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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 28, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________ TO ___________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-24543
COST-U-LESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 91-1615590
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
12410 SE 32ND STREET
BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON 98005
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(425) 644-4241
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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 and 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. [X] YES [ ]NO.
The registrant had 3,539,961 common shares, par value $0.001, outstanding
at March 28, 1999.
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COST-U-LESS, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
PART 1-FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................ 2
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS......................... 10
PART 2-OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS................... 15
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K............................ 15
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PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Cost-U-Less, Inc.'s (the "Company" or "Cost-U-Less") unaudited condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of March 28, 1999, and the condensed consolidated
balance sheet as of December 27, 1998, unaudited condensed consolidated
statements of income for the 13 weeks ended March 28, 1999, and March 29, 1998
and the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the 13
weeks then ended are included below. Also, included below are notes to the
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Company reports on a 52/53-week fiscal year, consisting of four
thirteen-week periods and ending on the Sunday nearest to the end of December.
Fiscal 1999 is a 52-week year with period four ending on December 26, 1999.
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COST-U-LESS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
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March 28, December 27,
1999 1998
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,252 $ 4,289
Receivables, net 1,519 1,853
Inventories, net 18,225 16,685
Other current assets 1,641 721
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Total current assets 26,637 23,548
Property and equipment, net 12,785 12,712
Deposits and other assets 965 957
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Total assets $40,387 $37,217
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $12,825 $11,420
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,448 1,832
Line of credit 1,203 --
Current portion of long-term liabilities 1,055 1,055
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Total current liabilities 17,531 14,307
Deferred rent 476 524
Long-term debt, less current portion 1,880 2,036
Capital lease obligations, less current portion 654 754
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Total liabilities 20,541 17,621
Total shareholders' equity 19,846 19,596
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $40,387 $37,217
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COST-U-LESS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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13 WEEKS ENDED
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March 28, March 29,
1999 1998
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Net sales $37,987 $31,753
Merchandise costs 31,601 26,551
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Gross profit 6,386 5,202
Operating expenses:
Store 4,223 3,535
General and administrative 1,344 981
Store opening 275 130
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Total operating expenses 5,842 4,646
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Operating income 544 556
Other income (expense):
Interest income 47 --
Interest expense (99) (55)
Other (66) --
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Income before income taxes 426 501
Income tax provision 150 175
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Net income $ 276 $ 326
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Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.08 $ 0.16
Diluted 0.08 0.15
Weighted average common shares
outstanding 3,539,961 1,999,961
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Weighted average common shares
outstanding, assuming dilution 3,609,083 2,150,935
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COST-U-LESS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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13 WEEKS ENDED
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March 28, March 29,
1999 1998
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Operating activities:
Net income $ 276 $ 326
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 327 230
Writedown of property and equipment 36 --
Deferred tax (benefit) provision (44) 178
Stock compensation -- 75
Reserve for bad debts -- 15
Cash provided by (used in) changes in operating
assets and liabilities:
Receivables 334 73
Refundable income taxes -- (15)
Inventories (1,540) (1,501)
Prepaid expenses (875) (556)
Deposits and other assets (8) (89)
Accounts payable 1,405 822
Accrued expenses 469 376
Income tax payable 147 --
Deferred rent (48) 30
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 479 (36)
Investing activity--purchases of
property and equipment (436) (1,776)
Financing activities:
Net borrowings under line of credit 1,203 239
Proceeds from long-term debt -- 1,000
Principal payments on long-term debt (156) (327)
Payments on capital lease obligations (100) (115)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (27) (19)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 920 778
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 963 (1,028)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4,289 1,028
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $5,252 $ 0
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 99 $ 58
Income taxes $ 43 $ 153
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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COST-U-LESS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
Cost-U-Less, Inc. (the "Company") operates mid-sized warehouse club-style
stores in "island" markets in U.S. territories and foreign markets throughout
the Pacific and the Caribbean. At March 28, 1999, the Company operated eleven
stores located in Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Fiji,
Netherlands Antilles and California.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial reporting and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC). The financial information includes all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that the Company
considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position at such
dates and the operations and cash flows for the periods then ended. The balance
sheet at December 27, 1998 has been derived from the audited financial
statements at that date. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC
rules and regulations. Operating results for the 13 weeks ended March 28, 1999,
are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire
year. All quarterly periods reported consist of 13 weeks. For further
information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in the
Company's 10-K filed on March 26, 1999.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company operates wholly owned subsidiaries in Guam, U.S. Virgin
Islands, American Samoa, Nevada, Republic of Fiji, New Zealand, and the
Netherlands Antilles. All significant intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for all locations, except for
Fiji, New Zealand and Netherlands Antilles, which uses those countries' local
currency.
