Parks! America, Inc. Reports Results for Q2 Fiscal 2018

Q2 attendance negatively impacted by cold, wet winter
Financial position remains strong heading into Fiscal 2018 peak season

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA / ACCESSWIRE / May 10, 2018 / Parks! America, Inc. (OTC PINK: PRKA), today announced the results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2018.

Second Quarter 2018 Highlights

Total net sales for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2018 were $944,098, a decrease of $275,760, compared to $1,219,858 for the prior year fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2017. Park attendance based net sales decreased by $283,338 or 23.6%, while animal sales increased by $7,578.

The Company reported a net loss of $34,660 for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2018 compared to net income of $165,516 for the prior year fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2017, resulting in a decrease of $200,176. The decrease in net income during the second quarter of the 2018 fiscal year is primarily attributable to a decrease in attendance based net sales, increased insurance, compensation and advertising spending, and higher asset disposal charges, partially offset by a reduction in legal expense, cost of sales and income taxes.

First Six Months 2018 Highlights

Total net sales for the first six months of the 2018 fiscal year were $1,940,449, a decrease of $278,839, compared to $2,219,288 in the first six months of the 2017 fiscal year. Park attendance based net sales decreased by $272,962 or 12.7%, and animal sales decreased by $5,877.

The Company reported a net loss of $169,537 for the first six months of the 2018 fiscal year compared to net income of $170,743 for the first six months of the 2017 fiscal year, resulting in a decrease of $340,280. The decrease in net income during the first six months of the 2018 fiscal year is primarily attributable to a decrease in attendance based net sales, increased compensation, insurance and advertising spending, and higher asset disposal charges, partially offset by a reduction in legal expense, cost of sales and income taxes.

“Prolonged, cold, wet winter weather ended our streak of year-over-year quarterly sales increases,” commented Dale Van Voorhis, Chairman & CEO. “The second quarter of our 2018 fiscal year is only the third time in the last 16 quarters we have failed to deliver a double-digit percentage increase in year-over-year attendance based net sales. While we are disappointed to see this streak end, the second quarter of our 2018 fiscal year still delivered our second highest second quarter of attendance based net sales in our history.”

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

The Company had working capital of $2.48 million as of April 1, 2018 compared to working capital of $1.44 million as April 2, 2017. The year-over-year improvement in working capital is primarily reflective of the Company’s strong operating results for the trailing 12 months.

The Company’s debt to equity ratio was 0.42 to 1.0 as of April 1, 2018, compared to 0.56 to 1.0 as of April 2, 2017.

“Our cash position and overall balance sheet remain strong as we enter into our 2018 peak season,” noted Mr. Van Voorhis. “The weather has turned for the better in the past several weeks and we have seen our attendance levels more on par with the prior year. We believe we are well positioned operationally and financially, and we continue to look for opportunities to build on our strengths and improve the wild animal safari experience we offer to our guests.”

About Parks! America, Inc.

Parks! America, Inc. (OTC PINK: PRKA), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns and operates two regional theme parks – the Wild Animal Safari theme park in Pine Mountain, Georgia, and the Wild Animal Safari theme park located in Strafford, Missouri.

Additional information, including our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2017, is available on the Company’s website, http://www.animalsafari.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, this news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. securities laws. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements; actual results or outcomes could differ materially due to factors including, but not limited to: general market conditions, adverse weather, and industry competition. The Company believes that expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, however it can give no assurances that such expectations will be realized and actual results could differ materially. The Company assumes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. A further description of these risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company’s annual report and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2017.

Contact:

Todd R. White
Chief Financial Officer
(706) 663-8744
todd.white@animalsafari.com

PARKS! AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended April 1, 2018 and April 2, 2017

For the three months ended

For the six months ended

April 1, 2018

April 2, 2017

April 1, 2018

April 2, 2017

Net sales

$
918,579

$
1,201,917

$
1,876,219

$
2,149,181

Sale of animals

25,519

17,941

64,230

70,107

Total net sales

944,098

1,219,858

1,940,449

2,219,288

Cost of sales

122,638

144,750

233,723

251,094

Selling, general and administrative

695,173

671,733

1,515,205

1,418,499

Depreciation and amortization

93,950

89,450

191,400

178,900

(Gain) loss on disposal of operating assets, net

26,022

(259)

25,303

(309)

Income (loss) from operations

6,315

314,184

(25,182)

371,104

Other income (expense), net

4,924

2,828

8,854

4,659

Write-off of loan fees – prepayment

–

(12,495)

–

Interest expense

(51,656)

(50,796)

(99,516)

(101,020)

Income (loss) before income taxes

(40,417)

266,216

(128,339)

274,743

Income tax provision

(5,757)

100,700

41,198

104,000

Net income (loss)

$
(34,660)

$
165,516

$
(169,537)

$
170,743

Income (loss) per share – basic and diluted

$
(0.00)

$
0.00

$
(0.00)

$
0.00

Weighted average shares

outstanding (in 000’s) – basic and diluted

74,717

74,681

74,694

74,618

PARKS! AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
As of December 31, 2017, October 1, 2017 and January 1, 2017

April 1,

2018

October 1, 2017

April 2,

2017

ASSETS

Cash

$
2,377,929

$
3,204,043

$
1,539,742

Inventory

235,870

157,320

129,323

Prepaid expenses

216,405

309,626

101,560

Total current assets

2,830,204

3,670,989

1,770,625

Property and equipment, net

6,704,625

6,464,850

6,589,991

Intangible assets, net

1,800

2,200

2,600

Deferred tax asset

93,500

160,355

701,624

Other assets

10,426

9,199

Total assets

$
9,640,555

$
10,307,593

$
9,074,039

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Liabilities

Accounts payable

$
38,871

$
137,717

$
9,377

Other current liabilities

216,255

281,155

205,475

Current portion of long-term debt, net

92,373

111,496

118,363

Total current liabilities

347,499

530,368

333,215

Long-term debt, net

2,664,285

2,990,417

3,043,927

Total liabilities

3,011,784

3,520,785

3,377,142

Stockholders’ equity

Common stock

74,721

74,671

74,681

Capital in excess of par

4,837,116

4,825,666

4,825,656

Treasury stock

(3,250)

Retained earnings

1,720,184

1,889,721

799,810

Total stockholders’ equity

6,628,771

6,786,808

5,696,897

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$
9,640,555

$
10,307,593

$
9,074,039

SOURCE: Parks! America, Inc.

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