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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 22, 2000
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________.
Commission file number - 333-56031
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ADVANCE HOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia 54-1622754
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
5673 Airport Road 24012
Roanoke, Virginia (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(540) 362-4911
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if
changed since last report).
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 [_]
As of June 2, 2000, the registrant had outstanding 28,324,050 shares of
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the only class of common stock
of the registrant outstanding). The registrant's Class A Common Stock is not
traded in a public market.
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ADVANCE HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Sixteen Week Period Ended April 22, 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Advance Holding Corporation
and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 22, 2000 and
January 1, 2000....................................................... 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Sixteen
Week Periods Ended April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999.................. 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Sixteen
Week Periods Ended April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999.................. 3
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.............. 4
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations................................................. 9
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks........... 16
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings..................................................... 17
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds............................. 17
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................................... 17
SIGNATURE................................................................................ S-1
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Advance Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
April 22, 2000 and January 1, 2000
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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April 22, January 1,
Assets 2000 2000
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(unaudited)
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,803 $ 22,577
Receivables, net 106,908 100,323
Inventories 764,816 749,447
Other current assets 16,550 12,025
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Total current assets 904,077 884,372
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $163,949
and $146,647 395,957 402,476
Assets held for sale 29,357 29,694
Other assets, net 28,934 32,087
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$ 1,358,325 $ 1,348,629
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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Current liabilities:
Bank overdrafts $ 17,465 $ 11,715
Current portion of long-term debt 2,000 3,665
Accounts payable 363,062 341,188
Accrued expenses 119,598 146,024
Other current liabilities 31,464 26,172
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Total current liabilities 533,589 528,764
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Long-term debt 633,749 634,664
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Other long-term liabilities 55,447 51,247
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 8% noncumulative, nonvoting, $10 par value,
redeemable by the Company at par; liquidation value at par;
100,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding - -
Common stock, Class A, voting, $.01 par value,
62,500,000 shares authorized; 28,324,050 and
28,144,050 issued and outstanding 283 281
Common stock, Class B, nonvoting, $.01 par value,
21,875,000 shares authorized; no shares
issued or outstanding - -
Additional paid-in capital 372,425 369,399
Other (417) 69
Accumulated deficit (236,751) (235,795)
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Total stockholders' equity 135,540 133,954
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$ 1,358,325 $ 1,348,629
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The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these balance sheets.
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Advance Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Sixteen Week Periods Ended
April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Sixteen Week Periods Ended
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April 22, April 24,
2000 1999
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Net sales $ 677,582 $ 670,453
Cost of sales 418,607 444,092
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Gross profit 258,975 226,361
Selling, general and administrative expenses 239,791 243,363
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Operating income (loss) 19,184 (17,002)
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense (20,766) (18,559)
Other, net 230 260
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Total other expense, net (20,536) (18,299)
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Loss before benefit for income taxes (1,352) (35,301)
Benefit for income taxes (396) (10,359)
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Net loss $ (956) $ (24,942)
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The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.
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Advance Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Sixteen Week Periods Ended
April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Sixteen Week Periods Ended
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April 22, 2000 April 24, 1999
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Cash flows used in operating activities:
Net loss $ (956) $ (24,942)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities:
Depreciation 19,234 17,223
Amortization of stock option compensation 352 557
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs 992 1,194
Amortization of bond discount 2,887 2,574
Amortization of interest on capital lease obligation 42 -
Benefit for deferred income taxes (666) (6,580)
Net loss on sales of property and equipment 310 75
Net increase in:
Receivables, net (6,587) (56,582)
Inventories (15,369) (83,000)
Other (1,698) (8,013)
Net increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable 21,874 93,841
Accrued expenses (28,141) (27,079)
Other 4,248 22,036
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Net cash used in operating activities (3,478) (68,696)
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Cash flows used in investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (12,692) (29,224)
Other 1,294 2,144
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Net cash used in investing activities (11,398) (27,080)
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Cash flows provided by financing activities:
Increase in bank overdrafts 5,750 5,300
Borrowings under credit facilities 155,200 150,500
Payments on credit facilities (157,200) (74,500)
Payment of debt issuance costs - (669)
Proceeds from issuance of Class A Common Stock 2,192 -
Other 2,160 2,090
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Net cash provided by financing activities 8,102 82,721
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (6,774) (13,055)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 22,577 36,115
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 15,803 $ 23,060
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Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid $ 20,037 $ 16,764
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received 190 2,520
Noncash transactions:
Conversion of capital lease obligation $ 3,509 $ -
Loans receivable related to issuance of common stock 900 -
Cancellation of shares under stockholder subscription receivable 34 -
Debt issuance costs and acquisition costs accrued - 541
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The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.
