10-K 1 tenk00edgar1.txt 10K FOR 2000 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Annual Report pursuant to section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 Commission File number 0-7107 Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. A Louisiana Corporation IRS No. 72-0711739 1726 Montreal Circle Tucker, Georgia 30084 (770) 938-5966 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: Common stock, No Par Value Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes _______ No X Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliated of the registrant on December 31, 2000 was $715,869 aggregate market value shall be computed by reference to the closing price of the stock on the New York Stock Exchange on such date. For the purposes of this response, executive officers and directors are deemed to be the affiliates of the Registrant and the holding by nonaffiliated was computed as 954,492 shares. The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock as of December 31, 2000, was 2,366,395 shares. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE None Definitions: The "Company", the "Registrant" and the "Fiscal Year" When used in this Annual Report, the "Company," unless the context indicates otherwise, refers to Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The "Registrant" refers to Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. as a separate corporate entity without reference to its subsidiaries. The "Fiscal Year" refers to the year ended December 31, 2000, which is the year for which this Annual Report is filed. The items, numbers and letters appearing herein correspond with those contained in Form 10-K of the Securities and Exchange Commission, as amended through the date hereof, which specifies the information required to be included in Annual reports on such Form. In accordance with General Instructions C(2) to Form 10-K, the information contained herein is, unless indicated herein being given as of a specified date or for a specified period, given as of December 31, 2000 and referred to "as of this writing" PART I Item 1. Business (a) General Due to the Company's development and finance division's acquiring and selling properties, the number of properties owned, operated, leased and the number of wrap around mortgages held fluctuates constantly. The table below shows the various different business holdings for the last five years.

Note 1: One property leased from a third party was being operated as a restaurant by Company's sub-lessee. (b) Segment Information The Company identifies its significant industry segments as set forth in the table below. All revenue items represent sales to unaffiliated customers, as sales or transfers between industry segments are negligible.

(c) Description of Business (I) Products and Services The Company's franchise division offers advertising, reservation, group sales quality assurance and consulting services to motel owner/operators. The Company's Financing division offers owner financing to persons acquiring motel properties previously operated and/or owned by the Company. Leasing revenue is derived from the leasing of real and personal properties, i.e. motels, restaurants and part of Hospitality's office building belonging to the Company. (II) Status of Products and Segments Each of the Company's industry segments is fully developed with an operational history of several years under Company's direction. (III) Raw Materials In a sense, independent motel operations seeking national affiliation for their properties or motel operations seeking to change national affiliations constitute raw materials for the Company's franchising division. To date, the Company has experienced little difficulty in obtaining information on locations to be reviewed by either its franchise committee or its evaluation committee. (IV) Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises, and Concessions The Company has no patents. The Company does own the trade names "Master Hosts Inns", "Red Carpet Inns", "Scottish Inns", "Downtowner Inns", "Passport Inns", "Sundowner Inns" and related trademarks, etc. used in operating lodging facilities or reservation services under these names. Note 2. "Sundowner Inns" Trademarks, Registration No. 1,280,236 and No. 1,280,237, United States Patent and Trademark office, were registered May 29, 1984. In 1994, Joe W. Hudgins, the owner of the corporation to which said marks were then registered, transferred ownership of said corporation, Sundowner Reservations, Inc., a Tennessee corporation, to Hospitality International, Inc. in consideration of cancellation of inter-company debt and promise to pay the assigned corporation's debt to Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. On April 30, 1995, Sundowner Reservations, Inc. transferred title to the subject marks to Hospitality International, Inc. As of December 31, 1996, Hospitality International, Inc. transferred ownership of the subject marks to Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. for consideration of $360,000. (V) Seasonability The Company's financing and leasing businesses by their nature are not subject to seasonal fluctuations. The revenues from the Company's franchising division tends to be concentrated in the Spring and Summer months during peak travel periods. (VI) Working Capital The Company's financing receipts are comprised primarily of interest which does not become reflected on its balance sheet until after it is earned, whereas its payments on underlying debts are comprised primarily of principal reduction and the portion which will be returned over the next twelve months is reflected on the balance sheet as a current liability. Because of this, the Company believes a current ratio of less than one to one is appropriate for its business. However, the Company continues to, among other things, (1) reduce and contain overhead costs, (2) seek to dispose of underproductive assets, and (3) seek the most advantageous financing terms available (VII) Customers The Company's business of franchising motels is contingent upon its being able to locate qualified property owner- operators who are seeking national affiliation. Through use of its franchise sales force, the Company has not experienced insurmountable difficulty in locating independent motel owner- operators or owner-operators seeking to change national affiliation nor does it anticipate any such difficulty in the future. However, more franchisors are offering multi-level brands, resulting in more downscaling conversions into the economy lodging sector and, therefore, providing more competition. Likewise, the Company's financing division requires that it locate qualified owner- operators or investors for its properties. Because of its franchise affiliations the financing division has not experienced, nor does it anticipate experiencing too much difficulty in locating qualified investors to purchase its developed properties. However, due to the Company's desire to limit the loans it holds to a manageable number and because third party or institutional financings for used motel properties are difficult to arrange, once a property is sold the Company carries the entire financing package and accordingly, each individual loan represents a larger portion of portfolio than it does with traditional lending institutions. Therefore, the continued performance of each existing loan may be material to the operation of the financing division. (VIII) Backlogs - Not Applicable. (IX) Government Contracts The Company is not involved in, nor does it anticipate becoming involved in, any government contracts. (X) Competition The Company's franchising, leased lodging and leased food service divisions each compete with other similar businesses, many of which are larger and have more national recognition than the Company. Each of these divisions competes on the basis of service and price/value relationship. The Company's financing division competes with other, more traditional sources of long-term financing, most of which have greater financial resources than does the Company. Developing and financing lodging properties is being significantly affected by over-development in many areas but benefits from the area's and the country's general economic condition. (XI) Research and Development No significant research activities were conducted by the Company during the Fiscal year and the Company does not expect to expend sums on research activities during the next Fiscal Year. (XII) Environmental Protection The Company is not directly affected by environmental protection measures of federal, state or local authorities to any extent which would reasonably be expected to cause material capital expenditures for compliance, so far as in known. However, it is possible that an approximately five and three-tenths (5.09) acre tract of land held as an investment and acquired as a possible motel site, located on I-10 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, may under the new guidelines, be determined to be in part "wetlands." If so, its use and value would be adversely affected. On January 27, 1995, 3.2 acres contiguous to said tract were sold at a consideration undiminished by the wetlands issue; the value of the remaining 5.09 acres, therefore, may not be diminished. The 5.09 acre tract is carried on the Company's books at $55,647. (XIII) Employees

Note 3: These are not employees of the Company at date of this writing, since operations are leased out but are given for comparative purposes. (d) Foreign Operations The Company is not currently involved in any business operations outside of the United States of America, except through its franchising division, which does limited business in Canada and has one franchise in the Bahamas and two in Jamaica. Item 2 Properties The following table sets forth certain information, as of this writing, concerning properties on which the Company holds notes secured by mortgages and other types of financing instruments held by the Company:

The following table sets forth certain information, as of this writing, concerning motel properties owned by the Company and under management contract or leased to Operators.

