10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended May 2, 2014

OR

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 1-11735

99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

California	95-2411605
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation or Organization)
4000 Union Pacific Avenue, City of Commerce, California	90023
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (323) 980-8145

Former Fiscal Year: Friday closest to the last day of January

(Former name, address and fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x  No o

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

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer x Smaller reporting company o

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

As of June 9, 2014, there were 100 units outstanding of the registrant’s common units, none of which are publicly traded.

99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC

Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

		Page
	Part I - Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements	4
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 2, 2014 (unaudited) and January 31, 2014	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the first quarter ended May 2, 2014 (unaudited) and April 27, 2013 (unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the first quarter ended May 2, 2014 (unaudited) and April 27, 2013 (unaudited)	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	31
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	40
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	41
	Part II — Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	42
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	42
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	42
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	42
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	42
Item 5.	Other Information	42
Item 6.	Exhibits	43
	Signatures	44

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 FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  The words “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “will,” “project,” “plan,” “believe” and other similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements appear in a number of places in this filing and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its directors or officers with respect to, among other things, (a) trends affecting the financial condition or results of operations of the Company, and (b) the business and growth strategies of the Company (including the Company’s store opening growth rate), that are not historical in nature.  The term the “Company” refers to 99¢ Only Stores and its consolidated subsidiaries prior to the conversion to a California limited liability company effective October 18, 2013 and to 99 Cents Only Stores LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries on or after such conversion.  Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements are and will be based on the Company’s then-current expectations, estimates and assumptions regarding future events and are applicable only as of the date of such statements.  The Company may not realize its expectations and its estimates and assumptions may not prove correct.  In addition, such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those projected in this Report, for the reasons, among others, discussed in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.  Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission or posts on the Company’s website, including the Company’s Transition Report on Form 10-K containing the Company’s most recent audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014.

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

	May 2,2014			January 31,2014
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	34,125		$	34,842
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $90 and $107 at May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	1,745			1,793
Income taxes receivable	—			4,498
Deferred income taxes	46,953			46,953
Inventories, net	224,265			206,244
Assets held for sale	1,680			1,680
Other	17,056			18,190
Total current assets	325,824			314,200
Property and equipment, net	490,413			485,046
Deferred financing costs, net	17,758			18,526
Intangible assets, net	464,806			466,311
Goodwill	479,745			479,745
Deposits and other assets	7,181			6,406
Total assets	$	1,785,727		$	1,770,234
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	76,773		$	71,057
Payroll and payroll-related	22,724			24,461
Sales tax	6,469			5,522
Other accrued expenses	41,351			36,690
Workers’ compensation	72,683			73,918
Current portion of long-term debt	6,138			6,138
Current portion of capital lease obligation	90			88
Total current liabilities	226,228			217,874
Long-term debt, net of current portion	848,033			849,252
Unfavorable lease commitments, net	10,830			11,718
Deferred rent	14,484			13,188
Deferred compensation liability	1,159			1,142
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion	174			197
Long-term deferred income taxes	171,624			171,573
Other liabilities	3,794			6,203
Total liabilities	1,276,326			1,271,147
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Member’s Equity:
Member units — 100 units issued and outstanding at May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014	547,028			546,365
Investment in Number Holdings, Inc. preferred stock	(19,200		)	(19,200		)
Accumulated deficit	(17,112		)	(26,687		)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,315		)	(1,391		)
Total equity	509,401			499,087
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,785,727		$	1,770,234

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014			April 27, 2013
Net Sales:
99¢ Only Stores	$	465,269		$	432,421
Bargain Wholesale	12,628			12,794
Total sales	477,897			445,215
Cost of sales	320,771			308,465
Gross profit	157,126			136,750
Selling, general and administrative expenses	125,782			124,222
Operating income	31,344			12,528
Other (income) expense:
Interest income	—			(54		)
Interest expense	15,429			15,036
Other	—			4
Total other expense, net	15,429			14,986
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	15,915			(2,458		)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	6,340			(3,355		)
Net income	$	9,575		$	897
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized losses on interest rate cash flow hedge	(136		)	(143		)
Less: reclassification adjustment included in net income	212			—
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	76			(143		)
Comprehensive income	$	9,651		$	754

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014			April 27, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	9,575		$	897
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	12,184			15,031
Amortization of deferred financing costs and accretion of OID	1,083			1,097
Amortization of intangible assets	447			443
Amortization of favorable/unfavorable leases, net	175			124
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets	(7		)	208
(Gain) loss on interest rate hedge	282			(127		)
Long-lived assets impairment	—			515
Deferred income taxes	—			(27,252		)
Stock-based compensation	663			(54		)
Changes in assets and liabilities associated with operating activities:
Accounts receivable	48			(162		)
Inventories	(18,021		)	26,882
Deposits and other assets	464			(8,018		)
Accounts payable	7,397			3,065
Accrued expenses	3,871			(1,281		)
Accrued workers’ compensation	(1,235		)	2,387
Income taxes	4,498			18,396
Deferred rent	1,296			528
Other long-term liabilities	(2,535		)	4,422
Net cash provided by operating activities	20,185			37,101
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(19,363		)	(16,274		)
Proceeds from sale of property and fixed assets	16			6
Net cash used in investing activities	(19,347		)	(16,268		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,534		)	(1,309		)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(21		)	(20		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,555		)	(1,329		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(717		)	19,504
Cash - beginning of period	34,842			45,053
Cash - end of period	$	34,125		$	64,557
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid	$	628		$	5,500
Interest paid	$	7,638		$	7,045
Non-cash investing activities for purchases of property and equipment	$	1,681		$	1,347

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business

The Company is organized under the laws of the State of California. Effective October 18, 2013, 99¢ Only Stores converted from a California corporation to a California limited liability company, 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, that is managed by its sole member, Number Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”).  The term “Company” refers to 99¢ Only Stores and its consolidated subsidiaries prior to the Conversion (as described in Note 1 to the Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014) and to 99 Cents Only Stores LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries at the time of or after the Conversion.  The Company is an extreme value retailer of consumable and general merchandise and seasonal products. As of May 2, 2014, the Company operated 346 retail stores with 246 in California, 47 in Texas, 35 in Arizona, and 18 in Nevada.  The Company is also a wholesale distributor of various products.

Merger

On January 13, 2012, the Company was acquired through a merger (the “Merger”) with a subsidiary of Number Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation with the Company surviving.  In connection with the Merger, the Company became a subsidiary of Parent, which is controlled by affiliates of Ares Management, L.P. (“Ares”)  and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.  As a result of the Merger, the Company’s common stock was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and ceased to be publicly traded.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  However, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP have been omitted or condensed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  These statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014.  In the opinion of the Company’s management, these interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated financial position and results of operations for each of the periods presented.  The results of operations and cash flows for such periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending January 30, 2015 (“fiscal 2015”).  (See below for discussion of the change in fiscal year end.)

Change in Fiscal Year

On December 16, 2013, the board of directors of the Company’s sole member, Parent, approved a resolution changing the end of the Company’s fiscal year. Prior to the change, the fiscal year of the Company ended on the Saturday closest to the last day of March.  The Company’s new fiscal year end is the Friday closest to the last day of January, with each successive quarterly period ending the Friday closest to the last day of April, July, October or January, as applicable.

Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years. The Company’s fiscal year 2015 (“fiscal 2015”) began on February 1, 2014 and will end on January 30, 2015 and will consist of 52 weeks. The Company’s fiscal year 2014 (“fiscal 2014”) began on March 31, 2013 and ended on January 31, 2014 and consisted of 44 weeks.  The first quarter ended May 2, 2014 (“the first quarter of fiscal 2015”) was comprised of 91 days.  As a result of the change in the Company’s fiscal year, the comparable interim prior year financial statements have been recast to conform to the new fiscal calendar.  The recast first quarter ended April 27, 2013 (“the first quarter of fiscal 2014”) was comprised of 91 days.

Change in Presentation of Financial Statements

In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company changed the presentation of its financial statements to include receiving, distribution, warehouse costs and transportation to and from stores in its cost of sales. Previously, these costs were included in selling, general and administrative expenses.  Depreciation expense related to these costs, which was historically included in selling, general and administrative expense, is now included in cost of sales.  Also, depreciation and amortization expense included in selling, general and administrative expense will no longer be presented separately.  Reclassifications of $24.0 million from selling, general and administrative expense to cost of sales were made for the comparable first quarter of fiscal 2014 to conform to current year presentation.  This change does not change previously reported operating income or net income.

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This change in presentation of financial statements was made in order to be in line with the Company’s peers in the retail industry.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash includes cash on hand, cash at the stores and cash in financial institutions.  The majority of payments due from financial institutions for the settlement of debit card and credit card transactions are processed within three business days and therefore are also classified as cash.  Cash balances held at financial institutions are generally in excess of federally insured limits.  These accounts are only insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company historically has not experienced any losses in such accounts.  The Company places its temporary cash investments with what it believes to be high credit, quality financial institutions. Under the Company’s cash management system, checks issued but not presented to the bank may result in book cash overdraft balances for accounting purposes.  The Company reclassifies book overdrafts to accounts payable, which are reflected as an operating activity in its unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows. Book overdrafts included in accounts payable were $17.6 million and $9.3 million as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

In connection with its wholesale business, the Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors.  In cases where the Company is aware of circumstances that may impair a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations subsequent to the original sale, the Company will record an allowance against amounts due and thereby reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected.  For all other customers and tenants, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on the length of time the receivables are past due, industry and geographic concentrations, the current business environment and the Company’s historical experiences.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Inventory cost is established using a methodology that approximates first in, first out, which for store inventories is based on a retail inventory method. Valuation allowances for shrinkage as well as excess and obsolete inventory are also recorded. Shrinkage is estimated as a percentage of sales for the period from the last physical inventory date to the end of the applicable period. Such estimates are based on experience and the most recent physical inventory results. Physical inventories are taken at each of the Company’s retail stores at least once a year by an outside inventory service company.  The Company performs inventory cycle counts at its warehouses throughout the year.  The Company also performs inventory reviews and analysis on a quarterly basis for both warehouse and store inventory to determine inventory valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventory.  The valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventory are based on the age of the inventory, sales trends and future merchandising plans.  The valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventory in many locations (including various warehouses, store backrooms, and sales floors of its stores), require management judgment and estimates that may impact the ending inventory valuation and valuation allowances that may affect the reported gross margin for the period.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company revised its inventory merchandising and liquidation philosophies to significantly reduce and liquidate slow moving inventories prospectively as directed by the then current management team.  As a result of this change, the Company recorded a charge to cost of sales and a corresponding reduction in inventory of approximately $9.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. This is a prospective change and did not have an effect on prior periods.

In order to obtain inventory at attractive prices, the Company takes advantage of large volume purchases, closeouts and other similar purchases.  As such, the Company’s inventory fluctuates from period to period and the inventory balances vary based on the timing and availability of such opportunities.

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Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis over the following useful lives:

Owned buildings and improvements	Lesser of 30 years or the estimated useful life of the improvement
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvement or remaining lease term
Fixtures and equipment	3-5 years
Transportation equipment	3-5 years
Information technology systems	For major corporate systems, estimated useful life up to 7 years; for functional stand alone systems, estimated useful life up to 5 years

The Company’s policy is to capitalize expenditures that materially increase asset lives and expense ordinary repairs and maintenance as incurred.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets quarterly or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to expected future net cash flows generated by the asset.  If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying amount is compared to its fair value and an impairment charge is recognized to the extent of the difference.  Factors that the Company considers important that could individually or in combination trigger an impairment review include the following: (1) significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (2) significant changes in the manner of the Company’s use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the Company’s overall business; and (3) significant changes in the Company’s business strategies and/or negative industry or economic trends.  On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses whether events or changes in circumstances occur that potentially indicate that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable (Level 3 measurement, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”).  Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate projected future operating cash flows.  Accordingly, if actual results fall short of such estimates, significant future impairments could result.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company did not record any asset impairment charges.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company wrote down the carrying value of a held for sale property to estimated net realizable value, net of expected disposal costs, and accordingly recorded an asset impairment charge of $0.5 million.

Purchase Accounting

The Company’s assets and liabilities have been recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of the Merger.  The aggregate purchase price was allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon an assessment of their relative fair value as of the date of the Merger.  These estimates of fair values, the allocation of the purchase price and other factors related to the accounting for the Merger are subject to significant judgments and the use of estimates.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In connection with the Merger purchase price allocation, the fair values of long-lived and intangible assets were determined based upon assumptions related to the future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives using then available information, and in some cases were obtained from independent professional valuation experts.  The Company amortizes intangible assets over their estimated useful lives unless such lives are deemed indefinite.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but instead tested annually for impairment or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired.  Goodwill is tested for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit to the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned.  The Company has the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit (i.e., step one of the goodwill impairment test). If the Company does not perform a qualitative assessment, or determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. The first step is to compare the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is considered not impaired; otherwise, goodwill is impaired and the loss is measured by performing step two. Under step two, the impairment loss is measured by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill. Management has determined that the Company has two reporting units, the wholesale reporting unit and the retail reporting unit.

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The Company performs the annual test for impairment in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year and determines fair value based on a combination of the income approach and the market approach. The income approach is based on discounted cash flows to determine fair value. The market approach uses a selection of comparable companies and transactions in determining fair value. The fair value of the trade name is also tested for impairment in the fourth quarter by comparing the carrying value to the fair value. Fair value of a trade name is determined using a relief from royalty method under the income approach, which uses projected revenue allocable to the trade name and an assumed royalty rate (Level 3 measurement, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”).

Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable based on undiscounted cash flows, and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows or appraised values.  Significant judgment is required in determining whether a potential indicator of impairment of long-lived assets exists and in estimating future cash flows used in the impairment tests (Level 3 measurement, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”).

During each of the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, the Company did not record any impairment charges related to goodwill or other intangible assets.

Derivatives

The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with authoritative guidance for derivative instrument and hedging activities.  All financial instrument positions taken by the Company are intended to be used to manage risks associated with interest rate exposures.

The Company’s derivative financial instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, and are recorded in either current or noncurrent assets or liabilities based on their maturity.  Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income (“OCI”), based on whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge transaction.  Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings.  Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the period incurred.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes.  Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the net deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company’s ability to realize deferred tax assets is assessed throughout the year and a valuation allowance is established accordingly.  The Company recognizes the impact of a tax position only if it is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. The Company recognizes potential interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based payment awards based on their fair value.  The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense ratably over the requisite service periods.  For awards classified as equity, the Company estimates the fair value for each option award as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model or other appropriate valuation models.  The Black-Scholes model considers, among other factors, the expected life of the award and the expected volatility of the stock price.  Stock options are generally granted to employees at exercise prices equal to the fair market value of the stock at the dates of grant.  Former executive put rights were classified as equity awards and revalued using a binomial model at each reporting period with changes in the fair value recognized as stock-based compensation expense.  The fair value of the options granted to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer that will vest based on the Company’s and Parent’s achievement of certain performance hurdles were valued using a Monte Carlo simulation method.  Refer to Note 8, “Stock-Based Compensation Plans” for further discussion of stock-based compensation.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes retail sales in its retail stores at the time the customer takes possession of merchandise. All sales are net of discounts and returns and exclude sales tax.  Wholesale sales are recognized in accordance with the shipping terms agreed upon on the purchase order. Wholesale sales are typically recognized free on board origin, where title and risk of loss pass to the buyer when the merchandise leaves the Company’s distribution facility.

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The Company has a gift card program.  The Company does not charge administrative fees on gift cards and the Company’s gift cards do not have expiration dates.  The Company records the sale of gift cards as a current liability and recognizes a sale when a customer redeems a gift card.  The liability for outstanding gift cards is recorded in accrued expenses.  The Company has not recorded any breakage income related to its gift card program.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales includes the cost of inventory, freight in, obsolescence, spoilage, scrap and inventory shrinkage, and is net of discounts and allowances.  Cost of sales also includes receiving, warehouse costs and distribution costs (payroll and associated costs, occupancy, transportation to and from stores and depreciation expense). Cash discounts for satisfying early payment terms are recognized when payment is made, and allowances and rebates based upon milestone achievements such as reaching a certain volume of purchases of a vendor’s products are included as a reduction of cost of sales when such contractual milestones are reached.  In addition, the Company analyzes its inventory levels and the related cash discounts received to arrive at a value for cash discounts to be included in the inventory balance.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses include the costs of selling merchandise in stores (payroll and associated costs, occupancy and other store-level costs)  and corporate costs (payroll and associated costs, occupancy, advertising, professional fees and other corporate administrative costs). Selling, general and administrative expenses also include depreciation and amortization expense relating to these costs.

Leases

The Company follows the policy of capitalizing allowable expenditures that relate to the acquisition and signing of its retail store leases.  These costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable lease term.

The Company recognizes rent expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis (including the effect of reduced or free rent and rent escalations) over the applicable lease term.  The difference between the cash paid to the landlord and the amount recognized as rent expense on a straight-line basis is included in deferred rent.  Cash reimbursements received from landlords for leasehold improvements and other cash payments received from landlords as lease incentives are recorded as deferred rent.  Deferred rent related to landlord incentives is amortized as an offset to rent expense using the straight-line method over the applicable lease term.

For store closures where a lease obligation still exists, the Company records the estimated future liability associated with the rental obligation on the cease use date (when the store is closed).  Liabilities are established at the cease use date for the present value of any remaining operating lease obligations, net of estimated sublease income, and at the communication date for severance and other exit costs. Key assumptions in calculating the liability include the timeframe expected to terminate lease agreements, estimates related to the sublease potential of closed locations, and estimates of other related exit costs. If actual timing and potential termination costs or realization of sublease income differ from the Company’s estimates, the resulting liabilities could vary from recorded amounts. These liabilities are reviewed periodically and adjusted when necessary.

Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Liability

The Company self-insures for workers’ compensation claims in California and Texas.  The Company establishes a liability for losses from both estimated known and incurred but not reported insurance claims based on reported claims and actuarial valuations of estimated future costs of known and incurred but not yet reported claims.  Should an amount of claims greater than anticipated occur, the liability recorded may not be sufficient and additional workers’ compensation costs, which may be significant, could be incurred. The Company has not discounted the projected future cash outlays for the time value of money for claims and claim-related costs when establishing its workers’ compensation liability in its financial reports for May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014.

Self-Insured Health Insurance Liability

The Company self-insures for a portion of its employee medical benefit claims.  The liability for the self-funded portion of the Company health insurance program is determined actuarially, based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported.  The Company maintains stop loss insurance coverage to limit its exposure for the self-funded portion of its health insurance program.

Pre-Opening Costs

The Company expenses, as incurred, pre-opening costs such as payroll, rent and marketing related to the opening of new retail stores.

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Advertising

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expenses were $0.5 million and $1.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, interest rate derivatives, accounts payable, accruals, debt, and other liabilities.  Cash and interest rate derivatives are measured and recorded at fair value.  Accounts receivable and other receivables are financial assets with carrying values that approximate fair value.  Accounts payable and other accrued expenses are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value.  Refer to Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for further discussion of the fair value of debt.

The Company uses the authoritative guidance for fair value, which includes the definition of fair value, the framework for measuring fair value, and disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Fair value measurements reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available. Assumptions include the risks inherent in a particular valuation technique (such as a pricing model) and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the model.

Comprehensive Income

OCI includes unrealized gains or losses on interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges.

2.Goodwill and Other Intangibles

The following tables set forth the value of the goodwill and other intangible assets and liabilities, and unfavorable leases, respectively (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014								January 31, 2014
	Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Indefinite lived intangible assets:
Goodwill		$	479,745	$	—		$	479,745		$	479,745	$	—		$	479,745
Trade name		410,000		—			410,000			410,000		—			410,000
Total indefinite lived intangible assets		$	889,745	$	—		$	889,745		$	889,745	$	—		$	889,745
Finite lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	18	$	2,000	$	(231	)	$	1,769	18	$	2,000	$	(206	)	$	1,794
Bargain Wholesale customer relationships	10	20,000		(3,846		)	16,154		10	20,000		(3,429		)	16,571
Favorable leases	1 to 15	46,723		(9,840		)	36,883		1 to 15	46,723		(8,777		)	37,946
Total finite lived intangible assets		68,723		(13,917		)	54,806			68,723		(12,412		)	56,311
Total goodwill and other intangible assets		$	958,468	$	(13,917	)	$	944,551		$	958,468	$	(12,412	)	$	946,056

	May 2, 2014								January 31, 2014
	Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Unfavorable leases	1 to 16	$	19,835	$	(9,005	)	$	10,830	1 to 16	$	19,835	$	(8,117	)	$	11,718

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3.Property and Equipment, net

The following table provides details of property and equipment (in thousands):

	May 2,2014			January 31,2014
Land	$	160,446		$	160,446
Buildings	90,466			90,466
Buildings improvements	68,066			66,911
Leasehold improvements	140,858			138,392
Fixtures and equipment	100,584			93,840
Transportation equipment	11,836			11,469
Construction in progress	47,078			42,053
Total property and equipment	619,334			603,577
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(128,921		)	(118,531		)
Property and equipment, net	$	490,413		$	485,046

4.Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the calculation of comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax effects (in thousands):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2,2014			April 27,2013
Net income	$	9,575		$	897
Unrealized losses on interest rate cash flow hedge, net of tax effects of $ (91) and $(95) for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively	(136		)	(143		)
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax effects of $142 and $0 for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively	212			—
Total unrealized gains (losses), net	76			(143		)
Total comprehensive income	$	9,651		$	754

Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014 consisted of unrealized losses on interest rate cash flow hedges. Reclassifications out of AOCI in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 are presented in Note 6.

5.Debt

Short and long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014		January 31, 2014
ABL Facility agreement, maturing January 13, 2017, with available borrowing up to $175,000, interest due quarterly, with unpaid principal and accrued interest due January 13, 2017	$	—	$	—
First Lien Term Loan Facility agreement, maturing on January 13, 2019, payable in quarterly installments of $1,535, plus interest through December 31, 2019, with unpaid principal and accrued interest due January 13, 2019, net of unamortized OID of $6,571 and $6,886 as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	604,171		605,390
Senior Notes (unsecured) maturing December 15, 2019, unpaid principal and accrued interest due on December 15, 2019	250,000		250,000
Total long-term debt	854,171		855,390
Less: current portion of long-term debt	6,138		6,138
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$	848,033	$	849,252

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As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, the net deferred financing costs are as follows (in thousands):

Deferred financing costs	May 2, 2014		January 31, 2014
ABL Facility	$	1,658	$	1,812
First Lien Term Loan Facility	6,745		7,069
Senior Notes	9,355		9,645
Total deferred financing costs, net	$	17,758	$	18,526

On January 13, 2012, in connection with the Merger, the Company obtained Credit Facilities (as defined below) provided by a syndicate of lenders arranged by Royal Bank of Canada as administrative agent, as well as other agents and lenders that are parties to these Credit Facilities.  The Credit Facilities initially included (a) $175 million in commitments under the first lien based revolving credit facility (as amended, “ABL Facility”), and (b) $525 million in aggregate principal amount under the first lien term loan facility (as amended, “First Lien Term Loan Facility” and together with the ABL Facility, the “Credit Facilities”).

First Lien Term Loan Facility

The First Lien Term Loan Facility initially provided for $525 million of borrowings (which could be increased by up to $150.0 million in certain circumstances).  All obligations under the First Lien Term Loan Facility are guaranteed by Parent and the Company’s direct or indirect 100% owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Credit Facilities Guarantors”), except for immaterial subsidiaries.  In addition, the First Lien Term Loan Facility is secured by pledges of certain of the Company’s equity interests and the equity interests of the Credit Facilities Guarantors.

The Company was required to make scheduled quarterly payments each equal to 0.25% of the original principal amount of the term loan (approximately $1.3 million), with the balance due on the maturity date, January 13, 2019.  Borrowings under the First Lien Term Loan Facility bore interest at an annual rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at the Company’s option, (A) a base rate (the “Base Rate”) determined by reference to the highest of (a) the interest rate in effect determined by the administrative agent as “Prime Rate” (3.25% as of May 2, 2014), (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (c) an adjusted Eurocurrency rate for one month (determined by reference to the greater of the Eurocurrency rate for the interest period multiplied by the Statutory Reserve Rate or 1.50% per annum) plus 1.00%, or (B) an Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate.

On April 4, 2012, the Company amended the terms of the existing seven-year $525 million First Lien Term Loan Facility, and incurred refinancing costs of $11.2 million. The amendment, among other things, decreased the applicable margin from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 5.50% (or Base Rate plus 4.50%) to LIBOR plus 4.00% (or Base Rate plus 3.00%) and decreased the LIBOR floor from 1.50% to 1.25%.  The maximum capital expenditures covenant in the First Lien Term Loan Facility was also amended to permit an additional $5 million in capital expenditures each year throughout the term of the First Lien Term Loan Facility.

