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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended DECEMBER 14, 1996
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OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number 0-12800
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VIE DE FRANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 52-0948383
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
85 S BRAGG STREET, SUITE 600, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (703) 750-9600
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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 X NO
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock as of December 14, 1996.
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COMMON STOCK 0.01 PAR VALUE NUMBER OF SHARES
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CLASS A 13,822,543
CLASS B NONE
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VIE DE FRANCE CORPORATION
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information
and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments necessary
for the fair presentation of the Company's results of operations, financial
position and changes therein for the periods presented have been included.
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VIE de FRANCE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
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December 14, June 29,
1996 1996
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ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,717,000 $ 6,862,000
Investments, current 2,063,000 2,658,000
Accounts receivable, trade 1,719,000 1,486,000
Inventory 2,130,000 2,119,000
Prepaid expenses 168,000 137,000
Current portion of notes receivable, related party 10,000 10,000
Other current assets 461,000 292,000
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 8,268,000 13,564,000
Investments, noncurrent 10,908,000 5,598,000
Fixed assets, net 4,887,000 5,313,000
Note receivable, related party, including accrued interest,
less current portion 2,235,000 2,178,000
Other assets 572,000 382,000
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 26,870,000 $ 27,035,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 540,000 $ 948,000
Accrued payroll and related liabilities 518,000 577,000
Current portion of long-term debt 560,000 153,000
Accrued store closings 142,000 287,000
Other accrued taxes 139,000 141,000
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Total current liabilities 1,899,000 2,106,000
Long-term debt, less current portion 2,097,000 2,147,000
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Total liabilities 3,996,000 4,253,000
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Stockholders' equity
Common stock (class A) - $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares
authorized, 14,078,620 and 14,078,620 shares issued and
13,822,543 and 13,822,543 shares outstanding 141,000 141,000
Class B Stock - $.01 par value, 175,000 shares authorized,
none issued - -
Additional paid-in capital 21,352,000 21,352,000
Retained earnings 2,798,000 2,789,000
Treasury stock, at cost (256,077 shares) (1,440,000) (1,440,000)
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt and equity investments 102,000 (110,000)
Cumulative translation adjustment (79,000) 50,000
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Total stockholders' equity 22,874,000 22,782,000
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Commitments and contingencies
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 26,870,000 $ 27,035,000
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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VIE de FRANCE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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SECOND QUARTER YEAR TO DATE
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TWELVE WEEKS ENDED TWENTY FOUR WEEKS ENDED
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Dec 14, Dec 9, Dec 14, Dec 9,
1996 1995 1996 1995
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NET SALES $ 3,649,000 $ 4,215,000 $ 6,458,000 $ 8,077,000
COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,857,000 3,533,000 5,423,000 7,019,000
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GROSS MARGIN 792,000 682,000 1,035,000 1,058,000
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATION 926,000 857,000 1,721,000 1,784,000
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 25,000 23,000 49,000 50,000
OTHER INCOME (24,000) (1,000) (32,000) (6,000)
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (135,000) (197,000) (703,000) (770,000)
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NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE):
INVESTMENT INCOME 273,000 257,000 495,000 514,000
INTEREST INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (36,000) (54,000) (79,000) (119,000)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET 1,000 (28,000) (1,000) 11,000
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TOTAL NONOPERATING INCOME 238,000 175,000 415,000 406,000
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME
TAXES, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, AND CUMULATIVE
EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 103,000 (22,000) (288,000) (364,000)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX BENEFIT - - - 110,000
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 103,000 (22,000) (288,000) (254,000)
GAIN FROM SALE OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES 207,000 97,000 297,000 172,000
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE,
NET OF TAXES - - - 197,000
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NET INCOME $ 310,000 $ 75,000 $ 9,000 $ 115,000
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:
CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING
PRINCIPLE $ 0.01 $ - $ (0.02) $ (0.02)
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.02 $ 0.01
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE $ - $ - $ - $ 0.02
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NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.02 $ 0.01 $ 0.00 $ 0.01
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 13,822,543 13,780,338 13,822,543 13,780,793
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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VIE de FRANCE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Year-to-date
Twenty Four weeks ended
Dec 14, Dec 9,
1996 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 9,000 $ 115,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash used by operating activities
Gain from sale of discontinued operations (90,000) (171,000)
Depreciation and amortization 490,000 555,000
Change in cumulative translation adjustment (129,000) 39,000
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net - (197,000)
Income tax benefit - (110,000)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
effects of discontinued operations and
non-cash transactions:
Increase in accounts receivable trade, net (232,000) (101,000)
Increase in inventory (11,000) (709,000)
Increase in prepaid expenses (31,000) (238,000)
Increase in notes receivable, related party (57,000) (52,000)
(Increase) decrease in other assets (371,000) 156,000
Decrease in accounts payable
and accrued expenses (408,000) (608,000)
Decrease in accrued payroll and related liabilities (58,000) (76,000)
(Decrease) increase in accrued store closing costs (57,000) 301,000
Increase in other accrued taxes - 52,000
Decrease in income taxes payable - (102,000)
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Net cash used by operating activities (945,000) (1,146,000)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of investments, net - 1,519,000
Purchase of investments, net (4,505,000) -
Investments in common stock - (500,000)
Capital expenditures (51,000) (272,000)
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Net cash (used) provided by investing activities (4,556,000) 747,000
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Additions to debt $ 356,000 $ 15,000
Proceeds from issuance of stock - (2,000)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 356,000 13,000
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (5,145,000) (386,000)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 6,862,000 5,314,000
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CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 1,717,000 $ 4,928,000
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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VIE de FRANCE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1) Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company, all
adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the Company's results of
operations, financial position and changes therein for the periods presented
have been included.
2) Fiscal Periods
The Company utilizes a 52/53 week fiscal year which ends on the last
Saturday in June. The first, second and fourth quarter of fiscal years 1997
and 1996 contains 12 weeks, and the third quarter contain 16.
3) Inventory
The inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined by the
first-in, first-out method, or market. Included in inventory costs are raw
materials, labor and manufacturing overhead.
Inventory consist of:
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DEC 14, JUN 29,
1996 1996
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Raw materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $456,000 $ 529,000
Frozen product & other finished goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,448,000 1,448,000
Packing materials & supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272,000 193,000
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2,176,000 2,170,000
Less obsolescence reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (46,000) (51,000)
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$ 2,130,000 $2,119,000
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4) Dividends - None.
5) Contingency
The Company is engaged in ordinary and routine litigation incidental to
its business. Management does not anticipate that any amounts which it may be
required to pay by
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reason thereof will have a material effect on the Company's financial position
or results of operations.
6) Discontinued Operations
The Company recognized $204,000 of income tax benefit in the second
quarter of fiscal year 1997. This income tax benefit was derived from
amendment of tax returns for the fiscal year 1994. During the second quarter of
fiscal year 1996 the Company reduced its accrual relating to the sale of the
former Restaurant Division by $97,000.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 1997 the Company reduced its
accrual relating to the sale of the former Restaurant Division by $90,000.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 1996, the Company reached a settlement
with the Environmental Protection Agency, therefore reducing reserves relating
to the Company's former Bakery Division by $75,000.
7) New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-lived Assets and or Long-lived Assets to Be Disposed of ("SFAS No. 121).
SFAS No. 121 requires companies to review long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles to be held, used or disposed of, for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company has implemented this standard
and determined that no adjustments to the carrying value of long-lived assets
are required to date.
In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation ("Statement 123"). Statement 123 recommends, but does not
require, the adoption of a fair value method of accounting for stock-based
compensation to employees including common stock options, and stock-based
compensation to individuals other than employees. The Company currently
intends to continue recording stock-based compensation to employees under the
intrinsic value method and does not intend to adopt the fair value method of
accounting for stock-based compensation to employees as permitted by Statement
123.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act") was
recently passed by Congress. The Company desires to take advantage of the new
"safe harbor" provisions of the Act. Therefore, the Company wishes to caution
readers that various factors have affected, and in the future could affect, the
Company's actual results and could cause the Company's actual results for 1997
and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Vie de France Corporation reported a net income of $310,000 for second
quarter 1997 and $9,000 year to date. The net income for the second quarter
1997 is primarily due to recognition of income tax receivable of $204,000,
and continued reductions in operating costs at both its US and Norwegian
facilities.
TWELVE WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 14, 1996 COMPARED TO TWELVE WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 9,
1995
NET SALES
Second quarter 1997 sales totaled $3,649,000, down 13% from second
quarter 1996 sales of $4,215,000. Food service sales fell $437,000, or 18%,
because of lower volume for banquets and other special events. Sales to
airline customers increased by $365,000, or 40%, while retail sales fell
$294,000, or 57%, primarily because sales of the Company's "Dinner for 4" meals
to Sam's Clubs were discontinued in January 1996. International sales declined
$111,000, or 82%, from the second quarter 1996, primarily because of
comparisons with a large one-time sale to a Japanese company in the year-ago
period. European sales of fish packed by the Company's Norwegian plant totaled
$191,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 1997, compared with $119,000 in
the year-ago quarter.
During the fiscal 1997 second quarter, sales to hotels and other
foodservice customers, airlines, retail and other customers represented 53%,
35%, 6%, and 6%, respectively compared to 56%, 22%, 12% and 10%, respectively
a year ago quarter.
The Company's focus on cost containment and improved operating efficiency
continues to illustrate the benefits of these initiatives in second quarter
1997, by containing inventory and reducing labor and other operating costs.
Second quarter 1997 operating costs were $3,784,000, down 14% from $4,412,000
in the second quarter of 1996. The Company's inventories in the second
quarter, remained flat at $2,030,000 from $2,119,000 in the 1996 period.
The Company's primary objective is to increase sales of high quality
frozen foods to hotels and airlines. The Company's distribution is typically
handled by traditional foodservice distributors.
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A comparison of net sales, gross margin percentages and losses from operations
follows:
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QUARTER ENDED
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DEC. 14, DEC. 9,
1996 1995
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Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,649 $ 4,215
Gross margin percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22% 16%
Loss from operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (135) (197)
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Fiscal year 1997's second quarter sales decreased by 13% from the fiscal
year 1996 quarter to $3,649,000 from $4,215,000.
Second quarter 1997 gross margin as a percentage of total net sales
increased to 22% from 16% in the year-ago quarter. The gross margin of 22%
for second quarter fiscal year 1997 primarily results from cost containment
programs which was established in fiscal year 1996 to reduce inventory, labor
and operating costs at both the Company's US and Norwegian operations.
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
A comparison of selling and general administrative costs follows:
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QUARTER ENDED
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DEC. 14, DEC. 9,
1996 1995
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Selling and administrative costs . . . . . . . . . $ 926 $ 857
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Selling and administrative costs increased 8% during the fiscal 1997
second quarter, to $926,000 from $857,000 in same quarter of fiscal 1996. The
increase resulted from marketing investments of $89,000. Selling and
administrative costs constituted 25% of net sales during the quarter due to low
sales volumes, compared with 20% during the fiscal 1996 second quarter.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization increased $2,000 to $25,000 for the second
quarter of fiscal year 1997, compared with $23,000 for the same period a year
ago.
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NONOPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSE
Investment income increased in second quarter fiscal 1997 due to higher
interest rates compared to a year ago. Investment income consists of returns
earned on funds received from the sale of the Restaurant Division, together
with interest income associated with the return of the 4,900,000 loan from the
collateralized European deposit at the end of fiscal year 1996.
Interest expense relates to the borrowings, including a capital lease,
associated with the Company's Norwegian subsidiary. At December 14, 1996, the
Company, through its Norwegian subsidiary, had borrowings of approximately $2.7
million, bearing interest at rates ranging from 7.25% to 10.0%. It is
anticipated that these borrowings will remain outstanding during the upcoming
fiscal year.
TWENTY FOUR WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 14, 1996 COMPARED TO TWENTY-FOUR WEEKS ENDED
DECEMBER 9, 1995
NET SALES
Second quarter year to date sales total $6,458,000, down 20% from a year
ago sales of $8,077,000. Food service sales fell $997,000, or 23%, because of
lower volume for banquets and other special events. Sales to airline customers
increased by $231,000, or 11%, while retail sales fell $564,000, or 48%,
primarily because sales of the Company's "Dinner for 4" meals to Sam's Clubs
were discontinued in January 1996. International sales declined $291,000, or
84%, primarily because of comparisons with a large one-time sale to Japan.
European sales of fish packed by the Company's Norwegian plant totaled $275,000
during the first two quarters of fiscal 1997, compared with $151,000 a
year-ago.
Year to date 1997 sales to hotels and other foodservice customers,
airlines, retail and other customers represented 52%, 37%, 6%, 5%, respectively
compared to 53%, 27%, 10% and 10%, respectively a year ago.
The Company's focus on cost containment and improved operating efficiency
continues to illustrate the benefits of these initiatives throughout fiscal
year 1997, by containing inventory, reducing labor and other operating costs.
Year to date 1997 operating costs were $7,161,000, down 19% from $8,847,000 a
year ago. The Company's inventories year to date 1997, remained flat at
$2,030,000 from $2,119,000 in the 1996 period.
A comparison of net sales, gross margin percentages and losses from operations
follows:
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YEAR TO DATE
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1996 1995
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Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,458 $ 8,077
Gross margin percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% 13%
Loss from operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (703) (770)
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Fiscal year 1997's year to date sales decreased by 20% from the fiscal
year 1996 year to date to $6,458,000 from $8,077,000.
Fiscal year to date 1997 gross margin as a percentage of total net sales
increased to 16% from 13% in the year-ago quarter. The gross margin of 16%
for fiscal year to date 1997 results from reduction of operating costs at both
the Company's US and Norwegian operations.
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
A comparison of selling and general administrative costs follows:
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YEAR TO DATE
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DEC. 14, DEC. 9,
1996 1995
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Selling and administrative costs . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,721 $ 1,784
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Selling and administrative costs decreased 4% during the 1997 fiscal
year, to $1,721,000 from $1,784,000 a year ago. The decrease resulted from
costs containment measures implemented during the fiscal year 1996. Selling
and administrative costs constituted 27% of net sales during fiscal year 1997
due to low sales volumes, compared with 22% during the year ago period.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization decreased $1,000 to $49,000 for year to
date fiscal year 1997, compared with $50,000 for the same period a year ago.
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NONOPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSE
Investment income decreased year to date second quarter fiscal 1997
due to lower interest rates compared to a year ago. Investment income consists
of returns earned on funds received from the sale of the Restaurant Division,
together with interest income associated with the return of the 4,900,000 loan
from the collateralized European deposit at the end of fiscal year 1996. In
fiscal year 1996 the Company engaged the services of a new investment
management firm, Cypress Capital Management, to manage all of its available
cash reserves. The investment approach remains conservative, focusing on
preservation of capital and consistency of total returns.
Interest expense relates to the borrowings, including a capital lease,
associated with the Company's Norwegian subsidiary. At December 14, 1996, the
Company, through its Norwegian subsidiary, had borrowings of approximately $2.7
million, bearing interest at rates ranging from 7.25% to 10.0%. It is
anticipated that these borrowings will remain outstanding during the upcoming
fiscal year.
PROVISION FOR TAXES
During the fiscal year 1997 the Company does not expect to recognize
any income tax benefit from continuing operations.
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING
Effective June 25, 1995, the Company changed its overhead absorption
policy with regard to finished goods inventories. Prior to this change, the
Company had valued its inventories using partial absorption of certain-plant
level indirect manufacturing overhead costs. Additional costs, such as
material handling, purchasing and receiving, plant administration and factory
and equipment depreciation, were expensed as period costs. These costs will
now be treated as product costs under the method adopted by the Company in
order to better match costs with related revenues and to better conform to
prevailing manufacturing industry practice.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-lived Assets and or Long-lived Assets to Be Disposed of ("SFAS No. 121).