Note 4: These properties, are leased to First Hospitality Management Corporation, a corporation owned by Timothy J.DeSandro, a former employee of the Company. The following table sets forth certain information, as of this writing, concerning other properties owned by the company.

Item 3 Legal Proceedings None PART II Item 5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity Securities and Related Matters (a) The common stock, no par value, of the Registrant is traded on the Over- the-Counter market. The following table sets forth the range of per share bid and asked price quotations during the periods indicated. The following represents quotations between dealers, and do not include retail mark-ups, markdowns, or other fees or commissions, and do not represent actual transactions.

(b) As of this writing there are approximately 758 shareholders of the Registrant's common stock, plus those held in brokerage houses. (c) No cash dividends have been paid on the Company's common stock during the two most recent Fiscal Years and none anticipated to be paid in the foreseeable future. Item 6 Selected Financial Data The following table summarizes selected financial data of the Company for the past five Fiscal Years. It should be read in conjunction with the more detailed consolidated financial statements of the Company appearing elsewhere in this Annual report.

Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations Summary of Operations for the Year Ending 2000, 1999, 1998 and 1997;

Results of Operation: The Company's operations are comprised of three main components: Franchising financing and investments, and leasing. The following discussion presents an analysis of results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999,1998 and 1997. The preceding chart reflects the most recent four years of the Company's operations. In 1999 operations resulted in income, before income taxes of $248,547, compared to $158,771 in 1998, and $87,575 in 1997. In 1995, the Company recognized a gain of $738,833 from an ownership in a partnership. The recognition of the gain was deferred until 1996 for tax purposes. The partnership was undecided as to whether it would liquidate the proceeds or reinvest the monies. In 1996, the partnership decided to distribute the monies. The capital received by the Company did equal the Company's investment in the partnership. However, a loss of $699,346 was recognized on the income statement. Also, in 1996 the Company wrote off outstanding loans in the amount of $594,808. Those write-offs were to companies in which the Company had vested interests. Franchising revenues rose slightly over 1998, as did the number of franchises (0.44%), although the number or rooms available within the system decreased slightly (4.3%). These relatively flat numbers are due to increased competition from other franchisors offering mutli-level brands, resulting in more down- scaling conversions into the economy lodging sector, also, the company has become more stringent in its requirements, relating to franchises in the areas of quality assurance and financial reporting. Along with the slight increase in revenues, the Franchise Division has decreased its administrative cost 18.0% between 1999 and 1998 and by 9.0% between 1998 and 1997 and 7.5% between 1997 and 1996. A major source of revenue for the franchising area is legal settlements. The Company vigorously asserts its legal rights in the area of franchise infringements and violations of the franchise agreement. Revenues in this area generated gross revenues of $62,356 in 1999, $334,028.85 in 1998, $435,570 in 1997, and $100,741 in 1996. Financing revenues continue to drop because interest on the notes receivable is declining as the notes move to maturity. Mortgages and notes receivable balances rose due to the sale of a foreclosed property that had been in fixed assets. Leasing revenues are declining due to the restructuring of the lease agreements due to economic conditions, such as new competition at each of our locations and our failure to refurbish and upgrade. Liquidity: The question of liquidity should not be an issue in the near future. The non -affiliated entity leasing properties from the Company is in arrears in its lease payments. The company has taken steps calculated to insure payments from the leasee are brought current. If cash requirements became an issue, any of the notes could be sold at a discount. However, there is not reason to believe this will be required. Capital Resources (I) No material commitments for capital expenditures are planned other than any possible purchases or development of properties through the financing division. (II) The trend in capital resources has resulted in a gradual tightening of credit with regard to new motel construction but continues tighter with regard to older properties. This has forced more sellers of older properties into the seller-financed arena creating more competition for the Company in its Finance and Development Division. This fact, coupled with lower credit on the new property construction side, has meant less profitable opportunities for the Company.Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplemental Data The financial statements and financial statement schedules filed as part of the Annual report are listed in Part IV, Item 14 below. Item 9 Disagreements of Accounting and Financial Disclosures None. Part III Item 10 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant The Following persons are the directors and the executive officers of the Registrant.

