SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For Fiscal Quarter Ended June 14, 1997 Commission File Number 33-54928
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 23-2506294
(State or other jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
7530 TIDEWATER DRIVE, P. O. BOX 1289, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23501
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (757)480-6700
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No X
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
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Class Outstanding shares at July 29, 1997
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Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share 41,480
Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share 2,458,520
Class C common stock, par value $.01 per share 1
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Index to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Part I. Financial Information:
Item 1. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
December 28, 1996 and June 14, 1997 1
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss - 12 weeks ended June
15, 1996 and June 14, 1997 and
24 weeks ended June 15, 1996 and June 14, 1997 3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit -
24 weeks ended June 14, 1997 4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
24 weeks ended June 15, 1996 and June 14, 1997 5
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 8
Part II. Other Information 11
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
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December 28, June 14,
Assets 1996 1997
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Current assets:
Cash $ 853,560 $ 632,712
Accounts receivable, net of
allowance for doubtful accounts
of $1,003,038 at December 28, 1996 and
$1,044,138 at June 14, 1997 14,792,965 11,581,681
Merchandise inventories:
Assuming the first-in, first-out method 54,164,510 47,217,985
Less adjustment to the last-in, first-out method 3,355,394 3,540,008
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50,809,116 43,677,977
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,355,115 2,976,053
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Total current assets 67,810,756 58,868,423
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Assets held for sale 9,998,102 7,734,518
Property and equipment:
Land 8,727,365 8,727,365
Buildings 62,675,865 66,038,556
Leasehold improvements 35,955,672 37,616,971
Fixtures and equipment 87,093,915 91,619,657
Transportation equipment 608,037 549,257
Construction in progress 894,515 -
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195,955,369 204,551,806
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 91,778,403 98,208,281
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Net property and equipment 104,176,966 106,343,525
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Favorable lease rights, net of accumulated
amortization of $7,283,859 at December 28, 1996
and $7,254,959 at June 14, 1997 3,540,441 3,243,061
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of
$2,348,851 at December 28, 1996 and $2,974,068 at
June 14, 1997 7,227,683 6,602,466
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $6,419,514 at December 28, 1996
and $7,200,839 at June 14, 1997 7,859,675 7,782,293
Other, net 175,677 572,456
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$200,789,300 $191,146,742
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(Unaudited)
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit December 28, June 14,
1996 1997
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Current liabilities:
Current installments of notes payable $ 801,467 $ 511,777
Current installments of obligations under capital leases 3,040,132 3,158,660
Trade accounts payable 36,149,820 27,729,103
Accrued expenses:
Licenses and other taxes 5,407,620 5,140,962
Interest 10,261,199 8,795,327
Insurance claims 4,125,522 6,541,460
Other 7,710,665 8,048,248
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Total accrued expenses 27,505,006 28,525,997
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Accrued costs relating to closed stores, current portion 1,901,305 1,862,588
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Total current liabilities 69,397,730 61,788,125
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Long-term debt, excluding current installments:
Revolving credit facility 24,289,957 25,606,897
Notes payable 919,698 679,772
Obligations under capital leases 33,958,653 37,529,229
12.25% senior notes 165,000,000 165,000,000
12.25% senior notes, series A 37,074,410 36,942,596
14.25% senior notes 85,524,614 91,723,986
Convertible subordinated debentures 4,380,243 4,236,789
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Total long-term debt 351,147,575 361,719,269
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Accrued costs relating to closed stores 7,470,884 6,792,600
Deferred credits and other liabilities 3,424,988 3,007,913
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Total liabilities 431,441,177 433,307,907
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14.25% cumulative preferred stock, authorized 700,000 shares; issued 191,679
shares; stated at liquidation value of $100 per share plus accrued
and unpaid dividends 34,427,346 36,668,851
Stockholders' deficit:
Class A common stock of $.01 par value; authorized
2,500,000 shares; issued 41,480 shares 415 415
Class B common stock of $.01 par value; authorized
