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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 |
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FORM 10-Q |
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(Mark One) |
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S QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES |
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EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the quarterly period ended July 4, 2002 |
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£ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES |
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EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the transition period from to |
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Commission file number 1-11556 |
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UNI-MARTS, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
25-1311379 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
(I.R.S. Employer |
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Incorporation or organization) |
Identification No.) |
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477 East Beaver Avenue |
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State College, PA |
16801-5690 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (814) 234-6000 |
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 |
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or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter |
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period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing |
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requirements for the past 90 days. Yes S No £ |
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7,119,079 Common Shares were outstanding at August 9, 2002. |
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This Document Contains 22 Pages. |
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UNI-MARTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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INDEX |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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PAGE(S) |
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Item 1. |
Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - |
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July 4, 2002 and September 30, 2001 |
3-4 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - |
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Quarter Ended and Three Quarters Ended |
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July 4, 2002 and July 5, 2001 |
5 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - |
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Three Quarters Ended July 4, 2002 and July 5, 2001 |
6-7 |
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
8-13 |
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Item 2. |
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial |
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Condition and Results of Operations |
14-18 |
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Item 3. |
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures |
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about Market Risk |
19 |
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 6. |
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K |
20 |
Exhibit Index |
22 |
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ITEM 1 - Financial Statements |
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UNI-MARTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(In thousands) |
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(Unaudited) |
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July 4, |
September 30, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash |
$ 5,982 |
$ 5,075 |
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Accounts receivable - less allowances of $169 and $225 |
6,782 |
7,156 |
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Inventories |
19,585 |
18,471 |
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Prepaid and current deferred taxes |
1,668 |
1,672 |
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Property held for sale |
1,442 |
3,137 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
863 |
1,448 |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
36,322 |
36,959 |
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PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS - |
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at cost, less accumulated depreciation and |
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amortization of $62,882 and $59,166 |
99,767 |
103,488 |
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LOAN DUE FROM OFFICER |
360 |
420 |
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NET INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS |
7,445 |
7,763 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
$143,894 |
$148,630 |
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UNI-MARTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(In thousands, except share and per share data) |
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(CONTINUED) |
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(Unaudited) |
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July 4, |
September 30, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Accounts payable |
$ 14,177 |
$ 16,239 |
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Gas taxes payable |
3,981 |
3,360 |
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Accrued expenses |
6,401 |
6,820 |
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Current maturities of long-term debt |
2,968 |
2,920 |
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Current obligations under capital leases |
166 |
391 |
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
27,693 |
29,730 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities |
79,685 |
80,912 |
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OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES, |
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less current maturities |
253 |
361 |
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DEFERRED TAXES |
2,312 |
2,917 |
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DEFERRED INCOME AND OTHER LIABILITIES |
5,506 |
5,217 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: |
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Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share: |
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Authorized 100,000 shares |
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Issued none |
0 |
0 |
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Common Stock, par value $.10 per share: |
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Authorized 16,000,000 shares |
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Issued 7,419,928 and 7,388,083 shares, respectively |
742 |
739 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
23,837 |
23,833 |
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Retained earnings |
5,805 |
6,978 |
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30,384 |
31,550 |
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Less treasury stock, at cost - 300,849 and |
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323,275 shares of Common Stock, respectively |
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1,939 |
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2,057 |
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28,445 |
29,493 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' |
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EQUITY |
$143,894 |
$148,630 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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(In thousands, except per share data) |
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(Unaudited) |
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QUARTER ENDED |
THREE QUARTERS ENDED |
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July 4, |
July 5, |
July 4, |
July 5, |
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2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
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REVENUES: |
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Merchandise sales |
$ 58,075 |
$ 53,734 |
$166,904 |
$151,335 |
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Gasoline sales |
50,240 |
58,088 |
131,685 |
165,789 |
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Other income |
465 |
442 |
1,375 |
1,510 |
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108,780 |
112,264 |
299,964 |
318,634 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
