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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A
(Mark One)
(X) Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998
( ) 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 333-32825
SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 53-0231809
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4600 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, Maryland 20706
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (301) 306-9600
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, Par Value $.01 Per Share
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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.
Yes X No
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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. ( )
At May 1, 1998, the registrant had 33,333 shares of Class A Common Stock,
nonvoting, $5.00 par value per share, outstanding and 10,000 shares of Class B
Common Stock, voting, $5.00 par value per share, outstanding. The common stock
of Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. Is not publicly traded.
The exhibit index begins at page 64 of this Form 10-K.
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This Amendment No. 1 amends the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K (the
"Form 10-K") for the year ended January 31, 1998, which was filed on May 1,
1998.
The Form 10-K is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety, as the result of
a technical error that caused an irrelevant page to be inserted in the financial
statements.
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Table of Contents
PART I
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Item 1. Business 3
Item 2. Properties 9
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 11
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders 16
PART II
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Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common
Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 16
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 17
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations 21
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 28
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 55
PART III
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Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the
Registrant 56
Item 11. Executive Compensation 59
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management 61
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 62
PART IV
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Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
and Reports on Form 8-K 64
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PART I
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this report that are not historical in nature, including
references to beliefs, anticipations or expectations, are forward-looking.
Such statements are subject to a wide variety of risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including
without limitation the consummation of the Merger (as defined below), the
ability of the Company (as defined below) to open new stores, the availability
of capital to fund operations, the effect of regional economic conditions, the
effect of increased competition in the markets in which the Company operates
and other risks described from time to time in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation and
does not intend to update, revise or otherwise publicly release the results of
any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which revisions may be made
to reflect any future events or circumstances, other than through its regular
quarterly and annual financial statements, and through the accompanying
discussion and analysis.
Item 1. Business
Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. ("Shoppers" or the "Company") was incorporated in
Delaware in 1956 and its principal executives offices are at 4600 Forbes Blvd.,
Lanham, Maryland 20706. The telephone number of Shoppers is 301-306-8600.
Acquisition of the Company by Dart Group Corporation
In June 1988, Dart Group Corporation ("Dart") acquired an initial 50% interest
of Shoppers. On February 6, 1997, Dart acquired the other 50% interest in
Shoppers for $210 million (the "Acquisition"). Dart financed the Acquisition
through the application of $137.2 million in net proceeds raised from an
offering of Increasing Rate Senior Notes due 2000 (the "Increasing Rate Notes")
of SFW Acquisition Corp., a newly created wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of
Dart, and $72.8 million of bridge financing (the "Bridge Loan") provided by a
bank. Immediately after the Acquisition, SFW Acquisition Corp. merged into
Shoppers (with Shoppers becoming obligor on the Increasing Rate Notes) and
Shoppers repaid the Bridge Loan from its existing cash and the liquidation of
certain short-term investments.
Planned Merger of Dart
On April 9, 1998, Dart entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the
"Merger Agreement") with Richfood Holdings, Inc. ("Richfood Holdings") and a
subsidiary of Richfood Holdings ("Acquisition Subsidiary") pursuant to which
Dart has agreed to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Richfood Holdings.
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Richfood Holdings will (1) make
a cash tender offer the ("Offer") for all of the issued and outstanding shares
of common stock of Dart at a price of $160.00 per share and (2) take all steps
necessary to cause Acquisition Subsidiary to merge with and into Dart (the
"Merger") in a transaction in which Dart will become a wholly owned subsidiary
of Richfood Holdings. As a result of the Merger, Richfood Holdings will
indirectly own 100% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company.
The Merger is subject to the tender in the offer of a majority of the shares of
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common stock of Dart on a fully diluted basis and to other customary
conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals and the absence of
material adverse effects on the business or financial conditions of Dart and
its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, with certain limited exceptions. There can
be no assurance that either the Offer or the Merger will be consummated.
Operations
Shoppers is a leading supermarket operator in Greater Washington, D.C. (as
defined below), operating 37 stores that target the price-conscious segment of
the market in densely populated suburban areas under the "Shoppers Food
Warehouse" and "Shoppers Club" names. Shoppers operates warehouse-style, price
impact supermarkets that are positioned to offer the lowest overall prices in
its market area by passing on to the consumer savings achieved through labor
efficiencies and lower overhead associated with the warehouse format, while
providing the product selection and quality associated with a conventional
format. Shoppers' store equipment and facilities are generally in good
condition. Shoppers stores are generally open 18 hours per day seven days a
week (allowing for shelf restocking while the stores are closed) and offer a
full range of fresh produce, fresh baked goods, fresh meats and seafood, frozen
foods, traditional grocery items and certain non-food items such as health and
beauty aids, cookware, greeting cards, magazines and seasonal items.
Shoppers' stores also have service delicatessens with some stores offering hot
and cold prepared food and self-service soup and salad bars.
The Company's stores offer products at prices that generally range from 15% to
20% below those of its primary supermarket competitors. Merchandise is
presented on warehouse-style racks in full cartons, reducing labor-intensive
unpacking and customers bag their own groceries. In-store operations are also
designed to allow customers to perform certain labor-intensive services usually
offered in conventional supermarkets. For example, the Company's stores
generally do not provide service staff to support the bakery and floral
departments or the meat and seafood refrigerated cases, although the stores
provide service in these department at the request of customers.
The Company's stores generally are constructed with high ceilings to
accommodate warehouse racking with overhead pallet storage. Wide aisles
accommodate forklifts and, compared to conventional supermarkets, a higher
percentage of total store square footage is devoted to retail selling because
the top of the warehouse-style grocery racks on the sales floor are used to
store inventory, which reduces the need for large backroom storage and
restocking trips.
Notwithstanding the "warehouse" name, physical features and low-price
reputation, Shoppers' stores have more in common with conventional supermarket
chains than with so-called "warehouse clubs." No membership fee is charged at
Shoppers stores, which offer a selection of popular-sized national brands and
private label products as well as high quality produce, meat and seafood. The
product offerings are similar to those of conventional supermarkets with
slightly more emphasis on larger package sizes and with less emphasis on
extensive brand and size selection. All 37 of the Company's supermarkets have
a delicatessen, a bakery and a floral department while 21 stores have a beer
and wine department.
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While similar in most respects to conventional supermarket operators, Shoppers
distinguishes itself by providing low-price leadership while still emphasizing
quality. Shoppers does this by offering an unusual combination of higher-end
specialty departments with self-service and discount price features. In
addition, unlike traditional supermarkets, Shoppers stores offer a greater
selection of "club size" products, along with popular-sized brands. Through this
approach, Shoppers has established a unique niche among supermarket operators in
Greater Washington, D.C.
The Company's stores range in size from approximately 20,000 to 77,000 total
square feet and average approximately 47,000 square feet. The Shoppers stores
can be categorized by size as follows: (i) 10 stores smaller than 40,000
square feet; (ii) 12 stores ranging from 40,000 to 50,000 square feet; and
(iii) 15 stores larger than 50,000 square feet. The stores in the first
category generally represent older stores located in densely populated areas in
which little or no supermarket expansion could be expected due to the limited
availability of real estate locations. Despite their age and size, as a group,
these stores generally continue to perform well in terms of sales per square
foot and profitability. The next size category represents stores which more
closely resemble the store sizes operated by conventional supermarket
competitors in the local area. Finally, the category representing the largest
size stores includes the eight "Shoppers Club" supermarkets (averaging
approximately 67,800 total square feet per store). These larger size
supermarkets generally have more space devoted to specialty departments and
offer more "club pack" size products.
Shoppers is the largest supermarket chain targeting the price-conscious segment
in Greater Washington, D.C. The two primary competitors of Shoppers are Giant
Food, Inc. ("Giant") and Safeway Inc. ("Safeway"), both of which operate in the
higher-service, higher-price segment. Overall, Shoppers has the third largest
market share in Greater Washington, D.C. On a combined basis, Shoppers, Giant
and Safeway have 84% of the market share in this area. Shoppers' share of the
Greater Washington, D.C. market has increased from 11.9% in 1992 to 13.6% in
1997; the Company believes that it exceeds the fourth largest competitor by
almost four times. During the same period, Giant's market share decreased from
45.9% to 42.9% while Safeway's market share increased from 27.1% to 27.5%.
"Greater Washington, D.C." includes Washington, D.C.; Calvert, Charles,
Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland; Arlington,
Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties in Virginia; and the
independent cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church in Virginia.
Shoppers does not, however, operate any stores in the city of Washington, D.C.
Store Expansion and Remodeling
Shoppers strategy is to open large new stores and upgrade existing stores.
Shoppers opened three new stores since July 1997 and has signed a lease to open
a new store (between 65,000 and 75,000 square feet) during the next fiscal
year. Also during this period, Shoppers is considering expanding or remodeling
at least two stores. Since 1992, Shoppers has opened 15 new stores (while
closing four stores) and remodeled seven stores. Of its existing 37 stores, 27
are larger than 40,000 square feet, and all but one of these 27 stores were
opened, remodeled or expanded during the last ten years. The Company believes
that its
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existing supermarkets generally have well-established locations with
favorable lease terms (including multiple options), are in good condition and
require only routine maintenance.
The following chart sets forth certain information concerning Shoppers stores
during the past five fiscal years:
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Number of Stores at Beginning of Period 35 35 33 34 34
New Stores Opened 1 0 1 0 3
Stores Closed 1 2 0 0 0
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Stores at End of Period 35 33 34 34 37
Remodeled/Expanded 2 1 0 2 0
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In fiscal 1998, Shoppers opened a 74,864 square foot store in Fredericksburg,
Virginia, a 68,974 square foot store in Falls Church, Virginia and a 76,774
square foot store in Alexandria, Virginia. In the following two fiscal years,
Shoppers expects to open stores in College Park, Maryland and Landover,
Maryland.
Product Selection
The Company believes that in recent years consumers have shown an increasing
preference for food stores that offer not only the wide variety of food and
non- food items carried by conventional supermarkets, but also an expanded
assortment of high-quality specialty food items and fresh produce. To respond
to this trend, Shoppers offers a complete line of produce, fresh baked goods,
freshly packaged meat and seafood products and floral assortments and provides
service in these departments at the customer's request. This strategy provides
consumers with a wider selection of better quality products and convenience
foods, while shifting its sales mix toward higher gross margin products.
Shoppers' largest supermarkets now carry over 25,000 SKUs. Its merchandising
program is designed to offer customers a wide selection of products at prices
that generally range from 15% to 20% below those of its primary supermarket
competitors. Shoppers accomplishes this by carrying slightly fewer items than
its local supermarket competitors, primarily through pursuing less duplication
of products in smaller sizes. This program also includes a critical assessment
of existing store layouts, shelving, and product mix. The Company monitors
SKUs to identify slow-moving products that may be replaced with new products.
Shoppers stores carry a variety of grocery and general merchandise under
private label names, including "Richfood" and "Shoppers Food Warehouse," which
currently account for approximately 7% of its sales. Private label products are
of a quality generally comparable to that of national brands, at significantly
lower prices, while Shoppers' gross margins on private label products are
generally higher than on national brands.
Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
Shoppers purchases approximately one-half of its grocery inventory from
Richfood of PA, Inc., formerly Super Rite Foods, Inc. ("Richfood"), a
wholly-owned
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subsidiary of Richfood Holdings. For a description of the pending
merger between Dart and a wholly owned subsidiary of Richfood Holdings, see the
heading entitled "Planned Merger" in this Item 1. Because its stores receive
most of their deliveries from Richfood almost daily, Shoppers maintains only
minimal dry grocery warehouse storage space. Richfood's large volume
purchasing results in significant cost savings to Shoppers. While Shoppers is
under no obligation to purchase any particular quantity of products or minimum
dollar amounts of inventory from Richfood, the Company has agreed to use
Richfood as its "substantially exclusive supplier" for non-perishable
dry-grocery, frozen and dairy products (other than milk) and for health and
beauty aids.
Shoppers also purchases products and items sold in its supermarkets from a wide
variety of sources other than Richfood. In particular, Shoppers purchases most
of its perishable products from sources other than Richfood.
Shoppers currently leases and operates a produce warehouse and a grocery
warehouse that are collectively approximately 60,000 square feet. Each store
submits orders to the warehouses through a centralized processing system.
Merchandise ordered from the warehouses is normally delivered to the stores the
next day. Shoppers distributes produce and grocery products from its warehouses
through a fleet of Company-owned tractor and trailers. The Company estimates
that all Shoppers stores are located within a 90-minute drive of the
warehouses.
Advertising and Promotion
Shoppers uses a broad-based advertising program to emphasize its "Low Price"
image. Over two million, 12 page four color circulars are printed and
distributed in the Washington Post to subscribers and to nonsubscribers via the
"Post-Plus" program which insures that the circulars are placed in every home
in the market. The "Low price" image is reinforced with television and radio
campaign supported by vendors and Shoppers funds.
The media broadcasts support the Bonus Saving Program in which manufactures'
allowances are passed to customers, giving them lower priced products.
Broadcasts also support Shoppers Discounted Program, whereby pre-priced items
are discounted 10% to 40% for the customer. Extensive in-store point of
purchase signs are located throughout the stores to communicate Shoppers low
price image.
Shoppers is committed to offer customers low prices and quality products in a
complete food shopping experience. During the fiscal year end January 31,
1998, Shoppers focused its energies and resources on re-emphasizing its long
term image as a "Low Price" leader. This program was kicked off by reducing
10,000 prices throughout the stores.
Competition
The supermarket industry is highly competitive and characterized by narrow
profit margins. Shoppers' competitors include national, regional and local
supermarket chains, independent grocery stores, specialty food stores,
warehouse club stores, drug stores and convenience stores. Supermarket chains
generally compete on the basis of location, quality of products, service,
price, product variety and store condition. Shoppers competes by providing its
customers with
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exceptional value by offering quality produce and fresh foods,
self-service specialty departments, and a selection of national brand groceries
and private label goods, all at competitive prices. Shoppers monitors the
prices offered by its competitors on a weekly basis and uses a computerized
price management system to verify pricing positions. The Company's ability to
remain competitive in its markets depends in part on its ability to remodel and
update its stores in response to remodelings and new store openings by its
competitors, which in turn will require the continued availability of
financing.
The number and type of competitors vary by location. Shoppers' two principal
competitors are conventional supermarket chains, Giant and Safeway, which have
market shares in Greater Washington, D.C. of 42.9% and 27.5%, respectively.
The Company believes that Shoppers' market share of 13.6% exceeds the next
highest competitor by almost four times. However, Shoppers believes that it
will face increased competition in the future from other supermarket chains and
intends to compete aggressively against existing and new competition.
Employees
As of January 31, 1998, Shoppers employed approximately 4,400 people of whom
approximately 1,400 were full-time. Approximately 4,000 employees were covered
by collective bargaining agreements with various locals of three unions.
Shoppers has renewed its agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers,
Local 400 which will expire July 1, 2000 and covers approximately 3,700 retail
clerks and meat cutters. A substantially similar contract with Local 27 of
United Food and Commercial Workers which covers approximately 270 employees
subject to the current collective bargaining agreement which expired in
September, 1997 has been ratified and is expected to be signed. The new
agreement expires on September 30, 2001. In addition, Shoppers has
approximately 50 employees at its produce warehouse who are covered by
collective bargaining agreements with locals of the Warehouse Employees Union
and the Teamsters Union. This contract expires on July 6, 1998.
Trade Names, Service Marks and Trademarks
Shoppers uses a variety of trade names, service marks and trademarks. Except
for "Shoppers," "SFW," "Shoppers Food Warehouse" and "Shoppers Club," Shoppers
does not believe any of such trade names, service marks or trademarks are
material to its business. Shoppers presently has federal registration of the
"Shoppers Food Warehouse" and "Colossal Donuts" trademarks. It has federal
registration of "Shoppers Club" as a service mark and is seeking federal
registration of it as a trademark. Shoppers also has federally registered
"Shoppers," "Shoppers Food Warehouse" and "SFW" as service marks and has also
registered the "Shoppers Food Warehouse" and "SFW" designs.
