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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended July 2, 2005

 

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 0-6080

 


 

DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

NORTH CAROLINA   56-0660192

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

P.O. Box 1330, 2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, NC 28145-1330

(Address of principal executive office)(Zip Code)

 

(704) 633-8250

(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 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 by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange

Act):    Yes  ¨    No  x

 

Outstanding shares of common stock of the Registrant as of August 16, 2005.

 

Class A Common Stock – 91,270,348,481

Class B Common Stock –         75,468,935

 

THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.

 



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DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

July 2, 2005

 

     Page

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward Looking Statements    3-4
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION     
            Item 1.   Financial Statements (Unaudited)     
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004    5
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004    6
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005 (Audited)    7
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004    8
    Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    9-20
            Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation    20-31
            Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    31
            Item 4.   Controls and Procedures    31
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION     
            Item 6.   Exhibits    31
Signature    32
Exhibit Index    33

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Delhaize America,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Delhaize America, Inc., a North Carolina corporation together with its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes or incorporates by reference “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about Delhaize America that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, other than statements of historical fact, which address activities, events or developments that Delhaize America expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements regarding expansion and growth of its business, anticipated store openings and renovations, future capital expenditures, projected revenue growth or synergies, and business strategy are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified as statements that include phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely,” “will,” “should” or other similar words or phrases.

 

Although we believe that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our goals will be achieved. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date this quarterly report on Form 10-Q is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no obligation to update or revise them. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, without limitation:

 

    The grocery retailing industry continues to experience significant competition from national, regional and local supermarket chains, supercenters, discount food stores, specialty stores, convenience stores, warehouse clubs, drug stores and restaurants. Our continued success is dependent upon our ability to compete in this industry, develop and implement retailing strategies and continue to reduce operating expenses. The competitive environment may cause us to reduce our prices in order to gain or maintain share of sales, thus reducing margins. While we believe our opportunities for sustained, profitable growth are considerable, unanticipated actions of competitors could impact our sales and net income.

 

    Our future results could be adversely affected due to pricing and promotional activities of existing and new competitors, including non-traditional food retailers; the state of the economy, including inflationary or deflationary trends in certain commodities; recessionary times in the economy; and our ability to sustain the cost reductions that we have identified and implemented.

 

    Our ability to achieve our cost savings goals could be affected by, in addition to other factors described herein, our ability to achieve productivity improvements, shrink reduction, efficiencies in our distribution centers, and other efficiencies created by our logistics projects.

 

    Changes in the general business and economic conditions in our operating regions, including the rate of inflation, population growth, and employment and job growth in the markets in which we operate may affect our ability to hire and train qualified employees to operate our stores. This could negatively affect earnings and sales growth. General economic changes may also affect the shopping habits of our customers, which could affect sales and earnings.

 

    Consolidation in the food industry is likely to continue and the effects on our business, favorable or unfavorable, cannot be foreseen.

 

    Our ability to integrate any companies we acquire or have acquired and achieve operating improvements at those companies may affect our financial results.

 

    Increases in the cost of inputs, such as utility costs, fuel costs or raw material costs and increased product costs, and increased labor and labor related (e.g., health and welfare and pension) costs could negatively impact our results.

 

    Adverse weather conditions could increase the cost our suppliers charge for their products, decrease or increase the customer demand for certain products, interrupt operations at affected stores, or interrupt operations of our suppliers.

 

    We are subject to labor relations issues, including union organizing activities that could result in an increase in costs or lead to a strike, thus impairing operations and decreasing sales. We are also subject to labor relations issues at entities involved in our supply chain, including both suppliers and those involved in transportation and shipping.

 

    Changes in laws and regulations, including changes in accounting standards, taxation requirements, and environmental laws may have a material impact on our financial statements.

 

    Our future results could be adversely affected by issues affecting the food distribution and retail industry generally, such as food safety concerns, an increase in consumers eating away from home and the manner in which vendors target their promotional dollars.

 

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    Our comparable store sales growth could be affected by competitors’ openings.

 

    We have estimated our exposure to the claims and litigation arising in the normal course of business and believe we have made adequate provisions for them. Unexpected outcomes in these matters could result in an adverse effect on our financial statements.

 

    We continue to experience both federal and state audits of income tax filings, which we consider to be part of our ongoing business activity. While the ultimate outcome of these federal and state audits is not certain, we have considered the merits of our defenses in our overall evaluation of potential tax liabilities and believe we have adequate liabilities recorded in our consolidated financial statements for potential exposures on these matters. Unexpected outcomes in these matters could result in an adverse effect on our financial statements.

 

    Interest expense on variable rate borrowings will vary with changes in capital markets and the amount of debt that we have outstanding. However, the majority of our long-term notes payable bear an effective fixed interest rate. On this debt, we bear the risk that the required payments will exceed those based on current market rates.

 

    Our capital expenditures could differ from our estimate if we are unsuccessful in acquiring suitable sites for new stores, if development costs vary from those budgeted, or if significant projects are not completed in the time frame expected or on budget.

 

    Depreciation and amortization expenses may vary from our estimates due to the timing of new store openings and remodels.

 

    LIFO charges and credits will be affected by changes in the cost of inventory.

 

    We are self-insured for workers’ compensation, general liability and auto claims. Maximum retention, including defense costs per occurrence, ranges from (i) $0.5 million to $1.0 million per accident for workers’ compensation, (ii) $5.0 million per accident for automobile liability and (iii) $3.0 million per accident for general liability, with an additional $5.0 million retention in excess of the primary $3.0 million general liability retention for druggist liability. We are insured for costs related to covered claims, including defense costs, in excess of these retentions. It is possible that the final resolution of some of these claims may require us to make significant expenditures in excess of our existing reserves over an extended period of time and in a range of amounts that cannot be reasonably estimated. Pursuant to our self-insurance program, self-insured reserves related to workers’ compensation, general liability and auto coverage are reinsured by Pride Reinsurance Company (“Pride”), an Irish reinsurance captive, owned by an affiliated company of Delhaize Group. Premiums are transferred annually to Pride through Delhaize Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Delhaize America.

 

    Our access to capital markets on favorable terms and our leasing costs could be negatively affected by our financial performance and by conditions of the financial markets.

 

Other factors and assumptions not identified above could also cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking information. Accordingly, actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements made by us or our representatives.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

For the 13 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004

(Dollars in thousands)

 

    

13 Weeks Ended

July 2, 2005


  

13 Weeks Ended

July 3, 2004


Net sales and other revenues

   $ 4,127,571    $ 3,995,749

Cost of goods sold

     3,018,535      2,946,383

Selling and administrative expenses

     902,544      828,171
    

  

Operating income

     206,492      221,195

Interest expense

     80,773      80,706
    

  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     125,719      140,489

Provision for income taxes

     53,718      51,888
    

  

Income from continuing operations

     72,001      88,601

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     2,227      2,445
    

  

Net income

   $ 69,774    $ 86,156
    

  

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

For the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004

(Dollars in thousands)

 

    

26 Weeks Ended

July 2, 2005


  

26 Weeks Ended

July 3, 2004


Net sales and other revenues

   $ 8,154,625    $ 7,849,742

Cost of goods sold

     5,953,165      5,776,991

Selling and administrative expenses

     1,788,732      1,642,349
    

  

Operating income

     412,728      430,402

Interest expense

     162,239      161,375
    

  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     250,489      269,027

Provision for income taxes

     106,611      103,012
    

  

Income from continuing operations

     143,878      166,015

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     4,558      56,261
    

  

Net income

   $ 139,320    $ 109,754
    

  

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     July 2, 2005

    January 1, 2005

 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

                

