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FORM 10-QSB
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 26, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission file number 33-42701
PREMIER CONCEPTS, INC.
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(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in its Charter)
Colorado 84-1186026
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(State or other jurisdiction (IRS Employer Identification
of incorporation or organization) Number)
3033 South Parker Road, Suite 120, Aurora, Colorado, 80014
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 338-1800
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(Issuer's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if
changed since last report)
Check whether the Issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the last 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
[ ]
As of September 14, 1998, the Registrant had 1,782,208 shares of its $.002 par
value Common Stock outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes [ ] No [X]
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INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements 3
Balance Sheet as of July 26, 1998 and
January 25, 1998 4
Statement of Operations for the Three Months
Ended July 26, 1998 and Three Months Ended
July 27, 1997 5
Statement of Operations for the Six Months
Ended July 26, 1998 and Six Months Ended
July 27, 1997 6
Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended
July 26, 1998 and Six Months Ended July 27, 1997 8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 9
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Conditions and Results of Operations 10
Liquidity and Capital Resources 10
Results of Operations 12
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 17
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 17
Item 2. Changes in Securities 17
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 17
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders 18
Item 5. Other Information 18
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 18
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
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The method of financial reporting is a fifty-two - fifty-three (52-53)
week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in January of each year. The
accompanying Balance Sheet at July 26, 1998, Statement of Operations for the
Three and Six Months Ended July 26, 1998 and Three and Six Months Ended July
27, 1997, and Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended July 26, 1998
and July 27, 1997 are unaudited but reflect all adjustments which are, in the
opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the financial position
and results of operations for the interim period presented. The Balance Sheet
as of January 25, 1998 is derived from the audited financial statements, but
does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting
principles. As a result, these financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the Company's Form 10-KSB for the year ended January 25,
1998.
Forward-Looking Statements
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In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report contains
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are thus prospective. The forward-looking
statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in
the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference
include, but are not limited to, competitive pressures, changing economic
conditions, those discussed in the Section entitled "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and other
factors, some of which will be outside the control of the Company. Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company
undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements
to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers
should refer to and carefully review the information in future documents the
Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PREMIER CONCEPTS, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JULY 26, 1998 AND JANUARY 25, 1998
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July 26, 1998 Jan 25, 1998
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash & Cash Equivalents $ 211,853 $ 806,049
Merchandise Inventories 2,041,811 2,307,839
Prepaid Expenses & Other Current Assets 214,290 257,429
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Total Current Assets 2,467,954 3,371,317
Property and Equipment, net 2,817,755 2,434,315
Trademarks, net 69,233 75,433
Other Assets 87,157 100,723
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Total Assets $ 5,442,099 $ 5,981,788
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LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Notes Payable and Current Portion of
Long Term Debt:
Note Payable to Financial Institution $ 560,000 $ 635,000
Current Portion of Long Term Debt 63,735 62,330
Accounts Payable 1,046,109 943,494
Other Accrued Liabilities 587,548 451,162
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Total Current Liabilities 2,257,392 2,091,986
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion - 14,600
Other Liabilities 198,016 161,846
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Total Liabilities 2,455,408 2,268,432
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Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock, $.10 par value,
20,000,000 shares authorized; none
issued and outstanding at July 26,
1998 and January 25, 1998 - -
Common Stock, $.002 par value;
850,000,000 shares authorized;
1,775,205 shares issued and
outstanding at July 26, 1998, and
January 25, 1998 3,550 3,550
Additional Paid-in Capital 5,658,488 5,658,488
Accumulated Deficit (2,675,347) (1,948,682)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 2,986,691 3,713,356
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Total Liabilities & Equity $ 5,442,099 $ 5,981,788
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PREMIER CONCEPTS, INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JULY 26, 1998 AND JULY 27, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
July 26, 1998 July 27, 1997
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Revenues:
Retail Sales $ 2,935,484 $ 2,793,699
Wholesale Sales 33,290 1,691
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Total Revenues 2,968,774 2,795,390
Cost of Goods Sold 982,023 809,745
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Gross Margin 1,986,751 1,985,645
Operating Expenses:
Personnel 998,561 918,955
Occupancy 748,860 703,726
