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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999
Commission file number: 1-13461
GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 76-0506313
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
950 Echo Lane, Suite 350
Houston, Texas 77024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(713) 467-6268
(Registrant's telephone number including area code)
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. Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
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Title Outstanding
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Common stock, par value $.01 21,236,524
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands)
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JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(unaudited)
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents ........................ $ 92,504 $ 66,443
Accounts and notes receivable, net ............... 28,335 21,373
Inventories, net ................................. 326,679 219,176
Deferred income taxes ............................ 13,592 11,212
Other assets ..................................... 7,250 8,718
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Total current assets ...................... 468,360 326,922
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net ........................ 30,044 21,960
GOODWILL, net ...................................... 197,624 123,587
OTHER ASSETS ....................................... 7,239 5,241
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Total assets .............................. $ 703,267 $ 477,710
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Floorplan notes payable .......................... $ 280,258 $ 193,405
Current maturities of long-term debt ............. 506 2,966
Accounts payable and accrued expenses ............ 93,316 82,300
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Total current liabilities ................. 374,080 278,671
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DEBT, net of current maturities .................... 1,366 42,821
SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES .......................... 97,823 --
OTHER LIABILITIES .................................. 19,788 20,034
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none
issued or outstanding .......................... -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares
authorized, 21,221,366 and 18,267,515 issued ... 212 183
Additional paid-in capital ....................... 176,759 118,469
Retained earnings ................................ 33,523 18,190
Treasury stock, at cost, 12,325 and 37,366
shares ......................................... (284) (658)
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Total stockholders' equity ................ 210,210 136,184
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity ................................... $ 703,267 $ 477,710
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The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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REVENUES:
New vehicle ...................... $ 362,409 $ 251,019 $ 632,527 $ 389,041
Used vehicle ..................... 191,560 133,625 351,339 220,745
Parts and service ................ 51,498 34,154 95,272 55,722
Other dealership revenues, net ... 19,932 12,733 35,612 19,958
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Total revenues ............ 625,399 431,531 1,114,750 685,466
COST OF SALES:
New vehicle ...................... 332,915 231,504 580,288 358,880
Used vehicle ..................... 175,636 123,898 321,785 204,458
Parts and service ................ 23,191 15,776 42,827 25,754
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Total cost of sales ....... 531,742 371,178 944,900 589,092
GROSS PROFIT ....................... 93,657 60,353 169,850 96,374
SELLING, GENERAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ............ 68,621 45,044 126,899 72,780
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE ............... 1,144 947 2,177 1,523
AMORTIZATION EXPENSE ............... 1,365 569 2,423 812
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Income from operations .... 22,527 13,793 38,351 21,259
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES:
Floorplan interest expense ....... (4,338) (3,479) (8,185) (5,304)
Other interest expense, net ...... (3,015) (627) (4,801) (938)
Other income (expense), net ...... 69 (24) 105 (48)
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES ......... 15,243 9,663 25,470 14,969
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES ......... 6,066 4,042 10,137 6,234
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NET INCOME ......................... $ 9,177 $ 5,621 $ 15,333 $ 8,735
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Earnings per share:
Basic ............................ $ 0.44 $ 0.32 $ 0.77 $ 0.54
Diluted .......................... $ 0.42 $ 0.31 $ 0.73 $ 0.52
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic ............................ 20,947,850 17,441,678 19,940,384 16,325,873
Diluted .......................... 21,960,640 18,128,366 20,980,269 16,869,256
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The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
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1999 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income ........................................................... $ 15,333 $ 8,735
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities -
Depreciation and amortization ...................................... 4,600 2,335
Deferred income taxes .............................................. (279) (2,356)
Provision for doubtful accounts and uncollectible notes ............ 447 110
Gain on sale of assets ............................................. (38) (3)
Changes in assets and liabilities -
Accounts receivable .............................................. (5,907) (1,763)
Inventories ...................................................... (42,098) 9,586
Other assets ..................................................... 843 46
Floorplan notes payable .......................................... 48,554 (17,268)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses ............................ 15,319 9,922
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Total adjustments ............................................ 21,441 609
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Net cash provided by operating activities ............ 36,774 9,344