Fiscal Year
The Company's fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in December. The year
ending December 26, 1999 represents a 52-week fiscal year.
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COST-U-LESS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Comprehensive Income
Statement No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income requires the Company's
foreign currency translation adjustments to be included in other comprehensive
income. For the 13 weeks ended March 28, 1999 and March 29, 1998, total
comprehensive income amounted to $249,000 and $307,000, respectively.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed on weighted average shares
outstanding. Diluted earnings per share includes the effect of dilutive
securities (options and warrants) except where inclusion is antidilutive.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of
Computer Software Developed for or Obtained for Internal Use. The Company
adopted the SOP on January 1, 1999. The SOP requires the capitalization of
certain costs incurred after the date of adoption in connection with developing
or obtaining software for internal use. The adoption of the SOP did not have a
material impact on consolidated results of operations, financial position, or
cash flows.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
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COST-U-LESS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share:
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13 Weeks Ended
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March 28, March 29,
1999 1998
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Numerator:
Net income (In Thousands) $ 276 $ 326
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per
share-weighted average shares 3,539,961 1,999,961
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and warrants 69,122 150,974
Denominator for diluted earnings per
share-adjusted weighted average shares
and assumed conversion of stock options
and warrants 3,609,083 2,150,935
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.08 $ 0.16
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.08 $ 0.15
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3. Segment Information
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Island Mainland
Stores Stores Other Totals
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(In Thousands)
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13 Weeks Ended March 28, 1999
Net sales 36,046 1,692 249 37,987
Contribution (loss) 2,026 (38) 175 2,163
Store opening expense 275 -- -- 275
Operating profit (loss) 1,751 (38) 175 1,888
13 Weeks Ended March 29, 1998
Net sales 29,547 1,570 636 31,753
Contribution (loss) 1,584 (35) 118 1,667
Store opening expense 130 -- -- 130
Operating profit (loss) 1,454 (35) 118 1,537
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COST-U-LESS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Income Contribution to Consolidated Income before Tax
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13 Weeks Ended
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March 28, March 29,
1999 1998
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(In Thousands) (In Thousands)
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Total contribution for reportable
segments $ 2,163 $ 1,667
Administrative expense not
allocated to segments (1,344) (981)
Store opening/closing expenses (275) (130)
Other expense (66)
Interest income 47
Interest expense (99) (55)
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Consolidated income (loss) before tax $ 426 $ 501
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Reconciliation of Significant Items
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Segment Consolidated
Totals Corporate Totals
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(In Thousands)
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March 28, 1999
Inventories $14,448 $ 3,777 $18,225
Total assets 30,053 10,334 40,387
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4. Income Tax Provision
The effective income tax rate for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1999 was
35.2% compared to a 35.0% effective tax rate for the first 13 weeks of fiscal
1998. The fluctuation in rate was primarily due to state income tax expense and
varying profits in international locations where tax rates differ from U.S.
