PAUL HARRIS STORES INC
10-Q, 1999-06-15
WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                   FORM 10 - Q

[X]       Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
          Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended MAY 1, 1999 or

[ ]      Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
         Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from _____ to _____

                         Commission File Number 0-7264

                            PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                    INDIANA                                    35-0907402
           (State or other jurisdiction of                  (I.R.S. Employer
           incorporation or organization)                  Identification No.)

     6003 GUION RD., INDIANAPOLIS, IN                             46254
  (Address of principal executive offices)                      (Zip Code)

                                 (317) 293-3900
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter periods 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
                                         -----

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.

                                    Yes    X     No
                                         -----

As of June 2 1999, 10,817,314 common shares were outstanding.






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                                      INDEX

                    PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Item 1.  Financial Statements                                                         Page #
<S>                                                                                  <C>
         Consolidated Balance Sheets - May 1, 1999,
         January 30, 1999 and May 2, 1998                                               3

         Consolidated Statements of Income -- For the thirteen
         weeks ended May 1, 1999 and May 2, 1998                                        4

         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- For the thirteen
         weeks ended May 1, 1999 and May 2, 1998                                        5

         Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity -- For the
         thirteen weeks ended May 1, 1999 and May 2, 1998                               6

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                     7

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
         and Results of Operations                                                      8

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk                       13

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders                             13

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                                14

</TABLE>


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                    PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (Dollars in thousands)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              May 1,       January 30,    May 2,
                                                               1999           1999        1998
                                                            -----------    -----------  ----------
                                                            (unaudited)                (unaudited)
<S>                                                         <C>            <C>          <C>
ASSETS
  Current assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                               $   3,709    $   7,429    $  17,995
      Merchandise inventories                                    38,956       34,638       28,531
      Construction allowances receivable                          2,550        4,977        1,957
      Other receivables                                             837          902          248
      Prepaid expenses                                            1,306        1,381        1,496
      Deferred income taxes                                        --           --             90
                                                              ---------      -------       ------
           Total current assets                                  47,358       49,327       50,317
                                                              ---------      -------       ------

  Property, fixtures and equipment
      Land, building and improvements                             6,026        6,013        5,895
      Store fixtures and equipment                               38,662       38,229       27,900
      Leasehold improvements and other                           32,287       27,981       21,692
                                                              ---------      -------       ------
                                                                 76,975       72,223       55,487
      Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization           (23,349)     (21,611)     (17,823)
                                                              ---------      -------       ------
           Property, fixtures and equipment, net                 53,626       50,612       37,664

  Deferred income taxes                                            --           --            827
  Other assets                                                    4,798          746          765
                                                              ---------      -------       ------
Total assets                                                  $ 105,782      100,685       89,573
                                                              =========      =======       ======

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Current liabilities
      Accounts payable                                        $   9,974    $  15,082        9,118
      Compensation and related taxes                              2,038        1,245        1,702
      Income taxes payable                                         --           --            766
      Deferred income taxes                                       1,235        1,235         --
      Other accrued expenses                                      5,846        5,114        5,211
      Current maturities of long-term debt                        1,780          120        1,890
                                                              ---------      -------    ---------
           Total current liabilities                             20,873       22,796       18,687
                                                              ---------      -------    ---------

  Long-term debt                                                  7,150        1,690         --
  Deferred income taxes                                           2,862        2,577         --
  Other non-current liabilities                                   3,638        3,121        3,248

  Shareholders' equity
      Preferred stock (no par value)
        Authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued
      Common stock (no par value)
        Authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued
         11,299,000, 11,299,000 and 11,262,000 respectively      17,793       17,793       17,387
      Additional paid-in capital                                 14,011       14,011       13,933
      Unamortized restricted stock                                 (144)        (219)        --
      Retained earnings                                          44,015       43,332       36,318
                                                              ---------      -------    ---------
                                                                 75,675       74,917       67,638
      Less: common stock in treasury, at cost
       500,000, 500,000 and -0- respectively                      4,416        4,416         --
                                                              ---------      -------    ---------
           Total shareholders' equity                            71,259       70,501       67,638
                                                              ---------      -------    ---------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                    $ 105,782      100,685    $  89,573
                                                              =========      =======    =========


</TABLE>



        See accompanying "Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements".


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                    PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                    UNAUDITED
                (Dollars in thousands, except for per share data)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     For the thirteen weeks ended
                                                     ----------------------------
                                                     May 1,             May 2,
                                                      1999               1998
                                                      -------          -------
<S>                                                   <C>              <C>
Net sales                                             $58,442          $52,278

Cost of sales, including certain occupancy expenses
  exclusive of depreciation                            37,696           31,981
                                                      -------          -------



   Gross income                                        20,746           20,297

Selling, general and administrative expenses           18,180           16,370
Depreciation and amortization                           1,768            1,469
                                                      -------          -------



   Operating income                                       798            2,458

Interest and other income, net                            294              123
                                                      -------          -------



   Income before income taxes                           1,092            2,581

Provision for income taxes                                409            1,009
                                                      -------          -------

   Net income                                         $   683          $ 1,572
                                                      =======          =======

Basic earnings per share                              $  0.06          $  0.14
                                                      =======          =======


Weighted average number of shares outstanding          10,799           11,260
                                                      =======          =======


Diluted earnings per share                            $  0.06          $  0.14
                                                      =======          =======


Weighted average number of shares and
   share equivalents outstanding                       10,979           11,554
                                                      =======          =======
</TABLE>

See accompanying "Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements".

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                    PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                    UNAUDITED
                             (Dollars in thousands)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             For the thirteen weeks ended
                                                             ----------------------------
                                                                 May 1,          May 2,
                                                                 1999            1998
                                                              -----------     -----------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income                                                    $    683          $  1,572

 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided:
      Depreciation and amortization                              1,768             1,469
      Restricted stock expense                                      75              --
      Deferred income taxes                                        285               159
      (Increase) decrease in current assets:
         Merchandise inventories                                   877             3,409
         Construction allowances receivable                      2,427               969
         Other receivables                                          65               156
         Prepaid expenses                                           75              (137)
      Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:
         Accounts payable                                       (5,108)           (3,607)
         Compensation and related taxes                            793            (1,078)
         Income taxes payable                                     --                 389
         Other accrued expenses                                    732               866
      Other                                                        493               133
                                                              --------          --------
 Net cash flow from operating activities                         3,165             4,300
                                                              --------          --------
 Cash flow for investing activities:
      Additions to fixed assets                                 (2,175)           (4,317)
      Business acquisition                                     (11,830)             --
                                                              --------          --------
 Net cash flow from investing activities                       (14,005)           (4,317)
                                                              --------          --------

 Cash flow (for) from financing activities:
      Net proceeds (repayment) of long-term debt                 7,120               (40)
      Proceeds from issuance of common stock and
       related tax benefits                                       --                  62
                                                              --------          --------
 Net cash flow (for) from financing activities                   7,120                22
                                                              --------          --------
         Cash (used) provided                                 $ (3,720)         $      5
                                                              ========          ========

Cash and cash equivalents:
      At beginning of period                                  $  7,429          $ 17,990
      At end of period                                           3,709            17,995
                                                              --------          --------
         Cash (used) provided                                 $ (3,720)         $      5
                                                              ========          ========

</TABLE>



         See accompanying "Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements".


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                    PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                    UNAUDITED
                                 (in thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 For the thirteen            For the thirteen
                                                  weeks ended                  weeks ended
                                                   May 1, 1999                 May 2, 1998
                                              --------------------------    -----------------------
                                              SHARES           AMOUNT       SHARES          AMOUNT
                                              ------         -----------    ------        ---------
<S>                                           <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>
PREFERRED STOCK (1,000 AUTHORIZED):

COMMON STOCK (20,000 AUTHORIZED):
   Beginning balance                          10,799         $    17,793    11,256        $ 17,354
   Exercise of stock options                      --                  --         6              33
                                              ------         -----------    ------        --------

                   Ending balance             10,799         $    17,793    11,262        $ 17,387
                                              ======         ===========    ======        ========


ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL:
   Beginning balance                                         $    14,011                  $ 13,904
   Tax benefit on exercise of stock options                           --                        29
                                                             -----------                  --------

                   Ending balance                            $    14,011                  $ 13,933
                                                             ===========                  ========

RESTRICTED STOCK:
   Beginning balance                                         $      (219)                 $     --
   Amortization of restricted stock                                   75                        --
                                                             -----------                  --------

                   Ending balance                            $      (144)                 $     --
                                                             ===========                  ========


RETAINED EARNINGS:
   Beginning balance                                         $    43,332                  $ 34,746
   Net income                                                        683                     1,572
                                                             -----------                  --------

                   Ending balance                            $    44,015                  $ 36,318
                                                             ===========                  ========


TREASURY STOCK:
   Beginning balance                             500         $     4,416        --        $     --
   Purchase of treasury stock                     --                  --        --              --
                                              ------         -----------    ------        --------

                   Ending balance                500         $     4,416        --        $     --
                                              ======         ===========    ======        ========


</TABLE>


         See accompanying "Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements."


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                   PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Paul Harris Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company"). The
Company is a specialty retailer known for its branded private-label apparel and
accessories for women.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been
prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X and accordingly certain information and footnote disclosures have
been condensed or omitted. These condensed financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's January 30, 1999, Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include only normal
recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position,
results of operations and cash flows for the period ended May 1, 1999, and for
all other periods presented, have been made.

The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. All
references in this report to fiscal years are to the calendar years in which
such fiscal years began. For example, fiscal 1999 refers to the fiscal year that
began on January 31, 1999, and will end on January 29, 2000.

