10-Q 1 a06-19071_110q.htm QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(D)

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

 

x

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

For the quarterly period ended July 29, 2006

 

 

OR

 

o

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the transition period from             to             

 

Commission File No. 1-3381

 

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania

 

23-0962915

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer ID number)

incorporation or organization)

 

 

 

 

 

3111 W. Allegheny Ave. Philadelphia, PA

 

19132

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

 

 

215-430-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No  o

 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  o   Accelerated filer  x   Non-accelerated filer  o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  o  No  x

 

As of August 25, 2006 there were 54,311,189 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

 

 



 

Index

 

 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets - July 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006

3

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations - Thirteen and Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005

4

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005

5

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

6-20

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

21-29

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

30

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

30

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

31

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

31

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

31

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

31

 

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

31

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

31

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

31

 

 

SIGNATURES

32

 

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

33

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

UNAUDITED

 

 

 

July 29, 2006

 

Jan. 28, 2006*

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

55,295

 

$

48,281

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

33,821

 

36,434

 

Merchandise inventories

 

612,681

 

616,292

 

Prepaid expenses

 

32,770

 

40,952

 

Other

 

64,346

 

85,446

 

Assets held for disposal

 

881

 

652

 

Total Current Assets

 

799,794

 

828,057

 

Property and Equipment-at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

256,717

 

257,802

 

Buildings and improvements

 

918,266

 

916,580

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

658,765

 

671,189

 

Construction in progress

 

18,225

 

15,858

 

 

 

1,851,973

 

1,861,429

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

932,217

 

914,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment - Net

 

919,756

 

947,389

 

Other

 

50,094

 

46,307

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,769,644

 

$

1,821,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

295,041

 

$

261,940

 

Trade payable program liability

 

7,223

 

11,156

 

Accrued expenses

 

275,879

 

290,761

 

Deferred income taxes

 

17,780

 

15,417

 

Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases

 

2,258

 

1,257

 

Convertible short-term debt

 

119,000

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

717,181

 

580,531

 

Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities

 

404,884

 

467,239

 

Convertible long-term debt

 

 

119,000

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

59,168

 

57,481

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

2,937

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, par value $1 per share: Authorized 500,000,000 shares; Issued 68,557,041 shares

 

68,557

 

68,557

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

287,583

 

288,098

 

Retained earnings

 

474,858

 

481,926

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(3,441

)

(3,565

)

Less cost of shares in treasury - 12,060,582 shares and 12,152,968 shares

 

(179,882

)

(181,187

)

Less cost of shares in benefits trust - 2,195,270 shares

 

(59,264

)

(59,264

)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

588,411

 

594,565

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

1,769,644

 

$

1,821,753

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


* Taken from the audited financial statements as of January 28, 2006 as filed on Form 10-K.

 

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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

UNAUDITED

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

 

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

 

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

481,997

 

$

480,608

 

$

939,312

 

$

944,456

 

Service Revenue

 

96,568

 

96,810

 

195,854

 

197,188

 

Total Revenues

 

578,565

 

577,418

 

1,135,166

 

1,141,644

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

342,874

 

352,265

 

672,422

 

693,214

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

90,589

 

86,792

 

178,764

 

170,688

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

433,463

 

439,057

 

851,186

 

863,902

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

139,123

 

128,343

 

266,890

 

251,242

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

5,979

 

10,018

 

17,090

 

26,500

 

Total Gross Profit

 

145,102

 

138,361

 

283,980

 

277,742

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

139,544

 

133,201

 

270,765

 

268,330

 

Net Gain from Sales of Assets

 

6,431

 

4,499

 

6,016

 

3,606

 

Operating Profit

 

11,989

 

9,659

 

19,231

 

13,018

 

Non-operating Income

 

2,018

 

483

 

4,277

 

2,221

 

Interest Expense

 

11,968

 

9,234

 

22,305

 

18,149

 

Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

2,039

 

908

 

1,203

 

(2,910

)

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

 

569

 

76

 

600

 

(1,356

)

Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

1,470

 

832

 

603

 

(1,554

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(30

)

210

 

(133

)

(178

)

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

(88

)

 

179

 

 

Net Earnings (Loss)

 

1,352

 

1,042

 

649

 

(1,732

)

Retained Earnings, beginning of period

 

477,438

 

529,177

 

481,926

 

536,780

 

Cash Dividends

 

(3,811

)

(3,758

)

(7,516

)

(7,320

)

Effect of Stock Options

 

(10

)

(717

)

(76

)

(1,974

)

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

(111

)

(41

)

(125

)

(51

)

Retained Earnings, end of period

 

$

474,858

 

$

525,703

 

$

474,858

 

$

525,703

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.03

)

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.02

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.03

)

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.03

)

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.02

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.03

)

Cash Dividends Per Share

 

$

0.0675

 

$

0.0675

 

$

0.1350

 

$

0.1350

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollar amounts in thousands)

UNAUDITED

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

649

 

$

(1,732

)

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by Continuing Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss from discontinued operations

 

133

 

178

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

41,419

 

38,655

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax

 

(179

)

 

Accretion of asset disposal obligation

 

135

 

56

 

Stock compensation expense

 

1,718

 

1,403

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(5,252

)

(239

)

Gain from sales of assets

 

(6,016

)

(3,606

)

Loss from asset impairment

 

550

 

 

Excess tax benefits from stock based awards

 

(33

)

 

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies

 

(1,167

)

(1,684

)

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other

 

34,084

 

26,593

 

Decrease (increase) in merchandise inventories

 

3,611

 

(31,592

)

Increase in accounts payable

 

33,101

 

22,322

 

Decrease in accrued expenses

 

(18,136

)

(45,090

)

Increase in other long-term liabilities

 

1,687

 

14,195

 

Net cash provided by continuing operations

 

86,304

 

19,459

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

(245

)

(704

)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

86,059

 

18,755

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for property and equipment

 

(14,364

)

(42,463

)

Proceeds from sales of assets

 

687

 

1,262

 

Proceeds from sales of assets held for disposal

 

6,981

 

6,913

 

Premiums paid on life insurance policies

 

 

(488

)

Net cash used in continuing operations

 

(6,696

)

(34,776

)

Net cash provided by discontinued operations

 

 

931

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

(6,696

)

(33,845

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net (payments) borrowings under line of credit agreements

 

(60,266

6,815

 

Excess tax benefits from stock based awards

 

33

 

 

Net (payments) borrowings on trade payable program liability

 

(3,933

12,071

 

Reduction of long-term debt

 

(1,041

)

(40,452

)

Payments on capital lease obligations

 

(131

)

(53

)

Dividends paid

 

(7,516

)

(7,320

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

56

 

2,451

 

Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan

 

449

 

490

 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

 

(72,349

)

(25,998

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash

 

7,014

 

(41,088

)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

48,281

 

82,758

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

55,295

 

$

41,670

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized

 

$

18,049

 

$

17,017

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

340

 

$

9,682

 

Non-cash operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued payment of stock option settlement

 

$

1,056

 

$

 

Non-cash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued purchases of property and equipment

 

$

1,759

 

$

2,148

 

Non-cash financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment capital leases

 

$

84

 

$

121

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The consolidated balance sheet as of July 29, 2006, the consolidated statements of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005 and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the twenty-six week periods ended July 29, 2006 and July 30,2005 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at July 29, 2006 and for all periods presented have been made.

 

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted, as permitted by Rule 10-01 of the Security and Exchange Commission’s Regulation S-X, “Interim Financial Statements”. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006. The results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 29, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

 

The statements of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005 have been reclassified to present Net Gain from Sales of Assets as a separate line item. For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005, the primary impact of the reclassification was an increase of approximately $4,499,000 and approximately $3,606,000, respectively, to both Costs of Merchandise Sales and Total Costs of Revenues, with a corresponding decrease to both Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales and Total Gross Profit.

 

Certain reclassifications regarding discontinued operations have also been made to the prior year’s consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year’s presentation — See Note 6.

 

NOTE 2. New Accounting Standards

 

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123R) requiring that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123R on January 29, 2006 using the modified prospective method. The impact of adopting this Standard is discussed in Note 3.

