Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 |
Commission File Number 000-51491
Kona Grill, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
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20-0216690
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
7150 East Camelback Road, Suite 220
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
(480) 922-8100
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark 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 o Non-accelerated filer þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
As of July 31, 2007, there were 5,887,287 shares of the registrants common stock outstanding.
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
KONA GRILL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Note 1) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
3,209 |
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$ |
1,934 |
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Investments |
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8,429 |
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14,249 |
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Receivables |
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347 |
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949 |
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Other current assets |
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1,389 |
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741 |
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Total current assets |
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13,374 |
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17,873 |
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Other assets |
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442 |
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407 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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42,653 |
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40,516 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
56,469 |
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$ |
58,796 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
2,102 |
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$ |
4,616 |
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Accrued expenses |
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3,674 |
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3,502 |
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Current portion of notes payable |
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637 |
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613 |
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Total current liabilities |
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6,413 |
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8,731 |
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Notes payable |
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2,375 |
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2,700 |
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Deferred rent |
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11,650 |
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11,543 |
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Total liabilities |
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20,438 |
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22,974 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value,
2,000,000 shares authorized, none
issued at June 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006 |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value,
15,000,000 shares authorized, 5,871,949
and 5,847,593 shares issued and
outstanding at June 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006, respectively |
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59 |
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58 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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42,239 |
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41,722 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(6,267 |
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(5,957 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(1 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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36,031 |
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35,822 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
56,469 |
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$ |
58,796 |
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
2
KONA GRILL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Restaurant sales |
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$ |
19,322 |
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$ |
11,877 |
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$ |
34,988 |
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$ |
22,071 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of sales |
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5,487 |
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3,299 |
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10,033 |
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6,194 |
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Labor |
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5,970 |
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3,578 |
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11,045 |
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6,731 |
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Occupancy |
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1,205 |
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812 |
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2,263 |
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1,518 |
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Restaurant operating expenses |
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2,742 |
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1,480 |
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4,876 |
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2,926 |
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General and administrative |
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1,832 |
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1,625 |
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3,601 |
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3,639 |
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Preopening expense |
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350 |
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689 |
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838 |
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980 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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1,477 |
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823 |
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2,766 |
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1,553 |
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Total costs and expenses |
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19,063 |
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12,306 |
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35,422 |
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23,541 |
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Income (loss) from operations |
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259 |
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(429 |
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(434 |
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(1,470 |
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Nonoperating income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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131 |
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246 |
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291 |
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483 |
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Interest expense |
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(42 |
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(75 |
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(42 |
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(154 |
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Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes |
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348 |
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(258 |
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(185 |
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(1,141 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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35 |
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45 |
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45 |
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50 |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
313 |
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$ |
(303 |
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$ |
(230 |
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$ |
(1,191 |
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Net income (loss) per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.05 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
(0.21 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.05 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
(0.21 |
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Weighted average shares used in computation: |
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Basic |
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5,866 |
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5,793 |
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5,860 |
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5,762 |
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Diluted |
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6,233 |
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5,793 |
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5,860 |
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5,762 |
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
3
KONA GRILL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Operating activities |
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(Unaudited) |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(230 |
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$ |
(1,191 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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2,766 |
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1,553 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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341 |
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402 |
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Tax benefit on exercise of stock options |
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5 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Receivables |
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602 |
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(2,048 |
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Other current assets |
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(648 |
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(437 |
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Accounts payable |
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(901 |
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394 |
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Accrued expenses |
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107 |
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639 |
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Deferred rent |
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107 |
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2,528 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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2,149 |
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1,840 |
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Investing activities |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(6,516 |
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(9,050 |
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(Increase) decrease in other assets |
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(35 |
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11 |
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Net proceeds on purchase and sale of short-term investments |
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5,821 |
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4,504 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(730 |
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(4,535 |
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Financing activities |
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Repayments of notes payable |
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(301 |
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(375 |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and
exercise of stock options and warrants |
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157 |
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35 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(144 |
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(340 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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1,275 |
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(3,035 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
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1,934 |
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4,466 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
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$ |
3,209 |
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$ |
1,431 |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information |
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Cash paid for interest |
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$ |
127 |
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$ |
154 |
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Noncash investing activities |
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(Decrease) increase in accounts payable related to property and
equipment additions |
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$ |
(1,613 |
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$ |
1,552 |
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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KONA GRILL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Kona Grill, Inc. (referred to herein as the Company or we, us, and our) owns and
operates upscale casual dining restaurants under the name Kona Grill. Our restaurants feature a
diverse selection of mainstream American dishes and award-winning sushi that are prepared fresh
daily. We currently own and operate 16 restaurants in 10 states throughout the United States.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, they do not
include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal
recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating
results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of
the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007.
The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2006 has been derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and
footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash, money market funds, and highly liquid short-term
fixed income securities with a remaining maturity of 90 days or less when acquired. Amounts
receivable from credit card processors are also considered cash equivalents because they are both
short-term and highly liquid in nature and are typically converted to cash within one business day
of the sales transaction. Under the Companys asset classification practices, when there is no
legal right of offset against cash balances in a specific financial institution, uncleared checks
are classified as accounts payable. Uncleared checks totaling approximately $860,000 and $640,000
were included in accounts payable as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No.