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Cost of sales |
86,036 |
88,434 |
233,358 |
251,204 |
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Selling |
17,068 |
16,827 |
50,926 |
49,898 |
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General and administrative |
2,122 |
2,021 |
6,165 |
5,628 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
2,070 |
2,056 |
6,199 |
6,064 |
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Interest |
1,684 |
1,952 |
5,094 |
5,937 |
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Provision for asset impairment |
0 |
24 |
0 |
24 |
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108,980 |
111,314 |
301,742 |
318,755 |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE |
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INCOME TAXES |
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200 |
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950 |
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1,778 |
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121 |
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INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) |
( |
56 |
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323 |
( |
605 |
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( |
41 |
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NET EARNINGS (LOSS) |
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$ 144 |
) |
$ 627 |
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$ 1,173 |
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( |
$ 80 |
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BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE |
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$ 0.02 |
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$ 0.09 |
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$ 0.17 |
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$ 0.01 |
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DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER |
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$ 0.02 |
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$ 0.09 |
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$ 0.17 |
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( |
$ 0.01 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF |
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COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING |
7,112 |
7,062 |
7,092 |
7,049 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF |
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COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING |
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ASSUMING DILUTION |
7,112 |
7,097 |
7,092 |
7,049 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(In thousands) |
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(Unaudited) |
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THREE QUARTERS ENDED |
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July 4, |
July 5, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Cash received from customers and others |
$302,550 |
$318,010 |
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Cash paid to suppliers and employees |
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292,263 |
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311,307 |
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Dividends and interest received |
35 |
62 |
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Interest paid (net of capitalized interest |
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of $0 and $287) |
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5,411 |
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( |
6,256 |
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Income taxes received (paid) |
4 |
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78 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING |
4,915 |
431 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Receipts from sale of capital assets |
130 |
389 |
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Purchase of property, equipment and |
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improvements |
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2,447 |
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( |
9,940 |
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Note receivable from officer |
60 |
60 |
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Cash advanced for intangible and other assets |
( |
158 |
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( |
177 |
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Cash received for intangible and other assets |
59 |
56 |
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
( |
2,356 |
) |
( |
9,612 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Borrowings on revolving credit agreement |
1,252 |
4,769 |
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Additional long-term borrowings |
0 |
4,900 |
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Principal payments on debt |
( |
2,933 |
) |
( |
2,420 |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
29 |
9 |
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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1,652 |
) |
7,258 |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH |
907 |
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1,923 |
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CASH: |
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Beginning of period |
5,075 |
7,882 |
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End of period |
$ 5,982 |
$ 5,959 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(In thousands) |
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(CONTINUED) |
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(Unaudited) |
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THREE QUARTERS ENDED |
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July 4, |
July 5, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO NET CASH |
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PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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NET LOSS |
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$1,173 |
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$ 80 |
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ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET LOSS TO NET CASH |
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PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
6,199 |
6,064 |
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Loss on sale of capital assets and other |
389 |
309 |
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Provision for asset impairment |
0 |
24 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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(Increase) decrease in: |
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Accounts receivable |
373 |
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90 |
) |
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Inventories |
( |
1,114 |
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( |
1,384 |
) |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
2,413 |
288 |
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Increase (decrease) in: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
( |
1,861 |
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( |
4,113 |
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Deferred income taxes and other liabilities |
( |
311 |
) |
( |
587 |
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TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS TO NET LOSS |
6,088 |
511 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
$4,915 |
$ 431 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements |
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UNI-MARTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The consolidated balance sheet as of July 4, 2002, the consolidated statements of operations and
the consolidated statements of cash flows for the quarter ended and three quarters ended July 4,
2002 and July 5, 2001, respectively, have been prepared by Uni-Marts, Inc. (the "Company")
without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal
recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company at July 4,
2002 and the results of operations and cash flows 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. 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 September 30, 2001. Certain reclassifications have
been made to the September 30, 2001 financial statements to conform to classifications used in
fiscal year 2002. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
the results to be obtained for the full year.
B. INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS:
Intangible and other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
July 4, |
July 5, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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Goodwill |
$8,874 |
$8,874 |
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Lease acquisition costs |
315 |
378 |
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Noncompete agreements |
250 |
250 |
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Other intangible assets |
215 |
218 |
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9,654 |
9,720 |
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Less accumulated amortization |
3,282 |
2,888 |
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6,372 |
6,832 |
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Other assets |
1,073 |
1,054 |
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$7,445 |
$7,886 |
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B. INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS (CONTINUED):
Goodwill represents the excess of costs over the fair value of net assets acquired in business
combinations and is amortized on a straight-line basis over periods of 13 to 40 years. Lease
acquisition costs are the bargain element of acquired leases and are being amortized on a straight-
line basis over the related lease terms. It is the Company's policy to periodically review and
evaluate the recoverability of the intangible assets by assessing current and future profitability and
cash flows and to determine whether the amortization of the balances over their remaining lives
can be recovered through expected future results and cash flows.
C. REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT:
On April 20, 2000, the Company executed a 3-year, secured $10.0 million revolving loan
agreement (the "Agreement") with $3.5 million available for letters of credit. Provisions of the
Agreement require the maintenance of certain covenants relating to minimum tangible net worth,
interest and fixed-charge coverage ratios, as measured on a quarterly basis. In addition, the
Agreement places limitations on capital expenditures, additional debt and payment of dividends.
In the second quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Agreement was amended to increase the total credit
line to $13.0 million, with $3.5 million available for letters of credit, and to amend certain
financial covenants. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Agreement was amended to
extend the maturity date to April 20, 2004, to amend certain covenants and to provide an
additional $2.0 million for borrowing on a seasonal basis. The Company was in compliance with
these covenants as of July 4, 2002. Borrowings of $7.0 million and letters of credit of $3.0
million were outstanding at July 4, 2002. This facility bears interest at the Company's option
based on a rate of either prime plus 1.0% or LIBOR plus 3.0%. The blended interest rate at July
4, 2002 was 5.49%. The Agreement is collateralized by substantially all of the Company's
inventories, receivables, other personal property and selected real properties. The net book value
of these selected real properties at July 4, 2002 was $2.5 million.
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D. LONG-TERM DEBT:
July 4, |
September 30, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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(In thousands) |
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Mortgage Loan. Principal and interest will be |
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Mortgage Loan. Principal and interest will be |
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Mortgage Loan. Principal and interest will be |
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Mortgage Loans. Principal and interest are paid in |
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Revolving Credit Agreement. Interest is paid |
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Equipment Loans. Principal and interest will be |
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Equipment Loan. Principal and interest will be |
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82,653 |
83,832 |
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Less current maturities |
2,968 |
2,920 |
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$79,685 |
$80,912 |
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D. LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED):
The mortgage loans are collateralized by $69,087,100 of property, at net book value, and the
equipment loans are collateralized by $5,199,200 of equipment, at net book value.
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt (net of loan fee amortization) during the next five years
are as follows (in thousands):
September 30, |
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2002 |
$ 588 |
2003 |
2,923 |
2004 |
10,107 |
2005 |
3,357 |
2006 |
3,640 |
Thereafter |
62,038 |
$82,653 |
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E. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
Certain directors and officers of the Company are also directors, officers or controlling
shareholders of other entities from which the Company leases its corporate headquarters and
various store and other locations under agreements classified as operating leases. Aggregate
rentals in connection with all such leases for the three quarters ended July 4, 2002 and July 5,
2001 were $906,200 and $507,000. In addition, two new store locations are under construction
and are to be leased from entities controlled by, or from persons related to, certain directors and
officers of the Company. The aggregate amount of rentals associated with these properties will
not be determined until completion of the construction.
The Company charges an affiliate for general and administrative services provided. Such charges
amounted to $8,400 and $8,400 in the three quarters ended July 4, 2002 and July 5, 2001, respectively.
During the first three quarters of fiscal years 2002 and 2001, the Company made payments of
$59,600 and $59,300, respectively, to a director of the Company for consulting fees and
reimbursement of expenses.
