EX-99.1 7 a07-19027_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

On May 31, 2006, Spirit Finance Corporation (“Spirit Finance”) acquired 178 real estate properties from SKO Group Holding Corp. (“SKO”) for $815.3 million (the “Property Acquisition”).  In conjunction with the Property Acquisition, Spirit Finance entered into long-term triple-net master lease agreements with two wholly-owned subsidiaries of SKO, ShopKo Stores Operating Co., LLC (“ShopKo”) and Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC.  The master leases with these two SKO subsidiaries were initially cross-defaulted.  As of December 29, 2006, the cross-default provisions were removed from the master leases in accordance with the terms of the master leases.  Subsequent to the Property Acquisition, SKO changed its name to Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. (“Specialty Retail”) and transferred the ownership of Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC to an affiliate of Specialty Retail.

At June 30, 2007, the ShopKo master lease was guaranteed by its indirect parent company, Specialty Retail.  ShopKo is required to furnish Spirit Finance various financial statements and other financial information under its master lease agreement.  Due to the concentration of the ShopKo tenant in relation to Spirit Finance’s total assets at June 30, 2007, included in this exhibit are the unaudited financial statements of Specialty Retail and subsidiaries (f/k/a SKO Group Holding Corp. and subsidiaries) as of May 5, 2007 and February 3, 2007 and for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, provided to Spirit Finance by SKO in accordance with the terms of the master lease agreement.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of Specialty Retail and subsidiaries as of February 3, 2007 and January 28, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the fifty-three weeks ended February 3, 2007 (Successor), the four weeks ended January 28, 2006 (Successor), the forty-eight weeks ended December 31, 2005 (Predecessor), and the fifty-two weeks ended January 29, 2005 (Predecessor), included in Spirit Finance’s Form 10-K/A dated May 7, 2007.




SPECIALTY RETAIL SHOPS HOLDING CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 Weeks Ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006 (Unaudited)

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 5, 2007, February 3, 2007 and April 29, 2006 (Unaudited)

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 13 Weeks Ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006 (Unaudited)

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the 13 Weeks Ended May 5, 2007 (Unaudited)

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

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SPECIALTY RETAIL SHOPS HOLDING CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 5, 2007 AND APRIL 29, 2006

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 5, 2007

 

April 29, 2006

 

 

 

(13 weeks)

 

(13 weeks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

499,029

 

$

504,617

 

Licensed department rentals and other income

 

3,159

 

3,072

 

Total revenues

 

502,188

 

507,689

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales (before depreciation and amortization)

 

361,273

 

366,731

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

130,997

 

115,970

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses

 

1,201

 

6,803

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

 

493,471

 

489,504

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS

 

8,717

 

18,185

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEREST EXPENSE

 

4,212

 

23,167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

4,505

 

(4,982

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION

 

1,802

 

(1,993

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

2,703

 

(2,989

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

 

(1,782

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

2,703

 

$

(4,771

)

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SPECIALTY RETAIL SHOPS HOLDING CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
AS OF MAY 5, 2007, FEBRUARY 3, 2007 AND APRIL 29, 2006

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 5,
2007

 

February 3,
2007

 

April 29,
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

16,679

 

$

15,131

 

$

16,267

 

Receivables (net of allowance for losses of $1,098, $1,095 and $1,417, respectively)

 

44,282

 

47,468

 

44,889

 

Merchandise inventories

 

369,385

 

353,674

 

378,190

 

Other current assets

 

13,986

 

12,782

 

8,097

 

Current assets of discontinued operations

 

 

 

209,558

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

444,332

 

429,055

 

657,001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT — Net

 

30,039

 

29,980

 

747,502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS — Net

 

637

 

527

 

29,605

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

59,668

 

55,768

 

9,665

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS

 

7,888

 

7,913

 

33,750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

6,194

 

6,005

 

5,666

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

 

 

123,353

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

548,758

 

$

529,248

 

$

1,606,542

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt

 

$

 

$

 

$

51,414

 

Accounts payable — trade

 

185,362

 

165,384

 

174,041

 

Accrued compensation and related taxes

 

16,566

 

21,336

 

14,120

 

Deferred taxes and other accrued liabilities

 

81,719

 

111,470

 

70,438

 

Accrued income and other taxes

 

16,041

 

25,745

 

20,800

 

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

 

2,560

 

2,494

 

5,665

 

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

 

141,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

302,248

 

326,429

 

477,833

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS — Less current portion

 

159,884

 

122,080

 

905,815

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS

 

52,432

 

49,296

 

23,813

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

 

 

157,112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES (Notes 3, 5 and 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (par value $0.001: 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding)

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

22,648

 