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 538,558     $ 500,045  

Receivables, net

     121,717       120,636  

Receivable from affiliate

     13,131       17,436  

Inventories

     1,189,736       1,147,848  

Prepaid expenses

     64,938       36,592  

Other assets

     36,378       26,243  
    


 


Total current assets

     1,964,458       1,848,800  

Property and equipment, net

     2,964,847       2,917,335  

Goodwill

     3,051,077       3,049,622  

Other intangibles, net

     788,971       802,662  

Reinsurance recoverable from affiliate

     142,326       136,845  

Other assets

     143,962       173,283  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 9,055,641     $ 8,928,547  
    


 


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                

Current liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 760,751     $ 665,070  

Dividend payable

     —         25,029  

Payable to affiliate

     1,469       925  

Accrued expenses

     288,051       256,006  

Capital lease obligations - current

     42,163       40,639  

Long term debt - current

     575,656       12,295  

Other liabilities - current

     150,808       146,574  

Deferred income taxes

     2,053       3,349  

Income taxes payable

     64,404       51,459  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     1,885,355       1,201,346  

Long-term debt

     2,290,454       2,866,228  

Capital lease obligations

     721,610       722,113  

Deferred income taxes

     238,494       250,323  

Other liabilities

     315,003       319,487  
    


 


Total liabilities

     5,450,916       5,359,497  
    


 


Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

                

Shareholders’ equity:

                

Class A non-voting common stock

     163,076       163,076  

Class B voting common stock

     37,736       37,736  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (52,597 )     (55,234 )

Additional paid-in capital

     2,508,205       2,491,560  

Retained earnings

     948,305       931,912  
    


 


Total shareholders’ equity

     3,604,725       3,569,050  
    


 


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 9,055,641     $ 8,928,547  
    


 


 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

For the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004

(Dollars in thousands)

 

    

26 Weeks Ended

July 2, 2005


   

26 Weeks Ended

July 3, 2004


 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                

Net income

   $ 139,320     $ 109,754  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Provision for loss on disposal of discontinued operations

     —         72,842  

Depreciation and amortization

     237,734       230,328  

Depreciation and amortization - discontinued operations

     22       1,039  

Amortization of debt fees/costs

     975       996  

Amortization of debt premium

     751       755  

Amortization of deferred loss on derivative

     4,181       4,223  

Amortization and termination of restricted shares

     4,474       2,083  

Transfer from escrow to fund interest, net of accretion

     1,325       1,543  

Accrued interest on interest rate swap

     996       681  

Net loss on disposals of property and capital lease terminations

     4,091       1,776  

Stock compensation expense

     11,684       —    

Deferred income tax(benefit)provision

     (15,841 )     6,296  

Other

     47       204  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:

                

Receivables

     (1,332 )     (1,825 )

Net receivable from affiliate

     4,849       (2,227 )

Inventories

     (41,888 )     58,145  

Prepaid expenses

     (28,346 )     (21,008 )

Other assets

     (11,580 )     (7,610 )

Accounts payable

     72,341       18,959  

Accrued expenses

     30,017       (5,663 )

Income taxes payable

     22,927       14,201  

Excess tax benefits related to stock options

     (7,557 )     —    

Other liabilities

     (7,520 )     (6,640 )
    


 


Total adjustments

     282,350       369,098  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     421,670       478,852  
    


 


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                

Capital expenditures

     (238,234 )     (143,116 )

Proceeds from sale of property

     7,556       11,235  

Other investment activity

     14,232       (4,219 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (216,446 )     (136,100 )
    


 


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (9,318 )     (8,899 )

Principal payments under capital lease obligations

     (21,750 )     (17,360 )

Dividends paid

     (125,327 )     —    

Transfer from escrow to fund long-term debt

     11,827       7,827  

Parent common stock repurchased

     (33,094 )     (9,942 )

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     3,394       1,876  

Excess tax benefits related to stock options

     7,557       —    
    


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (166,711 )     (26,498 )
    


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     38,513       316,254  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     500,045       313,629  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 538,558     $ 629,883  
    


 


 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1) Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements for Form 10-Q and, consequently, do not include all the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles or those normally made in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Delhaize America, Inc. (“Delhaize America” or the “Company”). Accordingly, the reader of this Form 10-Q should refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005 for further information.

 

Effective first quarter of 2005, the Company’s parent company, Delhaize Group, began reporting its financial results under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as endorsed by the European Union. This replaced Delhaize Group’s previous reporting under Belgian GAAP. During second quarter of 2005, the Company made reclassifications between certain financial statement line items previously reported in order to eliminate differences between US GAAP and IFRS reporting formats. The Company believes these reclassifications create comparability, consistency and efficiency in the Company’s internal and external reporting and analysis. Major financial statement line items reclassified include:

 

Consolidated Statement of Income

 

(Dollars in millions)


   From

   To

  

13 weeks

ended

7/3/04


  

26 weeks

ended

7/3/04


Advertising expense

   Cost of goods sold    Selling and adm. expenses    $ 29.6    $ 55.3

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(Dollars in millions)


  From

   To

  

January 1,

2005


Software in Development

  Property and equipment, net    Other intangibles, net    $ 69.5

Sales taxes payable

  Accounts payable    Other liabilities -current    $ 39.0

Deferred Income

  Accrued expenses    Other liabilities -current    $ 36.4

 

Reclassifications and restatements for discontinued operations have also been made for all current and historical information presented herein from that contained in the Company’s prior SEC filings on Forms 10-Q and 10-K.

 

The financial information presented herein has been prepared in accordance with the Company’s customary accounting practices. In the opinion of management, the financial information includes all adjustments, including normal recurring items, necessary for a fair presentation of interim results.

 

2) Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

 

Selected cash payments and non-cash activities during the period were as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)


  

26 Weeks Ended

July 2, 2005


  

26 Weeks Ended

July 3, 2004


Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds

   $ 96,554    $ 55,765

Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized

     153,542      153,085

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

             

Capitalized lease obligations incurred for store properties and equipment

     24,095      16,865

Capitalized lease obligations terminated for store properties and equipment

     1,325      485

Construction in progress accruals

     22,587      —  

Change in reinsurance recoverable and other liabilities

     5,481      2,617

Reduction of income taxes payable and goodwill for tax adjustments

     327      1,874

 

3) Inventories

 

Generally all inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventories valued using the Last-in, First-out (“LIFO”) method comprised approximately 74% and 76% of inventories on July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, respectively. Meat, produce, deli-bakery

 

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and seafood inventories are valued on the average cost method rather than the LIFO method. If the Company did not report under the LIFO method, inventories would have been $45.3 million and $40.2 million greater as of July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, respectively. Application of the LIFO method resulted in increases in cost of goods sold of $5.1 million and $3.7 million for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004, respectively. The Company evaluates inventory shrinkage throughout the year based on actual physical counts in its stores and distribution centers and records adjustments based on the results of these counts to provide for the estimated shrinkage as of the balance sheet date.

 

4) Supplier Allowances

 

The Company receives allowances, credits and income from suppliers primarily for volume incentives, new product introductions, in-store promotions and co-operative advertising. Volume incentives are based on contractual arrangements generally covering a period of one year or less and have been included in the cost of inventory and recognized as earned in cost of sales when the product is sold. New product introduction allowances compensate the Company for costs incurred associated with product handling and have been deferred and recognized as a reduction in cost of sales over the product introductory period. Non-refundable credits from suppliers for in-store promotions such as product displays require related activities by the Company. Similarly, co-operative advertising requires the Company to conduct the related advertising. In-store promotion and co-operative advertising income is recorded as a reduction in the cost of inventory and recognized in cost of sales when the product is sold unless the allowance represents the reimbursement of a specific, incremental and identifiable cost incurred by the Company to sell the vendor’s product. The Company has reviewed the funding received from vendors for in-store promotions and co-operative advertising and concluded that substantially all of these arrangements are primarily for general advertising purposes and not the reimbursement of a specific, incremental and identifiable cost incurred by the Company.