Government Regulation
Shoppers is subject to regulation by a variety of governmental agencies,
including, but not limited to, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and state and local health departments and other
agencies, including those regulating the sale of beer and wine.
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Environmental Matters
Shoppers is subject to federal, state and local laws, regulations and
ordinances that (i) govern activities or operations that may have adverse
environmental effects, such as discharges to air and water, as well as handling
and disposal practices for solid and hazardous wastes, and (ii) impose
liability for the costs of cleaning up, and certain damages resulting from,
sites of past spills, disposals or other releases of hazardous materials.
Shoppers believes it conducts its operations in compliance with applicable
environmental laws. Shoppers has not incurred material capital
expenditures for environmental controls during the previous three years.
Changes in Management of Dart
On September 7, 1994, the Board of Directors of Dart established an Executive
Committee comprised of Dart's outside directors to conduct the affairs of Dart
with respect to matters that were the subject of disputes between the then
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Dart, Herbert H. Haft, and
the then President and Chief Operating Officer of Dart, Ronald S. Haft. For a
description of such disputes and their resolutions, see Item 3 - Legal
Proceedings. On October 11, 1994, the Board of Directors of Trak Auto, Crown
Books and Total Beverage each established an Executive Committee of their
respective Boards of Directors comprised of the same outside directors, with
authority parallel to that of Dart's Executive Committee. The disputes between
Herbert H. Haft and Ronald S. Haft concerning issues involving Dart were
extensive. Accordingly, the Executive Committee assumed day-to-day involvement
in these disputed issues and other matters affecting Dart, in particular
matters relating to litigation to which Dart was then a party. The Executive
Committee remains active in the day-to-day affairs of the Company. Its
continuing role is dependent on future developments.
In October 1995, Dart and Ronald S. Haft entered into a settlement of certain
litigation and other related transactions (collectively, the "RSH Settlement").
Among other things, the RSH Settlement transferred majority control of Dart's
voting stock to one or more voting trustees under a Voting Trust Agreement (the
"Voting Trust Agreement"), by and among Ronald S. Haft, Dart and Larry G.
Schafran and Sidney B. Silverman, as initial Voting Trustees. On December 28,
1995, the initial Voting Trustees resigned and appointed Richard B. Stone as
successor Voting Trustee.
On September 24, 1997, Richard B. Stone, in his capacity as Voting Trustee and
Herbert H. Haft, in his capacity as the holder of the purported Proxy from
Ronald S. Haft to vote 172,730 shares of Dart's Class B common stock, removed
Larry G. Schafran from Dart's Board of Directors and appointed Richard B. Stone
to Dart's Board of Directors. For a description of the Proxy, see Item 3 -
Legal Proceedings - Herbert H. Haft Proxy Litigation. In addition, Richard B.
Stone was named Chairman of the Executive Committee of Dart's Board of
Directors, and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Dart and he replaced Larry G.
Schafran as a director of Trak Auto, Crown Books, Shoppers and Total Beverage.
Richard B. Stone also assumed the positions of Acting Chief Executive Officer
of Trak Auto and Chairman of the Executive Committee of both Trak Auto and
Crown Books.
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On October 21, 1997, Howard M. Metzenbaum and Harry M. Linowes were elected to
fill new positions on the Board of Directors of Dart, which was increased from
five to seven members. On December 19, 1997, Richard B. Stone, in his capacity
as Voting Trustee, and Herbert H. Haft, in his capacity as holder of the
purported Proxy, executed a unanimous written consent in lieu of an annual
meeting of stockholders pursuant to which (i) Dart's bylaws were amended to
provide for a board of directors composed of four directors and (ii) Richard B.
Stone, Howard M. Metzenbaum, Harry M. Linowes and Herbert H. Haft were elected
directors of Dart. Accordingly, Ronald S. Haft is no longer a director of
Dart. At the same time, Douglas M. Bregman and Bonita A. Wilson jointly stepped
down as directors and Executive Committee members of Dart and its subsidiaries.
In February 1998, pursuant to the Settlements (as defined in Item 3 - Legal
Proceedings), Herbert H. Haft among other things (i) resigned from all of his
positions with Dart and its subsidiary corporations, (ii) relinquished his
claim to voting control of Dart, and (iii) terminated his employment contract
with Dart. In addition, all outstanding litigation and disputes between Dart
and Herbert H. Haft were dismissed or resolved. For a description of the
Settlements, see Item 3 - Legal Proceedings - Resolution of Haft Family and
Related Litigation.
In February 1998, Richard B. Stone was appointed Chief Executive Officer of
Dart and its subsidiaries instead of Acting Chief Executive Officer.
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Item 2. Properties
Shoppers has supermarkets in Virginia and Maryland, all of which are leased.
The following chart sets forth certain information regarding its stores by
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Alexandria, VA (Potomac Yards)(1) 76,774
Manassas, VA (Sulley Manor Drive)(1) 75,864
Fredericksburg, VA(1) 74,864
Germantown, MD(1) 70,057
Falls Church, VA(1) 68,974
Dale City, VA(1) 63,971
Takoma Park, MD(1) 60,348
Clinton, MD 54,200
Alexandria, VA (Richmond Hwy) 53,692
Alexandria, VA (N. Kings Hwy) 53,380
Laurel, MD(1) 51,880
Forestville, MD 51,828
Olney, MD 51,000
Fairfax, VA 50,750
Leesburg, VA 50,101
Landover, MD (Largo) 49,840
Burke, VA 49,284
Herndon, VA 48,424
Manassas, VA (Shoppers Square) 47,040
Centreville, VA 47,002
Lanham, MD 46,470
Stafford, VA 43,895
Franconia, VA 42,862
Frederick, MD 42,500
Sterling, VA 42,491
Hyattsville, MD (Chillum) 40,559
Chantilly, VA 40,373
Waldorf, MD 39,920
Landover, MD (M.L. King) 36,500
New Carrolton, MD 35,760
Coral Hills, MD 35,000
Annapolis, MD 28,710
Rockville, MD 26,770
Colmar Manor, MD 25,336
Annandale, VA 23,680
Alexandria, VA (Little River Turnpike) 23,322
Hyattsville, MD (Adelphi) 20,329
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(1) Shoppers Club supermarket.
Most of the Company's stores are operated under long-term leases that have
favorable terms. The lease for one of the Company's smallest stores is on a
month-to-month basis scheduled to expire in October 1998 and there can be no
assurance that this lease will be renewed.
Shoppers leases an 86,000 square foot office building in Lanham, MD that serves
as its corporate offices. The Company subleases approximately 30,000 square
feet of this office building. In addition, Shoppers leases and operates a
produce
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warehouse and grocery warehouse that collectively are approximately
60,000 square feet, both of these warehouses are located in Landover, MD.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
As a result of the Acquisition, see Item 1. - Business, Shoppers is now a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Dart Group Corporation ("Dart"). Dart has been
involved in significant litigation which could effect Dart and its
subsidiaries.
Resolution of Haft Family and Related Litigation
The litigation discussed below involving Dart, its affiliates and members of
the Haft family settled prior to January 31, 1998. On February 5, 1998, Dart
closed the settlement agreement with Herbert H. Haft (the "HHH Settlement") and
a Second Supplemental Settlement Agreement with Ronald S. Haft ("Second
Supplemental Agreement"). The RSH Settlement, the First Supplemental
Settlement Agreement to the RSH Settlement, the Second Supplemental Agreement,
the RGL Settlement and the HHH Settlement are herein referred to as the
"Settlements". The RSH Settlement, the First Supplemental Settlement Agreement,
the Second Supplemental Agreement and the RGL Settlement are described below.
As part of the closing of the HHH Settlement, Herbert H. Haft (i) sold to Dart
all of his shares of, and options to purchase, Dart Class A Common Stock, and
his capital stock of Dart's subsidiaries Trak Auto Corporation ("Trak Auto")
and Crown Books Corporation ("Crown Books"),(ii) resigned from all of his
positions with Dart and its subsidiary corporations, (iii) relinquished his
claim to voting control of Dart, and (iv) terminated his employment agreement
with Dart. In addition, all outstanding litigation and disputes between Dart
and Herbert H. Haft were resolved. As consideration for the HHH Settlement,
Dart paid Herbert H. Haft approximately $28 million at the closing. In
connection with the closing of the Settlements, Dart also made a $10 million
loan to a partnership owned by Ronald S. Haft, the proceeds of which were used
to repay a $10 million note to Herbert H. Haft. Consummation of the
Settlements also means that all litigation (described below) between Dart and
members of the Haft family has been settled and dismissed, and the Company is
no longer subject to a Standstill Order (described below) previously imposed by
the Delaware Court of Chancery.
In October, 1995, Dart entered into a settlement agreement with Ronald S. Haft,
to settle certain litigation to which Dart was a party ("RSH Settlement").
Pursuant to the RSH Settlement, Ronald S. Haft transferred 172,730 shares of
Dart's Class B Common Stock, par value $1.00 (Dart's sole voting stock prior to
February, 1998 when Dart discontinued its dual class common stock structure,
"Class B Common Stock"), in exchange for 288,312 shares of Dart's Class A
Common Stock, par value $1.00 (Dart's non-voting, publicly traded class of
stock prior to February, 1998, "Class A Common Stock"). Ronald S. Haft also
exercised an option to purchase 197,048 shares of Class B Common Stock, and
paid the exercise price by paying cash and issuing a promissory notes to Dart
for approximately $27.4 million. Dart also loaned Ronald S. Haft
approximately, $37.9 million and he issued Dart a $37.7 million promissory note
to Dart. Then, Ronald S. Haft placed the 288,312 shares of Class A Common
Stock and the Class B Common Stock which he owned or in which he had an
interest, into a voting trust. Dart also (i) transferred approximately $11.6
million to Ronald S. Haft in exchange for an additional promissory note (which
was repaid in May 1996), and (ii) entered into a variety of agreements with
Ronald S. Haft regarding the sale of certain properties owned by Dart or
affiliates of Dart at that time. As a part of the RSH Settlement, Ronald S.
Haft resigned all positions he had with Dart and its subsidiaries and consented
to the termination of all of his outstanding options with Dart and its
affiliates.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings (Continued)
On November 19, 1997, the real estate related transactions contemplated in the
First Supplemental Agreement to the RSH Settlement were closed and include:
completion of bankruptcy plans of reorganization for partnerships owing Dart
and Trak Auto's headquarters in Landover, Maryland and a distribution center
leased to Trak Auto in Bridgeview, Illinois; payment by Dart of $7.0 million to
reduce outstanding mortgage loans on these properties, which thereafter are
wholly-owned by Dart and/or its affiliates; and Ronald S. Haft paid $2.2
million to Dart from escrowed funds previously earmarked for him.
Trak Auto advanced approximately $3.3 million to a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Dart for the Bridgeview distribution center. The $3.3 million advance is in
the form of a promissory note and is expected to be repaid in May 1998.
The Second Supplemental Agreement to the RSH Settlement closed in February 1998
and Dart required that the shares held in the Voting Trust for the benefit of
Ronald S. Haft to be transferred to Dart. Dart's Class A Common Stock and
Class B Common Stock from the Voting Trust was then placed in treasury and on
February 17, 1998, the distinctions between Dart's Class A Common Stock and
Class B Common Stock were eliminated.
On September 26, 1997, Dart closed an agreement to settle certain litigation
and enter other related transactions (the "RGL Settlement") with Robert M.
Haft, Gloria G. Haft and Linda G. Haft (collectively "RGL").
The RGL Settlement resulted in mutual dismissal of claims against or by RGL
(including control of Dart). Dart also acquired all of Robert M. Haft and
Linda G. Haft's interest in partnership owning Dart and Trak Auto's
headquarters building in Landover, Maryland and a distribution center leased by
Trak Auto in Bridgeview, Illinois for $4.4 million.
Derivative Litigation
In September 1993, Alan R. Kahn and the Tudor Trust (the "Kahn Derivative
Plaintiffs"), shareholders of Dart, filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of
Chancery for New Castle County naming as defendants Herbert H. Haft, Ronald S.
Haft (a director and a former president of Dart), Douglas M. Bregman, Bonita A.
Wilson, Combined Properties, Inc. ("CPI") and other CPI affiliates. The suit
was brought derivatively and named as nominal defendants Dart, Trak Auto, Crown
Books, Shoppers and certain other subsidiaries of Dart. The complaint, as
amended on January 12, 1995, alleged waste, breach of fiduciary duty, violation
of securities laws and entrenchment in connection with various lease agreements
between the CPI defendants and Dart and its subsidiaries, the termination of
Robert M. Haft (a former president of Dart and Crown Books), the compensation
paid to Ronald S. Haft and Herbert H. Haft, the employment agreement entered
into by Ronald S. Haft and Dart on August 1, 1993 (the "RSH Employment
Agreement"), the sale of 172,730 shares of Dart Class B Common Stock (Dart's
only voting stock) by Herbert H. Haft to Ronald S. Haft, and the compensation
paid to the Executive Committee of Dart's Board of Directors. Plaintiffs seek
an accounting of unspecified damages incurred by Dart, voiding of the options
sold to Ronald S. Haft, appointment of a temporary custodian to manage the
affairs of Dart or to oversee its recapitalization or sale and costs and
attorneys' fees.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings (Continued)
In January 1994, a Special Litigation Committee consisting of two outside,
independent directors of Dart, Crown Books and Trak Auto was appointed by the
Board of Directors to assess, on behalf of Dart, whether to pursue, settle or
abandon the claims asserted in the derivative lawsuit. (After the death of
one member in December 1994, the Special Litigation Committee has consisted of
one director.) In September 1994, the Special Litigation Committee moved for
dismissal of certain claims in the derivative lawsuit and for realignment of
the parties to permit Dart to prosecute other claims in the derivative lawsuit.
Thereafter, the Special Litigation Committee amended its motion and advised the
court that it had instituted certain lawsuits concerning related party real
estate transactions, (see the Pennsy Warehouse Litigation, described below),
and was considering asserting additional claims, certain of which were
subsequently asserted. See the Lawsuit Against Herbert H. Haft Concerning
Haft-Owned Real Estate, described below. The Court did not act upon the
amended motion.
As a result of the Settlements, this litigation has been dismissed with
prejudice.
Pennsy Warehouse Litigation
In fiscal 1995, the Executive Committee of Dart's Board of Directors undertook
a legal review of certain Dart warehouse leases with Haft owned entities (the
"Pennsy Warehouse"). By their terms, the Pennsy Warehouse leases, which expire
in 2016, required annual rental payments of $855,000 subject to escalation
based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. The lease terms also required
the lessee to pay real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance
expenses. At January 31, 1997, Dart reserved approximately $18.5 million for
the obligations represented by the Pennsy Warehouse leases.
As a result of this review, on February 10, 1995, Dart filed a complaint (the
"Pennsy Warehouse Litigation") in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County,
Maryland, alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, waste and other irregularities
by certain members of the Haft family and others in connection with the Pennsy
Warehouse leases and, in particular, with the resumption of rental payments for
these warehouses in 1991 following the bankruptcy of the prior tenant. The
complaint sought rescission of the Pennsy Warehouse leases, restitution of rent
and other expenses paid since 1991 and other monetary damages.
As a result of the Settlements, this litigation has been dismissed with
prejudice.
Herbert H. Haft Proxy Litigation
In connection with Herbert H. Haft's sale of 172,730 shares of Dart Class B
Common Stock to Ronald S. Haft on July 28, 1993 (the "Stock Sale Agreement"),
Ronald S. Haft purportedly granted Herbert H. Haft an irrevocable proxy (the
"Proxy") to vote these shares of stock "to the same extent and with the same
effect as Ronald S. Haft might or could do under any applicable laws or
regulations governing the rights and powers of shareholders of Dart," until
Herbert H. Haft's death or incapacitation. On June 30, 1995, Ronald S. Haft
sent a letter to Herbert H. Haft purportedly revoking this proxy.
