OREANDA-NEWS. May 12, 2016. Parks! America (OTCPink:PRKA), announced today the results for its second quarter and six months ended April 3, 2016.

The Company’s 2016 fiscal year will end on October 2, 2016 and will be comprised of 53 weeks. The Company’s 2015 fiscal year ended on September 27, 2015 and was comprised of 52 weeks. The additional week in the Company’s 2016 fiscal year occurred in the three months ended January 3, 2016. In addition, the second quarter of our 2016 fiscal year included two weeks of the historically higher attendance Spring Break period, while the second quarter of our 2015 fiscal year included just one week during the Spring Break period. Therefore, Park attendance based net sales are discussed on a comparable 13-week, as well as a reported, basis for the second quarter of our 2016 fiscal year as compared to the prior year. In addition, Park attendance based net sales are discussed on a comparable 27-week, as well as a reported, basis for the first half of our 2016 fiscal year as compared to the prior year.

Second Quarter 2016 Highlights

Reported total net sales for the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2016 increased 51.6% to \\$883,852, driven by higher attendance and higher average revenue per guest. Reported combined Park attendance based net sales increased by \\$298,629 or 51.2%, while animal sales increased by \\$2,223. On a comparable 13-week basis, combined Park attendance based net sales increased \\$201,942 or 29.7%.

The Company reported net income of \\$59,348 for the fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2016, compared to a net loss of \\$227,029 for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2015, resulting in an overall improvement of \\$286,377. The improvement in net income during the second quarter of the 2016 fiscal year was primarily attributable to higher total net sales, as well as lower legal fees, partially offset by higher park maintenance and compensation expenses, and higher cost of sales.

First Half 2016 Highlights

Reported total net sales for first half of the 2016 fiscal year increased 34.8% to \\$1,656,464, driven by higher attendance and higher average revenue per guest. Reported combined Park attendance based net sales increased by \\$435,162 or 36.1%, partially offset by a \\$7,740 decrease in animal sales. On a comparable 27-week basis, combined Park attendance based net sales increased \\$289,041 or 21.4%.

The Company reported a seasonal net loss of \\$77,816 for the six months ended April 3, 2016, compared to a seasonal net loss of \\$352,184 for the six months ended March 29, 2015. The \\$274,368 decrease in the seasonal net loss during the first half of the 2016 fiscal year was primarily attributable to higher total net sales, as well as lower legal fees, partially offset by higher compensation, advertising, insurance and park maintenance expenses, and higher cost of sales.

“We are very encouraged by the strong attendance based net sales growth both our Parks generated during the first half of our 2016 fiscal year,” commented Dale Van Voorhis, Chairman & CEO. “We have now generated double-digit percentage year-over-year growth in attendance based net sales in seven of the last eight fiscal quarters. We are also pleased with the operating income leverage generated during the first half of our 2016 fiscal year, as a large portion of our sales increase drove a significant reduction in our seasonal net loss. This sets us up well as we head into our high season.”

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

The Company had positive working capital of \\$274,732 as of April 3, 2016, compared to negative working capital of \\$240,049 as of March 29, 2015. Seasonal borrowing was \\$120,900 as of April 3, 2016, compared to \\$550,000 as of March 29, 2015. The year-over-year improvement in working capital and reduction in seasonal borrowing are primarily reflective of the strong operating results during the first half of the 2016 fiscal year, as well as the one-time requirement to set aside restricted cash during the first half of the 2015 fiscal year. The Company fully paid down its 2016 fiscal year seasonal borrowing as of April 11, 2016, and does not expect to incur any additional seasonal borrowing during the reminder of its 2016 fiscal year.

The Company’s debt to equity ratio was 1.00 to 1.00 as of April 3, 2016, compared to 1.56 to 1.00 as of March 29, 2015.

“We are pleased with our steady improvement in working capital and debt to equity ratio over the past three years,” noted Mr. Van Voorhis. “Our improved results from operations and the January 2013 refinancing of all our debt have facilitated these improvements and allowed us to invest in our properties, continuing to improve the wild animal safari experience for our guests.”

About Parks! America, Inc.

Parks! America, Inc. (OTCPink: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 September 27, 2015, 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. 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 September 27, 2015.

PARKS! AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) 
For the Three Months and Six Months April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015 
        
 For the three months ended For the six months ended 
 April 3,
2016		March 29,
2015		 April 3,
2016		March 29,
2015		 
Net sales\\$  881,629 \\$  583,000  \\$  1,640,137 \\$  1,204,975  
Sale of animals   2,223     -      16,327     24,067   
Total net sales   883,852    583,000     1,656,464    1,229,042  
        
Cost of sales   108,316    95,187     207,937    166,034  
Selling, general and administrative   570,886    575,334     1,243,134    1,140,938  
Depreciation and amortization   85,200     81,250      170,600     162,500   
Income (loss) from operations   119,450    (168,771)    34,793    (240,430) 
        
Other income (expense), net   1,926    1,371     4,022    3,437  
Interest expense   (54,026)   (57,027)    (106,027)   (109,987) 
Amortization of loan fees   (2,602)   (2,602)    (5,204)   (5,204) 
Income (loss) before income taxes   64,748    (227,029)    (72,416)   (352,184) 
        
Income tax provision   5,400     -      5,400     -   
Net income (loss)\\$  59,348  \\$  (227,029) \\$  (77,816)\\$  (352,184) 
                
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   74,531     74,381      74,467     74,314   
PARKS! AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
As of April 3, 2016, March 29, 2015 and September 27, 2015
     
  April 3,
2016		March 29,
2015		September 27,
2015
ASSETS   
Cash – unrestricted\\$  387,378 \\$  283,236 \\$  563,096 
Cash – restricted   456,492    456,492    456,492 
Inventory   138,474    160,994    139,324 
Prepaid expenses   66,611     85,178     87,633  
 Total current assets   1,048,955    985,900    1,246,545 
     
Property and equipment, net   6,403,891    6,125,631    6,362,790 
Intangible assets, net   156,856    163,865    158,661 
Other assets   8,500     8,500     8,500  
 Total assets\\$  7,618,202  \\$  7,283,896  \\$  7,776,496  
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     
Liabilities   
Accounts payable\\$  71,251 \\$  69,024 \\$  141,404 
Other current liabilities   166,057    196,918    247,449 
Accrued judgment under appeal   304,328    304,328    304,328 
Notes payable – line of credit   120,700    350,000    - 
Notes payable – related parties   -    200,000    - 
Current maturities of long-term debt   111,887     105,679     108,762  
 Total current liabilities   774,223    1,225,949    801,943 
     
Long-term debt   3,313,398     3,434,583     3,374,406  
 Total liabilities   4,087,621     4,660,532     4,176,349  
           
Stockholders’ equity   
Common stock   74,531    74,381    74,381 
Capital in excess of par   4,809,606    4,801,506    4,801,506 
Treasury stock   (3,250)   (3,250)   (3,250)
Accumulated deficit   (1,350,306)   (2,249,273)   (1,272,490)
Total stockholders’ equity   3,530,581     2,623,364     3,600,147  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity\\$  7,618,202  \\$  7,283,896  \\$  7,776,496