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in notes receivable ........................................ (1,080) (1,180)
Collections on notes receivable ..................................... 444 699
Purchases of property and equipment ................................. (12,798) (5,351)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment ....................... 5,743 15
Cash paid in acquisitions, net of cash received ..................... (76,541) (50,057)
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Net cash used in investing activities ................ (84,232) (55,874)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net (payments) borrowings under floorplan
facilities for acquisition financing .............................. (20,388) 33,523
Net (payments) borrowings on acquisition tranche of revolving
credit facility ................................................... (42,000) 50,000
Principal payments of long-term debt ................................ (2,863) (2,020)
Borrowings of long-term debt ........................................ 192 192
Proceeds from senior subordinated notes offering, net ............... 94,781 --
Proceeds from common stock offering, net ............................ 44,070 --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock to benefit plans ............. 1,872 459
Purchase of treasury stock .......................................... (2,145) (1,145)
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Net cash provided by financing activities ............ 73,519 81,009
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS .............................. 26,061 34,479
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period ......................... 66,443 35,092
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period ............................... $ 92,504 $ 69,571
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for -
Interest ...................................................... $ 9,647 $ 5,428
Taxes ......................................................... $ 10,614 $ 6,801
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The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was founded to become a leading operator and
consolidator in the highly fragmented automotive retailing industry. Group 1
Automotive, Inc. is a holding company with its primary operations and assets
being its investments in its subsidiaries. These subsidiaries sell new and used
cars and light trucks, provide maintenance and repair services and arrange
finance, vehicle service and insurance contracts. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. and
Subsidiaries are herein collectively referred to as the "Company" or "Group 1".
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Basis of Presentation/Reclassifications
All acquisitions completed during the periods presented have been
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and their results of
operations are included from the effective dates of the closings of the
acquisitions. The allocations of purchase price to the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed are initially assigned and recorded based on preliminary
estimates of fair value and may be revised as additional information concerning
the valuation of such assets and liabilities becomes available. All significant
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year financial statements to
conform them to the current year presentation.
Interim Financial Information
These interim financial statements are unaudited, and certain
information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles has not been included herein. In
the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to fairly present the
financial position, results of operations and cash flows with respect to the
interim financial statements, have been properly included. Due to seasonality
and other factors, the results of operations for the interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results that will be realized for the entire
fiscal year.
3. EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128 requires
the presentation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share in
financial statements of public enterprises. Under the provisions of this
statement, basic earnings per share is computed based on weighted average
shares outstanding and excludes dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share
is computed including the impacts of all potentially dilutive securities. The
following table sets forth the shares outstanding for the earnings per share
calculations:
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Common stock outstanding, beginning of period............... 20,457,582 16,045,069 18,267,515 14,673,051
Weighted average common stock issued -
Acquisitions .......................................... 476,193 1,349,995 366,820 1,664,241
Employee Stock Purchase Plan .......................... 52,006 56,140 46,589 28,382
Stock offering ........................................ -- -- 1,318,765 --
Stock options exercised ............................... 16,791 454 8,489 228
Less: Weighted average treasury shares repurchased ....... (54,722) (9,980) (67,794) (40,029)
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Shares used in computing basic earnings per share .......... 20,947,850 17,441,678 19,940,384 16,325,873
Dilutive effect of stock options, net of assumed
repurchase of treasury stock .......................... 1,012,790 686,688 1,039,885 543,383
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Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share ........ 21,960,640 18,128,366 20,980,269 16,869,256
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4. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
During the first six months of 1999, the Company acquired 22
automobile dealership franchises. These acquisitions were accounted for as
purchases. The consideration paid in completing these acquisitions and relating
to certain contingent acquisition payment arrangements from previous
transactions included approximately $76.5 million in cash, net of cash
received, approximately 930,000 shares of restricted/unregistered common stock,
the assumption of an estimated $57.6 million of inventory financing and the
assumption of approximately $500,000 of notes payable. The consolidated balance
sheet includes preliminary allocations of the purchase price of the
acquisitions, which are subject to final adjustment. These allocations resulted
in recording approximately $76.0 million of goodwill, which is being amortized
over 40 years.
