-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, HtBWe/gXi+iqXbAtif/dvRsVl9e0SY1Xov1VjjX9vveElkDTTj11NIakXx3MjzDN cspigZNcz/wY4fjwodQnrQ== 0000950124-97-002230.txt : 19970415 0000950124-97-002230.hdr.sgml : 19970415 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950124-97-002230 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970129 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970414 SROS: CSX SROS: NYSE SROS: PSE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KMART CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000056824 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-VARIETY STORES [5331] IRS NUMBER: 380729500 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 0129 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-00327 FILM NUMBER: 97579950 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3100 W BIG BEAVER RD CITY: TROY STATE: MI ZIP: 48084 BUSINESS PHONE: 8106431000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3100 W BIG BEAVER ROAD CITY: TROY STATE: MI ZIP: 48084 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KRESGE S S CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19770921 10-K 1 FORM 10-K 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K X ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT - -- OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended January 29, 1997 or - -- TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________ to ____________. Commission File No. 1-327 KMART CORPORATION ----------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Michigan 38-0729500 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 3100 West Big Beaver Road - Troy, Michigan 48084 - -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (810) 643-1000 -------------- SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934: Name of each Exchange Title of each class on which registered - ----------------------------- --------------------------------------- Common Stock, $1.00 par value New York, Pacific and Chicago Exchanges SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934: None 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 --- Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] The aggregate market value of voting stock including common stock, held by non-affiliates of the registrant on March 26, 1997 was $6,128,980,942. The market value of the common stock is based on the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on such date. As of March 26, 1997, 485,463,837 shares of Common Stock of the Registrant, held by 96,123 shareholders, were outstanding. Portions of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Parts I, II and IV of this report. Portions of the Registrant's Preliminary Proxy Statement dated April 14, 1997 in connection with the 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report. 2 PART I Item 1. Business History Kmart Corporation ("Kmart", or the "Registrant"), one of the world's largest mass merchandise retailers, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan on March 9, 1916, as the successor to the business developed by its founder, S. S. Kresge, who opened his first store in 1899. After operating Kresge department stores for over 45 years, the Kmart store program commenced with the opening of the first Kmart store in March 1962. U.S. General Merchandise Operations The dominant portion of the Registrant's operations is in a single industry: general merchandise retailing through the operation of a chain of 2,134 Kmart discount stores with locations in each of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, including 96 Super Kmart Centers, all in the United States, at January 29, 1997. Kmart's general merchandise retail operations are located in 311 of the 316 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the United States. In addition, Kmart stores occupy each of the three MSAs in Puerto Rico. Kmart stores are generally one-floor, free-standing units. Traditional Kmart general merchandise stores range from 40,000 to 120,000 square feet with the majority of stores which have been modernized in the range of 85,000 to 120,000 square feet. Kmart's new high frequency format was rolled out to 152 stores in 1996. This format emphasizes consumables and convenience. It is the Registrant's plan, if performance meets expectations, to refurbish as many as 450 stores per year for the next three years to this format. Super Kmart Centers range from 135,000 to 194,000 square feet and feature a full line of general merchandise and groceries as well as a variety of ancillary services including video rentals, dry cleaning, hair care, optical and floral shops. Full-size stores operate in the most densely populated urban areas and are geographically located to increase customer awareness and maximize customer convenience and accessibility. International General Merchandise Operations Kmart Canada Co. - At January 29, 1997, Kmart Canada operated 123 Kmart stores located in all ten provinces. The Kmart stores in Canada range in size from 45,000 to 97,000 square feet and offer a wide variety of general merchandise at discount prices. Mexico - In 1993, Kmart entered into a joint venture with El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A. de C.V. to build and operate grocery and general merchandise stores in Mexico that are patterned after the Super Kmart Centers in the United States. At January 29, 1997, the joint venture company operated four stores in Mexico. In February 1997, Kmart entered into an agreement with Controladora Comercial Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. ("CCM") for the purchase of Kmart's interest in the joint venture. Under the terms of the agreement CCM purchased Kmart's interest for approximately $74 million, which approximated book value, and assumed the Registrants operations in Mexico. The transaction was concluded March 26, 1997. Singapore - In 1993, Kmart entered into a joint venture with Metro (Private) Limited to open and operate Kmart stores in Singapore. In August 1996, the joint venture discontinued Kmart store operations in Singapore. Information regarding the Registrant's analysis of consolidated operations appearing in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" on pages 18 through 20 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, is incorporated herein by reference. Information regarding the Registrant's discontinued operations and dispositions appearing in Note 3 of the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" on page 27 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, is incorporated herein by reference. Sales of merchandise through Traditional Kmart and Super Kmart Centers is the only significant industry segment of which the Registrant is part. Reference is made to the financial information incorporated by reference in this report for the results of the Company's operations. 2 3 Competition Kmart is one of the world's largest mass merchandise retailers and has several major competitors on a national level, including Dayton-Hudson's Target stores, J.C. Penney, Sears and Wal-Mart, and many competitors on a local level which compete with Kmart's individual stores. Success in the competitive market is based on factors such as price, quality, service, product mix and convenience. Seasonality The Registrant's business is highly seasonal and depends to a significant extent on the results of operations for the last quarter of the fiscal year. Credit Sales In March 1996, the Registrant launched a brand new private label Kmart Credit Card through Beneficial National Bank USA ("BNB USA"), a unit of Beneficial Corporation. Substantially all the Registrant's stores accept major bank credit cards as payment for merchandise. Employees The Registrant employed approximately 265,000 persons as of January 29, 1997. Effect of Compliance with Environmental Protection Provisions Compliance with federal, state and local provisions which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, has not had, and is not expected to have, a material effect on capital expenditures, earnings or the competitive position of the Registrant and its subsidiaries. Item 2. Properties At January 29, 1997, the Registrant, its subsidiaries and the joint ventures to which it is a party, operated a total of 2,261 general merchandise stores: 2,134 in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, 123 in Canada and four in Mexico. With the exception of 118 store facilities which are either partially or wholly owned, the Registrant leases its store facilities. The Registrant owns its International Headquarters and one administrative building in Troy, Michigan and leases administrative buildings in Royal Oak, Michigan and North Bergen, New Jersey. The Registrant leases 19 United States distribution and port centers for initial terms of 10 to 30 years with options to renew for additional terms. In addition, the Registrant owns or leases 735 parcels not currently used for store operations, the majority of which are rented to others. Kmart Canada Co. owns its administrative facility in Brampton, Ontario, Canada and leases 118 of its 123 store locations. Kmart Canada Co. also leases two of its three distribution centers. Kmart Mexico S.A. de C.V. leases its administrative facility in Mexico City, Mexico and owns all four of its store locations. Kmart Mexico S.A. de C.V. also leases its distribution center located in Laredo, Texas. On March 4, 1997 Kmart transferred to Troy CMBS Financing, Inc., and affiliated limited liability company, 81 store properties (the "Properties") with a net book value of $964 million which were then leased back to Kmart. Simultaneously with the transfer of the Properties to Troy CMBS Property, L.L.C. (which properties are being recorded in its name), Troy CMBS Property, L.L.C. completed a $335 million financing secured by mortgages on the Properties. The mortgages and the mortgage note in respect of the mortgage financing have been purchased by Kmart CMBS Financing, Inc., a Delaware corporation affiliated with Kmart, and assigned to the trustee of the security holders. The mortgage loan is subject to monthly payments of interest and principal, according to a schedule which amortizes its initial outstanding principal amount over approximately 15 years, an interest rate of 7% per annum and a balloon payment of approximately $260.8 million on the scheduled maturity date in February 2002. 3 4 Troy CMBS Property, L.L.C. and Kmart CMBS Financing, Inc. each maintains a separate legal existence from that of Kmart. Neither the assets of Troy CMBS Property L.L.C., nor the assets of Kmart CMBS Financing, Inc., are commingled with those of Kmart. The assets of Troy CMBS Property L.L.C. and the assets of Kmart CMBS Financing, Inc. will not be available to satisfy the obligations of either Troy CMBS Property, Inc. or Kmart CMBS Financing, Inc. A description of the Registrant's leasing arrangements, appearing in Note 11 of the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" on page 29 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, is incorporated herein by reference. Item 3. Legal Proceedings The Registrant and its subsidiaries are parties to a substantial number of legal proceedings, most of which are routine and all of which are incidental to their business. Some matters involve claims for large amounts of damages as well as other relief. Although the consequences of these proceedings are not presently determinable, in the opinion of management, they will not materially affect the Registrant's liquidity, financial position or results of operations. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Not applicable. Executive Officers of the Registrant The name, position, age and a description of the business experience for each of the executive officers of the Registrant is listed below as of March 26, 1997. There is no family relationship among the executive officers and there has been no involvement in legal proceedings during the past five years that would be material to the evaluation of the ability or integrity of any of the executive officers. Executive officers of the Registrant are elected each year at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected and qualified. The business experience for each of the executive officers described below includes their principal positions held by them since 1992. None of the corporations or organizations listed below is a parent, subsidiary or other affiliate of the Registrant. Floyd Hall - Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, 58. Mr. Hall joined the Registrant under his current title in June 1995. Prior thereto he served concurrently as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Museum Company, Alva Reproductions, Inc. and Glass Masters, Inc. from 1989 to 1995. Warren Flick - Director, President and Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Kmart Stores, 53. Mr. Flick has served as an executive officer of the Registrant since 1995 and has served in his current position since November 1996. Mr. Flick joined the Registrant as Executive Vice President, President and General Merchandise Manager, U.S. Kmart Stores in December 1995. Prior thereto he was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sears de Mexico, Sears, Roebuck & Co. from 1994 to 1995; Group Vice President, Men's, Kids, Footwear and Home Fashions, Sears, Roebuck & Co. from 1993 to 1994; and Group Vice President, Men's, Kids and Footwear, Sears, Roebuck & Co. from 1992 to 1993. Warren Cooper - Executive Vice President, Human Resources & Administration, 52. Mr. Cooper joined the Registrant under his current title in March 1996. Prior thereto he was Senior Vice President, Human Resources, General Cable from 1995 to 1996; Vice President, Human Resources, the Sears Merchandise Group, Sears, Roebuck & Co. from 1993 to 1995; and Vice President, Corporate Human Resources, Sears, Roebuck & Co. from 1987 to 1993. Ronald J. Floto - Executive Vice President and President, Super Kmart Centers, 54. Mr. Floto joined the Registrant under his current title in 1994. Prior thereto he was the Chairman, CEO and President of Kash n' Karry Stores, Inc. from 1988 to 1994. 