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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[_] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998
[_] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to _________________
Commission File No. 0-5648
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 74-1031691
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
2302 Maxwell Lane 77023
Houston, Texas (Zip Code)
(Address of principal
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 928-3171
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $1.00 par value
(Title of Class)
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 [_]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [X]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the Registrant as of April 20, 1998 (based upon the closing sales price as of
such date) was $14,309,361.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's
classes of common stock as of April 20, 1998:
Common Stock, $1.00 par value: 5,827,249
Documents incorporated by reference: Proxy Statement for the Registrant's
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held June 19, 1998 (to be filed within 120
days of the close of Registrant's fiscal year) is incorporated by reference into
Part III.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS
Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. ("Oshman's" or the "Company"), which operates
a chain of retail sporting goods specialty stores, was incorporated in Delaware
in 1946 as the successor to a proprietorship founded by J.S. Oshman in 1931.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "Oshman's" and the "Company" as
used herein include the Company and its subsidiaries, whether operating under
the name "Oshman's"(R) or "SuperSports USA"(R).
Since 1990, the Company has developed an innovative, interactive concept in
sporting goods retailing that it is implementing through its SuperSports USA
megastores. The Company has transformed its business by focusing its efforts on
opening and operating SuperSports USA megastores occupying, on average,
approximately 60,000 square feet while rationalizing its preexisting base of
traditional stores, which average approximately 12,000 square feet. SuperSports
USA megastores offer a dominant selection of sporting goods in an environment
featuring a variety of "play areas" that provide customers with the opportunity
to try out sporting goods merchandise. This "play-before-you-pay" approach
encourages customers, with the assistance of qualified sales personnel, to
purchase the equipment that best satisfies their particular needs and desires
while also providing an entertaining shopping experience.
SuperSports USA megastores are organized as a collection of distinctive
sporting goods specialty shops. The merchandising format and layout of each
megastore is designed to lead customers along a path through the store, in and
out of specialty shops that concentrate on specific sporting goods categories
such as in-line skating and skateboarding; skiing and snowboarding; cycling;
golf; tennis and other racquet sports; fitness and exercise equipment; hunting,
fishing, hiking and camping; and team sports such as baseball, softball,
football, basketball, hockey, soccer and volleyball. Each specialty area
merchandises sporting equipment as well as the appropriate apparel in a
department-store style. Based on customer reception to the unique shopping
experience provided at the Company's SuperSports USA megastores, these stores
are becoming established shopping destinations.
At the end of fiscal 1997, the Company operated 42 SuperSports USA stores,
including 36 SuperSports USA megastores ranging in size from approximately
40,000 to 85,000 square feet and six mini SuperSports USA stores, ranging in
size from approximately 19,000 to 32,000 square feet. The mini SuperSports USA
stores include certain "play areas" and merchandise assortments similar to the
megastores, and operate under the name SuperSports USA. At the end of fiscal
1997, the Company also operated 22 traditional stores and six clearance stores.
The Company's stores are located primarily in medium to large metropolitan areas
across the United States. In fiscal 1997, excluding results from stores closed
or targeted to close, the 42 SuperSports USA stores produced 89% of the
Company's retail sales and approximately 86% of direct store contributions.
Since the beginning of fiscal 1990, the Company has reduced its traditional
store base from 193 to 28 (including six clearance stores). See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations --
Store Closings."
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The Company operates stores in Texas and California as well as in Arizona,
Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Utah and Washington.
Oshman's offers a full line of sporting goods equipment, sportswear and
athletic footwear focusing on middle- to high-end products. Nationally
advertised brand name products are featured, along with the Company's own labels
in certain categories. While certain of the Company's primary megastore
competitors employ "every-day-low-price" strategies, the Company is a
promotional retailer. As such, the Company seeks to attract customers into its
stores through advertised price reductions on selected merchandise, while
maintaining full markups on other merchandise. The following table sets forth
sales of sporting goods equipment, sports apparel and footwear as a percentage
of net sales during the last three fiscal years.
PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES
FISCAL YEAR
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1997 1996 1995
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Sporting goods equipment 50% 49% 50%
Sports apparel 29% 28% 28%
Footwear 21% 23% 22%
COMPETITION
The market for retail sporting goods is highly competitive, fragmented and
segmented. The Company competes with many different types of retail stores,
including full-line sporting goods chains, specialty footwear stores, warehouse-
format stores, specialty stores, discount and department stores and other stores
with a megastore format. While its stores face competition in individual
markets from a variety of retailers, the Company believes that its greatest
competition is likely to come from other megastore operators and from warehouse-
format operations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
maintain or increase its current level of pricing, sales or profitability in
light of such competition, particularly as the Company expands into markets
served by existing competitors or as new competitors enter into the Company's
markets. Furthermore, there is substantial competition from large-format
retailers for prime commercial locations and favorable lease terms that could
adversely affect both the Company's ability to expand and its profitability.
The Company's ability to remain competitive is largely dependent upon its
ability to provide a selection of merchandise that appeals to its customers'
changing desires and that appropriately reflects geographical differences in
seasonality, brands and sports preferences. A failure by the Company to
accurately identify and respond to emerging trends in sports equipment or
athletic footwear, apparel or accessories could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's financial performance and results of operations.
Several sporting goods retailers currently operate stores with a megastore
format, including some with significantly greater resources than the Company.
In addition, there are other businesses, retailers and otherwise, with
substantially greater resources than the Company
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that may decide to enter the sporting goods megastore or warehouse-format retail
business. This competition could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
TRANSFORMATION PLAN
Management believes that changing consumer preferences toward sporting
goods megastores has had a detrimental impact on the Company's existing
traditional stores and will continue to limit their potential in the future. In
response to this trend, the Company has been focusing on opening and operating
its SuperSports USA megastores. During fiscal 1997, the Company closed 51
stores, including one megastore, and the Company believes that it has virtually
completed its transformation to primarily an operator of megastores. At the end
of fiscal 1997, the Company operated 42 SuperSports USA stores, including 36
SuperSports USA megastores and six mini SuperSports USA stores, 22 traditional
stores and six clearance stores. The Company's stores are located primarily in
medium to large metropolitan areas across the United States. Most of the 22
traditional stores are profitable and no further major store closing program is
anticipated. The Company currently intends to open from one to three additional
SuperSports USA megastores in fiscal 1998 as it focuses on its existing store
base and improving its systems and processes. Future store openings are,
however, dependent upon numerous factors including timing of construction and
general market conditions.
Since the beginning of fiscal 1990 the Company has closed 176 traditional
stores including two stores converted to SuperSports USA megastores, six stores
converted to mini SuperSports USA stores and one location closed, reopened and
then closed again. Changes in the number of stores and square footage during
the last eight fiscal years are summarized below:
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NUMBER OF STORES SQUARE FOOTAGE (AT END OF PERIOD)
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SUPERSPORTS
TRADITIONAL USA STORES OPERATED
STORES STORES CLOSED OR AT TRADITIONAL SUPERSPORTS
FISCAL YEAR OPENED OPENED CONVERTED YEAR END STORES USA STORES TOTAL
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1990............ 5 2 11 189 2,090,000 158,000 2,248,000
1991............ 2 0 8 183 2,036,000 158,000 2,194,000
1992............ 2 3 18 170 1,879,000 337,000 2,216,000
1993............ 1 3(a) 13(a) 161(a) 1,744,000 504,000 2,248,000
1994............ 0 4(a) 24(a) 141(a) 1,454,000 785,000 2,239,000
1995............ 0 12(b) 20 133(b) 1,196,000 1,439,000 2,635,000
1996............ 0 7 25 115 948,000 1,847,000 2,795,000
1997............ 0 12 51 70 438,000 2,145,000 2,583,000
Traditional Stores
Converted to mini
SuperSports USA stores (c) 6 6 301,000 2,282,000 2,583,000
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Total.......... 10 43 176
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(a) Includes a traditional store which was expanded and converted to a
megastore.
(b) Includes megastores opened at seven locations purchased from SportsTown,
Inc.
(c) Stores ranging in size from 19,000 to 32,000 square feet which, over the
last several years, have been opened or converted from enlarged traditional
stores and which operate as SuperSports USA stores.
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SITE SELECTION
The Company subjects each potential new store location to extensive
analysis and evaluation, using its in-house staff to work with local real estate
developers and brokers. Sites are selected primarily based on the Company's
evaluation of the potential financial return on its investment, taking into
account internally prepared sales projections, estimated gross margins and store
operating expenses as compared to required capital expenditures and inventory
investments. The Company also utilizes demographic, geographic and competitive
analyses in arriving at its estimates for sales and gross margin. Oshman's
seeks to locate stores in areas that are experiencing a growth in population and
have high concentrations of white-collar workers with growing families and
sufficient financial resources and disposable income to devote significant
spending to leisure and sporting activities. Nine of the Company's existing
megastores serve as anchors for regional shopping malls and shopping centers.
The Company intends to continue to pursue locations that offer this desirable
marquee status and the associated benefits.
Although the Company realizes certain economies of scale in warehousing,
distribution and advertising through the "clustering" of several stores in one
market (most notably in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Los Angeles areas),
it has also taken advantage of opportunities to successfully open and profitably
maintain single SuperSports USA megastores in certain markets and intends to
continue to pursue this flexible strategy.
PURCHASING AND SUPPLIERS
The Company purchases its merchandise directly from a diverse group of
leading domestic and international suppliers, and achieves significant
efficiencies through large quantity purchases. The Company's largest supplier,
Nike, accounted for 17.2%, 15.1% and 14.2% of the Company's total purchases in
fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. No other supplier accounted for more
than 10% of the Company's purchases in any of the last three years.
DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING
The Company utilizes a centralized distribution system operated through two
distribution centers. One is located in Houston, Texas, and the other is
located in Santa Ana, California. Approximately 92% of the Company's inventory
is shipped through these distribution centers. However, for certain items that
the Company believes require more rapid delivery to stores because of higher
product turnover or other conditions, the Company uses direct delivery from
vendors. Substantially all of the merchandise distributed to Texas, Louisiana,
Oklahoma and locations east of the Mississippi River flows through the Company's
distribution center located in Houston, Texas. The Company's distribution
center in Santa Ana, California is responsible for distributing substantially
all of the merchandise to the Company's stores in California, Arizona, New
Mexico, Utah and Washington.
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
During fiscal 1996, the Company completed the installation of new financial
accounting and reporting systems and payroll and human resources systems and in
fiscal 1997 the Company installed new sales audit software. The Company also
installed a new IBM AS400 computer in fiscal 1997 to accommodate the new systems
and those to be installed in 1998. In addition, the Company is in the process
of installing new merchandising information and inventory management systems
which are expected to be implemented by the end of fiscal 1998. When
installation of these systems is complete, the Company will have updated
substantially all its computer systems and software to accommodate the year 2000
and beyond. At the end of fiscal 1997, capital costs of approximately $3.7
million had been incurred for the purchase and installation of hardware and
software. The Company does not expect future expenditures related to the year
2000 issue to be significant for its internal systems. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Year
2000 Issue."
SEASONAL FACTORS
Oshman's business is highly seasonal, with sales generally higher in the
fourth quarter, peaking in December due to holiday shopping and the purchase of
ski equipment. Any substantial decrease in sales during the fourth quarter
could adversely affect the Company's results of operations. Weather conditions
add to the seasonal nature of the business, particularly with respect to ski
equipment and cold weather apparel. The Company's results of operations may
also fluctuate on a quarterly basis as a result of seasonal variances and time
and costs associated with selecting, constructing, staffing, stocking and
opening new stores, as well as the timing of promotions. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations --
Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations."
TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS; OTHER BUSINESS
As of January 31, 1998, Oshman's owned approximately 23 trademarks and
service marks that were employed in its advertising and operations. The Company
has registered the "Oshman's" and "SuperSports USA" trademarks. The Company
believes that its marks are, in the aggregate, materially important in its
business and that the "Oshman's" and "SuperSports USA" marks are individually
material. The Company anticipates that it will continue to own each of its
trademarks and service marks for so long as it finds it beneficial to use them
in connection with its operations.
Since 1983 the Company has had a licensing agreement and consulting
arrangement with a major Japanese retailer, Ito-Yokado Co., Ltd., that currently
operates four stores in Japan under the Oshman's name. The Company also sells
merchandise to this entity. In fiscal 1997, it entered into a similar agreement
with Samsung Corporation, a major Korean company that operates two stores in
South Korea under the Oshman's name.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Oshman's typically satisfies its working capital needs out of internally
generated funds from current operations and its credit facilities as addressed
in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," below.
Inasmuch as Oshman's is a retailer, backlog is not relevant to its
business. Oshman's does not have contracts subject to renegotiation or
termination and does not conduct any material research and development
activities.
Federal, state and local environmental regulations have not had, and are
not expected to have, any material effect upon the expenditures, earnings or
competitive position of the Company.
As of January 31, 1998, Oshman's employed approximately 3,360 people
including part-time employees.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
Oshman's 79,000 square foot general and executive offices are leased by the
Company and located in Houston, Texas. A Houston warehouse and distribution
center occupies approximately 257,000 square feet of leased space in the same
building complex, and the Company also rents an office/warehouse in Santa Ana,
California, in which approximately 7,000 square feet are devoted to office space
and 151,000 square feet are used as warehouse space. Oshman's owns properties
in Houston, Texas and in Los Angeles and Millbrae, California. Two of the
properties owned by the Company are subject to mortgage liens of certain of the
Company's lenders, including The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc. ("CIT").
Substantially all of Oshman's retail stores occupy leased space in modern
structures. As of January 31, 1998, these retail stores occupied an aggregate
of approximately 2,504,000 square feet of floor space under leases expiring at
various dates from 1998 to 2018 (exclusive of renewal options). Traditional
stores on average are comprised of approximately 12,000 square feet, while the
average megastore occupies approximately 60,000 square feet. One traditional
store and one megastore in locations owned by Oshman's occupied an aggregate of
approximately 79,000 square feet of floor space.
Aggregate rentals paid by the Company under all its leases amounted to
approximately $20.1 million during the 1997 fiscal year. Most store leases
provide for rentals that are the greater of a fixed minimum amount or a
specified percentage of sales. Oshman's owns the fixtures in its retail stores
and considers all property owned or leased to be well maintained, adequately
insured and suitable for its purposes.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is subject to certain pending legal proceedings, most of which
are ordinary and routine litigation incidental to its business. None of such
legal proceedings, in the opinion of the Company, is material to its business or
financial condition. The Company maintains liability insurance coverage that it
believes to be customary in the sporting goods retailing industry.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Oshman's did not submit any matters to a vote of security holders during
the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth the name and age of each executive officer
of the Company and all positions and offices with the Company held by each
person named:
NAME AGE POSITIONS AND OFFICES HELD
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Alvin N. Lubetkin(1) 64 Vice Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director
Marilyn Oshman(1) 58 Chairman of the Board and Director
A. Lynn Boerner 57 Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant
Secretary
Richard G. Dennis 45 Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
Thomas J. McVey 46 Senior Vice President
Ray Miller 51 Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Steven U. Rath 43 Executive Vice President
Charles Carstens 47 Vice President
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(1) Member of the Executive Committee
Mr. Lubetkin has been an officer of the Company since 1966 and a Director
since 1962. Mr. Lubetkin has overall responsibility for the Company's
operations. He was originally hired by the Company in 1961.
Ms. Oshman was elected Chairman of the Board in April 1993 and has been a
Director of the Company since 1979. She has been employed by the Company since
1990.
Mr. Boerner has been an officer of the Company since 1984 and was elected
Vice President in 1988. He was hired by the Company in 1971. Prior to joining
the Company, Mr. Boerner was employed by Arthur Andersen & Co. Mr. Boerner is a
certified public accountant.
Mr. Dennis was elected Vice President in June 1994 and Secretary in July
1996. Mr. Dennis has also served as General Counsel of the Company since 1993.
Prior to that, he was employed as Managing Attorney, Banc One New Hampshire
Asset Management Company from 1992 to 1993 and Associate Attorney, Weil, Gotshal
& Manges from 1986 until 1992.
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Mr. McVey was elected Vice President of the Company in March 1996 and
Senior Vice President in June 1997. He is primarily responsible for store
operations. Since 1994, Mr. McVey has served as divisional Senior Vice President
and Regional Manager. Prior to that time, he was regional Vice President from
1989 to 1994.
Mr. Miller was elected Treasurer in July 1996, Assistant Secretary in
January 1997 and Vice President in May 1997. He originally joined the Company in
1976, serving in various accounting and treasury positions. In June of 1990, Mr.
Miller left the Company and joined Profit Recovery Group, a contingency audit
firm, where he was employed until September of 1993, at which time he rejoined
the Company.
Mr. Rath was elected as a Vice President of the Company in 1992 and
Executive Vice President in April 1998. He is primarily responsible for the real
estate functions of the Company, both with respect to new store development and
the restructuring of the traditional store operations. In fiscal 1997, Mr. Rath
assisted Mr. Lubetkin in the execution of the merchandising functions of the
Company, as well as assuming an expanded management role in overall operations.
Prior to becoming a Vice President of the Company, Mr. Rath served as a
divisional Vice President for Corporate Development from 1990 to 1992, and
Director of Corporate Development from 1988 to 1989.
Mr. Carstens was elected as a Vice President of the Company in 1998. He is
primarily responsible for management and information systems and computer and
technical services at the Company. Prior to joining the Company in 1998, Mr.
Carstens served as Vice President of Information Technology at JumboSports, a
sporting goods retailer from March 1997 until March 1998, as Account Executive
at GSI Oustsourcing, USA division from August 1996 until February 1997, as
Director of Data Processing at Pic 'N' Save, a regional discount department
store, from July 1994 until July 1996 and as Director of Systems and Programming
at Carnett, a division of JM Family Enterprises, from February 1987 until June
1994.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Common Stock of the Company has been listed on the American Stock
Exchange under the symbol "OSH" since June 21, 1995. Prior to that date, the
Common Stock of the Company was quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market. The
following table sets forth the quarterly high and low reported sales prices per
share for the Common Stock:
HIGH LOW
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 1, 1997
First Quarter ended May 4, 1996 $11.00 $9.38
Second Quarter ended August 3, 1996 9.63 7.88
Third Quarter ended November 2, 1996 7.88 5.00
Fourth Quarter ended February 1, 1997 5.69 4.75
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 1998
First Quarter ended May 3, 1997 $ 5.19 $3.88
Second Quarter ended August 2, 1997 6.06 4.50
Third Quarter ended November 1, 1997 8.19 5.00
Fourth Quarter ended January 31, 1998 7.00 4.25
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 1999
First Quarter ended May 2, 1998
(through April 20, 1998) $ 6.75 $4.25
As of April 20, 1998, there were approximately 1,227 holders of record of
the Common Stock. The last reported sale price for the Common Stock on the
American Stock Exchange composite tape as of April 20, 1998, was $5.875.
The Board of Directors of the Company suspended the payment of dividends in
March 1991 and does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.
The Company's credit agreement with CIT places certain limitations and
restrictions on the Company's ability to pay dividends on the Common Stock.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The following table provides selected consolidated financial information for the
Company's last five fiscal years.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED
OR AS OF THE YEAR END
JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 1, FEBRUARY 3, JANUARY 28, JANUARY 29,
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
(52 WEEKS) (52 WEEKS) (53 WEEKS) (52 WEEKS) (52 WEEKS)
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Consolidated Sales $342,609 $365,879 $342,889 $311,419 $307,935
Net Earnings (Loss) 6,372* (27,250) 1,942 290 (19,494)
Net Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share 1.09 (4.67) 0.33 0.05 (3.36)
Net Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share 1.07 (4.67) 0.32 0.05 (3.36)
Dividends per Share - -- -- -- --
Total Assets 148,350 160,734 162,923 135,077 126,432
Long-Term Debt 35.953 42,397 36,681 5,665 3,712
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* Excludes loss of $1,299 from cumulative effect of change in accounting
method for pre-opening expenses. See "management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Change of Accounting
Method for Pre-Opening Expenses."
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
OVERVIEW
The Company has been in operation since 1931, having been incorporated in
1946 as the successor to a proprietorship founded by J.S. Oshman. After building
a base in Texas, where it is headquartered, the Company expanded into other
states across the Sun Belt, growing from 11 stores in 1970 to 193 stores at the
beginning of fiscal 1990. In fiscal 1990, the Company opened its first two
SuperSports USA megastores. The changing nature of retailing and the new
competitive challenges in the sporting goods sector had started to effect the
results of the Company's traditional stores. Since 1990, the Company has been
in the process of transforming its business by focusing on opening and operating
SuperSports USA megastores occupying, on average, approximately 60,000 square
feet, while rationalizing its pre-existing base of traditional stores, which
average approximately 12,000 square feet. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996,
the Company announced its intention to close 53 traditional stores in 1997 and
recorded a store closing provision.
During fiscal 1997, the Company closed 51 sporting goods stores, including
one megastore, while opening six new SuperSports USA megastores. The Company
believes that it has virtually completed its transformation to primarily an
operator of megastores. At the end of fiscal 1997, the Company operated 42
SuperSports USA stores, including 36 SuperSports USA megastores and six mini
SuperSports USA stores, 22 traditional stores and six clearance stores located
primarily in medium to large metropolitan areas in Texas and California as well
in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Washington.
STORE CLOSINGS
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996, the Company announced its plan to
close 53 of its traditional stores during fiscal 1997. The Company recorded a
store closing provision of $13.6 million to cover inventory adjustments ($6.3
million), lease termination costs ($5.2 million), leasehold and other asset
write-offs ($1.3 million) and employee costs and other incremental store closing
costs ($839,000). During fiscal 1997, 44 of these stores were closed, three
will continue to operate as normal traditional stores until their leases expire
at the end of fiscal 1998, and six are operating as clearance stores, pending
resolution of lease obligations. During fiscal 1997, reserves totaling $2.6
million were used to cover lease terminations and other store closing costs. At
the end of fiscal 1997, the Company had reserves of approximately $3.0 million
available to cover estimated costs associated with closing the remainder of
these stores. Management believes these reserves are sufficient, however, there
can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its efforts to
negotiate lease terminations or that amounts reserved are adequate to cover the
cost of these terminations and other store closing costs.
In addition to the 44 store closings discussed above, the Company closed an
additional seven stores in fiscal 1997, including one megastore and three
traditional stores for which it had
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sold its leasehold interests. In fiscal 1996, the Company closed 25 traditional
stores and its athletic team business. During fiscal 1997, sales contributions
from stores closed in fiscal 1997 and 1996, and those targeted to close in
fiscal 1997, caused sales to decline $51.2 million from $83.5 million in fiscal
1996 to $32.3 million in fiscal 1997. During fiscal 1997, these stores incurred
direct store losses of $540,000, over and above amounts charged to store closing
reserves, as discussed above. These stores as a group had direct store losses of
$5.6 million in fiscal 1996.
CHANGE OF ACCOUNTING METHOD FOR PRE-OPENING EXPENSES
The Company's prior accounting policy with regard to pre-opening expenses
of new stores provided that expenses related to stores larger than 25,000 square
feet in size (anticipated to be only SuperSports USA megastores) would be
deferred and amortized over a one-year period subsequent to the store opening.
Effective at the beginning of fiscal 1997, the Company changed its policy to
require that non-capital expenses related to the opening of new stores,
regardless of size, be charged to expense in the period in which the store opens
for business. Accordingly, the Company took a charge in the first quarter of
fiscal 1997 of $1.3 million related to pre-opening expenses of megastores opened
in fiscal 1996.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth selected statements of operations data of
the Company expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated:
PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES
FISCAL YEAR
1997 1996 1995
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Net sales 100.0 100.0 100.0
Cost of good sold 65.6 68.5 65.3
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Gross profit 34.4 31.5 34.7
Operating expenses:
Selling and administrative expenses 34.2 35.1 33.6
Pre-opening expenses 0.4 1.0 0.6
Corporate restructuring - - (0.7)
Store closing provision (0.2) 2.1 0.7
Miscellaneous income (1.8) (0.2) (0.8)
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Operating income (loss) 1.8 (6.5) 1.4
Interest expense, net 1.1 1.0 0.7
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Income (loss) before income taxes and
cumulative effect of change in accounting
method for pre-opening expenses 0.7 (7.5) 0.7
Income tax (benefit) (1.2) (0.1) 0.1
----- ----- -----
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of
change in accounting method for pre-opening 1.9 (7.4) 0.6
expenses
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
method for pre-opening expenses (0.4) - -
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Net earnings (loss) 1.5 (7.4) 0.6
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FISCAL 1997 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1996
Net sales for fiscal 1997 decreased 6.4% to $342.6 million from $365.9
million for fiscal 1996. The net decrease is attributable to the elimination of
$51.2 million of sales related to stores closed or targeted to close in fiscal
1997 and fiscal 1996 (see "Store Closings"), and also to a comparable store
sales decrease of 3.7% or $9.5 million in continuing stores. These sales
reductions were partially offset by $37.4 million in sales from full year sales
from seven megastores opened in fiscal 1996 and to partial year sales from six
new megastores opened in fiscal 1997. Sales from continuing stores, including
sales from new stores, increased 9.9% to $310.3 million.
Same store sales in continuing stores declined 3.7% in fiscal 1997.
Management attributes the decline in comparable store sales to several factors,
including increased competition, the impact of liquidation sales in the
Company's own closing stores, particularly in the first quarter of fiscal 1997,
lower inventory levels related to the Company's efforts to increase margins and
improve inventory turnover rates and reduced advertising levels.
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Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 34.4% in fiscal
1997 compared to 31.5% in fiscal 1996. The increased rate of gross profit as a
percentage of net sales in fiscal 1997 is primarily due to the nonrecurrance of
a $6.3 million (1.7% as a percentage of sales) store closing provision taken in
the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996 and additional markdowns taken during fiscal
1996 to reduce excessive inventories resulting from lower than planned sales and
from stores closed during the year.
Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales were 34.2%
in fiscal 1997, compared to 35.1% in fiscal 1996. Even though selling and
administrative expenses in comparable stores declined approximately $4.0 million
in fiscal 1997 compared to fiscal 1996, selling and administrative expenses as a
percentage of sales in all continuing stores increased as a result of lower than
expected sales in existing stores and the impact of new stores which have not
yet grown to expected sales levels. The increased rate of selling and
administrative expenses as a percentage of sales in continuing stores was offset
by a reduction of corporate overhead and distribution costs of approximately
$2.3 million in fiscal 1997 compared to fiscal 1996, resulting in a 0.6%
reduction in the selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales of
the Company's ongoing operations. The balance of the reduction in the rate of
selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales is attributable to
stores closed or targeted to close which experienced a lower rate of selling and
administrative expenses in fiscal 1997 as a result of higher sales rates during
liquidation and certain expenses which were offset by reserves as discussed
above (see "Store Closings").
Pre-opening expenses as a percentage of net sales were 0.4% and 1.0%,
respectively, in fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1996. (See "Change of Accounting Method
for Pre-opening Expenses.")
In fiscal 1997, store closing provision as a percentage of net sales was a
benefit of 0.2% compared to an expense of 2.1% in fiscal 1996. In fiscal 1996,
the Company recorded of a store closing provision of $7.3 million, excluding a
provision for liquidation of inventory, for 53 traditional stores it planned to
close in fiscal 1997 (see "Store Closings").
The major components of miscellaneous income for fiscal 1997 and fiscal
1996 are set out in the table below:
FISCAL YEAR
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1997 1996
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(in thousands)
Gain on sale of real estate and leasehold
interests $5,616 $ -
Fees from foreign licensees 1,199 1,238
Other, net (769) (465)
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Total $6,046 $ 773
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Net interest expense for fiscal 1997 was $3.7 million, compared to $3.8
million in fiscal 1996. Net interest expense in fiscal 1997 includes interest
income of $662,000 related to a
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Federal income tax refund. The increase in interest expense in fiscal 1997 is
related to an increased interest rate under its credit facility. Subsequent to
the end of fiscal 1997, the Company has amended its credit facility to, among
other things, reduce its interest rate.
The $4.0 million income tax benefit in fiscal 1997 includes a benefit of
$4.1 million related to prior years' Federal income taxes. No tax expense was
recorded related to 1997 due to the partial utilization of prior net operating
losses, which primarily had been subject to a valuation allowance. Income taxes
in fiscal 1996 are related primarily to state income taxes. In 1996, no Federal
Income tax benefit had been recorded despite the Company's large loss before
income taxes due to valuation allowances recorded against the deferred tax
assets generated by such losses.
In fiscal 1997, the Company had income of $2.4 million before income taxes
and cumulative effect of change of accounting method for pre-opening expenses
compared to a loss of $27.4 million before income taxes in fiscal 1996.
Significant factors contributing to the improved results in fiscal 1997 compared
to fiscal 1996 are (i) the nonrecurrence in 1997 of a $13.6 million store
closing provision recorded in fiscal 1996, (ii) gains of $5.6 million from sale
of real estate and leasehold interests in fiscal 1997, (iii) reduced operating
losses from stores closed in 1997 and 1996 and (iv) improved results from the
Company's continuing operations; both as a result of improved gross profit
contributions and reduced selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of
sales, including reduced corporate overhead and distribution costs and (v)
reduced pre-opening expenses.
FISCAL 1996 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1995
Net sales for fiscal 1996, a 52 week period, increased 6.7% to $365.9
million from $342.9 million for the fiscal year 1995, a 53 week period.
Management attributed the increase in net sales to the full year sales from 12
megastores opened in fiscal 1995 and to partial year sales from seven new
megastores opened in fiscal 1996. Megastore sales increased to $235.1 million
compared to $164.5 million in fiscal 1995, a 42.3% increase. The increased
sales from new megastores were partially offset by decreased overall same store
sales results and the elimination of $26.9 million of sales from the combined
impact of 20 traditional stores closed during 1995 and 25 stores closed in 1996
plus the closure of the Company's athletic team business.
Same store sales, on a comparative 52 week basis, in the Company's
SuperSports USA megastores declined 2.5% while same store sales in traditional
stores decreased 12.5%, resulting in a 7.9% decline in overall same store sales.
The Company attributed the decline in comparable store sales primarily to
increased competition and, secondly, to cannibalization of sales resulting from
the expansion of the Company's megastores. As a result of the Company's efforts
to increase margins and improve inventory turnover rates, the Company reduced
average store inventories. Although management feels that this strategy will
improve the Company's financial performance, sales may be adversely impacted on
an interim basis.
Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, decreased to 31.5% in fiscal
1996 compared to 34.7% in fiscal 1995. Gross profit was negatively impacted by
an inventory adjustment of $6.3 million (1.7% as a percentage of sales) included
in the store closing provision discussed above.
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Gross profit as a percentage of sales was also negatively impacted by additional
markdowns taken to reduce excessive inventories resulting from lower than
planned sales and from stores closed during the year.
Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales was 35.1%
in fiscal 1996, compared to 33.6% in fiscal 1995. Selling and administrative
expenses as a percentage of sales in stores increased as a result of lower than
expected sales in the existing stores and the impact of new stores which had not
yet grown to expected sales levels. Although corporate overhead and
distribution costs declined as a percentage of sales, this decrease was not
sufficient to offset the increase in selling and administrative expenses as a
percentage of sales in stores. The Company implemented expense reductions at
the end of fiscal 1996 which were expected to reduce store and overhead costs in
fiscal 1997 by approximately $4.0 million.
Pre-opening expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 1.0% in
fiscal 1996, compared to 0.6% in fiscal 1995. The increased rate in fiscal 1996
compared to fiscal 1995 was related primarily to costs associated with the 12
stores opened in 1995 and the seven stores opened in 1996. The Company's policy
with regard to the pre-opening expenses was that expenses related to stores
larger than 25,000 square feet in size (anticipated to be only SuperSports USA
megastores) are deferred and amortized over a one-year period subsequent to the
store opening. See "Change of Accounting Method for Pre-opening Expenses".
Store closing provision as a percentage of net sales was 2.1% in fiscal
1996, compared to 0.7% in fiscal 1995. The increase in store closing provision
is related to the recording in 1996 of a store closing provision of $7.3 million
(excluding the $6.3 million provision for inventory adjustments included in cost
of goods sold) for the 53 traditional stores that the Company planned to close
in fiscal 1997 (see "Store Closings").
The major components of miscellaneous income for fiscal 1996 and fiscal
1995 are set out in the table below:
FISCAL YEAR
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1996 1995
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(in thousands)
Condemnation proceeds $ - $1,550
Fees from foreign licensees 1,238 1,087
Provision for earthquake loss - 229
Other, net (465) (252)
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Total $ 773 $2,614
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Net interest expense for fiscal 1996 was $3.8 million, compared to $2.3
million in fiscal 1995. The increased net interest expense is primarily related
to increased average borrowings under the Company's credit facility.
Income tax expense for each of fiscal 1996 and 1995 are related primarily
to state income taxes. In both fiscal 1996 and 1995, deferred tax benefits were
utilized in the calculation of
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income tax expense in accordance with SFAS 109, and accordingly no federal
income tax expense was recognized.
In fiscal 1996, the Company incurred a pretax loss of $27.4 million
compared to earnings before income taxes of $2.4 million in fiscal 1995. The
significant factors in the reduced results for fiscal 1996 are the $13.6 million
store closing provision, comparable store sales declines, increased markdowns
related to the lower sales and store closings, increased amortization of pre-
opening costs, increased borrowings, and the non-recurrence of the fiscal 1995
gain on a condemnation.
SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY FLUCTUATIONS
The following table sets forth certain unaudited financial information for
the Company for each of the quarterly periods in fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1996:
FISCAL 1997
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FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Net sales $88,432 $82,913 $69,608 $101,656
Gross profit $29,962 $28,368 $25,637 $ 34,022
Gross margin 33.9% 34.2% 36.8% 33.5%
Operating income (loss) $ 1,972 $ (136) $(2,505) $ 6,751
Operating margin 2.2% (0.2%) (3.6%) 6.6%
Net income (loss) $ (379) $(1,336) $ 1,197 $ 5,591
Net income (loss) margin (0.4%) (1.6%) 1.7% 5.5%
FISCAL 1996
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FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Net sales $82,719 $92,000 $78,859 $112,301
Gross profit $30,179 $26,353 $29,199 $ 29,364
Gross margin 36.5% 28.6% 37.0% 26.2%
Operating income (loss) $ (225) $(7,094) $(1,928) $(14,371)
Operating margin (.3%) (7.7%) (2.4%) (12.8%)
Net income (loss) $(1,221) $(8,041) $(2,895) $(15,093)
Net income (loss) margin (1.5%) (8.7%) (3.7%) (13.4%)
During fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995, 29.7%, 30.7% and 34.2%, respectively, of
the Company's sales were generated during the fourth quarter. As a result of
the increased sales, the Company's operating results for the fourth quarter
generally exceed the operating income for any other quarter during these fiscal
years. However, this trend did not continue in fiscal 1996,
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primarily as a result of the negative impact of the store closing provision
related to 53 traditional stores expected to be closed in fiscal 1997 and losses
associated with stores closed in 1996.