The following unaudited pro forma financial information consists of
income statement data from continuing operations as presented in the
consolidated financial statements plus (1) unaudited income statement data for
all acquisitions completed before June 30, 1999, assuming that they occurred
on January 1, 1998, (2) the completion of our March 1999 offerings of two
million shares of common stock and $100 million of senior subordinated notes
assuming they occurred on January 1, 1998, and (3) certain pro forma
adjustments discussed below.
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
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1999 1998
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Revenues ............................. $ 1,263.7 $ 1,117.7
Gross profit ......................... 192.2 161.1
Income from operations ............... 46.4 36.8
Net income ........................... 17.9 12.6
Basic earnings per share ............. 0.85 0.60
Diluted earnings per share ........... 0.81 0.59
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Pro forma adjustments included in the amounts above primarily relate
to: (a) increases in revenues related to changes in the contractual commission
arrangements on certain third-party products sold by the dealerships; (b) pro
forma goodwill amortization expense over an estimated useful life of 40 years;
(c) reductions in compensation expense and management fees to the level that
certain management employees and owners of the acquired companies will
contractually receive; (d) incremental corporate overhead costs related to
personnel costs, rents, professional service fees and directors and officers
liability insurance premiums; (e) increases in interest expense resulting from
borrowings to complete
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acquisitions; and (f) incremental provisions for federal and state income taxes
relating to the compensation differential, S Corporation income and other pro
forma adjustments.
5. SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES
The Company completed the offering of $100 million of its 10 7/8%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (the "Notes") on March 5, 1999. The Notes
pay interest semi-annually on March 1, and September 1, each year beginning
September 1, 1999. Before March 1, 2002, the Company may redeem up to $35
million of the Notes with the proceeds of certain public offerings of common
stock at a redemption price of 110.875% of the principal amount plus accrued
interest to the redemption date. Additionally, the Company may redeem all or
part of the Notes at redemption prices of 105.438%, 103.625%, 101.813% and
100.000% of the principal amount plus accrued interest during the twelve month
periods beginning March 1, of 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 and thereafter,
respectively. The Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed, on an unsecured
senior subordinated basis, by all subsidiaries of the Company (the "Subsidiary
Guarantors"), other than certain inconsequential subsidiaries. All of the
Subsidiary Guarantors are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. Certain
manufacturers have minimum working capital guidelines, which, under certain
circumstances, may impair a subsidiary's ability to make distributions to the
parent company. Separate financial statements of the Subsidiary Guarantors are
not included because (i) all Subsidiary Guarantors have jointly and severally
guaranteed the Notes on a full and unconditional basis, to the maximum extent
permitted by law, (ii) the aggregate assets, liabilities, earnings and equity
of the Subsidiary Guarantors are substantially equivalent to the assets,
liabilities, earnings and equity of the parent on a consolidated basis, and
(iii) management has determined that such information is not material to
investors.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following should be read in conjunction with the response to Part
I, Item 1 of this Report and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC").
OVERVIEW
We are a leading operator and consolidator in the highly fragmented
automotive retailing industry. We own automobile dealership franchises located
in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, New Mexico, Georgia and Colorado. At all of our
dealerships we sell new and used cars and light trucks, and provide maintenance
and repair services. We also operate 15 collision service centers. We expect a
significant portion of our future growth to come from acquisitions of
additional dealerships.
We have diverse sources of revenues, including: new car sales, new
truck sales, used car sales, used truck sales, manufacturer remarketed vehicle
sales, parts sales, service sales, collision repair service sales, finance
fees, insurance commissions, vehicle service contract commissions, documentary
fees and after-market product sales. Sales revenues from new and used vehicle
sales and parts and service sales include sales to retail customers, other
dealerships and wholesalers. Other dealership revenues includes revenues from
arranging financing, insurance and vehicle service contracts, net of a
provision for anticipated chargebacks, and documentary fees.
Our gross margin varies as our merchandise mix (the mix between new
vehicle sales, used vehicle sales, parts and service sales, collision repair
service sales and other dealership revenues) changes. Our gross margin on the
sale of products and services generally varies between approximately 7.5% and
85.0%, with new vehicle sales generally resulting in the lowest gross margin
and other dealership revenues generally resulting in the highest gross margin.