The Board of Directors of the Company held no regularly scheduled meeting in 2000. The term of office for all directors expires at the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders. Officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. Bobby E. Guimbellot served as President of the Registrant from January of 1976 through 1994. Mr. Guimbellot remains as Chief Executive Officer of Registrant. Mr. Guimbellot is also the principal shareholder and Chairman of the Board of Western Wireline Services, Inc. ("Western Wireline"), an oil well service company headquartered in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Mr. Guimbellot has been Chairman of Red Carpet Inns, International, Inc. a subsidiary of the registrant, since 1982, and has been President of Red Carpet since January 1, 1992. Since 1995, Mr. Guimbellot has served as CEO of Hospitality International, the Company's franchising subsidiary. Michael M. Bush is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi River Bank, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, a position which he has held for more than ten years. Jack M. Dubard since 1994 has been the Registrant's President, after having served as the Vice President for several years, and was previously an independent consultant to the Registrant and its affiliates. Prior to that, he held an administrative position with Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. In 1994 - 1995, Mr. Dubard served as CEO of Hospitality International, Inc., the Company's franchising subsidiary. C. Guy Lowe, Jr. is a self-employed real estate developer and also provides office building management services. He has been so engaged for more than 12 years. Harry C. McIntire is a retired senior captain (pilot) with Delta Air Lines, Inc. and has been a captain for more than 25 years prior to his retirement. He has served as Vice Chairman of registrant's Board of Directors and as a Vice President. Upon Dr. Hotho's resignation, Captain McIntire was elected as Chairman of the Registrant's Board. Gretchen W. Nini was a Director, Corporate Secretary, and treasurer of Western Wireline Services, Inc., an oil well service company headquartered in Bell Chasse, Louisiana, a position she held for more than 9 years (See Bobby E. Guimbellot, supra). George O. Swindell formerly owned Diamond Realty Construction, Gretna Louisiana; he has been a real estate broker since 1970 and was a general contractor for over 17 years. Richard A. Johnson has had prior experience in construction, manufacturing, health care, agriculture, recreational facilities, apartments and real estate. Since June of 1992, Mr. Johnson served as Franchise Development Coordinator for Hospitality International, Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant. He resigned in July of 1995 from his employment with Hospitality International, Inc. Melanie Campbell Hanemann is the current Corporate Secretary and Treasurer of Western Wireline Services, Inc. She has been with this company for more than nine years and during that time has held the position of Office Administrator for Western. (See Bobby E. Guimbellot, supra). Melinda P. Hotho - Dr. Vincent W. Hotho, after being a Director of the Registrant for over twenty-two (22) years, the last eighteen (18) of which he served with distinction as Chairman, due to some imprudent personal investments and a potentially ruinous malpractice suit went through a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding. He felt it to be in the best interest of the Registrant and of the Company that he resign as Director and Chairman. The Board of Directors, pending action of the Stockholders, selected Melinda P. Hotho, his daughter, to serve on an interim basis. John L. Snyder, Jr. is recently retired from his position as manager of engineering at Mid-America Transportation Company. Mr. Snyder had more than thirty years experience in marine operations. He previously held administrative or managerial positions with Wisconsin Barge Line, Walker Boat Yard and Mid- outh Towing Company. Directors who have resigned: Robert H. Douglas was Director of Motel Operations for the Company until April 1, 1990, and prior to assuming that position has been in the independent plant nursery business. He previously served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Registrant from September 1983, until April 1986. Prior to that, Mr. Douglas was Director of Operations for the Company for 8 years. On April 1, 1990, Mr. Douglas, formed a corporation to whom several of the Company's motels were leased. Mr. Douglas resigned and retired in 1996. Richard H. Rogers was employed as marketing consultant for the Knoxville's World's Fair from January 1982 to May 1982. From 1978 to January 1982, Mr. Roger served as Vice President and Director of Operations of Cindy's Inc., a hotel company. He became President of Hospitality International, Inc. as subsidiary of the Registrant, in May 1982. On October 1993, Mr. Rogers resigned his presidency of Hospitality International, Inc. He resigned for personal reasons and to pursue other interests. Mr. Rogers resigned as Director of the Registrant in 1994. Dr. Vincent W. Hotho, M.D., after being a Director of the Registrant for over twenty-two (22) years, the last eighteen (18) of which he served with distinction as Chairman, due to some imprudent personal investments and a potentially ruinous malpractice suit went through a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding. He felt it to be in the best interest of the Registrant and of the company that he resign as Director and Chairman. The Board of Directors, pending action of the Stockholders, selected Melinda P. Hotho, his daughter, to serve on an interim basis. The Directors elected Harry C. McIntire as Chairman upon Dr. Hotho's resignation. Harry C. Geller, an able and loyal Director for fourteen (14) years, in an effort to shed some activities with a view toward his imminent retirement, resigned in 1994 as a Director of the Registrant. Mr. Geller, the sole stockholder and president of Securities Transfer Company, the Registrant's Transfer Agent, has now sold this company. Committees of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors of the Registrant does not maintain any standing committees. Item 11 Executive Compensation For services rendered in all capacities to the Company and its subsidiaries during the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1999, the Company paid aggregate cash compensation in the amount of $75,000 to Mr. Guimbellot, the Registrant's. Chief Executive Officer. In 1999, the Company paid aggregate cash compensation in the amount of $91,487.42 to Mr. Dubard, who for said period was Registrant's president. The Company provides Messrs. Guimbellot and Dubard with automobiles and does not require them to account for the personal use, if any, of the automobiles. The personal uses are not included in the compensations reported above. However, the Company estimates that the amount, which cannot be specifically or precisely ascertained, does not exceed 10% of the aggregate compensation, paid and unpaid, reported above. Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management Principal Holders The following table sets forth, as of this writing, information with respect to each person who, to the knowledge of the Registrant, might be deemed to own beneficially 5% or more of the outstanding Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. common stock, which is the only class of voting securities of the Registrant. Except, as otherwise indicated, the named beneficial owners possess sole voting power and sole investment power with respect to the shares set forth opposite their respective names.

Note 5: Based on 2,366,395 shares outstanding. Note 6: Includes 470,750 shares owned by Bobby Guimbellot d/b/a Coastal Companies, and 35,238 owned by Industrial Funds, an entity of Western Wireline Services, Inc. Mr. Guimbellot's shares also include 17,713 and 1,664 shares owned by Lift Boats, Inc. and Tri Delta Dredge, Inc., respectively and 361,405 shares owned by Shelly Plantation. Ms. Campbell shares voting rights as to Industrial Funds shares with Mr. Guimbellot. Mr. Snyder shares voting rights as to Shelly Plantation with Mr. Guimbellot. Note 7: Voting and investment power on 113,331 shares are shared with his wife. Management Ownership The following table sets forth, as of this writing, information concerning the ownership of Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. common stock by all directors and by all directors and officers as a group. Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. common stock is the only class of equity securities of the registrant. Except as otherwise indicated, the named beneficial owners possess sole voting power and sole investment power with respect to the shares set forth opposite their respective names.