 

Total supplier allowances recognized in cost of sales for the 13 and 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004, are shown below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)


  

13 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


  

13 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


  

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


  

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


Allowances credited to cost of inventory

   $ 20,729    $ 28,247    $ 47,733    $ 53,258

Other allowances

     34,665      26,878      70,772      64,175
    

  

  

  

Total supplier allowances recognized in cost of sales

   $ 55,394    $ 55,125    $ 118,505    $ 117,433
    

  

  

  

 

5) Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company participates in a stock option plan of its parent company, the Delhaize Group 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Delhaize Group Plan”), under which stock options to purchase Delhaize Group American Depository Shares (“ADSs”) may be granted to officers and key employees at prices equal to fair market value on the date of the grant. Options become exercisable as determined by the Board of Directors of Delhaize Group on the date of grant, provided that no option may be exercised more than ten years after the date of grant. Under the Delhaize Group Plan, the exercise of options by the optionee results in the issuance of new Delhaize Group ordinary shares through a capital increase of the Company’s parent, Delhaize Group. In connection with the exercise of an option, the optionee pays the exercise price to Delhaize Group. Additionally, the Company pays Delhaize Group an amount equal to the difference between the exercise price of the option and the fair market value of the ADSs on the date of exercise, which totaled $19.7 million for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005.

 

Additionally, there are still outstanding options to purchase Delhaize Group ADSs under a 1996 Food Lion Plan, 1988 and 1998 Hannaford Plans and a 2000 Delhaize America Plan (collectively, the “Prior Plans”); however, the Company can no longer grant options under these plans. The terms and conditions of these plans are substantially consistent with the current Delhaize Group Plan. During the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005, the Company acquired 120,078 ADSs for $7.4 million to support the exercise of options under the Prior Plans, and subsequently received exercise proceeds totaling $3.4 million.

 

The Company also has restricted stock (Delhaize Group restricted ADSs) awards and restricted stock unit awards outstanding for executive employees. Restricted stock unit awards represent the right to receive the number of ADSs set forth in the award at the vesting date. Unlike awards of restricted stock, no ADSs are issued with respect to these awards until the applicable vesting dates. In May 2002, the Company ceased granting restricted stock awards and began granting restricted stock unit awards under its 2002 Restricted Stock Unit Plan. The Company repurchased 57,417 ADSs on the open market during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 totaling $3.7 million to support vesting of 54,494 shares awarded under the 2002 Restricted Stock Unit Plan.

 

On January 2, 2005, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“Statement 123R”), requiring the Company to recognize expense related to the fair value of its employee share-based awards. The Company will recognize the cost of all share-based awards on a graded method over the vesting period of the awards prospectively beginning with fiscal year 2005 stock compensation grants. In accordance with the provisions of Statement 123R, total

 

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stock option expense totaled $7.0 million ($6.4 million, net of tax) and $11.7 million ($10.8 million, net of tax) for the 13 weeks and for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005, respectively. The Company recorded compensation expense related to restricted stock of $2.6 million ($1.6 million, net of tax) and $1.0 million ($0.6 million, net of tax) for the 13 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004, respectively. The Company recorded compensation expense related to restricted stock of $3.7 million ($2.3 million, net of tax) and $2.1 million ($1.3 million, net of tax) for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004, respectively.

 

Prior to January 2, 2005, the Company accounted for the Delhaize Group Plan under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board, or APB, Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” No compensation cost was recognized in the income statement for stock options prior to fiscal year 2005, as all options granted under the Delhaize Group Plan have an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying Delhaize Group ADSs on the date of grant. Historically, for purposes of the disclosures required by the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, the straight-line method was used to allocate the option valuation amounts evenly over their respective vesting schedules. The Company elected to apply the revised standard using the modified prospective transition method. Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized in fiscal year 2005 includes: (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 2, 2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 2, 2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of Statement 123R. The Company is not required to restate financial statements for any prior period.

 

In accordance with Statement 123R, the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits that relate to tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) have been classified as financing cash flows. This excess tax benefit for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 was $7.6 million.

 

The following table illustrates the effect on net income if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to stock-based employee compensation:

 

    

13 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

13 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


   

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


 

Net earnings - as reported

   $ 69,774     $ 86,156     $ 139,320     $ 109,754  

Total stock-based employee

compensation expense determined

using fair value based method

(net of tax)

     1,520 *     (2,527 )     2,866 *     (4,856 )
    


 


 


 


Net earnings - pro forma

   $ 71,294     $ 83,629     $ 142,186     $ 104,898  
    


 


 


 



* Represents the pro-forma tax benefit associated with disqualifying dispositions of qualified stock options during the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005.

 

The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which is consistent with the Company’s valuation techniques previously utilized for options in disclosures required under SFAS No. 123. The weighted average fair value at date of grant for options granted under the Delhaize Group Plan during the second quarter of 2005 and 2004 was $18.28 and $15.15 per option, respectively. The weighted average fair value at date of grant for options granted under the Delhaize Group Plan for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004 was $18.28 and $15.15 per option, respectively. The fair value of options at date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes model based on the following assumptions:

 

     July 2, 2005

   July 3, 2004

Expected dividend yield(%)

   2.3    2.6

Expected volatility (%)

   39.7    41.0

Risk-free interest rate(%)

   3.7    3.9

Expected term (years) from grant date

   4.1    5.0

 

The expected dividend yield is calculated by dividing the Delhaize Group annual dividend by the share price at the date of grant for options; expected volatility represents a five year historical volatility; the risk-free rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option; and now that the Company is expensing stock options on a graded method, the expected term is based on observed exercise history since 2002 and the expected exercise activity through maturity of the option grant.

 

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The following table summarizes the stock option transactions for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005:

 

Options    


   Shares

   

Weighted

Average

Exercise
Price


  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual
Term


  

Aggregate

Intrinsic
Value


Outstanding at January 1, 2005

   5,424,181     $ 41.15            

Granted

   1,104,297       60.74            

Exercised

   (815,329 )     39.69            

Forfeited

   (150,539 )     42.38            
    

 

  
  

Outstanding at July 2, 2005

   5,562,610     $ 45.22    7.8    $ 82,848,183
    

 

  
  

Options exercisable at July 2, 2005

   2,547,251     $ 42.24    6.5    $ 45,648,344

 

The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the second quarters ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004 was $10.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested option shares as of July 2, 2005, and changes during the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005, is presented below.

 

Nonvested options        


   Shares

   

Weighted

Average

Grant-Date

Fair Value


Nonvested at January 1, 2005

   3,460,903     $ 12.76

Granted

   1,097,716       18.28

Vested

   (1,393,864 )     13.71

Forfeited

   (149,396 )     13.48
    

 

Nonvested at July 2, 2005

   3,015,359     $ 14.79
    

 

 

As of July 2, 2005, there was $35.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested option shares that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years.

 

The following table summarizes the restricted share and restricted unit transactions for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005:

 

     Shares and Units
Outstanding


   

Weighted

Average

Grant-Date

Fair Value


Outstanding at January 1, 2005

   501,072     $ 38.73

Granted

   145,868       60.76

Terminated

   (3,064 )     37.44

Released

   (128,150 )     37.64
    

 

Outstanding at July 2, 2005

   515,726     $ 45.21
    

 

 

As of July 2, 2005, there was $18.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted share and restricted unit compensation arrangements. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.3 years.