When our new vehicle sales increase or decrease at a rate greater than our
other revenue sources, our gross margin responds inversely. Factors such as
seasonality, weather, cyclicality and manufacturers' advertising and incentives
may impact our merchandise mix and, therefore, influence our gross margin.
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of
compensation for sales, administrative, finance and general management
personnel, rent, marketing, insurance and utilities. Interest expense consists
of interest charges on interest-bearing debt, including floorplan inventory
financing, net of interest income earned.
SELECTED OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL DATA FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE
30, 1999 AND JUNE 30, 1998
NEW VEHICLE DATA
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
(dollars in thousands, JUNE 30,
except per unit amounts) ---------------------- INCREASE/ PERCENT
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Retail unit sales ....................... 15,046 10,767 4,279 39.7%
Retail sales revenues ................... $362,409 $251,019 $111,390 44.4%
Gross profit ............................ $ 29,494 $ 19,515 $ 9,979 51.1%
Gross margin ............................ 8.1% 7.8% 0.3% 3.8%
Average gross profit per retail unit
sold ................................... $ 1,960 $ 1,812 $ 148 8.2%
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USED VEHICLE DATA
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
(dollars in thousands, JUNE 30,
except per unit amounts) ---------------------- INCREASE/ PERCENT
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Retail unit sales ............................ 11,651 7,991 3,660 45.8%
Retail sales revenues (1) .................... $156,634 $106,578 $ 50,056 47.0%
Gross profit ................................. $ 15,924 $ 9,727 $ 6,197 63.7%
Gross margin ................................. 10.2% 9.1% 1.1% 12.1%
Average gross profit per retail unit sold .... $ 1,367 $ 1,217 $ 150 12.3%
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(1) Excludes wholesale revenues.
PARTS AND SERVICE DATA
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
(dollars in thousands) -------------------- INCREASE/ PERCENT
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Sales revenue ...... $51,498 $34,154 $17,344 50.8%
Gross profit ....... $28,307 $18,378 $ 9,929 54.0%
Gross margin ....... 55.0% 53.8% 1.2% 2.2%
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OTHER DEALERSHIP REVENUES, NET
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
(dollars in thousands, JUNE 30,
except per unit amounts) ------------------- INCREASE/ PERCENT
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Retail new and used unit sales ......... 26,697 18,758 7,939 42.3%
Retail sales revenues .................. $19,932 $12,733 $ 7,199 56.5%
Net revenues per retail unit sold ...... $ 747 $ 679 $ 68 10.0%
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 COMPARED WITH THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
REVENUES. Revenues increased $193.9 million, or 44.9%, to $625.4
million for the three months ended June 30, 1999, from $431.5 million for the
three months ended June 30, 1998. New vehicle revenues increased primarily due
to strong customer acceptance of our products, particularly Acura, Chevrolet,
Honda and Toyota, and the acquisitions of additional dealership operations
during 1998 and 1999. The growth in used vehicle revenues was primarily
attributable to an emphasis on used vehicle sales in the Oklahoma and New
Mexico markets, and the additional dealership operations acquired. The increase
in parts and service revenues was due to the additional dealership operations
acquired, coupled with strong organic growth in the Houston and Beaumont
markets. Other dealership revenues increased primarily due to the
implementation of our vehicle service contract and insurance programs, and
related training, which resulted in improved revenues per unit, and an increase
in the number of retail new and used vehicle sales.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased $33.3 million, or 55.1%, to $93.7
million for the three months ended June 30, 1999, from $60.4 million for the
three months ended June 30, 1998. The increase was attributable to increased
revenues and an increased gross margin to 15.0% for the three months ended June
30, 1999, from 14.0% for the three months ended June 30, 1998. The increase in
gross margin was
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caused primarily by improvements in other dealership revenues per unit and
increases in the gross margin on new and used vehicle sales and parts and
service sales. Additionally, changes in the merchandising mix, higher margin
parts and service sales and other dealership revenues increased as a percentage
of total revenues, added to the gross margin improvement. The gross margin on
new retail vehicle sales improved to 8.1% from 7.8%, due to our dealership
managers performing well in a favorable market and our sales training programs.
