) $ 11,810,407
--------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Net income.............................. -- -- 900,050 900,050
Balance -- August 31, 2003 3,379,609 $ 15,115,466 $ (2,405,009) $ 12,710,457
--------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Sale of Common Stock.................... 394,737 1,310,912 -- 1,310,912
Net loss................................ -- -- (8,241,478) (8,241,478)
--------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Balance -- August 31, 2004 3,774,346 $ 16,426,378 $ (10,646,487) $ 5,779,891
========= ============== ============== ==============
See Notes to Financial Statements
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended August 31
------------------------------------------------------
2002 2003 2004
-------------- -------------- --------------
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)........................................ $ (3,001,557) $ 900,050 $ (8,241,478)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization....................... 1,912,733 1,839,801 1,757,862
Loss on disposal of machinery and equipment......... 60,264 -- --
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable.............................. 550,355 (4,110,964) (6,065,246)
Costs in excess of billings on contracts in
process......................................... 165,223 (8,220,320) 11,539,523
Inventories...................................... 58,408 2,010 10,258
Perishable tooling............................... 24,216 (69,116) (108,982)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets........ (87,024) (109,830) 58,940
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable................................. 796,567 3,325,775 (111,662)
Accrued outsourced contracts payable............. -- 5,903,930 (5,903,930)
Accrued lease expense............................ (16,359) (12,275) 100,204
Accrued liabilities.............................. 106,164 (35,045) 85,297
Deferred compensation............................ -- -- 166,475
-------------- -------------- --------------
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities... 568,990 (585,984) (6,712,739)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
(Increase) decrease in other assets..................... (167,290) (22,138) (298,437)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment.............. (298,817) (414,211) (1,040,319)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Net cash used in investing activities........... (466,107) (436,349) (1,338,756)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net borrowings (repayments) on revolving credit line.... 3,357,210 (517,640) 3,867,172
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt................ 470,560 -- 435,100
Principal payments on long-term debt.................... (1,875,631) (797,770) (606,059)
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt............. -- -- 3,000,000
Capital lease........................................... -- -- 20,070
Deferred interest....................................... -- -- 25,500
Proceeds from sale of common stock...................... -- -- 1,310,912
-------------- -------------- --------------
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities....... 1,952,139 (1,315,410) 8,052,695
-------------- -------------- --------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash........................... 2,055,022 (2,337,743) 1,200
-------------- -------------- --------------
Cash -- beginning of year................................. 282,721 2,337,743 --
Cash -- end of year....................................... $ 2,337,743 $ -- $ 1,200
============== ============== ==============
Interest paid............................................. $ 581,915 $ 788,496 $ 481,900
Income taxes refunded..................................... 25,000 -- --
See Notes to Financial Statements
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 -- NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF BUSINESS.
Riviera Tool Company (the "Company") designs, develops and manufactures
custom and complex large scale metal stamping die systems used in the
high-speed production of sheet metal stamped parts and assemblies for the
automotive industry. These systems are mainly sold to DaimlerChrysler,
Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and
their tier one suppliers of sheet metal stamped parts and assemblies.
USE OF ESTIMATES.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Although
management believes the estimates are reasonable, actual results could
differ from those estimates.
SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES.
The most significant estimates made by the Company are in the
determination and recognition of revenue on contracts in process.
Management's best estimates of costs to complete are based on costs
incurred, engineers' cost projections, experience with customers or
particular die systems and other analyses. Although management's estimates
are not expected to materially change in the near term, the costs the
Company could ultimately incur could differ from the amounts estimated.
REVENUE RECOGNITION.
