Form 8-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20509


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)                                              August 11, 2003


Tejon Ranch Co.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


 

  Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-7183
(Commission File Number)
77-0196136
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 

  P. O. Box 1000, Lebec, California
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  93243
(Zip Code)
 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code   661 248-3000

___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) 

Not applicable



TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Item 7.

  

Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

 

 

 

 

 

Item 12.

  

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 


SIGNATURES

 



 


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Item 7.   Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

( c )      Exhibits (Furnished Pursuant to Item 12).


99.1   Press Release of the Company dated August 11, 2003, announcing the Company’s earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.

Item 12.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 11, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in this report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission nor incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specified otherwise.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: August 11, 2003

 

TEJON RANCH CO.

 

 

 

 

By: 



/s/  ALLEN E. LYDA

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Name: 

Allen E. Lyda

 

 

 

 

Title: 

Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer


 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

 

 

 

99.1

Press Release of the Company, dated August 11, 2003, announcing the Company’s earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.



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Press Release dated 8/11/03

Exhibit 99.1

EX-99.1  Press Release of the Company, dated August 11, 2003

TEJON RANCH CO. REPORTS
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – 2003

TEJON RANCH, Calif., August 11, 2003 – Tejon Ranch Company (NYSE:TRC), today announced a net loss of $414,000 or $0.03 per common share, diluted, during the second quarter of 2003 compared to net income of $600,000 or $0.04 per common share, diluted, during the second quarter of 2002. Total revenues for the second quarter of 2003 were $3,481,000 compared to $4,816,000 for the same period in 2002.

The net loss for the second quarter of 2003 is comprised of a loss from continuing operations of $414,000 or $.03 per common share, diluted. This is compared to net income from continuing operations of $695,000 or $0.05 per share, diluted, and a loss from discontinued operations of $95,000 or $0.01 per common share, diluted, for the second quarter of 2002.

The Company recognized a loss of $948,000 or $0.06 per common share, diluted, for the six months ending June 30, 2003, compared to a net loss of $362,000 or $0.03 per common share, diluted, for the same period in 2002. Total revenues for the first six months of 2003 were $6,571,000 compared to $7,235,000 for the same period in 2002.

The net loss for the first six months of 2003 is comprised of a loss from continuing operations $948,000 or $0.06 per common share, diluted. This is compared to a loss from continuing operations of $87,000, or $0.01 per common share, diluted, and a loss from discontinued operations of $275,000 or $0.02 per common share, diluted, for the same period in 2002.

The decrease in revenues during the first six months of 2003 is due to real estate revenues declining $440,000 and interest income declining $251,000. The decline in real estate revenues during 2003 is primarily attributable to $1,375,000 in revenue earned in 2002 related to the sale of an easement. The reduction in revenue when compared to 2002 is partially offset by increased rental revenues of $229,000, a gain from the sale of land of $300,000, an improvement in service and amenity revenues of $235,000, and an improvement in oil and mineral revenues of $168,000. Lease revenues increased in part due to revenues from McDonalds, Starbucks, and a



Best Western Motel that were opened in late 2002. Service and amenity revenues increased due to an increase in game management revenues. Oil and mineral revenues improved due to an increase in oil production and cement production. Interest income declined due to low investment rates and a reduction in investment securities outstanding.

The increased loss from continuing operations for the first six months of 2003 is due to the decline in revenues as described above and to an increase in both real estate expenses and farming expenses. Real estate expenses increased $661,000 during 2003 due primarily to an increase in public relations and advertising costs, higher maintenance and property taxes, higher insurance costs, and increased staffing costs. Farming expenses grew $213,000 during 2003 primarily due to higher costs at our almond processing plant because of increased processing activities and to higher insurance costs.

The decrease in revenues during the second quarter of 2003 is due primarily to real estate revenues declining $884,000 and farming revenues declining $326,000. The decline in real estate revenue in 2003 is due primarily to the receipt in 2002 of $1,375,000 of revenue related to the sale of an easement. The decrease in real estate revenue during the second quarter of 2003 was partially offset by increased lease revenues, a gain from the sale of land, and improved oil and mineral revenues. Farming revenues fell during the second quarter of 2003 when compared to 2002 due to the receipt in 2002 of insurance proceeds related to the 2001 almond, walnut, and zinfandel grape harvests. These insurance proceeds were partially offset by an increase in 2003 processing revenues at our almond processing plant.

The loss from operations during the second quarter of 2003 is due to the reduction in revenues described above and to higher real estate and farming expenses. Real estate expenses increased due to higher public relations costs, insurance costs, and staffing costs. Farming costs increased due to higher costs at our almond processing plant related to an increase in processing activities.

As we move forward in the achievement of our real estate vision, we will continue to see an increase in costs related to professional service fees, planning costs, entitlement costs, and staffing costs. These type of real estate activities and costs could continue over several years as we develop a modest percentage of our land holdings. The actual timing and completion of entitlement and any development related activities are difficult to predict due to the uncertainties of the approval process and market factors.

