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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For quarter ended September 30, 2000 Commission file number 0-23496
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KFC National Purchasing Cooperative, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 61-0946155
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
950 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
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(address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (502) 896-5900
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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 [ ].
Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of October 31, 2000
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Membership Common Stock 570
Store Common Stock 5259
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INDEX
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Part 1 - Financial Information
Page (s)
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Item 1 Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7-9
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 10-13
Part II - Other Information
Item 1 Legal Proceedings 14
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14
Signatures 15
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Part I - Financial Information
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Item 1. Financial Statements
KFC NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $ -- $ 3,963,564
Cost of goods sold -- 3,654,998
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Gross profit -- 308,566
Share in earnings of UFPC 697,149 479,672
Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,436 134,788
Benefit from losses on receivables (24,807) (195,493)
Other income (expenses):
Service charges -- 25,499
Interest income 240,587 88,088
Interest expense (1,798) (122)
Miscellaneous 2,249 72,808
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241,038 186,273
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Income before patronage
dividend and income taxes 959,558 1,035,216
Patronage dividend 833,499 748,260
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Income before income taxes 126,059 286,956
Provision for income taxes 52,925 103,785
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Net income $ 73,134 $ 183,171
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
condensed consolidated financial statements.
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KFC NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 777,514 $ 122,941,180
Cost of goods sold 744,774 119,600,103
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Gross profit 32,740 3,341,077
Share in earnings of UFPC 3,404,224 2,970,652
Selling, general and administrative expenses 150,081 2,591,023
Benefit from losses on receivables (144,260) (42,630)
Other income (expenses):
Service charges 615 121,376
Interest income 612,598 177,052
Interest expense (9,223) (113,642)
Miscellaneous 11,458 152,435
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615,448 337,221
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Income before patronage
dividend and income taxes 4,046,591 4,100,557
Patronage dividend 3,407,646 3,447,104
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Income before income taxes 638,945 653,453
Provision for income taxes 269,501 271,787
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Net income $ 369,444 $ 381,666
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
condensed consolidated financial statements.
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KFC NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
ASSETS SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,632,759 $ 9,623,071
Accounts and note receivable, less allowance for
losses of $236,114 in 2000 and $1,151,040 in 1999 -- 633,161
Deferred income taxes 358,772 532,691
Note receivable from related party 50,000 50,000
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Total Current Assets 11,041,531 10,838,923
Note receivable from UFPC 1,083,000 8,263,865
Notes receivable from related party, excluding current portion 400,000 577,948
Investment in UFPC 3,253,976 3,767,462
Marketable debt securities 5,755,000 --
Deferred income taxes 4,400 9,603
Other assets 57,603 139,575
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Total Assets $ 21,595,510 $ 23,597,376
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LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Accounts payable -- 188,264
Accounts payable to related parties 33,602 23,946
Accrued expenses 198,953 825,683
Patronage dividend payable 3,407,646 4,841,901
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Total Current Liabilities 3,641,201 5,880,794
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Commitments and Contingencies
Members' Equity:
Membership common stock 5,710 5,780
Store common stock 1,353,360 1,479,924
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (73,338) (68,255)
Retained earnings 16,668,577 16,299,133
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17,954,309 17,716,582
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Total Liabilities and Members' Equity $ 21,595,510 $ 23,597,376
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
condensed consolidated financial statements.