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F. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 142 and, in
August 2001, issued SFAS No. 144. SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,"
requires that such assets with indefinite lives not be amortized but be tested annually for
impairment and provides specific guidance for such testing. This statement also requires
disclosure of information regarding goodwill and other assets that was previously not required.
SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," provides
additional guidance for impairment testing and determination of when an asset is considered to be
for sale. The Company is not required to adopt these accounting standards until fiscal year 2003.
At this time, the Company has not determined the impact these standards will have on the
Company's financial statements.
G. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
(1) Leases -- The Company leases its corporate headquarters, 131 of its store locations and
certain equipment. Future minimum lease payments under capital leases and
noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year at
July 4, 2002 are shown below. Some of the leases provide for additional rentals when
sales exceed a specified amount and contain variable renewal options and escalation
clauses.
Capital |
Operating |
Rental |
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Leases |
Leases |
Income |
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(In thousands) |
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Three months ending |
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September 30, 2002 |
$ 73 |
$ 1,669 |
$ 210 |
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Fiscal Year 2003 |
180 |
6,279 |
700 |
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Fiscal Year 2004 |
140 |
5,439 |
525 |
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Fiscal Year 2005 |
31 |
4,227 |
304 |
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Fiscal Year 2006 |
31 |
2,921 |
217 |
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Thereafter |
52 |
9,915 |
430 |
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Total future minimum |
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lease payments |
507 |
$30,450 |
$2,386 |
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Less amount representing |
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interest |
88 |
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Present value of future |
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payments |
419 |
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Less current maturities |
166 |
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$253 |
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G. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED):
(2) Litigation -- The Company is involved in litigation and other legal matters which have
arisen in the normal course of business. Although the ultimate results of these matters are
not currently determinable, management does not expect that they will have a material
adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.
H. CHANGES IN SECURITIES:
On February 6, 2002, the Company adopted a shareholder rights plan and declared a dividend
distribution of one Common Stock Purchase Right on each outstanding share of its common stock.
Pursuant to the rights plan, the Company distributed to all shareholders of record on February 19,
2002, as a dividend on each outstanding share of common stock, a right to purchase two-thirds of
a share of common stock for a purchase price of $10.67. The rights, however, are exercisable
(subject to limited grandfathering provisions for certain shareholders who currently beneficially
own more than 15% of the Company's stock) only if: (1) a person or group acquires 15% or more
of the Company's common stock, other than through an offer for all shares of the common stock at
a price and on terms determined by the Board of Directors to be fair to all shareholders, or (2) a
person or group commences a tender or exchange offer for 15% or more of the Company's
common stock. If the rights become exercisable, the rights will be modified automatically to
entitle the rightholders (other than the acquiring person or group) to purchase shares of the
Company's common stock at a 50% discount from the then market value. In addition, if the
Company is acquired in a merger or other transaction after such person or group has acquired a
15% common stock interest, the rightholders (other than such person or group) will be entitled to
purchase shares of common stock of the surviving company at the same discount from market
value. Initially, the rights will be represented by existing Uni-Marts stock certificates. Should the
rights become exercisable, the Company will issue separate rights certificates to all holders. Uni-
Marts can redeem the rights at any time before (but not after) a person or group has acquired 15%
or more of the Company's common stock as described above. If not redeemed prior to January 31,
2012, the rights will expire on that date. Terms of the Shareholder Rights Plan are set forth in a
Rights Agreement dated as of February 6, 2002 between the Company and Mellon Investor
Services LLC, as Rights Agent, which was filed as an exhibit to an amendment to the Registration
Statement on Form 8-A pursuant to which the Company's common stock, par value $0.10, is
registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF |
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THREE QUARTERS ENDED |
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July 4, |