The Company recognizes revenue on time and material contracts utilizing
the completed-contract method. Revenue is recognized on all other
contracts utilizing the percentage-of-completion method. Under the
completed-contract method, the contract is considered complete when all
costs have been incurred and the project has been approved by the
customer. Under the percentage-of-completion method estimated contract
earnings are based on total estimated contract profits multiplied by the
ratio of labor hours incurred to total estimated labor hours on the
contract. Provisions for total estimated losses on contracts in process
are recognized in the period such losses are determined. Changes in job
performance, conditions and estimated profitability may result in
revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period such
revisions are determined.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
As of August 31, 2003 and 2004, the Company had no reserve for
uncollectible accounts receivable and had $361,144 and $162,795 of
unbilled accounts receivable (completed contracts for which revenue earned
exceeds amounts billed), respectively.
INVENTORIES.
Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method)
or market.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT.
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is
computed using the straight-line method over the useful life of the asset
for financial reporting purposes as follows:
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 -- NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - CONTINUED
ASSET USEFUL LIVES
----- ------------
- Leasehold Improvements...................... 7-20
- Office Furniture and Fixtures............... 3-10
- Machinery and Equipment..................... 5-20
- Computer Equipment and Software............. 5-20
- Transportation Equipment.................... 5-10
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as
incurred. The Company capitalizes interest cost associated with
construction in process. The amount of capitalized interest was $6,703, $0
and $0 in 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS.
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment if changes in
circumstances or the occurrence of events suggest the remaining value may
not be recoverable. An asset is deemed impaired and written down to its
fair value if estimated related total future undiscounted cash flows are
less than its book (carrying) value. The Company, in performing its
evaluation of long-lived assets for impairment, utilized financial
projections for five future years including total undiscounted cash flow.
The analysis concluded that the estimated total undiscounted future cash
flows were in excess of the carrying value of long-lived assets. Had the
analysis concluded that the total undiscounted future cash flows been
below the carrying value, an impairment charge of the difference between
the carrying value and the lower of the total discounted cash flows or
fair value would have been recorded.
PERISHABLE TOOLING.
Perishable tools are generally used up over five years, reported at cost
as non-current assets in the balance sheet and amortized evenly over their
useful lives.
INCOME TAXES.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences
between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities
that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. Such
deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based upon
enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the differences
are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are
established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts
expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable or
refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in
deferred tax assets and liabilities.
EARNINGS PER SHARE.
Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing
income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average common
shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the
potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to
issue common stock were exercised.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION.
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-based Compensation," and as
permitted by this standard, will continue to apply the recognition and
measurement principles prescribed under Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees", to its
stock-based compensation (see Note 11). No stock-based compensation cost
is reflected in net income (loss), as all options granted under its plan
had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common
stock on the date of grant. Had the Company applied the fair value
recognition principles of SFAS No. 123, there would be no impact on net
income (loss) as of August 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 -- NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
BUSINESS SEGMENT REPORTING.
Based on the nature of its operations and products, the Company considers
its business to be a single operating segment.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS.
SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities" was issued in April 2003 and is effective for
contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. SFAS No. 149
amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting of derivatives,
including derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for
hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." The adoption of SFAS No. 149 did not
have any impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations
or cash flows.
SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with
Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity" was issued in May 2003 and
is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May
31, 2003. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for classification and
measurement of certain financial instruments with characteristics of both
liabilities and equity. The adoption of SFAS No. 150 did not have any
impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash
flows.
Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 46,
"Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities," an Interpretation of ARB
No. 51 ("FIN 46") was issued in January 2003 and was amended in December
2003. FIN 46 is effective in February 2003 for all new variable interest
entities created or acquired. For variable interest entities created or
acquired before February 2003, FIN 46 is effective in February 2004. FIN
46 requires consolidation of a variable interest entity if a company's
variable interest absorbs a majority of the entity's losses or receives a
majority of the entity's expected residual returns, or both. The adoption
of FIN 46 did not have any impact on the Company's financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 2 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the
satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. During 2004,
the Company sustained a loss from operations of $7,363,027 and a net loss
of $8,241,478. This loss resulted in an accumulated deficit of $10,646,487
as of August 31, 2004. Further, the Company was not in compliance with the
covenants of its long-term loan agreement causing the Company's debt to be
classified as current in the financial statements. These factors, among
other things, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded
asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might
be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The Company believes that the revolving line of credit and the funds
generated from operations, will be sufficient to cover anticipated cash
needs through fiscal 2005. However, depending on Company's primary lenders
willingness to extend the due date of the facility as well as the level of
future sales, terms of such sales, financial performance and cash flow of
existing contracts such financing may not be sufficient to support
operations. Therefore, the Company may be required to seek additional
sources of funding.