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Advance Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Sixteen Week Periods Ended April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
1. Basis of Presentation:
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Advance Holding Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the
"Company"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of April 22, 2000, the
condensed consolidated statements of operations for the sixteen week periods
ended April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999 and the condensed consolidated
statements of cash flows for the sixteen week periods ended April 22, 2000 and
April 24, 1999, have been prepared by the Company and have not been audited. In
the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring
adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the
Company, the results of its operations and cash flows have been made.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 1,
2000.
The results of operations for the 16-week period are not necessarily
indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full fiscal year.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This Statement establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as
derivatives) and for hedging activities. It requires companies to recognize all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities in their statement of financial
position and measure those instruments at fair value. In September 1999, the
FASB issued SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of SFAS No. 133," which delayed the
effective date of SFAS No. 133 to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000.
The Company has not yet determined the impact SFAS No. 133 will have on its
financial position or the results of its operations.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain 1999 amounts have been reclassified to conform with their 2000
presentation.
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Advance Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Sixteen Week Periods Ended April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2. Receivables:
Receivables consist of the following:
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April 22, January 1,
2000 2000
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Trade:
Wholesale $ 32,809 $ 22,221
Retail 12,685 10,525
Vendor 43,778 47,405
Installment 13,343 13,616
Related parties 4,873 6,647
Employees 369 552
Other 3,276 3,481
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Total receivables 111,133 104,447
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (4,225) (4,124)
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Receivables, net $ 106,908 $ 100,323
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3. Inventories:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the last-in,
first-out (LIFO) method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method
can be made only at the end of each fiscal year based on the inventory levels
and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must be based on
management's estimates of expected fiscal year-end inventory levels and costs.
The Company capitalizes certain purchasing and warehousing costs into inventory.
Purchasing and warehousing costs included in inventory at April 22, 2000 and
January 1, 2000, were $50,535 and $49,252, respectively. Inventories consist of
the following:
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April 22, January 1,
2000 2000
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Inventories at FIFO $ 752,446 $ 735,762
Reserve to state inventories at LIFO 12,370 13,685
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Inventories at LIFO $ 764,816 $ 749,447
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4. Restructuring Liabilities:
In November 1998, the Company consummated a plan of merger (the "Western
Merger") with Sears, Roebuck and Co. ("Sears") to acquire Western Auto Supply
Company ("Western"). The Company's restructuring activities relate to the
settlement of restructuring activities undertaken as a result of the Western
Merger and the ongoing analysis of the profitability of store locations.
Expenses associated with restructuring are included in selling, general and
administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of
operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company closed two
stores included in the fiscal 1999 restructuring activities and made the
decision to close or relocate 13 additional stores not meeting profitability
objectives, 12 of which were closed during the first quarter of fiscal 2000. The
Company expects to close the remaining facilities during fiscal 2000.
The Company assumed the restructuring accrual related to Western's
restructuring activities prior to the Western Merger. As of April 22, 2000,
this restructuring accrual relates primarily to ongoing lease obligations on
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Advance Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Sixteen Week Periods Ended April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
closed facilities and estimated severance payments. The Company actively
pursues subleasing these closed stores, including certain service bays in stores
obtained through the Western Merger that are currently not involved in the
production of revenue.
A reconciliation of activity with respect to these restructuring accruals
is as follows:
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Other Exit
Severance Costs
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Balance, January 1, 2000 $ 18 $ 9,963
New provisions - 1,205
Change in estimates - 243
Reserves utilized (14) (1,996)
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Balance, April 22, 2000 (unaudited) $ 4 $ 9,415
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The above liabilities related to severance costs will be settled during
fiscal 2000. Other exit cost liabilities will be settled over the remaining
terms of the underlying lease agreements.
Additionally, as a result of the Western Merger, the Company established
restructuring reserves in connection with the decision to close certain Parts
America stores, to relocate certain Western administrative functions, to exit
certain facility leases and to terminate certain employees of Western. As of
April 22, 2000, all employees have been terminated and all leased stores have
been closed.
A reconciliation of activity with respect to these restructuring accruals
is as follows:
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Other Exit
Severance Costs
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Balance, January 1, 2000 $ 3,510 $ 7,825
Change in estimates - (77)
Reserves utilized (1,616) (732)
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Balance, April 22, 2000 (unaudited) $ 1,894 $ 7,016
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The above liabilities related to severance costs will be settled during
fiscal 2000. Other exit cost liabilities will be settled over the remaining
terms of the underlying lease agreements.
