FUNCO INC
10-Q, 1999-10-27
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       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 October 3, 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: 0-21876

                                   FUNCO, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                 Minnesota                               41-1609563
      (State or other jurisdiction of                 (I.R.S. Employer
       incorporation or organization)                Identification No.)


                             10120 West 76th Street
                             Eden Prairie, MN 55344
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                 (612) 946-8883
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

      Check whether the registrant: (1) filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.

Yes  __X__  No  _____

On October 25, 1999, the registrant had 5,974,064 outstanding shares of common
stock, $ .01 par value.

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                                   FUNCO, INC.

                                      INDEX


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                          PAGE NO.
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ITEM 1.   Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

          Consolidated Statements of Income - Quarter and six months ended
            October 3, 1999 and September 27, 1998..........................   3

          Consolidated Balance Sheets - October 3, 1999 and March 28, 1999..   4

          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six months ended
            October 3, 1999 and September 27, 1998..........................   5

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................   6

ITEM 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
            and Results of Operations.......................................   7

ITEM 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk........  13



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 4    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders...............  13

ITEM 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K..................................  13



SIGNATURES .................................................................  14
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        PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                   FUNCO, INC.
                        Consolidated Statements of Income
                 (in thousands, except share and per share data)
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Quarter Ended                    Six Months Ended
                                                 ------------------------------    ------------------------------
                                                   October 3,     September 27,      October 3,     September 27,
                                                      1999             1998             1999             1998
                                                 -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------
<S>                                              <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>
Net sales ...................................    $      52,666    $      35,299    $      95,171    $      68,193
Cost of sales ...............................           36,867           23,037           65,000           44,301
                                                 -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------
      Gross profit ..........................           15,799           12,262           30,171           23,892
Operating expenses ..........................           11,403            8,919           22,208           17,321
General and administrative expenses .........            3,271            2,501            6,306            5,015
                                                 -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------
      Operating income ......................            1,125              842            1,657            1,556
Interest income .............................               50               91              102              211
                                                 -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------
      Net income before income taxes ........            1,175              933            1,759            1,767
Income tax provision ........................              460              373              689              707
                                                 -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------
   Net income ...............................    $         715    $         560    $       1,070    $       1,060
                                                 =============    =============    =============    =============

Basic Earnings Per Share:
- -------------------------

Basic net income per share ..................    $        0.12    $        0.09    $        0.18    $        0.17
Weighted average number of common
shares ......................................        5,962,915        6,204,179        5,945,972        6,199,815

Diluted Earnings Per Share:
- ---------------------------
Diluted net income per share ................    $        0.11    $        0.09    $        0.17    $        0.16
Weighted average number of common
and common equivalent shares ................        6,298,581        6,499,990        6,318,533        6,535,181
</TABLE>


                             SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


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                                   FUNCO, INC.
                           Consolidated Balance Sheets
                        (in thousands, except share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 October 3,     March 28,
                                                                    1999          1999
                                                                 ----------    ----------
                                                                 (Unaudited)     (Note)
<S>                                                              <C>           <C>
ASSETS
- ------
Current Assets
   Cash and cash equivalents ................................    $    3,509    $    8,550
   Accounts receivable ......................................         3,226         2,020
   Inventories ..............................................        45,185        28,485
   Prepaid expenses .........................................         3,107         2,948
   Current deferred tax asset ...............................           640           640
                                                                 ----------    ----------
      Total current assets ..................................        55,667        42,643

Net property and equipment ..................................        14,655        11,334
Long-term deferred tax asset ................................         1,064         1,064
Other assets ................................................           102            99
                                                                 ----------    ----------
Total assets ................................................    $   71,488    $   55,140
                                                                 ==========    ==========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
- ------------------------------------
Current Liabilities
   Accounts payable .........................................    $   23,700    $    9,831
   Accrued liabilities ......................................         6,106         5,266
   Deferred revenue .........................................         1,013           994
                                                                 ----------    ----------
      Total current liabilities .............................        30,819        16,091

Accrued rent ................................................           209           213

Shareholders' Equity
   Common stock (issued: 5,969,092 and 5,894,760) ...........            60            59
   Additional paid-in capital ...............................        15,791        15,238
   Retained earnings ........................................        24,609        23,539
                                                                 ----------    ----------
      Total shareholders' equity ............................        40,460        38,836
                                                                 ----------    ----------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ..................    $   71,488    $   55,140
                                                                 ==========    ==========
</TABLE>


Note: The balance sheet at March 28, 1999 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements.