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KFC NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
2000 1999
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income $ 369,444 $ 381,666
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization -- 119,373
Benefit from losses on receivables (144,260) (42,630)
Distributed (undistributed) share of earnings in UFPC 513,485 (3,933,911)
Deferred income taxes 179,122 157,166
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 777,422 36,995,982
Accounts receivable from related party -- 905,885
Inventories -- 6,566,529
Prepaid expenses -- (119,143)
Other assets 81,972 99,488
Accounts payable (188,264) (24,541,746)
Accounts payable to related party 9,656 --
Accrued expenses (626,730) (2,250,179)
Premium deposits -- (258)
Patronage dividend payable (1,434,255) 749,907
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (462,408) 15,088,129
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of marketable debt securities (5,755,000) --
Investment in UFPC -- (1,000,000)
Notes receivable from UFPC 7,180,865 (3,629,583)
Notes receivable from related parties 177,948 9,974,034
Additions to office equipment -- 631,695
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Net cash provided by investing activities 1,603,813 5,976,146
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Short-term borrowings -- (9,234,814)
Proceeds from sale of stock, net of costs 55,996 59,826
Retirement of stock (182,630) (687,694)
Distribution to Taco Bell Co-op -- (334,140)
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Net cash used in financing activities (126,634) (10,196,822)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (5,083) (54,163)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,009,688 10,813,290
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 9,623,071 919,856
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 10,632,759 $ 11,733,146
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Supplemental information:
Income taxes paid $ 466,960 $ 58,000
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Interest paid $ 44 $ 113,642
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
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1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements are presented in accordance with the
requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all of the disclosures
normally required by generally accepted accounting principles or those normally
made in the registrant's annual Form 10-K filing. Accordingly, the reader of
this Form 10-Q may wish to refer to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the year
ended October 31, 1999 and the Transition Report on Form 10-Q for the two months
ended December 31, 1999, for further information in this regard.
The accompanying financial statements for comparative purposes have been made to
conform to the format of the Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended October
31, 1999 and the Transition Report on Form 10-Q for the two months ended
December 31, 1999, and have been prepared in accordance with the Registrant's
customary accounting practices and have not been audited. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for fair presentation of this information have been made.
On December 8, 1999, the KFC Co-op's Board of Directors determined to change the
Registrant's fiscal year end from October 31 to December 31. In connection with
the change in fiscal year, the Registrant filed a report on Form 10-Q covering
the transition period from October 31, 1999 to December 31, 1999.
2. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income consist of the following:
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2000 1999
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Net income $ 369,444 $ 381,666
Other comprehensive (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment (net of
related tax benefit of $0 in 2000 and 1999) (5,083) (54,163)
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Comprehensive income $ 364,361 $ 327,503
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3. Contingencies
In April 1996, the KFC National Purchasing Cooperative, Inc. ("KFC Co-op")
entered into a finance program for stockholder members co-sponsored by the
National Cooperative Bank. The program initially provided for up to $20,000,000
in loans to KFC Co-op members, which range from $110,000 to an individual
maximum of $2,000,000. The KFC Co-op has guaranteed from 10% to 25% of the
declining balance based on each loan's classification. The National Cooperative
Bank has agreed to maintain a reserve account that will be applied to losses
prior to the KFC Co-op incurring any loss. The reserve account is funded
pursuant to the program agreements. The National Cooperative Bank's commitment
to provide such loans terminated in June 1997. As of September 30, 2000, the
National Cooperative Bank had funded approximately $8.5 million of borrowings
outstanding under this program. The KFC Co-op evaluates the credit risk
associated with their guarantees through credit and monitoring procedures
associated with their approval and periodic payments and reporting from the
primary lender, the National Cooperative Bank. Currently, the KFC Co-op under
this program expects no losses.
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4. Marketable Debt Securities
At September 30, 2000, corporate debt securities have been categorized as
available for sale and are stated at fair value based on quoted market prices.
At September 30, 2000, there were no unrealized holding gains and losses
included as a component of other comprehensive income. Available-for-sale
securities at September 30, 2000 mature from July 1, 2010 through July 1, 2020.
5. Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements
In December 1999, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101), "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements". SAB 101 summarizes some of the staff's interpretations of the
application of generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition.
All registrants are expected to apply the accounting and disclosure requirements
that are described in SAB 101 no later than the fourth quarter of the fiscal
year beginning after December 15, 1999. Management of the KFC Co-op is currently
analyzing the impact of SAB 101, but anticipates that the adoption of SAB 101
will not have a material effect on the KFC Co-op's results of operations or
financial position.
