10-Q 1 suss-2014330x10q.htm FORM 10-Q SUSS-2014.3.30-10Q


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q 
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended: March 30, 2014
or
o
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: 001-33084 
SUSSER HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 
01-0864257
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
4525 Ayers Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78415
(Address of principal executive offices)
(361) 884-2463
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.):    Yes  o    No  x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
 
COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE
 
21,643,726 SHARES
(Class)
 
(Outstanding at May 2, 2014)
SUSSER HOLDINGS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Susser Holdings Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
December 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
 
 
unaudited
 
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents (SUSP: $8,150 and $5,957, respectively)
$
22,461

 
$
24,370

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $480 at December 29, 2013 and $615 at March 30, 2014 (SUSP: $69,005 and $97,875, respectively)
139,146

 
185,147

Inventories, net (SUSP: $11,122 and $35,805, respectively)
126,521

 
153,907

Other current assets (SUSP: $66 and $329, respectively)
7,704

 
7,974

Total current assets
295,832

 
371,398

Property and equipment, net (SUSP: $180,127 and $206,144, respectively)
736,860

 
847,718

Other assets:
 
 
 
Marketable securities (SUSP: $25,952 and $0, respectively)
25,952

 

Goodwill (SUSP: $22,823 and $23,823, respectively)
254,285

 
255,273

Intangible assets, net (SUSP: $22,772 and $24,954, respectively)
41,984

 
45,897

Other noncurrent assets (SUSP: $188 and $190, respectively)
19,692

 
21,290

Total assets
$
1,374,605

 
$
1,541,576

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable  (SUSP: $27,810 and $27,956, respectively)
$
189,587

 
$
219,392

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (SUSP: $11,427 and $15,177, respectively)
64,571

 
65,924

Current maturities of long-term debt (SUSP: $500 and $500, respectively)
535

 
539

Total current liabilities
254,693

 
285,855

Revolving lines of credit (SUSP: $1,410 and $49,334, respectively)
345,460

 
502,780

Long-term debt (SUSP: $2,500 and $2,500, respectively)
29,874

 
3,997

Deferred tax liability, long-term portion  (SUSP: $222 and $193, respectively)
77,119

 
76,454

Other noncurrent liabilities   (SUSP: $2,159 and $1,827, respectively)
41,949

 
41,940

Total liabilities
749,095

 
911,026

Commitments and contingencies:

 

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Susser Holdings Corporation shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 125,000,000 shares authorized; 21,634,618 issued and 21,439,944 outstanding at December 29, 2013; 21,656,202 issued and 21,649,256 outstanding as of March 30, 2014
214

 
216

Additional paid-in capital
285,376

 
287,852

Treasury stock, common shares, at cost; 194,674 as of December 29, 2013; 6,946 as of March 30, 2014
(5,378
)
 
(737
)
Retained earnings
135,255

 
133,432

Total Susser Holdings Corporation shareholders’ equity
415,467

 
420,763

Noncontrolling interest
210,043

 
209,787

Total shareholders’ equity
625,510

 
630,550

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
1,374,605

 
$
1,541,576

Parenthetical amounts represent assets and liabilities attributable to Susser Petroleum Partners LP ("SUSP") as of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014, reportable due to SUSP being a consolidated variable interest entity.
See accompanying notes




Susser Holdings Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
Unaudited
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Revenues:
 
 
 
Merchandise sales
$
247,478

 
$
276,375

Motor fuel sales
1,237,573

 
1,366,577

Other income
13,376

 
14,663

Total revenues
1,498,427

 
1,657,615

Cost of sales:
 
 
 
Merchandise
165,645

 
182,563

Motor fuel
1,184,710

 
1,314,338

Other
1,034

 
1,271

Total cost of sales
1,351,389

 
1,498,172

Gross profit
147,038

 
159,443

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
Personnel
50,967

 
58,266

General and administrative
14,047

 
17,457

Other operating
40,047

 
46,093

Rent
11,740

 
11,826

Loss on disposal of assets and impairment charge
448

 
973

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
14,182

 
17,041

Total operating expenses
131,431

 
151,656

Income from operations
15,607

 
7,787

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(10,105
)
 
(3,172
)
Other miscellaneous
(78
)
 

Total other expense, net
(10,183
)
 
(3,172
)
Income before income taxes
5,424

 
4,615

Income tax expense
(1,548
)
 
(1,389
)
Net loss and comprehensive income
3,876

 
3,226

Less: Net income and comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
4,108

 
5,049

Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation
$
(232
)
 
$
(1,823
)
Net loss per share attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation:
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.09
)
Diluted
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.09
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
21,068,222

 
21,350,760

Diluted
21,068,222

 
21,350,760



See accompanying notes

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Susser Holdings Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Unaudited 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income and comprehensive income
$
3,876

 
$
3,226

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
14,182

 
17,041

Amortization of deferred financing fees/debt discount, net
818

 
264

Loss on disposal of assets and impairment charge
448

 
973

Non-cash stock based compensation
1,559

 
3,205

Deferred income tax
(968
)
 
650

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
(1,129
)
 
(1,665
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(15,057
)
 
(45,982
)
Inventories
(17,630
)
 
(20,508
)
Other assets
(5,018
)
 
(201
)
Accounts payable
18,349

 
29,758

Accrued liabilities
(4,695
)
 
1,137

Other noncurrent liabilities
727

 
(2,877
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(4,538
)
 
(14,979
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(37,455
)
 
(44,295
)
Purchase of intangibles
(276
)
 
(920
)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
35

 
10

Acquisition, net of cash acquired

 
(93,915
)
Redemption of marketable securities
433,116

 
25,952

Purchase of marketable securities
(407,120
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
(11,700
)
 
(113,168
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Payments on long-term debt
(26,109
)
 
(25,873
)
Revolving line of credit, net
23,010

 
157,320

Proceeds from issuance of equity, net of issuance costs
1,616

 
2,257

Purchase of shares for treasury
(943
)
 
(8
)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
1,129

 
1,665

Distributions to noncontrolling unitholders
(4,779
)
 
(5,305
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(6,076
)
 
130,056

Net increase (decrease) in cash
(22,314
)
 
1,909

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
286,232

 
22,461

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
263,918

 
$
24,370

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activity:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accruals at end of period
$
4,323

 
$
3,648

See accompanying notes

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Susser Holdings Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Unaudited

1.
Organization and Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements are composed of Susser Holdings Corporation (“SUSS”, "Susser" or the “Company”), a Delaware Corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, which operate convenience stores and distribute motor fuels in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The Company was formed in May 2006 and in October 2006 completed an initial public offering (IPO). Susser, through its subsidiaries and predecessors, has been acquiring, operating and supplying motor fuel to service stations, convenience stores and commercial customers since the 1930’s.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries. The Company’s primary operations are conducted by the following consolidated subsidiaries:
Stripes LLC (“Stripes”), a Texas limited liability company, operates convenience stores located in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Susser Petroleum Company LLC (“SPC”), a Texas limited liability company, operates a motor fuel consignment business and provides transportation logistics services in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana. SPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stripes. Prior to September 25, 2012, SPC also distributed motor fuels.
Effective September 25, 2012, Susser Petroleum Partners LP ("SUSP" or the "Partnership"), a Delaware limited partnership, distributes motor fuel and other petroleum lubricant products through its consolidated subsidiaries to SUSS and third parties in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. SUSS owns 50.2% of the SUSP common and subordinated units representing limited partner interests and owns 100% of SUSP's general partner, Susser Petroleum Partners GP LLC ("General Partner"). SUSP was formed in June 2012 and completed an initial public offering ("SUSP IPO") on September 25, 2012 (see Note 2 for additional information on SUSP).
The Company also offers environmental, maintenance and construction management services to the petroleum industry (including its own sites) through its subsidiary Applied Petroleum Technologies, Ltd. (“APT”), a Texas limited partnership.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks and ends on the Sunday closest to December 31. All references to fiscal 2013 refer to the 52-week period ended December 29, 2013. All references to the first quarter 2013 and 2014 refer to the 13-week periods ended March 31, 2013 and March 30, 2014, respectively. Stripes and APT follow the same accounting calendar as the Company. SUSP and SPC use calendar month accounting periods and end their fiscal year on December 31. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the financial results of SUSP and SPC through March 31.
The 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 Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the accounting records of the Company and its subsidiaries, and all amounts at March 30, 2014 and for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 30, 2014 are unaudited. Pursuant to Regulation S-X, certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. The information furnished reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented and which are of a normal, recurring nature.
Our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Our business is seasonal and we generally experience higher levels of revenues during the summer months than during the winter months.
The interim consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2013.
Certain line items have been reclassified for presentation purposes. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company revised its presentation of fuel taxes on motor fuel sales at its consignment locations to present such fuel taxes gross in motor fuel sales and cost of motor fuel sales to be consistent with its presentation of all other retail motor fuel sales. The effect of this immaterial error was to increase motor fuel sales and motor fuel cost of sales by $12.1 million for the first three months of 2013. This revision had no impact on gross margin, income from operations, net income and comprehensive income, or the balance sheets or statements of cash flows.


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2.Susser Petroleum Partners LP
Susser Petroleum Partners LP is a publicly traded limited partnership that was formed by SUSS to engage in the wholesale distribution of motor fuels to SUSS and third parties. Its operations are integral to the success of our retail operations and we purchase all of our motor fuel from SUSP. SUSP's assets consist of substantially all of SUSS' motor fuel distribution business (other than most of the motor fuel consignment business and transportation assets) and certain owned and leased convenience store properties.
On September 25, 2012, SUSP completed the SUSP IPO of 10,925,000 common units at a price of $20.50 per unit. The initial public offering represented the issuance by SUSP of a 49.9% noncontrolling interest in SUSP. SUSS currently owns a 50.2% interest in SUSP, all of the incentive distribution rights and 100% of the General Partner, which has a 0.0% non-economic general partner interest in SUSP. We are the primary beneficiary of SUSP's earnings and cash flows and therefore we consolidate SUSP into our financial results. All intercompany transactions with SUSP are eliminated in our consolidated balances.
The subordinated units we hold in the Partnership are eligible to participate in quarterly distributions made by the Partnership after the common units have received the minimum quarterly distribution plus any arrearages in the payment of the minimum quarterly distribution from prior quarters. Subordinated units do not accrue arrearages. The subordinated units will convert into common units on a one-for-one basis on the first business day after the Partnership has paid at least (1) the minimum distribution on each outstanding common and subordinated unit for each of the three consecutive, non-overlapping four-quarter periods ending on or after September 30, 2015, or (2) 150.0% of the minimum quarterly distribution on each outstanding common and subordinated unit and the related distributions on the incentive distribution rights for the four-quarter period immediately preceding that date, in each case provided there are no arrearages on common units at that time.
Effective on the closing date of the SUSP IPO, SUSP entered into a revolving credit agreement ("SUSP Revolver") with a syndicate of banks which provides for borrowings under a revolving credit facility with total loan availability of $250 million. In December 2013, the revolving credit facility commitments were increased by $150 million to a total of $400 million. SUSP also entered into a term loan and security agreement (“SUSP Term Loan”) under which SUSP borrowed $180.7 million concurrent with the closing of its IPO. The SUSP Term Loan was collateralized by marketable securities in an amount equal to at least 98.0% of the SUSP Term Loan balance outstanding. At March 30, 2014, the SUSP term loan had been repaid and marketable securities liquidated.
SUSS entered into a guaranty of collection in connection with the SUSP Revolver and SUSP Term Loan, with maximum obligation to SUSS limited to $180.7 million. We are also contingently liable on $1.1 million in mortgage debt for SUSP. For additional information regarding SUSP and our credit and term loan facilities, see Note 9. In addition, we have provided guarantees of payment to certain of SUSP's vendors. With the exception of these liabilities, SUSP's creditors have no recourse to our assets. Furthermore, our creditors have no recourse to the assets of SUSP and its consolidated subsidiaries.
SUSP is a consolidated variable interest entity ("VIE"). The amounts shown in the parenthetical presentation on the Consolidated Balance Sheet represent the assets of SUSP that can only be used to settle the obligations of SUSP, and the liabilities of SUSP for which creditors have no access to the general credit of SUSS, as of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014.