The results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 1999 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for all of fiscal 1999. The
Company has historically produced a majority of its income in the fourth quarter
of the fiscal year due to the stronger sales experienced during the month of
December.

Certain amounts in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the
current period presentation.

2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the quarter. Diluted earnings per share are based on
the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares (dilutive
stock options) outstanding during the quarter. The following table reconciles
the numerators and denominators used in the basic and diluted earnings per share
computations:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               For the thirteen weeks ended
                                                                               ----------------------------
                                                                   May 1, 1999                       May 2, 1998
                                                              ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Net Income       Shares            Net Income     Shares
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>               <C>            <C>
Basic earnings and outstanding shares                          $  683          10,799             $1,572          11,260
Effect of dilutive options                                       --               180              --                294
                                                               ------          ------             ------          ------
Diluted earnings and outstanding equivalent shares             $  683          10,979             $1,572          11,554
                                                               ======          ======             ======          ======

</TABLE>


3. LONG-TERM DEBT AND CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has a committed credit facility of $30,000, which may be used for
letters of credit or direct borrowings ("Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility
is intended to provide the Company with cash and liquidity to conduct its
operations. The Credit Facility was modified on April 19, 1999 to extend its
term to June 30, 2000 and to allow the Company to borrow a maximum of $10,000
under the Credit Facility as a term note. The term note requires only monthly
interest payments with an interest rate equaling the prime rate (as defined in
the Credit Facility) or the LIBOR interest rate (as defined in the Credit
Facility) plus 2.0 percent. The Credit Facility remains unchanged with respect
to letter of credit issuance fees, covenants and stock repurchase restrictions
and collateralization of the Credit Facility. As of May 1, 1999, $7,150 was
borrowed under the term note arrangement and no direct borrowings under the
revolving credit



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commitment. The balance of outstanding letters of credit was $5,873 and the
amount of available borrowings under the borrowing formula of the Credit
Facility was $13,300 at May 1, 1999.

4. ACQUISITION OF ASSETS

On March 12, 1999, the Company acquired from The J. Peterman Company ("J.
Peterman") substantially all of the assets of J. Peterman for approximately
$10,000 in cash. This transaction did not include any assumption of debt. The
total estimated cost of $11,800 includes estimated purchase liabilities of
$1,800 primarily associated with a plan to exit three of the thirteen acquired
store locations and close the J. Peterman distribution facility. The Company
expects to complete its plan of acquisition by March 2000. The acquisition was
accounted for under the purchase method and, accordingly, results of J.
Peterman's operations are included in the consolidated financial statements as
of the date of acquisition. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated
based upon estimated fair values of the assets acquired which may vary once the
actual fair value of the assets are determined.



The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of the
Company's consolidated results of operations as if the acquisition of J.
Peterman had taken place on January 31, 1999 and on February 1, 1998:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Three months ended
                                               -----------------------
                                                5/1/99          5/2/98
                                               --------         ------
<S>                                            <C>             <C>
         Net sales                             $  61,028       $ 61,819

         Net income                            $     334       $    292



         Per share data:

              Basic                            $    0.03       $   0.03

              Diluted                          $    0.03       $   0.03
</TABLE>



These unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes
only and include the effects of preliminary estimates of fair value and certain
adjustments and assumptions based upon available information that management
believes are reasonable in the circumstances. They do not purport to be
indicative of the results of operations which would have actually resulted had
the acquisition been in effect on February 1, 1998 or of future results of
operations.

ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Certain statements made in this report may constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performances
or achievements of the Company or the retailing industry to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others:
local, regional and national economic conditions; extreme or unseasonable
weather conditions; legislation and regulatory matters affecting payroll costs
or other aspects of retailing; the ability to identify and respond to emerging
fashion trends; and governmental actions such as import or trade restrictions.



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OVERVIEW

As of May 1, 1999, the Company operated 307 stores in 29 states primarily under
the Paul Harris name. These stores are a specialty retailer of moderately priced
casual apparel and accessories for women sold under the Paul Harris, Paul Harris
Design, Paul Harris Denim and other brand names. The Paul Harris stores have a
significant concentration of locations in the Midwest. The Company also operates
10 stores in eight states under the J. Peterman name. J. Peterman is a
nationally recognized upscale apparel, accessory and novelty retailer well known
for its catalog and unique merchandise collection.

The Company's stores currently average approximately 4,800 gross square feet and
are located primarily in regional enclosed shopping malls and, to a lesser
extent, strip shopping centers. During the first three months of fiscal 1999,
the Company opened four and closed one Paul Harris store and acquired 13 J.
Peterman stores and subsequently closed three J. Peterman stores during the
period. The Company expects that any new Paul Harris stores will be generally
located in the Company's existing markets in order to enhance recognition of the
Paul Harris name, facilitate targeted marketing efforts and efficiently utilize
the Company's sales team.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion is based upon the unaudited consolidated financial
statements appearing elsewhere in this report. The following table sets forth
certain income statement items as a percentage of net sales.


                    PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AS A
                             PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Thirteen weeks ended
                                                          May 1,   May 2,
                                                           1999     1998
                                                         --------  -------
<S>                                                      <C>       <C>
Net sales                                                 100.0%   100.0%

Cost of sales, including certain occupancy expenses
      exclusive of depreciation (1)                        64.5%    61.2%
                                                          -----    -----
   Gross income                                            35.5%    38.8%

Selling, general and administrative expenses (2)           31.1%    31.3%
Depreciation and amortization                               3.0%     2.8%
                                                          -----    -----

   Operating income                                         1.4%     4.7%
Interest and other income, net                              0.5%     0.2%
                                                          -----    -----

   Income before income taxes                               1.9%     4.9%
Provision for income taxes                                  0.7%     1.9%
                                                          -----    -----

   Net income                                               1.2%     3.0%
                                                          =====    =====

</TABLE>

- --------------------

(1)  Occupancy expenses include store level base rent, percentage rent and real
     estate taxes.

(2)  Includes all store level occupancy expenses not included in cost of sales.




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FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 1999

The Company's net sales increased to $58.4 million in the first quarter of
fiscal 1999 from $52.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 1998, an increase
of $6.2 million or 11.8 percent. The increase in net sales was primarily
attributable to a 12.4 percent increase in the number of stores operating during
the first quarter of fiscal 1999 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 1998
and a decrease in comparable store sales of 1.9 percent during the quarter. The
comparable store sales decline was the result of a decline in the average sales
price per unit sold. The Company operated 317 stores as of May 1, 1999 compared
to 282 stores as of May 2, 1998.

Gross income increased to $20.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 1999 from
$20.3 million in the prior year, an increase of $449,000 or 2.2 percent. Gross
income was positively impacted by the $6.2 million increase in sales and
negatively effected by a 33.4 percent increase in occupancy costs.

Gross income as a percentage of net sales decreased to 35.5 percent in the first
quarter of 1999 compared to 38.8 percent in the first quarter of 1998. This
decrease was attributable to an increase in occupancy expense as a percentage of
net sales and a 12.3 percent decrease in the sales price per unit sold as
compared to the first quarter of fiscal 1998. The increase in occupancy expenses
as a percentage of net sales was due to increased occupancy costs for newer
stores and from increased occupancy costs as a result of the re-negotiation of
leases of several existing store locations.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $18.2 million, or 31.1
percent of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 1999 from $16.4 million,
or 31.3 percent of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 1998. The increase
of $1.8 million or 11.1 percent was primarily due to increased store-related
expenses as a result of the increase in number of store locations.

Depreciation and amortization increased to $1.8 million for the first quarter of
fiscal 1999 from $1.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 1998, an increase
of $299,000 or 20.4 percent. As a percentage of net sales, depreciation and
amortization increased to 3.0 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 1999 from
2.8 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 1998, primarily as a result of the
approximately $45 million increase in fixed asset expenditures during the 1998
and 1997 fiscal years. The increase in fixed assets includes the new point of
sale system, which has a shorter depreciable life than most other depreciable
assets of the Company.

Operating income decreased to $798,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 1999 from
$2.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 1998, a decrease of $1.7 million.
As a percentage of net sales, operating income decreased to 1.4 percent in the
first quarter of fiscal 1999 from 4.7 percent in the first quarter of fiscal
1998.

Interest and other income, net, of $294,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 1999
was the result of a receipt of unclaimed note redemption accreting back to the
Company according to the terms of the note agreement in the amount of $437,000

The provision for income taxes was $409,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 1999
compared to $1.0 million for the first quarter of 1998. The Company's effective
tax rate of 37.5 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 1999 was lower than the
39.1 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 1998 primarily as a result of the
Company benefiting from a lower state effective income tax rate.

As a result of the above factors, the Company's net income decreased to $683,000
for the first quarter of fiscal 1999 from $1.6 million for the first quarter of
fiscal 1998.