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 -- SALES TO MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The nature of the Company's business is such that a limited number of customers
comprise a majority of its business in any given year, even though the specific
customers will differ from year to year. The following table summarizes the
Company's sales to those customers which represent more than 10% of the annual
sales, in the particular year presented, of the Company (in 000's):
AUGUST 31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2002 % 2003 % 2004 %
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Oxford Automotive ... $ 1,235 9 $ 19,152 56% $ 18,640 75%
DaimlerChrysler AG .. 905 6 1,925 6% 209 1%
General Motors ...... 8,486 60 450 1% 938 4%
Others .............. 3,424 25 12,557 37% 4,902 20%
--------- --- --------- --- --------- ---
Total Sales .... $ 14,050 100% $ 34,084 100% $ 24,689 100%
========= === ========= === ========= ===
Outstanding account receivables from three of these customers represented
approximately 78 percent and 90 percent at August 31, 2003 and 2004 of the total
accounts receivable, respectively. On December 6, 2004, the Company's largest
customer, Oxford Automotive filed for protection under Chapter XI of the United
States Bankruptcy Court. As of August 31, 2004, Oxford Automotive represents
$10.9 million or 83% of the Company's accounts receivable. The Company had
previously filed perfected security interests on all tools manufactured for this
customer. As a result of these liens the Company, Oxford and Mercedes-Benz U.S.
International, Inc. executed a Tri-party Tooling Agreement on May 24, 2004.
Under such agreement Mercedes-Benz directly pays the Company for tooling on the
behalf of Oxford. Subsequent to August 31, 2004, the Company has received
approximately $9.1 million of payments from Mercedes-Benz.
NOTE 4 -- COSTS AND BILLINGS ON CONTRACTS IN PROCESS
Costs and billings on contracts in process are as follows:
AUGUST 31
--------------------------------
2003 2004
-------------- --------------
Costs incurred on contracts in process under the
percentage-of-completion method .............................. $ 26,836,205 $ 22,265,744
Estimated gross profit/(loss) .................................. 3,000,000 (4,250,000)
-------------- --------------
Total ..................................................... 29,836,205 18,015,744
Less progress payments received and progress billings to date .. 17,627,539 17,586,991
Plus costs incurred on contracts in process under the completed
contract method ............................................... -- 240,390
-------------- --------------
Costs in excess of billings on contracts in process .... $ 12,208,666 $ 669,143
============== ==============
Included in estimated gross loss for 2003 and 2004 are contracts with estimated
losses accrued of $532,665 and $5,190,491, respectively.