General & Administrative 502,843 398,539
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Total Operating Expenses 2,250,264 2,021,220
Operating Profit (Loss) before
Depreciation & Amortization (263,513) (35,575)
Depreciation & Amortization 125,679 109,229
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Operating Profit (Loss) (389,192) (144,804)
Other Income (Expenses):
Interest, net (13,558) 1,108
Other 7,663 8,219
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Other, net (5,895) 9,327
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Net Profit (Loss) and Comprehensive
Profit (Loss) $ (395,087) $ (135,477)
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Net Profit (Loss) Available to Common
Shareholders $ (395,087) $ (135,477)
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Net Profit (Loss) Per Common Share
(Basic and Diluted): $ (0.22) $ (0.08)
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 1,775,025 1,782,208
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PREMIER CONCEPTS, INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JULY 26, 1998 AND JULY 27, 1997
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Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
July 26, 1998 July 27, 1997
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Revenues:
Retail Sales $ 5,848,103 $ 5,586,078
Wholesale Sales 34,960 5,671
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Total Revenues 5,883,063 5,591,749
Cost of Goods Sold 1,918,993 1,603,666
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Gross Margin 3,964,070 3,988,083
Operating Expenses:
Personnel 2,016,165 1,830,375
Occupancy 1,473,929 1,373,203
General & Administrative 943,925 745,116
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Total Operating Expenses 4,434,019 3,948,694
Operating Profit (Loss) before
Depreciation & Amortization (469,949) 39,389
Depreciation & Amortization 249,178 201,885
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Operating Profit (Loss) (719,127) (162,496)
Other Income (Expenses):
Interest, net (23,402) (86,620)
Other 15,864 14,423
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Other, net (7,538) (72,197)
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Net Profit (Loss) and Comprehensive
Profit (Loss) $ (726,665) $ (234,693)
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Net Profit (Loss) Available to Common
Shareholders $ (726,665) $ (252,448)
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Net Profit (Loss) Per Common Share
(Basic and Diluted):
Before dividends applicable to
Preferred Stock $ (0.41) $ (0.20)
Dividends applicable to Preferred
Stock - (0.01)
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Net Profit (Loss) Per Common Share
(Basic and Diluted) $ (0.41) $ (0.21)
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 1,775,025 1,184,616
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PREMIER CONCEPTS, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED JULY 26, 1998 AND JULY 27, 1997
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Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
July 26, 1998 July 27, 1997
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Profit (Loss) $ (726,665) $ (234,693)
Adjustments to reconcile net profit
(loss) to net cash from operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 249,179 201,885
Other, net - 45,805
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in:
Merchandise inventories 266,028 (330,582)
Other assets 56,705 (129,756)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 239,001 (358,277)
Other liabilities 36,170 35,018
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Net cash provided (used) by
operating activities 120,418 (770,600)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures for property and
equipment (626,419) (600,697)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Deferred Offering Costs - (164,791)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock - 3,882,633
Proceeds from issuance of note payable 560,000 -
Payments on notes payable (648,195) (1,393,887)
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Net cash provided (used) by
financing activities (88,195) 2,323,955
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Increase (Decrease) in Cash (594,196) 952,658
Cash & Cash Equivalents, beginning of
period 806,049 211,575
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Cash & Cash Equivalents, end of period $ 211,853 $ 1,164,233
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Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow
Information:
Cash paid for interest $ 39,150 $ 123,881
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PREMIER CONCEPTS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 26, 1998
Commitments and Contingencies
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LITIGATION. The Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and
liabilities, which arise in the ordinary course of its business. In the
opinion of management, the disposition of these actions will not have a
material adverse effect upon the Company's financial position or results of
operations. (See PART II. OTHER INFORMATION--Item 1. Legal Proceedings.)
Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations
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The Company's faux jewelry chain, Impostors, historically has realized
lower sales during the first three quarters which has resulted in the Company
incurring losses during those quarters. To this end, the Company generated an
operating loss during the six months ended July 26, 1998 of $719,127, as
compared to an operating loss of $162,496 for the six months ended July 27,
1997.
The Company's business is highly seasonal with its mall locations
generating approximately 20% of revenues during the December holiday season.
The Company's 15 tourist locations experience fluctuations, based upon such
factors as seasonality, economic conditions and other factors affecting
tourism in their particular locations.
New Accounting Pronouncements
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SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities," was issued in June 1998. This statement establishes accounting
and reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities.
It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or
liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those
instruments at fair value. This statement is effective for the Company's
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2000 and the adoption of
this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's
financial statements.
SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other
Postretirement Benefits," was issued in February 1998. This statement revises
the disclosure requirement for pensions and other postretirement benefits.
This statement is effective for the Company's financial statements for the
year ended December 31, 1998 and the adoption of this standard is not expected
to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with
the Financial Statements and Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
Retail Fiscal Year
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The method of financial reporting is a fifty-two to fifty-three (52-53)
week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in January of each year. Likewise,
reporting quarters end on the Sunday closest to the calendar end of April,
July and October. Each reporting quarter contains 13 weeks of operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources - July 26, 1998 Compared to January 25, 1998
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At July 26, 1998 the cash balance of $211,853 was approximately 73% less
than the cash balance of $806,049 at January 25, 1998. The cash balance at
the end of the fourth quarter is typically higher than at any other time of
the year as a result of the December holiday shopping season. The reduction
in the cash balance is partly the result of a $75,000 principal reduction on a
Bank note payable. On May 28, 1998, the original lender was paid in full and
a new Bank Note was executed with a Colorado financial institution. The Note
bears interest at the Bank's prime lending rate plus 0.75%. A principal
payment is due on December 30, 1998 in the amount of $112,000. The Note
matures on May 28, 1999.
The reduction in the cash balance is also attributable to approximately
$400,000 in payments made to construction vendors in connection with the
opening of four new stores during the six months ended July 26, 1998 at the
Riverwalk in New Orleans, Louisiana, Franklin Mills in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, Palisades Center in West Nyack, New York, and the Fashion Outlet
in Primm, Nevada, as well as two stores remodeled during the period as
discussed below, and payments made for projects completed in the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year ended January 25, 1998.
During the six months ended July 26, 1998, merchandise inventories
decreased $266,028, or approximately 12% from $2,307,839 at January 25, 1998
to $2,041,811 at July 26, 1998. This decrease reflects our efforts to reduce
merchandise inventories remaining after the holiday shopping season of the
fiscal year ended January 25, 1998. Merchandise inventories are expected to
increase during the third quarter in anticipation of the fourth quarter
holiday shopping season.
As a result of the foregoing, current assets decreased by $903,363, from
$3,371,317 at January 25, 1998, to $2,467,954 at July 26, 1998.
During the six months ended July 26, 1998, the Company invested $626,419
in property and equipment. These investments consisted of leasehold
improvements in connection with the remodeling of the Company's store in Palm
Desert, California, and the store in Menlo Park, New Jersey, as well as the
four new locations opened in the quarter as discussed above. Therefore,
property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, increased $383,440,
from $2,434,315 at January 25, 1998, to $2,817,755 at July 26, 1998.
The Company's trademark assets, representing the goodwill of the
Impostors trademark and other intellectual property was acquired as part of
the Company's acquisition of Impostors in 1994. This asset, whose amortized
book value was $69,233 at July 26, 1998, is being amortized over a 10-year
period.
As of July 26, 1998, the Company had total outstanding liabilities of
$2,455,408 compared to $2,268,432 at January 25, 1998, an increase of
$186,976. Current liabilities increased $165,406, from $2,091,986 at January
25, 1998 to $2,257,392 at April 26, 1998, reflecting an increase in accounts
payable and accrued liabilities of $239,001, and the $75,000 principal
reduction of the Bank Note as discussed above. Working capital decreased by
$1,068,769, from $1,279,331 at January 25, 1998, to 210,562 at July 26, 1998,
primarily as the result of the decrease in cash of $401,293, the decrease in
merchandise inventories of $266,028, and the increase of accounts payable and
accrued liabilities of $239,001.
Current notes payable and long-term debt represent notes that were part
of the Impostors retail chain acquisition in February 1994. The total debt
related to these notes was reduced by $13,195 as the result of normal
scheduled payments from $76,930 at January 25, 1998, to $63,735 at July 26,
1998.
Accounts payable increased by $102,615 or approximately 11%, from
$943,494 at January 25, 1998 to $1,046,109 at July 26, 1998. Other accrued
liabilities increased by $136,386 from $451,162 at January 25, 1998 to
$587,548 at July 26, 1998, or approximately 30%. Approximately $240,000 of
accounts payable and other accrued liabilities represent unpaid construction
costs incurred in connection with the new stores opened and remodeled during
the period as discussed above. The remaining amounts of accounts payable and
accrued liabilities represent expenses incurred in the ordinary course of
business in connection with the operation of the Impostors retail chain.
