Zapata Corporation Announces First Quarter 2007 Results
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2007--Zapata Corporation (NYSE: ZAP) today announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2007, Zapata reported consolidated net income of $466,000 or $.02 per diluted share as compared to consolidated net income of $486,000 or $.03 per diluted share for the comparable period in the prior year.
In December 2006, the Company completed the disposition of its Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE:OME) common stock for proceeds of $76.5 million and is searching for candidates for acquisition.
About Zapata:
Zapata is a holding company which has approximately $151 million in consolidated cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of March 31, 2007 and currently owns 98% of Zap.Com Corporation (OTCBB: ZPCM), which is a public shell company.
The Company makes certain reports available free of charge on its website at www.zapatacorp.com as soon as reasonably practicable after this information is electronically filed, or furnished to, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained in this press release which are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based upon management's current expectations that are subject to risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ include, without limitation, those factors listed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. There is no assurance that Zapata Corporation will successfully identify, pursue, or operate any future businesses or operations in the future. All forward looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operation results.
ZAPATA CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
March 31, December 31,
2007 2006
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 377 $ 136,889
Short-term investments 150,938 15,199
Other receivables 1,073 279
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 273 346
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Total current assets 152,661 152,713
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Other assets, net 10,794 11,015
Property, plant and equipment, net 2 3
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Total assets $ 163,457 $ 163,731
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 34 $ 417
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities 1,322 1,806
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Total current liabilities 1,356 2,223
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Pension liabilities 702 717
Other liabilities and deferred income taxes 1,483 1,489
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Total liabilities 3,541 4,429
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Commitments and contingencies
Minority interest 35 34
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par; 1,600,000 shares
authorized; none issued or outstanding -- --
Preference stock, $.01 par; 14,400,000
shares authorized; none issued or
outstanding -- --
Common stock, $0.01 par, 132,000,000 shares
authorized; 24,616,536 shares issued; and
19,184,456 shares outstanding 246 246
Capital in excess of par value 164,458 164,454
Retained earnings 35,119 34,653
Treasury stock, at cost, 5,432,080 shares (31,668) (31,668)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (8,274) (8,417)
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Total stockholders' equity 159,881 159,268
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $ 163,457 $ 163,731
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Three Months
Ended
March 31,
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2007 2006
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Revenues $ -- $ --
Cost of revenues -- --
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Gross profit -- --
Operating expense:
Selling, general and administrative 959 1,518
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Operating loss (959) (1,518)
Other income:
Interest income 1,944 835
Other, net 2 4
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1,946 839
Income (loss) before (provision) benefit for income
taxes 987 (679)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes (521) 228
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Income (loss) from continuing operations 466 (451)
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Discontinued operations:
Income before taxes and minority interest
(including loss on disposal) -- 3,102
Provision for income taxes -- (1,102)
Minority interest -- (1,063)
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Income from discontinued operations -- 937
Net income $ 466 $ 486
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Net income (loss) per common share - basic and
diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.02 $ (0.02)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income
taxes and minority interest -- 0.05
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Income per common share - basic and diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.03
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Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 19,184 19,171
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Diluted 19,456 19,171
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CONTACT: For Investor Information:
Zapata Corporation
Leonard DiSalvo, 585-242-8703
http://www.zapatacorp.com
SOURCE: Zapata Corporation