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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended February 1, 1998.
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission File Number: 0-27348
K&G MEN'S CENTER, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Georgia 58-1898817
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(State of other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
incorporation or organization
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1225 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVENUE, N.W., ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30318
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 351-7987
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE
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(Title of Class)
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 reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No
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 the 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. [ ]
Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant as of April 13, 1998: $131,495,659.
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 13, 1998:
10,140,919
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement of K&G Men's Center, Inc. for
its Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held June 5, 1998 are
incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report. Other than those
portions specifically incorporated by reference herein, the Proxy Statement for
the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on June 5, 1998 shall
not be deemed to be filed as part of this Report.
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PART I
"SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT
OF 1995: Certain of the statements contained in the body of this Report are
forward-looking statements (rather than historical facts) that are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking
statements are typically identified by statements to the effect that the Company
"believes," "estimates," "intends," "expects" or "anticipates" a certain state
of affairs. In the preparation of this Report, where such forward-looking
statements appear, the Company has sought to accompany such statements with
meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements. An additional statement made pursuant to this Act and summarizing
the principal risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business is
included herein under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Safe Harbor Statement."
Readers of this Report are encouraged to read these cautionary statements
carefully.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
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OVERVIEW
K&G Men's Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "K&G") is a rapidly growing
superstore retailer of men's apparel and accessories. K&G's stores offer first-
quality, current-season men's apparel comparable in quality to that of
traditional department and fine specialty stores, but at everyday low prices 30%
to 70% below those typically charged by such stores. The Company's merchandising
strategy emphasizes broad and deep assortments across all major menswear
categories, including tailored clothing, casual sportswear, dress furnishings,
footwear and accessories. This dominant merchandise selection, which includes
brand name as well as private label merchandise, positions the Company to
attract a wide range of menswear customers in each of its markets. In addition,
the Company's philosophy of delivering everyday value distinguishes K&G from
other retailers that adopt a more promotional pricing strategy.
The Company's 28 stores operating in fifteen states are "destination"
stores located primarily in low-cost warehouses easily accessible from major
highways and thoroughfares. K&G's stores are open for business on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays only, typically for a total of 24 hours per week. The
Company's stores are operated under the names "K&G Men's Center" and "K&G
MenSmart" east of the Mississippi River and "T&C Men's Center" and "T&C
MenSmart" west of the Mississippi River. The Company pioneered the weekend
strategy in menswear as a means of responding to its customers' shopping habits
and creating a sense of urgency to purchase, while facilitating cost control and
inventory replenishment. This strategy is an integral element of the Company's
retail formula that emphasizes low operating costs, low mark-ups and high
inventory turnover to produce attractive store-level economics.
The Company's business was founded in Georgia in 1989 and incorporated in
Georgia in June 1990. K&G's principal executive offices are located at 1225
Chattahoochee Avenue, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318, and its telephone number is
(404) 351-7987.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The defining elements of the K&G concept and the Company's strategy are:
Customer Orientation. K&G believes it has structured all aspects of its
business to be responsive to the needs and desires of its customers. The
Company's broad and deep selection of first-quality merchandise provides one-
stop shopping convenience. In addition, K&G's commitment to everyday low prices
assures customers that they can consistently purchase menswear at prices
substantially below those of traditional department and fine specialty stores.
Further, the Company's stores are open during those hours when men most
frequently shop. Management considers the customer-oriented nature of K&G's
merchandising and operating policies the most fundamental element of the
Company's business strategy.
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Broad and Consistent Selection of First-Quality Merchandise. K&G's
abundant merchandise offerings consist of all major categories of men's apparel,
including business attire (suits, sportcoats, shirts and ties), casual wear
(slacks, shorts, polo-style shirts, sweaters and activewear), formal wear
(tuxedos and related furnishings), accessories (underwear, socks, belts, gloves
and scarves), outerwear and footwear. In each merchandise category other than
accessories, the Company strives to offer its customers a dominant selection of
"good-better-best" merchandise that enables the customer to make the
value/quality decision that best fits his needs. Recognizing the trend toward
casual dressing in the workplace, K&G added casual clothing and sportswear to
its tailored clothing selection in 1991, and tailored clothing accounted for
less than half of the Company's net sales in fiscal 1997.
Everyday Low Pricing and Low Mark-Ups. K&G's pricing strategy is to
enhance customer value by offering "impossible prices" -- everyday low prices
(typically 30% to 70% below those charged by traditional department and fine
specialty stores) achieved by minimizing the mark-up added to its merchandise.
This pricing strategy is designed to drive sales volume and generate high
inventory turnover, and contrasts distinctly with the pricing strategies of many
department and specialty stores. These stores add a higher mark-up to their
merchandise when it first appears on the selling floor, and then later sell the
goods at a promotional price that still typically exceeds K&G's everyday low
price.
Destination Superstores. K&G's stores are "destination" stores located
primarily in low-cost warehouses easily accessible from major highways and
thoroughfares. The Company seeks to make an immediate visual impact on customers
entering its stores through its presentation of an abundant selection of fresh,
first-quality merchandise. K&G instills a sense of urgency for the customer to
purchase by opening its stores for business on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
only, and management believes that a high percentage of customers who come to
K&G's stores purchase merchandise during their visit. In addition, by
replenishing its stores weekly, the Company encourages customers to shop
frequently to seek opportunistic purchases.
Low-Cost Operations. The Company seeks to minimize costs throughout its
operations. This low-cost philosophy begins with merchandise purchasing, where
the Company consistently seeks to obtain the lowest price available from its
vendors. In addition, K&G is able to reduce its rental obligations by locating
its stores mainly in low-cost warehouses and secondary strip shopping centers.
K&G's weekend-only format reduces payroll costs and eliminates the need for a
central distribution center, enabling the Company's vendors to drop-ship most
merchandise directly to the stores. Further, word-of-mouth publicity, combined
with the efficient implementation and management of K&G's advertising program,
results in below industry average advertising expenditures as a percentage of
net sales. Through the use of these strategies, the Company is able to minimize
its costs and pass those savings along to its customers.
EXPANSION STRATEGY
K&G's expansion strategy is to open stores in metropolitan markets,
including those markets with the potential for multiple sites. Clustering
multiple stores in a single market permits the Company to capture advertising
and management efficiencies. In determining where to open new stores, the
Company evaluates potential rental obligations, site visibility and access,
parking availability, building specifications, detailed demographic information
(including, among other factors, data relating to income and education levels,
age and occupation), existing and potential competitors and the number of K&G
stores that the market can support. The Company does not utilize a distribution
center; accordingly, it is not constrained geographically or by the capacity
limits of a central facility, allowing management to concentrate on the best
real estate opportunities in targeted markets.
Since October 1995, the Company has opened 20 stores, increasing its store
base by over 250% to 28 locations. The 20 stores included two stores each in
the Boston, Philadelphia, Long Island, Houston and Washington, D.C. areas and
stores in Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Seattle, Dallas/Ft. Worth,
Charlotte, Kansas City, Kansas, Fairfield, New Jersey and Columbus, Ohio. The
Company intends to open seven more stores in fiscal year 1998, for a total of 10
new stores for the fiscal year.
In establishing new stores, the Company leases space in warehouses or strip
shopping centers. The Company estimates that the total cash required to open a
prototypical new store, including inventory, store fixtures
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and equipment, leasehold improvements, other net working capital and pre-opening
costs (primarily stocking and training), typically ranges from $625,000 to
$900,000 depending on store size, the required level of leasehold improvements,
landlord assistance and vendor financing.
The Company's future operating results will depend largely upon its ability
to open and operate new stores successfully and to manage a larger business
profitably. The success of K&G's planned expansion strategy is dependent upon
many factors, including identifying suitable markets and sites for new stores,
negotiating leases with acceptable terms, building or refurbishing stores and
obtaining site financing. In addition, the Company must be able to continue to
hire, train and retain competent managers and store personnel. The failure of
the Company to achieve its expansion goals on a timely basis, obtain acceptance
in markets in which it currently has limited or no presence, attract and retain
qualified management and other personnel, appropriately upgrade its systems and
controls or manage operating expenses could adversely affect the Company's
future operating results. In addition, the Company's more mature stores
historically have produced higher sales per square foot and higher operating
margins than its younger stores. Accordingly, K&G's planned expansion could
produce a decrease in the Company's overall sales per square foot and operating
margins during fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1999. Finally, opening new stores in
existing markets may also reduce sales of existing stores in those markets.
MERCHANDISING
Merchandise Categories. The Company's merchandise strategy targets value-
oriented customers who would typically shop at traditional department and fine
specialty stores. K&G's merchandise assortment features a "good-better-best"
selection in all categories of men's apparel, including business attire (suits,
jackets, shirts and ties), casual wear (slacks, shorts, polo-style shirts,
sweaters and activewear), formal wear (tuxedos and related furnishings),
accessories (underwear, socks, belts, gloves and scarves), outerwear and
footwear. Branded merchandise is complemented by a private label program, which
enhances the Company's presentation of current trends and provides key items in
a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles. In addition, the Company tailors its
merchandise mix to reflect regional factors such as weather and fashion
preferences. Although low prices are an important element of the Company's
strategy, management believes that K&G differentiates itself from typical off-
price retailers by offering a higher percentage of current-season merchandise
similar to that carried by traditional department and fine specialty stores. The
breadth and depth of assortments of this merchandise offered by K&G also
distinguishes the Company from off-price competitors. The Company occasionally
offers focused assortments of close-out goods, but does not offer factory
seconds or irregular merchandise.