 

In June of 2006, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) on Issue 06-3, How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation). The scope of this consensus includes any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer and may include, but is not limited to sales, use, value added and some excise taxes. Additionally, this consensus seeks to address how a company should address the disclosure of such items in interim and annual financial statements, either gross or net pursuant to APB Opinion No. 22, Disclosure of Accounting Policies. The Company is required to adopt this statement in fiscal 2007. The Company presents sales net of sales taxes in its consolidated statement of operations and does not anticipate changing its policy as a result of EITF No. 06-3.

 

In July of 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes a model for the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, disclosure and transition. The Company is required to adopt this Interpretation in fiscal 2007, and is currently evaluating the effect that this Interpretation will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE 3. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company has a stock-based compensation plan originally approved by the stockholders on May 21, 1990 under which it has previously granted non-qualified stock options and incentive stock options to key employees and members of its Board of Directors. As of July 29, 2006, there were no awards remaining available for grant under the 1990 Plan. The Company has a stock-based compensation plan originally approved by the stockholders on June 2, 1999 under which it has previously granted and may continue to grant non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) to

 

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key employees and members of its Board of Directors. As of July 29, 2006, there were 1,675,966 awards remaining available for grant under the 1999 Plan.

 

Incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options previously granted under the plans (i) to non-officers, vest fully on the third anniversary of their grant date and (ii) to officers, vest over a four-year period, with one-fifth vesting on each of the grant date and the next four anniversaries thereof. Generally, options granted prior to March 3, 2004 carry an expiration date of ten years and options granted on or after March 3, 2004 carry an expiration date of seven years.

 

RSUs previously granted to non-officers vest fully on the third anniversary of their grant date. RSUs previously granted to officers (i) on or prior to January 28, 2006, generally vest over a four-year period with one-fifth vesting on each of the grant date and the next four anniversaries thereof and (ii) after January 28, 2006, generally vest over a four-year period with one-fourth vesting on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date.

 

The Company has also granted RSUs under the 1999 plan in conjunction with its non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Under the deferred compensation plan, the first 20% of an officer’s bonus deferred into the Company’s stock fund is matched by the Company on a one-for-one basis with RSUs that vest over a three-year period, with one third vesting on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

 

The exercise price, term and other conditions applicable to future stock option and RSU grants under the 1999 plan are generally determined by the Board of Directors; provided that the exercise price of stock options must be at least 100% of the quoted market price of the common stock on the grant date. The Company currently satisfies share requirements resulting from RSU conversions and option exercises from its Treasury. The Company believes its Treasury share balance at July 29, 2006 is adequate to satisfy such activity during the next twelve-month period.

 

Effective January 29, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No.123R) requiring that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. The cost is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity award). Prior to January 29, 2006, the Company accounted for share-based compensation to employees in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (APB No. 25), and related interpretations. The Company also followed the disclosure requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123R using the modified prospective method and, accordingly, financial statement amounts for prior periods presented in this Form 10-Q have not been restated to reflect the fair value method of recognizing compensation cost relating to share-based compensation.

 

SFAS No. 123R also requires the Company to change the classification, in its consolidated statement of cash flows, of any tax benefits realized upon the exercise of stock options or issuance of RSUs in excess of that which is associated with the expense recognized for financial reporting purposes. These amounts, approximately $10,000 and $33,000 for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006, respectively, are presented as a financing cash inflow rather than as a reduction of income taxes paid in the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows.

 

The Company recognized approximately $380,000 and $923,000 of compensation expense related to stock options, and approximately $190,000 and $795,000 of compensation expense related to RSUs, in its operating results (included in selling, general and administrative expenses) in the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006, respectively. For the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006, the adoption of the fair value method of SFAS No. 123R resulted in additional share-based compensation expense and a corresponding reduction of pre-tax income of approximately $380,000, a reduction in net income of approximately $274,000 and a reduction in basic and diluted earnings per share of less than $0.01. For the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006, the adoption of the fair value method of SFAS No. 123R resulted in additional share-based compensation expense and a corresponding reduction of pre-tax income of approximately $923,000, a reduction in net income of approximately $462,000 and a reduction in basic and diluted earnings per share of less than $0.01. The associated deferred tax benefit recognized was $197,000 and $615,000 in the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006, respectively. Compensation expense for RSUs recognized before implementation of SFAS No. 123R for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005 was $615,000 and $1,403,000, respectively, and was included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The cumulative effect resulting from initially applying the provisions of SFAS No. 123R to RSUs was approximately $179,000, net of tax.

 

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Expected volatility is based on historical volatilities for a time period similar to that of the expected term. In estimating the expected term of the options, the Company has utilized the “simplified method” allowable under SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin

 

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No. 107, Share-Based Payment. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve for issues with a remaining term equal to the expected term.

 

The following table sets forth the assumptions used to determine compensation cost for our stock options consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 123R.

 

 

 

Twenty-six
Weeks Ended
July 29, 2006

 

Expected volatility

 

54.50

%

Expected annual dividend yield

 

1.70

%

Risk free rate of return

 

4.64

%

Expected option term (years)

 

4.75

 

 

Under APB No. 25 there was no compensation cost recognized for the Company’s stock options awarded in the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005 as these stock options had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying stock at the grant date. The following table sets forth pro forma information as if compensation cost had been determined consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 123.

 

(dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

 

Thirteen Weeks
Ended
July 30, 2005

 

Twenty-six
Weeks Ended
July 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss), as reported

 

$

1,042

 

$

(1,732

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add: Total stock-based compensation for RSUs, net of tax

 

384

 

877

 

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation cost determined under the fair value method, net of tax

 

(857

)

(1,733

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro forma net earnings (loss)

 

$

569

 

$

(2,588

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic—as reported

 

$

0.02

 

$

(0.03

)

Basic—pro forma

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.05

)

Diluted—as reported

 

$

0.02

 

$

(0.03

)

Diluted—pro forma

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.05

)

 

The following sets forth fair value per share information, including related assumptions, used to determine compensation cost consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 123:

 

 

 

Twenty-six Weeks
Ended
July 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

Assumptions:

 

 

 

Expected annual dividend yield

 

1.77

%

Expected volatility

 

46.0

%

Risk-free interest rate range:

 

 

 

high

 

4.4

%

low

 

3.5

%

Ranges of expected lives (in years)

 

3-8

 

 

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The following table summarizes information about stock option activity for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006:

 

 

 

Number
of Options

 

Weighted Average
Exercise Price

 

Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (years)

 

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at January 28, 2006

 

4,537,155

 

$

15.87

 

4.7

 

 

 

Granted

 

32,580

 

15.86

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(8,350

)

6.68

 

 

 

 

 

Canceled

 

(1,320,190

)

12.89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at July 29, 2006

 

3,241,195

 

$

17.05

 

3.4

 

$

1,871,562

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercisable at July 29, 2006

 

2,920,510

 

$

17.16

 

3.1

 

$

1,798,085

 

 

The weighted average fair values of options granted during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005 were $7.49 and $7.49, and $6.28 and $7.66, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options (which is the amount by which the stock price exceeded the exercise price of the options on the date of exercise) exercised during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005 was approximately $6,000 and $355,000, and $69,000 and $2,161,000, respectively. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006, the amount of cash received from the exercise of stock options was $8,000 and $56,000, respectively, resulting in tax benefits of $3,000 and $26,000, respectively.

 

At July 29, 2006, there was approximately $1,614,000 of total unrecognized pre-tax compensation cost related to non-vested stock options which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.16 years. The total fair values of stock options vested during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005 were approximately $276,000 and $1,980,000, and $812,000 and $5,235,000, respectively.

 

The following table summarizes information about activity related to nonvested stock awards (RSUs) as of July 29, 2006 and changes for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006.

 

 

 

Number
of RSUs

 

Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-vested at January 28, 2006

 

265,815

 

$

18.41

 

Granted

 

190,045

 

13.88

 

Vested

 

(66,580

)

19.29

 

Forfeited

 

(47,486

)

19.58

 

Non-vested at July 29, 2006

 

341,794

 

15.56

 

 

At July 29, 2006, there was approximately $3,139,000 of total unrecognized pre-tax compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years. The total fair values of RSUs vested during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005 were approximately $83,000 and  $1,284,000, and $111,000 and $1,221,000, respectively. The total intrinsic values of RSUs converted during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005 were approximately  $936,000 and $1,499,000, and $23,000 and $784,000, respectively. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006, the tax benefits realized for converted RSUs were $165,000 and $288,000, respectively. The grant date weighted average fair values for RSUs granted during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005 were $13.92 and $17.01, respectively.