48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB
Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and it seeks to reduce the diversity in practice
associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. FIN
48 requires that the impact of a tax position in a companys financial statements be recognized if
that position will more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the
position. We adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. See Note 7 for discussion of the adoption
of FIN 48.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 provides guidance for using fair value to
measure assets and liabilities. The standard expands required disclosures about the extent to
which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair
value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS 157 will have a
material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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KONA GRILL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic net income (loss) is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share includes the
dilutive effect of potential stock option and warrant exercises, calculated using the treasury
stock method.
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(In thousands, except per share data) |
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Numerator: |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
313 |
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$ |
(303 |
) |
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$ |
(230 |
) |
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$ |
(1,191 |
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Denominator: |
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Weighted average shares Basic |
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5,866 |
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5,793 |
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5,860 |
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5,762 |
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Effect of dilutive stock options and warrants |
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367 |
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Weighted average shares Diluted |
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6,233 |
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5,793 |
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5,860 |
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5,762 |
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Net income (loss) per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.05 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
) |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
(0.21 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.05 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
) |
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$ |
(0.04 |
) |
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$ |
(0.21 |
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, there were approximately 117,000 and 918,000
stock options and warrants outstanding, respectively, that were not included in the dilutive
earnings per share calculation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the three and
six months ended June 30, 2006, approximately 771,000 stock options and warrants outstanding were
excluded from the dilutive earnings per share calculation for the same reason.
3. Investments
The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities (in thousands):
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Gross |
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Adjusted |
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Unrealized |
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Estimated |
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Cost |
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Losses |
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Fair Value |
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June 30, 2007 |
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Auction rate municipal securities |
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$ |
8,275 |
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$ |
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$ |
8,275 |
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Corporate securities |
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154 |
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154 |
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$ |
8,429 |
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$ |
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$ |
8,429 |
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December 31, 2006 |
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Auction rate municipal securities |
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$ |
10,600 |
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$ |
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$ |
10,600 |
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Government bonds |
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3,000 |
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(1 |
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2,999 |
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Corporate securities |
|
|
650 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
650 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
14,250 |
|
|
$ |
(1 |
) |
|
$ |
14,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The original maturity date for our government bonds and corporate securities is one year or
less. Although original maturities of our auction rate municipal securities are generally longer
than one year, we have the right to sell these securities each auction date subject to the
availability of buyers. The original maturity dates for these investments ranged from 2029 to 2047
at June 30, 2007.
6
KONA GRILL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Accrued payroll |
|
$ |
1,283 |
|
|
$ |
1,471 |
|
Sales taxes |
|
|
564 |
|
|
|
485 |
|
Business and income taxes |
|
|
459 |
|
|
|
297 |
|
Gift cards |
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
372 |
|
Accrued occupancy |
|
|
244 |
|
|
|
166 |
|
Other |
|
|
774 |
|
|
|
711 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,674 |
|
|
$ |
3,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. Stock-Based Compensation
We maintain stock award plans which provide for discretionary grants of incentive and
nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock, and other types of awards to our employees,
consultants, and non-employee directors. We had 912,774 shares authorized for issuance under our
stock option plans as of June 30, 2007 of which 242,635 shares remain available for future
issuance. Stock options issued under these plans are granted with an exercise price at or above
the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant and generally expire five
or ten years from the date of grant. Employee stock options granted during 2007 generally vest 25
percent each year over a four-year period, while non-employee director options vest 25 percent each
quarter over a one-year period.
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R,
Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R), using the modified prospective transition method. Under this
transition method, compensation cost recognized in the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and
2006 includes compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006,
based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with SFAS 123R. All options granted
prior to January 1, 2006 were fully vested. We recognized stock- based compensation expense of
approximately $139,000 and $211,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and $341,000 and $402,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively.
The fair value of stock options granted was estimated at the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Dividend yield |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Expected volatility |
|
|
34.4 |
% |
|
|
36.5 |
% |
|
|
34.4 |
% |
|
|
40.3 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
4.9 |
% |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
|
4.9 |
% |
|
|
4.9 |
% |
Expected life (in years) |
|
|
3.8 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
|
Weighted average fair value per option granted |
|
$ |
6.45 |
|
|
$ |
4.44 |
|
|
$ |
6.45 |
|
|
$ |
4.23 |
|
The following table summarizes activity under our stock award plans during the six months
ended June 30, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Under |
|
|
Average |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
Option |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
Contractual Term |
|
|
Intrinsic Value |
|
Outstanding options at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
631,589 |
|
|
$ |
10.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
76,750 |
|
|
|
19.36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(26,950 |
) |
|
|
15.76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(11,250 |
) |
|
|
7.18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding options at June 30, 2007 |
|
|
670,139 |
|
|
$ |
11.50 |
|
|
5.1 years |
|
|
$ |
4,629,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at June 30, 2007 |
|
|
475,826 |
|
|
$ |
9.24 |
|
|
5.4 years |
|
|
$ |
4,292,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
KONA GRILL, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
was approximately $121,000 and $392,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2007, there was
approximately $844,000 of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested
share-based compensation arrangements, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average
period of 2.5 years.
6. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the aggregate change in stockholders equity,
excluding changes in ownership interests. It is the sum of net income (loss) and changes in
unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities. The components of comprehensive
income (loss), net of related tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were
as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
313 |
|
|
$ |
(303 |
) |
|
$ |
(230 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,191 |
) |
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income (loss) |
|
$ |
314 |
|
|
$ |
(305 |
) |
|
$ |
(229 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,208 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. Income Taxes
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, on January 1,
2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, we recognized an immaterial adjustment in the
liability for unrecognized income tax benefits, which was accounted for as an increase to the
January 1, 2007 accumulated deficit balance. At the adoption date of January 1, 2007, we had
$65,000 of unrecognized tax benefits. Future changes in the unrecognized tax benefit are not
expected to have a material impact on the effective tax rate due to the existence of a valuation
allowance.
We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
There have been no material changes in the amounts of our unrecognized tax benefits or interest and
penalties related to uncertain tax positions since we adopted FIN 48.
We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state
jurisdictions. Federal income tax returns for 2003 through 2006 remain open to examination, while
state and local income tax returns for 2002 through 2006 remain open to examination.
8. Commitments and Contingencies
We are engaged in various legal actions, which arise in the ordinary course of our business.
Although there can be no assurance as to the ultimate disposition of these matters, it is the
opinion of our management, based upon the information available at this time, that the expected
outcome of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect
on our results of operations or financial condition.
8
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report and the audited
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 contained in our
2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Forward-looking statements include statements
regarding our expectations, anticipation, intentions, beliefs, or strategies regarding
the future. Forward-looking statements relating to our future economic performance, plans and
objectives for future operations, and projections of revenue and other financial items are based on
our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. Our actual
results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a
result of a variety of factors, including those set forth under Item 1A, Risk Factors in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and other reports filed from time
to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Overview
We currently own and operate 16 restaurants located in ten states, including our restaurant in
Troy, Michigan which opened during the second quarter. We offer freshly prepared food,
personalized service, and a contemporary ambiance that create a satisfying yet affordable dining
experience that we believe exceeds many traditional casual dining restaurants with which we
compete. Our high-volume upscale casual restaurants feature a diverse selection of mainstream
American dishes as well as a variety of appetizers and entrees with an international influence,
including an extensive selection of sushi items. Our menu items are freshly prepared and
incorporate over 40 signature sauces and dressings that we make from scratch, creating broad-based
appeal for the lifestyle and taste trends of a diverse group of guests. Our menu is standardized
for all of our restaurants allowing us to deliver consistent quality meals and service. We believe
that our extensive menu and generous portions offer our guests an attractive price-value
proposition.
We continue to follow a disciplined growth plan focused largely on expanding our presence in
new markets. To date, we have funded our restaurant development, working capital, and general
corporate needs with cash flows from operations, loans from affiliates, the sale of common and
preferred stock, receipt of landlord tenant improvement allowances, and borrowings under equipment
term loans. We plan to open four new restaurants during 2007, of which one restaurant in Austin,
Texas and another restaurant in Troy, Michigan have already opened. The two restaurants scheduled
to open in the second half of 2007 are located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Stamford, Connecticut.
Our goal is for our new restaurants to generate average annual unit volumes of $4.5 million
following 24 months of operations. We believe our typical new restaurants experience gradually
increasing unit volumes as guests begin to discover our concept and we begin to generate market
awareness. Our restaurants are also subject to seasonal fluctuations. Despite our limited
operating history, we have identified that sales in most of our restaurants typically are higher
during the spring and summer months and winter holiday season.
We experience various trends in our operating cost structure. Cost of sales, labor, occupancy,
and other operating expenses for our restaurants open at least 12 months generally trend consistent
with restaurant sales, and we analyze those costs as a percentage of restaurant sales. We
anticipate that our new restaurants will take approximately six months to achieve operating
efficiencies as a result of challenges typically associated with new restaurants, including lack of
market recognition and the need to hire and sufficiently train employees, as well as other factors.
We expect cost of sales and labor expenses as a percentage of restaurant sales to be higher when
we open a new restaurant, but decrease as a percentage of restaurant sales as the restaurant
matures and as the restaurant management and employees become more efficient operating that unit.
The majority of our general and administrative costs are fixed costs. We expect our general and
administrative spending to increase as we add corporate personnel and infrastructure to support our
growth and comply with the requirements associated with being a public company. However, we expect
our general and administrative costs to decrease as a percentage of restaurant sales as we leverage
these investments and realize the benefits of higher sales volumes.
9
Key Measures We Use to Evaluate Our Company
Key measures we use to evaluate and assess our business include the following:
Number of Restaurant Openings. Number of restaurant openings reflects the number of
restaurants opened during a particular reporting period.
Same-Store Sales Growth. Same-store sales growth reflects the periodic change in restaurant
sales for the comparable restaurant base. In calculating same-store sales growth, we include a
restaurant in the comparable restaurant base after it has been in operation for more than 18
months. Same-store sales growth can be generated by an increase in guest traffic counts or by
increases in the per person average check amount. Menu price changes and the mix of menu items sold
can affect the per person average check amount.
Average Weekly Sales. Average weekly sales represents the average of restaurant sales
measured over consecutive Monday through Sunday time periods.
Average Unit Volume. Average unit volume represents the average restaurant sales for all of
our restaurants open for at least 12 months before the beginning of the period measured.
Sales Per Square Foot. Sales per square foot represents the restaurant sales for our
restaurants open for at least 12 months, divided by the total square feet for such restaurants.