 

6) Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Company maintains interest rate swaps against certain debt obligations, effectively converting a portion of the debt from fixed to variable rates. The notional principal amounts of interest rate swap arrangements as of July 2, 2005 were $300 million maturing in 2006 and $100 million maturing in 2011. Maturity dates of interest rate swap arrangements match those of the underlying debt. These agreements involve the exchange of fixed rate payments for variable rate payments without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. Variable rates for the Company’s agreements are based on six-month or three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR and are reset on a semiannual basis or a quarterly basis. The differential between fixed and variable rates to be paid or received is accrued as interest rates change in accordance with the agreements and recognized over the life of the agreements as an adjustment to interest expense. The $100 million notional swaps maturing in 2011 meet the criteria for using the short-cut method, which assumes 100% hedge effectiveness, as prescribed by SFAS No. 133 “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” During the fourth quarter of 2004, in association with the retirement of $36.536 million of its $600 million 7.375% notes, the Company de-designated the $300 million notional interest rate swaps as a fair value hedge of 50% of the $600 million 2006 notes, and re-designated them as fair value hedge of approximately 53% of the remaining $563.5 million 2006 notes. These swaps meet the criteria of being highly effective swaps, as prescribed by SFAS No. 133, and currently carry no significant ineffectiveness. The Company recorded a derivative asset in connection with all these agreements in the amount of $3.5 million and $8.3 million at July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, respectively, which is included in its Consolidated Balance Sheet in Non-current Other Assets.

 

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In fiscal 2001, the Company settled certain interest rate hedge agreements in connection with the completion of an offering of notes, resulting in an unrealized loss of approximately $214 million. As a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 133 at the beginning of fiscal 2001, the unrealized loss was recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax,” and is being amortized to “Interest expense” over the term of the associated notes. The unrealized loss was reduced as of the date of the Delhaize Group share exchange as a result of the application of purchase accounting. The remaining unrealized loss, net of taxes, at July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005 was $36.3 million and $38.9 million, respectively.

 

7) Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets are comprised of the following:

 

(Dollars in thousands)        


   July 2, 2005

   Fiscal 2004

Goodwill

   $ 3,051,077    $ 3,049,622

Trademarks

     476,923      476,923

Favorable lease rights

     356,996      357,487

Prescription files

     18,866      18,626

Liquor license

     4,008      3,609

Developed software

     116,490      103,709

Other

     37,118      33,483
    

  

       4,061,478      4,043,459

Less accumulated amortization

     221,430      191,175
    

  

     $ 3,840,048    $ 3,852,284
    

  

 

Amortization expense totaled $15.5 million for the 13 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and $13.0 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2004. Amortization expense totaled $30.9 million for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and $25.9 million for the 26 weeks ended July 3, 2004.

 

The following represents a summary of changes in goodwill for periods presented:

 

(Dollars in thousands)        


   July 2, 2005

    Fiscal 2004

 

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 3,049,622     $ 2,895,541  

Acquisitions and purchase price adjustments

     1,782       162,868  

Reduction of goodwill for tax adjustments

     (327 )     (8,787 )
    


 


Balance at end of period

   $ 3,051,077     $ 3,049,622  
    


 


 

The Company’s policy requires that an annual impairment assessment for goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets be conducted in the fourth quarter of each year or when events or circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred in accordance with SFAS No. 142. The Company had no impairment loss for fiscal 2004.

 

The carrying amount of goodwill and trademarks (indefinite lived intangible assets) at each of the Company’s reporting units follows:

 

(Dollars in millions)        


   July 2, 2005
Goodwill


   July 2, 2005
Trademarks


   Fiscal 2004
Goodwill


   Fiscal 2004
Trademarks


Food Lion

   $ 1,134    $ 249    $ 1,135    $ 249

Hannaford

     1,913      223      1,911      223

Harveys

     4      5      4      5
    

  

  

  

     $ 3,051    $ 477    $ 3,050    $ 477
    

  

  

  

 

As of July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, the Company’s intangible assets with finite lives consist of favorable lease rights, liquor licenses, pharmacy files and developed software. The components of its intangible assets with finite lives are as follows:

 

     July 2, 2005

   Fiscal 2004

(Dollars in millions)        


  

Gross

Carrying

Value


   Accumulated
Amortization


    Net

   Gross
Carrying
Value


   Accumulated
Amortization


    Net

Favorable lease rights

   $ 357    $ (153 )   $ 204    $ 357    $ (135 )   $ 222

Other

     176      (68 )     108      159      (55 )     104
    

  


 

  

  


 

Total

   $ 533    $ (221 )   $ 312    $ 516    $ (190 )   $ 326
    

  


 

  

  


 

 

Estimated amortization expense as of January 1, 2005 for intangible assets with finite lives for the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows:

 

(Dollars in millions)        


    

2005

   $ 56.0

2006

     51.4

2007

     41.6

2008

     31.1

2009

     22.5

 

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8) Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) includes net earnings and other comprehensive earnings (losses). Other comprehensive earnings (losses) include items that are currently excluded from the Company’s net income (loss) and recorded directly to shareholders’ equity. Included in other comprehensive income (loss) are unrealized losses on hedges, minimum pension liability adjustments and unrealized security holding gains. Comprehensive income was $142.0 million and $112.3 million for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and July 3, 2004, respectively.

 

9) Discontinued Operations

 

The Company classifies operations as discontinued if (i) the operations and cash flows have been eliminated from ongoing operations, (ii) there is no significant continuing involvement, and (iii) a re-location within the vicinity has not occurred. As of July 2, 2005, the Company has 85 underperforming stores classified as discontinued operations as shown below:

 

     # of stores closed as discontinued
operations


Fiscal Year 2003

   44

Fiscal Year 2004

   39

26 weeks ended July 2, 2005

   2
    

Total stores closed as discontinued operations

   85
    

 

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” a portion of the costs associated with the closure of these stores, as well as related operating activity prior to closing for these stores, was recorded in “Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.

 

Operating activity prior to closing for the discontinued stores is shown below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)        


  

13 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

13 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


   

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


 

Net sales and other revenues

   $ 1,018     $ 5,829     $ 2,539     $ 34,256  

Net loss

   $ (197 )   $ (579 )   $ (407 )   $ (6,239 )

 

During the first quarter of 2004 in accordance with SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities,” the Company recorded a $72.8 million loss to discontinued operations ($46.4 million after taxes) for the closure of 35 underperforming stores. The loss included an initial reserve of $53.5 million for rent, real estate taxes, common area maintenance expenses (other liabilities) and $1.9 million for severance and outplacement costs (accrued expenses). The remaining loss included property retirement (asset impairment) of $22.1 million net of gains on capital lease retirements of $4.7 million.

 

Additional discontinued operations expenses not reserved totaled $2.0 million and $4.1 million after taxes for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005, respectively. Additional discontinued operations expenses not reserved totaled $1.9 million and $3.7 million after taxes for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended July 3, 2004, respectively.