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Advance Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Sixteen Week Periods Ended April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
5. Contingencies:
In March 2000, the Company was notified it has been named in a lawsuit
filed on behalf of independent retailers and jobbers against the Company and
others for various claims under the Robinson-Patman Act. The suit is in
preliminary stages. The Company believes these claims are without merit and
intends to defend them vigorously; however, the ultimate outcome of this matter
can not be ascertained at this time.
The Company is also involved in various other claims, lawsuits and
environmental issues arising in the normal course of business. The damages
claimed against the Company in some of these proceedings are substantial.
Although the final outcome of these legal matters cannot be determined, based on
the facts presently known, it is management's opinion the final outcome of such
claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
6. Related Parties:
The following table presents the related party transactions with Sears
included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the sixteen
week periods ended April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999 and the condensed
consolidated balance sheets as of April 22, 2000 and January 1, 2000:
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Sixteen Week Periods Ended
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April 22, 2000 April 24, 1999
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
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Net sales to Sears $ 2,086 $1,052
Shared services revenue - 1,079
Shared services expense - 744
Credit card fee expense 128 885
Sears Logistic Systems fee expense 38 -
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April 22, 2000 January 1, 2000
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Receivables from Sears $ 4,863 $6,625
Payables to Sears 1,163 4,304
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Advance Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Sixteen Week Periods Ended April 22, 2000 and April 24, 1999
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
7. Segment and Related Information:
SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information," requires entities to report financial and descriptive information
related to segments within the organization.
The Company has the following operating segments: Holding, Retail and
Wholesale. Holding has no operations but holds certain assets and liabilities.
Retail consists of the retail operations of the Company, operating under the
trade name "Advance Auto Parts" in the United States and "Western Auto" in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Wholesale consists of the wholesale
operations, including distribution services to independent dealers, franchisees
and one Company-owned store in California all operating under the "Western Auto"
trade name. The California store location approximates 10% of the total
Wholesale segment revenues.
Prior to January 1, 2000, management received and used financial
information at the Advance Stores and consolidated Western levels. The Advance
Stores segment consisted of the same operations described above and the Western
segment consisted of the "Western Auto" retail locations and wholesale
operations described above.
The accounting policies of the consolidated company have been consistently
applied to the reportable segments listed below.
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Sixteen Weeks Ended Advance
April 22, 2000 (unaudited) Holding Retail Wholesale Totals
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Net sales $ - $ 625,069 $ 52,513 $ 677,582
Loss before provision
for income taxes (2,885) 3,475 (1,942) (1,352)
Segment assets (b) 4,576 1,277,664 76,085 1,358,325
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Sixteen Weeks Ended Advance
April 24, 1999 (unaudited) Holding Retail Wholesale (a) Totals
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Net sales $ - $ 587,506 $ 82,947 $ 670,453
Loss before provision
for income taxes (2,577) (25,882) (6,842) (35,301)
Segment assets (b) 5,129 1,268,059 141,843 1,415,031
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(a) During fiscal 1999, certain assets, liabilities and the corresponding
activity related to the Parts America store operations and a distribution
center were transferred to Retail through a dividend.
(b) Excludes investment in and equity in net earnings or losses of
subsidiaries.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Advance Holding Corporation ("Holding") conducts all of its operations
through its wholly owned subsidiary, Advance Stores Company, Incorporated and
its subsidiaries (the "Company"). As of April 22, 2000, the Company had 1,647
stores in 37 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands operating under the
"Advance Auto Parts" and "Western Auto" trade names (the "Retail" segment).
Advance Auto Parts is the second largest retailer of automotive parts and
accessories in the United States and, based on store count, the Company believes
it is the largest retailer in a majority of its markets. The Western Auto stores
(the "Service Stores") included in the Retail segment offer home and garden
merchandise in addition to automotive parts, accessories and service. The
Company also operates a wholesale distribution network which includes
distribution services of automotive parts and accessories and home and garden
merchandise to approximately 630 independently owned dealer stores and three
franchisees in 48 states and one Company-owned retail store in California all
operating under the "Western Auto" trade name (the "Wholesale" segment).
The Company was formed in 1929. In the 1980s, the Company sharpened its
marketing focus to target sales of automotive parts and accessories to "do-it-
yourself" ("DIY") customers and accelerated its growth strategy. From the 1980s
through the present, the Company has grown significantly through new store
openings and strategic acquisitions. In 1996, the Company began to aggressively
expand its sales to "do-it-for-me" ("DIFM") customers by implementing a
commercial delivery program that supplies parts and accessories to third party
automotive service and repair providers.
