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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended January 6, 1996
Commission File Number 0-1532
MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
INDIANA 35-0918179
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
9800 CROSSPOINT BOULEVARD
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46256-3350
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(317) 594-2100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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 twelve months
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for at least the past 90
days.
Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
stock as of January 6, 1996:
Class A Common Stock - 3,850,698 shares
Class B Common Stock - 4,544,855 shares
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8,395,553 shares
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Page 1 of 14 sequentially numbered pages.
Index to Exhibits appears on sequential page number 12.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
12 Weeks Ended 40 Weeks Ended
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January 6, January 7, January 6, January 7,
1996 1995 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales and other revenues $ 329,198 $ 307,354 $ 1,074,626 $ 1,006,754
Costs and expenses:
Cost of merchandise sold, including
warehousing and transportation 249,555 234,793 811,161 766,254
Selling, general and administrative 69,160 62,831 227,631 206,058
Depreciation and amortization 4,456 4,287 14,469 14,149
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Operating profit 6,027 5,443 21,365 20,293
Interest and debt expense amortization 3,099 2,971 10,003 10,138
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Income before income taxes 2,928 2,472 11,362 10,155
Income taxes 1,115 722 4,183 3,639
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Net income $ 1,813 $ 1,750 $ 7,179 $ 6,516
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Earnings per common share:
Primary $ .21 $ .21 $.85 $ .77
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Fully diluted $ .21 $ .20 $ .81 $ .74
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Dividends per share $ .11 $ .11 $ .33 $ .33
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</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
January 6, April 1, January 7,
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1996 1995 1995
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(Unaudited) (Note A) (Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 13,337 $ 15,365 $ 16,500
Accounts receivable 20,924 18,117 19,325
Inventories, less LIFO reserve; January 6, 1996 - $19,105;
April 1, 1995 - $18,880; January 7, 1995 - $19,051 87,266 82,408 83,819
Prepaid expenses 6,031 5,538 6,337
Recoverable income taxes - 504 -
Deferred income taxes 3,748 3,810 3,391
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Total current assets 131,306 125,742 129,372
Property and equipment, less allowances for depreciation 231,518 224,369 224,422
Other assets 25,028 28,360 20,086
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$ 387,852 $ 378,471 $ 373,880
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to bank $ 10,000 $ 7,000 $ -
Accounts payable 53,777 50,611 51,732
Accrued liabilities 35,163 34,620 34,377
Current maturities of long-term liabilities 7,245 7,142 7,157
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Total current liabilities 106,185 99,373 93,266
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt 137,129 133,939 137,205
Capital lease obligations 5,376 9,163 9,413
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Total long-term liabilities 142,505 143,102 146,618
Deferred items:
Income taxes 11,896 12,531 12,397
Other 8,776 9,151 8,877
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Total deferred items 20,672 21,682 21,274
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, Classes A and B (Note B) 24,784 24,526 24,013
Retained earnings 101,485 97,078 95,946
Cost of common stock in treasury ( 7,476) ( 6,978) ( 6,868)
Notes receivable - stock options ( 303) ( 312) ( 369)
Total shareholders' equity 118,490 114,314 112,722
$ 387,852 $ 378,471 $ 373,880
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</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
40 Weeks Ended
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January 6, January 7,
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1996 1995
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
<S> <C> <C>
Net income $ 7,179 $ 6,516
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 14,469 14,149
Amortization of other assets 4,218 4,932
Changes in operating assets and liabilities ( 4,516) 385
Other operating activities ( 989) 482
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Net cash provided by operating activities 20,361 26,464
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net acquisition of property, equipment and land (17,581) (19,695)
Other investing activities ( 3,844) ( 4,411)
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Net cash used for investing activities (21,425) (24,106)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds (payments) short-term borrowing, net 3,000 ( 4,000)
Proceeds of long-term borrowing 58,500 -
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases (58,994) ( 2,389)
Purchase of shares for treasury ( 696) ( 798)
Cash dividends paid ( 2,774) ( 2,783)
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Net cash used for financing activities ( 964) ( 9,970)
Net decrease in cash and equivalents ( 2,028) ( 7,612)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 15,365 24,112
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Cash and equivalents at end of period $ 13,337 $ 16,500
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</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands except per share amounts or as otherwise noted)
(Unaudited)
JANUARY 6, 1996
NOTE A -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Marsh
Supermarkets, Inc. and subsidiaries were prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the
instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all information
and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results
of operations, and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. This report should be read in conjunction with the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended April 1, 1995. The
balance sheet at April 1, 1995, was derived from the audited financial
statements at that date.
