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 March 22, 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 May 5, 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 March 22, 1997 1
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss -
12 weeks ended March 23, 1996 and March 22, 1997 3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit -
12 weeks ended March 22, 1997 4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
12 weeks ended March 23, 1996 and March 22, 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 - none
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
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December 28, March 22,
Assets 1996 1997
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Current assets:
Cash $ 853.560 $ 657,603
Accounts receivable, net of
allowance for doubtful accounts
of $1,003,038 at December 28, 1996 and
$1,020,212 at March 22, 1997 14,792,965 11,822,002
Merchandise inventories:
Assuming the first-in, first-out method 54,164,510 47,924,003
Less adjustment to the last-in, first-out method 3,355,394 3,447,701
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50,809,116 44,476,302
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,355,115 2,856,053
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Total current assets 67,810,756 59,811,960
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Assets held for sale 9,998,102 8,649,635
Property and equipment:
Land 8,727,365 8,727,365
Buildings 62,675,865 66,081,545
Leasehold improvements 35,955,672 37,269,621
Fixtures and equipment 87,093,915 90,863,973
Transportation equipment 608,037 590,839
Construction in progress 894,515 -
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195,955,369 203,533,343
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 91,778,403 94,723,623
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Net property and equipment 104,176,966 108,809,720
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Favorable lease rights, net of accumulated
amortization of $7,283,859 at December 28, 1996
and $7,117,828 at March 22, 1997 3,540,441 3,380,192
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of
$2,348,851 at December 28, 1996 and $2,661,460 at
March 22, 1997 7,227,683 6,915,074
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $6,419,514 at December 28, 1996
and $6,781,952 at March 22, 1997 7,859,675 7,722,922
Other, net 175,677 608,488
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$200,789,300 $195,897,991
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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, March 22,
1996 1997
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Current liabilities:
Current installments of notes payable $ 801,467 $ 653,900
Current installments of obligations under capital leases 3,040,132 3,065,041
Trade accounts payable 36,149,820 30,279,113
Accrued expenses:
Licenses and other taxes 5,407,620 3,193,571
Interest 10,261,199 18,600,433
Insurance claims 4,125,522 4,630,499
Other 7,710,665 7,640,958
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Total accrued expenses 27,505,006 34,065,461
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Accrued costs relating to closed stores, current portion 1,901,305 1,818,899
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Total current liabilities 69,397,730 69,882,414
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Long-term debt, excluding current installments:
Revolving credit facility 24,289,957 21,794,508
Notes payable 919,698 801,914
Obligations under capital leases 33,958,653 38,251,148
12.25% senior notes 165,000,000 165,000,000
12.25% senior notes, series A 37,074,410 37,009,347
14.25% senior notes 85,524,614 85,542,626
Convertible subordinated debentures 4,380,243 4,278,607
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Total long-term debt 351,147,575 352,678,150
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Accrued costs relating to closed stores 7,470,884 7,096,368
Deferred credits and other liabilities 3,424,988 3,121,928
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Total liabilities 431,441,177 432,778,860
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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 35,506,360
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) (282,278,339)
Stockholder loans (1,108,940) (1,108,940)
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Total stockholders' deficit (265,079,223) (272,387,229)
Commitments and contingencies
$200,789,300 $195,897,991
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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
(Unaudited)
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12 Weeks Ended
March 23, March 22,
1996 1997
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Sales $178,954,436 $161,667,670
Cost of sales 137,290,027 122,850,986
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Gross profit 41,664,409 38,816,684
Depreciation and amortization (4,389,064) (4,511,281)
Other selling, general and administrative expenses (32,752,194) (29,814,731)
Interest expense (10,122,405) (11,043,247)
Gain (loss) on disposition assets (213,458) 317,037
Other, net 48,892 6,546
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Net loss (5,763,820) (6,228,992)
Dividends on cumulative preferred stock (951,721) (1,079,014)
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Net loss to common stockholders $ (6,715,541) $ (7,308,066)
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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