rates.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes
thereto appearing in Item 1 of this report. In addition to historical
information, this Form 10-Q contains and may incorporate by reference statements
which may constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
predicted results. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "estimate,"
"anticipate," "continue," or similar terms, variations of such terms or the
negative of those terms, but the absence of such terms does not mean that a
statement is not forward looking. Factors that could affect the Company's
actual results include, but are not limited to: (i) transportation
difficulties; (ii) isolation of store operations from corporate management;
(iii) weather and other risks associated with island operations, (iv) dependence
on expansion outside the U.S.; (v) dependence on key personnel and local
managers; (iv) reliance on computer systems; (v) risks associated with
significant growth; and (vi) competition. More information about factors that
could affect the Company's financial results is included in the "Risk Factors"
and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" sections of the Company's 10-K for the year ended December 27, 1998
and filed on March 26, 1999 with the Securities Exchange Commission.
Overview
During the first quarter ended March 28, 1999, the Company operated eleven
retail stores located in Guam (2), American Samoa (1), Hawaiian Islands (2);
U.S. Virgin Islands (2); Fiji (2); Netherlands Antilles (1) and California (1).
Although the Company's stores are patterned after the warehouse club concept,
the stores (i) are smaller (averaging 29,300 square feet vs. large format
warehouse clubs of approximately 130,000 square feet), (ii) target niche
markets, including foreign island countries (and U.S. Territories and states)
where demographics do not support large format warehouse clubs, (iii) carry a
wide assortment of local and ethnic food items and (iv) do not charge a
membership fee.
Although the Company does not have large seasonal fluctuations in sales,
the fourth quarter is typically the highest sales quarter due to the additional
holiday sales. Operating profits have varied by quarter primarily as a result
of store opening and closing expenses. For the 13-weeks of 1999 and 1998, store
opening costs totaled $275,000 and $130,000 respectively. For the remainder of
1999, the Company does not expect to incur any store closure costs. Store
opening costs are expected to be lower in the second and third quarter and
higher for the fourth quarter due to planned store openings.
Comparison of the 13 Weeks Ended March 28, 1999 and March 29, 1998
Net Sales: Net sales for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1999 increased 19.6%
to $37,987,000 from $31,753,000 during the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1998,
primarily due to two new stores in Fiji, a new store in Curacao that opened
March 2, 1999, and a strong comparable-store sales increase of 10.6% (stores
open for a full 13 months). The increase in comparable-store sales was
primarily due to continued improvement in product mix and a strong demand for
high quality merchandise at a low cost.
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Gross Profit: Gross profit in the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1999 increased
to $6,386,000 from $5,202,000 in the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1998. Gross
profit margin increased to 16.8% in the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1999 compared
to 16.4% for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1998, primarily due to lower freight
costs and improved merchandising.
Operating Expenses: Store expenses for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1999
increased 19.5% to $4,223,000 from $3,535,000 during the first 13 weeks of
fiscal 1998. As a percentage of net sales, store expenses were the same for the
first 13 weeks of 1999 as the first 13 weeks of 1998, at 11.1%.
General and administrative expenses increased $363,000, or 37.0%, to
$1,344,000 for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1999 from $981,000 for the first 13
weeks of fiscal 1998. General and administrative expenses increased as a
percentage of net sales to 3.5% for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1999 compared
to 3.1% for the fiscal year 1998. These increases were primarily due to costs
associated with the Company's expansion program and expenses related to public
company activities.
Store opening expenses were $275,000 in the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1999
compared to $130,000 in the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1998. The increase is
primarily due to the opening of a new store in Curacao on March 2, 1999 and
expenses incurred in advance of the planned store openings in the 4th quarter of
1999.
Other Income (expense): Interest income of $47,000 for the first 13 weeks
of fiscal 1999 was generated from interest bearing deposits from the net
proceeds from the initial public offering completed on July 23, 1998. There was
no interest income for the prior year 13 weeks.
Interest expense increased to $99,000 for the first 13 weeks of 1999 from
$55,000 for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1998 due primarily to interest on the
long term debt secured by the new St. Thomas store facility that opened June 25,
1998.