22,600

 

55,000

 

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

11,546

 

8,843

 

(13,031

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

34,194

 

31,443

 

41,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

548,758

 

$

529,248

 

$

1,606,542

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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SPECIALTY RETAIL SHOPS HOLDING CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 5, 2007 AND APRIL 29, 2006

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 5, 2007

 

April 29, 2006

 

 

 

(13 weeks)

 

(13 weeks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

2,703

 

$

(4,771

)

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(1,782

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

2,703

 

(2,989

)

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,201

 

6,803

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

534

 

3,999

 

Gain on the sale of property and equipment

 

(504

)

 

Stock compensation expense

 

48

 

 

Change in assets and liabilities :

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

3,186

 

8,667

 

Merchandise inventories

 

(15,711

)

(8,210

)

Other current assets

 

(1,203

)

(57

)

Other assets

 

 

509

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

814

 

(34,548

)

Other long-term obligations

 

(764

)

7,893

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations

 

(9,696

)

(17,933

)

Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations

 

 

(12,411

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(1,432

)

(75

)

Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment

 

504

 

420

 

Payments for pharmacy customer lists

 

(128

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities of continuing operations

 

(1,056

)

345

 

Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations

 

 

(21

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings under revolving credit facilities

 

38,763

 

23,556

 

Repayment of other debt and capital lease obligations

 

(956

)

(2,313

)

Borrowings of LT debt — net

 

63

 

 

Repayment of Note to Pamida

 

(25,061

)

 

Payment of financing costs

 

(509

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations

 

12,300

 

21,243

 

Net cash provided by financing activities of discontinued operations

 

 

9,059

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Beginning of period

 

15,131

 

15,985

 

Net cash used by discontinued operations

 

 

(3,373

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

1,548

 

3,655

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — End of period

 

$

16,679

 

$

16,267

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SPECIALTY RETAIL SHOPS HOLDING CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 5, 2007

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Paid-in

 

Retained

 

Total

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Earnings

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE—February 3, 2007

 

1

 

$

 

$

22,600

 

$

8,843

 

1

 

$

31,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

2,703

 

 

2,703

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE—May 5, 2007

 

1

 

$

 

$

22,648

 

$

11,546

 

1

 

$

34,194

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SPECIALTY RETAIL SHOPS HOLDING CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.                      ORGANIZATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization—Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp., formerly known as SKO Group Holding Corp. (the “Company”), was incorporated by an investment fund affiliated with Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (“Sun Capital”) in December 2005 for the purpose of acquiring all of the outstanding shares of common stock of ShopKo Stores, Inc. (the “Predecessor”). The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SKO Group Holding LLC, (the “Parent”), which is owned by an affiliate of Sun Capital and other co-investors. On December 28, 2005, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Predecessor (the “Acquisition”).

For the majority of the year ended February 3, 2007, the Company had two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, ShopKo Holding Company, Inc. (“ShopKo”) and Pamida Holding Company, Inc. (“Pamida”), which are engaged in providing general merchandise and retail health services through two separate, distinct retail formats (ShopKo stores and Pamida stores). ShopKo stores are operated in the Midwest, Western and Pacific Northwest states in mid-sized to larger cities; while Pamida stores are operated in Midwest, North Central and Rocky Mountain states in small, rural communities.

Prior to the close of business on February 3, 2007, the Company distributed as a dividend all of the shares of Pamida to the Parent, which subsequently contributed the shares to a new holding company, Pamida Brands Holding, LLC.  The operations of Pamida have been reclassified to be reported in these financial statements as a discontinued operation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.

The Company also has a wholly-owned real estate subsidiary which owns certain real properties which are leased to ShopKo or held for sale as of May 5, 2007.

Interim Financial Statements - The Company operates on a 52/53-week fiscal year basis.  The 2007 fiscal year (52 weeks) will end on February 2, 2008 and the 2006 fiscal year (53 weeks) ended February 3, 2007.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit.  However, the foregoing financial statements reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of Company Management, necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Company as of May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, and the results of operations for the then ended 13 week periods.

These interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results of the fiscal years as a whole because the operations of the Company are highly seasonal.  The fourth fiscal quarter has historically contributed a significant part of the Company’s earnings due to the Christmas selling season.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted.  The Company’s fiscal 2006 audited financial statements contain a summary of significant accounting policies and include the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.  The same accounting policies are followed in the preparation of the interim reports with the exception of the adoption of FIN 48 as discussed below and in Note 4.  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.  The

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Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007 were included in the Form 10-K/A filed by Spirit Finance Corporation on May 7, 2007.