12 Weeks Ended March 22, 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 - - - - - - - (6,228,992) - (6,228,992)
Preferred stock
dividends - - - - - - - (1,079,014) - (1,079,014)
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Balance at
March 22,
1997 41,480 $ 415 2,458,520 $24,585 1 $ - 10,975,050 (282,278,339) (1,108,940) (272,387,229)
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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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12 Weeks Ended
March 23, March 22,
1996 1997
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (5,763,820) $ (6,228,992)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,389,064 4,511,281
Loss (gain) on sale of assets 213,458 (317,037)
Gain on conversion of convertible subordinated debentures (46,165) (6,546)
Amortization of premium on 12.25% senior notes, series A (58,231) (65,063)
Amortization of discount on 14.25% senior notes 9,681 18,012
LIFO charge to earnings 92,100 92,307
Noncash recognition of deferred revenue (190,128) (185,401)
Changes in assets and liabilities that increase (decrease) cash:
Accounts receivable, net 668,627 2,970,963
Merchandise inventories 2,364,034 6,048,341
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (129,837) (1,500,938)
Trade accounts payable (1,187,054) (5,870,707)
Accrued expenses 6,340,137 6,560,455
Accrued costs relating to closed stores (539,278) (456,922)
Deferred credits and other liabilities (104,622) (117,659)
Other, net 220,740 (131,283)
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Total adjustments 12,042,526 11,549,803
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Net cash provided by operating activities 6,278,706 5,320,811
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of property and equipment (5,268,636) (3,331,139)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 19,673 1,717,258
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Net cash used in investing activities (5,248,963) (1,613,881)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facility 29,249,532 26,284,762
Repayments under revolving credit facility (29,345,137) (28,780,211)
Repayments of long-term debt (254,143) (250,837)
Principal repayments of obligations under capital leases (426,354) (774,712)
Payment upon conversion of convertible subordinated debentures (625,544) (109,604)
Payment of refinancing costs - (272,285)
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,401,646) (3,902,887)
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Net decrease in cash (371,903) (195,957)
Cash at beginning of period 2,322,320 853,560
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Cash at end of period $ 1,950,417 $ 657,603
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FF HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
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12 Weeks Ended
March 23, March 22,
1996 1997
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Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 2,274,644 $ 2,687,965
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Income taxes $ - $ -
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Supplemental information on non cash investing activities:
During the 12 week period ended March 22, 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
March 22, 1997
(Unaudited)
1. Nature of Business
FF Holdings Corporation is the parent of Farm Fresh, Inc., a Virginia
supermarket chain operating 48 supermarkets, and has no independent operations
from Farm Fresh.
2. Basis of Presentation
The condensed 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 follows a fifty-two/fifty-three week fiscal year ending on the
Saturday nearest to December 31 and 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 48 supermarkets (FF Holdings
and Farm Fresh collectively the "Company") FF Holdings has no independent
operations from Farm Fresh. This Form 10-Q contains forward looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated in these forward looking statements as a
result of certain factors including, but not limited to Farm Fresh's dependence
on its revolving credit facility, capital expenditure limitations, economic,
competitive and other factors affecting the Company's operations. The following
discussion should be read in conjunction with Item 1, Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Comparison of 12 Weeks ended March 22, 1997 with 12 Weeks ended March 23, 1996
Sales. Sales for the 12 week period ended March 22, 1997 decreased 9.7% to
$161.7 million from $179.0 million for the comparable period in 1996. The
decrease in sales was attributable to the closure of three combination stores
and one discount store and the sale of two combination stores since the first
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 decreased 7.0% primarily as a result of the
impact of eight competitive store openings over the last twelve months.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales for the 12 week period ended March 22, 1997 totaled
$122.9 million, a decrease of $14.4 million or 10.5% from the comparable period
in 1996. Cost of sales was 76.0% of sales in the first quarter of 1997 as
compared to 76.7% in first quarter of 1996. This decrease as a percentage of
sales is primarily due to improved promotional pricing practices.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization amounted to $4.5
million for the 12 weeks ended March 22, 1997, an increase of $0.1 million over
the comparable period in 1996 due to five store remodels in 1996.