The Company determined that a portion of the refinancing transaction should be accounted for as debt extinguishment. In the first quarter of fiscal 2013 ended June 30, 2012, in accordance with applicable guidance for debt modification and extinguishment, the Company recognized a $16.3 million loss on debt extinguishment related to a portion of the unamortized debt issuance costs, unamortized original issue discount (“OID”) and refinancing costs incurred in connection with the amendment for the portion of the First Lien Term Loan Facility that was extinguished.  The Company recorded $0.3 million as deferred debt issuance costs and $5.9 million as OID in connection with the amendment.

On October 8, 2013, the Company completed a repricing of its First Lien Term Loan Facility, borrowed $100 million of incremental term loans and amended certain other provisions thereof.  The amendment decreased the interest rate applicable to the term loans from LIBOR plus 4.00% (or Base Rate plus 3.00%) to LIBOR plus 3.50% (or Base Rate plus 2.50%) and decreased the LIBOR floor from 1.25% to 1.00%.  Under the amendment, the incremental term loans have the same interest rate as the other term loans. The Company will continue to be required to make scheduled quarterly payments each equal to 0.25% of the amended principal amount of the term loan (approximately $1.5 million).  The maturity date of January 13, 2019 of the First Lien Term Loan Facility was not affected by the amendment.

The Company determined that a portion of the repricing transaction should be accounted for as debt extinguishment. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, in accordance with applicable guidance for debt modification and extinguishment, the Company recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of approximately $4.4 million related to a portion of the unamortized debt issuance costs, unamortized OID and repricing costs incurred in connection with the amendment for the portion of the First Lien Term Loan Facility that was extinguished.  The Company recorded $1.6 million as deferred debt issuance costs in connection with the amendment.

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In addition, the amendment to the First Lien Term Loan Facility (a) amended certain restricted payment provisions to permit the Gold-Schiffer Purchase (see Note 9 for more information on the Gold-Schiffer Purchase), (b) removed the maximum capital expenditures covenant, c) modified the existing provision restricting the Company’s ability to make dividend and other payments so that from and after March 31, 2013 the permitted payment amount represents the sum of (i) a calculation based on 50% of Consolidated Net Income (as defined in the First Lien Term Loan Facility agreement), if positive, or a deficit of 100% of Consolidated Net Income, if negative, and (ii) $20 million, and (d) permitted proceeds of any sale leasebacks of any assets acquired after January 13, 2012, to be reinvested in the Company’s business without restriction.

As of May 2, 2014, the interest rate charged on the First Lien Term Loan Facility was 4.50% (1.00% Eurocurrency rate, plus the Eurocurrency loan margin of 3.50%).  As of May 2, 2014, the amount outstanding under the First Lien Term Loan Facility was $604.2 million.

Following the end of each fiscal year, the Company is required to prepay the First Lien Term Loan Facility in an amount equal to 50% of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the First Lien Term Loan Facility agreement and with stepdowns to 25% and 0% based on achievement of specified total leverage ratios), minus the amount of certain voluntary prepayments of the First Lien Term Loan Facility and/or the ABL Facility during such fiscal year. The Excess Cash Flow required payment for fiscal 2013 was $3.3 million and was made in July 2013. There was no Excess Cash Flow payment required for fiscal 2014.

The First Lien Term Loan Facility includes restrictions on the Company’s ability and the ability of Parent, 99 Cents Texas and certain future subsidiaries of the Company to incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, pay dividends on, or redeem or repurchase the Company’s capital stock, make certain acquisitions or investments, materially change the Company’s business, incur or permit to exist certain liens, enter into transactions with affiliates or sell its assets to and make capital expenditures or merge or consolidate with or into, another company.  As of May 2, 2014, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the First Lien Term Loan Facility.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to limit the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on the First Lien Term Loan Facility that result from fluctuations in the LIBOR rate.  The swap limits the Company’s interest exposure on a notional value of $261.8 million to 1.36% plus an applicable margin of 3.50%.  The term of the swap is from November 29, 2013 through May 31, 2016.  The fair value of the swap on the trade date was zero as the Company neither paid nor received any value to enter into the swap, which was entered into at market rates.  The fair value of the swap at May 2, 2014 was a liability of $2.7 million.  See Note 6, “Derivative Financial Instruments” for more information on the Company’s interest rate swap agreement.

ABL Facility

The ABL Facility provides for up to $175.0 million of borrowings (which may be increased by up to $50.0 million in certain circumstances), subject to certain borrowing base limitations.  All obligations under the ABL Facility are guaranteed by Parent and the other Credit Facilities Guarantors.  The ABL Facility is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets and the assets of the Credit Facilities Guarantors.

Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest for an initial period until June 30, 2012 at an applicable margin plus, at the Company’s option, a fluctuating rate equal to (A) the highest of (a) Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (b) rate of interest in effect determined by the administrative agent as “Prime Rate” (3.25% at the date of the Merger), and (c) Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate (determined to be the LIBOR rate multiplied by the Statutory Reserve Rate) for an interest period of one (1) month plus 1.00% or (B) the Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate.  The interest rate charged on borrowings under the ABL Facility from the date of the Merger until June 30, 2012 was 4.25% (the base rate (Prime Rate at 3.25%) plus the applicable margin of 1.00%).  Thereafter, borrowings under the ABL Facility will have variable pricing and will be based, at the Company’s option, on (a) LIBOR plus an applicable margin to be determined (1.75% as of May 2, 2014) or (b) the determined base rate (Prime Rate) plus an applicable margin to be determined (0.75% at May 2, 2014), in each case based on a pricing grid depending on average daily excess availability for the most recently ended quarter.

In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Credit Facilities, the Company was required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the ABL Facility on unused commitments at a rate of 0.375% for the period from the date of the Merger until June 30, 2012.  Thereafter, the commitment fee will be adjusted at the beginning of each quarter based upon the average historical excess availability of the prior quarter (0.50% for the quarter ended May 2, 2014).  The Company must also pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees.

As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility, outstanding letters of credit were $1.0 million, and availability under the ABL Facility subject to the borrowing base, was $150.3 million as of May 2, 2014.

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The ABL Facility includes restrictions on the Company’s ability, and the ability of the Parent and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries to, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, pay dividends on, or redeem or repurchase, its capital stock, make certain acquisitions or investments, materially change its business, incur or permit to exist certain liens, enter into transactions with affiliates or sell our assets to, make capital expenditures or merge or consolidate with or into, another company.  The ABL Facility was amended on April 4, 2012 to permit an additional $5 million in capital expenditures for each year during the term of the ABL Facility.  The ABL Facility was further amended on October 8, 2013 to a) remove the maximum capital expenditures covenant and (b) modify the provision restricting the Company’s ability to make dividend and other payments.  Such payments are subject to achievement of (i) Excess Availability (as defined in the ABL Facility agreement) that is at least the greater of (A) 15% of Maximum Credit (as defined in the ABL Facility agreement) and (B) $20 million and (ii) (A) a ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the ABL Facility) to fixed charges of at least 1.0x or (B) Excess Availability that is at least the greater of 25% of Maximum Credit (as defined in the ABL Facility) and $40 million.

As of May 2, 2014, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the ABL Facility.

Senior Notes

On December 29, 2011, the Company issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of 11% Senior Notes that mature on December 15, 2019 (the “Senior Notes”).  The Senior Notes are guaranteed by the subsidiaries (the “Senior Notes Guarantors”) that guarantee the Credit Facilities.

In connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement that required the Company to file an exchange offer registration statement, enabling holders to exchange the Senior Notes for registered notes with terms identical in all material respects to the terms of the Senior Notes, except the registered notes would be freely tradable.  The exchange offer was closed on November 7, 2012.

Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Notes (the “Indenture”), the Company may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes at certain redemption prices applicable based on the date of redemption.

The Senior Notes are (i) equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s and the Senior Notes Guarantor’s existing and future senior indebtedness; (ii) effectively junior to the Company’s and the Senior Notes Guarantor’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the interest of the holders of that secured indebtedness in the assets securing such indebtedness; (iii) unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured unsubordinated basis by the Senior Notes Guarantor; and (iv) junior to the indebtedness or other liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries that are not guarantors. The Company is not required to make any mandatory redemptions or sinking fund payments, and may at any time or from time to time purchase notes in the open market.

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries to incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, create or incur certain liens, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, incur restrictions on the payment of dividends or other distributions from its restricted subsidiaries, make certain investments, transfer or sell assets, engage in transactions with affiliates, or merge or consolidate with other companies or transfer all or substantially all of its assets.

As of May 2, 2014 the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Indenture.

The significant components of interest expense are as follows (in thousands):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014		April 27, 2013
First lien term loan facility	$	7,242	$	6,761
ABL facility	224		221
Senior notes	6,875		6,951
Amortization of deferred financing costs and OID	1,083		1,096
Other interest expense	5		7
Interest expense	$	15,429	$	15,036

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6.Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company entered into derivative instruments for risk management purposes and uses these derivatives to manage exposure to fluctuation in interest rates.

Interest Rate Swap

In May 2012, the Company entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreement for an initial aggregate notional amount of $261.8 million to limit exposure to interest rate increases related to a portion of the Company’s floating rate indebtedness once the Company’s interest rate cap agreement expires.  The swap agreement, effective November 2013, hedges a portion of contractual floating rate interest commitments through the expiration of the agreements in May 2016.  As a result of the agreement, the Company’s effective fixed interest rate on the notional amount of floating rate indebtedness will be 1.36% plus an applicable margin of 3.50%.

The Company designated the interest rate swap agreement as a cash flow hedge.  The interest rate swap agreement is highly correlated to the changes in interest rates to which the Company is exposed.  Unrealized gains and losses on the interest rate swap are designated as effective or ineffective.  The effective portion of such gains or losses is recorded as a component of AOCI or loss, while the ineffective portion of such gains or losses is recorded as a component of interest expense. Future realized gains and losses in connection with each required interest payment will be reclassified from AOCI or loss to interest expense.

Fair Value

The fair value of the interest rate swap agreement is estimated using industry standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves (Level 2, as defined in Note 7).

A summary of the recorded amounts included in the consolidated balance sheets is as follows (in thousands):

	May 2,2014		January 31,2014
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Interest rate swap (included in other current liabilities)	$	1,612	$	1,607
Interest rate swap (included in other liabilities)	$	1,093	$	1,346
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (included in member’s equity)	$	1,315	$	1,391

A summary of recorded amounts included in the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) is as follows (in thousands):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014			April 27, 2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Loss related to effective portion of derivative recognized in OCI	$	136		$	143
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from AOCI to interest expense	$	212		$	—
Gain related to ineffective portion of derivative recognized in interest expense	$	(72	)	$	(130	)

7.Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company complies with authoritative guidance for fair value measurement and disclosures which establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1: Defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Defined as observable inputs other than Level 1 prices.  These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

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The Company uses the best available information in measuring fair value.  The following table summarizes, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
ASSETS
Other assets — assets that fund deferred compensation	$	1,159	$	1,159	$	—	$	—
LIABILITES
Other current liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,612	$	—	$	1,612	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,093	$	—	$	1,093	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — deferred compensation	$	1,159	$	1,159	$	—	$	—

Level 1 measurements include $1.2 million of deferred compensation assets that fund the liabilities related to the Company’s deferred compensation, including investments in trust funds.  The fair values of these funds are based on quoted market prices in an active market.

Level 2 measurements include interest rate swap agreement estimated using industry standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves.

There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities as of May 2, 2014.

The Company did not have any transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 during the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

The following table summarizes, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2014 (in thousands):

	January 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
ASSETS
Other assets — assets that fund deferred compensation	$	1,142	$	1,142	$	—	$	—
LIABILITES
Other current liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,607	$	—	$	1,607	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,346	$	—	$	1,346	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — deferred compensation	$	1,142	$	1,142	$	—	$	—

Level 1 measurements include $1.1 million of deferred compensation assets that fund the liabilities related to the Company’s deferred compensation, including investments in trust funds.  The fair values of these funds are based on quoted market prices in an active market.

Level 2 measurements include interest rate swap agreement estimated using industry standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves.

There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities as of January 31, 2014.

The outstanding debt under the Credit Facilities and the Senior Notes is recorded in the financial statements at historical cost, net of applicable unamortized discounts.

The Credit Facilities are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change; as a result, the carrying value of the Credit Facilities approximates fair value as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014.

The fair value of the Senior Notes was estimated at $282.5 million, or $32.5 million greater than the carrying value, as of May 2, 2014, based on quoted market prices of the debt (Level 1 inputs). The fair value of the Senior Notes was estimated at $282.5 million, or $32.5 million greater than the carrying value, as of January 31, 2014, based on quoted market prices of the debt (Level 1 inputs).

See Note 5, “Debt” for more information on the Company’s debt.

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8.Stock-Based Compensation

Number Holdings, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan

On February 27, 2012, the board of directors of Parent adopted the Number Holdings, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”), which authorizes equity awards to be granted for up to 74,603 shares of Class A Common Stock of Parent and 74,603 shares of Class B Common Stock, of Parent. On September 27, 2013, the 2012 Plan was amended to increase the aggregate number of shares available under the 2012 Plan to 85,000 shares.  As of May 2, 2014, options for 41,790 shares of each of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock were issued to certain members of management and directors.  Options upon vesting may be exercised only for units consisting of an equal number of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.  Class B Common Stock has de minimis economic rights and the right to vote solely for election of directors.

Employee Option Grants

Options granted to employees generally become exercisable over a five year service period and have terms of ten years from date of the grant.

Under the standard form of option award agreement for the 2012 Plan, Parent has a right to repurchase from the participant all or a portion of (i) Class A and Class B Common Stock of Parent issued upon the exercise of the options awarded to a participant and (ii) fully vested but unexercised options.  The repurchase price for the shares of Class A and Class B Common Stock of Parent is the fair market value of such shares as of the date of such termination, and, for the fully vested but unexercised options, the repurchase price is the difference between the fair market value of the Class A and Class B Common Stock of Parent as of the date of termination of employment and the exercise price of the option.  However, upon (i) a termination of employment for cause, (ii) a voluntary resignation without good reason, or (iii) upon discovery that the participant engaged in detrimental activity, the repurchase price is the lesser of the exercise price paid by the participant to exercise the option or the fair market value of the Class A and Class B Common Stock of Parent.  If Parent elects to exercise its repurchase right for any shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of an option, it must do so no later than 180 days after the date of participant’s termination of employment, or (ii) for any unexercised option no later than 90 days from the latest date that such option can be exercised.  The options also contain transfer restrictions that lapse upon registration of an offering of Parent common stock under the Securities Act of 1933(“liquidity event”).

The Company defers recognition of substantially all of the stock-based compensation expense related to these stock options. The nature of repurchase rights and transfer restrictions create a performance condition that is not considered probable of being achieved until a liquidity event or certain employment termination events. These options are accounted for as equity-based awards. The fair value of these stock options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model. There were 19,535 of employee options outstanding as of May 2, 2014.

Executive and Director Option Grants

Options granted to certain executives and board members generally become exercisable over a five year service period and have terms of ten years from date of the grant.  Options granted to these executives and board members do not contain repurchase rights that would allow the Parent to repurchase these options at less than fair value. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense for these option grants over the service period. These options are accounted for as equity awards. The fair value of these stock options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model.

Chief Executive Officer Equity Awards

On October 9, 2013, in connection with Stéphane Gonthier’s employment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Parent, the Compensation Committee of Parent’s Board of Directors granted to Mr. Gonthier stock options to purchase an aggregate of 21,505 shares of each of the Class A and Class B Common Stock.  Subject to the continued employment of Mr. Gonthier, (a) 75% of the options will vest according to a timetable of 30% on the first anniversary of the grant date, 20% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 25% on each of the third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date and (b) 25% of these options will vest subject to the Company’s and Parent’s achievement of performance hurdles.  These options are subject to the terms of the 2012 Plan and the award agreement under which they were granted.

The Company records stock-based compensation for the time-based options in accordance with the four year vesting period.  The Company has deferred recognition of performance-based options until it is probable that that the performance hurdles will be achieved. The time-based and performance-based options are accounted for as equity awards. The fair value of these time-based options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The fair value performance-based options was estimated at the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation method.

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Accounting for stock-based compensation

Determining the fair value of options at the grant date requires judgment, including estimating the expected term that stock options will be outstanding prior to exercise and the associated volatility.  At the grant date, the Company estimates an amount of forfeitures that will occur prior to vesting.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $0.7 million. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded negative stock-based compensation expense of $(0.1) million.

The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with an equivalent remaining term.  Expected life represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is calculated by using “simplified method.”  Expected stock price volatility is based on average historical volatility of stock prices of companies in a peer group analysis.  The Company currently does not anticipate the payment of any cash dividends.  Compensation expense is recognized only for those options expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated based on the Company’s historical experience and future expectations.  The Company did not grant any stock options during the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

The fair value of performance-based options granted to Mr. Gonthier in October 2013 was estimated at the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation method.  Key assumptions used include those described above for determining the fair value of options with service-based conditions only and in addition the simulation utilizes a range of possible future stock values to construct a distribution of where future stock prices might be. The simulations and resulting distributions will give a statistically acceptable range of future stock prices. The Company also  has to assume a time horizon to when the performance conditions of the options will be met.

As of May 2, 2014, there were $14.6 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested options and options subject to repurchase rights for which no compensation has been recorded.

The following summarizes stock option activity in the first quarter of fiscal 2015:

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period	42,910		$	1,000
Granted	—		$	—
Exercised	—		$	—
Cancelled	(1,120	)	$	1,059
Outstanding at the end of the period	41,790		$	1,120	8.30
Exercisable at the end of the period	6,178		$	1,000	8.00
Exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period	37,211		$	1,104	8.80

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The following table summarizes the stock awards available for grant under the 2012 Plan as of May 2, 2014:

	Number of Shares
Available for grant as of January 31, 2014	42,090
Authorized	—
Granted	—
Cancelled	1,120
Available for grant at May 2, 2014	43,210

9.Related-Party

Parent Stock Purchase Agreements

In April 2014, in connection with Mr. Anicetti’s service as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Parent, Parent entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with From One to Many Leadership Consulting, LLC.  From One to Many Leadership Consulting, LLC is wholly owned by, and employs, Mr. Anicetti.  Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, Mr. Anicetti purchased an aggregate 354 shares of Class A Common Stock of Parent and 354 shares of Class B Common Stock of Parent for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $0.5 million.

In April 2014, in connection with Mr. Fung’s service as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Company and Parent, Parent entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Mr. Fung.  Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, Mr. Fung purchased an aggregate 310 shares of Class A Common Stock of Parent and 310 shares of Class B Common Stock of Parent for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $0.4 million.

Credit Facility

In connection with the Merger, the Company entered into the First Lien Term Loan Facility, under which various funds affiliated with Ares are lenders. As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014 these affiliates held approximately $3.4 million of term loans under the First Lien Term Loan Facility. The terms of the term loans are the same as those held by unaffiliated third party lenders under the First Lien Term Loan Facility.

10.Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was a charge rate of 39.8% compared to a benefit rate of 136.5% for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The change in the effective tax rate is due to an increase in pre-tax income during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and release of valuation allowance on the Texas margin tax credit carry-forward in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. As of May 2, 2014, the Company has not accrued any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various states.  The Company is subject to examinations by the major tax jurisdictions in which it files for the tax years 2009 forward.  The federal tax return for the period ended March 27, 2010 was examined by the Internal Revenue Service resulting in no changes to the reported tax.  Currently, the federal tax return for the period January 14, 2012 to March 31, 2012 is under examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

11.Commitments and Contingencies

Credit Facilities

The Credit Facilities and commitments are discussed in detail in Note 5.

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Workers’ Compensation

The Company self-insures its workers’ compensation claims in California and Texas and provides for losses of estimated known and incurred but not reported insurance claims.  The Company does not discount the projected future cash outlays for the time value of money for claims and claim related costs when establishing its workers’ compensation liability.

As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, the Company had recorded a liability $72.6 million and $73.8 million, respectively, for estimated workers’ compensation claims in California.  The Company has limited self-insurance exposure in Texas and had recorded a liability of $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively, as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014 for workers’ compensation claims in Texas.  The Company purchases workers’ compensation insurance coverage in Arizona and Nevada and is not self-insured in those states.

Self-Insured Health Insurance Liability

The Company self-insures for a portion of its employee medical benefit claims.  As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, the Company had recorded a liability of $0.6 million for estimated health insurance claims.  The Company maintains stop loss insurance coverage to limit its exposure for the self-funded portion of its health insurance program.

Legal Matters

Wage and Hour Matters

Shelley Pickett v. 99¢ Only Stores.  Plaintiff, a former cashier for the Company, filed a representative action complaint against the Company on November 4, 2011 in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles alleging a PAGA claim that the Company violated section 14 of Wage Order 7-2001 by failing to provide seats for its cashiers behind checkout counters. The plaintiff seeks civil penalties of $100 to $200 per violation, per each pay period for each affected employee, and attorney’s fees.  The court denied the Company’s motion to compel arbitration of Pickett’s individual claims or, in the alternative, to strike the representative action allegations in the Complaint, and the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s ruling.  The Company’s petition for review of the decision in the California Supreme Court was denied on January 15, 2014, and remittitur issued on January 27, 2014.  On June 27, 2013, the plaintiff entered into a settlement agreement and release with the Company in another matter.  Payment has been made to the plaintiff under that agreement and the other action has been dismissed.  The Company’s position is that the release the plaintiff executed in that matter waives the claims she asserts in this action, waives her right to proceed on a class or representative basis or as a private attorney general and requires her to dismiss this action with prejudice as to her individual claims.  The Company notified the plaintiff of its position by a letter dated as of July 30, 2013, but she has yet to dismiss the lawsuit.  On February 11, 2014, the Company answered the complaint, denying all material allegations, and filed a cross-complaint against Pickett seeking to enforce her agreement to dismiss this action.  Through the cross-complaint, the Company seeks declaratory relief, specific performance and damages.  Pickett has answered the cross-complaint, asserting a general denial of all material allegations and various affirmative defenses.  On March 12, 2014, in an unrelated matter involving similar claims against a different employer, the California Supreme Court agreed to rule on several questions that will provide guidance to lower courts as to California’s employee seating requirement, which is a largely untested area of law.  Accordingly, on May 20, 2014, the parties stipulated to stay this matter pending the final resolution of the California Supreme Court proceeding, with the exception of the Company’s motion for judgment on the pleadings on the Cross-Complaint and Ms. Pickett’s motion for leave to substitute in a new representative plaintiff.  Both motions are scheduled to be heard on September 30, 2014.  The Company cannot predict the outcome of this lawsuit or the amount of potential loss, if any, that it could face as a result of such lawsuit.

Sofia Wilton Barriga v. 99¢ Only Stores.  Plaintiff, a former store associate, filed an action against the Company on August 5, 2013, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside alleging on behalf of plaintiff and all others allegedly similarly situated under the California Labor Code that the Company failed to pay wages for all hours worked, provide meal periods, pay wages timely upon termination, and provide accurate wage statements.  The plaintiff also asserted a derivative claim for unfair competition under the California Business and Professions Code.  The plaintiff seeks to represent a class of all non-exempt employees who were employed in California in the Company’s retail stores who worked the graveyard shift at any time from January 1, 2012, through the date of trial or settlement.  Although the class period as originally pled would extend back to August 5, 2009, the parties have agreed that any class period would run beginning January 1, 2012, because of the preclusive effect of a judgment in a previous matter.  The plaintiff seeks to recover alleged unpaid wages, statutory penalties, interest, attorney’s fees and costs, and restitution.  On September 23, 2013, the Company filed an answer denying all material allegations.  A case management conference was held on October 4, 2013, at which the court ordered that discovery may proceed as to class certification issues only and set a further status conference for August 5, 2014.  Discovery has commenced and is ongoing.  The Company cannot predict the outcome of this lawsuit or the amount of potential loss, if any, that it could face as a result of such lawsuit.

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District Attorney Investigation

In August 2013, the Company received a pre-litigation subpoena from the San Joaquin County and Alameda County District Attorney offices.  This subpoena arises out of an investigation of the Company’s hazardous materials, hazardous substances and hazardous waste practices at its California retail stores and distribution centers that is being conducted jointly by the District Attorney of San Joaquin County along with other environmental prosecutorial offices in the state of California (the “Prosecutors”).  This investigation arises out of the Notices to Comply (“Notices”) received by the Company for certain of its stores and distribution centers.

The Notices alleged non-compliance with hazardous waste, hazardous substances and hazardous material regulatory requirements imposed under California law identified during compliance inspections and required corrective actions to be taken by certain dates set forth in the Notices.  The Company believes that it properly implemented the corrective actions required by the Notices; however, it now faces additional demands to improve its hazardous waste and hazardous material compliance programs.  The Company is cooperating with the Prosecutors in their investigation and is working with them to implement revisions to such programs.