The liabilities of SUSP which are guaranteed by us are as follows:
 
December 31,
2013
 
March 31,
2014
 
(in thousands)
Accounts Payable
$
82,622

 
$
95,061

Current portion of long-term debt
25

 
25

Long-term debt and revolver
181,716

 
181,709

Commercial Agreements
We entered into two long-term, fee-based commercial agreements with SUSP, summarized as follows:
The distribution agreement is a 10-year agreement under which SUSP is the exclusive distributor of motor fuel to our existing Stripes® convenience stores and independently operated consignment locations, and to all future sites purchased by SUSP pursuant to the sale and leaseback option under the Omnibus Agreement (described below), at cost, including tax and transportation costs, plus a fixed profit margin of three cents per gallon. In addition, all future

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motor fuel volumes purchased by SUSS for its own account will be added to the distribution agreement pursuant to the terms of the Omnibus Agreement.
The transportation agreement is a 10-year transportation logistics agreement, pursuant to which SUSS arranges for motor fuel to be delivered from SUSP's suppliers to SUSP's customers at rates consistent with those charged to third parties for the delivery of motor fuel.

Omnibus Agreement
In addition to the commercial agreements described above, we also entered into an Omnibus Agreement with SUSP pursuant to which, among other things, SUSP received a three-year option to purchase from SUSS up to 75 of our new or recently constructed Stripes® convenience stores at our cost and lease the stores back to us at a specified rate for a 15-year initial term, with SUSP then being the exclusive distributor of motor fuel to such stores for a period of ten years from each date of purchase. SUSP also received a ten-year right to participate in acquisition opportunities with us, to the extent SUSP and SUSS are able to reach an agreement on terms, and the exclusive right to distribute motor fuel to certain of our newly constructed convenience stores and independently operated consignment locations. In addition, SUSP agreed to reimburse the General Partner and its affiliates for the costs incurred in managing and operating SUSP. The Omnibus Agreement also provides for certain indemnification obligations between SUSS and SUSP, including certain environmental costs and income tax liabilities.
In addition, the Omnibus Agreement provides that for future stores not included in the sale leaseback arrangement, SUSS is obligated to purchase any fuel it sells in the future from SUSP, for a period of ten years, either at a negotiated rate or the alternate fuel sales rate. We sold seven convenience store properties to SUSP for $27.3 million during the quarter ended March 30, 2014, and these stores were leased back to SUSS. Since SUSP's IPO, we have sold a total of 40 convenience store properties to SUSP, for a total cost of $160.7 million, through March 30, 2014.

3.Acquisitions
The Company completed the acquisition of 47 convenience stores, 19 dealer supply contracts, one stand-alone branded quick-serve restaurant, five raw tracts of land for future store development and the right to acquire two tracts of land from related entities in January 2014 (“Sac-N-Pac Acquisition”). This transaction expands our retail and wholesale operations in a rapidly growing area of central Texas. The acquisition was recorded in the financial statements by allocating the purchase price to the assets acquired, including intangible assets, and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the acquisition cost over the net amounts assigned to the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Allocation of the purchase price for this acquisition has not yet been finalized. The preliminary purchase price allocation is reflected in the financial statements as follows:
 
 
March 30,
2014
 
 
(in thousands)
Assets acquired:
 
 
Inventories
 
$
6,879

Property and equipment
 
83,212

Total assets
 
90,091

Liabilities assumed:
 
 
Recapture liabilities
 
$
949

Other liabilities
 
627

Total liabilities
 
1,576

Net tangible assets acquired, net of cash
 
88,515

Goodwill and other intangible assets
 
5,400

Total consideration paid, net of cash acquired
 
$
93,915

Pro forma revenue and net income related to the Sac-N-Pac Acquisition is not presented as the pro forma impact is not material to our financial results.

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4.
New Accounting Pronouncements
FASB ASU No. 2013-11. In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, "Income Taxes - Presentation of an
Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists-
Subtopic 740-10." An unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, shall be presented in the financial
statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit
carryforward. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at
the reporting date the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be
combined with deferred tax assets. The ASU was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013 but early adoption was permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the presentation of our financial statements.



5.Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
 
December 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(in thousands)
Accounts receivable, trade
$
74,338

 
$
107,147

Credit card receivables
43,693

 
55,802

Vendor receivables for rebates, branding and others
10,580

 
10,091

ATM fund receivables
7,736

 
10,057

Notes receivable, short-term
670

 
438

Other receivables
2,609

 
2,227

Allowance for uncollectible accounts
(480
)
 
(615
)
Accounts receivable, net
$
139,146

 
$
185,147



6.
Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:
 
December 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(in thousands)
Merchandise
$
63,369

 
$
65,589

Fuel-retail
37,364

 
38,242

Fuel-consignment
6,543

 
5,755

Fuel-other wholesale
8,160

 
32,798

Lottery
2,362

 
2,567

Equipment and maintenance spare parts
9,398

 
9,631

Allowance for inventory shortage and obsolescence
(675
)
 
(675
)
Inventories, net
$
126,521

 
$
153,907


7.
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following:
 
December 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(in thousands)
Land
$
209,081

 
$
251,704

Buildings and leasehold improvements
427,218

 
470,916

Equipment
358,413

 
383,979

Construction in progress
31,685

 
43,331

Total property and equipment
1,026,397

 
1,149,930

Less: Accumulated depreciation
289,537

 
302,212

Property and equipment, net
$
736,860

 
$
847,718


8.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets


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Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The annual impairment test is performed as of the first day of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. At December 29, 2013 and March 30, 2014, we had $254.3 million and $255.3 million, respectively, of goodwill recorded in conjunction with business combinations. The increase of $1.0 million in 2014 is related to the Sac-N- Pac Acquisition. For additional information see Note 3. The 2013 impairment analysis indicated no impairment in goodwill. As of March 30, 2014, we evaluated potential impairment indicators and we believe no indicators of impairment occurred during the first three months of 2014, and we believe the assumptions used in the analysis performed in 2013 are still relevant and indicative of our current operating environment. As a result, no impairment was recorded to goodwill during the first three months of 2014.
The Company has finite-lived intangible assets recorded that are amortized and indefinite-lived assets that do not amortize. The indefinite-lived assets are evaluated annually for impairment. The finite-lived assets consist of supply agreements, favorable/unfavorable leasehold arrangements, loan origination costs, trade names and certain franchise rights, all of which are amortized over the respective lives of the agreements or over the period of time the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the Company’s future cash flows. Supply agreements are being amortized over an average period of approximately eight years. Favorable/unfavorable leasehold arrangements are being amortized over an average period of approximately 12 years. The Laredo Taco Company trade name is being amortized over 15 years. The Sac-N-Pac trade name is being amortized over five years. Non-compete intangibles are being amortized over the terms of the agreement and are included in other intangibles below. Loan origination costs are amortized over the life of the underlying debt as an increase to interest expense. Franchise rights are being amortized over the life of the contract.
The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, at December 29, 2013 and March 30, 2014:

 
 
December 29, 2013
 
March 30, 2014
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Amount
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Amount
 
(in thousands)
Indefinite-lived
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trade name
$
45

 
$

 
$
45

 
$
45

 
$

 
$
45

Franchise rights
489

 

 
489

 
489

 

 
489

Liquor licenses
12,038

 

 
12,038

 
12,038

 

 
12,038

Finite-lived
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Franchise rights

 

 

 
263

 

 
263

Supply agreements
34,573

 
12,924

 
21,649

 
37,774

 
13,791

 
23,983

Favorable leasehold arrangements, net
502

 
(82
)
 
584

 
502

 
(98
)
 
600

Loan origination costs
5,832

 
992

 
4,840

 
5,832

 
1,257

 
4,575

Trade names
4,246

 
2,264

 
1,982

 
5,537

 
2,335

 
3,202

Other
389

 
32

 
357

 
759

 
57

 
702

Intangible assets, net
$
58,114

 
$
16,130

 
$
41,984

 
$
63,239

 
$
17,342

 
$
45,897


9.
Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

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December 29,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(in thousands)
SUSS revolving credit agreement, bearing interest at Prime or LIBOR plus applicable margin
$
189,250

 
$
272,780

SUSP revolving credit agreement, bearing interest at Prime or LIBOR plus applicable margin
156,210

 
230,000

SUSP term loan, bearing interest at Prime or LIBOR plus applicable margin
25,866

 

Other notes payable
4,543

 
4,536

Total debt
375,869

 
507,316

Less: Current maturities
535

 
539

Long-term debt, net of current maturities
$
375,334

 
$
506,777

The fair value of the revolving credit facilities and other notes payable are estimated to be $507.8 million as of March 30, 2014. Other notes payable consist of long-term, fixed-rate mortgage notes ranging from 4.0% to 7.0% maturing from 2016 to 2031. The fair value of the other notes payable is based on the par value of the loans and an analysis of the net present value of remaining payments at a rate calculated off U.S. Treasury Securities. Fair value approximates carrying value on revolving credit facilities due to their variability. The estimated fair value of the other notes payable is calculated using Level 3 inputs.
SUSP Term Loan
On September 25, 2012, in connection with the SUSP IPO, SUSP entered into a Term Loan and Security Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. for a $180.7 million term loan facility, expiring September 25, 2015 (the “SUSP Term Loan”). Borrowings under the SUSP Term Loan bear interest at (i) a base rate (a rate based off of the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, (b) Bank of America's prime rate or (c) LIBOR plus 1.00%) or (ii) LIBOR plus 0.25%. At March 30, 2014, the SUSP Term Loan had been repaid.
In order to obtain the interest rate on the SUSP Term Loan on more favorable terms, SUSP pledged investment grade securities in an amount equal to or greater than 98.0% of the outstanding principal amount of the SUSP Term Loan (the “Collateral Account”). As of March 30, 2014, the Collateral Account had been liquidated.