July 5, |
July 4, |
July 5, |
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Revenues: |
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Merchandise sales |
53.4 |
% |
47.9 |
% |
55.6 |
% |
47.5 |
% |
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Gasoline sales |
46.2 |
51.7 |
43.9 |
52.0 |
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Other income |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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Total revenues |
100.0 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
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Cost of sales |
79.1 |
78.8 |
77.8 |
78.8 |
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Gross profit: |
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Merchandise (as a percentage of |
30.5 |
32.1 |
30.9 |
32.5 |
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Gasoline (as a percentage of |
9.1 |
10.6 |
10.4 |
10.1 |
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Total gross profit |
20.9 |
21.2 |
22.2 |
21.2 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Selling |
15.7 |
15.0 |
17.0 |
15.6 |
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General and administrative |
2.0 |
1.8 |
2.0 |
1.8 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1.9 |
1.8 |
2.1 |
1.9 |
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Interest |
1.5 |
1.7 |
1.7 |
1.9 |
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Provision for asset impairment |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
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Total expenses |
21.1 |
20.3 |
22.8 |
21.2 |
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes |
( |
0.2 |
) |
0.9 |
( |
0.6 |
) |
0.0 |
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Income tax provision (benefit) |
( |
0.1 |
) |
0.3 |
( |
0.2 |
) |
0.0 |
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Net earnings (loss) |
( |
0.1 |
)% |
0.6 |
% |
( |
0.4 |
)% |
0.0 |
% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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OPERATING DATA (RETAIL LOCATIONS ONLY): |
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Average, per store, for stores open two |
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full comparable periods: |
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Merchandise sales |
$ 191 |
$ 182 |
$ 550 |
$ 518 |
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Gasoline sales |
$ 199 |
$ 235 |
$ 509 |
$ 665 |
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Gallons of gasoline sold |
178 |
176 |
504 |
520 |
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Total gallons of gasoline sold |
45,194 |
43,858 |
131,321 |
130,532 |
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Gross profit per gallon of |
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gasoline |
$ 0.101 |
$ 0.140 |
$ 0.105 |
$ 0.128 |
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STORE INFORMATION: |
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Company-operated stores |
296 |
294 |
296 |
294 |
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Franchisee-operated stores |
5 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
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Locations with self-service gasoline |
239 |
237 |
239 |
237 |
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
Matters discussed below should be read in conjunction with "Operating Data (Retail Locations Only)"
on the preceding page. Certain statements contained in this report are forward looking, such as
statements regarding the Company's plans and strategies or future financial performance. Although
the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of
its knowledge, investors and prospective investors are cautioned that such statements are only
projections and that actual events or results may differ materially from those expressed in any such
forward-looking statements. In addition to the factors discussed elsewhere in this report, the
Company's actual consolidated quarterly or annual operating results have been affected in the past, or
could be affected in the future, by additional factors, including, without limitation, general economic,
business and market conditions; environmental, tax and tobacco legislation or regulation; volatility of
gasoline prices, margins and supplies; merchandising margins; customer traffic; weather conditions;
labor costs and the level of capital expenditures.
In the last twelve months, the Company continued its store evaluation and strategic initiative program
by converting convenience store locations to Choice Cigarette Discount Outlets ("Choice") or closing
locations. During that period, 11 convenience stores were converted to Choice stores and three
convenience stores were closed. The Company also expanded its store base during this period by
constructing two convenience stores and one Choice location. The Company intends to
aggressively pursue the conversion of convenience stores to Choice outlets to achieve additional
improvement to store profitability. As previously announced, in April 2002 the Company hired
financial advisors to assist the Company in the exploration and evaluation of all of its strategic
alternatives to enhance stockholder value. If this evaluation leads to the disposition of assets in excess
of certain amounts, Messrs. Sahakian, Kervandjian and Petrick will be eligible to receive bonuses
pursuant to a Transaction Success Bonus Plan adopted by the Company. The aggregate amount of
such bonuses will be based upon the total consideration received for such assets.