 

The following table shows the reserve balances in Other Liabilities for discontinued operations as of July 2, 2005:

 

(Dollars in thousands)        


   Total

 

Reserve balance as of April 2, 2005

   $ (44,223 )

Utilizations

     1,342  
    


Reserve balance as of July 2, 2005

   $ (42,881 )
    


 

10) Store Closings

 

The following table shows the number of stores closed at the end of the second quarter of 2005:

 

    

Discontinued

Operations


    Closed

    Total

 

As of April 2, 2005

   52     148     200  

Store closings added

   2     3     5  

Stores sold/lease terminated

   (3 )   (7 )   (10 )
    

 

 

As of July 2, 2005

   51     144     195  

 

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The following table reflects closed store liabilities as of July 2, 2005 and activity during the quarter, including additions to closed store liabilities charged to operations or discontinued operations and adjustments to liabilities based on changes in facts and circumstances and payments made:

 

    

Qtr 2

2005

Disc Op


   

Qtr 2

2005

Closed


   

Qtr 2

2005

Total


 

Balance at April 2, 2005

   $44.2     $ 90.6     $ 134.8  

Additions:

                      

Store closings – lease obligations

   0.1       2.4       2.5  

Store closing – other exit costs

   0.0       0.4       0.4  
    

 


 


Total additions

   0.1       2.8       2.9  

Adjustments:

                      

Adjustments to estimates-lease obligation

   (0.3 )     (2.4 )     (2.7 )

Adjustments to estimates-other exit costs

   0.8       0.1       0.9  
    

 


 


Total adjustments

   0.5       (2.3 )     (1.8 )

Reductions:

                      

Lease/termination payments made

   (1.4 )     (3.1 )     (4.5 )

Payments for other exit costs

   (0.5 )     (1.3 )     (1.8 )
    

 


 


Total reductions

   (1.9 )     (4.4 )     (6.3 )
    

 


 


Balance at July 2, 2005

   $42.9     $ 86.7     $ 129.6  
    

 


 


 

The July 2, 2005 balance of approximately $129.6 million consisted of lease liabilities and other exit cost liabilities of $109.1 million and $20.5 million, respectively and includes lease liabilities of $40.0 million and other exit costs of $2.9 million associated with discontinued operations.

 

The Company provided for closed store liabilities in the quarter to reflect the estimated post-closing lease liabilities and other exit costs associated with the related store closing commitments. These other exit costs include estimated utilities, real estate taxes, common area maintenance and insurance costs to be incurred after the store closes over the remaining lease term (all of which are contractually required payments under the lease agreements). Store closings are generally completed within one year after the decision to close. The closed store liabilities are paid over the lease terms associated with the closed stores. As of July 2, 2005, closed store liabilities have remaining lease terms generally ranging from one to 17 years. Adjustments to closed store liabilities and other exit costs primarily relate to changes in subtenants and actual exit costs differing from original estimates. Adjustments are made for changes in estimates in the period in which the change becomes known. Any excess store closing liability remaining upon settlement of the obligation is reversed in the period that such settlement is determined. The Company uses a discount rate based on the current treasury note rates adjusted for the Company’s current credit spread to calculate the present value of the remaining liabilities on closed stores.

 

Except for stores classified as discontinued operations, the revenues and operating results for stores closed and not relocated are not material to the Company’s revenues and operating results for the quarter. Future cash obligations for closed store liabilities are tied principally to the remaining non-cancelable lease payments less sublease payments to be received.

 

11) Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards

 

In June 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 05-06, “Determining the Amortization Period for Leasehold Improvements.” EITF Issue No. 05-06 indicates that for operating leases, leasehold improvements that are placed in service significantly after and not contemplated at or near the beginning of the lease term should be amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the assets or a term that includes required lease periods and renewals that are deemed to be reasonably assured at the date the leasehold improvement are purchased. Leasehold improvements acquired in a business combination should be amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the assets or a term that includes required lease periods and renewals that are deemed to be reasonably assured at the date of acquisition. EITF Issue No. 05-06 is effective for leasehold improvements that are purchased or acquired in reporting periods beginning after June 28, 2005. Earlier application is permitted in periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The adoption of this Issue is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In May 2005, FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards (“FAS”) No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20, ‘Accounting Changes’ and FASB Statement No. 3, ‘Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.’” FAS No. 154 is a result of a broader effort by the FASB to improve the comparability of cross-border financial reporting by working with the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) toward development of a single set of high-quality accounting standards. As part of that effort, the FASB and the IASB identified opportunities to improve financial reporting by eliminating certain narrow differences between their existing accounting standards. Reporting of accounting changes was identified as an area in which financial reporting in the United States could be improved by eliminating differences between Opinion 20 and IAS 8,”Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.” FAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. Early adoption is permitted for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after the date this Statement is issued. The standard does not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In March 2005, FASB issued FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, An Interpretation of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) No. 143, ‘Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.’” FIN No. 47 clarifies the requirements to record liabilities stemming from a legal obligation to clean up and retire fixed assets, when retirement depends on a future event. FASB believes this interpretation will result in more consistent recognition of liabilities relating to asset retirement obligations, more information about expected future cash outflows associated with the obligations and investments in long-lived

 

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assets because additional asset retirement costs will be recognized as part of the carrying amounts of the assets. FIN No. 47 will be effective no later than the end of fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. Retrospective application for interim financial information is permitted but not required. Early adoption is encouraged. The adoption of this standard does not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

12) Guarantor Subsidiaries

 

Delhaize America, Inc. has issued 7.375% notes due 2006, 7.55% notes due 2007, 8.125% notes due 2011, 8.05% notes due 2027 and 9.00% debentures due 2031. Substantially all of Delhaize America’s subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) have fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally guaranteed this debt. The Guarantor Subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. The non-guaranteeing subsidiaries represent less than 3% on an individual and aggregate basis of consolidated assets, pretax earnings, cash flow, and equity. Therefore, the non-guarantor subsidiaries’ information is not separately presented in the tables below, but rather is included in the column labeled “Guarantor Subsidiaries.” Condensed consolidated financial information for the Company and its Guarantor Subsidiaries is as follow:

 

Delhaize America, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

For the 26 Weeks ended July 2, 2005

 

(Dollars in thousands)


   Parent
(Issuer)


   

Guarantor

Subsidiaries


   Eliminations

    Consolidated

Net sales and other revenues

   $ —       $ 8,154,625    $ —       $ 8,154,625

Cost of goods sold

     —         5,953,165      —         5,953,165

Selling and administrative expenses

     14,701       1,774,031      —         1,788,732

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     (218,356 )     —        218,356       —  
    


 

  


 

Operating income

     203,655       427,429      (218,356 )     412,728

Interest expense

     112,775       49,464      —         162,239
    


 

  


 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     90,880       377,965      (218,356 )     250,489

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

     (48,440 )     155,051      —         106,611
    


 

  


 

Income before loss from discontinued operations

     139,320       222,914      (218,356 )     143,878

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         4,558      —         4,558
    


 

  


 

Net income

   $ 139,320     $ 218,356    $ (218,356 )   $ 139,320
    


 

  


 

 

Delhaize America, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

For the 26 Weeks ended July 3, 2004

 

(Dollars in thousands)


  

Parent

(Issuer)


   

Guarantor

Subsidiaries


   Eliminations

    Consolidated

Net sales and other revenues

   $ —       $ 7,849,742    $ —       $ 7,849,742

Cost of goods sold

     —         5,776,991      —         5,776,991

Selling and administrative expenses

     17,553       1,624,796      —         1,642,349

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     (191,512 )     —        191,512       —  
    


 

  


 

Operating income

     173,959       447,955      (191,512 )     430,402

Interest expense

     114,315       47,060      —         161,375
    


 

  


 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

     59,644       400,895      (191,512 )     269,027

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

     (50,110 )     153,122      —         103,012
    


 

  


 

Income before loss from discontinued operations

     109,754       247,773      (191,512 )     166,015

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         56,261      —         56,261
    


 

  


 

Net income

   $ 109,754     $ 191,512    $ (191,512 )   $ 109,754
    


 

  


 

 

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Delhaize America, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of July 2, 2005

 

(Dollars in thousands)        


  

Parent

(Issuer)


  

Guarantor

Subsidiaries


   Eliminations

    Consolidated

Assets

                            

Current assets:

                            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 357,046    $ 181,512    $ —       $ 538,558