The Prosecutors can also seek civil penalties and investigation costs for the alleged instances of past non-compliance, even after corrective action is taken.  No penalties or costs have been demanded and the Company cannot predict the amount of penalties that may be sought.

Other Matters

The Company is also subject to other private lawsuits, administrative proceedings and claims that arise in its ordinary course of business.  A number of these lawsuits, proceedings and claims may exist at any given time.  While the resolution of such a lawsuit, proceeding or claim may have an impact on the Company’s financial results for the period in which it is resolved, and litigation is inherently unpredictable, in management’s opinion, none of these matters arising in the ordinary course of business is expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or overall liquidity.

12.Assets Held for Sale

Assets held for sale as of May 2, 2014 consisted of the vacant land in Rancho Mirage, California with a carrying value of $1.7 million.

13.Other Accrued Expenses

Other accrued expenses as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014		January 31, 2014
Accrued interest	$	15,146	$	8,322
Accrued occupancy costs	6,996		7,500
Accrued legal reserves and fees	6,243		7,472
Accrued professional fees, outside services and advertising	3,268		3,853
Other	9,698		9,543
Total other accrued expenses	$	41,351	$	36,690

14.New Authoritative Standards

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08 (“ASU 2014-08”) “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.  The update changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations.  Under ASU 2014-08, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.  ASU 2014-08 is effective for all disposals or classifications as held for sale of components of an entity that occur within fiscal beginning after December 15, 2014, and early adoption is permitted.  We expect to adopt this standard at the beginning of our fiscal 2016.  Management does not expect the adoption of these changes to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statement.

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In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” (“ASU 2013-11”), which is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013.  ASU 2013-11 provides guidance regarding the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar loss or a tax credit carryforward exists.  Under certain circumstances, unrecognized tax benefits should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward.  The Company adopted ASU 2013-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  There is no material impact on the Company or its consolidated financial statements.

15.Financial Guarantees

On December 29, 2011, the Company issued $250 million principal amount of the Senior Notes.  The Senior Notes are irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of the Company’s existing and future restricted subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Credit Facilities and certain other indebtedness.

As of May 2, 2014, the Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company’s 100% owned subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”), except for immaterial subsidiaries.  As of January 31, 2014, the Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company’s 100% owned subsidiary, 99 Cents Only Stores Texas, Inc. (the “Subsidiary Guarantor”).

The tables in the following pages present the condensed consolidating financial information for the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors together with consolidating entries, as of and for the periods indicated.  The subsidiary that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor is minor.  The condensed consolidating financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows had the Company, and the Subsidiary Guarantors operated as independent entities.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

As of May 2, 2014

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantors			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	32,931		$	1,194		$	—		$	34,125
Accounts receivable, net	1,640			105			—			1,745
Deferred income taxes	46,953			—			—			46,953
Inventories, net	191,562			32,703			—			224,265
Assets held for sale	1,680			—			—			1,680
Other	15,345			1,711			—			17,056
Total current assets	290,111			35,713			—			325,824
Property and equipment, net	426,525			63,888			—			490,413
Deferred financing costs, net	17,758			—			—			17,758
Equity investments and advances to subsidiaries	301,049			210,599			(511,648		)	—
Intangible assets, net	462,334			2,472			—			464,806
Goodwill	479,745			—			—			479,745
Deposits and other assets	6,646			535			—			7,181
Total assets	$	1,984,168		$	313,207		$	(511,648	)	$	1,785,727
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	72,043		$	4,730		$	—		$	76,773
Intercompany payable	210,601			217,316			(427,917		)	—
Payroll and payroll-related	21,302			1,422			—			22,724
Sales tax	5,788			681			—			6,469
Other accrued expenses	38,510			2,841			—			41,351
Workers’ compensation	72,545			138			—			72,683
Current portion of long-term debt	6,138			—			—			6,138
Current portion of capital lease obligation	90			—			—			90
Total current liabilities	427,017			227,128			(427,917		)	226,228
Long-term debt, net of current portion	848,033			—			—			848,033
Unfavorable lease commitments, net	10,527			303			—			10,830
Deferred rent	12,439			2,045			—			14,484
Deferred compensation liability	1,159			—			—			1,159
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion	174			—			—			174
Long-term deferred income taxes	171,624			—			—			171,624
Other liabilities	3,794			—			—			3,794
Total liabilities	1,474,767			229,476			(427,917		)	1,276,326
Member’s Equity:
Member units	547,028			—			—			547,028
Additional paid-in capital	—			99,944			(99,944		)	—
Investment in Number Holdings, Inc. preferred stock	(19,200		)	—			—			(19,200		)
Accumulated deficit	(17,112		)	(16,213		)	16,213			(17,112		)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,315		)	—			—			(1,315		)
Total equity	509,401			83,731			(83,731		)	509,401
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,984,168		$	313,207		$	(511,648	)	$	1,785,727

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

As of January 31, 2014

 (In thousands)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	33,723		$	1,119		$	—		$	34,842
Accounts receivable, net	1,561			232			—			1,793
Income taxes receivable	4,498			—			—			4,498
Deferred income taxes	46,953			—			—			46,953
Inventories, net	177,461			28,783			—			206,244
Assets held for sale	1,680			—			—			1,680
Other	16,646			1,544			—			18,190
Total current assets	282,522			31,678			—			314,200
Property and equipment, net	421,130			63,916			—			485,046
Deferred financing costs, net	18,526			—			—			18,526
Equity investments and advances to subsidiaries	246,594			161,810			(408,404		)	—
Intangible assets, net	463,771			2,540			—			466,311
Goodwill	479,745			—			—			479,745
Deposits and other assets	5,894			512			—			6,406
Total assets	$	1,918,182		$	260,456		$	(408,404	)	$	1,770,234
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	63,620		$	7,437		$	—		$	71,057
Intercompany payable	161,811			162,054			(323,865		)	—
Payroll and payroll-related	22,718			1,743			—			24,461
Sales tax	4,992			530			—			5,522
Other accrued expenses	34,506			2,184			—			36,690
Workers’ compensation	73,822			96			—			73,918
Current portion of long-term debt	6,138			—			—			6,138
Current portion of capital lease obligation	88			—			—			88
Total current liabilities	367,695			174,044			(323,865		)	217,874
Long-term debt, net of current portion	849,252			—			—			849,252
Unfavorable lease commitments, net	11,335			383			—			11,718
Deferred rent	11,698			1,490			—			13,188
Deferred compensation liability	1,142			—			—			1,142
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion	197			—			—			197
Long-term deferred income taxes	171,573			—			—			171,573
Other liabilities	6,203			—			—			6,203
Total liabilities	1,419,095			175,917			(323,865		)	1,271,147
Member’s Equity:
Member units	546,365			—			—			546,365
Additional paid-in capital	—			99,943			(99,943		)	—
Investment in Number Holdings, Inc. preferred stock	(19,200		)	—			—			(19,200		)
Accumulated deficit	(26,687		)	(15,404		)	15,404			(26,687		)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,391		)	—			—			(1,391		)
Total equity	499,087			84,539			(84,539		)	499,087
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,918,182		$	260,456		$	(408,404	)	$	1,770,234

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the First Quarter Ended May 2, 2014

 (In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer		Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Net Sales:
Total sales	$	433,033	$	44,864		$	—		$	477,897
Cost of sales	287,184		33,587			—			320,771
Gross profit	145,849		11,277			—			157,126
Selling, general and administrative expenses	113,696		12,086			—			125,782
Operating income (loss)	32,153		(809		)	—			31,344
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense	15,429		—			—			15,429
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries	809		—			(809		)	—
Total other expense, net	16,238		—			(809		)	15,429
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	15,915		(809		)	809			15,915
Provision for income taxes	6,340		—			—			6,340
Net income (loss)	$	9,575	$	(809	)	$	809		$	9,575
Comprehensive income	$	9,651	$	—		$	—		$	9,651

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the First Quarter Ended April 27, 2013

 (In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Net Sales:
Total sales	$	406,645		$	38,570		$	—		$	445,215
Cost of sales	279,082			29,383			—			308,465
Gross profit	127,563			9,187			—			136,750
Selling, general and administrative expenses	112,528			11,694			—			124,222
Operating income (loss)	15,035			(2,507		)	—			12,528
Other (income) expense:
Interest income	(54		)	—			—			(54		)
Interest expense	15,036			—			—			15,036
Other	4			—			—			4
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries	2,507			—			(2,507		)	—
Total other expense, net	17,493			—			(2,507		)	14,986
Loss before provision for income taxes	(2,458		)	(2,507		)	2,507			(2,458		)
Benefit for income taxes	(3,355		)	—			—			(3,355		)
Net income (loss)	$	897		$	(2,507	)	$	2,507		$	897
Comprehensive income	$	754		$	—		$	—		$	754

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the First Quarter Ended May 2, 2014

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	18,219		$	1,966		$	—		$	20,185
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(17,464		)	(1,899		)	—			(19,363		)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets	9			7			—			16
Investment in subsidiary	(1		)	—			1			—
Net cash used in investing activities	(17,456		)	(1,892		)	1			(19,347		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,534		)	—			—			(1,534		)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(21		)	—			—			(21		)
Capital contributions	—			1			(1		)	—
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,555		)	1			(1		)	(1,555		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(792		)	75			—			(717		)
Cash — beginning of period	33,723			1,119			—			34,842
Cash — end of period	$	32,931		$	1,194		$	—		$	34,125

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the First Quarter Ended April 27, 2013

 (In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantors			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	36,368		$	1,565		$	(832	)	$	37,101
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(14,675		)	(1,599		)	—			(16,274		)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	5			1			—			6
Net cash used in investing activities	(14,670		)	(1,598		)	—			(16,268		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,309		)	—			—			(1,309		)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(20		)	—			—			(20		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,329		)	—			—			(1,329		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	20,369			(33		)	(832		)	19,504
Cash — beginning of period	44,911			142			—			45,053
Cash — end of period	$	65,280		$	109		$	(832	)	$	64,557

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

As used in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”), unless the context suggests otherwise, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to 99¢ Only Stores and its consolidated subsidiaries prior to the Conversion (as described in Note 1 to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements) and to 99 Cents Only Stores LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries on or after the Conversion.

General

We are an extreme value retailer of consumable and general merchandise and seasonal products.  Our stores offer a wide assortment of regularly available consumer goods as well as a broad variety of first-quality closeout merchandise. In addition, we carry domestic and imported fresh produce, deli, dairy and frozen and refrigerated food products.

On January 13, 2012, we were acquired through a merger (the “Merger”) with a subsidiary of Number Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”) with us surviving. In connection with the Merger, we became a subsidiary of Parent, which is controlled by affiliates of Ares Management LLC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

On December 16, 2013, the board of directors of our sole member, Parent, approved a resolution changing the end of our fiscal year. Prior to the change, our fiscal year ended on the Saturday closest to the last day of March.  Our new fiscal year end is the Friday closest to the last day of January, with each successive quarterly period ending the Friday closest to the last day of April, July, October or January, as applicable.  Our fiscal year 2015 (“fiscal 2015”) began on February 1, 2014 and will end on January 30, 2015 and will consist of 52 weeks. Our fiscal year 2014 (“fiscal 2014”) began on March 31, 2013 and ended on January 31, 2014 and consisted of 44 weeks.  The first quarter ended May 2, 2014 (“the first quarter of fiscal 2015”) was comprised of 91 days.  As a result of the change in our fiscal year, the comparable interim prior year financial statements have been recast to conform to the new fiscal calendar.  The recast first quarter ended April 27, 2013 (“the first quarter of fiscal 2014”) was comprised of 91 days.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we changed the presentation of our financial statements to include receiving, distribution, warehouse costs and transportation to and from stores in our cost of sales. Previously, these costs were included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.  Depreciation expense related to these costs which was historically included in selling, general and administrative expense, is now included in cost of sales.  Also, depreciation and amortization expense included in selling, general and administrative expense will no longer be presented separately on the income statement.  Reclassifications of $24.0 million from selling, general and administrative expense to cost of sales were made for the comparable first quarter of fiscal 2014 to conform to current year presentation.  This change does not change previously reported operating income or net income.  This change in presentation of financials was made in order to be in line with our peers in the retail industry.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we modified our definition of same-store sales. Previously, we defined same-store sales as sales at stores that have been open at least 15 months. In situations where the store was relocated, or closed and later reopened in the same location, the affected store was considered a new store for any comparable sales analysis.  It would only be included in the same-store sales analysis once it had been open, or reopened, for 15 months.  Under the new definition, same-store sales are sales at stores that have been opened at least 14 months, including stores that have been remodeled, expanded or relocated during that period. Since we do not have e-commerce sales, they are not part of our same-store sales calculation. This change in definition of same-store sales is being made in order to be in line with our peers in the retail industry.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we had net sales of $477.9 million, operating income of $31.3 million and net income of $9.6 million.  Sales increased during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 primarily due to the full quarter effect of new stores opened in fiscal 2014 and the effect of three new stores opened in fiscal 2015. This was partially offset by a 0.5% decrease in same-store sales.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we opened three net new stores. In fiscal 2015, we currently intend to increase our store count by approximately 30 to 35 stores, all of which are expected to be opened in our existing markets. We believe that our growth in fiscal 2015 will primarily result from new store openings in our existing territories and increases in same-store sales.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our critical accounting policies reflecting management’s estimates and judgments are described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014. Since the filing of our Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014, there have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates.

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Results of Operations

The following discussion defines the components of the statement of income.

Net Sales: Revenue is recognized at the point of sale in our stores (“retail sales”).  Bargain Wholesale sales revenue is recognized in accordance with the shipping terms agreed upon on the purchase order.  Bargain Wholesale sales are typically recognized free on board origin, where title and risk of loss pass to the buyer when the merchandise leaves our distribution facility.

Cost of Sales: Cost of sales includes the cost of inventory, freight in, obsolescence, spoilage, scrap and inventory shrinkage, and is net of discounts and allowances.  Cost of sales also includes receiving, warehouse costs and distribution costs (payroll and associated costs, occupancy, transportation to and from stores and depreciation expense). Cash discounts for satisfying early payment terms are recognized when payment is made, and allowances and rebates based upon milestone achievements such as reaching a certain volume of purchases of a vendor’s products are included as a reduction of cost of sales when such contractual milestones are reached. In addition, we analyze our inventory levels and related cash discounts received to arrive at a value for cash discounts to be included in the inventory balance.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses include the costs of selling merchandise in stores (payroll and associated costs, occupancy and other store-level costs)  and corporate costs (payroll and associated costs, occupancy, advertising, professional fees and other corporate administrative costs). Selling, general and administrative expenses also include depreciation and amortization expense relating to these costs.

Other Expense (Income): Other expense (income) relates primarily interest expense on our debt and capitalized leases.

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The following table sets forth selected income statement data, including such data as percentage of net sales for the periods indicated (percentages may not add up due to rounding):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014		% of Net  Sales		April 27, 2013			% of Net  Sales
Net Sales:
99¢ Only Stores	$	465,269	97.4	%	$	432,421		97.1	%
Bargain Wholesale	12,628		2.6		12,794			2.9
Total sales	477,897		100.0		445,215			100.0
Cost of sales	320,771		67.1		308,465			69.3
Gross profit	157,126		32.9		136,750			30.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses	125,782		26.3		124,222			27.9
Operating income	31,344		6.6		12,528			2.8
Other (income) expense:
Interest income	—		0.0		(54		)	0.0
Interest expense	15,429		3.2		15,036			3.4
Other	—		0.0		4			0.0
Total other expense, net	15,429		3.2		14,986			3.4
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	15,915		3.3		(2,458		)	(0.6	)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	6,340		1.3		(3,355		)	(0.8	)
Net income	$	9,575	2.0	%	$	897		0.2	%

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First Quarter Ended May 2, 2014 Compared to First Quarter Ended April 27, 2013

Net sales.  Total net sales increased $32.7 million, or 7.3%, to $477.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, from $445.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  Net retail sales increased $32.8 million, or 7.6%, to $465.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, from $432.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  Bargain Wholesale net sales decreased by approximately $0.2 million, or 1.3%, to $12.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, from $12.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The $32.8 million increase in net retail sales was primarily due to the full quarter effect of stores opened in fiscal 2014 and the effect of new stores opened during first quarter of fiscal 2015. The increase in retail sales was partially offset by a 0.5% decrease in same-store sales from lower average ticket and a decrease in sales due to the effect of a closed store.

Gross profit.  Gross profit increased $20.3 million, or 14.9%, to $157.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, from $136.8 million in the first fiscal quarter of 2014.  As a percentage of net sales, overall gross margin increased to 32.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, from 30.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  Among the gross profit components, cost of products sold decreased by 20 basis points compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  Additionally, inventory shrinkage decreased by 30 basis points compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Gross profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 was negatively impacted by revision to our excess and obsolescence methodology due a change in our inventory purchasing philosophy.  As a result of this change, we increased our excess and obsolescence reserve by $9.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Gross profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, was negatively impacted by higher distribution and transportation expenses of 50 basis points primarily due to higher labor costs and increases in rent expense for additional warehouse space. The remaining change was attributable to other less significant items included in cost of sales.

Selling, general and administrative expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $1.6 million to $125.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, from $124.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 26.3% for the first quarter of fiscal 2015, from 27.9% for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The 160 basis point decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net sales, was primarily due to lower payroll-related expenses,  advertising, legal and outside professional service fees.  Selling, general and administrative expenses were also favorably impacted by lower depreciation expense.

Operating income.  Operating income was $31.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to $12.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  Operating income as a percentage of net sales was 6.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to 2.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The increase in operating income as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to changes in gross margin and operating expenses, as discussed above.

Interest expense.  Interest expense was $15.4 million for the first quarter of 2015 compared to interest expense of $15.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014, primarily reflecting debt service on outstanding borrowings.

Provision (benefit) for income taxes. The provision for income taxes was $6.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to an income tax benefit of $3.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was a provision rate of 39.8% compared to a benefit rate of 136.5% for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The change in the effective tax rate is primarily due to an increase in pre-tax income during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 release of valuation allowance on the Texas margin tax credit carry-forward in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

Net income .  As a result of the items discussed above, net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $9.6 million compared to net income of $0.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  Net income as a percentage of net sales was 2.0% for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to net income of 0.2% for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our capital requirements consist primarily of purchases of inventory, expenditures related to new store openings, investments in information technology and supply chain infrastructure, working capital requirements for new and existing stores, including lease obligations, and debt service requirements. Our primary sources of liquidity are the net cash flow from operations, which we believe will be sufficient to fund our regular operating needs and principal and interest payments on our indebtedness, together with availability under our ABL Facility (as defined below) for at least the next 12 months.  Availability under our ABL Facility is not expected to affect our ability to make immediate buying decisions, willingness to take on large volume purchases or ability to pay cash or accept abbreviated credit terms.

As of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we held $34.1 million in cash, and our total indebtedness was $854.2 million consisting of borrowings under our First Lien Term Loan Facility of $604.2 million and $250 million of our Senior Notes (as defined below).  We had up to an additional $175 million of available borrowings under our ABL Facility and, subject to certain limitations and the satisfaction of certain conditions, we were also permitted to incur up to an aggregate of $100 million of additional borrowings under incremental facilities in our ABL Facility and First Lien Term Loan Facility.  As of May 2, 2014, availability under the ABL Facility subject to the borrowing base was $150.3 million.  We also have, and will continue to have, significant lease obligations.  As of May 2, 2014, our minimum annual rental obligations under long-term operating leases for the remainder of fiscal 2015 are $45.7 million.  These obligations are significant and could affect our ability to pursue significant growth initiatives, such as strategic acquisitions, in the future.  However, we expect to be able to service these obligations from our net cash flow from operations, and we do not expect these obligations to negatively affect our expansion plans for the foreseeable future, including our plans to increase our store count, planned upgrades to our information technology systems and other planned capital expenditures.

Credit Facilities and Senior Notes

On January 13, 2012, in connection with the Merger, we obtained Credit Facilities provided by a syndicate of lenders arranged by Royal Bank of Canada as administrative agent, as well as other agents and lenders that are parties to these Credit Facilities.  As of May 2, 2014, the Credit Facilities include (a) $175 million in commitments under the first lien based revolving credit facility (as amended, “ABL Facility”), and (b) $610.7 million in aggregate principal amount under the first lien term loan facility (as amended, “First Lien Term Loan Facility” and together with the ABL Facility, the “Credit Facilities”).

First Lien Term Loan Facility

The First Lien Term Loan Facility initially provided for $525 million of borrowings (which could be increased by up to $150.0 million in certain circumstances).  All obligations under the First Lien Term Loan Facility are guaranteed by Parent and our direct or indirect 100% owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Credit Facilities Guarantors”), except for immaterial subsidiaries.  In addition, the First Lien Term Loan Facility is secured by pledges of certain of our equity interests and equity interests of the Credit Facilities Guarantors.

We were required to make scheduled quarterly payments each equal to 0.25% of the original principal amount of the term loan (approximately $1.3 million), with the balance due on the maturity date, January 13, 2019.  Borrowings under the First Lien Term Loan Facility bore interest at an annual rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, (A) a base rate (the “Base Rate”) determined by reference to the highest of (a) the interest rate in effect determined by the administrative agent as “Prime Rate” (3.25% as of May 2, 2014), (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (c) an adjusted Eurocurrency rate for one month (determined by reference to the greater of the Eurocurrency rate for the interest period multiplied by the Statutory Reserve Rate or 1.50% per annum) plus 1.00%, or (B) an Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate.

On April 4, 2012, we amended the terms of our existing seven-year $525 million First Lien Term Loan Facility, and incurred refinancing costs of $11.2 million.  The amendment, among other things, decreased the applicable margin from London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 5.50% (or Base Rate plus 4.50%) to LIBOR plus 4.00% (or Base Rate plus 3.00%) and decreased the LIBOR floor from 1.50% to 1.25%.  The maximum capital expenditures covenant in the First Lien Term Loan Facility was also amended to permit an additional $5 million in capital expenditures each year throughout the term of the First Lien Term Loan Facility.

We determined that a portion of the refinancing transaction was to be accounted for as debt extinguishment, representing the outstanding principal amount of loans held by lenders under the original First Lien Term Loan Facility that were not lenders under the amended First Lien Term Loan Facility.  In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, in accordance with applicable guidance for debt modification and extinguishment, we recognized a $16.3 million loss on debt extinguishment in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 related to a portion of the unamortized debt issuance costs, unamortized original issue discount (“OID”) and refinancing costs incurred in connection with the amendment for the portion of the First Lien Term Loan Facility that was extinguished.

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On October 8, 2013, we completed a repricing of our First Lien Term Loan Facility, borrowed $100 million of incremental term loans and amended certain other provisions thereto.  The amendment decreased the interest rate applicable to the term loans from LIBOR plus 4.00% (or Base Rate plus 3.00%) to LIBOR plus 3.50% (or Base Rate plus 2.50%) and decreased the LIBOR floor from 1.25% to 1.00%.  Under the amendment, the incremental term loans have the same interest rate as the other term loans. We will continue to be required to make scheduled quarterly payments each equal to 0.25% of the amended principal amount of the term loan (approximately $1.5 million).  The maturity date of January 13, 2019 of the First Lien Term Loan Facility was not affected by the amendment.

We determined that a portion of the repricing transaction should be accounted for as debt extinguishment. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, in accordance with applicable guidance for debt modification and extinguishment, we recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of approximately $4.4 million related to a portion of the unamortized debt issuance costs, unamortized OID and repricing costs incurred in connection with the amendment for the portion of the First Lien Term Loan Facility that was extinguished.

In addition, the amendment to the First Lien Term Loan Facility (a) amended certain restricted payment provisions to permit the Gold-Schiffer Purchase (as defined below) (see “—Repurchase Transaction with Rollover Investors” for more information), (b) removed the maximum capital expenditures covenant, (c) modified the provision restricting our ability to make dividend and other payments so that from and after March 31, 2013 the permitted payment amount represents the sum of (i) a calculation based on 50% of Consolidated Net Income (as defined in the First Lien Term Loan Facility agreement), if positive, or a deficit of 100% of Consolidated Net Income, if negative, and (ii) $20 million, and (d) permitted proceeds of any sale leasebacks of any assets acquired after January 13, 2012, to be reinvested in the Company’s business without restriction.

As of May 2, 2014, the interest rate charged on First Lien Term Facility was 4.50% (1.00% Eurocurrency rate, plus the Eurocurrency loan margin of 3.50%).  As of May 2, 2014, the amount outstanding under the First Lien Term Loan Facility was $604.2 million.

Following the end of each fiscal year, we are required to prepay the First Lien Term Loan Facility in an amount equal to 50% of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the First Lien Term Loan Facility agreement and with stepdowns to 25% and 0% based on achievement of specified total leverage ratios), minus the amount of certain voluntary prepayments of the First Lien Term Loan Facility and/or the ABL Facility during such fiscal year. The required Excess Cash Flow payment for fiscal 2013 was $3.3 million and was made in July 2013.  There was no Excess Cash Flow payment required for fiscal 2014.