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SEASONALITY

The Company's business, like that of most retailers, is subject to seasonal
influences. A significant portion of the Company's net sales and profits are
realized during the Company's fourth fiscal quarter, which includes the holiday
selling season. Results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year. Quarterly results may
fluctuate materially depending upon, among other things, the timing of new store
openings, net sales and profitability contributed by new stores, increases or
decreases in comparable store sales, adverse weather conditions, shifts in the
timing of certain holidays and promotions, and changes in the Company's
merchandise mix.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's primary sources of working capital consist of internally generated
cash and a $30.0 million secured revolving credit facility. The Credit Facility
is intended to provide the Company with cash and liquidity to conduct its
operations. The Company may make direct borrowings of up to the maximum amount
of the credit facility. The credit facility expires June 30, 2000. The annual
interest rate on the direct borrowings outstanding under the credit facility is
a variable rate equal to the prime rate of the Company's lender plus 0.25
percent. Borrowings under a term note have an annual interest rate equal to the
lenders prime rate or LIBOR plus 2 percent. In addition, letters of credit carry
an initial issuance fee, plus a fee of 0.25 percent of the face amount of such
letters of credit. The credit facility also contains certain financial covenants
that set limits on tangible net worth and cash flow from operations. The credit
facility is secured by a security interest in the Company's inventory,
equipment, fixtures, cash and an assignment of leases. At May 1, 1999, there
were outstanding letters of credit issued in favor of the Company under the
credit facility in an aggregate amount of $5.9 million. As of May 1, 1999,
$7,150 was borrowed under the term note arrangement and no direct borrowings
under the revolving credit commitment.

Net cash flow for investing activities was approximately $14.0 million in the
first quarter of fiscal 1999, primarily for the acquisition of J. Peterman
assets (see Note 4. "Acquisition of Assets" of "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements"). The Company anticipates opening a total of 26 new stores and will
remodel or relocate a total of 24 stores during the 1999 fiscal year. Excluding
the $11.8 incurred for J. Peterman (see Note 4. "Acquisition of Assets" of
"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements"), the Company will spend
approximately $12.0 million on new store additions or remodels and spend another
$3.5 million on other capital expenditures during the 1999 fiscal year. The
Company has spent approximately $2.2 million during the first quarter of 1999,
primarily for new store additions and remodels.

Net cash flow from operating activities was $3.2 million in the first quarter of
fiscal 1999 compared to a net cash flow of $4.3 million in the first quarter of
fiscal 1998. The primary reason for the decrease in net cash flow was a result
of decreased net income for the first quarter of fiscal 1999 compared to the
first quarter of fiscal 1998. Net cash flow from financing activities for the
first quarter of fiscal 1999 included direct borrowings of $7.1 million under
the Company's revolving credit facility.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $3.7 million at the end of the first
quarter of fiscal 1999 from $18.0 million at the end of the first quarter of
fiscal 1998 due primarily to the proceeds from the stock offering in fiscal 1997
of $15.0 million.

Management believes that cash generated from operations and borrowings under the
Company's credit facility, if any, will be sufficient to meet the Company's
working capital and capital expenditure needs in the foreseeable future.




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YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE

The year 2000 (Y2K) will pose a unique set of challenges to those industries
reliant on information technology. As a result of methods employed by early
programmers, many software applications and operational programs may be unable
to distinguish the year 2000 from the year 1900. If not effectively addressed,
this problem could result in the production of inaccurate data, or, in the worst
cases, the inability of the systems to continue to function. The problem also
extends to many non-software systems, that is operating and control systems that
rely on embedded chip systems. The Company and other retailers are vulnerable to
the industry's dependence on electronic point of sale, inventory control systems
and other system failures such as payroll, accounting and security. The Company
must also be aware of the effect of Y2K failures on the part of its suppliers,
landlords and public or private infrastructure service providers, which include
electricity, water, gas, transportation and communication.

The Company's efforts in addressing the Y2K issues are directed by senior-level
management. These efforts represent a significant commitment of time of the
Company's information system staff, the efforts of outside consultants and
software testing applications. Management periodically reports to the Board of
Directors with respect to the Company's Y2K efforts. In May 1996, the Company
initiated the process of preparing its computer systems and applications for the
year 2000 when the decision to replace the store point of sale equipment was
made. The store point of sale systems were replaced during the third quarter of
1997. The Y2K process also involves upgrading corporate hardware and software
components. Management estimates the total cumulative costs will be
approximately $9.5 million, which includes the $6.2 million already invested in
the new point of sale systems and $2.6 million for application software and
development.

The Company's six-phase approach and anticipated timing of each phase are
described below.

Phase 1 - Inventory. The Company's hardware and software (including business and
operational applications and operating systems) have already been inventoried.
Third party businesses have already been solicited as to their preparation on
this issue.

Phase 2 - Assessment. The Y2K task force has completed the assessment of the
business systems and established a priority for their repair or replacement. The
assessment process for internal non-IT systems and for key third-party
businesses has also been completed. Systems that are known to be critical or
important are receiving top priority in the remediation phase.

Phase 3 - Strategy. This phase involves the development of appropriate remedial
strategies for both IT and non-IT systems. These strategies may include
repairing, testing and certifying, replacing or abandonment of particular
systems. The strategy phase has been completed for all IT and non-IT systems.

Phase 4 - Remediation. The remediation phase involves the execution of the
strategies chosen. The IT systems remediation is expected to be completed by the
summer of 1999. The non-critical systems corrections should be completed by the
fall of 1999.

Phase 5 - Test and Certification. The Company expects all critical and important
systems to be tested and certified during the summer of 1999 and non-critical
systems to be tested and certified by late fall of 1999. Testing for non-IT
systems has been initiated: however, due to the Company's reliance on many
third-party vendors, the Company cannot estimate precisely when this phase will
be completed.

Phase 6 - Contingency Planning. This phase involves addressing operational
issues that may arise due to the failure of the Company's or third-party
preparations. The Company is currently assessing such issues as the loss of
communication, banking, transportation and infrastructure services. The Company
estimates that all these plans will be completed by December 1999.


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Based upon its efforts to date, the Company believes that the vast majority of
both its IT and its non-IT systems will remain up and running after January 1,
2000. Accordingly, the Company does not currently anticipate that internal
systems failure will result in any material adverse effect to its operations or
financial condition. At this time, the Company believes that the most likely
"worst case" scenario involves potential disruptions in areas in which the
Company's operations must rely on third-party systems. Nonetheless, the Y2K
problem is pervasive and complex and can potentially affect any system.
Accordingly, no assurance can be given that Y2K compliance can be achieved
without additional unanticipated expenditures and uncertainties that might
affect future financial results.


ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company considers the market risks of its variable interest rate borrowings
to not be material to its financial condition.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On May 19, 1999, the Company held its annual meeting of shareholders.

The shareholders elected the following directors by the vote indicated, to serve
until the annual meeting of shareholders as indicated:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    TERM
         Name of Nominee                FOR           WITHHELD     EXPIRES
         ---------------                ---           --------     -------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>          <C>
Richard A. Feinberg, Ph.D               8,387,121     740,812        2002
Charlotte G. Fischer                    8,387,121     740,812        2002
There were 0 broker non-votes
</TABLE>


In addition, the following directors continue in office until the annual meeting
of shareholders in the year indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Term
                  Name                     Expires
                  ----                     -------
<S>                                          <C>
James T. Morris                              2000
Sally M. Tassani                             2000
Leslie Nathanson Juris, Ph.D                 2001
John E. Peters                               2001
</TABLE>


An amendment of the Company's 1996 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, which
increased from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 the number of shares of the Company's
common stock, without par value, subject to issuance under the plan, was
approved by the following vote:

<TABLE>
<S>             <C>                 <C>                  <C>
For: 2,570,120  Against: 2,149,820  Abstentions: 70,359  Broker Non-votes: 4,337,6340
</TABLE>

An amendment of the Company's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to
increase the number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock, without
par value, from 20,000,000 to 40,000,000, was approved by the following vote:

<TABLE>
<S>                  <C>                    <C>                       <C>
For: 8,153,851       Against: 880,728       Abstentions: 93,354       Broker Non-votes: 0
</TABLE>



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<PAGE>   14

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was approved as independent accountants for the
Company for the fiscal year 1999 by the following vote:

<TABLE>
<S>                  <C>                    <C>                         <C>
For: 9,071,223       Against: 33,471        Abstentions: 23,239       Broker Non-votes: 0
</TABLE>



ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

  (a) Exhibits:   4 (a)(x) Eighth Modification of Amended and Restated Secured
                           Credit Agreement
                  27       Financial Data Schedule

  (b) Reports on Form 8-K:

         Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 29, 1999
         Item 2 and 7 reported
                  On March 12, 1999 the Registrant acquired substantially all
                  the assets of The J. Peterman Company.
                  The Registrant noted that it was impractical at the date of
                  the above mentioned Form 8-K to provide the financial
                  statements and pro forma financial information as required by
                  Item 7. The registrant further noted that such information
                  would be filed by amendment to the above mentioned Form 8-K on
                  or prior to May 27, 1999.

         Amendment No. 1 on Form 8-K/A, dated May 27, 1999, to Current Report on
         March 29, 1999
         Item 7 reported
                  On March 12, 1999 the Registrant acquired substantially all
                  the assets of The J. Peterman Company.
                  The Registrant filed the financial statements and pro forma
                  financial information required by Item 7 as an amendment to
                  its Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 29, 1999.


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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.



                                   PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC.
                                       (Registrant)


Date:  June 15, 1999               /s/ KEITH L. HIMMEL, JR.
                                   ------------------------------
                                   Vice President - Finance, Controller and
                                   Corporate Secretary
                                   (Signing on behalf of the registrant and as
                                   principal financial officer)



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                                                                 Exhibit 4(a)(x)


                   EIGHTH MODIFICATION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED
                            SECURED CREDIT AGREEMENT
                           AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS


         THIS EIGHTH MODIFICATION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURED CREDIT
AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS (this "Agreement") is made as of April 19,
1999, by and among PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC., an Indiana corporation ("PH
Stores"), PAUL HARRIS MERCHANDISING, INC., an Indiana corporation ("PH
Merchandising"), PAUL HARRIS RETAILING, INC., an Indiana corporation ("PH
Retailing"), and THE J. PETERMAN COMPANY, an Indiana corporation ("Peterman"),
and LASALLE NATIONAL BANK, a national banking association (herein, together with
its successors and assigns, called the "Bank").