4 5 Donald W. Keeble - Executive Vice President, Store Operations, 48. Mr. Keeble has served as an executive officer of the Registrant since 1989 and has served in his current position since February 1995. Prior thereto he held the following positions at the Registrant: Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Operations from 1994 to 1995; and Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Fashions from 1991 to 1994. Anthony N. Palizzi - Executive Vice President, General Counsel, 54. Mr. Palizzi has served as an executive officer of the Registrant since 1985 and has served in his current position since 1992. Marvin P. Rich - Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning, Finance and Administration, 51. Mr. Rich joined the Registrant under his current title in 1994. Prior thereto he was Executive Vice President, Specialty Companies, Wellpoint Health Networks/Blue Cross of California from 1992 to 1994. William N. Anderson - Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager - Hardlines, 49. Mr. Anderson joined the Registrant under his current title in September 1996. Prior thereto he was President and Chief Operating Officer, Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc. from 1994 to 1996; and Senior Vice President and General Manager, Ames Department Stores, Inc. from 1992 to 1994. Andrew A. Giancamilli - Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager-Consumables and Commodities, 46. Mr. Giancamilli joined the Registrant in 1995 as Vice President, Pharmacy Merchandising and Operations and has served in his current position since February 1996. Prior thereto he was President, Chief Operating Officer, Director, Perry Drug Stores, Inc. from 1993 to 1995; and Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Perry Drug Stores, Inc. from 1992 to 1993. Ernest L. Heether - Senior Vice President, Merchandise Planning and Replenishment, 51. Mr. Heether joined the Registrant under his current title in April 1996. Prior thereto he served as Senior Vice President, Merchandise Operations, Bradlees, Inc. from 1993 to 1996; and Vice President, Merchandise Planning and Control, Caldor from 1990 to 1993. Paul J. Hueber - Senior Vice President, Sales and Operations, 48. Mr. Hueber has served as an executive officer of the Registrant since 1991 and has served in his current position since 1994. Prior thereto he was Vice President, West/Central Region from 1991 to 1994. Donald E. Norman - Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, 60. Mr. Norman joined the Registrant in 1995 as Divisional Vice President, Business Process Reengineering, Merchandise Inventory Controls and has served in his current position since December 1995. Prior thereto he was President, DNA, Inc. from 1994 to 1995; and Senior Vice President, Logistics, Ames Department Stores from 1990 to 1994. Stephen M. Ross - Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager - - Softlines, 47. Mr. Ross joined the Registrant under his current title in April 1996. Prior thereto he was President, Phillips Van Heusen from 1993 to 1996; and Division Vice President, Men's, Sears Roebuck and Co. from 1989 to 1993. William D. Underwood - Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing, 56. Mr. Underwood has served as an executive officer of the Registrant since 1986 and has served in his current position since 1994. Prior thereto he was Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager - Hardlines from 1991 to 1994. Martin E. Welch III - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 48. Mr. Welch joined the Registrant under his current title in December 1995. Prior thereto he was Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Federal-Mogul Corporation from 1991 to 1995. 5 6 PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters Information as to the market for the Registrant's common stock and related stockholder matters, as set forth in Note 19 of the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" on page 32 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, is incorporated herein by reference. Item 6. Selected Financial Data The "Selected Financial Data" summary, insofar as it relates to the five fiscal years ended January 29, 1997, appearing on page 17 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. Sales and comparable store statistics for the three fiscal years ended January 29, 1997, appearing in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" on page 18 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, are incorporated herein by reference. U.S. Kmart selling square footage for the five fiscal years ended January 29, 1997, appearing in the "Selected Financial Data" on page 17 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition The information under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition", appearing on pages 18 through 20 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, is incorporated herein by reference. In April of 1997, discussions between the Registrant, Waban Inc. and Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. in regard to combining Waban's Homebase business and Builders Square were terminated. The Registrant intends to continue to investigate alternatives for the disposition of Builders Square. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data The financial statements of the Registrant consisting of the consolidated balance sheets at January 29, 1997 and January 31, 1996 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years ended January 29, 1997, and the notes to consolidated financial statements, together with the report of Price Waterhouse LLP, appearing on pages 21 through 32 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, are incorporated herein by reference. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Not applicable. PART III Item 10. Directors of the Registrant The information set forth under the caption "Proposal 1 - Election of Directors" on pages 2 and 3 of the Registrant's Preliminary Proxy Statement dated April 14, 1997 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A is incorporated herein by reference. Item 11. Executive Compensation The information set forth on pages 7 through 14 of the Registrant's Preliminary Proxy Statement dated April 14, 1997 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A is incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 6 7 The information set forth under the caption "Stock Ownership of Executive Officers and Directors" on pages 5 through 6 of the Registrant's Preliminary Proxy Statement dated April 14, 1997 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A is incorporated herein by reference. 7 8 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. The information set forth under the caption "Compensation of Officers" on pages 8 through 14 of the Registrant's Preliminary Proxy Statement dated April 14, 1997 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A is incorporated herein by reference. PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K a) The following documents are filed as part of this report: 1. Financial Statements The following consolidated financial statements of the Registrant are incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders:
Page(s) in Registrant's Annual Report ------------- Report of Independent Accountants 21 Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended January 29, 1997 22 Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 29, 1997 and January 31, 1996 23 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended January 29, 1997 24 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended January 29, 1997 25 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 26 through 32
2. Financial Statement Schedules The separate financial statements and summarized financial information of majority-owned subsidiaries not consolidated and of 50% or less owned persons of the Registrant have been omitted because they are not required pursuant to conditions set forth in Rules 3-09(a), 4-08(g) and 1-02(v) of Regulation S-X. All other schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, which is incorporated herein by reference. 3. Exhibits See Exhibit Index included in this report. b) Reports On Form 8-K The Registrant did not file a report on Form 8-K during the last quarter of the fiscal year ended January 29, 1997. 8 9 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 on April 3, 1997. Each signatory hereby acknowledges and adopts the typed form of his or her name in the electronic filing of this document with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Kmart Corporation By: Floyd Hall ----------------------------- (Floyd Hall) Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer By: Martin E. Welch III ----------------------------- (Martin E. Welch III) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons, on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated, on April 3, 1997. Each signatory hereby acknowledges and adopts the typed form of his or her name in the electronic filing of this document with the Securities and Exchange Commission. James B. Adamson Floyd Hall - --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- James B. Adamson, Director Floyd Hall, Chairman of the Board Lilyan H. Affinito President and Chief Executive Officer - --------------------------------- (Principal Executive Officer Lilyan H. Affinito, Director and Director) Stephen F. Bollenbach Robert D. Kennedy - --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Stephen F. Bollenbach, Director Robert D. Kennedy, Director J. Richard Munro - --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Director J. Richard Munro, Director Richard G. Cline Robin B. Smith - --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Richard G. Cline, Director Robin B. Smith, Director Willie D. Davis William P. Weber - --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Willie D. Davis, Director William P. Weber, Director Enrique C. Falla James O. Welch, Jr. - --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Enrique C. Falla, Director James O. Welch, Jr., Director Joseph P. Flannery - --------------------------------- Joseph P. Flannery, Director Warren Flick - --------------------------------- Warren Flick, Director 9 10 ' EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- **** (3a) Restated Articles of Incorporation of Kmart Corporation **** (3b) Bylaws of Kmart Corporation, as amended * (10a) Kmart Corporation 1973 Stock Option Plan, as amended [10a] [A] * (10b) Kmart Corporation 1981 Stock Option Plan, as amended [10b] [A] **** (10c) Kmart Corporation Directors Retirement Plan, as amended [10d] [A] ** (10d) Kmart Corporation Performance Restricted Stock Plan, as amended [10e] [A] *** (10e) Kmart Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended [10f] [A] *** (10f) Kmart Corporation 1992 Stock Option Plan, as amended [10g] [A] **** (10g) Kmart Corporation Directors Stock Plan, as amended [10h] [A] ** (10h) Form of Employment Agreement with Executive Officers [10j] [A] *** (10i) Kmart Corporation Executive Deferred Compensation Plan [10j] [A] *** (10j) Amended and Restated Kmart Corporation Annual Incentive Bonus Plan [10k] [A] *** (10k) Amended and Restated Kmart Corporation Management Stock Purchase Plan [10l] [A] *** (10l) Supplemental Pension Benefit Plan [10m] [A] **** (10m) Agreement between Kmart Corporation and Executive [10n] [A] (11) Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings (12) Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios (13) Annual Report to Shareholders of Kmart Corporation for the Fiscal Year Ended January 29, 1997 (21) List of Significant Subsidiaries of Kmart Corporation (23) Consent of Independent Accountants (27) Financial Data Schedules
Notes: - ------ * Filed as Exhibits to the Form 10-K Report of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended January 27, 1993 (file number 1-327) and are incorporated herein by reference. ** Filed as Exhibits to the Form 10-K Report of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended January 26, 1994 (file number 1-327) and are incorporated herein by reference. *** Filed as Exhibits to the Form 10-K Report of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended January 25, 1995 (file number 1-327) and are incorporated herein by reference. **** Filed as Exhibits to the Form 10-K Report of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1996 (file number 1-327) and are incorporated herein by reference. [ #] Exhibit numbers in the Form 10-K Reports for the fiscal years ended: January 27, 1993, January 26, 1994, January 25, 1995, and January 31, 1996, respectively. [A] This document is a management contract or compensatory plan. 10 11 The Registrant agrees to furnish a copy to the Commission upon request of the following instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt: Indenture dated as of February 1, 1985, between Kmart Corporation and The Bank of New York, Trustee, as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of March 1, 1991 12-1/2% Debentures Due 2005 8-1/8% Notes Due 2006 7-3/4% Debentures Due 2012 8-1/4% Notes Due 2022 8-3/8% Debentures Due 2022 7.95% Debentures Due 2023 Fixed-Rate Medium-Term Notes (Series A, B, C, D) 11 EX-11 2 PER SHARE EARNINGS 1 EXHIBIT 11 KMART CORPORATION INFORMATION ON COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS
($ Millions) Fiscal Year Ended ----------------------------------------------------------- January 29, January 31, January 25, January 26, January 27 1997 1996* 1995* 1994* 1993* ----------------------------------------------------------- I. Earnings per common and common equivalent share: Income (loss) from continuing retail operations before extraordinary item and the effect of accounting changes $ 231 $(230) $ 96 $ (179) $ 745 Less: Series B and C convertible preferred shares dividend payment - (6) (9) (9) (3) ----------------------------------------------------------- (a) Adjusted income (loss) from continuing retail operations before extraordinary item and the effect of accounting changes 231 (236) 87 (188) 742 (b) Discontinued operations including the effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes (5) (260) 83 (234) 196 (c) Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes (446) (30) 117 (520) - (d) Extraordinary item, net of income taxes - (51) - (10) - (e) Effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes - - - (31) - ----------------------------------------------------------- (f) Adjusted net income (loss) (1) $ (220) $(577) $ 287 $ (983) $ 938 =========================================================== Weighted average common shares outstanding 483.6 459.8 427.2 408.1 405.7 Weighted average $3.41 Depositary Shares outstanding (each representing 1/4 share Series A conversion preferred) - - 29.2 46.0 46.0 Stock Options: Common shares assumed issued 13.0 1.6 2.2 16.1 17.2 Less: common shares assumed repurchased (10.5) (1.5) (2.0) (13.5) (13.3) ----------------------------------------------------------- 2.5 0.1 0.2 2.6 3.9 ----------------------------------------------------------- (g) Applicable common shares, as adjusted 486.1 459.9 456.6 456.7 455.6 =========================================================== Earnings per common and common equivalent share: Adjusted income (loss) from continuing retail operations before extraordinary item and the effect of accounting changes (a)/(g) $ 0.48 $(0.51) $ 0.19 $(0.41) $ 1.63 Discontinued operations including the effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes (b)/(g) (0.01) (0.57) 0.19 (0.51) 0.43 Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes (c)/(g) (0.92) (0.06) 0.25 (1.14) - Extraordinary item, net of income taxes (d)/(g) - (0.11) - (0.02) - Effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes (e)/(g) - - - (0.07) - ----------------------------------------------------------- Net income (loss) (f)/(g) $(0.45) $(1.25) $ 0.63 $(2.15) $ 2.06 ===========================================================
* Prior year amounts have been restated for the effect of discontinued operations. (1) Adjusted net income (loss) included an after-tax provision of $150 million or $0.33 per share for fiscal 1995 related to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" and an after-tax provision of $579 million or $1.27 per share for fiscal 1993 for store restructuring and other charges. 2 EXHIBIT 11 KMART CORPORATION INFORMATION ON COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS
($ Millions) Fiscal Year Ended --------------------------------------------------------------- January 29, January 31, January 25, January 26, January 27, 1997 1996* 1995* 1994* 1993* --------------------------------------------------------------- II. Earnings per common and common equivalent share assuming full dilution: Income (loss) from continuing retail operations before extraordinary item and the effect of accounting changes $ 231 $ (230) $ 96 $ (179) $ 745 Add: Dividend on Convertible Preferred, Net 31 - - - - ---------------------------------------------------------- (h) Adjusted Income (loss) from continuing retail operations before extraordinary item and the effect of accounting changes 262 (230) 96 (179) 745 (i) Discontinued operations including the effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes (5) (260) 83 (234) 196 (j) Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes (446) (30) 117 (520) - (k) Extraordinary item, net of income taxes - (51) - (10) - (l) Effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes - - - (31) - ---------------------------------------------------------- (m) Adjusted net income (loss) (1) $ (189) $ (571) $ 296 $ (974) $ 941 ========================================================== Weighted average common shares outstanding 483.6 459.8 427.2 408.1 405.7 Weighted average $3.41 Depositary Shares outstanding (each representing 1/4 share Series A conversion preferred) - - 29.2 46.0 46.0 Weighted average Series B and C convertible preferred shares outstanding - - 9.7 8.0 1.7 Weighted Average Trust Convertible Preferred 41.4 - - - - Stock Options: Common shares assumed issued 14.1 1.6 2.2 16.6 18.1 Less: common shares assumed repurchased (10.8) (1.4) (2.0) (14.5) (13.7) ---------------------------------------------------------- 3.3 0.2 0.2 2.1 4.4 ---------------------------------------------------------- (n) Applicable common shares, as adjusted 528.3 460.0 466.3 464.2 457.8 ========================================================== Earnings per common and common equivalent share: Adjusted income (loss) from continuing retail operations before extraordinary item and the effect of accounting changes (h)/(n) $ 0.50 $(0.50) $ 0.21 $(0.39) $ 1.63 Discontinued operations including the effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes (i)/(n) (0.01) (0.57) 0.17 (0.50) 0.42 Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes (j)/(n) (0.84) (0.06) 0.25 (1.12) - Extraordinary item, net of income taxes (k)/(n) - (0.11) - (0.02) - Effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes (l)/(n) - - - (0.07) - ---------------------------------------------------------- Net income (loss) (m)/(n) $(0.35) $(1.24) $ 0.63 $(2.10) $ 2.05 ========================================================== (2) (2) (2) (2) (3)
*Prior year amounts have been restated for the effect of discontinued operations. (1) Adjusted net income (loss) included an after tax provision of $150 million or $0.33 per share for fiscal 1995 related to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" and an after tax provision of $579 million or $1.25 per share for fiscal 1993 for store restructuring and other charges. (2) This calculation is submitted in accordance with Regulation S-K item 601(b)(11) although it is contrary to paragraph 40 of APB Opinion No. 15 because it produces an anti-dilutive result. (3) This calculation is submitted in accordance with Regulation S-K item 601(b) (11) although not required by footnote 2 paragraph 14 of APB Opinion No. 15 because it results in dilution of less than 3%. EX-12 3 RATIO OF EARNINGS 1 EXHIBIT 12 KMART CORPORATION INFORMATION ON RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES COMPUTATION
Fiscal Year Ended ------------------------------------- ($ Millions) January 29, January 31, January 25, 1997 1996* 1995* ------------------------------------- Net income (loss) from continuing retail operations before extraordinary items and the effect of accounting changes $ 231 $ (230) $ 96 Dividends on Convertible Preferred, Net 31 $ - $ - Income taxes 68 (83) 6 ---------------------------------- Pretax income (loss) from continuing retail operations $ 330 $ (313) $ 102 Distributions from unconsolidated affiliated retail companies that exceed equity income 28 14 (14) Fixed charges per below 733 641 651 Less: Interest capitalized during the period (9) (6) (14) Preferred Dividends of Majority owned subsidiaries not deducted in the determination of pre-tax income (47) - - ---------------------------------- Earnings (loss) from continuing retail operations $1,035 $ 336 $ 725 ================================== Fixed Charges: Interest expense 498 483 504 Rent expense - portion of operating rentals representative of the interest factor 146 151 131 Preferred Dividend requirements of Majority owned subsidiaries 47 - - Other 42 7 16 ---------------------------------- Total Fixed Charges $ 733 $ 641 $ 651 ================================== Ratio of income to fixed charges (1) 1.4 - 1.1 ==================================
* Prior year amounts have been restated for the effect of discontinued operations. (1) The deficiency of earnings from continuing retail operations versus fixed charges was $305 million for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1996. EX-13 4 ANNUAL REPORT 1 EXHIBIT 13 CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Dollars in millions, except per share data 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS Sales $31,437 $31,713 $29,563 $28,039 $ 26,470 Cost of sales, buying and occupancy 24,390 24,675 22,331 20,732 19,087 Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,274 6,876 6,651 6,241 5,830 Interest expense, net 453 434 479 467 411 Continuing income (loss) before income taxes 330 (313) 102 (306) 1,142 Net income (loss) from continuing operations 231 (230) 96 (179) 745 Net income (loss) (220) (571) 296 (974) 941 PER SHARE OF COMMON Continuing income (loss) $ 0.48 $ (0.51) $ 0.19 $ (0.41) $ 1.63 Dividends declared -- 0.36 0.96 0.96 0.92 Book value 10.51 10.99 13.15 13.39 16.64 FINANCIAL DATA Working capital $ 4,131 $ 5,558 $ 3,562 $ 3,793 $ 5,014 Total assets 14,286 15,033 16,085 15,875 16,769 Long-term debt 2,121 3,922 1,989 2,209 2,995 Long-term capital lease obligations 1,478 1,586 1,666 1,609 1,612 Trust convertible preferred securities 980 -- -- -- -- Capital expenditures 343 540 1,021 793 1,187 Depreciation and amortization 654 685 639 650 566 Ending market capitalization - common stock 5,418 2,858 6,345 9,333 10,837 Inventory turnover 3.5 3.4 3.2 2.9 2.7 Current ratio 2.1 2.9 1.7 1.9 1.7 Long-term debt to capitalization 37.2% 51.1% 37.7% 38.5% 37.9% Ratio of income from continuing operations to fixed charges 1.4 -- 1.1 -- 2.8 Primary weighted average shares outstanding (millions) 486 460 457 457 456 NUMBER OF STORES United States 2,134 2,161 2,316 2,323 2,281 Canada 123 127 128 127 127 Other 4 22 37 36 27 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- Total Stores 2,261 2,310 2,481 2,486 2,435 U.S. Kmart store sales per comparable selling square foot $ 201 $ 195 $ 181 $ 182 $ 181 U.S. Kmart selling square footage (millions) 156 160 166 160 152 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The above selected financial data has been restated to exclude discontinued operations of Builders Square, Inc. ("Builders Square"), Borders Group, Inc. ("Borders Group"), OfficeMax, Inc. ("OfficeMax"), The Sports Authority, Inc. ("The Sports Authority"), PACE Membership Warehouse, Inc. ("PACE"), Thrifty PayLess Holdings, Inc. ("TPH"), PayLess Drug Stores Northwest, Inc. ("PayLess") and Coles Myer, Ltd. ("Coles Myer"). Kmart Corporation and subsidiaries ("the Company" or "Kmart") fiscal year ends on the last Wednesday in January. Fiscal 1995 consisted of 53 weeks and ended on January 31, 1996. The net loss from continuing operations in 1993 included a pretax provision of $904 million ($579 million net of tax) for store restructuring and other charges. Fixed charges represent total interest charges, a portion of operating rentals representative of the interest factor, amortization of debt discount and expense and preferred dividends of majority owned subsidiaries. The deficiency of income from continuing retail operations versus fixed charges was $305 and $315 million for 1995 and 1993, respectively. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION Statements, other than those based on historical facts, which address activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates may occur in the future are forward-looking statements which are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Actual events and results may materially differ from anticipated results described in such statements. The Company's ability to achieve such results is subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic and weather conditions which affect buying patterns of the Company's customers, changes in consumer spending and the Company's ability to anticipate buying patterns and implement appropriate inventory strategies, continued availability of capital and financing, competitive factors and other factors affecting the Company's business beyond the Company's control. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or that they will have the expected effects on the Company or its business or operations. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 17 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Results of Operations ($ Millions) 1996 1995 1994 SALES United States $30,378 $30,429 $28,386 International 1,059 1,284 1,177 ------- ------- ------- Total $31,437 $31,713 $29,563 ======= ======= ======= OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) United States $ 780 $ 179 $ 558 International (7) (17) 23 ------- ------- ------- Total $ 773 $ 162 $ 581 ======= ======= ======= COMPARABLE SALES % United States 2.6% 5.6% 1.4% International (2.8%) 3.0% 4.2% Total 2.5% 5.5% 1.5%