The First Lien Term Loan Facility includes restrictions on our ability and the ability of Parent, 99 Cents Texas and certain of our future subsidiaries to, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, pay dividends on, or redeem or repurchase our capital stock, make certain acquisitions or investments, materially change our business, incur or permit to exist certain liens, enter into transactions with affiliates or sell our assets to, make capital expenditures or merge or consolidate with or into, another company.  As of May 2, 2014, we were in compliance with the terms of the First Lien Term Loan Facility.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to limit the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on our First Lien Term Loan Facility that result from fluctuations in the LIBOR rate.  The swap limits our interest exposure on a notional value of $261.8 million to 1.36% plus an applicable margin of 3.50%.  The term of the swap is from November 29, 2013 through May 31, 2016.  The fair value of the swap on the trade date was zero as we neither paid nor received any value to enter into the swap, which was entered into at market rates.  The fair value of the swap at May 2, 2014 was a liability of $2.7 million.

ABL Facility

The ABL Facility provides for up to $175.0 million of borrowings (which may be increased by up to $50.0 million in certain circumstances), subject to certain borrowing base limitations.  All obligations under the ABL Facility are guaranteed by Parent and the other Credit Facilities Guarantors.  The ABL Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets and the assets of the Credit Facilities Guarantors.

Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest for an initial period until June 30, 2012 at an applicable margin plus, at our option, a fluctuating rate equal to (A) the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (b) the interest rate in effect determined by the administrative agent as “Prime Rate”  (3.25% at the date of the Merger), and (c) Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate (determined to be the LIBOR rate multiplied by the Statutory Reserve Rate) for an interest period of one (1) month plus 1.00% or (B) the Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate.  The interest rate charged on borrowings under the ABL Facility from the date of the Merger until June 30, 2012 was 4.25% (the base rate (Prime Rate at 3.25%) plus the applicable margin of 1.00%).  Thereafter, borrowings under the ABL Facility will have variable pricing and will be based, at our option, on (a) LIBOR plus an applicable margin to be determined (1.75% as of May 2, 2014) or (b) the determined base rate (Prime Rate) plus an applicable margin to be determined (0.75% at May 2, 2014) in each case based on a pricing grid depending on average daily excess availability for the most recently ended quarter.

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In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Credit Facilities, we were required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the ABL Facility on unused commitments at a rate of 0.375% for the period from the date of the Merger until June 30, 2012.  Thereafter, the commitment fee will be adjusted at the beginning of each quarter based upon the average historical excess availability of the prior quarter (0.50% for the quarter ended May 2, 2014).  We must also pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees.

As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, we had no outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility, outstanding letters of credit were $1.0 million and availability under the ABL Facility, subject to the borrowing base was $150.3 million as of May 2, 2014.

The ABL Facility includes restrictions on our ability, and the ability of the Parent and certain of our subsidiaries to, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, pay dividends on, or redeem or repurchase, our capital stock, make certain acquisitions or investments, materially change our business, incur or permit to exist certain liens, enter into transactions with affiliates or sell our assets to, make capital expenditures or merge or consolidate with or into, another company.  The ABL Facility was amended on April 4, 2012 to permit an additional $5 million in capital expenditures for each year during the term of the ABL Facility.

On October 8, 2013, we amended the ABL Facility to (a) remove the maximum capital expenditures covenant and (b) modify the provision restricting our ability to make dividend and other payments. Such payments are subject to achievement of (i) Excess Availability (as defined in the ABL Facility agreement) that is at least the greater of (A) 15% of Maximum Credit (as defined in the ABL Facility agreement) and (B) $20 million and (ii) (A) a ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the ABL Facility) to fixed charges of at least 1.0x or (B) Excess Availability that is at least the greater of 25% of Maximum Credit (as defined in the ABL Facility) and $40 million. As of May 2, 2014 we were in compliance with the terms of the ABL Facility.

Senior Notes

On December 29, 2011, we issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of 11% Senior Notes that mature on December 15, 2019 (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes are guaranteed by the subsidiaries (“Senior Notes Guarantors”) that guarantee the Credit Facilities.

In connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes, we entered into a registration rights agreement that required us to file an exchange offer registration statement, enabling holders to exchange the Senior Notes for registered notes with terms identical in all material respects to the terms of the Senior Notes, except the registered notes would be freely tradable.  The exchange offer was closed on November 7, 2012.

Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Notes (the “Indenture”), we may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes at certain redemption prices applicable based on the date of redemption.

The Senior Notes are (i) equal in right of payment with all of our and the Senior Notes Guarantor’s existing and future senior indebtedness; (ii) effectively junior to our and the Senior Notes Guarantor’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the interest of the holders of that secured indebtedness in the assets securing such indebtedness; (iii) unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured unsubordinated basis by the Senior Notes Guarantor; and (iv) junior to the indebtedness or other liabilities of our subsidiaries that are not guarantors.  We are not required to make any mandatory redemptions or sinking fund payments, and may at any time or from time to time purchase notes in the open market.

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, create or incur certain liens, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, incur restrictions on the payment of dividends or other distributions from our restricted subsidiaries, make certain investments, transfer or sell assets, engage in transactions with affiliates, or merge or consolidate with other companies or transfer all or substantially all of our assets.

As of May 2, 2014, we were in compliance with the terms of the Indenture.

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Cash Flows

Operating Activities

	First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014			April 27, 2013
	(amounts in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	9,575		$	897
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	12,184			15,031
Amortization of deferred financing costs and accretion of OID	1,083			1,097
Amortization of intangible assets	447			443
Amortization of favorable/unfavorable leases, net	175			124
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets	(7		)	208
(Gain) loss on interest rate hedge	282			(127		)
Long-lived assets impairment	—			515
Deferred income taxes	—			(27,252		)
Stock-based compensation	663			(54		)
Changes in assets and liabilities associated with operating activities:
Accounts receivable	48			(162		)
Inventories	(18,021		)	26,882
Deposits and other assets	464			(8,018		)
Accounts payable	7,397			3,065
Accrued expenses	3,871			(1,281		)
Accrued workers’ compensation	(1,235		)	2,387
Income taxes	4,498			18,396
Deferred rent	1,296			528
Other long-term liabilities	(2,535		)	4,422
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	20,185		$	37,101

Cash provided by operating activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $20.2 million and consisted of (i) net income of $9.6 million; (ii) net income adjustments for depreciation and other non-cash items of $14.8 million; (iii) a decrease in working capital activities of $2.3 million; and (iv) a decrease in other activities of $1.9 million, primarily due to a decrease in other long-term liabilities and increase in other long-term assets, partially offset by an increase deferred rent.  The decrease in working capital activities was primarily due to increase in inventories, partially offset by increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses, and a decrease in income taxes receivable.

Cash provided by operating activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 was $37.1 million and consisted of (i) net income of $0.9 million; (ii) net income adjustments for depreciation and other non-cash items of negative $10.0 million; (iii) an increase in working capital activities of $41.5 million; and (iv) an increase in other activities of $4.8 million, primarily due to increase in other long-term liabilities and deferred rent.  The increase in working capital activities was primarily due to decreases in inventories and income taxes receivable, which were partially offset by an increase in other assets.

Investing Activities

	First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014			April 27, 2013
	(amounts in thousands)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	$	(19,363	)	$	(16,274	)
Proceeds from sale of property and fixed assets	16			6
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(19,347	)	$	(16,268	)

Capital expenditures in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 consisted of leasehold improvements, fixtures and equipment for new store openings, information technology projects and other capital projects of $19.3 million.

Capital expenditures in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 consisted of leasehold improvements, fixtures and equipment for new store openings, information technology projects and other capital projects of $16.3 million.

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We estimate that total capital expenditures for fiscal 2015 will be approximately $75 million, comprised of approximately $60 million for leasehold improvements and fixtures and equipment for new and existing stores and approximately $15 million primarily related to information technology and supply chain infrastructure. We are finalizing our plans regarding our supply chain, which could increase our capital spend in this area for fiscal 2015.

Financing Activities

	First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014			April 27, 2013
	(amounts in thousands)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of debt	$	(1,534	)	$	(1,309	)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(21		)	(20		)
Net cash used in financing activities	$	(1,555	)	$	(1,329	)

Net cash used in financing activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 was comprised primarily of repayments of debt.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of May 2, 2014, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Contractual Obligations

A summary of our contractual obligations as January 31, 2014 is provided in our Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, there were no material changes in our contractual obligations previously disclosed.

Lease Commitments

We lease various facilities under operating leases, which will expire at various dates through fiscal year 2031.  Most of the lease agreements contain renewal options and/or provide for fixed rent escalations or increases based on the Consumer Price Index.  Total minimum lease payments under each of these lease agreements, including scheduled increases, are charged to operations on a straight-line basis over the term of each respective lease.  Most leases require us to pay property taxes, maintenance and insurance. Rental expense (including property taxes, maintenance and insurance) charged to operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 was $17.9 million and $15.8 million, respectively.  We typically seek leases with a five-year to ten-year term and with multiple five-year renewal options.  A large majority of our store leases were entered into with multiple renewal periods, which are typically five years and occasionally longer.

On May 28, 2014, we entered into a new lease agreement for corporate office and warehouse space in the City of Commerce, California.  The lease expires in February 2030 and total minimum lease payments under this lease agreement will be approximately $80 million.

Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations

We have historically experienced and expect to continue to experience some seasonal fluctuations in our net sales, operating income, and net income. During the quarters that have included the Halloween, Christmas and Easter selling seasons, we have historically experienced higher net sales and higher operating income.  Our quarterly results of operations may also fluctuate significantly as a result of a variety of other factors, including the timing of certain these holidays, the timing of new store openings and the merchandise mix.

New Authoritative Standards

Information regarding new authoritative standards is contained in Note 14 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter ended May 2, 2014 which is incorporated herein by this reference.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to interest rate risk for our debt borrowings.

Our primary interest rate exposure relates to outstanding principal amounts under the Credit Facilities.  As of May 2, 2014, we had variable rate borrowings of $604.2 million under the First Lien Term Loan Facility and no borrowings under the ABL Facility.  The maximum commitment under the ABL Facility was $175 million on May 2, 2014.  The Credit Facilities provide interest rate options based on certain indices as described in Note 5 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter ended May 2, 2014, which is incorporated herein by this reference.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to limit the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on the First Lien Term Loan Facility that result from fluctuations in the LIBOR rate.  The swap limits our interest exposure on a notional value of $261.8 million to 1.36% plus an applicable margin of 3.50%.  The term of the swap is from November 29, 2013 through May 31, 2016.  The fair value of the swap on the trade date was zero as we neither paid nor received any value to enter into the swap, which was entered into at market rates.  As of May 2, 2014, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $2.7 million.

A change in interest rates on our variable rate debt impacts our pre-tax earnings and cash flows.  Based on our variable rate borrowing levels and interest rate derivatives outstanding, the annualized effect of a 1% increase in applicable interest rates would have resulted in any material change in our pre-tax earnings and cash flows for the three months ended May 2, 2014.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, has been appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis and are effective in ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of May 2, 2014, the Company’s controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we did not make any changes that 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

Information regarding legal proceedings is contained in Note 11 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter ended May 2, 2014 under the heading “Legal Matters,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Reference is made to Item 1A. Risk Factors, in the Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 for information regarding the most significant factors affecting our operations.  As of May 2, 2014, there have been no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014.

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

None

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

None

Item 5.   Other Information

None

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Item 6.   Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
3.1	Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization — Conversion of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, dated as of October 18, 2013. (1)
3.2	Limited Liability Company Agreement of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, dated as of October 18, 2013. (1)
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.**
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.**
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema*
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase*
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase*
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase*
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*

*     Filed herewith.

**   Furnished herewith.

(1) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2013.

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SIGNATURE

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.

	99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC
Date: June 13, 2014	By:	/s/ Christopher Laurence
	Christopher Laurence
	Interim Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
3.1	Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization — Conversion of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, dated as of October 18, 2013. (1)
3.2	Limited Liability Company Agreement of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, dated as of October 18, 2013. (1)
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.**
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.**
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema*
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase*
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase*
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase*
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*

*     Filed herewith.

**   Furnished herewith.

(1) Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2013.

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of

Chief Executive Officer

of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC

I, Stéphane Gonthier, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 13, 2014
By:	/s/ Stéphane Gonthier
	Stéphane Gonthier
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of

Chief Financial Officer

of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC

I, Christopher Laurence, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 13, 2014
By:	/s/ Christopher Laurence
	Christopher Laurence
	Interim Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

OF 99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC

This certification is provided pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and accompanies the quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”) for the period ended May 2, 2014 of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC (the “Issuer”).

I, Stéphane Gonthier, the Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer certify that to the best of my knowledge:

(i) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.

Date: June 13, 2014
By:	/s/ Stéphane Gonthier
	Stéphane Gonthier, President and Chief Executive Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C 1350) and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

OF 99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC

This certification is provided pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and accompanies the quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”) for the period ended May 2, 2014 of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC (the “Issuer”).

I, Christopher Laurence, the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Issuer certify that to the best of my knowledge:

(i) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.

Date: June 13, 2014
By:	/s/ Christopher Laurence
	Christopher Laurence, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C 1350) and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

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Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended					3 Months Ended							0 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		10 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			0 Months Ended						3 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	May 02, 2014 99 Cents Only Stores Texas, Inc.	May 02, 2014 ABL Facility	Apr. 27, 2013 ABL Facility	Jun. 30, 2012 ABL Facility	Jan. 31, 2014 ABL Facility	Jan. 13, 2012 ABL Facility	Jun. 30, 2012 ABL Facility Prime rate	May 02, 2014 ABL Facility Base rate	Jun. 30, 2012 ABL Facility Base rate	Jun. 30, 2012 ABL Facility Federal funds rate	Jun. 30, 2012 ABL Facility One month adjusted Eurocurrency rate	May 02, 2014 ABL Facility LIBOR	Jun. 30, 2012 ABL Facility LIBOR	Apr. 04, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility	Jan. 13, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility	Jan. 13, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility	Jul. 27, 2013 First Lien Term Loan Facility	May 02, 2014 First Lien Term Loan Facility	Apr. 27, 2013 First Lien Term Loan Facility	Jan. 31, 2014 First Lien Term Loan Facility	May 02, 2014 First Lien Term Loan Facility Prime rate	Oct. 08, 2013 First Lien Term Loan Facility Base rate	Apr. 04, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility Base rate	Jan. 13, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility Base rate	May 02, 2014 First Lien Term Loan Facility Base rate	May 02, 2014 First Lien Term Loan Facility Federal funds rate	May 02, 2014 First Lien Term Loan Facility One month adjusted Eurocurrency rate	Oct. 08, 2013 First Lien Term Loan Facility LIBOR	Apr. 04, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility LIBOR	Jan. 13, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility LIBOR	May 02, 2014 First Lien Term Loan Facility Interest Rate Swap	Jun. 30, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility Interest Rate Swap	May 02, 2014 Eurocurrency loans Eurocurrency loan	May 02, 2014 Senior Notes	Apr. 27, 2013 Senior Notes	Jan. 31, 2014 Senior Notes	Dec. 29, 2011 Senior Notes	Apr. 04, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility Amended April 2012	Jun. 30, 2012 First Lien Term Loan Facility Amended April 2012	Apr. 04, 2012 Amended ABL Facility	Oct. 08, 2013 Amended ABL Facility	Oct. 08, 2013 Amended ABL Facility Minimum	Oct. 08, 2013 First Lien Term Loan Facility Amended October 2013	Oct. 08, 2013 First Lien Term Loan Facility Amended October 2013	Dec. 28, 2013 First Lien Term Loan Facility Amended October 2013
Debt
Total long-term debt	$ 854,171,000		$ 855,390,000																		$ 604,171,000		$ 605,390,000														$ 250,000,000		$ 250,000,000	$ 250,000,000
Less: current portion of long-term debt	6,138,000		6,138,000
Long-term debt, net of current portion	848,033,000		849,252,000
Unamortized OID																					6,571,000		6,886,000
Deferred financing costs
Net Amount	17,758,000		18,526,000		1,658,000			1,812,000													6,745,000		7,069,000														9,355,000		9,645,000
Debt Instruments
Amount borrowed																		525,000,000	525,000,000
Amount borrowed																																														100,000,000
Amount outstanding					0			0
Increase in borrowing capacity available under certain circumstances					50,000,000													150,000,000	150,000,000
Scheduled quarterly payments as a percentage of original principal amount																			0.25%																												0.25%
Variable rate (as a percent)										3.25%														3.25%						1.50%
Applicable margin (as a percent)													0.50%	1.00%	1.75%										2.50%	3.00%	4.50%		0.50%	1.00%	3.50%	4.00%	5.50%
Description of basis rate use for variable rate										Prime rate	Prime rate	Prime rate	Federal Funds Rate	One month adjusted Eurocurrency rate	LIBOR	LIBOR								Prime rate	Base rate	Base rate	Base rate	Base rate	federal funds	One month adjusted Eurocurrency rate	LIBOR	LIBOR	LIBOR
Term of loan																	7 years
Interest rate, variable interest rate floor (as a percent)																															1.00%	1.25%	1.50%
Refinancing costs																																									11,200,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt																																										16,300,000						4,400,000
Additional Deferred debt issuance costs																																										300,000						1,600,000
Percentage of positive consolidated net income to determine a restricted payment under terms of debt instruments																																														50.00%
Percentage of negative consolidated net income to determine a restricted payment under terms of debt instruments																																														100.00%
Additional unamortized OID																																										5,900,000
Capital expenditures																																									5,000,000		5,000,000
Percentage of maximum credit available used to determine dividend and other payments																																												15.00%
Amount used to determine dividend and other payments																																												20,000,000		20,000,000	20,000,000
EBITDA to fixed charges ratio used to determine dividend and other payments																																													1.00
Percentage of maximum credit available used to determine Excess Availability																																												25.00%
Amount used to determine Excess Availability																																												40,000,000
Interest rate at the end of the period (as a percent)							4.25%														4.50%
Variable rate at the end of the period (as a percent)												3.25%																								1.00%
Applicable margin at the end of the period (as a percent)																																				3.50%
Percentage of excess cash flow to be used for prepayment of debt																					50.00%
Stepdown percentage one of excess cash flow to be used for prepayment of debt																					25.00%
Stepdown percentage two of excess cash flow to be used for prepayment of debt (as a percent)																					0.00%
Excess cash flow payment required																				3,300,000			0
Aggregate notional amount																																			261,800,000
Effective fixed interest rate (as a percent)																																			1.36%
Applicable margin (as a percent)											0.75%	1.00%																							3.50%
Fair value																																		2,700,000	0
Commitment fee on unused commitments (as a percent)					0.50%		0.375%
Outstanding letters of credit					1,000,000
Amount available					150,300,000
Scheduled quarterly payments																		1,300,000			1,535,000																									1,500,000
Maximum borrowing capacity					175,000,000				175,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)																																								11.00%
Ownership percentage in subsidiary				100.00%
Significant components of interest expense
Interest debt expense					224,000	221,000															7,242,000	6,761,000															6,875,000	6,951,000
Amortization of deferred financing costs and OID	1,083,000	1,096,000
Other interest expense	5,000	7,000
Interest expense	$ 15,429,000	$ 15,036,000

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Other Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Other accrued expenses
Accrued interest	$ 15,146	$ 8,322
Accrued occupancy costs	6,996	7,500
Accrued legal reserves and fees	6,243	7,472
Accrued professional fees, outside services and advertising	3,268	3,853
Other	9,698	9,543
Total other accrued expenses	$ 41,351	$ 36,690

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Commitments and contingencies
Estimated workers' compensation claims	$ 72,683,000	$ 73,918,000
Penalties or costs demanded	0
Wage and Hour Matters | Shelley Pickett v. 99 Cents Only Stores | Minimum
Commitments and contingencies
Civil penalties per violation, per each pay period for each affected employee	100
Wage and Hour Matters | Shelley Pickett v. 99 Cents Only Stores | Maximum
Commitments and contingencies
Civil penalties per violation, per each pay period for each affected employee	200
Health Insurance
Commitments and contingencies
Self Insured Health Insurance Liability	600,000	600,000
Texas | Workers' Compensation
Commitments and contingencies
Estimated workers' compensation claims	100,000
Texas | Workers' Compensation | Maximum
Commitments and contingencies
Estimated workers' compensation claims		100,000
California | Workers' Compensation
Commitments and contingencies
Estimated workers' compensation claims	$ 72,600,000	$ 73,800,000

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2)	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014
Owned buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	30 years
Fixtures and equipment | Minimum
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Fixtures and equipment | Maximum
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Transportation equipment | Minimum
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Transportation equipment | Maximum
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Information and technology major corporate systems | Maximum
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Information and technology standalone systems | Maximum
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years

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Comprehensive Income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Comprehensive Income

Schedule of comprehensive (loss) income

The following table sets forth the calculation of comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax effects (in thousands):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2,2014			April 27,2013
Net income	$	9,575		$	897
Unrealized losses on interest rate cash flow hedge, net of tax effects of $ (91) and $(95) for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively	(136		)	(143		)
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax effects of $142 and $0 for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively	212			—
Total unrealized gains (losses), net	76			(143		)
Total comprehensive income	$	9,651		$	754

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Financial Guarantees (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013
Net Sales:
Total sales	$ 477,897	$ 445,215
Cost of sales	320,771	308,465
Gross profit	157,126	136,750
Selling, general and administrative expenses	125,782	124,222
Operating income	31,344	12,528
Other (income) expense:
Interest income		(54)
Interest expense	15,429	15,036
Other		4
Total other expense, net	15,429	14,986
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	15,915	(2,458)
Provision for income taxes	6,340	(3,355)
Net income	9,575	897
Comprehensive income	9,651	754
Issuer
Net Sales:
Total sales	433,033	406,645
Cost of sales	287,184	279,082
Gross profit	145,849	127,563
Selling, general and administrative expenses	113,696	112,528
Operating income	32,153	15,035
Other (income) expense:
Interest income		(54)
Interest expense	15,429	15,036
Other		4
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries	809	2,507
Total other expense, net	16,238	17,493
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	15,915	(2,458)
Provision for income taxes	6,340	(3,355)
Net income	9,575	897
Comprehensive income	9,651	754
Subsidiary Guarantors
Net Sales:
Total sales	44,864	38,570
Cost of sales	33,587	29,383
Gross profit	11,277	9,187
Selling, general and administrative expenses	12,086	11,694
Operating income	(809)	(2,507)
Other (income) expense:
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	(809)	(2,507)
Net income	(809)	(2,507)
Consolidating Adjustments
Other (income) expense:
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries	(809)	(2,507)
Total other expense, net	(809)	(2,507)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	809	2,507
Net income	$ 809	$ 2,507

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 2) (Senior Notes, Level 1, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Senior Notes | Level 1
Fair value of financial instruments
Estimated fair value of debt instrument	$ 282.5	$ 282.5
Fair value adjustment to liability incurred or settled	$ 32.5	$ 32.5

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Property and Equipment, net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 619,334	$ 603,577
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(128,921)	(118,531)
Property and equipment, net	490,413	485,046
Land
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	160,446	160,446
Buildings
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	90,466	90,466
Buildings improvements
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	68,066	66,911
Leasehold improvements
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	140,858	138,392
Fixtures and equipment
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	100,584	93,840
Transportation equipment
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	11,836	11,469
Construction in progress
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 47,078	$ 42,053

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Assets Held for Sale (Details) (Rancho Mirage land, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 02, 2014
Rancho Mirage land
Assets held for sale
Carrying value of land held for sale	$ 1.7

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Comprehensive Income

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income

4. Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the calculation of comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax effects (in thousands):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2,2014			April 27,2013
Net income	$	9,575		$	897
Unrealized losses on interest rate cash flow hedge, net of tax effects of $ (91) and $(95) for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively	(136		)	(143		)
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax effects of $142 and $0 for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively	212			—
Total unrealized gains (losses), net	76			(143		)
Total comprehensive income	$	9,651		$	754

Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014 consisted of unrealized losses on interest rate cash flow hedges. Reclassifications out of AOCI in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 are presented in Note 6.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended					3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013	Sep. 27, 2013 Amended 2012 Plan Number Holdings, Inc.	Feb. 27, 2012 Class A Common Stock 2012 Plan's Number Holdings, Inc.	Feb. 27, 2012 Class B Common Stock 2012 Plan's Number Holdings, Inc.	May 02, 2014 Employee Option Grants	May 02, 2014 Employee Option Grants Number Holdings, Inc.	Oct. 09, 2013 Employee Option Grants Chief Executive Officer Number Holdings, Inc. Time-based service options	May 02, 2014 Employee Option Grants Chief Executive Officer Number Holdings, Inc. Time-based service options	Oct. 09, 2013 Employee Option Grants Chief Executive Officer Number Holdings, Inc. Time-based service awards vesting on the first anniversary of the date of the award	Oct. 09, 2013 Employee Option Grants Chief Executive Officer Number Holdings, Inc. Time-based service awards vesting on the second anniversary of the date of the award	Oct. 09, 2013 Employee Option Grants Chief Executive Officer Number Holdings, Inc. Time-based service awards vesting on the third anniversary of the date of the award	Oct. 09, 2013 Employee Option Grants Chief Executive Officer Number Holdings, Inc. Time-based service awards vesting on the fourth anniversary of the date of the award	Oct. 09, 2013 Employee Option Grants Chief Executive Officer Number Holdings, Inc. Options vesting on the achievement of performance	May 02, 2014 Employee Option Grants Executives and board	May 02, 2014 Employee Option Grants 2012 Plan's Number Holdings, Inc.	Oct. 09, 2013 Employee Option Grants Class A and Class B Common Stock Chief Executive Officer Number Holdings, Inc.	May 02, 2014 Employee Option Grants Class A and Class B Common Stock Management Number Holdings, Inc.
Stock-based compensation
Number of shares authorized under the plan			85,000	74,603	74,603
Options outstanding (in shares)						19,535	41,790											41,790
Vesting period						5 years			4 years						5 years
Expiration term						10 years									10 years
Granted (in shares)							0										21,505
Period of rights repurchases after the date of participant's termination of employment																180 days
Period of rights repurchases from the latest date that an option can be exercised																90 days
Vesting percentage										30.00%	20.00%	25.00%	25.00%	25.00%
Percentage of options that vest based on time-based service								75.00%
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation	$ 663,000	$ (54,000)
Share-based compensation costs, additional disclosure
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options							$ 14,600,000
Number of Shares
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)							42,910											41,790
Cancelled (in shares)	(1,120)						(1,120)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)						19,535	41,790											41,790
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)							6,178
Exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares)							37,211
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)							$ 1,000
Cancelled (in dollars per share)							$ 1,059
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)							$ 1,120
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)							$ 1,000
Exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share)							$ 1,104
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Outstanding at the end of the period							8 years 3 months 18 days
Exercisable at the end of the period							8 years
Exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period							8 years 9 months 18 days
Stock awards available for grant under the 2012 Plan
Available for grant at the beginning of the period (in shares)	42,090
Cancelled (in shares)	1,120						1,120
Available for grant at the end of the period (in shares)	43,210

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Stock-Based Compensation

Summary of stock option activity

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period	42,910		$	1,000
Granted	—		$	—
Exercised	—		$	—
Cancelled	(1,120	)	$	1,059
Outstanding at the end of the period	41,790		$	1,120	8.30
Exercisable at the end of the period	6,178		$	1,000	8.00
Exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period	37,211		$	1,104	8.80

Summary of stock awards available for grant

	Number of Shares
Available for grant as of January 31, 2014	42,090
Authorized	—
Granted	—
Cancelled	1,120
Available for grant at May 2, 2014	43,210

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Schedule of financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy

The Company uses the best available information in measuring fair value.  The following table summarizes, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
ASSETS
Other assets — assets that fund deferred compensation	$	1,159	$	1,159	$	—	$	—
LIABILITES
Other current liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,612	$	—	$	1,612	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,093	$	—	$	1,093	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — deferred compensation	$	1,159	$	1,159	$	—	$	—

The following table summarizes, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2014 (in thousands):

	January 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
ASSETS
Other assets — assets that fund deferred compensation	$	1,142	$	1,142	$	—	$	—
LIABILITES
Other current liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,607	$	—	$	1,607	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,346	$	—	$	1,346	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — deferred compensation	$	1,142	$	1,142	$	—	$	—

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Related-Party (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified			1 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014 Ares First Lien Term Loan Facility Amended October 2013	Jan. 31, 2014 Ares First Lien Term Loan Facility Amended October 2013	Apr. 30, 2014 Mr. Anicetti's Parent Stock Purchase Agreement	Apr. 30, 2014 Mr. Anicetti's Parent Stock Purchase Agreement Class A Common Stock	Apr. 30, 2014 Mr. Anicetti's Parent Stock Purchase Agreement Class B Common Stock	Apr. 30, 2014 Mr. Fung Parent Stock Purchase Agreement	Apr. 30, 2014 Mr. Fung Parent Stock Purchase Agreement Class A Common Stock	Apr. 30, 2014 Mr. Fung Parent Stock Purchase Agreement Class B Common Stock
Related-Party Transactions
Number of shares issued				354	354		310	310
Aggregate purchase price			$ 0.5			$ 0.4
Amount borrowed	$ 3.4	$ 3.4

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Other Accrued Expenses (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Other Accrued Expenses

Schedule of other accrued expenses

Other accrued expenses as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014		January 31, 2014
Accrued interest	$	15,146	$	8,322
Accrued occupancy costs	6,996		7,500
Accrued legal reserves and fees	6,243		7,472
Accrued professional fees, outside services and advertising	3,268		3,853
Other	9,698		9,543
Total other accrued expenses	$	41,351	$	36,690

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Financial Guarantees (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Supplemental financial information

Schedule of condensed consolidating balance sheets

As of May 2, 2014

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantors			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	32,931		$	1,194		$	—		$	34,125
Accounts receivable, net	1,640			105			—			1,745
Deferred income taxes	46,953			—			—			46,953
Inventories, net	191,562			32,703			—			224,265
Assets held for sale	1,680			—			—			1,680
Other	15,345			1,711			—			17,056
Total current assets	290,111			35,713			—			325,824
Property and equipment, net	426,525			63,888			—			490,413
Deferred financing costs, net	17,758			—			—			17,758
Equity investments and advances to subsidiaries	301,049			210,599			(511,648		)	—
Intangible assets, net	462,334			2,472			—			464,806
Goodwill	479,745			—			—			479,745
Deposits and other assets	6,646			535			—			7,181
Total assets	$	1,984,168		$	313,207		$	(511,648	)	$	1,785,727
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	72,043		$	4,730		$	—		$	76,773
Intercompany payable	210,601			217,316			(427,917		)	—
Payroll and payroll-related	21,302			1,422			—			22,724
Sales tax	5,788			681			—			6,469
Other accrued expenses	38,510			2,841			—			41,351
Workers’ compensation	72,545			138			—			72,683
Current portion of long-term debt	6,138			—			—			6,138
Current portion of capital lease obligation	90			—			—			90
Total current liabilities	427,017			227,128			(427,917		)	226,228
Long-term debt, net of current portion	848,033			—			—			848,033
Unfavorable lease commitments, net	10,527			303			—			10,830
Deferred rent	12,439			2,045			—			14,484
Deferred compensation liability	1,159			—			—			1,159
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion	174			—			—			174
Long-term deferred income taxes	171,624			—			—			171,624
Other liabilities	3,794			—			—			3,794
Total liabilities	1,474,767			229,476			(427,917		)	1,276,326
Member’s Equity:
Member units	547,028			—			—			547,028
Additional paid-in capital	—			99,944			(99,944		)	—
Investment in Number Holdings, Inc. preferred stock	(19,200		)	—			—			(19,200		)
Accumulated deficit	(17,112		)	(16,213		)	16,213			(17,112		)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,315		)	—			—			(1,315		)
Total equity	509,401			83,731			(83,731		)	509,401
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,984,168		$	313,207		$	(511,648	)	$	1,785,727

As of January 31, 2014

 (In thousands)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	33,723		$	1,119		$	—		$	34,842
Accounts receivable, net	1,561			232			—			1,793
Income taxes receivable	4,498			—			—			4,498
Deferred income taxes	46,953			—			—			46,953
Inventories, net	177,461			28,783			—			206,244
Assets held for sale	1,680			—			—			1,680
Other	16,646			1,544			—			18,190
Total current assets	282,522			31,678			—			314,200
Property and equipment, net	421,130			63,916			—			485,046
Deferred financing costs, net	18,526			—			—			18,526
Equity investments and advances to subsidiaries	246,594			161,810			(408,404		)	—
Intangible assets, net	463,771			2,540			—			466,311
Goodwill	479,745			—			—			479,745
Deposits and other assets	5,894			512			—			6,406
Total assets	$	1,918,182		$	260,456		$	(408,404	)	$	1,770,234
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	63,620		$	7,437		$	—		$	71,057
Intercompany payable	161,811			162,054			(323,865		)	—
Payroll and payroll-related	22,718			1,743			—			24,461
Sales tax	4,992			530			—			5,522
Other accrued expenses	34,506			2,184			—			36,690
Workers’ compensation	73,822			96			—			73,918
Current portion of long-term debt	6,138			—			—			6,138
Current portion of capital lease obligation	88			—			—			88
Total current liabilities	367,695			174,044			(323,865		)	217,874
Long-term debt, net of current portion	849,252			—			—			849,252
Unfavorable lease commitments, net	11,335			383			—			11,718
Deferred rent	11,698			1,490			—			13,188
Deferred compensation liability	1,142			—			—			1,142
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion	197			—			—			197
Long-term deferred income taxes	171,573			—			—			171,573
Other liabilities	6,203			—			—			6,203
Total liabilities	1,419,095			175,917			(323,865		)	1,271,147
Member’s Equity:
Member units	546,365			—			—			546,365
Additional paid-in capital	—			99,943			(99,943		)	—
Investment in Number Holdings, Inc. preferred stock	(19,200		)	—			—			(19,200		)
Accumulated deficit	(26,687		)	(15,404		)	15,404			(26,687		)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,391		)	—			—			(1,391		)
Total equity	499,087			84,539			(84,539		)	499,087
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,918,182		$	260,456		$	(408,404	)	$	1,770,234

Schedule of condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss)

For the First Quarter Ended May 2, 2014

 (In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer		Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Net Sales:
Total sales	$	433,033	$	44,864		$	—		$	477,897
Cost of sales	287,184		33,587			—			320,771
Gross profit	145,849		11,277			—			157,126
Selling, general and administrative expenses	113,696		12,086			—			125,782
Operating income (loss)	32,153		(809		)	—			31,344
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense	15,429		—			—			15,429
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries	809		—			(809		)	—
Total other expense, net	16,238		—			(809		)	15,429
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	15,915		(809		)	809			15,915
Provision for income taxes	6,340		—			—			6,340
Net income (loss)	$	9,575	$	(809	)	$	809		$	9,575
Comprehensive income	$	9,651	$	—		$	—		$	9,651

For the First Quarter Ended April 27, 2013

 (In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Net Sales:
Total sales	$	406,645		$	38,570		$	—		$	445,215
Cost of sales	279,082			29,383			—			308,465
Gross profit	127,563			9,187			—			136,750
Selling, general and administrative expenses	112,528			11,694			—			124,222
Operating income (loss)	15,035			(2,507		)	—			12,528
Other (income) expense:
Interest income	(54		)	—			—			(54		)
Interest expense	15,036			—			—			15,036
Other	4			—			—			4
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries	2,507			—			(2,507		)	—
Total other expense, net	17,493			—			(2,507		)	14,986
Loss before provision for income taxes	(2,458		)	(2,507		)	2,507			(2,458		)
Benefit for income taxes	(3,355		)	—			—			(3,355		)
Net income (loss)	$	897		$	(2,507	)	$	2,507		$	897
Comprehensive income	$	754		$	—		$	—		$	754

Schedule of condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

For the First Quarter Ended May 2, 2014

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	18,219		$	1,966		$	—		$	20,185
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(17,464		)	(1,899		)	—			(19,363		)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets	9			7			—			16
Investment in subsidiary	(1		)	—			1			—
Net cash used in investing activities	(17,456		)	(1,892		)	1			(19,347		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,534		)	—			—			(1,534		)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(21		)	—			—			(21		)
Capital contributions	—			1			(1		)	—
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,555		)	1			(1		)	(1,555		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(792		)	75			—			(717		)
Cash — beginning of period	33,723			1,119			—			34,842
Cash — end of period	$	32,931		$	1,194		$	—		$	34,125

For the First Quarter Ended April 27, 2013

 (In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantors			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	36,368		$	1,565		$	(832	)	$	37,101
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(14,675		)	(1,599		)	—			(16,274		)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	5			1			—			6
Net cash used in investing activities	(14,670		)	(1,598		)	—			(16,268		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,309		)	—			—			(1,309		)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(20		)	—			—			(20		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,329		)	—			—			(1,329		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	20,369			(33		)	(832		)	19,504
Cash — beginning of period	44,911			142			—			45,053
Cash — end of period	$	65,280		$	109		$	(832	)	$	64,557

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Property and Equipment, net

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Property and Equipment, net

Property and Equipment, net

3. Property and Equipment, net

The following table provides details of property and equipment (in thousands):

	May 2,2014			January 31,2014
Land	$	160,446		$	160,446
Buildings	90,466			90,466
Buildings improvements	68,066			66,911
Leasehold improvements	140,858			138,392
Fixtures and equipment	100,584			93,840
Transportation equipment	11,836			11,469
Construction in progress	47,078			42,053
Total property and equipment	619,334			603,577
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(128,921		)	(118,531		)
Property and equipment, net	$	490,413		$	485,046

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014 item	Apr. 27, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014 item	Jan. 30, 2015 item
Nature of Business
Stores in operation	346
Change in Fiscal Year
Number of weeks in period			44	52
Days In Each Fiscal Quarter	91 days	91 days
Change in Presentation of Financial Statements
Reclassification from selling, general and administrative expense to cost of sales		$ 24,000,000
Cash
Number of business days within which the majority of payments are due for the settlement of debit and credit card transactions	3 days
Cash, FDIC Insured Amount	250,000
Book overdrafts included in accounts payable	17,600,000		9,300,000
Inventories
Reduction in inventory		$ 9,100,000
California
Nature of Business
Stores in operation	246
Texas
Nature of Business
Stores in operation	47
Arizona
Nature of Business
Stores in operation	35
Nevada
Nature of Business
Stores in operation	18

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments, USD $)	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014 OCI	Apr. 27, 2013 OCI	May 02, 2014 Interest expense	Apr. 27, 2013 Interest expense	May 02, 2014 Interest Rate Swap	May 31, 2012 Interest Rate Swap	May 02, 2014 Interest Rate Swap other current liabilities	Jan. 31, 2014 Interest Rate Swap other current liabilities	May 02, 2014 Interest Rate Swap other liabilities	Jan. 31, 2014 Interest Rate Swap other liabilities	May 02, 2014 Interest Rate Swap Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (included in member's equity)	Jan. 31, 2014 Interest Rate Swap Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (included in member's equity)
Derivative Financial Instruments
Aggregate notional amount						$ 261,800,000
Effective fixed interest rate (as a percent)					1.36%
Applicable margin (as a percent)					3.50%
Fair Value
Derivative liabilities							1,612,000	1,607,000	1,093,000	1,346,000	1,315,000	1,391,000
Recorded amounts included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss)
Loss related to effective portion of derivative recognized in OCI	136,000	143,000
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from AOCI to interest expense			212,000
Gain related to ineffective portion of derivative recognized in interest expense			$ (72,000)	$ (130,000)

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Current Assets:
Cash	$ 34,125	$ 34,842
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $90 and $107 at May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	1,745	1,793
Income taxes receivable		4,498
Deferred income taxes	46,953	46,953
Inventories, net	224,265	206,244
Assets held for sale	1,680	1,680
Other	17,056	18,190
Total current assets	325,824	314,200
Property and equipment, net	490,413	485,046
Deferred financing costs, net	17,758	18,526
Intangible assets, net	464,806	466,311
Goodwill	479,745	479,745
Deposits and other assets	7,181	6,406
Total assets	1,785,727	1,770,234
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	76,773	71,057
Payroll and payroll-related	22,724	24,461
Sales tax	6,469	5,522
Other accrued expenses	41,351	36,690
Workers' compensation	72,683	73,918
Current portion of long-term debt	6,138	6,138
Current portion of capital lease obligation	90	88
Total current liabilities	226,228	217,874
Long-term debt, net of current portion	848,033	849,252
Unfavorable lease commitments, net	10,830	11,718
Deferred rent	14,484	13,188
Deferred compensation liability	1,159	1,142
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion	174	197
Long-term deferred income taxes	171,624	171,573
Other liabilities	3,794	6,203
Total liabilities	1,276,326	1,271,147
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Member's Equity:
Member units - 100 units issued and outstanding at May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014	547,028	546,365
Investment in Number Holdings, Inc. preferred stock	(19,200)	(19,200)
Accumulated deficit	(17,112)	(26,687)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,315)	(1,391)
Total equity	509,401	499,087
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,785,727	$ 1,770,234

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Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013
Income Taxes
Effective income taxes rate (as a percent)	39.80%	136.50%

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business

The Company is organized under the laws of the State of California. Effective October 18, 2013, 99¢ Only Stores converted from a California corporation to a California limited liability company, 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, that is managed by its sole member, Number Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”).  The term “Company” refers to 99¢ Only Stores and its consolidated subsidiaries prior to the Conversion (as described in Note 1 to the Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014) and to 99 Cents Only Stores LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries at the time of or after the Conversion.  The Company is an extreme value retailer of consumable and general merchandise and seasonal products. As of May 2, 2014, the Company operated 346 retail stores with 246 in California, 47 in Texas, 35 in Arizona, and 18 in Nevada.  The Company is also a wholesale distributor of various products.

Merger

On January 13, 2012, the Company was acquired through a merger (the “Merger”) with a subsidiary of Number Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation with the Company surviving.  In connection with the Merger, the Company became a subsidiary of Parent, which is controlled by affiliates of Ares Management, L.P. (“Ares”)  and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.  As a result of the Merger, the Company’s common stock was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and ceased to be publicly traded.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  However, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP have been omitted or condensed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  These statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014.  In the opinion of the Company’s management, these interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated financial position and results of operations for each of the periods presented.  The results of operations and cash flows for such periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending January 30, 2015 (“fiscal 2015”).  (See below for discussion of the change in fiscal year end.)

Change in Fiscal Year

On December 16, 2013, the board of directors of the Company’s sole member, Parent, approved a resolution changing the end of the Company’s fiscal year. Prior to the change, the fiscal year of the Company ended on the Saturday closest to the last day of March.  The Company’s new fiscal year end is the Friday closest to the last day of January, with each successive quarterly period ending the Friday closest to the last day of April, July, October or January, as applicable.

Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years. The Company’s fiscal year 2015 (“fiscal 2015”) began on February 1, 2014 and will end on January 30, 2015 and will consist of 52 weeks. The Company’s fiscal year 2014 (“fiscal 2014”) began on March 31, 2013 and ended on January 31, 2014 and consisted of 44 weeks.  The first quarter ended May 2, 2014 (“the first quarter of fiscal 2015”) was comprised of 91 days.  As a result of the change in the Company’s fiscal year, the comparable interim prior year financial statements have been recast to conform to the new fiscal calendar.  The recast first quarter ended April 27, 2013 (“the first quarter of fiscal 2014”) was comprised of 91 days.

Change in Presentation of Financial Statements

In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company changed the presentation of its financial statements to include receiving, distribution, warehouse costs and transportation to and from stores in its cost of sales. Previously, these costs were included in selling, general and administrative expenses.  Depreciation expense related to these costs, which was historically included in selling, general and administrative expense, is now included in cost of sales.  Also, depreciation and amortization expense included in selling, general and administrative expense will no longer be presented separately.  Reclassifications of $24.0 million from selling, general and administrative expense to cost of sales were made for the comparable first quarter of fiscal 2014 to conform to current year presentation.  This change does not change previously reported operating income or net income.

This change in presentation of financial statements was made in order to be in line with the Company’s peers in the retail industry.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash includes cash on hand, cash at the stores and cash in financial institutions.  The majority of payments due from financial institutions for the settlement of debit card and credit card transactions are processed within three business days and therefore are also classified as cash.  Cash balances held at financial institutions are generally in excess of federally insured limits.  These accounts are only insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company historically has not experienced any losses in such accounts.  The Company places its temporary cash investments with what it believes to be high credit, quality financial institutions. Under the Company’s cash management system, checks issued but not presented to the bank may result in book cash overdraft balances for accounting purposes.  The Company reclassifies book overdrafts to accounts payable, which are reflected as an operating activity in its unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows. Book overdrafts included in accounts payable were $17.6 million and $9.3 million as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

In connection with its wholesale business, the Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors.  In cases where the Company is aware of circumstances that may impair a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations subsequent to the original sale, the Company will record an allowance against amounts due and thereby reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected.  For all other customers and tenants, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on the length of time the receivables are past due, industry and geographic concentrations, the current business environment and the Company’s historical experiences.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Inventory cost is established using a methodology that approximates first in, first out, which for store inventories is based on a retail inventory method. Valuation allowances for shrinkage as well as excess and obsolete inventory are also recorded. Shrinkage is estimated as a percentage of sales for the period from the last physical inventory date to the end of the applicable period. Such estimates are based on experience and the most recent physical inventory results. Physical inventories are taken at each of the Company’s retail stores at least once a year by an outside inventory service company.  The Company performs inventory cycle counts at its warehouses throughout the year.  The Company also performs inventory reviews and analysis on a quarterly basis for both warehouse and store inventory to determine inventory valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventory.  The valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventory are based on the age of the inventory, sales trends and future merchandising plans.  The valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventory in many locations (including various warehouses, store backrooms, and sales floors of its stores), require management judgment and estimates that may impact the ending inventory valuation and valuation allowances that may affect the reported gross margin for the period.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company revised its inventory merchandising and liquidation philosophies to significantly reduce and liquidate slow moving inventories prospectively as directed by the then current management team.  As a result of this change, the Company recorded a charge to cost of sales and a corresponding reduction in inventory of approximately $9.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. This is a prospective change and did not have an effect on prior periods.

In order to obtain inventory at attractive prices, the Company takes advantage of large volume purchases, closeouts and other similar purchases.  As such, the Company’s inventory fluctuates from period to period and the inventory balances vary based on the timing and availability of such opportunities.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis over the following useful lives:

Owned buildings and improvements	Lesser of 30 years or the estimated useful life of the improvement
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvement or remaining lease term
Fixtures and equipment	3-5 years
Transportation equipment	3-5 years
Information technology systems	For major corporate systems, estimated useful life up to 7 years; for functional stand alone systems, estimated useful life up to 5 years

The Company’s policy is to capitalize expenditures that materially increase asset lives and expense ordinary repairs and maintenance as incurred.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets quarterly or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to expected future net cash flows generated by the asset.  If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying amount is compared to its fair value and an impairment charge is recognized to the extent of the difference.  Factors that the Company considers important that could individually or in combination trigger an impairment review include the following: (1) significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (2) significant changes in the manner of the Company’s use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the Company’s overall business; and (3) significant changes in the Company’s business strategies and/or negative industry or economic trends.  On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses whether events or changes in circumstances occur that potentially indicate that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable (Level 3 measurement, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”).  Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate projected future operating cash flows.  Accordingly, if actual results fall short of such estimates, significant future impairments could result.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company did not record any asset impairment charges.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company wrote down the carrying value of a held for sale property to estimated net realizable value, net of expected disposal costs, and accordingly recorded an asset impairment charge of $0.5 million.

Purchase Accounting

The Company’s assets and liabilities have been recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of the Merger.  The aggregate purchase price was allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon an assessment of their relative fair value as of the date of the Merger.  These estimates of fair values, the allocation of the purchase price and other factors related to the accounting for the Merger are subject to significant judgments and the use of estimates.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In connection with the Merger purchase price allocation, the fair values of long-lived and intangible assets were determined based upon assumptions related to the future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives using then available information, and in some cases were obtained from independent professional valuation experts.  The Company amortizes intangible assets over their estimated useful lives unless such lives are deemed indefinite.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but instead tested annually for impairment or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired.  Goodwill is tested for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit to the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned.  The Company has the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit (i.e., step one of the goodwill impairment test). If the Company does not perform a qualitative assessment, or determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. The first step is to compare the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is considered not impaired; otherwise, goodwill is impaired and the loss is measured by performing step two. Under step two, the impairment loss is measured by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill. Management has determined that the Company has two reporting units, the wholesale reporting unit and the retail reporting unit.

The Company performs the annual test for impairment in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year and determines fair value based on a combination of the income approach and the market approach. The income approach is based on discounted cash flows to determine fair value. The market approach uses a selection of comparable companies and transactions in determining fair value. The fair value of the trade name is also tested for impairment in the fourth quarter by comparing the carrying value to the fair value. Fair value of a trade name is determined using a relief from royalty method under the income approach, which uses projected revenue allocable to the trade name and an assumed royalty rate (Level 3 measurement, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”).

Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable based on undiscounted cash flows, and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows or appraised values.  Significant judgment is required in determining whether a potential indicator of impairment of long-lived assets exists and in estimating future cash flows used in the impairment tests (Level 3 measurement, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”).

During each of the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, the Company did not record any impairment charges related to goodwill or other intangible assets.

Derivatives

The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with authoritative guidance for derivative instrument and hedging activities.  All financial instrument positions taken by the Company are intended to be used to manage risks associated with interest rate exposures.

The Company’s derivative financial instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, and are recorded in either current or noncurrent assets or liabilities based on their maturity.  Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income (“OCI”), based on whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge transaction.  Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings.  Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the period incurred.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes.  Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the net deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company’s ability to realize deferred tax assets is assessed throughout the year and a valuation allowance is established accordingly.  The Company recognizes the impact of a tax position only if it is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. The Company recognizes potential interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based payment awards based on their fair value.  The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense ratably over the requisite service periods.  For awards classified as equity, the Company estimates the fair value for each option award as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model or other appropriate valuation models.  The Black-Scholes model considers, among other factors, the expected life of the award and the expected volatility of the stock price.  Stock options are generally granted to employees at exercise prices equal to the fair market value of the stock at the dates of grant.  Former executive put rights were classified as equity awards and revalued using a binomial model at each reporting period with changes in the fair value recognized as stock-based compensation expense.  The fair value of the options granted to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer that will vest based on the Company’s and Parent’s achievement of certain performance hurdles were valued using a Monte Carlo simulation method.  Refer to Note 8, “Stock-Based Compensation Plans” for further discussion of stock-based compensation.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes retail sales in its retail stores at the time the customer takes possession of merchandise. All sales are net of discounts and returns and exclude sales tax.  Wholesale sales are recognized in accordance with the shipping terms agreed upon on the purchase order. Wholesale sales are typically recognized free on board origin, where title and risk of loss pass to the buyer when the merchandise leaves the Company’s distribution facility.

The Company has a gift card program.  The Company does not charge administrative fees on gift cards and the Company’s gift cards do not have expiration dates.  The Company records the sale of gift cards as a current liability and recognizes a sale when a customer redeems a gift card.  The liability for outstanding gift cards is recorded in accrued expenses.  The Company has not recorded any breakage income related to its gift card program.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales includes the cost of inventory, freight in, obsolescence, spoilage, scrap and inventory shrinkage, and is net of discounts and allowances.  Cost of sales also includes receiving, warehouse costs and distribution costs (payroll and associated costs, occupancy, transportation to and from stores and depreciation expense). Cash discounts for satisfying early payment terms are recognized when payment is made, and allowances and rebates based upon milestone achievements such as reaching a certain volume of purchases of a vendor’s products are included as a reduction of cost of sales when such contractual milestones are reached.  In addition, the Company analyzes its inventory levels and the related cash discounts received to arrive at a value for cash discounts to be included in the inventory balance.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses include the costs of selling merchandise in stores (payroll and associated costs, occupancy and other store-level costs)  and corporate costs (payroll and associated costs, occupancy, advertising, professional fees and other corporate administrative costs). Selling, general and administrative expenses also include depreciation and amortization expense relating to these costs.

Leases

The Company follows the policy of capitalizing allowable expenditures that relate to the acquisition and signing of its retail store leases.  These costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable lease term.

The Company recognizes rent expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis (including the effect of reduced or free rent and rent escalations) over the applicable lease term.  The difference between the cash paid to the landlord and the amount recognized as rent expense on a straight-line basis is included in deferred rent.  Cash reimbursements received from landlords for leasehold improvements and other cash payments received from landlords as lease incentives are recorded as deferred rent.  Deferred rent related to landlord incentives is amortized as an offset to rent expense using the straight-line method over the applicable lease term.

For store closures where a lease obligation still exists, the Company records the estimated future liability associated with the rental obligation on the cease use date (when the store is closed).  Liabilities are established at the cease use date for the present value of any remaining operating lease obligations, net of estimated sublease income, and at the communication date for severance and other exit costs. Key assumptions in calculating the liability include the timeframe expected to terminate lease agreements, estimates related to the sublease potential of closed locations, and estimates of other related exit costs. If actual timing and potential termination costs or realization of sublease income differ from the Company’s estimates, the resulting liabilities could vary from recorded amounts. These liabilities are reviewed periodically and adjusted when necessary.

Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Liability

The Company self-insures for workers’ compensation claims in California and Texas.  The Company establishes a liability for losses from both estimated known and incurred but not reported insurance claims based on reported claims and actuarial valuations of estimated future costs of known and incurred but not yet reported claims.  Should an amount of claims greater than anticipated occur, the liability recorded may not be sufficient and additional workers’ compensation costs, which may be significant, could be incurred. The Company has not discounted the projected future cash outlays for the time value of money for claims and claim-related costs when establishing its workers’ compensation liability in its financial reports for May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014.

Self-Insured Health Insurance Liability

The Company self-insures for a portion of its employee medical benefit claims.  The liability for the self-funded portion of the Company health insurance program is determined actuarially, based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported.  The Company maintains stop loss insurance coverage to limit its exposure for the self-funded portion of its health insurance program.

Pre-Opening Costs

The Company expenses, as incurred, pre-opening costs such as payroll, rent and marketing related to the opening of new retail stores.

Advertising

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expenses were $0.5 million and $1.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, interest rate derivatives, accounts payable, accruals, debt, and other liabilities.  Cash and interest rate derivatives are measured and recorded at fair value.  Accounts receivable and other receivables are financial assets with carrying values that approximate fair value.  Accounts payable and other accrued expenses are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value.  Refer to Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for further discussion of the fair value of debt.

The Company uses the authoritative guidance for fair value, which includes the definition of fair value, the framework for measuring fair value, and disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Fair value measurements reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available. Assumptions include the risks inherent in a particular valuation technique (such as a pricing model) and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the model.

Comprehensive Income

OCI includes unrealized gains or losses on interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges.

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Indefinite lived intangible assets:
Goodwill	$ 479,745	$ 479,745
Total indefinite lived intangible assets	889,745	889,745
Finite lived intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	68,723	68,723
Accumulated Amortization	(13,917)	(12,412)
Net Carrying Amount	54,806	56,311
Total goodwill and other intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	958,468	958,468
Total goodwill and other intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	944,551	946,056
Trademarks
Finite lived intangible assets:
Remaining Amortization Life	18 years	18 years
Gross Carrying Amount	2,000	2,000
Accumulated Amortization	(231)	(206)
Net Carrying Amount	1,769	1,794
Bargain Wholesale customer relationships
Finite lived intangible assets:
Remaining Amortization Life	10 years	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	20,000	20,000
Accumulated Amortization	(3,846)	(3,429)
Net Carrying Amount	16,154	16,571
Favorable leases
Finite lived intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	46,723	46,723
Accumulated Amortization	(9,840)	(8,777)
Net Carrying Amount	36,883	37,946
Favorable leases | Minimum
Finite lived intangible assets:
Remaining Amortization Life	1 year	1 year
Favorable leases | Maximum
Finite lived intangible assets:
Remaining Amortization Life	15 years	15 years
Trade name
Indefinite lived intangible assets:
Net Carrying Amount	$ 410,000	$ 410,000

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Schedule of property and equipment useful lives

Owned buildings and improvements	Lesser of 30 years or the estimated useful life of the improvement
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvement or remaining lease term
Fixtures and equipment	3-5 years
Transportation equipment	3-5 years
Information technology systems	For major corporate systems, estimated useful life up to 7 years; for functional stand alone systems, estimated useful life up to 5 years

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Unfavorable leases
Remaining Amortization Life, minimum	1 year	1 year
Remaining Amortization Life, maximum	16 years	16 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 19,835	$ 19,835
Accumulated Amortization	(9,005)	(8,117)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 10,830	$ 11,718

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Property and Equipment, net (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Property and Equipment, net

Schedule of details of property and equipment

The following table provides details of property and equipment (in thousands):

	May 2,2014			January 31,2014
Land	$	160,446		$	160,446
Buildings	90,466			90,466
Buildings improvements	68,066			66,911
Leasehold improvements	140,858			138,392
Fixtures and equipment	100,584			93,840
Transportation equipment	11,836			11,469
Construction in progress	47,078			42,053
Total property and equipment	619,334			603,577
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(128,921		)	(118,531		)
Property and equipment, net	$	490,413		$	485,046

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

2. Goodwill and Other Intangibles

The following tables set forth the value of the goodwill and other intangible assets and liabilities, and unfavorable leases, respectively (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014								January 31, 2014
	Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Indefinite lived intangible assets:
Goodwill		$	479,745	$	—		$	479,745		$	479,745	$	—		$	479,745
Trade name		410,000		—			410,000			410,000		—			410,000
Total indefinite lived intangible assets		$	889,745	$	—		$	889,745		$	889,745	$	—		$	889,745
Finite lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	18	$	2,000	$	(231	)	$	1,769	18	$	2,000	$	(206	)	$	1,794
Bargain Wholesale customer relationships	10	20,000		(3,846		)	16,154		10	20,000		(3,429		)	16,571
Favorable leases	1 to 15	46,723		(9,840		)	36,883		1 to 15	46,723		(8,777		)	37,946
Total finite lived intangible assets		68,723		(13,917		)	54,806			68,723		(12,412		)	56,311
Total goodwill and other intangible assets		$	958,468	$	(13,917	)	$	944,551		$	958,468	$	(12,412	)	$	946,056

	May 2, 2014								January 31, 2014
	Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Unfavorable leases	1 to 16	$	19,835	$	(9,005	)	$	10,830	1 to 16	$	19,835	$	(8,117	)	$	11,718

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$ 90	$ 107
Member units, units issued	100	100
Member units, units outstanding	100	100

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Assets Held for Sale

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Assets Held for Sale

Assets Held for Sale

12. Assets Held for Sale

Assets held for sale as of May 2, 2014 consisted of the vacant land in Rancho Mirage, California with a carrying value of $1.7 million.

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Jun. 09, 2014
Entity Registrant Name	99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC
Entity Central Index Key	0001011290
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	May 02, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		100
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

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Other Accrued Expenses

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Other Accrued Expenses

Other Accrued Expenses

13. Other Accrued Expenses

Other accrued expenses as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014		January 31, 2014
Accrued interest	$	15,146	$	8,322
Accrued occupancy costs	6,996		7,500
Accrued legal reserves and fees	6,243		7,472
Accrued professional fees, outside services and advertising	3,268		3,853
Other	9,698		9,543
Total other accrued expenses	$	41,351	$	36,690

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013
Net Sales:
99 Only Stores	$ 465,269	$ 432,421
Bargain Wholesale	12,628	12,794
Total sales	477,897	445,215
Cost of sales	320,771	308,465
Gross profit	157,126	136,750
Selling, general and administrative expenses	125,782	124,222
Operating income	31,344	12,528
Other (income) expense:
Interest income		(54)
Interest expense	15,429	15,036
Other		4
Total other expense, net	15,429	14,986
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	15,915	(2,458)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	6,340	(3,355)
Net income	9,575	897
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized losses on interest rate cash flow hedge	(136)	(143)
Less: reclassification adjustment included in net income	212
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	76	(143)
Comprehensive income	$ 9,651	$ 754

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company complies with authoritative guidance for fair value measurement and disclosures which establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1: Defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Defined as observable inputs other than Level 1 prices.  These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company uses the best available information in measuring fair value.  The following table summarizes, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
ASSETS
Other assets — assets that fund deferred compensation	$	1,159	$	1,159	$	—	$	—
LIABILITES
Other current liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,612	$	—	$	1,612	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,093	$	—	$	1,093	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — deferred compensation	$	1,159	$	1,159	$	—	$	—

Level 1 measurements include $1.2 million of deferred compensation assets that fund the liabilities related to the Company’s deferred compensation, including investments in trust funds.  The fair values of these funds are based on quoted market prices in an active market.

Level 2 measurements include interest rate swap agreement estimated using industry standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves.

There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities as of May 2, 2014.

The Company did not have any transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 during the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

The following table summarizes, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2014 (in thousands):

	January 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
ASSETS
Other assets — assets that fund deferred compensation	$	1,142	$	1,142	$	—	$	—
LIABILITES
Other current liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,607	$	—	$	1,607	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — interest rate swap	$	1,346	$	—	$	1,346	$	—
Other long-term liabilities — deferred compensation	$	1,142	$	1,142	$	—	$	—

Level 1 measurements include $1.1 million of deferred compensation assets that fund the liabilities related to the Company’s deferred compensation, including investments in trust funds.  The fair values of these funds are based on quoted market prices in an active market.

Level 2 measurements include interest rate swap agreement estimated using industry standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves.

There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities as of January 31, 2014.

The outstanding debt under the Credit Facilities and the Senior Notes is recorded in the financial statements at historical cost, net of applicable unamortized discounts.

The Credit Facilities are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change; as a result, the carrying value of the Credit Facilities approximates fair value as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014.

The fair value of the Senior Notes was estimated at $282.5 million, or $32.5 million greater than the carrying value, as of May 2, 2014, based on quoted market prices of the debt (Level 1 inputs). The fair value of the Senior Notes was estimated at $282.5 million, or $32.5 million greater than the carrying value, as of January 31, 2014, based on quoted market prices of the debt (Level 1 inputs).

See Note 5, “Debt” for more information on the Company’s debt.

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Derivative Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

6. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company entered into derivative instruments for risk management purposes and uses these derivatives to manage exposure to fluctuation in interest rates.

Interest Rate Swap

In May 2012, the Company entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreement for an initial aggregate notional amount of $261.8 million to limit exposure to interest rate increases related to a portion of the Company’s floating rate indebtedness once the Company’s interest rate cap agreement expires.  The swap agreement, effective November 2013, hedges a portion of contractual floating rate interest commitments through the expiration of the agreements in May 2016.  As a result of the agreement, the Company’s effective fixed interest rate on the notional amount of floating rate indebtedness will be 1.36% plus an applicable margin of 3.50%.

The Company designated the interest rate swap agreement as a cash flow hedge.  The interest rate swap agreement is highly correlated to the changes in interest rates to which the Company is exposed.  Unrealized gains and losses on the interest rate swap are designated as effective or ineffective.  The effective portion of such gains or losses is recorded as a component of AOCI or loss, while the ineffective portion of such gains or losses is recorded as a component of interest expense. Future realized gains and losses in connection with each required interest payment will be reclassified from AOCI or loss to interest expense.

Fair Value

The fair value of the interest rate swap agreement is estimated using industry standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves (Level 2, as defined in Note 7).

A summary of the recorded amounts included in the consolidated balance sheets is as follows (in thousands):

	May 2,2014		January 31,2014
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Interest rate swap (included in other current liabilities)	$	1,612	$	1,607
Interest rate swap (included in other liabilities)	$	1,093	$	1,346
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (included in member’s equity)	$	1,315	$	1,391

A summary of recorded amounts included in the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) is as follows (in thousands):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014			April 27, 2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Loss related to effective portion of derivative recognized in OCI	$	136		$	143
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from AOCI to interest expense	$	212		$	—
Gain related to ineffective portion of derivative recognized in interest expense	$	(72	)	$	(130	)

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Schedule of goodwill and other intangible assets and liabilities, and unfavorable leases

The following tables set forth the value of the goodwill and other intangible assets and liabilities, and unfavorable leases, respectively (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014								January 31, 2014
	Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Indefinite lived intangible assets:
Goodwill		$	479,745	$	—		$	479,745		$	479,745	$	—		$	479,745
Trade name		410,000		—			410,000			410,000		—			410,000
Total indefinite lived intangible assets		$	889,745	$	—		$	889,745		$	889,745	$	—		$	889,745
Finite lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	18	$	2,000	$	(231	)	$	1,769	18	$	2,000	$	(206	)	$	1,794
Bargain Wholesale customer relationships	10	20,000		(3,846		)	16,154		10	20,000		(3,429		)	16,571
Favorable leases	1 to 15	46,723		(9,840		)	36,883		1 to 15	46,723		(8,777		)	37,946
Total finite lived intangible assets		68,723		(13,917		)	54,806			68,723		(12,412		)	56,311
Total goodwill and other intangible assets		$	958,468	$	(13,917	)	$	944,551		$	958,468	$	(12,412	)	$	946,056

	May 2, 2014								January 31, 2014
	Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Remaining Amortization Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Unfavorable leases	1 to 16	$	19,835	$	(9,005	)	$	10,830	1 to 16	$	19,835	$	(8,117	)	$	11,718

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New Authoritative Standards

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

New Authoritative Standards

New Authoritative Standards

14. New Authoritative Standards

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08 (“ASU 2014-08”) “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.  The update changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations.  Under ASU 2014-08, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.  ASU 2014-08 is effective for all disposals or classifications as held for sale of components of an entity that occur within fiscal beginning after December 15, 2014, and early adoption is permitted.  We expect to adopt this standard at the beginning of our fiscal 2016.  Management does not expect the adoption of these changes to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statement.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” (“ASU 2013-11”), which is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013.  ASU 2013-11 provides guidance regarding the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar loss or a tax credit carryforward exists.  Under certain circumstances, unrecognized tax benefits should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward.  The Company adopted ASU 2013-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  There is no material impact on the Company or its consolidated financial statements.

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Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

10. Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was a charge rate of 39.8% compared to a benefit rate of 136.5% for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The change in the effective tax rate is due to an increase in pre-tax income during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and release of valuation allowance on the Texas margin tax credit carry-forward in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. As of May 2, 2014, the Company has not accrued any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various states.  The Company is subject to examinations by the major tax jurisdictions in which it files for the tax years 2009 forward.  The federal tax return for the period ended March 27, 2010 was examined by the Internal Revenue Service resulting in no changes to the reported tax.  Currently, the federal tax return for the period January 14, 2012 to March 31, 2012 is under examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Stock-Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

8. Stock-Based Compensation

Number Holdings, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan

On February 27, 2012, the board of directors of Parent adopted the Number Holdings, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”), which authorizes equity awards to be granted for up to 74,603 shares of Class A Common Stock of Parent and 74,603 shares of Class B Common Stock, of Parent. On September 27, 2013, the 2012 Plan was amended to increase the aggregate number of shares available under the 2012 Plan to 85,000 shares.  As of May 2, 2014, options for 41,790 shares of each of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock were issued to certain members of management and directors.  Options upon vesting may be exercised only for units consisting of an equal number of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.  Class B Common Stock has de minimis economic rights and the right to vote solely for election of directors.

Employee Option Grants

Options granted to employees generally become exercisable over a five year service period and have terms of ten years from date of the grant.

Under the standard form of option award agreement for the 2012 Plan, Parent has a right to repurchase from the participant all or a portion of (i) Class A and Class B Common Stock of Parent issued upon the exercise of the options awarded to a participant and (ii) fully vested but unexercised options.  The repurchase price for the shares of Class A and Class B Common Stock of Parent is the fair market value of such shares as of the date of such termination, and, for the fully vested but unexercised options, the repurchase price is the difference between the fair market value of the Class A and Class B Common Stock of Parent as of the date of termination of employment and the exercise price of the option.  However, upon (i) a termination of employment for cause, (ii) a voluntary resignation without good reason, or (iii) upon discovery that the participant engaged in detrimental activity, the repurchase price is the lesser of the exercise price paid by the participant to exercise the option or the fair market value of the Class A and Class B Common Stock of Parent.  If Parent elects to exercise its repurchase right for any shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of an option, it must do so no later than 180 days after the date of participant’s termination of employment, or (ii) for any unexercised option no later than 90 days from the latest date that such option can be exercised.  The options also contain transfer restrictions that lapse upon registration of an offering of Parent common stock under the Securities Act of 1933(“liquidity event”).

The Company defers recognition of substantially all of the stock-based compensation expense related to these stock options. The nature of repurchase rights and transfer restrictions create a performance condition that is not considered probable of being achieved until a liquidity event or certain employment termination events. These options are accounted for as equity-based awards. The fair value of these stock options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model. There were 19,535 of employee options outstanding as of May 2, 2014.

Executive and Director Option Grants

Options granted to certain executives and board members generally become exercisable over a five year service period and have terms of ten years from date of the grant.  Options granted to these executives and board members do not contain repurchase rights that would allow the Parent to repurchase these options at less than fair value. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense for these option grants over the service period. These options are accounted for as equity awards. The fair value of these stock options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model.

Chief Executive Officer Equity Awards

On October 9, 2013, in connection with Stéphane Gonthier’s employment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Parent, the Compensation Committee of Parent’s Board of Directors granted to Mr. Gonthier stock options to purchase an aggregate of 21,505 shares of each of the Class A and Class B Common Stock.  Subject to the continued employment of Mr. Gonthier, (a) 75% of the options will vest according to a timetable of 30% on the first anniversary of the grant date, 20% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 25% on each of the third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date and (b) 25% of these options will vest subject to the Company’s and Parent’s achievement of performance hurdles.  These options are subject to the terms of the 2012 Plan and the award agreement under which they were granted.

The Company records stock-based compensation for the time-based options in accordance with the four year vesting period.  The Company has deferred recognition of performance-based options until it is probable that that the performance hurdles will be achieved. The time-based and performance-based options are accounted for as equity awards. The fair value of these time-based options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The fair value performance-based options was estimated at the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation method.

Accounting for stock-based compensation

Determining the fair value of options at the grant date requires judgment, including estimating the expected term that stock options will be outstanding prior to exercise and the associated volatility.  At the grant date, the Company estimates an amount of forfeitures that will occur prior to vesting.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $0.7 million. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded negative stock-based compensation expense of $(0.1) million.

The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with an equivalent remaining term.  Expected life represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is calculated by using “simplified method.”  Expected stock price volatility is based on average historical volatility of stock prices of companies in a peer group analysis.  The Company currently does not anticipate the payment of any cash dividends.  Compensation expense is recognized only for those options expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated based on the Company’s historical experience and future expectations.  The Company did not grant any stock options during the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

The fair value of performance-based options granted to Mr. Gonthier in October 2013 was estimated at the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation method.  Key assumptions used include those described above for determining the fair value of options with service-based conditions only and in addition the simulation utilizes a range of possible future stock values to construct a distribution of where future stock prices might be. The simulations and resulting distributions will give a statistically acceptable range of future stock prices. The Company also  has to assume a time horizon to when the performance conditions of the options will be met.

As of May 2, 2014, there were $14.6 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested options and options subject to repurchase rights for which no compensation has been recorded.

The following summarizes stock option activity in the first quarter of fiscal 2015:

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period	42,910		$	1,000
Granted	—		$	—
Exercised	—		$	—
Cancelled	(1,120	)	$	1,059
Outstanding at the end of the period	41,790		$	1,120	8.30
Exercisable at the end of the period	6,178		$	1,000	8.00
Exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period	37,211		$	1,104	8.80

The following table summarizes the stock awards available for grant under the 2012 Plan as of May 2, 2014:

	Number of Shares
Available for grant as of January 31, 2014	42,090
Authorized	—
Granted	—
Cancelled	1,120
Available for grant at May 2, 2014	43,210

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Related-Party

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Related-Party

Related-Party

9. Related-Party

Parent Stock Purchase Agreements

In April 2014, in connection with Mr. Anicetti’s service as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Parent, Parent entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with From One to Many Leadership Consulting, LLC.  From One to Many Leadership Consulting, LLC is wholly owned by, and employs, Mr. Anicetti.  Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, Mr. Anicetti purchased an aggregate 354 shares of Class A Common Stock of Parent and 354 shares of Class B Common Stock of Parent for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $0.5 million.

In April 2014, in connection with Mr. Fung’s service as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Company and Parent, Parent entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Mr. Fung.  Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, Mr. Fung purchased an aggregate 310 shares of Class A Common Stock of Parent and 310 shares of Class B Common Stock of Parent for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $0.4 million.

Credit Facility

In connection with the Merger, the Company entered into the First Lien Term Loan Facility, under which various funds affiliated with Ares are lenders. As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014 these affiliates held approximately $3.4 million of term loans under the First Lien Term Loan Facility. The terms of the term loans are the same as those held by unaffiliated third party lenders under the First Lien Term Loan Facility.

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

11. Commitments and Contingencies

Credit Facilities

The Credit Facilities and commitments are discussed in detail in Note 5.

Workers’ Compensation

The Company self-insures its workers’ compensation claims in California and Texas and provides for losses of estimated known and incurred but not reported insurance claims.  The Company does not discount the projected future cash outlays for the time value of money for claims and claim related costs when establishing its workers’ compensation liability.

As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, the Company had recorded a liability $72.6 million and $73.8 million, respectively, for estimated workers’ compensation claims in California.  The Company has limited self-insurance exposure in Texas and had recorded a liability of $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively, as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014 for workers’ compensation claims in Texas.  The Company purchases workers’ compensation insurance coverage in Arizona and Nevada and is not self-insured in those states.