Credit Facilities    
SUSS Revolving Credit Agreement. On April 8, 2013, Susser Holdings, L.L.C. (the "Borrower") entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“2013 SUSS Revolver”) which provided for a new five year revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $500 million, maturing on April 8, 2018, and replaced the existing $100 million SUSS Revolver. The 2013 SUSS Revolver may be increased by up to $100 million. The Company and each of its existing and future direct and indirect subsidiaries (other than (i) any subsidiary that is a “controlled foreign corporation” under the Internal Revenue Code or a subsidiary that is held directly or indirectly by a “controlled foreign corporation,” (ii) Susser Company, Ltd. (iii) SUSP, its consolidated subsidiaries and its General Partner, and (iv) certain future non-operating subsidiaries) are guarantors under the Credit Agreement.
The interest rates under the 2013 SUSS Revolver are calculated at either a base rate or LIBOR plus a margin of 0.50% to 1.25% (in the case of base rate loans) or 1.50% to 2.25% (in the case of LIBOR loans), based on a leverage grid. In addition, the unused portion of the 2013 SUSS Revolver is subject to a commitment fee ranging from 0.30% to 0.40% based on SUSS' consolidated total leverage ratio. The 2013 SUSS Revolver may be prepaid at any time in whole or in part without premium or penalty, other than breakage costs if applicable, and requires the maintenance of (i) a senior secured leverage ratio of (a) prior to March 31, 2015, not more than 2.75 to 1.00 and (b) on and after March 31, 2015, not more than 2.50 to 1.00 and (ii) a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.50 to 1.00. We were in compliance with all financial covenants as of March 30, 2014.
The loans under the 2013 SUSS Revolver are secured by a first priority security interest in (a) 100% of the Borrower's outstanding equity interests, 100% of the outstanding equity interests of each of the Company's existing and future direct and indirect subsidiaries (subject to certain exclusions and limited, in the case of each foreign subsidiary (i) to first-tier foreign subsidiaries and (ii) with respect to any controlled foreign corporation, to 65% of the outstanding voting stock of each such foreign subsidiary); (b) all present and future intercompany debt of the borrower and Stripes Holdings LLC and each subsidiary guarantor; (c) certain real property, including equipment and fixtures located on such real property, owned by the subsidiary guarantors; (d) substantially all of the present and future personal property and assets of the borrower and Stripes Holdings LLC and each subsidiary guarantor, including, but not limited to, inventory, accounts receivable, license rights, and

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other general intangibles, insurance proceeds and instruments; and (e) all proceeds and products of all of the foregoing. SUSP, its consolidated subsidiaries and its General Partner are not guarantors of the 2013 SUSS Revolver.
As of March 30, 2014, we had $272.8 million in borrowings under the 2013 SUSS Revolver and $2.0 million in standby letters of credit. The unused availability on the 2013 SUSS Revolver at March 30, 2014, was $225.2 million.
SUSP Revolving Credit Facility. On September 25, 2012, in connection with the SUSP IPO, SUSP entered into a $250 million Revolving Credit Agreement with a syndicate of banks (the “SUSP Revolver”), expiring September 25, 2017. In December 2013, the SUSP Revolver commitments were increased by $150 million for a total of $400 million. The facility can be increased from time to time upon SUSP's written request, subject to certain conditions, up to an additional $100 million. Borrowings under this facility bear interest at a (i) base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.00% to 2.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.00% to 3.25% (determined with reference to SUSP's consolidated total leverage ratio). In addition, the unused portion of the SUSP Revolver is subject to a commitment fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.50%, based on SUSP's consolidated total leverage ratio.
The SUSP Revolver requires SUSP to maintain a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.50 to 1.00, and a consolidated total leverage ratio of not more than 4.50 to 1.00, subject to certain adjustments. Indebtedness under the SUSP Revolver is secured by a security interest in, among other things, all of SUSP's present and future personal property and all of the personal property of SUSP's guarantors, the capital stock of SUSP subsidiaries, and any intercompany debt. Additionally, if SUSP's consolidated total leverage ratio exceeds 3.00 to 1.00 at the end of any fiscal quarter, SUSP will be required, upon request of the lenders, to grant mortgage liens on all real property owned by the SUSP and its subsidiary guarantors.
As of March 30, 2014, the amount borrowed on the SUSP Revolver was $230.0 million and there were $10.9 million in standby letters of credit. The unused availability on the SUSP Revolver at March 30, 2014, was $159.1 million. SUSP was in compliance with all covenants at March 30, 2014.
Guaranty of SUSP Term Loan and SUSP Revolver
On September 25, 2012, in connection with the SUSP IPO, the Company entered into a Guaranty of Collection (the “Guaranty”) in connection with the SUSP Term loan and the SUSP Revolver. Pursuant to the Guaranty, SUSS guarantees the collection of (i) the principal amount outstanding under the SUSP Term Loan and (ii) the SUSP Revolver. SUSS' obligation under the Guaranty is limited to $180.7 million.  SUSS is not required to make payments under the Guaranty unless and until (a) SUSP has failed to make a payment on the SUSP Term Loan or SUSP Revolver, (b) the obligations under such facilities have been accelerated, (c) all remedies of the applicable lenders to collect the unpaid amounts due under such facilities, whether at law or equity, have been exhausted and (d) the applicable lenders have failed to collect the full amount owing on such facilities. In addition, effective September 25, 2012, the Company entered into a Reimbursement Agreement with Susser Petroleum Property Company LLC ("Propco"), a wholly owned subsidiary of SUSP, whereby the Company is obligated to reimburse Propco for any amounts paid by Propco under the guaranty of the SUSP Revolver executed by SUSP's subsidiaries. The Company's exposure under this reimbursement agreement is limited, when aggregated with its obligation under the Guaranty, to $180.7 million.
Fair Value Measurements
We use fair value measurements to measure, among other items, purchased assets and investments, leases and derivative contracts. We also use them to assess impairment of properties, equipment, intangible assets and goodwill. Fair value is defined as the price at which an asset could be exchanged in a current transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters, or is derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, use of unobservable prices or inputs is used to estimate the current fair value, often using an internal valuation model. These valuation techniques involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the item being valued.

ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into the following hierarchy:

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Level 1
Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
 
 
Level 2
Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable;
 
 
Level 3
Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing.

Debt or equity securities are classified into the following reporting categories: held-to-maturity, trading or available-for-sale securities. Marketable securities were liquidated in the first quarter of 2014. The investments in debt securities, which typically mature in one year or less, were classified as held-to-maturity and valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The fair value of marketable securities as of December 29, 2013 was measured using Level 1 inputs.

10.
Commitments and Contingencies

Leases
The Company leases a portion of its convenience store properties under non-cancellable operating leases whose initial terms are typically 10 to 20 years, along with options that permit renewals for additional periods. Minimum rent is expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. In addition to minimum rental payments, certain leases require additional contingent payments based on sales or motor fuel volume. The Company is typically responsible for payment of real estate taxes, maintenance expenses and insurance.

The components of net rent expense are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(in thousands)
Cash rent:
 
 
 
Store base rent
$
11,875

 
$
12,022

Equipment rent
386

 
347

Contingent rent
70

 
68

Total cash rent
12,331

 
12,437

Non-cash rent:
 
 
 
Straight-line rent
(6
)
 
(53
)
Amortization of deferred gain
(585
)
 
(558
)
Net rent expense
$
11,740

 
$
11,826

Letters of Credit
We were contingently liable for $2.0 million related to irrevocable letters of credit required by various insurers and suppliers at March 30, 2014, under the SUSS Revolver. In addition we had $10.9 million related to irrevocable letters of credit required by various suppliers at March 30, 2014, under the SUSP Revolver.
Other
The Company periodically undergoes audits of sales and use tax. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts recently issued a sales and use tax deficiency determination in the amount of approximately $4.2 million, plus interest, for the period covering September 1, 2007 through November 30, 2011. The Company has reasonable arguments to support the position that substantial portions of the deficiency determinations are not due and owing. The Company intends to vigorously defend its position and believes its financial statements appropriately reflect any amounts that may be due as a result of this sales and use tax audit.
On May 6, 2014, two purported class action lawsuits were filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware challenging the proposed acquisition of the Company by Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.: John Bruce Copeland, III, On Behalf of Himself and All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff, v. Susser Holdings Corporation, et. al., Defendants, C.A. No. 9613-VCG; and Natalie Gordon, On Behalf of Herself and All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff, v. Susser Holdings Corporation, et. al., Defendants, C.A. No. 9620-VCG. Both complaints name as defendants the Company, the members of our Board of Directors, and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. and related entities. The complaints assert claims for breach of fiduciary duty

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against the members of our Board of Directors and against the Company and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. and related entities for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty. The complaints allege that the proposed merger consideration is inadequate and unfair, that the process leading up to the proposed acquisition is unfair, and that the merger agreement contains preclusive deal protection devices. The complaints seek to enjoin the proposed acquisition or rescind the acquisition to the extent it is consummated, rescissory damages, an accounting, a constructive trust, attorneys’ fees, expert fees and costs, and other equitable relief. The Company believes that the allegations of the complaints are without merit.

11.
Interest Expense and Interest Income

The components of net interest expense are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(in thousands)
Cash interest expense
$
9,890

 
$
3,122

Capitalized interest
(490
)
 
(88
)
Amortization of loan costs and issuance discount, net
818

 
265

Cash interest income
(113
)
 
(127
)
Interest expense, net
$
10,105

 
$
3,172


12.
Income Tax
Our interim provision for income taxes is based on our estimated annual effective tax rate for the year of 28.6% plus any discrete items. For the three months ended March 30, 2014, our computed tax rate was 30.1%, as compared to the computed tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013 of 28.5%. These tax rates are computed as a percentage of net income before taxes and before reduction for noncontrolling interest. Included in our provision for income tax is a tax imposed by the state of Texas of 0.5% of gross profit in Texas (“margin tax”). SUSP, as a limited partnership, is not generally subject to state and federal income tax, with the exception of the margin tax in the state of Texas. SUSP is subject to margin tax in the state of Texas and is included in the SUSS combined margin tax return. In addition, SUSS includes its share of the components of SUSP's taxable income in its U.S. and state income tax returns.
It is the Company’s policy to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in general and administrative expense. The Company files several income tax returns as well as either state income or franchise tax returns in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Louisiana. The Company is subject to examinations in all jurisdictions for all returns for the 2010 through 2013 tax years.
As of March 30, 2014, all tax positions taken by the Company are considered highly certain or more likely than not. There are no positions the Company reasonably anticipates will significantly increase or decrease within 12 months of the reporting date, and therefore no adjustments have been recorded related to unrecognized tax benefits.

13.Shareholders’ Equity
A total of 125,000,000 shares of common stock $0.01 par value, have been authorized, of which 21,634,618 were issued and 21,439,944 were outstanding as of December 29, 2013, and 21,656,202 were issued and 21,649,256 were outstanding as of March 30, 2014. Included in these amounts are 159,558 and 163,255 shares as of December 29, 2013 and March 30, 2014, respectively, which represent restricted shares that are not yet vested. Treasury shares consist of 194,674 and 6,946 shares as of December 29, 2013 and March 30, 2014, respectively, which were originally issued as shares of restricted stock which were forfeited prior to vesting, were withheld to pay employee payroll taxes upon vesting or were repurchased in the open market. Options to purchase 343,365 shares of common stock are outstanding as of March 30, 2014, 234,061 of which are vested. Additionally, 505,007 restricted stock units are outstanding as of March 30, 2014, of which 332,408 remain subject to performance criteria in addition to time-vesting (See Note 14).
A total of 25,000,000 preferred shares have been authorized, par value $0.01 per share, although none have been issued.
Noncontrolling interest primarily represents the equity in SUSP owned by outside limited partners (see Note 2).