Receivables, net

     204      121,513      —         121,717

Receivable from affiliate

     11,243      48,504      (46,616 )     13,131

Inventories

     —        1,189,736      —         1,189,736

Prepaid expenses

     1,208      63,730      —         64,938

Other assets

     30      36,376      (28 )     36,378
    

  

  


 

Total current assets

     369,731      1,641,371      (46,644 )     1,964,458

Property and equipment, net

     11,317      2,953,530      —         2,964,847

Goodwill

     —        3,051,077      —         3,051,077

Other intangibles, net

     6      788,965      —         788,971

Reinsurance recoverable from affiliate

     —        142,326      —         142,326

Deferred tax asset

     63,492      —        (63,492 )     —  

Other assets

     86,326      57,636      —         143,962

Investment in and advances to subsidiaries

     6,008,178      —        (6,008,178 )     —  
    

  

  


 

Total assets

   $ 6,539,050    $ 8,634,905    $ (6,118,314 )   $ 9,055,641
    

  

  


 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                            

Current liabilities:

                            

Accounts payable

   $ 142    $ 760,609    $ —       $ 760,751

Payable to affiliate

     34,909      13,176      (46,616 )     1,469

Accrued expenses

     53,432      234,619      —         288,051

Capital lease obligations – current

     —        42,163      —         42,163

Long-term debt – current

     562,655      13,001      —         575,656

Other liabilities – current

     —        150,836      (28 )     150,808

Deferred income taxes

     —        2,053      —         2,053

Income taxes payable

     53,675      10,729      —         64,404
    

  

  


 

Total current liabilities

     704,813      1,227,186      (46,644 )     1,885,355

Long-term debt

     2,227,539      62,915      —         2,290,454

Capital lease obligations

     —        721,610      —         721,610

Deferred income taxes

     —        301,986      (63,492 )     238,494

Other liabilities

     1,973      313,030      —         315,003
    

  

  


 

Total liabilities

     2,934,325      2,626,727      (110,136 )     5,450,916
    

  

  


 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

                            

Total shareholders’ equity

     3,604,725      6,008,178      (6,008,178 )     3,604,725
    

  

  


 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 6,539,050    $ 8,634,905    $ (6,118,314 )   $ 9,055,641
    

  

  


 

 

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Delhaize America, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of January 1, 2005

 

(Dollars in thousands)        


  

Parent

(Issuer)


  

Guarantor

Subsidiaries


   Eliminations

    Consolidated

Assets

                            

Current assets:

                            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 351,294    $ 148,751    $ —       $ 500,045

Receivables, net

     1,123      120,362      (849 )     120,636

Receivable from affiliate

     15,290      52,147      (50,001 )     17,436

Inventories

     —        1,147,848      —         1,147,848

Prepaid expenses

     1,672      34,920      —         36,592

Other assets

     1      26,242      —         26,243
    

  

  


 

Total current assets

     369,380      1,530,270      (50,850 )     1,848,800

Property and equipment, net

     9,852      2,907,483      —         2,917,335

Goodwill

     —        3,049,622      —         3,049,622

Other intangibles, net

     —        802,662      —         802,662

Reinsurance recoverable from affiliate (Note 1)

     —        136,845      —         136,845

Deferred tax asset

     65,081      —        (65,081 )     —  

Other assets

     102,898      70,385      —         173,283

Investment in and advances to subsidiaries

     5,968,983      —        (5,968,983 )     —  
    

  

  


 

Total assets

   $ 6,516,194    $ 8,497,267    $ (6,084,914 )   $ 8,928,547
    

  

  


 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                            

Current liabilities:

                            

Accounts payable

   $ 154    $ 664,916    $ —       $ 665,070

Dividend payable

     25,029      —        —         25,029

Payable to affiliate

     38,924      12,002      (50,001 )     925

Accrued expenses

     54,757      201,249      —         256,006

Capital lease obligations – current

     —        40,639      —         40,639

Long-term debt – current

     —        13,144      (849 )     12,295

Other liabilities – current

     1      146,573      —         146,574

Deferred income taxes

     —        3,349      —         3,349

Income taxes payable

     31,850      19,609      —         51,459
    

  

  


 

Total current liabilities

     150,715      1,101,481      (50,850 )     1,201,346

Long-term debt

     2,794,612      71,616      —         2,866,228

Capital lease obligations

     —        722,113      —         722,113

Deferred income taxes

     —        315,404      (65,081 )     250,323

Other liabilities

     1,817      317,670      —         319,487
    

  

  


 

Total liabilities

     2,947,144      2,528,284      (115,931 )     5,359,497
    

  

  


 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)

                            

Total shareholders’ equity

     3,569,050      5,968,983      (5,968,983 )     3,569,050
    

  

  


 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 6,516,194    $ 8,497,267    $ (6,084,914 )   $ 8,928,547
    

  

  


 

 

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Delhaize America, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the 26 Weeks ended July 2, 2005

 

(Dollars in thousands)


  

Parent

(Issuer)


   

Guarantor

Subsidiaries


    Consolidated

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   $ (106,107 )   $ 527,777     $ 421,670  
    


 


 


Cash flows from investing activities

                        

Capital expenditures

     (2,239 )     (235,995 )     (238,234 )

Proceeds from sale of property

     204       7,352       7,556  

Other investment activity

     11,857       2,375       14,232  
    


 


 


Net cash provided (used in) investing activities

     9,822       (226,268 )     (216,446 )
    


 


 


Cash flows from financing activities

                        

Principal payments on long-term debt

     —         (9,318 )     (9,318 )

Principal payments under capital lease obligations

     —         (21,750 )     (21,750 )

Transfer from escrow to fund long- term debt

     —         11,827       11,827  

Dividends paid

     (125,327 )     —         (125,327 )

Net change in advances to subsidiaries

     249,507       (249,507 )     —    

Parent common stock repurchased

     (33,094 )     —         (33,094 )

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     3,394       —         3,394  

Excess tax benefits related to stock options

     7,557       —         7,557  
    


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     102,037       (268,748 )     (166,711 )
    


 


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     5,752       32,761       38,513  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     351,294       148,751       500,045  
    


 


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 357,046     $ 181,512     $ 538,558  
    


 


 


 

Delhaize America, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the 26 Weeks ended July 3, 2004

 

(Dollars in thousands)


  

Parent

(Issuer)


   

Guarantor

Subsidiaries


    Consolidated

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   $ (119,282 )   $ 598,134     $ 478,852  
    


 


 


Cash flows from investing activities

                        

Capital expenditures

     (21 )     (143,095 )     (143,116 )

Proceeds from sale of property

     —         11,235       11,235  

Other investment activity

     (4,498 )     279       (4,219 )
    


 


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (4,519 )     (131,581 )     (136,100 )
    


 


 


Cash flows from financing activities

                        

Principal payments on long-term debt

     —         (8,899 )     (8,899 )

Principal payments under capital lease obligations

     —         (17,360 )     (17,360 )

Transfer from escrow to fund long- Term debt

     —         7,827       7,827  

Net change in advances to subsidiaries

     456,022       (456,022 )     —    

Parent common stock repurchased

     (9,942 )     —         (9,942 )

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     1,876       —         1,876  
    


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     447,956       (474,454 )     (26,498 )
    


 


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     324,155       (7,901 )     316,254  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     147,090       166,539       313,629  
    


 


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 471,245     $ 158,638     $ 629,883  
    


 


 


 

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The wholly-owned direct subsidiaries named below fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guarantee Delhaize America’s 7.375% notes due 2006, 7.55% notes due 2007, 8.125% notes due 2011, 8.05% notes due 2027 and 9.00% debentures due 2031.

 

    Food Lion, LLC is a North Carolina limited liability company that operates substantially all of the Company’s Food Lion stores. Food Lion’s executive offices are located at 2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, North Carolina 28145-1330.

