-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, WLzk5clg9v8EFMZJ8CjdM1kqXe4hVcaY/weqPKK3sHuLCGIaLkoOyi6vyNeMDmNb T5jHlLYKTWPcJr4fr9FsQA== 0000950116-98-001642.txt : 19980812 0000950116-98-001642.hdr.sgml : 19980812 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950116-98-001642 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980630 FILED AS OF DATE: 19980810 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: A C MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001042809 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-RETAIL STORES, NEC [5990] IRS NUMBER: 223527763 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23157 FILM NUMBER: 98680766 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 UNIVERSITY COURT CITY: BLACKWOOD STATE: NJ ZIP: 08012 BUSINESS PHONE: 6092286700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 UNIVERSITY COURT CITY: BLACKWOOD STATE: NJ ZIP: 08012 10-Q 1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ______ to ______ Commission File Number: 000-23157 A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. ------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 22-3527763 ------------ ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 500 University Court, Blackwood, NJ 08012 ----------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (609) 228-6700 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No --- --- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Class Outstanding at August 1, 1998 - ----- ----------------------------- Common Stock, no par value 7,405,000 A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number ------ PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 3 Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 5 Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) 6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 7 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk 10 PART II: OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings 11 Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 11 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 11 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 12 Item 5. Other Information 12 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 12 SIGNATURES 13 EXHIBIT INDEX 14 2 A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) June December 30, 1998 31, 1997 ------- -------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,483 $15,835 Marketable securities 3,928 4,004 Inventories 44,780 37,022 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 858 1,034 ------- ------- 51,049 57,895 Property and equipment, net 8,965 7,655 Other assets 542 517 ------- ------- $60,556 $66,067 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 8,827 $12,479 Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 987 2,353 Accrued expenses 1,108 2,089 ------- ------- 10,922 16,921 ------- ------- Long-term liabilities: Deferred taxes 830 830 Other long-term liabilities 1,399 1,230 ------- ------- 2,229 2,060 ------- ------- 13,151 18,981 ------- ------- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, no par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued Common stock, no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 7,405,000 shares outstanding 42,905 42,829 Retained earnings 4,500 4,257 ------- ------- 47,405 47,086 ------- ------- $60,556 $66,067 ======= ======= See accompanying notes to financial statements 3 A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net sales $ 36,691 $ 26,405 $ 74,910 $ 53,657 Cost of sales (including buying and distribution costs) 23,187 16,553 47,379 33,961 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross margin 13,504 9,852 27,531 19,696 Selling, general and administrative expenses 13,660 9,670 26,447 18,554 Pre-opening expenses 214 260 985 709 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income (loss) from operations (370) (78) 99 433 Net interest (income) expense (103) 169 (300) 280 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income (loss) before income taxes (267) (247) 399 153 Income tax expense (benefit) (104) -- 156 7 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net income (loss) $ (163) $ (247) $ 243 $ 146 =========== =========== =========== =========== Basic net income (loss) per share $ (0.02) $ (0.06) $ 0.03 $ 0.03 =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average shares outstanding 7,405,000 4,300,000 7,405,000 4,300,000 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted net income (loss) per share $ (0.02) $ (0.06) $ 0.03 $ 0.03 =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average shares outstanding plus impact of stock options 7,602,000 4,326,000 7,571,000 4,326,000 =========== =========== =========== =========== Pro forma income and per share data: Income (loss) before income taxes, as reported $ (247) $ 153 Pro forma income tax provision (benefit) (99) 61 ----------- ----------- Pro forma net income (loss) $ (148) $ 92 =========== =========== Pro forma basic net income (loss) per share $ (0.03) $ 0.02 =========== =========== Pro forma diluted net income (loss) per share $ (0.03) $ 0.02 =========== ===========
See accompanying notes to financial statements 4 A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, ---------------------- 1998 1997 -------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net Income $ 243 $ 146 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,004 670 Compensation expense related to stock options 76 -- Changes in assets and liabilities: Inventories (7,758) (5,295) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 176 (267) Accounts payable and accrued expenses (5,999) (14) Other assets (25) (4) Other long-term liabilities 169 116 -------- -------- Net cash (used in) operating activities (12,114) (4,648) -------- -------- Cash flows (used in) investing activities: Capital expenditures (2,314) (1,789) -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from line of credit -- 4,875 Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities 4,004 -- Investment in marketable securities (3,928) -- Proceeds from shareholders' loans -- 3,705 Repayment of long-term debt -- (928) Distributions to shareholders -- (6,729) -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities 76 923 -------- -------- Net (decrease) in cash (14,352) (5,514) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 15,835 6,431 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,483 $ 917 ======== ========