                             SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


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                                   FUNCO, INC.
                      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                 (In thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    Six Months Ended
                                                                            -------------------------------
                                                                              October 3,      September 27,
                                                                                 1999              1998
                                                                            -------------     -------------
<S>                                                                         <C>               <C>
Operating Activities
   Net income ..........................................................    $       1,070     $       1,060
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
    (used in) operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization ....................................            2,244             1,680
      Net loss on disposal of property and equipment ...................               60                30
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
         Accounts receivable ...........................................           (1,206)              432
         Inventories ...................................................          (16,700)           (5,964)
         Prepaid expenses ..............................................             (159)               64
         Accounts payable ..............................................           13,869               430
         Accrued liabilities ...........................................              836            (1,885)
         Deferred revenue ..............................................               19              (224)
                                                                            -------------     -------------
            Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities ........               33            (4,377)

Investing Activities
   Additions of property and equipment .................................           (5,623)           (2,403)
   Increase in other assets ............................................               (5)               --
   Purchase of short-term investments ..................................               --            (1,974)
   Sales of short-term investments .....................................               --             2,357
                                                                            -------------     -------------
         Net cash used in investing activities .........................           (5,628)           (2,020)

Financing Activities
   Payments for repurchase of common stock .............................               --            (1,291)
   Net proceeds from issuance of common stock ..........................              554               201
                                                                            -------------     -------------
         Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ...........              554            (1,090)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents .......................           (5,041)           (7,487)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period .......................            8,550             9,295
                                                                            -------------     -------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period .............................    $       3,509     $       1,808
                                                                            =============     =============
</TABLE>


                             SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


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                                   FUNCO, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. The Company

Funco, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in March 1988 and is a leading
national specialty retailer of interactive home entertainment, primarily through
the purchase and resale of new and previously played video games along with
related hardware and accessory items through its FUNCOLAND(R) stores. The store
strategy is complemented by the Company's mail order operation, the FUNCOLAND
SUPERSTORE Web site and publication of GAME INFORMER(R), a video game magazine.
The Company operated 353 retail locations at October 3, 1999, compared to 270
retail locations at September 27, 1998.

Note 2. Fiscal Year

The Company's fiscal year ends on a Sunday on or near March 31st which completes
a 52 or 53-week reporting period. Fiscal 2000 is a 53-week reporting period with
the first quarter consisting of 14 weeks and all other quarters consisting of 13
weeks. Fiscal 1999 was a 52-week reporting period with each quarter consisting
of 13 weeks.

                                        Ending Date
                         ----------------------------------------
                                2000                  1999
                         -----------------   --------------------
        First                July 4, 1999          June 28, 1998
        Second            October 3, 1999     September 27, 1998
        Third             January 2, 2000      December 27, 1998
        Fourth              April 2, 2000         March 28, 1999

Note 3. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting
solely of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair
presentation have been included.

Due to the seasonal nature of the Company's business, the operating results for
the quarter ended October 3, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected for the fiscal year ending April 2, 2000.

For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto
included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March
28, 1999.


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Note 4. Net Income per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income
per share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              Quarter Ended                   Six Months Ended
                                                     ------------------------------    ------------------------------
                                                       October 3,     September 27,      October 3,     September 27,
                                                          1999             1998             1999            1998
                                                     -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------
<S>                                                  <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>
Numerator:
   Net income ...................................    $     715,000    $     560,000    $   1,070,000    $   1,060,000
                                                     =============    =============    =============    =============

Denominator:
   Denominator for basic net income
     per share - weighted average shares ........        5,962,915        6,204,179        5,945,972        6,199,815

Dilutive securities:
   Employee and nonemployee director stock
     options ....................................          335,666          295,811          372,561          335,366
                                                     -------------    -------------    -------------    -------------

   Denominator for diluted earnings per share -
     adjusted weighted average shares ...........        6,298,581        6,499,990        6,318,533        6,535,181
                                                     =============    =============    =============    =============