The Company's fiscal year ends on Saturday of the thirteenth week of each
calendar year. All references herein to "1996" and "1995" relate to the fiscal
years ending March 30, 1996 and April 1, 1995, respectively.
The condensed consolidated financial statements for the twelve and forty week
periods ended January 6, 1996 and January 7, 1995, respectively, were not
audited by independent auditors. In the opinion of management, the statements
reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered
necessary to present fairly, on a condensed basis, the financial position,
results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain items
were reclassified for the twelve and forty week periods ended January 7, 1995,
to conform with the basis of presentation used for the comparable periods ended
January 6, 1996.
Operating results, for the forty week period ended January 6, 1996, are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal
year ending March 30, 1996.
NOTE B -- COMMON STOCK
Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock have 15 million shares authorized
each. On January 6, 1996, April 1, 1995 and January 7, 1995, there were
3,850,698, 3,877,723 and 3,891,698 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding
and 4,544,855, 4,536,664 and 4,476,079 shares of Class B Common Stock
outstanding, respectively.
In June 1995, the Company authorized an increase in its previously announced
stock repurchase plan from $2 million to $4 million. Through January 6, 1996,
the Company repurchased 187,675 shares at an aggregate cost of $2.0 million.
The Company expects to continue purchasing shares pursuant to the plan at
prices under $14 per share. The total number of shares that could be affected
by this plan represents approximately 4% of the currently outstanding common
stock.
During the quarter ended June 24, 1995, the Company's food services operation
acquired the assets of Martz & Associates Food Services, Inc. and its
affiliated company, Carefree Catering, Inc. The purchase price consisted of
$1.0 million cash and the issuance of 43,416 shares of Class B Common Stock.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of operations for interim periods do not necessarily reflect the
results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 30, 1996.
The following table sets forth certain income statement components, expressed
as a percentage of sales and other revenues, and the percentage change in such
components.
<TABLE>
Third Quarter Year - to - Date
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Percent of Revenues Percent of Revenues
------------------- Percent ------------------- Percent
1996 1995 Change 1996 1995 Change
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales and other revenues 100.0% 100.0% 7.1% 100.0% 100.0% 6.7%
Gross profit 24.2% 23.6% 9.8% 24.5% 23.9% 9.5%
Selling, general and administrative 21.0% 20.4% 10.1% 21.2% 20.5% 10.5%
Depreciation and amortization 1.4% 1.4% 3.9% 1.3% 1.4% 2.3%
Operating profit 1.8% 1.8% 10.7% 2.0% 2.0% 5.3%
Interest and debt expense amortization 0.9% 1.0% 4.3% 0.9% 1.0% (1.3%)
Income taxes 0.3% 0.2% 54.4% 0.4% 0.4% 14.9%
Net income 0.6% 0.6% 3.6% 0.7% 0.6% 10.2%
</TABLE>
SALES AND OTHER REVENUES
Consolidated sales and other revenues of $329.2 million in the third quarter of
1996 increased $21.8 million, or 7.1%, compared to the same quarter of 1995.
Approximately $14.8 million of the increase was from supermarket operations,
$5.0 million from wholesale sales to non-related parties by Convenience Store
Distributing Company (CSDC), and $3.1 million from food services operations.
Sales and other revenues in convenience store operations declined $1.2 million,
primarily due to lower fuel volumes, resulting from unusually inclement weather
in the third quarter of 1996. Retail sales (excluding fuel sales) increased
5.8%. Sales in comparable stores (including replacement supermarkets and
convenience stores and format conversions) increased 1.7% from the third
quarter of 1995. Low rates of food price inflation and competitive activity in
the Indianapolis market continued to constrain comparable store sales growth.
The increased revenue at CSDC resulted from the addition of new customers and
volume increases from existing customers. At the end of the current quarter,
CSDC served 1,360 non-related stores, compared to 1,320 non-related stores at
the end of the same quarter of 1995.
