SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Fiscal Quarter Ended Commission File Numbers
September 6, 1997 33-50458 and 33-75398
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FARM FRESH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
VIRGINIA 54-0973309
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
7530 TIDEWATER DRIVE, P. O. BOX 1289, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23501
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(757)480-6700
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ ] No [ X ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding shares at October 21, 1997
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 10
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FARM FRESH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Index to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Page
Part I. Financial Information:
Item 1. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
December 28, 1996 and September 6, 1997 1
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss - 12 weeks ended
September 7, 1996 and September 6, 1997
36 weeks ended September 7, 1996 and September 6, 1997 3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholder's Deficit -
36 weeks ended September 6, 1997 4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
36 weeks ended September 7, 1996 and September 6, 1997 5
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 8
Part II. Other Information 11
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FARM FRESH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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December 28, September 6,
Assets 1996 1997
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(Unaudited)
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Current assets:
Cash $ 847,665 $ 616,418
Accounts receivable, net of
allowance for doubtful accounts
of $1,003,038 at December 28, 1996 and
$1,054,154 at September 6, 1997 14,792,965 13,793,077
Merchandise inventories:
Assuming the first-in, first-out method 54,164,510 46,753,916
Less adjustment to the last-in, first-out method 3,355,394 3,632,315
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50,809,116 43,121,601
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,355,115 2,429,190
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Total current assets 67,804,861 59,960,286
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Assets held for sale 9,998,102 7,709,426
Property and equipment:
Land 8,727,365 8,727,365
Buildings 62,675,865 66,038,631
Leasehold improvements 35,955,672 35,405,154
Fixtures and equipment 87,093,915 91,228,974
Transportation equipment 608,037 549,257
Construction in progress 894,515 -
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195,955,369 201,949,381
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 91,778,403 100,832,903
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Net property and equipment 104,176,966 101,116,478
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Favorable lease rights, net of accumulated
amortization of $6,961,559 at December 28, 1996
and $7,392,091 at September 6, 1997 3,540,441 3,105,929
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of
$2,348,851 at December 28, 1996 and $3,286,677 at
September 6, 1997 7,227,683 6,289,857
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $6,254,959 at December 28, 1996
and $7,387,680 at September 6, 1997 5,785,031 6,186,182
Other, net 175,677 543,376
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$198,708,761 $184,911,534
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FARM FRESH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
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Liabilities and Stockholder's Deficit December 28, September 6,
1996 1997
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(Unaudited)
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Current liabilities:
Revolving credit facility (notes 4 and 5) $ - $ 24,681,895
Current installments of notes payable 801,467 377,916
Current installments of obligations
under capital leases 3,040,132 3,240,878
Convertible subordinated debentures (note 5) - 4,255,040
Trade accounts payable 36,149,820 26,000,868
Accrued expenses:
Licenses and other taxes 5,407,620 5,187,148
Interest 7,181,091 11,566,937
Insurance claims 4,125,522 6,632,846
Other 7,710,665 6,784,900
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Total accrued expenses 24,424,898 30,171,831
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Accrued costs relating to closed stores,
current portion 1,901,305 2,062,682
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Total current liabilities 66,317,622 90,791,110
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Long-term debt, excluding current installments:
Revolving credit facility 24,289,957 -
Notes payable 919,698 643,095
Obligations under capital leases 33,958,653 36,764,569
12.25% senior notes (note 6) 165,000,000 165,000,000
12.25% senior notes, series A (note 6) 37,074,410 36,874,113
Convertible subordinated debentures 4,380,243 -
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Total long-term debt 265,622,961 239,281,777
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Accrued costs relating to closed stores 7,470,884 6,459,562
Deferred credits and other liabilities 3,424,988 2,707,417
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Total liabilities 342,836,455 339,239,866
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Stockholder's deficit:
Common stock; $.01 par value;
authorized 200 shares; issued 10 shares - -
Additional paid-in capital 29,423,528 29,395,487
Accumulated deficit (172,442,282) (182,614,879)
FF Holdings stockholder loans (1,108,940) (1,108,940)