Basic earnings per share ........................    $        0.12    $        0.09    $        0.18    $        0.17
                                                     =============    =============    =============    =============

Diluted earnings per share ......................    $        0.11    $        0.09    $        0.17    $        0.16
                                                     =============    =============    =============    =============
</TABLE>

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain items in the statements of income
expressed as (i) percentage of net sales for the periods indicated and (ii)
percentage changes from the comparable period prior year.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Percent                                   Percent
                                         Quarter Ended          Inc (Dec)        Six Months Ended         Inc (Dec)
                                  ---------------------------   ---------   ---------------------------   ---------
                                  October 3,    September 27,   2000 over   October 3,    September 27,   2000 over
                                     1999           1998           1999        1999           1998           1999
                                  ----------    -------------   ---------   ----------    -------------   ---------
<S>                                 <C>             <C>            <C>        <C>            <C>            <C>
Net sales.......................    100.0%          100.0%         49.2%      100.0%         100.0%         39.6%
Cost of sales...................     70.0            65.3          60.0        68.3           65.0          46.7
                                  ----------    -------------               ----------    -------------
Gross profit....................     30.0            34.7          28.8        31.7           35.0          26.3
Operating expenses..............     21.7            25.3          27.9        23.3           25.4          28.2
General and admin. expenses.....      6.2             7.1          30.8         6.6            7.4          25.7
                                  ----------    -------------               ----------    -------------
Operating income................      2.1             2.4          33.6         1.7            2.3           6.5
Interest income.................      0.1             0.3         (45.1)        0.1            0.3         (51.7)
                                  ----------    -------------               ----------    -------------
Net income before taxes.........      2.2             2.6          25.9         1.8            2.6          (0.5)
Income tax provision............      0.9             1.1          23.3         0.7            1.0          (2.5)
                                  ----------    -------------               ----------    -------------
Net income......................      1.4             1.6          27.7         1.1            1.6           0.9
                                  ==========    =============               ==========    =============
</TABLE>


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Comparison of Second Quarter Fiscal 2000 to Second Quarter Fiscal 1999

Net sales for the quarter increased from $35,299,000 in 1999 to $52,666,000 in
2000, an increase of 49.2%. The Company opened 38 new stores during the quarter
and operated a total of 353 locations at the end of the quarter this year
compared to 270 locations at the end of the same period prior year. Comparable
store sales for the quarter increased 32%. The strong overall sales increase is
primarily due to the launch of Sega Dreamcast and to operating a greater number
of stores compared to prior year.

Cost of sales for the quarter increased from $23,037,000 in 1999 to $36,867,000
in 2000, an increase of 60.0%. The dollar increase in cost of sales is primarily
due to the strong growth in sales. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales
for the quarter increased from 65.3% in 1999 to 70.0% in 2000. This increase is
primarily due to the shift in sales mix from previously played product to lower
margin new product which accounted for 69% of sales for the second quarter,
compared to 58% for the same period last year.

Operating expenses for the quarter increased from $8,919,000 in 1999 to
$11,403,000 in 2000, an increase of 27.9%. This increase is primarily due to
higher store payroll and occupancy expense which occurred as the Company
operated a greater number of stores than in the same period prior year and also
to support the 32% increase in comparable store sales. Operating expenses as a
percentage of net sales decreased favorably from 25.3% in 1999 to 21.7% in 2000,
due to leveraging as net sales increased by 49.2%.

General and administrative expenses for the quarter increased from $2,501,000 in
1999 to $3,271,000 in 2000, an increase of 30.8%. This increase occurred to
support the store base which grew to 353 locations from 270 locations at the end
of the same period in the prior year. General and administrative expenses
decreased favorably as a percentage of net sales from 7.1% in 1999 to 6.2% in
2000, due to leveraging as net sales increased by 49.2%.

The Company generated operating income for the quarter of $1,125,000 compared to
operating income of $842,000 for the same period prior year, an increase of
33.6%.

Interest income for the quarter decreased from $91,000 in 1999 to $50,000 in
2000, a decrease of 45.1% as the Company maintained lower average cash balances
than in the prior year.