Other liabilities increased $36,260 from $161,846 at January 25, 1998, to
$198,016 at July 26, 1998, and represents a liability resulting from the
recognition of rental expense on a straight line basis on leases that contain
predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals during the initial term
of the lease.
As a result of the Company's net loss for the six months ended July 26,
1998 of $726,665, the accumulated deficit increased from $1,948,682 at January
25, 1998 to a deficit of $2,675,347 at July 26, 1998. As a result, total
stockholders' equity decreased from $3,713,356 at January 25, 1998, to
$2,986,691 at July 26, 1998.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended July
26, 1998 was $120,418, compared with cash used in operating activities of
$770,600 for the six months ended July 27, 1997, which primarily reflects the
cash effect of the reduction of merchandise inventories and the increase in
accounts payable and accrued liabilities as discussed above.
Cash used in investing activities of $626,419, represents the Company's
investments in new and remodeled stores as discussed above. This compares
with net cash used by investing activities of $600,697 during the six months
ended July 27, 1997.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended July
27, 1997, was $2,323,955, primarily representing the completion of the
secondary public offering completed in April 1997. This compares to net cash
used by financing activities of $88,195 for the six months ended July 26,
1998, representing payments on notes payable.
The foregoing resulted in a decrease in the cash position of $952,380,
from $1,164,233 at July 27, 1997, to $211,853 at July 26, 1998.
The Company has executed leases to open one additional location over the
next six months for a new store that will be located in Southern California.
Other retail locations are currently being evaluated, although to date no
decisions regarding additional new locations have been made. Depending on
location and size, the opening of a new retail location represents an
aggregate capital requirement of approximately $75,000-$150,000, including the
lease expenses, fixtures, equipment and inventory. New sources of capital are
currently being evaluated to complete this new store, complete payment for the
new stores opened and remodeled during the last six months as discussed above,
and additional new stores not yet committed, however there can be no assurance
that such financing will be secured.
Results of Operations - Three Months Ended July 26, 1998 Compared to Three
Months Ended July 27, 1997
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Set forth below is selected summary financial data derived from the financial
statements and financial records.
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Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
July 26, 1998 July 27, 1997
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Statements of Operations Data:
Total Revenues $ 2,968,774 $ 2,795,390
Operating income (loss) (389,192) (144,804)
Net income (loss) (395,087) (135,477)
Net income (loss) available to common
shareholders (395,087) (135,477)
Net income (loss) per common share (.22) (.08)
Weighted average shares outstanding 1,775,025 1,782,208
Statistical Data:
Store revenues $ 2,930,118 $ 2,793,396
Store gross margin 1,982,071 1,988,109
Store operating expenses 1,966,420 1,756,649
Store operating profit 15,651 231,460
Corporate overhead operating expenses 405,093 373,711
Gross margin percentage 66.9% 70.1%
Comparable same store sales (31 stores) 2,489,119 2,558,828
Comparable same store sales growth -2.7% N/A
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Total revenues for the three months ended July 26, 1998 were $2,968,774
as compared to $2,795,390 for the comparable period ended July 27, 1997, an
increase of $173,384, or 6%. The increase is due to the addition of five new
locations since July 27, 1997. Comparable same store sales were $2,489,119
for the three months ended July 26, 1998 as compared to $2,558,828 for the
comparable period ended July 27, 1997, a decrease of approximately $70,000, or
2.7%. A continued focus on the merchandise quality, improving stock levels in
key items, and the remodeling of retail locations is expected to improve sales
in existing locations. Sales from wholesale and non-store retail sales of
$38,655 and $1,995 are included in total revenues for the three months ended
July 26, 1998 and July 27, 1997, respectively.
For the three months ended July 26, 1998, cost of goods sold was $982,023
and the gross margin was $1,986,751, or approximately 67%. For the three
months ended July 27, 1997, cost of goods sold was $809,745 and the gross
margin was $1,985,645, or approximately 71%. The gross margin decrease is
attributed to clearance of selected merchandise and increased promotional
activity to stimulate sales in the regional shopping malls. The gross margin
is expected to increase during the third and fourth quarters as new
merchandise is introduced for the holiday shopping season.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2,250,264 for the
three months ended July 26, 1998, compared to $2,021,220 for the period ended
July 27, 1997, or 75.8% and 72.3% of revenues, respectively. The majority of
these expenses were comprised of personnel expenses, which amounted to
$998,561 and $918,955 for the three months ended July 26, 1998, and July 27,
1997, respectively. Occupancy costs of $748,860, and $703,726, and general
administrative costs of $502,843 and $398,539 are included in total operating
expenses for the three months ended July 26, 1998 and July 27, 1997,
respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense was $125,679 for the
three months ended July 26, 1998, and $109,229 for the three months ended July
27, 1997.