On July 18, 1995, Ronald S. Haft filed a lawsuit against Herbert H. Haft and,
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings (Continued)
nominally, Dart in the Delaware Court of Chancery for New Castle County for
Herbert H. Haft's alleged breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties to
Ronald S. Haft and to Dart in connection with the Proxy (Ronald S. Haft v.
Herbert H. Haft, et al., Civ. A. No. 14425). In this action, Ronald S. Haft
sought a declaration that the Proxy was revocable or would be revocable under
certain conditions, as well as costs and attorneys' fees. Ronald S. Haft also
requested that the court require Dart to refuse to recognize the validity of
the Proxy. On August 9, 1995, Herbert H. Haft filed an Answer and Counterclaim
denying liability and requesting rescission of the Stock Sale Agreement because
of Ronald S. Haft's alleged breach of contract and other grounds. On September
25, 1995, Dart filed its answer in this action. Both Ronald S. Haft and
Herbert H. Haft moved for summary judgment in this lawsuit. On November 14,
1995, the court denied Ronald S. Haft's motion for summary judgment; Herbert
H. Haft's motion for summary judgment was not acted upon.
In October 1995, Dart and Ronald S. Haft entered into the RSH Settlement. As
part of the RSH Settlement, Dart purchased from Ronald S. Haft the 172,730
shares of Class B Common Stock that were subject to the Proxy and placed the
shares in treasury.
As a result of the Settlements, this litigation has been dismissed with
prejudice.
Challenge to RSH Settlement by Herbert H. Haft
On November 6, 1995, Herbert H. Haft filed a lawsuit captioned Herbert H. Haft
v. Dart Group Corporation, et al., Del. Ch., Civ. A. No. 14685, in the
Delaware Court of Chancery for New Castle County naming as defendants Dart, all
of its directors (except Herbert H. Haft), Robert, Gloria, and Linda Haft, John
L. Mason, Ellen V. Sigal and Michael Ryan. Herbert H. Haft sought a judgment
(i) declaring the RSH Settlement unlawful, hence null and void; (ii) declaring
either that 172,730 shares of Class B Common Stock belong to him were
wrongfully sold by Ronald S. Haft to Dart, and that Herbert H. Haft is entitled
to restitution of such shares or, alternatively, that his purportedly
irrevocable proxy on the 172,730 shares continues to be valid; (iii) declaring
that Herbert H. Haft retains voting control of Dart or, at a minimum, 34.55%
of Dart's voting power; (iv) declaring that the Trust Shares may not be
lawfully voted; and (v) declaring that defendants John L. Mason, Ellen V. Sigal
and Michael Ryan are not duly elected directors of Dart.
On December 5, 1996, Herbert H. Haft filed a motion for partial summary
judgment in which he asserted two arguments based upon Section 160(c) of the
Delaware General Corporation Law. Section 160(c) provides that the shares of
capital stock "belonging to" a corporation are not entitled to vote. Herbert
H. Haft maintained that (i) notwithstanding Section 160(c), the 172,730 Class B
shares that Dart purchased in the RSH Settlement on October 6, 1995 do not
"belong to" Dart and are still subject to the Proxy, and (ii) Section 160(c)
does not permit the Trust Shares to be voted because those shares "belong to"
Dart, not Ronald S. Haft. Dart opposed this motion for partial summary
judgment and, on March 14, 1997, the Delaware Court of Chancery denied Herbert
H. Haft's motion in its entirety.
As a result of the Settlements, all claims in this litigation against or on
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behalf of Dart have been dismissed with prejudice.
Standstill Order
In connection with the legal challenges to the RSH Settlement raised by Robert,
Gloria, and Linda Haft and by Herbert H. Haft, on December 6, 1995,
the Delaware Court of Chancery entered the Standstill Order, which restricted
certain actions by Dart. Without further order of the court, Dart could not
(i) change its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws; (ii) change the current
composition of Dart's Board of Directors or any of its subsidiaries; (iii)
change the Haft family officers of Dart or any of its subsidiaries; or (iv)
issue any additional securities of Dart or any of its subsidiaries (except
employee stock options issued in the ordinary course of business). In
addition, without first giving Herbert H. Haft and the other parties to the
Section 225 Action not less than seven days written notice, Dart could not take
any extraordinary actions, including but not limited to actions that would
result in (a) the liquidation of Dart or any of its subsidiaries, (b) the sale
of any major subsidiary of Dart or (c) the disadvantage of any Class B
stockholder of Dart through any debt transaction. For purposes of the
Standstill Order, the phrase "extraordinary actions" means any transaction,
contract or agreement, the value of which exceeds $3.0 million.
As a result of the Delaware Court of Chancery approval of the Settlements in
November 1997, Dart is no longer subject to the Standstill Order.
Lawsuit Against Herbert H. Haft Concerning Haft-Owned Real Estate
On December 17, 1996, Dart, Crown Books and Trak Auto filed a lawsuit captioned
Dart Group Corporation, et al. v. Herbert H. Haft, Civ. A. No. 96-26474, in the
Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland, seeking damages from
Herbert H. Haft for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and waste arising from a
series of lease transactions (other than the Pennsy Warehouse leases) between
Dart and certain partnerships owned beneficially by members of the Haft family.
The complaint alleged that Herbert H. Haft exploited the dominance and control
he enjoyed as an officer, director and controlling stockholder of Dart to
enrich himself and other members of the Haft family unlawfully and unfairly at
the expense of the public stockholders of Dart, Crown Books and Trak Auto. In
particular, the complaint charged that Herbert H. Haft (i) caused Trak Auto to
surrender favorable retail store leases and subleases in Haft-owned shopping
centers in exchange for new leases less favorable to Trak Auto; (ii) required
Crown Books to relinquish its favorable lease in a particular shopping center
in suburban Washington, D.C. and to enter into a new lease with a Haft family
partnership for a new location in the same shopping center at a rent rate equal
to 450 percent of the prior lease; (iii) caused Dart, Crown Brooks and Trak
Auto to enter into exorbitant long-term leases for warehouse and distribution
facilities that were purchased and developed by Haft family partnerships for
the purpose of leasing those facilities to these companies as captive tenants;
(iv) induced Dart and Trak Auto to lease retroactively from a Haft family
partnership a 2.66 acre wooded lot for which the companies had no use; and (v)
caused Trak Auto to purchase certain used warehouse equipment from a Haft
family partnership for more than 700 percent of the price contemplated by the
original equipment lease.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings (Continued)
As a result of the Settlements, this litigation has been dismissed with
prejudice.
Lawsuit Against Herbert H. Haft in Washington, D.C.
On December 17, 1996, Dart, Crown Books and Trak Auto also filed a lawsuit
captioned Dart Group Corporation, et al. v. Herbert H. Haft, Civ. A. No.
96-CV- 2788, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia naming
Herbert H. Haft as defendant. In this action, Dart, Crown Books and Trak Auto
advanced claims for breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy and tortious
interference with contracts. The companies alleged that Herbert H. Haft
wrongfully imposed Robert M. Haft's excessively generous employment contracts
upon Dart and Crown Books, later breached those contracts for personal reasons
and then, due in large part to a personal conflict of interest, mishandled the
defense to Robert M. Haft's wrongful termination lawsuit. Dart, Crown Books
and Trak Auto sought to recover the approximately $38 million paid to Robert M.
Haft in satisfaction of the judgment in his wrongful termination suit,
approximately $5 million in attorneys' fees incurred by the companies in
defense of that litigation, and punitive damages.
As a result of the Settlements, this litigation has been dismissed with
prejudice.
Other
In the ordinary course of its business, Shoppers is party to various legal
actions that the Company believes are routine in nature and incidental to the
operation of its business. The Company believes that the outcome of the
proceedings to which Shoppers currently is party will not have a material
adverse effect, if established, upon its business, financial conditions and
results of operations.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Inapplicable.
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters
The Common Stock is not publicly traded.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth audited summary historical financial data of
Shoppers. Financial data for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, is for the
Successor company and such data is not comparable to the periods prior to the
Acquisition date. See Notes 1 and 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for further discussion. The summary historical financial data as of and for
the 52 weeks ended June 27, 1992, the 53 weeks ended July 3, 1993, the 52 weeks
ended July 2, 1994, the 52 weeks ended July 1, 1995 and the 52 weeks ended June
29, 1996, which have been derived from the audited financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Year Ended
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 27, July 3, July 2, July 1, June 29,
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
-------- -------- -------- ------ --------
(52 weeks) (53 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating Data: (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Sales $ 639,920 $ 718,967 $ 750,340 $ 790,842 $ 835,971
Cost of sales 506,194 562,461 593,063 616,521 651,986
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit(a) 133,726 156,506 157,277 174,321 183,985
Selling and administra-
tive expenses(b) 107,983 124,509 127,643 136,798 149,570
Depreciation and
amortization (c) 10,861 12,045 10,785 8,529 8,913
Restructuring
charges(d) -- 1,012 -- -- --
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income 14,882 18,940 18,849 28,994 25,502
Interest income 1,638 1,474 2,189 4,682 5,789
Interest expense 1,519 1,576 1,426 1,451 1,771
Insurance settlement
gain (loss)(e) -- -- 1,360 2,065 (355)
Provision for income
taxes 5,757 7,205 8,043 14,764 10,462
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income $ 9,244 $ 11,633 $ 12,929 $ 19,526 $ 18,703
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance Sheet Data
(end of period):
Working capital $ 25,860 $ 40,910 $ 59,796 $ 81,452 $ 92,276
Total assets 115,315 125,612 140,614 162,003 171,022
Total debt 9,209 9,502 9,742 9,950 10,069
Stockholders' equity 51,242 62,875 75,804 95,330 104,033
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Gross profit is net of LIFO expense of $329,000, $436,000, $364,000,
$877,000 and $905,000 in the 52 weeks ended June 27, 1992, July 3, 1993 (53
weeks), July 2, 1994, July 1, 1995 and June 29, 1996, respectively.
(b) Selling and administrative expenses include a reversal of a prior period
expense related to closed stores and remodels of $500,000 for the 52 weeks
ended July 1, 1995 and charges for reserves related to closed stores and
remodels of $294,000 for the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996. Selling and
administrative expenses also include a $500,000 charge for reserves against
a related party receivable for the 52 weeks ended July 3, 1993 and July 1,
1995.
(c) In connection with the Acquisition the Company commenced using Dart's method
of depreciating property and equipment on a straight-line basis. The
following pro forma analysis gives effect to the change in depreciation
method, assuming the new depreciation method was applied retroactively.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
(c) Continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Year Ended
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 27, July 3, July 2, July 1, June 29,
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
------- -------- -------- ------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Pro forma amounts: (52 weeks) (53 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks)
Net Income $ 10,606 $ 13,491 $ 13,961 $ 19,170 $ 18,413
Earning per common
share 318.18 404.73 418.83 575.10 522.39
Historical amounts:
Net Income 9,244 11,633 12,929 19,526 18,703
Earning per common
share 277.32 348.99 387.87 585.78 561.09
</TABLE>
(d) Represents charges associated with the sale of Total Beverage Corp.
(e) Represents the pre-tax gain or loss associated with an insurance settlement
relating to one store that incurred significant fire damage in June 1994.
The selected historical financial data as of and for the 31 weeks ended
February 3, 1996 and the 52 weeks ended February 1, 1997 have been derived from
unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, which, in the opinion of
management, reflect all material adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of such data. The
selected historical financial data as of and for the 31 weeks ended February 1,
1997 and the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998 are audited.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data, Continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Predecessor Successor
-------------------------------
31 Weeks Ended 52 Weeks Ended
------------------------------- -------------------------------
February 3, February 1, February 1, | January 31,
1996 1997 1997 | 1998
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
(Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) | (Audited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating Data:
Sales $ 496,121 $ 511,025 $ 850,875 | $ 855,769
Cost of sales 390,186 398,129 659,929 | 656,572
----------- ----------- ------------- --------
Gross profit(a) 105,935 112,896 190,946 | 199,197
Selling and administra- |
tive expenses(b) 89,280 94,304 154,594 | 160,713
Depreciation and |
amortization (c) 4,766 4,573 8,720 | 11,090
----------- ----------- ------------- --------
Operating income 11,889 14,019 27,632 27,394
Interest income 3,330 3,526 5,985 | 3,587
Interest expense 836 710 1,645 | 21,079
Insurance settlement (loss) (d) (355) -- - | -
Provision for income taxes 5,433 6,380 11,409 | 4,801
----------- ----------- ------------- --------
Income before extraordinary |
item and cumulative effect |
of accounting change 8,595 10,455 20,563 | 5,101
Extraordinary loss, net -- -- -- | (3,126)
|
Cumulative effect of accounting |
change, net -- -- -- | 1,729
----------- ----------- ------------- --------
Net income (e) $ 8,595 $ 10,455 $ 20,563 | $ 3,704
----------- ----------- ------------- --------
|
Balance Sheet Data |
(end of period):
Working capital $ 83,917 $ 92,780 $ 9 2,780 | $ (5,031)
Total assets 164,348 179,008 179,008 | 289,932
Total debt 9,965 10,035 10,035 | 211,315
Stockholders' equity 93,925 104,488 104,488 | 5,952
</TABLE>
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(a) Gross profit is net of LIFO expense of $530,000 in the 31 weeks ended
February 3, 1996 and February 1, 1997, $905,000 in the 52 weeks ended
February 1, 1997 and $368,000 in the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998.
(b) Selling and administrative expenses include a charge for closed store and
remodels of $294,000 and $850,000 in the 31 weeks ended February 3, 1996 and
February 1, 1997, respectively and $850,000 in the 52 weeks ended February
1, 1997.
(c) In connection with the Acquisition the Company commenced using Dart's method
of depreciating property and equipment on a straight-line basis. The
following pro forma analysis gives effect to the change in depreciation
method, assuming the new depreciation method was applied retroactively.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data, Continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
52 Weeks
31 Weeks Ended Ended
--------------------------------- -----------
February 3, February 1, February 1,
1996 1997 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Pro forma amounts:
Income before extra-
ordinary item and
cumulative effect of
accounting change $ 8,422 $ 10,186 $ 20,177
Earnings per common
share 252.66 305.58 605.32
Net Income 8,422 10,186 20,177
Earning per common
share 252.66 305.58 605.32
Historical amounts:
Income before extra-
ordinary item and
cumulative effect of
accounting change 8,595 10,455 20,563
Earnings per common
share 257.85 313.65 616.90
Net Income 8,595 10,455 20,563
Earnings per common
share 257.85 313.65 616.90
</TABLE>
(d) Represents an insurance settlement relating to one store that incurred
significant damage in June 1994.
(e) Net income for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998 includes an extraordinary
loss of $3,126,000, net of income taxes of $2,150,000, for the write-off of
deferred financing costs associated with the Increasing Rate Notes.
(f) See Notes 1 and 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion
of the accounting for the Acquisition and the impact on the Successor
company financial statement.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
Outlook
Except for historical information, statements in this Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are forward-
looking. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of factors,
including the Company's ability to open new stores and the effect of regional
economic conditions. Shoppers undertakes no obligation and does not intend to
update, revise or otherwise publicly release the result of any revisions to
these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect future events or
circumstances.
Results of Operations
Reference to "fiscal 1998" means the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, "fiscal
1997" means the 52 weeks ended February 1, 1997, "fiscal 1996" means the 52
weeks ended June 29, 1996, "fiscal 1995" means the 52 weeks ended July 1, 1995
and "fiscal 1994" means the 52 weeks ended July 2, 1994.
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998 Compared with the 52 Weeks
Ended February 1, 1997 (unaudited)
The Company opened three new stores in fiscal 1998 for a store count of 37 at
January 31, 1998.