Self-Insured Health Insurance Liability

The Company self-insures for a portion of its employee medical benefit claims.  As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, the Company had recorded a liability of $0.6 million for estimated health insurance claims.  The Company maintains stop loss insurance coverage to limit its exposure for the self-funded portion of its health insurance program.

Legal Matters

Wage and Hour Matters

Shelley Pickett v. 99¢ Only Stores.  Plaintiff, a former cashier for the Company, filed a representative action complaint against the Company on November 4, 2011 in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles alleging a PAGA claim that the Company violated section 14 of Wage Order 7-2001 by failing to provide seats for its cashiers behind checkout counters. The plaintiff seeks civil penalties of $100 to $200 per violation, per each pay period for each affected employee, and attorney’s fees.  The court denied the Company’s motion to compel arbitration of Pickett’s individual claims or, in the alternative, to strike the representative action allegations in the Complaint, and the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s ruling.  The Company’s petition for review of the decision in the California Supreme Court was denied on January 15, 2014, and remittitur issued on January 27, 2014.  On June 27, 2013, the plaintiff entered into a settlement agreement and release with the Company in another matter.  Payment has been made to the plaintiff under that agreement and the other action has been dismissed.  The Company’s position is that the release the plaintiff executed in that matter waives the claims she asserts in this action, waives her right to proceed on a class or representative basis or as a private attorney general and requires her to dismiss this action with prejudice as to her individual claims.  The Company notified the plaintiff of its position by a letter dated as of July 30, 2013, but she has yet to dismiss the lawsuit.  On February 11, 2014, the Company answered the complaint, denying all material allegations, and filed a cross-complaint against Pickett seeking to enforce her agreement to dismiss this action.  Through the cross-complaint, the Company seeks declaratory relief, specific performance and damages.  Pickett has answered the cross-complaint, asserting a general denial of all material allegations and various affirmative defenses.  On March 12, 2014, in an unrelated matter involving similar claims against a different employer, the California Supreme Court agreed to rule on several questions that will provide guidance to lower courts as to California’s employee seating requirement, which is a largely untested area of law.  Accordingly, on May 20, 2014, the parties stipulated to stay this matter pending the final resolution of the California Supreme Court proceeding, with the exception of the Company’s motion for judgment on the pleadings on the Cross-Complaint and Ms. Pickett’s motion for leave to substitute in a new representative plaintiff.  Both motions are scheduled to be heard on September 30, 2014.  The Company cannot predict the outcome of this lawsuit or the amount of potential loss, if any, that it could face as a result of such lawsuit.

Sofia Wilton Barriga v. 99¢ Only Stores.  Plaintiff, a former store associate, filed an action against the Company on August 5, 2013, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside alleging on behalf of plaintiff and all others allegedly similarly situated under the California Labor Code that the Company failed to pay wages for all hours worked, provide meal periods, pay wages timely upon termination, and provide accurate wage statements.  The plaintiff also asserted a derivative claim for unfair competition under the California Business and Professions Code.  The plaintiff seeks to represent a class of all non-exempt employees who were employed in California in the Company’s retail stores who worked the graveyard shift at any time from January 1, 2012, through the date of trial or settlement.  Although the class period as originally pled would extend back to August 5, 2009, the parties have agreed that any class period would run beginning January 1, 2012, because of the preclusive effect of a judgment in a previous matter.  The plaintiff seeks to recover alleged unpaid wages, statutory penalties, interest, attorney’s fees and costs, and restitution.  On September 23, 2013, the Company filed an answer denying all material allegations.  A case management conference was held on October 4, 2013, at which the court ordered that discovery may proceed as to class certification issues only and set a further status conference for August 5, 2014.  Discovery has commenced and is ongoing.  The Company cannot predict the outcome of this lawsuit or the amount of potential loss, if any, that it could face as a result of such lawsuit.

District Attorney Investigation

In August 2013, the Company received a pre-litigation subpoena from the San Joaquin County and Alameda County District Attorney offices.  This subpoena arises out of an investigation of the Company’s hazardous materials, hazardous substances and hazardous waste practices at its California retail stores and distribution centers that is being conducted jointly by the District Attorney of San Joaquin County along with other environmental prosecutorial offices in the state of California (the “Prosecutors”).  This investigation arises out of the Notices to Comply (“Notices”) received by the Company for certain of its stores and distribution centers.

The Notices alleged non-compliance with hazardous waste, hazardous substances and hazardous material regulatory requirements imposed under California law identified during compliance inspections and required corrective actions to be taken by certain dates set forth in the Notices.  The Company believes that it properly implemented the corrective actions required by the Notices; however, it now faces additional demands to improve its hazardous waste and hazardous material compliance programs.  The Company is cooperating with the Prosecutors in their investigation and is working with them to implement revisions to such programs.

The Prosecutors can also seek civil penalties and investigation costs for the alleged instances of past non-compliance, even after corrective action is taken.  No penalties or costs have been demanded and the Company cannot predict the amount of penalties that may be sought.

Other Matters

The Company is also subject to other private lawsuits, administrative proceedings and claims that arise in its ordinary course of business.  A number of these lawsuits, proceedings and claims may exist at any given time.  While the resolution of such a lawsuit, proceeding or claim may have an impact on the Company’s financial results for the period in which it is resolved, and litigation is inherently unpredictable, in management’s opinion, none of these matters arising in the ordinary course of business is expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or overall liquidity.

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014 item	Apr. 27, 2013
Goodwill and Other Intangible assets
Number of reporting units	2
Advertising
Advertising Expense	$ 0.5	$ 1.3

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Financial Guarantees (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 20,185	$ 37,101
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(19,363)	(16,274)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets	16	6
Net cash used in investing activities	(19,347)	(16,268)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,534)	(1,309)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(21)	(20)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,555)	(1,329)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(717)	19,504
Cash - beginning of period	34,842	45,053
Cash - end of period	34,125	64,557
Issuer
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	18,219	36,368
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(17,464)	(14,675)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets	9	5
Investment in subsidiary	(1)
Net cash used in investing activities	(17,456)	(14,670)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,534)	(1,309)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(21)	(20)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,555)	(1,329)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(792)	20,369
Cash - beginning of period	33,723	44,911
Cash - end of period	32,931	65,280
Subsidiary Guarantors
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,966	1,565
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,899)	(1,599)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets	7	1
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,892)	(1,598)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital contributions	1
Net cash used in financing activities	1
Net (decrease) increase in cash	75	(33)
Cash - beginning of period	1,119	142
Cash - end of period	1,194	109
Consolidating Adjustments
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities		(832)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in subsidiary	1
Net cash used in investing activities	1
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital contributions	(1)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1)
Net (decrease) increase in cash		(832)
Cash - end of period		$ (832)

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  However, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP have been omitted or condensed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  These statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014.  In the opinion of the Company’s management, these interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated financial position and results of operations for each of the periods presented.  The results of operations and cash flows for such periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending January 30, 2015 (“fiscal 2015”).  (See below for discussion of the change in fiscal year end.)

Change in Fiscal Year

Change in Fiscal Year

On December 16, 2013, the board of directors of the Company’s sole member, Parent, approved a resolution changing the end of the Company’s fiscal year. Prior to the change, the fiscal year of the Company ended on the Saturday closest to the last day of March.  The Company’s new fiscal year end is the Friday closest to the last day of January, with each successive quarterly period ending the Friday closest to the last day of April, July, October or January, as applicable.

Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years. The Company’s fiscal year 2015 (“fiscal 2015”) began on February 1, 2014 and will end on January 30, 2015 and will consist of 52 weeks. The Company’s fiscal year 2014 (“fiscal 2014”) began on March 31, 2013 and ended on January 31, 2014 and consisted of 44 weeks.  The first quarter ended May 2, 2014 (“the first quarter of fiscal 2015”) was comprised of 91 days.  As a result of the change in the Company’s fiscal year, the comparable interim prior year financial statements have been recast to conform to the new fiscal calendar.  The recast first quarter ended April 27, 2013 (“the first quarter of fiscal 2014”) was comprised of 91 days.

Change in Presentation of Financial Statements

Change in Presentation of Financial Statements

In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company changed the presentation of its financial statements to include receiving, distribution, warehouse costs and transportation to and from stores in its cost of sales. Previously, these costs were included in selling, general and administrative expenses.  Depreciation expense related to these costs, which was historically included in selling, general and administrative expense, is now included in cost of sales.  Also, depreciation and amortization expense included in selling, general and administrative expense will no longer be presented separately.  Reclassifications of $24.0 million from selling, general and administrative expense to cost of sales were made for the comparable first quarter of fiscal 2014 to conform to current year presentation.  This change does not change previously reported operating income or net income.

This change in presentation of financial statements was made in order to be in line with the Company’s peers in the retail industry.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash

Cash

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash includes cash on hand, cash at the stores and cash in financial institutions.  The majority of payments due from financial institutions for the settlement of debit card and credit card transactions are processed within three business days and therefore are also classified as cash.  Cash balances held at financial institutions are generally in excess of federally insured limits.  These accounts are only insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company historically has not experienced any losses in such accounts.  The Company places its temporary cash investments with what it believes to be high credit, quality financial institutions. Under the Company’s cash management system, checks issued but not presented to the bank may result in book cash overdraft balances for accounting purposes.  The Company reclassifies book overdrafts to accounts payable, which are reflected as an operating activity in its unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows. Book overdrafts included in accounts payable were $17.6 million and $9.3 million as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

In connection with its wholesale business, the Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors.  In cases where the Company is aware of circumstances that may impair a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations subsequent to the original sale, the Company will record an allowance against amounts due and thereby reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected.  For all other customers and tenants, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on the length of time the receivables are past due, industry and geographic concentrations, the current business environment and the Company’s historical experiences.

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Inventory cost is established using a methodology that approximates first in, first out, which for store inventories is based on a retail inventory method. Valuation allowances for shrinkage as well as excess and obsolete inventory are also recorded. Shrinkage is estimated as a percentage of sales for the period from the last physical inventory date to the end of the applicable period. Such estimates are based on experience and the most recent physical inventory results. Physical inventories are taken at each of the Company’s retail stores at least once a year by an outside inventory service company.  The Company performs inventory cycle counts at its warehouses throughout the year.  The Company also performs inventory reviews and analysis on a quarterly basis for both warehouse and store inventory to determine inventory valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventory.  The valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventory are based on the age of the inventory, sales trends and future merchandising plans.  The valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventory in many locations (including various warehouses, store backrooms, and sales floors of its stores), require management judgment and estimates that may impact the ending inventory valuation and valuation allowances that may affect the reported gross margin for the period.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company revised its inventory merchandising and liquidation philosophies to significantly reduce and liquidate slow moving inventories prospectively as directed by the then current management team.  As a result of this change, the Company recorded a charge to cost of sales and a corresponding reduction in inventory of approximately $9.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. This is a prospective change and did not have an effect on prior periods.

In order to obtain inventory at attractive prices, the Company takes advantage of large volume purchases, closeouts and other similar purchases.  As such, the Company’s inventory fluctuates from period to period and the inventory balances vary based on the timing and availability of such opportunities.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis over the following useful lives:

Owned buildings and improvements	Lesser of 30 years or the estimated useful life of the improvement
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the estimated useful life of the improvement or remaining lease term
Fixtures and equipment	3-5 years
Transportation equipment	3-5 years
Information technology systems	For major corporate systems, estimated useful life up to 7 years; for functional stand alone systems, estimated useful life up to 5 years

The Company’s policy is to capitalize expenditures that materially increase asset lives and expense ordinary repairs and maintenance as incurred.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets quarterly or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to expected future net cash flows generated by the asset.  If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying amount is compared to its fair value and an impairment charge is recognized to the extent of the difference.  Factors that the Company considers important that could individually or in combination trigger an impairment review include the following: (1) significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (2) significant changes in the manner of the Company’s use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the Company’s overall business; and (3) significant changes in the Company’s business strategies and/or negative industry or economic trends.  On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses whether events or changes in circumstances occur that potentially indicate that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable (Level 3 measurement, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”).  Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate projected future operating cash flows.  Accordingly, if actual results fall short of such estimates, significant future impairments could result.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company did not record any asset impairment charges.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company wrote down the carrying value of a held for sale property to estimated net realizable value, net of expected disposal costs, and accordingly recorded an asset impairment charge of $0.5 million.

Purchase Accounting

Purchase Accounting

The Company’s assets and liabilities have been recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of the Merger.  The aggregate purchase price was allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon an assessment of their relative fair value as of the date of the Merger.  These estimates of fair values, the allocation of the purchase price and other factors related to the accounting for the Merger are subject to significant judgments and the use of estimates.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In connection with the Merger purchase price allocation, the fair values of long-lived and intangible assets were determined based upon assumptions related to the future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives using then available information, and in some cases were obtained from independent professional valuation experts.  The Company amortizes intangible assets over their estimated useful lives unless such lives are deemed indefinite.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but instead tested annually for impairment or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired.  Goodwill is tested for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit to the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned.  The Company has the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit (i.e., step one of the goodwill impairment test). If the Company does not perform a qualitative assessment, or determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. The first step is to compare the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is considered not impaired; otherwise, goodwill is impaired and the loss is measured by performing step two. Under step two, the impairment loss is measured by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill. Management has determined that the Company has two reporting units, the wholesale reporting unit and the retail reporting unit.

The Company performs the annual test for impairment in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year and determines fair value based on a combination of the income approach and the market approach. The income approach is based on discounted cash flows to determine fair value. The market approach uses a selection of comparable companies and transactions in determining fair value. The fair value of the trade name is also tested for impairment in the fourth quarter by comparing the carrying value to the fair value. Fair value of a trade name is determined using a relief from royalty method under the income approach, which uses projected revenue allocable to the trade name and an assumed royalty rate (Level 3 measurement, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”).

Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable based on undiscounted cash flows, and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows or appraised values.  Significant judgment is required in determining whether a potential indicator of impairment of long-lived assets exists and in estimating future cash flows used in the impairment tests (Level 3 measurement, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”).

During each of the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, the Company did not record any impairment charges related to goodwill or other intangible assets.

Derivatives

Derivatives

The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with authoritative guidance for derivative instrument and hedging activities.  All financial instrument positions taken by the Company are intended to be used to manage risks associated with interest rate exposures.

The Company’s derivative financial instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, and are recorded in either current or noncurrent assets or liabilities based on their maturity.  Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded in net earnings or other comprehensive income (“OCI”), based on whether the instrument is designated and effective as a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge transaction.  Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) are reclassified to earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings.  Any ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings in the period incurred.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes.  Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the net deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company’s ability to realize deferred tax assets is assessed throughout the year and a valuation allowance is established accordingly.  The Company recognizes the impact of a tax position only if it is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. The Company recognizes potential interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based payment awards based on their fair value.  The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense ratably over the requisite service periods.  For awards classified as equity, the Company estimates the fair value for each option award as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model or other appropriate valuation models.  The Black-Scholes model considers, among other factors, the expected life of the award and the expected volatility of the stock price.  Stock options are generally granted to employees at exercise prices equal to the fair market value of the stock at the dates of grant.  Former executive put rights were classified as equity awards and revalued using a binomial model at each reporting period with changes in the fair value recognized as stock-based compensation expense.  The fair value of the options granted to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer that will vest based on the Company’s and Parent’s achievement of certain performance hurdles were valued using a Monte Carlo simulation method.  Refer to Note 8, “Stock-Based Compensation Plans” for further discussion of stock-based compensation.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes retail sales in its retail stores at the time the customer takes possession of merchandise. All sales are net of discounts and returns and exclude sales tax.  Wholesale sales are recognized in accordance with the shipping terms agreed upon on the purchase order. Wholesale sales are typically recognized free on board origin, where title and risk of loss pass to the buyer when the merchandise leaves the Company’s distribution facility.

The Company has a gift card program.  The Company does not charge administrative fees on gift cards and the Company’s gift cards do not have expiration dates.  The Company records the sale of gift cards as a current liability and recognizes a sale when a customer redeems a gift card.  The liability for outstanding gift cards is recorded in accrued expenses.  The Company has not recorded any breakage income related to its gift card program.

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales includes the cost of inventory, freight in, obsolescence, spoilage, scrap and inventory shrinkage, and is net of discounts and allowances.  Cost of sales also includes receiving, warehouse costs and distribution costs (payroll and associated costs, occupancy, transportation to and from stores and depreciation expense). Cash discounts for satisfying early payment terms are recognized when payment is made, and allowances and rebates based upon milestone achievements such as reaching a certain volume of purchases of a vendor’s products are included as a reduction of cost of sales when such contractual milestones are reached.  In addition, the Company analyzes its inventory levels and the related cash discounts received to arrive at a value for cash discounts to be included in the inventory balance.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses include the costs of selling merchandise in stores (payroll and associated costs, occupancy and other store-level costs)  and corporate costs (payroll and associated costs, occupancy, advertising, professional fees and other corporate administrative costs). Selling, general and administrative expenses also include depreciation and amortization expense relating to these costs.

Leases

Leases

The Company follows the policy of capitalizing allowable expenditures that relate to the acquisition and signing of its retail store leases.  These costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable lease term.

The Company recognizes rent expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis (including the effect of reduced or free rent and rent escalations) over the applicable lease term.  The difference between the cash paid to the landlord and the amount recognized as rent expense on a straight-line basis is included in deferred rent.  Cash reimbursements received from landlords for leasehold improvements and other cash payments received from landlords as lease incentives are recorded as deferred rent.  Deferred rent related to landlord incentives is amortized as an offset to rent expense using the straight-line method over the applicable lease term.

For store closures where a lease obligation still exists, the Company records the estimated future liability associated with the rental obligation on the cease use date (when the store is closed).  Liabilities are established at the cease use date for the present value of any remaining operating lease obligations, net of estimated sublease income, and at the communication date for severance and other exit costs. Key assumptions in calculating the liability include the timeframe expected to terminate lease agreements, estimates related to the sublease potential of closed locations, and estimates of other related exit costs. If actual timing and potential termination costs or realization of sublease income differ from the Company’s estimates, the resulting liabilities could vary from recorded amounts. These liabilities are reviewed periodically and adjusted when necessary.

Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Liability

Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Liability

The Company self-insures for workers’ compensation claims in California and Texas.  The Company establishes a liability for losses from both estimated known and incurred but not reported insurance claims based on reported claims and actuarial valuations of estimated future costs of known and incurred but not yet reported claims.  Should an amount of claims greater than anticipated occur, the liability recorded may not be sufficient and additional workers’ compensation costs, which may be significant, could be incurred. The Company has not discounted the projected future cash outlays for the time value of money for claims and claim-related costs when establishing its workers’ compensation liability in its financial reports for May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014.

Self-Insured Health Insurance Liability

Self-Insured Health Insurance Liability

The Company self-insures for a portion of its employee medical benefit claims.  The liability for the self-funded portion of the Company health insurance program is determined actuarially, based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported.  The Company maintains stop loss insurance coverage to limit its exposure for the self-funded portion of its health insurance program.

Pre-Opening Costs

Pre-Opening Costs

The Company expenses, as incurred, pre-opening costs such as payroll, rent and marketing related to the opening of new retail stores.

Advertising

Advertising

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expenses were $0.5 million and $1.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, interest rate derivatives, accounts payable, accruals, debt, and other liabilities.  Cash and interest rate derivatives are measured and recorded at fair value.  Accounts receivable and other receivables are financial assets with carrying values that approximate fair value.  Accounts payable and other accrued expenses are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value.  Refer to Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for further discussion of the fair value of debt.

The Company uses the authoritative guidance for fair value, which includes the definition of fair value, the framework for measuring fair value, and disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Fair value measurements reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available. Assumptions include the risks inherent in a particular valuation technique (such as a pricing model) and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the model.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income

OCI includes unrealized gains or losses on interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges.

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Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Debt

Schedule of short and long-term debt

Short and long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014		January 31, 2014
ABL Facility agreement, maturing January 13, 2017, with available borrowing up to $175,000, interest due quarterly, with unpaid principal and accrued interest due January 13, 2017	$	—	$	—
First Lien Term Loan Facility agreement, maturing on January 13, 2019, payable in quarterly installments of $1,535, plus interest through December 31, 2019, with unpaid principal and accrued interest due January 13, 2019, net of unamortized OID of $6,571 and $6,886 as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	604,171		605,390
Senior Notes (unsecured) maturing December 15, 2019, unpaid principal and accrued interest due on December 15, 2019	250,000		250,000
Total long-term debt	854,171		855,390
Less: current portion of long-term debt	6,138		6,138
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$	848,033	$	849,252

Schedule of deferred financing costs

As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, the net deferred financing costs are as follows (in thousands):

Deferred financing costs	May 2, 2014		January 31, 2014
ABL Facility	$	1,658	$	1,812
First Lien Term Loan Facility	6,745		7,069
Senior Notes	9,355		9,645
Total deferred financing costs, net	$	17,758	$	18,526

Schedule of significant components of interest expense

The significant components of interest expense are as follows (in thousands):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014		April 27, 2013
First lien term loan facility	$	7,242	$	6,761
ABL facility	224		221
Senior notes	6,875		6,951
Amortization of deferred financing costs and OID	1,083		1,096
Other interest expense	5		7
Interest expense	$	15,429	$	15,036

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Financial Guarantees (Details) (USD $)	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013	Jan. 26, 2013	May 02, 2014 Issuer	Jan. 31, 2014 Issuer	Apr. 27, 2013 Issuer	Jan. 26, 2013 Issuer	Dec. 29, 2011 Issuer Senior Notes Predecessor	May 02, 2014 Subsidiary Guarantors	Jan. 31, 2014 Subsidiary Guarantors	Apr. 27, 2013 Subsidiary Guarantors	Jan. 26, 2013 Subsidiary Guarantors	May 02, 2014 Consolidating Adjustments	Jan. 31, 2014 Consolidating Adjustments	Apr. 27, 2013 Consolidating Adjustments	May 02, 2014 99 Cents Only Stores Texas, Inc.
Supplemental financial information
Principal amount of debt instrument issued									$ 250,000,000
Ownership percentage in subsidiary										100.00%							100.00%
Current Assets:
Cash	34,125,000	34,842,000	64,557,000	45,053,000	32,931,000	33,723,000	65,280,000	44,911,000		1,194,000	1,119,000	109,000	142,000			(832,000)
Accounts receivable, net	1,745,000	1,793,000			1,640,000	1,561,000				105,000	232,000
Income taxes receivable		4,498,000				4,498,000
Deferred income taxes	46,953,000	46,953,000			46,953,000	46,953,000
Inventories, net	224,265,000	206,244,000			191,562,000	177,461,000				32,703,000	28,783,000
Assets held for sale	1,680,000	1,680,000			1,680,000	1,680,000
Other	17,056,000	18,190,000			15,345,000	16,646,000				1,711,000	1,544,000
Total current assets	325,824,000	314,200,000			290,111,000	282,522,000				35,713,000	31,678,000
Property and equipment, net	490,413,000	485,046,000			426,525,000	421,130,000				63,888,000	63,916,000
Deferred financing costs, net	17,758,000	18,526,000			17,758,000	18,526,000
Equity investments and advances to subsidiaries					301,049,000	246,594,000				210,599,000	161,810,000			(511,648,000)	(408,404,000)
Intangible assets, net	464,806,000	466,311,000			462,334,000	463,771,000				2,472,000	2,540,000
Goodwill	479,745,000	479,745,000			479,745,000	479,745,000
Deposits and other assets	7,181,000	6,406,000			6,646,000	5,894,000				535,000	512,000
Total assets	1,785,727,000	1,770,234,000			1,984,168,000	1,918,182,000				313,207,000	260,456,000			(511,648,000)	(408,404,000)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	76,773,000	71,057,000			72,043,000	63,620,000				4,730,000	7,437,000
Intercompany payable					210,601,000	161,811,000				217,316,000	162,054,000			(427,917,000)	(323,865,000)
Payroll and payroll-related	22,724,000	24,461,000			21,302,000	22,718,000				1,422,000	1,743,000
Sales tax	6,469,000	5,522,000			5,788,000	4,992,000				681,000	530,000
Other accrued expenses	41,351,000	36,690,000			38,510,000	34,506,000				2,841,000	2,184,000
Workers' compensation	72,683,000	73,918,000			72,545,000	73,822,000				138,000	96,000
Current portion of long-term debt	6,138,000	6,138,000			6,138,000	6,138,000
Current portion of capital lease obligation	90,000	88,000			90,000	88,000
Total current liabilities	226,228,000	217,874,000			427,017,000	367,695,000				227,128,000	174,044,000			(427,917,000)	(323,865,000)
Long-term debt, net of current portion	848,033,000	849,252,000			848,033,000	849,252,000
Unfavorable lease commitments, net	10,830,000	11,718,000			10,527,000	11,335,000				303,000	383,000
Deferred rent	14,484,000	13,188,000			12,439,000	11,698,000				2,045,000	1,490,000
Deferred compensation liability	1,159,000	1,142,000			1,159,000	1,142,000
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion	174,000	197,000			174,000	197,000
Long-term deferred income taxes	171,624,000	171,573,000			171,624,000	171,573,000
Other liabilities	3,794,000	6,203,000			3,794,000	6,203,000
Total liabilities	1,276,326,000	1,271,147,000			1,474,767,000	1,419,095,000				229,476,000	175,917,000			(427,917,000)	(323,865,000)
Member's Equity
Member units	547,028,000	546,365,000			547,028,000	546,365,000
Additional paid-in capital										99,944,000	99,943,000			(99,944,000)	(99,943,000)
Investment in Number Holdings, Inc. preferred stock	(19,200,000)	(19,200,000)			(19,200,000)	(19,200,000)
Accumulated deficit	(17,112,000)	(26,687,000)			(17,112,000)	(26,687,000)				(16,213,000)	(15,404,000)			16,213,000	15,404,000
Other comprehensive loss	(1,315,000)	(1,391,000)			(1,315,000)	(1,391,000)
Total equity	509,401,000	499,087,000			509,401,000	499,087,000				83,731,000	84,539,000			(83,731,000)	(84,539,000)
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,785,727,000	$ 1,770,234,000			$ 1,984,168,000	$ 1,918,182,000				$ 313,207,000	$ 260,456,000			$ (511,648,000)	$ (408,404,000)