Quarters Ended July 4, 2002 and July 5, 2001
For the third quarter of fiscal 2002, ended July 4, 2002, total revenues were $108.8 million, a decline
of $3.5 million, or 3.1%, compared to total revenues of $112.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal
2001, ended July 5, 2001. Revenues declined due to a $7.9 million, or 13.5%, decline in gasoline sales
to $50.2 million for the current fiscal quarter compared to gasoline sales of $58.1 million in the third
quarter of fiscal 2001. This decline is the result of a 21.3 cent per gallon decline in the average
retail price per gallon of petroleum sold at the Company's locations in the third quarter of fiscal 2002
compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2001. Merchandise sales for the current fiscal quarter increased
by $4.3 million, or 8.1%, to $58.1 million, while other income increased by $23,000, or 5.2%, to
$465,000 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2001. Merchandise sales at comparable stores
increased by 4.6% and gasoline gallons sold at comparable stores increased by 1.2% for the third
quarter of fiscal 2002 compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2001. Seasonably warm weather
conditions, combined with increased consumer travel in the current fiscal quarter, contributed to the
growth in comparable store sales.
PAGE 16
Gross profits on merchandise sales increased by $485,000, or 2.8%, to $17.7 million compared to
$17.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2001, despite a 1.6% decline in the gross margin rate for the
current fiscal quarter. Gasoline gross profits declined by $1.6 million, or 25.9%, to $4.6 million, while
gasoline gallons sold in the current fiscal quarter increased by 1.3 million gallons, or 3.1%, to 45.2
million gallons sold. Gasoline gross profit per gallon declined by 3.9 cents per gallon for the current
fiscal quarter when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2001. In the third quarter of fiscal 2002, the
Company improved merchandise gross profit and gasoline gallon sales levels; however, the gasoline
gross margin per gallon sold declined due to competitive gasoline market conditions in the Company's
operating area.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2002, selling, general and administrative, and depreciation and
amortization expenses increased marginally, while interest expense declined when compared to the
third quarter of fiscal 2001. Selling expenses increased by $241,000, or 1.4%, to $17.1 million due to
additional operating leases for store improvements and higher insurance reserves. General and
administrative expense increased by $101,000, or 5.0%, to $2.1 million due to increased legal and
professional fees, in part associated to the Company's hiring of its financial advisors. Depreciation and
amortization expense increased by $14,000, or 0.7%, to $2.1 million as the result of depreciation of
new equipment for store improvements. Interest expense declined by $268,000, or 13.7%, to $1.7
million for the third quarter of fiscal 2002 due to lower borrowing levels and lower interest rates.
Losses before income taxes were $200,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2002 compared to a pre-
tax profit of $950,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2001. Lower gasoline margins, which were partially offset by increases in merchandise margins, were the leading factors in the Company's financial
performance for the third quarter of fiscal 2002. The provision for income taxes remained the same as
a percentage of earnings before income taxes for the comparable quarters. Net losses were $144
thousand, or $0.02 per share, for the quarter ended July 4, 2002, compared to a net profit of $627,000,
or $0.09 per share, for the quarter ended July 5, 2001.
Three Quarters Ended July 4, 2002 and July 5, 2001
Total revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal 2002 were $300.0 million, a decline of $18.6
million, or 5.9%, compared to total revenues of $318.6 million for the first three quarters ended July 5,
2001. The decline in revenues was due to a $34.1 million, or 20.6%, decline in gasoline sales to
$131.7 million compared to gasoline sales of $165.8 million reported in the first nine months of fiscal
2001. A 26.7 cent per gallon decline in the Company's average retail price per gallon of petroleum
sold in its markets for the first three quarters of fiscal 2002 when compared to the same period of fiscal
2001 resulted in lower gasoline dollar sales. Merchandise sales increased by $15.6 million, or 10.3%,
to $166.9 million from $151.3 million in the first nine-month period of fiscal 2001. Other income was
$1.4 million, a decline of $135,000, or 8.9%, when compared to the first three quarters of fiscal 2001.
At comparable stores, merchandise sales increased by 6.2%, while gasoline gallons sold declined by
3.0%, for the first three quarters of fiscal 2002 compared to the same period of fiscal 2001.