COMPARABLE STORE SALES
The following table sets forth for the fiscal years 1997, 1996 and 1995
certain information regarding the percentage increase (decrease) in comparable
store sales for comparable 52 week periods.
FISCAL 1997
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First Second Third Fourth Fiscal Fiscal
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Year 1996 1995
------- ------- ------- ------- ---- ---- ----
SuperSports
USA Stores (5.4%) (5.9%) (3.7%) (1.4%) (4.0%) (2.5%) 5.0%
Traditional
Stores (7.7%) (1.3%) 1.7% (1.0%) (1.8%) (12.5%) (5.0%)
Total (5.8%) (5.1%) (2.9%) (1.3%) (3.7%) (7.9%) 0.8%
In the first half of fiscal 1997, particularly the first quarter,
comparable sales in the Company's ongoing stores were unfavorably impacted by
liquidation sales in traditional stores that were being closed. Additionally,
sales were also impacted by lower inventory levels compared to fiscal 1996 and
reduced advertising. Sales during the second half of the year continued to be
impacted by reduced inventory levels and reduced advertising, however showed
some improvement relative to the first half due to the completion of liquidation
sales in the Company's own markets and as a result of relatively weak comparable
sales results for fiscal 1996. The Company attributes the decline in comparable
store sales to (i) increased competition, (ii) reduced inventory levels in
fiscal 1997 as the Company attempts to improve gross margins and inventory
turnover rates and (iii) reduced advertising expenditures.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In fiscal 1997, operating activities provided cash totaling $4.3 million.
The primary sources of cash were reduced inventories of $7.3 million offset by a
related decrease in trade accounts payable of $3.3 million, earnings of $3.9
million before depreciation, gains on disposition of fixed assets, income taxes
and cumulative effect of change in accounting method for pre-opening expenses,
offset by $2.8 million used by stores closed or targeted to close. Investing
activities provided cash of $2.3 million as proceeds from sales of real estate
and leasehold interests, together with developer provided funds exceeded amounts
used for the purchase of property, plant and equipment during the year.
Financing activities used $6.7 million as a result of reduced utilization of the
Company's credit facility and the retirement of mortgage debt on real estate
properties sold.
Merchandise inventories were $99.9 million at the end of fiscal 1997
compared to $107.6 million at the end of fiscal 1996. The inventory decreased at
the end of fiscal 1997 primarily as a result of the closing of 51 stores during
fiscal 1997 and also due to the Company's efforts to reduce average inventory
levels and increase inventory turnover. Merchandise inventories in
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comparable continuing stores and distribution centers at the end of fiscal 1997
were approximately 7.0% lower compared to the end of fiscal 1996.
Additions to property, plant and equipment were $10.0 million in fiscal
1997, exclusive of $3.8 million funded by developers. Approximately $6.5
million was used for the opening of six new SuperSports USA megastores.
Approximately $1.3 million was used for the renovation and refurbishment of
other stores. Approximately $2.0 million was used for computer hardware and
software including the purchase of a new computer and merchandising systems
software which is expected to be installed during fiscal 1998. The remaining
amount was used for renovation and refurbishment of administrative and warehouse
locations. The Company's policy regarding developer funding of new stores is to
offset the respective construction cost of real property improvements by any
amount of funding provided by developers. With the installation of the new
merchandising system in 1998, the Company will have completed the replacement of
its financial reporting, payroll and human resources systems as well as its
merchandising information systems with year 2000 compliant software within the
past three years.
Capital expenditures in fiscal 1998 are expected to be approximately $7.0
million. The Company plans to open from one to three new megastores during
fiscal 1998 at a net cost of approximately $1.0 million, as it concentrates upon
its existing store base and improving its systems and processes. Approximately
$3.3 million is planned to be used for renovation and refurbishment of existing
stores, $1.1 million for computer hardware and software and the balance is
expected to be allocated to improvements to warehouses and administrative areas.
Income taxes declined at the end of fiscal 1997 compared to fiscal 1996 as
the result of the Company's recognition of the benefit of a Federal income tax
refund received in fiscal 1995 resulting from net operating loss carrybacks.
On August 31, 1992, the Company entered into an agreement providing for a
three-year, $32.5 million revolving credit facility with The CIT Group/Business
Credit, Inc. Advances under the facility are based on a borrowing base formula
and subject to certain loan reserves. The facility is secured primarily by
inventory, accounts receivable and real estate. The credit agreement includes
various restrictions, requirements and financial covenants. During 1996, the
agreement was amended to increase the revolving line of credit to $65.0 million,
with a further seasonal increase to $80.0 million during the period from mid-
September through mid-December each year. In addition, the Company may, at its
option, increase the line of credit by an additional $5.0 million. Subsequent
to the end of fiscal 1997, the agreement was amended to among other things,
reduce interest rates under the agreement and to extend the term of the
agreement until August 31, 2001.
The Company's primary source of liquidity in fiscal 1997 was the Company's
credit facility, under which average borrowings during the year were $44.7
million. Operating activities also provided cash of $4.3 million. Because of
the seasonal nature of its business and the build up in inventory for the
Christmas shopping season, the amount of outstanding borrowings and letters of
credit under the Company's credit facility are typically highest in the November
and reached $61.4 million in November 1997. At January 31, 1998, the Company
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had recorded debt with respect to its credit facility of $33.0 million and had
outstanding letters of credit (used primarily to purchase certain of the
Company's imported inventory) of $1.1 million.
The Company believes that its existing revolving credit facility together
with cash flow from operations will be adequate to meet anticipated capital
needs, including seasonal financing needs for fiscal 1998.
YEAR 2000 ISSUE
The year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs written using two
digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Without corrective
actions, programs with time-sensitive software would potentially recognize a
date ending in "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000, causing many
computer applications to fail or create erroneous results and potentially
causing disruptions of operations, including, among other things, a temporary
inability to process transactions, send invoices, or engage in similar normal
business practices.
The Company presently believes that upon completion of its installation of
computer hardware and software systems described above in "Business - Management
Information Systems", the Year 2000 issue will have been adequately addressed
with respect to all of the Company's internal computer systems. Any failure of
the Company's systems to be timely compliant, however, could have a material and
adverse impact on the business and operations of the Company. In addition, the
Company may face risks to the extent that suppliers of products, services and
systems purchased by the Company and others with whom the Company transacts
business do not have business systems or products that comply with the year 2000
requirements. In the event that any such third parties cannot timely provide
the Company with products, services or systems as a result of any such non-
compliance, the Company's operating results could be materially adversely
affected.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Disclosure not required.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information discussed herein includes "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements
other than statements of historical facts included herein regarding planned
capital expenditures, store openings and closings, the Company's financial
position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations
(typically using the words "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "intend"
or similar expressions), are forward-looking statements. Although the Company
believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, they do involve certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and
the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been
correct. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated by such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors,
including: the Company's ability to manage its expansion efforts in existing and
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new markets, availability of suitable new store locations at acceptable terms,
levels of discretionary consumer spending, availability of merchandise to meet
fluctuating consumer demands, customer response to the Company's merchandise
offerings, fluctuating sales margins, increasing competition in sporting goods
and apparel retailing, the results of financing efforts and financial market
conditions. Many of such factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or
predict. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking
statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligations to update these
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
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PART III
In accordance with paragraph (3) of General Instruction G to Form 10-K,
Part III of this Report is omitted because the Company will file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the end of the
fiscal year ended January 31, 1998 a definitive proxy statement pursuant to
Regulation 14A involving the election of directors, which proxy statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
PAGE
REFERENCE
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(a) 1. Financial Statements
Report of independent certified public accountants................ 25
Consolidated balance sheets at January 31, 1998 and
February 1, 1997................................................ 27
Consolidated statements of operations for the years
ended January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997 and
February 3, 1996................................................ 28
Consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for the
years ended February 3, 1996, February 1, 1997 and
January 31, 1998................................................ 30
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997 and February 3, 1996......... 31
Notes to consolidated financial statements........................ 32
Selected quarterly financial data................................. 49
2. Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule II - Allowance for Doubtful Receivables - Years ended
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997 and February 3, 1996......... 50
All other schedules have been omitted since the required information is not
present or not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the
schedule, or because the information required is included in the financial
statements or the notes thereto.
3. List of Exhibits
See index to exhibits immediately following the signature page.
The Registrant will furnish to stockholders a copy of any exhibit upon
payment of $.20 per page to cover the expense of furnishing such copies.
Requests should be directed to A. Lynn Boerner, Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc.,
P.O. Box 230234, Houston, Texas 77223-0234.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K during the last quarter of the
fiscal year ended January 31, 1998.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR INCLUSION IN FORM 10-K
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
JANUARY 31, 1998, FEBRUARY 1, 1997
AND FEBRUARY 3, 1996
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Oshman's
Sporting Goods, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and Subsidiaries as of January 31,
1998 and February 1, 1997, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended January 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Oshman's
Sporting Goods, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of January 31, 1998 and February 1,
1997, and the consolidated results of their operations and
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their consolidated cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
January 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note A to the financial statements, the Company changed its
method of accounting for pre-opening expenses, effective February 2, 1997.
We have also audited Schedule II of Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. and
Subsidiaries for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 1998.
In our opinion, this schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the
information required to be set forth therein.
Houston, Texas
March 9, 1998 (except for the third paragraph of
Note D, as to which the date is March 31, 1998)
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OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
January 31, 1998 and February 1, 1997
(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS 1997 1996
---- ----
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 363 $ 437
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $130 in 1997
and $225 in 1996 1,729 3,771
Merchandise inventories 99,874 107,609
Prepaid expenses and other 2,838 4,143
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Total current assets 104,804 115,960
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - AT COST 91,957 98,446
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 48,755 54,073
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43,202 44,373
OTHER ASSETS 344 401
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$148,350 $160,734
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term obligations $ 566 $ 776
Trade accounts payable 42,367 45,704
Accrued liabilities 17,141 18,231
Income taxes 73 4,529
Store closing reserve 3,852 7,311
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Total current liabilities 63,999 76,551
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS 35,953 42,397
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 7,085 5,655
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 5,830 5,830
Additional capital 4,177 4,068
Retained earnings 31,327 26,254
Less Treasury stock, at cost (21) (21)
-------- --------
41,313 36,131
-------- --------
$148,350 $160,734
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years ended January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997 and February 3, 1996
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $342,609 $365,879 $342,889
Cost of goods sold 224,620 250,784 223,737
-------- -------- --------
Gross profit 117,989 115,095 119,152
Operating expenses
Selling and administrative expenses 117,264 128,517 115,210
Pre-opening expenses 1,525 3,459 1,892
Corporate restructuring - - (2,401)
Store closing provision (836) 7,510 2,406
Miscellaneous income (6,046) (773) (2,614)
-------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss) 6,082 (23,618) 4,659
Interest expense, net 3,711 3,821 2,307
-------- -------- --------
Earnings (loss) before income taxes 2,371 (27,439) 2,352
Income tax (benefit) expense (4,001) (189) 410
-------- -------- --------
Earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle 6,372 (27,250) 1,942
Cumulative effect to February 2, 1997 of change in
accounting principle for pre-opening expenses (1,299) - -
-------- -------- --------
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) $ 5,073 $(27,250) $ 1,942
======== ======== ========
Earnings (loss) per share
Earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 1.09 $ (4.67) $ .33
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 1.07 $ (4.67) $ .32
Cumulative effect to February 2, 1997 of change
in accounting principle for pre-opening expenses
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (.22) $ - $ -
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (.22) $ - $ -
Net earnings (loss) per share
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ .87 $ (4.67) $ .33
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ .85 $ (4.67) $ .32
</TABLE>
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OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
Years ended January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997 and February 3, 1996
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
Proforma amounts assuming the change had been
applied retroactively
Earnings before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle $6,372 $(27,250) $ 1,942
Adjustment for pre-opening expenses - 1,348 (1,940)
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NET EARNINGS (LOSS) $6,372 $(25,902) $ 2
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Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 1.09 $ (4.44) $ -
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 1.07 $ (4.44) $ -
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years ended February 3, 1996, February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common stock Treasury Additional Retained
Shares Amount stock capital earnings
------ ------ ----- ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at January 28, 1995 5,811 $5,811 $(21) $3,434 $ 51,562
Compensation under stock
option and stock bonus
plans - - - 351 -
Issuance of shares under stock
option plan 11 11 - 80 -
Net earnings for the year - - - - 1,942
------ ------ ----- ------ ---------
Balance at February 3, 1996 5,822 5,822 (21) 3,865 53,504
Compensation under stock
option and stock bonus
plans - - - 168 -
Issuance of shares under stock
option plan 8 8 - 35 -
Net loss for the year - - - - (27,250)
------ ------ ----- ------ ---------
Balance at February 1, 1997 5,830 5,830 (21) 4,068 26,254
Compensation under stock
option and stock bonus
plans - - - 109 -
Net earnings for the year - - - - 5,073
------ ------ ----- ------ ---------
Balance at January 31, 1998 5,830 $5,830 $(21) $4,177 $ 31,327
====== ====== ===== ====== =========
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997 and February 3, 1996
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
Cash flows of operating activities
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net earnings (loss) $ 5,073 $(27,250) $ 1,942
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided (used)
by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 7,180 6,942 5,669
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle for
pre-opening costs 1,299 - -
(Recoveries of) provision for losses on accounts receivable (95) (22) (9)
Recovery of corporate restructuring - - (2,401)
Charge to reserve for corporate restructuring, net of
depreciation and amortization - (120) (3,871)
Charge to reserve for store closings (2,808) - -
(Recovery) provision for losses on store closings, net (471) 13,909 2,406
Stock option and bonus plan expense, net of stock
retained for income taxes 109 168 351
(Gain) loss on disposition of fixed assets (30) 234 99
Amortization of deferred rental allowance (344) (292) (205)
Gain on disposition of real estate and leaseholds (5,616) - -
Changes in assets and liabilities
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 2,137 (297) (6)
Decrease (increase) in merchandise inventories 7,311 (3,242) (12,336)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other (2,476) 2,907 (1,914)
(Decrease) increase in trade accounts payable (3,337) 10,219 (10,200)
(Decrease) increase in accrued liabilities (947) 2,093 2,331
(Decrease) increase in income taxes (4,456) 147 4,254
Increase in noncurrent liabilities 1,774 2,147 1,955
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 4,303 7,543 (11,935)
Cash flows of investing activities
Proceeds from (payment on) disposition of fixed assets 8,527 (752) 38
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (10,047) (19,225) (21,655)
Proceeds from note receivable 45 44 47
Proceeds from landlords 3,752 6,774 1,848
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 2,277 (13,159) (19,722)
Cash flows of financing activities
Proceeds from stock issuance - 43 91
Proceeds from issuance of long-term obligations - 259 4,676
Payments of long-term obligations (1,293) (883) (472)
(Payments) proceeds from revolving credit facility, net (5,361) 6,307 27,435
-------- -------- --------
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (6,654) 5,726 31,730
-------- -------- --------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (74) 110 73
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 437 327 254
-------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 363 $ 437 $ 327
======== ======== ========
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid (received) during the year for
Income taxes $ 147 $ (297) $ (3,690)
Interest expense 4,405 3,679 2,479
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE A - BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
GENERAL BUSINESS
Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. (the Company) operates a chain of retail sporting
goods specialty stores. As of January 31, 1998, the Company operated 42
SuperSports USA stores, 36 of which are megastores and 6 of which are mini-
SuperSports USA stores, 22 traditional stores and 6 clearance stores. Sales in
Texas and California accounted for 56% and 19% of retail sales, respectively.
The majority of the Company's sales are either cash or through major national
credit cards.
1. FISCAL YEAR
The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the end of January.
Fiscal years 1997 (52 weeks), 1996 (52 weeks), and 1995 (53 weeks) ended on
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997, and February 3, 1996, respectively.
2. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Oshman's Sporting
Goods, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all wholly-owned. In consolidation, all
significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
3. USE OF ESTIMATES
In preparing the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
5. MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES
Merchandise inventories are valued principally by the retail method and are
stated at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis,
or market.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE A - BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Effective January 1, 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 121, ACCOUNTING FOR
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF. This standard requires that
long-lived assets that are held and used by an entity be reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When it is determined that
an asset's estimated future net cash flows will not be sufficient to recover
its carrying amount, an impairment charge must be recorded to reduce the
carrying amount for the asset to its estimated fair value. The effect of the
adoption of SFAS 121 was not material to the Company.
Depreciation and amortization are provided principally by the straight-line
method based upon estimated useful lives of 3 to 10 years for furniture,
fixtures and equipment, 3 to 30 years for leasehold improvements and 20 to 40
years for buildings. Estimated useful lives of leasehold improvements represent
the remaining term of the lease in effect at the time the improvements are
made.
7. AMORTIZATION OF OTHER ASSETS
Loan acquisition costs are being amortized over the term of the related debt
using the straight-line method.
8. DEFERRED RENTAL ALLOWANCES
The Company may receive payments from landlords as inducements to sign new
store leases. The construction costs of real property improvements are offset
by this landlord funding. Deferred rental allowances represent payments in
excess of the costs of the real property improvements and are recognized as a
reduction of rent expense over the life of each applicable lease.
9. INCOME TAXES
Provision has been made for deferred income taxes applicable to the temporary
differences between earnings for financial reporting purposes and taxable
income. Principal temporary differences include differences in accounting for
depreciation and capitalization of certain inventory costs.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE A - BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
10. PRE-OPENING EXPENSE
Effective February 2, 1997, the Company changed the method of accounting for
pre-opening expenses.
Expenses (other than property, plant and equipment) associated with the opening
of new stores are charged to expense as incurred. Previously, the Company
deferred and amortized all direct and incremental expenses related to the
opening of a store over a one-year period subsequent to the store opening. The
Company believes this change is preferable because there is no direct causal
relationship between these expenses and future revenues and to improve
comparability with other companies in its industry. The cumulative effect of
this change on periods prior to January 31, 1998 of $1,299,000 is shown
separately in the consolidated statement of operations.
11. ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs consist principally of newspaper and television
advertisements and are recorded net of any co-op received from vendors.
Advertising costs were $14,280,000, $15,931,000 and $15,086,000 in 1997, 1996
and 1995.
12. STORE CLOSING PROVISION
The Company provides a provision for store closings when the decision to close
a store is made. The provision consists of the incremental costs which are
expected to be incurred, including the costs of inventory adjustments, non-
recoverable investments in fixed assets, future net lease obligations, employee
costs and other direct store closing costs.
13. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Effective January 31, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128, EARNING PER SHARE. All periods have been restated
for the adoption of this statement.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income available to
common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding. Dilutive earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income
available for common stockholders by the weighted average number of common
shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding. Stock options may be
dilutive potential common shares and are therefore considered in the earnings
per share calculations, if dilutive. The number of dilutive potential common
shares is determined using the treasury stock method.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE A - BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
14. RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain amounts in prior financial statements have been reclassified to conform
to the 1997 financial statement presentation.
NOTE B - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The cost of property, plant and equipment at the end of the year consists of
the following:
1997 1996
------ ------
(In thousands)
Furniture, fixtures and equipment $56,919 $56,904
Leasehold improvements 29,430 32,668
Buildings 2,924 4,840
Land 1,973 2,927
Leasehold improvements under capital leases 711 1,107
------- -------
$91,957 $98,446
======= =======
NOTE C - NOTE RECEIVABLE
The Company has a non-interest bearing note receivable from the Company's Chief
Executive Officer. At the end of 1997 and 1996, the balance of the note was
$375,000 and $418,000, respectively. The note is payable in 228 bi-weekly
installments of approximately $2,000 beginning April 1, 1991, with the
remainder due September 2000. The note is collateralized by life insurance and
Company stock options.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE D - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
Long-term obligations at the end of the year consist of the following:
1997 1996
---- ----
(In thousands)
Revolving credit facility due August 31, 1999, interest
payable monthly, collateralized by inventory, accounts
receivable and real estate $32,992 $38,353
Mortgage notes collateralized by land and buildings
(approximate cost $4,018,000) payable in aggregate
monthly installments of approximately $38,000,
including interest ranging from prime (8.5% at
January 31, 1998) plus 1% to 9.5% (fixed), maturing
through 2005 3,388 4,368
Capitalized lease obligations, interest at 9.5%,
maturing in 1998 139 452
------- -------
36,519 43,173
Less current maturities 566 776
------- -------
$35,953 $42,397
======= =======
Following are maturities of long-term obligations for each of the next five
years and thereafter:
Fiscal year Amount
--------------
(In thousands)
1998 $ 566
1999 33,422
2000 432
2001 436
2002 439
Thereafter 1,224
-------
$36,519
=======
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE D - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS-CONTINUED
The Company has an agreement providing for a revolving credit facility with The
CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc. (CIT). Advances under the facility are based on
a borrowing base formula and subject to certain loan restrictions, and the
facility is secured primarily by inventory, accounts receivable and real
estate. The credit agreement includes various requirements, financial covenants
and restrictions, including a restriction on the payment of dividends.
Currently, the revolving line of credit is $65,000,000, with a seasonal
increase to $80,000,000 during the period from mid-September through mid-
December each year. In addition, the Company may, at its option, increase the
line of credit by an additional $5,000,000.
Advances under the credit facility bear interest at the prime rate (8.50% at
January 31, 1998) plus .375% and any unused borrowing capacity is subject to a
line of credit fee of .375%. The Company may, under certain circumstances,
elect to have interest computed at a rate of the London Interbank Offered Rate
(LIBOR, 5.9375% at January 31, 1998) plus 2.875%.
On March 31, 1998, the agreement was amended to, among other things, extend the
maturity date to August 31, 2001 and to reduce the interest rates, effective
March 1, 1998, to the prime rate for revolving advances and the LIBOR rate
plus 2.125% for LIBOR loans. Additionally, the unused line of credit fee was
reduced to .25%.
At the end of 1997 and 1996, outstanding letters of credit were $1,055,000 and
$1,152,000, respectively.
The fair value of these loans is not materially different than book value.
NOTE E - INCOME TAXES
The Company's tax (benefit) expense consisted of the following:
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(In thousands)
Current
Federal $(4,142) $ - $ -
Foreign 78 28 14
State 19 33 98
Deferred
Federal - - -
State 44 (250) 298
------- ----- -----
$(4,001) $(189) $ 410
======= ===== =====
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE E - INCOME TAXES - CONTINUED
A reconciliation of income tax (benefits) expenses on net (losses) earnings
before income taxes computed at the statutory Federal income tax rate and
income taxes reported in the consolidated statements of operations is as
follows:
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(In thousands)
Income tax expense (benefit) at
statutory rate $ 806 $(9,329) $ 800
Increases (reductions)
Change in valuation allowance
Current year operations (851) 9,160 (766)
Net operating loss carryback (2,489) - -
Carryback of net operating loss to
periods for which tax rates exceed
current rate (1,652) - -
Other items - net 185 (20) 376
------- ------- -------
(4,807) 9,140 (390)
------- ------- -------
Income tax (benefit) expense $(4,001) $ (189) $ 410
======= ======= =======
Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
January 31, 1998 February 1, 1997
----------------- -----------------
Current Long-Term Current Long-Term Current
------- ------------------ ------------------
(In thousands) (In thousands)
Assets
- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Accrued expenses $ 702 $ 613 $ 721 $ 479
Lease incentives 156 2,027 122 1,606
Store closing reserve 1,348 - 4,760 -
Other - - 225 -
NOL carryforward - 8,615 - 8,959
Business tax credits - 1,069 - 1,072
------- ------- ------- -------
2,206 12,324 5,828 12,116
------- ------- ------- -------
Liabilities
-----------
Depreciation of property and equipment - 5,079 - 4,301
Inventory capitalization 916 - 886 -
LIFO termination 478 - 478 478
Store opening costs - - 442 -
State taxes 9 287 9 243
Other 141 128 104 127
------- ------- ------- -------
1,544 5,494 1,919 5,149
------- ------- ------- -------
Net asset before valuation allowance 662 6,830 3,909 6,967
Less valuation allowance (721) (7,244) (3,968) (7,337)
------- ------- ------- -------
NET LIABILITY $ 59 $ 414 $ 59 $ 370
======= ======= ======= =======
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE E - INCOME TAXES - CONTINUED
In the third quarter of fiscal 1995, the Company received Federal income tax
refunds of $4,142,000 plus interest of $662,000 resulting from the application
of net operating loss carrybacks. Approximately $1,652,000 of the tax refunds
relate to the benefit of carrying back net operating losses to periods for
which the tax rates exceeded the current 34% Federal income tax rate. These
amounts resulted in tax benefits recordable in the Company's statement of
operations in fiscal 1997 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations
for review of the refunds.
Deferred tax assets were reduced by valuation allowances of $7,965,000 and
$11,305,000 at January 31, 1998 and February 1, 1997, respectively. Due to the
operating loss carryforward generated during 1996 from the Company's operations
and store closing expenses, management believes that uncertainties exist such
that it is not more likely than not that the Company's deferred tax assets will
be realized in the future and therefore have recorded a valuation allowance
against existing deferred tax assets. In 1997, the Company decreased its
valuation allowance by $3,340,000 due to net deferred tax liabilities generated
during the year and the recognition of net operating loss carrybacks.
The Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $25,337,000.
The carryforwards expire $3,317,000 in 2010, $3,054,000 in 2011, $12,634,000 in
2012, and $6,332,000 in 2013. Additionally, the Company has foreign tax credit
carryforwards of $260,000 expiring from 1999 to 2003, job tax credit
carryforwards of $748,000 expiring from 2008 to 2011, and alternative minimum
tax credit carryforwards of $61,000.
NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
OPERATING LEASES
The Company conducts certain of its operations in owned facilities with its
remaining operations being conducted in facilities leased under noncancelable
operating leases. Rentals of the retail locations are based on minimum
required rentals and/or, in certain instances, contingent rentals based on a
percentage of sales. Some leases contain renewal options with provision for
increased rentals during the renewal term.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - CONTINUED
Future minimum rental payments under operating leases at the end of 1997 are as
follows:
Fiscal year Amount
----------- ------
(In thousands)
1998 $ 19,754
1999 19,045
2000 18,703
2001 18,464
2002 18,335
Thereafter to 2017 181,683
Minimum payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rental income of
$16,886,000 due in the future under noncancelable subleases.
Total rental expense entering into the determination of net earnings (loss) is
as follows:
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(In thousands)
Leased facilities
Minimum rentals $18,550 $18,479 $14,302
Contingent rentals (based on a
percentage of sales) 1,525 1,813 2,686
------- ------- -------
20,075 20,292 16,988
Other rentals 425 388 521
------- ------- -------
$20,500 $20,680 $17,509
======= ======= =======
Certain leases between the Company and two trusts, which are for the benefit of
two shareholders, provide for total minimum annual rentals of $363,000 through
1998. Subsequent to year end, the lease agreements were amended to extend the
leases through November 2003, and to provide for total minimum annual rentals
of $399,000 beginning November 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - CONTINUED
CAPITAL LEASES
Future minimum lease payments for assets under capital leases at the end of
1997, and the present value of such payments, are as follows:
Fiscal year Amount
------
(In thousands)
1998 $154
----
Total minimum lease payments 154
Less amount representing interest 15
----
Present value of minimum obligations $139
====
PROFIT SHARING PLAN
The Company and its subsidiaries participate in a discretionary employee profit
sharing plan. Effective November 1, 1996, the Plan was converted to a 401(k)
Retirement Savings Plan covering all eligible employees. Under the Plan,
participating employees can allocate up to 15% of their salary. The Company
may make discretionary contributions to the Plan. The Company made no
contributions to the Plan in 1997, 1996 or 1995.
EMPLOYEE MEDICAL PLAN
On February 1, 1997, the Company began offering a fully insured Medical Plan to
its employees. Prior to that, the Company had an employee medical plan that
provided for payment of various medical expenses and was funded by
participating employees and the Company. The provision for the Company's
contribution to the plan amounted to $1,781,000 and $1,382,000 for 1996 and
1995, respectively. The Plan was terminated on February 1, 1997 and the
Company recorded an accrual to cover anticipated remaining obligations of the
Plan.
SEVERANCE PAY BONUS AGREEMENTS
The Company has employment agreements with certain executive officers that
become operative only upon a change in control of the Company. Compensation
which may be payable under these agreements has not been accrued in the
consolidated financial statements as a change in control, as defined, has not
occurred.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - CONTINUED
DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
The Company has a deferred compensation agreement with an executive officer
under which the officer will receive an estimated annual retirement benefit of
$100,000 after he attains age 65. The benefit payments will continue until the
face value of a purchased insurance policy from which the payments will be made
is reduced to the amount of the premiums paid by the Company. The Company will
receive the remaining face value upon the death of the executive. If the
executive dies before all payments are made, a lump-sum payment will be made to
his designated beneficiary. At January 31, 1998, the cash surrender value of
the insurance policy was $843,000 and the Company had recorded a deferred
compensation liability of $650,000.
LITIGATION
Various legal claims have arisen in the normal course of business, which, in
the opinion of management, will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial statements.
NOTE G - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CAPITAL STOCK
Authorized capital stock consists of 500,000 shares of $1 par value preferred
stock and 15,000,000 shares of $1 par value common stock. No preferred stock
has been issued. Common stock shares issued were 5,830,000 at the end of 1997
and 1996 and 5,822,000 at the end of 1995, and shares outstanding were
5,827,000 at the end of 1997 and 1996, and 5,819,000 at the end of 1995.
COMMON STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Company's 1994 Omnibus Plan authorizes the grant of Incentive Awards for up
to 750,000 shares of common stock to key employees of the Company. Awards may
be in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock,
performance units, performance shares or other stock based awards and certain
additional payments in the amount of Federal income taxes payable by a grantee
and relating to an award, and are to be determined by a committee of the Board
of Directors.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE G - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - CONTINUED
Stock options granted may be either nonqualified options or incentive stock
options and may include reload options. Exercise price will be determined by
the committee; however, in the case of incentive stock options, the exercise
price shall not be less than 100% of the market value of the shares at the time
the options are granted. No option is exercisable after the expiration of ten
years from the date of grant.
The 1994 Omnibus Plan replaces the Company's 1991 Stock Option Plan, 1986 Stock
Option Plan and 1986 Stock Bonus Plan. However, currently outstanding options
and grants under those plans will continue to exist until they vest and are
exercised or expire. No awards are outstanding under the 1986 Stock Bonus Plan
at year end.
Additionally, the Company's 1993 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
provides for the issuance of options to non-employee directors of the Company
at an option price equal to the average of the closing prices of the last five
trading days preceding and including the date of grant. Unexercised options
expire no later than ten years from date of grant or three months after the
termination of the directorship, extended to one year if the termination of
directorship is caused by death or disability.
The Company records an expense based on the difference between the option price
and fair market value of the stock at date of grant, amortized over the vesting
period of the option. Selling and administrative expenses related to the grant
of stock options were not material in 1997, 1996 or 1995. Upon the exercise of
options, the proceeds are credited to the common stock account to the extent of
the par value of the shares issued, and the proceeds in excess of the par value
are credited to additional capital.
RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD
The Company granted 100,000 restricted shares of the Company's common stock to
the Company's current Chief Executive Officer in 1994 pursuant to the 1994
Omnibus Plan. The grantee has no rights as a stockholder with respect to the
restricted shares, including no right to transfer or receive dividends in most
circumstances. Grantee becomes 100% vested in restricted shares if retirement
occurs at or after age 65 or, in the event of death or disability of the
grantee, termination by grantee following a change in control of the Company,
termination of grantee by the Company without cause and termination by grantee
for good reason. Partial vesting occurs at the rate of 25% of the grant per
year if retirement occurs at or after the grantee reaches the age of 62.
Restrictions on the stock end on the vesting date. Additionally, the grant
provides that the Company will pay the grantee the Federal tax benefit (if any)
realized by the Company from the tax deduction for compensation resulting from
the restricted stock grant. Expense recorded for the grant was approximately
$103,000, $181,000 and $517,000 in 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE G - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - CONTINUED
FASB STATEMENT 123 DISCLOSURE
The Company applies APB 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for stock-
based compensation. Had compensation costs been determined based on the fair
value at the grant dates for awards consistent with the method of FASB
Statement 123, the Company's net income and earnings per share would have been
reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net (loss) income
As reported $5,073 $(27,250) $1,942
Pro forma 4,806 (27,271) 737
Earnings per share - basic
As reported .87 (4.67) .33
Pro forma .82 (4.67) .13
Earnings per share - diluted
As reported .85 (4.67) .32
Pro forma .80 (4.67) .12
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of the grant using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions used for the grants issued in 1997, 1996 and 1995:
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
Expected volatility 56.10% 52.04% 41.37%
Risk free rate 5.76% 5.9% 7.05%
Expected life of options 6 years 6 years 7.5 years
Expected dividend yield 0% 0% 0%
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OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE G - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - CONTINUED
A summary of the Company's stock options and warrants as of the end of 1997,
1996 and 1995 and changes during those years is presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
Weighted-average Weighted-average Weighted average
Shares exercise price Shares exercise price Shares exercise price
------ ---------------- ------ ---------------- ------ ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at
beginning of year 511,450 $5.38 682,800 $5.98 742,350 $6.56
Granted 299,250 4.60 30,000 7.77 262,500 7.14
Exercised - - 8,100 5.97 11,100 6.72
Forfeited 224,050 5.80 145,650 7.56 23,083 6.69
Expired - - 47,600 5.37 287,867 7.97
------- ------- -------
Outstanding at
end of year 586,650 5.04 511,450 5.38 682,800 5.98
======= ======= =======
Options exercisable
at end of year 278,833 7.06 335,838 7.03 402,150 7.02
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
The weighted-average fair value of compensatory options granted during 1997,
1996 and 1995 was $3.29, $5.62 and $5.02 per option. In each of these years,
all options had exercise prices equal to the market price of the stock on the
grant date.
