Great American Family Parks Reports Third Quarter Results
22 Novembre 2006 - 7:26PM
PR Newswire (US)
- Revenues Up 42.1%, Gross Profit Up 41.1% - SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Great American Family Parks, Inc.
(OTCBB: GFAM), a company focused on acquiring and managing
profitable regional theme parks and themed amusements, today
announced its unaudited financial results for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2006. In the third quarter, the Company
reported year over year revenue and gross profit growth. Full
details of the Company's quarterly financial results are available
in the Company's Form 10-QSB at http://www.sec.gov/. For the third
quarter ended September 30, 2006, revenues increased 42.1%, to
$3,352,566, versus revenues of $2,359,741 for the third quarter
ended September 30, 2005. Gross profit increased 41.1% to $753,143,
versus $533,802 in the third quarter of 2005. The gross profit
margin remained stable at 22.5% for the third quarter of 2006,
versus 22.6% for the third quarter of 2005. The Company reported a
net loss of $240,025 for the third quarter of 2006, versus a net
loss of $102,143 for the third quarter of 2005. As of September 30,
2006, cash and equivalents totaled $134,491 and shareholders'
equity totaled $2,404,371. Sequential comparisons to results in the
second quarter of 2006 are not useful due to the seasonality of the
Wild Animal Safari park operations. The Company acquired the Wild
Animal Safari park in June of 2005. Revenue gains in the third
quarter of 2006 were attributable to increased attendance and per
capita spending at Wild Animal Safari and increased sales of fuel
and in-store convenience sales at the Crossroads Convenience
Center. The increased net loss in the third quarter of 2006 was due
to an increase in general and administrative expenses attributable
to new corporate and compliance costs. Subsequent to the close of
the third quarter, the Company announced that it has completed the
first part of a planned two-stage transaction to sell the
Crossroads Convenience Center (CCC) to Idaho Chevron Center, Inc.
The initial phase closed on October 31, 2006 and involved the sale
of a portion of CCC's assets for a purchase price of $600,000, with
$300,000 paid in cash and $300,000 paid as a promissory note. The
second phase of the transaction would involve the sale of CCC's
real property, which Idaho Chevron has an option to purchase for
$2.4 million. "We expect the strong gains we saw in Wild Animal
Safari in the third quarter to continue," said Dr. Larry Eastland,
President of Great American Family Parks. "Proceeds from the sale
of the Crossroads Convenience Center will facilitate the planned
expansion and upgrade of the park, including the addition of new
venues, improvements to existing facilities and the development of
adjacent land. This will enable park visitors to have an even more
profound safari experience. In addition to strong organic growth
resulting from these planned enhancements, we expect that increased
marketing and advertising expenditures will act as additional
catalysts for growth." COMPARATIVE RESULTS* Third Quarter Third
Quarter Ended 9/30/06 Ended 9/30/05 Revenue $3,352,566 $2,359,741
Gross Profit $753,143 $533,802 Gross Profit Margin % 22.5% 22.6%
Net Income (Loss) ($240,025) ($102,143) Loss Per Share $0.00 $0.00
Weighted Avg Shares Outstanding (Fully Diluted) 62,636,000
53,365,000 *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 September 30,
2006 and can be viewed at http://www.sec.gov/. 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. Contact: Ashley Hull of Great American Family Parks,
+1-310-450-9100, or ; or Investor Relations, Bethany R. Tomich of
Equity Performance Group, +1-617-723-1465, or . DATASOURCE: Great
American Family Parks, Inc. CONTACT: Ashley Hull of Great American
Family Parks, +1-310-450-9100, or ; or Investor Relations, Bethany
R. Tomich of Equity Performance Group, +1-617-723-1465, or Web
site: http://www.weloveparks.com/
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