 

    Hannaford Bros. Co. is a Maine corporation that operates substantially all of the Company’s Hannaford stores. Hannaford’s executive offices are located at 145 Pleasant Hill Road, Scarborough, Maine 04074.

 

    Kash n’ Karry Food Stores, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that operates all the Company’s Kash n’ Karry stores. Kash n’ Karry’s executive offices are located at 3801 Sugar Palm Drive, Tampa, Florida 33619.

 

    J.H. Harvey Co., LLC is a Georgia limited liability company that operates all of the Company’s Harveys stores. Harveys’ executive offices are located at 727 S. Davis Street, Nashville, Georgia 31639.

 

13) Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising out of the normal conduct of its business. Although the ultimate outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company’s management believes that the resulting liability, if any, would not have a material effect upon the Company’s consolidated results of operation, financial position or liquidity.

 

The Company continues to experience both federal and state audits of its income tax filings, which it considers to be part of its ongoing business activity. In particular, the Company has experienced an increase in audit and assessment activity during both fiscal 2003 and 2004, which it expects to continue. While the ultimate outcome of these federal and state audits is not certain, the Company has considered the merits of its filing positions in its overall evaluation of potential tax liabilities and believes it has adequate liabilities recorded in its consolidated financial statements for exposures on these matters. Based on the Company’s evaluation of the potential tax liabilities and the merits of its filing positions, the Company also believes it is unlikely that potential tax exposures over and above the amounts currently recorded as liabilities in its consolidated financial statements will be material to its financial condition or future results of operation.

 

14) New Credit Agreement

 

On April 22, 2005, the Company entered into a $500 million five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of commercial banks (the “New Credit Agreement”), which replaced its then existing secured $350 million, five-year revolving amended and restated credit agreement (the “Prior Credit Agreement”). The Company and the other parties terminated the Prior Credit Agreement (except those provisions, which by their terms survive termination) in connection with, and as a condition to, entering into the New Credit Agreement. The Prior Credit Agreement was scheduled to expire on July 31, 2005. The Company incurred no early termination penalties in connection with the termination.

 

The New Credit Agreement provides for a $500 million five-year unsecured revolving credit facility, with a $100 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, and a $35 million sublimit for swingline loans. At the election of the Company, the aggregate maximum principal amount available under the New Credit Agreement may be increased to an aggregate amount not exceeding $650 million. The New Credit Agreement will mature April 22, 2010, unless optionally extended thereunder for up to two additional years.

 

The New Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants. Negative covenants include a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio. We must be in compliance with all covenants in order to have access to funds under the New Credit Agreement. As of July 2, 2005, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in the New Credit Agreement. A deteriorating economic or operating environment can subject us to a risk of non-compliance with the covenants. We had no outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Agreement as of July 2, 2005, and had no borrowings during 2005 under this facility. Funds are available under the New Credit Agreement for general corporate purposes, including as credit support for the Company’s commercial paper programs.

 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation (13 weeks and 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 compared to the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended July 3, 2004)

 

The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005.

 

Executive Summary

 

Delhaize America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delhaize Group, engages in one line of business, the operation of retail food supermarkets in the eastern United States. Delhaize America is a holding company that does business primarily under the banners Food Lion, Hannaford, Kash n’ Karry and Harveys. Our stores sell a wide variety of groceries, produce, meats, dairy products, seafood, frozen food, deli-bakery and non-food items such as health and beauty care, prescription medicines, and other household and personal products. We offer nationally and regionally advertised brand name merchandise as well as products manufactured and packaged for us under the private labels of “Food Lion,” “Hannaford,” “Kash n’ Karry,” “Sweetbay” and “Harveys.”

 

Our business is highly competitive and characterized by narrow profit margins. We compete with national, regional and local supermarket chains, supercenters, discount food stores, specialty stores, convenience stores, warehouse clubs, drug stores and restaurants. We continue to develop and evaluate new retailing strategies at each of our banners in the eastern United States to respond to local consumers’ needs and maintain and increase our market share.

 

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During the second quarter of fiscal 2005, Delhaize America posted increased sales and improving gross margins, as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2004.

 

Second Quarter Highlights:

 

    Gross Margin Improvement. Opportunities for margin optimization have been enhanced with the implementation of the new inventory system and margin management processes in fiscal 2004 at our Food Lion and Kash n’ Karry banners. We continue to recognize improvements in margin, shrink control and inventory management through full visibility to item-level detail data provided by this system. Food Lion continues to experience a decrease in inventory shrinkage and is making related decisions to increase sales and margins.

 

    Selling and Administrative Expenses. During the second quarter of 2005, we incurred (i) additional expenses related to the integration of Victory, the launch of Sweetbay and Food Lion’s market renewals in advance of the expected sales benefits, (ii) increased supply costs over last year as paper/resin costs increase due to rising fuel costs and (iii) increased stock compensation expenses of $7.0 million and $11.7 million over the second quarter of 2004 and the 26 weeks of 2004, respectively as a result of the Company’s adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R (“Statement 123R”). There were no stock compensation costs related to Statement 123R recorded in 2004.

 

    Market Renewal. On June 22, 2005, Food Lion re-launched its third market renewal program in Greensboro, North Carolina including the remodeling of 58 stores. Greensboro is a key market for Food Lion and we are pleased with the early sales results.

 

    Kash n’ Karry. The conversions of Kash n’ Karry to Sweetbay Supermarket continued during the second quarter of 2005, with sales results exceeding management’s expectations. We had 17 Sweetbay stores in operation at July 2, 2005.

 

    Integration of Victory. During the second quarter of 2005, Hannaford continued working on the integration of the 19 Victory Super Markets acquired in fourth quarter of 2004. Victory continued to introduce Hannaford’s private label products and the prices of many products were lowered to align Victory to Hannaford’s Everyday Low Price pricing strategy. Eight Victory stores were converted to the Hannaford banner during second quarter, bringing the total converted Victory stores to ten. We plan to convert the remaining nine Victory stores by the end of the third quarter.

 

    New Private Label Products. During the second quarter of 2005, Food Lion added an exclusive private label line of fresh beef, “Butcher’s Brand.” Customer response to this product line has been very positive, supporting improved meat sales during the quarter. During June of 2005, Hannaford launched “Inspirations,” a new line of premium quality label items in addition to its mainstream private label line. This new line presents more than 400 Hannaford Inspirations products made with the freshest and finest all-natural ingredients. We expect this two-tier private label assortment to deliver strong quality and price point differentiation.

 

    Growth of Harveys. Following the success of the 13 Food Lion stores converted to Harveys during 2004, three additional Food Lion stores were converted to Harveys during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 bringing the total to nine for the first six months of fiscal 2005. Harveys is strengthening our position in the Georgia market where we did not have a strong presence, giving us opportunities to focus on local consumers’ needs in this market to grow the Harveys business.

 

2005 Remaining Outlook:

 

    Food Lion plans to complete its fourth market renewal program in Baltimore, Maryland in the fall of 2005.

 

    Kash n’ Karry will continue to convert to Sweetbay Supermarket over approximately the next three years. We plan to convert or open approximately nine more stores under the Sweetbay banner by the end of 2005. With the early success of the Sweetbay conversions, we have decided to accelerate the conversion plan for the Tampa/St. Petersburg market for completion 2006.

 

    Harveys plans to convert an additional three Food Lion stores to its banner. These conversions are expected to enhance our Company’s presence in Harveys’ primary market area by tapping into the strength of the local Harveys’ brand.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

We have chosen accounting policies we believe are appropriate to accurately and fairly report our operating results and financial position and we apply these accounting policies in a consistent manner. The significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005.