The Company continually monitors store performance, which results in
closing certain store locations not meeting profitability objectives. During the
first quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company closed two stores included in the
fiscal 1999 restructuring activities and made the decision to close or relocate
13 additional stores not meeting profitability objectives, 12 of which were
closed during the first quarter of fiscal 2000.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company announced and
finalized a plan to partner with CSK Auto, Inc. ("CSK") and Sequoia Capital to
form PartsAmerica.com, Inc. ("PartsAmerica.com"). PartsAmerica.com is an e-
commerce destination in the automotive aftermarket that operates
independently from its partners and will utilize the Company's and CSK's
existing logistic systems to support its web-based operations. The Company
contributed the use of the "Parts America" domain name to PartsAmerica.com under
a royalty free license agreement and the use of certain other assets. The
Company is also party to a service agreement with PartsAmerica.com that defines
the wholesale sale of merchandise to PartsAmerica.com and certain other services
to be provided by the Company. The Company expects to begin selling products to
PartsAmerica.com by the third quarter of fiscal 2000.
The following discussion of the consolidated historical results of
operations and financial condition of Holding should be read in conjunction with
the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Holding and the
notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. Holding's first quarter
consists of 16 weeks and its other three quarters consist of 12 weeks.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations and other sections of this quarterly report contain
certain "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include without limitation the
words "believes," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "expects," and words of
similar import. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of Holding and the Company or the retail industry to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the
following: general economic and business conditions; Holding's and the Company's
substantial leverage and debt service obligations; restrictions on Holding's and
the Company's ability to pursue its business strategies imposed by restrictive
loan covenants; changes in business strategy or development plans; competition;
weather conditions; extent of the market demand for auto parts; availability of
inventory supply; adequacy and perception of customer service, product quality
and defect experience; availability of and ability to take advantage of vendor
pricing programs and incentives; rate of new store
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openings; cannibalization of store sites; mix and types of merchandise sold;
governmental regulation of products; new store development; performance of
information systems; effectiveness of deliveries from distribution centers;
ability to hire, train and retain qualified employees; and environmental risks.
Forward-looking statements regarding revenues, expenses, cash flows and
liquidity are particularly subject to a variety of assumptions, some or all of
which may not be realized. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The
Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly
announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect future events or developments.
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Results of Operations
The following tables set forth the statement of operations data for
Holding expressed in dollars and as a percentage of net sales for the periods
indicated.
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Sixteen Week Periods Ended
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
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April 22, April 24,
2000 1999
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Net sales $ 677,582 $ 670,453
Cost of sales 418,607 444,092
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Gross profit 258,975 226,361
Selling, general and administrative expenses 239,439 225,888
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Operating income, as adjusted 19,536 473
Expenses associated with merger integration - 16,918
Expenses associated with non-cash compensation 352 557
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Operating income (loss), as reported 19,184 (17,002)
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Interest expense (20,766) (18,559)
Other income (expense), net 230 260
Benefit for income taxes (396) (10,359)
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Net income (loss) $ (956) $ (24,942)
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Sixteen Week Periods Ended
(unaudited)
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April 22, April 24,
2000 1999
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 61.8 66.2
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Gross profit 38.2 33.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses 35.3 33.7
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Operating income, as adjusted 2.9 0.1
Expenses associated with merger integration - 2.5
Expenses associated with non-cash compensation 0.1 0.1
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Operating income (loss), as reported 2.8 (2.5)
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Interest expense (3.1) (2.8)
Other income (expense), net 0.0 0.0
Benefit for income taxes (0.1) (1.5)
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Net income (loss) (0.2)% (3.7)%
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Net sales consist primarily of comparable store net sales, new store net
sales, Service Store net sales and net sales to the wholesale dealer network.
Comparable store net sales is calculated based on the change in net sales
starting once a store has been opened for thirteen complete accounting periods
(each period represents four weeks). Relocations are included in comparable
store net sales from the original date of opening. Additionally, each converted
Parts America store is included in the comparable store net sales calculation
after thirteen complete accounting periods following its conversion to an
Advance Auto Parts store. Holding has historically not included the Service
Stores in the comparable store net sales calculation.
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Holding's cost of sales includes merchandise costs and warehouse and
distribution expenses as well as service labor costs for the Service Stores.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales may be affected by variations in
Holding's product mix, price changes in response to competitive factors and
fluctuations in merchandise costs and vendor programs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses are comprised of store
payroll, store occupancy, net advertising expenses, depreciation and
amortization, other store expenses and general and administrative expenses,
including salaries and related benefits of corporate employees, administrative
office expenses, data processing, professional expenses and other related
expenses.