Operating income (loss) excludes other gains and losses in 1996 and 1995, respectively. Fiscal 1996 Compared to Fiscal 1995 Sales decreased 0.9% during 1996 primarily due to one less week in fiscal 1996 compared to 1995, the sale of certain international operations and the closing of 48 U.S. Kmart stores during the year, partially offset by the opening of 21 new U.S. Kmart stores. Comparable sales per square foot in U.S.Kmart stores reached $201, exceeding $200 for the first time in the Company's history. Comparable store sales increased 2.5% as a result of continued promotional activity, a larger average transaction size, improved in-stock percentages and the conversion of 152 stores to the Company's new high frequency format. Gross margin, as a percentage of sales, was 22.4% and 22.2% in 1996 and 1995, respectively. The percentage increase reflected significantly lower levels of markdowns related to clearance of discontinued merchandise and closure of stores. Additionally, lower levels of buying and occupancy costs together with an improved sales mix towards higher margin departments contributed to the increase. This increase was partially offset by the effect of the sale of the auto service business to Penske Auto Centers, Inc. in late 1995. Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A"), which include advertising, as a percentage of sales were 19.9% and 21.7% in 1996 and 1995, respectively. In 1996, SG&A as a percentage of sales was below 20% for the first time in the past 25 years. The 1.8 percentage point reduction compared to 1995, or $602 million, was a direct result of the Company's continuing focus on its core business units and expense controls. Expense reductions were achieved in the following major areas ($ millions): closed stores and sale of auto centers - $325, reductions in comparable store expenses and overhead - $281, one less week compared to 1995 - $75 and the sale of certain international operations - $62. These reductions were partially offset by $141 million in expenses related to new stores. Operating income increased $611 million in 1996 compared to 1995, excluding other gains and losses. Other gains and losses in 1996 included a $108 million gain on the sale of Rite Aid stock and a charge of $98 million related to the valuation of international operations. In 1995, other gains and losses included a charge of $162 million related to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" ("FAS 121") and a pension curtailment gain of $121 million. Net interest expense was $453 and $434 million in 1996 and 1995, respectively. The increase was a result of restrictions on the repayment of certain indebtedness in the first half of 1996, prior to the Company's refinancing of its bank lines and issuance of trust convertible preferred securities in June 1996. Additionally, the Company's inability to borrow in commercial paper markets beginning in the fall of 1995, as a result of its lower corporate debt ratings, contributed to higher interest rates. This higher level of interest was partially offset by higher levels of investment income from accumulated cash balances prior to the refinancing and a significant improvement in cash flow from operations. Effective income tax rates were 20.5% and 26.6% in 1996 and 1995, respectively. The 1996 rate was favorably impacted by recognition of tax benefits related to foreign losses and basis differences. The 1995 rate reflected the recognition of refundable taxes, at statutory rates, plus tax credits partially offset by valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets. See Note 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Discontinued operations, net of taxes, represented losses of $451 and $290 million in 1996 and 1995, respectively. The 1996 loss was comprised of an estimated loss of $385 million related to the Company's decision to sell its Builders Square subsidiary, $5 million of current year net losses of Builders Square and a loss of $61 million related to the sale of a portion of its investment in TPH in the first quarter together with a revaluation of its remaining holdings at that time. The 1995 loss included a $260 million loss from Builders Square, including $240 million for the adoption of FAS 121, and a $30 million loss related to the disposal of Borders Group and remaining equity interests in OfficeMax and The Sports Authority. See Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Fiscal 1995 Compared to Fiscal 1994 Sales increased 7.3% during 1995 driven by comparable store sales growth of 5.5% and the opening of 59 new U.S.Kmart stores during the year, partially offset by the closing of 214 U.S.Kmart stores, primarily during the first and third quarters. Comparable store sales increases were attributed to continued maturation of domestic and international stores opened during and prior to 1994, increased levels of promotional activity and related customer traffic, improved in-stock positions and a larger average transaction size. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 18 3 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (CONT.) Gross margin, as a percentage of sales, was 22.2% and 24.5% in 1995 and 1994, respectively. Gross margin in 1995 was significantly affected by the aggressive clearance of discontinued inventory at stores closed during the year. The decrease also reflected a mix of both apparel and hardline merchandise more heavily weighted toward promotional items and lower margin merchandise. Selling, general and administrative expenses, which include advertising, as a percentage of sales, were 21.7% and 22.5% in 1995 and 1994, respectively. This decrease relative to sales was reflective of continued cost cutting efforts, leveraging of fixed costs over a higher sales base and a number of one-time charges taken in the fourth quarter of 1994. Operating income decreased $419 million, excluding the effect of other gains and losses in 1995. Other gains and losses included a charge of $162 million related to the adoption of FAS 121 and a pension curtailment gain of $121 million. The decrease was primarily a result of the decrease in gross margin discussed above. Net interest expense for 1995 was $434 million, down from $479 million in 1994. The net decrease in interest expense was due primarily to the scheduled retirement of $150 million of 12-1/8% notes and lower average short-term borrowings due to the application of proceeds from the disposal of discontinued operations. This decrease was partially offset by higher average interest rates on short-term borrowings as a result of market conditions and lower credit ratings. Effective income tax rates were 26.6% and 5.7% in 1995 and 1994, respectively. Effective tax rates in each year were favorably impacted by tax credits and equity income relative to income levels. Due primarily to losses in 1993 and 1995, Kmart recognized net tax benefits comprised of significant refundable taxes and future tax benefits. See Note 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Discontinued operations, net of taxes, represented a loss of $290 million and income of $200 million in 1995 and 1994, respectively. The 1995 loss included a $260 million loss from Builders Square, including $240 million for the adoption of FAS 121, and a $30 million loss related to the disposal of Borders Group and remaining equity interests in OfficeMax and The Sports Authority. The 1994 amount included income of $83 million from discontinued operations, including Builders Square, Borders Group, OfficeMax, The Sports Authority and Coles Myer and a net gain from disposal of discontinued operations of $117 million. The gain on disposal included a $101 million gain from the Initial Public Offerings ("IPO's") of OfficeMax and The Sports Authority and a $48 million gain from the sale of the Company's investment in Coles Myer, partially offset by a charge of $32 million for sublease exposure related to lease guarantees on properties sublet to Furr's/Bishop's, Inc. See Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Analysis of Financial Condition For the past five quarters, Kmart's primary sources of working capital have been cash flow from operations and borrowings under its current or former bank credit facilities. Prior to the fall of 1995, the Company also used the commercial paper market as a source of working capital. The Company had working capital of $4,131 and $5,558 million at year end 1996 and 1995, respectively. Working capital fluctuates in relation to profitability, seasonal inventory levels net of trade accounts payable and the level of store openings and closings. In June 1996, the Company restructured its credit facilities to enhance its liquidity and financial flexibility. This restructuring consisted of a secured three year $2.5 billion revolving credit facility ("Revolver") and a secured three year $1.2 billion term loan facility ("Term Loan"), (collectively, the "Credit Agreement"). Additionally, in June 1996, the Company issued $1 billion of 7-3/4% Trust Convertible Preferred Securities ("TCPS") through a wholly owned subsidiary. The net proceeds from these transactions were used to retire existing indebtedness, including certain obligations related to real estate. The Company had no borrowings outstanding on its Revolver as of year end 1996 and the Term Loan had been paid down to $600 million. The Credit Agreement contains several affirmative and negative covenants, regarding among other items, the granting of liens, loans and guarantees; mergers and sales of certain assets; dividends and other payments in respect of capital stock; and the maintenance of certain leverage and coverage ratios and limitations on indebtedness and capital expenditures. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of year end 1996. In March 1997, the Company issued, through a subsidiary, $335 million in Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates ("CMBS"). The CMBS weighted average floating interest rate was LIBOR plus 47 basis points. This rate represents nearly a 200 basis point reduction compared to rates for Term Loan borrowings. Net proceeds were used to repay a portion of the Term Loan. The Company anticipates repaying the entire Term Loan by the end of the first half of 1997. In 1996, the Company achieved a significant improvement in liquidity and operating cash flow performance. At the Company's peak borrowing level in 1996, over $1.2 billion remained available for borrowings under its Revolver. In addition, cash flow from continuing operations improved by $835 million. Management believes that its current financing arrangements will be sufficient to meet the Company's liquidity needs for operations and capital demands for 1997. Net cash provided from continuing operations was $738 million in 1996 as compared to net cash used of $97 million in 1995. This improvement was primarily the result of net income levels and a $253 million improvement in the management of inventories net of trade accounts payable. Depreciation and amortization, which Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 19 4 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (CONT.) included $32 million in amortization expense related to the Credit Agreement, were lower than prior year levels as a result of asset impairment charges taken in 1995 and overall lower levels of capital spending in 1995 and 1996. The overall improvement in the Company's balance sheet position resulted in the remaining increases. Net cash used for investing was $471 million in 1996 as compared to net cash provided of $400 million in 1995. Cash used for investing in 1996 was the result of an increase in property held for sale of $632 million as a result of refinancing certain real estate debt and current year capital additions of $343 million. These items were partially offset by the receipt of proceeds from the sale of the Company's investment in Rite Aid common stock, the sale of its Czech and Slovak Republics operations and the IPO of TPH. Cash provided by investing in 1995 was primarily comprised of proceeds from asset sales and subsidiary public offerings. Net cash used for financing was $974 million in 1996 as compared to net cash provided of $525 million in 1995. Cash used for financing in 1996 was the result of the refinancing of the Company's former credit facilities and certain real estate debt with net proceeds from the Term Loan, TCPS and Revolver. Cash provided from financing in 1995 was the result of higher outstanding borrowings due to repayment restrictions in the Company's former bank agreements. In December 1995, the common stock dividend was eliminated. Restructuring Reserve Status In 1993, Kmart recorded a pretax charge of $904 million, $579 million after tax, primarily for anticipated costs associated with Kmart stores which were to be closed or relocated, enlarged or refurbished in the U.S. and Canada. The restructuring program is expected to be completed during fiscal 1997. The cost of completing the plan is expected to approximate the original estimate. The 1993 restructuring plan assumed closure of 503 U.S. Kmart stores and expansion or refurbishment of the remaining 500 unmodernized stores. Kmart closed 48, 214 and 120 U.S. Kmart stores in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. This compares to the original closing plan of 175, 150 and 100 for the same years. The original plan called for 503 store closings through 1997 as compared to projected actual closings of 402 through 1997, which includes 20 planned closings for 1997. The overall decrease in the number of stores closed or relocated is due to new management's re-evaluation of closing criteria and a reduction of capital spending due to lower levels of earnings. The number of new U.S. Kmart stores opened were 21, 59 and 113 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. During 1995, U.S. Kmart effectively canceled its expansion and refurbishment program related to the restructuring reserve due in part to new management's re-evaluation of its store design and merchandise assortments. The roll-out of a new store format began in 1996 and included refurbishment of unmodernized stores outside of the restructuring reserve.