The Company generated net income before income taxes for the quarter of
$1,175,000 compared to net income before income taxes of $933,000 in the same
period prior year, an increase of 25.9%. As a result, the Company recorded
income tax expense for the quarter of $460,000 compared to income tax expense of
$373,000 for the same period prior year.

Due to the above factors, the Company generated net income for the quarter of
$715,000, or $0.11 per share, compared to net income of $560,000, or $0.09 per
share, for the same period prior year.

Comparison of Six Month Period Fiscal 2000 to Six Month Period Fiscal 1999

Net sales for the six month period increased from $68,193,000 in 1999 to
$95,171,000 in 2000, an increase of 39.6%. The Company opened 42 new stores and
closed one store during the six month period and operated a total of 353
locations at the end of the six month period this year compared to 270 locations
at the end of


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

the same period prior year. Comparable store sales for the six month period
increased 16%. The strong overall sales increase is primarily due to operating a
greater number of stores compared to prior year and to the launch of Sega
Dreamcast.

Cost of sales for the six month period increased from $44,301,000 in 1999 to
$65,000,000 in 2000, an increase of 46.7%. The dollar increase in cost of sales
is primarily due to the strong growth in sales. Cost of sales as a percentage of
net sales increased from 65.0% in 1999 to 68.3% in 2000. This increase is
primarily due to a shift in sales mix from previously played product to lower
margin new product which accounted for 64% of sales in the six month period
compared to 56% one year ago.

Operating expenses for the six month period increased from $17,321,000 in 1999
to $22,208,000 in 2000, an increase of 28.2%. This increase is primarily due to
higher store payroll and occupancy expense which occurred both as the Company
operated a greater number of stores than in the same period prior year and also
to support the 16% increase in comparable store sales. Operating expenses
decreased favorably as a percentage of net sales from 25.4% in 1999 to 23.3% in
2000, due to leveraging as net sales increased by 39.6%.

General and administrative expenses for the six month period increased from
$5,015,000 in 1999 to $6,306,000 in 2000, an increase of 25.7%. This increase
occurred to support the store base which grew to 353 locations from 270
locations at the end of the same period in the prior year. General and
administrative expenses decreased favorably as a percentage of net sales from
7.4% in 1999 to 6.6% in 2000, due to leveraging as net sales increased by 39.6%.

The Company generated operating income for the six month period of $1,657,000
compared to operating income of $1,556,000 in the same period prior year, an
increase of 6.5%.

Interest income for the six month period decreased from $211,000 in 1999 to
$102,000 in 2000, a decrease of 51.7%, as the Company maintained lower average
levels of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

The Company generated net income before income taxes for the six month period of
$1,759,000 compared to net income before income taxes of $1,767,000 in the same
period prior year, a decrease of 0.5%. As a result, the Company recorded income
tax expense for the six month period of $689,000 compared to income tax expense
of $707,000 for the same period prior year.

Due to the above factors, the Company generated net income for the six month
period of $1,070,000, or $0.17 per share, compared to net income of $1,060,000,
or $0.16 per share, for the same period prior year.


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY FLUCTUATIONS

The Company's business is seasonal with a majority of net sales generated in the
third and fourth fiscal quarters, which include the holiday selling season. In
addition to sales seasonality, the Company's quarterly results are also impacted
by factors including new product introductions and the number and timing of new
store openings. Growth of the store base may obscure the impact of seasonal
influences. Because of the seasonality of the Company's business and the factors
mentioned above, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year. The following table sets
forth net sales by quarter and the number of stores operating at each quarter
end for the past ten quarters:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              Net Sales (in thousands)                     Number of Stores Open at Quarter End
- ----------------------------------------------------    ------------------------------------------
Fiscal                                                  Fiscal
Quarter          2000          1999          1998       Quarter       2000       1999       1998
- ----------   -----------   -----------   -----------    ---------   --------   --------   --------
<S>            <C>           <C>           <C>          <C>            <C>        <C>        <C>
First          $42,505       $32,894       $24,001      First          315        252        193
Second          52,666        35,299        26,760      Second         353        270        215
Third                         82,889        67,036      Third                     310        249
Fourth                        55,591        45,519      Fourth                    312        250
</TABLE>

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's primary ongoing financing requirements are for new store capital
expenditures and inventory. On an interim basis, the Company's financing
requirements are also impacted by quarterly operating results and seasonal
fluctuations in inventory levels.