Sales increased by $4.9 million, from $850.9 million during the 52 weeks ended
February 1, 1997 to $855.8 million during the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998.
The sales increases were due to the three new stores opened since July 1997.
Comparable store sales decreased 4.5% during the 52 weeks ended January 31,
1998. The decrease in comparable store sales was primarily due to the new
stores drawing customers from existing stores and competitive market
conditions.
Gross profit increased by $8.3 million (4.3%), from $190.9 million during the
52 weeks ended February 1, 1997 to $199.2 million during the 52 weeks ended
January 31, 1998. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased to 23.3%
during the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998 from 22.4% during the 52 weeks ended
February 1, 1997. The increases were primarily due to a more proactive pricing
strategy on selected items, a reduction in the number of items which are
offered at special discounts on a weekly basis in stores, a higher allowance
income achieved through increased vendor participation and a reduction in the
charge to operations for LIFO, from $0.9 million during the 52 weeks ended
February 1, 1997 to $0.4 million during the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998.
Selling and administrative expenses increased by $6.1 million (3.9%), from
$154.6 million during the 52 weeks ended February 1, 1997 to $160.7 million
during the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998. Selling and administrative
expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased from 18.2% during the 52 weeks
February 1, 1997 to 18.8% during the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998. The
increases were primarily attributable to increased payroll costs associated
with negotiated union rates and to expenses associated with the new stores
opened since July 1997.
Depreciation and amortization increased by $2.4 million from $8.7 million
during the 52 weeks ended February 1, 1997 to $11.1 million during
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations (Continued)
the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998. The increases were primarily due to
additional depreciation and amortization associated with goodwill and lease
rights, as well as with fixed assets purchased for the new stores opened since
July 1997 offset by a reduction of assets becoming fully depreciated in 1997. In
connection with the Acquisition, the Company commenced using Dart's method of
depreciating property and equipment on a straight-line basis. Prior to the
Acquisition, the Company used accelerated methods. The cumulative effect of this
change in accounting principle has been recorded in the financial statements for
the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998. Depreciation expense for the 52 weeks ended
February 1, 1997 would have been $0.6 million more using the straight-line
basis.
Operating income was $27.4 million for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998
compared to $27.6 million during the same period in the prior year. The
decrease was primarily due to higher selling and administrative expenses and
increased depreciation and amortization and was partially offset by the
increase in gross profit.
Interest income decreased $2.4 million during the 52 weeks ended January 31,
1998 compared to the 52 weeks ended February 1, 1997 due to a reduction of
funds available for short-term investing as a result of the repayment of the
bridge financing associated with Acquisition.
Interest expense increased approximately $19.4 million from $1.6 million during
the 52 weeks ended February 1, 1997 to $21.1 million during the 52 weeks ended
January 31, 1998 as a result of interest paid on the Increasing Rate Notes,
interest accrued on the Senior Notes and the amortization of financing costs.
The effective income tax rate for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998 was 48.5%
compared to 35.7% for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 1997. The increase was
primarily attributable to nondeductible amortization of acquisition related
goodwill.
On June 26, 1997 the Company sold $200 million aggregate principal amount of
its 9.75% senior notes due 2004. On July 25, 1997, the proceeds were used to
repay $143.3 million (including approximately $3.3 million of accrued and
unpaid interest) of the existing Increasing Rate Notes and to pay $50.0 million
into an escrow account which was used by Dart when it consummated a settlement
with certain of its shareholders. As a result of this transaction, $5.3
million, representing an unamortized portion of the financing costs incurred to
secure initial senior indebtedness, were expensed as an extraordinary item, net
of taxes of approximately $2.2 million.
Net income decreased by $16.9 million, from $20.6 million during the 52 weeks
ended February 1, 1997 to $3.7 million during the 52 weeks ended January 31,
1998. These decrease was primarily attributable to increased interest expense
associated with the Company's indebtedness and the extraordinary item discussed
above offset by the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations (Continued)
31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997 Compared with the 31 Weeks
Ended February 3, 1996 (unaudited)
Sales increased $14.9 million, or 3.0%, from $496.1 million during the 31 weeks
ended February 3, 1996 to $511.0 million during the 31 weeks ended February 1,
1997. The increase in sales was primarily attributable to sales at a new
store that was open for the entire 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997 and opened
for 19 of the 31 weeks in the prior year. Same store sales increased by $4.8
million, or 1.0%, from $496.1 million to $500.9 million. This modest increase
was due primarily to a sales increase in remodeled stores offset by a sales
reduction in a store effected by the new Shoppers Club and the stores effected
by the remodels.
Gross profit increased $7.0 million, or 6.6%, from $105.9 million during the 31
weeks ended February 3, 1996 to $112.9 million during the 31 weeks ended
February 1, 1997. The increase was due to the increase in sales and an
increase in gross profit as a percentage of sales from 21.4% for the 31 weeks
ended February 3, 1996 to 22.1% for the 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997. The
percentage increase in the gross profit is attributed primarily to the slightly
higher gross profits achieved in the grocery, meat and produce departments.
Selling and administrative expense increased $5.0 million, or 5.6%, from $89.3
million during the 31 weeks ended February 3, 1996 to $94.3 million during the
31 weeks ended February 1, 1997. Selling and administrative expenses increased
as a percentage of sales from 18.0% of sales during the 31 weeks ended February
3, 1996 to 18.5% of sales during the 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997. The
increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the closed store reserve
of $0.7 million, an increase in insurance reserves of $0.4 million, increased
payroll costs associated with negotiated union rates and store remodelings,
increased credit and debit card fees due to a larger portion of such sales and
increased advertising costs.
Depreciation and amortization decreased from $4.8 million during the 31 weeks
ended February 3, 1996 to $4.6 million during the 31 weeks ended February 1,
1997. Depreciation and amortization decreased from 1.0% of sales during the 31
weeks ended February 3, 1996 to 0.9% of sales during the 31 weeks ended
February 1, 1997.
Operating income for the 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997 increased $2.1
million, or 17.9%, from the 31 weeks ended February 3, 1996 as a result of the
factors discussed above.
Interest income increased from $3.3 million during the 31 weeks ended February
3, 1996 to $3.5 million during the 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997. Interest
income increased as a result of increased funds available for short-term
investment. Interest expense decreased from $0.8 million during the 31 weeks
ended February 3, 1996 to $0.7 million during the 31 weeks ended February 1,
1997.
Net income increased to $10.5 million during the 31 weeks ended February 1,
1997 from net income of $8.6 million during the 31 weeks ended February 3,
1996. Income taxes were recorded at an effective rate of 37.9% during the 31
weeks
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations (Continued)
ended February 1, 1997 compared to 38.7% during the 31 weeks ended February 3,
1996.
52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 Compared with the 52 Weeks Ended July 1, 1995
Sales increased $45.2 million, or 5.7%, from $790.8 million in fiscal 1995 to
$836.0 million in fiscal 1996. The increase resulted primarily from a 2.3%
increase in comparable store sales, the opening of one new store in fiscal 1996
and the restoration of one store which was temporary closed due to fire damage.
The increase in comparable store sales growth was primarily attributable to
sales increases during the severe winter conditions in Greater Washington, D.C.
Gross profit increased $9.7 million, or 5.6%, from $174.3 million in fiscal
1995 to $184.0 million in fiscal 1996. Gross profit as a percentage of sales
remained unchanged at 22.0%.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $12.8 million, or 9.4%, from
$136.8 million in fiscal 1995 to $149.6 million in fiscal 1996. Selling and
administrative expenses increased from 17.3% of sales in fiscal 1995 to 17.9%
of sales in fiscal 1996. Selling and administrative expenses increased as a
percentage of sales in fiscal 1996 primarily due to increased payroll and
payroll benefit costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased $0.4 million, or 4.7%, from $8.5
million in fiscal 1995 to $8.9 million in fiscal 1996. Depreciation and
amortization as a percentage of sales remained unchanged at 1.1%.
Operating income for fiscal 1996 decreased $3.5 million, or 12.1%, from $29.0
million in fiscal 1995 to $25.5 million in fiscal 1996 as a result of the
factors discussed above.
Interest income increased from $4.7 million in fiscal 1995 to $5.8 million in
fiscal 1996 primarily due to increased funds available for short-term
investments. Interest expense increased from $1.5 million in fiscal 1995 to
$1.8 million in fiscal 1996. The increase in interest expense was due primarily
to interest payments as a result of a federal income tax audit.
Net income decreased to $18.7 million in fiscal 1996 from $19.5 million in
fiscal 1995. The decrease in net income resulted from factors discussed above.
In addition, the effective tax rate decreased from 43.1% in fiscal 1995 to
35.9% in fiscal 1996 as a result of a decrease in the effective rate paid for
state income taxes and a decrease in estimated federal income tax
contingencies.
52 Weeks Ended July 1, 1995 Compared with the 52 Weeks Ended July 2, 1994
Sales increased $40.5 million, or 5.4%, from $750.3 million in fiscal 1994 to
$790.8 million in fiscal 1995. The increase resulted primarily from a 7.3%
increase in comparable store sales, partially offset by the closing of 2 stores
in fiscal 1995. The comparable store sales growth increase was primarily
attributable to the continuing maturation of several stores, an aggressive
advertising campaign and the introduction of debit and credit card payment
methods.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations (Continued)
Gross profit increased $17.0 million, or 10.8%, from $157.3 million in fiscal
1994 to $174.3 million in fiscal 1995. Gross profit as a percentage of sales
increased from 21.0% in fiscal 1994 to 22.0% in fiscal 1995 due primarily to
higher support of merchandising programs by vendors.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $9.2 million, or 7.2%, from
$127.6 million in fiscal 1994 to $136.8 million in fiscal 1995. Selling and
administrative expenses increased from 17.0% of sales in fiscal 1994 to 17.3%
of sales in fiscal 1995. The increase was primarily the result of increased
payroll costs and credit card fees as a result of Shoppers' new policy of
accepting credit cards.
Depreciation and amortization decreased $2.3 million, or 21.3%, from $10.8
million in fiscal 1994 to $8.5 million in fiscal 1995. Depreciation and
amortization decreased from 1.4% of sales in fiscal 1994 to 1.1% of sales in
fiscal 1995. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in store
openings and remodelings, compared to the past three years, in conjunction with
the use, by Shoppers, of accelerated methods of depreciation.
Operating income increased $10.2 million or 53.8% from $18.8 million in fiscal
1994 to $29.0 million in fiscal 1995 as a result of the factors described
above.
Interest income increased from $2.2 million in fiscal 1994 to $4.7 million in
fiscal 1995 as a result of increased funds available for short-term investment.
Interest expense was $1.4 million in fiscal 1994 and $1.5 million in fiscal
1995.
Net income increased to $19.5 million in fiscal 1995 from $12.9 million in
fiscal 1994. The increase in net income resulted from the factors discussed
above.
Year 2000 Compliance (unaudited)
The Company is currently in the process of conducting a review of the impact of
Year 2000 on its information systems, as well as reviewing its impact on
relationships with key customers and vendors. Based on this review, the
Company is upgrading its store POS systems, General Ledger, Accounts Payable
and Payroll systems. All other systems are currently Year 2000 compliant. The
upgrades are scheduled to be completed by January 1999. There can be no
certainty that the upgrades will be completed by the year 2000. Currently, the
aggregate cost associated with this program have not been estimated.
Effects of Inflation
During the last several years, the rate of general inflation has been
relatively low and has not had a significant impact of Shoppers' business.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's principal sources of liquidity are expected to be cash flow from
operations and, if necessary, borrowings under its Credit Facility. It is
anticipated that the Shoppers' principal uses of liquidity will be to provide
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations (Continued)
working capital, finance capital expenditures, meet debt service requirements.
Letters of credit have been issued in connection with Shoppers' workers'
compensation insurance in the amount of approximately $6.6 million as of
January 31, 1998. These letters of credit will mature at various dates through
June 4, 1998.
During the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, operating activities generated
$16.6 million of cash. One of the principal uses of cash in the Company's
operating activities is inventory purchases. However, Shoppers' relatively
high inventory turnover enables the Company to finance a substantial portion of
its inventory through trade payables, thereby allowing the Company to use cash
from operations for non-current purposes such as financing capital expenditures
and other investing activities.
For the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, investing activities provided $85.6
million to Shoppers from the net disposition of $95.1 million of marketable
debt securities, which amount was partially offset by $9.5 million of capital
expenditures.
Shoppers estimates that it will make capital expenditures of approximately $9.4
million during the 52 weeks ended January 30, 1999. Such expenditures relate
to new store openings as well as routine expenditures for equipment and
maintenance. Management expects that these capital expenditures will be
financed primarily through cash flow from operations and, if necessary, the
Credit Facility.
In February 1997, $137.2 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the
Increasing Rate Notes and $72.8 million of Shoppers' cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments were used to fund the Acquisition. In addition,
Shoppers paid approximately $6.9 million in fees and expenses incurred by Dart
in connection with the Acquisition. On February 6, 1997, the Company also
declared a dividend of $10.0 million that was paid on May 30, 1997.
In June 1997, Shoppers sold $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of its
Senior Notes due 2004 (the "Senior Notes"). The net proceeds of the offering
was approximately $193.5 million. Shoppers used approximately $143.5 million
of the net proceeds to repay its Increasing Rate Notes due 2000 (including
accrued and unpaid interest through the date of redemption). The remaining net
proceeds were paid to Dart for a settlement with Robert M., Gloria G. and Linda
G. Haft on September 26, 1997 in the form of a $40 million dividend and a $10
million loan. In January 1998, Shoppers loaned Dart an additional $25 million
for the settlement with Herbert H. Haft.
Shoppers' current interest expense consists primarily of interest on the Senior
Notes and capital lease obligations. Interest expense increased approximately
$19.4 million from $1.6 million during the 52 weeks ended February 1, 1997 to
$21.1 million during the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998 due to interest paid
on the Increasing Rate Notes, interest accrued on the Senior Notes and
amortization of deferred financing costs.
The Company believes that cash flows from Shoppers' operations and, if
necessary, borrowings under the Credit Facility will be adequate to meet its
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations (Continued)
anticipated requirements for working capital, debt service and capital
expenditures over the next few years. However, there can be no assurances that
Shoppers will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that it will be
able to borrow under the Credit Facility.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Financial Statements Page
- -------------------- ----
<S> <C>
Report of Independent Public Accountant 29
Consolidated Balance Sheets 30-31
Consolidated Statements of Operations 32-33
Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity 34
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 35-36
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 37-54
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Shoppers Food
Warehouse Corp. (a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Dart
Group Corporation) and subsidiaries (the "Company" or "Successor"), as of
January 31, 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for the fifty-two weeks ended January 31,
1998 and the accompanying balance sheet of Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. and
subsidiaries (the "Predecessor") as of February 1, 1997 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for
the thirty-one weeks ended February 1, 1997 and for each of the fifty-two weeks
in the period ended June 29, 1996. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's and the Predecessor'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 an 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 Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp.
(Successor) and subsidiaries as of January 31, 1998, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the fifty-two weeks ended January 31, 1998,
and the financial position of Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. (Predecessor) and
subsidiaries as of February 1, 1997 and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for the thirty-one weeks ended February 1, 1997 and for each
of the two years in the period ended June 29, 1996, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
Effective February 6, 1997, the Company changed its method of depreciating
property and equipment (see Note 1).
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Washington, D.C.