1996 Activity ----------------- Original Net Change in ($ Millions) Reserve 1994 1995 Charge Estimate 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Lease costs $479 $500 $ 397 $100 $ -- $297 Asset writedowns 148 107 23 68 50 5 Inventory 201 130 79 17 (50) 12 Other charges 76 25 9 5 -- 4 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- $904 $762 $508 $190 $ -- $318 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ====
Net charges included $25, $32 and $33 million for interest expense accreted during 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The primary components of the reserve consist of: cash outlays for future lease obligations once a store is closed until it can be assigned, bought-out or terminated, offset by any sublease income; asset writedowns relating to furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements and inventory disposition costs. Changes in estimates are representative of management's assessments in the fourth quarters of 1996, 1995 and 1994 that based on actual experiences to date, certain charges will be higher than originally planned while others will be less than planned. Due to favorable sublease and termination experience for stores closed to date, Kmart lowered the estimate of net lease obligation costs for domestic and Canadian stores by $44 and $13 million in 1995 and 1994, respectively. These favorable results have been offset by increased fixed asset disposition costs for domestic stores primarily due to the acceleration of the closing of stores originally planned to be closed in later years. As a result, Kmart increased the reserve for fixed asset disposal writedowns by $50, $31 and $18 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. A $17 million addition to the provision was made in 1994 for increased asset disposal writedowns. Excess reserves for the canceled projects were allocated to asset writedowns for closing stores. The 1993 charge also included $45 million for severance and related benefits as part of the re-engineering programs. Cash payments under these programs totaled $22 and $23 million in 1995 and 1994, respectively. During 1995, the Company allocated an additional $12 million to re-engineering and other non-recurring charges. Kmart anticipates that pretax cash outflows will approximate $90, $70 and $50 million in 1997 through 1999, respectively. At January 29, 1997, the total remaining gross lease obligations related to the U.S. Kmart 1993 restructuring plan aggregated approximately $1.1 billion, of which it is management's estimate, based upon historical results, approximately $700 million will be recovered primarily through subleasing. Kmart has discounted the future net cash flow using a 7% discount rate which resulted in an aggregate remaining effect of discounting of approximately $80 million. Future cash outlays are based upon management's estimate of the period of time between store closing and the ultimate disposition of the lease obligation, the remaining charge being substantially noncash in nature. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 20 5 MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management is responsible for the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements and related information appearing in this annual report. These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles on a consistent basis applying certain estimates and judgments based upon currently available information and management's view of current conditions and circumstances. On this basis, we believe that these financial statements reasonably present the Company's financial position and results of operations. To fulfill our responsibility, we maintain comprehensive systems of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and transactions are executed in accordance with established procedures. The concept of reasonable assurance is based upon a recognition that the cost of the controls should not exceed the benefit derived. We believe our systems of internal controls provide this reasonable assurance. The Company has adopted a code of conduct to guide our management in the continued observance of high ethical standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in the conduct of the business and in accordance with the law. Compliance with the guidelines and standards is periodically reviewed and is acknowledged in writing by all management associates. The Board of Directors of the Company has an Audit Committee, consisting solely of outside directors. The duties of the Committee include keeping informed of the financial condition of the Company and reviewing its financial policies and procedures, its internal accounting controls and the objectivity of its financial reporting. Both the Company's independent accountants and the internal auditors have free access to the Audit Committee and meet with the Committee periodically, with and without management present. /s/ Floyd Hall Floyd Hall Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer /s/ M. E. Welch Martin E. Welch III Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Kmart Corporation In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, of shareholders' equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Kmart Corporation and its subsidiaries at January 29, 1997 and January 31, 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 29, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above. As discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" in fiscal 1995. Price Waterhouse LLP Price Waterhouse LLP Detroit, Michigan March 4, 1997 Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 21 6 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED JANUARY 29, 1997, JANUARY 31, 1996 AND JANUARY 25, 1995 DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales $ 31,437 $ 31,713 $ 29,563 Cost of sales, buying and occupancy 24,390 24,675 22,331 -------- -------- -------- Gross margin 7,047 7,038 7,232 Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,274 6,876 6,651 Other (gains) losses (10) 41 -- -------- -------- -------- Continuing income before interest, income taxes and dividends on convertible preferred securities of subsidiary 783 121 581 Interest expense, net 453 434 479 Income tax provision (credit) 68 (83) 6 Dividends on convertible preferred securities of subsidiary, net of income taxes of $16 31 -- -- -------- -------- -------- NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 231 (230) 96 Discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $(3), $(139) and $64 (5) (260) 83 Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $(240), $88 and $282 (446) (30) 117 Extraordinary item, net of income taxes of $(27) -- (51) -- -------- -------- -------- Net income (loss) $ (220) $ (571) $ 296 ======== ======== ======== EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE Continuing retail operations $ .48 $ (.51) $ .19 Discontinued operations (.01) (.57) .19 Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations (.92) (.06) .25 Extraordinary item -- (.11) -- -------- --------- -------- Net income (loss) $ (.45) $ (1.25) $ .63 ======== ========= ======== Weighted average shares (millions) 486.1 459.9 456.6
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR PRIOR PERIODS HAVE BEEN RESTATED FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 22 7 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JANUARY 29, 1997 AND JANUARY 31, 1996 DOLLARS IN MILLIONS 1996 1995 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 406 $ 1,083 Merchandise inventories 6,354 6,022 Other current assets 973 894 Net current assets of discontinued operations -- 554 --------- --------- Total current assets 7,733 8,553 Property and equipment, net 5,740 5,365 Property held for sale or financing 200 434 Other assets and deferred charges 613 526 Net long-term assets of discontinued operations -- 155 --------- --------- Total Assets $ 14,286 $ 15,033 ========= ========= CURRENT LIABILITIES Long-term debt due within one year $ 156 $ 7 Trade accounts payable 2,009 1,793 Accrued payroll and other liabilities 1,298 1,019 Taxes other than income taxes 139 176 --------- --------- Total current liabilities 3,602 2,995 Long-term debt and notes payable 2,121 3,922 Capital lease obligations 1,478 1,586 Other long-term liabilities 1,013 1,250 Company obligated mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred securities of a subsidiary trust holding solely 7-3/4% convertible junior subordinated debentures of Kmart (redemption value of $1,000 at January 29, 1997) 980 -- Common stock, 1,500,000,000 shares authorized; 486,996,145 and 486,511,184 shares issued, respectively 486 486 Capital in excess of par value 1,608 1,624 Retained earnings 3,105 3,326 Treasury shares and restricted stock (37) (92) Foreign currency translation adjustment (70) (64) --------- --------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 14,286 $ 15,033 ========= =========
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET FOR THE PRIOR PERIOD HAS BEEN RESTATED FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 23 8 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
YEARS ENDED JANUARY 29, 1997, JANUARY 31, 1996 AND JANUARY 25, 1995 DOLLARS IN MILLIONS 1996 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income (loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary item $ 231 $ (230) $ 96 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 654 685 639 Cash used for store restructuring and other charges (129) (171) (93) Deferred income taxes 68 76 17 Undistributed equity income 28 14 (15) Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities (194) 9 116 (Increase) decrease in inventories (349) 222 (594) Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable 215 (609) 420 Changes in certain assets, liabilities and other items 214 (93) 258 ------ ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used for) continuing operations 738 (97) 844 ------ ------- ------- Discontinued Operations: Income (loss) from discontinued operations (5) (260) 83 Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations (446) (30) 117 Cash used for discontinued operations (1) (22) (362) Items not affecting cash, net 482 220 (813) ------ ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used for) discontinued operations 30 (92) (975) ------ ------- ------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 768 (189) (131) ------ ------- ------- CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (343) (540) (1,021) Increase in property held for sale or financing (632) (474) (66) Proceeds from asset sales and subsidiary public offerings 461 1,658 2,429 Other, net 43 (244) (212) ------ ------- ------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (471) 400 1,130 ------ ------- ------- CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt and notes payable 1,202 1,948 62 Refinancing costs related to long-term debt and notes payable (212) -- -- Payments and current maturities on long-term debt (2,855) (983) (513) Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred securities 971 -- -- Payments and current maturities on capital lease obligations (114) (160) (121) Change in common stock 34 3 29 Dividends paid -- (283) (474) ------ ------- ------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (974) 525 (1,017) ------ ------- ------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (677) 736 (18) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,083 347 365 ------ ------- ------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 406 $ 1,083 $ 347 ====== ======= ======= SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW FOR PRIOR PERIODS HAVE BEEN RESTATED FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS.