The results of the first six months of each fiscal year are generally not indicative of the results to be expected for the full year due to the nature of the Company’s business segments. Future real estate sales and leasing activity are dependent on market circumstances and specific



opportunities and therefore are difficult to predict from period to period. The Company also recognizes a significant amount of revenues in the fall of each year due to the nature of the agribusiness activities within its farming segment.

Tejon Ranch Co. is a growth-oriented, diversified real estate development and agribusiness company, whose principal asset is its 270,000-acre land holding located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Bakersfield.

The statements contained herein, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements based on economic forecasts, strategic plans and other factors, which by their nature involve risk and uncertainties. In particular, among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: business conditions and the general economy, future commodity process and yields, market forces, the ability to obtain various governmental entitlements and permits, interest rates and other risks inherent in real estate and agriculture businesses. For further information on factors, which could affect the Company, the reader should refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



TEJON RANCH CO.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except earnings per share)
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30

 

Six Months Ended 
June 30

 

 

 


 


 

Revenues:

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Real estate

 

 

3,012

    

 

3,896

    

 

5,577

    

 

6,017

    

Farming

 

 

360

 

 

686

 

 

734

 

 

707

 

Interest income

 

 

109

 

 

234

 

 

260

 

 

511

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

3,481

 

 

4,816

 

 

6,571

 

 

7,235

 

Cost and Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate

 

 

2,484

 

 

2,007

 

 

4,720

 

 

4,059

 

Farming

 

 

928

 

 

662

 

 

1,608

 

 

1,395

 

Corporate expense

 

 

968

 

 

1,029

 

 

1,875

 

 

1,958

 

Interest expense

 

 

21

 

 

(42

)

 

45

 

 

20

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

4,401

 

 

3,656

 

 

8,248

 

 

7,432

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss) before equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures and minority interest

 

 

(920

)

 

1,160

 

 

(1,677

)

 

(197

)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures

 

 

159

 

 

(75

)

 

46

 

 

77

 

Minority interest

 

 

67

 

 

37

 

 

49

 

 

134

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Operating income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(694

)

 

1,122

 

 

(1,582

)

 

(140

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(280

)

 

427

 

 

(634

)

 

(53

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

(414

)

 

695

 

 

(948

)

 

(87

)

(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of applicable income taxes

 

 

 

 

(95

)

 

 

 

(275

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(414

)

$

600

 

$

(948

)

$

(362

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net income (loss) per share, basic

 

 

(0.03

)

 

0.04

 

 

(0.06

)

 

(0.03

)

Net income (loss) per share, diluted

 

 

(0.03

)

 

0.04

 

 

(0.06

)

 

(0.03

)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

14,468,651.00

 

 

14,378,058.00

 

 

14,448,604.00

 

 

14,359,192.00

 

Common stock equivalents – stock options

 

 

273,233.00

 

 

354,208.00

 

 

228,054.00

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Diluted shares outstanding

 

 

14,741,884.00

 

 

14,732,266.00

 

 

14,676,658.00

 

 

14,359,192.00

 


For the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, diluted net loss per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, because the impact of common stock equivalents is antidilutive.



TEJON RANCH CO.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)

 

 

 

June 30, 2003

 

December 31, 2002*

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

9,672

 

$

12,935

 

Marketable securities

 

 

12,762

 

 

12,305

 

Accounts & notes receivable

 

 

4,302

 

 

7,843

 

Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Farming

 

 

3,685

 

 

1,172

 

Other

 

 

119

 

 

77

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

2,441

 

 

1,925

 

 

 



 



 

Total Current Assets

 

 

32,981

 

 

36,257

 

Property and equipment - net

 

 

64,765

 

 

62,323

 

Other assets

 

 

1,960

 

 

2,216

 

 

 



 



 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

99,706

 

$

100,796

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

$

850

 

$

2,507

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

22

 

 

222

 

Current deferred income

 

 

988

 

 

1,035

 

Short-term borrowings

 

 

200

 

 

240

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

1,751

 

 

1,731

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 



 



 

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

3,811

 

 

5,742

 

Long-term debt

 

 

14,634

 

 

14,336

 

Minimum pension liability

 

 

2,200

 

 

2,200

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

3,799

 

 

3,740

 

Other liabilities

 

 

583

 

 

583

 

 

 



 



 

Total Liabilities

 

 

25,027

 

 

26,601

 

Minority interest in equity of consolidated joint venture

 

 

552

 

 

601

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

7,242

 

 

7,206

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

33,046

 

 

31,690

 

Retained earnings

 

 

35,745

 

 

36,693

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(1,906

)

 

(1,995

)

 

 



 



 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

74,127

 

 

73,594

 

 

 



 



 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

99,706

 

$

100,796