See accompanying notes to financial statements 5 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (1) Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements included herein include the accounts of A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively the "Company"). The Company is a chain of 31 retail superstores (30 of which were open as of June 30, 1998) selling arts and crafts merchandise. The stores are located in the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions. These financial statements have been prepared by management without audit and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year 1997. Due to the seasonality of the Company's business, the results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, all such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. (2) Management Estimates The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reported period and related disclosures. Significant estimates made as of and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997 include provisions for shrinkage, capitalized buying, warehousing and distribution costs related to inventory and markdowns of merchandise inventories. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (3) Pro Forma Information Prior to the Company's initial public offering completed on October 9, 1997 the Company elected to be taxed under the S Corporation provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Under these provisions, the shareholders of the Company included their pro rata share of the Company's income or loss in their individual federal and state tax returns. A portion of the distributions to shareholders was related to their individual income tax liabilities resulting from S Corporation taxable earnings. The Company's earnings subsequent to conversion to C Corporation status reflect all applicable income taxes. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1997, pro forma taxes have been computed as if the Company was subject to all applicable federal and state income taxes, assuming the tax rate that would have applied had the Company been taxed as a C Corporation. 6 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements do not constitute historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those referred to in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the following: ability to open and operate new stores; weather and economic conditions; dependence on key personnel; competition; ability to anticipate merchandise trends and consumer demands; ability to maintain relationships with suppliers; successful implementation of systems; and ability to meet future capital needs. For additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the information contained herein, reference is made to the information under the heading "Cautionary Statement Relating to Forward Looking Statements" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Due to the importance of the fall selling season, the fourth quarter has historically contributed, and the Company expects it will continue to contribute, disproportionately to the Company's profitability for the entire year. As a result, the Company's quarterly results of operations may fluctuate. In addition, results of a period shorter than a full year may not be indicative of results expected for the entire year. Results of Operations The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected statement of operations data expressed as a percentage of net sales and the number of stores open at the end of each such period:
Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- ------------------------------ 1998 1997 1998 1997 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of sales 63.2% 62.7% 63.2% 63.3% ----- ----- ----- ----- Gross Margin 36.8% 37.3% 36.8% 36.7% Selling, general and administrative expenses 37.2% 36.6% 35.3% 34.6% Pre-opening expenses 0.6% 1.0% 1.4% 1.3% ----- ----- ----- ----- Income (loss) from operations (1.0)% (0.3)% 0.1% 0.8% Net interest (income) expense (0.3)% 0.6% (0.4)% 0.5% ----- ----- ----- ----- Income (loss) before income taxes (0.7)% (0.9)% 0.5% 0.3% Income tax expense (benefit) (0.3)% 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% ----- ----- ----- ----- Net income (loss) (0.4)% (0.9)% 0.3% 0.3% ===== ===== ===== ===== Pro forma income tax provision (benefit) (0.3)% 0.1% ----- ----- Pro forma net income (loss) (0.6)% 0.2% ===== ===== Number of stores open at end of period 30 21
7 Three Months Ended June 30, 1998 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 Net Sales. Net sales increased $10.3 million, or 39.0%, to $36.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 1998 from $26.4 million in the comparable 1997 period. This increase resulted from (i) net sales of $4.0 million from five new superstores opened during the period (ii) net sales of $4.5 million from superstores opened in 1997 not included in the comparable store base, and (iii) a comparable store sales increase of $1.8 million, or 7%. Stores are added to the comparable store base at the beginning of the fourteenth full month of operation. Gross Margin. Cost of sales includes the cost of merchandise, plus certain distribution and purchasing costs. Cost of sales increased $6.6 million, or 40.1%, to $23.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 1998 from $16.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 1997. The gross margin increased $3.7 million, or 37.1%, to $13.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 1998 from $9.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 1997. The gross margin decreased to 36.8% of net sales in the three months ended June 30, 1998 from 37.3% in the three months ended June 30, 1997 principally due to the shift in Easter and spring clearance sales from the end of March in 1997 to April in 1998. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses include (a) direct store level expenses, including rent and related operating costs, payroll, advertising, depreciation and other direct costs, and (b) corporate level costs not directly associated with or allocable to cost of sales including executive salaries, accounting and finance, corporate information systems, office facilities and other corporate expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $4.0 million, or 41.3%, in the three months ended June 30, 1998 to $13.7 million from $9.