6. AmeriServe Food Distribution, Inc.
On January 31, 2000, AmeriServe Food Distribution, Inc. ("AmeriServe") and
certain of its affiliates filed in Delaware for protection under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. bankruptcy code. AmeriServe is the primary U.S. food and dry goods
distributor for Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. ("Tricon"). The bankruptcy court
in Delaware has approved financing commitments to AmeriServe from Tricon. In
addition, to provide its suppliers confidence to continue shipping to KFC, Taco
Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants, Tricon has told its suppliers that it would be
responsible for payment of goods approved by and purchased by Tricon through
AmeriServe for use at any Tricon owned, franchised or licensed restaurant from
January 31, 2000 until further notice by Tricon. Tricon anticipates that
AmeriServe will continue the administrative functions of ordering and invoicing,
in AmeriServe's name, of Tricon purchased goods. As in most bankruptcies
involving a primary supplier or distributor, the AmeriServe bankruptcy poses
certain risks and uncertainties to the KFC Co-op, as well as to our stockholder
members that rely on AmeriServe to distribute supplies to their restaurants.
Significant adverse developments in any of these risks or uncertainties could
have a material adverse impact on the KFC Co-op's results of operations,
financial condition or cash flow. The long-term impact of AmeriServe's
bankruptcy on the business of the KFC Co-op remains uncertain. The KFC Co-op's
share of earnings from the Unified Foodservice Purchasing Co-op, LLC ("UFPC")
was reduced by approximately $1,162,000, during the nine months ended September
30, 2000, arising from the KFC Co-op's portion of UFPC's AmeriServe accounts
receivables and AmeriServe related expenses. AmeriServe has announced that it
has reached an agreement to sell its distribution business to the McLane Company
Inc., a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. This transaction is scheduled to
close on or about November 30, 2000, although it is subject to satisfaction of
certain contingencies such as final approval by the bankruptcy court.
7. Legal Proceedings
On July 31, 1998, the KFC Co-op filed a complaint against Fred Jeffrey, a
former consultant to the KFC Co-op, and his wife, Julianna Jeffrey
(collectively, the "Jeffreys"), alleging breach of contract, conversion and
unjust enrichment. The KFC Co-op alleged in its complaint that the Jeffreys
breached certain contracts with the KFC Co-op by not fully repaying a $600,000
loan from the KFC Co-op and for converting certain funds that were to be used to
repay that loan. At the time of filing the complaint, the Jeffreys were in
default for approximately $194,000 under the loan. The Jeffreys each filed
separate answers to the complaint, denying that they were in default and
asserting that the loan was non-recourse in nature. Fred Jeffrey filed a
counterclaim against the KFC Co-op, alleging that the KFC Co-op fraudulently
induced him into selling his business and becoming a consultant to the KFC
Co-op. He also alleged fraud and deceit, unjust enrichment and quantum meruit,
wrongful discharge/breach of contract, and breach of contract and tortious
interference with a known contractual relationship. He asked for more than $3.7
million in compensatory damages and an unspecified amount in punitive damages.
Julianna Jeffrey also filed a counterclaim, alleging fraud and deceit. She
requested more than $1.4 million in damages. Trial began on February 22, 2000,
and the jury returned its verdict on March 8, 2000. The jury awarded zero
damages on the Jeffreys' three fraud claims, zero damages on Mr. Jeffrey's claim
for tortious interference with a contract, and $50,000 on Mr. Jeffrey's breach
of contract claim related to the early termination of his consulting agreement
with the KFC Co-op. The court dismissed the Cooperative's claims for repayment
of the loan. The KFC Co-op has appealed the court's decision to dismiss the KFC
Co-op's claims and the jury's award of $50,000.