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Changes to equity during the three months ended March 30, 2014 are presented below:
 
Susser Holdings Corporation Shareholders' Equity
 
Noncontrolling Interest
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
 
(in thousands)
Balance at December 29, 2013
$
415,467

 
$
210,043

 
$
625,510

Net income (loss)
(1,823
)
 
5,049

 
3,226

Non-cash stock-based compensation
3,205

 

 
3,205

Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation
1,665

 

 
1,665

Issuance of common stock
2,257

 

 
2,257

Repurchase of common stock
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest

 
(5,305
)
 
(5,305
)
Balance at March 30, 2014
$
420,763

 
$
209,787

 
$
630,550


14.
Share-Based Compensation

The Company has granted options, restricted stock and restricted stock units subject to vesting requirements under its 2006 Equity Incentive Plan ("2006 Plan") and its 2013 Equity Incentive Plan ("2013 Plan"). Vesting of most grants is over two to four years. The restricted stock units are subject to performance criteria in addition to time vesting requirements. Following is a summary of options, restricted stock and restricted stock units which have been granted under the Company’s plans:
 
Stock Options
 
Number of
Options
Outstanding
 
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price
Balance at December 30, 2012
589,163

 
$
13.24

Granted
65,000

 
48.12

Exercised
(101,543
)
 
14.05

Forfeited or expired
(4,500
)
 
20.98

Balance at December 29, 2013
548,120

 
17.17

Granted

 

Exercised
(194,255
)
 
10.85

Forfeited or expired
(10,500
)
 
50.21

Balance at March 30, 2014
343,365

 
$
19.73

Exercisable at March 30, 2014
234,061

 
$
13.17

Vested and expected to vest at March 30, 2014
337,669

 
$
19.77




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Restricted Stock
 
Number of
Shares
 
Grant-Date
Average
Fair Value
Per Share
Nonvested at December 30, 2012
195,560

 
$
18.89

Granted
61,270

 
45.73

Vested
(89,535
)
 
17.62

Forfeited
(7,737
)
 
29.65

Nonvested at December 29, 2013
159,558

 
29.39

Granted
18,831

 
60.58

Vested
(8,740
)
 
44.05

Forfeited
(6,394
)
 
28.33

Nonvested at March 30, 2014
163,255

 
$
32.39



 
 
Restricted Stock Units
 
 
Number of
Units
 
Grant-Date
Average
Fair Value
Per Unit
Nonvested at December 30, 2012
332,364

 
$
21.85

Granted
465,299

 
48.01

Vested
(63,537
)
 
17.37

Forfeited (1)
(194,387
)
 
22.73

Nonvested at December 29, 2013
539,739

 
43.42

Granted
191,009

 
58.15

Vested

 

Forfeited (2)
(225,741
)
 
44.26

Nonvested at March 30, 2014
505,007

 
$
49.91

Remain subject to performance criteria
332,408

 
$
56.98

 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes a total of 171,192 units forfeited due to incomplete attainment of all performance criteria.
(2) Includes a total of 186,397 units forfeited due to incomplete attainment of all performance criteria.

During the first quarter of 2014, we granted 18,831 shares of restricted stock with an aggregate fair value of $1.1 million, which will be amortized over the requisite service period. During the first quarter of 2014, we granted 191,009 restricted stock units with an aggregate fair market value of $11.1 million, which will be amortized to expense over the requisite service period. The restricted stock units are subject to performance criteria and vest between 2015 and 2017. Included in the restricted stock units granted are 30,364 units subject to market performance conditions that were valued at an aggregate $1.4 million using a Lattice Model.
Phantom Common Unit Awards
SUSP has issued a total of 54,669 phantom unit awards to certain directors and employees of SUSS under the Susser Petroleum Partners LP 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan ("2012 LTIP") of which 6,354 were issued in the first quarter of 2014 with an aggregate fair value of $0.2 million. The fair value of each phantom unit on the grant date was equal to the market price of our common unit on that date reduced by the present value of estimated dividends over the vesting period, since the phantom units do not receive dividends until vested. The estimated fair value of our phantom units is amortized over the vesting period using the straight-line method. Non-employee director awards vest at the end of a one-to-three-year period and employee awards vest ratably over a two to five-year service period. The fair value of phantom units outstanding as of March 30, 2014 totaled $0.9 million. The fair value of phantom units that vested during the first quarter 2014 was $0.1 million.
 We recognized consolidated non-cash stock compensation expense of $1.6 million and $3.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 30, 2014, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expense.


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15.
Segment Reporting

The Company operates its business in two primary operating segments, both of which are included as reportable segments. No operating segments have been aggregated in identifying the two reportable segments. The retail segment, Stripes, operates retail convenience stores in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma that sell merchandise, prepared food and motor fuel, and also offer a variety of services including car washes, lottery, ATM, money orders, prepaid phone cards and wireless services and movie rentals.
The wholesale segment purchases fuel from a number of refiners and supplies it to the Company's retail stores, to independently-operated dealer stations under long-term supply agreements and to other end users of motor fuel. The wholesale segment includes all of the operations of SUSP, a consolidated VIE which began operations on September 25, 2012, along with other wholesale-segment activities not contributed to SUSP. Sales of fuel from the wholesale to retail segment were delivered at cost, including tax and freight, prior to September 25, 2012. Subsequent to this date, a profit margin was added. These amounts are reflected in the intercompany eliminations of motor fuel revenue and motor fuel cost of sales.
There are no external customers who are individually material. Amounts in the “All Other” column include APT, corporate overhead and other costs not allocated to the two primary segments.
Segment Financial Data for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(dollars and gallons in thousands)
 
 
Retail
Segment
 
Wholesale
Segment
 
Intercompany
Eliminations
 
All Other
 
Totals
Revenue:
 
Merchandise
$
247,478

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
247,478

Motor fuel (4)
782,979

 
1,101,319

 
(646,725
)
 

 
1,237,573

Other
9,932

 
7,914

 
(4,611
)
 
141

 
13,376

Total revenue (4)
1,040,389

 
1,109,233

 
(651,336
)
 
141

 
1,498,427

Gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merchandise
81,833

 

 

 

 
81,833

Motor fuel
37,011

 
15,165

 
687

 

 
52,863

Other
9,932

 
3,820

 
(1,446
)
 
36

 
12,342

Total gross profit
128,776

 
18,985

 
(759
)
 
36

 
147,038

Selling, general and administrative (3)
106,891

 
7,070

 

 
2,840

 
116,801

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
11,963

 
2,727

 
(620
)
 
112

 
14,182

Other operating expenses (income) (1)
385

 
17

 

 
46

 
448

Operating income (loss)
9,537

 
9,171

 
(139
)
 
(2,962
)
 
15,607

Unallocated interest expense, net

 

 

 

 
(10,105
)
Unallocated other miscellaneous

 

 

 

 
(78
)
Income before income taxes
$
9,537

 
$
9,171

 
$
(139
)
 
$
(2,962
)
 
$
5,424

Gallons
223,477

 
367,263

 
(220,611
)
 

 
370,129

Total assets (5)
$
1,242,815

 
$
368,602

 
$
(54,384
)
 
$
28,962

 
$
1,585,995

Gross capital expenditures (2)
$
39,188

 
$
28,966

 
$
(26,100
)
 
$

 
$
42,054

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes loss (gain) on disposal of assets and impairment charges.
(2) Gross capital expenditures include acquisitions and purchases of intangible assets and accrued amounts related to capital projects.
(3) Includes personnel, general and administrative, other operating and rent expenses.
(4)
In the fourth quarter 2013, the Company revised its presentation of fuel taxes on motor fuel sales at its consignment locations to present such fuel taxes gross in motor fuel sales. Prior years' motor fuel sales have been adjusted to reflect this revision.
(5)
Properties subject to sale leaseback transactions between the wholesale and retail segments are included in assets for both segments and eliminated upon consolidation, due to their treatment in the retail segment as a financing arrangement.

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Segment Financial Data for the Three Months Ended March 30, 2014
(dollars and gallons in thousands)
 
 
Retail
Segment
 
Wholesale
Segment
 
Intercompany
Eliminations
 
All Other
 
Totals
Revenue:
 
Merchandise
$
276,375

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
276,375

Motor fuel
822,924

 
1,226,211

 
(682,558
)
 

 
1,366,577

Other
10,850

 
11,984

 
(8,148
)
 
(23
)
 
14,663

Total revenue
1,110,149

 
1,238,195

 
(690,706
)
 
(23
)
 
1,657,615

Gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merchandise
93,812

 

 

 

 
93,812

Motor fuel
32,544

 
18,670

 
1,025

 

 
52,239

Other
10,850

 
6,622

 
(4,027
)
 
(53
)
 
13,392

Total gross profit
137,206

 
25,292

 
(3,002
)
 
(53
)
 
159,443

Selling, general and administrative (3)
119,758

 
9,256

 

 
4,628

 
133,642

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
14,302

 
4,327

 
(1,787
)
 
199

 
17,041

Other operating expenses (income) (1)
1,012

 

 

 
(39
)
 
973

Operating income (loss)
2,134

 
11,709

 
(1,215
)
 
(4,841
)
 
7,787

Unallocated interest expense, net

 

 

 

 
(3,172
)
Income before income taxes
$
2,134

 
$
11,709

 
$
(1,215
)
 
$
(4,841
)
 
$
4,615

Gallons
250,270

 
433,756

 
(247,659
)
 

 
436,367

Total assets (4)
$
1,231,563

 
$
434,492

 
$
(155,210
)
 
$
30,731

 
$
1,541,576

Gross capital expenditures (2)
$
128,783

 
$
33,231

 
$
(27,535
)
 
$

 
$
134,479

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes loss (gain) on disposal of assets and impairment charges.
(2) Gross capital expenditures include acquisitions and purchases of intangible assets and accrued amounts related to capital projects.
(3) Includes personnel, general and administrative, other operating and rent expenses.
(4) Properties subject to sale leaseback transactions between the wholesale and retail segments are included in assets for both segments and eliminated upon consolidation, due to their treatment in the retail segment as a financing arrangement.

16.
Earnings Per Share

Basic EPS, which excludes dilution, is computed by dividing income or loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common shares. Dilutive EPS includes in-the-money stock options and unvested stock using the treasury stock method. During a net loss period, the assumed exercise of in-the-money stock options and unvested stock has an anti-dilutive effect, and therefore such potential shares, unvested stock and unvested stock units are excluded from the diluted EPS computation.
Per share information is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period for the basic computation and, if dilutive, the weighted average number of potential common shares resulting from the assumed conversion of outstanding stock options, unvested stock and unvested stock units for the diluted computation. Additionally, for the diluted earnings per share computation, net earnings (loss) attributable to SUSS is reduced, where applicable, for the decrease in earnings from SUSS' limited partner unit ownership in SUSP that would have resulted assuming the incremental units related to SUSP's equity incentive plans had been issued during the respective periods. Shares not included in the denominator for basic EPS but evaluated for inclusion in the denominator for diluted EPS included options, unvested stock and unvested stock units granted under the 2006 and 2013 Equity Incentive Plans (See Note 13).