Restaurant Operating Profit. Restaurant operating profit is defined as restaurant sales minus
cost of sales, labor, occupancy, and restaurant operating expenses. Restaurant operating profit
does not include general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, and preopening
expenses. We believe restaurant operating profit is an important component of financial results
because it is a widely used metric within the restaurant industry to evaluate restaurant-level
productivity, efficiency, and performance. We use restaurant operating profit as a percentage of
restaurant sales as a key metric to evaluate our restaurants financial performance compared with
our competitors.
Key Financial Definitions
Restaurant Sales. Restaurant sales include gross food and beverage sales, net of promotions
and discounts.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales consists of food and beverage costs.
Labor. Labor includes all direct and indirect labor costs incurred in operations.
Occupancy. Occupancy includes all rent payments associated with the leasing of real estate,
including base, percentage and straight-line rent, property taxes, and common area maintenance
expense. We record tenant improvement allowances as a reduction of occupancy expense over the
initial term of the lease.
Restaurant Operating Expenses. Restaurant operating expenses consist of all other
restaurant-level operating costs, the major components of which are utilities, credit card fees,
supplies, marketing, repair and maintenance, and other expenses. Other operating expenses contain
both variable and fixed components.
General and Administrative. General and administrative includes all corporate and
administrative functions that support operations and provide infrastructure to facilitate our
future growth. Components of this category include management and staff salaries, bonuses,
stock-based compensation and related employee benefits, travel, information systems, human
resources, training, corporate rent, professional and consulting fees, and corporate insurance
costs.
Preopening Expense. Preopening expense consists of costs incurred prior to opening a new
restaurant and is comprised principally of manager salaries and relocation, payroll and related
training costs for new employees,
including practice and rehearsal of service activities, and rent expense incurred during
construction. We expense restaurant preopening expenses as incurred, and we expect preopening
expenses to be similar for each new restaurant opening, which typically commence five months prior
to a restaurant opening.
10
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense consists of the
depreciation of property and equipment and gains and losses on disposal of assets. We currently
have no intangible assets or goodwill recorded on our consolidated balance sheet.
Interest Income. Interest income consists of interest earned on our cash and investments.
Interest Expense. Interest expense includes the cost of servicing our debt obligations, net of
capitalized interest.
Financial Performance Overview
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our financial performance for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Restaurant sales growth |
|
|
62.7 |
% |
|
|
33.2 |
% |
|
|
58.5 |
% |
|
|
30.4 |
% |
Same-store sales growth (1) |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
|
5.8 |
% |
|
|
3.4 |
% |
|
|
6.0 |
% |
Average weekly sales comparable restaurant base (2) |
|
$ |
99,083 |
|
|
$ |
94,348 |
|
|
$ |
97,161 |
|
|
$ |
93,933 |
|
Average weekly sales non-comparable restaurant base (3) |
|
$ |
82,815 |
|
|
$ |
76,595 |
|
|
$ |
77,555 |
|
|
$ |
71,983 |
|
Average unit volume (in thousands)(4) |
|
$ |
1,288 |
|
|
$ |
1,331 |
|
|
$ |
2,450 |
|
|
$ |
2,545 |
|
Sales per square foot (4) |
|
$ |
183 |
|
|
$ |
190 |
|
|
$ |
348 |
|
|
$ |
364 |
|
Restaurant operating profit (in thousands) (5) |
|
$ |
3,918 |
|
|
$ |
2,708 |
|
|
$ |
6,771 |
|
|
$ |
4,702 |
|
Restaurant operating profit as a percentage of sales (5) |
|
|
20.3 |
% |
|
|
22.8 |
% |
|
|
19.4 |
% |
|
|
21.3 |
% |
|
(1) |
|
Same-store sales growth reflects the periodic change in restaurant sales for the
comparable restaurant base. In calculating same-store sales growth, we include a
restaurant in the comparable restaurant base after it has been in operation for more
than 18 months. |
|
|
(2) |
|
Includes only those restaurants in the comparable restaurant base. |
|
|
(3) |
|
Includes only those restaurants that are not in the comparable restaurant base
that were open for the entire period. |
|
|
(4) |
|
Includes only those restaurants open for at least 12 months before the beginning
of the period measured. |
|
|
(5) |
|
Restaurant operating profit is not a financial measurement determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and should not be considered in
isolation or as an alternative to income (loss) from operations. Restaurant operating
profit may not be comparable to the same or similarly titled measures computed by other
companies. The table below sets forth our calculation of restaurant operating profit and
reconciliation to income (loss) from operations, the most comparable GAAP measure. |
11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Restaurant sales |
|
$ |
19,322 |
|
|
$ |
11,877 |
|
|
$ |
34,988 |
|
|
$ |
22,071 |
|
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
5,487 |
|
|
|
3,299 |
|
|
|
10,033 |
|
|
|
6,194 |
|
Labor |
|
|
5,970 |
|
|
|
3,578 |
|
|
|
11,045 |
|
|
|
6,731 |
|
Occupancy |
|
|
1,205 |
|
|
|
812 |
|
|
|
2,263 |
|
|
|
1,518 |
|
Restaurant operating expenses |
|
|
2,742 |
|
|
|
1,480 |
|
|
|
4,876 |
|
|
|
2,926 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restaurant operating profit |
|
|
3,918 |
|
|
|
2,708 |
|
|
|
6,771 |
|
|
|
4,702 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deduct other costs and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative |
|
|
1,832 |
|
|
|
1,625 |
|
|
|
3,601 |
|
|
|
3,639 |
|
Preopening expense |
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
689 |
|
|
|
838 |
|
|
|
980 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
1,477 |
|
|
|
823 |
|
|
|
2,766 |
|
|
|
1,553 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
$ |
259 |
|
|
$ |
(429 |
) |
|
$ |
(434 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,470 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percentage of |