ReclassificationsCertain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting StandardsIn June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 provides guidance relative to the recognition, de-recognition and measurement of tax positions for financial statement purposes.  Effective February 4, 2007, the Company has adopted the provisions of FIN 48 and there was no material effect on the financial statements. As a result, there was no cumulative effect related to adopting FIN 48. However, certain amounts have been reclassified in the statement of financial position in order to comply with the requirements of the statement (see Note 4).

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for, among other things, the definition of fair value and the methods used to measure fair value. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of adopting SFAS No. 157 on its financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R). SFAS No. 158 requires an employer to recognize the funded status of its defined benefit pension and postretirement plans on its statement of financial position and to recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of taxes, the gains or losses and prior service credits that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit costs. The recognition requirements of SFAS No. 158 are effective for the Company’s fiscal year ending February 2, 2008.  SFAS No. 158 also requires the measurement date coincide with the Company’s fiscal year end.  The change in measurement date is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 158 on its financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.  SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.  The provisions of SFAS No. 159 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of adopting SFAS No. 159 on its financial statements.

In June 2006, the EITF Task Force reached a consensus on Issue No. 06-3 (“EITF 06-3”), “Disclosure Requirements for Taxes Assessed by a Governmental Authority on Revenue-Producing Transactions.”  The consensus allows an entity to choose between two acceptable alternatives based on their accounting policies for transactions in which the entity collects taxes on behalf of a governmental authority, such as sales taxes.  Under the gross method, taxes collected are accounted for as a component of sales revenue with an offsetting expense.  Conversely, the net method allows a reduction to sales revenue.  Entities should disclose the method selected pursuant to APR No. 22, “Disclosure of Accounting Policies.”  If such taxes are reported gross and are significant, entities should disclose the amount of those taxes.  The guidance should be applied to financial reports through retrospective application for all periods presented, if amounts are significant, for interim and annual reporting beginning after December 15, 2006.  The Company adopted the guidance during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and consistent with its historical accounting policies the Company has presented sales net of tax collected.

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2.                      THE ACQUISITION

The Company acquired the Predecessor pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 18, 2005, as amended (the “Merger Agreement”). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each issued and outstanding share of the Predecessor’s common stock was converted into the right to receive $29.07 in cash and all options to acquire shares of the Predecessor were cancelled in exchange for a cash payment. Including transaction costs of $5.0 million, the total consideration paid to existing common share and option holders was $905.5 million. The Acquisition was financed with cash on hand, a capital contribution of $55.0 million from the Parent funded by investments from an affiliate of Sun Capital and the co-investors, and borrowings under the new senior secured asset-backed revolving credit and bridge loan facilities (see Note 8). The Acquisition occurred simultaneously with (i) the closing of the financing transactions and equity contribution described above, (ii) the redemption of $94.3 million principal amount of the Predecessor’s outstanding 9.25% senior unsecured notes, (iii) the redemption of $46.7 million in outstanding mortgage notes payable, and (iv) the termination of the Predecessor’s revolving credit facility. In connection with the early redemption of the senior unsecured notes and mortgage notes, the Company paid a pre-payment premium to noteholders aggregating $33.7 million.

The Acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the total acquisition cost was allocated to the respective assets and liabilities based upon their estimated fair values on the date of the Acquisition. At the date of Acquisition, the appraised fair market value of net assets acquired exceeded the purchase price; therefore, no goodwill is reflected in the consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with SFAS No. 141, the excess of estimated fair market value of net assets acquired over purchase price was allocated to eligible non-current assets. At January 28, 2006, the consolidated financial statements reflected the preliminary purchase price allocation.  In accordance with SFAS No. 141, the preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to additional adjustment during an allocation period (which is generally within one year after the acquisition) as additional information on asset and liability valuations becomes available.  During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company finalized its preliminary purchase price allocation to adjust the fair values of the real estate assets sold during the period (see Note 3) to the amounts realized upon sale, and to reflect the estimated income tax consequences of the sale-leaseback transaction.  Upon the final purchase price allocation, the excess of the fair market value of the net assets acquired was allocated to acquired non-current assets, reducing acquired non-current assets to zero.  The remaining excess, in the amount of $4.0 million, was recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 141 as an extraordinary gain in the Company’s statement of operations for fiscal 2006.