Sixteen Weeks Ended April 22, 2000 Compared to Sixteen Weeks Ended April 24,
1999
Net sales for the sixteen weeks ended April 22, 2000 were $677.6 million,
an increase of $7.1 million or 1.1% over net sales for the sixteen weeks ended
April 24, 1999. Net sales for the Retail segment increased $37.5 million or
6.4%. The net sales increase for the Retail segment was due to an increase in
the comparable store sales of 4.4%, contributions from new stores opened within
the last year and increased net sales from converted Parts America stores not
included in the comparable store sales calculation. The comparable sales
increase of 4.4% was primarily a result of growth in both the DIY and DIFM
customer base, as well as the continued maturation of new stores and the
converted Parts America stores included in the comparable store sales
calculation. Comparable store sales increased 13.9% for the sixteen weeks ended
April 24, 1999 as compared to the comparable quarter of fiscal 1998. Net sales
for the Wholesale segment decreased $30.4 million or 36.7%, reflecting the
continued decline of this segment.
During the sixteen weeks ended April 22, 2000, the Company opened 45 new
stores, relocated two stores, and closed 14 stores. The Company also added 119
stores to its commercial delivery program, bringing the total to 1,213 stores.
Gross profit for the sixteen weeks ended April 22, 2000 was $259.0 million
or 38.2% of net sales, as compared to $226.4 million or 33.8% of net sales in
the sixteen weeks ended April 24, 1999. The increase in the gross profit
percentage is reflective of the realization of certain purchasing synergies,
fewer product liquidations, lower inventory shrinkage and freight costs and a
decline in the net sales of the lower margin Wholesale segment. The higher
shrinkage and freight costs in fiscal year 1999 were related to the merchandise
conversions and product liquidations resulting from the Western Merger. The
gross profit for the Retail segment was $252.5 million or 40.4% of net sales for
the sixteen week period ended April 22, 2000, as compared to $218.3 million or
37.2% of net sales for the sixteen week period ended April 24, 1999.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, before integration expenses
and non-cash compensation, increased to $239.4 million or 35.3% of net sales for
the sixteen week period ended April 22, 2000, from $225.9 million or 33.7% of
net sales for the sixteen week period ended April 24, 1999. The increase in
selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of sales is primarily
attributable to the net sales decline in the Wholesale segment, which as a
percent of sales contributes lower operating costs. Additionally, the Company's
decision to close stores not meeting profitability objectives and the incurrence
of slightly higher professional fees contributed to the increase in selling,
general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales.
Operating income, as adjusted for expenses associated with integration
expenses and non-cash compensation, in the sixteen weeks ended April 22, 2000
was $19.5 million or 2.9% of net sales, as compared to $0.5 million or 0.1% of
net sales in the sixteen weeks ended April 24, 1999. The Retail segment
contributed $19.6 million to operating income, which was partially offset by an
operating loss in the Wholesale segment of $0.1 million.
EBITDA (operating income plus depreciation and amortization), as adjusted
for merger integration expenses and non-cash compensation, was $38.8 million in
the sixteen week period ended April 22, 2000 or 5.7% of net sales, as compared
to $17.7 million or 2.6% of net sales in the sixteen week period ended April 24,
1999. EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flow from operations as defined
by GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net income as an
indicator of operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow (as
measured by GAAP) as a measure of liquidity. Holding's method for calculating
EBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Management believes certain one-time expenses; expenses associated with
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merger integration and non-cash compensation should be eliminated from the
EBITDA calculation to evaluate the operating performance of the Company.
Interest expense for the sixteen week period ended April 22, 200 was $20.8
million or 3.1% of net sales, as compared to $18.6 million or 2.8% of net sales
for the sixteen week period ended April 24, 1999. The increase in interest
expense is a result of increased borrowings over the similar period of the
fiscal year 1999 and an increase in interest rates.
Income tax benefit for the sixteen weeks ended April 22, 2000 was $.4
million compared to a benefit of $10.4 million in the sixteen weeks ended April
24, 1999. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the loss before
taxes. Effective income tax rates for both periods were approximately 29%.
As a result of the above factors, Holding recorded a net loss of $1.0
million for the sixteen week period ended April 22, 2000, as compared to a net
loss of $24.9 million for the sixteen week period ended April 24, 1999. As a
percentage of sales, the net loss for the sixteen week period ended April 22,
2000 was 0.2% as compared to a net loss of 3.7% for the sixteen week period
ended April 24, 1999.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As a holding company, Holding relies on dividends from the Company as its
primary source of liquidity. Holding does not have and in the future may not
have any assets other than the capital stock of the Company. The ability of the
Company to pay cash dividends to Holding when required is restricted by law and
the terms of the Company's debt instruments, including the Credit Facility and
the Senior Subordinated Notes (see below). No assurance can be made that the
Company will be able to pay cash dividends to Holding when required to redeem
the Debentures (see below).