         All capitalized terms and phrases, unless defined herein, shall have
the specific meanings ascribed to such terms in that certain Secured Credit
Agreement originally dated as of October 28, 1993, by and between PH Stores and
Bank, as amended and restated by that certain Amended and Restated Secured
Credit Agreement dated as of January 20, 1994, as modified and amended by those
certain First through Seventh modifications of the Amended and Restated Secured
Credit Agreement, and related documents dated as of October 31, 1994, January
31, 1995, September 28, 1995, May 8, 1996, April 9, 1997, November 19, 1998, and
February 1, 1999 (as so amended, the "Credit Agreement").

         WHEREAS, Borrower (as that term is defined in the Credit Agreement as
modified by this Agreement) has requested that Bank make various modifications
to the Credit Agreement and certain of the Related Documents, and Bank has so
agreed, on the terms and conditions more specifically set forth herein.

         NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and
for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
hereby are acknowledged, Borrower and Bank do hereby agree as follows:

         1. The preambles to this Agreement are fully incorporated herein by
this reference thereto with the same force and effect as though restated herein.

         2. Each recital, definition, numbered section and provision of the
Credit Agreement set forth below in this paragraph 2 supersedes and replaces the
corresponding recital, definition, numbered section and provision of the Credit
Agreement. To the extent that any of the recitals, definitions, numbered
sections and provisions of the Credit Agreement set forth below in this
paragraph 2 do not correspond to any recital, definition, numbered section or
provision of the Credit Agreement, such recital, definition, numbered section or
provision shall be deemed to have been added to the Credit Agreement as set
forth below and in the appropriate order. With respect to the provisions set
forth in subsections (a), (n) and (o) below, such provisions shall be deemed to
have replaced the corresponding provisions of the Credit Agreement through the
colon at the end of such provisions, it being understood that unless elsewhere
amended by the


<PAGE>   2

provisions of this Agreement, the respective current provisions of the Credit
Agreement following such colon shall remain unmodified and in full force and
effect. The Table of Contents to the Credit Agreement shall be understood to
have been modified to reflect these changes and incorporated provisions.
Accordingly, effective as of April 19, 1999 (the "Modification Date"), the
Credit Agreement is modified as set forth below in this paragraph 2:

         (a)
                           "THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURED CREDIT AGREEMENT,
                  dated as of January 20, 1994 (this "Agreement"), is by and
                  between PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC., an Indiana corporation
                  (hereinafter referred to collectively as "PH Stores"), and
                  LASALLE NATIONAL BANK, a national banking association
                  (together with its successors and assigns, hereinafter
                  referred to collectively as "Bank").

                              W I T N E S S E T H:

                           WHEREAS, PH Stores has previously requested loans,
                  advances and the issuance of letters of credit from Bank for
                  the purpose of funding PH Stores' working capital needs, and
                  in connection therewith, PH Stores and Bank entered into and
                  executed that certain Secured Credit Agreement dated as of
                  October 28, 1993 (the "Prior Credit Agreement"), pursuant to
                  which the Bank agreed to make loans to PH Stores, subject to
                  the terms and conditions set forth therein; and

                           WHEREAS, PH Stores has previously executed and
                  delivered to Bank a Secured Promissory Note (Revolver) dated
                  October 28, 1993 (the "Revolving Note"), evidencing an
                  indebtedness owed by PH Stores to Bank (the "Revolving Loan");
                  and

                           WHEREAS, repayment of the Revolving Note is secured
                  by a Security Agreement and Financing Statement dated as of
                  October 28, 1993 (the "Security Agreement"), made by PH Stores
                  to Bank; and

                           WHEREAS, repayment of the Revolving Note is
                  additionally secured by UCC Financing Statements made by PH
                  Stores, as debtor, to Bank, as secured party, counterparts of
                  which were filed in the Offices of the Secretaries of the
                  States of all jurisdictions in which PH Stores is doing
                  business (said Financing Statements being hereinafter referred
                  to as the "Financing Statements"); and

                           WHEREAS, the obligations of PH Stores are
                  additionally secured by an Assignment of Leases dated as of
                  October 28, 1993 from PH Stores to and for the benefit of the
                  Bank (the "Lease Assignment"); and

                           WHEREAS, the Prior Credit Agreement, the Revolving
                  Note, the Security Agreement, the Financing Statements and the
                  Lease Assignment, together with all other documents and
                  instruments now or hereafter securing repayment of the
                  Liabilities, or any portion thereof, are hereinafter
                  collectively referred to as the "Loan Documents"; and



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<PAGE>   3

                           WHEREAS, PH Stores has previously requested that Bank
                  modify certain terms and provisions of the Loan Documents,
                  including, without limitation, that Bank make a term loan to
                  PH Stores in order to refinance an existing mortgage on PH
                  Stores' real property/distribution center in Indianapolis,
                  Indiana and Bank has so agreed, on the terms and conditions
                  more specifically set forth herein.

                           NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the
                  foregoing premises and for other good and valuable
                  consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
                  acknowledged, PH Stores and Bank do hereby agree to amend and
                  restate the Prior Credit Agreement in its entirety, as
                  follows:";

         (b)
                           ""BORROWER" means, individually and collectively Paul
                  Harris Stores, Inc. an Indiana corporation, Paul Harris
                  Merchandising, Inc. an Indiana corporation, Paul Harris
                  Retailing, Inc., an Indiana corporation, and The J. Peterman
                  Company, an Indiana corporation. Unless otherwise provided for
                  herein to the contrary, the use of the term Borrower shall be
                  deemed to be a joint and several reference to each and all of
                  the entities comprising Borrower. For purposes of Sections 5.5
                  and 9.1(a), the references therein to Borrower shall be deemed
                  to mean PH Stores only; for purposes of Sections 9.9 and 9.12,
                  and Schedule A, the references therein to Borrower shall be
                  deemed to be only a collective and not a several reference to
                  each of the entities comprising Borrower; and for purposes of
                  Section 13.13, the references to Borrower shall be deemed to
                  be only a several, and not a collective, reference to each of
                  the entities comprising Borrower.

                           "BORROWING BASE" means, without duplication, on any
                  given date with respect to the Revolving Loan and Term B Loan,
                  an amount equal to the sum of (i), (ii) and (iii) below:

                           (i) an amount equal to sixty percent (60.0%) of the
                  Value of all Eligible Inventory in the physical possession of
                  Borrower at Borrower's distribution center or at one of
                  Borrower's stores, as set forth in the Borrowing Base
                  Certificate then most recently delivered by Borrower to Bank;
                  and

                           (ii) an amount equal to the sum of sixty percent
                  (60.0%) of the Value of all Eligible Inventory in transit from
                  Borrower's distribution center to Borrower's stores, as set
                  forth in the Borrowing Base Certificate then most recently
                  delivered by Borrower to Bank; and

                           (iii) an amount equal to the sum of (a) sixty percent
                  (60.0%) of the aggregate amounts available to be drawn under
                  Trade Letters of Credit issued to and for the benefit of
                  Borrower and (b) the lesser of (i) sixty percent (60.0%) of
                  the Value of Eligible Inventory in transit to Borrower from
                  domestic manufacturers that is not supported by Trade Letters
                  of Credit and (ii) $250,000.00.



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<PAGE>   4

                           Notwithstanding anything contained in this definition
                  to the contrary, during and only during each period from
                  August 1 of any year through November 30 of such year, the
                  phrase "seventy percent (70.0%)" shall be substituted in the
                  place and stead of each reference to "sixty percent (60.0%)"
                  contained in clause (a) of this definition.

                           "COMMITMENT" means, collectively the Revolving Credit
                  Commitment, the Term Loan Commitment and the Term B Loan
                  Commitment.

                           "LIBOR RATE LOAN" means any portion of any Revolving
                  Loan or Term B Loan that bears interest based on the LIBOR
                  Interest Rate during any period.

                           "LIBOR REQUEST" means, with respect to any portion of
                  any Revolving Loan or Term B Loan, a request in writing from
                  Borrower to Bank, requesting that the Loan specified in such
                  LIBOR Request bear interest at the applicable LIBOR Interest
                  Rate for a certain Interest Period commencing on a date
                  specified in such LIBOR Request (which specified date must be
                  at least two full Business Days after the date Bank receives
                  and acknowledges its receipt of such LIBOR Request).

                           "LOAN(S)" means (i) collectively, the Revolving
                  Loans, the Term B Loan and the Term Loan and (ii)
                  individually, any Loan.

                           "MATURITY DATE" means, the earlier of the Revolving
                  Credit Maturity Date and Term B Loan Maturity Date.

                           "MAXIMUM REVOLVING CREDIT AVAILABILITY" means, as of
                  any given date, the lesser of (i) the Borrowing Base minus the
                  Letter of Credit Reserve minus the Revolving Loan Balance and
                  minus the Term B Loan Balance or (ii) $20,000,000 minus the
                  Letter of Credit Reserve minus the Revolving Loan Balance and
                  minus the Term B Loan Balance, each such amount calculated as
                  of such date and subject further to the limitations set forth
                  in Section 2.1.

                           "MAXIMUM TERM B LOAN CREDIT AVAILABILITY" means, as
                  of any given date, the lesser of (i) the Borrowing Base minus
                  the Letter of Credit Reserve minus the Revolving Loan Balance
                  and minus the Term B Loan Balance or (ii) $10,000,000 minus
                  the Letter of Credit Reserve minus the Revolving Loan Balance
                  and minus the Term B Loan Balance, each such amount calculated
                  as of such date and subject further to the limitations set
                  forth in Section 2.1.