3,500,000 shares; issued 2,458,520 shares 24,585 24,585
Class C common stock of $.01 par value, authorized
and issued 1 share - -
Additional paid-in capital 10,975,050 10,975,050
Accumulated deficit (274,970,333) (288,721,126)
Stockholder loans (1,108,940) (1,108,940)
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Total stockholders' deficit (265,079,223) (278,830,016)
Commitments and contingencies
$200,789,300 $191,146,742
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss
12 Weeks Ended June 15, 1996 and June 14, 1997 and
24 Weeks Ended June 15, 1996 and June 14, 1997
(Unaudited)
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12 weeks ended 24 weeks ended
June 15, June 14, June 15, June 14,
1996 1997 1996 1997
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Sales $ 180,032,213 $ 161,835,339 $358,986,649 $323,503,009
Cost of sales 137,675,308 123,018,453 274,965,335 245,869,439
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Gross profit 42,356,905 38,816,886 84,021,314 77,633,570
Depreciation and amortization (4,541,479) (4,627,522) (8,930,543) (9,138,803)
Other selling, general and
administrative expenses (31,749,820) (28,679,344) (64,499,287) (58,494,075)
Interest expense (10,752,013) (10,914,956) (20,874,418) (21,958,203)
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets 116,129 122,615 (97,329) 439,652
Other, net 12,189 2,025 58,354 8,571
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Net loss (4,558,089) (5,280,296) (10,321,909) (11,509,288)
Dividends on cumulative preferred stock (1,001,529) (1,162,491) (1,953,250) (2,241,505)
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Net loss to common stockholders $ (5,559,618) $ (6,442,787) $ (12,275,159) $ (13,750,793)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit
24 Weeks Ended June 14, 1997
(Unaudited)
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Common stock Additional Total
Class A Class B Class C Paid-in Accumulated Stockholder Stockholders'
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Loans Deficit
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Balance at
December 28,
1996 41,480 $ 415 2,458,520 $24,585 1 $ - 10,975,050 (274,970,333) (1,108,940) (265,079,223)
Net loss - - - - - - - (11,509,288) - (11,509,288)
Preferred
stock
dividends - - - - - - - (2,241,505) - (2,241,505)
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Balance at
June 14,
1997 41,480 $ 415 2,458,520 $24,585 1 $ - 10,975,050 (288,721,126) (1,108,940) (278,830,016)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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24 Weeks Ended
June 15, June 14,
1996 1997
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (10,321,909) $ (11,509,288)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 8,930,543 9,138,803
Additional 14.25% senior notes issued in lieu of interest 5,368,021 6,160,215
Loss (gain) on sale of assets 97,329 (439,652)
Gain on conversion of convertible subordinated debentures (58,354) (6,546)
Amortization of premium on 12.25% senior notes, series A (117,972) (131,814)
Amortization of discount on 14.25% senior notes 21,889 39,157
LIFO charge to earnings 184,200 184,614
Noncash recognition of deferred revenue (228,389) (493,348)
Changes in assets and liabilities that increase (decrease) cash:
Accounts receivable, net 709,988 3,211,284
Merchandise inventories 1,100,724 6,588,866
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,405,032) (1,620,938)
Trade accounts payable 3,854,592 (8,420,717)
Accrued expenses (3,402,992) 1,020,991
Accrued costs relating to closed stores (761,364) (717,001)
Deferred credits and other liabilities (177,431) 76,273
Other, net 324,955 (119,209)
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Total adjustments 14,440,707 14,470,978
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Net cash provided by operating activities 4,118,798 2,961,690
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of property and equipment (11,783,214) (4,457,189)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 3,199,604 2,777,791
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Net cash used in investing activities (8,583,610) (1,679,398)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facility 61,365,530 55,196,497
Repayments under revolving credit facility (54,527,357) (53,879,557)
Repayments of long-term debt (520,723) (503,454)
Principal repayments of obligations under capital leases (851,809) (1,403,012)
Payment upon conversion of convertible subordinated debentures (759,207) (163,070)
Payment of financing costs (617,557) (750,544)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 4,088,877 (1,503,140)
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Net decrease in cash (375,935) (220,848)
Cash at beginning of period 2,322,320 853,560
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Cash at end of period $ 1,946,385 $ 632,712
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
24 Weeks Ended
June 15, June 14,
1996 1997
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Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 16,490,728 $ 17,224,702
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Income taxes $ - $ -
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Supplemental information on non cash investing activities:
During the 24 week period ended June 14, 1997, the Company entered into
capital lease obligations of $5,092,116.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 14, 1997
(Unaudited)
1. Nature of Business
FF Holdings Corporation ("FF Holdings") is the parent of Farm Fresh, Inc.