Holding's primary capital requirements have been the funding of its
continued store expansion program, store relocations and remodels, inventory
requirements, the construction and upgrading of distribution centers and the
development and implementation of proprietary information systems. Holding has
financed its growth through a combination of internally generated funds,
borrowings under the Credit Facility and issuances of equity.
During fiscal 2000, the Company expects to open 150 new stores, of which 45
have been opened as of April 22, 2000. The average new store opening requires
capital expenditures of approximately $120,000 per store and an inventory
investment of approximately $350,000 per store, a portion of which is held at a
distribution facility. A substantial portion of these inventories is financed
through vendor payables. Pre-opening expenses, consisting primarily of store
set-up costs and training of new store employees, average approximately $25,000
per store and are expensed when incurred.
Historically, the Company has negotiated extended payment terms from
suppliers to help finance inventory growth, and the Company believes that it
will be able to continue financing much of its inventory growth through such
extended payment terms. The Company anticipates that inventory levels will
continue to increase primarily as a result of new store openings and increased
SKU levels.
As a result of the Western Merger, the Company decided to close certain
Advance Auto Parts stores due to store performance or because such stores were
in overlapping markets with Parts America stores. As part of normal operations,
the Company will continue to review store performance and close additional
stores not meeting profitability objectives. The Western Merger also resulted in
restructuring reserves recorded in purchase accounting for the closure of
certain Parts America stores, severance and relocation costs and other facility
exit costs. As of April 22, 2000, these reserves had a remaining balance of
$14.3 million. The Company also assumed certain restructuring and deferred
compensation liabilities previously recorded by Western Auto Supply Company. At
April 22, 2000, the remaining assumed liability for the restructuring and
deferred compensation plans was $4.0 million and $6.2 million, respectively, of
which $1.6 million and $1.8 million, respectively, is recorded as a current
liability. The classification for deferred compensation is determined by
employee election, and can be changed upon 12 months' notice.
For the sixteen weeks ended April 22, 2000, net cash used in operating
activities was $3.5 million. Of this amount, $1.0 million was due to a net
loss, which was offset by depreciation of $19.2 million and amortization of
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deferred debt issuance costs and bond discount of $3.9 million, and $25.6
million was used as a result of a net increase in working capital, primarily
inventory, receivables and accrued expenses. Net cash used for investing
activities was $11.4 million and was comprised primarily of net capital
expenditures. Net cash provided by financing activities was $8.1 million and
was comprised primarily of the increase in bank overdrafts and proceeds from the
issuance of common stock, offset partially by a decrease in net borrowings.
Holding believes it will have sufficient liquidity to fund its debt service
obligations and implement its growth strategy over the next twelve months. As
of April 22, 2000, Holding and the Company had outstanding indebtedness
consisting of $77.2 million of Senior Discount Debentures (the "Debentures"),
$200.0 million of Senior Subordinated Notes (the "Senior Subordinated Notes"),
borrowings of $348.5 million under the bank credit facility (the "Credit
Facility") and $10.0 million of indebtedness under the McDuffie County
Development Authority Taxable Industrial Bonds ("IRB").
The Debentures accrete at a rate of 12.875%, compounded semiannually, to an
aggregate principal amount of $112.0 million by April 15, 2003. Commencing
April 15, 2003, cash interest on the Debentures will accrue and be payable
semiannually at a rate of 12.875% per annum. The indenture governing the
Debentures contains certain covenants that, among other things, limit the
ability of Holding and its restricted subsidiaries to incur indebtedness and
issue preferred stock, repurchase stock and certain indebtedness, engage in
transactions with affiliates, create or incur certain liens, pay dividends or
certain other distributions, make certain investments, enter into new
businesses, sell stock of restricted subsidiaries, sell assets and engage in
certain mergers and consolidations.
The Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of 10.25%, payable
semiannually, and require no principal payments until maturity in April 2008.
The indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes contains certain covenants
that limit, among other things, the ability of the Company and its restricted
subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and issue preferred stock, pay
dividends or certain other distributions, issue stock of subsidiaries, make
certain investments, repurchase stock and certain indebtedness, create or incur
liens, engage in transactions with affiliates, enter into new businesses, sell
stock of restricted subsidiaries and restrict the Company from engaging in
certain mergers or consolidations and sell assets. The $10.0 million principal
amount IRB bears interest at a variable rate and will require no principal
payments until maturity in November 2002.