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A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Basic:
 
 
 
Net loss attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation
$
(232
)
 
$
(1,823
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period
21,068,222

 
21,350,760

Per common share – basic
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.09
)
Diluted:
 
 
 
Net loss attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation (a)
$
(237
)
 
$
(1,823
)
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period
21,068,222

 
21,350,760

Incremental common shares attributable to outstanding dilutive options and unvested restricted shares/units

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per common share
21,068,222

 
21,350,760

Per common share – diluted
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.09
)
Options and unvested restricted shares/units not included in diluted net income attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation common shareholders because the effect would be anti-dilutive
580,597

 
636,295

(a) Adjusted for dilutive impact of the noncontrolling interest in SUSP of SUSP dilutive units.

17.
Subsequent Event

On April 27, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (“ETP”) and certain other related entities, under which ETP will acquire the outstanding common shares of Susser. By acquiring Susser, ETP will also own the general partner interest and the incentive distribution rights in SUSP, and approximately 11 million SUSP common units (representing approximately 50.2% of SUSP’s outstanding units). Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the shareholders of Susser will have the option to elect to receive either $80.25 in cash or 1.4506 ETP common units, or a combination of both, for each share held. The shareholder election is subject to proration to ensure that aggregate cash paid and common units issued will each represent 50% of the aggregate merger consideration. All equity awards outstanding as of April 27, 2014 that have not vested on the date of completion of the Merger will immediately vest, with the exception of specified awards that will vest on January 2, 2015. For awards with open performance criteria, it will be assumed that performance was met a the target level.
Our board of directors has approved and adopted the Merger Agreement and has agreed to recommend that Susser’s shareholders approve and adopt the Merger Agreement, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Merger Agreement. Susser has also agreed not to directly or indirectly solicit competing acquisition proposals or, subject to certain exceptions with respect to unsolicited proposals, to enter into discussions concerning, or provide confidential information in connection with, any alternative business combinations. The Merger Agreement further provides that, upon termination of the Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, including in connection with the acceptance of an alternative transaction, Susser may be required to pay ETP a termination fee equal to $68 million. Completion of the Merger is subject to certain customary conditions, including approval by Susser shareholders and receipt of required regulatory approvals. The Merger Agreement also contains customary representations, warranties and covenants by each of the parties thereto. Additional information may be found in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. Additional discussion and analysis related to our company is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2013. Our fiscal year contains either 52 or 53 weeks and ends on the Sunday closest to December 31. All references to the first quarter of 2013 and 2014 refer to the 13-week periods ended March 31, 2013 and March 30, 2014, respectively. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDAR and fuel-margin-neutral Adjusted EBITDAR are non-GAAP financial measures of performance, each of which have limitations and should not be considered as a substitute for net income. Please see footnote (4) under “Key Operating Metrics” below for a discussion of our use of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDAR and fuel-margin-neutral Adjusted EBITDAR in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and a reconciliation to net income for the periods presented.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report, including without limitation, our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, contains statements that we believe are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to enjoy protection under the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by that Act. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases such as “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “forecast” or other similar words or phrases. Descriptions of our objectives, goals, targets, plans, strategies, costs, anticipated capital expenditures, expected cost savings and benefits are also forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to vary materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements, including:

Competitive pressures from convenience stores, gasoline stations, other non-traditional retailers located in our markets and other wholesale fuel distributors;
Dangers inherent in storing and transporting motor fuel;
Pending or future consumer or other litigation or adverse publicity concerning food quality, food safety or other health concerns related to our restaurant facilities;
Volatility in crude oil and wholesale petroleum costs;
Changing consumer preferences for alternative fuel sources or improvement in fuel efficiency;
Any changes in general economic, political or financial conditions
Increasing consumer preferences for alternative motor fuels, or improvements in fuel efficiency;
Inability to build or acquire and successfully integrate new stores;
Dependence on our subsidiaries, including the Partnership, for cash flow generation;
Indirect exposure to the Partnership's business risks, by virtue of our significant relationships with the Partnership;
Operational limitations arising from our contractual agreements with the Partnership;
Our ability to comply with federal and state regulations including those related to environmental matters and the sale of alcohol and tobacco;
Wholesale cost increases of tobacco products or future legislation or campaigns to discourage smoking;
Healthcare reform legislation and regulation;
Compliance with, or changes in, tax laws-including those impacting the tax treatment of the Partnership;
Dependence on two principal suppliers for merchandise;
Dependence on suppliers for credit terms;
Seasonal trends in the industries in which we operate;

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Dependence on senior management and the ability to attract qualified employees;
Acts of war and terrorism;
Dependence on our information technology systems;
Severe or unfavorable weather conditions;
Cross-border risks associated with the concentration of our stores in markets bordering Mexico;
Impairment of goodwill or indefinite lived assets; and
Other unforeseen factors.
For a full discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, please refer to “Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2013, and in each subsequent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including this filing. The list of factors that could affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. The forward-looking statements included in this report are based on, and include, our estimates as of the date hereof. We anticipate that subsequent events and market developments will cause our estimates to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Overview

Our operations include retail convenience stores and wholesale motor fuel distribution. We are a leading operator of convenience stores and one of the largest motor fuel distributors in Texas based on our store count and other fuel volumes sold. As of March 30, 2014, our retail segment operated 629 convenience stores in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma offering merchandise, food service, motor fuel and other services. Our consolidated results include the operations of SUSP, of which we currently own 50.2% of the limited partner interests and 100% of SUSP's general partner. The share of SUSP's net income allocated to public limited partners is reflected as income attributable to noncontrolling interest.

For the three months ended March 30, 2014, we sold 436.4 million gallons of motor fuel.  We purchase fuel directly from refiners and distribute it to our Stripes® convenience stores and independently operated consignment locations, contracted independent operators of convenience stores (“dealers”), unbranded convenience stores and other commercial users.  We believe our combined retail/wholesale business model makes it possible for us to pursue strategic acquisition opportunities and operate acquired properties under either format, providing an optimized return on investment.  Our market share and scale allows the integration of new or acquired stores while minimizing overhead costs. In addition, we believe our food service and merchandising offerings distinguish us from our competition, providing the opportunity for increased traffic in our stores.

On January 30, 2014, we completed the acquisition of 47 convenience stores, 19 dealer supply contracts and several tracts of land from Sac-N-Pac Stores, Inc. and 3W Warren Fuels, Ltd. (“Sac-N-Pac Acquisition”). The total purchase price was approximately $88 million plus inventories. Over time, we may elect to convert some of the sites to the Stripes brand, may add the Laredo Taco Company brand to certain locations or may elect to convert some sites to our wholesale dealer network.

We opened 49 new or acquired retail stores during the first quarter of 2014, for a total of 629 retail stores operated at the end of the quarter. We have opened two additional retail stores to date in the second quarter of 2014. We currently have 17 new stores under construction, and expect to add a total of 27 to 33 new retail stores during 2014 in addition to the 47 store acquired from Sac-N-Pac. Our wholesale segment added eight dealer and consignment sites and discontinued two during the first quarter of 2014, for a total of 616 independently operated sites supplied under long-term contracts at the end of the quarter. 19 of the new dealer contracts were acquired in Sac-N-Pac Acquisition, and excluding these acquired sites, we expect to add a total of 28 to 45 new dealer sites during 2014.

Our total revenues, net income (loss) attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation and Adjusted EBITDA were $1.7 billion, $(1.8) million and $29.0 million, respectively, for first quarter 2014, compared to $1.5 billion, $(0.2) million and $31.8 million, respectively, for first quarter 2013.  Our business is seasonal, and we generally experience higher sales and profitability in the second and third quarters during the summer activity months and lowest during the first and fourth quarters.  For a description of our results of operations on a quarterly basis see “Quarterly Results of Operations and Seasonality.”

We typically experience lower fuel margins in periods when the cost of fuel increases gradually, and higher fuel margins in periods when the cost of fuel declines or is more volatile.  We report retail fuel margins before credit card fees, but

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higher fuel prices result in higher credit card costs, which tends to drive fuel margins higher to cover the additional credit card fees. Additionally, our fuel margins have historically exhibited seasonal differences, with lower fuel margins during the first and fourth quarters and the highest fuel margins in the second or third quarter of the year. Crude oil costs averaged approximately $99 per barrel during the first quarter of 2014, a 4.6% increase over the first quarter of 2013 based on West Texas intermediate spot prices. Our motor fuel costs typically follow a similar pattern to crude oil movements, and generally rising fuel costs during the first quarter of 2014 contributed to a reduced retail fuel margin compared to the first quarter of 2013, although the first quarter retail fuel margin of 13.0 cents per gallon was slightly above the five-year first quarter average of 11.2 cents per gallon.

Wholesale segment third-party fuel margin averaged 6.1 cents per gallon for the first quarter of 2014, compared to 5.9 cents per gallon for the first quarter of 2013. Fuel gross profit represented 32.1% of our consolidated gross profit for the three months ending March 30, 2014 versus 35.5% for the three months ending March 31, 2013.

The economy in Texas, where the majority of our operations are conducted, continues to fare better than many other parts of the United States.  Additionally, we believe our business has generally remained more resilient through economic cycles than many other retail formats.  We have reported positive comparable annual merchandise results for each of the last 25 years, a key metric we use to monitor performance. For the first quarter of 2014 we grew same store sales by 1.9%. We also saw a 2.0% increase in average gallons sold per retail store for the first quarter 2014, or 4.2% excluding the recently acquired Sac-N-Pac stores.
    
We believe we have adequate liquidity and financial flexibility to continue to operate and grow our business. As of March 30, 2014, we had total consolidated revolver borrowings for SUSS and SUSP of $502.8 million and $12.9 million in standby letters of credit, with consolidated unused availability of $384.3 million. We had consolidated cash on the balance sheet of $24.4 million. At the end of the first quarter 2014, our consolidated net debt (total debt less cash) to last 12 months EBITDA was 2.9 times.