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Total stockholder's deficit (144,127,694) (154,328,332)
Commitments, contingencies and subsequent events (note 6) - -
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$198,708,761 $184,911,534
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FARM FRESH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss
12 Weeks Ended September 7, 1996 and September 6, 1997 and
36 Weeks Ended September 7, 1996 and September 6, 1997
(Unaudited)
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12 weeks ended 36 weeks ended
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September 7, September 6, September 7, September 6,
1996 1997 1996 1997
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Sales $ 180,581,478 $ 160,161,995 $539,568,127 $483,665,004
Cost of sales 139,406,428 121,721,424 414,371,763 367,590,863
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Gross profit 41,175,050 38,440,571 125,196,364 116,074,141
Depreciation and amortization (5,044,157) (4,528,021) (13,930,515) (13,585,397)
Other selling, general and
administrative expenses (31,886,326) (28,356,771) (96,366,678) (86,822,806)
Interest expense (8,058,273) (8,001,211) (23,722,136) (24,183,260)
Loss on disposition of assets (153,910) (2,105,470) (251,239) (1,665,818)
Other, net 228,528 1,972 288,971 10,543
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Net loss $ (3,739,088) $ (4,548,930) $ (8,785,233) $ (10,172,597)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FARM FRESH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholder's Deficit
36 Weeks Ended September 6, 1997
(Unaudited)
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Common Stock Additional FF Holdings Total
----------------- paid-in Accumulated stockholder stockholder's
Shares Amount capital deficit loans deficit
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Balance at
December 28, 1996 10 $ - $29,423,528 $(172,442,282) $(1,108,940) $(144,127,694)
Dividend to FF Holdings - - (28,041) - - (28,041)
Net loss - - - (10,172,597) - (10,172,597)
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Balance at
September 6, 1997 10 $ - $29,395,487 $(182,614,879) $(1,108,940) $(154,328,332)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FARM FRESH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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36 Weeks Ended
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September 7, September 6,
1996 1997
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (8,785,233) $(10,172,597)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 13,930,515 13,585,397
Loss on disposition of assets 251,239 1,665,818
Gain on conversion of convertible subordinated debentures (269,439) (6,546)
Amortization of premium on 12.25% senior notes, series A (179,263) (200,297)
LIFO charge to earnings 276,300 276,921
Noncash recognition of deferred revenue (792,581) (738,116)
Changes in assets and liabilities that increase (decrease) cash flow from
operating activities:
Accounts receivable, net 1,140,293 999,888
Merchandise inventories 4,902,566 6,809,046
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,007,932) (1,074,075)
Trade accounts payable 210,044 (10,148,952)
Accrued expenses 3,391,272 5,746,933
Accrued costs relating to closed stores (1,441,392) (999,945)
Deferred credits and other liabilities 97,612 20,545
Other, net 246,199 (97,141)
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Total adjustments 20,755,433 15,839,476
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Net cash provided by operating activities 11,970,200 5,666,879
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of property and equipment (16,316,415) (4,589,472)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 4,535,822 2,765,586
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Net cash used in investing activities (11,780,593) (1,823,886)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facility 98,225,233 77,456,500
Repayments under revolving credit facility (93,353,394) (77,064,562)
Repayments of long-term debt (780,351) (655,741)
Principal repayments of obligations under capital leases (1,363,656) (2,085,454)
Payment upon conversion of convertible subordinated debentures (3,344,791) (163,070)
Dividend to FF Holdings (27,742) (28,041)
Payment of financing costs (617,557) (1,533,872)
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,262,258) (4,074,240)
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Net decrease in cash (1,072,651) (231,247)
Cash at beginning of period 2,316,425 847,665
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Cash at end of period $ 1,243,774 $ 616,418
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FARM FRESH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
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36 Weeks Ended
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September 7, September 6,
1996 1997
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Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 19,177,951 $ 19,797,414
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Income taxes $ - $ -
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Supplemental information on non-cash investing activities:
During the 36 week periods ended September 7, 1996 and September 6, 1997, the
Company entered into capital lease obligations of $4,277,847 and $5,092,116,
respectively.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FARM FRESH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 6, 1997
(Unaudited)
1. Nature of Business
Farm Fresh, Inc. (the "Company") is a Virginia supermarket chain operating
47 supermarkets. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of FF Holdings
Corporation ("FF Holdings"), which has no independent operations.
2. Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all
of the information and note disclosures required by generally accepted
accounting principles. These statements should be read in conjunction with the
fiscal 1996 Form 10-K filed by the Company. The accompanying condensed financial
statements have not been audited by independent accountants in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, but in the opinion of management such
condensed financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments, necessary to summarize fairly the Company's
financial position and results of operations.
3. Definition of Fiscal Year
The Company uses a fifty-two/fifty-three week fiscal year ending on the
Saturday nearest to December 31 which is divided into 13 four-week periods for
accounting purposes. Therefore, the first three quarters are comprised of three
periods (twelve weeks) and the fourth quarter is comprised of four periods
(sixteen weeks). The fiscal year ending January 3, 1998 will have fifty-three
weeks of operations with a seventeen week fourth quarter.
4. Revolving Credit Facility
The Company's current revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in
January 1998 and therefore has been classified as a current liability on the
accompanying September 6, 1997 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
5. Convertible Subordinated Debentures
Although the Company's convertible subordinated debentures are convertible
on demand, a portion of the revolving credit facility has been reserved to
finance the conversion of all outstanding debentures as they occur. As a result
of classifying the revolving credit facility as a current liability as of
September 6, 1997 as discussed in Note 4, the convertible subordinated
debentures have been classified as a current liability on the accompanying
September 6, 1997 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
6. Subsequent Events
As previously announced, on September 9, 1997 the Company reached an
agreement in principle for Richfood Holdings, Inc. to acquire substantially all
of the operating assets of the Company and to assume substantially all of the
operating liabilities, including all trade liabilities, of the Company (the
"Acquisition"), which Acquisition was approved by an informal committee
comprised of holders of a substantial majority of the Company's 12.25% Senior
Notes and 12.25% Senior Notes, Series A due 2000 (collectively, the "Senior
Notes"). The agreement in principle is subject to the negotiation and execution
of a definitive agreement and the terms and conditions contained therein. The
Acquisition transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 1998.
On October 1, 1997, the Company failed to make the required interest payment due
under the Senior Notes as scheduled in order to preserve working capital.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Farm Fresh, Inc. (the "Company") is a Virginia supermarket chain operating 47
supermarkets. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of FF Holdings
Corporation ("FF Holdings") which has no independent operations. All statements
and information herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward
looking statements that are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future
conditions that ultimately may prove to be inaccurate. These forward looking
statements may be identified by the use of words such as "belief," "anticipate,"
and "expect," and concern, among other things, the Company's ability to maintain
margins by adjusting its selling prices; its ability or inability to make cash
dividends to FF Holdings and the consequences associated with such; its
short-term business strategy; and its ability to maintain its credit terms with
its suppliers. Many phases of the Company's operations are subject to influences
outside its control. Any one or any combination of factors could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, and results of
operations. These factors include the Company's dependence on its revolving
credit facility, which is scheduled to mature in January 1998, capital
expenditure limitations, economic, competitive and other factors affecting the
Company's operations. The following discussion should be read in conjunction
with Item 1. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Comparison of 12 Weeks and 36 Weeks ended September 6, 1997 with 12 Weeks and 36
Weeks ended September 7, 1996.