The following table summarizes information about options and warrants
outstanding at January 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options/awards outstanding Options exercisable
----------------------------------------------- ------------------------------
Weighted-average
Range of Number remaining Weighted-average Number Weighted-average
exercise prices outstanding contractual life exercise price outstanding exercise price
- --------------- ----------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$0 - $1 100,000 .84 years - - -
$5 - $7.50 476,650 5.37 years 6.02 274,833 7.03
$7.51 - $8.80 10,000 8.38 years 8.80 4,000 8.80
------- -------
586,650 278,833
======= =======
</TABLE>
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OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE H - EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
The following data show the amounts used in computing earnings per share (EPS)
and the weighted average number of shares of dilutive potential common stock.
Year ended
------------------------------------
January 31, February 1, February 3,
1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(In thousands)
Net earnings (loss) $5,073 $(27,250) $1,942
Weighted average common shares used
in basic EPS 5,830 5,829 5,815
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options 110 - 204
------ -------- ------
Weighted average common and potential
dilutive common shares used in dilutive EPS 5,940 5,829 6,019
====== ======== ======
NOTE I - STORE CLOSING RESERVE
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996, the Company announced its plan to close
53 of its traditional stores during fiscal 1997. Related to these planned
closings, the Company recorded inventory mark-downs of $6,263,000 and
leaseholds and other asset write-offs of $1,298,000. Additionally, the Company
accrued liabilities for estimated lease termination costs of $5,240,000 and
other incremental store closing costs of $839,000. During 1997, the Company
closed 44 of the 53 stores. Of the remaining stores, 3 will continue to
operate as normal traditional stores until their leases expire at the end of
fiscal 1998 and 6 are operating as clearance stores, pending resolution of
lease obligations. Cash costs related to the accrued liability amounted to
$2,645,000 in 1997. The liability was adjusted $446,000 to reflect favorable
results in settling store lease liabilities.
In fiscal 1996 and 1995, the 53 stores that were planned to close in 1997, had
sales of $50,100,000 and $63,100,000, and incurred direct store losses of
$2,500,000 in fiscal 1996 compared to direct store profits of $2,300,000 in
fiscal 1995.
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OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
NOTE J - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME (EXPENSE)
Miscellaneous income (expense) consist of the following:
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(In thousands)
Gain on sale of real estate and leasehold
interests, net of commissions $5,616 $ - $ -
Condemnation proceeds - - 1,550
Fees from foreign licenses 1,199 1,238 1,087
Recovery of provision for earthquake losses - - 229
Other, net (769) (465) (252)
------ ------ ------
$6,046 $ 773 $2,614
====== ====== ======
Fees from foreign licenses represent annual royalties from license agreements
which provide the licensee the ability to use the Company's name and to import
and sell the Company's products. Revenue under the license agreements include
annual royalties based on the greater of a minimum or a percentage of sales in
the licensee's stores and fees related to sales to the licensee.
NOTE K - NEW PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Standards No. 131,
DISCLOSURE ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION (SFAS 131).
SFAS 131 establishes standards for the way public enterprises are to report
information about operating segments in annual financial statements and
requires the reporting of selected information about operating segments in
interim financial reports issued to shareholders. It also establishes
standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic area,
and major customers. SFAS 131 is effective for periods beginning after
December 15, 1997. Management believes that the adoption of this statement in
1998 will not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
(Unaudited)
Years ended January 31, 1998 and February 1, 1997
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
First Second Third Fourth
quarter quarter quarter quarter
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1997
Net sales $88,432 $82,913 $69,608 $101,656
======= ======= ======= ========
Gross profit $29,962 $28,368 $25,637 $ 34,022
======= ======= ======= ========
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative
effect of change in accounting
principal $ 920 $(1,336) $ 1,197 $ 5,591
======= ======= ======= ========
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle $(1,299) $ - $ - $ -
======= ======= ======= ========
Net earnings (loss) $ (379) $(1,336) $ 1,197 $ 5,591
======= ======= ======= ========
Earnings (loss) per share
Earnings before cumulative effect
of change in accounting principle
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ .15 $ (.23) $ .21 $ .96
======= ======= ======= ========
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ .15 $ (.23) $ .21 $ .94
======= ======= ======= ========
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (.22) $ - $ - $ -
======= ======= ======= ========
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (.22) $ - $ - $ -
======= ======= ======= ========
Earnings per common and common
equivalent shares
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (.07) $ (.23) $ .21 $ .96
======= ======= ======= ========
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (.07) $ (.23) $ .21 $ .94
======= ======= ======= ========
1996
Net sales $82,719 $92,000 $78,859 $112,301
======= ======= ======= ========
Gross profit $30,179 $26,353 $29,199 $ 29,364
======= ======= ======= ========
Net earnings (loss) $(1,221) $(8,041) $(2,895) $(15,093)
======= ======= ======= ========
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (.21) $ (1.38) $ (.50) $ (2.59)
======= ======= ======= ========
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (.21) $ (1.38) $ (.50) $ (2.59)
======= ======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
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Schedule II
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL RECEIVABLES
January 31, 1998, February 1, 1997
and February 3, 1996
(In thousands)
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Balance at Additions Balance at
beginning charged to end of
Description of period expense Deductions (A) period
----------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------
Year ended January 31, 1998 $255 $ - $125 $130
Year ended February 1, 1997 $386 $ 7 $168 $255
Year ended February 3, 1996 $395 $33 $ 42 $386
(A) Reversal of provisions, net of charge-offs and recoveries.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
By: /s/ A. Lynn Boerner
-------------------------------
Name: A. Lynn Boerner
-----------------------------
Title: Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
and Assistant Secretary
----------------------------
Date: April 29, 1998
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below on April 9, 1998, by the following persons on
behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated.
/s/MARILYN OSHMAN /s/ALVIN N. LUBETKIN
- ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Marilyn Oshman Alvin N. Lubetkin
Chairman of the Board of Directors Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Chief Executive Officer, President
(Principal Executive Officer) and Director
/s/MARVIN ARONOWITZ /s/MANUEL A. SANCHEZ, III
- ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Marvin Aronowitz Manuel A. Sanchez, III
Director Director
/s/DOLPH B.H. SIMON /s/A. LYNN BOERNER
- ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Dolph B.H. Simon A. Lynn Boerner
Director Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
and Assistant Secretary (Principal
Accounting and Financial Officer)
/s/WILLIAM M. HITCHCOCK /s/KAREN DESENBERG
- ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------
William M. Hitchcock Karen Desenberg
Director Director
/s/STEPHEN A. LASHER
---------------------------------
Stephen A. Lasher
Director
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc., as
amended to date (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended January 31, 1987 (the "1987 10-K") and
incorporated herein by reference).
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. as of
January 30, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 1997 and
incorporated herein by reference).
4.1 + Amended and Restated Financing Agreement dated December 15, 1997
between the Company's subsidiaries and The CIT Group/Business Credit,
Inc. (the "Financing Agreement")
4.1(a) + Amendment dated March 23, 1998 to the Financing Agreement.
10.1 * Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between the Company and Marvin
Aronowitz, dated October 1, 1976 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the 1983
10-K and incorporated herein by reference).
10.2 * Deferred Compensation Agreement between the Company and Alvin N.
Lubetkin, dated December 29, 1988 (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the
Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 1989 (the
"1989 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference).
10.3 * Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. 1986 Stock Option Plan, as amended
(filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the 1987 10-K and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.3(a)* Second Amendment to Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. 1986 Stock Option
Plan (filed as Exhibit 19.4 to the 1993 10-K and incorporated herein
by reference).
10.3(b)* Third Amendment to Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. 1986 Stock Option
Plan (filed as Exhibit 19.5 to the 1993 10-K and incorporated herein
by reference).
10.4 * Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. 1986 Stock Bonus Plan (filed as Exhibit
10.10 to the 1987 10-K and incorporated herein by reference).
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10.4(a) * First Amendment to Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. 1986 Stock Bonus
Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.5 * Employment Agreement dated October 3, 1990 between the Company and
Alvin N. Lubetkin (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the 1994 10-K and
incorporated herein by reference).
10.6 * Loan Agreement dated October 3, 1990 between the Company and Alvin
N. Lubetkin (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended February 2, 1991 (the "1991 10-K") and
incorporated herein by reference).
10.7 * Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. 1991 Stock Option Plan (filed as
Exhibit 10.10 to the 1991 10-K and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.8 * Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. 1993 Non-Employee Director Stock
Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the 1994 10-K and
incorporated herein by reference).
10.9 * Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. 1994 Omnibus Plan (filed as Exhibit
10.13 to the 1995 10-K and incorporated herein by reference).
10.9(a) * First Amendment to the Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc., 1994 Omnibus
Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended July 29, 1995 and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.10 * Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between the Company and Alvin N.
Lubetkin, dated July 15, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 30, 1994 and
incorporated herein by reference).
10.10(a) * First Amendment to Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between the
Company and Alvin N. Lubetkin dated as of July 15, 1994 (Filed as
Exhibit 10.14 to the 1995 10-K and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.11 * Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. 1995 Incentive Compensation Plan for
Senior Management (filed as exhibit 10.16 to the Company's October
1995 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference).
10.12 *+ Statement of Policy Regarding Executive Severance Pay Bonus Program
(as amended and restated)
10.13 *+ Statement of Policy Regarding Key Executive Severance Pay Bonus
Program (as amended and restated)
18 + Letter re: Change in Accounting Principles
21.1 + Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.1 + Consent of Grant Thornton LLP.
27.1 + Financial data schedule.
- -------------------
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
+ Filed herewith.
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EXHIBIT 4.1
AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCING AGREEMENT
AMONG
THE CIT GROUP/BUSINESS CREDIT, INC.,
AND
J.S. OSHMAN AND CO., INC.
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ALABAMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARIZONA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARKANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., CALIFORNIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., COLORADO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., FLORIDA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., GEORGIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., HAWAII
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., KANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., LOUISIANA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MICHIGAN
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MINNESOTA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MISSOURI
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEVADA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW JERSEY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW MEXICO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW YORK
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OHIO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OKLAHOMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OREGON
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., SOUTH CAROLINA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TENNESSEE
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TEXAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., UTAH
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., WASHINGTON
OSHMAN'S SKI SKOOL, INC.
AND
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.-SERVICES
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 15, 1997
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
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SECTION 1. Definitions...............................................
SECTION 2. Conditions Precedent......................................
SECTION 3. Revolving Loans...........................................
SECTION 4. Letters of Credit.........................................
SECTION 5. Collateral................................................
SECTION 6. Representations, Warranties and Covenants.................
SECTION 7. Interest, Fees and Expenses...............................
SECTION 8. Powers....................................................
SECTION 9. Events of Default and Remedies............................
SECTION 10. Termination...............................................
SECTION 11. Real Estate--Best Efforts.................................
SECTION 12. Miscellaneous.............................................
EXHIBIT A - Inventory Confirmation Statement
EXHIBIT B - Form of Original Bank Account Letter Agreement
EXHIBIT C - Form of CITBC Verification Request Pursuant to Section 8
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AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCING AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCING AGREEMENT (hereinafter, this
"Financing Agreement") is dated as of December 15, 1997, and is by and among THE
CIT GROUP/BUSINESS CREDIT, INC., a New York corporation, (hereinafter "CITBC")
with offices located at Two Lincoln Centre, Suite 200, 5420 LBJ Freeway, Dallas,
Texas 75240, and J. S. OSHMAN AND CO., INC.; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ALABAMA;
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARIZONA; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARKANSAS; OSHMAN
SPORTING GOODS CO., CALIFORNIA (herein "Oshman California"); OSHMAN SPORTING
GOODS CO., COLORADO; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., FLORIDA (herein "Oshman
Florida"); OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., GEORGIA; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., HAWAII
(herein "Oshman Hawaii"); OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., KANSAS; OSHMAN SPORTING
GOODS CO., LOUISIANA; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MICHIGAN; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS
CO., MINNESOTA; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MISSOURI; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO.,
NEVADA; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW JERSEY; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW
MEXICO; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW YORK; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OHIO;
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OKLAHOMA; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OREGON; OSHMAN
SPORTING GOODS CO., SOUTH CAROLINA; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TENNESSEE; OSHMAN
SPORTING GOODS CO., UTAH; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., WASHINGTON; and OSHMAN'S
SKI SKOOL, INC., each a Texas corporation; OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TEXAS
(herein "Oshman Texas") and OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. - SERVICES (herein
"Oshman's Services"), each a Delaware corporation (hereinafter all of the
foregoing named corporations may be collectively referred to as the "Companies"
and each of the foregoing may be referred to individually as a "Company"), each
having a principal place of business at 2302 Maxwell Lane, Houston, Texas 77023.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Companies and CITBC are parties to that certain Financing
Agreement dated August 31, 1992, as amended an otherwise modified prior to the
date hereof (the "Original Financing Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Companies and CITBC now desire to amend, restate and modify
the Original Financing Agreement as hereinafter set forth to, among other
things, confirm the terms and conditions under which CITBC will make revolving
loans, advances an other financial accommodations available to the Companies;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises herein contained and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt an sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound agree as
follows:
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SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS
As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
ACCOUNTS shall mean all of each Company's now existing and future: (a) accounts
receivable, including any Trade Accounts Receivable, all rights to payment under
bank of non-bank credit cards, (whether or not specifically listed on schedules
furnished to CITBC), and any and all instruments, documents, contract rights,
chattel paper, general intangibles and investment property, including, without
limitation, all accounts created by or arising from each Company's sales of
Inventory or rendition of services to its customers, and all accounts arising
from sales or rendition of services made under any trade names or styles of a
Company, or through any divisions of a Company; (b) unpaid seller's rights
(including rescission, replevin, reclamation and stoppage in transit) relating
to the foregoing or arising therefrom; (c) rights to any Inventory represented
by any of the foregoing, including rights to returned or repossessed Inventory;
(d) credit balances arising in the Collective Account hereunder; (e) guarantees
or collateral for any of the foregoing; (f) credit or property insurance
policies or rights relating to any of the foregoing; and (g) cash and non-cash
proceeds of any and all the foregoing.
AFFILIATE shall mean, as to any Person, any other Person (other than a
Subsidiary) which, directly or indirectly, is in control of, is controlled by,
or is under common control with, such Person and the term "control" shall have
the meaning set forth in respect thereof in Rule 105 promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ANNIVERSARY DATE shall mean August 31, 1999, and the same date in every year
thereafter; provided, however, that if the Companies give notice, in accordance
with Section 10 of this Financing Agreement, to terminate on an Anniversary Date
and such date is not a business day, then the Anniversary Date shall be the next
succeeding business day.
AVAILABILITY shall mean at any time of determination the amount by which I) the
lesser of a) the sum of i) the Current Revolving Line of Credit, plus ii) during
any Seasonal Overline Period, $15,000,000.00, or b) the Borrowing Base exceeds
II) the sum of x) the outstanding aggregate amount of all Obligations (excluding
all obligations in respect of the undrawn amounts of outstanding Letters of
Credit) plus y) the Availability Reserve.
AVAILABILITY RESERVE shall mean at any time of determination an amount equal to
the sum of (i) the then undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit,
plus (ii) a thirty-two and one-half percent (32.5%) reserve against the cost of
inventory located in the traditional stores (i.e., stores other than those
having a tradename of "Oshman's Supersports" or "Supersports U.S.A.") scheduled
to be closed during the fiscal year 1997, such reserve to remain in place until
the liquidation process is complete, plus (iii) the amount of all sales taxes
collected by the Companies and not yet remitted to the authority to which such
taxes are owed, the amount of which shall be determined by CITBC in its sole
discretion.
BORROWING BASE shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 3, Paragraph 1
hereof.
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES for any period shall mean the aggregate of all expenditures
of the Companies during such period that in conformity with GAAP are required to
be included in or reflected by the property, plant or equipment or similar fixed
asset account reflected in the balance sheet of the Companies or of any one of
them and such expenditures shall be reduced by any amounts received as landlord
construction rebates not included or reflected by the property, plant or
equipment or similar asset account reflected on the balance sheet of the
Companies or any one of them.
CAPITAL LEASE shall mean any lease of property (whether real, personal or mixed)
which, in conformity with GAAP, is accounted for as a capital lease or a Capital
Expenditure on the balance sheets of the Companies or of any one of them.
CITBC shall have the meaning assigned to it in the introductory paragraph of
this Financing Agreement.
COLLATERAL shall mean all present and future Accounts, Inventory, Documents of
Title, General Intangibles and Real Estate of each of the Companies but shall
not include the Excluded Assets.
COLLATERAL MANAGEMENT FEE shall mean the sum of $90,000.00 per annum which shall
be paid to CITBC in accordance with Section 7, Paragraph 6 of this Financing
Agreement hereof to offset the expenses and costs of CITBC in connection with
record keeping, periodic examinations, analyzing and evaluating the Collateral.
COLLECTIVE ACCOUNT shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 3, Paragraph
5 hereof.
COMPANIES and COMPANY shall have the meaning assigned to them in the preamble of
this Financing Agreement.
CONCENTRATION ACCOUNT shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 3,
Paragraph 4 hereof.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 12,
Paragraph 6 of this Financing Agreement.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET shall mean a consolidated balance sheet for the
Parent and its Subsidiaries, eliminating all inter-company transactions and
prepared, in the case of any such quarterly or annual balance sheet, in
accordance with GAAP consistently applied.
CONTRACT RATE shall mean the rate of interest computed as set forth in Section
7, Paragraph 1(A) of this Financing Agreement.
CURRENT REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT shall have the meaning assigned to it in
Section 3, Paragraph 1 hereof.
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CUSTOMARILY PERMITTED LIENS shall mean
(a) liens of local or state authorities for franchise or other like
taxes provided such liens are permitted by Section 6, Paragraph 5 hereof;
(b) statutory liens of landlords and liens of carriers, wharehousemen,
mechanics, materialmen and other like liens imposed by law, created in the
ordinary course of business and for amounts not yet due (or which are being
contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings or other appropriate actions
which are sufficient to prevent imminent foreclosure of such liens) and with
respect to which adequate reserves or other appropriate provisions are being
maintained in accordance with GAAP;
(c) deposits made (and the liens thereon) in the ordinary course of
business including, without limitation, security deposits for leases, surety
bonds and appeal bonds, deposits in connection with utilities, workers'
compensation, unemployment insurance and other types of social security benefits
or to secure the performance of tenders, bids, contracts (other than for the
repayment or guarantee of borrowed money or purchase money obligations),
statutory obligations and other similar obligations arising as a result of
progress payments under government contracts; and
(d) easements (including, without limitation, reciprocal easement
agreements and utility agreements), rights of way, encroachments, minor defects
or irregularities in title, variation and other restrictions, charges or
encumbrances (whether or not recorded) affecting the Real Estate which do not
materially detract from the value or materially adversely affect the intended
use of the Real Estate or which are listed in Schedule B of the title insurance
policies delivered to CITBC in accordance with Section 11 hereof.
DEFAULT shall mean any event specified in Section 9 hereof, whether or not any
requirement for the giving of notice, the lapse of time, or both, or any other
condition, event or act, has been satisfied.
DEFAULT RATE OF INTEREST shall mean a rate of interest per annum equal to the
lesser of: i) four percent (4%) and ii) The Chase Manhattan Bank Rate, or b) the
Maximum Legal Rate, which CITBC shall be entitled to charge the Companies on all
Obligations due CITBC by each of the Companies to the extent provided in Section
9, Paragraph 2 of this Financing Agreement.
DEPOSITORY ACCOUNT shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 3, Paragraph
4 hereof.
DOCUMENTATION FEE shall mean i) a sum not to exceed $7,500 intended to
compensate CITBC for the use of outside counsel and CITBC'S in-house Legal
Department and facilities in documenting, in whole or in part, this Financing
Agreement solely on behalf of CITBC, exclusive of Out-of-Pocket Expenses, and
ii) CITBC's standard fees relating to any and all modifications, waivers,
releases, amendments or additional collateral with respect to this Financing
Agreement, the Collateral and/or the Obligations but excluding any fees arising
in connection with any mortgage, deed of trust or other documents relating to
the Real Estate.
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DOCUMENTS OF TITLE shall mean all present an future warehouse receipts, bills of
lading, shipping documents, instruments and similar documents, all whether
negotiable or not, and all Inventory relating thereto and all cash and non-cash
proceeds of the foregoing.
EARLY TERMINATION DATE shall mean the date on which the Companies terminate this
Financing Agreement or the Revolving Line of Credit, if such date is prior to
(but not on) an Anniversary Date.
EARLY TERMINATION FEE shall i) mean the fee CITBC is entitled to charge the
Companies in the event the Companies or any one of them terminate the Revolving
Line of Credit or this Financing Agreement on a date prior to (but not on) the
initial or any subsequent Anniversary Date; and ii) be determined by calculating
the sum of a) the average daily balance of the Revolving Loans for the period
from August 31, 1992 to the Early Termination Date plus b) the average daily
undrawn face amount of the Letters of Credit outstanding for the period from
August 31, 1992 to the Early Termination Date, and multiplying that sum by x)
three percent (3%) per annum for the number of days form the Early Termination
Date to August 31, 1999 if the Early Termination Date is on or prior to August
31, 1997, or y) two percent (2%) per annum for the number of days from the Early
Termination Date to the Next Anniversary Date if the Early Termination Date is
subsequent to August 31, 1997 and on or prior to August 31, 1998; or z) one
percent (1%) per annum for the number of days from the Early Termination Date to
the Next Anniversary Date if the Early Termination Date is subsequent to August
31, 1998 but on a date which is prior to the Next Anniversary Date.
EBITDA shall mean all earnings of the Parent and its Subsidiaries, on a
consolidated basis, before all Interest Expense, income tax obligations (paid or
accrued), miscellaneous income, depreciation expense and amortization expense,
determined in accordance with GAAP consistently applied.
ELIGIBLE INVENTORY shall mean the gross amount of each Company's Inventory that
conforms to the warranties herein less any i) (omitted intentionally), ii)
supplies, iii) Inventory not present in the United States of America, iv)
Inventory returned or rejected by any Company's customers other than Inventory
that is undamaged and resalable in the normal course of business, v) Inventory
to be returned to a Company's suppliers, vi) Inventory in transit to third
parties, and vii) reserves required by CITBC in its reasonable judgment and
without duplication but only for the following: (a) special order Inventory; (b)
market value declines; (c) bill an hold (deferred shipment or consignment
sales); (d) markdowns; (e) shrinkage; (f) Inventory which is not located at a
Company's retail store location or warehouse, but any Inventory within the
United States of America and in transit to a Company's retail store location or
warehouse shall not be reserved for; (g) pack-a-ways; (h) demonstration items;
(i) damaged or defective Inventory; (j) slow moving and obsolete Inventory; (k)
out-of-season merchandise; (l) Inventory at outlet locations; (m) Inventory held
for lease; (n) items of Inventory not sold by any Company as of the date of
execution of this Financing Agreement and not otherwise determined by CITBC to
be "Eligible Inventory"; and (o) a reserve in the amount of (i) $4,166,667.00
when the Inventory advance rate is sixty percent (60%) an (ii) $3,846,154.00
when the Inventory advance rate is sixty-five
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percent (65%), on a continuing basis in lieu of landlord waivers in favor of
CITBC for leased retail stores. The amount of such reserves shall be determined
solely by CITBC in its reasonable business judgment using standards consistently
applied. Such standards shall take into consideration amounts representing,
historically, a Company's reserves, discounts, returns, claims, credits and
allowances.
ERISA shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended
from time to time and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder from time
to time, as applicable.
EVENT(S) OF DEFAULT shall have the meaning provided for in Section 9 of this
Financing Agreement.
EXCLUDED ASSETS shall mean the following assets, whether now or hereafter
acquired: all fixtures that do not relate to any of the Real Estate, all trade
fixtures whether relating to the Real Estate or not, all resale estate (fee
owned or leased) that does not constitute Real Estate, all equipment, all leases
relating to any of the foregoing, all life insurance policies, all cash or non-
cash proceeds of any such real estate, equipment, fixture, trade fixtures, lease
or policy ,including, without limitation, proceeds in the form of accounts,
chattel paper, documents, general intangibles, instruments, insurance proceeds,
or any of the other types of Collateral referred to in this Financing Agreement
which constitutes proceeds of any such real estate, equipment, fixture, trade
fixture, lease or policy provided, however, that if any such proceeds are
converted to, or are used, in whole or in part, to acquire Inventory, then such
Inventory shall not be an Excluded Asset.
FIFO shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 3, Paragraph 1 hereof.
FINANCING AGREEMENT shall have the meaning assigned to it in the introductory
paragraph hereof.
GAAP shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of
America as in effect from time to time and for the period as to which such
accounting principles are to apply. Except as otherwise provided in this
Financing Agreement, all computations and determinations as to accounting or
financial matters and all quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements
to be delivered pursuant to this Financing Agreement shall be made and prepared
in accordance with GAAP (including principles of consolidation where
appropriate), and all accounting or financial terms shall have the meanings
ascribed to such terms by GAAP.
GENERAL INTANGIBLES shall have the meaning set forth in the Uniform Commercial
Code as in effect in the State of Texas and shall include, without limitation,
all present and future right, title and interest in and to all tradenames,
trademarks (together with the goodwill associated therewith), patents, licenses,
customer lists, distribution agreements, supply agreements and tax refunds,
together with all monies and claims for monies now or hereafter due and payable
in connection with any of the foregoing or otherwise, and all cash and non-cash
proceeds thereof.
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GUARANTEES shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 3, Paragraph 5
hereof.
GUARANTORS shall mean i) the Parent, and ii) the Companies.
INCREMENT shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 3, Paragraph 1.
INDEBTEDNESS shall mean, without duplication, all liabilities, contingent or
otherwise, which are any of the following: (a) obligations in respect of
borrowed money or for the deferred purchase price of property, services or
assets, other than Inventory, and (b) lease obligations which, in accordance
with GAAP, have been, or which should be capitalized.
INTEREST EXPENSE shall mean total interest obligations (paid or accrued) of the
Companies, determined in accordance with GAAP on a basis consistent with the
latest audited statements of each of the Companies.
INVENTORY shall mean all of each Company's present an hereafter acquired
merchandise an inventory and all additions, substitutions and replacements
thereof, wherever located, together with all packaging or shipping materials and
all proceeds thereof of whatever sort.
INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO shall mean, as of any date of determination, the ratio
determined by dividing a) the aggregate cost of sales (as reflected in the
Parent's Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on Forms 10K and 10Q, respectively) for the immediately
preceding four (4) fiscal quarters, by b) the average of the inventory (as
reflected in the Parent's Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10K and 10Q, respectively) for such
four (4) quarters.
ISSUING BANK shall mean any bank issuing Letters of Credit for any of the
Companies.
LETTERS OF CREDIT shall mean all letters of credit issued with the assistance of
CITBC by the Issuing Banks for or on behalf of any of the Companies.
LETTER OF CREDIT GUARANTY shall mean any guaranty delivered by CITBC to the
Issuing Bank of any Company's reimbursement obligations under the Issuing Bank's
reimbursement agreement, application for letters of credit or other like
documents.
LETTER OF CREDIT GUARANTY FEE shall mean the fee CITBC may charge under Section
7, Paragraph 2 of this Financing Agreement for: i) issuing the Letter of Credit
Guaranty or ii) otherwise aiding the Companies or any one of them in obtaining
Letters of Credit pursuant to Section 4 hereof.
LIBOR shall mean, at any time of determination, and subject to availability, the
London Interbank Offered Rate paid in London on one month, two month or three
month dollar deposits quoted by The Chase Manhattan Bank or if there is no
quotation as to Libor, then in any publication used in the New York City
financial community.
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LIBOR LOAN shall mean the loans for which the Companies have elected to use
Libor for interest rate computations.
LIBOR PERIOD shall mean the Libor for one month , two month, or three month
dollar deposits, as selected by Companies.
LIBOR PROCESSING FEE shall mean the sum of $500.00 which CITBC shall be entitled
to charge the Companies in accordance with, but subject to, the provisions of
Section 7 of this Financing Agreement upon the election of a Libor Loan.
LINE OF CREDIT FEE shall: i) mean the fee due CITBC at the end of each month for
the Revolving Line of Credit and ii) be determined by multiplying x) the
Revolving Line of Credit less the sum of a) the average daily Revolving Loans
outstanding during such month plus b) the average daily undrawn face amount of
all outstanding Letters of Credit for said month, by y) the percentage equal to
three-eighths of one-percent (.375%) per annum, for the number of days in said
month during which this Financing Agreement was in effect.
LOAN DOCUMENTS shall mean this Financing Agreement, the Original Financing
Agreement and the ancillary documents and agreements executed in conjunction
herewith or therewith on or about the date of execution hereof or thereof,
including without limitation the Guaranties, the Trademark Assignment and
Security Agreement, the Pledge Agreements, the Original Bank Account Letter
Agreement, mortgages and deeds of trust and the documents executed by any of the
Companies or the Parent and set forth on the closing checklists relating to this
Financing Agreement and the Original Financing Agreement.
MARGIN SECURITIES shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Regulation G
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (12 C.F.R. 207, as
amended).
MAXIMUM LEGAL RATE shall mean the maximum lawful interest rate which may be
contracted for, charged, taken, received or reserved under this Financing
Agreement by CITBC in accordance with applicable state or federal law, taking
into account all items contracted for, charged or received in connection with
the Obligations evidenced hereby which are treated as interest under the
applicable state or federal law, as such rate may change from time to time. For
purposes of determining the Maximum Legal Rate under the applicable law of the
State of Texas, to the extent that any of the optional interest rate ceilings
provided in Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code (Vernon's Texas Code
Annotated), as amended from time to time (as amended, the "Texas Finance Code"),
may be available for application to any loan(s), advances(s) or extension(s) of
credit made hereunder or otherwise for the purpose of determining the maximum
allowable interest hereunder pursuant to the Texas Finance Code, the applicable
"weekly ceiling" (as such term is defined in Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance
Code) from time to time in effect shall be used to the extent that it is so
available.
MINIMUM AVAILABILITY for any month shall mean Availability in excess of the
quotient of a) the sum of i) fifty percent (50%) of the month end availability
as set forth in the Companies' cash
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flow projections for the Companies' fiscal year in which such month occurs
("PROJECTIONS") for such month plus ii) fifty percent (50%) of such month end
availability for the next succeeding month thereafter, divided by (b) two (2).
All Projections shall be satisfactory to CITBC and shall be delivered to CITBC
within a reasonable time following its request as provided in Section 6,
Paragraph 7 of this Financing Agreement but in no event later than seventy-five
(75) days after the commencement of each fiscal year. In the event Projections
are not timely received by CITBC or are not satisfactory to CITBC, the Companies
shall be deemed to have failed to maintain Minimum Availability.
NET WORTH shall mean total assets of the Parent and its Subsidiaries, on a
consolidated basis, in excess of total liabilities, and determined in accordance
with GAAP, on a consistent basis with the latest audited statements of the
Parent and its Subsidiaries.
NEXT ANNIVERSARY DATE shall mean, with respect to any particular date occurring
prior to August 31, 1999, August 31, 1999, and with respect to any date
occurring after August 31, 1999, the Anniversary Date next succeeding such date.
OBLIGATIONS shall mean all obligations of each of the Companies to pay, as and
when due and payable, all amounts from time to time owing by and in respect of
this Financing Agreement or any of the Loan Documents, including, without
limitation, all loans and advances made or to be made by CITBC to the Companies,
or any one of them, or to others for any Company's account under the Financing
Agreement or any Loan Document; any and all indebtedness and obligations which
may at any time be owing by any of the Companies jointly or severally to CITBC
under the Financing Agreement or any other Loan Document whether now in
existence or incurred by the Companies or any one of them from time to time
hereafter; whether secured by pledge, lien upon or security interest in any of
the Companies, assets or property or the assets or property of any other person,
firm, entity or corporation; whether such indebtedness is absolute or
contingent, joint or several, matured or unmatured, direct or indirect and
whether the Companies are jointly or severally liable to CITBC for such
indebtedness as principal, surety, endorser, guarantor or otherwise. Obligations
shall also include all indebtedness owing to CITBC by the guarantor or
otherwise. obligations shall also include all indebtedness owing to CITBC by the
Companies, jointly or severally, under this Financing Agreement or under any
other agreement or arrangement hereafter entered into between any of the
Companies and CITBC, including, but not limited to, obligations to CITBC in
respect of Letters of Credit issued with the assistance of the Letter of Credit
Guaranty, indebtedness or obligations incurred by, or imposed on, CITBC as a
result of environmental claims (other than as a result of CITBC's actions in all
circumstances, or, to the extent of CITBC's gross negligence or willful
misconduct or, if CITBC is deemed to be a "person in control" under any state or
federal statute or regulation, CITBC's omissions) arising out of any of the
Companies' operations, premises or waste disposal practices or sites, all to the
extent that such claims and expenses relate to the Companies' actions or
omissions which actions or omissions were prior to, or concurrent with, the
termination of a Company's title or leasehold interest in such real property or
the cessation of business; the Companies' liability to CITBC under any
instrument of guaranty or indemnity, or arising under any guaranty, endorsement
or undertaking which CITBC may make or issue to others for the Companies'
accounts, all at a Company's request hereafter, but in no event shall
Obligations include any obligations due any affiliate of CITBC.
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OPERATING LEASES shall mean all leases of property (whether real, personal or
mixed) other than Capital Leases.
ORIGINAL BANK ACCOUNT LETTER AGREEMENT shall mean the letter agreement between
the parties hereto and in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto.
ORIGINAL FINANCING AGREEMENT shall have the meaning assigned to it in the
Recitals to this Financing Agreement.
OSHMAN CALIFORNIA shall have the meaning assigned to it in the preamble of this
Financing Agreement.
OSHMAN FLORIDA shall have the meaning assigned to it in the preamble of this
Financing Agreement.
OSHMAN HAWAII shall have the meaning assigned to it in the preamble of this
Financing Agreement.
OSHMAN TEXAS shall have the meaning assigned to it in the preamble of this
Financing Agreement.
OSHMAN SERVICES shall have the meaning assigned to it in the preamble of this
Financing Agreement.
OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES shall mean all of CITBC's reasonable past, present and
future expenses incurred relative to the Commitment letter dated July 22, 1992,
issued by CITBC to, and accepted by, the Parent, or the closing of the Original
Financing Agreement, this Financing Agreement and any amendment, modification or
waiver thereof, whether incurred heretofore or hereafter, which expenses shall
include, without being limited to, attorneys' fees and expenses, the cost of
record searches unrelated to any of the Real Estate, all costs and expenses
incurred by CITBC in opening bank accounts, depositing checks, receiving and
transferring funds, and any charges imposed on CITBC due to "insufficient funds"
of deposited checks and CITBC's standard fee relating thereto, any amounts paid
by CITBC to an Issuing Bank or, incurred by or charged to CITBC by the Issuing
Bank under the Letter of Credit Guaranty or the Companies' reimbursement
agreement, application for letter of credit or other like document which pertain
either directly or indirectly to such Letter of Credit, and CITBC's standard
fees relating to the Letters of Credit and any drafts thereunder, local counsel
fees, if any, fees and taxes relative to the filing of financing statements
(other than fixture financing statements), and all expenses, costs and fees set
forth in Section 9, Paragraph 3 of this Financing Agreement with the exception
of costs in connection with preparing, recording and administering
mortgages/deeds of trust against the Real Estate, local counsel fees incurred
for the preparation of such mortgages/deeds of trust, mortgage recording
conveyance or similar fees or taxes or other costs associated with the
perfection of liens on the Real Estate in favor of CITBC, title insurance
premiums and real estate survey costs, environmental audits, if any, and costs
incurred for inventory reporting and
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valuation pursuant to Section 2, Paragraph (r) of the Original Financing
Agreement. Out-of-Pocket Expenses include any and all fees, costs and expenses
related to any foreclosure of, or deed in lieu of foreclosure, or forced sale
of, any Real Estate.
OVERADVANCES shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 3, Paragraph 1
hereof.
PARENT shall mean Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
PARTICIPANTS shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 12, Paragraph 5
hereof.
PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES shall mean: i) liens expressly permitted, or consented
to, by CITBC; ii) Customarily Permitted Liens; iii) liens granted CITBC by any
of the Companies; iv) liens of judgement creditors provided such liens do not
exceed, in the aggregate, at any time, $250,000.00 (other than liens bonded or
insured to the reasonable satisfaction of CITBC); v) liens for taxes not yet due
and payable or which are being diligently contested in good faith by the
Companies by appropriate proceedings and which liens, if filed, other than with
respect to taxes on Real Estate, are for less than $250,000.00; vi) liens, if
any, given to an Issuing Bank in connection with a Letter of Credit obtained
with the assistance of the Letter of Credit Guaranty; vii) liens securing
Purchase Money Obligations; viii) liens and other encumbrances in existence on
the date hereof; and ix) liens, if any, given to any issuing bank in connection
with any standby letter of credit obtained without the assistance of CITBC
provided such liens are secured exclusively by cash, cash equivalents or the
Permitted Investments.
PERMITTED INDEBTEDNESS shall mean: i) indebtedness incurred in the ordinary
course of business for Inventory, services, taxes or labor; ii) indebtedness
arising in connection with the Letters of Credit, this Financing Agreement and
the Loan Documents; iii) deferred taxes and other expenses incurred in the
ordinary course of business; iv) other indebtedness existing on the date of
execution of this Financing Agreement and listed in the most recent financial
statement delivered to CITBC or otherwise disclosed to CITBC in writing; v)
Indebtedness arising in connection with or secured by, the Permitted
Encumbrances; vi) indebtedness arising in connection with standby letters of
credit issued without the assistance of CITBC provided such letters of credit
are secured solely by cash, cash equivalents or the Permitted Investments; and
vii) indebtedness in the form of a ten-year promissory note secured by the real
estate located at FM 1960 at Mills Road in Houston, Texas, in the approximate
principal sum of $4,000,000.00
PERMITTED INVESTMENTS shall mean (i) commercial paper maturing not more than two
hundred seventy (270) days after the date of issue, and municipal bonds, and in
each case issued by a Person rated P-1 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or A-1
or MIG-1 by Standard & Poor's Corporation, (ii) certificates of deposit and
bankers' acceptances maturing not more than ninety (90) days after the date of
issue, issued by any commercial banking institution, which is a member of the
Federal Reserve System and has a combined capital and surplus and undivided
profits of not less than $100,000,000, (iii) repurchase agreements having
maturities of not more than ninety (90) days from the date of acquisition which
are entered into with any major money center banks included in the commercial
banking institution described in clause (ii) above and which are secured by
readily marketable direct obligations of the Government of the United
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States of America or any agency thereof, (iv) readily marketable obligations of
the government of the United States of America or any agency thereof; and (v)
mutual funds regularly traded in the United States of America whose investments
are limited to those described in clauses (i) through (iv) above.
PERSON shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation, business trust, joint
stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, governmental
authority or other entity of whatever nature.
PROJECTIONS shall have the meaning assigned to it in the definition of "Minimum
Availability" set forth herein.
PURCHASE MONEY OBLIGATIONS shall mean the Indebtedness i) incurred to acquire an
Excluded Asset and ii) secured solely by a lien on the Excluded Assets provided
that the amount so secured does not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the purchase
price of the Excluded Asset.
REAL ESTATE shall mean each of the Companies' fee interests in the real
property, which will be, encumbered, mortgaged, pledged or assigned to CITBC or
its designee, located in Wynnwood Distribution Center, Houston, Texas; and West
Los Angeles, California.
RETAINED CASH shall mean an amount of cash sufficient to provide the Companies
with petty cash, consistent with the respective business practices of the
Companies.
REVOLVING LOANS shall mean the loans and advances made, from time to time, to
or for the account of each of the Companies by CITBC pursuant to Section 3 of
this Financing Agreement.
SEASONAL INVENTORY ADVANCE RATE PERIOD shall mean a period (a) commencing on
June 15 of each year during the term of this Financing Agreement and ending on
the earlier of (i) August 15 of such year and (ii) the occurrence or continued
existence of a Default or an Event of Default which has not been waived or (b)
commencing on September 15 of each year during the term of this Financing
Agreement and ending on the earlier of (i) of December 15 of such year and (ii0
the occurrence or continued existence of Default or an Event of Default which
has not been waived.
SEASONAL OVERLINE PERIOD shall mean a period commencing on September 15 of each
year during the term of this Financing Agreement and ending on the earlier of
(i) December 15 of such year and (ii) the occurrence or continued existence of a
Default or an Event of Default which has not been waived.
SUBSIDIARY shall mean as to any PERSON, a corporation, partnership or other
entity of which shares of stock or other ownership interest having ordinary
voting power (other than stock or such other ownership interests having such
power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) to elect a majority of
the board of directors or other manager of such corporation,
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partnership or other entity are at the time owned, or the management of which is
otherwise controlled, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries,
or both, by such Person. Unless otherwise qualified, all references to a
"Subsidiary" or to "Subsidiaries" in this Financing Agreements shall refer to a
Subsidiary or Subsidiaries of the Companies or the Parent.
TAX TREATMENT AGREEMENT shall mean the agreement amongst the Parent and the
Companies providing for an equitable distribution amongst the parties thereto of
the income tax obligations and tax refunds, all based on such party's income
and/or loss.
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK RATE shall mean the rate of interest per annum
announced by The Chase Manhattan Bank from time to time as its prime rate in
effect at its principal office in the City of New York. (The prime rate is not
intended to be the lowest rate of interest charged by The Chase Manhattan Bank
to its borrowers).
TRADE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE shall mean the amounts due any supplier for Inventory
sold to a Company.
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE shall mean the amounts due any Company by any i)
credit card issuer and ii) any customer obligated on an invoice, in each
instance due as a result of a sale of Inventory by a Company.
As used in this Financing Agreement, unless the context clearly requires
otherwise, (i) the words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder", "hereinafter" and
"hereto" and words of similar import shall be deemed to refer to this Financing
Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section, subsection, paragraph,
subparagraph or Exhibit, and (ii) the words "include" and "including" shall be
deemed to be followed by the words "but not limited to".
SECTION 2. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
The obligation of CITBC to make loans hereunder is subject to the
satisfaction of, or waiver of, immediately prior to or concurrently with the
making of such loans, the following conditions precedent:
a) LIEN SEARCHES - CITBC shall have received tax, judgement and Uniform
Commercial Code searches satisfactory to CITBC for all locations presently
occupied or used by the Companies.
b) CAUSALTY INSURANCE - The Companies shall have delivered to CITBC
evidence satisfactory to CITBC that casualty insurance policies listing CITBC as
loss payee or mortgagee, as the case may be, are in full force and effect, all
as set forth in Section 6, Paragraph 4 of this Financing Agreement.
c) UCC FILINGS - Any documents (including without limitation, financing
statements) required to be filed in order to create, in favor of CITBC, subject
to the Permitted Encumbrances, a first and exclusive perfected security interest
in the Collateral with respect to
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which a security interest may be perfected by a filing under the Uniform
Commercial Code shall have been properly filed in each office in each
jurisdiction required in order to create in favor of CITBC a perfected lien on
the Collateral. CITBC shall have received acknowledgment copies of all such
filings (or, in lieu thereof, CITBC shall have received other evidence
satisfactory to CITBC that all such filings have been made); and CITBC shall
have received evidence that all necessary filing fees and all taxes or other
expenses related to such filings have been paid in full.
D) EXAMINATION & VERIFICATION - CITBC shall have completed to the
satisfaction of CITBC an examination and verification of the Accounts,
Inventory, books and records of the Companies.
E) GUARANTIES - The Guarantors shall have executed and delivered to
CITBC guaranties, in form and substance acceptable to CITBC, guaranteeing all
present and future Obligations of the Companies to CITBC.
F) OPINIONS - Counsel and special counsel for the Companies, as
applicable, shall have delivered to CITBC opinions satisfactory to CITBC
opining, inter alia, that, subject to the i) filing, priority and remedies
provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, ii) the provisions of the Bankruptcy
Code, insolvency statutes or other like laws, iii) the equity powers of a court
of law and iv) such other matters as may be agreed upon with CITBC: a) the
Guaranty of the Guarantors is valid, binding and enforceable according to its
terms; b) the Loan Documents of the COmpanies are x) valid, binding and
enforceable according to their terms, y) are duly authorized and z) do not
violate any terms, provisions, representations or covenants in the charter or
by-laws of the Companies, as applicable, or, to the knowledge of such counsel,
after reasonable inquiry, of any loan agreement, mortgage, deed of trust, note,
security or pledge agreement or indenture to which the Companies are a signatory
or by which the COmpanies or their assets are bound.
G) PLEDGE AGREEMENTS - The Parent and the Companies shall have a)
executed and delivered to CITBC pledge and security agreements and undated stock
powers pledging to CITBC as additional collateral for the Obligations all of the
issued and outstanding stock of the COmpanies and their subsidiaries, and b)
delivered to CITBC the stock certificates of the Companies and their
subsidiaries.
H) ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS - The Companies shall have executed and
delivered to CITBC all loan documents necessary to consummate the lending
arrangement contemplated between the Companies and CITBC.
I) (omitted intentionally)
J) BOARD RESOLUTION - CITBC shall have received a copy of the
resolutions of the Board of Directors of each of the Companies, the Parent and
without duplication, the Guarantors, authorizing the execution, delivery and
performance of (i) this Financing Agreement, and (ii) any related agreements, in
each case certified by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of each of the
Companies or the Parent, as applicable, as of the date hereof, together with a
certificate of the
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Secretary or Assistant Secretary of each of the Companies as to the incumbency
and signature of the officers of each of the Companies executing this Financing
Agreement and any certificate or other documents to be delivered by it pursuant
hereto, together with evidence of the incumbency of such Secretary or Assistant
Secretary.
K) CORPORATE ORGANIZATION - CITBC shall have received (i) a copy of the
Certificate of Incorporation of the Parent and each of the Companies certified
by the Secretary of State of its incorporation, and (ii) a copy of the By-Laws
(as amended through the date hereof) of the Parent and each of the Companies and
certified by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of such Company.
L) OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE - CITBC shall have received an executed
Officer's Certificate of each of the Companies, satisfactory in form and
substance to CITBC, including certification that: (i) the representations and
warranties contained herein are true and correct in all material respects on and
as of the date hereof; (ii) each of the Companies is in compliance with all of
the terms and provisions set forth herein; and (iii) no Event of Default or
Default has occurred.
M) ABSENCE OF DEFAULT - Since February 1, 1997, no material adverse
change in the financial condition, business, prospects, profits, operations or
assets of the Companies (exclusive of store closings) and the Parent, taken as
whole, shall have occurred. No Default or Event of Default shall exist as of the
date of this Financing Agreement.
N) LEGAL RESTRAINTS/LITIGATION - At the date of execution of this
Financing Agreement, there shall be no x) litigation, investigation or
proceeding (judicial or administrative) pending or threatened against any of the
Companies or, the Parent, or their assets, by any agency, division or department
of any county, city, state, province or federal government arising out of this
Financing Agreement, y) injunction, writ or restraining order restraining or
prohibiting the consummation of the financing arrangements contemplated under
this Financing Agreement or s) to the best knowledge of the Companies, suit,
action, investigation or proceeding (judicial or administrative) pending or
threatened against the Companies, or the Parent, or their assets, which, if
adversely determined could have a material adverse effect on the business,
operation, assets, financial condition or Collateral of the Parent and the
Companies, taken as a whole.
O) DISBURSEMENT AUTHORIZATION - The Companies shall have delivered to
CITBC all information necessary for CITBC to issue wire transfer instructions on
behalf of each of the Companies for the initial and subsequent loans and/or
advances to be made under this Financing Agreement including, but not limited
to, disbursement authorizations in form acceptable to CITBC.
P) ORIGINAL BANK ACCOUNT LETTER AGREEMENT - As of the date of execution
of this Financing Agreement each of the Companies shall have transferred to
CITBC legal title to the depository and concentration accounts (other than
operating accounts) and will have required the credit card companies to remit
balances, when due, to a concentration account owned by CITBC, all in accordance
with the Original Bank Account Letter Agreement.
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Q) LANDLORDS' AGREEMENTS-CITBC shall have received from each landlord of
any warehouse premises occupied by any of the Companies, a landlord waiver
waiving any such landlord's lien on any of the Companies' Inventory pursuant to
an agreement as shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to CITBC
and its counsel.
R) INVENTORY REPORTING-CITBC shall have received a satisfactory inventory
valuation and/or a satisfactory review of Inventory controls and reporting
procedures conducted by an independent third party acceptable to CITBC.
S) WAREHOUSE DOCUMENTS-CITBC shall have received from each public warehouse
in which Inventory, other than Inventory in such warehouses while such Inventory
is clearing customs, of any Company is stored, an acknowledgement, in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to CITBC, concerning CITBC's security interest
in such Inventory.
T) TAX TREATMENT AGREEMENT-CITBC shall have received from the Parent a Tax
Treatment Agreement which shall be reasonably satisfactory, in form and
substance, to CITBC.
Upon the execution of this Financing Agreement, all of the above Conditions
Precedent shall have been deemed satisfied for purposes of this Section 2 of
this Financing Agreement, except as the Companies and CITBC shall otherwise
agree herein in this paragraph or in a separate writing.
SECTION 3. REVOLVING LOANS
1. CITBC agrees, subject to the terms and conditions of this Financing
Agreement from time to time, and within x) the Availability and y) the Revolving
Line of Credit, but subject to CITBC's right to make Overadvances, to make loans
and advances to the respective Companies on a revolving basis, and subject to
the limitations set forth herein, the Companies may borrow, repay and re-borrow
Revolving Loans. Such loans and advances shall be in amounts up to the lesser of
(such lesser amount, the "Borrowing Base"): (a) (i) during any Seasonal
Inventory Advance Rate Period, sixty-five percent (65%), and (ii) at all other
times, sixty percent (60%) of the aggregate value of each of the Companies
respective Eligible Inventory determined at cost, by the retail inventory
method, using a valuation on a first in, first out basis in accordance with GAAP
(herein "FIFO") excluding freight and capitalized buying, handling and
distribution costs, as reflected on the Companies' books and records or (b)
thirty-five percent (35%) of the aggregate value of each Company's respective
Eligible Inventory determined at retail by the retail inventory method, using a
FIFO valuation, excluding freight and capitalized buying, handling and
distribution costs, as reflected on the Companies' books and records. All
requests for loans and advances must be received by an officer of CITBC no later
than 2:00 p.m. New York time on the date on which such loans and advances are
required. Should CITBC for any reason honor requests for advances in excess of
the limitations set forth herein, such advances shall be considered
"Overadvances" and shall be made in CITBC's sole discretion, subject to any
additional terms CITBC deems necessary. As used in this Financing Agreement,
"Revolving Line of Credit" shall mean the commitment of CITBC to make loans and
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advances and issue Letter of Credit Guaranties, all pursuant to and in
accordance with Sections 3 and 4 of this Financing Agreement, to each of the
Companies in the aggregate amount equal to the sum of the Current Revolving Line
of Credit plus, during any Seasonal Overline Period, $15,000,000.00; but subject
to CITBC's discretion to make Overadvances. As used in this Financing Agreement,
"Current Revolving Line of Credit" shall mean, as of any date of determination,
the sum of i) $65,000,000.00 plus ii) the aggregate amount of all Increments
elected by the Companies. The Companies may at their election increase the
initial $65,000,000.00 amount of the Current Revolving Line of Credit by one (1)
increment of $5,000,000.00 (the "Increment"); provided, however, that in any
instance that the Companies so elect the Increment, the effectiveness of the
Increment is conditioned upon the following: A) there is no Default then in
existence and no Event of Default has occurred which has not been waived; B) the
Companies shall have given CITBC fifteen (15) days prior written notice of their
request to increase the initial amount of the Current Revolving Line of Credit
by the amount of the Increment; and C) in no event shall the Current Revolving
Line of Credit exceed the amount of $70,000,000.00 in the aggregate. It is
understood and agreed by the Companies that if the aggregate amount of such
loans and advances shall at any time exceed the lease of x) the Availability, y)
the Revolving Line of Credit or z) the Borrowing Base, then the existence at any
time of such excess shall be deemed an Event of Default and, without limiting
any of CITBC's other rights and remedies under this Financing Agreement or
otherwise, the amount of such excess shall be due and payable immediately upon
demand.
2. In furtherance of the continuing collateral assignment and security
interest in the Companies' Accounts and Inventory, the Companies collectively
shall deliver to CITBC not later than: 1) forty-five (45) days after the end of
each month other than February and March (as to which ninety (90) and sixty (60)
days shall apply, respectively), an aging of the Companies' Trade Accounts
Receivable in such form and manner as CITBC may reasonably require but
consistent with the current practices of the Companies; 2) fourteen (14) days
after the end of each week, a Weekly Inventory Confirmation Statement,
consolidated for the Companies, substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto,
listing (x) the aggregate amount of Inventory of the Companies supported by an
inventory report produced from the merchandising system and (y) as to Oshman
Hawaii, the most recent prior Inventory month end balances; and 3) froth-five
(45) days after the end of each quarter, other than the fourth quarter and then
within ninety (90) days after the end of such fourth quarter, a Quarterly
Inventory Confirmation Statement for each of the Companies substantially in the
form of Exhibit A hereto, listing the amount of Inventory of each Company and
the location of such Inventory, supported by an inventory report produced from
the financial reporting system consistent with the current practices of the
Companies. With respect to all such reports, the Companies will provide to CITBC
such additional information and material as CITBC may reasonably request to
effectively evaluate the Trade Accounts Receivable and the collectability
thereof and the mix of the Inventory and such other information as CITBC may
reasonably require to evaluate each Company's Trade Accounts Receivable and
Inventory, such as returns, claims, credits, allowances and information
identifying and describing the Trade Accounts Receivable. Failure to provide
CITBC with the following information will no way affect, diminish, modify, or
limit the security interest granted herein. Such reports are to be executed by a
responsible officer of each Company.
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3. Each of the Companies hereby represents and warrants that, except for
minor irregularities or as permitted by Section 6, Paragraph 18 of this
Financing Agreement, sales of Inventory are based upon actual and bona fide
sales and deliveries of Inventory in the ordinary course of a Company's
business. Each of the Companies hereby further represent and warrant that the
Inventory being sold and the proceeds thereof are the exclusive property of the
respective Company and are not and shall not be subject to any lien, charge,
consignment, arrangement, encumbrance, security interest, or financing statement
whatsoever other than the Permitted Encumbrances. The invoices representing
Trade Accounts Receivable or credit card receipts evidencing credit card sales
are in the names or tradenames of the Companies and except for disputes,
offsets, defenses, counterclaims, contras, returns or credits, all arising in
the normal course of each Company's business or except as may be promptly
disclosed to CITBC, the purchasers of such Inventory owe and are obligated to
pay the amount stated in the invoices or credit card receipts. Each of the
Companies confirm to CITBC that, except for the Permitted Encumbrances, any and
all taxes and fees relating to its business are the Companies' sole
responsibility and that same will be paid when due (except as otherwise provided
in this Financing Agreement), and that (except as otherwise permitted by this
Financing Agreement) none of said taxes or fees represent a lien on or claim
against the proceeds of any sale of Inventory. The Companies agree to issue
credit memoranda promptly. Each of the Companies also warrants and represents
that it is a duly and validly existing corporation and is qualified to transact
business in all states where the failure to so qualify would have a material
adverse effect on the business of the respective Company or the ability of such
Company to enforce collection of Accounts due from customers residing in that
state. Each of the Companies agrees to maintain accurate books and records
regarding Accounts and the sale of Inventory. All of the books and records of
the Companies will be available to CITBC upon reasonable request at normal
business hours at the respective premises of the Companies, including any
records handled or maintained for a Company by any other company or entity.
4. Until CITBC has advised the Companies to the contrary after the
occurrence of an Event of Default, the Companies may and will, consistent with
the Companies' existing business practices, enforce, collect and receive all
amounts owing on the Accounts for CITBC's benefit as secured party and on
CITBC's behalf, as secured party but at the Companies' expense; such privilege
shall terminate automatically upon the institution by or against any of the
Companies of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law or, at the
election of CITBC, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default and until such
Event of Default is waived by CITBC. Except for the Retained Cash and except for
normal cash shortages, all checks or cash, from the sale of Inventory will be
deposited promptly to the applicable Company's depository account ("Depository
Account"), which is owned by CITBC. Pursuant to separate arrangements between
CITBC and each institution at which a Depository Account is located, each such
institution has agreed, or will agree, to remit in accordance with the Original
Bank Account Letter Agreement to a concentration account owned by CITBC (the
"Concentration Account"). The Companies shall require that all amounts due them
under credit card sales be remitted by the credit card companies to the
Concentration Account. The institution holding such Concentration Account will
be instructed that when it is satisfied that such funds on deposit are "good
funds", such institution will remit such "good funds" to CITBC's bank account in
New York. All amounts received by CITBC will be credited to the Obligations upon
CITBC's receipt of "good funds" at
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its bank account in New York on the business day of receipt if received no later
than 2 p.m. New York time or on the next succeeding business day if received
after 2 p.m. New York time. No checks, drafts or other instruments received by
CITBC will constitute final payment unless and until such instruments have
actually been collected. If the Collective Account reflects a zero Revolving
Loan balance and there is then no Event of Default, then CITBC shall promptly
remit to the operating account of Oshman's Services or to such other account,
all in the United States of America, of Oshman's Services (other than any
payroll account) as Oshman's Services may designate, any credit balances in the
Collective Account.
5. In order to utilize the collective borrowing powers of the Companies in
the most efficient and economical manner, and in order to facilitate the
handling of the accounts of the Companies on CITBC's books, the Companies have
requested, and CITBC has agreed to handle the accounts of all Companies on
CITBC's books on a combined basis, in accordance with the following provisions:
i) in lieu of maintaining separate accounts on CITBC's books in the name of each
of the Companies, CITBC shall maintain a single account under the name: Oshman's
Services (or, for purposes of CITBC's system and records, "Oshman's Sporting
Goods, Inc.") (herein the "Collective Account"); ii) loans and advances made by
CITBC to any of the Companies will be charged to the Collective Account, along
with all charges and expenses under this Financing Agreement; iii) the
Collective Account will be credited with all amounts received by CITBC from any
of the Companies or from others for the account of any of the Companies
including all amounts received by CITBC in accordance with the terms of Section
3, Paragraph 4 hereof and as provided in this Financing Agreement; iv) each
month CITBC will render to the Companies one extract of the combined Collective
Account, which shall be deemed to be an account stated as to each of the
Companies and which will be deemed correct and accepted by all of the Companies
and CITBC unless an objecting party has forwarded to the other parties a written
statement of exceptions within ninety (90) days after such extract, or any
corrected extract, has been rendered by CITBC; v) it is expressly understood and
agreed by each of the Companies that CITBC shall have no obligation to account
separately to any of the Companies; vi) requests for loans and advances may be
made by any of the Companies and CITBC is hereby authorized and directed to
accept, honor and rely on such instructions and requests, subject to the
limitation and provisions set forth in this Financing Agreement; vii) it is
expressly understood and agreed by each of the Companies that CITBC shall have
no responsibility to inquire into the correctness of the apportionment,
allocation, or disposition of (A) any loans and advances made to any of the
Companies or (B) any of CITBC's expenses and charges relating thereto; viii) all
loans and advances are made for the collective benefit of the Companies; ix) the
Companies jointly and severally unconditionally guarantee to CITBC the prompt
payment in full of (A) all loans and advances made and to be made by CITBC to
any of them under this Financing Agreement, as well as (B) all other
Obligations, of the Companies to CITBC and hereby expressly confirm in all
respects the guarantees executed by each of the Companies in CITBC's favor of
even date herewith (the "Guarantees"), as more fully set therein; x) all
Collateral collaterally assigned to CITBC by any of the Companies and any other
collateral security now or hereafter given to CITBC by any of the Companies (be
it Accounts or otherwise), shall secure all loans and advances made by CITBC to
any of the Companies, and shall be deemed to be pledged to CITBC as security for
any and all other Obligations, of the Companies to CITBC as set forth under this
Financing Agreement, the Guarantees, the other Loan Documents or any other
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agreements between CITBC and any of the Companies; and xi) it is understood that
the handling of the account of the Companies in a combined fashion, as more
fully set forth herein, is done solely as an accommodation to the Companies and
at their request, and that CITBC shall incur no liability to the Companies as a
result of such combination. TO INDUCE CITBC TO DO SO, AND IN CONSIDERATION
THEREOF, EACH OF THE COMPANIES HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY CITBC AND HOLD CITBC
HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, EXPENSE, LOSS OR CLAIM OF DAMAGE OR
INJURY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY, INJURY, EXPENSE, LOSS OR CLAIM OF DAMAGES
ARISING BY REASON OF CITBC'S ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE BUT EXCLUDING ANY LIABILITY,
INJURY, EXPENSE, LOSS OR CLAIM OF DAMAGES ARISING BY REASON OF CITBC'S GROSS
NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, MADE AGAINST CITBC BY ANY OF THE COMPANIES OR
BY ANY THIRD PARTY WHOSOEVER, ARISING FROM OR INCURRED BY REASON OF (A) CITBC
HANDLING THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANIES AS HEREIN PROVIDED, (B) CITBC RELYING ON
ANY INSTRUCTIONS OF ANY OF THE COMPANIES, OR (C) ANY OTHER ACTION TAKEN BY CITBC
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION 3, PARAGRAPH 5 OF THIS FINANCING AGREEMENT,
provided, however that nothing herein shall be interpreted to absolve CITBC of
any of its obligations under this Financing Agreement or any of the other Loan
Documents. The foregoing request was made because the Companies are engaged in
an integrated operation that requires financing on a basis permitting the
availability of credit from time to time to each of the Companies as required
for the continued successful operation of each of the Companies and the
integrated operation. Each of the Companies expects to derive benefit, directly
or indirectly, from such availability since the successful operation of each of
the Companies is dependent on the continued successful performance of the
functions of the integrated group.
6. The Companies also agree that CITBC may enter upon the Companies'
premises for the purpose of conducting, at the Companies' sole expense, one or
more complete physical inventories and/or reappraisals of the Companies'
Inventory x) once a year, and y) upon the occurrence of a Default or Event of
Default at any time and from time to time, at CITBC's sole discretion.
SECTION 4. LETTERS OF CREDIT
In order to assist the Companies in establishing or opening documentary
Letters of Credit with an Issuing Bank to cover i) the purchase and importation
of inventory or ii) the purchase of imported inventory from agents and brokers,
and the standby Letters of Credit with an Issuing Bank to cover such other
matters as the Companies may so decide, other than for the purchase of
Inventory, the Companies have requested CITBC to join in the applications for
such Letters of Credit, and/or guarantee payment or performance of such Letters
of Credit and any drafts or acceptances thereunder through the issuance of the
Letters of Credit Guaranty, thereby lending CITBC's credit to the Companies and
CITBC has agreed to do so. These arrangements shall be handled by CITBC subject
to the terms and conditions set forth below.
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1. Within the Revolving Line of Credit, CITBC shall assist the Companies in
obtaining (a) standby Letters of Credit in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00
in the aggregate outstanding at any one time and to be used for any purpose
other than the purchase of inventory and (b) documentary Letters of Credit in an
amount not to exceed $12,000,000.00 in the aggregate outstanding at any one time
and to be used solely for i) the purchase and importation of inventory or ii)
the purchase of imported inventory from agents and brokers. CITBC's assistance
with respect to Letters of Credit for amounts in excess of the limitations set
forth herein shall at all times and in all respects be in CITBC's sole
discretion. It is understood that the form and purpose of each Letter of Credit
must be consistent with the current business practices of the Companies.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon the occurrence of a
Default and/or an Event of Default as defined in this Financing Agreement,
CITBC's assistance with respect to any Letters of Credit shall be in CITBC's
sole discretion unless such Default or Event of Default is waived by CITBC in
writing, or such Default in cured to CITBC's satisfaction in the exercise of its
reasonable business judgment during any applicable grace period.
2. CITBC shall have the right, without notice to any of the Companies, to
charge the Collective Account with the amount of any and all indebtedness,
liability or obligation of any kind paid or incurred by CITBC under the Letters
of Credit Guaranty at the earlier of a) payment by CITBC under the Letters of
Credit Guaranty, or b) termination of this Financing Agreement but only in
accordance with Section 10 of this Financing Agreement. Any amount so charged to
the Collective Account shall be charged against any credit balances when in the
Collective Account, and if there are then insufficient credit balances then to
the extent of such insufficiency such amount shall be deemed a Revolving Loan
hereunder and shall incur interest at the rate provided for in Section 7,
Paragraph 1 of this Financing Agreement.
3. EACH OF THE COMPANIES UNCONDITIONALLY INDEMNIFIES CITBC AND HOLDS CITBC
HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LOSS, CLAIM OR LIABILITY INCURRED BY CITBC ARISING
FROM ANY TRANSACTIONS OR OCCURRENCES RELATING TO LETTERS OF CREDIT ESTABLISHED
OR OPENED FOR ANY OF THE COMPANIES' ACCOUNT, THE COLLATERAL RELATING THERETO AND
ANY DRAFTS OR ACCEPTANCES THEREUNDER, AND ALL OBLIGATIONS THEREUNDER, INCLUDING
ANY SUCH LOSS OR CLAIM DUE TO ANY ACTION TAKEN BY ANY ISSUING BANK, AND
INCLUDING ANY SUCH LOSS, CLAIM OR LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE ORDINARY
NEGLIGENCE OF CITBC BUT EXCLUDING ANY SUCH LOSS, CLAIM OR LIABILITY ARISING OUT
OF THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF CITBC BUT EXCLUDING ANY LOSS, CLAIM OR LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF CITBC. The
Companies' unconditional obligation to CITBC hereunder shall not be modified or
diminished for any reason or in any manner whatsoever, other than as a result of
CITBC's gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Companies agree that
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any charges of the Issuing Bank incurred by CITBC for each of the Companies
accounts shall be conclusive on CITBC (until such time as the Issuing Bank has
advised CITBC that a credit has been issued as to such Letter of Credit) and
shall be charged to the Collective Account.
4. In connection with any Letter of Credit, CITBC, other than for its gross
negligence or willful misconduct, shall not be responsible for: the existence,
character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of the goods
purporting to be represented by any documents; any difference or variation in
the character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of the
goods from that expressed in the documents; the validity, sufficiency or
genuineness of any documents or of any endorsements thereon, even if such
documents should in fact prove to be in any or all respects invalid,
insufficient, fraudulent or forged; the time, place, manner or order in which
shipment is made; partial or incomplete shipment, or failure or omission to ship
any or all of the goods referred to in the Letters of Credit or documents; any
deviation from instructions; delay, default, or fraud by the shipper and/or
anyone else in connection with any Inventory which is the subject of any Letter
of Credit or the shipping thereof; or any breach of contract between the shipper
or vendors and the Companies. Furthermore, without being limited by the
foregoing, CITBC shall not be responsible for any act or omission with respect
to or in connection with any Inventory which is the subject of any Letter of
Credit other than as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of
CITBC.
5. In connection with any Letter of Credit Guaranty: Each of the Companies
agrees that any action taken by CITBC, if taken in good faith, or any action
taken by any Issuing Bank, under or in connection with the Letters of Credit,
the guarantees, the drafts or acceptances, or the Collateral, shall, as between
the Companies and CITBC, be binding on the Companies and shall not put CITBC in
any resulting liability to the Companies other than as a result of the gross
negligence or willful misconduct of CITBC. After the occurrence of an Event of
Default which is not waived, CITBC shall have the full right and authority to
clear and resolve any questions of non-compliance of documents; to give any
instructions as to acceptance or rejection of any documents or goods; to
execute any and all steamship or airways guaranties (and applications therefor),
indemnities or delivery orders; to grant any extensions of the maturity of, time
of payment for, or time of presentation of, any drafts, acceptances, or
documents; and to agree to any amendments, renewals, extensions, modifications,
changes or cancellations of any of the terms or conditions of any of the
applications, Letters of Credit, drafts or acceptances; all in CITBC's sole
name, and the Issuing Bank shall be entitled to comply with and honor any and
all such documents or instruments executed by or received solely from CITBC, all
without any notice to or any consent from each of the Companies.
6. In connection with any Letter of Credit Guaranty, without CITBC's
express consent and, where applicable, endorsement in writing each of the
Companies agrees: a) not to i) execute any and all applications for steamship or
airway guaranties, indemnities or delivery orders; ii) grant any extensions of
the maturity of, time of payment for, or time of presentation of, any drafts,
acceptances or documents; or iii) agree to any amendments, renewals, extensions,
modifications, changes or cancellations of any of the terms or conditions of any
of the Letters of Credit, applications, drafts or acceptances; and b) after the
occurrence of an Event of Default which is not cured within any applicable grace
period, if any, or waived by CITBC, not to i) clear
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and resolve any questions of non-compliance of documents, or ii) give any
instructions as to acceptances or rejection of any documents or goods.