K&G stores stock approximately 18,000 different stockkeeping units ("SKUs")
in the following categories: tailored clothing, casual sportswear, dress
furnishings and footwear and accessories. The Company's success depends in part
on its ability to anticipate and respond to changing merchandise trends and
consumer demands in a timely manner. Accordingly, any failure by the Company to
identify and respond to emerging trends could adversely affect consumer
acceptance of K&G's merchandise, which in turn could adversely affect the
Company's results of operations. The following reflects the percentage of the
Company's net sales by major merchandise category for the periods indicated:
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Tailored clothing 42.6% 43.1% 42.5%
Casual sportswear 29.2 28.3 27.2
Dress furnishings 17.0 16.0 16.3
Footwear and accessories 11.2 12.6 14.0
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Tailored clothing, the Company's largest category as a percentage of net
sales, consists of in-depth presentations of suits, sportcoats and dress slacks.
K&G maintains an average of 3,700 suits in each store. Industry sources
indicate that unit sales of men's suits have declined or remained relatively
constant over many years. This is primarily attributable to men allocating a
lower portion of their disposable income to tailored clothing and to a trend
toward more casual dressing in the workplace. Recognizing the trend toward
casual dressing in the workplace, K&G entered the casual sportswear business in
1991, and now carries a broad selection of mostly branded sportswear in its
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Pricing. K&G's pricing strategy is to enhance customer value by offering
"Impossible Prices" -- everyday low prices (typically 30% to 70% below those
charged by traditional department and fine specialty stores) achieved by
minimizing the mark-up added to its merchandise. This pricing strategy is
designed to drive sales volume and generate high inventory turnover, and
contrasts distinctly with the pricing strategies of department and specialty
stores. These stores typically add a substantial mark-up to their merchandise
when it first appears on the selling floor, and then later sell the goods at a
promotional price that still typically exceeds K&G's everyday low price. K&G
affixes a ticket to each item that lists the suggested retail price of the item
and then lists the Company's everyday low price. For example, the Company's
suits are typically priced between $99.90 and $179.90 and have comparable
suggested retail prices between $300.00 and $500.00. Most of the suits sold by
the Company are 100% wool fabric. K&G sells 100% silk ties for $7.90 and 100%
cotton button-down pinpoint oxford dress shirts for $19.90. The Company's other
merchandise categories exhibit similar values. For example, the Company's long-
sleeve casual shirts are typically priced between $14.90 and $29.90 and have
comparable suggested retail prices between $30.00 and $60.00.
Merchandise Presentation. Each element of store layout and merchandise
presentation is designed to reinforce K&G's merchandising strategy, which is to
provide unparalleled selection and assortment in each category. For example, the
visual centerpiece of each store is the "Miracle Mile," a length-of-the-store
center aisle in two to three rows consisting of a series of tables of value-
priced casual wear. K&G stocks the Miracle Mile with abundant quantities of
high-quality casual attire, most of which is branded. Management believes that
its suit presentation, combined with the Miracle Mile, graphically illustrates,
from the moment a customer enters the store, the quality, value and depth of
selection of the Company's merchandise. In addition, the Company seeks to make
its stores "customer-friendly" by utilizing store signage and merchandise
groupings in a manner that facilitates the customer's selection of merchandise.
THE K&G SUPERSTORE
Warehouse Format. The K&G superstore is designed to project a no-frills,
value-oriented, warehouse atmosphere. The Company typically occupies existing
warehouse space requiring minimal leasehold improvements and fixtures, and
therefore each store has its own look and feel. K&G's prototypical superstore is
approximately 15,000 to 20,000 gross square feet with fitting rooms and
convenient check-out, customer service and tailoring areas. K&G's stores are
organized to convey the impression of a dominant assortment of first-quality
merchandise at significant savings. The Company seeks to create excitement in
its stores through store layout and the continuous flow of new merchandise. K&G
groups its merchandise by menswear categories and sizes. Brand name and private
label merchandise is intermixed in each category.
Store Operations. All of the functions that are central to the Company's
operating strategy, including purchasing, pricing, store layout and advertising,
are controlled from corporate headquarters rather than at the individual store
level. The Vice President of Store Operations, three regional managers and the
individual store managers are responsible for managing the stores' operations.
K&G intends to hire additional regional managers as it increases its number of
stores. Store managers are responsible for receiving and stocking store
merchandise according to corporate guidelines and for hiring and supervising
store employees. Store managers currently participate in an incentive-based
compensation program based on individual store performance.
Each store manager is responsible for training store employees. The store
is typically staffed with a store manager, assistant manager, receiving manager
and other employees who serve as customer service, suit sales personnel, folders
(individuals who straighten the store merchandise) and cashiers.
Weekend-Only Hours. K&G stores are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
only (typically for a total of 24 hours each week), except for a limited number
of Monday holidays and an expanded schedule for the holiday season when the
store is open every day. To date, the Company has not experienced any material
changes in its distribution or personnel arrangements as a result of the
expansion of its stores' hours during the holiday season. The weekend-only
format reduces overhead and personnel costs and enhances inventory turns by
allowing vendors to drop-ship most merchandise directly to the Company's stores,
enabling the Company to replenish its inventory more rapidly.
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PURCHASING AND DISTRIBUTION
K&G purchases merchandise from approximately 250 vendors. The Company
enjoys long-standing working relationships with many of these vendors, creating
a continuity of buying opportunities for first-quality, current-season
merchandise. To foster these relationships and buying opportunities, K&G does
not request markdown allowances, avoids merchandise returns (except for damaged
or non-conforming goods) and buys in large volumes. The Company does not have
long-term or exclusive contracts with any of its vendors. A disruption of vendor
relationships could adversely affect the Company's business. Although management
believes that the Company's relations with its vendors currently are
satisfactory and that the Company currently has adequate sources of brand name
and private label merchandise, there can be no assurance that the Company will
be able to acquire such merchandise. In fiscal 1997, no more than 9.95% of
K&G's purchases were from any single vendor.
The Company utilizes several purchasing strategies to provide its customers
with a consistent selection of first-quality, current-season men's apparel at
value prices. K&G typically commits to purchase only a portion of its
merchandise in advance of the selling season, unlike traditional department and
fine specialty stores, which typically purchase substantially all of their
merchandise in advance. This allows the Company to take advantage of in-season
buying opportunities and react more quickly to customer buying trends, although
as the Company's store base grows, the percentage of opportunistic, in-season
purchases made by the Company may decrease. The Company's management information
systems enable it to order merchandise on a store-by-store basis, reinforcing
its buying staff's ability to respond quickly to customer buying trends by re-
stocking better selling items and clearing out, through markdowns, those items
not meeting predetermined sales goals. Finally, the buying staff receives store
and SKU sales information on the Monday immediately following each weekend
selling period, further facilitating quick response to sales trends.
Approximately 25% of the Company's merchandise purchases are currently ordered
through an automatic replenishment system that utilizes model stock levels by
store for certain basic categories. In addition, the Company is exploring
purchasing piece goods and contracting for manufacturing a portion of its suit
inventory.
The Company's buying staff is headed by the General Merchandising Manager,
who is supported by the President and four buyers. The buying staff consists of
individuals with an average of more than 20 years of retail buying experience.
The Company does not utilize a distribution center, but rather requires its
vendors to drop-ship most merchandise directly to each store. This system
eliminates the time and expense of handling merchandise twice, enhances the
timeliness of the Company's merchandise offerings, reduces corporate overhead
and assists the Company in generating high inventory turns.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Company has designed its stores to allow customers to select and
purchase apparel by themselves. For example, each merchandise category is
clearly marked and organized by size, and the Company's suits are specially
tagged "Athletic Fit," "Double-Breasted," "Three Button," etc., as a means of
further assisting customers to easily select their styles and sizes. The
Company's employees assist customers with merchandise selection, including
correct sizing. K&G also is willing to exchange merchandise or give refunds for
unaltered merchandise.
The Company regularly surveys its customers to determine their concerns and
acts in response to such surveys to improve store operations and customer
service. Through effective use of the Company's state-of-the-art management
information systems, which management utilizes each week to analyze sales and
merchandise trends from the prior week, the Company seeks to enhance customer
service by having stores well-stocked with the best-selling merchandise each
time the customer visits. Every store has an on-premises alterations area.
Certain alterations, such as pant cuffs, can be completed on an as-you-wait
basis. Other alterations are typically finished in one week.
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ADVERTISING
The Company's annual advertising expenditures are relatively low compared
to other major retailers. Advertising expenditures were $2.0 million, $3.5
million and $4.2 million in fiscal 1995, fiscal 1996 and the fiscal 1997, or
3.3%, 3.9% and 3.8% of net sales, respectively. K&G allocates the majority of
its advertising budget to newspaper and radio advertising. The Company typically
advertises heavily in a new store market during its first year of operation in
that market. While the Company does not advertise the brand names of the men's
apparel that it sells, its advertisements feature the "fabric integrity" of its
merchandise, the quantities of merchandise available in various categories and
the price points for K&G's merchandise as compared to the suggested retail
price. These advertisements are designed to ensure that K&G's customers
recognize the quality, broad selection and everyday low prices of the Company's
merchandise.