The increase in gross margin on used retail vehicle sales to 10.2% from 9.1% was
primarily attributable to our dealership managers performing well in a favorable
operating environment, our sales training programs and an emphasis on used
vehicles, particularly inventory management.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased $23.6 million, or 52.4%, to $68.6 million for
the three months ended June 30, 1999, from $45.0 million for the three months
ended June 30, 1998. The increase was primarily attributable to the additional
dealership operations acquired and increased variable expenses, particularly
incentive pay to employees, which increased as gross profit increased. Selling,
general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of gross profit to
73.3% from 74.6% due primarily to increased operating leverage.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Floorplan and other interest expense, net, increased
$3.3 million, or 80.5%, to $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30,
1999, from $4.1 million for the three months June 30, 1998. The increase was
primarily attributable to the floorplan interest expense of the additional
dealership operations acquired and additional interest expense due to
borrowings to complete acquisitions. A portion of the increase is due to the
completion of our offering of $100 million of senior subordinated notes during
the first quarter of 1999. Until all the proceeds of the offering are utilized
in completing acquisitions, we are using the funds to temporarily pay down our
floorplan notes payable, which have a lower interest rate than the long-term
senior subordinated notes. Partially offsetting the increases was a cost
reduction realized from obtaining a lower interest rate on our floorplan notes
payable.
SELECTED OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL DATA FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE
30, 1999 AND JUNE 30, 1998
NEW VEHICLE DATA
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SIX MONTHS ENDED
(dollars in thousands, JUNE 30,
except per unit amounts) ---------------------------- INCREASE/ PERCENT
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Retail unit sales........................... 26,370 16,739 9,631 57.5%
Retail sales revenues....................... $632,527 $389,041 $243,486 62.6%
Gross profit................................ $ 52,239 $ 30,161 $ 22,078 73.2%
Gross margin................................ 8.3% 7.8% 0.5% 6.4%
Average gross profit per retail unit sold... $ 1,981 $ 1,802 $ 179 9.9%
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USED VEHICLE DATA
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SIX MONTHS ENDED
(dollars in thousands, JUNE 30,
except per unit amounts) ---------------------------- INCREASE/ PERCENT
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Retail unit sales........................... 21,672 13,345 8,327 62.4%
Retail sales revenues (1)................... $288,347 $177,554 $110,793 62.4%
Gross profit................................ $ 29,554 $ 16,287 $ 13,267 81.5%
Gross margin................................ 10.2% 9.2% 1.0% 10.9%
Average gross profit per retail unit sold... $ 1,364 $ 1,220 $ 144 11.8%
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(1) Excludes wholesale revenues.
PARTS AND SERVICE DATA
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SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
(dollars in thousands) --------------------------- INCREASE/ PERCENT
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Sales revenue............................... $95,272 $55,722 $39,550 71.0%
Gross profit................................ $52,445 $29,968 $22,477 75.0%
Gross margin................................ 55.0% 53.8% 1.2% 2.2%
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OTHER DEALERSHIP REVENUES, NET
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SIX MONTHS ENDED
(dollars in thousands, JUNE 30,
except per unit amounts) --------------------------- INCREASE/ PERCENT
1999 1998 (DECREASE) CHANGE
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Retail new and used unit sales.............. 48,042 30,084 17,958 59.7%
Retail sales revenues....................... $35,612 $19,958 $15,654 78.4%
Net revenues per retail unit sold........... $ 741 $ 663 $ 78 11.8%
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 COMPARED WITH SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
REVENUES. Revenues increased $429.3 million, or 62.6%, to $1,114.8
million for the six months ended June 30, 1999, from $685.5 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1998. New vehicle revenues increased primarily due to
strong customer acceptance of our products, particularly Chevrolet, Honda and
Toyota, and the acquisitions of additional dealership operations during 1998
and 1999. The growth in used vehicle revenues was primarily attributable to an
emphasis on used vehicle sales in the Oklahoma, Houston, and New Mexico
markets, and the additional dealership operations acquired. The increase in
parts and service revenues was due to the additional dealership operations
acquired, coupled with strong organic growth in the Houston and Beaumont
markets. Other dealership revenues increased primarily due to the
implementation of our vehicle service contract and insurance programs, and
related training, which resulted in improved revenues per unit, and an increase
in the number of retail new and used vehicle sales.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased $73.5 million, or 76.2%, to