April 28, 1998
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
January 31, | February 1,
ASSETS 1998 | 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current Assets: |
Cash and equivalents $ 4,027 | $ 13,739
Marketable debt securities 522 | 94,999
Accounts receivable 7,950 | 9,244
Merchandise inventories 30,795 | 29,699
Prepaid income taxes 1,217 | -
Deferred income taxes 4,254 | -
Prepaid expenses 2,173 | 2,056
Due from affiliate 522 | 522
-------- --------
51,460 | 150,259
-------- --------
|
Property and Equipment, at cost: |
Land and buildings 7,503 | 9,120
Store and warehouse equipment 62,496 | 78,737
Office and automotive equipment 2,019 | 3,767
Leasehold improvements 3,842 | 4,412
-------- --------
75,860 | 96,036
Accumulated depreciation and amortization 36,973 | 73,944
-------- --------
Net property and equipment 38,887 | 22,092
-------- --------
|
Deferred Income Taxes - | 5,853
Deferred Financing Costs 6,543 | -
Goodwill 145,118 | -
Lease Rights 11,689 | -
Note Receivable from Dart Group 35,374 | -
Other Assets 861 | 804
-------- --------
|
Total assets $289,932 | $179,008
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance
sheets.
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
January 31, | February 1,
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1998 | 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current Liabilities: |
Accounts payable $ 40,006 | $ 41,830
Accrued expenses |
Salaries and benefits 4,490 | 4,886
Taxes other than income 2,687 | 2,903
Interest 2,654 | -
Other 6,654 | 6,469
Income taxes payable - | 1,391
-------- --------
56,491 | 57,479
-------- --------
|
Senior Notes due 2004 200,000 | -
Capital Lease Obligations 11,315 | 10,035
Deferred Income Taxes 9,625 | -
Other Liabilities 6,549 | 7,006
-------- --------
Total liabilities 283,980 | 74,520
-------- --------
|
Commitments and Contingencies |
Stockholders' Equity: |
Class A common stock, nonvoting, par value |
$5.00 per share, 25,000 shares authorized; |
23,333 1/3 shares issued 117 | 117
Class B common stock, voting, par value |
$5.00 per share, 25,000 shares authorized; |
10,000 shares issued 50 | 50
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 4 | -
Retained earnings 5,781 | 104,321
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity 5,952 | 104,488
-------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders' |
equity $289,932 | $179,008
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance
sheets.
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
----------------------------------------
January 31, | February 1, June 29, July 1,
1998 | 1997 1996 1995
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(52 weeks) | (31 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks)
|
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales $855,769 | $ 511,025 $ 835,971 $ 790,842
Cost of sales 656,572 | 398,129 651,986 616,521
-------- ---------- ---------- --------
Gross profit 199,197 | 112,896 183,985 174,321
-------- ---------- ---------- --------
|
Selling and administrative |
expenses 160,713 | 94,304 149,570 136,798
Depreciation and |
amortization 11,090 | 4,573 8,913 8,529
-------- ---------- ---------- --------
Operating income 27,394 | 14,019 25,502 28,994
|
Interest income 3,587 | 3,526 5,789 4,682
Interest expense 21,079 | 710 1,771 1,451
Insurance settlement, gain |
(loss) -- | -- (355) 2,065
-------- ---------- ---------- --------
Income before income, taxes, |
extraordinary item and |
cumulative effect of |
accounting change 9,902 | 16,835 29,165 34,290
Income taxes 4,801 | 6,380 10,462 14,764
-------- ---------- ---------- --------
Income before extraordinary |
item and cumulative effect |
of accounting change 5,101 | 10,455 18,703 19,526
Extraordinary item: |
Loss on early |
extinguishment of debt, |
net of income taxes of |
$2,150 (3,126) | -- -- --
Cumulative effect of |
accounting change, net |
of income taxes of |
$1,344 1,729 | -- -- --
-------- ---------- ---------- --------
Net income $ 3,704 | $ 10,455 $ 18,703 $ 19,526
======== ========== ========== ========
|
Earnings per common |
share data (Basic and Dilutive) |
Income before extra- |
ordinary item and |
cumulative effect |
of accounting change $153.03 | $ 313.65 $ 561.09 $ 585.78
Extraordinary item: |
Loss on early |
extinguishment of |
debt, net (93.78) | -- -- --
Cumulative effect of |
accounting change, net 51.87 | -- -- --
-------- ---------- ---------- --------
Net income $ 111.12 | $ 313.65 $ 561.09 $ 585.78
======== ========== ========== ========
</TABLE>
(Continued on next page)
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
-----------------------------------
January 31, | February 1, June 29, July 1,
1998 | 1997 1996 1995
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(52 weeks) | (31 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Weighted average common |
shares outstanding 33 | 33 33 33
======== ======== ======== ========
|
Pro forma amounts assuming |
change in accounting |
principle is applied |
retroactively: |
Income before |
extraordinary item | $ 10,186 $ 18,413 $ 19,170
Earnings per common share | 305.58 522.39 575.10
Net income | 10,186 18,413 19,170
Earnings per common |
share | 305.58 522.39 575.10
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(dollars and shares in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
----------------------------------
January 31,| February 1, June 29, July 1,
1998 | 1997 1996 1995
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(52 weeks) | (31 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 Weeks)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Common Stock-Class A: |
Balance, beginning |
and end of period $ 117 | $ 117 $ 117 $ 117
======== ======== ======== ========
|
Common Stock-Class B: |
Balance, beginning |
and end of period $ 50 | $ 50 $ 50 $ 50
======== ======== ======== ========
|
Unrealized Investment |
Gains (Losses) $ 4 | $ -- $ -- $ --
======== ======== ======== ========
|
Retained Earnings: |
Balance, beginning |
of period $104,321 | $103,866 $ 95,163 $ 75,637
Net income 3,704 | 10,455 18,703 19,526
Merger of SFW Acquisition |
Corp. (52,244) | - - -
Shareholder distributions (50,000) | ( 10,000) (10,000) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Balance, end of period $ 5,781 | $104,321 $103,866 $ 95,163
======== ======== ======== ========
|
Common Stock Outstanding: |
Balance, beginning and |
end of period 33 | 33 33 33
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
----------------------------------
January 31,| February 1, June 29, July 1,
1998 | 1997 1996 1995
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(52 weeks) | (31 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 3,704 | $ 10,455 $ 18,703 $ 19,526
Adjustments to reconcile net |
income to net cash provided |
by operating activities |
Depreciation and amortiza- |
tion 11,090 | 4,573 8,913 8,529
Cumulative effect of account- |
ing change (1,729) | - - -
Amortization of deferred |
financing costs 1,214 | - - -
Deferred income taxes (866) | (1,564) 288 (1,058)
Loss on disposition of |
asset -- | -- -- 34
Interest expense in excess |
of capital payments -- | -- 119 208
Write-off of increasing Rate |
Notes financing cost 5,276 | - - -
Increase in deferred rent |
liability 991 | 281 687 553
Changes in operating assets |
and liabilities: |
Accounts receivable 575 | (1,536) (75) 1,028
Merchandise inventories (1,096) | (1,357) (1,089) 1,810
Prepaid income taxes (1,217) | - - -
Prepaid expenses (117) | (1,034) (66) (63)
Due from affiliates -- | -- -- 490
Other assets (57) | 37 275 (252)
Accounts payable (1,824) | 1,965 1,590 2,009
Accrued expenses 2,688 | 1,892 878 (1,023)
Income taxes payable - | 1,664 (2,425) 1,307
Closed store reserve (353) | - - -
Deferred income (1,650) | 2,036 (806) (1,191)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by |
operating activities $ 16,629 | $ 17,412 $ 26,992 $ 31,907
-------- -------- -------- --------
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
Capital expenditures $ (9,497) | $ (5,280) $ (7,355) $ (4,693)
Purchase of short-term |
investments (36,093) | (95,421) (218,039) (138,613)
Sales/maturities of short- |
term investments 131,190 | 103,502 173,312 107,777
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by |
(used in) activities $ 85,600 | $ 2,801 $(52,082) $(35,529)
-------- -------- -------- --------
</TABLE>
(continued on next page)
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
----------------------------------
January 31,| February 1, June 29, July 1,
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1998 | 1997 1996 1995
(52 weeks) | (31 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends to shareholders $ (50,000) | $(10,000) $ (10,000) $ --
Payments for acquisition and |
deferred financing costs (13,843) | - - -
Proceeds from Senior Notes 200,000 | - - -
Repayment of Increasing Rate |
Notes (140,000) | - - -
Restricted proceeds (50,218) | - - -
Release of Restricted Proceeds 50,000 | - - -
Notes receivable from Dart Group (35,000) | - - -
Payment of acquisition debt (72,800) | - - -
Payments on Capital Lease (80) | (34) -- --
--------- -------- - -------- ---------
Net cash used in |
financing activities $(111,941) | $(10,034) $ (10,000) $ --
--------- -------- - ------- ---------
|
Net increase (decrease) in |
cash and equivalents $ (9,712) | $ 10,179 $ (35,090) $ (3,622)
Cash and equivalents, |
beginning of period 13,739 | 3,560 38,650 42,272
--------- -------- - ------- --------
Cash and equivalents, end |
of period $ 4,027 | $ 13,739 $ 3,560 $ 38,650
========= ======== = ======= ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the fiscal |
year for |
Income taxes $ 4,812 | $ 6,300 $ 12,487 $ 12,091
Interest 16,868 | 710 1,771 1,451
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29,1996 and July 1, 1995
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. (a Delaware corporation) and its subsidiaries,
collectively "Shoppers" or the "Company." All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated. On February 6, 1997, Dart
Group Corporation ("Dart") acquired the 50% interest in Shoppers that it did
not already own for $210 million (the "Acquisition") and the Company (the
"Successor") became a wholly owned subsidiary of Dart (see Note 2). Prior to
the acquisition the Company is referred to as the Predecessor. The Company is
engaged in the business of discount grocery stores in Maryland and Virginia.
Fiscal Year
In connection with the Acquisition, the Company changed its fiscal year end to
the Saturday closest to January 31. Previously the Company's fiscal year ended
on the Saturday closest to June 30. A fiscal year end coinciding with the
Saturday closest to a month end results in a 52 or 53 week year. The fiscal
years ended January 31, 1998, June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995 contained 52
weeks. The period ended February 1, 1997 contained 31 weeks.
Use of Estimates in Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent 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.
Cash and Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments with
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The majority of
these are invested in U.S. Treasury Notes.
Marketable Debt Securities
Marketable debt securities included United States Treasury Notes and United
States Agency Securities.
Effective February 1, 1997, the Company classifies its marketable debt
securities as available-for-sale. At January 31, 1998, market value was
approximately $4,000 greater than cost, net of income taxes, and the Company
had no investments that qualified as trading or held-to-maturity.
The amortized cost of debt securities classified as available-for-sale is
adjusted for amortization premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
Such amortization and interest are included in interest income. Realized gains
and losses are included in interest income. The cost of securities sold is based
on the specific identification method. The following table presents the
estimated fair value of marketable debt securities available for sale by
contractual maturity at January 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C>
Due in one year or less $ 522
Due after one year -
--------
$ 522
========
</TABLE>
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers
of securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment
penalties.
Merchandise Inventories
The Company's inventories are priced at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined using the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method. If replacement cost
(which approximates the first-in, first-out method) had been used, inventories
would have been greater by approximately $4,743,000,$4,375,000, $3,845,000 and
$2,940,000 as of January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997, June 29, 1996 and July 1,
1995, respectively. Net income would have been higher by approximately
$368,000, $530,000, $905,000 and $877,000 for the periods ended January 31,
1998, February 1, 1997, June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995, respectively.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable include amounts due from vendors for coupons remitted,
cooperative advertising, merchandise rebates, as well as interest receivable on
treasury notes.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. The Company depreciated property
and equipment using accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the
assets, generally five to seven years. In connection with the Acquisition, the
Company adopted Dart's method of depreciating property and equipment on a
straight line basis. The following pro forma analysis for the Predecessor
gives effect to the change in depreciation method assuming the depreciation
method was applied retroactively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
February 1, June 29, July 1,
1997 1996 1995
--------- ---------- ---------
(31 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Pro forma amounts:
Net income $10,186 $18,413 $19,170
Earnings per common
share $305.58 $522.39 $575.10
Historical amounts:
Net income $10,455 $18,703 $19,526
Earnings per common
share $313.65 $561.09 $585.78
</TABLE>
Accrued Insurance Claims
The Company maintains self funded coverage with respect to general, workers
compensation, and health insurance liabilities. Claims for general and workers'
compensation are administered through insurance companies, which estimate the
obligation of reported claims. An estimate of the obligation for health
insurance claims is accrued at year-end and is based on historical data.
Expenses arising from claims are accrued as claims become subject to
estimation. Self-insurance liabilities are based on claims filed plus an
additional amount for incurred but not reported claims. These liabilities are
not discounted.
Income Taxes
The Company provides a deferred tax expense or benefit equal to the change in
the net deferred tax asset during the year. Deferred income taxes represent
the future net tax effects resulting from temporary differences between the
financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax
rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.
Store Opening and Closing Costs
All costs of a noncapital nature incurred in opening a new store are charged to
expense as incurred. The Company opened three new stores and one new store
during the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998 and June 29, 1996, respectively. No
stores were opened during the 52 weeks ended July 1, 1995 and the 31 weeks
ended February 1, 1997.
The costs associated with store closings are charged to selling and
administrative expense when management makes the decision to close a store.
Such costs consist primarily of lease payments and other carrying costs of
holding the facility, net of estimated sublease income.
Deferred Income
The Company has entered into various agreements with vendors and suppliers which
provide for the payment of cash or the receipt of merchandise at the beginning
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
or during the contract period. These amounts are deferred and amortized over the
expected lives of the contracts.
Long Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value should be assessed. Impairment
is measured by comparing the carrying value to the estimated undiscounted
future cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their
eventual disposition. The Company has determined that as of January 31, 1998,
there has been no impairment in the carrying value of long-lived assets.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company's assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash
and equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable. The Company
maintains cash and equivalents with major banks in its marketplace. The
Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of the
financial institutions with which it does business. The Company's short-term
investments are invested in United States Treasury Bills. The Company's
accounts receivable balance results primarily from the amounts due from its
vendors for various promotional programs. The Company periodically reviews its
accounts receivable balance and allows for uncollectible accounts.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 107, Disclosures About
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires the disclosure of the fair value
of a financial instrument for which it is practicable to estimate the value and
the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the value. At January
31, 1998, February 1, 1997, June 29, 1996, and July 1, 1995 the carrying amount
of current assets and current liabilities approximates fair value due to the
short maturity of those instruments.
The fair value for the Company's fixed rate Senior Notes is based on quoted
market prices. The fair value of the Company's Senior Notes on January 31,
1998 was approximately $201.5 million.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of common
shares and common share equivalents outstanding during the year. The Company
adopted SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998
and has restated all previously presented earnings per share data. The Company
has no dilutive securities therefore, earnings per common share represents both
basic and diluted earnings per share.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
New Accounting Standards
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 130
Reporting Comprehensive Income. SFAS No. 130 requires that an enterprise (a)
classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial
statement and (b) display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income
separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the equity
section of a statement of financial position. The Company will adopt SFAS No.
130 in the first quarter of fiscal 1999 and will provide the necessary
disclosures.
NOTE 2 - ACQUISITION
On February 6, 1997, Dart acquired the 50% interest in Shoppers that it did not
already own for $210 million (the "Acquisition") and Shoppers became a wholly
owned subsidiary of Dart. Dart financed the Acquisition through the
application of $137.2 million in net proceeds raised from an offering of
Increasing Rate Senior Notes due 2000 (the "Increasing Rate Notes") of SFW
Acquisition Corp., a newly created wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Dart,
and $72.8 million of bridge financing (the "Bridge Loan") provided by a bank.
Immediately after the Acquisition, SFW Acquisition Corp. merged into Shoppers
(with Shoppers becoming the obligor on the Increasing Rate Notes) and Shoppers
repaid the Bridge Loan from its existing cash and the liquidation of certain
short-term investments.