For the forty weeks ended January 6, 1996, consolidated sales and other
revenues were $1.1 billion. This was an increase of $67.9 million, or 6.7%,
compared to the same forty weeks of 1995. Approximately $34.4 million of the
increase was attributable to supermarket operations, $3.1 million from
convenience store operations, $16.8 million from wholesale sales to non-related
parties by CSDC, and $12.7 million from food services operations. Retail sales
(excluding fuel sales) increased 4.5%. Sales in comparable supermarkets and
convenience stores increased 1.2% from the same forty weeks of 1995. CSDC's
revenue increase resulted from the addition of new customers and volume
increases from existing customers. Revenues for forty weeks of 1996 included
gains of $807,000 from sales of real estate, compared to $273,000 in the same
forty weeks of 1995.
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit is net of warehousing, transportation, and promotional expenses.
In the third quarter of 1996, gross profit of $79.6 million increased $7.1
million, or 9.8%, compared to $72.5 million in the third quarter of 1995. This
increase was primarily attributable to improvements of $4.9 million in
supermarket operations
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and $2.2 million in food services operations. As a percentage of revenue,
gross profit improved 0.6%. The improvement in gross profit, as a percentage
of revenues, is largely attributable to an eleven fold increase in sales of the
food services operation, which have gross margins significantly higher than the
average of the Company's other operations, accompanied by improvements in
supermarket and CSDC wholesale operations.
For the forty weeks ended January 6, 1996, gross profit was $263.5 million; an
increase of $23.0 million, or 9.5 %, from the comparable period of the prior
year. The gross profit increase was primarily attributable to an $11.2 million
increase from supermarket operations and an $8.9 million increase from food
services operations, accompanied by increases in CSDC and convenience store
operations, and the previously discussed real estate sales. As a percentage of
revenue, gross profit improved 0.6%. The improvement, as a percentage of
revenue, is primarily attributable to the previously discussed increase in
sales of the food services operations and the higher margins that are
traditional in food services operations.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 1996,
compared to the third quarter of 1995, increased $6.3 million or 10.1%, to
$69.2 million. As a percentage of revenue, these expenses increased to 21.0%
as compared to 20.4% in the comparable quarter of 1995. The increased expenses
were attributable to increases of $4.1 million in supermarket operations and
$2.2 million in the recently expanded food services operation. The increase in
the supermarket operations resulted primarily from occupancy expenses related
to stores opened in the last twelve months and increases in wage related
expenses. Retail wage and benefit expenses increased $1.8 million from the
third quarter of 1995. A tight labor market caused a shift to more full time
employees, wage increases and increased overtime. The result was an increase
of 1.2%, from the third quarter of 1995, in identical store wages. The tight
labor market is expected to continue as long as the economy remains at current
levels.
For the forty weeks ended January 6, 1996, selling, general and administrative
expenses were $227.6 million. This was an increase of $21.6 million, or 10.5%,
from the comparable period of 1995. As a percentage of revenue, these expenses
increased to 21.2% from 20.5% in the comparable period of 1995. The increase
is primarily attributable to increases of $7.8 million in food services
operations and $10.8 million in selling expenses in supermarket operations.
Retail wage and benefit expenses in identical stores increased 1.9% from the
comparable period of 1995. To respond to increased competitive activity in
several market areas, advertising expense increased by $1.2 million. In 1996,
the Company incurred $497,000 in pre-opening expenses, compared to $157,000 in
the same forty week period of 1995.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
Depreciation and amortization expense for the third quarter of 1996 was $4.5
million. This was an increase of $169,000, or 3.9%, from the third quarter of
1995. As a percentage of revenues, depreciation and amortization expense at
1.4% for the third quarter of 1996, was virtually unchanged from the comparable
quarter of the prior year.
For the forty weeks ended January 6, 1996, depreciation and amortization
expense increased $320,000, or 2.3%, to $14.5 million, from the comparable
period of 1995. As a percentage of revenues, depreciation and amortization
expense was 1.3% for the forty weeks of 1996, compared to 1.4% in the
comparable weeks of 1995.
OPERATING PROFIT
Operating profit (earnings from continuing operations before interest and
taxes) was $6.0 million, or 1.8% of revenue, for the third quarter of 1996.