Included in operating expenses are corporate overhead expenses of
$405,093, or 13.6% of total revenues, for the three months ended July 26,
1998, as compared to $373,711, or 13.4% of total revenues, for the three
months ended July 27, 1997. It is expected that corporate overhead will
decrease as a percentage of sales as new retail stores and additional
distribution are added. Efforts to continue to improve and utilize
technological resources and control administrative costs are ongoing.
As a result of the foregoing, the loss from operations for the three
months ended July 26, 1998 was $389,182, as compared with a loss from
operations for the three months ended July 27, 1997 of $35,575.
Interest expense was $17,509 and $19,223 for the three months ended July
26, 1998, and July 27, 1997, respectively, and is comprised primarily of
interest charged on the $560,000 bank note discussed above. Interest expense
for the three months ended July 27, 1997, was offset by $20,331 of interest
income realized from the short-term investment of cash proceeds from the
public offering completed on April 25, 1997. Interest income for the three
months ended July 26, 1998 was $3,951 resulting from the daily investing of
available cash balances.
Other income was $7,663 and $8,219 for the three months ended July 26,
1998 and July 27, 1997, respectively and consists almost entirely of
recognized license fees associated with extension agreements that will allow
certain former franchisees to use the Impostors trademark. The license
agreements have a one-year term expiring in January, 1999, and are renewable
at our option.
Based on the foregoing, the net loss for the three months ended July 26,
1998 was $395,087, which translates to a net loss per share of $(0.22) based
on 1,775,025 weighted average shares outstanding. This compares with a net
loss for the three months ended July 27, 1997 of $135,477, or $(0.08) per
share, based on 1,782,208 weighted average shares outstanding as of that date.
On July 31, 1998 the Company's retail kiosk located in the Ronald Reagan
International Airport in Washington, D.C. was closed, and on September 9, 1998
the Company's store located in the Miami International Mall in Miami, Florida
was closed. Both locations were closed due to continued poor performance. It
is estimated that total charges of approximately $65,000 will be incurred
associated with these closings and will be reflected in the quarter ending
October 25, 1998 results of operations. No additional store closings are
currently planned.
Other than the foregoing, no trends, or other demands, commitments,
events or uncertainties are known that will result in, or that are reasonably
likely to result in, a material impact on the income and expenses of the
Company.
Results of Operations - Six Months Ended July 26, 1998 Compared to Six Months
Ended July 27, 1997
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Set forth below is selected summary financial data derived from the financial
statements and financial records.
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Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
July 26, 1998 July 27, 1997
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Statements of Operations Data:
Total Revenues $ 5,883,063 $ 5,591,749
Operating income (loss) (719,127) (162,496)
Net income (loss) (726,665) (234,693)
Net income (loss) available to common
shareholders (726,665) (252,448)
Net income (loss) per common share (.41) (.21)
Weighted average shares outstanding 1,775,025 1,184,616
Statistical Data:
Store revenues $ 5,842,737 $ 5,585,646
Store gross margin 3,962,927 3,992,693
Store operating expenses 3,871,591 3,452,214
Store operating profit 91,337 540,480
Corporate overhead operating expenses 796,611 698,176
Gross margin percentage 67.4% 71.3%
Comparable same store sales (26 stores) 4,962,459 5,073,685
Comparable same store sales growth -2.2% N/A
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Total revenues for the six months ended July 26, 1998 were $5,883,063 as
compared to $5,591,749 for the comparable period ended July 27, 1997, an
increase of $291,314, or 5.2%. The increase is due to the addition of five
new locations since July 27, 1997. Comparable same store sales were
$4,962,459 for the six months ended July 26, 1998 as compared to $5,073,685
for the comparable period ended July 27, 1997, a decrease of approximately
$111,000, or 2.2%. A continued focus on the merchandise quality, improving
stock levels in key items, and the remodeling of retail locations is expected
to improve sales in existing locations. Sales from wholesale and non-store
retail sales of $40,325 and $6,104 are included in total revenues for the six
months ended July 26, 1998 and July 27, 1997, respectively.