The Acquisition was recorded using the purchase method of accounting and Dart's
interest in Shoppers has been pushed down into the accompanying financial
statements. The purchase price has been allocated to the assets and
liabilities of Shoppers and the remaining excess purchase price over the net
assets acquired of $148.8 million represents goodwill which will be amortized
over 40 years. In conjunction with the Acquisition, the Company adopted Dart's
method of depreciating property and equipment on a straight-line basis. Prior
to the Acquisition, the Company used accelerated depreciation methods.
Pro forma operating results for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 1997 reflect the
Acquisition as if it had occurred on February 4, 1996. The following unaudited
pro forma results of the Predecessor reflect the push down of all acquisition
entries, including additional amortization of intangibles, interest on the
acquisition related debt, amortization of deferred financing costs as well as
depreciation adjustments for the new basis of assets as of the Acquisition.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
52 Weeks Ended
February 1, 1997
----------------
<S> <C>
Sales $ 850,875
Income before taxes 7,793
Income before extraordinary item
and cumulative effect of
accounting change 3,660
</TABLE>
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
NOTE 3 - LONG-TERM DEBT
Senior Notes
In June 1997, Shoppers refinanced the Increasing Rate Notes with $200.0 million
aggregate principal amount of 9 3/4% Senior Notes due 2004 (the "Senior
Notes"). The net proceeds from the Senior Notes was $193.5 million (after fees
and expenses of approximately $6.5 million) of which $143.5 million was used to
repay the Increasing Rate Notes (including interest) and $50.0 million (the
"Restricted Proceeds") was paid to Dart in the form of a $40 million dividend
and a $10 million loan (see Note 10) for settlements with certain Dart
shareholders (Haft family members). The early extinguishment of the Increasing
Rate Notes resulted in the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs of
$5,276,000. Interest on the Senior Notes accrued from the date of issuance and
is payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 15 and December 15, commencing
December 15, 1997. The Senior Notes are effectively subordinated in right of
payment to all secured indebtedness of the Company and certain restrictive
covenants including, limitation on restricted payments, limitation on
indebtedness, limitation on investments, loans and advances, limitation on
liens, limitation on transactions with affiliates, restriction on mergers,
consolidations and transfers of assets, limitation on lines of business,
limitations on asset sales and limitation on issuance and sale of capital stock
of subsidiaries. In addition, the Company is restricted, as to the amount, of
declaring or paying any dividends or making distributions of the Company's
capital stock accounts.
The Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by SFW Holding Corp.
("Holdings"), the immediate parent of the Company. Holdings holds 100% of the
common stock of Shoppers and is wholly-owned subsidiary of Dart. The guarantee
is secured by a first priority security interest in the capital stock of the
Company owned by Holdings.
Prior to the Acquisition, Holdings had no material assets, liabilities or
operations independent of the Company. As of the Acquisition date, Dart
contributed its initial 50% interest in the Company to Holdings for 100% of the
stock of Holdings. This interest was recorded at Dart's carryover basis.
Subsequent to the merger of SFW Acquisition Corp. into the Company, Holdings
became the immediate parent of the Company. Holdings' sole purpose is to own
the Company's stock.
Since Holdings' sole asset is the common stock of Shoppers and the accounting
for the Acquisition was pushed down into the Company's financial statements, the
post acquisition consolidated financial statements of Holdings are substantially
the same as the Company's consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, no
separate financial statements of Holdings are presented because this information
would not be material to investors.
Revolving Credit Facility
On December 22, 1997, the Company entered into a revolving loan and security
agreement (the "Credit Facility") to borrow up to $25 million. The Company
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
intends to use proceeds from drawdowns from the Credit Facility for working
capital and other corporate purposes. The Credit Facility has an original term
of five years and may be renewed for up to two additional one year periods.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility shall bear interest at rates ranging from
prime rate minus 0.25% to prime rate plus 0.25%, for prime rate loans, or LIBOR
plus 1.5% to LIBOR plus 2.0%, for LIBOR loans. The Company may elect prime
rate loans or LIBOR loans. Interest rates are based upon the Company's net
income determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
plus, income taxes, interest expense (net of interest income), amortization and
depreciation expenses, LIFO expense, other non-cash charges (excluding accruals
for cash expenses made in the ordinary course of business) and losses from
sales or other dispositions of assets; less, gains from sales or other
dispositions and extraordinary or non-recurring gains, but not net of
extraordinary or non-recurring cash losses ("EBITDA"). Borrowings are limited
to eligible accounts, as defined less any letters of credit outstanding, and
are secured by the Company's inventory and certain accounts receivable.
Interest on prime rate loans is payable monthly and interest on LIBOR loans is
payable between one and three months. The Credit Facility includes a fee on
the unused principal balance of 0.375% per annum until January 31, 1999 and a
variable rate from .25% to .50% based on EBITDA. Letters of credit issued under
the Credit Facility cannot exceed $10.0 million and Shoppers must pay a fee of
1.75 percent to 1.25 percent, based on the level of EBITDA, of the daily
outstanding balance of the letters of credit. The Credit Facility has certain
restrictive covenants, including the maintenance of specified EBITDA levels.
As of January 31, 1998, the Company had not borrowed under the Credit Facility.
As of January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997, June 29, 1996, and July 1, 1995, the
Company's had outstanding letters of credit of approximately $6,597,000,
$6,724,000, $6,424,000, and $6,135,000, respectively. One of the letters of
credit expired on March 1, 1998, three others are expected to expire on May 1,
1998 and the remaining letter credit expires on June 4, 1998. One has been
replaced with a surety bond and the others will be secured by replacement
letters of credit.
NOTE 4 - INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes before extraordinary items and cumulative effect
of accounting change is comprised of the following (in thousands):
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
-------------------------------
January 31, | February 1, June 29, July 1,
1998 | 1997 1996 1995
---------- --------- -------- -------
(52 Weeks) | (31 Weeks) (52 Weeks) (52 Weeks)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current income tax provision: |
Federal $ 4,068 | $ 7,412 $ 9,493 $ 14,248
State 207 | 532 681 1,574
Deferred income tax |
provision (benefit) 526 | (1,564) 288 (1,058)
-------- -------- -------- --------
$ 4,801 | $ 6,380 $ 10,462 $ 14,764
======== ========= ======== ========
</TABLE>
This effective income tax rate is reconciled to the Federal statutory rate as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
---------------------------------
January 31, | February 1, June 29, July 1,
1998 | 1997 1996 1995
---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
(52 Weeks) | (31 Weeks) (52 Weeks) (52 Weeks)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Federal statutory rate 35.0% | 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Increase in taxes resulting |
from: |
State income taxes, net of |
Federal income tax benefit 0.9 | 2.0 2.0 3.1
Revision of estimate for |
tax accruals - | - -- 3.7
Amortization of Goodwill 12.8 | - - -
Other (0.2) | 0.9 (1.1) 1.3
-------- -------- -------- --------
Effective tax rate 48.5 % | 37.9 % 35.9 % 43.1 %
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
As a result of the Acquisition certain differences have arisen between book and
tax basis of various assets and liabilities of the Company (see Note 2) and are
reflected in the table that follows. Temporary differences which give rise to
the deferred tax assets and liabilities on a consolidated basis are as follows
(in thousands):
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
-------------------------------
January 31,| February 1, June 29, July 1,
1998 | 1997 1996 1995
---------- --------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets: |
Loss on disposition of |
Total Beverage $ - | $ 374 $ 374 $ 381
Reserves for store |
closings |
and other 210 | 566 319 325
Deferred Rent 379 | 1,705 1,600 1,433
Capital Lease 583 | 505 517 946
Employee Benefits 3,547 | 2,241 1,843 1,472
Deferred Income 306 | 435 154 557
Other 561 | 326 89 --
-------- -------- -------- ---------
$ 5,586 | $ 6,152 $ 4,896 $ 5,114
======== ======== ======== ========
|
Deferred tax liabilities: |
Depreciation $ 1,436 | $ 299 $ 607 $ 526
Lease Rights 4,329 | - - -
Asset basis adjustment |
as a result of the |
Acquisition 5,192 | - - -
Other -- | -- -- 11
--------- --------- --------- --------
$ 10,957 | $ 299 $ 607 $ 537
======== ======== ======== ========
|
Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ (5,371) | $ 5,853 $ 4,289 $ 4,577
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some
portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company
believes that no valuation allowance is necessary due to its history of
profitable operations.
Tax Sharing Agreement with Dart
In February 1997, Dart and the Company entered into a tax sharing agreement
whereby the federal and certain state and local income tax returns of the
Company will be consolidated in the federal income tax returns to be filed by
Dart. This tax sharing arrangement will allow Dart to utilize its net
operating loss carryforwards and the Company's tax liabilities will be paid to
Dart as if the Company filed a separate tax return.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
NOTE 5 - OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES
Other accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor | Predecessor
January 31, | February 1,
1998 | 1997
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Accrued insurance $ 4,530 | $ 3,441
Reserve for store closing 400 | 1,513
Gift certificates outstanding 1,218 | 1,090
Other 506 | 425
-------- --------
Total $ 6,654 | $ 6,469
======== ========
</TABLE>
NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
401(k) Plan
Prior to fiscal year 1995 the Company maintained a noncontributory profit
sharing plan (the "Plan") for all employees with one year of full time
continuous service. During fiscal 1995, the Company replaced the Plan with a
defined contribution 401(k) plan (the "New Plan"). The New Plan is available
to substantially all employees over the age of 21 who have completed one year
of continuous service. Discretionary contributions are made by the Company in
trust for the exclusive benefit of employees who participate in the New Plan.
The Board of Directors authorized a contribution of $400,000 to the New Plan
for the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995 and $233,000 for the 31
weeks ended February 1, 1997. For the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998 the
Company has accrued $400,000 for its contributions to the New Plan. All
amounts contributed or accrued to the New Plan are included in accrued salaries
and benefits in the accompanying financial statements.
Multiemployer Plans
The Company makes contributions to multiemployer plans for its union employees.
Such contributions, net of employee contributions, totaled approximately
$842,000, $10,725,000 and $487,000 for pension, health and welfare and legal
benefit plans, respectively, for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998 and
$440,000, $6,205,000, and $282,000, for pension, health and welfare, and legal
benefit plans, respectively, for the 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997.
Contributions to the pension, health and welfare, and legal benefit plans
totaled approximately $838,000, $10,373,000, and $466,000, respectively, for
the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996, and $787,000, $8,701,000 and $408,000,
respectively, for the 52 weeks ended July 1,1995.
Lease Commitments
The Company leases warehouse and retail store facilities under noncancelable
lease agreements ranging from 1 to 20 years. Renewal options are available on
the majority of the leases for one or more periods of five years each. Most
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
leases require the payment of taxes and maintenance costs, and some leases
provide for additional rentals based on sales in excess of specified minimums.
All store leases have stated periodic rental increases. The increases are
amortized over the lives of the leases. Rent expense includes approximately
$991,000, $281,000, $687,000 and $802,000 of amortized rental increases for the
52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, the 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997, and the
52 weeks ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995, respectively.
Following is a schedule of annual future minimum payments under the capital
lease for office space, assuming future annual increases of 3 percent, and
noncancelable operating leases, which have initial or remaining terms in excess
of one year at January 31, 1998 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Capital Operating
Fiscal Year Lease Lease
----------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
1999 $ 1,356 $ 15,954
2000 1,397 15,819
2001 1,439 15,524
2002 1,482 15,144
2003 1,527 14,650
2004-2017 13,818 140,962
-------- --------
Total 21,019 $218,053
========
Less-Imputed Interest 9,704
--------
Present Value of net minimum
lease payments $ 11,315
=========
</TABLE>
Rent expense for operating leases charged to operations is as follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Successor Predecessor
--------------------------------
January 31,| February 1, June 29, July 1,
1998 | 1997 1996 1995
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(52 Weeks) | (31 Weeks) (52 Weeks) (52 Weeks)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Minimum rentals $ 14,088 | $ 7,288 $ 12,021 $ 10,925
Contingent rentals 5,110 | 3,770 4,006 4,054
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total $ 19,198 | $ 11,058 $ 16,027 $ 14,979
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Related-Party Leases
In July 1990, the Company entered into an agreement to lease an 86,000 square
foot office building in Lanham, Maryland, from a private partnership (the
"Partnership") which is owned by former stockholders of the Company (members of
the Herman family) and former stockholders of Dart members of the Haft family.
As part of a settlement with Herbert H. Haft and Ronald S. Haft (see Note 8),
the Haft's interest in the office building is pledged as security to Dart. The
lease is for 20 years and it commenced December 10, 1990. The lease provides for
yearly increasing rental payments, based upon the Consumer Price Index for the
Washington D.C., metropolitan statistical area; however, the annual increases
will not be more than 6 percent or less than 3 percent. Rental payments for the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, the 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997, and the 52
weeks ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995 were approximately $1,317,000,
$744,000, $1,246,000 and $1,210,000 respectively, and all payments over the life
of the lease aggregate approximately $21,019,000. The Company accounts for the
lease as a capital lease. Due to fixed rental increases during the term of the
lease, lease payments exceeded interest expense by approximately $34,000 for the
31 weeks ended February 1, 1997. Interest expense exceeded lease payments by
$254,000 and $292,000 for the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995,
respectively. The lease requires the Company to pay for maintenance, utilities,
insurance, and taxes. The Partnership purchased the office building for
approximately $8,663,000 in July 1990.
During the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, the 31 weeks ended February 1,
1997, and the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995, the Company made
rental payments of approximately $5,911,000, $3,573,000, $5,384,000, and
$5,985,000, respectively, on store leases to partnerships related to former
stockholders of Dart. As of January 31, 1998, the Company had ten store
operating leases with partnerships related to the former stockholders of Dart.
The remaining future minimum payments under these leases exclusive of option
periods are approximately $66,360,000 and expire through 2014.
The Company made payments of approximately $290,000, $198,000, $278,000 and
$246,000 during the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, the 31 weeks ended
February 1, 1997, and the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995 for
warehouse operating leases to a partnership owned by former stockholders of the
Company and to Dart. As of January 31, 1998, the remaining future minimum
annual payments under these leases are approximately $1,033,000 and expire in
2002.
Subleasing Agreements
The Company subleases space within one store for the sale of beer and wine to
an entity affiliated with its officers. The Company received rental income of
approximately $209,000, $58,000, $155,000 and $155,000, in the 52 weeks ended
January 31, 1998, 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997, and in the 52 weeks ended
June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995, respectively, from this entity, which is
included in selling and administrative expenses.
As of January 31, 1998, there were three unaffiliated subtenants in the Lanham
office building. The subtenants are leasing approximately 34,000 square feet.
The subleases expire between December 1998 and September 2000. The Company
received rental income of approximately $600,000, $321,000, $551,000 and
$530,000 in the 52 weeks ending January 31, 1998, the 31 weeks ending February
1, 1997 and the 52 weeks ending June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995 respectively from
its subtenants.
During the period ended June 29, 1996 the Company began leasing space to Trak
Auto Corporation ("Trak Auto") a majority-owned subsidiary of Dart. The Company
received rental income of approximately $177,000, $91,000 and $140,000 during
the periods ended January 31, 1998, February 1,1997 and during the fiscal year
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
ended June 29, 1996.
Employment Agreements
In February 1997, Shoppers entered into letters of employment with each of its
executive officers (excluding William J. White) and several other key employees.
The initial annual salaries of the executive officers under the letters of
employment are as follows: Jack W. Binder ($183,000), Louis E. Davis ($150,000),
Isaac Gendelman ($162,000) and Roy N. Marks ($148,000). Each executive officer
may receive a bonus in accordance with a bonus program developed by the Company.
Each executive officer will receive life insurance and health, dental and
disability insurance. In addition, the Company pays between $350 and $850 per
month to the executive officers as an automobile allowance. None of the letters
of employment has a termination date.
On August 25, 1997, Shoppers entered into a one-year employment agreement with
William J. White as President of the Company. The agreement provides for an
annual base salary of $300,000 and a bonus on performance.
Other
In June of 1994, the Company had one store which incurred significant fire
damage. The Company recorded the insurance settlement on the store's inventory,
fixed assets, reimbursable payroll costs, and other business interruption costs.