Management believes the Company enjoys substantial word-of-mouth publicity
from its customer base, and that this word-of-mouth publicity accounts for a
significant portion of the Company's new customers in markets where the Company
has existing stores.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The Company's merchandising, financial reporting and in-store activities
are currently supported by fully-integrated, point-of-sale inventory and
management information systems. These systems rely on a Client-server network
which includes a cluster of IBM RS 6000 and Compaq database and application
servers. These systems allow management to monitor inventory and store
operations on a daily basis and to determine weekly sales and gross margin
results by store. All merchandise is bar-coded and scanned at the point of sale,
which adjusts the inventory of each store automatically and records sales as
customers check out. The Company utilizes scanners at the receiving level to
enhance its ability to purchase, track and receive merchandise on an efficient
and timely basis.
The Company's inventory control system enables it to achieve economies of
scale from volume purchases while at the same time ordering and tracking
separate drop shipments by store. Store inventory levels are regularly monitored
and adjusted as sales trends dictate. The inventory control system provides
information that enhances management's ability to make informed buying decisions
and accommodate unexpected increases or decreases in demand for a particular
item. The inventory management system is capable of reporting product
information, such as style, fabric, vendor lot, model number, size and color.
The Company has completed a preliminary evaluation of its management
information systems and structure for the year 2000 compliance, and has
determined that its point of sale cash register systems are the only application
that will require significant modification to be in compliance. The Company has
developed a plan to replace its current registers with a year 2000 compliant PC-
based register system. The costs to purchase and implement these register
systems will be capitalized as incurred and are estimated to average $16,000 to
$19,000 per individual store location. Under the Company's plan, the PC
registers will be fully implemented and operational at all of its existing and
future store locations prior to the December 31, 1999 deadline. The Company
does not believe that the costs to modify any of its other current systems to be
year 2000 compliant will be material to its financial condition or results of
operations. The Company does not currently have any information concerning the
Year 2000 compliance of its suppliers. In the event that any of the Company's
significant suppliers does not successfully and timely achieve Year 2000
compliance, the Company's business or operations could be adversely affected.
COMPETITION
The market for menswear is highly fragmented and competitive. The Company
faces intense competition for customers and for access to quality merchandise
from traditional department stores, fine specialty stores and off-price retail
chains, including other retailers that have developed their own menswear
superstore formats. Many of these competitors are national or regional chains
that have substantially greater resources than the Company.
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The principal competitive factors in the retail apparel industry are
merchandise assortment, presentation and quality, price, value, customer
service, relationships with vendors and store location. Management believes that
the Company is well-positioned to compete on the basis of each of these factors.
EMPLOYEES
At February 1, 1998, the Company's work force consisted of approximately
172 full-time and 297 part-time employees. Employment levels vary during the
year and peak during the holiday selling season.
TRADEMARKS
The Company owns the federally registered trademark MenSmart. The Company's
stores are operated under the tradenames K&G Men's Center, K&G MenSmart, T&C
Men's Center and T&C MenSmart.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
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At February 1, 1998, K&G operated 25 stores in 14 states as follows:
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Colorado 1
Georgia 3
Indiana 1
Kansas 1
Maryland 2
Massachusetts 2
Minnesota 1
New Jersey 3
New York 2
North Carolina 1
Ohio 3
Texas 3
Virginia 1
Washington 1
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Since February 1, 1998, the Company has opened one store in Philadelphia
and two stores in Houston.
The Company currently leases all of its store locations, and therefore has
been able to grow without incurring indebtedness to acquire real estate.
Management believes that the Company's operating history and its ability to
generate substantial customer traffic gives it significant leverage when
negotiating lease terms. Most of the leases provide for fixed rents, subject to
periodic adjustments. Although K&G has not purchased any real estate to date,
it may explore purchasing the real estate of established stores in the future.
The Company's stores average 17,543 gross square feet and range in size
from 12,000 to 30,000 gross square feet. The Company has created a 15,000 to
20,000 square foot prototype store. Store leases typically have terms to
maturity of five to ten years.
The Company leases approximately 100,000 gross square feet of space at its
corporate headquarters in Atlanta, which includes store, office and warehouse
space.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
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The Company is not a party to any material pending litigation.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
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None.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER
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MATTERS.
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Following the Company's initial public offering of Common Stock on January
24, 1996 at $6.67 per share, the Company's Common Stock has been traded on the
NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol "MENS." The following table sets
forth, for the fiscal quarters indicated, the high and low closing bid prices
for the Common Stock, as reported by NASDAQ:
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 28, 1996 High LOW
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Fourth Quarter $ 7.17 $ 7.00
FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 1997 High Low
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First Quarter $12.83 $ 7.25
Second Quarter 14.83 10.33
Third Quarter 17.00 13.17
Fourth Quarter 18.50 14.83
FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 1, 1998 HIGH Low
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First Quarter 20.00 16.25
Second Quarter 22.88 15.00
Third Quarter 23.00 18.75
Fourth Quarter 21.00 18.38
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On April 13, 1998, there were approximately 52 record holders of Common
Stock and approximately 2,900 persons or entities who hold common stock in
nominee name.
The Company currently intends to retain all future earnings for use in the
expansion and operation of its business. The Company does not anticipate paying
dividends on its Common Stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of future
dividends will be at the sole discretion of the Company's Board of Directors and
will depend on, among other things, future earnings, capital requirements, the
general financial condition of the Company and general business conditions. In
addition, the payment of dividends by the Company and its subsidiaries is
substantially limited by restrictive covenants in K&G's bank credit agreement
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND OPERATING DATA)
The selected consolidated financial data below should be read in
conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
thereto and with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" included elsewhere herein. The statement of
operations and balance sheet data set forth below for the years ended January
28, 1996 (fiscal 1995), February 2, 1997 (fiscal 1996) and February 1, 1998
(fiscal 1997), and as of those dates have been derived from the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been audited by Arthur Andersen
LLP, the Company's independent accountants. All of the share and per share
information set forth below has been retroactively adjusted to give effect to a
3-for-2 stock split effected April 25, 1997.
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<CAPTION>
January 28, 1996 February 2, 1997 February 1, 1998
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Statement of Operations Data:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $60,027 $88,104 $112,795
Cost of sales, including occupancy costs 45,594 67,344 86,513
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Gross profit 14,433 20,760 26,282
Selling, general and administrative expenses 9,295 13,752 16,675
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Operating income 5,138 7,008 9,607
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (55) (43) (29)
Other income, net 220 735 1,166
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Income before income taxes and minority interest in
earnings loss of affiliates 5,303 7,700 10,744
Provision for income taxes 2,079 2,991 4,189
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Income before minority interest in earnings of
affiliates 3,224 4,709 6,555
Minority interest in earnings of affiliates (38) (125) (172)
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Net income 3,186 4,584 6,383
Dividends on Redeemable Common Stock, Series B (230) -- --
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Net income applicable to Common Stock, Series A $ 2,956 $ 4,584 $ 6,383
shareholders ======= ======= ========
Basic earnings per share $0.40 $0.47 $0.63
======= ======= ========
Diluted earnings per share $0.40 $0.47 $0.63
======= ======= ========
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares 7,875 9,682 10,118
outstanding (000's) ======= ======= ========
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming 7,875 9,787 10,211
dilution (000's) ======= ======= ========
SELECTED OPERATING DATA:
Comparable store sales increase(1) 11.9% 12.4% 13.0%
Stores open at end of period 11 17 25
Average sales per square foot of selling area(2) $ 517 $ 436 $ 404
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT PERIOD END)(3):
Working capital $ 7,813 $29,305 $ 35,025
Total assets 17,203 42,384 47,931
Total debt 205 205 205
Shareholders' equity 2,643 31,280 37,817
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(1) New stores become comparable stores beginning in their fourteenth full
month of operation. Fiscal 1996 comparable store sales income is calculated on
the first 52-weeks in fiscal 1996 compared to 52-weeks in fiscal 1995. Fiscal
1996 was a 53-week period, and comparable store sales based on the 53-weeks of
fiscal 1996 compared to the 52-weeks of 1995 were 14.4%. Fiscal 1997 comparable
store sales increase was calculated using the comparable 52-week period of
fiscal 1997 and 1996. Fiscal 1997 was a 52-week period, and comparable store
sales based on the 52-weeks of fiscal 1997 compared to the 53-weeks of fiscal
1996 were 12.0%. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations -- General."
(2) Average sales per square foot of selling area is calculated by dividing
selling square footage for all stores open the entire period into net sales for
those stores. Selling area excludes administrative, storage, alterations and
fitting areas.
(3) The Company effected its initial public offering on January 24, 1996
(before fiscal 1995 year end). This transaction closed on January 30, 1996
(after year end). The transaction has not been reflected on the Company's
financial statements as of January 28, 1996.
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE "SELECTED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA" AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES THERETO OF
THE COMPANY INCLUDED HEREIN.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
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Results of Operations.
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GENERAL
The Company opened its first store in December 1989 in Atlanta. This store
received a strong response in the Atlanta market, and in fiscal 1990, K&G
focused on opening additional stores outside Atlanta with co-investors. These
co-investors typically contributed up to 50% of the initial capital investment
for the store and served as store managers. K&G opened seven such stores from
fiscal 1990 through the beginning of fiscal 1994. In fiscal 1994, the Company
re-examined its expansion strategy and decided not to open stores with co-
investors in the future. Accordingly, K&G delayed new store openings until it
could complete preparations for future store expansion. Also in fiscal 1994, the
Company acquired the interests of certain co-investors. There are now only two
stores (located in Cincinnati and Indianapolis) not wholly-owned by the Company,
and K&G holds majority interests in both of these stores.