The Company incurred a one-time cost of approximately $66,000 associated
with the adoption of a Shareholder Rights Plan on March 15, 1999. The Company
believes that a Shareholder Rights Plan will provide the Board of Directors with
a highly effective tool in the event of a hostile takeover attempt by forcing a
prospective acquirer to negotiate directly with the Board of Directors, thereby
helping to maximize shareholder value.
Income Tax Provision: The effective income tax rate in the first 13 weeks
of fiscal 1999 was 35.2% compared with 35.0% for the first 13 weeks of fiscal
1998.
Net Income: Net income for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1999 decreased to
$276,000 or $0.08 per share (diluted), compared to net income of $326,000 or
$0.15 per share (diluted), for the first 13 weeks of fiscal 1998. Diluted
common shares outstanding increased to 3,609,083 in the first quarter of 1999
from 2,150,935 for the first quarter of fiscal 1998, primarily as a result of
the shares sold in the Company's Initial Public Offering and a concurrent
private placement in July 1998.
Shares outstanding at the end of the first quarter were 3,539,961 compared
to 1,999,961 shares outstanding at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 1998.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The discussion below contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties, and should be read in conjunction with the disclosure in the
Company's 10-K for the year ended December 27, 1998, filed on March 26, 1999.
Actual results may differ materially.
The Company has historically financed its operations with internally
generated funds, the Company's credit facilities and private equity
transactions. In July 1998, the Company raised $8.7 million in net proceeds
from its initial public offering and a concurrent private placement.
Net cash provided by (used in) operations was $479,000 and ($36,000) for
the first 13 weeks of 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Net cash used in investing activities was $436,000 and $1,776,000 for the
first 13 weeks of 1999 and 1998, respectively. A significant portion of the
equipment for the new Curacao store that opened March 2, 1999 was acquired in
the fourth quarter of 1998. In the first 13 weeks of 1998, the Company was
acquiring equipment for the new store in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and
Nadi, Fiji, resulting in a significantly higher investment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $920,000 and $778,000 for
first 13 weeks of 1999 and 1998, respectively. In the first 13 weeks of 1999
the increase in cash from financing activities was a result of borrowings under
the Company's line of credit whereas in the first 13 weeks of 1998 the proceeds
resulted from long term financing.
In April 1999, the Company renewed and increased its line of credit with
Bank of America NT&SA d.b.a. "Seafirst Bank" to $8.0 million, which expires May
1, 2000. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at the bank's prime
rate or at LIBOR plus 1.5%. The collateral for the line of credit consists of
inventories, equipment and trade accounts receivable. Borrowings under the line
of credit as of March 28, 1999 were $1,203,000. The borrowings were repaid in
April 1999 and the Company expects to utilize the credit facilities until fourth
quarter of 1999 as a result of new store openings.
In 1998, the Company entered into a loan agreement and borrowed $2.0
million from Banco Popular de Puerto Rico ("Banco Popular") payable with
interest at the bank's prime rate plus 1.0% (9.5% at March 28, 1999) maturing on
June 1, 2013. As of March 28, 1999, the Company owed $1,911,000 on the note.
The note is secured by a first priority leasehold mortgage on the St. Thomas
store and is governed by a loan agreement containing certain covenants
applicable to the Company's subsidiary that owns such store. The subsidiary is
currently in compliance with such covenants.
In 1998, the Company entered into a loan agreement and borrowed $1.0
million from Seafirst Bank, payable with interest at 7.77%, maturing on April
30, 2000 and is secured by the same collateral securing the line of credit with
Seafirst Bank. As of March 28, 1999, the Company owed $602,000 on the note.