Gross profits on merchandise sales for the first three quarters of fiscal 2002 increased by $2.3 million,
or 4.6%, to $51.5 million compared to merchandise gross profits of $49.2 million for the first three
quarters of the prior fiscal year. The merchandise gross margin rate declined by 1.7% for the current
nine-month period. The Company achieved increases in gasoline gallon sales during the first three
PAGE 17
quarters of fiscal 2002, however realized lower gross margins per gallon sold during this period as a
result of a competitive gasoline market environment. Gasoline gallon sales increased by 789,000
gallons, or 0.6%, to 131.3 million gallons sold, while gross profit per gallon declined by 2.3 cents per
gallon in the first three quarters ended July 4, 2002 compared to the same period ended July 5, 2001.
Gasoline gross profit margins declined by $3.0 million, or 17.8%, to $13.7 million for the first three
quarters of fiscal 2002.
Selling expenses increased by $1.0 million, or 2.1%, to $50.9 million due primarily to additional store
operating leases and increased insurance reserves. General and administrative expense increased by
$537,000, or 9.5%, to $6.2 million primarily as the result of increased legal and professional fees and
additional salaried positions. Depreciation and amortization expense for the first nine months of fiscal
2002 increased by $135,000, or 2.2%, to $6.2 million due to depreciation of new equipment and
improvements at existing stores and stores converted to Choice Cigarette Discount Outlets. Lower
borrowing levels and lower interest rates levels resulted in a $843,000, or 14.2%, decline in interest
expense to $5.1 million for the first three quarters ended July 4, 2002.
Losses before income taxes were $1.8 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2002, compared to a
pre-tax loss of $121,000 for the first three quarters of fiscal 2001. Improved merchandise sales at
comparable stores were offset by lower gasoline gross margins due to a competitive petroleum market
in the Company's operating area during the current nine-month reporting period. The provision for
income taxes remained relatively the same as a percentage of earnings before income taxes for the
comparable reporting periods. Net losses for the first three quarters of fiscal 2002 were $1.2 million,
or $0.17 per share, compared to net losses of $80,000, or $0.01 per share, for the first three quarters of
fiscal 2001.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:
Most of the Company's sales are for cash and its inventory turns over rapidly. As a result, the
Company's daily operations do not generally require large amounts of working capital. From time to
time, the Company utilizes a portion of its cash to acquire and construct new stores and
renovate existing locations.
Capital requirements for debt service and capital leases for the remainder of fiscal year 2002 are
approximately $700,000. Anticipated capital expenditures in the balance of the fiscal year are
approximately $200,000 for the replacement of store equipment and upgrading the Company's data
processing systems.
Operating lease commitments for the balance of fiscal year 2002 are approximately $1.7 million.
These commitments for fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 are approximately $6.3 million, $5.4
million, $4.2 million, and $2.9 million, respectively.
Management believes that cash from operations and its available credit facility will be sufficient to
meet the Company's obligations for the foreseeable future.
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NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 142 and, in August 2001,
issued SFAS No. 144. SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," requires that such
assets with indefinite lives not be amortized but be tested annually for impairment and provides
specific guidance for such testing. This statement also requires disclosure of information regarding
goodwill and other assets that was previously not required. SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," provides additional guidance for impairment testing
and determination of when an asset is considered to be for sale. The Company is not required to adopt
these accounting standards until fiscal year 2003. At this time, the Company has not determined the
impact these standards will have on the Company's financial statements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES:
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our
consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to
make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate
our estimates, including those related to self insured liabilities, impairment and income taxes. We base
our estimates on historical experience, current and anticipated business conditions, the condition of the
financial markets, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under existing
conditions. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgements and
estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
Self insurance liabilities -- We record estimates for self insured worker's compensation and general
liability insurance coverage. Should a greater amount of claims occur compared to what was
estimated, or costs increase beyond what was anticipated, reserves recorded may not be sufficient, and
additional expense may be recorded.