7. In connection with any Letter of Credit Guaranty: Each of the Companies
agrees that any necessary import, export or other licenses or certificates for
the import or handling of the Collateral will have been promptly procured, and
all foreign and domestic governmental laws and regulations in regard to the
shipment and importation of the Collateral, or the financing thereof will have
been promptly and fully complied with, except to the extent that any such
non-procurement or non-compliance will not have a material adverse effect on
such Collateral; and any certificates in that regard that CITBC may at any time
reasonably request will be promptly furnished. In this connection, each of the
Companies warrant and represent that all shipments made under any of the Letters
of Credit are in accordance with the laws and regulations of the countries in
which the shipments originate and terminate, and are not prohibited by any such
laws and regulations, except to the extent that any failure to so comply will
not have a material adverse effect on such shipments. The Companies assume all
risk, liability and responsibility for, and agree to pay and discharge, all
present and future local, state, federal or foreign taxes, duties, or levies.
Any embargo, restriction, laws, customs or regulations of any country, state,
province, city, or other political subdivision, where the Collateral is or may
be located, or wherein payments are to be made, or wherein drafts may be drawn,
negotiated, accepted, or paid, shall be solely the Companies' risk, liability
and responsibility.
8. Upon any payments made to the Issuing Bank under the Letter of Credit
Guaranty, CITBC shall acquire by subrogation, any rights, remedies, duties or
obligations granted or undertaken by any of the Companies to the Issuing Bank in
any application for Letters of Credit, any standing agreement relating to
Letters of Credit or otherwise, all of which shall be deemed to have been
granted to CITBC and apply in all respects to CITBC and shall be in addition to
any rights, remedies, duties or obligations contained herein; provided, however,
that if any such application or agreement is inconsistent with this Financing
Agreement, this Financing Agreement shall govern and control and such
application or agreement shall not give CITBC any greater rights than CITBC
would otherwise have under this Financing Agreement.
9. Notwithstanding anything in this Financing Agreement to the contrary,
the Companies, or any one of them, may obtain standby letters of credit without
the benefit of a Letter of Credit Guaranty provided: a) the obligations of the
Company to such letter of credit bank, if secured, are secured exclusively by
cash, cash equivalents or the Permitted Investments; b) such letters of credit
are used for purposes other than for the purchase of Inventory or for securing
Trade Accounts Payable; and c) such letters of credit together with the standby
Letters of Credit obtained with the assistance of CITBC do not exceed
$3,000,000.00 in the aggregate outstanding at any one time.
10. Nothing in this Section 4 of the Financing Agreement is intended to
relieve any Issuing Bank from any liability to any Person.
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SECTION 5. COLLATERAL
1. Subject to the last sentence of this Paragraph 1, as security for
the prompt payment in full of all loans and advances made and to be made to each
of the Companies from time to time by CITBC pursuant hereto, as well as to
secure the payment in full of the other Obligations, each of the Companies
hereby pledges and grants to CITBC a continuing general lien upon and security
interest in all of its:
(a) present and hereafter acquired Inventory;
(b) present and future Accounts;
(c) present and future Documents of Title;
(d) present and future General Intangibles; and
(e) Real Estate.
Nothing in this Paragraph 1 is intended to give, or gives, CITBC a security
interest in, or lien on, any of the Excluded Assets.
2. The security interests granted hereunder shall extend and attach
to:
(a) All Collateral which is presently in existence and which is owned
by any of the Companies or in which any of the Companies have any interest,
whether held by any of the Companies or others for its respective account;
(b) All Inventory and any portion thereof which may be returned,
rejected, reclaimed or repossessed by either CITBC or any of the Companies
from any of such Company's customers.
3. Each of the Companies agrees to take reasonable steps, consistent
with current business practices, to safeguard, protect and hold all Inventory
and make no disposition thereof except as otherwise provided in Section 6,
Paragraph 18 of this Financing Agreement or in the regular course of the
business of such Company as herein provided. Until CITBC has given the Companies
notice to the contrary, as provided for below after an Event of Default, any
Inventory may be sold and shipped by the Companies to their business practices
in existence on the date of execution of this Financing Agreement, provided
that all proceeds of all sales (including cash, checks and instruments for the
payment of money), other than the Retained Cash and normal cash shortages, are
promptly deposited, in accordance with Section 3, Paragraph 4 of this Financing
Agreement. Upon the sale, exchange, or other disposition of Inventory, as herein
provided, the security interest in the Companies' Inventory provided for herein
shall, without break in continuity and without further formality or act,
continue in, and attach to, the proceeds, including any instruments for the
payment of money, accounts receivable, contract rights,
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documents of title, shipping documents, chattel paper and all other cash and
non-cash proceeds of such sale, exchange or disposition. As to any such sale,
exchange of other disposition, CITBC shall have a security interest in all of
the rights of any of the Companies as an unpaid seller, including stoppage in
transit, replevin, rescission and reclamation.
4. The rights and security interests granted to CITBC hereunder are to
continue in full force and effect, notwithstanding the termination of this
Financing Agreement or the fact that the Collective Account on the books of
CITBC may from time to time be temporarily in a credit position, until the
satisfaction in full of all Obligations and the termination of this Financing
Agreement in accordance with Section 10 of this Financing Agreement. Any delay,
or omission by CITBC to exercise any right hereunder, shall not be deemed a
waiver thereof, or be deemed a waiver of any other right, unless such waiver be
in writing and signed by CITBC. A waiver on any one occasion shall not be
construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy on any future occasion.
5. To the extent that the Obligations are now or hereafter secured by
any assets or property other than the Collateral or by the guarantee,
endorsement, assets or property of any other person, then CITBC shall have the
right in its sole discretion to determine which rights, security, liens,
security interests or remedies CITBC shall at any time pursue, foreclose upon,
relinquish, subordinate, modify or take any other action with respect to,
without in any way modifying or affecting any of them, or any of CITBC's rights
hereunder.
6. Any reserves or credit balances in the Collective Account and any
other property or assets of any of the Companies in the possession of CITBC may
be held by CITBC as security for any Obligations and applied in whole or partial
satisfaction of such Obligations when due. The liens and security interests
granted herein and any other lien or security interest CITBC may have in any
other assets of any of the Companies, shall secure payment and performance of
all now existing and future Obligations. Subject to the provisions of Section 7,
Paragraph 7 of this Financing Agreement, CITBC will charge any or all of the
Obligations to the accounts of the Companies when due.
7. This Financing Agreement and the obligation of each of the Companies
to perform all of its covenants and obligations hereunder will be further
secured by a mortgage, deed of trust or assignment on the Real Estate, all in
accordance with Section 11 of this Financing Agreement.
8. Each of the Companies shall give to CITBC, and/or shall cause the
appropriate party to give to CITBC, from time to time such pledge or security
agreements in form and substance substantially similar to the Loan Documents in
existence on the date hereof, with respect to General Intangibles (now or
hereafter acquired), and capital stock (as now or hereafter issued) of each of
the Companies as CITBC shall reasonably require to obtain valid first liens
thereon, subject to the Permitted Encumbrances.
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SECTION 6. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
1. The Companies hereby warrant and represent and/or covenant that: i)
the fair value of their assets exceed the book value of their liabilities, in
each case taken as a whole; ii) the Companies, taken as a whole, are generally
able to pay their debts as they become due and payable; and iii) the Companies,
taken as a whole, do not have unreasonably small capital to carry on their
business as it is currently conducted absent extraordinary and unforeseen
circumstances. Each of the Companies further warrants, represents and/or
covenants that: a) except for the Permitted Encumbrances, each of the security
interests granted herein constitute and shall at all times constitute the first
and only liens on the Collateral, b) except for the Permitted Encumbrances, the
Companies are or will be at the time additional Collateral is acquired by it,
the absolute owner of the Collateral with full right to pledge, sell, consign,
transfer and create a security interest therein, free and clear of any and all
claims, consignments, or liens in favor of others, and c) each of the Companies
will at its expense defend the same from any and all claims and demands of any
other person other than the Permitted Encumbrances.
2. The Companies agree to maintain accurate books and records
pertaining to the Collateral. Each of the Companies agrees that CITBC or its
agents may, from time to time upon reasonable notice, enter upon the Companies'
premises at any time during normal business hours, or at such other times as
CITBC and the Companies may agree upon, for the purpose of inspecting the
Collateral and any and all records pertaining thereto. Each of the Companies
agrees to afford CITBC prior written notice of any change in the location of any
Collateral, other than to locations that are known to CITBC and at which CITBC
has filed financing statements and otherwise fully perfected its liens thereon.
The Companies also agree to advise CITBC promptly, in sufficient detail, of any
material adverse change relating to the type, quantity or quality of the
Collateral or on the security interests granted to CITBC therein.
3. Each of the Companies agrees, upon reasonable request by CITBC, to
comply with the requirements of all state, and federal laws in order to grant to
CITBC valid and perfected first security interests in the Collateral, subject
only to the Permitted Encumbrances. CITBC is hereby authorized by each of the
Companies to the extent permitted by applicable law to file any financing
statements covering the Collateral whether or not any of the Company's signature
appears thereon. Each of the Companies agree to do whatever CITBC may reasonably
request, from time to time, by way of: filing notices of liens, financing
statements, amendments, renewals and continuations thereof; cooperating with
CITBC's employees and agents; keeping stock records; transferring proceeds of
Collateral to CITBC's possession in accordance with the terms of this Financing
Agreement; and performing such further acts as CITBC may reasonably require in
order to effect the purposes of this Financing Agreement and, to the extent
applicable to the Real Estate, subject to the provisions of Section 11 of this
Financing Agreement, and, in all events CITBC will prepare all of the foregoing
to the extent they relate to the Real Estate.
4 (a) Each of the Companies agrees to maintain insurance on the Real
Estate, Inventory and the portion of the Excluded Assets that are tangible
assets under such policies of insurance, with such insurance companies, in such
reasonable amounts and covering such insurable risks as are consistent with the
amounts and covered perils that the Companies have in
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effect on the date of execution hereof. All policies covering the Real Estate
and Inventory are, subject to the rights of any holders of Permitted
Encumbrances holding claims senior to CITBC, to be made payable to CITBC, in
case of loss to the Inventory and Real Estate, under a standard non-contributory
"mortgagee", "lender" or "secured party" clause and are to contain such other
provisions as CITBC may reasonably require to fully protect by insurance CITBC's
interest in the Real Estate and Inventory and to any payments to be made under
such policies with respect to the Inventory and Real Estate. All original
policies or true copies thereof are to be delivered to CITBC, with all premium
installments current with the loss payable endorsement in CITBC's favor, and
shall provide for not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITBC
of the exercise of any right of cancellation. If the Companies fail to maintain
such insurance, CITBC may arrange for such insurance, but at the Companies'
expense and without any responsibility on CITBC's part for: obtaining the
insurance, the solvency of the insurance companies, the adequacy of the
coverage, or the collection of claims. Upon the occurrence of an Event of
Default which is not waived, CITBC shall, subject to the rights of any holders
of Permitted Encumbrances holding claims senior to CITBC, have the sole right,
in the name of CITBC or any of the Companies, to file claims under any insurance
policies with respect to the Inventory and Real Estate, to receive, receipt and
give acquittance for any payments that may be payable thereunder with respect to
the Inventory and Real Estate, and to execute any and all endorsements,
receipts, releases, assignments, reassignments or other documents that may be
necessary to effect the collection, compromise or settlement of any claims with
respect to the Inventory and Real Estate under any such insurance policies; and
(b) In the event of any loss or damage by fire or other casualty, insurance
proceeds relating to Collateral shall be applied to the payment of the
Obligations.
5. Each of the Companies agrees to pay, when due, all local, domestic and
foreign (as applicable) taxes, assessments, claims and other charges (herein
"taxes") lawfully levied or assessed upon the Companies or the Collateral,
provided, however, that such taxes need not be paid on or before the date fixed
for payment thereof if: i) such taxes are being diligently contested by the
Companies in good faith and by appropriate proceedings; ii) the Companies or any
one of them, if applicable, establish such reserves as may be required by GAAP;
and iii) such taxes, if secured by a filed lien, other than with respect to
taxes on the Real Estate, are for less than $250,000.00. To prevent the imminent
foreclosure of any tax liens (whether such liens are senior or junior to the
liens of CITBC) or in the event CITBC is exercising its remedies as a mortgagee,
or beneficiary under a deed of trust as to the Real Estate or as a secured
creditor on Collateral other than the Real Estate, then CITBC may, on the
Companies' behalf, pay any taxes then due and secured by a lien on the
Collateral and the amount thereof shall be an Obligation secured hereby.
6. Subject to the provisions of Section 6, Paragraph 5 above each of the
Companies: (a) agrees to comply with all acts, rules, regulations and orders of
any legislative, administrative or judicial body or official, including, but not
limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act, as set forth in Section 201 through
Section 219 of Title 29 of the United States Code, which the failure to comply
with would have a material adverse impact on the Collateral, taken as whole, or
any material part thereof, or on the operation of the businesses of the
Companies taken as a whole;
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provided that the Companies may contest any acts, rules, regulations, orders and
directions of such bodies or officials in any reasonable manner which will not
materially adversely effect CITBC's lien or priority in the Collateral, taken as
whole; (b) agrees to comply with all environmental statutes, acts, rules,
regulations or orders as presently existing or as adopted or amended in the
future, applicable to the ownership and/or use of its real property and
operation of its business, which the failure to comply with would have a
material and adverse impact on any material part of the Collateral, or on the
operation of the business of the Companies, taken as a whole and EACH COMPANY
HEREBY INDEMNIFIES CITBC AND AGREES TO DEFEND AND HOLD CITBC HARMLESS FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSS, DAMAGE, CLAIM, LIABILITY, INJURY OR EXPENSE WHICH
CITBC MAY SUSTAIN OR INCUR (OTHER THAN FOR ANY SUCH LOSS, DAMAGE, CLAIM,
LIABILITY, INJURY OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF CITBC'S ACTIONS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
OR, TO THE EXTENT OF CITBC'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR IN THE
EVENT CITBC IS DEEMED TO BE A "PERSON IN CONTROL" UNDER ANY FEDERAL OR STATE
STATUTE OR REGULATION, FOR CITBC'S OMISSIONS) IN CONNECTION WITH: ANY CLAIM OR
EXPENSE ASSERTED AGAINST CITBC AS A RESULT OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION,
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF THE COMPANIES' OR ANY COMPANY'S
REAL PROPERTY, OR ANY CLAIM OR EXPENSE WHICH RESULTS FROM ANY OF THE COMPANIES'
OPERATIONS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE COMPANIES' OR ANY COMPANY'S OFF-
SITE DISPOSAL PRACTICES), ALL TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS AND EXPENSES RELATE
TO THE COMPANIES' ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS WHICH ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS WERE PRIOR TO,
OR CONCURRENT WITH, THE TERMINATION OF A COMPANY'S TITLE OR LEASEHOLD INTEREST
IN SUCH REAL PROPERTY OR THE CESSATION OF BUSINESS, and each of the Companies
further agrees that this indemnification shall survive termination of this
Financing Agreement as well as the payment of all Obligations or amounts payable
hereunder; and (c) shall not be deemed to have breached any provision of this
Paragraph 6 if (i) the failure to comply with the requirements of this Paragraph
6 resulted from good faith error or innocent omission, and (ii) the Companies
promptly commence and diligently pursue a cure of such breach and such cure is
eventually, within a reasonable time frame based upon the circumstances and the
amount of work required, completed and (iii) such failure has not resulted in a
material adverse effect on any material portion of the Collateral or the
businesses, financial condition or operations of the Companies, taken as a
whole.
7. Until termination of this Financing Agreement and satisfaction in
full of all Obligations due hereunder, each of the Companies agrees that, unless
CITBC shall have otherwise consented in writing, the Companies will furnish, or
cause to be furnished, to CITBC, not later than: (a) at the earlier of one
hundred and six (106) days after x) the end of each fiscal year of the Companies
or y) the day following the date of the filing of the Parent's Annual Report
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10K, an audited Consolidated
Balance Sheet as at the close of such year and consolidated statements of
operations, cash flows, shareholders' equity and reconciliation of surplus of
the Parent and its Subsidiaries for such year,
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audited by Grant Thornton or other independent public accountants selected by
the Companies and satisfactory to CITBC, and not later than thirty (30) days
after the delivery of the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet, the accountant's
management practice letter (the "blue-back"); (b) at the earlier of x) forth-
five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter or y) the day following the
date of the filing of the Parent's Quarterly Report with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on Form 10Q, a Consolidated Balance Sheet as at the end of
such period and consolidated statements of operations and cash flows of the
Parent and its Subsidiaries, certified by an authorized financial or accounting
officer of the Parent; (c) i) forty-five (45) days after the end of each month
other than February and March, ii) ninety (90) days after the end of February
and iii) sixty (60) days after the end of March, a Consolidated Balance Sheet as
at the end of such period and consolidated statements of operations of the
Parent and its Subsidiaries for such period, certified by an authorized
financial or accounting officer of the Parent; and (d) 75 days after the
commencement of each fiscal year of the Companies, monthly projections for the
succeeding fiscal year including a Consolidated Balance Sheet, consolidated
statement of operations and cash flows of the Parent and Subsidiaries including
the CITBC twelve month cash budget; and (e) a reasonable time after request,
such further information regarding the business affairs and financial condition
of the Companies as CITBC may reasonably request. Each financial statement
required to be submitted hereunder must be accompanied by an Officer's
Certificate, signed by the President, Vice President, Controller, or Treasurer,
of the Parent pursuant to which any one such officer must certify that: (i) the
financial statement(s) fairly and accurately represent(s) the financial
condition of the Parent and its Subsidiaries, at the end of the particular
accounting period, as well as the operating results of the Parent and its
Subsidiaries, during such accounting period, subject to year-end audit
adjustments; (ii) during the particular accounting period: (x) there has been no
Default or Event of Default under this Financing Agreement, provided, however,
that if any such officer has knowledge that any such Default or Event of Default
has occurred during such period, the existence of and a detailed description of
same shall be set forth in such Officer's Certificate; and (y) the Companies
have not received any notice of cancellation with respect to its property
insurance policies or certifying as to replacement policies therefor; and (iii)
the exhibits attached to such quarterly and annual financial statement(s)
constitute detailed calculations showing compliance with all financial covenants
contained in this Financing Agreement.
8. (omitted intentionally)
9. The Parent and its Subsidiaries shall maintain, on a consolidated
basis and as of the end of each fiscal year set forth below, a Net Worth of not
less than the corresponding amount set forth below:
Fiscal Year Ending Amount
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January 31, 1998 The sum of $37,500,000 plus the 1995
Tax Benefit (as defined below)
January 30, 1999 The sum of $40,500,000 plus the 1995
Tax Benefit
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January 29, 2000 and each The sum of $43,500,000 plus the 1995
fiscal year ending after Tax Benefit
such date
As used herein, "1995 Tax Benefit" means any increase to Net Worth of the Parent
and its Subsidiaries which is related to the recognition of the net benefit, as
determined under generally accepted accounting principles, of the Federal Income
tax refund described in Note E - Income Taxes of the Parent's 1995 Annual
Report. However, in the event that the net operating loss benefit can only be
realized through the carry forward of the benefit to future years, the amount of
the 1995 Tax Benefit as described herein will be zero.
10. Until termination of this Financing Agreement in accordance with
Section 10 hereof and satisfaction of all Obligations due hereunder, each of the
Companies agrees that, without the prior written consent of CITBC, except as
otherwise herein provided, the Companies, or any one of them, will not:
A. Mortgage, assign, pledge, transfer or otherwise permit any lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance or judgment, (whether as a
result of a purchase money or title retention transaction, or
other security interest, or otherwise) to exist on any of its
assets whether real, personal or mixed, whether now owned or
hereafter acquired, except for the Permitted Encumbrances,
provided, however, that nothing in this subparagraph A shall
prohibit any of the Companies from mortgaging, assigning,
pledging, transferring or otherwise permitting any lien to exist
on any of the Margin Securities;
B. Incur or create any indebtedness other than the Permitted
Indebtedness;
C. Except for Permitted Indebtedness, borrow any money on the
security of any of the Companies' Collateral from sources other
than CITBC;
D. Sell, lease, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of i)
Collateral, except as otherwise specifically permitted by this
Financing Agreement, or ii) either all or substantially all of the
Excluded Assets of any Company, provided, however, that CITBC
agrees that it shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any
such sale, lease, assignment, transfer, or other disposition,
provided, however, that nothing in this subparagraph D shall
prohibit the Companies from selling, transferring or disposing of
the Margin Securities;
E. Merge, consolidate or otherwise alter or modify its corporate
name, principal place of business, structure or existence, or
enter into or engage in any operation or activity materially
different from that presently being conducted by the Companies,
provided that a Company may 1) merge or consolidate with or into
any other Company, provided further that in any instance under
this subparagraph (E), x) CITBC is notified of such merger at
least fifteen (15) business days prior to the date such is to
occur, and y) that a Company is the
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survivor of such merger, and 2) change its name or principal place of
business provided CITBC is notified of such change of name or principal
place of business at least thirty (30) days prior to such change;
F. Assume, guarantee, endorse, or otherwise become liable upon the obligations
of any person, firm, entity or corporation, except i) by the endorsement of
negotiable instruments for deposit or collection or similar transactions in
the ordinary course of business, and ii) for an amount not greater than
$375,000.00 less the then outstanding amount of loans, advances and
investments referred to in subparagraph H(iv) below;
G. Declare or pay any dividend of any kind on, or purchase, acquire, redeem or
retire, any of the capital stock or equity interest, of any class
whatsoever, whether now or hereafter outstanding, except that the Companies
may declare and pay dividends on their capital stock: a) in an amount
sufficient to enable the Parent to redeem its capital stock, provided that
in no event shall the aggregate amount of such dividends under this clause
(a) exceed $375,000.00 in the aggregate during the term of this Financing
Agreement; plus b) an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 in any fiscal year;
and provided further that, in any instance under either clause (a) or
clause (b) i) no Default is then in existence, and ii) after giving effect
to such payment, no Default or Event of Default has occurred hereunder;
plus c) an amount necessary to enable the Parent to pay income or franchise
taxes of the Parent and its Subsidiaries due as a result of the filing of a
consolidated, combined or unitary tax return in which the operations of the
Companies are included, provided that (x) such taxes are not also paid by
any of the Companies, (y) payments of any such dividend under this clause
(iii) may only be made substantially simultaneously with the payment by the
Parent of any such taxes, (z) the Parent or the Companies furnishes to
CITBC such evidence as CITBC may reasonably require to evidence that such
payment of taxes by the Parent has been made, and (aa) the amount of such
dividends has been computed in accordance with the Tax Treatment Agreement;
H. Make any advance or loan to, or any investment in, any Person, except for
i) advances, loans or investments in existence on the date of execution of
this Financing Agreement; ii) the Permitted Investments; iii) loans and
advances to employees in the ordinary course of business for travel,
entertainment and home relocation; and iv) other loans, advances and
investments provided same do not exceed in the aggregate outstanding at any
one time $375,000.00 less the amount in subparagraph F(ii) above;
1. Permit EBITDA, on a consolidated and cumulative fiscal year to date basis,
for the Parent and its Subsidiaries, at the end of each fiscal quarter
below, to be:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Quarter Ending EBITDA
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<S> <C>
August 2, 1997 $0.00
November 1, 1997 More negative than negative $2,000,000
January 31, 1998 Less than $5,250,000
On the last day in the first fiscal quarter of Less than $950,000
each fiscal year thereafter
On the last day in the second fiscal quarter of Less than $2,900,000
each fiscal year thereafter
On the last day in the third fiscal quarter of Less than $3,000,000
each fiscal year thereafter
On the last day in the fourth fiscal quarter of Less than $9,250,000
each fiscal year thereafter
</TABLE>
11. Without the prior written consent of CITBC, the Companies, on a
consolidated basis, will not contract for, purchase, make expenditures for,
lease pursuant to a Capital Lease or otherwise incur obligations with respect to
Capital Expenditures (whether subject to a security interest or otherwise)
during any fiscal year in the aggregate amount in excess of $8,400,000.00.
12. (omitted intentionally)
13. (omitted intentionally)
14. After any failure by the Companies to maintain Minimum Availability for
more than fifteen (15) consecutive business days, the Parent and its
Subsidiaries shall maintain, as of the end of each subsequent fiscal quarter, on
a consolidated basis, a ratio of Trade Accounts Payable plus the amount of any
"book overdraft" of the Parent and its Subsidiaries to Inventory, using a FIFO
valuation of not less than:
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<CAPTION>
Fiscal Quarter Ending Ratio
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<S> <C>
On the last day in the first fiscal quarter of each fiscal year 25%
On the last day in the second fiscal quarter of each fiscal year 30%
On the last day in the third fiscal quarter of each fiscal year 35%
On the last day in the fourth fiscal quarter of each fiscal year 30%
</TABLE>
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For example and for purposes of illustration only: if the Companies' Projections
provide for $16,000,000.00 in month-end Availability at the end of February and
$18,000,000.00 in month-end Availability at the end of March, the Minimum
Availability would equal $8,500,000.00; therefore, as long as the Companies'
Availability did not fall below $8,500,000.00 for fifteen (15) consecutive
business days in February, the Companies would not be required to meet the above
Trade Accounts Payable to Inventory Ratio covenant. In March, the Minimum
Availability would be calculated as fifty percent (50%) of the Companies'
projected month-end availability for March and April.
15. (omitted intentionally)
16. (omitted intentionally)
17. Each of the Companies agrees to advise CITBC, promptly, in writing of:
a) all quantifiable expenditures (actual or anticipated) in excess of
$500,000.00 pertaining to the Companies' Real Estate and operations in any
fiscal year for i) environmental clean-up, ii) environmental compliance or iii)
environmental testing and the impact of said expenses on the Companies' working
capital (that is, the Companies' current assets in excess of their current
liabilities, determined in accordance with GAAP on consolidated basis); and b)
any notices any officer of a Company receives from any local, state or federal
authority advising such Company of any environmental liability (real or
potential) stemming from any of the Companies' operations, premises, their waste
disposal practices, or waste disposal sites used by any of the Companies and to
provide CITBC with copies of all such notices if so required.
18. Without the prior written consent of CITBC, each of the Companies
agrees that it will not: a) enter into any transaction, including, without
limitation, any purchase, sale, lease, loan or exchange of property with the
Parent or any Subsidiary or any Affiliate of either the Companies or the Parent,
provided, however, that i) Oshman's Services may continue to purchase Inventory
for the benefit of the Companies, to sell such Inventory to the Companies, to
receive from the Companies payments for such Inventory, and to provide to the
Parent and its Subsidiaries corporate management, cash management, accounts
payable disbursement service, and back office services, ii) any Company may
transfer its Inventory to another Company; and iii) any Company may transfer
Excluded Assets to the Parent or any of the Parent's Subsidiaries; or b) engage
in policies or procedures with respect to mark-ups and mark-downs of Inventory
which policies or procedures are inconsistent with the policies or procedures of
any Company in effect on the date of this Financing Agreement.
19. The Companies own or possess their trademarks, permits, service marks,
the tradenames "Oshman's", "Supersports" and "Supersports U.S.A.", and licenses
necessary for their businesses, free from and without any known conflict with
any title, interest, lien, restriction or encumbrance, other than the Permitted
Encumbrances, and without any known conflict with rights of others other than
where the failure to have such rights would not have a material adverse effect
on any of the Companies, or the Collateral; none of the foregoing is subject to
any outstanding order, decree, judgment or stipulation, and no proceedings have
been
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instituted or are pending or, to the best knowledge of the Companies, threatened
charging that any of the foregoing was misappropriated or infringes on the
rights of any third party.
20. Each Company shall conduct or cause to be conducted an actual physical
count of its Inventory as follows:
(a) not less than twice in any calendar year for all warehouses and
"megastores" (i.e., all stores having a tradename of "Oshman's
Supersports" or "Supersports U.S.A."); and
(b) not less than once in any calendar year for all traditional stores
(i.e., all stores other than the stores described in the foregoing
subparagraph (a)).
Such physical inventory count shall be conducted by an entity that is not an
Affiliate of any Company or the Parent and which entity shall be experienced in
conducting such a physical inventory. Each Company shall, within forty-five (45)
days after the completion of such physical count, deliver or cause to be
delivered, to CITBC a copy of the Preliminary Inventory Reconciliation Report,
prepared by the Companies but based on the findings of such physical count.
21. The Companies shall advise CITBC of any decision by a Company to open
or close any of their stores or to create a new corporation. The Companies shall
so advise CITBC, to the extent practicable, of such decision not less than
thirty (30) days prior to the earlier of x) an actual closing and/or opening of
any store or y) any public announcement of a Company's decision to open or close
any store. Oshman's Services shall advise CITBC, upon not less than thirty (30)
days prior notice, of any decision to create a new corporation.
22. The Companies shall remit any and all sales taxes when due to the
appropriate sales tax authorities when any such remittances are due, provided,
however, that such remittances need not be made on or before such due date if:
i) such sales taxes are being diligently contested by the Companies in good
faith and by appropriate proceedings; ii) the Companies, or any one of them, as
applicable, establish such reserves as may be required by GAAP; and iii) the
failure to remit such sales taxes does not create a lien in favor of such sales
tax authorities or impose upon CITBC any obligation to segregate proceeds. If
any Company fails to promptly pay any portion of such taxes when due, CITBC may,
at its option, but shall not be required to, pay the same and charge the
Companies therefor.
23. The Parent and its Subsidiaries shall maintain, as of the end of each
fiscal quarter, on a consolidated basis, an Inventory Turnover Ratio of not less
than 1.7 to 1.0.
24. The Companies shall, for the fiscal month beginning January 4, 1998 and
ending January 31, 1998, maintain, on a consolidated basis, Availability of not
less than $8,000,000.00, which shall exclude any amount imposed by CITBC under
subclause (iii) of the Availability Reserve, and which Availability, for
purposes of this Paragraph 24 of Section 6, shall be reduced by the aggregate
amount of all debts, obligations and accounts payable of any Company that
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have not been paid when due in accordance with the Companies' customary business
practices with respect thereto.
SECTION 7. INTEREST, FEES AND EXPENSES
1. (A) Interest on the Revolving Loans shall be payable monthly as of
the end of each month and shall be an amount equal to (a) the sum of
three-eighths of one percent (.375%) plus The Chase Manhattan Bank Rate, on a
per annum basis, on the average of the net balances owing by all of the
Companies to CITBC in the Collective Account at the close of each day during
such month on balances other than Libor Loans and (b) two and seven-eighths
percent (2.875%) plus Libor on any Libor Loan as to any then outstanding
Revolving Loans which are Libor Loans, on a per annum basis, on the average of
the net balances of such Libor Loans owing by the Companies to CITBC in the
Collective Account at the close of each day during such month for the Libor
period; but, in no event shall the interest charged hereunder exceed the Maximum
Legal Rate. The Companies may elect to use Libor as to any then outstanding
Revolving Loans provided (i) there is then no Event of Default, (ii) the
Companies have so advised CITBC of their election to use Libor and the Libor
Period is selected no later than two (2) business days preceding the first day
of a Libor period and (iii) the election and Libor shall be effective, provided,
there is then no Event of Default, on the third business day following said
notice. The Libor elections must be for integral multiples of $1,000,000.00 and
the Companies shall pay CITBC a non-refundable Libor Processing Fee upon the
effective date of each Libor Loan, provided, however, that there shall be no
Libor Processing Fee for the first four (4) Libor Loans in any calendar year
which have a three (3) month Libor Period. If no such election is timely made or
can be made or Libor cannot be determined, then CITBC shall use The Chase
Manhattan Bank Rate to compute interest. In the event of any change in said The
Chase Manhattan Bank Rate, the rate under clause (a) above shall change, as of
the first of the month following any change, so as to remain equal to the sum of
three-eighths of one percent (.375%) plus The Chase Manhattan Bank Rate. The
rates hereunder shall be calculated based on a three hundred sixty (360) day
year for actual days elapsed. CITBC shall be entitled to charge the Collective
Account at the rate provided for herein when due until all Obligations have been
paid in full.
(B) Subject to compliance with the conditions set forth in this
subparagraph (B), the Companies shall be entitled to interest rate reductions
(each an "Interest Rate Reduction") as outlined below:
If the ratio of all of the Companies' Average Loan Balances to EBITDA meets or
exceeds the Companies' financial projections dated March 27, 1997, for the
fiscal year ending January 31, 1998 and for future years as indicated in such
projections delivered to CITBC as required under subsection (d) of Paragraph 7
of Section 6 (the "Financial Projections") then the spread over the (a) The
Chase Manhattan Bank Rate shall be reduced by three-eighths of one percent
(.375%) and (b) Libor rate shall be reduced by three-eighths of one percent
(.375%). If the ratio of all of the Companies' Average Loan Balances to EBITDA
fails to meet the Financial Projections for a fiscal year then the spread over
the (a) The Chase Manhattan Bank Rate shall be increased by three-eighths of one
percent (.375%) and (b) Libor rate shall be increased by three-eighths of one
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percent (.375%) (each an "Interest Rate Increase"). "Average Loan Balances" as
used herein shall mean the average of the net balances owing by all the
Companies to CITBC in the Collective Account as of the last day of each month
for the twelve (12) months in the fiscal year then ended.
In addition to the foregoing requirements, each Interest Rate Reduction is
subject to the Companies compliance with each of the following conditions (i)
through (v) below and the effective date of each Interest Rate Increase is
governed by (iii) and (iv) below:
(i) Timely receipt by CITBC of the Companies' audited Consolidated
Balance Sheet and income statement (the "Financial Statements")
for the Companies' fiscal year ending January 31, 1998 and each
subsequent fiscal year in accordance with the provisions of
Paragraph 7 of Section 6;
(ii) The absence of any Default or Event of Default;
(iii) As to the spread over The Chase Manhattan Bank Rate, and any
Interest Rate Reduction or the Interest Rate Increase, as the case
may be, any such decreases or increases will be effective on the
first day of the month following CITBC's receipt of the Financial
Statements with respect to the fiscal year which the Companies are
determined to be eligible for such Interest Rate Reduction or such
Interest Rate Increase;
(iv) As to the spread over the Libor rate, and any Interest Rate
Reduction or Interest Rate Increase with respect thereto, as the
case may be, any such decreases or increases will be effective on
the first day of a Libor Period and shall only be applicable to a
Libor Period commencing on or after CITBC's receipt of the
applicable Financial Statements; and
(v) In no event shall the total of all Interest Rate Reductions or
Interest Rate Increases hereunder on the Revolving Loan reduce or
increase the applicable rates by more than three-eighths of one
percent (.375%) from those rates in effect on the date hereof.
(Notwithstanding the foregoing nothing contained in this
subparagraph (v) is intended to modify the provisions of paragraph
2 of Section 9 providing for the right of CITBC to charge the
Default Rate of Interest as set forth therein).