This compares to $5.4 million, or 1.8%, in the comparable quarter of 1995. The
gross profit increase of $7.1 million more than offset the increases of $6.3
million in selling, general and administrative expenses and $169,000 in
depreciation and amortization expense.
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For the forty weeks ended January 6, 1996, operating profit was $21.4 million,
or 2.0% of revenue, compared to $20.3 million, or 2.0% of revenue, in the
comparable period of the prior year. The $1.1 million improvement in operating
profit resulted from the $23.0 million increase in gross profit, which was
partially offset by increases of $21.6 million in selling, general and
administrative expenses and $320,000 in depreciation and amortization expense.
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense in the third quarter of 1996 was $3.1 million, compared to
$3.0 million in the third quarter of 1995. The increase of $128,000, or 4.3%,
resulted from higher principal balances during the quarter and a reduced level
of capitalized construction interest.
For the forty weeks ended January 7, 1996, compared to the same period of the
prior year, interest expense declined $135,000, or 1.3%, to $10.0 million.
Capitalized construction interest for the forty weeks of 1996, increased
$159,000, or 33.9%, from the comparable period of 1995.
INCOME TAXES
For the quarter ended January 6, 1996, the effective income tax rate was 38.1%
compared to 29.2% for the comparable period of the prior year. For the forty
weeks ended January 6, 1996, the effective income tax rate was 36.8% compared
to 35.8% for the comparable period of the prior year. The change in the
effective income tax rate, for the third quarter and forty week comparisons,
resulted from a dramatic decrease in Targeted Jobs Tax Credits as compared to
the third quarter of 1995. The impact of this credit in the forty weeks ended
January 6, 1996, was significantly less since the credit expired for employees
hired after December 31, 1994.
NET INCOME
Net income for the twelve weeks ended January 6, 1996, at $1.8 million, or 0.6%
of revenue, improved slightly compared to the twelve weeks ended January 7,
1995. For the forty weeks ended January 6, 1996, net income was $7.2 million,
or 0.7% of revenue, compared to $6.5 million, or 0.6% of revenue, for the
comparable period of the prior year.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's capital requirements have traditionally been financed through
internally generated funds, long-term borrowings and lease financings,
including capital and operating leases.
During the forty weeks of 1996, the following stores opened:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Square
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Store Type Category Feet Location Status
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Superstore New 81,468 Lafayette, IN Open
Supermarket Replacement 60,397 Muncie, IN Open
Supermarket New 57,294 Indianapolis, IN Open *
LoBill Conversion 22,400 Indianapolis, IN Open
Convenience New 4,624 Muncie, IN Open
</TABLE>
* Opened November 3, 1995.
The Company is currently pursuing development of the following projects: (i) a
60,000 square foot replacement supermarket in Greenwood, Indiana, (ii) a 60,000
square foot replacement supermarket in Muncie, Indiana, (iii) eight new Village
Pantry stores, and (iv) the conversion of three conventional supermarkets to
the LoBill Foods price impact format.
Completion of the projects above and those completed in the first forty weeks
of 1996, net of store closings, will increase retail square footage by
approximately 8.1%. The Company is also pursuing the acquisition of
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several additional sites for future development. The estimated cost of these
projects in 1996, including routine capital expenditures, approximates $40
million. Of this amount, equipment leasing is anticipated to fund
approximately $10 million. The Muncie, Indiana replacement supermarket is
leased. The Company believes it can finance the balance of its planned capital
expenditures with internally generated funds.
The Company may revise plans with respect to store construction, expansion and
remodeling in light of changing conditions, such as competitive influences, its
ability to negotiate successfully site acquisitions or leases, zoning
limitations and other governmental regulations. The timing of projects is
subject to normal construction and other delays. It is possible projects
described above may not commence, others may be added, and a portion of the
planned expenditures with respect to projects commenced during the current
fiscal year may carry over to the subsequent fiscal year.
The Company's revolving credit agreements provide for borrowings up to $40
million, of which $9 million was utilized at January 6, 1996. Additionally,
the Company has commitments from various banks for short-term borrowings up to
$25 million, of which $10 million was utilized at January 6, 1996, at rates
equal to or below the prime rates of the committed banks.