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 1997. Of the increase, $3.4 million was attributable to the nine superstores open during 1998 which were not open during 1997 and the superstores opened in the first quarter of 1997 not in the comparable store base. The remainder of the increase is attributable to the increase in corporate costs, principally from the addition of corporate staff and infrastructure to support the growth of the Company. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative costs increased to 37.2% of net sales in the three months ended June 30, 1998 from 36.6% of net sales in the three months ended June 30, 1997. This increase is primarily due to the new stores, which, on average, have higher operating costs as a percent of sales than older stores. Pre-Opening Expense. The Company has adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Position 98-5 "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" and accordingly expenses store pre-opening expense as incurred. Pre-opening expense for the one new superstore opened in the second quarter of 1998 and new superstores which are being prepared to open amounted to $214,000. In the second quarter of 1997, the Company opened one superstore and had pre-opening expense of $260,000. Net Interest (Income) Expense. In the second quarter of 1998 the Company had interest income of $103,000 from the investment of cash received from the sale of common shares in October 1997. In the second quarter of 1997, the Company had net interest expense of $169,000 due to outstanding balances under its long-term debt agreements. Income Taxes. Prior to the Company's initial public offering on October 9, 1997 the Company elected to be taxed under the S Corporation provisions of the Internal Revenue Service. Under these provisions, the shareholders of the Company included their pro rata share of income or loss in their individual 8 returns. On October 9, 1997 the Company converted to C Corporation status and the Company's earnings subsequent to that date reflect all applicable income taxes. Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 Net Sales. Net sales increased $21.3 million, or 39.6%, to $74.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 1998 from $53.7 million in the comparable 1997 period. This increase resulted from (i) net sales of $6.2 million from five new superstores opened during the period (ii) net sales of $12.1 million from superstores opened in 1997 not included in the comparable store base, and (iii) a comparable store sales increase of $3.0 million, or 6%. Gross Margin. Cost of sales increased $13.4 million, or 39.5%, to $47.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 1998 from $34.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 1997. The gross margin increased $7.8 million, or 39.8%, to $27.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 1998 from $19.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 1997. The gross margin increased to 36.8% of net sales in the six months ended June 30, 1998 from 36.7% in the six months ended June 30, 1997. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $7.9 million, or 42.5%, in the six months ended June 30, 1998 to $26.4 million from $18.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 1997. Of the increase, $6.6 million was attributable to the nine superstores open during 1998 which were not open during 1997 and the superstores opened in the first half of 1997 not in the comparable store base. The remainder of the increase is attributable to $100,000 in operating expenses in the comparable superstores and $1.2 million in corporate costs, principally from the addition of corporate staff and infrastructure to support the growth of the Company. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative costs increased to 35.3% of net sales in the six months ended June 30, 1998 from 34.6% of net sales in the six months ended June 30, 1997. This increase is primarily due to the new stores, which, on average, have higher operating costs as a percent of sales than older stores. Pre-Opening Expense. Pre-opening expense for the five new superstores opened in the first six months of 1998 and the superstores being prepared to open amounted to $985,000. In the first half of 1997, the Company opened four superstores which had pre-opening expense of $709,000. Net Interest (Income) Expense. In the first six months of 1998 the Company had interest income of $300,000 from the investment of cash received from the sale of common shares in October 1997. In the first half of 1997, the Company had net interest expense of $280,000 due to outstanding balances under its long-term debt agreements. Liquidity and Capital Resources. The Company's cash needs are primarily for working capital to support its inventory requirements and capital expenditures, pre-opening expenses and beginning inventory for new superstores. Prior to the sale of common shares in October 1997, the Company had financed its operations and new store openings primarily with cash from operations, borrowing under bank financing agreements and subordinated loans from its shareholders. In October 1997 the Company completed an initial public offering of 3,105,000 shares of its common stock, including shares issued upon exercise of an underwriters' overallotment option in November 1997. Net proceeds to the Company, after deducting underwriting commissions and discounts and expenses, 9 was $42.6 million. Approximately $28.0 million of the proceeds were used to retire long-term debt, borrowings under the line of credit and the loans from shareholders. At June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 the Company's working capital was $40.1 million and $41.0 million, respectively. Cash used in operations was $12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 as a result of additions to inventory in the amount of $7.8 million for new stores and for the buildup of imported product for the fall and Christmas selling seasons. Cash was also used in the reduction of accounts payable and other accrued expenses of $6.0 million. Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 was $2.