 

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NOTE 4. Merchandise Inventories

 

Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each fiscal year based on inventory and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must be based on management’s estimates of expected fiscal year-end inventory levels and costs. If the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method of costing inventory had been used by the Company, inventory would have been $609,560,827 and $615,698,000 as of July 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006, respectively.

 

The Company also establishes reserves for potentially excess and obsolete inventories based on current inventory levels, the historical analysis of product sales and current market conditions. The nature of the Company’s inventory is such that the risk of obsolescence is minimal and excess inventory has historically been returned to the Company’s vendors for credit. The Company provides reserves when less than full credit is expected from a vendor or when market is lower than recorded costs. The reserves are revised, if necessary, on a quarterly basis for adequacy. The Company’s reserves against inventory for these matters were $13,322,000 and $12,822,000 at July 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006, respectively.

 

NOTE 5. Other Current Assets

 

The Company’s other current assets as of July 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006 were as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

July 29, 2006

 

Jan. 28, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinsurance premiums receivable

 

$

64,162

 

$

82,629

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

2,694

 

Other

 

184

 

123

 

Total

 

$

64,346

 

$

85,446

 

 

NOTE 6. Discontinued Operations

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, discontinued operations has reflected the ongoing costs associated with eleven stores remaining from 33 stores closed on July 31, 2003 as part of a corporate restructuring.

 

Below is a summary of these stores’ operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

(Loss) gain from discontinued operations, before income taxes

 

$

(96

)

$

288

 

$

(199

)

$

(333

)

 

Additionally, the Company has classified certain assets as assets held for disposal on its balance sheets. As of July 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006 the net book values of these assets were as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

July 29, 2006

 

January 28, 2006

 

Land

 

$

697

 

$

120

 

Buildings and improvements

 

166

 

532

 

Equipment

 

18

 

 

 

 

$

881

 

$

652

 

 

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Store Transfers

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company sold a store that it has leased back and will continue to operate for a one year period. Due to its significant continuing involvement with this store following the sale, the Company reclassified into continuing operations, for all periods presented, this store’s revenues and costs that had been previously classified into discontinued operations during the third quarter of fiscal 2005, in accordance with SFAS No. 144 and EITF No. 03-13.

 

During the first quarter of 2006, the Company reclassified a store, closed in October 2000, from assets held for use to assets held for disposal in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144. The Company anticipates disposing of it within one year.

 

NOTE 7. Pension and Savings Plan

 

Pension expense includes the following:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

58

 

$

91

 

$

131

 

$

182

 

Interest Cost

 

772

 

753

 

1,528

 

1,506

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(532

)

(587

)

(1,113

)

(1,174

)

Amortization of transition obligation

 

41

 

41

 

82

 

82

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

91

 

91

 

178

 

182

 

Amortization of net loss

 

602

 

545

 

1,130

 

1,090

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

1,032

 

$

934

 

$

1,936

 

$

1,868

 

 

The Company originally expected to contribute approximately $1,417,000 to its pension plan in fiscal 2006. As of July 29, 2006, $152,000 of such contributions had been made. The Company has revised its expectations for likely executive retirements during fiscal 2006 and now expects total contributions for fiscal 2006 to be approximately $304,000.

 

The Company has two 401(k) savings plans, which cover all full-time employees who are at least 21 years of age with one or more years of service. The Company contributes the lesser of 50% of the first 6% of a participant’s contributions or 3% of the participant’s compensation. The Company’s savings plans’ contribution expense was approximately $921,000 and $953,000 for the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005, respectively and $1,751,000 and $1,794,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005, respectively. On January 31, 2004, the Company amended and restated its Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan (SERP). This amendment converted the defined benefit plan to a defined contribution plan for certain unvested participants and all future participants. All vested participants continue to accrue benefits according to the previous defined benefit formula. The Company’s contribution expense for the defined contribution portion of the plan was approximately $244,000 and $218,000 for the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005, respectively, and $488,000 and $436,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005, respectively.

 

NOTE 8. Advertising Expense

 

The Company expenses the production costs of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Gross advertising expense was $22,853,000 and $23,539,000 for the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005, respectively, and $44,095,000 and $47,027,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005, respectively. No advertising costs were recorded as assets as of July 29, 2006 or January 28, 2006.

 

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Prior to the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company received funds from vendors for cooperative advertising. Certain cooperative advertising reimbursements were netted against specific, incremental, identifiable costs incurred in connection with the selling of the vendor’s product. Cooperative advertising reimbursements of $10,593,000 and $19,419,000 for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005, respectively, were recorded as a reduction of advertising expense with the net amount included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. Any excess reimbursements over these costs were characterized as a reduction of inventory and were recognized as a reduction of cost of sales as the inventories were sold, in accordance with EITF No. 02-16. The amount of excess reimbursements recognized as a reduction of costs of sales was $10,570,000 for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2005 and $21,002,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005.

 

The Company has restructured substantially all of its vendor agreements, effective January 29, 2006, to provide flexibility in how it can use vendor support funds, and eliminate the administrative burden associated with tracking the application of such funds. Accordingly, in the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006, all vendor support funds were treated as a reduction of inventories and were recognized as a reduction to cost of sales as inventories were subsequently sold.

 

NOTE 9. Debt and Financing Arrangements

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2006 the Company reclassified, to current liabilities on its consolidated balance sheet, $119,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes with a stated maturity date of June 1, 2007.

 

On January 27, 2006 the Company entered into a $200,000,000 Senior Secured Term Loan facility due January 27, 2011. This facility is due March 1, 2007, if the Company’s 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes have not been converted, repurchased or refinanced prior to March 1, 2007. At July 29, 2006, the Company had the intent to retire the Convertible Senior Notes prior to March 1, 2007 and the ability to do so using its long term revolving credit facility; therefore, the Term Loan facility is classified as long term debt in the Company’s July 29, 2006 consolidated balance sheet.

 

NOTE 10. Warranty Reserve

 

The Company provides warranties for both its merchandise sales and service labor. Warranties for merchandise are generally covered by the respective vendors, with the Company covering any costs above the vendor’s stipulated allowance. Service labor warranties are covered in full by the Company on a limited lifetime basis. The Company establishes its warranty reserves based on historical data of warranty transactions.

 

Components of the reserve for warranty costs for the twenty-six week period ending July 29, 2006 are as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 29,
2006

 

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 30,
2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

1,477

 

$

1,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions related to current period sales

 

8,076

 

7,051

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warranty costs incurred in current period

 

(8,158

)

(7,042

)

Ending Balance

 

$

1,395

 

$

1,333

 

 

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NOTE 11. Net Earnings Per Share

 

 (in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

 

 

 

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

(a)

 

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

$

1,470

 

$

832

 

$

603

 

$

(1,554

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)

 

Average number of common shares outstanding during period

 

54,254

 

55,683

 

54,239

 

55,597

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares assumed issued upon exercise of dilutive stock options, net of assumed repurchase, at the average market price

 

936

 

449

 

967

 

 

(c)

 

Average number of common shares assumed outstanding during period

 

55,190

 

56,132

 

55,206

 

55,597

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle (a/b)

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.03

)

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.02

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.03

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle (a/c)

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.03

)

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.02

 

$

0.01

 

$

(0.03

)

 

During the twenty-six week period ended July 30, 2005, the diluted loss per common share calculation was the same as the basic loss per common share calculation, as all potentially dilutive securities were anti-dilutive due to the Company’s reported net loss.

 

At July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005 there were 3,241,000 and 4,785,000 outstanding options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively. Certain stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares for the periods then ended. The total numbers of such shares excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are 2,976,000 and 3,135,000 for the thirteen weeks ended July 29,2006 and July 30, 2005, respectively. The total numbers of such shares excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are 2,898,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006.

 

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NOTE 12. Supplemental Guarantor Information

 

On December 14, 2004, the Company issued $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due December 15, 2014; the Company issued $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due June 1, 2007; and on January 27, 2006 the Company entered into a $200,000,000 Senior Secured Term Loan facility bearing interest of LIBOR plus 3.0% due January 27, 2011 (March 1, 2007 if the Company’s Convertible Senior Notes have not been converted, repurchased or refinanced prior to March 1, 2007). All issuances are jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company’s 100% owned direct and indirect operating subsidiaries, The Pep Boys Manny, Moe & Jack of California, Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack of Delaware, Inc. and Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack of Puerto Rico, Inc. The Senior Subordinated Notes and the Convertible Senior Notes are unsecured.