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8 Investment in Unified Foodservice Purchasing Co-op, LLC ("UFPC")
UFPC is owned by its members, consisting of the KFC Co-op, Taco Bell
National Purchasing Co-op, Inc. ("Taco Bell Co-op") and Pizza Hut National
Purchasing Co-op, Inc. ("Pizza Hut Co-op"). The KFC Co-op accounts for its
investment in UFPC based on the Cooperative's share of earnings net of
distributions of UFPC in accordance with Purchasing Program Management
Agreement. Earnings of UFPC are divided between KFC Co-op, Taco Bell
Co-op, and Pizza Hut Co-op, (the "Concept Co-ops") primarily on the basis
of patronage. During the nine months ended September 30, 2000 the KFC
Co-op received cash distributions from UFPC of $3,917,709. Summarized
financial information of UFPC as of and for the three months and nine
months ended September 30, 2000 are as follows:
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Three Months ended 9/30/00 KFC Co-op Taco Bell Co-op Pizza Hut Co-op Kenco Total UFPC
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Sales $ 86,122,416 $ 8,848,326 $ 1,271,334 $ 223,734 $ 96,465,810
Gross profit 2,128,539 566,264 108,112 223,734 3,026,649
Sourcing Fee 761,711 4,983,805 2,387,680 - 8,133,196
Net income 697,149 3,315,460 967,876 28,687 5,009,172
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months ended 9/30/00 KFC Co-op Taco Bell Co-op Pizza Hut Co-op Kenco Total UFPC
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales $ 244,186,962 $ 24,833,304 $ 6,707,581 $ 645,832 $ 276,373,679
Gross profit 7,014,758 1,536,594 441,425 645,832 9,638,609
Sourcing Fee 4,070,061 14,530,416 6,456,983 - 25,057,460
Net income 3,404,224 4,642,391 1,041,318 70,811 9,158,744
Current assets $ 36,850,111
Non-current assets 1,336,824
Current liabilities 25,015,946
Non-current liabilities 224,907
Members' Equity 12,946,082
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.
The KFC National Purchasing Cooperative, Inc. ("KFC Co-op") is a purchasing
cooperative which focuses on the purchase of the food, packaging, supplies,
equipment and related services used by owners and operators of KFC restaurants,
including Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. ("Tricon"). Along with cooperatives
representing owners and operators of Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants, we are
a member of the Unified Foodservice Purchasing Co-op, LLC, ("UFPC") which
administers our purchasing program. Tricon, together with its subsidiaries, is
the franchisor and licensor of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut concepts, the
developer of products used and sold by the Tricon concepts, and an operator of
many KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut retail outlets.
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with management's discussion and
analysis of financial condition and results of operations in the KFC Co-op's
October 31, 1999, Form 10-K and December 31, 1999 Transition Report on Form
10-Q. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2000,
are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the entire year.
Results of Operations
Third Three Months of Fiscal 2000 Compared to the Third Three Months of Fiscal
1999
The KFC Co-op's Corporate Reorganization has materially affected the
presentation of its results of operations. As a result of the Corporate
Reorganization, the KFC Co-op's primary source of revenues effective March 1,
1999 has been earnings pursuant to the KFC Co-op's Purchasing Program Management
Agreement with UFPC. Because net sales previously recorded by the KFC Co-op
became net sales of UFPC effective March 1, 1999, the KFC Co-op's net sales for
the third three months ended September 30, 2000, decreased significantly from
the same period ended September 30, 1999. Net sales for the KFC Co-op for the
three month period ended September 30, 1999 were attributable to sales from its
international subsidiary. The International subsidiary is currently winding down
operations and has not processed new orders since January, 2000. Set forth below
is comparative information concerning net sales of the KFC Co-op and UFPC for
the relevant periods.
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Net Sales ($000)
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Three Months Ended 9/30/00 Three Months Ended 9/30/99
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<S> <C> <C>
KFC Co-op $ 0 $ 3,964
UFPC 96,466 165,470
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$ 96,466 $ 169,434
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Aggregate sales of the KFC Co-op and UFPC decreased by $72,968,000 or 43.1% for
the quarter ended September 30, 2000 compared to the same period in 1999. Food
and packaging sales decreased by approximately $61,675,000. Sales for
KFC-Canada, International, and all other non-Tricon brands decreased by
$2,474,000 resulting from the termination of those programs at the time of the
formation of UFPC and the focus solely on the three Tricon brands (KFC, Taco
Bell and Pizza Hut). KFC-U.S., Taco Bell and Pizza Hut food and packaging sales
decreased by $13,069,000, $26,840,000, and $19,292,000, respectively for the
three months ended September 30, 2000, compared to the same three month period
in 1999. These reductions are indicative of the movement to "non-title" for
certain distributors for all three brands. Aggregate UFPC equipment sales for
the third quarter of 2000 decreased by $11,348,000 from 1999. KFC-U.S equipment
sales decreased by $12,793,000. Taco Bell and Pizza Hut equipment sales
increased approximately $2,837,000 and $42,000, respectively, when compared to
the same three months in 1999. All other non-Tricon brands equipment sales for
the quarter decreased by $1,434,000. The insurance subsidiary's revenue
increased by $55,000 during the third quarter of 2000 when compared to the same
period last year.