|
|
Percentage of |
|
|
|
Restaurant Sales |
|
|
Restaurant Sales |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restaurant sales |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
28.4 |
|
|
|
27.8 |
|
|
|
28.7 |
|
|
|
28.1 |
|
Labor |
|
|
30.9 |
|
|
|
30.1 |
|
|
|
31.6 |
|
|
|
30.5 |
|
Occupancy |
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
6.8 |
|
|
|
6.5 |
|
|
|
6.9 |
|
Restaurant operating expenses |
|
|
14.2 |
|
|
|
12.5 |
|
|
|
13.9 |
|
|
|
13.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restaurant operating profit |
|
|
20.3 |
|
|
|
22.8 |
|
|
|
19.4 |
|
|
|
21.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deduct other costs and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative |
|
|
9.5 |
|
|
|
13.7 |
|
|
|
10.3 |
|
|
|
16.5 |
|
Preopening expense |
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
|
|
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
7.6 |
|
|
|
6.9 |
|
|
|
7.9 |
|
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
1.3 |
% |
|
|
(3.6 |
)% |
|
|
(1.2 |
)% |
|
|
(6.7 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Certain percentage amounts do not sum to total due to rounding.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
|
December 31, 2006 |
|
Store Growth Activity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning Restaurants |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
Openings |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Closings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage of restaurant sales
of certain items in our financial statements.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restaurant sales |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Costs and expenses: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
28.4 |
|
|
|
27.8 |
|
|
|
28.7 |
|
|
|
28.1 |
|
Labor |
|
|
30.9 |
|
|
|
30.1 |
|
|
|
31.6 |
|
|
|
30.5 |
|
Occupancy |
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
6.8 |
|
|
|
6.5 |
|
|
|
6.9 |
|
Restaurant operating expenses |
|
|
14.2 |
|
|
|
12.5 |
|
|
|
13.9 |
|
|
|
13.2 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
9.5 |
|
|
|
13.7 |
|
|
|
10.3 |
|
|
|
16.5 |
|
Preopening expense |
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
|
|
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
7.6 |
|
|
|
6.9 |
|
|
|
7.9 |
|
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses |
|
|
98.7 |
|
|
|
103.6 |
|
|
|
101.2 |
|
|
|
106.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
|
(3.6 |
) |
|
|
(1.2 |
) |
|
|
(6.7 |
) |
Nonoperating income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
0.7 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
0.8 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
(0.7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes |
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
(2.1 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
(5.2 |
) |
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
1.6 |
% |
|
|
(2.5 |
)% |
|
|
(0.7 |
)% |
|
|
(5.4 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Certain percentage amounts do not sum to total due to rounding.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
Restaurant Sales. Restaurant sales increased by $7.4 million, or 62.7%, to $19.3 million
during the second quarter of 2007 from $11.9 million during the prior year period primarily as a
result of a $6.9 million increase associated with the opening of five new restaurants since August
2006 and a full quarter of sales from two restaurants that opened during the second quarter of last
year. Same-store sales also increased $0.5 million or 5.0% reflecting higher guest traffic and a
2.0% menu price increase implemented at the beginning of 2007.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales as a percentage of restaurant sales increased to 28.4% during
the second quarter of 2007 from 27.8% during the prior year period. The increase in cost of sales
as a percentage of restaurant sales reflects higher poultry, meat, and dairy prices during the
second quarter of 2007. Cost of sales also increased due to a 9.0% increase in the number of
operating weeks contributed by restaurants open less than six months. Cost of sales are typically
higher during the first six months of operations for our new restaurants versus our mature
restaurants as management teams become accustomed to predicting, managing, and servicing the sales
volumes we expect at our restaurants.
Labor. Labor expenses as a percentage of restaurant sales increased to 30.9% during the
second quarter of 2007 from 30.1% during the second quarter of 2006. This increase was primarily
the result of opening four new restaurants during the last six months. New restaurants generally
experience higher labor costs for approximately six months after opening as the restaurant
management and employees become more efficient operating that unit. In addition, labor costs were
higher during the second quarter of 2007 due to minimum wage increases that went into effect in
late 2006 and January 2007 in four states in which we operate.
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Occupancy. Occupancy expenses as a percentage of restaurant sales decreased 0.6% to 6.2%
during the second quarter of 2007 from 6.8% during the second quarter of 2006. The decrease
reflects increased leverage of these costs from higher average weekly sales.
Restaurant Operating Expenses. Restaurant operating expenses as a percentage of restaurant
sales increased 1.7% to 14.2% during the second quarter of 2007 from 12.5% during the prior year
period, primarily as a result of higher expenditures as a percentage of restaurant sales for
advertising and marketing activities, in addition to higher operating expenses as a percentage of
restaurant sales for our recently opened restaurants.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased by $0.2 million to
$1.8 million during the second quarter of 2007 from $1.6 million during the second quarter of 2006.
The $0.2 million increase is primarily attributable to a full quarter of costs associated with
corporate personnel hired during 2006. Stock-based compensation expense decreased $0.1 million to
$0.1 million during the second quarter of 2007 as no stock options were granted during the quarter.