Of the total long-term debt and capital lease obligations outstanding at
January 6, 1996, fixed rate obligations comprised 92% at an average interest
rate of 8.8%. The remaining 8% were at variable rates averaging 6.2%.
The Company anticipates continued access to its historical financing sources,
such as long-term debt placements and leases, including capital and operating
leases for its expansion activities. The Company's senior note agreements
preclude additional long-term borrowings if total long-term liabilities,
including capital lease obligations, would exceed 60% of consolidated net
tangible assets. Under the most restrictive covenant in these agreements, the
Company may incur approximately $23.6 million of additional long-term
borrowings as of January 6, 1996. The senior note agreements also prohibit the
Company from entering into any operating leases having an original term greater
than three years, unless consolidated income available for fixed charges, as
defined in the agreements, exceeds 150% of fixed charges in three of the four
most recently completed fiscal years. As of April 1, 1995, consolidated income
available for fixed charges exceeded 150% of fixed charges in two of the four
most recently completed fiscal years. Accordingly, the Company is currently
unable to enter into any lease with a term in excess of three years.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not Applicable.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Not Applicable.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities or Rights of Holders Thereof
Not Applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Not Applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) The following exhibits are included herein:
Exhibit 11 - Statement Re: Computation of Earnings Per Share
Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule for the quarter for which this
report is filed.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which
this report is filed.
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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.
MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
February 14, 1996 By: /s/ Douglas W. Dougherty
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Douglas W. Dougherty
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
and Treasurer
February 14, 1996 By: /s/ Michael D. Castleberry
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Michael D. Castleberry
Assistant Treasurer and
Chief Accounting Officer
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Index to Exhibits
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT SEQUENTIAL
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NUMBER PAGE
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<S> <C> <C>
11 Statement Re: Computation of Earnings Per Share 13
27 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only) 14
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EXHIBIT 11 - STATEMENT RE: COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
12 Weeks Ended 40 Weeks Ended
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January 6, January 7, January 6, January 7,
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PRIMARY
Weighted average shares outstanding 8,395,553 8,385,809 8,403,774 8,423,222
Net effect of dilutive stock options -
based on the treasury stock method 44,959 6,689 33,158 6,190
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Total 8,440,512 8,392,498 8,436,932 8,429,412
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Net income $1,812,683 $1,749,900 $7,178,675 $6,515,583
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Per share amount $ .21 $ .21 $ .85 $ .77
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FULLY DILUTED
Weighted average shares outstanding 8,395,553 8,385,809 8,403,774 8,423,222
Net effect of dilutive stock options -
based on the treasury stock method
using average market price 56,166 6,689 56,166 6,317
Assumed conversion of 7% convertible
subordinated debentures issued
March 5, 1993 1,290,323 1,290,323 1,290,323 1,290,323
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total 9,742,042 9,682,821 9,750,263 9,719,862
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Net Income $1,812,683 $1,749,900 $7,178,675 $6,515,583
Add 7% convertible subordinated
debenture interest, net of tax effect 203,050 231,276 687,985 698,664
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$2,015,733 $1,981,176 $7,866,660 $7,214,247
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Per share amount $ .21 $ .20 $ .81 $ .74
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</TABLE>
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 6, 1996, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE NOTES THERETO.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> MAR-30-1996
<PERIOD-END> JAN-06-1996
<CASH> 13,337
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 20,924
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 87,266
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 131,306
<PP&E> 342,375
<DEPRECIATION> 110,857
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 387,852
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 106,185
<BONDS> 142,505
0
0
<COMMON> 8,395,553<F1>
<OTHER-SE> 93,706
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 387,852
<SALES> 329,198
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 329,198
<CGS> 249,555
<TOTAL-COSTS> 318,715<F2>
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 4,456
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 3,099
<INCOME-PRETAX> 2,928
<INCOME-TAX> 1,115
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 1,813
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 1,813
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0.21<F3>
<EPS-DILUTED> 0.21<F3>
<FN>
<F1>Number of Class A and Class B shares outstanding
<F2>Includes (I) $249,555 of Cost of Goods Sold (Item 5-03(b)2(a) of Regulation
S-X) and (ii) $69,160 of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (Item
5-03(b)4 of Regulation S-X).
<F3>Multiplier is 1 for per share data.
</FN>
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