2. In consideration of the Letter of Credit Guaranty of CITBC, the
Companies shall pay CITBC the Letter of Credit Guaranty Fee which shall be an
amount equal to one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) per annum, payable monthly,
on the face amount of each outstanding Letter of Credit less the amount of any
and all amounts previously drawn under such Letters of Credit.
3. Any charges, fees, commissions, costs and expenses charged to CITBC
for any of the Companies' account by any Issuing Bank in connection with or
arising out of Letters of Credit issued pursuant to this Financing Agreement or
out of transactions relating thereto will be charged to the Collective Account
in full when charged to or paid by CITBC and when made by any such Issuing Bank
shall be conclusive on CITBC (until such time as the Issuing Bank has advised
CITBC that a credit has been issued as to such Letter of Credit).
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4. Each of the Companies shall reimburse or pay CITBC, as the case may
be, for: a) all Out-of-Pocket Expenses of CITBC and b) any applicable
Documentation Fees and Libor Processing Fees.
5. Upon the last business day of each month, commencing with December
31, 1997, the Companies shall pay CITBC the Line of Credit Fee.
6. Upon the date of execution of the Original Financing Agreement, and
yearly thereafter on August 31 of each year so long as this Financing Agreement
is in effect, the Companies shall pay to CITBC the Collateral Management Fee
which shall be non-refundable. Such fee shall be fully earned when paid and
shall not be refundable or rebateable by reason of prepayment, acceleration upon
an Event of Default or any other circumstances and shall be retained
notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement.
7. Each Company hereby confirms and authorizes CITBC, and CITBC hereby
agrees, to charge the Collective Account with the amount of all Obligations due
by the Companies hereunder as such payment becomes due. In the unlikely event
CITBC is unable or unwilling to charge any such Obligation to the Collective
Account, then CITBC shall so notify the Companies in writing and the amount so
requested shall be due and payable thirty (30) days after such demand.
8. In no event shall the Contract Rate exceed the Maximum Legal Rate and
the rate of interest under the Financing Agreement shall be limited to the
Maximum Legal Rate, but to the maximum extent not prohibited under applicable
law subsequent reductions in the Contract Rate shall not reduce the rates of
interest under the Financing Agreement below the Maximum Legal Rate until the
total amount of interest charged hereunder equals the amount of interest that
would have been charged had the Contract Rate been charged at all times. In no
event shall CITBC ever be entitled to contract for, charge, take, reserve,
receive, or apply as interest on the Obligations, or any part thereof, any
amount in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate, and in the event CITBC shall ever
contract for, charge, take, reserve, receive, or apply as interest any such
excess, it shall be deemed a partial prepayment of principal and treated
hereunder as such; and, if the Obligations are paid in full, any remaining
excess shall forthwith be paid to the Companies. Solely in determining whether
or not the interest paid or payable, under any specific contingency, exceeds the
Maximum Legal Rate, CITBC shall, to the maximum extent permitted under
applicable law, (a) treat all Obligations as but a single extension of credit,
(b) characterize any nonprincipal payment as an expense, fee, or premium rather
than as interest, (c) exclude voluntary prepayments and the effects thereof, and
(d) "spread" the total amount of interest throughout the entire contemplated
term of the Obligations; provided that if the Obligations are paid and performed
in full prior to the end of the full contemplated term thereof, and if the
interest received for the actual period of existence thereof exceeds the Maximum
Legal Rate, CITBC shall refund such excess, and in such event, CITBC shall, to
the maximum extent not prohibited under applicable law, be not subject to any
penalties provided by any laws for contracting for, charging, taking, reserving,
or receiving interest in excess of the Maximum Legal Rate.
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9. The Companies shall pay to CITBC, upon the request of CITBC, such
amount or amounts as shall compensate CITBC for any loss, costs or expenses
incurred by CITBC (as reasonably determined by CITBC) as a result of: (a) any
payment or prepayment on a date other than the last day of a Libor Period for
such Libor Loan, or (b) any failure of the Companies to borrow a Libor Loan on
the date for such borrowing specified in the relevant notice; such compensation
to include, without limitation, an amount equal to any loss or expense suffered
by CITBC during the period from the date of receipt of such payment or
prepayment or the date of such failure to borrow is less than the rate of
interest applicable to such Libor Loan for such Libor Period. The determination
by CITBC of the amount of any such loss or expense, when set forth in a written
notice to the Companies, containing CITBC's calculations hereon in reasonable
detail, shall be conclusive on the Companies, in the absence of manifest error.
SECTION 8. POWERS
Subject to the last paragraph in this Section 8, each Company hereby
constitutes CITBC or any person or agent CITBC may reasonably designate as its
attorney-in-fact, at such Company's cost and expense, to exercise all of the
following powers, which being coupled with an interest, shall be irrevocable
until all Obligations to CITBC have been satisfied and this Agreement terminated
in accordance with Section 10 of this Financing Agreement:
(a) To receive, take, endorse, sign, assign and deliver, all in the
name of CITBC or the Companies, or anyone of them, any and all
checks, notes, drafts, and other documents or instruments relating
to the Collateral;
(b) To request, not more frequently than three (3) times a fiscal
year, and on concurrent notice to the applicable Company, from
customers indebted on Trade Accounts Receivable in the name of
CITBC's designee, by a letter in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit C, information concerning the amounts owing on the Trade
Accounts Receivable;
(c) To request from customers indebted on Trade Accounts Receivable at
any time, in the name of CITBC, information concerning the amounts
owing on the Trade Accounts Receivable;
(d) To transmit to customers indebted on Trade Accounts Receivable
notice of CITBC's interest therein and to notify customers
indebted on Trade Accounts Receivable to make payment directly to
CITBC for any of the Companies' accounts; and
(e) To take or bring, in the name of CITBC or the Companies, or any
one of them, all steps, actions, suits or proceedings reasonably
deemed by CITBC necessary or desirable to enforce or effect
collection of the Accounts.
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Notwithstanding anything hereinabove contained to the contrary, the powers set
forth in subparagraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) above may only be exercised after
the occurrence of an Event of Default and until such time as such Event of
Default is waived.
SECTION 9. EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
1. Notwithstanding anything hereinabove to the contrary, CITBC may
terminate this Financing Agreement immediately upon the occurrence of any of the
following (herein "Events of Default"):
a) cessation of the business of any one of i) Oshman California, ii)
Oshman Florida, iii) Oshman Texas or iv) Oshman's Services or the calling of a
general meeting of the creditors of any of the Companies for purposes of
compromising the debts and obligations of that Company;
b) the failure of any Company to generally meet its debts as they
mature;
c) the commencement of the Companies, or any one of them, of any
bankruptcy, insolvency, arrangement, reorganization, receivership or similar
proceedings under any federal or state law;
d) the commencement against the Companies, or any one of them, of any
bankruptcy, insolvency, arrangement, reorganization, receivership or similar
proceedings under any federal or state law provided, however, that such Default
shall not be deemed an Event of Default if the proceeding, petition, case or
arrangement is dismissed within sixty (60) days of the filing of, or the
commencement of, such petition, case, proceeding or arrangement;
e) material breach by any Company of any warranty, representation
or covenant contained herein (other than those referred to in subparagraphs (f)
and (g) below) or in any Loan Document between the Companies, or any one of
them, and CITBC, provided that such Default by the Companies, or any one of
them, of any of the warranties, representations or covenants referred to in this
clause (e) shall not be deemed to be an Event of Default unless and until such
breach shall remain unremedied to CITBC's reasonable satisfaction for a period
of thirty (30) days from the date of CITBC's notice to the Companies of such
breach;
f) breach by the Companies, or any one of them, of any warranty,
representation or covenant of: i) the second sentence of Paragraph 3 of Section
3, hereof; or ii) Section 6, Paragraph 1 (other than the first sentence of said
Paragraph 1) hereof; or iii) Section 6, Paragraph 5 hereof; iv) subparagraph (a)
of the first sentence of Paragraph 7 of Section 6 hereof; or v) subparagraph A
of Paragraph 10 of Section 6 hereof; provided, however, that in any such
instance, such Default by the Companies or any one of them, shall not be deemed
an Event of Default unless and until such Default shall remain unremedied to
CITBC's reasonable satisfaction for a period of five (5) business days from the
date of CITBC's notice to Companies of such breach;
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g) breach by the Companies, or any one of them, of any warranty,
representation or covenant of : i) the first sentence of Paragraph 3 of Section
3 hereof; or ii) the second, third and fourth sentences of Paragraph 4 of
Section 3 hereof; or iii) Paragraph 3 of Section 5 hereof; or iv) Paragraph 4 of
Section 6 hereof; or v) Paragraph 9 of Section 6 hereof; or vi) Paragraph 10
(other than subparagraph A) of Section 6 hereof; or vii) Paragraph 11 of
Section 6 hereof; or viii) Paragraph 12 of Section 6 hereof; or ix) Paragraph 13
of Section 6 hereof; or x) Paragraph 14 of Section 6 hereof; or xi) Paragraph 23
of Section 6 hereof; or xii) Paragraph 24 of Section 6 hereof;
h) except as otherwise provided in Section 7, Paragraph 7 of this
Financing Agreement, failure of the Companies, or any one of them, to pay any of
the Obligations within ten (10) days of the date due thereof;
i) any Company shall i) engage in any "prohibited transaction" as
defined in ERISA, ii) have any "accumulated funding deficiency" as defined in
ERISA, iii) have any Reportable Event as defined in ERISA, iv) terminate any
Plan, as defined in ERISA or v) be engaged in any proceeding in which the
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall seek appointment, or is appointed, as
trustee or administrator of any Plan, as defined in ERISA, and with respect to
this subparagraph (i) such event or condition x) remains uncured for a period of
thirty (30) days from date of occurrence and y) could reasonably be expected to
subject that Company to any tax, penalty or other liability materially adverse
to the business, operations or financial condition of the Companies taken as a
whole;
j) without the prior written consent of CITBC, the Parent or the
Companies, or any one of them, shall fail to deliver to CITBC certificates
evidencing any now or hereafter issued common stock of any of the Companies, in
conjunction with stock powers therefor, all in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to CITBC;
k) the holder, trustee or beneficiary of any instrument referred to in
this subparagraph (k) shall have a then current right to accelerate (whether or
not such right is actually exercised) pursuant to (i) any instrument evidencing
industrial development revenue bond indebtedness of any Company, or (ii) any
instrument evidencing outstanding Indebtedness of the Companies, or any one of
them, in excess of $75,000.00;
l) Alvin N. Kubetkin ceases for any reason whatsoever (other than as a
result of death) to be actively engaged in the management of the Companies and
the person or persons assuming his duties and responsibilities are not of
comparable competence, or any of the stock of the Companies presently held by
the Parent is transferred by the Parent;
m) the Companies, or any one of them, pay any management fees or other
like fees to the Parent unless the payment of such fees has been approved, in
writing, by CITBC; or
n) the Tax Treatment Agreement has been amended, canceled, rescinded
or terminated without the prior written consent of CITBC which consent will not
be unreasonably withheld.
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2. Upon the occurrence of a Default and/or an Event of Default, at the
option of CITBC, all loans and advances provided for in Section 3, Paragraph 1
of this Financing Agreement shall be made thereafter in CITBC's sole discretion
and the obligation of CITBC to make Revolving Loans and/or assist the Companies
in obtaining Letters of Credit shall cease until such time as the Default is
cured to CITBC's reasonable satisfaction or the Event of Default is waived and
at the option of CITBC upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (unless
waived): i) all Obligations shall upon notice (provided, however, that no such
notice is required if the Event of Default is the Event listed in Paragraph 1(c)
or 1(d) of this Section 9) become immediately due and payable; ii) CITBC may
charge the Companies the Default Rate of Interest on all then outstanding or
thereafter incurred Obligations in lieu of the interest provided for in
Paragraph 1 of Section 7 of this Financing Agreement provided a) CITBC has given
the Companies written notice of the Event of Default, provided, however, that no
notice is required if the Event of Default is the Event listed in paragraph 1(c)
or 1(d) of this Section 9 and b) the Companies have failed to cure the Event of
Default within fifteen (15) days x) CITBC deposited such notice in the United
States mail or y) the occurrence of the Event of Default listed in paragraph
1(c) or 1(d) of this Section 9; and iii) CITBC may immediately terminate this
Financing Agreement upon notice to the Companies, provided, however, that no
notice of termination is required if the Event of Default is the Event listed in
paragraph 1(c) or 1(d) of this Section 9. The exercise of any option is not
exclusive of any other option which may be exercised at any time by CITBC.
3. Immediately upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, CITBC may
to the extent permitted by law: (a) remove from any premises where same may be
located copies of any and all documents, instruments, files and records,
relating to the Accounts, or CITBC may use, but only with the Companies'
permission, in their sole discretion, such of the Companies' personnel, supplies
or space at the Companies' places of business or otherwise, as may be necessary
to properly administer and control the Accounts or the handling of collections
and realizations thereon; (b) bring suit, in the name of the Companies, or any
one of them, of CITBC, and generally shall have all other rights respecting said
Accounts, including without limitation the right to: accelerate or extend the
time of payment, settle, compromise, release in whole or in part any amounts
owing on any Accounts and issue credits in the name of each of the Companies or
CITBC; (c) sell, assign and deliver the Collateral and any returned, reclaimed
or repossessed merchandise, with or without advertisement, at public or private
sale, for cash, or credit or otherwise, at CITBC's sole option and discretion,
and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, CITBC may bid or become a
purchaser at any such sale, free from any right of redemption, which right is
hereby expressly waived by each of the Companies; (d) foreclose the security
interests created herein by any available judicial procedure, or to take
possession of any or all of the Inventory without judicial process, and to enter
any premises where any Inventory may be located for the purpose of taking
possession of or removing the same and (e) exercise any other rights and
remedies provided in law, in equity, by contract or otherwise. CITBC shall have
the right, without notice or advertisement, to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose
of all or any part of the Collateral whether in its then condition or after
further preparation or processing, in the name of the Companies, or any one of
then, or CITBC, or in the name of such other party as CITBC may designate,
either at public or private sale or at any broker's board, in lots or in bulk,
for cash or
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for credit, with or without warranties or representations, and upon such other
terms and conditions as CITBC in its sole discretion may deem advisable, and, to
the extent permitted by applicable law, CITBC shall have the right to purchase
at any such sale. If any Inventory shall require repairing, maintenance or
preparation, CITBC shall have the right, at its option, to do such of the
aforesaid as is necessary, for the purpose of putting the Inventory in such
saleable form as CITBC shall reasonably deem appropriate. Each of the Companies
agrees, at the request of CITBC, to assemble the Inventory and to make it
available to CITBC at premises of the Companies or such other location
reasonably designated by CITBC for the purpose of CITBC's taking possession of,
removing or putting the Inventory in saleable form. However, if notice of
intended disposition of any Collateral is required by law, it is agreed that ten
(10) days notice shall constitute reasonable notification and full compliance
with the law. The net cash proceeds resulting from CITBC's exercise of any of
the foregoing rights (after deducting all reasonable charges, costs and
expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees) shall be applied by CITBC to the
payment of the Obligations, whether due or to become due, and each of the
Companies shall remain liable to CITBC for any deficiencies, and CITBC in turn
agrees to remit to the Companies or their successors or assigns, any surplus
resulting therefrom. The enumeration of the foregoing rights is not intended to
be exhaustive and the exercise of any right shall not preclude the exercise of
any other rights, all of which shall be cumulative. The mortgage, deed of trust
or assignment on the Real Estate shall govern the rights and remedies of CITBC
thereto.
SECTION 10. Termination
Except as otherwise permitted herein, the Companies or CITBC may
terminate this Financing Agreement and the Revolving Line of Credit only as of
an Anniversary Date and then only by giving the other at least sixty (60) days
prior written notice of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing CITBC may
terminate the Financing Agreement immediately upon the occurrence of an Event of
Default upon notice to the Companies, provided, however, that if the Event of
Default is an event listed in paragraph 1(c) or 1(d) of Section 9 of this
Financing Agreement, CITBC may regard the Financing Agreement as terminated and
notice to that effect is not required. This Financing Agreement, unless
terminated as herein provided, shall automatically continue from Anniversary
Date to Anniversary Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Companies or any
one of them (provided that such termination shall be effective as to all of the
Companies) may, at any time, terminate this Financing Agreement and the
Revolving Line of Credit prior to any applicable Anniversary Date upon at least
sixty (60) days' prior written notice to CITBC, provided that the Companies pay
to CITBC immediately on demand, an Early Termination Fee. All Obligations shall
become due and payable as of any termination hereunder or under Section 9
hereof. All of CITBC's rights, liens and security interests shall continue after
any termination until all Obligations have been satisfied in full. Pending
payment in full of all Obligations, CITBC may withhold any credit balances in
the Collective Account (unless supplied with an indemnity satisfactory to CITBC)
to cover all of the Obligations, whether absolute or contingent, provided,
however, that if the remaining unpaid Obligations arises solely out of the
outstanding amounts of Letters of Credit, CITBC will, at the Companies' request,
retain, solely as collateral, credit balances in an amount equal to one hundred
and five percent (105%) of the then outstanding amounts of Letters of Credit.
When the outstanding amount of Letters of Credit have been so secured by cash in
an amount equal to one
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hundred and five percent (105%) of the then outstanding amounts of Letters of
Credit pursuant to a fully executed agreement between CITBC and the Companies
and pursuant to which the Companies agree to reimburse CITBC for any Letters of
Credit claims (on terms substantially similar to the terms as to fees and
charges of this Financing Agreement) that exceed the cash collateral, then for
all purposes of this Financing Agreement and the Loan Documents, this Financing
Agreement shall be treated by the thereto as terminated and the Obligations as
satisfied in full.
SECTION 11. BEST EFFORTS - REAL ESTATE
The Companies shall use their best efforts, using the Companies'
personnel (such personnel costs to be at the Companies' expense), to assist
CITBC in obtaining:
a) first mortgage/deed of trust liens, pursuant to documentation
mutually satisfactory to the Companies and CITBC, on all other Real Estate;
b) second mortgage/deed of trust liens, pursuant to documentation
mutually satisfactory to the Companies and CITBC, on all other Real Estate;
c) to the extent available, mortgagee's title policies or marked-up or
unconditional binders for such insurance relating to the Real Estate in
amounts, reasonably satisfactory to CITBC, insuring that the mortgages or deeds
of trust filed by CITBC relating to the Real Estate create valid liens on the
property covered thereby, naming CITBC as the insured thereunder and, containing
such endorsements and coverage as CITBC may reasonably request; and
d) maps or plats of the perimeter or boundary of the site of each of
the properties covered by the mortgages or deeds of trust, prepared by an
independent professional licensed land surveyor reasonably satisfactory to
CITBC, which maps or plats and the surveys on which they are based shall be made
in accordance with the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for Land Title
Surveys jointly established and adopted by the American Land Title Association
and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping, to the extent applicable in
the state in which each such property is located.
It is understood and agreed that the liens to be given CITBC shall be
subject and subordinate to any and all liens (other than, in the case of liens
to be given pursuant to the documentation referred to in clause (a) above,
purchase money liens incurred in obtaining title to premises or liens for
borrowed money), encumbrances, easements, covenants and restrictions (herein the
"Title Exceptions") unless CITBC is able, using its own funds, and not at the
Companies' expense, to remove of record, or insure over, any Title Exceptions.
In the event the Companies retain outside counsel in any state(s) to assist
CITBC in obtaining items (a) through (d) above or in removing of record, or
insuring over, the Title Exceptions, CITBC shall pay the reasonable fees and
expenses of such outside counsel.
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SECTION 12. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Except as otherwise expressly provided, each of the Companies
hereby waives diligence, demand, presentment and protest and any notices thereof
as well as notice of nonpayment, notice of dishonor, notice of intent to
accelerate and notice of acceleration. No delay or omission of CITBC or the
Companies to exercise any right or remedy hereunder, whether before or after
the happening of any Event of Default, shall impair any such right or shall
operate as a waiver thereof or as a waiver of any such Event of Default. No
single or partial exercise by CITBC of any right or remedy precludes and other
or further exercise thereof, or precludes any other right or remedy.
2. THIS WRITTEN AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER DOCUMENTS REFERENCED HEREIN OR
CONTEMPLATED HEREBY REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT AMONG THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT
BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL
AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES HERETO. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS AMONG
THE PARTIES.
3. It is the intent of the Companies and CITBC to conform strictly to
all applicable state and federal usury laws. All agreements between the
Companies and CITBC whether now existing or hereafter arising and whether
written or oral, are hereby expressly limited so that in no contingency or event
whatsoever, whether by reason of acceleration of the maturity hereof or
otherwise, shall the amount contracted for, charged or received by CITBC for the
use, forbearance, or detention of the money loaned hereunder or otherwise, or
for the payment of performance of any covenant or obligation contained herein or
in any other document evidencing, securing or pertaining to the Obligations
evidenced hereby which may be legally deemed to be for the use, forebearance or
detention of money, exceed the maximum amount which the CITBC is legally
entitled to contract for, charge or collect under applicable state or federal
law. If from any circumstance whatsoever fulfillment of any provisions hereof or
of such other documents, at the time performance of such provision shall be due,
shall involve transcending the limit of validity prescribed by law, then the
obligations to be fulfilled shall be automatically reduced to the limit of such
validity, and if from any such circumstance CITBC shall ever receive as interest
or otherwise an amount in excess of the maximum that can be legally collected,
then such amount which would be excessive interest shall be applied to the
reduction of the principal indebtedness hereof and any other amounts due with
respect to the Obligations evidenced hereby, but not to the payment of interest
and if such amount which would be excessive interest exceeds the Obligations and
all other amounts due with respect to the Obligations evidenced hereby, but not
to the payment of interest and if such amount which would be excessive interest
exceeds the Obligations and all other non interest indebtedness described above,
then such additional amount shall be refunded to the Companies. In determining
whether or not all sums paid or agreed to be paid by the Companies for the use,
forbearance or detention of the Obligations of the Companies to CITBC, under any
specific contingency, exceeds the maximum extent permitted under applicable law,
(a) characterize any nonprincipal payment as an expense, fee or premium rather
than as sums paid or agreed to be paid by the Companies for the use,
forebearance or detention of the Obligations of the Companies to CITBC, (b)
exclude voluntary prepayments and the effect thereof, and (c) to the extent not
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prohibited by applicable law, amortize, prorate, allocate and spread in equal
parts, the total amount of all sums paid or agreed to be paid by the Companies
for the use, forebearance or detention of the Obligations of the Companies to
CITBC throughout the entire contemplated terms of the Obligations so that the
interest rate is uniform throughout the entire term of the Obligations. The
terms and provisions of this paragraph shall control and supersede every other
provision hereof and all other agreements between the Companies and CITBC.
4. If any provision hereby or of any other agreement made in
connection herewith is held to be illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall
be fully severable, and the remaining provisions of the applicable agreement
shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by such
provision's severance. Furthermore, in lieu of any such provision, there shall
be added automatically as a part of the applicable agreement a legal and
enforceable provision as similar in terms to the severed provision as may be
possible.
5. The Companies acknowledge that: i) CITBC may syndicate a portion of
the loans hereunder, ii) pursuant to any such co-lending or participation
agreements CITBC may be required to obtain the consent of such co-lender or
participants (herein the "Participants") to any amendments or waivers hereunder,
and iii) portions of the Obligations may be nominally held by CITBC on behalf of
the Participants. CITBC is hereby permitted to sell co-lending or participation
interests in the loans and advances hereunder to lending institutions, solely in
CITBC's discretion, provided that the Companies shall not be responsible for any
fees, charges or costs arising out of such syndication, co-lending,
participation or similar arrangement and further provided that CITBC will always
retain for its own account not less than forty-one percent (41%) of the
Obligations. Further, CITBC will be sole agent (there will be no other agent
in any capacity) or lead lender, as the case may be, in any such syndication,
co-lending or participation. In the event CITBC should sell off a portion of the
loans hereunder, whether by participation or otherwise, CITBC will advise the
Companies of the form of the sale, the identity of the purchaser and,generally,
of the rights of the purchaser to approve amendments, consents or waivers. The
failure of CITBC to so advise the Companies will not give the Companies any
rights or claims against CITBC or create any liability of CITBC to the Companies
for such failure. It is understood and agreed that the foregoing agreement of
CITBC to so advise the Companies is merely an accomodation to the Companies.
6. The Parent and its Subsidiaries, including the Companies, have made
and will, from time to time, make available to CITBC certain financial and other
business information (the "Confidential Information:) relating to their
business. CITBC agrees to maintain the confidentially of all Confidential
Information provided to CITBC by or on behalf of the Parent or any of its
Subsidiaries, and to disclose such information only (a) to officers, directors
or employees of CITBC or to CITBC's legal or financial advisors, in each case to
extent necessary to carry out this Financing Agreement and the other Loan
documents, and to The CIT Group Holdings, Inc., The CIT Group, Inc., The Chase
Manhattan Bank Corporation or Dai-Ichi Kanygo Bank, but only, in the case of all
of the foregoing Persons referred to in this clause (a), after CITBC has advised
each such Person to maintain the confidentially of the Confidential Information,
(b) to any other Person to the extent the disclosure of such information to such
Person is required in connection with the examination of CITBC's record by
appropriate
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authorities, pursuant to court order, subpoena or other legal process or
otherwise as required by law or regulation, and (c) to Participants or potential
Participants but only after such Participants or potential Participants have
executed a written confidentiality agreement substantially in the form of this
paragraph 6, provided, however, that such Participants or potential Participants
shall agree not to disclose Confidential Information to any Affiliate of such
Participants or potential Participants. CITBC shall not be required to maintain
the confidentiality of any portion of the Confidential Information which (a)
becomes generally available to the public other than by CITBC's unauthorized
disclosure, (b) is known by CITBC or its agents, advisors or representatives
prior to disclosure by the Parent and its Subsidiaries, or (c) becomes available
to CITBC from a source other than the Parent and its Subsidiaries, provided that
the disclosure of Confidential Information to CITBC by such source does not
violate a confidentiality agreement or duty imposed on such source of which
CITBC has actual knowledge.
7. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH OF THE COMPANIES AND CITBC
HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING
OUT OF THIS FINANCING AGREEMENT. EACH OF THE COMPANIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES
PERSONAL SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENTS TO SERVICE OR PROCESS BY CERTIFIED OR
REGISTERED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY OR
AGAINST THE COMPANIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE OBLIGATIONS, THIS FINANCING
AGREEMENT OR ANY RELATED AGREEMENT MAY BE BROUGHT IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT
JURISDICTION IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND, BY EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF THIS FINANCING AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE COMPANIES ACCEPTS FOR
ITSELF AND IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PROPERTIES, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE
NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS, AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY ANY FINAL, NON-APPEALABLE JUDGMENT RENDERED THEREBY IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS FINANCING AGREEMENT. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT TO SERVE PROCESS
IN ANY MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW OR SHALL LIMIT THE RIGHT OF CITBC TO BRING
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE COMPANIES IN THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. EACH
OF THE COMPANIES WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY ACTION
INSTITUTED HEREUNDER AND SHALL NOT ASSERT ANY DEFENSE BASED ON LACK OF
JURISDICTION OF VENUE OR BASED UPON FORUM NON CONVENIENS.
8. (omitted intentionally)
9. Except as otherwise herein provided, any notice or other
communication required hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to
have been validly served, given or delivered when hand delivered, including
overnight delivery by a courier service (including Federal Express), or sent by
telegram or facsimile, or five days after deposit in the United States mails,
with proper first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party to be
notified as follows:
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(A) if to CITBC, at:
The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc.
Two Lincoln Centre
Suite 200
5420 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
Attn: Regional Manager
Facsimile Number: (972) 455-1690
(B) if to a Company or the Companies at:
2302 Maxwell Lane
Houston, Texas 77023
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
Facsimile Number: (713) 928-5196
with CITBC using good faith efforts to send a copy to:
2302 Maxwell Lane
Houston, Texas 77023
Attn: Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
Facsimile Number: (713) 928-5196
with CITBC using good faith efforts to send a copy to:
2302 Maxwell Lane
Houston, Texas 77023
Attn: Legal Department
Facsimile Number: (713) 967-8328
or to such other address as any party may designate for itself by like notice;
provided, however, that the failure of CITBC to send a copy of such notice to
the Company's Legal Department shall not invalidate in any way the effect of the
notice to a Company.
10. Any obligation of one or more of the Companies to deliver notices and
other documents hereunder may be satisfied by delivery thereof by any one of the
Companies.
11. THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS FINANCING AGREEMENT
SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 346 (OTHER THAN SECTION 346.004 THEREOF) OF THE TEXAS
FINANCE CODE (VERNON'S TEXAS CODE ANNOTATED), AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME,
SHALL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO ANY LOAN(S), ADVANCE(S), OR EXTENSION(S) OF CREDIT
MADE HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE, THIS FINANCING
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AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COMPANIES AND CITBC.
12. EACH OF THE COMPANIES' HEREBY WAIVES ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE DECEPTIVE
TRADE PRACTICES--CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, SECTION (S)17.41 ET SEQ. OF THE TEXAS
BUSINESS & COMMERCE CODE, A LAW THAT GIVES CONSUMERS SPECIAL RIGHTS AND
PROTECTIONS. AFTER CONSULTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY OF EACH OF THE COMPANIES' OWN
SELECTION, EACH OF THE COMPANIES' VOLUNTARILY CONSENTS TO THIS WAIVER. EACH OF
THE COMPANIES' EXPRESSLY WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT (A) IS NOT IN A
SIGNIFICANTLY DISPARATE BARGAINING POSITION RELATIVE TO CITBC, AND (B) HAS BEEN
REPRESENTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY
THIS FINANCING AGREEMENT.
13. EACH OF THE COMPANIES ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT (A) IT HAS NO CLAIMS,
COUNTERCLAIMS, OFFSETS, CREDITS OR DEFENSES TO THE ORIGINAL FINANCING AGREEMENT
OR ANY DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,
AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS THEREUNDER, OR (B) IF IT HAS ANY SUCH
CLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIMS, OFFSETS, CREDITS OR DEFENSES TO THE ORIGINAL FINANCING
AGREEMENT OR ANY DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH, AND/OR ANY TRANSACTION RELATED TO THE ORIGINAL FINANCING AGREEMENT OR
ANY DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, SAME
ARE HEREBY WAIVED, RELINQUISHED AND RELEASED IN CONSIDERATION OF CITBC'S
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS FINANCING AGREEMENT.
14. This Financing Agreement is given in amendment, restatement, renewal and
extension (but not in novation, extinguishment or satisfaction) of the Original
Financing Agreement. All liens and security interests securing payment of the
obligations under the Original Financing Agreement are hereby collectively
renewed, extended, rearranged, ratified and brought forward as security for the
payment and performance of the Obligations. With respect to matters relating to
the period prior to the date hereof, all of the provisions of the Original
Financing Agreement and the security agreements and other documents, instruments
or agreements executed in connection therewith are hereby ratified and confirmed
and shall remain in force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Financing
Agreement to be executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized
officers as of the date set forth above. This Financing Agreement shall take
effect as of the date set forth above after being accepted below by an officer
of CITBC after which, CITBC shall forward to the Companies a fully executed
original for its files.
Very truly yours,
THE CIT GROUP / BUSINESS CREDIT, INC.
By /s/ Pamela A. Wozniak
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Assistant Vice President
Read and Agreed to:
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.--SERVICES
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
J.S. OSHMAN AND CO., INC.
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ALABAMA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARIZONA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
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OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARKANSAS
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., CALIFORNIA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., COLORADO
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., FLORIDA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., GEORGIA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., HAWAII
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., KANSAS
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
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OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., LOUISIANA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MICHIGAN
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MINNESOTA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MISSOURI
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEVADA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW JERSEY
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW MEXICO
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
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OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW YORK
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OHIO
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OKLAHOMA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OREGON
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., SOUTH CAROLINA
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TENNESSEE
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TEXAS
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
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OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., UTAH
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., WASHINGTON
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
OSHMAN'S SKI SKOOL, INC.
BY /s/ A. Lynn Boerner /s/ Robert M. Dean (SEAL)
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TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
Executed and Accepted at
Dallas, Texas
THE CIT GROUP/BUSINESS
CREDIT, INC.
By /s/ Lan K. Haverfield
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Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT A
__ WEEKLY INVENTORY CONFIRMATION
__ QUARTERLY INVENTORY CONFIRMATION
From: OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.--SERVICES
J.S. OSHMAN AND CO., INC.
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ALABAMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARIZONA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARKANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., CALIFORNIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., COLORADO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., FLORIDA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., GEORGIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., HAWAII
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., KANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., LOUISIANA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MICHIGAN
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MINNESOTA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MISSOURI
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEVADA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW JERSEY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW MEXICO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW YORK
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OHIO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OKLAHOMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OREGON
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., SOUTH CAROLINA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TENNESSEE
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TEXAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., UTAH
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., WASHINGTON
OSHMAN'S SKI SKOOL, INC.
Date: _____________ , 199 __
Address: 2302 Maxwell Lane Confirmation No.:
Houston, TX 77023
To: THE CIT GROUP/BUSINESS CREDIT, INC.
Two Lincoln Centre
Suite 200
5420 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
Attention: Regional Manager
Reference is made to that certain Amended and Restated Financing Agreement
between each of the undersigned and you, dated as of December 15, 1997, as may
be amended from time to time (herein the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used
herein and not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in
the Agreement.
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Pursuant to the Agreement, we have created in your favor a security interest in,
inter alia, all Inventory and Accounts as defined in the Agreement and all
proceeds resulting from the sale or other disposition thereof, as security for
the Obligations to you, however arising, all as more fully provided in the
Agreement.
We confirm that the said Inventory had, as of the date of the attached
schedule(s), in our judgment, substantially the dollar values, determined at
FIFO cost, by the retail inventory method, listed on the attached schedule(s),
and is owned by us free and clear of all claims and encumbrances (except for
Permitted Encumbrances). We agree that said Inventory will not be removed from
its existing locations except as permitted under the Agreement.
In the event that the box for quarterly report is checked on the first page, we
also hereby confirm our warranty and representation that all of said Inventory
(exclusive of all packaging and shipping materials) subject to normal shrinkage
adjustments was at the location(s) listed on the attached schedule(s) as of the
date of such schedule(s), (herein the "Inventory Locations") except for
Inventory in transit to and from any of such locations.
Your security interest attaches to (i) the Inventory, including any Inventory
returned to us, and to all other Inventory however acquired by us from time to
time in the future, which when acquired, shall, without further act, become
subject to your security interest and (ii) proceeds of the Inventory, all as
more fully provided in the Agreeement.