Note 8: Based on 2,366,395 shares outstanding. Note 9: Includes 250 shares in the name of his minor son. Note 11: Includes 470,750 shares owned by Bobby Guimbellot d/b/a Coastal Companies, and 35,238 owned by Industrial Funds, an entity of Western Wireline Services, Inc. Mr. Guimbellot's shares also include 17,713 and 1,664 shares owned by LiftBoats, Inc. and Tri Delta Dredge, Inc., respectively and 361,405 shares owned by Shelly Plantation. Melanie Campbell, the Secretary of Western Wireline Services, Inc., shares voting and investment powers with respect to the 35,238 shares owned by Industrial Funds. John L. Snyder Jr. shares voting and investment powers with repeat to the 361,405 shares owns by Shelly Plantation Note 10: Includes 513 shares in the name of his wife. Note 12: Voting and investment powers on 113,331 shares are shared with his wife. Note 13: Includes 639 shares in the name of her minor child. Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions Pan American Hospitality From time to time, and on an as needed basis, the Registrant and the Company made advances or loans to Pan American Hospitality, a partnership composed of Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. (a subsidiary of the Registrant), Bobby E. Guimbellot, the Registrant's CEO, Emilee Guimbellot (Mr. Guimbellot's mother), Western Wireline Services, Inc. (an oil field service company belonging to Mr. Guimbellot), Mildred Puckett, Mary R. Dubard (wife of Jack M. Dubard, Registrant's President) and two unrelated individuals. As of December 31, 1997, these advances totaled $300,752.55 and either by direct advancements or inter- ompany transfer said receivable is held by Red Carpet Inns International, Inc., which as disclosed is a partner of the debtor and which holds a first mortgage on the motel which is the partnership's major asset. The motel was sold in 1996 with seller financing. Pan American Hospitality dissolved in 1998. The Company's negative investment was written off against receivables due from the Partnership. The Partnership assigned its mortgage receivable to the Company in satisfaction of the remaining balance of principal and accrued interest due to the Company. PART IV Item 14 Exhibits, Financial schedules and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Listed below are the following documents which are filed as a part of this Annual Report. 1. Financial statements Auditor's Report. Note 14 Consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2001, and 2000. Consolidated statements of changes in cash flow of the Company for the Fiscal Years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 Notes to consolidated financial statements. 2. Exhibits. The exhibits filed as part of the Annual report are listed on the exhibit index which immediately precedes and is bound with such exhibits. (b) No reports on Form 8-K have been filed by the Registrant during the last quarter of the period covered by this Annual Report. Note 14: For the company's fiscal years of 1985 through 1990, our Auditor was Robert M. Mosher, C.P.A. of Biloxi, of Mississippi. For the Company's fiscal years of 1991 through 1992, our Auditor was the firm of Fountain, Seymour, Mosher & Associates of D'Iberville, Mississippi. In February of 1994 (See Item 7, Capital Resources (I)), Registrant and Company moved to the Atlanta area. About such time and in connection with future audits, the decision was made to change auditors and to employ Robert J. Clark of Roswell, Georgia. Mr. Clark had done the Company's Audits for 1983 and 1984. Mr. Clark had done the Audits of 1992 and 1993 for Red Carpet Inns International, Inc., an affiliate of Registrant. Mr. Clark has done the Audits for Hospitality International, Inc., a partially owned subsidiary of Registrant, continuously since 1982. From 1994 and for the foreseeable future, Mr. Clark has done and will do the audits for Southern Scottish Inns, Inc., Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. and Hospitality International, Inc. In accordance with the SEC PRACTICE SECTION of the A.I.C.P.A., a partner other than the partner in charge must perform a concurring review of the audit report. When the firm is a sole proprietorship, an outside qualified professional must be utilized and one was so utilized. SIGNATURES (Originals on file) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. SOUTHERN SCOTTISH INNS, INC. (Registrant) By:_____________ _______ By:______________________________ ____ Bobby E. Guimbelott Date Jack M. Dubard Date Chief Executive Officer President & CFO Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: _________________ _______ ____________________ _______ Michael M. Bush Date Richard A. Johnson Date Director Director _________________ _______ ____________________ _______ Melanie C. Hanemann Date C. Guy Lowe, Jr. Date Director Director _________________ _______ ____________________ _______ Jack M. Dubard Date Harry C McIntire Date Director Director _________________ _______ ____________________ _______ Bobby E. Guimbello Date Gretchen W. Nini Date irector Director _________________ _______ ____________________ _______ George O. Swindell Date John Snyder Date Director Director SOUTHERN SCOTTISH INNS, INC. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Board of Directors Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the periods ended December 31, 2000, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. ROBERT J. CLARK, PC, CPA Certified Public Accountants Roswell, Georgia May 31, 2001 SOUTHERN SCOTTISH INNS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999

SOUTHERN SCOTTISH INNS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

SOUTHERN SCOTTISH INNS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998

SOUTHERN SCOTTISH INNS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (CONTINUED) YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998