("Farm Fresh"), a Virginia supermarket chain operating 47 supermarkets (FF
Holdings and Farm Fresh collectively the "Company"). FF Holdings has no
independent operations from Farm Fresh.
2. Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all
of the information and note disclosures required by generally accepted
accounting principles. These statements should be read in conjunction with the
fiscal 1996 Form 10-K filed by FF Holdings. The accompanying condensed financial
statements have not been audited by independent accountants in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, but in the opinion of management such
condensed financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments, necessary to summarize fairly FF Holdings
financial position and results of operations.
3. Definition of Fiscal Year
FF Holdings uses a fifty-two/fifty-three week fiscal year ending on the
Saturday nearest to December 31 which is divided into 13 four-week periods for
accounting purposes. Therefore, the first three quarters are comprised of three
periods (twelve weeks) and the fourth quarter is comprised of four periods
(sixteen weeks). The fiscal year ending January 3, 1998 will have fifty-three
weeks of operations with a seventeen week fourth quarter.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
FF Holdings Corporation ("FF Holdings") is the parent of Farm Fresh, Inc. ("Farm
Fresh"), a Virginia supermarket chain operating 47 supermarkets (FF Holdings and
Farm Fresh collectively, the "Company"), FF Holdings has no independent
operations from Farm Fresh. All statements and information herein, other than
statements of historical fact, are forward looking statements that are based
upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that ultimately may
prove to be inaccurate. These forward looking statements may be identified by
the use of words such as "belief," "anticipate," and "expect," and concern,
among other things, Farm Fresh's ability to maintain margins by adjusting its
selling prices; its ability or inability to make cash dividends to FF Holdings
and the consequences associated with such; its short-term business strategy; and
its ability to maintain its credit terms with its suppliers. Many phases of the
Company's operations are subject to influences outside its control. Any one or
any combination of factors could have material adverse effect on Farm Fresh's
business, financial condition and results of operations. These factors include
Farm Fresh's dependence on its revolving credit facility, capital expenditure
limitations, economic, competitive and other factors affecting Farm Fresh's
operations. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Item 1.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Comparison of 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks ended June 14, 1997 with 12 Weeks and 24
Weeks ended June 15, 1996.
Sales. Sales for the 12 week period ended June 14, 1997 decreased 10.1% to
$161.8 million from $180.0 million for the comparable period in 1996. For the 24
week period ended June 14, 1997, sales were $323.5 million compared to $359.0
million for the corresponding period in 1996, a decrease of 9.9%. Same store
sales for the second quarter 1997 and year to date 1997 decreased 10.1% and
8.6%, respectively. This decrease in sales was attributable to the closure of
four stores since the second quarter of 1996 and the sale of two combination
stores in second quarter of 1996. The decrease in sales was partially offset by
the opening of two stores operating under the name "3 Stores, 1 Roof", one in
June 1996 and one in March 1997. Same store sales declined primarily as a result
of the impact of seventeen competitive store openings over the last twelve
months.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales was 76.0% of sales in the 12 and 24 week periods in
1997, respectively, compared to 76.5% and 76.6%, respectively, in the
corresponding periods in 1996. This decrease as a percentage of sales was
primarily due to improved promotional pricing practices and a shift in the sales
mix to higher margin products.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization for the 12 week
period ended June 14, 1997 amounted to $4.6 million, an increase of $0.1 million
over the comparable period in 1996. For the 24 week period ended June 14, 1997,
depreciation and amortization totalled $9.1 million, an increase of $0.2 million
from the comparable period in 1996. This increase was primarily due to five
store remodels in 1996.