 

The following are consolidating balance sheets of the Company as of July 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006 and the related consolidating statements of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005 and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005.

 

14



 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

Non-

 

Consolidation/

 

 

 

July 29, 2006

 

Pep Boys

 

Guarantors

 

Guarantors

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

14,120

 

$

9,765

 

$

31,410

 

$

 

$

55,295

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

17,279

 

16,542

 

 

 

33,821

 

Merchandise inventories

 

209,063

 

403,618

 

 

 

612,681

 

Prepaid expenses

 

33,130

 

6,688

 

8,648

 

(15,696

)

32,770

 

Other

 

(596

)

2,287

 

62,655

 

 

64,346

 

Assets held for disposal

 

881

 

 

 

 

881

 

Total Current Assets

 

273,877

 

438,900

 

102,713

 

(15,696

)

799,794

 

Property and Equipment - at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

86,108

 

170,609

 

 

 

256,717

 

Buildings and improvements

 

317,370

 

600,896

 

 

 

918,266

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

277,520

 

381,245

 

 

 

658,765

 

Construction in progress

 

17,280

 

945

 

 

 

18,225

 

 

 

698,278

 

1,153,695

 

 

 

1,851,973

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

374,010

 

558,207

 

 

 

932,217

 

Property and Equipment - Net

 

324,268

 

595,488

 

 

 

919,756

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,573,555

 

1,361,441

 

 

(2,934,996

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

722,863

 

81,160

 

(804,023

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

55,186

 

(5,560

)

 

468

 

50,094

 

Total Assets

 

$

2,226,886

 

$

3,113,132

 

$

183,873

 

$

(3,754,247

)

$

1,769,644

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

295,032

 

$

9

 

$

 

$

 

$

295,041

 

Trade payable program liability

 

7,223

 

 

 

 

7,223

 

Accrued expenses

 

36,920

 

101,590

 

174,851

 

(37,482

)

275,879

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(413

)

24,408

 

(6,215

)

 

17,780

 

Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases

 

2,258

 

 

 

 

2,258

 

Current maturities of convertible debt

 

119,000

 

 

 

 

119,000

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

460,020

 

126,007

 

168,636

 

(37,482

)

717,181

 

Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities

 

365,163

 

39,721

 

 

 

404,884

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

9,269

 

27,645

 

 

22,254

 

59,168

 

Intercompany liabilities

 

804,023

 

 

 

(804,023

)

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

68,557

 

1,502

 

100

 

(1,602

)

68,557

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

287,583

 

436,858

 

3,900

 

(440,758

)

287,583

 

Retained earnings

 

474,858

 

2,481,399

 

11,237

 

(2,492,636

)

474,858

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(3,441

)

 

 

 

(3,441

)

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of shares in treasury

 

(179,882

)

 

 

 

(179,882

)

Cost of shares in benefits trust

 

(59,264

)

 

 

 

(59,264

)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

588,411

 

2,919,759

 

15,237

 

(2,934,996

)

588,411

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

2,226,886

 

$

3,113,132

 

$

183,873

 

$

(3,754,247

)

$

1,769,644

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

Non-

 

Consolidation/

 

 

 

January 28, 2006

 

Pep Boys

 

Guarantors

 

Guarantors

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

12,019

 

$

6,953

 

$

29,309

 

$

 

$

48,281

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

20,030

 

16,404

 

 

 

36,434

 

Merchandise inventories

 

209,384

 

406,908

 

 

 

616,292

 

Prepaid expenses

 

33,765

 

9,678

 

19,000

 

(21,491

)

40,952

 

Other

 

6,116

 

8,960

 

70,370

 

 

85,446

 

Assets held for disposal

 

 

652

 

 

 

652

 

Total Current Assets

 

281,314

 

449,555

 

118,679

 

(21,491

)

828,057

 

Property and Equipment - at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

86,805

 

170,997

 

 

 

257,802

 

Buildings and improvements

 

316,725

 

599,855

 

 

 

916,580

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

278,742

 

392,447

 

 

 

671,189

 

Construction in progress

 

15,261

 

597

 

 

 

15,858

 

 

 

697,533

 

1,163,896

 

 

 

1,861,429

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

364,793

 

549,247

 

 

 

914,040

 

Property and Equipment - Net

 

332,740

 

614,649

 

 

 

947,389

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,520,208

 

1,290,063

 

 

(2,810,271

)

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

631,061

 

84,563

 

(715,624

)

 

Other

 

42,144

 

3,723

 

 

440

 

46,307

 

Total Assets

 

$

2,176,406

 

$

2,989,051

 

$

203,242

 

$

(3,546,946

)

$

1,821,753

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

261,931

 

$

9

 

$

 

$

 

$

261,940

 

Trade payable program liability

 

11,156

 

 

 

 

11,156

 

Accrued expenses

 

45,410

 

90,428

 

195,472

 

(40,549

)

290,761

 

Deferred income taxes

 

64

 

21,690

 

(6,337

)

 

15,417

 

Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases

 

1,257

 

 

 

 

1,257

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

319,818

 

112,127

 

189,135

 

(40,549

)

580,531

 

Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities

 

423,572

 

43,667

 

 

 

467,239

 

Convertible long-term debt

 

119,000

 

 

 

 

119,000

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

9,625

 

28,359

 

 

19,497

 

57,481

 

Intercompany liabilities

 

716,978

 

(1,353

)

 

(715,625

)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(7,152

)

10,089

 

 

 

2,937

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

68,557

 

1,502

 

100

 

(1,602

)

68,557

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

288,098

 

436,858

 

3,900

 

(440,758

)

288,098

 

Retained earnings

 

481,926

 

2,357,802

 

10,107

 

(2,367,909

)

481,926

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(3,565

)

 

 

 

(3,565

)

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of shares in treasury

 

(181,187

)

 

 

 

(181,187

)

Cost of shares in benefits trust

 

(59,264

)

 

 

 

(59,264

)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

594,565

 

2,796,162

 

14,107

 

(2,810,269

)

594,565

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

2,176,406

 

$

2,989,051

 

$

203,242

 

$

(3,546,946

)

$

1,821,753

 

 

16



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation/
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

168,324

 

$

313,673

 

$

 

$

 

$

481,997

 

Service Revenue

 

33,405

 

63,163

 

 

 

96,568

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

7,003

 

(7,003

)

 

Total Revenues

 

201,729

 

376,836

 

7,003

 

(7,003

)

578,565

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

118,307

 

224,567

 

 

 

342,874

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

32,168

 

58,421

 

 

 

90,589

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

7,356

 

(7,356

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

150,475

 

282,988

 

7,356

 

(7,356

)

433,463

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

50,017

 

89,106

 

 

 

139,123

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

1,237

 

4,742

 

 

 

5,979

 

Gross Loss from Other Revenue

 

 

 

(353

)

353

 

 

Total Gross Profit (Loss)

 

51,254

 

93,848

 

(353

)

353

 

145,102

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

49,385

 

89,725

 

81

 

353

 

139,544

 

Net (Loss) Gain From Sale of Assets

 

(16

)

6,447

 

 

 

6,431

 

Operating Profit (Loss)

 

1,853

 

10,570

 

(434

)

 

11,989

 

Non-operating (Expense) Income

 

(4,787

)

29,479

 

427

 

(23,101

)

2,018

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

28,557

 

7,781

 

(1,269

)

(23,101

)

11,968

 

(Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(31,491

)

32,268

 

1,262

 

 

2,039

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(506

)

1,008

 

67

 

 

569

 

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

32,436

 

37,240

 

 

(69,676

)

 

Net Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

1,451

 

68,500

 

1,195

 

(69,676

)

1,470

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(11

)

(19

)

 

 

(30

)

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting principle, Net of Tax

 

(88

)

 

 

 

(88

)

Net Earnings (Loss)

 

$

1,352

 

$

68,481

 

$

1,195

 

$

(69,676

)

$

1,352

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2005

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation/
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

165,423

 

$

315,185

 

$

 

$

 

$

480,608

 

Service Revenue

 

33,204

 

63,606

 

 

 

96,810

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

7,421

 

(7,421

)

 

Total Revenues

 

198,627

 

378,791

 

7,421

 

(7,421

)

577,418

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

120,726

 

231,539

 

 

 