Since October 1995, the Company has opened 20 stores, increasing its store
base by over 250% to 28 locations. The 20 stores included two stores each in
the Boston, Philadelphia, Long Island, Houston and Washington, D.C. areas and
stores in Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Seattle, Dallas/Ft. Worth,
Charlotte, Kansas City, Kansas, Fairfield, New Jersey and Columbus, Ohio. The
Company intends to open seven more stores in fiscal year 1998, for a total of 10
new stores for the fiscal year.
The Company has experienced a 47% compounded annual growth rate in net
sales since 1991, with comparable store sales increases every year since
inception. Management believes that a significant portion of the Company's
comparable store sales increases are due to word-of-mouth publicity provided by
its customers, which is supported by local advertising. The following table
sets forth certain operating statistics for the Company since fiscal 1991
(dollars in thousands):
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<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR
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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $16,568 $29,712 $37,081 $49,801 $60,027 $88,104 $112,795
Comparable store sales increase 53.3% 37.1% 7.9%(1) 17.2% 11.9% 12.4%(2) 13.0%(3)
Number of stores at end of period 4 5 7 9 11 17 25
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(1) In fiscal 1993, the Company opened a second store in Atlanta, which had the
effect of reducing comparable store sales growth at K&G's original Atlanta
store.
(2) Fiscal 1996 comparable store sales increase is calculated on the first 52-
weeks in fiscal 1996 compared to the 52 weeks in fiscal 1995. Fiscal 1996 was a
53-week period, and comparable store sales based on the 53-weeks of fiscal 1996
compared to the 52-weeks of 1995 were 14.4%.
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(3) Fiscal 1997 comparable store sales increase is calculated using the
comparable 52-week period of fiscal 1997 and 1996. Fiscal 1997 was a 52-week
period, and comparable store sales based on the 52-weeks of fiscal 1997 compared
to the 53-weeks of fiscal 1996 were 12.0%.
As the Company expands, it will continue its strategy of offering everyday
low prices, which results in the Company having a lower gross margin and a
higher inventory turnover than many of its competitors. K&G also plans to
maintain its position as a low-cost provider of men's apparel through continued
control of store and corporate expenses. The Company intends to open 10 stores
in fiscal 1998, and 10 to 12 new stores in fiscal 1999. Given the Company's
expansion, the Company's store base will include a relatively high proportion of
younger stores, which have yet to reach maturity. The Company's more mature
stores historically have produced higher sales per square foot and higher
operating margins than its younger stores. K&G's planned expansion is expected
to produce a decrease in the Company's overall sales per square foot and
operating margins. Increases in the level of advertising and pre-opening
expenses associated with the opening of new stores may also contribute to a
decrease in the Company's operating margins. Finally, opening new stores in
existing markets may also reduce sales of existing stores in those markets.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statement of
operations data expressed as a percentage of net sales:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR
1995 1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales, including occupancy costs 76.0 76.4 76.7
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Gross profit 24.0 23.6 23.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses 15.5 15.6 14.8
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Operating income 8.5 8.0 8.5
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (0.1) (0.1) --
Other income, net 0.4 0.8 1.0
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Income before income taxes and minority interest in
earnings of affiliates 8.8 8.7 9.5
Provision for income taxes 3.4 3.4 3.7
----- ----- -----
Income before minority interest in earnings of
affiliates 5.4 5.3 5.8
Minority interest in earnings of affiliates (0.1) (0.1) (0.1)
----- ----- -----
Net income 5.3 5.2 5.7
Dividends on Redeemable Common Stock, Series B (0.4) -- --
----- ----- -----
Net income applicable to Common Stock, Series A
shareholders 4.9% 5.2% 5.7%
===== ===== =====
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Fiscal 1997 Compared to Fiscal 1996
Net sales of $112.8 million in fiscal 1997 represents an increase of $24.7
million, or 28.0%, over net sales of $88.1 million in fiscal 1996. On a
comparable store basis, (computed using the comparable 52-week periods of fiscal
years 1997 and 1996) sales increased 13.0% for fiscal 1997, compared to 12.4%
for fiscal 1996. Fiscal year 1997 was a 52-week period and fiscal year 1996 was
a 53-week period. The increase in sales is the result of the Company's strong
comparable store sales, and the opening of eight new stores during fiscal 1997,
partially offset by the 53rd-week of sales included in 1996. In fiscal year
1997, the Company opened stores in five new markets: Charlotte, North Carolina,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Cleveland, Ohio, Seattle, Washington and Cherry Hill,
New Jersey, a suburb of metropolitan Philadelphia. The Company added three
other stores in existing markets: Fairfield, New Jersey, the Northern New Jersey
market, Arlington, Texas, the Dallas/Ft. Worth market, and Queens, New York,
the Long Island, New York market.
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Gross profit increased $5.5 million, or 26.6%, to $26.3 million in fiscal
1997. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 23.3% in fiscal 1997
from 23.6% in fiscal 1996. The decrease in gross margin as a percentage of
sales is primarily due to the Company's new stores having a higher occupancy
cost as a percentage of sales and a lower initial gross margin.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $2.9 million or
21.3%, to $16.7 million in fiscal 1997. Selling, general and administrative
expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 14.8% in fiscal 1997 from 15.6%
in fiscal 1996. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as
a percentage of sales is attributable to lower levels of advertising and payroll
as a percentage of sales.
Operating income increased to $9.6 million in fiscal 1997 compared to $7.0
million in fiscal 1996, a 37.1% increase. Operating income as a percentage if
sales increased to 8.5% in fiscal 1997 from 8.0% in fiscal 1996.
Other income, net was $1.2 million in fiscal year 1997 compared to $735,000
in fiscal 1996. The increase was due to a higher level of cash investments
during fiscal 1997 due to a higher level of yearly average cash balances.
The factors discussed above resulted in an increase in net income of $1.8
million, or 39.3% to $6.4 million for fiscal 1997, from $4.6 million in fiscal
1996. Net income as a percentage of sales equaled 5.7% in fiscal 1997, compared
to 5.2% in fiscal 1996.
FISCAL 1996 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1995
Net sales of $88.1 million in fiscal 1996 represented an increase of $28.1
million, or 46.8%, over net sales of $60.0 million in fiscal 1995. On a
comparable store basis, sales increased 12.4% for fiscal 1996, compared to 11.9%
for fiscal 1995. Fiscal 1996 was a 53-week period compared to fiscal 1995 which
was a 52-week period. The increase in net sales is a result of the comparable
store growth and the opening of six new stores during fiscal 1996. In March
1996, the Company opened a third store in Atlanta, Georgia and stores in
Baltimore, Maryland and Long Island, New York. In September 1996, two stores
were opened in the Washington, D.C. area, and the sixth new store of the year
was opened in Columbus, Ohio, in November 1996. In addition, in February 1996,
the Company moved its first store in Atlanta across the street from its original
location, thereby expanding its selling square footage from the original store
by approximately 30%.
Gross profit increased $6.3 million, or 43.8%, to $20.8 million in fiscal
1996. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 23.6% in fiscal 1996
from 24.0% in fiscal 1995. The decrease in gross margin is due to the new
stores having a higher occupancy cost as a percentage of sales, and the Company
lowering its mark-up on specific goods in order to lower the selling prices and
enhance its competitive position.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $4.5 million or
48.0%, to $13.8 million in fiscal 1996. Selling, general and administrative
expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 15.6% in fiscal 1996 from
15.5% in fiscal 1995. Advertising expenditures for the Company increased to
$3.5 million for fiscal 1996, or 3.9% of net sales, from $2.0 million for fiscal
1995, or 3.3% of net sales. The increased advertising costs were offset by
declining payroll costs as a percentage of sales and declining store operating
costs as a percentage of sales.
Operating income increased to $7.0 million in fiscal 1996 compared to $5.1
million in fiscal 1995. Operating income as a percentage of net sales decreased
to 8.0% in fiscal 1996 from 8.5% in fiscal 1995.
Other income, net was $735,000 in fiscal 1996 compared to $220,000 in
fiscal 1995. The increase was due to a higher level of cash investments during
fiscal 1996 due to higher cash balances from the proceeds of the Company's
equity offerings.
The factors discussed above resulted in net income applicable to Common
Stock of $4.6 million in fiscal 1996 compared to $3.2 million in fiscal 1995, a
43.9% increase. The Company accrued in fiscal 1995 approximately $230,000, or
0.4% of sales, in dividends payable on its Redeemable Common Stock, Series B,
which was no longer
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outstanding at the end of fiscal 1996. Net income applicable to Common Stock,
Series A shareholders as a percentage of net sales equaled 5.2% in fiscal 1996,
compared to 4.9% in fiscal 1995.
QUARTERLY RESULTS, SEASONALITY AND INFLATION
The Company's business is seasonal in nature with the fourth quarter, which
includes the holiday selling season, accounting for the largest percentage of
the Company's net sales volume and operating profitability in any given year.
During fiscal 1997, the fourth quarter accounted for approximately 35% of the
Company's net sales and approximately 49% of the Company's operating income.