The Company has access to a total of $463.5 million through the Credit
Facility in addition to its operating cash flow. The Credit Facility provides
for (i) a $124.0 million Tranche B term loan, which was made at the closing of
the Recapitalization; (ii) a revolver with maximum borrowings including letters
of credit of approximately $125.0 million, of which $40.0 million was borrowed
and $12.1 million was outstanding for letters of credit, at April 22, 2000,
(iii) a $124.5 million delayed draw term loan of which $94.5 million was
borrowed at April 22, 2000 and (iv) a $90.0 million deferred term loan facility
which was drawn at the closing of the Western Merger. The term loan facilities,
other than the Tranche B term loan, will mature on the sixth anniversary of
initial borrowing, and the Tranche B term loan will mature on the eighth
anniversary of initial borrowing. Annual principal payments on the term loan
facilities prior to the sixth anniversary of initial borrowing will be nominal;
thereafter, required principal payments will be approximately $236.5 million in
2004, $60.0 million in 2005 and $30.0 million in 2006, assuming the term loan
facilities have been fully borrowed. The revolving loan facility will mature on
the sixth anniversary of initial borrowing. The interest rates under the delayed
draw facilities and the revolver are determined by reference to a pricing grid
that will provide for reductions in the applicable interest rate margins based
on the Company's trailing total debt to EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Credit
Facility). Based upon the Company's operating ratios at April 22, 2000, the
margins were 2.25% and 1.25% for Eurodollar and base rate borrowings,
respectively, and can step down to 1.75% and 0.75%, respectively, if the
Company's total debt to EBITDA ratio is less than or equal to 4.00 to 1.00.
Additionally, at April 22, 2000, the margin under the Tranche B term loan and
the deferred term loan facility was 2.50% on a Eurodollar rate and 1.50% on the
base rate borrowings.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility are required to be prepaid, subject to
certain exceptions, with (a) 50% of defined excess cash flow, (b) 100% of the
net cash proceeds of all asset sales or other dispositions of property by the
Company and its subsidiaries (including certain insurance and condemnation
proceeds), subject to certain exceptions (including exceptions for (i)
reinvestment of certain asset sale proceeds within 360 days of such sale and
(ii) certain sale-leaseback transactions), (c) 100% of the net proceeds of
issuances of debt obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries and (d) 100%
of the net proceeds of issuance of equity of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Because increases in net working capital, capital expenditures and debt
repayments are deducted in calculating excess cash flow, the Company does not
anticipate that the prepayment obligation under the Credit Facility in respect
thereof will have a material effect on its operating strategy. With respect to
growth through
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acquisitions, the operation of this covenant may result in the application of
cash resources for prepayments which would require the Company to secure
additional equity or debt financing to fund an acquisition, but while no
assurance can be given, the Company does not anticipate that this would have a
material effect on its ability to finance acquisitions in the future. The
Company did not make any mandatory prepayments in fiscal 1999, and does not
anticipate any mandatory prepayments under this provision in fiscal 2000.
The loans under the Credit Facility are secured by a first priority
security interest in all tangible and intangible assets of the Company. Amounts
available to the Company under the revolver and delayed draw term loans are
subject to a borrowing base formula, which is based on certain percentages of
the Company's inventories. As of April 22, 2000, $70.3 million was available
under these facilities. The Company intends to use borrowings under the
revolver and delayed draw term loans, as well as internally generated funds, for
store expansion and funding of working capital.
The Credit Facility contains covenants restricting the ability of the
Company and its subsidiaries to, among others things, (i) pay dividends on any
class of capital stock or make any payment to purchase, redeem, retire, acquire,
cancel or terminate capital stock, (ii) prepay, redeem, retire, acquire, cancel
or terminate debt, (iii) incur liens or engage in sale-leaseback transactions,
(iv) make loans, investments, advances or guarantees, (v) incur additional debt
(including hedging arrangements), (vi) make capital expenditures, (vii) engage
in mergers, acquisitions and asset sales, (viii) engage in transactions with
affiliates, (ix) enter into any agreement which restricts the ability to create
liens on property or assets or the ability of subsidiaries to pay dividends or
make payments on advances or loans to the Company or other subsidiaries, (x)
change the nature of the business conducted by the Company and its subsidiaries,
(xi) change the passive holding company status of Holding and (xii) amend
existing debt agreements or the Company's or Holding's certificate of
incorporation, by-laws or other organizational documents. The Company is also
required to comply with financial covenants in the Credit Facility with respect
to (a) limits on annual aggregate capital expenditures, (b) a maximum leverage
ratio, (c) a minimum interest coverage ratio and (d) a minimum retained cash
earnings test. The Company is generally prohibited from paying dividends
(including to Holding) except that as long as no defined event of default under
the Credit Facility then exists, the Company will be permitted to pay dividends
to Holding in an amount sufficient to cover the cash interest due on the Senior
Discount Debentures (the "Debentures") commencing October 15, 2003. The Company
believes it is in compliance with the above covenants under the Credit Facility
as of April 22, 2000.