The Company estimates that its total cash outlay for opening a typical
island store will be approximately $1.8 million. The Company plans to open
three stores in 1999 in addition to the Curacao store that opened on March 2,
1999, and open six stores in 2000. The Company also recognizes that its ability
to open these stores before the end of fiscal 1999 is subject to considerable
risk and that further delays as a result of weather and other factors outside of
the Company's control
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could result in one or more of these store openings to be delayed. When opening
a new store, as well as on an on-going basis, the Company expects to finance a
substantial portion of its merchandise inventory cost by using a combination of
vendor and bank financing. However, there can be no assurance that this level of
financing will be available in the future on terms acceptable to the Company.
The Company is currently negotiating a $2.0 million credit facility for the
construction of its store in St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles and anticipates
that the terms and conditions will be similar to the loan agreement with Banco
Popular secured by the St. Thomas store.
The Company believes that the amounts available on its current credit
facility, existing cash available for working capital purposes, new credit
facilities for the construction of the St. Maarten store, and cash flow from
future operations will be sufficient to open the stores planned in its expansion
in 1999 and 2000. The Company expects additional increases in the Company's
existing line of credit and additional long term debt financing for both new
store construction and equipment will be obtainable as needed. However, there
are no assurances that such financing will be available when the Company needs
it.
Year 2000 Compliance
The Company believes that all of its material systems are Year 2000-
compliant, and expects that its total costs to make all its systems Year 2000-
compliant will be less than $100,000. The Company has contacted all of it
inventory suppliers plus other vendors and suppliers with which its systems
interface and exchange data or upon which it business depends, such as banks,
security alarm monitoring providers, refrigeration equipment suppliers and
maintenance providers and other service suppliers. These efforts are designed
to minimize the extent to which the Company's business will be vulnerable in the
event of the failure of these third parties to remedy their own Year 2000
issues.
Although most of the Company's hardware and software are Year 2000
compliant, some programming changes are not scheduled to be completed on certain
custom programs until July 1, 1999. In addition, the backroom software at the
Company's stores runs on stand alone personal computers running in a DOS
environment that requires modifications to be Year 2000 compliant. Upon
completion of an upgrade to the corporate system software, scheduled to be
completed by July 1, 1999, this backroom system will be obsolete. Contingency
plans are in place to modify the existing backroom software and hardware should
the upgrade not be completed before Year 2000.
Management believes that sourcing product from alternative vendors that are
Year 2000 compliant will minimize any potential interruption in product, if one
or more vendors are not able to deliver product in accordance with terms of any
purchase order. The availability of power is considered a significant concern
by management. Although most of the local power companies servicing the islands
that the Company operates have acknowledged Year 2000 compliance, the Company's
back-up generators can provide a secondary source of power. The Company has
experienced disruption in power for extended periods of time on numerous
occasions as a result of hurricanes and believes that the backup generators will
allow the stores to continue to operate should any power outages occur as a
result of Year 2000 problems. There can be no assurances, however, that
disruptions resulting from Year 2000 issues will not adversely affect the
Company's results of operations or financial position.
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Effect of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of
Computer Software Developed for or Obtained for Internal Use. The Company
adopted the SOP on January 1, 1999. The SOP requires the capitalization of
certain costs incurred after the date of adoption in connection with developing
or obtaining software for internal use. The adoption of the SOP did not have a
material impact on consolidated results of operations, financial position, or
cash flows.
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ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
11.1 Computation of Earnings Per Share*
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company filed a report on Form 8-K dated March 15, 1999, reporting on
Items 5 and 7, relating to the declaration by the Board of Directors of the
Company of a dividend of one preferred share purchase right for each
outstanding share of common stock of the Company, in connection with a
Shareholder Rights Agreement entered into between the Company and
ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., as rights agent.
* See Note 2 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
COST-U-LESS, INC.
(Registrant)
Date 5/11/99 /s/ Michael J. Rose
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Michael J. Rose
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Date 5/11/99 /s/ Allan C. Youngberg
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Allan C. Youngberg
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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11.1 Computation of Earnings Per Share*
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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* See Note 2 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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