                           "NOTE(S)" means (i) collectively, the Revolving Note,
                  the Term Note and the Term B Note and (ii) individually, any
                  such Note.

                           "PRIME RATE REVOLVING LOAN" means any portion of the
                  Revolving Loan that bears interest based on the Revolving Loan
                  Prime Rate during any period.

                           "PRIME RATE TERM B LOAN" means any portion of the
                  Term B Loan that



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<PAGE>   5

                  bears interest based on the Term B Loan Prime Rate during any
                  period.

                           "REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENT" means Bank's commitment
                  to make Revolving Loans and issue Letters of Credit pursuant
                  to Sections 2.1(a), 2.2(a) and 2.3.1.

                           "REVOLVING CREDIT MATURITY DATE" means, with respect
                  to the Revolving Credit Commitment, June 30, 2000.

                           "REVOLVING CREDIT TERMINATION DATE" means the earlier
                  of (i) the Revolving Credit Maturity Date or (ii) such other
                  date on which the Revolving Credit Commitment shall terminate
                  pursuant to Section 12.2.

                           "REVOLVING LOAN BALANCE" means the aggregate unpaid
                  principal balance of all Revolving Loans outstanding from time
                  to time.

                           "REVOLVING LOAN PRIME RATE" means a per annum rate of
                  interest equal to the Prime Rate.

                           "REVOLVING LOAN RATE" means either (i) the Revolving
                  Loan Prime Rate with respect to that portion of the Revolving
                  Loan that is not subject to the LIBOR Interest Rate or (ii)
                  the LIBOR Interest Rate, with respect to the portion of the
                  Revolving Loan that is not subject to the Revolving Loan Prime
                  Rate.

                           "REVOLVING LOAN(S)" means the loan advances(s) to be
                  made by Bank to Borrower pursuant to Sections 2.1(a), 2.2(a)
                  and 2.3.2.

                           "REVOLVING NOTE" means a promissory note or notes
                  evidencing the Revolving Credit Commitment, as the same may be
                  replaced, amended, modified, supplemented or restated from
                  time to time, together with any renewals thereof or exchanges
                  or substitutions therefor.

                           "TERM B LOAN COMMITMENT" means Bank's commitment to
                  make Term B Loan and issue Letters of Credit pursuant to
                  Sections 2.1(b), 2.2(b) and 2.3.1.

                           "TERM B LOAN MATURITY DATE" means, with respect to
                  the Term B Loan Commitment, June 30, 2000.

                           "TERM B LOAN TERMINATION DATE" means the earlier of
                  (i) the Term B Loan Maturity Date or (ii) such other date on
                  which the Term B Loan Commitment shall terminate pursuant to
                  Section 12.2.

                           "TERM B LOAN BALANCE" means the aggregate unpaid
                  principal balance of all Term B Loans outstanding from time to
                  time.

                           "TERM B LOAN PRIME RATE" means a per annum rate of
                  interest equal to the Prime Rate.



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<PAGE>   6

                           "TERM B LOAN RATE" means either (i) the Term B Loan
                  Prime Rate with respect to that portion of the Term B Loan
                  that is not subject to the LIBOR Interest Rate or (ii) the
                  LIBOR Interest Rate, with respect to the portion of the Term B
                  Loan that is not subject to the Term B Loan Prime Rate

                           "TERM B LOAN(S)" means the loan advances(s) to be
                  made by Bank to Borrower pursuant to Sections 2.1(b), 2.2(b)
                  and 2.3.2.

                           "TERM B NOTE" means a promissory note or notes
                  evidencing the Term B Loan Commitment, as the same may be
                  replaced, amended, modified, supplemented or restated from
                  time to time, together with any renewals thereof or exchanges
                  or substitutions therefor.";

         (c)

                  "SECTION 2.  REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENT; REVOLVING CREDIT
                               BORROWING PROCEDURES; TERM B LOAN COMMITMENT;
                               TERM B LOAN BORROWING PROCEDURES.

                           2.1 (a) REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENT. On the terms and
                  subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Bank
                  agrees to make Revolving Loans to Borrower and to issue
                  Letters of Credit, pursuant to Section 2.3, for the account of
                  the Borrower, from time to time before the Revolving Credit
                  Termination Date in such aggregate amounts as Borrower may
                  from time to time request but not exceeding at any one time
                  outstanding the lesser of (i) the Borrowing Base or (ii)
                  $20,000,000; provided, however, that the issuance of standby
                  Letters of Credit shall be limited to $1,000,000 in the
                  aggregate. Borrower shall have the right to repay and reborrow
                  any of the Revolving Loans in increments of $100,000 (or
                  $25,000 integral multiples); provided, however, that it shall
                  be a condition precedent to any reborrowing that as of the
                  date of any reborrowing all of the conditions to borrowing set
                  forth in this Agreement shall be satisfied and all
                  representations and warranties made herein shall be true and
                  correct in all material respects as of such date.

                           (b) TERM B LOAN COMMITMENT. On the terms and subject
                  to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Bank agrees to
                  make Term B Loans to Borrower and to issue Letters of Credit,
                  pursuant to Section 2.3, for the account of the Borrower, from
                  time to time before the Term B Loan Termination Date in such
                  aggregate amounts as Borrower may from time to time request
                  but not exceeding at any one time outstanding the lesser of
                  (i) the Borrowing Base or (ii) $10,000,000; provided, however,
                  that the issuance of standby Letters of Credit shall be
                  limited to $1,000,000 in the aggregate. Borrower shall have
                  the right to repay and reborrow any of the Term B Loans in
                  increments of $100,000 (or $25,000 integral multiples);
                  provided, however, that it shall be a condition precedent to
                  any reborrowing that as of the date of any reborrowing all of
                  the conditions to borrowing set forth in this Agreement shall
                  be satisfied and all



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<PAGE>   7

                  representations and warranties made herein shall be true and
                  correct in all material respects as of such date.

                           2.2 (a) REVOLVING LOAN BORROWING PROCEDURES. Borrower
                  shall give Bank irrevocable telephonic notice of each proposed
                  Revolving Loan borrowing no later than 1:00 p.m., Chicago
                  time, on the same Business Day as the proposed date of such
                  borrowing. Each such notice shall be effective upon receipt by
                  Bank and shall specify the date and the amount of the
                  borrowing, and subject to the provisions of Section 2.1(a),
                  Bank agrees to make a Revolving Loan to Borrower on the date
                  specified in such notice. Each request for a Revolving Loan
                  shall automatically constitute a representation and warranty
                  by Borrower that, as of the date of such requested Revolving
                  Loan, all conditions precedent to the making of such Revolving
                  Loan set forth in Section 10 shall be satisfied. Each
                  borrowing of a Revolving Loan shall be on a Business Day.

                           (b) TERM B LOAN BORROWING PROCEDURES. Borrower shall
                  give Bank irrevocable telephonic notice of each proposed Term
                  B Loan borrowing no later than 1:00 p.m., Chicago time, on the
                  same Business Day as the proposed date of such borrowing. Each
                  such notice shall be effective upon receipt by Bank and shall
                  specify the date and the amount of the borrowing, and subject
                  to the provisions of Section 2.1(b), Bank agrees to make a
                  Term B Loan to Borrower on the date specified in such notice.
                  Each request for a Term B Loan shall automatically constitute
                  a representation and warranty by Borrower that, as of the date
                  of such requested Term B Loan, all conditions precedent to the
                  making of such Term B Loan set forth in Section 10 shall be
                  satisfied. Each borrowing of a Term B Loan shall be on a
                  Business Day.";

         (d)
                           "2.3.1 MAXIMUM AMOUNT. The aggregate amount of Letter
                  of Credit Liability with respect to all Letters of Credit
                  outstanding at any time shall not exceed the Revolving Credit
                  Commitment and the Term B Loan Commitment (less the sum of the
                  Revolving Loan Balance and the Term B Loan Balance).

                           2.3.2 REIMBURSEMENT. Borrower shall be irrevocably
                  and unconditionally obligated forthwith without presentment,
                  demand, protest or formalities of any kind, to reimburse Bank
                  for any amounts paid by Bank to satisfy its obligations under
                  drafts drawn under any Letter of Credit, including all fees,
                  costs and expenses of Bank. Borrower hereby authorizes and
                  directs Bank, at Bank's option, to debit Borrower's Operating
                  Account in an amount sufficient to satisfy each such
                  reimbursement obligation, or, if the amounts on deposit in
                  Borrower's Operating Account are not sufficient, to make a
                  Revolving Loan or a Term B Loan in an amount sufficient to
                  satisfy such reimbursement obligation. All such amounts paid
                  by Bank with respect to any Letter of Credit that are not
                  immediately repaid by Borrower with the proceeds of a
                  Revolving Loan or a Term B Loan or otherwise shall bear
                  interest at the interest rate then applicable to Revolving
                  Loans and Term B Loans.";

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<PAGE>   8

         (e)
                           "2.5 REVOLVING LOAN AND TERM B LOAN NON-USE FEE.
                  During the term of this Agreement and continuing until, but
                  excluding, the Maturity Termination Date, Borrower shall pay
                  to Bank, on a quarterly basis, a non-use fee of one-quarter of
                  one percent (0.25%) per annum on the lesser of (i) the excess
                  of (A) $30,000,000.00 over (B) the daily average of the
                  aggregate principal amount of (X) all outstanding Revolving
                  Loans and (Y) all outstanding Term B Loans and (Z) all Letters
                  of Credit for the quarter (or, if applicable, shorter period)
                  then ending and (ii) $10,000,000.00. Such non-use fee shall be
                  payable in arrears on the first day of each May, August,
                  November and February, for the quarters ending on January 31,
                  April 30, July 31 and October 31 of each year during the term
                  of this Agreement and on the Revolving Credit Termination
                  Date.";

         (f)
                           "4.1 (a) REVOLVING NOTE. The Revolving Loans and all
                  Letter of Credit Liability not otherwise evidenced by the Term
                  B Note shall be evidenced by the Revolving Note. The date and
                  amount of each Revolving Loan made by Bank and of each
                  repayment of principal on the Revolving Loans received by Bank
                  shall be separately recorded by Bank in its records. The
                  Revolving Loan Balance reflected in the Bank's records as of
                  any time shall be rebuttable presumptive evidence of the
                  Revolving Loan Balance as of such time. The failure so to
                  record any such amount or any error in so recording any such
                  amount, however, shall not limit or otherwise affect
                  Borrower's obligations hereunder or under the Note to repay
                  the principal amount of the Revolving Loans together with all
                  interest accruing thereon.