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of restaurant sales decreased 4.2% to 9.5% of
restaurant sales during the second quarter of 2007 compared to 13.7% of restaurant sales during the
prior year period as we are realizing the benefit of higher sales volumes.
Preopening Expense. Preopening expense decreased $0.3 million to $0.4 million during the
second quarter of 2007 compared to $0.7 million during the second quarter of 2006. The decrease in
preopening expense is attributable to fewer restaurant openings in the second quarter of 2007 as
compared to the second quarter of 2006. We opened one new restaurant in Troy, Michigan in April
2007 compared to the opening of two new restaurants in the second quarter of 2006 in Dallas, Texas
and Lincolnshire, Illinois.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.7 million
to $1.5 million during the second quarter of 2007 from $0.8 million during the prior year period.
The increase was primarily the result of the additional depreciation and amortization on five
restaurants opened since August 2006. Depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of
restaurant sales increased 0.7% to 7.6% during the second quarter of 2007 from 6.9% during the
second quarter of 2006. The percentage increase is primarily due to higher average capital
expenditures for two restaurants opened in the Chicago market during 2006 and our Troy, Michigan
restaurant opened during the second quarter of 2007 and the deleveraging effect of lower than
average sales volumes at our Lincolnshire, Illinois restaurant.
Interest Income. Interest income decreased $0.1 million to $0.1 million during the second
quarter of 2007 from $0.2 million during the second quarter of 2006, primarily due to lower average
investment balances as a result of the sale of investments to fund new restaurant development.
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased slightly due to lower average debt balances
during the second quarter of 2007 and capitalization of interest expense.
Provision for Income Taxes. During both the second quarter of 2007 and 2006, we did not incur
a federal income tax liability; however we recorded state income taxes of $35,000 and $45,000,
respectively, for states in which no state net operating loss carryforwards exist.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
Restaurant Sales. Restaurant sales increased by $12.9 million, or 58.5%, to $35.0 million
during the first six months of 2007 from $22.1 million during the first six months of 2006
primarily as a result of a $12.1 million increase associated with the opening of five new
restaurants since August 2006 and two restaurants that opened during the second quarter of last
year. In addition, same-store sales increased $0.8 million or 3.4% during the first half of 2007
reflecting a 2.5% effective menu price increase and increased customer counts.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales as a percentage of restaurant sales increased to 28.7% during
the first six months of 2007 from 28.1% during the prior year period. The increase in cost of
sales as a percentage of restaurant sales is primarily due to higher meat, poultry, produce, and
dairy prices.
Labor. Labor expenses as a percentage of restaurant sales increased to 31.6% during the first
half of 2007 from 30.5% during the first half of 2006. This increase was primarily the result of a
6.4% increase in restaurant operating weeks for restaurants open less than six months. New
restaurants generally experience higher labor costs for approximately six months after opening as
the restaurant management and employees become more efficient operating that unit. In addition,
labor costs were higher during the first half of 2007 due to minimum wage increases that went into
effect in late 2006 and January 2007 in four states in which we operate.
Occupancy. Occupancy expenses as a percentage of restaurant sales decreased 0.4% to 6.5%
during the first six months of 2007 from 6.9% during the first six months of 2006. The decrease
reflects increased leverage resulting from higher sales volumes.
Restaurant Operating Expenses. Restaurant operating expenses as a percentage of restaurant
sales increased 0.7% to 13.9% during the first six months of 2007 from 13.2% during the first six
months of 2006. The increase is primarily the result of increased costs for marketing, utilities,
and supplies.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses were essentially flat at $3.6
million during both the first half of 2007 and 2006 as a full six months of salary and benefit
costs associated with corporate personnel hired during 2006 were offset by $0.4 million of
separation costs incurred during the first half of 2006 related to the retirement of our former
president and chief executive officer. In addition, stock-based compensation expense decreased
$0.1 million to $0.3 million during the first half of 2007 as fewer stock options were granted
during the first half of 2007 as compared to the first half of 2006. General and administrative
expenses as a percentage of restaurant sales decreased 6.2% to 10.3% of restaurant sales during the
first half of 2007 compared to 16.5% of restaurant sales during the prior year period as we are
realizing the benefit of higher sales volumes.
Preopening Expense. Preopening expense was $0.8 million during the first six months of 2007
compared to $1.0 million during the first six months of 2006. Preopening expense for the first
half of 2007 primarily reflects costs for the opening of our Austin, Texas and Troy, Michigan
restaurants, while preopening expense for the first half of 2006 primarily reflects costs for the
opening of our Dallas, Texas and Lincolnshire, Illinois restaurants and costs related to our
Houston restaurant which opened during August 2006.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.2 million
to $2.8 million during the first half of 2007 from $1.6 million during the prior year period. The
increase was primarily the result of the additional depreciation and amortization on seven
restaurants opened since April 2006. Depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of
restaurant sales increased 0.9% to 7.9% during the first six months of 2007 from 7.0% during the
first six months of 2006. The percentage increase is primarily due to higher average capital
expenditures for two restaurants opened in the Chicago market during 2006 and our Troy restaurant
opened during the second quarter of 2007.
Interest Income. Interest income of $0.3 million during the first six months of 2007 decreased
$0.2 million from $0.5 million during the first six months of 2006, primarily due to lower average
investment balances as a result of the sale of investments to fund new restaurant development.