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On January 31, 2000, AmeriServe Food Distribution, Inc. ("AmeriServe") filed in
Delaware for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code. AmeriServe
is the primary U.S. food and dry goods distributor for Tricon. The bankruptcy
court in Delaware has approved financing commitments to AmeriServe from Tricon.
In addition, to provide its suppliers confidence to continue shipping to KFC,
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants, Tricon has told its suppliers that it would
be responsible for payment of goods approved by and purchased by Tricon through
AmeriServe for use at any Tricon owned, franchised or licensed restaurant from
January 31, 2000 until further notice by Tricon. Tricon anticipates that
AmeriServe will continue the administrative functions of ordering and invoicing,
in AmeriServe's name, of Tricon purchased goods. As in most bankruptcies
involving a primary supplier or distributor, the AmeriServe bankruptcy poses
certain risks and uncertainties to the KFC Co-op, as well as to our stockholder
members that rely on AmeriServe to distribute supplies to their restaurants.
Significant adverse developments in any of these risks or uncertainties could
have a material adverse impact on the KFC Co-op's results of operations,
financial condition or cash flow. The long-term impact of AmeriServe's
bankruptcy on the business of the KFC Co-op remains uncertain. AmeriServe has
announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its distribution business to
the McLane Company Inc., a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. This transaction
is scheduled to close on or about November 30, 2000, although it is subject to
satisfaction of certain contingencies such as final approval by the bankruptcy
court.
Starting on March 1, 1999, for the period ended December 31, 1999 and future
calendar quarters, the KFC Co-op will generally recognize its portion of the
income (loss) generated through UFPC in accordance with the Purchasing Program
Management Agreement. Included in the income statement for the three months
ended September 30, 2000, is $697,149, which represents the KFC Co-op's share of
the profit generated from the KFC purchasing program. In accordance with the
operating agreement of UFPC, the operations of the three Concept Co-ops were
assigned to UFPC and the synergies in purchasing, in addition to the sharing of
expenses, are expected to result in an overall savings to the three brands.
Future quarters for the KFC Co-op will primarily reflect its share of earnings
from UFPC. For the quarter ended September 30, 2000, Pizza Hut National
Purchasing Co-op, Inc. ("Pizza Hut Co-op's") and Taco Bell National Purchasing
Co-op, Inc. ("Taco Bell Co-op's") share of earnings from UFPC were $967,876 and
$3,315,460, respectively.
A comparison of selling, general and administrative expenses for the three
months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 reflects a decrease of $131,352.
Expenses reflected for the current year are primarily legal fees associated with
the legal proceeding discussed previously. The 1999 expenses were associated
with the operation of the international subsidiary.
As part of the formation of UFPC, Kenco Insurance Agency, (Kenco) a subsidiary
of the KFC Co-op, was transferred to UFPC. Before the transfer, Kenco paid a
dividend to the KFC Co-op in the amount of $902,669, representing earnings
before March 1, 1999, the effective transfer date.
Income before patronage dividend and income taxes for the third quarter of 2000
decreased by $75,658 which is attributable to the movement to "non-title" and
the impact of the UFPC write off of receivables relative to the AmeriServe
bankruptcy. Prior to March 1, 1999, the stores owned by Tricon, the franchisor
of KFC restaurants had not participated significantly in the purchase of goods
and equipment from the KFC Co-op since approximately the early 1990's.
Management believes the current provision for losses on uncollectible accounts
to be adequate.
The provision for patronage dividend for 2000 has been calculated and accrued on
a formula approved by the Board of Directors. For the third quarter of 2000, the
provision was $833,499, an increase of $85,239 compared to the same period last
year. The increase is primarily associated with the increase in earnings from
UFPC based on the allocation to the KFC Co-op.
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First Nine Months of Fiscal 2000 Compared to the First Nine Months of Fiscal
1999.