During the six months ended October 3, 1999, the Company generated $33,000 of
cash from operating activities primarily as net income, depreciation and the
increase in accounts payable exceeded the increase in new store and seasonal
inventory build. The Company used $5,628,000 of cash for investing activities,
primarily for capital expenditures related to new stores, store remodels,
information systems and website enhancements. For the six months ended September
27, 1998, the Company used $4,377,000 of cash for operating activities and used
$2,020,000 of cash for investing activities.

The Company has a $20,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility available,
representing the seasonally adjusted increase to its $5,000,000 facility with a
commercial bank. During the second quarter this facility was amended by raising
the seasonal line from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 and also amended so that
amounts borrowed may not exceed $10,000,000 for more than 45 days from September
15, 1999 to December 15, 1999. The Company is required to maintain certain
financial ratios and achieve certain operating results. The interest rate on
outstanding borrowings under the facility (7.38% for the month ended October 3,
1999) is based upon LIBOR plus 200 basis points. The Company had no borrowings
under the facility at October 3, 1999.

During fiscal 2000, the Company plans to incur capital expenditures of
approximately $8,200,000, of which $5,623,000 has been incurred to date, for new
store openings, store remodels, enhancements to store and corporate information
systems and general corporate purposes. The Company incurred capital
expenditures of $6,838,000 in fiscal 1999.


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

The Company believes that cash from operations and funds available under its
revolving credit facility will provide sufficient funds for financing planned
store openings, working capital needs and other capital expenditures for at
least 12 months.

YEAR 2000 READINESS

The Company's year 2000 Readiness plan is primarily directed towards ensuring
that the Company will be able to perform its critical functions: (1) accurately
process sale and purchase transactions through its retail, mail order and web
site operations, (2) order and receive merchandise from vendors, (3) make
appropriate decisions as to inventory pricing and distribution and (4) assure
integrity of business operations, controls and financial reporting.

The Company has been involved in an ongoing assessment of year 2000 readiness
and has undergone a company-wide program of adapting its computer systems and
applications for the year 2000. Substantially all in-house developed software
has been written to be year 2000 compliant. Recently completed upgrades of
important applications, including inventory management, transfer management,
merchandise information and financial systems, were designed to be year 2000
compliant. Several less critical in-house applications and third party packages
have required year 2000 modification. All of the Company's systems and
applications have been included in the Company's ongoing year 2000 readiness
efforts.

The Company is also continuing the process of assessing year 2000 issues
associated with its various business partners, including vendors and service
providers, and is actively working with these third parties to continue to
identify and mitigate common risks. The Company has also been engaged in the
assessment of year 2000 issues affecting its telephone and communication
systems, distribution processes, utilities, alarm systems and transportation
services.

Risks

The variety, nature and complexity of year 2000 issues, the dependence on
technical skills and expertise of Company employees and independent contractors
and issues associated with the readiness of third parties are factors which
could result in the Company's efforts toward year 2000 compliance being less
than fully effective.

Failure to properly assess and correct year 2000 issues could result in
materially adverse financial consequences through an inability to adequately
process retail, mail order or web site transactions or, due to the failure of
the Company's systems to provide accurate information for ordering, pricing or
distributing merchandise. Accurate financial reporting is dependent upon year
2000 compliance. Failures caused by vendors not being year 2000 compliant could
lead to delays in receiving product shipments and to a resulting loss of sales.
Year 2000 compliance difficulties on the part of financial institutions could
interfere with cash collections, payments and funding for the Company. In
addition to the above, the Company believes that other unidentified risks could
be associated with failure of year 2000 compliance by the Company or third
parties.

Readiness Progress

A summary of the Company's critical systems and progress toward year 2000
readiness is as follows:


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Store systems include software applications and hardware that process
transactions in the retail stores and enable communication of information
between stores and the Company's corporate office. These systems include a new
third party software package which was installed in FUNCOLAND store locations
between August 1998 and April 1999. Each store's hardware configuration includes
a new server installed at the same time as the new software and generally
includes earlier installed hardware components. The new software and new
hardware were designed to be year 2000 ready, with testing 95% complete.
Remaining testing will be completed before the end of November 1999.