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Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $0.1 million during the first half of 2007 due to
higher capitalized interest incurred in the construction of our new restaurants during the first
half of 2007 and lower average debt balances.
Provision for Income Taxes. During both the first six months of 2007 and 2006, we did not
incur a federal income tax liability; however, we recorded state income taxes of $45,000 during the
first six months of 2007 and $50,000 during the first six months of 2006 for states in which no
state net operating loss carryforwards exist.
Potential Fluctuations in Quarterly Results and Seasonality
Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly as a result of a variety of
factors, including the following:
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|
|
timing of new restaurant openings and related expenses; |
|
|
|
|
restaurant operating costs and preopening costs for our newly-opened restaurants, which
are often materially greater during the first several months of operation than thereafter; |
|
|
|
|
labor availability and costs for hourly and management personnel; |
|
|
|
|
profitability of our restaurants, especially in new markets; |
|
|
|
|
increases and decreases in comparable restaurant sales; |
|
|
|
|
impairment of long-lived assets and any loss on restaurant closures; |
|
|
|
|
changes in borrowings and interest rates; |
|
|
|
|
general economic conditions; |
|
|
|
|
weather conditions or natural disasters; |
|
|
|
|
timing of certain holidays; |
|
|
|
|
new or revised regulatory requirements and accounting pronouncements; |
|
|
|
|
changes in consumer preferences and competitive conditions; and |
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|
|
|
fluctuations in commodity prices. |
Our business is also subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, sales in most of our
restaurants have been higher during the spring and summer months and winter holiday season.
Consequently, our quarterly and annual operating results and comparable restaurant sales may
fluctuate significantly as a result of seasonality and the factors discussed above. Accordingly,
results for any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other
quarter or for any year and comparable restaurant sales for any particular future period may
decrease. In the future, operating results may fall below the expectations of our investors. In
that event, the price of our common stock would likely decrease.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary liquidity and capital requirements have been for new restaurant development,
working capital, and general corporate needs. Prior to our initial public offering, our main
sources of liquidity and capital were cash flows from operations, loans from affiliates, the sale
of common and preferred stock, receipt of landlord tenant improvement allowances, and borrowings
under equipment term loans. We believe the proceeds from our initial public offering in August
2005 and cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet our capital requirements through
2007. Beyond 2007 additional financing will be needed to fund working capital and restaurant
development and we intend to secure such financing during 2007. Changes in our operating plans,
acceleration of our expansion plans, lower than anticipated sales, increased expenses, or other
events, including those described in Item 1A, Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2006 and in other documents filed from time to time with the SEC may
require us to seek additional debt or equity financing on an accelerated basis. Financing may not
be available on acceptable terms, or at all, and our failure to raise capital when needed could
impact negatively our growth plans, financial condition, and results of operations. Additional
equity financing may be dilutive to the holders of our common stock and debt financing, if
available, may involve significant cash payment obligations or financial covenants and ratios that
may restrict our ability to operate our business.
Equipment Loans
As of June 30, 2007, we had five equipment term loans with lenders, each collateralized by
restaurant equipment. The outstanding principal balance under these loans aggregated $3.0 million.
The loans bear interest at rates ranging from 7.0% to 8.5% and require monthly principal and
interest payments aggregating approximately $71,000. The loans mature between June 2010 and June
2012. The loans also require us to maintain certain financial covenants calculated at the end of
each calendar year, and we were in compliance with all such financial covenants as of December 31,
2006.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our primary sources of cash during the periods presented (in
thousands).
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|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net cash provided by (used in): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities |
|
$ |
2,149 |
|
|
$ |
1,840 |
|
Investing activities |
|
|
(730 |
) |
|
|
(4,535 |
) |
Financing activities |
|
|
(144 |
) |
|
|
(340 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
1,275 |
|
|
$ |
(3,035 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
Operating Activities. During the first six months of 2007, net cash provided by
operating activities was $2.1 million principally as a result of depreciation and amortization, the
receipt of tenant improvement allowances, and non-cash stock-based compensation, partially offset
by the payment of accounts payable and an increase in other current assets. During the first six
months of 2006, net cash provided by operating activities was $1.8 million consisting of
approximately $3.7 million in net cash used for our net loss, an increase in tenant improvement
allowance receivables and other current assets, offset by $5.5 million in net cash generated from
the amortization of deferred rent, depreciation and amortization, an increase in accounts payable
and accrued expenses, and non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
Investing activities. We fund the development and construction of our new restaurants
primarily with cash and short-term investments. Net cash used for investing activities was $0.7
million during the first half of 2007, reflecting $6.5 million for the funding of construction in
progress and the purchase of property and equipment, the majority of which related to the opening
of our Austin, Texas and Troy, Michigan restaurants. Investing activities also includes proceeds
of $5.8 million from the sale of investments to fund this construction. Net cash used for
investing activities was $4.5 million for the first half of 2006, reflecting $9.0 million for
the funding of construction in progress and the purchase of property and equipment, the majority of
which related to new restaurant openings and planned restaurant openings. Investing activities
also included $4.5 million from the sale of investments to fund this construction.