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.--SERVICES
J.S. OSHMAN AND CO., INC.
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ALABAMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARIZONA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARKANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., CALIFORNIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., COLORADO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., FLORIDA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., GEORGIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., HAWAII
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., KANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., LOUISIANA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MICHIGAN
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MINNESOTA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MISSOURI
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEVADA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW JERSEY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW MEXICO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW YORK
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OHIO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OKLAHOMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OREGON
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., SOUTH CAROLINA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TENNESSEE
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TEXAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., UTAH
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., WASHINGTON
OSHMAN'S SKI SKOOL, INC.
By ____________________________________________
Title:
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Schedule to Inventory Confirmation
with
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.--SERVICES
J.S. OSHMAN AND CO., INC.
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ALABAMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARIZONA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARKANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., CALIFORNIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., COLORADO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., FLORIDA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., GEORGIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., HAWAII
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., KANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., LOUISIANA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MICHIGAN
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MINNESOTA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MISSOURI
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEVADA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW JERSEY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW MEXICO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW YORK
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OHIO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OKLAHOMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OREGON
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., SOUTH CAROLINA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TENNESSEE
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TEXAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., UTAH
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., WASHINGTON
OSHMAN'S SKI SKOOL, INC.
Inventory Locations and Dollar Values.
STREET ADDRESS CITY, COUNTY & STATE AMOUNT
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Total:
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THIS CONFIRMATION IS ONE OF A SERIES AND FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION NO.
____________________ DATED ________________________ , 199 __
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AVAILABILITY REPORT # ____________
Date ___________
To: The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc.
Two Lincoln Centre, Suite 200
5420 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
972-455-1690
1. ELIGIBLE INVENTORY
A. COST INVENTORY
Per Schedule Attached Dated __________ $__________
Per Confirmation No. ___ Dated _________
Less Reserves:
POS Markdown Reserve $__________
Seasonal Reserve--Hard Markdowns $__________
Slow Moving/Obsolete Reserve $__________
Outlet Inventory $__________
Accrued Shrinkage $__________
Highly Seasonal Goods $__________
Landlord Waivers $__________
Other (Off-site ski sales and demo racquets) $__________
Return to Vendor Merchandise $__________
Total Reserves $__________
Net Eligible Cost Inventory $__________
Rate of Advance: [60%] [65%, if Seasonal $__________
Inventory Advance Rate Period]
B. RETAIL INVENTORY
Per Schedule Attached Dated _________ $__________
Per Confirmation No. ___ Dated _________
Less Reserves:
Total Cost Ineligibles divided $__________
by (1-IMU%)
Net Eligible Retail Inventory $__________
Rate of Advance: 35% $__________
2. INVENTORY COLLATERAL VALUE
A. The Lesser of [60%] [65%, if Seasonal $__________
Inventory Advance Rate Period] of cost
or 35% of Retail
B. The Lesser of (A) or [$65,000,000 plus the $__________
Increment, if elected] [plus $15,000,000, if
Seasonal Overline Period] Line Cap
Total Inventory Collateral Value $__________
3. LOAN PLUS LETTER OF CREDIT EXPOSURE AND
AVAILABILITY RESERVE
Standby Letters of Credit $__________
Documentary Letters of Credit $__________
Availability Reserve for store closings,
if applicable $__________
Availability Reserve for sales tax
liabilities, if applicable $__________
Loan Balance Brought Forward $__________
Less: Cash Received $__________
Sub Total $__________
Plus: Other Additions $__________
Advances Since Last Report $__________
New Loan Balance $__________
NET AVAILABLE PER OUR BOOKS $__________
For the purpose of inducing The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc. to grant loans
to us under the Financing Agreement, we hereby certify that in our judgment the
above stated cost and retail Inventory amounts are substantially true and
correct as of this report.
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(Client's Name)
By:
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(Authorized Signature)
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EXHIBIT B
Original Bank Account
Letter Agreement
[See Attached]
EXHIBIT C
THIS IS NOT A BILL OR A REQUEST FOR PAYMENT. IT IS A REQUEST
FOR CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ACCOUNT WITH US AS FOLLOWS:
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BALANCE AS OF: DUE FROM YOU
$
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This balance due from you as it appears on our books as of the date
indicated is shown above. If this amount is correct, please sign this letter in
the space provided below and return it DIRECTLY to John M. Perrone, Certified
Public Accountant. If not correct, please write DIRECTLY to JOHN M. PERRONE (not
to us) giving full details of the difference and mail in this envelope.
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE as of which we request confirmation. Purchases from
us and payments to us between that date and the date you received this letter
are not to be considered.
If you have any questions, please call: (972) 455-1673
Yours very truly,
THE INFORMATION SHOWN ABOVE IS CORRECT:
Signature:________________________________________________________________
TO:
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Date December 15, 1997
To: THE CIT GROUP/BUSINESS CREDIT, INC.
TWO LINCOLN CENTRE
SUITE 200
5420 LBJ FREEWAY
DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTY OF BORROWERS
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to that certain Amended and Restated Financing Agreement
of even date herewith (herein the "Financing Agreement") and the Loan Documents
(as defined therein) (herein the "Agreements") between you and the undersigned
(sometimes referred to herein as the "Borrowers"). Each of the undersigned
hereby unconditionally jointly and severally guarantees and agrees to be liable
for the full and indefeasible payment and performance when due of all the
Obligations (as defined in the Financing Agreement) of the other Borrowers to
you, howsoever arising, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent,
secured or unsecured, whether arising under any of the Agreements as now written
or as amended or supplemented hereafter, or by operation of law or otherwise.
Further each of the undersigned agrees to pay to you on demand as part of the
Obligations the amount of all reasonable expenses (including reasonable
attorney's fees) incurred by you in collecting or attempting to collect any of
the other Borrowers' Obligations to you, whether from any of the other
Borrowers, or from any other obligor, or from the undersigned, or in realizing
upon any Collateral (as defined in the Financing Agreement); and agrees to pay
the Contract Rate of interest (as defined in the Financing Agreement) on all
amounts payable to you hereunder, even if such amount cannot be collected from
the other Borrowers. To the extent you receive payment on account of Obligations
guaranteed hereby, which payment is thereafter set aside or required to be
repaid by you in whole or in part, then, to the extent of any sum not finally
retained by you (regardless of whether such sum is recovered from you by a
trustee, or any other party acting for, on behalf of or through the other
Borrowers or a representative of any of the other Borrowers), the undersigned's
obligation to you under this Guaranty, as amended, modified or supplemented,
shall remain in full force and effect (or be reinstated) until the undersigned
have made payment to you therefor, which payment shall be due upon demand.
This Guaranty is executed as an inducement to you to make loans or advances
to the undersigned or otherwise to extend credit or financial accommodations to
the undersigned, or to enter into or continue a financing arrangement with the
undersigned, and is executed in consideration of your doing or having done any
of the foregoing. Each of the undersigned agrees that any of the foregoing shall
be deemed to have been done or extended by you in consideration of and in
reliance upon the execution of this Guaranty.
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In connection with your rights and remedies hereunder, (x) each of the
undersigned waives all of the following as to itself: notice of acceptance of
this Guaranty, the making of loans or advances, or the extension of credit to
the undersigned, the amendment, execution or termination of any of the
Agreements or any other agreements between you and the undersigned,
and presentment, demand, protest, notice, as to its co-Borrowers, of protest,
notice of non-payment and all other notices to which the undersigned may be
entitled hereunder, and your reliance on this Guaranty; and each of the
undersigned also waives notice of, as to its co-Borrowers: changes in terms or
extensions of the time of payment, the taking and releasing of collateral or
guarantees (including the release of any of the undersigned) and the settlement,
compromise or release of any Obligations, and agrees that, as to each of the
undersigned, unless otherwise released by you under the Agreements or otherwise,
the amount of the Obligations shall not be diminished by any of the foregoing;
provided, however, that nothing herein is intended to absolve CITBC of any of
its obligations under any of the Agreements. Each of the undersigned also agrees
that you need not attempt to collect any Obligation from the other Borrowers or
other obligors or to realize upon any collateral, but may require the
undersigned to make immediate payment of Obligations to you when due or at any
time thereafter.
This Guaranty is absolute, unconditional and continuing, regardless of the
validity, regularity or enforceability of any of the Obligations or the fact
that a security interest or lien in any collateral or security therefor may not
be enforceable by you or may otherwise be subject to equities or defenses or
prior claims in favor of others or may be invalid or defective in any way and
for any reason, including any action, or failure to act, on your part, including
any failure to collect Obligations or to realize upon any collateral or security
therefor, or any part thereof, or for any delay in so doing, nor shall you be
under any obligation to take any action whatsoever with regard thereto. The
undersigned hereby waives the performance of each and every condition precedent
to your demand on the undersigned for performance under this Guaranty. Payment
by the undersigned shall be made to you at your office from time to time on
demand as Obligations become due, and one or more successive or concurrent
actions may be brought hereon against the undersigned either in the same action
in which any of the Clients are sued or in separate actions. In the event any
claim or action, or action on any judgment, based on this Guaranty, is made or
brought against the undersigned, the undersigned agree in any such claim or
action not to assert against you any set-off or counterclaim for, and, further,
the undersigned agrees not to deduct, set-off, or seek to counterclaim for, any
loss of contribution from any other guarantor. Further, if the undersigned seeks
to assert against you any set-off or counterclaim, or any set-off or
counterclaim derivative of any right of any Borrower, in each case relating to
the Agreement, nothing herein gives the undersigned any greater rights with
respect thereto than the undersigned or such Borrower would otherwise have under
the Agreements. Furthermore, in any litigation based on this Guaranty in which
you and the undersigned shall be adverse parties, the undersigned hereby waive
trial by jury. The undersigned hereby consent to the in personam jurisdiction
of the courts of the State of Texas. In the event that you bring any action or
suit in any court of record of the State of Texas or the Federal Government to
enforce any or all liabilities of the undersigned hereunder, service of process
may be made on the undersigned by mailing a copy of the summons to the
undersigned at the address below set forth.
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All sums at anv time to the credit of the undersigned and any property of
the undersigned on which you at any time have a lien or security interest, of
which you at any time have possession, shall secure payment and performance of
all Obligations.
Subject to the last sentence of this paragraph, this Guaranty may be
terminated as to any one of the undersigned only as of any Anniversary Date (as
defined in the Financing Agreement) and then only upon actual receipt by one of
your officers of at least ninety (90) days prior written notice of termination
sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; provided
however, that the undersigned if so terminating this Guaranty shall remain bound
hereunder, and this Guaranty shall continue in full force and effect, with
respect to any and all Obligations created or arising prior to the effective
date of such termination and with respect to any and all Obligations created or
arising prior to the effective date of such termination and with respect to any
and all extensions, renewals or modifications of said pre-existing Obligations.
Termination as to any one of the undersigned shall not affect the obligations of
any of the other undersigned, nor relieve the one giving such notice from
liability for any post termination collection expenses or interest. This is a
continuing agreement and written notice as above provided shall be the only
means of termination, absent your written consent, notwithstanding the fact that
for certain periods of time there may be no Obligations owing to you by the
undersigned. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the
liability of the undersigned hereunder shall automatically terminate upon
termination of the Financing Agreement and satisfaction in full of the
Obligations in accordance with Section 10 thereof.
Your books and records showing the account between you and the undersigned
shall be admissible in evidence in any action or proceeding as prima facie proof
of the items therein set forth. Your monthly statements rendered to the
undersigned shall be binding upon the undersigned to the extent set forth in the
Financing Agreement.
Each of the undersigned expressly waives any and all rights of subrogation,
reimbursement, indemnity, exoneration, contribution or any other claim which it
may now or hereafter have against the other Borrower, or any other person
directly or contingently liable for the Obligations guaranteed hereunder, or
against or with respect to any of such other person's property (including,
without limitation, property collateralizing its Obligations to you) arising
from the existence or performance of this Guaranty.
THIS GUARANTY, TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, REPRESENTS THE FINAL
AGREEMENT AMONG THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR,
CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS AMONG THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO
UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS AMONG THE PARTIES. This Guaranty may not be modified
except in writing, and no course of dealing between you and any of the
undersigned shall be effective to change or modify this Guaranty. Your failure
to exercise any right hereunder shall not be construed as a waiver of the right
to exercise the same or any other right at any other time and from time to time
thereafter, and such rights shall be considered as cumulative rather than
alternative. No knowledge of any breach or other nonobservance by any of the
undersigned of
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the terms and provisions of this Guaranty shall constitute a waiver thereof, nor
a waiver of any obligations to be performed by the undersigned hereunder.
This Guaranty may be assigned by you in accordance with the Financing
Agreement and shall be for your benefit and for the benefit of any of your
assignees or transferees in accordance with the Financing Agreement, and shall
cover any Obligations owed to you at the time of assignment or transfer as well
as any and all future Obligations owed by the undersigned to such assignee or
transferee.
This instrument is executed and given in addition to, and not in
substitution, reduction, replacement, or satisfaction of, any other endorsements
or guarantees of the Obligations, now existing or hereafter executed by any or
all of the undersigned or others in your favor.
When used in this agreement, all pronouns shall, wherever applicable, be
deemed to include the singular and plural as well as the masculine, feminine,
and neuter genders. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of you, your
successors and assigns in accordance with the Financing Agreement; shall be
binding jointly and severally upon the undersigned and upon the respective
successors and assigns of each of the undersigned; and shall pertain to the
undersigned and their respective successors and assigns.
This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas.
This Guaranty is given in renewal, extension, modification and amendment
(and not in extinguishment or novation) of that certain Guaranty of Borrowers
dated August 31, 1992, executed by certain of the undersigned in favor of you
(the "Prior Guaranty"). The rights granted to you hereunder are given in
renewal, extension and modification of the rights previously granted to you in
the Prior Guaranty. Such prior rights are not extinguished hereby, and the
making and priority of such prior rights shall continue in full force and
effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned have executed and delivered this
Guaranty effective as of the date first above set forth.
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. - SERVICES
J.S. OSHMAN AND CO., INC.
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ALABAMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARIZONA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARKANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., CALIFORNIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., COLORADO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., FLORIDA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., GEORGIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., HAWAII
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., KANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., LOUISIANA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MICHIGAN
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MINNESOTA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MISSOURI
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEVADA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW JERSEY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW MEXICO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW YORK
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OHIO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OKLAHOMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OREGON
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., SOUTH CAROLINA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TENNESSEE
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TEXAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., UTAH
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., WASHINGTON
OSHMAN'S SKI SKOOL, INC.
By: /s/ A. Lynn Boerner
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Title: VP-CAO
of each of the above Companies
Address: 2302 Maxwell Lane
Houston, Texas 77023
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT 4.1(a)
[LOGO OF THE CIT GROUP APPEARS HERE] March 23, 1998
J.S. OSHMAN AND CO., INC.
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Alabama
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Axizona
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Arkansas
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., California
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Colorado
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Florida
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Georgia
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Hawaii
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Kansas
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Louisiana
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Michigan
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Minnesota
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Missouri
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Nevada
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., New Jersey
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., New Mexico
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., New York
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Ohio
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Oklahoma
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Oregon
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., South Carolina
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Tennessee
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Texas
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Utah
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Washington
Oshman's Ski Skool, Inc.
Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc.-Services
Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc., as Parent and Guarantor
2302 Maxwell Lane
Houston, TX
Re: Amendment No. I to Amended and Restated Financing Agreement among
us, dated as of December 15, 1997 (herein the "Financing
Agreement")
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Financing Agreement. Capitalized terms used herein but
not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in
the Financing Agreement.
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A. Pursuant to mutual understanding, the Financing Agreement is hereby
amended, effective as of March 1, 1998, as follows:
1. Section I of the Financing Agreement is hereby amended by adding thereto
the following new definitions in alphabetical order:
"FIXED RATE shall mean the sum of three percent (3.00%) plus the Treasury Rate
in effect on the third business day prior to the Fixed Rate Election Date."
"FIXED RATE LOAN shall mean a loan in the original principal amount of
$10,000,000 for which the Companies have elected to use the Fixed Rate pursuant
to Paragraph I of Section 7 hereof."
"FIXED RATE BREAKAGE PRICE shall mean the sum of (a) the greater of (i) the
original principal balance of the Fixed Rate Loan or (ii) the sum of the values
of the principal payment at the Early Termination Date with respect to the Fixed
Rate Loan (such payment of principal payable on the Early Termination Date being
herein referred to as a "Payment") plus the value of all related scheduled
interest payments with respect to such loan to be prepaid from the Early
Termination Date to the Fixed Rate Maturity Date plus (b) an amount determined
by multiplying the prepaid amount of the Fixed Rate Loan by (i) two percent (2%)
per annum for the number of days from Early Termination Date to the Fixed Rate
Maturity Date, if the Early Termination Date is on or prior to the first
anniversary date of the Fixed Rate Loan (for the purposes of this provision,
such anniversary date being 365 days from the Fixed Rate Election Date); (ii)
two percent (2%) per annum for the number of days from the Early Termination
Date to the Fixed Rate Maturity Date, if the Early Termination Date is
subsequent to such first anniversary date of the Fixed Rate Loan and on or prior
to the second anniversary date of the Fixed Rate Loan (for the purposes of this
provision, such anniversary date being 730 days from the Fixed Rate Election
Date) or (iii) one half of one percent (0.50%) per annum for the number of days
from the Early Termination to the Fixed Rate Maturity Date, if the Early
Termination Date is subsequent to such second anniversary date of the Fixed Rate
Loan and prior to the Fixed Rate Maturity Date. The value of each such Payment
(in (a) above) and all such related interest payments shall be determined by
discounting, at the Prepayment Treasury Rate (as hereinafter defined) in effect
on the Early Termination Date, such Payment and all such related interest
payments from the respective scheduled payment dates of each such Payment and
all such related interest payments to the Early Termination Date (but in no
event shall such discounted amount be less than zero). The term "Prepayment
Treasury Rate", as used herein means, with respect to each Payment the yield
which shall be imputed, by linear interpolation, from the current weekly yield
of those United States Treasury Notes having maturities as close as practicable
to the scheduled payment dates of each such Payment, as published in (x) the
most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15(519) or any successor
publication thereto as such dates and (y) the eastern edition of the Wall Street
Journal under the column heading "Ask. Yld." for Government Bonds and Notes in
the Treasury Bonds, Notes and Bills section, published on the third business day
prior to prepayment."
"FIXED RATE ELECTION DATE shall mean the date on which the Companies may elect,
pursuant to a Fixed Rate Election Notice to CITBC, to use the Fixed Rate for the
Fixed Rate Loan."
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"FIXED RATE ELECTION NOTICE shall mean a written notice from the Companies to
CITBC, to be given, if at all, by the Companies at their sole option, during the
Fixed Rate Election Period, in which the Companies may select a Fixed Rate
Election Date on which the Fixed Rate shall become effective pursuant to
Paragraph I of Section 7 hereof."
"FIXED RATE ELECTION PERIOD shall mean the period commencing March 23, 1998 and
ending on the thirtieth day after such date during which the Companies may elect
to use the Fixed Rate for a loan with a principal amount equal to $10,000,000
of the then outstanding principal balance of Revolving Loans."
"FIXED RATE MATURIJY DATE shall mean a period of thirty-six (36) months (or as
close a practicable thereto) from the Fixed Rate Election Date on which the
Fixed Rate Loan shall mature by its terms."
"TREASURY RATE shall mean an interest rate per annum (based on a year of three
hundred and sixty (360) days) equal to the yield which shall be imputed, by
linear interpolation, from the current weekly yield of those United States
Treasury Notes having maturities as close as practicable to the Fixed Rate
Maturity Date, as published in (i) the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical
Release H.15(519) or any successor publication thereto as of the third business
day prior to the Fixed Rate Election Date or (ii) the eastern edition of the
Wall Street Journal under the column heading "Ask. Yld." for Government Bonds
and Notes in the Treasury Bonds, Notes and Bills section, published on the third
business day prior Fixed Rate Election Date."
2. Section I of the Financing Agreement is hereby amended by amending and
restating in their entirety the following definitions set forth therein to
read as follows:
"ANNIVERSARY DATE shall mean August 31, 2001, and the same date in every year
thereafter (notwithstanding the date of the Fixed Rate Maturity Date); provided,
however, that if the Companies give notice, in accordance with Section 10 of
this Financing Agreement, to terminate on an Anniversary Date and such date is
not a business day, then the Anniversary Date shall be the next succeeding
business day."
"EARLY TERMINATION DATE shall mean i) the date on which the Companies terminate
this Financing Agreement or the Revolving Line of Credit, if such date is prior
to (but not on) an Anniversary Date; and/or, ii) if the Companies shall have
given CITBC the Fixed Rate Election Notice, then solely with respect to the
Fixed Rate Loan, (A) the date (if prior to the Fixed Rate Maturity Date) on
which the outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Credit shall be less
than $10,000,000 or (B) any date on which prepayment of the Fixed Rate Loan
occurs prior to (but not on) the Fixed Rate Maturity Date."
"EARLY TERMINATION FEE shall i) mean the fee CITBC is entitled to charge the
Companies in the event the Companies or any one of them terminate the Revolving
Line of Credit or this Financing Agreement on a date prior to (but not on) the
initial or any subsequent Anniversary Date and/or, with respect to the Fixed
Rate Loan, on a date described in clause (ii)(A) or (B) of
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the definition of Early Termination Date; and ii) be determined by calculating
the sum of a) the average daily balance of the Revolving Loans (excluding the
Fixed Rate Loan) for the period from August 31, 1992 to the Early Termination
Date plus b) the average daily undrawn face amount of the Letters of Credit
outstanding for the period from August 31, 1992 to the Early Termination Date,
and multiplying that sum by (1) two percent (2%) per annum for the number of
days from the Early Termination Date to August 31, 2001 if the Early Termination
Date is on or prior to August 31, 1998, or (2) two percent (2%) per annum for
the number of days from the Early Termination Date to the Next Anniversary Date
if the Early Termination Date is subsequent to August 31, 1998 and on or prior
to August 31, 1999; or (3) one-half of one percent (0.5%) per annum for the
number of days from the Early Termination Date to the Next Anniversary Date if
the Early Termination Date is subsequent to August 31, 1999 and on or prior to
August 31, 2000; and (4) one-half of one percent (0.5%) per annum for the
number of days from the Early Termination Date to the Next Anniversary Date if
the Early Termination Date is subsequent to August 31, 2000 but on a date which
is prior to the Next Anniversary Date; plus c) the applicable Fixed Rate
Breakage Price if the Companies shall have given CITBC a Fixed Rate Election
Notice."
"ELIGIBLE INVENTORY shall mean the gross amount of each Company's Inventory
that CITBC has a first and exclusive lien on and that conforms to the warranties
herein less any i) (omitted intentionally), ii) supplies, iii) Inventory not
present in the United States of America, iv) Inventory returned or rejected by
any Company's customers other than Inventory that is undamaged and resalable in
the normal course of business, v) Inventory to be returned to a Company's
suppliers, vi) Inventory in transit to third parties, and vii) reserves required
by CITBC in its reasonable judgment and without duplication but only for the
following: (a) special order Inventory; (b) market value declines; (c) bill and
hold (deferred shipment or consignment sales); (d) markdowns; (e) shrinkage; (f)
Inventory which is not located at a Company's retail store location or
warehouse, but any Inventory within the United States of America and in transit
to a Company's retail store location or warehouse shall not be reserved for; (g)
pack-a-ways; (h) demonstration items; (i) damaged or defective Inventory; (j)
slow moving and obsolete Inventory; (k) out-of-season merchandise; (1) Inventory
at outlet locations; (m) Inventory held for lease; (n) items of Inventory not
sold by any Company as of the date of execution of this Financing Agreement and
not otherwise determined by CITBC to be "Eligible Inventory"; and (o) a reserve
in the amount of up to (i) $2,500,000.00 when the Inventory advance rate is
sixty percent (60%) and (ii) $2,307,692.00 when the Inventory advance rate is
sixty-five percent (65%), on a continuing basis in lieu of landlord waivers in
favor of CITBC for leased retail stores. The amount of such reserves shall be
determined solely by CITBC in its reasonable business judgment using standards
consistently applied. Such standards shall take into consideration amounts
representing, historically, a Company's reserves, discounts, returns, claims,
credits and allowances."
"LIBOR PROCESSING FEE shall mean, with respect to the period of Financing
Agreement ending March 1, 1998, the sum of $500.00 which CITBC shall be entitled
to charge the Companies in accordance with, but subject to, the provisions of
Section 7 of this Financing Agreement upon the election of a Libor Loan, and
zero dollars ($00.00) thereafter."
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"LINE OF CREDIT FEE shall: i) mean the fee due CITBC at the end of each month
for the Revolving Line of Credit and ii) be determined by multiplying x) the
Revolving Line of Credit less the sum of a) the average daily Revolving Loans
(including any Fixed Rate Loan) outstanding during such month plus b) the
average daily undrawn face amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit for said
month, by y) the percentage, with respect to the period of Financing Agreement
ending March 1, 1998, equal to three eighths of one percent (0.375%) per annum
and one quarter of one percent (0.25%) per annum thereafter, for the number of
days in said month during which this Financing Agreement was in effect."
"NEXT ANNIVERSAEY DATE shall mean, with respect to any particular date occurring
prior to August 31, 2001, August 31, 2001, and with respect to any date
occurring after August 31, 2001, the Anniversary Date next succeeding such
date."
"REAL ESTATE shall mean each of the Companies' fee interests in the real
property, which will be, encumbered, mortgaged, pledged or assigned to CITBC or
its designee, located in West Los Angeles, California."
3. Section I shall be amended by deleting therefrom the definitions of
"Minimum Availabilily," "Projections" and "Inventory Turnover Ratio."
4. The second sentence of Paragraph I of Section 3 of the Financing Agreement
is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
"Such loans and advances shall be in amounts up to the lesser of (such
lesser amount, the "Borrowing Base" ): (a) (i) during any Seasonal
Inventory Advance Rate Period, sixty-five percent (65%), and (ii) at all
other times, sixty percent (60%) of the aggregate value of each of the
Companies' respective Eligible Inventory determined at cost, by the retail
inventory method, using a valuation on a first in, first out basis in
accordance with GAAP (herein "FIFO") excluding freight and capitalized
buying, handling and distribution costs, as reflected on the Companies'
books and records; or (b) (i) during any Seasonal Inventory Advance Rate
Period, thirty-eight percent (38%), and (ii) at all other times, thirty-
five percent (35%), of the aggregate value of each of the Companies'
respective Eligible Inventory determined at retail by the retail inventory
method, using a FIFO valuation, excluding freight and capitalized buying,
handling and distribution costs, as reflected on the Companies' books and
records."
5. Paragraphs 14 and 23 of Section 6 shall be deemed deleted and each such
section shall be deemed to read "(omitted intentionally)".
6. Parayraph I of Section 7 of the Financing Agreement is hereby amended and
restated to read in its entirety as follows:
" 1. (A) Interest on the Revolving Loans shall be payable monthly as of the
end of each month or with respect to any Libor Loan, at the end of the
Libor Period with respect to any such loan, and shall be an amount equal to
(a) The Chase Manhattan Bank Rate,
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on a per annum basis, on the average of the net balances owing by all of the
Companies to CITBC in the Collective Account at the close of each day during
such month on balances other than Libor Loans and Fixed Rate Loans and (b) two
and one-eighth percent (2.125%) plus Libor on each Libor Loan as to any then
outstanding Revolving Loans which is a Libor Loan, on a per annum basis, on the
average of the net balances of each such Libor Loans owing by the Companies to
CITBC in the Collective Account at the close of each day during such month for
the Libor Period applicable thereto, and (c) the Fixed Rate as to any then
outstanding Revolving Loan which is a Fixed Rate Loan; but in no event shall the
interest charged hereunder exceed the Maximum Legal Rate.
The Companies may elect to use Libor as to any then outstanding Revolving
Loans (other than any Fixed Rate Loan) provided (i) there is then no Default or
Event of Default, (ii) the Companies have so advised CITBC of their election to
use Libor, the principal amount of such Libor Loan and the Libor Period
applicable thereto is selected no later than two (2) business days preceding the
first business day of a Libor Period and (iii) the election and Libor shall be
effective, provided, there is then no Default or Event of Default, on the third
business day following said notice. The Libor elections must be for integral
multiples of $1,000,000.00 and the Companies shall, for the period of this
Financing Agreement ending March 1, 1998, pay CITBC a non-refundable Libor
Processing Fee upon the effective date of each Libor Loan, provided, however,
that there shall be no such Libor Processing Fee for the first four (4) Libor
Loans in any calendar year which have a three (3) month Libor Period.
The Companies may also elect to use the Fixed Rate as to any then
outstanding Revolving Loans (other than any then existing Libor Loan) on five
(5) business days prior written notice provided (i) there is then no Default or
Event of Default on the date of the Fixed Rate Election Notice, (ii) the
Companies have so advised CITBC of their election to use the Fixed Rate pursuant
to a Fixed Rate Election Notice within the Fixed Rate Election Period and (iii)
such election and Fixed Rate shall be effective, provided, there is then no
Default or Event of Default on the fifth business day following the Fixed Rate
Election Notice. The Fixed Rate Election Notice must be for an amount of
$10,000,000.00, must be delivered on or before the end of the Fixed Rate
Election Period and only one such election may be made during the term of this
Financing Agreement.
If no such election is timely made or can be made with respect to the Fixed
Rate Loans or Libor Loans, or Libor or the Fixed Rate can not be determined by
CITBC (or any participant or co-lender upon prior written notice by such
participants or co-lender to CITBC and the Companies), then CITBC shall use The
Chase Manhattan Bank Rate to compute interest. In the event of any change in The
Chase Manhattan Bank Rate, the rate under clause (a) above shall change, as of
the first of the month following any change, so as to remain equal to The Chase
Manhattan Bank Rate. The rates hereunder shall be calculated based on a three
hundred sixty (360) day year for actual days elapsed. CITBC shall be entitled to
charge the Collective Account at the rate provided for herein when due until all
Obligations have been paid in full.
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(B) Subject to compliance with the conditions set forth in this
subparagraph (B), the Companies shall be entitled to interest rate reductions
(each an "Interest Rate Reduction") as outlined below:
If the ratio of all of the Companies' Average Loan Balances to EBITDA: (i)
is equal to or less than the Companies' financial projections with respect to
any fiscal year, as indicated in projections delivered to CITBC pursuant to
Subsection (d) of Paragraph 7 of Section 6 (herein "Financial Projections") and
the interest spread for the prior fiscal year has been increased pursuant to
clause (ii) below, then the interest spread, if any, over (a) The Chase
Manhattan Bank Rate shall be decreased by three-eighths of one percent (.375%),
(b) the Libor rate shall be decreased by three-eighths of one percent (.375%)
and (c) the Fixed Rate shall remain unchanged; and (ii) is greater than the
Companies' Financial Projections for any fiscal year and the spread for the
prior fiscal year has been computed in accordance with Clause (A) hereinabove,
then the then interest spread, if any, over (a) The Chase Manhattan Bank Rate
shall be increased by three-eighths of one percent (.375%), (b) the Libor rate
shall be increased by three-eighths of one percent (.375%) and (c) the Fixed
Rate shall remain unchanged (each increase being an "Interest Rate Increase").
"Average Loan Balances" as used herein shall mean the average of the net
balances owing by all the Companies to CITBC in the Collective Account as of the
last day of each month for the twelve (12) months in the fiscal year then ended.
In addition to the foregoing requirements, each Interest Rate Reduction is
subject to the Companies compliance with each of the following conditions (i)
through (v) below and the effective date of each Interest Rate Increase is
governed by (iii) and (iv) below:
(i) Timely receipt by CITBC of the Companies' audited Consolidated Balance
Sheet and income statement (the "Financial Statements") in accordance with
the provisions of paragraph 7 of Section 6;
(ii) The absence of any Default or Event of Default;
(iii) As to the spread over The Chase Manhattan Bank Rate, and any Interest Rate
Reduction or the Interest Rate Increase, any such decreases or increases
will be effective on the first day of the month following CITBC's receipt
of the Financial Statements with respect to the fiscal year which the
Companies are determined to be eligible for such Interest Rate Reduction
or such Interest Rate Increase;
(iv) As to the spread over the Libor rate, and any Interest Rate Reduction or
Interest Rate Increase with respect thereto, as the case may be, any such
decreases or increases shall only be applicable to a Libor Loan requested
and commencing on or after CITBC's receipt of the applicable Financial
Statements, and will be effective on the first day of any such new Libor
Period; and
(v) In no event shall the total of all Interest Rate Reductions or Interest
Rate Increases hereunder on the Revolving Loan (excluding the Fixed Rate
Loan which shall not change) reduce or increase the applicable rates by
more than three-eighths of one percent (.375%) from those rates then in
effect.
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For purposes of clarification of the foregoing: 1) in no event
shall the interest rate applicable to (x) Revolving Loans (other than
any Fixed Rate Loan or Libor Loan) be less than The Chase Manhattan Bank
Rate, (y) Libor Loans be less than the Libor rate, plus two and one-
eighth percent (2.125%) per annum, and (z) the Fixed Rate Loan, if any,
be less than the Fixed Rate; and 2) nothing contained in the preceding
subparagraph (v) is intended to modify the provisions of paragraph 2 of
Section 9 providing for the right of CITBC to charge the Default Rate of
Interest as set forth therein."
7. Paragrah 2 of Section 7 of the Financing Agreement is hereby amended and
restated to read in its entirety as follows:
"2. In consideration of the Letter of Credit Guaranty of CITBC,
the Companies shall pay CITBC the Letter of Credit Guaranty Fee which
shall be an amount equal to one percent (1.00%) per annum, payable
monthly, on the outstanding amount of each Letter of Credit."