NOTE 5 -- INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
AUGUST 31
------------------------
2003 2004
---------- ----------
Raw material stock ................................... $ 131,929 $ 140,513
Small tools and supplies ............................. 116,630 97,788
---------- ----------
Total ....................................... $ 248,559 $ 238,301
========== ==========
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6 -- PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
AUGUST 31
------------------------------
2003 2004
------------- -------------
Leasehold improvements .................... $ 1,367,908 $ 1,367,908
Office furniture and fixtures ............. 164,417 169,129
Machinery and equipment ................... 22,369,833 23,080,863
Computer equipment and software ........... 2,351,580 2,788,489
Transportation equipment .................. 61,919 109,782
Construction in process ................... 160,195 --
------------- -------------
Total cost ............................. 26,475,852 27,516,171
Accumulated depreciation and amortization . 13,429,563 15,187,425
------------- -------------
Property, plant and equipment, net ..... $ 13,046,289 $ 12,328,746
============= =============
Depreciation & amortization expense ....... $ 1,839,801 $ 1,757,862
============= =============
NOTE 7 -- LONG-TERM AND SUBORDINATED DEBT
The Company's long-term and subordinated debt, which is subject to certain
covenants discussed below, consists of the following:
AUGUST 31,
------------------------------
2003 2004
------------- -------------
REVOLVING WORKING CAPITAL CREDIT LINE
The revolving working capital credit line is collateralized by substantially
all assets of the Company and provides for borrowing, subject to certain
collateral requirements up to $10 million. The agreement requires a
commitment fee of .25% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the
revolving credit line. The credit line is due December 31, 2004, and bears
interest, payable monthly, at 4.0% above the bank's prime rate (as of
November 17, an effective rate of 9%) ......................................... $ 5,982,360 $ 9,849,532
NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS
Note payable to bank, payable in monthly installments of $33,334, plus
interest at the bank's prime rate plus 4.25% (as of November 17, 2004, an
effective rate of 9.25%), due December 31, 2004 ............................... 1,766,667 1,400,000
Note payable to bank, payable in monthly installments of $9,065, plus
interest at the bank's prime rate plus 4.25% (as of November 17, 2004, an
effective rate of 9.25%), due December 31, 2004. .............................. -- 435,100
Subordinated note payable to bank, payable in monthly installments of
$31,000, including interest at 11%, due January 1, 2008 ....................... 1,290,062 1,050,670
SUBORDINATED DEBT
Subordinated note payable, principal payable in quarterly installments of
$250,000 commencing September 30, 2007. Interest payable quarterly, in
arrears, commencing on September 30, 2004 at 14%. Deferred interest accrues
at 6%, compounded quarterly and payable at the earlier of loan pay-off or
June 30, 2010 ................................................................. 3,000,000
------------- -------------
Total debt ......................................................... 9,039,089 15,735,302
Less current portion of long-term and subordinated debt ............ 638,756 15,735,302
------------- -------------
Long-term and subordinated debt -- Net ............................. $ 8,400,333 $ --
============= =============
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 -- LONG-TERM AND SUBORDINATED DEBT - CONTINUED
Minimum scheduled principal payments on long-term and subordinated debt to
maturity as of August 31, 2004, are as follows:
2005......................................... $ 15,735,302
2006......................................... --
2007......................................... --
2008......................................... --
2009......................................... --
-------------
Total...................... $ 15,735,302
=============
The Company was not in compliance with the covenants of its long-term loan
agreements causing all of the Company's debt to be classified as current in the
financial statements.
The estimated fair value of the Company's notes payable and subordinated debt
approximates its carrying amount.
NOTE 8 -- FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The provision for federal income taxes is as follows:
AUGUST 31
------------------
2002 2003 2004
---- ---- ----
Current expense...................................... $ -- $ -- $ --
Deferred expense (benefit)........................... -- -- --
---- ---- ----
Income tax expense (benefit)........... $ -- $ -- $ --
==== ==== ====
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FEDERAL STATUTORY TAX RATE AND THE COMPANY'S
EFFECTIVE RATE WAS:
AUGUST 31
----------------------------
2002 2003 2004
------ ------ ------
Federal statutory tax rate ........ (34%) 34% (34%)
Effect of valuation allowance ..... 34% (36%) 34%
Other items ....................... -- 2% --
--- --- ---
Effective tax rate ...... -- -- --
=== === ===
The details of the net deferred tax liability are as follows:
AUGUST 31
-----------------------------
2003 2004
------------ ------------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation ............................................ $ (3,148,943) $ (3,323,376)
------------ ------------
Deferred tax assets:
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward ............. 164,000 160,978
Accrued lease expense ................................... 217,835 251,904
Deferred compensation and other items ................... 78,208 136,255
Net operating loss carryforward ......................... 3,691,900 6,510,818
------------ ------------
Total deferred tax assets ................... 4,153,943 7,059,955
Valuation allowance recognized for deferred tax assets..... (1,003,000) (3,736,579)
------------ ------------
Net deferred tax liability .................. $ -- $ --
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The net operating loss carryforward arising in fiscal 2001, 2002 and 2004 will
expire, if unused, in fiscal 2021, 2022 and 2024, respectively.