A comparison of material changes between the nine months ended September 30,
2000 and the comparable period for the previous year shows:
The Corporate Reorganization affected the KFC Co-op's results of operations for
the nine months ended September 30, 2000, similarly to the effects on the three
month period ended September 30, 1999 discussed above. The chart set forth below
reflects the sales volume of the two entities for the nine months periods ending
September 30, 2000 and 1999:
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<CAPTION>
Net Sales ($000)
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
2000 1999
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KFC Co-op $ 778 $ 122,941
Unified Co-op 276,374 384,584
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$277,152 $ 507,525
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Total sales for the combined entities decreased by $230,373,000 or 45.4%. Total
food and packaging sales decreased by $219,202,000. As a result of the movement
to "non-title", food and packaging sales relative to KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza
Hut decreased by $45,190,000, $84,346,000 and $64,752,000, respectively. The
effect of the termination of the non-Tricon brand and KFC-Canada sales programs
as discussed above in the third three month information carried forward to the
year to date information. The year to date reduction in food and packaging sales
attributed to KFC-Canada, Diary Queen, Long John Silvers, Fazoli's and the
international subsidiary was approximately $24,914,000. With respect to the
equipment business, total equipment sales decreased $11,411,000. KFC reported a
decrease in equipment sales of $14,976,000. Taco Bell and Pizza Hut related
sales had increases of $5,595,000, and $1,064,000, respectively for the nine
months ended September 30, 2000. Equipment sales for terminated programs
reflected decreases of approximately $3,094,000. The insurance subsidiary
revenues increased $240,000 during this period.
A comparison of selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months
ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 reflects a decrease of $2,440,942. Expenses
reflected for the current year are primarily legal fees associated with the
legal proceeding discussed previously. The 1999 expenses were associated with
the operation of the international subsidiary. On March 1, 1999, with the
formation of UFPC, the employees of the KFC Co-op and Tricon's Supply Chain
Management became employees of UFPC. UFPC now provides purchasing services for
the KFC Co-op through the Purchasing Program Management Agreement.
Income before patronage dividend and income taxes for the period was $4,046,591,
only slightly less than the $4,100,557 in 1999. Income during the nine months of
2000 was dramatically affected by the Ameriserve bankruptcy and a loss of
$1,162,000 was incurred. The primary impact of the loss, $1,095,000, was
incurred during the first quarter of 2000. This loss has been substantially
recovered through increased fees on products sold through the UFPC during the
remainder of 2000.
Management believes the current provision for losses on uncollectible accounts
to be adequate.
The provision for patronage dividend for 2000 has been calculated and accrued on
a formula approved by the Board of Directors. For the third quarter of 2000, the
provision was $3,407,646 a decrease of $39,458 compared to the same period last
year. Income before patronage dividend and income tax for the two years was
relatively the same, given that the 2000 amount included non-patronage source
income from the international subsidiary.
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Financial Condition at September 30, 2000 Compared to Financial Condition at
December 31, 1999
Net working capital as of September 30, 2000 was $7,400,330, an increase of
$2,442,201 since December 31, 1999. Cash and cash equivalents increased by
$1,009,688. The balance sheet reflects working capital decreases in accounts
receivable, deferred income taxes, accounts payable, accrued expenses and
patronage dividend of $633,161, $173,919, $188,264, $626,730, and $1,434,255,
respectively. These working capital decreases were offset slightly by an
increase in accounts payable to related parties of $9,656. The balance sheet is
indicative of the transactions associated with the formation of UFPC. The KFC
Co-op, on March 1, 1999, contributed certain assets, primarily office equipment,
to UFPC as part of the capital contribution. In addition, as of September 30,
2000, the KFC Co-op had invested $2,000,000 in UFPC. The other two Concept
Co-op's also contributed capital of equal amounts that provided UFPC capital in
the amount of $6,000,000 to fund its operations and start up. Based on the
formulas to determine working capital requirements by KFC Co-op, Taco Bell
Co-op, and Pizza Hut Co-op, the ("Concept Co-ops") each member of UFPC is
required to provide individually their funds. Each Concept Co-op has its own
line of credit and borrows or funds out of its own working capital the needs
required to support its own programs with UFPC.
Since UFPC provides the operational support for the Concept Co-ops, the balance
sheet of the KFC Co-op has substantially changed. After March 1, 1999
receivables and inventory are assets of UFPC. As of September 30, 2000, the KFC
Co-op has transferred all its receivables and inventories to UFPC. Currently,
the balance sheet of the KFC Co-op consists of cash, investment in UFPC, amounts
due to and due from related parties, and members' equity.