352,265

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

30,333

 

56,459

 

 

 

86,792

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

10,551

 

(10,551

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

151,059

 

287,998

 

10,551

 

(10,551

)

439,057

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

44,697

 

83,646

 

 

 

128,343

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

2,871

 

7,147

 

 

 

10,018

 

Gross Loss from Other Revenue

 

 

 

(3,130

)

3,130

 

 

Total Gross Profit (Loss)

 

47,568

 

90,793

 

(3,130

)

3,130

 

138,361

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

44,707

 

85,290

 

74

 

3,130

 

133,201

 

Net (Loss) Gain from Sales of Assets

 

(470

)

4,969

 

 

 

4,499

 

Operating Profit (Loss)

 

2,391

 

10,472

 

(3,204

)

 

9,659

 

Non-operating (Expense) Income

 

(4,740

)

22,439

 

125

 

(17,341

)

483

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

17,777

 

9,693

 

(895

)

(17,341

)

9,234

 

(Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(20,126

)

23,218

 

(2,184

)

 

908

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(7,389

)

8,415

 

(950

)

 

76

 

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

13,597

 

19,042

 

 

(32,639

)

 

Net Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations

 

860

 

33,845

 

(1,234

)

(32,639

)

832

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

182

 

28

 

 

 

210

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings (Loss)

 

$

1,042

 

$

33,873

 

$

(1,234

)

$

(32,639

)

$

1,042

 

 

17



 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation/
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

328,028

 

$

611,284

 

$

 

$

 

$

939,312

 

Service Revenue

 

68,272

 

127,582

 

 

 

195,854

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

14,140

 

(14,140

)

 

Total Revenues

 

396,300

 

738,866

 

14,140

 

(14,140

)

1,135,166

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

232,767

 

439,655

 

 

 

672,422

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

62,736

 

116,028

 

 

 

178,764

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

15,964

 

(15,964

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

295,503

 

555,683

 

15,964

 

(15,964

)

851,186

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

95,261

 

171,629

 

 

 

266,890

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

5,536

 

11,554

 

 

 

17,090

 

Gross Loss from Other Revenue

 

 

 

(1,824

)

1,824

 

 

Total Gross Profit (Loss)

 

100,797

 

183,183

 

(1,824

)

1,824

 

283,980

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

92,401

 

176,378

 

162

 

1,824

 

270,765

 

Net (Loss) Gain From Sale of Assets

 

(16

)

6,032

 

 

 

6,016

 

Operating Profit (Loss)

 

8,380

 

12,837

 

(1,986

)

 

19,231

 

Non-operating (Expense) Income

 

(9,462

)

57,395

 

725

 

(44,381

)

4,277

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

53,518

 

15,625

 

(2,457

)

(44,381

)

22,305

 

(Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(54,600

)

54,607

 

1,196

 

 

1,203

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(626

)

1,159

 

67

 

 

600

 

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

54,460

 

70,266

 

 

(124,726

)

 

Net (Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

486

 

123,714

 

1,129

 

(124,726

)

603

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(16

)

(117

)

 

 

(133

)

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

179

 

 

 

 

179

 

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

649

 

$

123,597

 

$

1,129

 

$

(124,726

)

$

649

 

 

Twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation/
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

323,249

 

$

621,207

 

$

 

$

 

$

944,456

 

Service Revenue

 

67,986

 

129,202

 

 

 

197,188

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

14,875

 

(14,875

)

 

Total Revenues

 

391,235

 

750,409

 

14,875

 

(14,875

)

1,141,644

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

243,260

 

449,954

 

 

 

693,214

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

58,550

 

112,138

 

 

 

170,688

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

18,269

 

(18,269

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

301,810

 

562,092

 

18,269

 

(18,269

)

863,902

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

79,989

 

171,253

 

 

 

251,242

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

9,436

 

17,064

 

 

 

26,500

 

Gross Loss from Other Revenue

 

 

 

(3,394

)

3,394

 

 

Total Gross Profit (Loss)

 

89,425

 

188,317

 

(3,394

)

3,394

 

277,742

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

91,697

 

173,080

 

159

 

3,394

 

268,330

 

Net (Loss) Gain from Sales of Assets

 

(612

)

4,218

 

 

 

3,606

 

Operating (Loss) Profit

 

(2,884

)

19,455

 

(3,553

)

 

13,018

 

Non-operating (Expense) Income

 

(7,972

)

42,033

 

174

 

(32,014

)

2,221

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

38,240

 

13,661

 

(1,738

)

(32,014

)

18,149

 

(Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(49,096

)

47,827

 

(1,641

)

 

(2,910

)

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(18,253

)

17,643

 

(746

)

 

(1,356

)

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

28,987

 

35,525

 

 

(64,512

)

 

Net (Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations

 

(1,856

)

65,709

 

(895

)

(64,512

)

(1,554

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

124

 

(302

)

 

 

(178

)

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

(1,732

)

$

65,407

 

$

(895

)

$

(64,512

)

$

(1,732

)

 

18



 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollar amount in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation/
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

649

 

$

123,597

 

$

1,129

 

$

(124,726

)

$

649

 

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings (Loss) to Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Continuing Operations

 

(44,544

)

(48,997

)

123

 

124,726

 

31,308

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

34,190

 

22,710

 

(2,553

)

 

54,347

 

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations

 

(9,705

)

97,310

 

(1,301

)

 

86,304

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

(63

)

(182

)

 

 

(245

)

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

(9,768

)

97,128

 

(1,301

)

 

86,059

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities

 

(6,755

)

59

 

 

 

(6,696

)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

 

18,624

 

(94,375

)

3,402

 

 

(72,349

)

Net Increase in Cash

 

2,101

 

2,812

 

2,101

 

 

7,014

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

12,019

 

6,953

 

29,309

 

 

48,281

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

14,120

 

$

9,765

 

$

31,410

 

$

 

$

55,295

 

 

Twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation/
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) earnings

 

$

(1,732

)

$

65,407

 

$

(895

)

$

(64,512

)

$

(1,732

)

Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations to Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Continuing Operations

 

80,648

 

(110,471

)

74

 

64,512

 

34,763

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

(4,233

)

(12,039

)

2,700

 

 

(13,572

)

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations

 

74,683

 

(57,103

)

1,879

 

 

19,459

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

55

 

(759

)

 

 

(704

)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

 

74,738

 

(57,862

)

1,879

 

 

18,755

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Continuing Operations

 

(15,758

)

(19,018

)

 

 

(34,776

)

Net Cash Provided by discontinued operations

 

931

 

 

 

 

931

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

(14,827

)

(19,018

)

 

 

(33,845

)

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

 

(106,288

)

77,725

 

2,565

 

 

(25,998

)

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash

 

(46,377

)

845

 

4,444

 

 

(41,088

)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

59,032

 

8,474

 

15,252

 

 

82,758

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

12,655

 

$

9,319

 

$

19,696

 

$

 

$

41,670

 

 

19



 

NOTE 13. Contingencies

 

The Company is not currently engaged in any litigation arising outside the ordinary course of its business that it believes to be material. The Company is party to various actions and claims, including purported class actions, arising in the normal course of business. The Company believes that amounts accrued for awards or assessments in connection with such matters are adequate and that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

NOTE 14. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The following are the components of comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

1,352

 

$

1,042

 

$

649

 

$

(1,732

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum pension liability adjustments

 

 

(3

)

 

344

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instrument adjustments

 

(212

)

415

 

124

 

984

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

1,140

 

$

1,454

 

$

773

 

$

(404

)

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are:

 

 

 

July 29,
2006

 

January 28,
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instrument adjustment, net of tax

 

$

3,784

 

$

3,660

 

Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax

 

(7,225

)

(7,225

)

 

 

$

(3,441

)

$

(3,565

)

 

20



 

Item 2.             Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The discussion and analysis below for the Company should be read in conjunction with (i) the financial statements and the notes to such financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and (ii) the financial statements and the notes to such financial statements included in Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006.

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack is a leader in the automotive aftermarket with 593 stores located throughout 36 states and Puerto Rico. All of our stores feature the nationally recognized Pep Boys brand name, established through more than 80 years of providing high-quality automotive merchandise and services, and are company-owned, ensuring chain-wide consistency for our customers. We are the only national chain offering automotive service, accessories, tires and parts under one roof, positioning us to achieve our goal of becoming the category dominant one-stop shop for automotive maintenance products and services.