On April 27, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (“ETP”) and certain other related entities, under which ETP will acquire the outstanding common shares of SUSS. By acquiring SUSS, ETP will also own the general partner interest and the incentive distribution rights in SUSP, and approximately 11 million SUSP common units (representing approximately 50.2% of SUSP’s outstanding units). Additional information is provided in Note 17 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Key Operating Metrics
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, information concerning key measures we rely on to gauge our operating performance:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(dollars and gallons in thousands, except motor fuel pricing and gross profit per gallon)
Revenue:
 
 
 
Merchandise sales
$
247,478

 
$
276,375

Motor fuel—retail
782,979

 
822,924

Motor fuel—wholesale to third parties (3)
454,594

 
543,653

Other
13,376

 
14,663

Total revenue (3)
$
1,498,427

 
$
1,657,615

Gross profit:
 
 
 
Merchandise
$
81,833

 
$
93,812

Motor fuel—retail
37,011

 
32,544

Motor fuel—wholesale to third parties (2)
8,633

 
11,325

Motor fuel—wholesale to Stripes (2)
6,532

 
7,345

Other, including intercompany eliminations
13,029

 
14,417

Total gross profit
$
147,038

 
$
159,443

Adjusted EBITDA (4):
 
 
 
Retail
$
21,885

 
$
17,447

Wholesale
12,320

 
16,743

Other
(2,409
)
 
(5,184
)
Total Adjusted EBITDA
$
31,796

 
$
29,006

Retail merchandise margin
33.1
%
 
33.9
%
Merchandise same-store sales growth (1)
4.2
%
 
1.9
%
Average per retail store per week:
 
 
 
Merchandise sales
$
34.1

 
$
34.7

Motor fuel gallons sold
31.1

 
31.7

Motor fuel gallons sold:
 
 
 
Retail
223,477

 
250,270

Wholesale - third party
146,652

 
186,097

Average retail price of motor fuel per gallon
$
3.50

 
$
3.29

Motor fuel gross profit cents per gallon:
 
 
 
Retail (2)

16.6
¢
 

13.0
¢
Wholesale - third party (2)

5.9
¢
 

6.1
¢
Retail credit card expense cents per gallon

5.5
¢
 

5.5
¢
 
 
 
 
(1)
We include a store in the same store sales base in its thirteenth full month of our operation.
(2)
The wholesale margin from third parties excludes sales and gross profit to the retail segment.
(3)
In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company revised its presentation of fuel taxes on motor fuel sales at its consignment locations to present such fuel taxes gross in motor fuel sales. Prior years' motor fuel sales have been adjusted to reflect this revision.
(4)
We define EBITDA as net income (loss) attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation before net interest expense, income taxes, net income attributable to noncontrolling interest and depreciation, amortization and accretion. Adjusted EBITDA further adjusts EBITDA by excluding non-cash stock-based compensation expense and certain other operating expenses that are reflected in our net income that we do not believe are indicative of our ongoing core operations, such as significant non-recurring transaction expenses and the gain or loss on disposal of assets and impairment charges. Adjusted EBITDAR adds back rent to Adjusted EBITDA. In addition, those expenses that we have excluded from our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA

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and Adjusted EBITDAR are also excluded in measuring our covenants under our revolving credit facility and indenture governing our debt agreements and indentures. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR are not presented in accordance with GAAP.
We believe EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR are useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because:
securities analysts and other interested parties use such calculations as a measure of financial performance and debt service capabilities;
they facilitate management’s ability to measure the operating performance of our business on a consistent basis by excluding the impact of items not directly resulting from our retail convenience stores and wholesale motor fuel distribution operations;
they are used by our management for internal planning purposes, including aspects of our consolidated operating budget, capital expenditures, as well as for segment and individual site operating targets; and
they are used by our Board and management for determining certain management compensation targets and thresholds.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR are not recognized terms under GAAP and do not purport to be alternatives to net income (loss) as measures of operating performance. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations include:
they do not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
they do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital;
they do not reflect significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our existing revolving credit facilities or existing notes;
they do not reflect payments made or future requirements for income taxes;
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR do not reflect cash requirements for such replacements; and
because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

The following tables present a reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
2013
 
March 30,
2014
 
(in thousands)
Net loss attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation
$
(232
)
 
$
(1,823
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
4,108

 
5,049

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
14,182

 
17,041

Interest expense, net
10,105

 
3,172

Income tax expense
1,548

 
1,389

EBITDA
29,711

 
24,828

Non-cash stock based compensation
1,559

 
3,205

Loss on disposal of assets and impairment charge
448

 
973

Other miscellaneous expense
78

 

Adjusted EBITDA
31,796

 
29,006

Rent
11,740

 
11,826

Adjusted EBITDAR
$
43,536

 
$
40,832



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Fiscal Year Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
January 2, 2011
 
January 1, 2012
 
December 30, 2012
 
December 29, 2013
 
March 31,
2013
 
March 30, 2014 (1)
 
(in thousands)
Net income attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation
$
786

 
$
47,457

 
$
46,725

 
$
14,331

 
$
47,021

 
$
12,740

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
3

 
14

 
4,572

 
18,473

 
8,678

 
19,414

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
43,998

 
47,320

 
51,434

 
61,368

 
53,053

 
64,227

Interest expense, net
64,039

 
40,726

 
41,019

 
47,673

 
40,797

 
40,740

Income tax expense
4,994

 
26,347

 
33,645

 
16,940

 
35,528

 
16,781

EBITDA
113,820

 
161,864

 
177,395

 
158,785

 
185,077

 
153,902

Non-cash stock based compensation
2,825

 
3,588

 
4,337

 
7,760

 
4,724

 
9,406

Loss on disposal of assets and impairment charge
3,193

 
1,220

 
694

 
2,216

 
1,435

 
2,741

Other miscellaneous expense
174

 
346

 
471

 
287

 
507

 
209

Adjusted EBITDA
120,012

 
167,018

 
182,897

 
169,048

 
191,743

 
166,258

Rent
42,623

 
45,738

 
46,407

 
47,468

 
46,375

 
47,554

Adjusted EBITDAR
$
162,635

 
$
212,756

 
$
229,304

 
$
216,516

 
$
238,118

 
$
213,812

________________
(1)
Each of the line items for the twelve month period ended March 30, 2014 reflects the corresponding items for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2013, plus the items for the three months ended March 30, 2014, less the items for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

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Refer to Note 15 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of our segment reporting. The following table presents a reconciliation of our segment operating income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR:

 
Retail Segment
 
Wholesale Segment
 
All Other
 
Total
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2013
 
March 30, 2014
 
March 31, 2013
 
March 30, 2014
 
March 31, 2013
 
March 30, 2014
 
March 31, 2013
 
March 30, 2014
 
(in thousands)
Operating income (loss)
$
9,537

 
$
2,134

 
$
9,171

 
$
11,709

 
$
(3,101
)
 
$
(6,056
)
 
$
15,607

 
$
7,787

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
11,963

 
14,302

 
2,727

 
4,327

 
(508
)
 
(1,588
)
 
14,182

 
17,041

Other miscellaneous

 

 

 

 
(78
)
 

 
(78
)
 

EBITDA
21,500

 
16,436

 
11,898

 
16,036

 
(3,687
)
 
(7,644
)
 
29,711

 
24,828

Non-cash stock based compensation

 

 
405

 
707

 
1,154

 
2,498

 
1,559

 
3,205

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and impairment charge
385

 
1,012

 
17

 

 
46

 
(39
)
 
448

 
973

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 
78

 

 
78

 

Adjusted EBITDA
21,885

 
17,448

 
12,320

 
16,743

 
(2,409
)
 
(5,185
)
 
31,796

 
29,006

Rent
10,874

 
10,968

 
860

 
855

 
6

 
3

 
11,740

 
11,826

Adjusted EBITDAR
$
32,759

 
$
28,416

 
$
13,180

 
$
17,598

 
$
(2,403
)
 
$
(5,182
)
 
$
43,536

 
$
40,832

Another key metric we use to measure our performance is “Fuel-Margin-Neutral Adjusted EBITDAR”. This metric reflects Adjusted EBITDAR assuming a consistent fuel margin in each period being compared, to eliminate variability in performance due to fuel price volatility, credit card expenses (which increase or decrease with the absolute price of fuel), fluctuating fuel margins and changes in short-term competitive conditions. Growth in Fuel-Margin-Neutral Adjusted EBITDAR is therefore achieved through increasing merchandise sales and margins, increasing fuel gallons sold and controlling expenses. This metric is currently used to determine one-half of our management bonus compensation and is a primary performance criteria for equity awards. As shown in the table below, our Fuel-Margin-Neutral Adjusted EBITDAR, based on our latest five-year average fuel margin, has increased 5% for the last twelve months ended March 30, 2014 compared the last twelve months ended March 31, 2013.

 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
January 2, 2011
 
January 1, 2012
 
December 30, 2012
 
December 29, 2013
 
March 31,
2013
 
March 30, 2014
 
(in thousands, except cents per gallon)
Adjusted EBITDAR, Actual (1)
$
162,635

 
$
212,756

 
$
229,304

 
$
216,516

 
$
238,118

 
$
213,812

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CPG neutral adjustment - retail (2)
5,794

 
(22,462
)
 
(18,416
)
 
4,134

 
(30,992
)
 
13,218

CPG neutral adjustment - wholesale (3)
1,774

 
(1,641
)
 
(3,315
)
 
(6,504
)
 
(5,213
)
 
(7,351
)
Bonus & 401(k) match adjustment (4)
8,558

 
9,927

 
9,707

 
3,018

 
10,207

 
3,047

Fuel-Neutral Adjusted EBITDAR
$
178,761

 
$
198,580

 
$
217,280

 
$
217,164

 
$
212,120

 
$
222,726

Percent change from prior period (5)
8
%
 
11
 %
 
9
 %
 
0
 %
 

 
5
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CPG adjustment - retail fuel (2)

0.8
¢
 

(2.9
 

(2.2
 

0.4
 ¢
 

(3.6
 

1.4
 ¢
CPG adjustment - wholesale fuel (3)

0.4
¢
 

(0.3
 

(0.6
 

(1.0
 

(0.9
 

(1.1

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(1)
Adjusted EBITDAR is defined and reconciled to net income (loss) attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation in the preceding tables.
(2)
The retail segment adjustment was derived by taking the difference between the five-year average margin per gallon after credit cards (which for the five year period 2009 - 2013 was 14.9 cents per gallon, excluding the impact of the SUSP profit margin) and the actual margin per gallon after credit cards and excluding the SUSP profit margin reduction, and multiplying it by the actual retail gallons sold. The difference between the 5-year average and actual fuel margin is shown above. A positive adjustment indicates the actual margin was less than the 5-year average, while a negative adjustment indicates the actual margin was greater than the 5-year average.
(3)
The wholesale segment adjustment was derived by taking the difference between the five-year average third-party margin per gallon after credit cards (which for the five year period 2009 - 2013 was 5.6 cents per gallon) and the actual margin per gallon after credit cards, and multiplying it by the actual wholesale gallons sold to third parties.
(4)
Since our management bonus and discretionary 401(k) match are partly based on results including actual fuel margins, we also exclude these amounts to eliminate volatility related to fuel margins.
(5)
Calendar year periods compared to prior calendar year. Twelve-month period ended March 30, 2014 is compared to the twelve months ended March 31, 2013.