Beginning in August, 1999, various distribution centers, which place their
orders directly with UFPC and generate sales dollars, began transitioning to a
"non-title" status in which they purchase directly from suppliers under terms
arranged by UFPC. The KFC business for Tricon-owned restaurants is currently
non-title business. The collection of the sourcing fee will be the revenue
recognized from non-title distributors in the future. Sales volumes for
succeeding years will be affected by this transition. The sourcing fee collected
has replaced a portion of the margin structure and principally provided the
funds to fund the operations of UFPC.
Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements
In December 1999, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101), "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements". SAB 101 summarizes some of the staff's interpretations of the
application of generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition.
All registrants are expected to apply the accounting and disclosure requirements
that are described in SAB 101 no later than the fourth quarter of the fiscal
year beginning after December 15, 1999. Management of the KFC Co-op is currently
analyzing the impact of SAB 101, but anticipates that the adoption of SAB 101
will not have a material effect on the KFC Co-op's results of operations or
financial position.
Safe-Harbor
This report contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Although the
KFC Co-op believes that the forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable
assumptions, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will
prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the
results anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to: economic conditions (both generally and more specifically in the
markets in which the KFC Co-op and its customers operate); competition for the
KFC Co-op's customers from other distributors; material unforeseen changes in
the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the KFC Co-op's
customers and UFPC's suppliers and distributors; and other risks detailed in the
KFC Co-op's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which
are difficult to predict and any of which are beyond the control of the KFC
Co-op. The KFC Co-op undertakes no obligation to republish forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Trademarks
"Pizza Hut," "Taco Bell," and "KFC," are registered trademarks of Pizza Hut
Corporation, Taco Bell Corporation and KFC Corporation, respectively, and are
used in these materials for identification purposes only. KFC National
Purchasing Cooperative, Inc. is not affiliated with Pizza Hut Corporation, Taco
Bell Corporation or KFC Corporation, except that KFC Corporation is a
stockholder member of the Registrant.
Part II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On July 31, 1998, the KFC Co-op filed a complaint against Fred Jeffrey, a
former consultant to the KFC Co-op, and his wife, Julianna Jeffrey
(collectively, the "Jeffreys"), alleging breach of contract, conversion and
unjust enrichment. The KFC Co-op alleged in its complaint that the Jeffreys
breached certain contracts with the KFC Co-op by not fully repaying a $600,000
loan from the KFC Co-op and for converting certain funds that were to be used to
repay that loan. At the time of filing the complaint, the Jeffreys were in
default for approximately $194,0000 under the loan. The Jeffreys each filed
separate answers to the complaint, denying that they were in default and
asserting that the loan was non-recourse in nature. Fred Jeffrey filed a
counterclaim against the KFC Co-op, alleging that the KFC Co-op fraudulently
induced him into selling his business and becoming a consultant to the KFC
Co-op. He also alleged fraud and deceit, unjust enrichment and quantum meruit,
wrongful discharge/breach of contract, and breach of contract and tortious
interference with a known contractual relationship. He asked for more than $3.7
million in compensatory damages and an unspecified amount in punitive damages.
Julianna Jeffrey also filed a counterclaim, alleging fraud and deceit. She
requested more than $1.4 million in damages. Trial began on February 22, 2000,
and the jury returned its verdict on March 8, 2000. The jury awarded zero
damages on the Jeffreys' three fraud claims, zero damages on Mr. Jeffrey's claim
for tortious interference with a contract, and $50,000 on Mr. Jeffrey's breach
of contract claim related to the early termination of his consulting agreement
with the KFC Co-op. The court dismissed the Cooperative's claims for repayment
of the loan. The KFC Co-op has appealed the court's decision to dismiss the KFC
Co-op's claims and the jury's award of $50,000.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits - Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only)
(b) Report on Form 8-K - None
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 14, 2000 KFC National Purchasing Cooperative, Inc.
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By: /s/ Daniel E. Woodside
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Daniel E. Woodside, President
Date: November 14, 2000 By: /s/ William L. Bickley
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William L. Bickley,
Sr. Vice President/Chief
Financial Officer
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