The purchase price allocation, inclusive of the Acquisition financing activities, is as follows (in millions):

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

21.2

 

Receivables

 

66.8

 

Merchandise inventories

 

543.3

 

Other current assets

 

6.4

 

Property and equipment

 

871.9

 

Net deferred income tax assets

 

42.1

 

Debt issuance costs and other assets

 

47.9

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

1,599.6

 

 

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Current liabilities

 

490.6

 

Acquisition debt including the cost of acquisition

 

924.6

 

Other long-term debt and capital lease obligations assumed

 

125.4

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

1,540.6

 

 

 

 

 

Equity contribution

 

55.0

 

 

 

 

 

Extraordinary gain on acquisition of business

 

$

4.0

 

 

The Company has established reserves for employee severance costs of $6.2 million and for store exit costs of $8.4 million resulting from decisions directly related to the Acquisition. As of May 5, 2007, the Company had made payments of $5.3 million with respect to employee severance and $0.6 million with respect to store exit costs. The Company expects that the actions necessary to complete the employee severance and store exits will be completed within one year.

3.                      SALE-LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS

On May 31, 2006, the Company consummated a sale-leaseback transaction pursuant to which the Company transferred the ownership of 112 ShopKo and 66 Pamida properties (including two corporate headquarters, three distribution centers, the centralized optical facility and five ground lease properties) to a subsidiary of Spirit Finance Corporation (“Spirit”) for approximately $815.3 million, of which $727.5 million was attributed to the ShopKo properties. In addition, ShopKo entered into a master lease with Spirit whereby ShopKo is leasing back the properties from Spirit for an initial term of 20 years. At the end of the initial lease term, ShopKo will have the option to renew the lease term of any individual property for two additional ten-year terms. The master lease provides for base rents for ShopKo of approximately $66.4 million with an escalation provision every three years at the lesser of 6% or 1.25 times the product of the base rent and the change in the consumer price index.  ShopKo, as tenant, is responsible for the payment of all operating expenses of the properties, including insurance, taxes, utilities, and other maintenance expenses.  At May 5, 2007, ShopKo is not liable for any of Pamida’s obligations under its master lease arrangement with Spirit.

The Spirit sale-leaseback transaction was accounted for in accordance with the provisions of SFAS Nos. 13 and 98, Accounting for Leases. Of the 112 ShopKo properties in the transaction, 108 of the properties (with aggregate proceeds of $705.6 million) were treated as property sales in accordance with SFAS No. 98. Of the 108 properties accounted for as property sales, all of the leasebacks qualified as an operating lease in accordance with SFAS No. 13. The remaining four leasebacks did not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting under SFAS No. 98, due to the leaseback containing certain elements of continuing involvement on the part of the seller-lessee. The proceeds from the sale of these four properties, which aggregated approximately $21.9 million, have been accounted for as a financing by the Company.  The nature of the Company’s continuing involvement could change in the future at which time the property will be accounted for as a sale with the related reduction in long term debt.

The proceeds from the Spirit sale-leaseback transaction (net of selling costs of approximately $18 million) were used to repay the outstanding borrowings under the Real Estate facility and for general corporate purposes.

On January 29, 2007, the Company consummated a sale-leaseback transaction pursuant to which the Company transferred the ownership of seven ShopKo retail store properties to Sovereign Investment Company (“Sovereign”) and various entities controlled by Atlas Investments (“Atlas”) for approximately $75.5 million.  In addition, the Company entered into separate lease agreements whereby the Company is leasing back the properties from Sovereign or Atlas for an initial term of 20 years. At

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the end of the initial lease term, the Company will have the option to renew the lease term of any individual property for four additional five-year terms. The leases provide for base rents of approximately $5.7 million, with an escalation provision every three years at the lesser of 6% or 1.25 times the product of the base rent and the change in the consumer price index.  ShopKo, as tenant, is responsible for the payment of all operating expenses of the properties, including insurance, taxes, utilities, and other maintenance expenses.

The Sovereign sale-leaseback transaction was accounted for in accordance with the provisions of SFAS Nos. 13 and 98, Accounting for Leases. All 7 of the properties were treated as property sales in accordance with SFAS No. 98, and all of the leasebacks qualified as an operating lease in accordance with SFAS No. 13.

4.                      INCOME TAXES

Prior to January 28, 2006, the Company effected a legal entity restructuring of certain wholly-owned subsidiaries, whereby the Company’s owned real property was segregated in a subsidiary which the Company has subsequently sold to a third party in a sale-leaseback transaction.  In accordance with SFAS No. 109, a deferred tax asset had been recognized at January 28, 2006 for the excess of the tax basis over the financial reporting basis of the investment in the Company’s subsidiary that was reversed upon consummation of the transaction described in Note 3. The valuation allowance at January 28, 2006 adjusted deferred tax assets to an amount management believed was more likely than not to be realized.  Upon consummation of the restructuring and sale-leaseback transaction in fiscal 2006, and completion of the purchase price allocation, the related valuation allowance was reversed through purchase accounting.  The Company has determined no valuation allowance is required on other deferred tax assets.