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Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $0.1 million for the first
six months of 2007 principally consisting of $0.3 million of principal payments on equipment loans,
partially offset by $0.2 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the exercise of
stock options and warrants and stock issued under our employee stock purchase plan. Net cash used
in financing activities was $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 principally
consisting of $0.4 million of principal payments on equipment loans, partially offset by proceeds
from the issuance of common stock under our employee stock purchase plan.
Critical Accounting Policies
Critical accounting policies are those that we believe are most important to the portrayal of
our financial condition and results of operations and also require our most difficult, subjective,
or complex judgments. Judgments or uncertainties regarding the application of these policies may
result in materially different amounts being reported under various conditions or using different
assumptions.
With the adoption of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007, we have modified the Accounting for Income
Taxes section of our critical accounting policies from the previous disclosure included in Item 7,
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 as follows:
Accounting for Income Taxes
We provide for income taxes based on our estimate of federal and state tax liabilities using
the recognition threshold and measurement attribute provisions of FIN 48. These estimates
consider, among other items, effective rates for state and local income taxes, allowable tax
credits for items such as taxes paid on reported tip income, estimates related to depreciation and
amortization expense allowable for tax purposes, and the tax deductibility of certain other items.
Our estimates are based on the information available to us at the time we prepare the income tax
provisions. We generally file our annual income tax returns several months after our fiscal year
end. Income tax returns are subject to audit by federal, state, and local governments, generally
years after the returns are filed. These returns could be subject to material adjustments or
differing interpretations of the tax laws.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future income tax
consequences of carryforwards and temporary differences between the book and tax basis of assets
and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established for deferred tax assets that are deemed more
likely than not to be realized in the near term. We must assess the likelihood that we will be
able to recover our deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we establish valuation
allowances to offset any deferred tax asset recorded. The valuation allowance is based on our
estimates of future taxable income in each jurisdiction in which we operate, tax planning
strategies, and the period over which our deferred tax assets will be recoverable. In the event
that actual results differ from these estimates, we may be unable to implement certain tax planning
strategies or adjust these estimates in future periods. As we update our estimates, we may need to
establish an additional valuation allowance which could have a material negative impact on our
results of operations or financial position, or we could reduce our valuation allowances which
would have a favorable impact on our results of operations or financial position.
There have been no material changes to the other critical accounting policies previously
reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Investments
We are exposed to market risk primarily from fluctuations in interest rates on our short-term
investments. We held approximately $8.4 million in available-for-sale securities as of June 30,
2007. A hypothetical 100 basis point decline in the interest rate earned on our investments would
not have a significant impact on our interest income.
Primary Market Risk Exposures
Our primary market risk exposures are in the areas of commodity costs, labor costs, and
construction costs. Many of the food products purchased by us are affected by changes in weather,
production, availability, seasonality, and other factors outside our control. In addition, we
believe that almost all of our food and supplies are available from several sources, which helps to
control food commodity risks. Our labor costs are impacted by recent state and federal legislation
to increase the minimum wage rate as many of our employees are paid labor rates related to federal
and state minimum wage laws. We have exposure to rising construction costs, which may impact our
actual cost to develop new restaurants. Although the cost of restaurant construction will not
impact significantly the operating results of the restaurant, it would impact the return on
investment for such restaurant.
Inflation
The primary inflationary factors affecting our operations are food, labor, and construction
costs. A large number of our restaurant personnel are paid at rates based on the applicable minimum
wage, and increases in the minimum wage directly affect our labor costs. Many of our leases
require us to pay taxes, maintenance, repairs, insurance, and utilities, all of which are generally
subject to inflationary increases. We believe inflation has not had a material impact on our
results of operations in recent years.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We have evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e)
and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period
covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer have each concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure
that we record, process, summarize, and report information required to be disclosed by us in our
quarterly reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act within the time periods specified by the
Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and
communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. During the quarterly
period covered by this report, there have not been any changes in our internal controls over
financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect,
our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 1A. Risk Factors
None
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
We held our annual meeting of stockholders on May 1, 2007. The following items were voted on
by our stockholders:
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Withheld/ |
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For |
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Against |
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1. Election of Class II members
of our Board of Directors for a
term expiring in 2010: |
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Mark L. Bartholomay |
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4,651,496 |
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23,493 |
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Anthony L. Winczewski |
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4,549,077 |
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125,912 |
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Douglas G. Hipskind |
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4,508,095 |
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166,894 |
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|
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For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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2. Proposal to approve the
amendments to our 2005 Stock
Award Plan (a) to increase the
number of shares of common stock
reserved for issuance under the
plan by 175,000 shares and (b)
to require stockholder approval
for any actions that may be
treated as stock option
repricing |
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2,817,706 |
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211,912 |
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4,423 |
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3. Proposal to approve the
ratification of the appointment
of Ernst & Young LLP as the
Companys independent auditors
for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2007 |
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4,672,513 |
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350 |
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2,126 |
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Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. |
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31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. |
|
|
32.1 |
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
|
32.2 |
|
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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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.
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Kona Grill, Inc.
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/s/ Marcus E. Jundt
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Marcus E. Jundt |
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Chairman of the Board, President, and
Chief Executive Officer |
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/s/ Mark S. Robinow
|
|
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Mark S. Robinow |
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, and Secretary (Principal
Accounting and Financial Officer) |
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Date: August 2, 2007
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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|
|
Exhibit |
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No. |
|
Description |
31.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. |
|
|
|
31.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. |
|
|
|
32.1
|
|
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
32.2
|
|
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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