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (Fair value measurements on a recurring basis, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Total
ASSETS
Other assets - assets that fund deferred compensation	$ 1,159	$ 1,142
LIABILITES
Other long-term liabilities - deferred compensation	1,159	1,142
Total | Interest Rate Swap
LIABILITES
Other current liabilities - interest rate swap	1,612	1,607
Other long-term liabilities - interest rate swap	1,093	1,346
Level 1
ASSETS
Other assets - assets that fund deferred compensation	1,159	1,142
LIABILITES
Other long-term liabilities - deferred compensation	1,159	1,142
Level 2 | Interest Rate Swap
LIABILITES
Other current liabilities - interest rate swap	1,612	1,607
Other long-term liabilities - interest rate swap	$ 1,093	$ 1,346

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 9,575	$ 897
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	12,184	15,031
Amortization of deferred financing costs and accretion of OID	1,083	1,097
Amortization of intangible assets	447	443
Amortization of favorable/unfavorable leases, net	175	124
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets	(7)	208
(Gain) loss on interest rate hedge	282	(127)
Long-lived assets impairment		515
Deferred income taxes		(27,252)
Stock-based compensation	663	(54)
Changes in assets and liabilities associated with operating activities:
Accounts receivable	48	(162)
Inventories	(18,021)	26,882
Deposits and other assets	464	(8,018)
Accounts payable	7,397	3,065
Accrued expenses	3,871	(1,281)
Accrued workers' compensation	(1,235)	2,387
Income taxes	4,498	18,396
Deferred rent	1,296	528
Other long-term liabilities	(2,535)	4,422
Net cash provided by operating activities	20,185	37,101
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(19,363)	(16,274)
Proceeds from sale of property and fixed assets	16	6
Net cash used in investing activities	(19,347)	(16,268)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,534)	(1,309)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(21)	(20)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,555)	(1,329)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(717)	19,504
Cash - beginning of period	34,842	45,053
Cash - end of period	34,125	64,557
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid	628	5,500
Interest paid	7,638	7,045
Non-cash investing activities for purchases of property and equipment	$ 1,681	$ 1,347

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Debt

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Debt

Debt

5. Debt

Short and long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	May 2, 2014		January 31, 2014
ABL Facility agreement, maturing January 13, 2017, with available borrowing up to $175,000, interest due quarterly, with unpaid principal and accrued interest due January 13, 2017	$	—	$	—
First Lien Term Loan Facility agreement, maturing on January 13, 2019, payable in quarterly installments of $1,535, plus interest through December 31, 2019, with unpaid principal and accrued interest due January 13, 2019, net of unamortized OID of $6,571 and $6,886 as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively	604,171		605,390
Senior Notes (unsecured) maturing December 15, 2019, unpaid principal and accrued interest due on December 15, 2019	250,000		250,000
Total long-term debt	854,171		855,390
Less: current portion of long-term debt	6,138		6,138
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$	848,033	$	849,252

As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, the net deferred financing costs are as follows (in thousands):

Deferred financing costs	May 2, 2014		January 31, 2014
ABL Facility	$	1,658	$	1,812
First Lien Term Loan Facility	6,745		7,069
Senior Notes	9,355		9,645
Total deferred financing costs, net	$	17,758	$	18,526

On January 13, 2012, in connection with the Merger, the Company obtained Credit Facilities (as defined below) provided by a syndicate of lenders arranged by Royal Bank of Canada as administrative agent, as well as other agents and lenders that are parties to these Credit Facilities.  The Credit Facilities initially included (a) $175 million in commitments under the first lien based revolving credit facility (as amended, “ABL Facility”), and (b) $525 million in aggregate principal amount under the first lien term loan facility (as amended, “First Lien Term Loan Facility” and together with the ABL Facility, the “Credit Facilities”).

First Lien Term Loan Facility

The First Lien Term Loan Facility initially provided for $525 million of borrowings (which could be increased by up to $150.0 million in certain circumstances).  All obligations under the First Lien Term Loan Facility are guaranteed by Parent and the Company’s direct or indirect 100% owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Credit Facilities Guarantors”), except for immaterial subsidiaries.  In addition, the First Lien Term Loan Facility is secured by pledges of certain of the Company’s equity interests and the equity interests of the Credit Facilities Guarantors.

The Company was required to make scheduled quarterly payments each equal to 0.25% of the original principal amount of the term loan (approximately $1.3 million), with the balance due on the maturity date, January 13, 2019.  Borrowings under the First Lien Term Loan Facility bore interest at an annual rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at the Company’s option, (A) a base rate (the “Base Rate”) determined by reference to the highest of (a) the interest rate in effect determined by the administrative agent as “Prime Rate” (3.25% as of May 2, 2014), (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (c) an adjusted Eurocurrency rate for one month (determined by reference to the greater of the Eurocurrency rate for the interest period multiplied by the Statutory Reserve Rate or 1.50% per annum) plus 1.00%, or (B) an Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate.

On April 4, 2012, the Company amended the terms of the existing seven-year $525 million First Lien Term Loan Facility, and incurred refinancing costs of $11.2 million. The amendment, among other things, decreased the applicable margin from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 5.50% (or Base Rate plus 4.50%) to LIBOR plus 4.00% (or Base Rate plus 3.00%) and decreased the LIBOR floor from 1.50% to 1.25%.  The maximum capital expenditures covenant in the First Lien Term Loan Facility was also amended to permit an additional $5 million in capital expenditures each year throughout the term of the First Lien Term Loan Facility.

The Company determined that a portion of the refinancing transaction should be accounted for as debt extinguishment. In the first quarter of fiscal 2013 ended June 30, 2012, in accordance with applicable guidance for debt modification and extinguishment, the Company recognized a $16.3 million loss on debt extinguishment related to a portion of the unamortized debt issuance costs, unamortized original issue discount (“OID”) and refinancing costs incurred in connection with the amendment for the portion of the First Lien Term Loan Facility that was extinguished.  The Company recorded $0.3 million as deferred debt issuance costs and $5.9 million as OID in connection with the amendment.

On October 8, 2013, the Company completed a repricing of its First Lien Term Loan Facility, borrowed $100 million of incremental term loans and amended certain other provisions thereof.  The amendment decreased the interest rate applicable to the term loans from LIBOR plus 4.00% (or Base Rate plus 3.00%) to LIBOR plus 3.50% (or Base Rate plus 2.50%) and decreased the LIBOR floor from 1.25% to 1.00%.  Under the amendment, the incremental term loans have the same interest rate as the other term loans. The Company will continue to be required to make scheduled quarterly payments each equal to 0.25% of the amended principal amount of the term loan (approximately $1.5 million).  The maturity date of January 13, 2019 of the First Lien Term Loan Facility was not affected by the amendment.

The Company determined that a portion of the repricing transaction should be accounted for as debt extinguishment. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, in accordance with applicable guidance for debt modification and extinguishment, the Company recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of approximately $4.4 million related to a portion of the unamortized debt issuance costs, unamortized OID and repricing costs incurred in connection with the amendment for the portion of the First Lien Term Loan Facility that was extinguished.  The Company recorded $1.6 million as deferred debt issuance costs in connection with the amendment.

In addition, the amendment to the First Lien Term Loan Facility (a) amended certain restricted payment provisions to permit the Gold-Schiffer Purchase (see Note 9 for more information on the Gold-Schiffer Purchase), (b) removed the maximum capital expenditures covenant, c) modified the existing provision restricting the Company’s ability to make dividend and other payments so that from and after March 31, 2013 the permitted payment amount represents the sum of (i) a calculation based on 50% of Consolidated Net Income (as defined in the First Lien Term Loan Facility agreement), if positive, or a deficit of 100% of Consolidated Net Income, if negative, and (ii) $20 million, and (d) permitted proceeds of any sale leasebacks of any assets acquired after January 13, 2012, to be reinvested in the Company’s business without restriction.

As of May 2, 2014, the interest rate charged on the First Lien Term Loan Facility was 4.50% (1.00% Eurocurrency rate, plus the Eurocurrency loan margin of 3.50%).  As of May 2, 2014, the amount outstanding under the First Lien Term Loan Facility was $604.2 million.

Following the end of each fiscal year, the Company is required to prepay the First Lien Term Loan Facility in an amount equal to 50% of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the First Lien Term Loan Facility agreement and with stepdowns to 25% and 0% based on achievement of specified total leverage ratios), minus the amount of certain voluntary prepayments of the First Lien Term Loan Facility and/or the ABL Facility during such fiscal year. The Excess Cash Flow required payment for fiscal 2013 was $3.3 million and was made in July 2013. There was no Excess Cash Flow payment required for fiscal 2014.

The First Lien Term Loan Facility includes restrictions on the Company’s ability and the ability of Parent, 99 Cents Texas and certain future subsidiaries of the Company to incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, pay dividends on, or redeem or repurchase the Company’s capital stock, make certain acquisitions or investments, materially change the Company’s business, incur or permit to exist certain liens, enter into transactions with affiliates or sell its assets to and make capital expenditures or merge or consolidate with or into, another company.  As of May 2, 2014, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the First Lien Term Loan Facility.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to limit the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on the First Lien Term Loan Facility that result from fluctuations in the LIBOR rate.  The swap limits the Company’s interest exposure on a notional value of $261.8 million to 1.36% plus an applicable margin of 3.50%.  The term of the swap is from November 29, 2013 through May 31, 2016.  The fair value of the swap on the trade date was zero as the Company neither paid nor received any value to enter into the swap, which was entered into at market rates.  The fair value of the swap at May 2, 2014 was a liability of $2.7 million.  See Note 6, “Derivative Financial Instruments” for more information on the Company’s interest rate swap agreement.

ABL Facility

The ABL Facility provides for up to $175.0 million of borrowings (which may be increased by up to $50.0 million in certain circumstances), subject to certain borrowing base limitations.  All obligations under the ABL Facility are guaranteed by Parent and the other Credit Facilities Guarantors.  The ABL Facility is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets and the assets of the Credit Facilities Guarantors.

Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest for an initial period until June 30, 2012 at an applicable margin plus, at the Company’s option, a fluctuating rate equal to (A) the highest of (a) Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (b) rate of interest in effect determined by the administrative agent as “Prime Rate” (3.25% at the date of the Merger), and (c) Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate (determined to be the LIBOR rate multiplied by the Statutory Reserve Rate) for an interest period of one (1) month plus 1.00% or (B) the Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate.  The interest rate charged on borrowings under the ABL Facility from the date of the Merger until June 30, 2012 was 4.25% (the base rate (Prime Rate at 3.25%) plus the applicable margin of 1.00%).  Thereafter, borrowings under the ABL Facility will have variable pricing and will be based, at the Company’s option, on (a) LIBOR plus an applicable margin to be determined (1.75% as of May 2, 2014) or (b) the determined base rate (Prime Rate) plus an applicable margin to be determined (0.75% at May 2, 2014), in each case based on a pricing grid depending on average daily excess availability for the most recently ended quarter.

In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Credit Facilities, the Company was required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the ABL Facility on unused commitments at a rate of 0.375% for the period from the date of the Merger until June 30, 2012.  Thereafter, the commitment fee will be adjusted at the beginning of each quarter based upon the average historical excess availability of the prior quarter (0.50% for the quarter ended May 2, 2014).  The Company must also pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees.

As of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility, outstanding letters of credit were $1.0 million, and availability under the ABL Facility subject to the borrowing base, was $150.3 million as of May 2, 2014.

The ABL Facility includes restrictions on the Company’s ability, and the ability of the Parent and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries to, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, pay dividends on, or redeem or repurchase, its capital stock, make certain acquisitions or investments, materially change its business, incur or permit to exist certain liens, enter into transactions with affiliates or sell our assets to, make capital expenditures or merge or consolidate with or into, another company.  The ABL Facility was amended on April 4, 2012 to permit an additional $5 million in capital expenditures for each year during the term of the ABL Facility.  The ABL Facility was further amended on October 8, 2013 to a) remove the maximum capital expenditures covenant and (b) modify the provision restricting the Company’s ability to make dividend and other payments.  Such payments are subject to achievement of (i) Excess Availability (as defined in the ABL Facility agreement) that is at least the greater of (A) 15% of Maximum Credit (as defined in the ABL Facility agreement) and (B) $20 million and (ii) (A) a ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the ABL Facility) to fixed charges of at least 1.0x or (B) Excess Availability that is at least the greater of 25% of Maximum Credit (as defined in the ABL Facility) and $40 million.

As of May 2, 2014, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the ABL Facility.

Senior Notes

On December 29, 2011, the Company issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of 11% Senior Notes that mature on December 15, 2019 (the “Senior Notes”).  The Senior Notes are guaranteed by the subsidiaries (the “Senior Notes Guarantors”) that guarantee the Credit Facilities.

In connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement that required the Company to file an exchange offer registration statement, enabling holders to exchange the Senior Notes for registered notes with terms identical in all material respects to the terms of the Senior Notes, except the registered notes would be freely tradable.  The exchange offer was closed on November 7, 2012.

Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Notes (the “Indenture”), the Company may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes at certain redemption prices applicable based on the date of redemption.

The Senior Notes are (i) equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s and the Senior Notes Guarantor’s existing and future senior indebtedness; (ii) effectively junior to the Company’s and the Senior Notes Guarantor’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the interest of the holders of that secured indebtedness in the assets securing such indebtedness; (iii) unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured unsubordinated basis by the Senior Notes Guarantor; and (iv) junior to the indebtedness or other liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries that are not guarantors. The Company is not required to make any mandatory redemptions or sinking fund payments, and may at any time or from time to time purchase notes in the open market.

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries to incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, create or incur certain liens, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, incur restrictions on the payment of dividends or other distributions from its restricted subsidiaries, make certain investments, transfer or sell assets, engage in transactions with affiliates, or merge or consolidate with other companies or transfer all or substantially all of its assets.

As of May 2, 2014 the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Indenture.

The significant components of interest expense are as follows (in thousands):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014		April 27, 2013
First lien term loan facility	$	7,242	$	6,761
ABL facility	224		221
Senior notes	6,875		6,951
Amortization of deferred financing costs and OID	1,083		1,096
Other interest expense	5		7
Interest expense	$	15,429	$	15,036

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Derivative Financial Instruments

Summary of the recorded amounts included in the consolidated balance sheet

A summary of the recorded amounts included in the consolidated balance sheets is as follows (in thousands):

	May 2,2014		January 31,2014
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Interest rate swap (included in other current liabilities)	$	1,612	$	1,607
Interest rate swap (included in other liabilities)	$	1,093	$	1,346
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (included in member’s equity)	$	1,315	$	1,391

Summary of recorded amounts included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss)

A summary of recorded amounts included in the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) is as follows (in thousands):

	For the First Quarter Ended
	May 2, 2014			April 27, 2013
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Loss related to effective portion of derivative recognized in OCI	$	136		$	143
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from AOCI to interest expense	$	212		$	—
Gain related to ineffective portion of derivative recognized in interest expense	$	(72	)	$	(130	)

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Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2014	Apr. 27, 2013
Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 9,575	$ 897
Unrealized losses on interest rate cash flow hedge net of tax effects	(136)	(143)
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax effects	212
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	76	(143)
Comprehensive income	9,651	754
Tax effects of unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate cash flow hedge	(91)	(95)
Tax effect of reclassification adjustment	$ 142	$ 0

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Financial Guarantees

3 Months Ended

May 02, 2014

Financial Guarantees

Financial Guarantees

15. Financial Guarantees

On December 29, 2011, the Company issued $250 million principal amount of the Senior Notes.  The Senior Notes are irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of the Company’s existing and future restricted subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Credit Facilities and certain other indebtedness.

As of May 2, 2014, the Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company’s 100% owned subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”), except for immaterial subsidiaries.  As of January 31, 2014, the Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company’s 100% owned subsidiary, 99 Cents Only Stores Texas, Inc. (the “Subsidiary Guarantor”).

The tables in the following pages present the condensed consolidating financial information for the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors together with consolidating entries, as of and for the periods indicated.  The subsidiary that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor is minor.  The condensed consolidating financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows had the Company, and the Subsidiary Guarantors operated as independent entities.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

As of May 2, 2014

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantors			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	32,931		$	1,194		$	—		$	34,125
Accounts receivable, net	1,640			105			—			1,745
Deferred income taxes	46,953			—			—			46,953
Inventories, net	191,562			32,703			—			224,265
Assets held for sale	1,680			—			—			1,680
Other	15,345			1,711			—			17,056
Total current assets	290,111			35,713			—			325,824
Property and equipment, net	426,525			63,888			—			490,413
Deferred financing costs, net	17,758			—			—			17,758
Equity investments and advances to subsidiaries	301,049			210,599			(511,648		)	—
Intangible assets, net	462,334			2,472			—			464,806
Goodwill	479,745			—			—			479,745
Deposits and other assets	6,646			535			—			7,181
Total assets	$	1,984,168		$	313,207		$	(511,648	)	$	1,785,727
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	72,043		$	4,730		$	—		$	76,773
Intercompany payable	210,601			217,316			(427,917		)	—
Payroll and payroll-related	21,302			1,422			—			22,724
Sales tax	5,788			681			—			6,469
Other accrued expenses	38,510			2,841			—			41,351
Workers’ compensation	72,545			138			—			72,683
Current portion of long-term debt	6,138			—			—			6,138
Current portion of capital lease obligation	90			—			—			90
Total current liabilities	427,017			227,128			(427,917		)	226,228
Long-term debt, net of current portion	848,033			—			—			848,033
Unfavorable lease commitments, net	10,527			303			—			10,830
Deferred rent	12,439			2,045			—			14,484
Deferred compensation liability	1,159			—			—			1,159
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion	174			—			—			174
Long-term deferred income taxes	171,624			—			—			171,624
Other liabilities	3,794			—			—			3,794
Total liabilities	1,474,767			229,476			(427,917		)	1,276,326
Member’s Equity:
Member units	547,028			—			—			547,028
Additional paid-in capital	—			99,944			(99,944		)	—
Investment in Number Holdings, Inc. preferred stock	(19,200		)	—			—			(19,200		)
Accumulated deficit	(17,112		)	(16,213		)	16,213			(17,112		)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,315		)	—			—			(1,315		)
Total equity	509,401			83,731			(83,731		)	509,401
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,984,168		$	313,207		$	(511,648	)	$	1,785,727

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

As of January 31, 2014

 (In thousands)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	33,723		$	1,119		$	—		$	34,842
Accounts receivable, net	1,561			232			—			1,793
Income taxes receivable	4,498			—			—			4,498
Deferred income taxes	46,953			—			—			46,953
Inventories, net	177,461			28,783			—			206,244
Assets held for sale	1,680			—			—			1,680
Other	16,646			1,544			—			18,190
Total current assets	282,522			31,678			—			314,200
Property and equipment, net	421,130			63,916			—			485,046
Deferred financing costs, net	18,526			—			—			18,526
Equity investments and advances to subsidiaries	246,594			161,810			(408,404		)	—
Intangible assets, net	463,771			2,540			—			466,311
Goodwill	479,745			—			—			479,745
Deposits and other assets	5,894			512			—			6,406
Total assets	$	1,918,182		$	260,456		$	(408,404	)	$	1,770,234
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	63,620		$	7,437		$	—		$	71,057
Intercompany payable	161,811			162,054			(323,865		)	—
Payroll and payroll-related	22,718			1,743			—			24,461
Sales tax	4,992			530			—			5,522
Other accrued expenses	34,506			2,184			—			36,690
Workers’ compensation	73,822			96			—			73,918
Current portion of long-term debt	6,138			—			—			6,138
Current portion of capital lease obligation	88			—			—			88
Total current liabilities	367,695			174,044			(323,865		)	217,874
Long-term debt, net of current portion	849,252			—			—			849,252
Unfavorable lease commitments, net	11,335			383			—			11,718
Deferred rent	11,698			1,490			—			13,188
Deferred compensation liability	1,142			—			—			1,142
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion	197			—			—			197
Long-term deferred income taxes	171,573			—			—			171,573
Other liabilities	6,203			—			—			6,203
Total liabilities	1,419,095			175,917			(323,865		)	1,271,147
Member’s Equity:
Member units	546,365			—			—			546,365
Additional paid-in capital	—			99,943			(99,943		)	—
Investment in Number Holdings, Inc. preferred stock	(19,200		)	—			—			(19,200		)
Accumulated deficit	(26,687		)	(15,404		)	15,404			(26,687		)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,391		)	—			—			(1,391		)
Total equity	499,087			84,539			(84,539		)	499,087
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,918,182		$	260,456		$	(408,404	)	$	1,770,234

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the First Quarter Ended May 2, 2014

 (In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer		Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Net Sales:
Total sales	$	433,033	$	44,864		$	—		$	477,897
Cost of sales	287,184		33,587			—			320,771
Gross profit	145,849		11,277			—			157,126
Selling, general and administrative expenses	113,696		12,086			—			125,782
Operating income (loss)	32,153		(809		)	—			31,344
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense	15,429		—			—			15,429
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries	809		—			(809		)	—
Total other expense, net	16,238		—			(809		)	15,429
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	15,915		(809		)	809			15,915
Provision for income taxes	6,340		—			—			6,340
Net income (loss)	$	9,575	$	(809	)	$	809		$	9,575
Comprehensive income	$	9,651	$	—		$	—		$	9,651

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the First Quarter Ended April 27, 2013

 (In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Net Sales:
Total sales	$	406,645		$	38,570		$	—		$	445,215
Cost of sales	279,082			29,383			—			308,465
Gross profit	127,563			9,187			—			136,750
Selling, general and administrative expenses	112,528			11,694			—			124,222
Operating income (loss)	15,035			(2,507		)	—			12,528
Other (income) expense:
Interest income	(54		)	—			—			(54		)
Interest expense	15,036			—			—			15,036
Other	4			—			—			4
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries	2,507			—			(2,507		)	—
Total other expense, net	17,493			—			(2,507		)	14,986
Loss before provision for income taxes	(2,458		)	(2,507		)	2,507			(2,458		)
Benefit for income taxes	(3,355		)	—			—			(3,355		)
Net income (loss)	$	897		$	(2,507	)	$	2,507		$	897
Comprehensive income	$	754		$	—		$	—		$	754

CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the First Quarter Ended May 2, 2014

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantor			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	18,219		$	1,966		$	—		$	20,185
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(17,464		)	(1,899		)	—			(19,363		)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets	9			7			—			16
Investment in subsidiary	(1		)	—			1			—
Net cash used in investing activities	(17,456		)	(1,892		)	1			(19,347		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,534		)	—			—			(1,534		)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(21		)	—			—			(21		)
Capital contributions	—			1			(1		)	—
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,555		)	1			(1		)	(1,555		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(792		)	75			—			(717		)
Cash — beginning of period	33,723			1,119			—			34,842
Cash — end of period	$	32,931		$	1,194		$	—		$	34,125

CONDENSEDCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the First Quarter Ended April 27, 2013

 (In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Issuer			Subsidiary  Guarantors			Consolidating  Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	36,368		$	1,565		$	(832	)	$	37,101
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(14,675		)	(1,599		)	—			(16,274		)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	5			1			—			6
Net cash used in investing activities	(14,670		)	(1,598		)	—			(16,268		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of debt	(1,309		)	—			—			(1,309		)
Payments of capital lease obligation	(20		)	—			—			(20		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,329		)	—			—			(1,329		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	20,369			(33		)	(832		)	19,504
Cash — beginning of period	44,911			142			—			45,053
Cash — end of period	$	65,280		$	109		$	(832	)	$	64,557