                           (b) TERM B NOTE. The Term B Loans and all Letter of
                  Credit Liability not evidenced by the Revolving Note shall be
                  evidenced by the Term B Note. The date and amount of each Term
                  B Loan made by Bank and of each repayment of principal on the
                  Term B Loans received by Bank shall be separately recorded by
                  Bank in its records. The Term B Loan Balance reflected in the
                  Bank's records as of any time shall be rebuttable presumptive
                  evidence of the Term B Loan Balance as of such time. The
                  failure so to record any such amount or any error in so
                  recording any such amount, however, shall not limit or
                  otherwise affect Borrower's obligations hereunder or under the
                  Note to repay the principal amount of the Term B Loans
                  together with all interest accruing thereon.";


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<PAGE>   9

         (g)
                           "5.1.1 (a) REVOLVING LOAN. The Revolving Loans shall
                  bear interest on the unpaid principal balance thereof at the
                  Revolving Loan Prime Rate, subject to the terms of Section
                  5.1.5. From and after November 19, 1998, the Revolving Loan
                  shall bear interest on the unpaid principal balance thereof at
                  the Revolving Loan Prime Rate or, if Borrower has delivered a
                  LIBOR Request to Bank, at the LIBOR Interest Rate, each
                  subject to the terms of Section 5.1.5. Interest charges shall
                  be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days and actual days
                  elapsed and shall be payable monthly in arrears on the first
                  day of each calendar month hereafter with respect to Loans
                  which bear interest at the Revolving Loan Prime Rate, on the
                  last day of the Interest Period (and for each six month
                  Interest Period, at the end of the first three months of such
                  Interest Period and on the last day of such Interest Period)
                  with respect to each LIBOR Rate Loan and as otherwise provided
                  herein.

                                     (b) TERM B LOAN. The Term B Loans shall
                  bear interest on the unpaid principal balance thereof at the
                  Term B Loan Prime Rate, subject to the terms of Section 5.1.5.
                  The Term B Loan shall bear interest on the unpaid principal
                  balance thereof at the Term B Loan Prime Rate or, if Borrower
                  has delivered a Term B Loan LIBOR Request to Bank, at the
                  LIBOR Interest Rate, each subject to the terms of Section
                  5.1.5. Interest charges shall be computed on the basis of a
                  year of 360 days and actual days elapsed and shall be payable
                  monthly in arrears on the first day of each calendar month
                  hereafter with respect to Loans which bear interest at the
                  Term B Loan Prime Rate, on the last day of the Interest Period
                  (and for each six month Interest Period, at the end of the
                  first three months of such Interest Period and on the last day
                  of such Interest Period) with respect to each LIBOR Rate Loan
                  and as otherwise provided herein.";

         (h)
                           "5.1.5  LIBOR; CONVERSION AND CONTINUATION ELECTIONS.

                           (a) The Borrower shall deliver a notice of
                  conversion/continuation ("Notice of Conversion/Continuation")
                  in the form of Exhibit 5.1.5 hereto to be received by the Bank
                  not later than 11:00 a.m. (Chicago time) at least two Business
                  Days in advance of the conversion/continuation date, if any
                  portion of the Revolving Loan is to be converted into or
                  continued as a LIBOR Rate Loan and specifying:

                                    (i) the proposed conversion/continuation
                           date;

                                    (ii) the aggregate amount of the Revolving
                           Loan or Term B Loan to be converted or renewed, the
                           minimum amount of which shall not be less than
                           $500,000 or $100,000 minimal increments in excess
                           thereof; and

                                    (iii) the duration of the requested Interest
                           Period, provided, however, the Borrower may not
                           select an Interest Period with respect to



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                           any portion of the Revolving Loan or Term B Loan
                           which extends beyond an installment payment date for
                           the Revolving Loan or Term B Loan unless, after
                           giving effect to such election, the portion of the
                           Revolving Loan or Term B Loan not subject to Interest
                           Periods ending after such installment payment date is
                           equal to or greater than the principal due on such
                           installment payment date.

                           (b) If upon the expiration of any Interest Period
                  applicable to LIBOR Rate Loans, the Borrower has failed to
                  select timely a new Interest Period to be applicable to LIBOR
                  Rate Loans or if any Event of Default then exists or any event
                  (a "Default") then exists that with the giving of notice or
                  the passage of time would constitute an Event of Default, the
                  Borrower shall be deemed to have elected to convert such LIBOR
                  Rate Loans into Revolving Loans or Term B Loans, as
                  applicable, which bear interest based upon the Revolving Loan
                  Prime Rate or the Term B Loan Prime Rate effective as of the
                  expiration date of such Interest Period.

                           (c) During the existence of a Default or Event of
                  Default, the Borrower may not elect to have any portion of the
                  Revolving Loan or the Term B Loan converted into or continued
                  as a LIBOR Rate Loan.

                           (d) After giving effect to any conversion into or
                  continuation of LIBOR Rate Loans, there may not be more than
                  an aggregate of two different Interest Periods in effect.

                           5.2 INTEREST PAYMENT DATES. Except as provided in
                  Section 5.5 and in Section 5.1.1 with respect to LIBOR Rate
                  Loans, accrued and unpaid interest on each Loan shall be
                  payable on the first Business Day of each month during the
                  term of this Agreement and at maturity. After maturity,
                  accrued and unpaid interest on all Loans shall be payable on
                  demand.";

         (i)
                  "SECTION 6.REDUCTION OR TERMINATION OF COMMITMENTS;
                             PREPAYMENTS.

                           6.1 (a) REDUCTION OR TERMINATION OF THE REVOLVING
                  CREDIT COMMITMENT BY BORROWER. Borrower may from time to time
                  on at least five Business Days' prior written notice received
                  by Bank permanently reduce the amount of the Revolving Credit
                  Commitment but only upon repayment of the amount, if any, by
                  which the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Revolving
                  Note exceeds the then reduced amount of the Revolving Credit
                  Commitment. Any such reduction shall be in an aggregate amount
                  of $1,000,000 or an integral multiple thereof. Borrower may at
                  any time on like notice terminate the Revolving Credit
                  Commitment upon payment in full of the Revolving Note. Upon
                  termination of the Revolving Credit Commitment by Borrower or
                  pursuant to Section 12.2 of this Agreement, Borrower shall
                  cause Bank to be released from all liability under each Letter
                  of Credit then outstanding or, at Bank's option,



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<PAGE>   11

                  Borrower will deposit cash collateral with Bank in an amount
                  equal to the Letter of Credit Liability with respect to each
                  Letter of Credit that will remain outstanding after such
                  termination.

                           (b) REDUCTION OR TERMINATION OF THE TERM B LOAN
                  COMMITMENT BY BORROWER. Borrower may from time to time on at
                  least five Business Days' prior written notice received by
                  Bank permanently reduce the amount of the Term B Loan
                  Commitment but only upon repayment of the amount, if any, by
                  which the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Term B Note
                  exceeds the then reduced amount of the Term B Loan Commitment.
                  Any such reduction shall be in an aggregate amount of
                  $1,000,000 or an integral multiple thereof. Borrower may at
                  any time on like notice terminate the Term B Loan Commitment
                  upon payment in full of the Term B Note. Upon termination of
                  the Term B Loan Commitment by Borrower or pursuant to Section
                  12.2 of this Agreement, Borrower shall cause Bank to be
                  released from all liability under each Letter of Credit then
                  outstanding or, at Bank's option, Borrower will deposit cash
                  collateral with Bank in an amount equal to the Letter of
                  Credit Liability with respect to each Letter of Credit that
                  will remain outstanding after such termination.

                  6.2      SCHEDULED PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS.

                           6.2.1(a) REVOLVING LOAN. The Revolving Loan Balance
                  may be reduced by Bank from time to time as provided in
                  subsection 5.4(b), and the entire Revolving Loan Balance,
                  together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, shall
                  be due and payable in full on the Revolving Credit Maturity
                  Date.

                                    (b) TERM B LOAN. The Term B Loan Balance may
                  be reduced by Bank from time to time as provided in subsection
                  5.4(b), and the entire Term B Loan Balance, together with all
                  accrued and unpaid interest thereon, shall be due and payable
                  in full on the Term B Loan Maturity Date.