Other Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Other selling, general and
administrative expenses for the second quarter of 1997 and 1996 were $28.7
million, or 17.7% of sales, and $31.7 million, or 17.6% of sales, respectively.
Other selling, general and administrative expenses for the 24 week period ended
June 14, 1997 were $58.5 million, or 18.1% of sales, as compared to $64.5
million, or 18.0% of sales, for the corresponding period in 1996. The decrease
in selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to the
reductions in variable expenses as a result of the decreased sales volume and
the reduction in operating and administrative expenses in connection with the
Company's short-term strategy implemented in March 1997.
Interest Expense. Interest expense for the 12 week periods ended June 14, 1997
was $10.9 million compared to $10.8 million for the comparable period in 1996.
In the 24 weeks ended June 14, 1997, interest expense totalled $22.0 million, an
increase of $1.1 million over the same period in 1996. The increase is primarily
attributable to a higher average outstanding balance on Farm Fresh's revolving
credit facility in the first quarter of 1997 and higher outstanding amount of FF
Holdings' 14.25% Senior Notes (the "Holding Company Notes") due to interest paid
in additional notes rather than cash.
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets. The Company realized a gain of $0.4
million on the sale of an outparcel and $0.3 million on the sale of a
partnership interest during the first two quarters of 1997. The gain was
partially offset by the writeoff of leasehold improvements applicable to a
closed store. In 1996, the Company recognized a loss of $0.1 million from
disposition of assets.
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Inflation
The Company's cost of sales and certain other operating expenses are affected by
a number of factors that are beyond the Company's control, including the cost of
merchandise, the competitive climate and general and regional economic
conditions. As is typical in the retail food industry, the Company has generally
been able to maintain margins by adjusting its selling prices, but competitive
conditions may, from time to time, render it unable to do so while maintaining
or increasing its market share.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Cash flow from operations as well as amounts available under Farm Fresh's
revolving credit facility represent the Company's primary sources of short-term
liquidity. At June 14, 1997, Farm Fresh had approximately $14.4 million
available under the revolving credit facility subject to certain borrowing base
limitations, less $3.9 million reserved for the redemption of convertible
subordinated debentures and $2.4 million related to outstanding letters of
credit. The Company has paid all of its existing principal and interest
obligations on indebtedness for borrowed money when due, including the cash
interest payment made April 1, 1997 on Farm Fresh's 12.25% Senior Notes and
12.25% Senior Series A Notes (collectively, the "Notes"). However,
the Company will require substantial cash flow to meet its future interest and
principal repayment obligations under such indebtedness.
FF Holdings is a holding company with no independent operations from Farm Fresh.