SOUTHERN SCOTTISH INNS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998

SOUTHERN SCOTTISH INNS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998 NOTE A - HISTORY The Company was incorporated on November 8, 1971, under the laws of the state of Louisiana. The Company has consolidated the operations of two corporations, Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. and Hospitality International, Inc. The Company owns a 50 percent interest in Hospitality International, Inc. and Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. owns the other 50 percent; therefore, all of its operations are included in these financial statements and it is noted as the franchising division. The Company owns 74.6 percent of Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. The Company's financing and investing division provides owner financing to persons acquiring motel properties previously operated and/or owned by the Company. They look to acquire available properties for development and/or future sale. The Company also invests in companies whose business operations include property development. These activities primarily occur in the Southeast. The Company's franchise division offers advertising, reservation, group sales, quality assurance and consulting services to motel owner/operators. It is the exclusive franchiser for Red Carpet Inns and Master Host Inns as well as Scottish Inns. Its market has historically been the contiguous United States; however, in 1994 the Company began to explore international markets. As of December 31, 2000 the Company had one franchise in Jamaica and one in the Bahamas. The Company also provides a nationwide central reservation service for its franchisees. B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: B1 - CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all subsidiaries except where control is temporary or does not rest with the Company. The Company's investments in companies in which it has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for by the equity method. Accordingly, the Company's share of the net earnings of these companies is included in consolidated net income. The Company's investments in other companies are carried at cost or fair value, as appropriate. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated. B2 - ESTIMATES IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes Although these estimates are based on management's knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results. B3 - REVENUE AND EXPENSE RECOGNITION I. Accrual Basis The accrual basis of accounting is used for both book and tax records. Revenue is recognized when it is earned. Expenses are recognized when incurred. II. Franchise Fees Revenue from franchise sales is recognized when all material conditions of the sale have been substantially performed. Substantial performance by the franchiser occurs when, 1) the franchiser is not obligated in any way to excuse payment of any unpaid notes or to refund any cash already received, 2) initial services required by the franchiser by contract or otherwise have been substantially performed, and 3) all other conditions have been met which affect the consummation of the sale. B4 - ACCOUNTING POLICY - STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For purposes of the cash flow statement, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The following non-cash transactions took place in 2000: The Company issued a note payable in the amount of $16,898 related to the purchase of land. The Company sold land with a book value of $3,027 for $7,500. The Company converted accounts receivable in the amount of $101,039 to a note receivable. The Company was involved in a multifaceted non-cash transaction with a net change of $35,686. The Company had bad debt recovery in the amount of $11,706 assumed by a related party in the form of a note. The Company converted a note payable to a note receivable totaling $3,173. The Company purchased a vehicle for $16,697 with a note payable for the lack of consideration. The Company sold a vehicle for $2,250 to an employee for a note receivable from the employee. The Company disposed fully depreciated equipment with original costs totaling $6,713. The Company was involved in a multifaceted non-cash transaction with a net change of $34,383. The following non-cash transactions took place in 1999: The Company retired fully depreciated furniture and fixtures in the amount of $9,000. The Company purchased 50% ownership of a vehicle for $4,976 with a note payable for the lack of consideration. The Company sold land and paid off the related note payable and escrow in the amount of $105,783 and $100,200, respectively. The Company sold their portion of land and related motel investment and paid off the related note payable in the amount of $204,701. The Company cancelled the related notes receivable of $86,850 and a new note receivable was created for $200,000. The Company recorded a note receivable in the amount of $1,100,000 in relation to the sale of a motel and the land. The Company transferred notes in the amount of $79,552 to accounts payable. A vehicle with a book value of $9,600 and accumulated depreciation of $5,760 was disposed. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment with a book value of $66,695 and accumulated depreciation of $65,874 were disposed. The Company wrote off a note payable in the amount of $1,250. The management company made payments on notes payable in the amount of $18,762. The management company received credit for these payments on their accounts receivable balance. A note payable to a company owned 100% by the CEO was reduced by credits of $15,026 given to the management company for payments made on behalf of a partnership in which CEO has a 25% and the Company a 50% interest. A note payable due to an affiliated individual was reduced by $12,352 and accrued interest payable resolved a note payable due to an affiliated individual by $2,494 for further payments for the partnership by the management company. The Company had the following non-cash transactions in 1998: The Company retired old, fully depreciated leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures in the amount of $211,137. The Company purchased two vehicles for $22,925 with two new notes payable for the lack of consideration. The Company sold a note payable with a principal balance of $122,246 and accrued interest of $68,314 due to the CEO to a company in which the CEO is a majority shareholder. This transaction paid off receivables due to the Company from the CEO's company and left a credit balance in the receivable of $61,999, which was converted, to a note payable to the CEO's company. The Company wrote off its negative investment balance of $48,337 in a partnership against a note receivable due from the partnership. The partnership assigned its mortgage receivable in satisfaction of the remaining notes receivables and accrued interest due to the Company. The write-off to bad debt for the note adjustments was $61,899. The Company increased notes payable and interest payable totaling $7,303 to record additional equitable liabilities for its investment in two land purchases. The Company purchased land for $153,464 and booked a note payable of $300,000. $75,484 was put into an escrow account for future expenses and the remainder was used to pay accrued property taxes and loan costs. The management company that collects lease payments for the Company advanced monies to a partnership of the Company. The Company increased its investment in the partnership and gave a credit of $29,107 to accounts receivable for these payments (See Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates). The management company (accounts receivable) was also credited $29,107 for monies due from the remaining two partners in the partnership. A loan due to one partner from the Company was reduced by $14,553 and a note receivable from the other partner (the CEO of the Company) was increased by $14,554 (See Related Party). The management company transferred a note receivable on its books due from the CEO of the Company for a credit of $16,456 to accounts receivable (See Related Party). The management company transferred accounts receivable on its books from companies in which the CEO has majority interests for credits of $ 179,965 to accounts receivable (See Related Party). The Company purchased a tug boat for $35,000 from a company owned by the CEO and reduced a note receivable due from the CEO for the lack of consideration paid (See Related Party). The Company sold an investment in an affiliate at a loss of $73,826 (See Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates). In 2000, the Company paid $30,000 in income taxes and $237,610 in interest. In 1999, the Company paid $0 in income taxes and $205,370 in interest. In 1998, the Company paid $25,110 in income taxes and $246,017 in interest. C - INVENTORY Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market and consists of hotel and motel furniture. The method used in determining the cost is the average cost paid for the items. Listed below are sales and cost of inventory sold:

D - REAL ESTATE SALES Gains on real estate transactions on which substantial down payments are not received are deferred and recognized as income only as the principal amount of the obligation is received. This deferred income is shown on the balance sheet as a deferred income installment. Deferred income recognized was 26,289 in 2000, $33,433 in 1999 and $30,868 in 1998. E - DEFERRED DEBT ISSUE COSTS Deferred debt costs (primarily commitment fees) are being amortized over the original term of the long-term debt to which they relate. F - NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the years ending December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 was 2,366,395, 2,365,284 and 2,356,949 respectively. G - ACCOUNTS, MORTGAGES AND NOTES RECEIVABLE In accounts receivable - trade for franchise sales, an allowance account is provided based on a percentage of the outstanding accounts. During the year, all bad debt write-offs were made to the allowance account. Accounts Receivables for 2000 and 1999 are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $43,510 and $87,224 respectively. The Company extends credit to individuals and companies in the normal course of its operations. These loans relate to motel properties located throughout the Southeast, and the Company requires these advances to be secured by mortgages on the related property. The Company's exposure to loss on these notes is dependent on the financial performance of the property and the fair value of the property. No reserves for uncollectible mortgages and notes receivable are maintained. Any non-performing note is secured by assets with values greater than the principal and accrued interest. Included in the mortgages and notes receivable - short term are notes the Company has with franchisees for initial franchise fees, royalty fees, sign rental and room reservation income. The notes are either non-interest bearing or convey an interest rate of up to 12 percent. These notes total $373,279 in 2000 and $93,369 in 1999. All are originally due within one year. However, certain notes have been extended and have been outstanding for over one year. Those notes due over one year are interest bearing. Mortgages and notes receivable are stated net of associated discounts. In 2000 and 1999, the discounts totaled $ 54,175 and $80,800 respectively. The weighted average interest rate of the mortgage notes held by the Company is 11.4 percent, and they range from 6 percent to 12.5 percent. The Company plans to hold the notes until maturity. Maturities over the next five (5) years are as follows:

H - LOANS - EMPLOYEES Loans-Employees represents travel advances and/or loans to employees. I - INVESTMENTS I. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES The Company has investments in unconsolidated affiliates that are accounted for under the equity method. Under the equity method, original investments are recorded at cost and adjusted by the Company's share of earnings, losses and distributions of these companies. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates consist of the following:

The CEO and another individual own the remaining 50% of the Houma Atrium Building Partnership. Hospitality International Real Estate, Inc. is 55% owned by one individual. Hospitality Insurance Services, Inc. is 55% owned by one individual this entity closed in 2000. The CEO and two other individuals own the remaining ownership of Expanse Casino Cruises of North Florida, Inc. The Company's share of the Houma Atrium Building Partnership losses was $75,349 in 2000 and $ 70,122 in 1999. Losses on the investment have been recognized up to the Company's at risk amount. Unrecorded losses totaled $43,202 at December 31, 2000. In 1999 and 1998, the management company, which collects lease payments for its properties, advanced monies to the partnership. The Company increased its investment in the partnership for these payments in 1998 (See Cash Flow). In 1999, the Company increased its receivable due from the partnership for these payments. The CEO of the Company owns 25% of this partnership (See Related Party). In 2000, investment in the Houma Atrium Building partnership was reduced and converted to a note receivable interest bearing. This was to bring capital balances to agree to percentage of ownership. Also, the accounts receivable was included in notes receivable. Pan American Hospitality dissolved in 1998. The Company wrote-off its negative investment against receivables due from the partnership. The partnership assigned its mortgage receivable to the Company in satisfaction of the remaining balance in principal and accrued interest due to the Company (See Cash Flow). The Company reduced its ownership of Hospitality International Real Estate, Inc. and Hospitality Insurance Services Inc., from 75% to 45% in 1998. Negative investments reflect losses in excess of investment. The Company is at risk up to at least the amount indicated. The J. Puckett/Buena Vista Partnership dissolved in 1996. The remaining value represents undistributed monies. The CEO was an 11% partner (See Related Party). Extasea Casino Cruises of No. Fla, Inc. owns the M/V Fantasea, which was originally named the M/V Commonwealth. The CEO as well as some of the directors have interests in this investment (See Related Party). All the Company's investments in unconsolidated affiliates operate with fiscal years ending on December 31. Summarized balance sheet information of the unconsolidated affiliates as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 are as follows:

II. UNDISTRIBUTED EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Pursuant to SEC Rule 4-08, the Company discloses that the consolidated retained earnings does not contain undistributed earnings of 50 percent or less owned investments accounted for by the equity method as of December 31,1998. III. MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES Marketable equity securities are available for sale. Holding gains are presented in stockholder's equity. Income taxes related to the gains are $3,408 in 2000, $41 in 1999 and $2,502 in 1998. J - INTANGIBLE ASSETS - TRADEMARKS Trademarks are stated on the basis of cost and are amortized, principally on a straight-line basis, over the estimated future periods to be benefited (not exceeding 40 years). They are periodically reviewed for impairment based on an assessment of future operations to ensure that they are appropriately valued. Accumulated amortization was $460,303 and $417,474 on December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Trademarks consist of $1,713,161, $510,000 of which represents the historical cost of acquiring the trade name "Master Hosts" and related service marks, $360,000 of which represents the cost of the Sundowner Inns and $843,161 of which represents the marks of Downtowner/Passport International Hotel. The Company also owns the trade name "Red Carpet Inns". A historical cost basis in excess of $600,000 was carried on the books of the old Red Carpet Inns Company prior to its acquisition by the Company. This amount was apparently written off prior to the acquisition. Management believes the current value far exceeds the historical cost to the old company and thus the Company has in its possession an asset of substantial worth that has no recorded cost in the financial statements. The Company also owns the trade name "Scottish Inns" and its value is not reflected in the financial statements. K - INCOME TAX The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

The reconciliation of the difference between the federal statutory tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate is as follows:

INCOME TAX - (Continued) The income tax effects of temporary differences between financial and income tax reporting that gave rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

Hospitality International, Inc. incurred a net operating loss of $14,678 for federal income tax purposes in 1998. The net operating loss carryover expires in 2013. The Company also had a net operating loss of $7,479 that expires in the year 2014. In 1996, Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. (SSI) had an unused net operating loss (NOL) carryover of $631,423. As a result of an IRS audit of SSI's 1996 tax return and SSI's amendment of its 1994 tax returns, this NOL was reduced by $291,998 and income tax receivables of $26,993 were recorded. SSI used $99,717 of the NOL in 1997 and $148,669 in 1998 leaving $91,809, which was applied against 1999 income taxes. Listed below are the years, amounts and tax benefits of the net loss carryover:

The Company and its subsidiaries file unconsolidated tax returns. The entities are not subject to IRC SEC. 1563. L - DEBT OBLIGATIONS The Company has incurred debt obligations principally through public and private offerings and bank loans. Debt obligations consist of the following:

Maturities of debt for the five years succeeding December 31, 2000 are as follows:

The above notes include various restrictions, none of which are presently significant to the Company. The Company's mortgage on the corporate headquarters was payable in full on February 1, 1998. However, the Company obtained a bridge note through May 1, 1998 and negotiated a 5-year note on June 1, 1998. The debt obligations are secured by assets on the consolidated balance sheet with a book value of $2,797,176 and a market value of $4,901,481. There are no compensating cash balance requirements attached to any of the debt instruments. M - OPERATING LEASES The Company leases out as office space a portion of the corporate headquarters it owns. The allocated cost of the portion leased for 2000 and 1999 is $340,332 and $331,350 respectively and its allocated accumulated depreciation is $118,079 in 2000 and $99,669 in 1999. The Company also leases properties it owns in various states. These properties are recorded in Property and Equipment with a cost of $3,498,924 in 2000 with accumulated depreciation of $658,014 and a cost of $2,785,414 with accumulated depreciation of $585,636 in 1999. The terms of lease agreements vary by tenant and circumstance; however, all current lease agreements are for one year or less. In 1997, the Company signed a four-year lease for a copier. The lease did not meet the requirements under FAS 13 for a capital lease and was recorded as an operating lease. Rental expense for 2000 was $6,476. Future minimum rental payments required through the year 2001 when the copier may be purchased for its market value are as follows:

The present value of the minimum lease payments is $1,583. INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

In the Financing & Investing Segment, the Company has included net income/(loss) from unconsolidated equity investments totaling $(57,321) in 2000, $(147,648) in 1999 and $ (162,386) in 1998. O - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Major classifications of property and equipment and their respective depreciable lives are summarized below: Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized. When items of property or equipment are sold or retired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the statement of income.