First Quarter 2014 Compared to First Quarter 2013
The following discussion of results for first quarter 2014 compared to first quarter 2013 compares the 13-week period of operations ended March 30, 2014 to the 13-week period of operations ended March 31, 2013. During the first quarter of 2014 we operated an average of 611 retail stores, 53 more than in the first quarter of 2013.
Total Revenue. Total revenue for first quarter 2014 was $1.7 billion, an increase of $159.2 million, or 10.6%, from first quarter 2013. The increase in total revenue was driven by a 19.6% increase in wholesale fuel revenue to third parties, an increase in merchandise sales of 11.7%, and a 5.1% increase in retail fuel revenue, as further discussed below.
Total Gross Profit. Total gross profit for first quarter 2014 was $159.4 million, an increase of $12.4 million, or 8.4% from first quarter 2013. The increase was primarily due to the increase in merchandise gross profit of $12.0 million, and an increase on other gross profit of $1.4 million, partly offset by a decrease in fuel gross profit of $1.0 million, as further discussed below. Included in the increase is the impact of new stores constructed or acquired during 2013 and 2014 ($12.0 million of growth in gross profit).
Merchandise Sales and Gross Profit. Merchandise sales were $276.4 million for first quarter 2014, an increase of $28.9 million, or 11.7% over first quarter 2013. The increase was due to a 1.9% merchandise same-store sales increase, accounting for $4.7 million of the increase, with the balance due to new stores built or acquired in 2013 and 2014. Merchandise same-store sales include food service sales but do not include motor fuel sales. Food service includes sales from restaurant operations, hot dogs, fountain beverages, coffee and other food and beverages prepared in the store. Key categories contributing to the merchandise same-store sales increase were food service, snacks and packaged drinks. Our merchandise sales were negatively impacted by colder, wetter weather this year compared to 2013.
Merchandise gross profit was $93.8 million for the first quarter 2014, a 14.6% increase over first quarter 2013, which was driven by the increase in merchandise sales and an increase in margin. Merchandise margin as a percent of sales was 33.9% in the first quarter of 2014, compared to 33.1% in the first quarter 2013. Key categories contributing to the merchandise gross profit dollar growth were food service, cigarettes and packaged drinks. Improvement in shortage control and food service mix also contributed to the gross profit increase. Our reported merchandise margins do not include other income from services such as ATM’s, lottery, prepaid phone cards, car washes and movie rentals.
Retail Motor Fuel Sales, Gallons and Gross Profit. Retail sales of motor fuel for first quarter 2014 were $822.9 million, an increase of $39.9 million, or 5.1% over first quarter 2013, driven by a 12.0% increase in retail gallons sold. The increase was partly offset by a 6.2% decrease in the average retail price of motor fuel, to $3.29 per gallon. We sold an average of approximately 31,700 gallons per retail store per week in the first quarter 2014, 2.0% more than in the first quarter 2013. Excluding the acquired Sac-N-Pac stores our average gallons per store grew 4.2% over the prior year. Retail motor fuel gross profit decreased by $4.5 million or 12.1% from first quarter 2013 due to a decrease in the gross profit per gallon, offset by $4.4 million gross profit related to the increase in gallons sold. Our average retail fuel margin decreased from 16.6 cents per gallon to 13.0 cents per gallon for first quarter 2013 and first quarter 2014, respectively. This decrease in fuel margin decreased retail fuel gross profit by $8.9 million. After deducting credit card fees, our net fuel margin decreased from 11.1 cents per gallon to 7.5 cents per gallon from first quarter 2013 to first quarter 2014.

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Wholesale Motor Fuel Sales, Gallons and Gross Profit. Wholesale motor fuel revenues from third parties for the first quarter 2014 were $543.7 million, a 19.6% increase over first quarter 2013. The increase was primarily driven by a 26.9% increase in gallons sold, almost half of which is attributable to the Gainesville Fuel acquisition completed in September 2013, partly offset by a 5.8% decrease in the wholesale selling price per gallon. Wholesale motor fuel gross profit of $18.7 million increased $3.5 million or 23.1% from first quarter 2013, due to the increase in gallons sold and a 3.4% increase in the gross profit per gallon from third parties from 5.9 to 6.1 cents per gallon (resulting in a $0.4 million increase in gross profit).
Other Revenue and Gross Profit. Other revenue of $14.7 million for first quarter 2014 increased by $1.3 million or 9.6% from first quarter 2013, with a $1.4 million or 10.7% increase in associated gross profit. Of this increase, $0.5 million was attributable to an increase in ATM income, $0.3 million to an increase in lottery income income and $0.2 million to an increase in car wash income.
Personnel Expense. Personnel expense consists primarily of retail store labor and overhead costs. For the first quarter 2014, personnel expense increased $7.3 million or 14.3% over first quarter 2013. Of the increase in personnel expense, $6.1 million was attributable to the new stores acquired or constructed during 2013 and 2014. As a percentage of merchandise sales, personnel expense increased by 50 basis points to 21.1% compared to last year, mostly attributable to start-up costs related to the increased number of new stores recently opened or acquired, including those acquired in the Sac-N-Pac acquisition, additional training and a higher proportion of restaurant sales which require approximately two to three times the labor per dollar of sales. Also impacting personnel expense are the additional costs of healthcare mandated by the Affordable Care Act. Direct labor (excluding benefits) as a percentage of merchandise sales on a same-store basis improved by 9 basis points compared to first quarter 2013.
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2013
 
March 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% of Merchandise Sales
 
 
 
% of Merchandise Sales
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Personnel expense
$
50,967

 
20.6
%
 
$
58,266

 
21.1
%
 
$
7,299

 
14.3
%

General and Administrative Expenses. For first quarter 2014, general and administrative ("G&A") expenses increased by $3.4 million, or 24.3%, from first quarter 2013. The increase is primarily due to increased support expense related to additional stores and expanded wholesale fuel distribution business, and increased non-cash stock based compensation expense. The following table shows the relative components of G&A expenses expressed as a percent of non fuel revenue plus fuel gallons (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2013
 
March 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% of Non Fuel Revenue and Fuel Gallons
 
 
 
% of Non Fuel Revenue and Fuel Gallons
 
$ Change
 
% Change
General and administrative expense
$
14,047

 
2.2
 %
 
$
17,457

 
2.4
 %
 
$
3,410

 
24.3
%
Less: Non-cash stock based compensation
(1,559
)
 
(0.2
)%
 
(3,205
)
 
(0.4
)%
 
(1,646
)
 
105.6
%
Other G&A expense
$
12,488

 
2.0
 %
 
$
14,252

 
2.0
 %
 
$
1,764

 
14.1
%
Non Fuel Revenue and Fuel Gallons (1)
630,982

 
 
 
727,405

 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Non fuel revenue and fuel gallons is the sum of merchandise revenue, other revenue, and total fuel gallons. This metric is used as a fuel-price-neutral proxy for total revenue, as it eliminates the variability of fuel prices.
Other Operating Expenses. Other operating expenses increased by $6.0 million or 15.1% over first quarter 2013.  Operating expenses related to new stores accounted for $2.8 million of increased costs. Significant changes to operating expenses are presented in the table below.

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Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2013
 
March 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% of Merchandise Sales
 
 
 
% of Merchandise Sales
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Credit card expense
$
12,333

 
5.0
%
 
$
13,773

 
5.0
%
 
$
1,440

 
11.7
%
Utilities
5,669

 
2.3
%
 
6,937

 
2.5
%
 
1,268

 
22.4
%
Maintenance
7,276

 
2.9
%
 
7,568

 
2.7
%
 
292

 
4.0
%
Supplies
3,408

 
1.4
%
 
3,950

 
1.4
%
 
542

 
15.9
%
Other operating expenses
11,361

 
4.6
%
 
13,865

 
5.0
%
 
2,504

 
22.0
%
Total other operating expenses
$
40,047

 
16.2
%
 
$
46,093

 
16.7
%
 
$
6,046

 
15.1
%
Credit card expenses are directly tied to the cost of fuel and were 1.6% and 1.7% of retail fuel revenue for first quarter 2013 and first quarter 2014, respectively. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily related to the new stores and increased activity at existing stores, as well as increased costs related to the Gainesville Fuel business acquired in September 2013. Excluding credit card fees, other operating expenses as a percentage of merchandise sales was 11.7% in first quarter 2014 compared with first quarter 2013 at 11.2%.
Gain/Loss on sale and disposal of assets and impairment charge. We recognized a net loss on sale and disposal of $1.0 million in the first quarter 2014 compared to $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2013, primarily related to asset sales.
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion. Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense for first quarter 2014 of $17.0 million was up $2.9 million, or 20.2%, from first quarter 2013 due to additional assets in service.
Income from Operations. Income from operations for first quarter 2014 was $7.8 million, compared to $15.6 million for first quarter 2013. The decrease is primarily attributable to increases in personnel and operating expenses partly offset by higher gross profit of $12.4 million, as described above.
Interest Expense. Interest expense for the quarter decreased by $6.9 million over last year, primarily attributable to the debt redemption in May 2013.
Income Tax. The income tax expense accrued for first quarter 2014 was $1.4 million compared to $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2013. See Note 12 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our income tax provision.
Net income attributed to noncontrolling interest. The noncontrolling interest share of SUSP's net income for the first quarter of 2014 was $5.0 million compared to $4.1 million in 2013, reflecting the increased net income of SUSP.
Net Loss Attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation. We recorded net loss attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation for the first quarter 2014 of $1.8 million, compared to net loss attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation of $0.2 million for 2013. The decrease is primarily due to the same factors impacting operating income and interest expense and by the increase in noncontrolling interest related to SUSP, as described above.
Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA for first quarter 2014 was $29.0 million, a decrease of $2.8 million, or 8.8% compared to first quarter 2013. Retail segment Adjusted EBITDA of $17.4 million decreased by $4.4 million, or 20.3% compared to first quarter 2013, primarily due to lower fuel margin. Wholesale segment Adjusted EBITDA of $16.7 million increased by $4.4 million, or 35.9% from first quarter 2013, primarily resulting from the higher fuel gross profit and increased gallons sold. Other segment Adjusted EBITDA reflects net expenses of $5.2 million for the quarter, compared to net expenses of $2.4 million for the same period in 2013.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows from Operations. Cash flows from operations are our main source of liquidity. We rely primarily on cash provided by operating activities, supplemented as necessary from time to time by borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and other debt or equity transactions to finance our operations, to service our debt obligations, and to fund our capital expenditures. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, our operating cash flow is typically the lowest during the first quarter of the year since (i) sales tend to be lower during the winter months; (ii) we are building inventory in preparation for spring break and summer; (iii) fuel margins have historically trended lower in the first quarter; and (iv) we pay certain annual operating expenses during the first quarter. The summer months are our peak sales months, and therefore our operating cash flow tends to be the highest during the third quarter.
Cash flows used in operations were $15.0 million and $4.5 million for the first three months of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The change in our cash used in operating activities for the respective periods was primarily attributable to changes in operating results as previously discussed, and changes in working capital. Our daily working capital requirements fluctuate within each month, primarily in response to the timing of motor fuel tax, sales tax, interest and rent payments. We had $24.4 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand at March 30, 2014, compared to $22.5 million cash and cash equivalents at December 29, 2013.
Capital Expenditures. Gross capital expenditures, which include acquisitions, purchase of intangibles and accrued expenditures, were $139.1 million and $37.7 million during the first three months of 2014 and 2013, respectively. Included in capital expenditures are investments in dealer supply contracts and other intangible assets, excluding Sac-N-Pac, of $0.9 million and $0.3 million for 2014 and 2013, respectively, and are reflected as intangible assets on our balance sheet. Also included in the first quarter capital expenditures is approximately $88 million for the Sac-N-Pac Acquisition. During the first three months of 2014, we opened two newly constructed large-format retail stores. Two additional stores have been opened to date in the second quarter. We currently have another 17 stores under construction. Excluding the Sac-N-Pac Acquisition, we expect to open a total of 27 to 33 new retail stores and 28 to 45 new dealer sites during 2014.
Following is a summary of our recent operating site additions and closures by segment:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 30, 2014
Retail stores:
 