8. Paragraph 9 of Section 7 of the Financing Agreement is hereby amended
and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
"9. The Companies jointly and severally agree to pay to CITBC,
upon the request of CITBC, such amount or amounts as shall compensate
CITBC (or any of its participants or co-lenders) for any loss, costs or
expenses incurred by CITBC (as reasonably determined by CITBQ as a
result of: (a) any payment or prepayment on a date other than the last
day of a Libor Period for such Libor Loan, or (b) any failure of the
Companies to borrow a Libor Loan on the date for such borrowing
specified in the relevant notice or (c) any payment or prepayment of any
Fixed Rate Loan on a date other than the Fixed Rate Maturity Date for
such loan or (d) any failure of the Companies to borrow the Fixed Rate
Loan on the date for such borrowing specified in the Fixed Rate Election
Notice or (e) any reduction below $10,000,000 of the Revolving Loans
without regard to existing Libor Loans or other loans based on The Chase
Manhattan Bank Rate if, solely with respect to such Fixed Rate Loan, the
Companies shall have given the Fixed Rate Election Notice; such
compensation to include, without limitation, (i) with respect to Libor
Loans, an amount equal to any loss or expense suffered by CITBC (or any
of its participants or co-lenders) during the period from the date of
receipt of such payment or prepayment or the date of such failure to
borrow to the last day of such Libor Period if the rate of interest
obtained by CITBC upon the reemployment of an amount of funds equal to
the amount of such payment, prepayment or failure to borrow is less than
the rate of interest applicable to such Libor Loan for such Libor Period
and (ii) with respect to any Fixed Rate Loan, the Fixed Rate Breakage
Price. The determination by CITBC of the amount of any such loss or
expense, when set forth in a written notice to the Companies, containing
CITBC's calculations hereon in reasonable detail, shall be conclusive on
the Companies, in the absence of manifest error."
9. Subparagraph g) of Paragraph 1 of Section 9 of the Financing Agreement
is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
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"g) breach by the Companies, or any one of them, of any warranty,
representation or covenant of: i) the first sentence of Paragraph 3 of Section 3
hereof; or ii) the second, third and fourth sentences of Paragraph 4 of Section
3 hereof; or iii) Paragraph 3 of Section 5 hereof, or iv) Paragraph 4 of Section
6 hereof, or v) Paragraph 9 of Section 6 hereof; or vi) Paragraph 10 (other than
Permitted Encumbrances pursuant to subparagraph 1.a) of Section 6 hereof; or
vii) Paragraph 11 of Section 6 hereof; or viii) Paragraph 24 of Section 6
hereof;"
10. Section 10 shall be amended by adding thereto the following sentence at the
end of such section:
"If the Companies or CITBC terminate this Financing Agreement and the
Revolving Line of Credit as hereinabove contemplated, such termination
shall, to the extent any Fixed Rate Loan is in then effect, likewise
terminate such Fixed Rate Loan on the date of such termination, whether
such termination date coincides with the Fixed Rate Maturity Date or not;
it being agreed that the Fixed Rate Loan shall under no circumstances
extend the effectiveness of this Financing Agreement or the Revolving Line
of Credit beyond such termination date to the Fixed Rate Maturity Date or
any other date whatsoever."
11. Exhibit A to the Financing Agreement shall be amended, restated and
replaced in form of the Availability Report attached hereto as Annex I
hereto.
B. Each Guarantor ratifies, approves and reaffirms all of its obligations under
its Guarantee and acknowledges that its Guarantee is not subject to any claims,
defenses or offsets. Each Guarantor also acknowledges that the term Obligations
shall include, without limitation, all indebtedness, liability or other
obligations, as modified by this amendment, of the Companies jointly and
severally. Furthermore, each Guarantor hereby agrees that nothing contained in
this Financing Agreement, as hereby amended, or any other Loan Documents shall
adversely affect any right or remedy of CITBC under any Guarantee and that the
execution and delivery of this amendment and the other Loan Documents shall in
no way change or modify its obligations as guarantor, debtor, pledgor, assignor,
obligor and/or grantor under the its Guarantee except as specifically provided
in this Part B and shall not constitute a waiver by CITBC of any of its rights
against such Guarantor.
C. The Companies shall pay the Documentation Fees in connection with the
preparation, execution, negotiation and consummation of this amendment (pursuant
to clause (ii) of the definition of such term).
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Except as otherwise provided herein, no other change in any of the terms or
provisions of the Financing Agreement is intended or implied. If the foregoing
is in accordance with your understanding, please sign and return to us the
enclosed copy of this letter to so indicate.
Very truly yours,
THE CIT GROUP/BUSINESS CREDIT, INC.
By /s/ Pam Wozniak
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Pam Wozniak
Assistant Vice President
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Read and Agreed to:
J.S. OSHMAN AND CO., INC.
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ALABAMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARIZONA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., ARKANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., CALIFORNIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., COLORADO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., FLORIDA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., GEORGIA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., HAWAII
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., KANSAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., LOUISIANA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MICHIGAN
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MINNESOTA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., MISSOURI
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEVADA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW JERSEY
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW MEXICO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., NEW YORK
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OHIO
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OKLAHOMA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., OREGON
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., SOUTH CAROLINA
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TENNESSEE
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., TEXAS
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., UTAH
OSHMAN SPORTING GOODS CO., WASHINGTON
OSHMAN'S SKI SKOOL, INC.
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.-SERVICES
OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS, INC., as Parent and Guarantor
By /s/ A. Lynn Boerner
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Title: A. Lynn Boerner
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
of each of the above Companies
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ANNEX I
FORM OF AVAILABILITY REPORT
[See attached.]
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AVAILABILITY REPORT #_________________
Date_______________
To: The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc.
Two Lincoln Centre, Suite 200
5420 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
972-455-1690
1. ELIGIBLE INVENTORY
A. COST INVENTORY
Per Schedule Attached Dated ______ $__________
Per Confirmation No.____ Dated _____
Less Reserves:
POS Markdown Reserve $__________
Seasonal Reserve - Hard Markdowns $__________
Slow Moving/Obsolete Reserve $__________
Outlet Inventory $__________
Accrued Shrinkage $__________
Highly Seasonal Goods $__________
Landlord Waivers $__________
Other (Off-site ski sales and demo racquets) $__________
Return to Vendor Merchandise $__________
Total Reserves $__________
Net Eligible Cost Inventory $__________
Rate of Advance: [60%] [65%, if Seasonal Inventory Advance $__________
Rate Period]
B. RETAIL INVENTORY
Per Schedule Attached Dated ______ $__________
Per Confirmation No._____ Dated ______
Less Reserves:
Total Cost Ineligibles -- (I-IMU%) $__________
Net Eligible Retail Inventory $__________
Rate of Advance: [35%] [38%, if Seasonal Inventory $__________
Advance Rate Period]
2. INVENTORY COLLATERAL VALUE
A. The Lesser of [60%] [65%, if Seasonal $__________
InventoryAdvance Rate Period] of cost or 35%
or [38%, if Seasonal Inventory Advance Rate
Period] of Retail
B. The Lesser of (A) or [$65,000,000 plus the $__________
Increment, if elected] [plus $15,000,000, if
Seasonal Overline Period] Line Cap Total
Inventory Collateral Value
3. LOAN PLUS LETTER OF CREDIT EXPOSURE
AND AVAILABILITY RESERVE
Standby Letters of Credit $__________
Documentary Letters of Credit $__________
Availability Reserve for store closings, if applicable $__________
Availability Reserve for sales tax liabilities, if applicable $__________
Loan Balance Brought Forward $__________
Less: Cash Received $__________
Sub Total $__________
Plus: Other Additions $__________
Advances Since Last Report $__________
New Loan Balance $__________
NET AVAILABLE PER OUR BOOKS $__________
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For the purpose of inducing The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc. to grant loans
to us under the Financing Agreement, we hereby certify that in our judgment the
above stated cost and retail Inventory amounts are substantially true and
correct as of this report.
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(Client's Name)
By:
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(Authorized Signature)
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EXHIBIT 10.12
STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING
KEY EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PAY BONUS PROGRAM
(AS AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF AUGUST 25, 1997)
1. PURPOSE. In order for the Company (as defined below) to attract and
retain well qualified executives and to assure the Company, the stockholders of
the Company, and the Company's Key Executives (as defined below) of a stable and
dedicated management, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company has
adopted the policy, as stated herein (the "Policy"), of providing Bonuses (as
defined below) and Severance Pay (as defined below) to selected Key Executives
under the circumstances and conditions as hereinafter set forth.
2. COMPANY AND SUCCESSORS BOUND. The term "Company" shall mean Oshman's
Sporting Goods, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Oshman's") and Oshman Sporting
Goods, Inc.-Services, a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of
Oshman's, taken together, and any successor of either such corporation,
including, but not limited to, any successor which acquires the beneficial
ownership of the assets of, or continues the business of, Oshman's or Oshman's
Sporting Goods, Inc.-Services after a Change of Control (as defined in paragraph
4).
3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of the Policy shall be the date on
which a Change of Control (as defined below) occurs.
4. CHANGE OF CONTROL. The term "Change of Control" shall mean any event
or transaction whereby, or time when, (A) a corporation, person or group acting
in concert as described in Section 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), holds or acquires beneficial ownership
(within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act), whether
directly or indirectly, of a number of shares of capital stock or securities of
Oshman's which represent 50% or more of the combined voting power of Oshman's
then outstanding capital stock or other indicia of ownership of such securities
which are entitled to vote in elections of directors, or (B) there is a change
in the ownership of 80% or more of the assets of Oshman's (determined on a book
value basis), whether such change in ownership occurs by sale, liquidation,
merger or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term "Change of
Control" shall not include any event, transaction or time otherwise falling
within clause (A) of the preceding sentence if the corporation, person or group
(i) was, on December 6, 1988 (the "Adoption Date"), the beneficial owner
(including for purposes of such determination any shares held in trust for the
benefit of such person) of 20% or more of Oshman's outstanding voting stock or
(ii) is an individual who was, on the Adoption Date, an executive officer of the
Company or is a group primarily composed of individuals who were, on the
Adoption Date, executive officers of the Company.
5. KEY EXECUTIVE. The term "Key Executive" shall mean those employees of
the Company designated by the Board as Key Executives entitled to the benefits
of this Policy. Once an employee has been designated by the Board as a Key
Executive, such employee shall continue to be considered a Key Executive for the
purposes of this Policy until that date which
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is one year after the date on which the employee is notified in writing that the
Board has withdrawn the designation of such employee as a Key Executive.
6. TERMINATION. For the purpose of paragraph 7 of this policy, the term
"Termination" shall mean, during the period beginning on the date on which a
Change of Control first occurs and ending on the date which is six months
thereafter, termination of the employment relationship between the Key Executive
and the Company (i) by the Company for any reason other than for Cause (as
defined below), (ii) by the Key Executive for Good Reason (as defined below) or
(iii) by reason of death or Disability (as defined below) of the Key Executive.
The term "Cause" shall mean termination of employment by the Company upon
(i) the willful and continued failure by the Key Executive to substantially
perform his duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from
any incapacity due to physical or mental illness, or Disability, as defined
below), after a demand for substantial performance is delivered to the Key
Executive by the Company which specifically identifies the reason or reasons for
the Board's determination that the Key Executive has not substantially performed
his duties, or (ii) the Key Executive's willful engaging in misconduct which is
determined by the Board to be materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or
otherwise. For purposes of this paragraph, no act, or failure to act by a Key
Executive shall be considered "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by
such Key Executive not in good faith and without reasonable belief that such
action or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, a Key Executive shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause
unless and until there shall have been delivered to the Key Executive a copy of
a written notice of termination from the Company after reasonable notice to such
Key Executive and an opportunity for the Key Executive's counsel, together with
the Key Executive's counsel, to be heard before the Board, finding that in the
good faith opinion of the Board such Key Executive was guilty of conduct set
forth above in clauses (i) or (ii) of the first sentence of his paragraph and
specifying the particulars thereof in detail.
The term "Disability" shall mean that the Key Executive is unable to engage
in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable
physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or to be
of long continued and indefinite duration. A doctor's certificate to this
effect is prerequisite to the Board's finding that the Key Executive has
suffered a Disability.
The term "Good Reason" shall mean termination of the Key Executive's
employment with the Company based on: (i) subsequent to a Change of Control, and
without the Key Executive's express written consent, the assignment to the Key
Executive of any duties inconsistent with the Key Executive's positions, duties,
responsibilities and status with the Company immediately prior to a Change of
Control, or a change in the Key Executive's reporting responsibilities, titles
or offices as in effect immediately prior to a Change of Control, except in
connection with the termination of the Key Executive's employment for Cause or
as a result of the Key Executive's death or by the Key Executive other than for
Good Reason; (ii) subsequent to a Change of Control, a reduction by the Company
in the Key Executive's base salary as in effect immediately prior to a Change of
Control or as the same may be increased from time to time; (iii) subsequent to a
Change of Control and without the Key Executive's
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express written consent, the Company's requiring the Key Executive to be based
anywhere other than within the county in which such Key Executive is based on
the Adoption Date, except for required travel on the Company's business to an
extent substantially consistent with the Key Executive's business travel
obligations immediately prior to the Change of Control; (iv) subsequent to a
Change of Control, the failure by the Company to continue in effect any life
insurance plan, health-and-accident plan or disability plan in which the Key
Executive is participating at the time of a Change of Control (or plans
providing the Key Executive with substantially similar benefits), the taking of
any action by the Company which would adversely affect the Key Executive's
participation in or materially reduce the Key Executive's benefits under any of
such plans, or the failure by the Company to provide the Key Executive with the
number of paid vacation days to which the Key Executive would then be entitled
in accordance with the Company's normal vacation policy in effect immediately
prior to the date of the Change of Control; (v) subsequent to a Change of
Control, any purported termination of the Key Executive's employment which is
not effected pursuant to a notice of termination satisfying the requirements of
the second preceding paragraph of this paragraph 6, and no such purported
termination shall be effective.
7. AMOUNT OF BONUS OR SEVERANCE PAY. In the event that (a) a Key
Executive continues in the employ of the Company for more than six months after
a Change of Control (in which case the compensation such Key Executive is to
receive hereunder shall be referred to as a "Bonus") or (b) there is a
Termination of a Key Executive's employment with the Company within six months
after a Change of Control (in which case the compensation such Key Executive is
to receive hereunder shall be referred to as "Severance Pay"), the Company shall
pay to the Key Executive, within ten (10) days of the date of such Termination
or the sixth month anniversary date of the Change of Control, as the case may
be, an amount of compensation (either Bonus or Severance Pay) equal to the
lesser of (i) 299% of the Key Executive's "base amount" (as such term is defined
and used in Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [the "Code"]), or
(ii) the maximum amount of additional compensation which may be paid to the Key
Executive (after taking into account all other amounts payable to or for the Key
Executive) without such additional compensation resulting in the denial of any
Federal income tax deduction by the Company for such payments under Section 280G
of the Code or the imposition of any excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code.
For purposes of clause (ii) of the preceding sentence, the determination of
whether Section 280G or Section 4999 of the Code applies to Bonus or Severance
Pay otherwise payable to a Key Executive, and, if so, the maximum amount of
Bonus or Severance Pay which may be paid in accordance with (ii) of the
preceding sentence, shall be made by the Board, which may rely upon the advice
of the Company's legal counsel, and such determination shall be conclusively
binding upon the Company and the Key Executive. If the determination of the
Board as provided in the immediately preceding sentence is not accepted by the
Internal Revenue Service upon audit of either the Company or the Key Executive,
the Company shall pay to the Key Executive an amount (the "Gross-Up Amount")
equal to the excise tax imposed, if any, upon the Key Executive under Section
4999 of the Code in respect of any Bonus or Severance Pay paid hereunder. The
Company shall not be liable to the Key Executive for reimbursement of any excise
tax on the Gross-Up Amount, or for any other tax, penalty, interest, cost or
damages. For purposes of this paragraph 7, the Gross-Up Amount shall not
constitute Bonus or Severance Pay. The Company shall pay the Gross-Up Amount to
the Key Executive within thirty (30) days of notice informing the Company of (x)
the occurrence of a final determination of the Key
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Executive's liability for excise tax in respect of the Bonus or Severance Pay
under Section 4999 of the Code and (y) the amount of such excise tax, exclusive
of penalties and interest thereon. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company
shall not be required to pay the Gross-Up Amount unless it has been afforded a
reasonable opportunity to defend, by administrative or judicial proceedings,
against the assertion of a deficiency for excise tax under Section 4999 of the
Code. References herein to specific sections or provisions of the Code shall be
deemed to refer to any successor provision of Federal tax law.
In the event that the Key Executive should die after becoming entitled to
Bonus or Severance Pay, but prior to receiving all of any such Bonus or
Severance Pay due under this Policy, any unpaid amount of such Bonus or
Severance Pay shall be paid to the Key Executive's spouse, if any such spouse is
then living, or, if not, to the executor or administrator of such Key
Executive's estate, or to such Key Executive's devisees or heirs at law, as
applicable, if no administration is had on the Key Executive's estate.
8. ADMINISTRATION OF POLICY. The Board shall have the power to take all
actions reasonably required to carry out the terms and provisions of this Policy
including, but not limited to, (i) the right to construe, construct and
interpret the Policy, including as necessary, correcting any defect, supplying
any omission or reconciling any inconsistency which may arise under the Policy,
(ii) decide all questions as to eligibility for benefits and the amount and
timing of payment of benefits and to make factual determinations that may affect
eligibility for and/or the amount or timing of benefits, (iii) to make written
rules and regulations which are not inconsistent with this Policy, to the extent
the Board determines in its sole discretion that such rules and regulations are
necessary or appropriate, and (iv) to do such other acts as the Board, in its
sole discretion, deems necessary, appropriate, desirable or convenient in order
to (a) administer this Policy in accordance with its terms and provisions, or
otherwise as may otherwise be required by applicable law or regulation and (b)
to otherwise carry out the purposes and objectives of this Policy. All rules,
regulations, decisions, and computations of the Board shall be uniformly and
consistently applied to persons in similar circumstances. The judgment of the
Board shall be final, binding and conclusive as to all affected persons.
9. AMENDMENT OF POLICY. This Policy may be amended by approval of a
majority of the members of the Board at any time after the Adoption Date if, and
only to the extent that the Board determines necessary, the Board determines in
the exercise of its sole discretion that (i) there have been amendments to
provisions or the Code which are directly relevant to Bonus or Severance Pay
hereunder, or judicial or administrative interpretations thereof, which would
both materially and adversely affect the Federal tax consequences, either to the
Company or a Key Executive, of any Bonus or Severance Pay to be paid or received
hereunder, or (ii) there has been an adoption or amendment of any other law or
regulation, or judicial or administrative interpretation thereof, which would
prohibit or materially limit the payment of any Bonus or Severance Pay
hereunder.
10. LIMITATION OF RIGHTS. Nothing in this Policy shall be construed to
(i) give any employee of the Company any right to be awarded a benefit other
than in accordance with this Policy or to voluntarily or involuntarily
anticipate, alienate, assign or otherwise transfer any such benefit; (ii) limit
in any way the right of the Company to terminate an employee's employment with
the Company at any time; or (iii) evidence any agreement or understanding,
express or
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implied, that the Company will employ an employee in any particular position or
for any particular remuneration.
11. PAYMENT FUNDED BY GENERAL CREDIT OF COMPANY. The Company shall not be
required to set aside or earmark any specific amounts or otherwise create any
type of fund to meet any obligations it may incur under the Policy. The rights
of the Key Executive and any persons claiming under the Key Executive shall be
solely those of an unsecured creditor of the Company.
12. NOTICE. For purposes of the Policy, written notice to the Key
Executive shall be deemed sufficient if delivered by hand to the Key Executive;
or if sent by registered mail (return receipt requested) to the last address
furnished to the Board by the Key Executive. Similarly, written notice to the
Company shall be deemed sufficient if delivered in hand to the Company, or if
sent by registered mail (return receipt requested) to the executive offices of
the Company. Notice given in accordance herewith shall be effective as of the
date of the postmark if mailed via registered mail and the return receipt is
received by the sender, or upon actual receipt by the party receiving notice in
the event that (i) such return receipt is received by the sender or (ii) notice
is given by in hand delivery.
13. WITHHOLDING. The Company shall withhold any tax required to be
withheld from any payment under this Policy.
14. GOVERNING LAW; BINDING EFFECT. This Policy shall be subject to and
governed by the laws of the State of Texas and, to the extent applicable, the
laws of the United States. This Policy shall be a binding, enforceable
obligation of the Company.
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EXHIBIT 10.13
STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING
EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PAY BONUS PROGRAM
(AS AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF AUGUST 25, 1997)
1. PURPOSE. In order for the Company (as defined below) to attract
and retain well qualified executives and to assure the Company, the stockholders
of the Company, and the Company's Executives (as defined below) of a stable and
dedicated management, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company has
adopted the policy, as stated herein (the "Policy"), of providing Bonuses (as
defined below) and Severance Pay (as defined below) to selected Executives under
the circumstances and conditions as hereinafter set forth.
2. COMPANY AND SUCCESSORS BOUND. The term "Company" shall mean
Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Oshman's") and Oshman
Sporting Goods, Inc.-Services, a Delaware corporation and wholly owned
subsidiary of Oshman's, taken together, and any successor of either such
corporation, including, but not limited to, any successor which acquires the
beneficial ownership of the assets of, or continues the business of, Oshman's or
Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc.-Services after a Change of Control (as defined in
paragraph 4).
3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of the Policy shall be the
date on which a Change of Control (as defined below) occurs.
4. CHANGE OF CONTROL. The term "Change of Control" shall mean any
event or transaction whereby, or time when, (A) a corporation, person or group
acting in concert as described in Section 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), holds or acquires beneficial
ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act),
whether directly or indirectly, of a number of shares of capital stock or
securities of Oshman's which represent 50% or more of the combined voting power
of Oshman's then outstanding capital stock or other indicia of ownership of such
securities which are entitled to vote in elections of directors, or (B) there is
a change in the ownership of 80% or more of the assets of Oshman's (determined
on a book value basis), whether such change in ownership occurs by sale,
liquidation, merger or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term
"Change of Control" shall not include any event, transaction or time otherwise
falling within clause (A) of the preceding sentence if the corporation, person
or group (i) was, on December 6, 1988 (the "Adoption Date"), the beneficial
owner (including for purposes of such determination any shares held in trust for
the benefit of such person) of 20% or more of Oshman's outstanding voting stock
or (ii) is an individual who was, on the Adoption Date, an executive officer of
the Company or is a group primarily composed of individuals who were, on the
Adoption Date, executive officers of the Company.
5. EXECUTIVE. The term "Executive" shall mean those employees of the
Company designated by the Board as Executives entitled to the benefits of this
Policy. Once an employee
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has been designated by the Board as an Executive, such employee shall continue
to be considered an Executive for the purposes of this Policy until that date
which is one year after the date on which the employee is notified in writing
that the Board has withdrawn the designation of such employee as an Executive.
6. TERMINATION. For the purpose of paragraph 7 of this policy, the
term "Termination" shall mean, during the period beginning on the date on which
a Change of Control first occurs and ending on the date which is six months
thereafter, termination of the employment relationship between the Executive and
the Company (i) by the Company for any reason other than for Cause (as defined
below), (ii) by the Executive for Good Reason (as defined below) or (iii) by
reason of death or Disability (as defined below) of the Executive.
The term "Cause" shall mean termination of employment by the Company
upon (i) the willful and continued failure by the Executive to substantially
perform his duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from
any incapacity due to physical or mental illness, or Disability, as defined
below), after a demand for substantial performance is delivered to the Executive
by the Company which specifically identifies the reason or reasons for the
Board's determination that the Executive has not substantially performed his
duties, or (ii) the Executive's willful engaging in misconduct which is
determined by the Board to be materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or
otherwise. For purposes of this paragraph, no act, or failure to act by an
Executive shall be considered "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by
such Executive not in good faith and without reasonable belief that such action
or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, an Executive shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause
unless and until there shall have been delivered to the Executive a copy of a
written notice of termination from the Company after reasonable notice to such
Executive and an opportunity for the Executive, together with the Executive's
counsel, to be heard before the Board, finding that in the good faith opinion of
the Board such Executive was guilty of conduct set forth above in clauses (i) or
(ii) of the first sentence of this paragraph and specifying the particulars
thereof in detail.
The term "Disability" shall mean that the Executive is unable to
engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically
determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in
death or to be of long continued and indefinite duration. A doctor's
certificate to this effect is prerequisite to the Board's finding that the
Executive has suffered a Disability.
The term "Good Reason" shall mean termination of the Executive's
employment with the Company based on: (i) subsequent to a Change of Control and
without the Executive's express written consent, the assignment to the Executive
of any duties inconsistent with the Executive's positions, duties,
responsibilities and status with the Company immediately prior to a Change of
Control, or a change in the Executive's reporting responsibilities, titles or
offices as in effect immediately prior to a Change of Control, except in
connection with the termination of the Executive's employment for Cause or as a
result of the Executive's death or by the Executive other than for Good Reason;
(ii) subsequent to a Change of Control, a reduction by the
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Company in the Executive's base salary as in effect immediately prior to a
Change of Control or as the same may be increased from time to time; (iii)
subsequent to a Change of Control and without the Executive's express written
consent, the Company's requiring the Executive to be based anywhere other than
within the county in which such Executive is based on the Adoption Date, except
for required travel on the Company's business to an extent substantially
consistent with the Executive's business travel obligations immediately prior to
the Change of Control; (iv) subsequent to a Change of Control, the failure by
the Company to continue in effect any life insurance plan, health-and-accident
plan or disability plan in which the Executive is participating at the time of a
Change of Control (or plans providing the Executive with substantially similar
benefits), the taking of any action by the Company which would adversely affect
the Executive's participation in or materially reduce the Executive's benefits
under any of such plans, or the failure by the Company to provide the Executive
with the number of paid vacation days to which the Executive would then be
entitled in accordance with the Company's normal vacation policy in effect
immediately prior to the date of the Change of Control; (v) subsequent to a
Change of Control, any purported termination of the Executive Employment which
is not effected pursuant to a notice of termination satisfying the requirements
of the second preceding paragraph of this paragraph 6, and no such purported
termination shall be effective.
7. AMOUNT OF BONUS OR SEVERANCE PAY. In the event that (a) an
Executive continues in the employ of the Company for more than six months after
a Change of Control in which case the compensation such Executive is to receive
hereunder shall be referred to as a "Bonus") or (b) there is a Termination of an
Executive's employment with the Company within six months after a Change of
Control (in which case the compensation such Executive is to receive hereunder
shall be referred to as "Severance Pay"), the Company shall pay to the
Executive, within ten (10) days of the date of such Termination or the sixth
month anniversary date of the Change of Control, as the case may be, an amount
of compensation Bonus or Severance Pay) equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or
(ii) the maximum amount of additional compensation which may be paid to the
Executive (after taking into account all other amounts payable to or for the
Executive) without such additional compensation resulting in the denial of any
Federal income tax deduction by the Company for such payments under Section 280G
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") or the imposition of any
excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; provided, however, that in no event
shall the amount of any Severance Pay hereunder exceed 200 percent of the
compensation paid to the terminated Executive by the Company in the fiscal year
immediately preceding such Executive's Termination. For purposes of clause (i)
of the preceding sentence, the determination of whether Section 280G or Section
4999 of the Code applies to Bonus or Severance Pay otherwise payable to an
Executive, and, if so, the maximum amount of Bonus or Severance Pay which may be
paid in accordance with (ii) of the preceding sentence, shall be made by the
Board, which may rely upon the advice of the Company's legal counsel, and such
determination shall be conclusively binding upon the Company and the Executive.
If the determination of the Board as provided in the immediately preceding
sentence is not accepted by the Internal Revenue Service upon audit of either
the Company or the Executive, the Company shall pay to the Executive an amount
(the "Gross-Up Amount") equal to the excise tax imposed, if any, upon the
Executive under Section 4999 of the Code in respect of any Bonus or Severance
Pay paid hereunder. The Company shall
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not be liable to the Executive for reimbursement of any excise tax on the Gross-
Up Amount, or for any other tax, penalty, interest, cost or damages. For
purposes of this paragraph 7, the Gross-Up Amount shall not constitute Bonus or
Severance Pay. The Company shall pay the Gross-Up Amount to the Executive within
thirty (30) days of notice informing the Company of (x) the occurrence of a
final determination of the Executive's liability for excise tax in respect of
the Bonus or Severance Pay under Section 4999 of the Code and (y) the amount of
such excise tax, exclusive of penalties and interest thereon. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the Company shall not be required to pay the Gross-Up Amount
unless it has been afforded a reasonable opportunity to defend, by
administrative or judicial proceedings, against the assertion of a deficiency
for excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code. References herein to specific
sections or provisions of the Code shall be deemed to refer to any successor
provision of Federal tax law.
In the event that the Executive should die after becoming entitled to
Bonus or Severance Pay, but prior to receiving all of any such Bonus or
Severance Pay due under this Policy, any unpaid amount of such Bonus or
Severance Pay shall be paid to the Executive's spouse, if any such spouse is
then living, or, if not, to the executor or administrator of such Executive's
estate, or to such Executive's devisees or heirs at law, as applicable, if no
administration is had on the Executive's estate.
8. ADMINISTRATION OF POLICY. The Board shall have the power to take
all actions reasonably required to carry out the terms and provisions of this
Policy including, but not limited to, (i) the right to construe, construct and
interpret the Policy, including as necessary, correcting any defect, supplying
any omission or reconciling any inconsistency which may arise under the Policy,
(ii) decide all questions as to eligibility for benefits and the amount and
timing of payment of benefits and to make factual determinations that may affect
eligibility for and/or the amount or timing of benefits, (iii) to make written
rules and regulations which are not inconsistent with this Policy, to the extent
the Board determines in its sole discretion that such rules and regulations are
necessary or appropriate, and (iv) to do such other acts as the Board, in its
sole discretion, deems necessary, appropriate, desirable or convenient in order
to (a) administer this Policy in accordance with its terms and provisions, or
otherwise as may otherwise be required by applicable law or regulation and (b)
to otherwise carry out the purposes and objectives of this Policy. All rules,
regulations, decisions, and computations of the Board shall be uniformly and
consistently applied to persons in similar circumstances. The judgment of the
Board shall be final, binding and conclusive as to all affected persons.
9. AMENDMENT OF POLICY. This Policy may be amended by approval of a
majority of the members of the Board at any time after the Adoption Date if, and
only to the extent that the Board determines necessary, the Board determines in
the exercise of its sole discretion that (i) there have been amendments to
provisions of the Code which are directly relevant to Bonus or Severance Pay
hereunder, or judicial or administrative interpretations thereof, which would
both materially and adversely affect the Federal tax consequences, either to the
Company or to an Executive, of any Bonus or Severance Pay to be paid or received
hereunder, or (ii) there has been an adoption or amendment of any other law or
regulation, or judicial or administrative
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interpretation thereof, which would prohibit or materially limit the payment of
any Bonus or Severance Pay hereunder.
10. LIMITATION OF RIGHTS. Nothing in this Policy shall be construed
to (i) give any employee of the Company any right to be awarded a benefit other
than in accordance with this Policy or to voluntarily or involuntarily
anticipate, alienate, assign or otherwise transfer any such benefit; (ii) limit
in any way the right of the Company to terminate an employee's employment with
the Company at any time; or (iii) evidence any agreement or understanding,
express or implied, that the Company will employ an employee in any particular
position or for any particular remuneration.
11. PAYMENT FUNDED BY GENERAL CREDIT OF COMPANY. The Company shall
not be required to set aside or earmark any specific amounts or otherwise create
any type of fund to meet any obligations it may incur under the Policy. The
rights of the Executive and any persons claiming under the Executive shall be
solely those of an unsecured creditor of the Company.
12. NOTICE. For purposes of the Policy, written notice to the
Executive shall be deemed sufficient if delivered by hand to the Executive; or
if sent by registered mail (return receipt requested) to the last address
furnished to the Board by the Executive. Similarly, written notice to the
Company shall be deemed sufficient if delivered in hand to the Company, or if
sent by registered mail (return receipt requested) to the executive offices of
the Company. Notice given in accordance herewith shall be effective as of the
date of the postmark if mailed via registered mail and the return receipt is
received by the sender, or upon actual receipt by the party receiving notice in
the event that (i) such return receipt is received by the sender or (ii) notice
is given by in hand delivery.
13. WITHHOLDING. The Company shall withhold any tax required to be
withheld from any payment under this Policy.
14. GOVERNING LAW; BINDING EFFECT. This Policy shall be subject and
governed by the laws of the State of Texas and, to the extent applicable, the
laws of the United States. This Policy shall be a binding, enforceable
obligation of the Company.
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EXHIBIT 18
Board of Directors
Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc.
As stated in Note A to the consolidated financial statements of Oshman's
Sporting Goods, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company") for the period ended
January 31, 1998, the Company changed its accounting policy for store
pre-opening costs. Management believes the newly adopted accounting principle is
preferable because there is no direct causal relationship between these expenses
and future revenues and to improve comparability with other companies in the
industry. At your request, we have reviewed and discussed with management the
circumstances, business judgment, and planning that formed the basis for making
this change in accounting principle.
It should be recognized that professional standards have not been
established for selecting among alternative principles that exist in this area
or for evaluating the preferability of alternative accounting principles.
Accordingly, we are furnishing this letter solely for purposes of the Company's
compliance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
it should not be used or relied on for any other purpose.
Based on our review and discussion, we concur with management's judgment
that the newly adopted accounting principle is preferable in the circumstances.
In formulating this position, we are relying on management's business planning
and judgment, which we do not find unreasonable.
Very truly yours,
GRANT THORNTON LLP
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EXHIBIT 21.1
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES
All of the Company's subsidiaries are incorporated under the laws of the State
of Texas and operate under the name Oshman's unless otherwise indicated in
parentheses. Each is qualified to do business in the state mentioned in its
name. All are 100% owned by Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Alabama*
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Arizona (also operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Arkansas
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., California (also operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Colorado*
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Connecticut*
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Florida (operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Georgia
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Hawaii
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Kansas (operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Louisiana
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Michigan (will operate as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Minnesota (operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Missouri
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Nevada
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., New Jersey
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., New Mexico (also operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., New York*
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Ohio*
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Oklahoma (operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Oregon*
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., South Carolina (operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Tennessee
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Texas (Delaware) (also operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Utah (operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman Sporting Goods Co., Washington (operates as SuperSports USA)
Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. - Services (Delaware)
Oshman Ski Skool, Inc.*
J.S. Oshman and Co., Inc.
Oshitch Company*
The Best of Oshitch, District of Columbia*
Oshitch Company of Maryland, Inc.*
Oshitch Company of Virginia, Inc.*
Oshitch at Home, Inc.*
URAFAN Corp. (operates as URAFAN Corp.)*
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* Indicates a currently inactive subsidiary.
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have issued our report dated March 9, 1998, accompanying the
consolidated financial statements of Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. and
Subsidiaries included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
January 31, 1998. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said
report in the Registration Statements of Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. on Form
S-8, File No. 33-14665, File No. 33-41404, File No. 33-28357, File No. 33-53451,
File No. 33-54221 and File No. 33-64515.
GRANT THORNTON LLP
Houston, Texas
April 30, 1998
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