Sales. Sales for the 12 week period ended September 6, 1997 decreased 11.3% to
$160.2 million from $180.6 million for the comparable period in 1996. For the 36
week period ended September 6, 1997, sales were $483.7 million compared to
$539.6 million for the corresponding period in 1996, a decrease of 10.4%. Same
store sales for the third quarter of 1997 and year to date 1997 decreased 6.7%
and 8.0%, respectively. The decrease in sales was attributable to the closure of
four stores and the sale of two combination stores in 1996. The Company also
closed a combination store, a super warehouse store and a "3 Stores, 1 Roof"
store in 1997. The decrease in sales was partially offset by the opening of two
stores operating under the name "3 Stores, 1 Roof", one in June 1996 (which was
subsequently closed in 1997) and one in March 1997. Same store sales declined
primarily as a result of the impact of nineteen new stores opened by competitors
in the last twelve months.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales amounted to $121.7 million and $367.6 million, each
representing 76.0% of sales, in the 12 and 36 week periods in 1997,
respectively, compared to $139.4 million, or 77.2% of sales, and $414.4 million,
or 76.8% of sales, respectively, in the corresponding periods in 1996. This
decrease as a percentage of sales was primarily due to improved promotional
pricing practices and a shift in the sales mix to higher margin products.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization for the 12 week
period ended September 6, 1997 amounted to $4.5 million, a decrease of $0.5
million from the comparable period in 1996. For the 36 week period ended
September 6, 1997, depreciation and amortization totalled $13.6 million, a
decrease of $0.3 million from the comparable period in 1996.
Other Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Other selling, general and
administrative expenses for the third quarter of 1997 and 1996 were $28.4
million and $31.9 million, respectively, each representing 17.7% of sales. Other
selling, general and administrative expenses for the 36 week period ended
September 6, 1997 were $86.8 million, compared to $96.4 million, for the
corresponding period in 1996, each representing 17.9% of sales. The decrease in
selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to
reductions in variable expenses as a result of the decreased sales volume and
the reduction in operating and administrative expenses in connection with the
Company's short-term cost reduction strategy implemented in March 1997.
Interest Expense. Interest expense for both the 12 week periods ended September
6, 1997 and September 7, 1996 totalled $8.0 million. For the 36 weeks ended
September 6, 1997, interest expense totalled $24.2 million, an increase of $0.5
million over the same period in 1996. The increase is primarily attributable to
a higher average outstanding balance on the Company's revolving credit facility
and an increase in capital lease obligations.
Loss on Disposition of Assets. The Company recognized a loss on disposition of
assets of $2.1 million and $1.7 million, respectively, in the 12 weeks and 36
weeks ended September 6, 1997 compared to a loss of approximately $0.2 million
in the comparable periods in 1996. During 1997, the Company recorded a loss of
$2.4 million related to the writeoff of leasehold improvements applicable to two
closed stores. This loss was partially offset by the aggregate gain realized on
the sale of an outparcel and a partnership interest of $0.7 million.
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Inflation
The Company's cost of sales and certain other operating expenses are affected by
a number of factors that are beyond the Company's control, including the cost of
merchandise, the competitive climate and general and regional economic
conditions. As is typical in the retail food industry, the Company has generally
been able to maintain margins by adjusting its selling prices, but competitive
conditions may, from time to time, render it unable to do so while maintaining
or increasing its market share.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Cash flow from operations as well as amounts available under its existing
revolving credit facility, which is scheduled to mature in January 1998,
represent the Company's primary sources of short-term liquidity. At September 6,
1997, the Company had approximately $15.3 million available under the revolving
credit facility subject to certain borrowing base limitations, less $3.9 million
reserved for the redemption of convertible subordinated debentures and $2.3
million related to outstanding letters of credit.
As previously announced, on September 9, 1997 the Company reached an agreement
in principle for Richfood Holdings, Inc. to acquire substantially all of the
operating assets of the Company and to assume substantially all of the operating
liabilities, including all trade liabilities, of the Company (the
"Acquisition"), which Acquisition was approved by an informal committee
comprised of holders of a substantial majority of the Company's 12.25% Senior
Notes and 12.25% Senior Notes, Series A due 2000 (collectively, the "Senior
Notes"). The agreement in principle is subject to the negotiation and execution
of a definitive agreement and the terms and conditions contained therein. The
Acquisition transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 1998.