KMART CORPORATION 1996 ANNUAL REPORT 24 9 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Series B, C Treasury Shares Series A and D Capital and Performance Foreign Conversion Convertible In Excess Restricted Stock Currency Preferred Preferred Common of Par Retained Deferred Translation DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA Stock Stock Stock Value Earnings Compensation Adjustment - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT JANUARY 26, 1994 $ 986 $ 157 $417 $ 538 $4,237 $ (112) $ (130) Net income for the year 296 Cash dividends declared: Common, $.96 per share (418) Preferred (48) Common issued from conversion of Series A conversion preferred (986) 46 940 Common issued from redemption of Series C convertible preferred (25) 2 23 Treasury shares reissued to the retirement savings plan 3 23 Foreign currency translation adjustment 72 Other 1 7 3 ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------ ----- BALANCE AT JANUARY 25, 1995 -- 132 465 1,505 4,074 (86) (58) Net loss for the year (571) Cash dividends declared: Common, $.36 per share (165) Series C convertible preferred (6) Common Issued from redemption of Series C and D convertible preferred (132) 20 112 Foreign currency translation adjustment (6) Other 1 7 (6) (6) ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------ ----- BALANCE AT JANUARY 31, 1996 -- -- 486 1,624 3,326 (92) (64) Net loss for the year (220) Treasury shares reissued to retirement savings plan (19) 53 Foreign currency translation adjustment (6) Other 3 (1) 2 ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------ ----- BALANCE AT JANUARY 29, 1997 $ -- $ -- $486 $1,608 $3,105 $ (37) $ (70) ===== ===== ==== ====== ====== ====== =====
COMMON STOCK, AUTHORIZED 1,500,000,000 SHARES, $1 PAR VALUE. PREFERRED STOCK, AUTHORIZED 10,000,000 SHARES, NO PAR VALUE. See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 25 10 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The significant accounting policies followed by Kmart Corporation and subsidiaries ("the Company" or "Kmart") in the preparation of these financial statements, are summarized below. NATURE OF OPERATIONS: The Company's operations consist principally of discount department stores located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. Kmart also operates discount stores in Canada and has a joint venture in Mexico. Kmart's equity investments consist of 49% of substantially all of the Meldisco subsidiaries of Footstar, Inc. ("FTS"), which operate the footware departments in domestic Kmart stores. BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION: Kmart includes all majority owned subsidiaries in the consolidated financial statements. Investments in affiliated retail companies owned 20% or more are accounted for by the equity method. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. FISCAL YEAR: The Company's fiscal year ends on the last Wednesday in January. Fiscal years 1996 and 1994 each consisted of 52 weeks and ended on January 29, 1997 and January 25, 1995, respectively. Fiscal year 1995 consisted of 53 weeks and ended on January 31, 1996. CASH: Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less. Included are temporary investments of $131 and $637, at year end 1996 and 1995, respectively. INVENTORIES: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, primarily using the retail method. The last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, utilizing internal inflation indices, was used to determine cost for $5,883, $5,518 and $5,910 of inventory as of year end 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Inventories valued on LIFO were $440, $485 and $528 lower than amounts that would have been reported using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method at year end 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Property and equipment are recorded at cost, less any impairment losses. Capitalized amounts include expenditures which materially extend the useful lives of existing facilities and equipment. Expenditures for owned properties, which Kmart intends to sell and lease-back within one year are included in other current assets, and those extending beyond one year are included in property held for sale or financing. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of property held under capital leases over various lease terms, are computed based upon the estimated useful lives of the respective assets using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes and accelerated methods for tax purposes. The general range of lives are 25 to 50 years for buildings, 5 to 25 years for leasehold improvements, and 3 to 17 years for furniture and fixtures. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reflected in the financial statements at cost which approximates fair value. The fair value of the Company's debt and other financial instruments are discussed in Notes 10 and 12. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS: Foreign currency assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the period. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION: Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("FAS 123"), encourages, but does not require companies to record compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation plans at fair value. The Company has chosen to continue to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related Interpretations. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company's stock at the date of the grant over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. See Note 18. PRE-OPENING AND CLOSING COSTS: Costs associated with the opening of a new store are expensed during the first full month of operations. When the decision to close a retail unit is made, any future net lease obligation and nonrecoverable investment in fixed assets directly related to discontinuance of operations are expensed. ADVERTISING COSTS: Advertising costs, net of co-op recoveries from vendors, are expensed the first time the advertising occurs and amounted to $385, $459 and $396 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. INCOME TAXES: Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between financial statement and taxable income. Kmart accrues U.S. and foreign taxes payable on all of the earnings of subsidiaries, except with respect to earnings that are intended to be permanently reinvested, or are expected to be distributed free of additional tax by operation of relevant statutes currently in effect and by utilization of available tax credits and deductions. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE: Kmart computes earnings (loss) per common share by dividing net income (loss) less certain dividends paid on preferred stock by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding ("weighted average common shares") during each year. USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to the 1996 presentation. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 26 11 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 2) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In the first quarter of 1997, the Company announced agreements to sell its interest in Kmart Mexico, S.A. de C.V. to Controladora Comercial Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. ("CCM"). Under the terms of the sale, CCM will purchase Kmart's interest in the company, which operates four stores in Mexico, for approximately $74. In the first quarter of 1997, the Company issued, through a subsidiary, $335 in Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates ("CMBS"). The CMBS weighted average floating interest rate was LIBOR plus 47 basis points. This rate represents nearly a 200 basis point reduction compared to rates for Term Loan borrowings. Net proceeds were used to repay a portion of the Term Loan. As a result of this financing, certain properties formerly classified as property held for sale or financing have been included in property and equipment, net. 3) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSITIONS Discontinued operations include Builders Square, Inc. ("Builders Square"), Borders Group, Inc. ("Borders Group"), OfficeMax, Inc. ("OfficeMax"), The Sports Authority, Inc. ("The Sports Authority"), Thrifty PayLess Holdings, Inc. ("TPH"), Coles Myer, Ltd. ("Coles Myer"), and Furr's/Bishop's, Inc. ("Furr's"). 1996 ACTIVITY The Company began discussions with Waban Inc. and Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. to combine Waban's Homebase business and Builders Square to form a new home improvement company. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, Kmart expects to retain a minority interest in the newly formed company. Based on the Company's plan to dispose of Builders Square, an after tax loss on disposal of discontinued operations of $385 was recorded and all periods presented herein have been restated to classify Builders Square as a discontinued operation. During 1996, Builders Square had a net loss from operations of $5. In the first quarter, the Company received $62 from the sale of approximately 30% of its investment in the common stock of TPH and revalued its remaining investment by recording a $61 loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes. The Company sold an additional 3% of its investment in TPH and received $8 in net proceeds in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter of 1996, Rite Aid Corporation ("Rite Aid"), reached an agreement with TPH to merge TPH into Rite Aid. As part of the merger, Rite Aid exchanged 0.65 of its shares for each share of TPH. Kmart sold the shares received in the exchange resulting in net proceeds of approximately $257 and recorded a pretax gain of $108, included in other gains and losses. In the first quarter, the Company completed the sale of its Czech and Slovak Republics operations and received net proceeds of $115. 1995 ACTIVITY The 1995 loss included a $260 net loss from Builders Square, including a net of tax charge of $240 related to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" ("FAS121"). Borders Group's initial public offering ("IPO") was completed in the second quarter of 1995. In this IPO, Kmart sold 87% of its equity interest for net proceeds of approximately $493. Borders Group agreed to purchase all of Kmart's remaining 13% interest in the second quarter which resulted in net proceeds of approximately $73. As a result of these transactions, the Company recorded an after tax loss of $185. OfficeMax completed the public offering of Kmart's remaining equity interest in OfficeMax in the second quarter. Kmart received net proceeds of approximately $360 and recorded an after tax gain of $107. The Sports Authority completed the public offering of Kmart's remaining equity interest in The Sports Authority in the third quarter. Kmart received approximately $151 in net proceeds and recorded an after tax gain of $48. In the fourth quarter, Kmart sold the assets of its automotive service centers to Penske Auto Centers, Inc. for $84. Under the terms of the agreement, the centers continue to operate at Kmart locations in exchange for various rents and fees for services provided by Kmart. The Company also sold certain senior notes of TPH acquired in 1993 in connection with the sale of PayLess Drug Stores Northwest, Inc. for approximately $102. 1994 Activity OfficeMax completed its IPO in the fourth quarter of 1994. This IPO reduced Kmart's interest in OfficeMax from over 90% to approximately 25% and resulted in net proceeds of approximately $642. The IPO of The Sports Authority was also completed in the fourth quarter, reducing Kmart's interest from 100% to approximately 30% and resulted in net proceeds of approximately $254. These transactions resulted in an after tax gain of $101. In the fourth quarter, Kmart completed the sale of its 21.5% equity interest in Coles Myer, an Australian retailer which operates department and general merchandise stores including certain stores using the "Kmart" name. Net cash proceeds of $928 were realized from the sale resulting in an after tax gain of $48. As part of the transaction, Kmart extended a long-term license agreement that allows Coles Myer to use the "Kmart" name in Australia and New Zealand. In the fourth quarter, Kmart charged $32 to loss on disposal of discontinued operations for sublease exposure related to lease guarantees on properties sublet to Furr's, which was sold by Kmart in 1986. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 27 12 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 4) STORE RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES In 1993, the Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan involving domestic and Canadian Kmart stores. The restructuring provision included anticipated costs of $904 associated with Kmart stores which were to be closed and relocated, enlarged or refurbished in the U.S. and Canada. These costs included lease obligations for store closings as well as fixed asset writedowns, primarily furniture and fixtures, inventory dispositions and related operating losses for all affected stores. Cash costs related to the 1993 restructuring reserve amounted to $129, $117 and $40 for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Noncash charges were $61, $134 and $119 for the same periods, respectively. The remaining restructuring obligation is included primarily in "other long-term liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheets. 5) ASSET IMPAIRMENT CHARGES Kmart adopted FAS 121 in the fourth quarter of 1995. Based on management's consideration of the current and expected operating cash flow together with a judgment as to the fair value the Company could receive upon sale of its investment, the Company recorded a $162 pretax charge, $150 after tax, included in other gains and losses, relating to certain international operations in 1995. In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company recorded a $98 pretax charge, $34 after tax, included in other gains and losses, to reserve for anticipated losses on the disposal of certain international operations. 6) EXTRAORDINARY ITEM In 1995, the Company entered into agreements whereby holders of approximately $550 of certain real estate related debt agreed to eliminate put features which would have required Kmart to purchase the debt from the holders if Kmart's long-term debt rating was lowered to non-investment grade. In the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company recorded an extraordinary noncash charge of $51, net of income taxes, relating to various expenses and make whole premiums payable under such agreements. 7) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
YEAR END ------------------- 1996 1995 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Property owned: Land $ 346 $ 153 Buildings 995 440 Leasehold improvements 1,470 1,438 Furniture and fixtures 5,050 5,132 Construction in progress 87 78 Property under capital leases 2,820 2,875 ------- ------- 10,768 10,116 Less-accumulated depreciation and amortization: Property owned (3,487) (3,262) Property under capital leases (1,541) (1,489) ------- ------- Total $ 5,740 $ 5,365 ======= =======
8) INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED RETAIL COMPANIES All U.S. Kmart footwear departments are operated under license agreements with the Meldisco subsidiaries of FTS, substantially all of which are 49% owned by Kmart and 51% owned by FTS. During 1996, Melville Corporation transferred its 51% interest in the Meldisco subsidiaries to FTS. This transaction had no impact on Kmart's ownership interest in the Meldisco subsidiaries. Income earned under various agreements were $211, $220 and $256, in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company received dividends from Meldisco in 1996, 1995 and 1994 of $64, $52 and $38, respectively.