$169.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999, from $96.4 million for
the six months ended June 30, 1998. The increase was attributable to increased
revenues and an increased gross margin to 15.2% for the six months ended June
30, 1999, from 14.1% for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The increase in
gross margin was caused primarily by improvements in other dealership revenues
per unit and increases in the gross margin
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on new and used vehicle sales and parts and service sales. Additionally,
changes in the merchandising mix, higher margin parts and service sales and
other dealership revenues increased as a percentage of total revenues, added to
the gross margin improvement. The gross margin on new retail vehicle sales
improved to 8.3% from 7.8%, due to our dealership managers performing well in a
favorable market and our sales training programs. The increase in gross
margin on used retail vehicle sales to 10.2% from 9.2% was primarily
attributable to our dealership managers performing well in a favorable
operating environment, our sales training and an emphasis on used vehicles,
particularly inventory management.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased $54.1 million, or 74.3%, to $126.9 million for
the six months ended June 30, 1999, from $72.8 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1998. The increase was primarily attributable to the additional
dealership operations acquired and increased variable expenses, particularly
incentive pay to employees, which increased as gross profit increased. Selling,
general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of gross profit to
74.7% from 75.5% due primarily to increased operating leverage.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Floorplan and other interest expense, net, increased
$6.8 million, or 109.7%, to $13.0 million for the six months ended June 30,
1999, from $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The increase
was primarily attributable to the floorplan interest expense of the additional
dealership operations acquired and additional interest expense due to
borrowings to complete acquisitions. A portion of the increase is due to the
completion of our offering of $100 million of senior subordinated notes during
the first quarter of 1999. Until all the proceeds of the offering are utilized
in completing acquisitions, we are using the funds to temporarily pay down our
floorplan notes payable, which have a lower interest rate than the long-term
senior subordinated notes. Partially offsetting the increases was a cost
reduction realized from obtaining a lower interest rate on our floorplan notes
payable.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash from
operations, our credit facility, which includes the floorplan facility and the
acquisition facility, and equity and debt offerings.
CASH FLOWS
OPERATING ACTIVITIES. During the first six months of 1999 we generated
cash flow from operations of approximately $36.8 million, primarily from net
income plus depreciation, an increase of $27.5 million compared to the same
period in the prior year. Excluding working capital changes, cash flows from
operating activities increased $11.2 million.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES. During the first six months of 1999 we used
approximately $84.2 million for investing activities, primarily related to cash
paid in completing acquisitions, net of cash balances obtained in the
acquisitions. Additionally, we paid $12.8 million for purchases of property and
equipment, of which $9.5 million was used for the purchase of land and
construction of facilities for new or expanded operations, including the new
Lexus companion dealership located in south Houston. Partially offsetting these
uses of cash, we received $5.7 million from sales of property and equipment.
The proceeds were received primarily from the sale of dealership properties to
a REIT for approximately $5.5 million, and for which no gain or loss was
recognized.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES. During the first six months of 1999 we obtained
approximately $73.5 million from financing activities. In March 1999, we
completed offerings of 2 million shares of common stock and $100 million of
senior subordinated notes with an interest rate of 10 7/8%. The proceeds of
approximately $138.9 million were used to repay $59.0 million borrowed under
the acquisition portion of the credit facility and approximately $79.9 million
of floorplan notes payable. Approximately $59.5 million of the amount paid down
on the floorplan notes payable has been drawn to complete acquisitions. The
remaining amounts paid down on the credit facility are expected to be drawn in
the future to complete acquisitions.
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Additionally, in connection with the sale of the properties to a REIT, we paid
off mortgages of approximately $2.5 million.
WORKING CAPITAL. At June 30, 1999, we had working capital of $94.3
million. Historically, we have funded our operations with internally generated
cash flow and borrowings. Certain manufacturers have minimum working capital
guidelines, which, under certain circumstances, may impair a subsidiary's
ability to make distributions to the parent company. While we cannot guarantee
it, based on current facts and circumstances, we believe we have adequate cash
flows coupled with borrowings under our credit facility to fund our current
operations.