Financial systems primarily consist of a series of third party software modules
installed between March 1998 and August 1998. These systems are used for
accounting, control and financial reporting. These systems were tested to
recognize transactions over a wide range of critical dates. Testing of the year
2000 readiness of the Company's financial systems is 100% complete, with no
further remediation required.

Corporate systems encompass in-house developed software applications and
recently upgraded systems performing functions including inventory management,
transfer management and merchandise information. These in-house developed
software applications were designed and programmed for year 2000 readiness. The
critical components are nevertheless undergoing comprehensive evaluation and
testing. Such testing is approximately 70% complete. The remainder of the
testing is projected to be completed before the end of November 1999.

Contingency Plan

Based on progress and efforts to date, the Company believes that its program of
assessment, testing and correcting, along with selected system upgrades, will
enable it to successfully meet the year 2000 challenge. The Company is also
completing a formal contingency plan and, in the event of failures associated
with year 2000 readiness, believes that adequate resources could rapidly be
directed toward correcting isolated internal failures. The plan includes
supplementing those systems and processes which are year 2000 ready with
alternate means of data collection, storage and retrieval. It also includes
alternative means of communication between the Company's corporate office,
distribution center, store locations, vendors and customers. The plan's
objective is to assure continuity in performing critical functions, but includes
risks associated with third party service providers.

Costs

As of October 3, 1999, the Company had incurred external costs of approximately
$55,000 related to year 2000 readiness, including testing, analysis and purchase
of hardware and software upgrades. Total costs associated with year 2000
readiness are expected to be between $75,000 and $125,000. Most of the remaining
costs are expected to be related to PC replacement and will be incurred before
the end of November 1999. However, there can be no assurance that costs will not
exceed the projected level.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Forward looking statements contained in this document which directly or
indirectly relate to future sales prospects and expansion plans are subject to
uncertainties from factors including growth of the industry, competitive
environment, general economic conditions, product availability, success of the
Company's existing operations, availability of new store sites and the Company's
ability to finance new store expansion.


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

In addition, forward looking statements contained in this document relating to
Year 2000 readiness are subject to uncertainties such as third party readiness
and the Company's successful completion of assessment and remediation efforts.
For further discussion of forward looking statements and factors which can
impact the Company's operating results, please refer to the Company's Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended March 28, 1999, and other Company filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company's operations are not currently subject to market risks relating to
interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices or other
market price risks of a material nature.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

         (a)      The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on July
                  30, 1999.

         (b)      The Shareholders voted on the election of Directors, each to
                  serve a one year term. The vote was as follows for each of the
                  nominees:

                  NAME                       AFFIRMATIVE      AUTHORITY WITHHELD
                  -------------------        -----------      ------------------
                  David R. Pomije             5,612,484              4,940
                  Stanley A. Bodine           5,612,484              4,940
                  George E. Mileusnic         5,612,484              4,940
                  Patrick J. Ferrell          5,612,284              5,140

         (c)      The Shareholders also voted on the appointment of Ernst &
                  Young LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the 2000
                  fiscal year. The vote was as follows:

                         AFFIRMATIVE       AUTHORITY WITHHELD     ABSTENTIONS
                         -----------       ------------------     -----------
                          5,608,149             1,175                8,100


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         (a)      Exhibits filed with this Form 10-Q

                  10.1     Amendment to Credit Agreement effective October 1,
                           1999, by and between the Registrant and Marquette
                           Capital Bank, N.A., and the Amended and Restated
                           Promissory Note

                  27       Financial Data Schedule

         (b)      No report on Form 8-K was filed by the registrant during the
                  quarter ended October 3, 1999.


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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 thereunto duly authorized.