FISCAL YEAR MELDISCO INFORMATION 1996 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net sales $1,109 $1,141 $1,235 Gross profit 476 487 548 Net income 74 79 107 Inventory $ 134 $ 135 $ 148 Other current assets 24 74 117 Non-current assets 1 1 2 ------ ------ ------ Total assets 159 210 267 Current liabilities 25 15 42 ------ ------ ------ Net assets $ 134 $ 195 $ 225 ====== ====== ====== Equity of Kmart $ 65 $ 94 $ 108 ====== ====== ======
Unremitted earnings included in consolidated retained earnings were $41, $72 and $86 at year end 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 28 13 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 9) NOTES PAYABLE, LINES OF CREDIT AND OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Kmart has outstanding guarantees of approximately $1,087 for leases of certain previously sold subsidiaries including Furr's, Borders Group, OfficeMax and The Sports Authority as of January 29, 1997. Builders Square has lease obligations of approximately $2.2 billion as of January 29, 1997, substantially all of which have been guaranteed by Kmart. Kmart has guaranteed indebtedness of other parties related to certain of its leased properties financed by industrial revenue bonds. At January 29, 1997, the total amount of such guaranteed indebtedness was $198, of which $73 was included in capital lease obligations. The remaining $125 represents Kmart's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other parties to the agreements. The agreements will expire during fiscal years 2004 to 2009. However, no concentration of credit risk exists and Kmart does not anticipate nonperformance by the other parties. There are various claims, lawsuits and pending actions against Kmart incident to its operations. It is the opinion of management that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on Kmart's liquidity, financial position or results of operations. 10) LONG-TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE
FISCAL YEAR INTEREST YEAR END TYPE MATURITY RATES 1996 1995 - --------------------------------------------------------- Bank note 1997 7.8% $ -- $1,998 Term loan 1999 7.9% 600 -- Debentures 2005-2023 7.8%-12.5% 995 995 Medium-term notes 1997-2020 7.0%-9.8% 605 605 Other Varies Varies 77 331 ------ ------ Total 2,277 3,929 Current portion (156) (7) ------ ------ Long-term debt $2,121 $3,922 ====== ======
In the second quarter of 1996, the Company entered into a $3.7 billion credit agreement with a group of financial institutions which provides for (i) a three year $2.5 billion secured revolving credit facility ("Revolver") and (ii) a three year $1.2 billion secured term loan ("Term Loan"). See Note 12 for use of proceeds. The Revolver bears interest, at the Company's option, based on a specified margin over a base rate, currently LIBOR plus 250 basis points. There is a commitment fee of 0.5% on the unused portion of the Revolver. The Term Loan bears interest at rates determined in the same manner as the Revolver, subject to an increase of 0.5% over the applicable interest rate margin after the first anniversary of the Term Loan. The Revolver and Term Loan contain certain affirmative and negative covenants customary to these types of agreements and are guaranteed by the Company's principal domestic subsidiaries. As of January 29, 1997, there were no outstanding amounts under the Revolver and $600 outstanding under the Term Loan. Based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to Kmart for debt of the same remaining maturities, the fair value of long-term debt approximates book value at year end 1996 and was approximately $3,453 at year end 1995. The principal maturities of long-term debt for the five years subsequent to 1996 are: 1997-$156, 1998-$62, 1999-$670, 2000-$58, 2001-$59 and 2002 and later-$1,272. Cash paid for interest was $459, $467 and $505 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 11) LEASES Kmart conducts operations primarily in leased facilities. Kmart store leases are generally for terms of 25 years with multiple five-year renewal options which allow the Company the option to extend the life of the lease up to 50 years beyond the initial noncancelable term. Selling space has been sublet to other retailers, including Penske Auto Centers, Inc. and the Meldisco subsidiaries of FTS, in certain of Kmart's leased facilities.
MINIMUM LEASE COMMITMENTS ------------------------- AS OF JANUARY 29, 1997 CAPITAL OPERATING - ----------------------------------------------------- Fiscal Year: 1997 $ 367 $ 556 1998 352 544 1999 337 519 2000 318 499 2001 304 491 Later years 2,508 6,140 ------ ------- Total minimum lease payments 4,186 8,749 Less-minimum sublease income -- (3,892) ------ ------- Net minimum lease payments 4,186 $ 4,857 ======= Less: Estimated executory costs (1,155) ------ Amount representing interest (1,438) ------ 1,593 Current (115) ------ Long-Term $ 1,478 ====== RENT EXPENSE 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------- Minimum rentals $ 642 $ 649 $ 618 Percentage rentals 36 35 33 Less-sublease rentals (236) (232) (253) ----- ----- ----- Total $ 442 $ 452 $ 398 ===== ===== =====
Kmart incurred capital lease obligations to obtain store facilities and equipment of $21 and $186 in 1995 and 1994, respectively. There were no capital lease obligations incurred in 1996. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 29 14 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 12) Convertible Preferred Securities In June 1996, a trust sponsored and wholly owned by the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of trust convertible preferred securities ("Preferred Securities") the proceeds of which were invested by the trust in $1 billion aggregate principal amount of the Company's newly issued 7-3/4% Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures ("Debentures"). The aggregate principal amount of the Debentures represents the sole asset of the trust. The proceeds from the issuance of the Debentures were used by the Company together with (i) the proceeds of borrowing under the credit agreement discussed in Note 10 and (ii) available cash balances resulting from the removal of payment restrictions contained in the Company's then existing bank credit facilities and certain real estate related debt, to repay such bank credit facilities and certain real estate related debt. The Debentures and related income statement effects were eliminated in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Preferred Securities accrue and pay cash distributions quarterly at a rate of 7-3/4% per annum of the stated liquidation amount of $50 per Preferred Security. Kmart has guaranteed, on a subordinated basis, distributions and other payments due on the Preferred Securities. The Preferred Securities are convertible at the option of the holder at any time at the rate of 3.3333 shares of Kmart common stock for each Preferred Security, and are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures on June 15, 2016, or to the extent of any earlier redemption of any Debentures by Kmart and are callable beginning June 15, 1999. Based on the quoted market prices, the fair value of the Preferred Securities approximates book value at fiscal year end 1996. 13) Income Taxes
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 1996 1995 1994 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. $ 351 $(114) $ 76 Foreign (21) (199) 26 ----- ----- ----- Total $ 330 $(313) $ 102 ===== ===== ===== INCOME TAX PROVISION (CREDIT) 1996 1995 1994 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current: Federal $ 54 $(164) $ (33) State and local 5 -- 7 Foreign 17 (3) 8 ----- ----- ----- 76 (167) (18) Deferred: Federal (7) 96 17 Foreign (1) (12) 7 ----- ----- ----- Total $ 68 $ (83) $ 6 ===== ===== ===== EFFECTIVE TAX RATE RECONCILIATION 1996 1995 1994 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal income tax rate 35.0% (35.0%) 35.0% State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit 0.9 -- 3.3 Tax credits -- (2.5) (10.2) Equity in net income of affiliated companies (3.1) (3.4) (14.3) Valuation allowance -- 18.4 -- International tax rate and basis differential (13.9) (4.2) 4.9 ESOP dividend -- (1.0) (4.9) Other 1.6 1.1 (8.1) ----- ----- ----- 20.5% (26.6%) 5.7% ===== ===== =====
Year End DEFERRED TAX -------------------- ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 1996 1995 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax assets: Federal benefit for state and foreign deferred $ 28 $ 30 Discontinued operations 413 228 Accruals and other liabilities 174 203 Capital leases 132 136 Store restructuring 136 211 Other 129 69 ----- ----- Total deferred tax assets 1,012 877 ----- ----- Deferred tax liabilities: Inventory 281 223 Property and equipment 455 477 Valuation allowance 50 57 Other 9 42 ----- ----- Total deferred tax liabilities 795 799 ----- ----- Net deferred tax assets $ 217 $ 78 ====== =====
Kmart has not recorded deferred income taxes applicable to undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations. There were no undistributed earnings as of year end 1996. Undistributed earnings totaled $7 and $181 at year end 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company has available alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of approximately $74 which may be carried forward indefinitely. Cash paid (received) for income taxes was $(238), $80 and $83 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 30 15 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 14) Common and Treasury Stock