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 9 -- OPERATING LEASES
On June 26, 2003, the Company renegotiated its operating lease for its
manufacturing and office facilities. The new noncancellable lease begins
November 1, 2003 and expires on October 31, 2018. The agreement provides for
annual lease payments plus an escalation of approximately $.14 per square foot
for the lease term. The Company has an option to renew this lease for an
additional 10-year term at a rate based upon the then prevailing market rates
for similar-type properties.
Generally accepted accounting principles require that rent expense related to
this type of lease be recognized ratably over the term of the lease. The
difference between the rent payments made and the amount of expense recognized
has been recorded as accrued lease expense (a liability). For the year ended
August 31, 2002, the lease expense exceeded cash payments made by $16,359. For
the year ended August 31, 2003, the cash payments made exceeded the lease
expense by $35,045. For the year ended August 31, 2004, the lease expense
exceeded the cash payments by $100,204.
The Company has various operating leases, including the noncancellable operating
lease noted above, for facilities that expire during the next 15 years. Rent
expense under these leases for the years ended August 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004
amounted to $1,075,186, $1,120,250 and $1,098,955, respectively.
The following is a schedule of future minimum rent payments required under
operating leases that have initial or remaining noncancellable lease terms in
excess of one year as of August 31, 2004.
LEASE
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, PAYMENTS
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2005.......................................... $ 981,298
2006.......................................... 988,298
2007.......................................... 1,013,135
2008.......................................... 1,039,332
2009.......................................... 1,064,351
2010 and after................................ 11,087,206
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Total minimum payments required........... $ 16,173,620
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NOTE 10 -- RETIREMENT PLANS
The Company has a profit-sharing plan that covers substantially all employees.
The plan includes a 401(k) deferred-compensation option. The plan, as
established, allows for discretionary contributions as determined annually by
the Company's Board of Directors. No discretionary contribution was made for the
years-ended August 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004. The Company also matches and
contributes up to 15 percent of the employees' contributions, up to 2% of an
employee's annual wage. Effective January 1, 2002, the Company, until further
notice, suspended its matching share of the employees contribution. The
Company's matching contributions to the plan for the years ended August 31,
2002, 2003 and 2004, amounted to $31,324, $0 and $0, respectively.
The Company has an Executive Deferred Compensation Plan with an officer who is
retiring effective December 31, 2004. Under the plan, upon the earlier of death
or termination of executive's employment with the Company on or after attainment
of age 65, the Company shall pay to the executive, his heirs and assigns a
retirement benefit equal to $50,000 per year for five years. The retirement
benefit will commence on the first day of the second month following the death
or termination of his employment with the Company on or after attainment of age
65. The retirement benefit shall continue with four additional payments of
$50,000 each. Death of the executive after the commencement of payments shall
not reduce or eliminate subsequent payments due. The Company has a key-man life
insurance policy for $250,000 on such executive. As of August 31, 2004, the
Company has recorded $216,474 as a liability for the Executive Deferred
Compensation Plan.
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 -- STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan") was adopted by the
Board of Directors and approved by the stockholders on October 31, 1996. Under
the Option Plan, 250,000 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance and
are intended to qualify as incentive stock options under the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended. Stock options granted to Company personnel under the
option plan are at exercise prices equal to the market value of the stock on the
date of grant. The options vest one year from the date of option grant and the
recipients must be employed by the Company at the time of exercise.
The Company's 1998 Key Employee Stock Option Plan (the "Key Option Plan") was
adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by the stockholders on December
16, 1998. Under the Key Option Plan, 200,000 shares of Common Stock were
reserved for issuance and do not qualify as incentive stock options under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Stock options granted to Company
personnel and Directors under the option plan are at exercise prices equal to
the market value of the stock on the date of grant. The options vest one year
from the date of option grant and recipients must be employed by the Company at
the time of exercise.