Because of the seasonality of the Company's business, results for any quarter
are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full
year. In addition, quarterly results of operations are affected by the timing
and amount of sales and costs associated with the opening of new stores.
The following table sets forth certain items in the Company's consolidated
statements of operations for each of the last twelve quarters. In the opinion of
management, the unaudited financial statements from which these data have been
derived include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the information set forth
therein (dollars in thousands).
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<CAPTION>
May 4, August 3, November 2, February 1,
1997 1997 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fiscal 1997:
Net Sales................. $23,742 $23,542 $25,981 $39,530
Gross Profit.............. 5,452 5,337 5,929 9,564
Operating Income.......... 1,660 1,553 1,726 4,668
Net Income................ 1,146 1,086 1,167 2,984
April 28, July 28, October 27, February 2,
1996 1996 1996 1997
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Fiscal 1996:
Net Sales................. $17,528 $18,217 $19,723 $32,636
Gross Profit.............. 4,123 4,153 4,604 7,880
Operating Income.......... 1,120 1,052 1,322 3,514
Net Income................ 769 720 869 2,226
April 30, July 30, October 29, January 28,
1995 1995 1995 1996
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Fiscal 1995:
Net Sales................. $12,437 $12,666 $12,717 $22,207
Gross Profit.............. 3,012 2,919 3,077 5,425
Operating Income.......... 1,125 789 990 2,234
Net Income................ 695 494 631 1,366
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Inflation can affect the costs incurred by the Company in the purchase of
its merchandise, the leasing of its stores and certain components of its
selling, general and administrative expenses. To date, inflation has not
adversely affected the Company's business, although there can be no assurance
that inflation will not have a material adverse effect in the future.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has historically funded its working capital and capital
expenditure requirements from proceeds from the sale of equity securities, net
cash provided by operating activities and through borrowings from related
parties and under its bank credit facilities. The Company had working capital
of $7.8 million, $29.3 million
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and $35.0 million at the end of fiscal 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The
principal use of working capital is to purchase inventory. The Company had
$21.3 million in cash and marketable securities as of February 1, 1998.
The Company's capital expenditures totaled $885,000, $1,128,000 and
$1,261,000 in fiscal 1995, fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1997, respectively. These
capital expenditures were primarily used to open new stores and upgrade the
Company's management information systems. In fiscal 1994, the Company incurred
indebtedness of $560,000 to certain parties in connection with the opening of
new stores. Most of this indebtedness was incurred in the first nine months of
fiscal 1994. As of February 1, 1998, $205,000 of this amount remained
outstanding. See Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company currently has a bank credit facility, which expires June 30,
1999, and permits borrowings of up to $5.0 million. The interest rate on this
facility is the prime rate less 1% or LIBOR plus 1.5% per annum, at the option
of the Company. As of February 1, 1998, K&G had no debt outstanding on this
facility.
In May 1995, the Company raised gross proceeds of $6.5 million through the
sale of Redeemable Common Stock, Series B, primarily to institutional investors.
The Redeemable Common Stock, Series B, had a 5% annual dividend and
automatically converted into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis upon
consummation of the Company's initial public offering. The proceeds of this
transaction were used to redeem shares of Common Stock, Series A, from K&G's
existing shareholders.
The Company's primary capital requirements are for the opening of new
stores. The Company estimates that the total cash required to open a 15,000 to
20,000 square foot prototype store, including inventory, store fixtures and
equipment, leasehold improvements, other net working capital and pre-opening
costs (primarily stocking and training), typically ranges from $625,000 to
$900,000 depending on landlord assistance and vendor financing. The Company
intends to open 10 new stores in fiscal 1998. The Company believes that the
proceeds from its offerings, internally generated funds, cash on hand and its
bank credit facility will be adequate to fund its anticipated needs for the
foreseeable future.
"SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT
The following "Safe Harbor Statement" is made pursuant to the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain of the statements contained
in the body of this Report are forward-looking statements (rather than
historical facts) that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements. Such forward-looking statements are typically identified by
statements to the effect that the Company "believes," "estimates," "intends,"
"expects" or "anticipates" a certain state of affairs. With respect to such
forward-looking statements, the Company seeks the protections afforded by the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The list set forth below is
intended to identify certain of the principal factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements included elsewhere herein. These factors are not intended to
represent a complete list of all risks and uncertainties inherent in the
Company's business, and should be read in conjunction with the more detailed
cautionary statements included elsewhere herein.
Small Store Base. The Company has a relatively limited history of opening
and operating stores, and also has previously closed two stores. Moreover, the
Company's operating profits have historically been disproportionately generated
by stores that have been operating for longer periods of time. Due to these
factors, the results achieved to date by the Company's relatively small store
base may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved from a larger
number of stores.
Expansion. The Company's future operating results will depend largely upon
its ability to open and operate new stores successfully and to manage a larger
business profitably. The success of K&G's planned expansion strategy is
dependent upon many factors, including identifying suitable markets and sites
for new stores. In addition, the Company must be able to continue to hire,
train and retain competent managers and store personnel. The failure of the
Company to achieve its expansion goals on a timely basis, obtain acceptance in
markets in which it currently has limited or no presence and operate these
stores on a profitable basis, attract and retain qualified management and
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other personnel, appropriately upgrade its systems and controls or manage
operating expenses could adversely affect the Company's future operating
results.
Merchandise and Market Trends. The Company's success depends in part on
its ability to anticipate and respond to changing merchandise trends and
consumer demands in a timely manner. If the Company miscalculates either the
market for the merchandise in its stores or its customers' purchasing habits, it
may be required to sell a significant amount of inventory at below average mark-
ups over the Company's cost, or below cost, which could adversely affect the
Company's financial condition and results of operations.
Vendor Relationships. The Company's business is dependent upon its ability
to purchase first-quality, current-season, brand name and private label
merchandise at competitive prices. A disruption of vendor relationships could
adversely affect the Company's business.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
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The financial statements and supplementary financial information required
by this item are filed as part of this Report on Form 10-K on pages F-1 through
F-14 immediately preceding the signature page to this Report.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
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None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
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The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to
information to be included under the caption "Election of Directors-Nominees for
Election," "-Executive Officers" and "-Compliance with Section 16(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934" of the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for
the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on June 5, 1998.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to
information to be included under the captions "Election of Directors-Additional
Information Concerning the Board of Directors" and "Executive Compensation-
Executive Compensation Tables" in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for
the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on June 5, 1998.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
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The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to
information to be included under the caption "Beneficial Ownership of Common
Stock" in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders scheduled to be held on June 5, 1998.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
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The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to
information to be included under the caption "Executive Compensation-
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in the Company's
definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to
be held on June 5, 1998.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
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(A) 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following consolidated financial statements of K&G Men's Center, Inc.
and its subsidiaries are included in Part II, Item 8.
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Report of Independent Public Accountants............................................................. F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 2, 1997 and February 1, 1998.............................. F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended January 29, 1996, February 2, 1997
and February 1, 1998................................................................................ F-4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the fiscal years ended February 2, 1997 and F-5
February 1, 1998....................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended January 28, 1996, February 2, 1997 F-6
and February 1, 1998................................................................................
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................................................... F-7
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2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
All such schedules are omitted because they are no applicable or because
the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or
Notes thereto.
3. EXHIBITS
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NUMBER
Description DESCRIPTION
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3.1* Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant.
3.2* Amended and Restated By-laws of the Registrant.
4.1* Form of certificate representing shares of the Registrant's Common Stock.
4.2* See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for provisions of the Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation and By-laws of the Registrant defining rights of holders of Common Stock
of the Registrant.
9.1* Voting Agreement by and among various shareholders of the Company.
10.1* Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of July 19, 1995, by and
between K&G Men's Center, Inc. and Trust Company Bank.
10.2* Employment Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1995, between K&G Men's Center, Inc. and
Stephen H. Greenspan.
10.3* Employment Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1995, between K&G Men's Center, Inc. and
Martin Schwartz.
10.4* Employment Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1995, between K&G Men's Center, Inc. and
John C. Dancu.
10.5* K&G Men's Center, Inc. Stock Option Plan for Employees.
10.6* Lease Agreement, dated as of January 23, 1992, between G&R, Inc. and K&G Liquidation
Centers, Inc.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
Description DESCRIPTION
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<S> <C>
10.7* Lease Agreement, dated as of July 2, 1991, between M.C. Long & Associates Joint Venture
and T&C Liquidators of Texas, Inc.
10.8* Form of Indemnification Agreement.
10.9* Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1995, among K&G Men's Center, Inc.
South Atlantic Venture Fund III, Limited Partnership, ITC Holding Company, Winter Park
Plaza Corporation and John C. Dancu.
11.1* K&G Men's Center, Inc. Director Stock Option Plan.
21.1* List of Registrant's Subsidiaries.
23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
24* Power of Attorney.
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* Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in the Form
S-1 Registration Statement of the Registrant (Reg. No. 33-80025).
** See the signature pages hereto.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
There were no reports filed by the Company on Form 8-K during the fourth
quarter period ended February 2, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
K&G Men's Center, Inc.
Date: April 24, 1998 By: /s/ Stephen H. Greenspan
Stephen H. Greenspan
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears on
the signature page to this Form 10-K constitutes and appoints Stephen H.
Greenspan and John C. Dancu and each of them, his true and lawful attorneys-in-
fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and
in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all
amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Form 10-K and to file
the same, with all exhibits hereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and grants unto said attorneys-in-
fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform
each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the
premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in
person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and
grants or any of them, or their or his substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to
be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
Report has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities
indicated on April 24, 1998.