The Company and its qualifying domestic subsidiaries are included in a consolidated federal income tax return and certain state income tax returns of the Company.  For the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2006, the provision for income taxes for the Company was determined on a separate return basis in accordance with the terms of a tax sharing agreement with Pamida and payments for use of any current federal and state income benefits will be made to Pamida (see Note 5).

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”).  FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and it seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. In addition, FIN 48 provides guidance on recognition, classification, interest and penalties, and accounting in interim periods and requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in income taxes.

Effective February 4, 2007, the Company has adopted the provisions of FIN 48 and there was no material effect on the financial statements. As a result, there was no cumulative effect related to adopting FIN 48. Amounts previously reflected as accrued income and other taxes are recorded as deferred income taxes or other long-term obligations in the current period.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of the date of adoption was $29.5 million exclusive of interest and penalties.  Approximately $25.3 million (net of federal and state tax benefits) would affect the effective tax rate if recognized.  There were no significant changes in components of the liability in the first quarter of 2007.  Approximately $0.6 million of unrecognized tax benefits relate to items that are affected by the expected settlement of state audits within the next twelve months.

The Company’s policy is to recognize potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions, amounts accrued will be reduced and reflected as a reduction of the overall tax

 

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provision. Accrued interest and penalties of approximately $2.2 million were recorded in accrued income taxes as of February 4, 2007.

Federal and state tax authorities periodically audit the Company’s income tax returns. These audits include questions regarding its tax filing positions, including the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. In evaluating the exposures associated with its various tax filing positions, the Company records reserves for probable exposures. A number of years may elapse before a particular matter, for which the Company has established a reserve, is audited by taxing authorities and fully resolved.  The Company’s federal income tax return for 2003 through 2006 and tax returns in certain state jurisdictions for 1997 through 2006 remain subject to examination by taxing authorities.

5.     RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Management Agreement — The Company and an affiliate of Sun Capital (the “Manager”) are parties to a ten-year management services agreement (the “Management Agreement”), whereby the Manager provides the Company with financial and management consulting services.  For the services to be rendered by the Manager, the Company shall pay the Manager an annual fee of $3.0 million, plus reimbursement of out of-pocket expenses.  Payment of the annual fee may be limited by certain covenants in the Revolving Credit Facility (see Note 8).  The covenant restrictions provide for the quarterly payment of $375,000 plus out-of-pocket expenses (not to exceed $1.0 million) as long as certain availability thresholds are met.  The remaining $1.5 million is payable only if certain cash flows are attained.  Included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the Company for thirteen weeks ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006 are $0.75 million and $0.75 million, respectively, of fees incurred in connection with the Management Agreement.  On May 4, 2007, the Company paid $1.5 million in management fees included in other accrued liabilities related to fiscal 2006 as it met the availability thresholds test.  In addition, the Management Agreement also provides that, upon the occurrence of certain events (including and without limitation to refinancings, restructurings, equity or debt offerings, acquisitions, mergers and divestitures), the Company shall pay to the Manager a fee for its consulting services equal to 1% of the aggregate consideration paid to or by the Company in connection with such event.  During fiscal 2006, in connection with the sale-leaseback transactions, the Company paid to the Manager and an affiliate of the co-investors an aggregate fee of $5.7 million in fiscal 2006 in accordance with the terms of the Management Agreement.  Of the total fee, $4.4 million was paid to the Manager, an affiliate of Sun Capital, and $1.3 million was paid to Manchester Securities Corp and Elliott Associates, L.P.. (“Manchester/Elliott”).  During fiscal 2005 in connection with the Acquisition and related financings, the Company paid to the Manager and affiliates of the co-investors an aggregate fee of $17.1 million in accordance with the terms of the Management Agreement.  Of the total fee, $12.0 million was paid to an affiliate of Sun Capital, $3.4 million was paid to Manchester/Elliott and $1.7 million was paid to KLA-Shopko, LLC (“KLA”).  Sun Capital, Manchester/Elliott, and KLA or their respective affiliates own 70%, 20%, and 10%, respectively, of the Parent.