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively. This use of cash was primarily the result of new store openings. In 1998, the Company expects to spend approximately $5.7 million on capital expenditures, which includes approximately $4.0 million for new store openings and the remainder for distribution equipment in support of the warehouse expansion, systems development and fixtures for existing stores. There are no other material commitments for capital expenditures other than new store openings in the next 12 months. On March 11, 1998 the Company entered into a new four year financing agreement with a bank which provides a $25 million revolving credit facility, $15 million of which is available immediately with the remainder available in $5 million increments in 1999 and 2000, provided the Company is in compliance with the agreement's covenants. The Company believes the proceeds from the public offering, together with cash generated from operations and available borrowings under the financing agreement will be sufficient to finance its working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. Not Applicable. 10 PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Not Applicable. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS The Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 333-32859) for the sale of Common Stock in the Company's initial public offering (the "Offering"). The Company registered 3,105,000 shares of Common Stock, including 405,000 shares of Common Stock for sale upon exercise of an option granted to the underwriters to cover over-allotments. The effective date of the Registration Statement was October 8, 1997. The Offering commenced on October 9, 1997 and was terminated after the sale of all securities registered. The managing underwriters for the Offering were BT Alex. Brown Incorporated and Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. The aggregate price to the public of the 3,105,000 shares of Common Stock registered was $46,575,000. The Company completed the Offering, selling all 3,105,000 shares of Common Stock registered for the aggregate offering price of $46,575,000. The Company incurred the following expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution of its Common Stock in the Offering: Underwriting Discounts and Commissions .......... $3,260,250 Expenses paid to or for Underwriters ............ -- Other Expenses .................................. 724,375 ---------- Total Expenses ........ $3,984,625 ========== All payments of expenses were direct or indirect payments to persons other than directors or officers of the Company or their associates, persons owning ten percent or more of any class of equity securities of the Company, or affiliates of the Company. The Company used the net proceeds of the Offering ($42,590,375 after deducting total expenses set forth above) for the following purposes: Repayment of outstanding bank indebtedness ...... $13,198,902 Repayment of subordinated shareholder loans ..... 14,800,000 Payment of S Corporation Distribution ........... 256,000 Working capital ................................. 10,407,473 Temporary investment in marketable securities ... 3,928,000 ----------- Net Proceeds .................. $42,590,375 =========== ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES Not Applicable. 11 ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 21, 1998. At the meeting shareholders elected two Class A directors to hold office for a term of three years until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The nominees for director received the following votes at the meeting. For Withhold Authority --------- ------------------ Richard J. Bauer 6,880,676 4,325 Richard J. Drake 6,821,976 63,025 The term of office for each of the following directors continued after the meeting: William Kaplan, John E. (Jack) Parker, Patricia A. Parker and Richard Lesser. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION Not Applicable. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON 8-K (a) Exhibits: 3.1 Articles of Incorporation* 3.2 By-laws* 10.1 1997 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Option Plan** 10.2 Form of Stock Option Award Agreement** 10.3 Loan Agreement, dated March 11, 1998, between the Company and KeyBank National Association*** 10.4 Correspondence reflecting option granted to Richard Lesser* 10.5 Tax Indemnification Agreement, dated July 22, 1997, among the Company, John E. Parker and William Kaplan* 10.6 Lease, dated August 14, 1995, between Freeport 130 LLC and A.C. Moore, Inc.** 27.1 Financial Data Schedule (b) There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter ended March 31, 1998. - ---------- * Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed August 5, 1997, Registration Number 333-32859. ** Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed September 16, 1997, Registration Number 333-32859. *** Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. 12 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. Date: August 5, 1998 By: /s/ Leslie H. Gordon ------------------------------ Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (duly authorized officer and principal financial officer) 13 EXHIBIT INDEX 3.1 Articles of Incorporation* 3.2 By-laws* 10.1 1997 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Option Plan** 10.2 Form of Stock Option Award Agreement** 10.3 Loan Agreement, dated March 11, 1998, between the Company and KeyBank National Association*** 10.4 Correspondence reflecting option granted to Richard Lesser* 10.5 Tax Indemnification Agreement, dated July 22, 1997, among the Company, John E. Parker and William Kaplan* 10.6 Lease, dated August 14, 1995, between Freeport 130 LLC and A.C. Moore, Inc.** 27.1 Financial Data Schedule - ---------- * Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed August 5, 1997, Registration Number 333-32859. ** Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed September 16, 1997, Registration Number 333-32859. *** Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K fo the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. 14 EX-27 2
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 6-MOS DEC-31-1998 JAN-01-1998 JUN-30-1998 1,483 3,928 0 0 44,780 51,049 15,141 (6,176) 60,556 10,922 0 0 0 42,905 4,500 60,556 74,910 74,910 47,379 27,432 0 0 (300) 399 156 243 0 0 0 243 .03 .03
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