                                       Funco, Inc.
                                       (Registrant)

Date: October 27, 1999                 By:  /s/ David R. Pomije
                                           -------------------------------------
                                            David R. Pomije
                                            Chief Executive Officer


                                       By:  /s/ Robert M. Hiben
                                           -------------------------------------
                                            Robert M. Hiben
                                            Chief Financial Officer


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.1


                          AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT



         THIS AMENDMENT is entered into as of October 1, 1999 by and between
FUNCO, INC., a Minnesota corporation (the "Borrower"), and MARQUETTE CAPITAL
BANK, N.A. (the "Bank"). In consideration of the mutual agreements set forth
herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties, the Borrower and the
Bank agree as follows:

         1. The Credit Agreement dated June 20, 1995, by and between the
Borrower and the Bank, as amended by an Amendment to Credit Agreement dated
February 5, 1996 and by an Amendment to Credit Agreement and Security Agreement
dated June 30, 1996 and by an Amendment to Credit Agreement dated June 30, 1997
and by an Amendment to Credit Agreement dated June 30, 1998 and by an Amendment
to Credit Agreement dated June 30, 1999 (the "Credit Agreement"), is amended as
follows:

            a. Section 2.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended to read as
follows:

                        Section 2.01 Advances. Subject to the provisions of this
            Agreement, the Bank shall make Advances to the Borrower from time to
            time during the period from the date hereof to July 31, 2000, or the
            earlier date of termination of the Line of Credit pursuant to
            Section 6.02, in an aggregate amount not exceeding at any time
            outstanding $20,000,000.00 during the period from September 15, 1999
            through December 15, 1999, and in an aggregate amount not exceeding
            at any time outstanding $5,000,000.00 at all other times (the "Line
            of Credit"). Each Advance shall be in the amount of $10,000.00 or an
            integral multiple thereof. Within the limits of the Line of Credit,
            the Borrower may borrow, prepay, and reborrow under this Section
            2.01. Notwithstanding the foregoing, during the period from
            September 15, 1999 through December 15, 1999, the Borrower shall not
            permit the aggregate outstanding amount of Advances to exceed
            $10,000,000.00 for any 45 days (whether consecutive or not). During
            the period from January 3, 2000 through April 2, 2000 the Borrower
            shall cause the aggregate outstanding amount of Advances to be zero
            for 45 consecutive days.

            b. Section 2.03 of the Credit Agreement is amended to read as
follows:

                        Section 2.03 Revolving Note. The obligation to repay the
            Advances and to pay interest and other charges, fees and expenses
            thereon is evidenced by the Borrower's $20,000,000.00 Amended and
            Restated Promissory Note dated October 1, 1999 in favor of the Bank
            (together with any amendments, extensions, renewals and replacements
            thereof, called the "Revolving Note").

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            c. All references to June 30, 2000 are changed to July 31, 2000 in
Section 2.08 of the Credit Agreement.

         2. Except as amended or terminated herein or herewith, all provisions
of the Credit Agreement and all other agreements of the parties remain in full
force and effect. No provision of this Amendment can be amended, modified,
waived or terminated, except by a writing executed by the Borrower and the Bank.
The Borrower shall pay to the Bank on demand all of the Bank's costs and
expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and legal
expenses, in connection with this Amendment, the writings executed herewith, and
the transactions described herein and therein. This Amendment shall bind and
benefit the parties and their respective successors and assigns; provided, the
Borrower shall not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Amendment
without the prior written consent of the Bank, and any assignment in violation
of this sentence shall be null and void. This Amendment and the Credit Agreement
as amended herein shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
internal laws of the State of Minnesota (excluding conflict of law rules).

         Executed as of the date first above written.

                                       FUNCO, INC.


                                       By  /s/ Robert M. Hiben
                                          --------------------------------------
                                       Title  CFO
                                             -----------------------------------


                                       MARQUETTE CAPITAL BANK, N.A.


                                       By  /s/ Margaret Mary Yanez
                                          --------------------------------------
                                       Title  Vice President
                                             -----------------------------------


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                      AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE

                                                           Date: October 1, 1999

         For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged by the parties, the $10,000,000.00 Amended and Restated
Promissory Note of Funco, Inc. dated June 30, 1999, payable to the order of
Marquette Capital Bank, N.A., is amended and restated to read as follows:

$20,000,000.00                                            Minneapolis, Minnesota

         FOR VALUE RECEIVED, on July 31, 2000, the undersigned, FUNCO, INC.,
promises to pay to the order of MARQUETTE CAPITAL BANK, N.A. (the "Bank"), at
its office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, or at such other place as any present or
future holder of this Note may designate from time to time, the principal sum of
(i) $20,000,000.00, or (ii) the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all
advances of credit made by the Bank to the undersigned pursuant to this Note as
shown in the records of any present or future holder of this Note, whichever is
less, plus interest thereon from the date of each advance in whole or in part
included in such amount until this Note is fully paid, computed on the basis of
the actual number of days elapsed and a 360-day year, at an annual rate that
shall always be 2.00% per annum in excess of the Index Rate and that shall
change when and as the Index Rate shall change. Interest is due and payable on
the last day of each month and at maturity. In each calendar month, "Index Rate"
means the average 1-month LIBOR Rate published in The Wall Street Journal in the
previous calendar month. If the Index Rate is no longer available, the Bank may
select a comparable rate to be used as the Index Rate under this Note. The Bank
may lend to its customers at rates that are equal to, greater than, or less than
the Index Rate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, after an Event of Default this
Note shall bear interest until paid at 2% per annum in excess of the rate
otherwise then in effect, which rate shall continue to vary based on further
changes in the Index Rate. The undersigned shall not permit the unpaid principal
balance of this Note to exceed $5,000,000.00, except during the period from
September 15, 1999 through December 15, 1999.

         All or any part of the unpaid balance of this Note may be prepaid at
any time without penalty. At the option of the then holder of this Note, any
payment under this Note may be applied first to the payment of other charges,
fees and expenses under this Note and any other agreement or writing in
connection with this Note, second to the payment of interest accrued through the
date of payment, and third to the payment of principal. Also, at the option of
the holder of this Note, if there is any overpayment of interest under this
Note, the holder may hold the excess and apply it to future interest accruing
under this Note. Amounts may be advanced and readvanced under this Note,
provided the principal balance outstanding shall not exceed $20,000,000.00
during the period from September 15, 1999 through December 15, 1999, and shall
not exceed $5,000,000.00 at any other time.

         The occurrence of an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement dated
June 20, 1995 by and between the undersigned and the Bank, as it may be amended
from time to time, shall constitute an Event of Default under this Note.

         Upon the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy law by or
against any maker of this Note, this Note automatically shall become immediately
due and payable for the entire unpaid principal balance of this Note plus
accrued interest and other

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charges, fees and expenses under this Note without any declaration, presentment,
demand, protest, or other notice of any kind. Upon the occurrence of any other
Event of Default and at any time thereafter, the then holder of this Note may,
at its option, declare this Note to be immediately due and payable and thereupon
this Note shall become immediately due and payable for the entire unpaid
principal balance of this Note plus accrued interest and other charges on this
Note without any presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind.

         The undersigned (i) waives demand, presentment, protest, notice of
protest, notice of dishonor and notice of nonpayment of this Note; and (ii)
agrees that when or at any time after this Note becomes due the then holder of
this Note may offset or charge the full amount owing on this Note against any
account then maintained by the undersigned with such holder of this Note without
notice. Interest on any amount under this Note shall continue to accrue, at the
option of any present or future holder of this Note, until such holder receives
final payment of such amount in collected funds in form and substance acceptable
to such holder.

         The extensions of credit under this Note are made under Section 47.59
of the Minnesota Statutes. No waiver of any right or remedy under this Note
shall be valid unless in writing executed by the holder of this Note, and any
such waiver shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the
specific purpose given. All rights and remedies of all present and future
holders of this Note shall be cumulative and may be exercised singly,
concurrently or successively. This Note shall bind the undersigned and the
successors and assigns of the undersigned. This Note shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Minnesota
(excluding conflict of law rules).

         THE UNDERSIGNED REPRESENTS, CERTIFIES, WARRANTS AND AGREES THAT THE
UNDERSIGNED HAS READ ALL OF THIS NOTE AND UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS NOTE.

         Executed as of October 1, 1999.

                                       FUNCO, INC.


                                       By  /s/ Robert M. Hiben
                                          --------------------------------------
                                       Title  CFO
                                             -----------------------------------


Marquette Capital Bank, N.A. agrees to this Amended and Restated Promissory
Note.

         Executed as of October 1, 1999.


                                       MARQUETTE CAPITAL BANK, N.A.


                                       By  /s/ Margaret Mary Yanez
                                          --------------------------------------
                                       Title  Vice President
                                             -----------------------------------


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