On February 28, 2007, the Company amended and restated the Management Agreement for the primary purpose of eliminating Pamida as a party to the agreement.  The amended and restated Management Agreement is based on significantly comparable terms to the prior agreement, except the prior agreement annual fee was $4.0 million, 75% of which was allocated to ShopKo

Real Estate Advisory Services Agreement—On March 21, 2006, the Company entered into a one-year agreement with KLA whereby KLA will provide advisory and other services to the Company in relation to the Company’s real estate assets (the “Real Estate Advisory Agreement”). For the services to be rendered by KLA, the Company agreed to pay to KLA an advisory fee of $1.2 million, plus out-of-pocket expenses, during the twelve month period ending on March 21, 2007. To the extent KLA

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provided material services in connection with the sale of any of the Company’s real estate assets, KLA was entitled to receive a fee of 0.5% of the gross sale price of such assets. To the extent KLA provided material services in connection with any financing or refinancing arrangements with respect to the Company’s real estate assets, KLA was entitled to receive a fee of 0.25% of the gross amount of such financing up to $700 million, and 0.75% of the excess, if any, of any financing over that amount.  Pursuant to this agreement, KLA received fees related to the sale-leaseback transactions in the amount of $4.4 million during the Company’s 2006 fiscal year.  The Real Estate Advisory Agreement terminated as of March 21, 2007.

Pamida Holding Company, Inc. (“Pamida”) Tax Sharing Agreement—On January 31, 2007, the Company entered into a tax sharing agreement with Pamida whereby the Company and Pamida Holding agreed upon an equitable method for determining the share of consolidated federal tax burdens and benefits attributable to each company for the taxable year 2006 and any adjustments to prior years’ consolidated federal income tax returns commencing with the taxable year beginning on February 2, 2003.  Pamida agreed to pay an amount equal to its tax liability if it had been filing on a standalone basis.  The Company agreed to pay Pamida an amount equal to the difference between the amount of the liability actually paid less its tax liability if it had been filing on a standalone basis.  At May 5, 2007, the Company had a payable in the amount of $7.4 million due to Pamida related to this agreement.  Effective with the transaction discussed in Note 10, Pamida will be a separate filer for the determination of federal, state and local income taxes.

Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC Master Transition Services Agreement and Distribution Services Agreement—On April 1, 2006, the Company’s subsidiary, ShopKo Stores Operating Co., LLC, (“ShopKo Operating”) entered into a two year Master Transition Services Agreement (the “TSA”) with Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC (“Pamida Operating”) in conjunction with a corporate organizational change, for the provision of certain services, benefit programs and products during a transition period during which Pamida Operating assembles or acquires internal resources, staff and systems to provide internally such service and functions for its own benefit.  The scope and nature of the services includes information systems, human resource services, including payroll and benefits, pharmacy third party administration services and insurance services, distribution services and other services.  Effective February 4, 2007, ShopKo Operating and Pamida Operating entered into a separate Distribution Services Agreement (the “DSA”) that covers all warehousing and distribution services previously covered under the Master Transition Services Agreement.  ShopKo Operating receives a fee from Pamida Operating for these services.  Included as a reduction to cost of sales for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2007 is $1.6 million of fees received under the DSA agreement.  Included as a reduction to selling, general and administrative expenses for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006 is $0.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of fees also received under the TSA agreement.

Subordinated Promissory Note—On February 2, 2007, Pamida Operating made a pre-payment of $30 million to ShopKo Operating for services under the TSA and DSA and ShopKo Operating signed a Subordinated Promissory Note (the “Pamida Note”) in the same amount payable to Pamida in fifteen payments of $2 million on the last day of each month beginning February 28, 2007 and ending April 30, 2008, subject to set-off rights as set forth in the TSA and DSA.  Interest accrues on a daily basis at the rate of 4.93% per annum on the unpaid principal amount and Pamida Operating has the option to call the Pamida Note in certain circumstances.  The Pamida Note is subordinated to ShopKo Operating’s senior secured debt.  The Note was called by Pamida May 2, 2007.  During the quarter, the Company paid $25.1 million of the Pamida Note to Pamida.  The remaining balance of $4.9 million will be paid once Pamida has issued certain standby letters of credit required by the TSA.

Affiliate Participation in Revolving Credit Facility — An affiliate of Sun Capital owns a 16.7% interest in Revolver B commitments in the amount of $5.1 million and $5.3 million at May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, respectively, for which it received a closing fee from the Revolver B lender in the

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amount of $35,000 and $367,000 for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, respectively.  Interest expense incurred by the Company on outstanding borrowings related to the affiliate’s commitments was $101,000 and $29,000 during the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, respectively.

6.                 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment as of May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006 includes (in thousands):

 

May 5,
2007

 

April 29,
2006

 

Property and equipment — at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

52

 

$

254,251

 

Buildings

 

172

 

468,356

 

Equipment

 

18,259

 

21,695

 

Leasehold improvements

 

9,994

 

3,103

 

Property under construction

 

 

1,040

 

Property under capital leases

 

6,810

 

4,114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total property and equipment

 

35,287

 

752,559

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

(5,248

)

(5,057

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment — net

 

$

30,039

 

$

747,502

 

 

Property and equipment balances as of April 29, 2006 reflected the Company’s preliminary purchase price allocation recorded at the time of the Acquisition.  As of May 5, 2007, the decrease in property is primarily due to two sale-leaseback transactions (see Note 3) as well as the finalization of the Company’s purchase price allocation (see Note 2).

7.                      INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets as of May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006 are as follows (in thousands):

 

May 5,
2007

 

April 29,
2006

 

Intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Customer relationships

 

$

1,944

 

$

19,152

 

Indefinite lived tradenames

 

 

10,853

 

Other

 

 

450

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

 

1,944

 

30,455

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less accumulated amortization

 

(1,307

)

(850

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets—net

 

$

637

 

$

29,605

 

 

Intangible assets at April 29, 2006 reflected the Company’s preliminary purchase price allocation recorded at the time of the Acquisition.  As discussed in Note 2, acquired non-current assets (including acquired intangible assets) were reduced to zero as part of the finalization of the purchase accounting in fiscal 2006.

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8.                      DEBT

The components of the Company’s debt as of May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006 are as follows (in thousands):

 

May 5,
2007

 

April 29,
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility

 

$

87,786

 

$

256,514

 

Real estate facility

 

 

654,487

 

Senior unsecured notes, 9.25% due March 15, 2022

 

5,669

 

5,667

 

Mortgages and other obligations

 

21,078

 

570

 

Capital lease obligations

 

47,911

 

45,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

162,444

 

962,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less—current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

 

2,560

 

5,665

 

Less—portion of revolving credit facility presented as short-term debt

 

 

51,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

 

$

159,884

 

$

905,815

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility— At the time of the Acquisition, the Company obtained a new senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). On February 28, 2007, the Company amended and restated its revolving credit facility for the primary purpose of eliminating Pamida as a co-borrower under the agreement.  The Revolving Credit Facility, which terminates on December 28, 2010, provides revolving credit loans of up to $442.5 million. The Revolving Credit Facility consists of two components, Revolver A and Revolver B, both of which are subject to borrowing base calculations based primarily on a percentage of inventory and accounts receivable. Revolver B loans are deemed to be the first loans made and the last loans repaid.  Interest for both Revolver A and B is payable monthly. The Revolving Credit Facility is essentially secured by all the assets of the Company, excluding real property and equipment. The Revolving Credit Facility limits the number of store closings, payment of dividends, incurring new indebtedness, repurchase of common stock, capital expenditures and transactions with affiliates, including payment of management fees, and also requires the Company to meet certain financial performance covenants. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of May 5, 2007.

Revolver A has maximum available borrowings and letters of credit up to $400.0 million. The total outstanding letters of credit is limited to $145.5 million. Borrowings bear interest at a variable rate based on a certain formula (7.5% and 6.5% at May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, respectively). At May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006 there were borrowings of $57.2 million and $224.7 million under Revolver A, respectively with $222.5 million and $85.9 million of additional borrowings available, respectively.

Revolver B has maximum available borrowings up to $42.5 million. Borrowings bear interest at a variable rate based on a certain formula (8.8% and 11.2% at May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, respectively). At May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006 there were borrowings of $30.6 million and $31.8 million respectively under Revolver B with no additional borrowings available.

The Company issues documentary letters of credit during the ordinary course of business as required by certain foreign vendors, as well as stand-by letters of credit as required by certain insurers and other parties. As of May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, the Company had outstanding stand-by letters of credit

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of $25.0 million and $26.9 million, respectively, and outstanding documentary letters of credit of $3.7 million and $3.6 million, respectively.

Real Estate Facility— On January 27, 2006, the Company, utilizing special purpose subsidiaries formed to hold its real estate assets, obtained $655.3 million in private placement mortgage financing (the “Real Estate Facility”). The full amount of the Real Estate Facility was borrowed on January 27, 2006.  In connection with the sale-leaseback transaction described in Note 3, on May 31, 2006, the Company repaid all borrowings and retired the Real Estate Facility.

Senior Unsecured Notes—In connection with the Acquisition, and pursuant to a cash tender offer commenced in June 2005, approximately $94.3 million (principal amount) of the Predecessor Company’s senior unsecured notes were repaid on December 28, 2005.

Mortgage and Other Obligations—In connection with the sale-leaseback transaction described in Note 3, the Company recognized $21.9 million of the proceeds received in the sale-leaseback as financing obligations, pursuant to the requirements of SFAS No. 98, due to the Company’s continuing involvement with four properties.  The nature of the Company’s continuing involvement could change in the future at which time the property will be accounted for as a sale with the related reduction in long term debt.

9.                      BENEFIT PLANS

Stock-based Compensation Plans—During fiscal 2006, the Company adopted a stock option plan which provides for the granting of non-qualified stock options to various officers, directors and affiliates of ShopKo. The options granted under the plan have a term of ten years and generally vest over five years.  A summary of information related to the subsidiary stock options granted is as follows:

Shares
Outstanding

 

Reserved for
Option Grant

 

Stock Options
Granted

 

Price Range

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

 

Fair Value
At Grant

 

10,000,000

 

700,000

 

577,500

 

$

4.35-$26.71

 

$

7.33

 

$

2.11

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense of $48,000 was recognized under SFAS No. 123R for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2007.  There were no stock options issued in the 13 week period ended May 5, 2007.  As of May 5, 2007, there was $0.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation plans, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 5 years. The Company has used an estimated forfeiture rate of 25%.  The fair value of the options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the estimated market value of the respective subsidiaries at the grant date and the weighted average assumptions specific to the underlying options granted in fiscal 2006, as follows:

Risk-free interest rate

 

5.0

%

Expected volatility

 

32.7

%

Dividend yield

 

0.0

%

Expected option life (years)

 

6.5

 

 

Defined Contribution Plan—Substantially all employees of the Company are covered by a defined contribution plan. The plan provides for an employer matching contribution equal to 100% of the first three percent and 50% of the next 2% of compensation contributed by participating employees. Employer matching contributions were $1.6 million for the 13 weeks ended May 5, 2007, and $1.6 million for the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2006.

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Other Benefits—The Company also provides certain supplemental retirement and postretirement benefits, other than pensions. Costs associated with these benefits are accrued during the employee’s service period. The annual cost and accumulated benefit obligation associated with these benefits are not material.

10.               DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Prior to February 3, 2007, the Company distributed all of the shares of Pamida Holding Company to the Parent, which subsequently contributed the shares to a new holding company, Pamida Brands Holding, LLC.  In accordance with SFAS No. 144, the Company has reflected the operations of Pamida as a discontinued operation for the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2006.  The table below presents the significant components of Pamida’s operating results included in income from discontinued operations.

(In Thousands)

 

April 29,
2006
(13 Weeks)

 

Revenues

 

$

183,225

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

(2,970

)

Income tax expense

 

(1,188

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

(1,782

)

 

The assets and liabilities of Pamida reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet as of April 29, 2006 are shown below.  No assets or liabilities of Pamida are included in the consolidated balance sheet as of May 5, 2007.

 

(In Thousands)

 

April 29,
2006

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

6,696

 

Receivables, less allowances

 

12,085

 

Merchandise inventories

 

188,779

 

Other current assets

 

1,998

 

Total current assets

 

209,558

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets and deferred charges

 

1,171

 

Intangible assets — net

 

2,489

 

Debt issuance costs

 

5,676

 

Net property and equipment

 

101,379

 

Deferred income taxes

 

12,638

 

Total non-current assets

 

123,353

 

 

 

 

 

Short term debt

 

22,035

 

Accounts payable — trade

 

66,657

 

Accrued compensation and related taxes

 

5,703

 

Deferred taxes and other accrued liabilities

 

37,188

 

Accrued income and other taxes

 

6,244

 

Current portion of long-term obligations

 

3,528

 

Total current liabilities

 

141,355

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate loan

 

103,341

 

Capital lease obligations — long term

 

21,337

 

Other long-term obligations

 

32,434

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

157,112

 

 

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11.               LITIGATION

In the normal course of business, the Company has been named as a defendant in various lawsuits. Some of these lawsuits involve claims for substantial amounts. Although the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits cannot be ascertained at this time, it is the opinion of management, after consultation with counsel, that the resolution of such suits will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

12.    RELATED PARTY GUARANTEES

As of May 5, 2007, the Company is a guarantor or co-obligor of certain obligations of its former subsidiary, Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC.  The guarantees or co-obligations consist of:

(in millions)

 

Total

 

Lease co-obligations

 

$

13.1

 

Performance guarantee

 

5.2

 

 

The lease co-obligations relate to a distribution facility in Lebanon, IN in which the Company remains secondarily liable if Pamida, the primary obligor, defaults.  The performance guarantee relates to shared self-insured worker’s compensations, general liability, employee benefit plans and other claims incurred under common insurance policies.  The basis for possible payments under the guarantees or co-obligations is always the non-performance of the primary obligor (Pamida) under a contractual agreement.

13.    SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On May 14, 2007, the Company paid a dividend in the amount of $55 million to shareholders of record.  The dividend was financed with additional borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.

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