This resulted in the recognition of a pretax gain in the accompanying financial
statements of $2,065,000 during the 52 weeks ended July 1, 1995. During the 52
weeks ended June 29, 1996, the insurance claim was settled in full and the
Company recorded a pretax loss of $355,000 to reflect the remaining amount
received for insurance proceeds, net of associated costs.
NOTE 7 - LITIGATION
Resolution of Haft Family and Related Litigation
The litigation discussed below involving Dart, its affiliates and members of the
Haft family settled prior to January 31, 1998. On February 5, 1998, Dart closed
the settlement agreement with Herbert H. Haft (the "HHH Settlement") and a
Second Supplemental Settlement Agreement with Ronald S. Haft ("Second
Supplemental Agreement"). The settlements with various Haft family members
described in Note 8 are referred to as the "Settlements". As part of the HHH
Settlement, Herbert H. Haft (i) sold to Dart all of his shares of, and options
to purchase, Dart Class A Common Stock, and his capital stock of Dart's
subsidiaries Trak Auto and Crown Books Corporation ("Crown Books"),(ii) resigned
from all of his positions with Dart and its subsidiary corporations, (iii)
relinquished his claim to voting control of Dart, and (iv) terminated his
employment agreement with Dart. In addition, all outstanding litigation and
disputes between Dart and Herbert H. Haft were resolved. As consideration for
the HHH Settlement, Dart paid Herbert H. Haft approximately $28 million at the
closing. An accrual for the HHH Settlement of approximately $28.0 million has
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
been reflected in Dart's January 31, 1998 Consolidated Financial Statements.
Subsequent to January 31, 1998 and in connection with the closing of the
Settlements, Dart also made a $10 million loan to a partnership owned by Ronald
S. Haft, the proceeds of which were used to repay a $10 million note to Herbert
H. Haft. Consummation of the Settlements also means that all litigation
(described below) between Dart and members of the Haft family has been settled
and dismissed, and the Company is no longer subject to a Standstill Order
(described below) imposed by the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Haft Litigation involving Dart Group Corporation and its Subsidiaries
Over the past three years, there has been significant litigation involving the
control of Dart. On September 7, 1994, the Board of Directors of Dart
established an Executive Committee comprised of Dart's outside directors to
conduct the affairs of Dart with respect to matters that were the subject of
dispute between the then Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of
Dart, Herbert H. Haft, and the then President and Chief Operating Officer of
Dart, Ronald S. Haft. In April 1996, the Board of Directors of Dart authorized
the Executive Committee to conduct the affairs of Dart with respect to matters
that are the subject of dispute between Dart and its Co-Chairman, or in
connection with which Dart and its Co-Chairman have adverse interests. Dart
filed three lawsuits against Herbert H. Haft alleging various improper actions
by him.
As a result of the Settlements, the litigation has been dismissed with
prejudice.
On October 6, 1995, Dart and Ronald S. Haft entered into a settlement of
litigation initiated by Ronald S. Haft to obtain control of Dart through the
exercise of certain disputed stock options, and other related transactions (the
"RSH Settlement"). The RSH Settlement transactions were subject to legal
challenge and, through such litigation, Herbert H. Haft sought control of Dart.
As a result of the Settlements, the litigation has been dismissed with
prejudice. If he had succeeded in litigation to obtain control of Dart (in
excess of 35% of the voting stock of Dart), it would have constituted a Change
in Control under the Indenture permitting the holders of the Senior Notes,
subject to certain conditions, to require the Company to repurchase any or all
of the Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof,
plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.
In connection with the legal challenges to the RSH Settlement, on December 6,
1995, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered a Standstill Order (the "Standstill
Order"), which restricted certain actions by Dart. Without further order of the
court, Dart could not, among other things, (i) change the current composition of
the Board of Directors of Dart or any of its subsidiaries or (ii) issue any
additional securities of Dart or any of its subsidiaries. In addition, without
first giving certain litigants not less than seven days' written notice, Dart
could not take any extraordinary actions, including but not limited to actions
that would result in (a) the liquidation of Dart or any of its subsidiaries or
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
(b) the sale of any major subsidiary of Dart. For purposes of the Standstill
Order, the Company is a "subsidiary" of Dart and the phrase "extraordinary
actions" means any transaction, contract or agreement, the value of which
exceeds $3 million.
As a result of the Delaware Court of Chancery approval of the Settlements, Dart
is no longer subject to the Standstill Order.
Other
In the ordinary course of business, Shoppers is party to various legal actions
that the Company believes are routine in nature and incidental to the operation
of its business. The Company believes that the outcome of the proceedings to
which Shoppers currently is party will not have a material adverse effect, if
established, upon the business, financial condition and results of operations.
NOTE 8 - SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION
Settlement with Robert, Gloria and Linda Haft
On September 26, 1997, Dart and its subsidiaries closed the transactions
contemplated in an agreement, dated August 16, 1997, to settle certain
litigation and enter other related transactions (the "RGL Settlement") with
Robert M. Haft, Gloria G. Haft, Linda G. Haft and certain related parties
(collectively "RGL").
The transactions completed by the closing of the RGL Settlement between Dart and
RGL include: the purchase by Dart from RGL of 104,976 shares of Dart Class B
Common Stock and 77,244 shares of Dart Class A Common Stock; the termination of
options held or claimed by RGL to purchase shares of Dart Class A Common Stock;
the termination of putative options to purchase 15 shares of Dart/SFW Corp., and
the termination of a small number of options to purchase shares of common stock
of Trak Auto Corporation ("Trak Auto") and Crown Books Corporation ("Crown
Books"), affiliates of Dart. Dart paid RGL a total of approximately $41.0
million in connection with these transactions. Dart paid for the RGL Settlement
with the Restricted Proceeds and Shoppers paid the Restricted Proceeds to Dart
in the form of a $40 million dividend and a $10 million loan.
In addition, Dart acquired all of Robert M. Haft and Linda G. Haft's respective
interests in partnerships owning Dart's headquarters building in Landover,
Maryland and a warehouse leased by Trak Auto in Bridgeview, Illinois for $4.4
million.
The closing of the RGL Settlement resulted in the termination of the pending
claim by RGL to control of Dart and the settlement of all litigation between
them and Dart and its subsidiaries.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
Settlements with Herbert H. Haft and Ronald S. Haft
On October 16, 1997, Dart announced the Settlements with Herbert H. Haft and
Ronald S. Haft. The Settlements were subsequently approved by the Delaware
Court of Chancery on November 24, 1997.
The HHH Settlement closed on February 5, 1998 and included the following
transactions: the purchase by Dart from Herbert H. Haft of all his shares of,
and options to purchase, Dart Class A Common Stock; that Herbert H. Haft
resigned from all of his positions with Dart and its subsidiary corporations;
that Herbert H. Haft relinquished his claim to voting control of Dart and that
Herbert H. Haft terminated his employment contract with Dart. In addition, all
outstanding litigation and disputes between Dart and Herbert H. Haft were
dismissed or resolved. As consideration for the Settlements, Dart paid Herbert
H. Haft approximately $28 million upon closing. Dart also made a $10 million
loan to a partnership owned by Herbert H. Haft and Ronald S. Haft, which loan
is personally guaranteed by Ronald S. Haft and is secured by the partnership's
interest in three shopping centers located in suburban Washington, D.C. and by
a one-half indirect interest in the Company's headquarters building in Lanham,
Maryland leased from a partnership in which the Haft's own one-half of the
partnership interest. The Company loaned Dart an additional $25 million for
the Settlements as permitted by covenants under the Senior Notes. In addition,
certain derivative litigation was dismissed with prejudice and Dart paid
approximately $3.5 million in attorney's fees to derivative plaintiff's
counsel.
On November 19, 1997, the transactions contemplated in the First Supplemental
Agreement, were closed. The transactions in the First Supplemental Agreement
include: completion of bankruptcy plans of reorganization for partnerships
owning Dart's headquarters in Landover, Maryland and a distribution center
leased to Trak Auto in Bridgeview, Illinois; payment by Dart of $7 million to
reduce outstanding mortgage loans on these properties, which thereafter are
wholly-owned by Dart and/or its affiliates; and Ronald S. Haft paid $2.2 million
to Dart from escrowed funds previously earmarked for Ronald S. Haft.
The Second Supplemental Agreement, closed in February 1998 and Dart required
that the shares held in a Voting Trust for the benefit of Ronald S. Haft, be
transferred to Dart. In addition, the Dart Class A and Class B Common Stock from
the Voting Trust was placed in treasury and Dart's Class A Common Stock and
Class B Common Stock were reclassified as Common Stock.
NOTE 9 - DISPOSITION OF TOTAL BEVERAGE CORP.
In October 1992, the Company opened Total Beverage Corp. ("Total Beverage"), a
discount beverage retail store. On February 27,1993, the Company entered into an
Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") to sell Total Beverage to Dart.
As proceeds from the sale, the Company received approximately $1,493,000 in a
note receivable (the "Note"). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company is
required to reimburse Dart for 25 percent of future operating losses of Total
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995
Beverage, as defined in the Agreement, over a three year period. To the extent
of such losses, the Company will remit funds first by reducing amounts due
under the Note and then by remitting payment to Dart. The Note and accrued
interest were due in February 1995. The Company has reflected the Note, net of
a $1,000,000 reserve, in the accompanying balance sheets as of January 31,
1998, February 1, 1997, June 29, 1996, and July 1, 1995 respectively.
Management believes the reserve is adequate to provide for any reductions in
the Note.
NOTE 10 - TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Dart provides the Company with certain general and administrative services,
including, but not limited to, legal, human resources, data processing income
taxes and financial reporting in accordance with an agreement dated February 6,
1997 (the "Management Services Agreement"). In management's opinion, the
intercompany charges for these services were equal to the costs incurred by
Dart to provide these functions. In fiscal 1998, Dart charged the Company
approximately $125,000 for such services. It is not practicable for the
Company to estimate the cost it would have incurred for these services if it
had operated as an unaffiliated entity.
In addition to the intercompany charges for general and administrative
services, Dart charged the Company, on a monthly basis, for actual expenses
which related directly to the Company's operations (primarily legal expenses).
Substantially all such charges were supported by invoices from unrelated
parties designating the Company as recipient of the related goods or services.
Such charges were approximately $1.6 million in fiscal 1998.
In the Company's opinion, the methods used for allocating costs described above
constitute a reasonable basis on which to allocate such costs.
Promissory Notes
On September 26, 1997, Shoppers loaned Dart $10.0 million from the Restricted
Proceeds that Dart used for the RGL Settlement. The loan is in the form of a
promissory note that bears interest at 9 3/4% per annum compounded annually.
Interest and principal are payable on June 15, 2004, however Dart could make
interest payments prior to that time.
On January 28, 1998, Shoppers loaned Dart $25.0 million that Dart used for the
HHH Settlement. The loan is in the form of a promissory note that bears interest
at 9 3/4% per annum compounded annually. Interest and principal are payable on
June 15, 2004, however Dart could make interest payments prior to that time.
NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Planned Merger of Dart
On April 9, 1998, Dart entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
52 Weeks Ended January 31, 1998, 31 Weeks Ended February 1, 1997
and the 52 Weeks Ended June 29, 1996 and, July 1, 1995
Agreement") with Richfood Holdings, Inc. ("Richfood Holdings") and a subsidiary
of Richfood Holdings ("Acquisition Subsidiary") pursuant to which Dart has
agreed to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Richfood Holdings. Pursuant to the
terms of the Merger Agreement, Richfood Holdings will (1) make a cash tender
offer (the "Offer") for all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock
of Dart at a price of $160.00 per share (2) take all steps necessary to cause
Acquisition Subsidiary to merge with and into Dart (the "Merger") in a
transaction in which Dart will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Richfood
Holdings. As a result of the Merger, Richfood Holdings will indirectly own 100%
of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company.
The Merger is subject to the tender in the offer of a majority of the shares of
common stock of Dart on a fully diluted basis and to other customary conditions,
including the receipt of regulatory approvals and the absence of material
adverse effects on the business or financial conditions of Dart and its
subsidiaries, taken as a whole with certain limited exceptions. There can be no
assurance that either the Offer or the Merger will occur.
NOTE 12 - INTERIM FINANCIAL DATA - (UNAUDITED)
Selected interim financial data for the years ended January 31, 1998 and
February 1, 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Successor
-------------------------------------------------
QUARTER ENDED: JANUARY 31, NOVEMBER 1, AUGUST 2, MAY 3,
1998 1997 1997 1997
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales $222,169 $214,076 $209,543 $209,981
Gross Profit 51,668 48,369 48,714 50,446
Net Income (Loss)(1) 989 (846) (1,345) 4,906
Net Income (Loss) Per
Share (1) (2) $ 29.67 $ (25.38) $ (40.35) $ 147.18
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Predecessor
------------------------------------------------
QUARTER ENDED: FEBRUARY 1, NOVEMBER 2, AUGUST 3, MAY 4,
1997 1996 1996 1996
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales $225,752 $205,470 $210,617 $209,036
Gross Profit 49,815 44,952 48,248 47,931
Net Income (Loss)(1) 4,837 3,298 5,936 6,492
Net Income (Loss) Per
Share (1)(2) $ 145.11 $ 98.94 $ 178.08 $ 194.76
</TABLE>
(1) Includes income of $1,729, net of income taxes, during the 13 weeks ended
May 3, 1997, for the cumulative effect of an accounting change and a loss of
$3,126, net of income taxes, during the 13 weeks ended July 2, 1997, for an
extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt.
(2) The sum of these amounts may not equal the annual amount because of changes
in the average number of shares outstanding during the year.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosures
Inapplicable.
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PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
The directors and executive officers of Shoppers are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Age Position
- ---- --- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Richard B. Stone 69 Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer
Howard M. Metzenbaum 80 Director
Harry M. Linowes 69 Director
Mark A. Flint 50 Director
William J. White 55 President
Jack W. Binder 68 Senior Vice President - Finance
Isaac Gendelman 72 Senior Vice President - Produce
Leroy N. Marks 67 Senior Vice President - Grocery
Louis E. Davis 44 Senior Vice President - Store Operations
Lucky F. Hicks 49 Senior Vice President - Perishable Merchandising
</TABLE>
Richard B. Stone was elected Chairman of Shoppers in October 1997 and Chief
Executive Officer. Senator Stone serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Dart Group Corporation ("Dart") and Chairman of SFW Holding Corp. ("Holding")
a wholly-owned Dart subsidiary and Shoppers immediate parent. He is also
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of each of Dart's other majority owned
subsidiaries Trak Auto Corporation ("Trak Auto") and Crown Books Corporation
("Crown Books") and Darts wholly-owned subsidiary Total Beverage Corporation
("Total Beverage"). Since December 1995, Senator Stone has been Voting Trustee
of a trust that held all of the voting stock of Dart until February 1998 when
Dart's Class A Common Stock was given voting power. From 1992 to 1994, Senator
Stone was a Director of International Service System. He served as United States
Ambassador to Denmark from 1992 to 1993, and he is currently a member of the
Council of America Ambassadors. He was Chief Operating Officer of Capital Bank,
N.A. from 1989 to 1991, and was Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Capital Bank, N.A. from 1985 to 1991. Senator Stone served as President Reagan's
Special Envoy for Central American Affairs and Ambassador-at-Large from 1983 to
1984. He was a United States Senator from 1975 to 1981, representing the State
of Florida.