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Signature Title
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/s/ Stephen H. Greenspan Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive
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Stephen H. Greenspan
/s/ John C. Dancu Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
- ------------------------------------------------------- (principal financial and accounting officer),
John C. Dancu Assistant Secretary and Director.
/s/ Campbell B. Lanier, III Director
- -------------------------------------------------------
Campbell B. Lanier, III
/s/ Donald W. Burton Director
- -------------------------------------------------------
Donald W. Burton
/s/ W. Paul Ruben Director
- -------------------------------------------------------
W. Paul Ruben
/s/ James W. Ingles Director
- -------------------------------------------------------
James W. Ingles
</TABLE>
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K&G MEN'S CENTER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NUMBER
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF K&G MEN'S CENTER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES:
Report of Independent Public Accountants.......................................................... F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 2, 1997 and February 1, 1998........................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended January 28, 1996,
February 2, 1997, and February 1, 1998........................................................ F-4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the fiscal years ended January 28, 1996,
February 2, 1997, and February 1, 1998........................................................ F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended January 28, 1996,
February 2, 1997, and February 1, 1998........................................................ F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................................................ F-7
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of K&G Men's Center, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of K&G Men's
Center, Inc. (a Georgia corporation) and subsidiaries as of February 2, 1997 and
February 1, 1998 and the related consolidated statements of operations,
shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended February 1, 1998. 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 audit 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 a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of K&G Men's Center, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of February 2, 1997 and February 1, 1998 and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended February 1, 1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
March 17, 1998
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K&G MEN'S CENTER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 2, FEBRUARY 1,
1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents....................................................... $ 6,440,000 $ 3,631,000
Marketable securities........................................................... 15,794,000 17,678,000
Accounts receivable............................................................. 999,000 1,435,000
Merchandise inventory........................................................... 15,839,000 20,948,000
Other assets.................................................................... 817,000 869,000
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Total current assets....................................................... 39,889,000 44,561,000
------------- ------------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Furniture and fixtures.......................................................... 1,129,000 1,646,000
Computer equipment.............................................................. 509,000 645,000
Leasehold improvements.......................................................... 1,780,000 2,388,000
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3,418,000 4,679,000
Less accumulated depreciation................................................... (1,287,000) (1,752,000)
------------- ------------
Property and equipment, net................................................... 2,131,000 2,927,000
------------- ------------
OTHER ASSETS, net.................................................................. 364,000 443,000
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Total assets............................................................... $42,384,000 $47,931,000
============= ============
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable................................................................ $ 7,410,000 $ 5,432,000
Sales taxes payable............................................................. 760,000 863,000
Accrued expenses................................................................ 1,540,000 1,880,000
Income taxes payable............................................................ 874,000 1,361,000
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Total current liabilities.................................................. 10,584,000 9,536,000
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NOTES PAYABLE...................................................................... 205,000 205,000
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COMMITMENTS (Note 6)
MINORITY INTEREST.................................................................. 315,000 373,000
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized and unissued....... 0 0
Common Stock, $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, 10,104,525
and 10,127,482 shares issued and outstanding, respectively.................... 101,000 101,000
Additional paid-in capital...................................................... 25,028,000 25,182,000
Retained earnings............................................................... 6,151,000 12,534,000
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Total shareholders' equity................................................. 31,280,000 37,817,000
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity................................. $42,384,000 $47,931,000
============= ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these onsolidated balance sheets.
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K&G MEN'S CENTER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEARS ENDED
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JANUARY 28, FEBRUARY 2, FEBRUARY 1,
1996 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES................................................. $60,027,000 $88,104,000 $112,795,000
COST OF SALES, including occupancy costs.................. 45,594,000 67,344,000 86,513,000
----------- ----------- ------------
GROSS PROFIT.............................................. 14,433,000 20,760,000 26,282,000
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES............................................... 9,295,000 13,752,000 16,675,000
----------- ----------- ------------
OPERATING INCOME.......................................... 5,138,000 7,008,000 9,607,000
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense....................................... (55,000) (43,000) (29,000)
Other income, net...................................... 220,000 735,000 1,166,000
----------- ----------- ------------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
MINORITY INTEREST IN EARNINGS
OF AFFILIATES.......................................... 5,303,000 7,700,000 10,744,000
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES................................ 2,079,000 2,991,000 4,189,000
----------- ----------- ------------
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST IN
EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES................................. 3,224,000 4,709,000 6,555,000
MINORITY INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF
AFFILIATES............................................. (38,000) (125,000) (172,000)
----------- ----------- ------------
NET INCOME................................................ 3,186,000 4,584,000 6,383,000
DIVIDENDS ON REDEEMABLE COMMON
STOCK, SERIES B........................................... (230,000) 0 0
----------- ----------- ------------
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON
STOCK, SERIES A .......................................... $ 2,956,000 $ 4,584,000 $6,383,000
=========== =========== ============
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE.................................. $0.40 $0.47 $0.63
=========== =========== ============
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE................................ $0.40 $0.47 $0.63
=========== =========== ============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING............................................ 7,875,000 9,682,320 10,117,555
=========== =========== ============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING ASSUMING DILUTION.......................... 7,875,000 9,786,925 10,210,911
=========== =========== ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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K&G MEN'S CENTER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL
---------------------- PAID-IN RETAINED
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS TOTAL
---------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, January 29, 1995................... 7,875,000 $ 79,000 $ 1,223,000 $ 4,885,000 $ 6,187,000
Stock redemption......................... (1,706,513) (17,000) (226,000) (6,257,000) (6,500,000)
Net income............................... 0 0 0 3,186,000 3,186,000
Dividend on Redeemable Common Stock,
Series B............................... 0 0 0 (230,000) (230,000)
---------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------
BALANCE, January 28, 1996................... 6,168,487 62,000 997,000 1,584,000 2,643,000
Initial public offering, net of expenses. 1,691,250 17,000 10,115,000 0 10,132,000
Conversion of Redeemable Common
Stock, Series B and Common Stock
Series A to Common Stock............... 1,706,513 17,000 6,475,000 (17,000) 6,475,000
Issuance of Common Stock, net of expenses 538,275 5,000 7,441,000 0 7,446,000
Net income............................... 0 0 0 4,584,000 4,584,000
---------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------
BALANCE, February 2, 1997................... 10,104,525 101,000 25,028,000 6,151,000 31,280,000
Issuance of stock for stock option exercise 22,957 0 154,000 0 154,000
Net income............................... 0 0 0 6,383,000 6,383,0000
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BALANCE, February 1, 1998................... 10,127,482 $101,000 $25,182,000 $12,534,000 $37,817,000
========== ========= ============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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K&G MEN'S CENTER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEARS ENDED
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JANUARY 28, FEBRUARY 2, FEBRUARY 1,
1996 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income............................................. $3,186,000 $ 4,584,000 $ 6,383,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Minority interest in earnings of affiliates..... 38,000 125,000 172,000
Depreciation and amortization................... 330,000 409,000 479,000
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)......... (275,000) 0 8,000
Loss on disposal of fixed assets................ 40,000 0 0
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable.......................... (317,000) (272,000) (436,000)
Merchandise inventory........................ (2,953,000) (4,691,000) (5,109,000)
Other assets, net............................ (591,000) 252,000 (105,000)
Accounts payable............................. 1,306,000 2,216,000 (1,978,000)
Sales taxes payable.......................... 368,000 157,000 103,000
Accrued expenses............................. 299,000 321,000 340,000
Income taxes payable......................... 76,000 255,000 487,000
---------- ------------ ------------
Total adjustments......................... (1,679,000) (1,228,000) (6,039,000)
---------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities. 1,507,000 3,356,000 344,000
---------- ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property and equipment.................... (885,000) (1,128,000) (1,261,000)
Purchase of marketable securities...................... 0 (15,794,000) (17,658,000)
Sale of marketable securities.......................... 0 0 15,774,000
Other assets........................................... 0 (21,000) (48,000)
---------- ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities..... (885,000) (16,943,000) (3,193,000)
---------- ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Redemption of Common Stock, Series A................... (6,501,000) 0 0
Issuance of Redeemable Common Stock, Series B.......... 6,476,000 0 0
Repayments of long-term debt........................... (121,000) 0 0
Repayments of notes payable............................ (349,000) 0 0
Distributions to minority investors.................... 0 (55,000) (114,000)
Issuance of common stock............................... 0 17,578,000 154,000
---------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities.................. (495,000) 17,523,000 40,000
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS....................................... 127,000 3,936,000 (2,809,000)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
BEGINNING OF PERIOD.................................... 2,377,000 2,504,000 6,440,000
---------- ------------ ------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
END OF PERIOD.......................................... $2,504,000 $ 6,440,000 $ 3,631,000
========== ============ ============
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH PAID FOR:
Interest............................................... $ 125,000 $ 23,000 $ 20,000
========== ============ ============
Income taxes........................................... $2,278,000 $ 2,819,000 $ 3,839,000
========== ============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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K&G MEN'S CENTER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION
K&G Men's Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "K&G") is a superstore retailer of
a complete line of men's apparel and accessories. As of February 1, 1998, the
Company operated 25 stores.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the operations of K&G and
certain entities which are affiliated by virtue of K&G's effective control and
ownership of at least 50% of each. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated. Certain information regarding each of the
subsidiary entities is as follows:
T&C Liquidators, Inc.