Depreciation and amortization expense was $215,569 in 2000, $238,590 in 1999 and $284,656 in 1998. P - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS In 1998, the Company wrote off its investment and loans to the dissolved partnership (See Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates). The partnership assigned its mortgage receivable in satisfaction of the remaining principal and accrued interest due to the Company from the partnership (See Cash Flow). The CEO of the Company is a partner in two of the investments in which there have been losses. He also has interests in two other investments (See Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates). In 1998, the Company invested $35,440 yielding a 15% ownership interest in a corporation owned by the CEO. In 1999, the Company increased this investment to $118,896 yielding a 38% ownership interest. The Company's management company of the Company's motels transferred a receivable of $36,805 due from this company for lease payments in 1998 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - (Continued) (See Cash Flow). In 1998, the note receivable due from the CEO was increased by credits of $31,010 for lease payments given to the management company (See Cash Flow). In 1999, a note payable to a company owned 100% by the CEO was reduced by credits of $15,026 given to the management company for payments it made on behalf of a partnership in which the CEO has a 25% and the Company a 50% interest (See Cash Flow). The Company paid expenses in 1999 on behalf of one CEO in the amount of $5,707. This amount is included in Receivables- Affiliates. The CEO elected to forego an accrued severance pay of $121,205 in 1998. The write off is reflected in other income and reduced the Company's deferred tax asset (See Long-term Liabilities and Deferred Amounts). The Company also held a mortgage in the amount of $590,138 from a corporation in which the CEO is a 50% shareholder in 1999. The CEO's ownership of the Company's common stock was 50.85% as of December 31,1999. In 2000, the Company took back the land and motel for the amounts of the unpaid principal of 590,138 and accrued interest of $64,772. Included in Accounts Receivable-Affiliates are expenses totaling 142,414 in 2000 and $140,281 in 1999 for expenses the Company paid on behalf of Emerald Coast Cruises, Inc., the operating company for M/V Fantasea which is owned by Extasea Casino Cruises of No. Fla, Inc., an investment in which some of the directors also have interests (See Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates). In 1998, $125,896 of the receivable was settled by selling a note payable and accrued interest due to the CEO to Extasea Casino Cruises of No. Fla, Inc. The sale of receivable gave rise to a credit balance, which was converted to a note payable to Extasea Casino Cruises of No. Fla, Inc. (See Cash Flow). The receivable was increased at the end of the year by credits for lease payments given to the management company for payments of $143,160 it made on behalf of Emerald Coast Cruises, Inc. (See Cash Flow). In 1999, the note payable to Extasea Casino Cruises was paid off. In 1998, a note payable due to an affiliated individual was reduced by $14,553 for expenses paid by the Company's management company on behalf of a partnership in which the Company has a 50% and the individual a 25% interest (See Cash Flow). Similarly, in 1999, the note was reduced by $12,352 and accrued interest payable by $2,494 for further payments for the partnership by the management company (See Cash Flow). The Company increased the receivable due from this same partnership by payments of $27,690 made by the management company. In 1997, a bonus for a past president was reinstated as a note payable for $32,833, which included accrued interest. In 1998, the Company paid $9,676 in principal and $3,079 in interest leaving a principal balance of $1,814 and accrued interest of $67 at December 31,1998. The note and accrued interest were paid off in 1999. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - (Continued) The following is a schedule of loans to related parties:

Maturities of Long-Term:

Interest paid to related parties was $0 in 2000, $9,888 in 1999 and $5,871 in 1998. Q - CAPITAL LEASES Computers and hardware upgrades were purchased under two and three year lease agreements in 1997. All had bargain purchase options and were recorded as capital leases. The equipment valuation (the same as its fair value) is as follows:

The leases were paid in full in 2000. R - LITIGATION, CLAIMS AND ASSESSMENTS The Company is named as a defendant in 5 litigation claims along with other parties who are primarily responsible (i.e. cases relating to injuries that occurred at a franchisee's location, or where another party is directly liable). For claims against a franchise location, the Company requires that its franchisee maintain insurance coverage including the Company as an additional insured. The Company has its own independent liability insurance policy and an umbrella policy. The Company has placed its insurance carrier on notice of all outstanding claims, and there are cases pending wherein the Company is a primary defendant. The Company has received notice of insurance coverage for each case in which it is named as a defendant either from its insurance carrier, or from a carrier, which has the Company, named as an additional insured. In certain personal injury cases, wherein the liability or the value of a claim has not been determined, the Company has received, in certain cases, notice that a defense is being provided under a reservation of rights. Legal fees paid during 2000, 1999 and 1998 were $165,005, $194,207 and $239,090 respectively. S - STOCK ISSUANCE TO OFFICERS: In 2000, there was no stock issued. In 1999, there was no stock issued. In 1998, 280,000 shares of Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. common stock were exchanged for 15,555 shares of Southern Scottish Inns' common stock by directors. The issuance was valued at the fair market value ($1.25 per share) of Southern Scottish Inns' common stock. Minority Interest has been diluted by these stock swaps. In 1997, 44,333 shares of Red Carpet Inns International, Inc., common stock were exchanged for 2,463 shares of Southern Scottish Inns' common stock by two directors and 24,300 shares were issued to directors and officers for board meeting attendance. The issuance was valued at the fair market value ($1.50 per share) of Southern Scottish Inns' stock. TO OTHER THAN OFFICERS: In 2000, 20,000 shares of Red Carpet Inns International, Inc., common stock was issued for 1,111 shares of Southern Scottish Inns, Inc., common stock. The issuance was valued at fair market value ($0.60 per share) of Southern Scottish Inns, Inc., common stock, minority interest has been diluted by these stock swaps. T - LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS From 1995 to 2000, the Company aggressively pursued its legal rights to its trademarks. It has been successful in stopping motel operations from illegally using its trademarks as well as in enforcing compliance to its franchisee agreements. Settlements were reached on a number of lawsuits in all years that significantly increased the revenues of the Company. Attorney fees related to those settlements also increased in all years. U - ADVERTISING COSTS The franchising division collects advertising income to fund advertising services that are provided to benefit franchisees. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred with the exception of its semi-annual directories, which are amortized on a monthly basis. Following is a summary of advertising income and advertising costs for the years ended December 31:

Advertising Costs (581,382) (556,259) 618,651) Excess of Advertising Costs over Advertising Income (297,891) (253,280) (309,152) V - CONTINGENCIES The amount of accounts receivable in litigation or collections was $22,848 at the end of 2000 and $163,339 at the end of 1999. It is management and counsel's opinion that the chances for collection are good. The Company's franchising division pays commissions to its sales representatives on franchises sold. The Company policy is to pay the sales person based on receipts of royalties from the franchisee. The commissions are recognized a earned when the franchisee pays the royalty fees. Estimated contingent commissions for future years are approximately $60,539, this amount has not been accrued. The Company is the defendant in various legal actions. In the opinion of management and counsel such actions will not materially affect the financial position or results of operations of the Company (See Litigation, Claims, and Assessments). W - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS I. MARKET AND OFF BALANCE SHEET RISK The Company holds financial instruments that relate to real estate located throughout the Southeast. If these properties decline significantly in market value, the valuation of the associated receivable could become impaired. No such decline is foreseen at the present time. In 1996, the Company had two secured mortgage notes classified as non- performing. They totaled $2,482,861 with accrued interest of $382,099 at December 31, 1996. On December 31, 1997, the Company foreclosed one of the mortgages and took back the land and motel for the amounts of the unpaid principal of $1,008,971 and accrued interest of $163,756. (The operating income of this motel is not included in the Company's income statement in 1997 nor were the two prior years' operating results available from the prior owners). In 1998, the motel was leased to a management company. In 1999, the land and motel obtained in 1997 by foreclosure was sold for $1,100,000. The remaining non-performing note totaled $1,473,990 at December 31, 1999 and 1998 with accrued interest of $185,102 at December 31, 2000 and $182,602 at December 31, 1999. The fair market value of the property secured by this mortgage exceeds the balance of principal and accrued interest. In 1998, the Company pledged one of its properties as security for a second mortgage on a building owned by the Houma Atrium Partnership. The book value and market value of the pledged property was $551,028 and $2,382,981 respectively at December 31, 2000 (See Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates). II. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS INVESTMENTS - It is not practicable to estimate the fair value of investments because there are no quoted market prices for its untraded common stock investments, and a reasonable estimate of fair value could not be made without incurring excessive costs. MORTGAGES AND NOTES RECEIVABLE - The fair value of the mortgage and notes receivable was determined by management estimates of the property values that secure the mortgage notes. The fair value of these instruments is $6,685,800 at December 31, 2000 and $6,956,583 at December 31, 1999, the carrying values on the balance sheet. MORTGAGES AND NOTES PAYABLE - The fair value of long-term debt equals the carrying value. Fair values for these instruments are $2,066,221 in 2000 and $2,266,951 in 1999. III. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE PROPERTY The Company is not directly affected by environmental protection measures of federal, state or local authorities to any extent, which would reasonably be expected to cause material capital expenditures for compliance, so far as is known. However, it is possible that an approximately five and one-tenths (5.09) acre tract of land held as an investment and acquired as a possible motel site, located on I-10 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, may under the new guidelines, be determined to be in part "wetlands." If so, its use and value would be adversely affected. On January 27, 1995, 3.2 acres of said tract were sold at a consideration undiminished by the Wetlands issue; the value of the remaining 5.09 acres, therefore, may not be diminished. The remaining land is carried at $55,647. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - (Continued) IV. YEAR 2000 ISSUE The year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four digits to define the applicable year. Any of the computer programs or hardware that have date - sensitive hardware or embedded chips may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. The Company addressed year 2000 compliance in the normal upgrading of its computer programs and replacement of defective hardware and had all systems in compliance by June 30, 1999. The Company experienced no problems related to Y2K. X- LONG-TERM LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED AMOUNTS Escrow-Advanced Construction Draw represents unspent monies advanced for site preparation. Expenditures for the land improvements totaled $229,411 in 1997. There were no expenditures in 1998. In 1999, the land was sold to the to the party who had advanced these monies. Deferred Severance Pay reflects amounts due to officers of the corporation, which have been earned to date for continued service. Since the arrangement is not a qualified plan for federal income taxes, the expense recognized for financial statement purposes is not deductible for tax until paid. The deferral of this tax deduction is recognized as deferred tax asset (See Income Tax). Y - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS The furniture sales division of the Company was closed in February 1998. Gross profits derived from the furniture sales division are disclosed in Note C - Inventory. Losses from the operations of the division, net of tax benefits / expenses) of $0 in 2000, $856 in 1999, and $ 216 in 1998. Costs to close the division were minimal. THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Exhibit 22 Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of Southern Scottish Inns, Incorporated Alabama Motel Corporation Carriage Inn of Huntsville, Inc. Gulfside Mortgage Company Hospitality Mortgage Company Houmas Hospitality Corporation Labove Apartment Company LAFLA, Inc. Mid. Continent Supply of Louisiana Morgan City Hospitality, Inc. Scottish Venture One, Inc. Scottish Venture/Canton, Inc. Southern Inns of Arkansas, Inc. Southern Scottish Inns No. 1, Inc. Southern Scottish Inns No. 2, Inc. Southern Scottish Inns No. 4, Inc. Southern Scottish Inns of Miss, Inc. Spanish Trail Hospitality, Inc. Zane Enterprises Partially Owned Subsidiaries of Southern Scottish Inns, Incorporated Hospitality International Real Estate, Inc. Hospitality International, Inc. Red Carpet Inns International, Inc. Scottish Ventures No. 2, LLC Southern Hospitality Insurance Services, Inc. Exhibit 27 DEC-31-2000 DEC-31-2000 YEAR 54,612 0 2,628,232 0 40,749 3,433,871 4,848,545 (1,248,451) 14,290,683 1,857,064 1,552,248 6,023,981 0 0 3,137,817 14,290,683 21 3,758,786 0 45 3,622,795 0 237,610 135,946 (29,535) 106,411 0 (16,293) 0 90,118 .06 .04 Exhibit Index Exhibit 1. Inapplicable 2. Inapplicable 3. (a) Exhibit 3 (a) to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1983 is hereby incorporated by reference (Articles of Incorporation of Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. as amended) (b) Exhibit 3 (b) to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for (c) the fiscal year ended December 31, 1983 is hereby incorporated by reference (By-Laws of Southern Scottish Inns, Inc.) 4. Specimen Common Stock Certificate. 5. Inapplicable 6. Inapplicable 7. Inapplicable 8. Inapplicable 9. Inapplicable 10. Material Contracts (Asset Sales - Lease Agreements) 11. Earnings per Share Computation 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners & Management 13. Inapplicable 14. Inapplicable 15. Inapplicable 16. Inapplicable 17. Inapplicable 18. Inapplicable 19. Inapplicable 20. Inapplicable 21. Inapplicable 22. List of Subsidiaries of Southern Scottish Inns, Inc. 23. Inapplicable 24. Inapplicable 25. Inapplicable 26. Inapplicable 27 Inapplicable 28 Inapplicable 29. 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