Impairment -- We evaluate long-lived assets, including stores, for impairment annually, or whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets may not be recoverable. The impairment is
measured by calculating the estimated future cash flows expected to be generated by the store, and
comparing this amount to the carrying value of the store's assets. Cash flows are calculated utilizing
individual store forecasts and total company projections for the remaining estimated lease lives of the
stores being analyzed. Should actual results differ from those forecasted and projected, we may be
subject to future impairment charges related to these facilities.
Income taxes -- We currently have net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards that can be utilized to
offset future income for federal and state tax purposes. These NOLs generate a significant deferred tax
asset. However, we have recorded a valuation allowance against this deferred tax asset as we have
determined that it is more likely than not that we will not be able to fully utilize the NOLs. Should our
assumptions regarding the utilization of these NOLs change, we may reduce some or all of this
valuation allowance, which would result in the recording of an income tax benefit.
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ITEM 3 -
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company uses its revolving credit facility and its mortgage and equipment loans to finance a
significant portion of its operations. These on-balance sheet financial instruments, to the extent they
provide for variable rates of interest, expose the Company to interest rate risk resulting from changes in
the LIBOR or prime rate.
To the extent that the Company's financial instruments expose the Company to interest rate risk, they
are presented in the table below. The table presents principal cash flows and related interest rates by
year of maturity for the Company's revolving credit facility, mortgage loans and equipment loans at
July 4, 2002.
The carrying amounts of cash and short-term debt approximate fair value. The Company estimates the
fair value of its long-term, fixed-rate debt generally using discounted cash flow analysis based on the
Company's current borrowing rates for debt with similar maturities. The Company estimates the fair
value of its long-term, variable-rate debt based on carrying amounts plus unamortized loan fees
associated with the debt.
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(dollar amounts in thousands) |
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Total |
Fair |
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Due At |
Value at |
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2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
Thereafter |
Maturity |
7/4/02 |
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Interest-rate sensitive assets : |
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Noninterest-bearing |
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checking accounts |
$2,820 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 2,820 |
$ 2,820 |
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Interest-bearing |
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checking accounts |
$3,162 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 3,162 |
$ 3,162 |
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Average interest rate |
1.55% |
1.55% |
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$5,982 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 5,982 |
$ 5,982 |
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0.82% |
0.82% |
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Interest-rate sensitive liabilities : |
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Variable-rate borrowings |
$ 294 |
$1,803 |
$ 8,862 |
$1,975 |
$2,108 |
$26,802 |
$41,844 |
$41,844 |
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Average interest rate |
5.57% |
5.57% |
5.57% |
5.59% |
5.59% |
5.59% |
5.59% |
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Fixed-rate borrowings |
$ 294 |
$1,120 |
$ 1,245 |
$1,382 |
$1,532 |
$35,236 |
$40,809 |
$45,283 |
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Average interest rate |
9.34% |
9.34% |
9.34% |
9.34% |
9.34% |
9.34% |
9.34% |
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$ 588 |
$2,923 |
$10,107 |
$3,357 |
$3,640 |
$62,038 |
$82,653 |
$87,127 |
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7.43% |
7.43% |
7.45% |
7.66% |
7.69% |
7.72% |
7.44% |
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) |
Exhibits |
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3.1 |
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (Filed as exhibit |
|
3.2 |
Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company (Filed as exhibit 3.2 to the |
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10.1 |
Composite copy of Change of Control Agreement between the Company and |
|
11 |
Statement regarding computation of per share earnings (loss). |
|
99.1 |
Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
99.2 |
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended July 4, 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.
Uni-Marts, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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________________________________ |
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Date August 16, 2002 |
___/S/ HENRY D. SAHAKIAN____ |
Henry D. Sahakian |
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Chairman of the Board |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date August 16, 2002 |
___/S/ N. GREGORY PETRICK____ |
N. Gregory Petrick |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Accounting Officer) |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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UNI-MARTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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EXHIBIT INDEX |
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Number |
Description |
10.1 |
Composite copy of Change of Control Agreement between the Company and |
11 |
Statement regarding computation of per share earnings (loss). |
99.1 |
Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
99.2 |
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |