Great American Family Parks Reports Profitable Second Quarter Results
14 Août 2006 - 1:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Great American
Family Parks, Inc. (OTC:GFAM) (BULLETIN BOARD: GFAM) , a company
focused on acquiring and managing profitable regional theme parks
and themed amusements, today announced results for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2006. For the second quarter ended June
30, 2006, the Company reported revenues of $2,964,224, versus
revenues of $1,868,283 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006,
a sequential increase of 58.7%. Gross profit totaled $1,093,374 in
the second quarter, representing a gross profit margin of 36.9%.
Net income totaled $137,718, or $0.00 per share, with weighted
average shares outstanding of 58,134,000 on a fully diluted basis.
As of June 30, 2006, cash and equivalents totaled $146,564 and
shareholders' equity totaled $2,531,252. Net cash generated from
operating activities totaled $206,694 in the second quarter of
2006. The Company's results for the second quarter of 2006 are not
fully comparable to results in the second quarter of 2005 because
of the timing of the Company's acquisition of the Wild Animal
Safari Park on June 13, 2005. As a result, the Wild Animal Safari
Park was included in Great American's financial results for only a
few weeks in the second quarter of 2005, versus inclusion for the
entire second quarter in 2006. However, comparison of results in
the second quarter of 2006 with those in the second quarter of 2005
highlight the positive effect the Company's new business mix has
had on its profitability. For the second quarter ending June 30,
2005, the Company reported a net loss of $341,655, as compared to
net income of $137,718 for the second quarter ending June 30, 2006.
Second Quarter 2006 Highlights include: * Quotation of the
Company's shares on the OTC Bulletin Board starting in May of 2006.
* Implementation of a strategic plan to enhance the Wild Animal
Safari Park through upgrades and the addition of new attractions. *
A major advertising campaign, including both television and print,
targeted toward potential park visitors in the Atlanta market. *
Appointment of four new Directors to the Company's Board. "We're
very pleased with our second quarter results," said Dr. Larry
Eastland, President of Great American Family Parks. "While the
sequential growth and positive net income in the second quarter are
partly attributable to the seasonality of the theme park business,
we also saw an impact from the enhancements we've made at the theme
park and the advertising campaign conducted in June. Increased fuel
costs are also making long distance summer vacations much more
costly now, making our regional theme park a more attractive
alternative. We expect all of these factors, along with seasonal
strength, to create solid growth in the third quarter as well." He
continued, "Through organic growth in our current businesses, along
with our plan to replicate the success of the Safari Park in other
locations, our goal is to create long-term value for our
shareholders." YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS* Second Quarter First Quarter
Ended Ended 6/30/06 3/31/06 Revenue $2,964,224 $1,868,283 Gross
Profit 1,093,374 298,239 Gross profit margin (%) 36.9% 16.0% Net
Income (Loss) 137,718 (120,833) Earnings per share 0.00 0.00
Weighted avg shares outstanding 58,134,000 58,134,000 (fully
diluted) * A complete description of the Company's financial
results for the periods indicated are set forth in the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended June 30, 2006.
About Great American Family Parks, Inc. Great American Family Parks
is focused on buying and managing profitable regional theme parks
and themed amusement attractions. By building a family of parks,
GFAM plans to develop a series of compatible, yet distinct
entertainment and amusement products, including themed amusement
parks, associated products, food and beverage, and multimedia
offerings. For more information on the Company, visit
http://www.weloveparks.com/. Safe Harbor Statement Under The
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements in
the press release that relate to the company's expectations with
regard to the future impact on the company's results from new
products in development are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The results anticipated by any or all of these forward-looking
statements may not occur. Additional risks and uncertainties are
set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the
year ended December 31, 2005, the Company's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-QSB for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The Company
undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any
revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to
reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the
Company's plans or expectations. DATASOURCE: Great American Family
Parks, Inc. CONTACT: Ashley Hull for Great American Family Parks,
+1-208-342-8888, ; or Investor - Bethany R. Tomich of Equity
Performance Group, +1-617-723-1465, Web site:
http://www.weloveparks.com/
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