The Company will seek to negotiate an extension of the maturity date of the
Company's existing revolving credit facility or, if applicable, a replacement
facility. There can be no guarantee, however, that the Company will be able to
complete such an extension or refinancing, or that the terms of such extension
or refinancing will not be on terms less favorable than those currently in
place. On October 1, 1997, the Company failed to make the required interest
payment due under the Senior Notes as scheduled in order to preserve working
capital. There can be no assurance that the acquisition transaction, or any
other options available to the Company, will generate sufficient capital to
satisfy its obligations.
The Company's parent, FF Holdings, is a holding company with no independent
operations from the Company. As a result, the ability of FF Holdings to satisfy
its obligations is dependent upon the Company's ability to pay dividends to FF
Holdings in an amount sufficient to satisfy such obligations. The ability of the
Company to pay these dividends will be dependent upon the Company's future
performance and its ability to refinance or restructure its existing debt,
including the revolving credit facility, which is scheduled to mature in January
1998. FF Holdings will be required to make level, semi-annual cash interest
payments of $7.1 million to noteholders beginning April 1, 1998, through the
maturity date of 14.25% Senior Notes ("Holding Company Notes"). Even in the
unlikely event that the Company has sufficient cash flow to pay the required
dividends to FF Holdings, covenants in the indentures governing the notes (the
"Indentures") and other instruments evidencing the Company's debt obligations
will restrict the Company's ability to make cash dividend payments to FF
Holdings. Assuming the Company were unable to make cash dividends to FF
Holdings, FF Holdings would be unable to pay cash interest on the Holding
Company Notes and would go into default under the indenture governing the
Holding Company Notes (the "FF Holdings Indenture"). In the event of such a
default, the trustee would be entitled to exercise all of its rights under the
FF Holdings Indenture, including the acceleration of the principal of the
Holding Company Notes. It is also possible that such an event could lead the FF
Holdings noteholders to acquire a controlling interest in the Company, which
could in turn trigger a "Change of Control" as defined in the Company
Indentures. A change of control would require the Company to offer to repurchase
the Notes, requiring an effective acceleration of the maturity of the Notes.
There can be no assurance that the Company would be able to finance such a
repurchase. If it were not able to finance such a repurchase, then the Company
would be in default under the Indentures. There can be no assurance that the
acqusition, or any other options available to the Company, will generate
sufficient capital to satisfy its obligations.
Beginning April 1, 1997 the Company implemented a new short-term business
strategy to improve its financial performance and liquidity. The focus is to
conserve capital, reduce administrative and operating expenses, and direct
management attention toward the operation of existing stores.
The Company's relationship with its suppliers is an important component of its
liquidity. While the Company continues to pursue the Acquisition, as discussed
above, management expects that credit terms with suppliers will remain
substantially consistent with past practices. However, if credit with its major
suppliers is curtailed, the Company's liquidity would be adversely impacted.
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Capital Resources
The Company plans to fund cash capital expenditures of approximately $5.0
million with cash generated from operations and amounts available under the
revolving credit facility. The Company opened one new store in March 1997
operating under the name "3 Stores, 1 Roof". The Company does not intend to
commence any additional new store construction in 1997. In the near term, the
Company believes that a reduction or postponement of its new store program will
not substantially impact current operations. However, in the long-term, if this
program is substantially reduced, management believes that the Company's
operations and ultimately its cash flow would be adversely impacted.
At December 28, 1996, the Company reflected three closed stores and several
parcels of undeveloped land as assets held for sale on its balance sheet at the
estimated net realizable value of the assets less costs to sell of $10.0
million. The Company sold one closed store and one parcel of land for gross
proceeds of $2.8 million during the first three quarters of 1997.
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Part II - Other Information
Item 5. Other Information
On September 15, 1997, the Company's Bylaws were amended to provide
that the Company's Board of Directors consist of four members, and
Richard E. Mayberry, Jr. was elected to fill the vacant position.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Farm Fresh, Inc.
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Date October 21, 1997
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Richard D. Coleman
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Farm Fresh, Inc.
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Date October 21, 1997 Richard D. Coleman /s/
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Richard D. Coleman
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
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