CREDIT FACILITY
We closed an amendment to our credit facility on May 11, 1999,
increasing the credit facility to $500 million. The credit facility consists of
two tranches: the floorplan tranche and the acquisition tranche. The
acquisition tranche totals $110 million and, as of August 13, 1999, $110
million was available, subject to a cash flow calculation and the maintenance
of certain financial ratios.
ACQUISITION FINANCING
We anticipate that our primary use of cash will be for the completion
of acquisitions. We expect the cash needed to complete our acquisitions will
come from the operating cash flows of our existing dealerships, borrowings
under our credit facilities, other borrowings, or equity or debt offerings.
Although we believe that we will be able to obtain sufficient capital to fund
acquisitions, we cannot guarantee that such capital will be available to us at
the time it is required or on terms acceptable to us.
YEAR 2000 CONVERSION
Year 2000 issues result from the inability of computer programs or
computerized equipment to accurately calculate, store or use a date subsequent
to December 31, 1999. The erroneous date can be interpreted in a number of
different ways; typically the year 2000 is represented as the year 1900. This
could result in a system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of
operations, including, among other things, a temporary inability to process
transactions, send invoices or engage in similar normal business activities.
We have recognized the need to ensure that our computer systems,
equipment and operations will not be adversely impacted by the change to the
calendar year 2000. As such, we have taken steps to identify potential areas of
risk and are addressing these in our planning, purchasing and daily operations.
We have conducted a third party survey of all of the individual dealership
systems, equipment and operations and have developed an action plan, which is
currently being implemented, to correct deficiencies before year-end. The total
cost of converting all internal systems, equipment and operations for the year
2000 has not been fully quantified, but is not expected to be material to our
financial position. In connection with acquisitions, we review and address each
candidate's year 2000 readiness during the due diligence process.
We are currently reviewing the potential adverse impact, resulting
from the failure of third party service providers and vendors to prepare for
the year 2000. We are dependent upon our dealerships' computer systems in our
daily operations. All of our dealerships are, or are expected, by year-end, to
be, using a computer system supported by a major automobile dealership computer
system provider. We have contacted each of our providers and have received
written assurance from them that their systems are, or will be, year 2000
ready. We are dependent upon these providers, as are most dealerships in the
United States, to address the year 2000 issue.
We are primarily dependent upon the manufacturers for the production
and delivery of new vehicles and parts. Although we have no reason to believe
that our manufacturers will not be year 2000 ready, we have been unable to
obtain written assurance from them that their systems are year 2000 ready.
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While we are in the process of developing contingency plans, failure
by us, our manufacturers or third party service providers and vendors to
adequately address the year 2000 issue could have an adverse effect on us. If
we or our third party service providers do not adequately address the year 2000
issue, we may be required to handle all business on a handwritten basis. While
this would reduce operational efficiency, we would still be able to continue
our operations. If our manufacturers fail to adequately address the year 2000
issue, and do not correct the problems timely, we may experience shortages in
new vehicle and parts inventories.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report and Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations include certain "forward-looking
statements" within the meeting of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements include
statements regarding our plans, beliefs or current expectations, including
those plans, beliefs and expectations of our officers and directors with
respect to, among other things:
o future acquisitions;
o expected future cost savings;
o future capital expenditures;
o trends affecting our future financial condition or results of
operations; and
o our business strategy regarding future operations.
Any such forward-looking statements are not assurances of future
performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ
materially from anticipated results for a number of reasons, including;
o industry conditions;
o future demand for new and used vehicles;
o restrictions imposed on us by automobile manufacturers;
o the ability to obtain the consents of automobile
manufacturers to our acquisitions;
o the availability of capital resources; and
o the willingness of acquisition candidates to accept our
common stock as currency.
This information and additional factors that could affect our
operating results and performance are described in our filings with the SEC. We
urge you to carefully consider those factors.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The following information about our market sensitive financial
instruments updates the information provided as of December 31, 1998, in our
Annual Report on form 10-K and constitutes a "forward-looking statement". Our
major market risk exposure is changing interest rates. Our policy is to manage
interest rates through use of a combination of fixed and floating rate debt.