For the six months ended July 26, 1998, cost of goods sold was $1,918,993
and the gross margin was $3,964,070, or approximately 67.4%. For the six
months ended July 27, 1997, cost of goods sold was $1,603,666 and the gross
margin was $3,988,083, or approximately 71.3%. The 3.9% decrease in gross
margin is attributed to clearance of selected merchandise and increased
promotional activity to stimulate sales in the regional shopping malls. The
gross margin is expected to increase during the third and fourth quarters as
new merchandise is introduced for the holiday shopping season.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $4,434,019 for the six
months ended July 26, 1998, compared to $3,948,694 for the period ended July
27, 1997, or 75.4% and 70.6% of revenues, respectively. The majority of these
expenses were comprised of personnel expenses, which amounted to $2,016,165
and $1,830,375 for the six months ended July 26, 1998, and July 27, 1997,
respectively. Occupancy costs of $1,473,929, and $1,373,203, and general
administrative costs of $943,925 and $745,116 are included in total operating
expenses for the six months ended July 26, 1998 and July 27, 1997,
respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense was $249,178 for the six
months ended July 26, 1998, and $201,885 for the six months ended July 27,
1997.
Included in operating expenses are corporate overhead expenses of
$796,611, or 13.5% of total revenues for the six months ended July 26, 1998,
as compared to $698,176, or 12.5% of total revenues, for the six months ended
July 27, 1997. It is expected that corporate overhead will decrease as a
percentage of sales as new retail stores and additional distribution are
added. Efforts to continue to improve and utilize technological resources and
control administrative costs are ongoing.
As a result of the foregoing, the loss from operations for the six months
ended July 26, 1998 was $719,127, as compared with a loss from operations for
the six months ended July 27, 1997 of $162,496.
Interest expense was $34,219 and $109,901 for the six months ended July
26, 1998, and July 27, 1997, respectively. Interest for the six months ended
July 26, 1998 is comprised primarily of interest charged on the $560,000 bank
note discussed above. Interest for the six months ended July 27, 1997 included
approximately $66,500 attributed to non-recurring interest paid and deferred
financing costs written off upon retirement of Convertible Notes on April 25,
1997 concurrent with the completion of the public offering. Interest expense
for the six months ended July 27, 1997, was partially offset by $23,000 of
interest income realized from the short-term investment of cash proceeds from
the public offering completed on April 25, 1997. Interest income for the six
months ended July 26, 1998 was $10,816 resulting from the daily investing of
available cash balances.
Other income was $15,864 and $14,423 for the six months ended July 26,
1998 and July 27, 1997, respectively and consists almost entirely of
recognized license fees associated with extension agreements that will allow
certain former franchisees to use the Impostors trademark. The license
agreements have a one-year term expiring in January 1999, and are renewable at
our option.
Based on the foregoing, the net loss available to common shareholders for
the six months ended July 26, 1998 was $726,665, which translates to a net
loss per share of $(0.41) based on 1,775,025 weighted average shares
outstanding. This compares with a net loss available to common shareholders
for the six months ended July 27, 1997 of $252,448, which translates to a net
loss per share of $(0.21) per share based on 1,184,616 weighted average shares
outstanding.
On July 31, 1998 the Company's retail kiosk located in the Ronald Reagan
International Airport in Washington, D.C. was closed, and on September 9, 1998
the Company's store located in the Miami International Mall in Miami, Florida
was closed. Both locations were closed due to continued poor performance. It
is estimated that total charges of approximately $65,000 will be incurred
associated with these closings and will be reflected in the quarter ending
October 25, 1998 results of operations. No additional store closings are
currently planned.
Other than what has been discussed above, no trends, or other demands,
commitments, events or uncertainties are known that will result in, or that
are reasonably likely to result in a material impact on the income and
expenses of the Company.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 2. Changes in Securities
None
Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the
quarter ended July 26, 1998.
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Exhibits:
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Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule
Reports on Form 8-K:
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None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PREMIER CONCEPTS, INC.
Dated: September 14, 1998 By: /s/ Sissel Greenberg
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Sissel Greenberg, President
Dated: September 14, 1998 By: /s/ Todd Huss
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Todd Huss
Chief Financial Advisor,
Principal Accounting Officer
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