As permitted by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-based Compensation," the
Company continues to apply the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion
No. 25, which recognizes compensation expense under the intrinsic value method.
The compensation cost, estimated under the fair value-based method defined in
SFAS No. 123, was not significant.
A summary of the status of the Option Plan and Key Option Plan during the years'
presented is as follows (no stock options were granted previous to fiscal 1999
under the 1996 Stock Option Plan and the 1998 Key Employee Stock Option Plan):
Weighted Average
Shares Exercise Price
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1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED
Outstanding at end of year, August 31, 2001 120,000 $ 4.82
======= ======
Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2002
Stock options granted............................................... -- --
------- ------
Outstanding at end of year, August 31, 2002 120,000 $ 4.82
======= ======
Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2003
Stock options granted............................................... -- --
------- ------
Outstanding at end of year, August 31, 2003 120,000 $ 4.82
======= ======
Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2004
Stock options granted............................................... -- --
------- ------
Outstanding at end of year, August 31, 2004 120,000 $ 4.82
======= ======
1998 KEY EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
------- ------
Outstanding at end of year, August 31, 2001 97,000 $ 5.20
======= ======
Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2002
Stock options granted............................................... -- --
------- ------
Outstanding at end of year, August 31, 2002 97,000 $ 5.20
======= ======
Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2003
Stock options granted............................................... -- --
Stock options forfeited............................................. (2,000) $ 3.75
Stock options forfeited............................................. (2,000) $6.625
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Outstanding at end of year, August 31, 2003 93,000 $ 5.20
======= ======
Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2004
Stock options granted............................................... -- --
------- ------
Outstanding at end of year, August 31, 2004 93,000 $ 5.20
======= ======
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RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12 -- WARRANTS
On March 16, 2004, the Company sold 394,737 shares of common stock in a private
placement with four accredited investors for $1,500,000. In connection with this
purchase, the Company issued Series A Warrants for eighty percent warrant
coverage of the initial shares purchased (315,792 shares) with half of such
warrants having an exercisable price of 110% of the average of the 20
consecutive Closing Prices immediately prior to the March 16, 2004 (exercise
price of $5.07 per share) and the other half with an exercise price of 120% of
the average of the 20 consecutive Closing Prices immediately prior to the March
16, 2004 (exercise price of $5.53 per share). Such Series A Warrants are
exercisable for five years commencing six months from the Closing date. In
addition, the Company issued Series A Warrants to purchase up to 20,000 shares
of common stock at the same price to the broker of the transaction. The Company
also issued the purchasers Series B Warrants for purchase of up to an additional
263,158 shares at $3.80 per share. Such warrants are exercisable for eighteen
months commencing six months after March 16, 2004.
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3,782,531 SHARES
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
COMMON STOCK
(NO PAR VALUE)
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PROSPECTUS
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JULY , 2005
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PART II INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The estimated expenses payable by Riviera Tool Company in connection with
the offering described in this Registration Statement are as follows:
Registration fee....................... $ 367
Legal fees and expenses................ 50,000
Accounting fees and expenses........... 15,000
Printing and duplicating expenses...... 5,000
Miscellaneous expenses................. 4,633
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Total.................................. $75,000
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ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
(a) INDEMNIFICATION. The Riviera Tool Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by the Michigan
Business Corporation Act (the "Act") or any other applicable law, no director of
Riviera Tool shall be personally liable to Riviera Tool or its shareholders for
or with respect to any acts or omissions in the performance of his or her duties
as a director of Riviera Tool.
Riviera Tool's articles of incorporation further state that each person
who is or was or had agreed to become a director or officer of Riviera Tool, or
each such person who is or was serving or who had agreed to serve at the request
of Riviera Tool's board of directors as an employee or agent of Riviera Tool or
as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise (including the heirs, executors,
administrators or estate of such person), shall be indemnified by Riviera Tool
to the full extent permitted by the Act or by any other applicable law.