Interest rate swaps may be used to adjust interest rate exposures when
appropriate, based upon market conditions. These swaps are entered into with
financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings, thereby minimizing
the risk of credit loss. All items described are non-trading.
Since December 31, 1998, our floorplan notes payable have increased
due primarily to acquisitions of additional dealership operations and increases
in inventory levels. Additionally, in March 1999, we completed offerings of two
million shares of common stock and $100 million of senior subordinated notes
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with a fixed interest rate of 10 7/8%. The notes mature in March 2009 and no
principal payments are due prior to that date. The proceeds from the offerings
have been utilized to pay off borrowings under the credit facility and complete
acquisitions. As of June 30, 1999, there were no amounts outstanding under the
acquisition portion of the credit facility. Additionally, there have been no
changes in the interest swap positions held by us since December 31, 1998.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, our dealerships are named in claims involving the
manufacture of automobiles, contractual disputes and other matters arising in
the ordinary course of business. Currently, no legal proceedings are pending
against or involve us that, in our opinion, based on current known facts and
circumstances, could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect
on our financial position.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
We have entered into agreements to purchase all of the outstanding
capital stock or purchase certain assets and assume certain liabilities of
various automobile dealerships for cash and shares of our common stock. The
following is a summary of the transactions in which stock was or is to be
issued:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DATE SECURITIES
DATE OF AGREEMENT ISSUED ACQUISITION SHARES
- ----------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------------------------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
November 25, 1998 April 14, 1999 Tidwell Ford 346,558
January 25, 1999 June 9, 1999 Messer Automotive Group 393,226
</TABLE>
We are relying on Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, as an exemption from registration of the Common Stock to be issued in
the acquisitions. We believe we are justified in relying on such exemption
since all but two stockholders of the groups who have received shares of our
common stock are "accredited investors" under Regulation D, and we have
otherwise complied with Regulation D.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
At the May 12, 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, our stockholders
voted on four matters.
(1) Election of two Directors:
The stockholders elected the two nominees as directors for
three-year terms based on the following voting results:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VOTES CAST:
-------------------------------------
AGAINST OR
NOMINEE ELECTED FOR WITHHELD
------------------------------ ---------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
John H. Duncan 18,996,008 16,474
Charles M. Smith 18,995,016 17,466
</TABLE>
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(2) Approval of amendment to 1996 Stock Incentive Plan:
The stockholders approved the amendment to the 1996 Stock
Incentive Plan. The results of the voting were as follows:
For 15,844,162
Against 1,567,637
Abstain 4,772
(3) Approval of amendment to 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
The stockholders approved the amendment to the 1998 Employee
Stock Purchase Plan. The results of the voting were as
follows:
For 17,323,840
Against 70,533
Abstain 3,297
(4) Appointment of Independent Public Accountants:
The stockholders ratified the appointment of Arthur Andersen
LLP as the Company's independent public accountants for 1999.
The results of the voting were as follows:
For 18,731,673
Against 1,120
Abstain 279,689
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
A. EXHIBITS:
11.1 Statement re: computation of earnings per share is included
under Note 3 to the financial statements.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
B. REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
On April 6, 1999, the Company filed a Current Report of Form 8-K
reporting under Item 5 thereof and including exhibits under Item 7
thereof.
On April 28, 1999, the Company filed a Current Report of Form 8-K
reporting under Item 5 thereof and including exhibits under Item 7
thereof.
On May 25, 1999, the Company filed a Current Report of Form 8-K
reporting under Item 5 thereof and including exhibits under Item 7
thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
August 16, 1999 By:/s/ Scott L. Thompson
Date ------------------------------------------
Scott L. Thompson, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
- ------- -----------
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1999
<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-1999
<CASH> 92,504
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 28,335
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 326,679
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 468,360
<PP&E> 30,044
<DEPRECIATION> 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 703,267
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 374,080
<BONDS> 98,189
0
0
<COMMON> 212
<OTHER-SE> 209,998
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 703,267
<SALES> 1,079,138
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 1,114,750
<CGS> 944,900
<TOTAL-COSTS> 944,900
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 131,499
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 12,881
<INCOME-PRETAX> 25,470
<INCOME-TAX> 10,137
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 15,333
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 15,333
<EPS-BASIC> .77
<EPS-DILUTED> .73
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