SHARES (000's) 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Common Shares: Beginning of the year 486,511 464,550 416,547 Sold under stock option plan 49 293 237 Issued under performance restricted stock plan 420 504 95 Issued under directors stock plan 21 9 3 Common issued from conversion of Series A conversion preferred -- -- 46,000 Common issued from redemption of Series C and D convertible preferred -- 21,314 1,875 Forfeited or withheld under performance restricted stock plan (5) (37) (178) Retirement of shares -- (122) (29) ------- ------- ------- End of the year 486,996 486,511 464,550 ======= ======= ======= Treasury Shares: Beginning of the year 5,883 5,883 7,469 Reissue of shares for the retirement savings plan (3,622) -- (1,586) ------- ------- ------- End of the year 2,261 5,883 5,883 ======= ======= =======
All of the outstanding shares of Series C convertible preferred stock issued in 1994 were exchanged for the same number of shares of Series D convertible preferred stock in 1995. The Series D shares were then redeemed for shares of Kmart common stock in 1995. 15) Pension Plans Prior to 1996, U.S. Kmart had defined benefit pension plans covering eligible associates who met certain requirements of age, length of service and hours worked per year. Effective January 31, 1996, the pension plans were frozen and associates no longer earn additional benefits under the plans. As a result of freezing the plans, the Company recorded a pretax curtailment gain of $121, included in other gains and losses, in the first quarter of 1995. Benefits paid to retirees are based upon age at retirement and years of credited service and earnings as of January 31, 1996. Kmart Canada Co. associates are covered by a defined contribution plan. Kmart's policy is to fund at least the minimum amounts required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The plans' assets consist primarily of equity securities, fixed income securities and real estate. Kmart contributed $6 and $64 to its principal pension plan during fiscal 1995 and 1994, respectively. No contributions were made in fiscal 1996. The total consolidated pension expense (income) was $(32), $42 and $78 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The following tables summarize the funded status, components of pension cost and actuarial assumptions for Kmart's employee pension plan. Certain amounts are shown at present value (PV):
YEAR END ------------------------ 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actuarial value of benefit obligations: Estimated PV vested benefits $(1,699) $(1,742) Estimated PV non-vested benefits (92) (127) ------- ------- Projected benefit obligation (PBO) (1,791) (1,869) Market value of assets 1,974 1,778 ------- ------- Plan assets over (under) PBO 183 (91) Unrecognized transition asset (80) (89) Unrecognized (gain) loss (157) 85 ------- ------- Accrued pension costs $ (54) $ (95) ======= ======= PENSION COST (INCOME) 1996 1995 1994 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normal service cost $ -- $ 51 $ 77 Interest cost on PBO 132 133 137 Return on assets (273) (378) 29 Net amortization and deferral 100 232 (169) ----- ------- ------- Total $ (41) $ 38 $ 74 ===== ======= ======= Actuarial assumptions: Discount rates 7.75% 7.25% 8.25% Expected return 9.50% 9.50% 9.50% Salary increases -- 4.50% 4.50%
The Company has a non-qualified plan for directors and officers which was unfunded by $35 and $37, at the end of 1996 and 1995, respectively. 16) Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Plans Full-time associates who have worked 10 years and who have retired after age 55, have the option of participation in Kmart's medical plan, until age 65. The plan is contributory, with retiree contributions adjusted annually. The accounting for the plan anticipates future cost-sharing changes that are consistent with Kmart's expressed intent to increase the retiree contribution rate annually. The accrued postretirement benefit costs were $78 and $104 at the end of 1996 and 1995, respectively. 17) Retirement Savings Plan The Retirement Savings Plan provides that associates of Kmart and certain subsidiaries who have completed one year of service can invest from 1% to 16% of their earnings in the associate's choice of various investments. For each dollar the participant contributes, up to 6% of earnings, Kmart will contribute an additional 50 cents which is invested in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Effective January 1, 1995, a new profit sharing program was introduced as part of the Retirement Savings Plan. The Company makes contributions based on profits, with minimum yearly contributions required of $30. Kmart Corporation 1996 Annual Report 31 16 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Kmart's expense related to the Retirement Savings Plan was $71 in 1996 and 1995 and $44 in 1994. 18) STOCK OPTION PLANS The Company applies APB Opinion 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for its stock option and restricted stock plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for its stock based compensation plans. Had the compensation cost for the Company's stock based compensation plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for awards under those plans consistent with the method of FAS 123, the Company's net income would have been reduced by $22 and $3 for 1996 and 1995, respectively, and earnings per share would have been reduced by $0.05 and $0.01 for 1996 and 1995, respectively. To determine these amounts, the fair value of each stock option has been estimated on the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in 1996 and 1995, respectively: expected volatility of .3788 and .2980, dividend yield of 0%, risk-free interest rates of 6.05% and 5.98%; and expected lives of 5 years. The weighted-average fair value of options granted in 1996 and 1995 was $3.37 and $4.52, respectively. The vesting period of the options generally ranges from 2 to 3 years on a graduated basis with a term of 10 years. Under the Performance Restricted Stock Plan, the Compensation and Incentives Committee of the Board of Directors may grant awards of common stock to officers and other key employees of Kmart and its subsidiaries. As of January 29, 1997, there were awards for 3,140,000 shares outstanding and shares available for grant of 255,275. In March 1996, certain non-executive officers and employees were offered the opportunity to exchange options for which the exercise price was greater than the market price into an economically equivalent lesser number of options at the current market price as of the exchange date. STOCK OPTION PLAN (000'S) SHARES OPTION PRICE - ----------------------------------------------------- January 25, 1995 Outstanding 23,210 $ 9.90 - $26.03 Granted 4,962 6.31 - 15.44 Exercised (293) 10.94 Forfeited (1,413) 10.94 - 26.03 ------ January 31, 1996 Outstanding 26,466 6.31 - 26.03 Granted 14,303 7.00 - 12.50 Exercised (49) 7.81 Forfeited (23,753) 6.31 - 26.03 ------ JANUARY 29, 1997 Outstanding 16,967 6.31 - 26.03 Exercisable 1,003 7.81 - 26.03 Available for grant 3,641 19) QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) Each of the quarters includes 13 weeks, except for the fourth quarter of 1995 which includes 14 weeks. Previously published quarterly financial data have been restated for discontinued operations. Earnings per share amounts for each quarter are required to be computed independently and may not equal the amount computed for the total year. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [S] [C] [C] [C] [C] Sales $ 6,975 $ 7,566 $ 7,212 $ 9,684 Cost of sales 5,398 5,875 5,528 7,589 NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (36) 23 8 236 Net income (loss) (99) 34 9 (164) EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE Continuing $ (.08) $ .05 $ .02 $ .45 Net (.21) .07 .02 (.27) Common stock price High $10-5/8 $ 14 $11-1/8 $11-3/8 Low 6-5/8 9-3/4 9-1/4 9-1/2 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales $ 6,813 $7,682 $ 7,317 $9,901 Cost of sales 5,245 5,887 5,722 7,821 Net income (loss) from continuing operations (19) 21 (114) (118) Net loss before extraordinary items (28) (54) (69) (369) Net loss (28) (54) (69) (420) Earnings (loss) per share Continuing $ (.04) $ .04 $ (.25) $ (.26) Before extraordinary (.06) (.12) (.15) (.80) Net (.06) (.12) (.15) (.91) Common stock price High $15-3/8 $16-1/8 $16-1/8 $9-1/2 Low 12 12-5/8 9 5-3/4 Dividends paid per common share $ .24 $ .12 $ .12 $ .12 ======= ======= ======= ====== The fourth quarters of 1996 and 1995 included LIFO credits of $52 and $43, respectively. The fourth quarter 1996 earnings per share are on a fully diluted basis. As of January 29, 1997, there were 99,040 Kmart shareholders of record. In addition, there were approximately 400,000 street name holders of Kmart stock. Kmart common stock is listed on the New York, Pacific and Chicago stock exchanges (trading symbol KM). KMART CORPORATION 1996 ANNUAL REPORT 32 EX-21 5 SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES 1 EXHIBIT 21 KMART CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES The Registrant has no parent but had the following significant subsidiaries as of January 29, 1997:
Name Jurisdiction of Incorporation Percentage of Voting Securities Held - ---- ----------------------------- ------------------------------------ Kmart Canada Co. Nova Scotia 100% Builders Square, Inc. Delaware 100% Kmart Mexico S.A. de C.V. Mexico 50%
1 EX-23 6 ACCOUNTANTS CONSENT 1 EXHIBIT 23 KMART CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES EXHIBIT 23--CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration Statement Nos. 33-54879, 33-48490, 33-48673, 33-52797, and 33-52799) of Kmart Corporation of our report dated March 4, 1997 appearing on page 22 of the Annual Report to Shareholders which is incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 1997. Price Waterhouse LLP Price Waterhouse LLP Detroit, Michigan April 11, 1997 EX-27 7 FDS
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 YEAR JAN-29-1997 JAN-29-1997 381 25 441 0 6,354 7,733 10,768 5,028 14,286 3,602 2,121 980 0 486 4,606 14,286 31,437 31,437 24,390 24,390 0 0 453 330 68 231 (451) 0 0 (220) (.45) (.35)
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