Riviera Tool's articles of incorporation further state that Riviera Tool
may enter into one or more agreements with any person, which agreements provide
for indemnification greater or different than that provided for in the articles
of incorporation.
Section 209(c) of the Act permits a corporation to eliminate or limit a
director's liability to the corporation or its shareholders for money damages
for any action taken or any failure to take action as a director, except
liability for (1) the amount of financial benefit received by a director to
which he or she is not entitled; (2) the intentional infliction of harm on the
corporation or the shareholders; (3) a violation of Section 551 of the Act,
dealing with unlawful distributions; or (4) for an intentional criminal act.
Section 561 of the Act permits a corporation to indemnify its directors
and officers against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, penalties,
fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by them in
connection with any action, suit or proceeding brought by third parties, if such
directors or officers acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably
believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation or its
shareholders and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no
reasonable cause to believe their conduct was unlawful. Sections 562 and 564c of
the Act provide that in a derivative action, i.e., one by or in the right of the
corporation, indemnification may be made for expenses, including attorneys fees
and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by directors
and officers in connection with the action or suit, but only with respect to a
matter as to which they have acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably
believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation or its
shareholders, except that no indemnification will be made if such person will
have been found liable to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that
the court in which the action or suit was brought will determine upon
application that the defendant officers or directors are fairly and reasonably
entitled to indemnity for such expenses despite such adjudication of liability.
Section 563 of the Act provides that a director or officer who has been
successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of an action, suit or
proceeding referred to in Sections 561 and 562, or defense of a claim, issue or
matter in the action suit or proceeding, shall be indemnified against actual and
reasonable expenses, including
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attorney's fees, incurred by him or her in connection with the action, suit or
proceeding, and an action, suit or proceeding brought to enforce this mandatory
indemnification.
(b) INSURANCE. We carry policies of insurance which cover individual
directors and officers for legal liability and which would pay on our behalf for
expenses of indemnification of directors and officers in accordance with our
articles of incorporation.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
- On May 17, 2005 we granted conversions rights for up to
2,409,639 shares of our common stock to Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd. pursuant to the Loan Agreement and the related
convertible minimum borrowing note and convertible revolving
credit note.
- On May 17, 2005 we granted conversions rights for up to
1,927,711 shares of our common stock to Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd. pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement and the
related convertible term note.
- On May 17, 2005 we granted options to purchase 650,000 shares
of our common stock to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. pursuant to
the Securities Purchase Agreement and the related option.
The sales of the above securities were deemed to be exempt
from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act, or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, as
transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipient
of securities in each of these transactions represented their intention to
acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view for sale in
connection with any distribution thereof and appropriate legends were
affixed to the share certificates and instruments issued in such
transactions. The sales of these securities were made without general
solicitation or advertising. All recipients had adequate access, through
their relationship with the Registrant, to information about the
Registrant.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS.
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as
amended (Incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3(a)
to Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-1/A (File No. 333-14187) filed
with the Commission on January 8, 1997)
3.2 By-Laws (Incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3(b)
to Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-1/A (File No. 333-14187) filed
with the Commission on January 8, 1997)
4.1 Specimen Common Stock Certificate (Incorporated by
reference as Exhibit 4(a) to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No.