Number at beginning of period
580

New stores
2

Acquired stores
47

Closed stores

Number at end of period
629

Wholesale dealer and consignment locations:
 
Number at beginning of period
591

New locations
8

Acquired locations
19

Closed locations
(2
)
Number at end of period
616

Other Investing Activities. During the first three months of 2014, we funded a portion of our new store construction by selling and leasing back seven newly-constructed Stripes® stores to SUSP, for a total of $27.5 million in proceeds, including $0.2 million for post-closing adjustments to true-up estimated costs to final costs on four stores previously sold to SUSP. SUSP funded these purchases by liquidating the remaining balance of its marketable securities.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities. At March 30, 2014, our consolidated outstanding debt was $507.3 million and cash on the balance sheet was $24.4 million. Our net debt position at the end of the quarter is summarized as follows (in thousands):

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SUSP
 
SUSS
 
Total Consolidated
2013 SUSS revolver
$

 
$
272,780

 
$
272,780

SUSP revolver
230,000

 

 
230,000

Other notes payable
4,068

 
468

 
4,536

Total debt outstanding
234,068

 
273,248

 
507,316

Cash
5,957

 
18,413

 
24,370

Debt less cash
$
228,111

 
$
254,835

 
$
482,946


Additional details of our long-term debt are provided in Note 8 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
During the first quarter of 2014, SUSS drew approximately $84 million on the 2013 SUSS Revolver which was used primarily to fund the Sac-N-Pac Acquisition.
During the first quarter of 2014, SUSP drew approximately $74 million on the SUSP Revolver, of which $26 million which was used to repay the remaining balance of the SUSP Term Loan. Accordingly, in the first quarter of 2014, the remaining balance of the marketable securities collateralizing this loan was sold and the proceeds were used to fund growth capital expenditures.
SUSP made a $5.3 million distribution to public unit holders on February 28, 2014, related to its operations for the fourth quarter of 2013. SUSP declared a quarterly distribution of $0.5021 per unit related to its first quarter 2014 operations, payable on May 30, 2014.
Long Term Liquidity. We expect that our cash flows from operations, cash on hand, lease and mortgage financing and our revolving credit facilities will be adequate to provide for our short-term and long-term liquidity needs. Short-term liquidity under our revolving credit facilities at quarter-end is summarized below (in thousands):
 
Total Capacity
 
Amount Borrowed
 
Outstanding Letters of Credit
 
Available Capacity
SUSP Revolver
$
400,000

 
$
230,000

 
$
10,875

 
$
159,125

2013 SUSS Revolver
500,000

 
272,780

 
2,017

 
225,203

Total
$
900,000

 
$
502,780

 
$
12,892

 
$
384,328

Our ability to meet our debt service obligations and other capital requirements including capital expenditures, as well as the cost of potential acquisitions and new store openings, will depend on our future performance which, in turn, will be subject to general economic, financial, business, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other conditions, many of which are beyond our control. As a normal part of our business, depending on market conditions, we from time to time consider opportunities to repay, redeem or repurchase our existing indebtedness, and although we may refinance all or part of our indebtedness in the future, there can be no assurances that we will do so. Changes in our operating plans, lower than anticipated sales, increased expenses, acquisitions or other events may cause us to need to seek additional debt or equity financing in future periods. There can be no guarantee that financing will be available on acceptable terms or at all. Debt financing, if available, could impose additional cash payment obligations and additional covenants and operating restrictions. In addition, any of the items discussed in detail under “Item A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K may also significantly impact our liquidity.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Contractual Obligations. We have contractual obligations which are required to be settled in cash. Since the end of 2013, we have repaid the SUSP Term Loan and borrowed additional amounts on the SUSS and SUSP revolvers. See Note 9 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our debt transactions.
Properties. Most of our leases are net leases requiring us to pay taxes, insurance and maintenance costs. We believe that no individual site is material to us. The following table summarizes the number of owned and leased properties:

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March 30, 2014
 
Fee
 
Leased
Operating sites:
 
 
 
Retail
304

 
326

Wholesale - SPC
9

 
26

Wholesale - SUSP
87

 
12

Inter-company leases

 
(40
)
Total
400

 
324

Office locations
14

 
8

Properties under construction
15

 
2

Properties held for future development
50

 

Income producing properties
41

 
15

Surplus properties
48

 
2

We lease our corporate and retail segment headquarters facility, which consists of approximately 83,000 square feet of office and warehouse space located in Corpus Christi. The annual lease expense is approximately $144,000 net of taxes, insurance and maintenance. We own the headquarters of our wholesale segment, which consists of approximately 43,000 square feet of office and warehouse space in Houston.


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Quarterly Results of Operations and Seasonality
The following table sets forth certain unaudited financial and operating data for each of the last five quarters. Each quarter consists of 13 weeks, unless noted otherwise. Our business is seasonal and we generally experience higher levels of revenues during the summer months than during the winter months.
 
 
 
2013
 
2014
 
 
(dollars and gallons in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
1st
QTR
 
2nd
QTR
 
3rd
QTR
 
4th
QTR
 
1st
QTR
Merchandise sales
$
247,478

 
$
274,727

 
$
281,610

 
$
262,207

 
$
276,375

Motor fuel sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
782,979

 
805,850

 
825,440

 
756,797

 
822,924

Wholesale
454,594

 
471,079

 
490,996

 
504,996

 
543,653

Other income
13,376

 
13,853

 
13,550

 
14,283

 
14,663

Total revenue
1,498,427

 
1,565,509

 
1,611,596

 
1,538,283

 
1,657,615

Merchandise gross profit
81,833

 
94,131

 
95,195

 
90,195

 
93,812

Motor fuel gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
37,011

 
42,987

 
43,708

 
34,664

 
32,544

Wholesale
15,165

 
17,081

 
19,949

 
18,335

 
18,670

Other gross profit
13,029

 
13,811

 
13,367

 
13,702

 
14,417

Total gross profit
147,038

 
168,010

 
172,219

 
156,896

 
159,443

Income from operations
15,607

 
33,449

 
31,043

 
17,605

 
7,787

Net income (loss) attributable to Susser Holdings Corporation
$
(232
)
 
$
(4,260
)
 
$
12,897

 
$
5,926

 
$
(1,823
)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.20
)
 
$
0.61

 
$
0.28

 
$
(0.09
)
Diluted
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.20
)
 
$
0.59

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.09

Merchandise margin
33.1
%
 
34.3
%
 
33.8
%
 
34.4
%
 
33.9
%
Fuel gallons:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
223,477

 
236,075

 
239,387

 
237,293

 
250,270

Wholesale
146,652

 
156,165

 
162,117

 
177,164

 
186,097

Motor fuel margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail (a)

16.6
¢
 

18.2
¢
 

18.3
¢
 

14.6
¢
 

13.0
¢
Wholesale (b)

5.9
¢
 

6.4
¢
 

7.8
¢
 

6.3
¢
 

6.1
¢
(a)
Before deducting credit card, fuel maintenance and other fuel related expenses.
(b)
Third party sales excludes sales to retail segment.




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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Critical accounting policies are those we believe are both most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations, and require our most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of those policies may result in materially different amounts being reported under different conditions or using different assumptions. Our significant accounting policies are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2013.
As one of our critical accounting policies, goodwill is not amortized, but is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently, if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. There are no indicators of impairment as of March 30, 2014.
SUSP is a VIE as defined under GAAP. A VIE is legal entity whose equity owners do not have sufficient equity at risk or a controlling interest in the entity, or have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interest. As the general partner of SUSP, we have the sole ability to direct the activities of SUSP that most significantly impact SUSP's economic performance. Additionally, since our obligation to absorb losses and receive benefits from SUSP are significant to SUSP, we are SUSP's primary beneficiary and therefore we consolidate SUSP.


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are subject to market risk from exposure to changes in interest rates based on our financing, investing and cash management activities. As of March 30, 2014, we had a total of $502.8 million debt outstanding, on a consolidated basis, which bears interest at variable rates. The annualized effect of a one percentage point change in floating interest rates on our variable rate debt obligations outstanding at March 30, 2014, would be to change interest expense by approximately $5.0 million.
Our primary exposure relates to:
Interest rate risk on revolver and term loan borrowings
The impact of interest rate movements on our ability to obtain adequate financing to fund future acquisitions.
We manage interest rate risk on our outstanding long-term and short-term debt through the use of fixed and variable rate debt. While we cannot predict or manage our ability to refinance existing debt or the impact interest rate movements will have on our existing debt, management evaluates our financial position on an ongoing basis.
From time to time, we enter into interest rate swaps to either reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on our floating rate long-term debt or to take advantage of favorable variable interest rates compared to our fixed rate long-term debt. We had no interest swaps outstanding at December 29, 2013 or March 30, 2014.
We also periodically purchase motor fuel in bulk and hold in inventory. We hedge this inventory risk associated with bulk fuel operations through the use of fuel futures contracts which are matched in quantity and timing to the anticipated usage of the inventory. We had 66 positions with a negative fair value of $68,200 outstanding at December 29, 2013 and 266 positions with a negative fair value of $83,100 outstanding at March 30, 2014.
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures

As required by paragraph (b) of Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level for which they were designed in that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the first quarter of 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
From time to time, we make changes to our internal control over financial reporting that are intended to enhance its effectiveness and which do not have a material effect on our overall internal control over financial reporting. We will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and will take action as appropriate.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On May 6, 2014, two purported class action lawsuits were filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware challenging the proposed acquisition of the Company by Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.: John Bruce Copeland, III, On Behalf of Himself and All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff, v. Susser Holdings Corporation, et. al., Defendants, C.A. No. 9613-VCG; and Natalie Gordon, On Behalf of Herself and All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff, v. Susser Holdings Corporation, et. al., Defendants, C.A. No. 9620-VCG. Both complaints name as defendants the Company, the members of our Board of Directors, and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. and related entities. The complaints assert claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the members of our Board of Directors and against the Company and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. and related entities for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty. The complaints allege that the proposed merger consideration is inadequate and unfair, that the process leading up to the proposed acquisition is unfair, and that the merger agreement contains preclusive deal protection devices. The complaints seek to enjoin the proposed acquisition or rescind the acquisition to the extent it is consummated, rescissory damages, an accounting, a constructive trust, attorneys’ fees, expert fees and costs, and other equitable relief. The Company believes that the allegations of the complaints are without merit.
Additionally, we are parties to various legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. We believe these actions are generally routine in nature and incidental to the operation of our business or are otherwise immaterial. While the outcome of these actions cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the ultimate resolutions of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or prospects.
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risks described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2013, as well as the section within this report entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” under Part I. Financial Information – Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, before making any investment decision with respect to our securities. The risks and uncertainties described in our annual report are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, could negatively impact our results of operations or financial condition in the future. If any of such risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.
 
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.
 
Item 5. Other Information

None.
 
Item 6. Exhibits

The list of exhibits attached to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

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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.
 
 
SUSSER HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Date: May 9, 2014
By
/s/ Mary E. Sullivan
 
 
Mary E. Sullivan
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(On behalf of the registrant, and in her capacity as
principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation



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