Seasonality
The Company's business is somewhat seasonal in nature, with the highest
sales occurring in the spring and summer months. In addition, the Company's
business is affected by weather conditions. While unusually heavy precipitation
tends to soften sales as elective maintenance is deferred during such periods,
extremely hot and cold weather tends to enhance sales by causing parts to fail.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISKS
Holding currently utilizes no material derivative financial instruments
that expose it to significant market risk. Holding is exposed to cash flow and
fair value risk due to changes in interest rates with respect to its long-term
debt. While Holding cannot predict the impact interest rate movements will have
on its debt, exposure to rate changes is managed through the use of fixed and
variable rate debt. Holding's exposure to interest rate risk increased during
the first quarter of fiscal 2000 due to increases in these rates.
Holding's fixed rate debt consists primarily of outstanding balances on the
Debentures and Senior Subordinated Notes. Holding's variable rate debt relates
to borrowings under the Credit Facility and the IRB. Holding's variable rate
debt is primarily vulnerable to movements in the LIBOR, Prime, Federal Funds and
Base CD rates.
The table below presents principal cash flows and related weighted average
interest rates on Holding's long-term debt at April 22, 2000 by expected
maturity dates. Expected maturity dates approximate contract terms. Fair
values included herein have been determined based on quoted market prices.
Weighted average variable rates are based on implied forward rates in the yield
curve at April 22, 2000. Implied forward rates should not be considered a
predictor of actual future interest rates.
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Fair
Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Market
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Thereafter Total Value
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(dollars in thousands)
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Long-term debt:
Fixed rate............... $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $312,000 $312,000 $216,080
Weighted average
interest rate........ - - - - - 11.2% 11.2%
Variable rate............ $1,000 $3,000 $14,000 $4,000 $246,500 $ 90,000 $358,500 $360,500
Weighted average
interest rate........ 9.0% 9.7% 9.7% 9.7% 9.7% 10.0% 9.5%
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In March 2000, the Company was notified it has been named in a lawsuit
filed on behalf of independent retailers and jobbers against the Company and
others for various claims under the Robinson-Patman Act. The Company believes
these claims are without merit and intends to defend them vigorously; however,
the ultimate outcome of this matter can not be ascertained at this time.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On February 1, 2000, Holding issued and sold 75,000 shares of its Class A
common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the "Shares"), at a price per share of
$16.82 or an aggregate purchase price of $1.3 million to an executive officer of
the Company (the "Purchaser"). Holding offered and sold the Shares pursuant to
the Advance Holding Corporation 1998 Senior Executive Stock Subscription Plan,
as amended (the "Plan"), which Holding filed as an exhibit to its Registration
Statement on Form S-4, effective October 30, 1998 (Registration No. 333-56013).
As consideration for the Shares, Holding received $361,500 in cash, and $900,000
in the form of secured promissory notes, the payment of which are secured by
individual stock pledge agreements with the Purchaser.
Additionally, Holding issued and sold 110,000 shares of its Class A common
stock, $0.01 par value per share (the "Shares"), at a price per share of $16.82
or an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.9 million to an executive
officer of the Company (the "Purchaser") on February 1, 2000. Holding offered
and sold the Shares pursuant to a Restricted Stock Agreement, which Holding
filed as an exhibit to its Annual Report on Form 10-K, dated February 1, 2000.
As consideration for the Shares, Holding received approximately $1.9 million in
cash.
The issuances of the Shares were exempt from the registration requirements
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Rule 701 promulgated
thereunder, which exempts certain offers and sales of securities pursuant to
certain compensatory benefit plans. The Plan is a compensatory benefit plan
within the meaning of Rule 701 and the aggregate amount of securities sold by
Holding in reliance on Rule 701 during the applicable period has not exceeded
15% of the outstanding amount of Class A common stock.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ADVANCE HOLDING CORPORATION,
a Virginia corporation
June 2, 2000 By: /s/ Jimmie L. Wade
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Jimmie L. Wade
President and Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary
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