333-14187) filed with the Commission on October
15, 1996)
5.1 Opinion of Greenberg Traurig, LLP as to legality
of securities being offered***
10.1 Security Agreement between Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd. and Riviera Tool Company dated May 17, 2005*
10.2 Registration Rights Agreement between Laurus
Master Fund, Ltd. and Riviera Tool Company, dated
May 17, 2005*
10.3 Master Security Agreement between Laurus Master
Fund, Ltd. and Riviera Tool Company dated May 17,
2005*
10.4 Securities Purchase Agreement between Laurus
Master Fund, Ltd. and Riviera Tool Company dated
May 17, 2005*
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10.5 Secured Convertible Minimum Borrowing Note dated
May 17, 2005*
10.6 Option Agreement dated May 17, 2005*
10.7 Secured Revolving Note dated May 17, 2005*
10.8 Secured Convertible Term Note dated May 18, 2005*
23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP**
23.2 Consent of Greenberg Traurig, LLP (contained in
Exhibit 5.1)***
24.1 Powers of Attorney (included on page II-4
hereof)**
* INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE TO THE COMPANY'S CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
FILED MAY 17, 2005.
** FILED HEREWITH.
*** TO BE FILED BY AMENDMENT.
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made,
a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
the effective date of the registration statement (or the most
recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually
or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the
information in the registration statement. To reflect in the
prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective
date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in
the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the
information set forth in the registration statement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in
volume of securities offered if the total dollar value of
securities offered would not exceed that which was registered
and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated
maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of
prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)
if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price
represent not more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate
offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration
Fee" table in the effective registration statement;
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan
of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration
statement or any material change to such information in the
registration statement;
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities
offered herein, and the offering of such securities at that time
shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act
and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-1 and has duly caused this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of Grand Rapids, State of Michigan, on July 15, 2005.
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
By: /s/ Kenneth K. Rieth
--------------------------------
Name: Kenneth K. Rieth
Title: President and Chief Executive
Officer
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that each individual whose signature
appears below constitutes and appoints Kenneth K. Rieth and Peter C. Canepa and
each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full
power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead,
in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including
post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to sign any
registration statement for the same offering covered by the Registration
Statement that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b)
promulgated under the Securities Act, and all post-effective amendments thereto,
and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in connection
therewith, with the SEC, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and
each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and
thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to
all intents and purposes as her or she might or could do in person, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of
them, or his, or her or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or
cause to be done or by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/Kenneth K. Rieth President and Chief Executive Officer, July 15, 2005
------------------- Director
Kenneth K. Rieth
/s/ Peter C. Canepa Chief Financial Officer (Principal July 15, 2005
------------------- Accounting and Financial Officer)
Peter C. Canepa
Director
________________
Jay S. Baron
Director July 15, 2005
/s/ Jim Gillette
----------------
Jim Gillette
/s/ J. Dann Engels Director July 15, 2005
________________
J. Dann Engels
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
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3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended
(Incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3(a) to Amendment No. 1
to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (File No.
333-14187) filed with the Commission on January 8, 1997)
3.2 By-Laws (Incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3(b) to
Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-1/A (File No. 333-14187) filed with the Commission on
January 8, 1997)
4.1 Specimen Common Stock Certificate (Incorporated by reference
as Exhibit 4(a) to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-1 (File No. 333-14187) filed with the Commission on October
15, 1996)
5.1 Opinion of Greenberg Traurig, LLP as to legality of securities
being offered***
10.1 Security Agreement between Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. and
Riviera Tool Company dated May 17, 2005*
10.2 Registration Rights Agreement between Laurus Master Fund, Ltd.
and Riviera Tool Company, dated May 17, 2005*
10.3 Master Security Agreement between Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. and
Riviera Tool Company dated May 17, 2005*
10.4 Securities Purchase Agreement between Laurus Master Fund, Ltd.
and Riviera Tool Company dated May 17, 2005*
10.5 Secured Convertible Minimum Borrowing Note dated May 17, 2005*
10.6 Option Agreement dated May 17, 2005*
10.7 Secured Revolving Note dated May 17, 2005*
10.8 Secured Convertible Term Note dated May 18, 2005*
23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP**
23.2 Consent of Greenberg Traurig, LLP (contained in Exhibit
5.1)***
24.1 Powers of Attorney (included on page II-4 hereof)**
* INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE TO THE COMPANY'S CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
FILED MAY 17, 2005.
** FILED HEREWITH.
*** TO BE FILED BY AMENDMENT.
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