A Texas corporation operating four stores in Texas and Colorado;
K&G owns 100% of T&C Liquidators, Inc. ("T&C").
K&G of Indiana, Inc.
A Georgia corporation operating one store in Indiana; K&G owns
67%.
K&G Associates of New Jersey, Inc.
A New Jersey corporation operating one store in New Jersey; K&G
owns 100%.
K&G of Ohio, Inc.
A Georgia corporation operating one store in Ohio; K&G owns 60%.
K&G Mensmart, LLC
A limited liability corporation which operated one store in
Michigan; K&G owns 50%. This entity ceased operations, and the
store was closed in September 1995.
GARES Cigar, LLC
A limited liability corporation which operates one cigar humidor
in an Atlanta superstore; K&G owns 70%.
The financial statements of the 50%-owned entity are included in the
consolidated financial statements because the relationship between K&G and this
entity is, in substance, a parent and subsidiary relationship.
Fiscal Year
The Company's fiscal year covers a 52- or 53-week period which ends on the
Sunday closest to January 31. Fiscal year 1995 ended on January 28, 1996, fiscal
year 1996 ended on February 2, 1997, and fiscal year 1997 ended
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on February 1, 1998. Fiscal year 1995 was a 52-week period, fiscal year
1996 was a 53-week period, and fiscal year 1997 was a 52-week period.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers cash on deposit and investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Marketable Securities
Marketable securities consist primarily of federal agency discount notes.
These securities have been categorized as "held-to-maturity" (Note 3).
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market determined using the
first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method. FIFO cost is determined using the retail
inventory method.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise sold, occupancy costs, and
certain purchasing and merchandise handling costs.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from retail sales is recognized at the time of sale.
Store Pre-opening Expenses
Cost associated with the opening of new stores is expensed when the store
is opened.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of leasehold
improvements is provided using the straight-line method over the related lease
term, which is less than the estimated useful lives of the assets. Other
property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over their
estimated useful lives of five to ten years.
Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful
lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance
and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Earnings Per Share
Effective February 3, 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share", which established
new standards for computing and presenting earnings per share ("EPS")
information. The adoption of SFAS 128 did not have a material effect on the
Company's currently reported or previously reported earnings per share.
Basic earnings per share was computed by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year.
Diluted earnings per share for fiscal years 1997 and 1996 were determined on the
assumption that the weighted average outstanding stock options granted under the
Company's plans (the Company's only potentially dilutive shares) of 93,356 and
104,605 shares, respectively, had been exercised on February 1, 1998 and
February 2, 1997, respectively. Such calculations were not dilutive to earnings
for any of the periods presented herein.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. The estimates made by management primarily relate to inventory
allowances and certain accrued liabilities.
Effect of New Accounting Standards
Certain issued but not yet required Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards are not currently applicable to the Company's operations.
Advertising
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenditures were
$2.0 million, $3.5 million, and $4.2 million in fiscal 1995, 1996, and 1997,
respectively.
3. MARKETABLE SECURITIES:
Following is a summary of "held-to-maturity" marketable securities:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
February 2, FEBRUARY 1,
1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Georgia state tax exempt agency notes $13,573,000 $17,678,000
Tax-exempt United States Treasury Notes 1,533,000 0
Tax-exempt prefunded municipal securities 688,000 0
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$15,794,000 $17,678,000
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</TABLE>
Maturities of marketable securities range from 3 to 12 months. The fair value of
these securities approximates their cost.
4. DEBT
Following is a summary of notes payable:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
February 2, FEBRUARY 1,
1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Note payable to shareholder of subsidiary
on demand after February 1, 1999;
fixed interest rate of 12% $ 25,000 $ 25,000
Note payable to shareholder of subsidiary
on demand after February 1, 1999;
fixed interest rate of 6% 180,000 180,000
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$205,000 $205,000
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</TABLE>
In July 1995, the Company entered into a revolving line-of-credit
agreement with a bank (the "Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement provides
for borrowings up to $5,000,000 through June 30, 1999 to be used for working
capital and store expansions. No amounts were outstanding under the Credit
Agreement at February 1, 1998. Interest is due monthly either at the bank's
prime rate minus 1% or at LIBOR plus 1.5%, at the Company's option. The
commitment fee on the unused amount of the Credit Agreement is .125% per annum.
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In addition to the Credit Agreement, the bank has committed a $1
million letter-of-credit facility for inventory purchases. As of February 1,
1998, no amounts were issued against this facility.
5. INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for
Income Taxes," which requires the use of the asset and liability approach.
The provisions for income taxes consist of the following:
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<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEARS ENDED
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JANUARY 28, FEBRUARY 2, FEBRUARY 1,
1996 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current $2,354,000 $2,991,000 $4,181,000
Deferred (275,000) 0 8,000
----------- ---------- ----------
Provision for income taxes $2,079,000 $2,991,000 $4,189,000
=========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
Reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company's
effective tax rates are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEARS ENDED
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JANUARY 28, FEBRUARY 2, FEBRUARY 1,
1996 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory federal income tax rate 34.0% 34.0% 34.0%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 4.6 4.8 5.0
Other 0.6 0.0 0.0
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Effective income tax rate 39.2% 38.8% 39.0%
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities
as of February 2, 1997 and February 1, 1998 are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 2, FEBRUARY 1,
1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Inventory $322,000 $112,000
Prepaid rent (70,000) (99,000)
Accrued expenses and other (7,000) 178,000
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Current deferred tax asset, net 245,000 191,000
Noncurrent deferred tax asset:
Property and equipment 95,000 141,000
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax asset $340,000 $332,000
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</TABLE>
Deferred tax assets and liabilities, net, are included in other current
assets and other assets in the accompanying balance sheets. The Company has not
recorded a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets at February 2,
1997 or February 1, 1998.
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6. COMMITMENTS
The Company leases its retail locations and general offices under operating
leases. Lease terms range from one to ten years. Certain leases call for an
annual contingent payment based on gross sales at the location above a minimum
level.
Minimum future lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are as
follows:
Fiscal year ending:
1998 $ 2,752,000
1999 2,015,000
2000 1,750,000
2001 1,452,000
2002 981,000
Thereafter 1,599,000
------------
$ 10,549,000
============
The minimum future lease payments include $2,168,000 associated with two
retail locations, the Company's headquarters building and warehouse space, all
of which are leased from related parties (Note 9).
Occupancy expense for the years ended January 28, 1996, February 2, 1997,
and February 1, 1998 was $1,252,000, $1,990,000, and $2,721,000, respectively,
composed of $1,098,000, $1,907,000, and $2,673,000, respectively, in minimum
rents and $154,000, $83,000, and $48,000, respectively, of contingent rent
expense.
7. REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK, SERIES B
On May 10, 1995, the Company and certain private investors (the
"Investors"), including certain executive officers of the Company, entered into
an investment agreement, a registration rights agreement, and a shareholders'
agreement (collectively, the "Agreements"). Under the terms and provisions of
the Agreements, the Company raised gross proceeds of $6,501,000 through a
private placement sale of 1,706,513 shares of Series B to the Investors. All
shares of the Series B were automatically converted to Common Stock, at the
conversion rate then in effect, upon the closing of a public offering of the
Company's initial public offering discussed in Note 10.
The holders of the Series B were entitled to receive dividends, accruing on
a daily basis, at a rate of $.191 per share per annum. As of January 28, 1996,
the Company had accrued $230,000 dividends payable on the Series B. These
dividends were classified as accrued expenses in the accompanying year-end
consolidated financial statements, as the Company was required to pay the
dividends quarterly commencing the first quarter of fiscal 1996. At the
consummation of the Company's initial public offering (Note 10), the Company
paid all accrued dividends on the Series B.
8. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
During 1995, the Company entered into employment agreements with three
executive officers. The agreements have terms ranging from two to five years and
require aggregate annual compensation of $399,000, plus certain benefits. The
agreements contain certain noncompete provisions and provide for severance pay
if the executives are terminated by the Company other than for cause, as
defined.
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9. RELATED PARTIES
Significant related-party transactions include the following:
o Historically, the Company purchased a portion of its inventory from,
and sold inventory to, a company which is owned by certain of the
Company's shareholders. Pursuant to this arrangement, the Company
purchased inventory in the amounts of $511,000, $29,000, and $114,000
in fiscal 1995, fiscal 1996, and fiscal 1997, respectively.
o The Company leases two retail locations, its corporate headquarters
building, and warehouse space from corporations owned by certain of
the Company's shareholders (Note 6). Rent expense of $215,000,
$243,000, and $262,000 relating to these leases is included in cost
of sales in the accompanying statements of operations in fiscal 1995,
fiscal 1996, and fiscal 1997, respectively.
o At the beginning of fiscal year 1995, the shoe departments of certain
of the Company's stores were operated on a "concessionaire" basis by
a company which is partially owned by certain of the Company's
shareholders. Pursuant to this arrangement, the Company received 10%
of the net sales of the shoe department in each of the affected
stores. At the beginning of fiscal 1995, K&G discontinued the leased
shoe department operation run by this company and subsequently
purchased the leased shoe department inventory for $391,000. The
Company no longer operates leased shoe departments in any of the
Company's stores.
10. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stock Dividends
In December 1995, the Board of Directors approved a 262.5-for-one stock
split, effected in the form of a stock dividend, of the Company's Series A and
Series B. The stock dividend has been accounted for by a transfer from retained
earnings to Series A in the amount of the par value of the additional stock
issued. Accordingly, all previously reported share, per share, and stock option
data have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented.
In March 1997, the Board of Directors approved a 3 for 2 split of the
Company's common stock effected in the form of a stock dividend, payable on
April 25, 1997. The stock dividend has been accounted for by a transfer from
retained earnings to common stock in the amount of the par value of the
additional stock issued. Accordingly, all previously reported share and per
share data included in the consolidated financial statements and notes have been
retroactively adjusted for all periods presented.
Authorization of Common Stock and Preferred Stock
In December 1995, the Company approved an amendment and restatement of its
articles of incorporation, to be effective upon consummation of the Company's
initial public offering. These Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
authorize 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock having a par value of $.01 per share
and 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock having a par value of $.01 per share
(the "Preferred Stock"). Shares of the Preferred Stock may be issued in one or
more series at such time or times and for such consideration as the Board of
Directors may fix and determine.
Public Offerings
The Company effected its initial public offering on January 24, 1996,
(before fiscal 1995 year-end) and the transaction closed on January 30, 1996,
(after fiscal 1995 year-end). The transaction has not been reflected in the
Company's financial statements for fiscal year end 1995. As reflected in the
Company's financial statements as of February 2, 1997, this transaction resulted
in the conversion of the Company's outstanding redeemable Common Stock, Series B
and Common Stock, Series A into Common Stock $.01 par value. The Company issued
an additional 1,691,250 shares of its common stock at $6.67 per share and raised
approximately $10,132,000 after estimated expenses of the offering.
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The Company effected a second public offering of its Common Stock on
November 11, 1996, and the transaction closed on November 15, 1996. Pursuant to
this offering, the Company issued an additional 538,275 shares of its common
stock at $14.83 per share and raised approximately $7,446,000 after estimated
expenses of the offering. Subsequent to the offering, the Company has issued and
outstanding 10,104,525 shares of its Common Stock.
Stock Options
The Company currently has two stock option plans: The K&G Men's Center,
Inc. Plan for Employees ("Employees' Plan") and the K&G Men's Center, Inc.
Director Stock Option Plan ("Director Plan"). The Employees' Plan permits the
issuance of stock options to selected employees of the Company. The Employees'
Plan reserves 843,750 shares of common stock for grant and provides that the
term of each award be determined by the compensation committee of the Board of
Directors. The Director Plan reserves 112,500 of common stock for grant.
Under the terms of both plans, options granted may be either nonqualified
or incentive stock options. With regard to the incentive stock options, the
exercise price, determined by the committee, may not be less than the fair
market value of a share on the grant date.
Information regarding the stock option plans is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
OUTSTANDING EXERCISE
OPTIONS PRICE
----------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at January 29, 1996 180,000 $ 6.67
Granted 6,000 11.83
Exercised - -
Cancelled (2,100) 6.67
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Outstanding at February 2, 1997 183,900 6.84
Granted 305,250 19.66
Exercised (22,957) 6.67
Cancelled (19,000) 10.13
----------- --------
Outstanding at February 1, 1998 447,193 $15.47
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE OPTIONS
----------------------------------------------- ------------------------
OPTIONS OPTIONS
RANGE OUTSTANDING WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED EXERCISABLE WEIGHTED
OF AT REMAINING AVERAGE AT AVERAGE
EXERCISE FEBRUARY 1, CONTRACTUAL EXERCISE FEBRUARY 1, EXERCISE
PRICES 1998 LIFE (YEARS) PRICE 1998 PRICE
------------------ ----------- ---------------- -------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 6.67 to $11.83 147,455 8.0 $ 6.90 70,727 $6.67
16.63 to 18.67 18,850 9.2 18.15 0 0
19.42 to 20.75 280,888 9.7 19.78 0 0
----------- -----------
447,193 70,727
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</TABLE>
In March 1995, certain shareholders of the Company granted an executive
officer of the Company options to purchase, in aggregate, 354,373 shares of the
common stock from such shareholders. The options are exercisable at $2.54 per
share and are fully vested. As of February 1, 1998, none of these options had
been exercised. The options expire ten years from the date of grant. In
management's opinion, the exercise price of these options reasonably
approximates the fair value of the common stock at the grant date.
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<PAGE>
SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation," encourages, but
does not require companies to record compensation cost for stock-based employee
compensation plans at fair value. The Company has elected to adopt the
disclosure-only provision of SFAS No. 123, and to continue to follow its current
method of accounting for stock-based compensation, utilizing the approach
outlined in APB No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related
interpretations. As such, no compensation cost has been recorded for options
granted under the Employees' Plan or for the options granted to the executive
officer by certain shareholders. Had compensation cost for options granted under
the Employees' Plan and to the executive officer been determined based on the
fair value at the grant dates consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123,
the Company's net income and earnings per share would have been the pro forma
amounts below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS REPORTED PRO FORMA
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Fiscal 1997:
<S> <C> <C>
Net income $6,383,000 $5,826,000
Basic earnings per share $0.63 $0.58
Diluted earnings per share $0.63 $0.57
Fiscal 1996:
Net income $4,584,000 $4,482,000
Basic earnings per share $0.47 $0.46
Diluted earnings per share $0.47 $0.46
</TABLE>
The fair value of the options granted under the Employees' Plan in fiscal
year 1997 and 1996 on their respective grant dates and the related pro forma
amounts were calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following assumptions: expected volatility of 35% and 36% for 1997 and 1996,
respectively, no dividend yield; forfeiture rate of 3%, risk free interest rate
of 6.34% and 5.34% for 1997 and 1996, respectively; and an expected life of four
years. The fair value of the options granted to certain executive officers and
the related pro forma amounts were calculated using the minimum value method
with the following assumptions: no dividend yield; forfeiture rate of 0%; risk
free interest rate of 6.69%; and expected life of four years.
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<PAGE>
EXHIBIT INDEX
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT PAGE NO. OF
Number DESCRIPTION SEC Original
- ------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
3.1* Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant. N/A
3.2* Amended and Restated By-laws of the Registrant. N/A
4.1* Specimen Stock Certificate. N/A
4.2* See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for provisions of the Amended and Restated Certificate N/A
of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Registrant defining rights of holders of
Common Stock of the Registrant.
9.1* Voting Agreement by and among various shareholders of the Company. N/A
10.1* Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of July 19, 1995, by N/A
and between K&G Men's Center, Inc. and Trust Company Bank.
10.2* Employment Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1995, between K&G Men's Center, Inc. N/A
and Stephen H. Greenspan.
10.3* Employment Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1995, between K&G Men's Center, Inc. N/A
and Martin Schwartz.
10.4* Employment Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1995, between K&G Men's Center, N/A
Inc. and John C. Dancu.
10.5* K&G Men's Center, Inc. Stock Option Plan for Employees. N/A
10.6* Lease Agreement, dated as of January 23, 1992, between G&R, Inc. and K&G N/A
Liquidation Centers, Inc.
10.7* Lease Agreement, dated as of July 2, 1991, between M.C. Long & Associates Joint N/A
Venture and T&C Liquidators of Texas, Inc.
10.8* Form of Indemnification Agreement. N/A
10.9* Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1995, among K&G Men's N/A
Center, Inc. South Atlantic Venture Fund III, Limited Partnership, ITC Holding
Company, Winter Park Plaza Corporation and John C. Dancu.
11.1* K&G Men's Center, Inc. Director Stock Option Plan. N/A
21.1* Subsidiaries of the Registrant. N/A
23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
24** Power of Attorney. N/A
</TABLE>
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* Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in the
Form S-1 Registration Statement of the Registrant (Reg. No. 33-80025).
** State the signature pages hereto.
NOTE: Exhibits 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 are identified as "management
contracts" under Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
<PAGE>
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in K&G Men's Center, Inc.'s Form S-8 Registration Statements, file
numbers 333-23609, 333-29271 and 333-29273, of our report dated March 17, 1998
appearing on page F-2 of K&G Men's Center, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended
February 1, 1998.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
April 28, 1998
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> FEB-01-1998
<PERIOD-START> FEB-03-1997
<PERIOD-END> FEB-01-1998
<CASH> 3,631,000
<SECURITIES> 17,678,000
<RECEIVABLES> 1,435,000
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 20,948,000
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 44,561,000
<PP&E> 4,679,000
<DEPRECIATION> (1,752,000)
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 47,931,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 9,536,000
<BONDS> 0
0
0
<COMMON> 101,000
<OTHER-SE> 37,716,000
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 47,931,000
<SALES> 112,795,000
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 112,795,000
<CGS> 86,513,000
<TOTAL-COSTS> 103,188,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 29,000
<INCOME-PRETAX> 10,744,000
<INCOME-TAX> 4,189,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 6,383,000
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 6,383,000
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0.63<F1>
<EPS-DILUTED> 0.63<F2>
<FN>
<F1>This information has been proposed in accordance with SFAS No. 128. Basic
EPS and Diluted EPS have been entered in the place of Primary and Diluted EPS.
<F2>For each of the three fiscal years in the period ended February 1, 1998,
there was no change from the primary EPS previously presented and the Basic
and Diluted EPS proposed in accordance with SFAS No. 128.
</FN>
</TABLE>