SFAS No. 121 requires companies to review long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles to be held, used or disposed of, for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company has implemented this standard
and determined that no adjustments to the carrying value of long-lived assets
are required to date.
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In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
("Statement 123"). Statement 123 recommends, but does not require, the
adoption of a fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation to
employees including common stock options, and stock-based compensation to
individuals other than employees. The Company currently intends to continue
recording stock-based compensation to employees under the intrinsic value
method and does not intend to adopt the fair value method of accounting for
stock-based compensation to employees as permitted by Statement 123.
IMPACT OF INFLATION AND THE ECONOMY
Variations in labor and ingredient costs can significantly affect the
Company's operations. Many of the Company's employees are paid hourly rates
related to, but generally higher than the federal minimum rates.
The Company's sales pricing structure allows for the fluctuation of raw
material prices. As a result, market price variations do not significantly
affect the gross margin realized on product sales. Customer sensitivity to
price changes can influence the overall sales of individual products.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 14, 1996, the Company's combined total of cash and
short-term investment balances was $3,780,000, compared with $9,520,000 at June
29, 1996. Additionally, the Company held investments of $10,908,000 and
$5,598,000 at December 14, 1996, and June 29, 1996, respectively, with
maturities greater than one year. This decrease in liquidity is a direct result
of the increased working capital requirements for the Company.
Net cash used by operations amounted to $945,000 and $1,146,000 for
the first two quarters of 1997 and 1996, respectively. Cash in the amount of
$4,556,000 was used by investing activities to purchase $4,505,000 of
investments with maturities greater than one year, and $51,000 of capital
expenditures. Cash in the amount of $356,000 was provided by financing
activities, against the overdraft facility established for the Norwegian
operations.
The Company continues to evaluate the possibility of replacing its
existing U.S. production facility to increase efficiency and to provide modern
space for future growth. The Company is also considering locating one or more
plants for sous vide products closer to the source of supply to maintain
product quality, lower shipping costs and as a method of entering new markets.
The cost of such facilities ranges from approximately $1,000,000 to
$5,000,000, depending upon the nature of the product and the production volume
desired. Local governments may provide subsidies and other assistance in
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connection with such facilities. It is possible that the Company may use some
of its cash resources to fund these efforts and/or acquisitions.
The Company's Norwegian subsidiary has secured a working capital
commitment for its liquidity needs in Norway in the form of an overdraft
facility. As of December 14, 1996, $403,000 was outstanding under this
overdraft facility. The subsidiary can borrow up to $800,000 under this
commitment.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
The Company's top priority for the balance of fiscal 1997 and for
fiscal 1998 will be to increase sales. The focus of U.S. sales and marketing
efforts will be on increased sales to transportation, hotel and catering
customers, on the food service side of the business, and to retail customers
for home-meal replacement and other products. The Company will also devote
sales and marketing attention to achieving increased European sales.
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VIE DE FRANCE CORPORATION
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is engaged in ordinary and routine litigation incidental
to its business. Management does not anticipate that any amounts which it may
be required to pay by reason thereof will have a material effect on the
Company's financial position.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
The Company's 13th annual meeting of shareholders was held on November
7, 1996. The following individuals were re-elected to serve as Directors for a
period of one year and until their successors are elected and qualify:
Jean-Louis Vilgrain (Chairman), Stanislas Vilgrain (President & CEO), Bruno
Goussault, Alexandre Vilgrain, George Naddaff, Carl Youngman and James Hackney.
The Company's amendment to increase the number shares in its 1992 stock option
plan from 300,000 to 1,300,000 was also approved.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits -
None
(b) Reports on Form 8-K -
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
VIE DE FRANCE CORPORATION
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Date: January 27, 1997 By: /s/Stanislas Vilgrain
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Stanislas Vilgrain
President and CEO
By:/s/Carl M. Youngman
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Carl M. Youngman
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
By: /s/Leara L. Dory
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Leara L. Dory
Controller of Finance and
Accounting
(Financial Officer - Secretary)
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