                           6.2.2 ANNUAL REDUCTION OF REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENT
                  AND TERM B LOAN COMMITMENT. All amounts outstanding pursuant
                  to the Revolving Loans provisions of the Revolving Credit
                  Commitment and the Term B Loans provisions of the Term B Loan
                  Commitment must simultaneously be reduced by the Borrower to
                  zero ($0.00) for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days
                  during each fiscal year of the Borrower.";

         (j)
                           "6.3 (a) OPTIONAL PREPAYMENTS. Borrower from time to
                  time may prepay that portion of the Revolving Loan Balance
                  consisting of Revolving Loans bearing interest at the
                  Revolving Loan Prime Rate in whole or in part, provided,
                  however, that partial payments shall be in increments of
                  $100,000 (or $25,000 integral multiples).

                                    (b) OPTIONAL PREPAYMENTS. Borrower from time
                  to time may prepay that portion of the Term B Loan Balance
                  consisting of Term B Loans



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<PAGE>   12

                  bearing interest at the Term B Loan Prime Rate in whole or in
                  part, provided, however, that partial payments shall be in
                  increments of $100,000 (or $25,000 integral multiples).";

         (k)
                  "6.5     MANDATORY PREPAYMENTS.

                           (a) Borrower agrees that if at any time the aggregate
                  unpaid principal amount of any Loan, plus, in the case of the
                  aggregate of the Revolving Loans and the Term B Loans, the
                  Revolving Loan Balance and the Term B Loan Balance shall
                  exceed the amount of the Borrowing Base or other Dollar limit
                  applicable to such Loan or Loans, Borrower forthwith will make
                  a mandatory prepayment of principal on such Loan or Loans in
                  an amount equal to such excess. Each such mandatory prepayment
                  shall be without premium or penalty.";

         (l)
                           "8.3 CAPITAL STOCK. All of the shares of the common
                  or other stock of each entity comprising Borrower are validly
                  issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and have been issued in
                  compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules
                  and regulations, including, without limitation, all so-called
                  "Blue-Sky" laws.";

         (m)
                           "9.6 LIMITS ON COMMITMENTS. Not permit the aggregate
                  principal amount of any of the Term Loan, the Revolving Loan
                  Balance or the Term B Loan Balance at any time to exceed the
                  applicable limits set forth in this Agreement as of such
                  time.";

         (n)
                           "11.1 INITIAL LOAN. Bank's obligation to make the
                  initial Revolving Loan, the initial Term B Loan and the Term
                  Loan is, in addition to the conditions precedent specified in
                  Section 11.2, subject to the satisfaction of each of the
                  following conditions precedent:";

         (o)
                           "11.2 ALL LOANS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT. Bank's
                  obligation to make the initial Loans, each subsequent
                  Revolving Loan, Term B Loan and the Term Loan, and to issue
                  Letters of Credit, is subject to the following conditions
                  precedent that:";

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<PAGE>   13

         (p)      With reference to Section 12.1 of the Credit Agreement:

                           "(f) OTHER NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT. Failure
                  by Borrower to comply with or to perform any provision of this
                  Agreement (and not constituting an Event of Default under any
                  of the other provisions of this Section 12) and continuance of
                  such failure for ten (10) days after notice thereof to
                  Borrower from Bank or the holder of any Revolving Note or Term
                  B Note.";

         (q)
                           Schedule 8.8 of the Credit Agreement is hereby
                  deleted and Schedule 8.8 as attached hereto as hereby
                  substituted in lieu thereof; and

         (r)
                           Exhibit 5.1.5 of the Credit Agreement is hereby
                  deleted and Exhibit 5.1.5 as attached hereto is hereby
                  substituted in lieu thereof.

         3. CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER'S ERRORS. The parties hereto agree that (i)
the reference in Section 2(d) of the Fourth Modification of Secured Credit
Agreement, Revolving Note and Other Loan Documents dated as of May 8, 1996
between PH Stores and Bank to "Section 8.9" was intended, and is hereby
restated, as of May 8, 1996 to refer to "Section 9.9" and (ii) the denomination
of the Exhibit attached to the Sixth Modification of Amended and Restated
Secured Credit Agreement, Revolving Note and Other Loan Documents dated as of
November 19, 1998 among PH Stores, PH Merchandising, PH Retailing and Bank as
"Exhibit 5.1.4" was intended, and is hereby restated, as of November 19, 1998 to
be "Exhibit 5.1.5".

         4. REFERENCES. All references in the Loan Documents to the Credit
Agreement hereby are understood to be to the Credit Agreement as modified
hereby.

         5. CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVENESS. Provided that no unwaived Default or
Event of Default shall then exist other than those that would exist but for the
execution of this Amendment, this Amendment shall be deemed to be effective as
of April 19, 1999 (the "Effective Date"), provided all of the following
conditions are satisfied in a manner, form and substance acceptable to Bank:

                  (a) EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT. This Amendment (including the
         attached Joinder), an Amended and Restated Revolving Note and a Term B
         Note, each duly authorized and fully executed, and each in form and
         substance satisfactory to Bank shall have been delivered to Bank;

                  (b)  DELIVERY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS.

                       (i) True, complete and accurate copies, duly certified by
                  an officer of each entity comprising Borrower, of all
                  documents evidencing any necessary corporate action,
                  resolutions, consents and governmental approvals, if any,
                  required for the execution, delivery and performance of this
                  Amendment, and the Joinder and any other document, instrument
                  or agreement executed or delivered in connection therewith by
                  the Borrower shall have been delivered to Bank;



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<PAGE>   14

                           (ii) Bank shall have received satisfactory, current
                  state and local UCC tax, lien and judgment searches in all
                  applicable locations for Peterman;

                           (iii) Executed original UCC Financing Statements by
                  Peterman, in form satisfactory to Bank shall have been
                  delivered to Bank; and

                           (iv) Such other documents, instruments or agreements
                  as the Bank may reasonably request shall have been delivered
                  to Bank.

         6. In the event of any conflict among the terms of the Credit Agreement
and the Related Documents as modified by this Agreement, the terms of the Credit
Agreement as modified by this Agreement shall control. All terms and provisions
of the Related Documents corresponding to terms and provisions of the Credit
Agreement prior to the date of this Agreement shall be deemed modified in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

         7. Borrower hereby warrants and represents that (i) Borrower has no
defense, offset or counterclaim with respect to the payment of any sum owed to
Bank, or with respect to any covenant in the Loan Documents; (ii) Bank, on and
as of the date hereof, has fully performed all obligations to Borrower which it
may have had or has on and as of the date hereof; and (iii) other than as
expressly set forth herein, by entering into this Agreement, Bank does not waive
any condition or obligation in the Credit Agreement and the Related Documents.

         8. Borrower hereby agrees to execute and deliver promptly to Bank, at
Bank's request, such other documents as Bank, in its reasonable discretion,
shall deem necessary or appropriate to evidence the transaction contemplated
herein.

         9. Borrower agrees to pay all fees and expenses associated with the
consummation of the transactions contemplated in this Agreement, including,
without limitation, reasonable fees and expenses of Bank's counsel and related
expenses.

         10. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

         11. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall constitute an original, but all of which, taken together, shall
constitute one and the same Agreement.

         12. Except as otherwise set forth herein to the contrary, the Loan
Documents remain unmodified and continue in full force and effect. Borrower
hereby reaffirms, confirms and ratifies each and every covenant, condition,
obligation and provision set forth in the Credit Agreement and the Related
Documents, each as modified hereby.


                                  [END OF PAGE]



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<PAGE>   15


         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound
hereby, have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first
above written.

BORROWER:                                PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC.,
                                         an Indiana corporation

                                         By: /s/ Thomas McCain
                                            ------------------------------------
                                         Name:   Thomas McCain
                                              ----------------------------------
                                         Title:  SVP
                                              ----------------------------------

                                         PAUL HARRIS MERCHANDISING, INC.,
                                         an Indiana corporation

                                         By: /s/ Thomas McCain
                                            ------------------------------------
                                         Name:   Thomas McCain
                                              ----------------------------------
                                         Title:  SVP
                                              ----------------------------------


                                         PAUL HARRIS RETAILING INC.,
                                         an Indiana corporation

                                         By: /s/ Thomas McCain
                                            ------------------------------------
                                         Name:   Thomas McCain
                                              ----------------------------------
                                         Title:  SVP
                                              ----------------------------------

                                         THE J. PETERMAN COMPANY,
                                         an Indiana corporation

                                         By: /s/ Thomas McCain
                                            ------------------------------------
                                         Name:   Thomas McCain
                                              ----------------------------------
                                         Title:  SVP
                                              ----------------------------------



BANK:                                    LASALLE NATIONAL BANK,
                                         a national banking association

                                         By: /s/ Ann H. Ellingsen
                                            ------------------------------------
                                         Name:   Ann H. Ellingsen
                                              ----------------------------------
                                         Title:  VP
                                              ----------------------------------




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<PAGE>   16





                                  EXHIBIT 5.1.5

                        NOTICE OF CONTINUATION/CONVERSION

                                                                          [Date]

LaSalle National Bank
135 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois  60603
Attention:  Ann H. Ellingsen

Dear Ann:

         The undersigned, PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC., an Indiana corporation, PAUL
HARRIS MERCHANDISING, INC., an Indiana corporation, PAUL HARRIS RETAILING, INC.,
an Indiana corporation, and THE J. PETERMAN COMPANY, an Indiana corporation
(individually and collectively the "Borrower"), refer to the Amended and
Restated Secured Credit Agreement originally dated as of January 20, 1994 as
modified by various amendments thereto (as it may hereafter be amended,
modified, extended or restated from time to time, the "Credit Agreement"), among
the Borrower and LASALLE NATIONAL BANK, a national banking association ("Bank").
Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement. The Borrower hereby
gives you notice pursuant to Section 5.1.5 of the Credit Agreement that it
requests to [convert] [continue] a Revolving Loan or a Term B Loan under the
Credit Agreement, and in that connection sets forth below the terms on which
such Revolving Loan or Term B Loan is requested to be [converted] [continued]:

(A)      Type of Loan into which
         Loan is to be [converted(1)]
                       [continued(2)]:

(B)      Principal Amount of Revolving Loan/Term B Loan
         outstanding as of the date hereof
         to be [converted][continued]:               ___________________________



- -------------------------
(1)      LIBOR Rate Loan or Prime Rate Term Loan. If converted into a LIBOR Rate
         Loan, state length of the Interest Period and the last day thereof,
         which shall end not later than the applicable maturity date of the Term
         Loan.

