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Zapata is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its past and
current operations in the normal course of business. Zapata maintains insurance
coverage against such potential ordinary course claims in an amount in which it
believes to be adequate. While the results of any ultimate resolution cannot be
predicted, in the opinion of Zapata's management, based upon discussions with
counsel, any losses resulting from these matters will not have a material
adverse effect on Zapata's results of operations, cash flow or financial
position.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The Company is subject to various possible claims and lawsuits regarding
environmental matters. Management believes that costs, if any, related to these
matters will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations,
cash flows or financial position of the Company.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

      None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

      None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

      None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

      None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

      (a) Exhibits:

            11.0  Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings

      (b) Reports on Form 8-K:

            Zapata filed an 8-K on March 8, 2002, announcing the resignation of
      Malcolm I. Glazer as Chairman of the Board and as a director of the board
      and announcing the election of Darcie S.Glazer to the board.


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