As a result, the ability of FF Holdings to meet its obligations is dependent
upon Farm Fresh's ability to pay dividends to FF Holdings in an amount
sufficient to satisfy such obligations. The ability of Farm Fresh to pay these
dividends will be dependent upon Farm Fresh's future performance and its ability
to refinance or restructure its existing debt, including Farm Fresh's revolving
credit facility, which terminates in January 1998. Assuming FF Holdings elects
to pay interest through the October 1, 1997 interest payment date by
distributing additional Holding Company Notes in a principal amount equal to the
interest then due, FF Holdings will be required to make level, semi-annual cash
interest payments of $7.1 million to noteholders beginning April 1, 1998,
through the maturity date of the Holding Company Notes. Even in the unlikely
event that Farm Fresh has sufficient cash flow to pay the required dividends to
FF Holdings, covenants in the indentures governing the Notes (the "Farm Fresh
Indentures") and other instruments evidencing the Company's debt obligations
will restrict Farm Fresh's ability to make cash dividend payments to FF
Holdings. Assuming Farm Fresh were unable to make cash dividends to FF Holdings,
FF Holdings would be unable to pay cash interest on the Holding Company Notes
and would go into default under the indenture governing the Holding Company
Notes (the "FF Holdings Indenture"). In the event of such a default, the trustee
would be entitled to exercise all of its rights under the FF Holdings Indenture
including the acceleration of the principal of the Holding Company Notes. It is
also possible that such an event could lead the FF Holdings noteholders to
acquire a controlling interest in Farm Fresh, which could in turn trigger a
"Change of Control" as defined in the Farm Fresh Indentures. A change of control
would require Farm Fresh to offer to repurchase the Notes, requiring an
effective acceleration of the maturity of the Notes. There can be no assurance
that Farm Fresh would be able to finance such a repurchase. If it were not able
to finance such a repurchase, then Farm Fresh would be in default under the Farm
Fresh Indentures. In anticipation of the potential inability of FF Holdings to
pay interest on its obligations in April 1998 and the possible acquisition by
the FF Holdings' noteholders of a controlling interest in Farm Fresh, management
of the Company is currently exploring strategic alternatives to provide a
long-term solution to the existing capital structure. However, there can be no
assurance that options available to the Company will generate sufficient capital
to satisfy its obligations.
The following table summarizes the Company's estimated debt service and net
budgeted cash capital expenditures for fiscal 1997.
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Budgeted capital expenditures $6,000
Proceeds from sale of assets and lease assignments (3,300)
Interest expense 34,000
Principal repayments of obligations under capital leases 3,000
Principal repayments of notes payable 800
Payments under closed store accruals,
net of imputed interest 1,900
Working capital changes and other (1,000)
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Beginning April 1, 1997 the Company implemented a new short-term business
strategy to improve its financial performance and liquidity. The focus is to
conserve capital, reduce administrative and operating expenses, and direct
management attention toward the operation of existing stores.
The Company's relationship with its suppliers is an important component of its
liquidity. While the Company continues to explore its strategic alternatives, as
discussed above, management expects that credit terms with suppliers will remain
substantially consistent with past practices. However, if credit with its major
suppliers is curtailed, the Company's liquidity would be adversely effected.
Based on the Company's ability to generate working capital through its
operations and the amount available under the revolving credit facility, the
Company believes that it has sufficient liquidity and financial resources to
meet its obligations for fiscal 1997.
Capital Resources
The Company plans to fund cash capital expenditures of approximately $6.0
million with cash generated from operations and amounts available under Farm
Fresh's revolving credit facility. The Company opened one new store in March
operating under the name "3 Stores, 1 Roof". The Company does not intend to
commence any additional new store construction in 1997. In the near term, the
Company believes that a reduction or postponement of its new store program will
not substantially impact current operations. However, in the long-term, if this
program is substantially reduced, management believes that the Company's
operations and ultimately its cash flow would be adversely impacted.
At December 28, 1996, the Company reflected three closed stores and several
parcels of undeveloped land as assets held for sale on its balance sheet at the
estimated net realizable value of the assets less costs to sell of $10.0
million. The Company sold one closed store and one parcel of land for gross
proceeds of $2.8 million during the first two quarters of 1997, and is pursuing
the sale of the remaining assets.
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Part II - Other Information
Item 5. Other Information
Effective June 11, 1997, July 2, 1997, and July 9, 1997,
respectively, Mr. Barton J. Winokur, Mr. Keith E. Alessi and Mr.
Michael E. Julian resigned as directors of both Farm Fresh, Inc. and
FF Holdings Corporation and the Company has not elected their
successors as of the date of this report.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FF Holdings Corporation
Date July 29, 1997
Richard D. Coleman
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FF Holdings Corporation
Date July 29, 1997 Richard D. Coleman /s/
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Richard D. Coleman
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
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