Other Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Other selling, general and
administrative expenses for the 12 week period ended March 22, 1997 were $29.8
million, a decrease of $3.0 million, or 9.0%, from the comparable period in
1996. These expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased to 18.4% in 1997 from
18.3% in 1996. The slight increase in other selling, general and administrative
expenses as a percent of sales is primarily the result of lower sales volume.
Interest Expense. Interest expense totaled $11.0 million for the 12 week period
ended March 22, 1997, an increase of $0.9 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 and the higher outstanding amount of
FF Holdings' 14.25% senior notes ("Holding Company Notes") due to interest paid
in additional notes rather than cash.
Disposition of Assets. The Company realized a gain of $0.4 million on the sale
of an outparcel and $.03 million on sale of partnership interest during the
first quarter of 1997. The gain was partially offset by the writeoff of
leasehold improvements in a closed store. In 1996, the Company recognized a loss
of $0.2 million from disposition of assets.
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
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 March 22, 1997, Farm Fresh had approximately $18.2 million
available under the revolving credit facility subject to certain borrowing base
limitations, less $3.9 million
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reserved for the redemption of convertible subordinated debentures and $0.8
million related to outstanding letters of credit. The Company is current in the
payment of all of its existing principal and interest payments on indebtedness
for borrowed money including the cash interest payment made April 1, 1997 on
Farm Fresh's 12.25% Senior Notes and Series A Notes ("Notes"). However, the
Company will require substantial cash flow to meet its future interest and
principal repayment obligations under such indebtedness.
Cash flows from the Company's operating, investing and financing activities for
the 12 week periods ended March 22, 1997 and March 23, 1996 are disclosed in the
accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows. In the 12 weeks ended March
22, 1997, the Company's operating activities generated $5.3 million in cash
compared to the $6.3 million generated in the corresponding period in 1996. This
decrease is primarily attributable to an increase in the net investment in
inventory. The Company used $1.6 million in cash in its investing activities in
the first quarter of 1997 compared to the $5.2 million in cash the Company used
in the corresponding period in 1996. This decrease is attributable to two major
store remodeling projects undertaken during the first quarter of 1996 and
proceeds of $1.7 million received from the sale of one owned property in 1997.
In the 12 weeks ended March 22, 1997, the Company's financing activities used
$3.9 million in cash compared to $1.4 million used in the corresponding period
in 1996. This fluctuation is primarily due to the increase in net repayments
made on Farm Fresh's revolving credit facility in 1997.
FF Holdings is a holding company with no independent operations from Farm Fresh.
As a result, the ability of FF Holdings to pay interest or dividends 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 each or $14.1 million annually, to
noteholders beginning April 1, 1998, through the maturity date of the Holding
Company Notes. Even in the unlikely event that Farm Fresh had sufficient cash
flow to pay the required dividends to FF Holdings, covenants in the 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 FF Holdings Indenture. In the event of such a default, the
trustee would be entitled to exercise all of its rights under the Indenture for
the Holding Company Notes, including the acceleration of the principal of the
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 Indentures for the Notes. 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 its 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 $5,000
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 and restructuring
accruals, net of imputed interest 1,900
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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 plans to fund cash capital expenditures of approximately $5.0
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", and management estimates it will
spend approximately $2.5 million in 1997 on maintenance capital on existing
stores. 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. One of the closed stores is currently under lease. The Company sold one
parcel of land for gross proceeds of $1.7 million during the first quarter of
1997, has an additional parcel under contract for a sales price of $1.0 million,
and is pursuing the sale of the remaining assets.
The Company's relationship with its suppliers is an important component of its
liquidity. During the period of time that strategic alternatives are explored,
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 decrease.
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.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Security 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 May 5, 1997
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Richard D. Coleman
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Security 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 May 5, 1997 Richard D. Coleman /s/
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Richard D. Coleman
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
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