 

For the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006, our comparable sales (sales generated by locations in operation during the same period) increased by 0.4%, compared to a decrease of 2.5% for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2005. This increase in comparable sales occurred despite the negative impact of fewer grand-reopenings than the second quarter of fiscal 2005.

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, we continued to reinvest in our stores to redesign their interiors and enhance their exterior appeal. During the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006, we grand reopened 34 stores in Florida and Colorado, following the grand reopening of approximately 32 stores in the New York City metropolitan market in the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006. Approximately 25-50 additional stores are expected to be remodeled and grand reopened during the remainder of fiscal 2006. In fiscal 2007, we expect to remodel and grand reopen approximately 125 stores, with the balance of approximately 175 stores to be completed in fiscal 2008 and 2009.

 

The following discussion explains the material changes in our results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 and the significant developments affecting our financial condition since January 28, 2006. We strongly recommend that you read the audited financial statements and footnotes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - July 29, 2006

 

Our cash requirements arise principally from capital expenditures related to existing stores, offices and warehouses and from the purchase of inventory. While the primary capital expenditures for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 continue to be attributed to store redesigns, the rate of our store refurbishment program was decreased significantly as a result of our decision to extend it through fiscal 2009. During the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006, we invested approximately $16,000,000 in property and equipment, a reduction of approximately 64% from the first two quarters of fiscal 2005. We estimate that capital expenditures related to existing stores, warehouses and offices during the remainder of fiscal 2006 will be less than $40,000,000, related primarily to the redesign of our existing stores.

 

We anticipate that our net cash provided by operating activities and our existing revolving credit facility will exceed our principal cash requirements for capital expenditures and inventory purchases in fiscal 2006. Our $119,000,000 Convertible Senior Notes are due within the next twelve months, on June 1, 2007. In addition, if the $119,000,000 Convertible Senior Notes have not been converted, repurchased or refinanced prior to March 1, 2007, our $200,000,000 Senior Secured Term Loan facility will also become due within the next twelve months, on March 1, 2007; otherwise, the Senior Secured Term Loan is due January 27, 2011. At July 29, 2006, we had the intent to retire the Convertible Senior Notes prior to March 1, 2007 and the ability to do so using our long-term revolving credit facility, resulting in a long-term classification of the Senior Secured Term Loan. While we continue to have the availability to retire the Convertible Senior Notes under our revolving credit facility, we expect to seek alternative financing from the capital markets in order to refinance the Convertible Senior Notes sometime during the remainder of fiscal 2006.

 

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Working capital decreased from $247,526,000 at January 28, 2006 to $82,613,000 at July 29, 2006, primarily due to the reclassification of our $119,000,000 Convertible Senior Notes to a current liability, a reduction in reinsurance receivable and reduced inventories. At July 29, 2006, we had stockholders’ equity of $588,411,000 and long-term debt, net of current maturities, of $404,884,000. Our long-term debt was 40.8% of our total capitalization at July 29, 2006 and 49.6% at January 28, 2006. As of July 29, 2006, we had an available line of credit totaling $211,704,000 and a cash and cash equivalents balance of $55,295,000.

 

As a convenience to our vendors, we provide a vendor financing program with an availability of $20,000,000. Under this program, the Company’s factor makes accelerated and discounted payments to our vendors and the Company, in turn, makes its regularly scheduled full vendor payments to the factor. As of July 29, 2006, the Company had an outstanding balance of $7,223,000 under these arrangements, classified as trade payable program liability in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

 

The following charts represent the Company’s total contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of July 29, 2006:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)
Obligation

 

Total

 

Due in less
than 1 year

 

Due in
1-3 years

 

Due in
3-5 years

 

Due After
5 years

 

Long-term debt (1)

 

$

525,362

 

$

121,019

 

$

4,257

 

$

199,921

 

$

200,165

 

Operating leases

 

606,466

 

66,131

 

241,119

 

83,262

 

215,954

 

Expected scheduled interest payments on all long-term debt

 

210,325

 

39,721

 

63,410

 

54,653

 

52,541

 

Capital leases

 

781

 

239

 

406

 

136

 

 

Unconditional purchase obligation

 

4,320

 

945

 

1,890

 

1,485

 

 

Total cash obligations

 

$

1,347,254

 

$

228,055

 

$

311,082

 

$

339,457

 

$

468,660

 

 


(1) Long-term debt includes current maturities. Due in 3-5 years total includes $200,000,000 Senior Secured Term loan due January 21, 2011. Such maturity accelerates to March 1, 2007, if our $119,000,000 Convertible Senior Notes have not been converted, repurchased or refinanced prior to March 1, 2007. At July 29, 2006, we had the intent to retire the $119,000,000 Convertible Senior Notes prior to March 1, 2007 and the ability to do so using our long-term revolving credit facility.

 

The table excludes our pension obligation. Future plan contributions are dependent upon actual plan asset returns and interest rates. We originally expected to contribute approximately $1,417,000 to our pension plan in fiscal 2006. As of July 29, 2006, $152,000 of contributions had been made. We now anticipate total pension contributions for fiscal 2006 to be approximately $304,000.

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial Commitments

 

Total

 

Due in less
than 1 year

 

Due in
1-3 years

 

Due in
3-5 years

 

Due After
5 years

 

Import letters of credit

 

$

633

 

$

633

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Standby letters of credit

 

55,708

 

41,825

 

13,883

 

 

 

Surety bonds

 

13,080

 

12,352

 

728

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

 

$

69,421

 

$

54,810

 

$

14,611

 

$

 

$

 

 

OTHER CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

 

In the first quarter of fiscal 2005, we entered into a contractual commitment to purchase approximately $4,800,000 of products over a six-year period. The commitment for years two through five is approximately $950,000 per year, while the first and final year’s commitment is approximately $500,000. Following year two, we are obligated to pay the vendor a per unit reimbursement for any shortfall between our cumulative purchases during the two year period then ended and the minimum purchase requirement. For years three through six, we are obligated to pay the vendor a per unit reimbursement for any annual shortfall. The maximum obligation under any shortfall is approximately $950,000. At July 29, 2006, we expect to satisfy each of the cumulative minimum purchase requirements under this contract.

 

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, our discontinued operations has reflected the ongoing costs associated with eleven stores remaining from the 33 stores closed on July 31, 2003 as part of our corporate restructuring (see Note 6 of Item 1—Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

Store Transfers

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, we sold a store that we have leased back and will continue to operate for a one year period. Due to our significant continuing involvement with this store following the sale, we reclassified back into continuing operations, for all periods presented, this store’s revenues and costs that had been previously reclassified into discontinued operations during the third quarter of fiscal 2005, in accordance with SFAS No. 144 and EITF 03-13.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following table presents for the periods indicated certain items in the consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total revenues (except as otherwise provided) and the percentage change in dollar amounts of such items compared to the indicated prior period.

 

 

 

Percentage of Total Revenues

 

Percentage Change

 

Thirteen weeks ended

 

July 29, 2006
(Fiscal 2006)

 

July 30, 2005
(Fiscal 2005)

 

Favorable
(Unfavorable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

83.3

%

83.2

%

0.3

%

Service Revenue (1)

 

16.7

 

16.8

 

(0.2

)

Total Revenues

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

0.2

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales (2)

 

71.1

(3)

73.3

(3)

2.7

 

Costs of Service Revenue (2)

 

93.8

(3)

89.7

(3)

(4.4

)

Total Costs of Revenues

 

74.9

 

76.0

 

1.3

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

28.9

(3)

26.7

(3)

8.4

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

6.2

(3)

10.3

(3)

(40.3

)

Total Gross Profit

 

25.1

 

24.0

 

4.9

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

24.1

 

23.1

 

(4.8

)

Net Gain on Sales of Assets

 

1.1

 

0.8

(5)

42.9

 

Operating Profit

 

2.1

 

1.7

 

24.1

 

Non-operating Income

 

0.3

 

0.1

 

317.8

 

Interest Expense

 

2.1

 

1.6

 

(29.6

)

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

0.4

 

0.2

 

124.6

 

Income Tax Expense

 

27.9

(4)

8.4

(4)

(648.7

)

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

0.3

 

0.1

 

76.7

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

29.8

 

 


(1) Service revenue consists of the labor charge for installing merchandise or maintaining or repairing vehicles, excluding the sale of any installed parts or materials.