Howard M. Metzenbaum has been a Director of Shoppers, Holding and Dart since
October 21, 1997. He is also a director of Dart's subsidiaries Trak Auto, Crown
Books and Total Beverage. He currently serves on the Board of the Public Citizen
and National Peace Garden and he serves as Chairman of the Board of the Consumer
Federation of America. He served also as Senator from the State of Ohio between
1977 and 1995, and from January 1974 to December 1974. Senator Metzenbaum was
practicing attorney prior to joining the United States Senate. He headed the
firm Metzenbaum, Gaines, Schwartz, Arupansky, Finley and Stern. Senator
Metzenbaum was Chairman of the Board of COMCORP from 1969 to 1974. Prior to
1974, he served as Chairman of the Board of ITT Consumer Services Corp. ("ITT")
and as a director of Capital National Bank of Cleveland and Society National
Bank of Cleveland for several years. From 1958 to 1966, he served as Chairman of
the Board of the Airport Parking Company of America, which later merged with
ITT.
Harry M. Linowes has been a Director of Shoppers, Holding and Dart since
October
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21, 1997. He is also a director of Dart's subsidiaries Trak Auto, Crown Books
and Total Beverage. Mr. Linowes is a Certified Public Accountant and a
consultant. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Linowes served as a Senior Partner of
BDO Siedman, L.L.P. Accountants and Consultants ("BDO Siedman") from 1992 to
1996, and as Managing Partner from 1986 to 1992. In 1986, Mr. Linowes, then the
Managing Partner of Leopold & Linowes, oversaw the merger of that firm with BDO
Siedman. Mr. Linowes served as President of the Board of Trustees of the D.C.
Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as President of the Washington, D.C.
Estate Planning Counsel, and as Chairman of the Executive Committee of CPA
Associates (an international association of CPA firms). He has been active in
leadership roles with many civic organizations.
William J. White has been President of Shoppers since September 1997. Before
joining Shoppers, Mr. White held a number of senior management positions in the
retail-food business. He has served as Vice President of Operations for Giant
Food of Carlisle, where he was responsible for over $600 million dollars in
sales volume attributable to 55 stores. He later served as Senior Vice
President of Retail Operations of Piggly Wiggly. Mr. White was subsequently
promoted to President of Piggly Wiggly, and held that position from 1987
through 1994. Most recently, Mr. White served as President of Mega Foods in
Phoenix, Arizona, from 1995 through 1997. While President of Mega Foods, Mr.
White spearheaded a successful turn-around of the company.
Mark A. Flint has been a Director of Shoppers since February 6, 1997. He was
the President of Shoppers from February 6, 1997 until August 25, 1997 and he
was Chief Executive Officer from February 1997 until August 1997. He has also
been the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dart since
September 1996. Prior to joining Dart, Mr. Flint spent 14 years serving in
various capacities as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
Chairman of the Executive Committee, and a member of the Board of Directors of
Peter J. Schmitt Holdings, Inc., a multi-state $1.3 billion food retailer and
distributor, where he was responsible for corporate development, mergers and
acquisitions, finance and information technology.
Jack W. Binder became Senior Vice President of Finance of Shoppers in 1987.
Prior to that, he served as Vice President and Controller since he joined
Shoppers in 1966.
Isaac Gendelman worked at Shoppers' first store as a produce clerk beginning in
1953. Mr. Gendelman was promoted through the ranks to Store Produce Manager,
Produce Buyer, Warehouse Manager, Vice President and in 1987 was promoted to
Senior Vice President of Produce Operations.
Leroy N. Marks joined Shoppers in 1982 as Director of Grocery Buying. Mr. Marks
was later promoted to Vice President and subsequently became Senior Vice
President--Grocery in 1991.
Louis E. Davis joined Shoppers in 1971 as a cashier. Over the next several
years, he advanced within the organization, serving as a store grocery manager,
assistant store manager, store manager, grocery merchandiser, Director of
Merchandising and Director of Store Operations. He remained in that position
until he was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Operations. He became Vice
President of Operations in 1991 and Senior Vice President of Store Operations
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in 1997.
Lucky Hicks joined Shoppers in February 1998 as Senior Vice President -
Perishable Merchandise. Prior to joining the Company he was with Associated
Wholesale Grocers in various positions since 1992. Prior to that he was with
Kroger Company.
Other officers of the Company are as follows:
James K. Barnhart joined Shoppers in 1982 as Director of Data Processing. In
1987, Mr. Barnhart was promoted to Assistant Vice President--Data Processing
and in January 1998 he was promoted to Vice President Data Processing.
Edward A. Klig joined Shoppers as Controller in 1985. In 1994, he was promoted
to the position of Assistant Vice President and Controller and Vice President
of Finance in January 1998.
Richard A. Pasewark joined Shoppers in November 1997 as Director of
Advertising. He was promoted Vice President of Advertising in January 1998.
Mr. Pasewark was Director of Advertising at Giant Food Stores, Inc. (Carlisle)
from 1978 until November 1997.
R. Kevin Small was promoted to Vice President of Store Development in January
1998. He joined Shoppers in 1995 as Executive Director of Corporate
Facilities. Prior to joining Shoppers he was Executive Director of Construction
and Maintenance at Fresh Fields Market, Inc. from June 1994 to June 1995 and he
was Director of Property Development with The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.
from 1989 to June 1994.
Elliot R. Arditti has been Senior Vice President, Corporate Counsel of Dart
since June 1995 and Secretary since June 1993. He joined Dart in January 1984
as Associate Counsel. He was appointed Assistant Vice President, Corporate
Counsel in September 1986 and Vice President, Corporate Counsel in December
1987. In February 1997, he was appointed Secretary of Shoppers.
Kenneth M. Sobien joined Dart in August 1988. He was appointed Assistant
Treasurer of Dart in July 1994 and Assistant Treasurer of Shoppers in February
1997.
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
The following Summary Compensation Table sets forth in summary form all
compensation for all services rendered to Shoppers during the last three fiscal
years (i) the Chief Executive Officer and (ii) the five for most highly
compensated executive officers employed by Shoppers as of the end of its most
recent fiscal year.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Long Term
Compensation
Annual Compensation Awards
-------------------------------- -----------------
Other All
Annual Stock Other
Name of (a) Compen- Options Compen-
Principal Fiscal sation Granted sation
Position Year Salary($) Bonus($) ($) (b) (#)(c) ($) (d)
- --------------- ---- --------- --------- ---------- ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Richard B. Stone 1998 - 50,000 - - -
Chief Executive
Officer (e)
William J. White 1998 131,000 5,000 - 5,000 12,200
President (f)
Jack Binder 1998 182,800 50,000 - 1,000 5,800
Senior V.P. 1997 98,100 29,200 - - -
Finance 1996 163,000 50,000 - - 7,200
Issac Gendelman 1998 161,700 50,000 - 600 5,800
Senior V.P.- 1997 86,900 29,200 - - -
Produce 1996 144,500 50,000 - - 7,200
Louis E. Davis 1998 148,900 25,000 - 1,000 5,800
Senior V.P.- 1997 69,100 14,600 - - -
Store 1996 114,300 25,000 - - 6,600
Operations
Leroy N. Marks 1998 175,400 40,000 - 600 5,800
Senior Vice 1997 79,000 23,300 - - -
President - 1996 131,000 40,000 - - 7,200
Store
Operations
</TABLE>
(a) There were 31 weeks in fiscal 1997 compared to 52 weeks in each of fiscal
1998 and 1996.
(b) Excludes perquisites and other personal benefits, unless the aggregate
amount of such compensation is at least $50,000 or 10% of the total annual
salary and bonus reported.
(c) Includes Dart Group Corporation stock options.
(d) Includes allocations pursuant to the named executive officers 401(k) account
and/or profit sharing account.
(e) Richard B. Stone was appointed Chief Executive Officer in December 1997. He
is not compensated by Shoppers.
(f) William J. White joined Shoppers in August 1997. His annual base salary is
$300,000 with a bonus based on performance. Mr. White received a
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Item 11. Executive Compensation (Continued)
$5,000 sign-on bonus and approximately $12,200 in relocation fees and taxes
thereon.
Employment Agreements
In February 1997, Shoppers entered into letters of employment with each of its
executive officers (excluding William J. White) and several other key employees.
The initial annual salaries of the executive officers under the letters of
employment are as follows: Jack W. Binder ($183,000), Louis E. Davis ($150,000),
Isaac Gendelman ($162,000) and Roy A. Marks ($148,500). Each executive officer
will receive life insurance and health, dental and disability insurance. In
addition, the Company pays between $350 and $650 per month to the executive
officers as an automobile allowance. None of the letters of employment has a
termination date.
On August 25, 1997, Shoppers entered into a one-year employment agreement with
William J. White as President of the Company. The agreement provides from an
annual base salary of $300,000 and a bonus based on performance.
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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
In June 1988, Dart acquired its initial 50% interest in Shoppers. On February
6, 1997, Dart acquired the other 50% interest in Shoppers. Dart, indirectly
(through its wholly-owned subsidiary SFW Holdings Corp.) owns 100% of all
classes of Shoppers' outstanding common stock.
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
In July 1990, Shoppers entered into an agreement to lease an 86,000 square foot
office building in Lanham, Maryland, from Combined Properties/4600 Forbes
Limited Partnership ("CP/Forbes Partnership") which is half-owned by certain
former stockholders of Dart (members of the Haft family) and half-owned by
certain former stockholders of Shoppers (members of the Herman family.) As a
result of the Settlements the Haft's interest is pledged as security to Dart.
The lease is for 20 years and commenced December 10, 1990. The lease provides
for yearly increasing rental payments, based upon the Consumer Price Index for
the Washington, D.C. metropolitan statistical area; however, the annual
increases will not be more than 6 percent or less than 3 percent. Rental
payments for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, for the 31 weeks ended
February 1, 1997 and for the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995,
were approximately $1,317,000, $744,000, $1,246,000, and $1,210,000,
respectively, and total payments over the life of the lease aggregate
approximately $21,019,000. The Company accounts for the lease as a capital
lease. Due to fixed rental increases during the term of the lease, lease
payments exceeded interest payments by $34,000 for the 31 weeks ended February
1, 1997, approximately $254,000 for the 52 weeks ended June 29,1996 and
approximately $292,000 for the 52 weeks ended July 1, 1995. The lease requires
The Company to pay for maintenance, utilities, insurance, and taxes. CP/Forbes
Partnership purchased the office building for approximately $8,663,000 in July
1990.
During the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, the 31 weeks ended February 1,
1997, and the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995 Shoppers made
rental payments of approximately $5,911,000, $3,573,000, $5,384,000, and
$5,985,000, respectively, on store leases to partnerships related to former
stockholders of Dart (Haft family members). As of January 31, 1998, the Company
had ten store operating leases with partnerships related to Haft family
members. The remaining future minimum payments under these leases exclusive of
option periods are approximately $66,360,000 and expire through 2014.
During the fiscal year ended June 29, 1996, Shoppers began leasing space to
Trak Auto Corporation, a majority-owned subsidiary of Dart. Shoppers received
rental income of approximately $177,000 during the 52 weeks ended January 31,
1998, $91,000 during the 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997 and $140,000 during
the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996.
The Company made payments of approximately $290,000, $198,000, $278,000 and
$246,000 during the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, 31 weeks ended February 1,
1997 and the 52 weeks ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995 for two warehouse
operating leases. The first lease is with a partnership, owned by various
members of the Herman family. As of January 31, 1998, the remaining future
minimum payments under the lease are approximately $957,000. The second lease
which was terminated in fiscal 1998, was with a subsidiary of Dart. It provided
for a month-to-month term and payments of approximately $5,000 per month.
Shoppers subleases space within one store for the sale of beer and wine to an
entity affiliated with its officers. Shoppers received rental income of
approximately $209,000, $58,000, $155,000 and $155,000 during the 52 weeks
ended January 31, 1998, the 31 weeks ended February 1, 1997 and the 52 weeks
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions (Continued)
ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995 respectively, from this entity.
Concurrent with the Acquisition, the Company entered into a management services
agreement (the "Management Services Agreement") with Dart. The Management
Services Agreement allocates costs and expenses incurred by Dart on behalf of
the Company, including tax, accounting, internal audit, human resources and
legal services. During the 52 weeks ended January 31, 1998, Dart charged the
Company $125,000 for such costs. In addition, the Company entered into a tax
sharing agreement (the "Tax Sharing Agreement") with Dart. The Tax Sharing
Agreement provides, inter alia, that the Company shall pay to Dart from time to
time amounts equal to the federal and state tax liability of the Company and
each of its direct and indirect affiliated group subsidiaries (collectively,
the "Shoppers Group") computed as if the Shoppers Group was a separate and
independent affiliated group. For this purpose, the term "affiliated group" has
the meaning set forth in section 1504 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
In connection with the sale in October 1992 by Shoppers of Total Beverage Corp.
to a subsidiary of Dart, Shoppers received a note in the amount of
approximately $1,493,000 (the "Note"). The Note and accrued interest was due in
February 1995. Subsequent to the issuance of the Note, Dart and Shoppers have
raised various claims against each other, some of which are related to the
purchase and sale of Total Beverage Corp. As a result, neither Dart nor its
subsidiary have made payment on the Note. Shoppers has recorded a $1,000,000
reserve against this Note, resulting in a remaining balance of approximately
$500,000. See "Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements." Dart
intends to offset against the Note an amount reflecting certain claims that
Dart and its subsidiaries have against Shoppers. As a result, it is not
expected that Shoppers will receive funds from Dart in settlement of these
disputes.
In February 1997, Shoppers paid approximately $10 million in fees and expenses
incurred by Dart in connection with the Acquisition.
On September 26, 1997, Shoppers loaned Dart $10.0 million from the Restricted
Proceeds that Dart used for the RGL Settlement. The loan is in the form of a
promissory note that bears interest at 9 3/4% per annum compounded annually.
Interest and principal are payable on June 15, 2004, however Dart could make
interest payments prior to that time.
On January 28, 1998, Shoppers loaned Dart $25.0 million that Dart used for the
HHH Settlement. The loan is the form of a promissory note that bears interest
at 9 3/4% per annum compounded annually. Interest and principal are payable on
June 15, 2004, however Dart could make interest payments prior to that time.
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Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a)(1) Financial Statements
See Item 8.
(a)(2) Schedules (Consolidated) -
All schedules are omitted because the required information is inapplicable or it is presented in the
consolidated financial statements or related notes.
(a)(3) Exhibits
4.1 Indenture dated June 26, 1997 by and among Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp., SFW Holding Corp. and Norwest Bank
Minnesota, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp.
Form S-4, Registration No. 333-32825, filed August 5, 1997).
4.2 Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. Global Security dated June 26, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1
to Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. Form S-4, Registration No. 333-32825, filed August 5, 1997).
10.1 Employment Agreement dated August 18, 1997 between William White and Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp., herein
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Dart Group Corporation (No. 0-1946) Form 10-Q filed
September 15, 1997.
10.2 Revolving Loan and Security Agreement dated December 22, 1997 between Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. and
Lendors and Heller Financial, Inc. as Agent and as Lender.
10.3 Promissory Notes dated September 26, 1997 and January 28, 1998 from Dart Group Corporation to Shoppers Food
Warehouse Corp.
11 Statement on Computation of Per Share Net Income.
21 Subsidiaries of Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp.
23 Consent of Independent Public Accountants
27 Financial Statement Schedules
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
Shoppers Food did not file any Current Reports on Form 8-K during the
fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
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.
SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.
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Date: May 13, 1998 By:William J. White
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William J. White
President
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf
of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Date: May 13, 1998 William J. White
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William J. White
President
Date: May 13, 1998 Richard B. Stone
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Richard B. Stone
Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
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Harry M. Linowes
Director
Date:
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Howard M. Metzenbaum
Director
Date: May 13, 1998 Jack Binder
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Jack Binder
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORPORATION
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
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10.2 Revolving Loan and Security Agreement dated December 22, 1997 between Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. and Lendors and Heller
Financial, Inc. as Agent and as Lender.
10.3 Promissory Notes dated September 26, 1997 and January 28,1998 from Dart Group Corporation to Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp.
11 Statement on Computation of Per Share Net Income
21 Subsidiaries of Shoppers Food Warehouse Corporation
23 Consent of Independent Public Accountants
27 Financial Data Schedules
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