(2)      LIBOR Rate Loan.



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(C)      Date the Revolving Loan/Term
         B Loan is to be [converted(3)]
                         [continued(4)]:



(D)      Interest Period and the last day
         thereof (if for LIBOR Rate loan):          ____________________________



BORROWER:                                PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC.,
                                         an Indiana corporation

                                         By:
                                            ------------------------------------
                                         Name:
                                              ----------------------------------
                                         Title:
                                              ----------------------------------


                                         PAUL HARRIS MERCHANDISING, INC.,
                                         an Indiana corporation

                                         By:
                                            ------------------------------------
                                         Name:
                                              ----------------------------------
                                         Title:
                                              ----------------------------------


                                         PAUL HARRIS RETAILING INC.,
                                         an Indiana corporation

                                         By:
                                            ------------------------------------
                                         Name:
                                              ----------------------------------
                                         Title:
                                              ----------------------------------


                                         THE J. PETERMAN COMPANY,
                                         an Indiana corporation

                                         By:
                                            ------------------------------------
                                         Name:
                                              ----------------------------------
                                         Title:
                                              ----------------------------------

- ---------------------
(3)      Which must be the last day of an Interest Period with respect to the
         conversion of a LIBOR Rate Loan to a Base Rate Loan.

(4)      Which must be upon the expiration of the then current Interest Period
         with respect to the LIBOR Rate Loan.




<PAGE>   18


                            SECTION 8.8; SUBSIDIARIES


            Paul Harris Stores, Inc. has the following Subsidiaries:

                          Paul Harris of Virginia, Inc.
                          Paul Harris Stores S.D., Inc.
                            Classic Advertising, Inc.
                                PAHA Corporation
                             Tipton Trading Co. Ltd.
                                   SIBMAS Ltd.
                                  Orville Ltd.
                            Paul Harris Stores, Inc.
                         Paul Harris Merchandising, Inc.
                           Paul Harris Retailing, Inc.
                             The J. Peterman Company




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                              AMENDED AND RESTATED
                                 REVOLVING NOTE


$20,000,000.00                                                 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
                                                            AS OF APRIL 19, 1999


         FOR VALUE RECEIVED, PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC., an Indiana corporation
PAUL HARRIS MERCHANDISING, INC., an Indiana corporation, PAUL HARRIS RETAILING,
INC., an Indiana corporation, and THE J. PETERMAN COMPANY, an Indiana
corporation (together with their successors and assigns, "Maker"), jointly and
severally, promise to pay to the order of LASALLE NATIONAL BANK, a national
banking association (together with its successors and assigns, "Bank"), on or
before the Revolving Credit Maturity Date, at the Bank's principal office in
Chicago, Illinois, the principal sum of TWENTY MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($20,000,000.00), or, if less, the Revolving Loan Balance at such time, plus
accrued and unpaid interest thereon and all other charges applicable thereto,
all as set forth more fully in that Amended and Restated Secured Credit
Agreement dated as of January 20, 1994, among Maker and Bank (as the same may be
amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time, the "Credit
Agreement"). All capitalized terms used but not elsewhere defined herein shall
have the same meanings as are ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

         This Note is executed to evidence the Revolving Loan described in, and
is subject to the terms and conditions of, the Credit Agreement. This Note shall
bear interest at the applicable rates set forth in the Credit Agreement, and
interest on this Note shall be paid, and principal on this Note shall and may be
prepaid, in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.

         Payments of both principal and interest are to be made in the lawful
money of the United States of America.

         This Note is secured pursuant to the Credit Agreement and various
Collateral Documents referred to therein, and reference is made thereto for a
statement of terms and provisions.

         In addition to, and not in limitation of, the foregoing and the
provisions of the Credit Agreement hereinabove referred to, Maker further
agrees, subject only to any limitation imposed by applicable law, to pay all
expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, incurred by the
holder of this Note in seeking to collect any amounts payable hereunder which
are not paid when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise.

         This Note is binding upon Maker and its successors and assigns, jointly
and severally, and shall inure to the benefit of the Bank and its successors and
assigns. This Note is made under and governed by the laws of the State of
Illinois without regard to conflict of laws principles.

         This Note is an amendment and restatement in the entirety of that
certain Revolving Note made by Maker and dated October 28, 1993 and is made in
substitution and not in payment thereof, and is not intended and shall not be
deemed to constitute a novation.


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<PAGE>   20


         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound
hereby, have executed and delivered this Note, on a joint and several basis, as
of the day and year first above written.

MAKER:                                      PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC.,
                                            an Indiana corporation

                                            By:   /s/ Thomas McCain
                                                  -----------------
                                            Name:    Thomas McCain
                                                     -------------
                                            Title:    SVP
                                                      ---

                                            PAUL HARRIS MERCHANDISING, INC.,
                                            an Indiana corporation

                                            By:   /s/ Thomas McCain
                                                  -----------------
                                            Name:    Thomas McCain
                                                     -------------
                                            Title:    SVP
                                                      ---

                                            PAUL HARRIS RETAILING INC.,
                                            an Indiana corporation

                                            By:   /s/ Thomas McCain
                                                  -----------------
                                            Name:    Thomas McCain
                                                     -------------
                                            Title:    SVP
                                                      ---

                                            THE J. PETERMAN COMPANY,
                                            an Indiana corporation

                                            By:   /s/ Thomas McCain
                                                  -----------------
                                            Name:    Thomas McCain
                                                     -------------
                                            Title:    Treasurer
                                                      ---------



                                       2

<PAGE>   21

                                   TERM B NOTE


$10,000,000.00                                                 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
                                                            AS OF APRIL 19, 1999


         FOR VALUE RECEIVED, PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC., an Indiana corporation
PAUL HARRIS MERCHANDISING, INC., an Indiana corporation, PAUL HARRIS RETAILING,
INC., an Indiana corporation, and THE J. PETERMAN COMPANY, an Indiana
corporation (together with their successors and assigns, "Maker"), jointly and
severally, promise to pay to the order of LASALLE NATIONAL BANK, a national
banking association (together with its successors and assigns, "Bank"), on or
before the Term B Loan Maturity Date, at the Bank's principal office in Chicago,
Illinois, the principal sum of TEN MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00),
or, if less, the Term B Loan Balance at such time, plus accrued and unpaid
interest thereon and all other charges applicable thereto, all as set forth more
fully in that Amended and Restated Secured Credit Agreement dated as of January
20, 1994, among Maker and Bank (as the same may be amended, modified,
supplemented or restated from time to time, the "Credit Agreement"). All
capitalized terms used but not elsewhere defined herein shall have the same
meanings as are ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

         This Note is executed to evidence the Term B Loan described in, and is
subject to the terms and conditions of, the Credit Agreement. This Note shall
bear interest at the applicable rates set forth in the Credit Agreement, and
interest on this Note shall be paid, and principal on this Note shall and may be
prepaid, in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.

         Payments of both principal and interest are to be made in the lawful
money of the United States of America.

         This Note is secured pursuant to the Credit Agreement and various
Collateral Documents referred to therein, and reference is made thereto for a
statement of terms and provisions.

         In addition to, and not in limitation of, the foregoing and the
provisions of the Credit Agreement hereinabove referred to, Maker further
agrees, subject only to any limitation imposed by applicable law, to pay all
expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, incurred by the
holder of this Note in seeking to collect any amounts payable hereunder which
are not paid when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise.

         This Note is binding upon Maker and its successors and assigns, jointly
and severally, and shall inure to the benefit of the Bank and its successors and
assigns. This Note is made under and governed by the laws of the State of
Illinois without regard to conflict of laws principles.



                                       1

<PAGE>   22


         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound
hereby, have executed and delivered this Note, on a joint and several basis, as
of the day and year first above written.

MAKER:                                      PAUL HARRIS STORES, INC.,
                                            an Indiana corporation

                                            By:   /s/ Thomas McCain
                                                  -----------------
                                            Name:    Thomas McCain
                                                     -------------
                                            Title:    SVP
                                                      ---

                                            PAUL HARRIS MERCHANDISING, INC.,
                                            an Indiana corporation

                                            By:   /s/ Thomas McCain
                                                  -----------------
                                            Name:    Thomas McCain
                                                     -------------
                                            Title:    SVP
                                                      ---

                                            PAUL HARRIS RETAILING INC.,
                                            an Indiana corporation

                                            By:   /s/ Thomas McCain
                                                  -----------------
                                            Name:    Thomas McCain
                                                     -------------
                                            Title:    SVP
                                                      ---

                                            THE J. PETERMAN COMPANY,
                                            an Indiana corporation

                                            By:   /s/ Thomas McCain
                                                  -----------------
                                            Name:    Thomas McCain
                                                     -------------
                                            Title:    Treasurer
                                                      ---------



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