 

(2) Costs of merchandise sales include the cost of products sold, buying, warehousing and store occupancy costs. Costs of service revenue include service center payroll and related employee benefits and service center occupancy costs. Occupancy costs include utilities, rents, real estate and property taxes, repairs and maintenance and depreciation and amortization expenses.

 

(3) As a percentage of related sales or revenue, as applicable.

 

(4) As a percentage of Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle.

 

(5) Net Gain from Sales of Assets for 2005 was reclassified primarily from Costs of Merchandise Sales (see Note 1 of Item 1- Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

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Thirteen Weeks Ended July 29, 2006 vs. Thirteen Weeks Ended July 29, 2005

 

Total revenues for the second quarter increased 0.2%. This increase was due primarily to an increase in comparable revenues (revenues generated by locations in operation during the same period) of 0.4%. Comparable merchandise sales increased 0.4% while comparable service revenue was flat.

 

Gross profit from merchandise sales increased, as a percentage of merchandise sales, to 28.9% in fiscal 2006 from 26.7% in fiscal 2005. This was an 8.4% or $10,780,000 increase from the prior year. This increase as a percentage of merchandise sales was due primarily to an increase in merchandise margins and lower warehousing costs, offset by higher occupancy costs. The increase in merchandise margins resulted from the restructuring of our vendor agreements and lower inventory shrinkage, offset by decreased sales of higher margin products. Effective January 29, 2006, substantially all of our vendor agreements were restructured to no longer identify specific incremental expenses for cooperative advertising; therefore, all vendor support funds are now treated as a reduction of inventories and are recognized as an increase to gross profit from merchandise sales as the inventories are sold, in accordance with EITF 02-16. Gross profit from merchandise sales for the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006 improved by approximately $11,800,000 compared to the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2005 primarily as a result of these contractual changes. Warehousing costs were lower due to reduced rent, public storage and temporary labor costs. The increase in store occupancy costs was due to an increase in depreciation costs related to a larger cumulative base of stores remodeled under the grand reopening program, in addition to higher utility and rental equipment costs.

 

Gross profit from service revenue decreased, as a percentage of service revenue, to 6.2% in fiscal 2006 from 10.3% in fiscal 2005. This was a 40.3% or $4,039,000 decrease from the prior year. This decrease, as a percentage of service revenue, was due to higher payroll and depreciation costs, offset by decreased benefits and other occupancy costs. The increase in payroll was primarily due to a higher utilization of more skilled labor and increased incentives and bonuses.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased, as a percentage of total revenues, to 24.1% in fiscal 2006 from 23.1% in fiscal 2005. This was a 4.8% or $6,343,000 increase from the prior year. This increase, as a percentage of total revenues, was due to increased net media expense offset by decreases in store expenses and general and administrative expenses. The increase in net media expense was caused by a change in our vendor agreements which resulted in a different application of EITF 02-16, whereby approximately $10,600,000 in vendor support funds were recorded as a reduction in advertising costs for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2005 (see above explanation of vendor agreement restructuring), offset by lower gross media expenditures than were experienced in the prior year related to the grand reopenings of the Philadelphia and Chicago metropolitan markets. The decrease in store expenses was due primarily to a favorable litigation settlement of approximately $2,100,000 from certain of our credit card processors and favorable claims experience, offset by higher payroll costs. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was due primarily to lower hiring and moving, legal and systems consulting expenses, offset by $1,100,000 of severance for the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer and $1,400,000 in costs related to the Company’s strategic review process.

 

Net gain on sales of assets increased, as a percentage of total revenues, to 1.1% in fiscal 2006 from 0.8% in fiscal 2005. This was a 42.9% or $1,932,000 increase from the prior year. This increase, as a percentage of total revenues, was due primarily to a gain of $6,329,000 from a sale of a store in fiscal 2006, compared to a gain of $5,177,000 offset by a loss of $502,000 related to stores sold in fiscal 2005.

 

Interest expense increased $2,734,000 due to an increase in the weighted average interest rate and higher debt levels.

 

Results from discontinued operations for the first quarter of 2006 was a loss of $30,000 (net of tax) compared to a profit of $210,000 (net of tax) in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. The income recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 is due to a gain on the sale of assets held for disposal related to a closed store.

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax, decreased from the initial amount recorded upon adoption of FAS 123R at April 29, 2006 as a result of a change in the estimated annual effective tax rate.

 

Net earnings increased, as a percentage of total revenues, due primarily to an increase in total gross profit and in net gain on sales of assets, as a percentage of sales, offset by higher interest and selling, general and administrative costs.

 

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Results of Operations -

 

The following table presents for the periods indicated certain items in the consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total revenues (except as otherwise provided) and the percentage change in dollar amounts of such items compared to the indicated prior period.

 

 

 

Percentage of Total Revenues

 

Percentage Change

 

 

 

July 29, 2006

 

July 30, 2005

 

Favorable

 

Twenty-six weeks ended

 

(Fiscal 2006)

 

(Fiscal 2005)

 

(Unfavorable)

 

Merchandise Sales

 

82.7

%

82.7

%

(0.5

)%

Service Revenue (1)

 

17.3

 

17.3

 

(0.7

)

Total Revenues

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

(0.6

)

Costs of Merchandise Sales (2)

 

71.6

(3)

73.4

(3)

3.0

 

Costs of Service Revenue (2)

 

91.3

(3)

86.6

(3)

(4.7

)

Total Costs of Revenues

 

75.0

 

75.7

 

1.5

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

28.4

(3)

26.6

(3)

6.2

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

8.7

(3)

13.4

(3)

(35.5

)

Total Gross Profit

 

25.0

 

24.3

 

2.2

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

23.9

 

23.5

 

(0.9

)

Net Gain on Sales of Assets

 

0.5

 

0.3

(5)

66.8

 

Operating Profit

 

1.7

 

1.1

 

47.7

 

Non-operating Income

 

0.4

 

0.2

 

92.6

 

Interest Expense

 

2.0

 

1.6

 

(22.9

)

Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

0.1

 

(0.3

)

141.3

 

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

 

49.9

(4)

46.6

(4)

(144.2

)

Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

0.1

 

(0.1

)

138.8

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

 

25.3

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings (Loss)

 

0.1

 

(0.2

)

137.5

 

 


(1) Service revenue consists of the labor charge for installing merchandise or maintaining or repairing vehicles, excluding the sale of any installed parts or materials.

 

(2) Costs of merchandise sales include the cost of products sold, buying, warehousing and store occupancy costs. Costs of service revenue include service center payroll and related employee benefits and service center occupancy costs. Occupancy costs include utilities, rents, real estate and property taxes, repairs and maintenance and depreciation and amortization expenses.

 

(3) As a percentage of related sales or revenue, as applicable.

 

(4) As a percentage of Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle.

 

(5) Net Gain from Sales of Assets for 2005 was reclassified primarily from Costs of Merchandise Sales (see Note 1 of Item 1- Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

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Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 29, 2006 vs. Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 30, 2005

 

Total revenues for the first twenty-six weeks decreased 0.6%. This decrease was due primarily to a decrease in comparable revenues (revenues generated by locations in operation during the same period) of 0.3%. Comparable merchandise sales and service revenue both decreased 0.3%.

 

Gross profit from merchandise sales increased, as a percentage of merchandise sales, to 28.4% in fiscal 2006 from 26.6% in fiscal 2005. This was a 6.2% or $15,648,000 increase from the prior year. This increase as a percentage of merchandise sales was due primarily to an increase in merchandise margins and lower warehousing costs, offset by higher occupancy costs. The increase in merchandise margins resulted from the restructuring of our vendor agreements and lower inventory shrinkage estimates, offset by decreased sales of higher margin products. Effective January 29, 2006, substantially all of our vendor agreements were restructured to no longer identify specific incremental expenses for cooperative advertising; therefore, all vendor support funds are now treated as a reduction of inventories and are recognized as an increase to gross profit from merchandise sales as the inventories are sold, in accordance with EITF 02-16. Gross profit from merchandise sales for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006 improved by approximately $21,600,000 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005 primarily as a result of these contractual changes. Warehousing costs were lower due to reduced rent, public storage and temporary labor costs. The increase in store occupancy costs was due to an increase in depreciation costs related to a larger cumulative base of stores remodeled under the grand reopening program, in addition to higher utility and rental equipment costs.

 

Gross profit from service revenue decreased, as a percentage of service revenue to 8.7% in fiscal 2006 from 13.4% in fiscal 2005. This was a 35.5% or $9,410,000 decrease from the prior year. This decrease, as a percentage of service revenue, was due to higher payroll and depreciation costs. The increase in payroll was primarily due to a higher utilization of more skilled labor, increased incentives and bonuses and increased staffing.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased, as a percentage of total revenues, to 23.9% in fiscal 2006 from 23.5% in fiscal 2005. This was a 0.9% or $2,435,000 increase from the prior year. This increase, as a percentage of total revenues, was due to increased net media expense offset by decreases in store expenses, general and administrative expenses and benefits. The increase in net media expense was caused by a change in our vendor agreements which resulted in a different application of EITF 02-16, whereby approximately $19,400,000 in vendor support funds were recorded as a reduction in advertising costs for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2005 (see above explanation of vendor agreement restructuring), offset by lower gross media expenditures than were experienced in the prior year related to the grand reopenings of the Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Chicago metropolitan markets. The decrease in store expenses was due primarily to a favorable insurance settlement of $2,300,000, a favorable litigation settlement of approximately $2,100,000 from certain of our credit card processors and favorable claims experience. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was due primarily to lower hiring and moving, legal, meeting and systems consulting expenses, offset by $1,100,000 of severance for the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer and $2,775,000 of costs related to the Company’s strategic review process.

 

Net gain on sales of assets increased, as a percentage of total revenues, to 0.5% in fiscal 2006 from 0.3% in fiscal 2005. This was a 66.8% or $2,410,000 increase from the prior year. This increase, as a percentage of total revenues, was due primarily to a gain of $6,329,000 from a sale of a store in fiscal 2006, compared to a gain of $5,177,000 offset by a loss of $502,000 related to stores sold in fiscal 2005.

 

Interest expense increased $4,156,000 due to an increase in the weighted average interest rate and higher debt levels.

 

Results from discontinued operations for 2006 was a loss of $133,000 (net of tax) compared to a loss of $178,000 (net of tax) in 2005.

 

Net earnings increased, as a percentage of total revenues, due primarily to an increase in total gross profit and in net gain on sales of assets, as a percentage of sales, offset by higher interest and selling, general and administrative costs.

 

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INDUSTRY COMPARISON

 

We operate in the U.S. automotive aftermarket, which has two general competitive arenas: the Do-It-For-Me (“DIFM”) (service labor, installed merchandise and tires) market and the Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) (retail merchandise) market. Generally, the specialized automotive retailers focus on either the “DIY” or “DIFM” areas of the business. We believe that our operation in both the “DIY” and “DIFM” areas of the business positively differentiates us from most of our competitors. Although operating performance is measured at a store level in aggregation, we believe that the following presentation shows an accurate comparison against competitors within the two sales arenas. We compete in the “DIY” area of the business through our retail sales floor and commercial sales business (Retail Sales). Our Service Center Business (labor and installed merchandise and tires) competes in the DIFM area of the industry.

 

The following table presents the revenues and gross profit for each area of the business.

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended

 

Twenty-six weeks ended

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

July 29, 2006
Amount

 

July 30, 2005
Amount

 

July 29, 2006
Amount

 

July 30, 2005
Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail Sales (1)

 

$

353,554

 

$

355,656

 

$

681,511

 

$

695,010

 

Service Center Revenue (2)

 

225,011

 

221,762

 

453,655

 

446,634

 

Total Revenues

 

$

578,565

 

$

577,418

 

$

1,135,166

 

$

1,141,644

 

Gross Profit from Retail Sales (3)

 

$

100,179

 

$

93,809

 

$

189,768

 

$

179,606

 

Gross Profit from Service Center Revenue (3)

 

44,923

 

44,552

 

94,212

 

98,136

 

Total Gross Profit

 

$

145,102

 

$

138,361

 

$

283,980

 

$

277,742

 

 


(1)          Excludes revenues from installed products.

 

(2)          Includes revenues from installed products.

 

(3)          Gross Profit from Retail Sales includes the cost of products sold, buying, warehousing and store occupancy costs. Gross Profit from Service Center Revenue includes the cost of installed products sold, buying, warehousing, service center payroll and related employee benefits and service center occupancy costs. Occupancy costs include utilities, rents, real estate and property taxes, repairs and maintenance and depreciation and amortization expenses.

 

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123R) requiring that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123R on January 29, 2006 using the modified prospective method. The impact of adopting this Standard is discussed in Note 1 of Item 1 – Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

In June of 2006, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force on Issue 06-3, How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation). The scope of this consensus includes any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer and may include, but is not limited to sales, use, value added and some excise taxes. Additionally, this consensus seeks to address how a company should address the disclosure of such items in interim and annual financial statements, either gross or net pursuant to APB Opinion No. 22, Disclosure of Accounting Policies. The Company is required to adopt this statement in fiscal 2007. The Company presents sales net of sales taxes in its consolidated statement of operations and does not anticipate changing its policy as a result of EITF 06-3.

 

In July of 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes a model for the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, disclosure and transition. The Company is required to adopt this Interpretation in fiscal 2007, and is currently evaluating the effect that this Interpretation will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Additionally, we estimate our interim product gross margins in accordance with Accounting Principles Bulletin No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to customer incentives, product returns and warranty obligations, bad debts, inventories, income taxes, financing operations, restructuring costs, retirement benefits, risk participation agreements and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. For a detailed discussion of significant accounting policies that may involve a higher degree of judgment or complexity, refer to “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” as reported in our Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2006, which disclosures are hereby incorporated by reference.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “guidance,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimates,” “forecasts” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include management’s expectations regarding future financial performance, automotive aftermarket trends, levels of competition, business development activities, future capital expenditures, financing sources and availability and the effects of regulation and litigation. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be achieved. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements due to factors beyond our control, including the strength of the national and regional economies, retail and commercial consumers’ ability to spend, the health of the various sectors of the automotive aftermarket, the weather in geographical regions with a high concentration of our stores, competitive pricing, the location and number of competitors’ stores, product and labor costs and the additional factors described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The Company does not utilize financial instruments for trading purposes and does not hold any derivative financial instruments that could expose the Company to significant market risk. The Company’s primary market risk exposure with regard to financial instruments is to changes in interest rates. Pursuant to the terms of its revolving credit agreement, changes in the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) could affect the rates at which the Company could borrow funds thereunder. At July 29, 2006, the Company had borrowings of $5,871,000 under this facility. Additionally, the Company has a $200,000,000 Senior Secured Term Loan facility that bears interest at LIBOR plus 3.0%, and approximately $122,848,000 of real estate operating leases that vary based on changes in LIBOR.

 

We have entered into an interest rate swap, which was designated as a cash flow hedge to convert the variable LIBOR portion of the real estate lease payments to a fixed rate of 2.90%, terminating on July 1, 2008 (coterminous with the leases noted above). If the critical terms of the interest rate swap or the hedge item do not change, the interest rate swap will be considered to be highly effective with all changes in fair value included in other comprehensive income. As of July 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006, the fair values of the interest rate swap were $5,988,000 ($3,784,000 net of tax) and $5,790,000 ($3,660,000, net of tax), respectively, and these changes in value were included in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Our controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are functioning effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

 

In connection with the filing of this Form 10-Q, the Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is not currently engaged in any litigation arising outside the ordinary course of its business that it believes to be material. The Company is party to various actions and claims, including purported class actions, arising in the normal course of business. The Company believes that amounts accrued for awards or assessments in connection with such matters are adequate and that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no changes to the risks described in the Company’s previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006.

 

Item 2.             Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

 

Item 3.             Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4.             Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

 

Item 5.             Other Information

None.

 

Item 6.             Exhibits

 

4.1

 

Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated August 18, 2006, between the Company and the Rights Agent.

 

Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Form 8-K filed August 21, 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

10.1

 

Letter agreement dated July 17, 2006, between the Company and William Leonard.*

 

Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 21, 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

10.2

 

Agreement dated August 2, 2006, between the Company and the Barington Group.

 

Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Form 8-K filed August 3, 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

(31.1)**

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31.2)**

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32.1)**

 

Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32.2)**

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 


* - Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** - Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

Date:

  September 6, 2006

 

by:

/s/ Harry F. Yanowitz

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harry F. Yanowitz

 

 

Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

(31.1)**

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(31.2)**

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(32.1)**

 

Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(32.2)**

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 


** - Filed herewith

 

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