 

 

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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. We evaluate these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may retain outside consultants, lawyers and actuaries to assist in our evaluation. We believe the following accounting policies are the most critical because they involve the most significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

Asset impairment- We periodically evaluate the period of depreciation or amortization for long-lived assets to determine whether current circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. We monitor the carrying value of our retail stores, our lowest level asset group for which identifiable cash flows are independent of other groups of assets and liabilities, for potential impairment based on projected future cash flows. If impairment is identified for retail stores, we compare the asset group’s estimated fair value to its current carrying value and record provisions for impairment as appropriate. With respect to owned property and equipment associated with closed stores, the value of the property and equipment is adjusted to reflect recoverable values based on our previous experience in disposing of similar assets and current economic conditions.

 

Impairment losses are significantly impacted by estimates of future operating cash flows and estimates of fair value. We estimate future cash flows based on the experience and knowledge of the markets in which our stores are located. These estimates are adjusted for variable factors such as inflation and general economic conditions. We estimate fair value based on our experience and knowledge of the real estate markets where the store is located and also include an independent third-party appraiser in certain situations.

 

Goodwill and other intangible assets- We conduct an annual assessment of potential impairment of goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets by comparing the book value of these assets to their current fair value. Fair value is estimated based on discounted cash flow projections provided by reporting unit management. When the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a provision for impairment is recorded. We conduct an annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of each year or when events or circumstances indicate that an impairment may have occurred in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”

 

The evaluation of goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives for impairment requires management to use significant judgments and estimates including, but not limited to, projected future revenue, cash flows and discount rates. We believe that, based on current conditions, material goodwill and intangible impairments are not likely to occur. However, a change in assumptions or market conditions could result in a change in estimated future cash flows and the likelihood of material impairment.

 

Inventories- Generally all inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market determined by the Last-in, First-out (“LIFO”) method. Meat, produce, deli-bakery and seafood inventories are valued on the average cost method rather than the LIFO method. We evaluate inventory shrinkage throughout the year based on actual physical counts in our stores and distribution centers and record adjustments based on the results of these counts to provide for the estimated shrinkage as of the balance sheet date.

 

Leases- Our stores operate principally in leased premises. We account for leases under the provisions of SFAS No. 13, “Accounting for Leases,” and related accounting guidance. For lease agreements that provide for escalating rent payments, we recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable lease term and option renewal periods where failure to exercise such options would result in an economic penalty such that renewal appears, at the inception of the lease, to be reasonably assured. Rent incurred during the construction and development of a store is capitalized as a component of property and equipment. The lease term commences when we become obligated under the terms of the lease agreement and extends over the non-cancelable term and option renewal periods where failure to exercise such option would result in an economic penalty such that renewal appears to be reasonably assured.

 

When evaluating leases, we use significant judgments and estimates, which include the determination of the lease term, incremental borrowing rates and fair market values. The determination of the lease term involves judgments as to whether an economic penalty exists which reasonably assures renewal of option periods. The incremental borrowing rate is used to calculate the present value of future rent payments and is based on the current yield for publicly traded debt for our Company. The fair market value of the leased premises is based on our experience and knowledge of the real estate markets where the store is located and includes an independent third-party appraiser in certain situations.

 

Self-insurance- We are self-insured for workers’ compensation, general liability and auto claims. The self-insurance liability is determined actuarially, based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. Maximum retention, including defense costs per occurrence, ranges from (i) $0.5 million to $1.0 million per accident for workers’ compensation, (ii) $5.0 million per accident for automobile liability, and (iii) $3.0 million per accident for general liability, with an additional $5.0 million retention in excess of the primary $3.0 million general liability retention for druggist liability. We are insured for costs related to covered claims, including defense costs, in excess of these retentions. The significant assumptions used in the development of the actuarial estimates are grounded upon our historical claims data, including the average monthly claims and the average lag time between incurrence and payment.

 

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We implemented a captive insurance program in fiscal 2001 pursuant to which the self-insured reserves related to workers’ compensation, general liability and auto coverage were reinsured by Pride Reinsurance Company (“Pride”), an Irish reinsurance captive, owned by an affiliated company of Delhaize Group. The purpose for implementing the captive insurance program is to provide Delhaize Group continuing flexibility in its risk management program while providing certain excess loss protection through anticipated reinsurance contracts with Pride. Premiums are transferred annually to Pride through Delhaize Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Delhaize America.

 

The actuarial estimates are subject to a high degree of uncertainty from various sources, including changes in claim reporting patterns, claim settlement patterns, judicial decisions, legislation, and economic conditions. Although we believe the actuarial estimates are reasonable, significant differences related to the items noted above could materially affect our self-insurance obligations and the level of future premiums to Pride.

 

Our property insurance includes self-insured retentions per occurrence to (i) $5.0 million for named storms, (ii) $5.0 million for Zone A flood losses, (iii) $5.0 million for earthquakes, and (iv) $2.5 million for all other losses.

 

Stock compensation- We adopted Statement 123R during the first quarter of 2005, using the modified prospective approach. Historically, we applied the recognition and measurement provisions of APB Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and the straight-line method was used to allocate the option valuation amounts evenly over their respective vesting schedules.

 

Historically, for purposes of the disclosures required by the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, the straight-line method was used to allocate the option valuation amounts evenly over their respective vesting schedules. We elected to apply the revised standard using the modified prospective transition method. Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized in fiscal year 2005 includes: (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 2, 2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 2, 2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of Statement 123R. We are not required to restate financial statements for any prior period.

 

The fair value of restricted stock unit awards is determined based on the number of shares granted and the market price at the grant dates. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which is consistent with our valuation techniques previously utilized for options in disclosures required under SFAS No. 123. Such value is recognized as expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures, using the accelerated method under Statement 123R prospectively, beginning with 2005 stock compensation grants.

 

Estimating the fair value of options requires us to use significant estimates and judgments, which include expected dividend yield, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected term. The expected dividend yield is calculated by dividing the Delhaize Group annual dividend by the share price at the date of grant for options. The expected volatility represents a five year historical volatility and the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option. Now that we are expensing stock options on a graded method, the expected term is based on observed exercise history since 2002 and the expected exercise activity through maturity of the option grant.

 

Store closing reserves- We provide for closed store liabilities to reflect the estimated post-closing lease liabilities and other exit costs associated with the related store closing commitments. Other exit costs include estimated utilities, real estate taxes, common area maintenance, and insurance costs to be incurred after the store closes over the remaining lease term (all of which are contractually required payments under the lease agreements). Store closings are generally completed within one year after the decision to close. The closed store liabilities are paid over the lease terms associated with the closed stores. Adjustments to closed store liabilities and other exit costs primarily relate to changes in subtenants and actual exit costs differing from original estimates. Adjustments are made for changes in estimates in the period in which the change becomes known. Any excess store closing liability remaining upon settlement of the obligation is reversed in the period that such settlement is determined. We estimate the lease liabilities, net of sublease income; using a discount rate based on the current treasury note rates adjusted for our current credit spread to calculate the present value of the remaining liabilities on closed stores.

 

Inventory write-downs, if any, in connection with store closings, are classified in cost of sales. Costs to transfer inventory and equipment from closed stores are expensed as incurred. When severance costs are incurred in connection with store closings, a liability for the termination benefits is recognized and measured at its fair value at the communication date. Store closing liabilities are reviewed quarterly to ensure that any accrued amounts appropriately reflect the outstanding commitments and that any additional costs are accrued or amounts that are no longer needed for their originally intended purpose are reversed.

 

Calculating the estimated losses requires significant judgments and estimates that could be impacted by factors such as the extent of interested buyers, the ability to obtain subleases, the creditworthiness of sublessees, and our success at negotiating early termination agreements with lessors. These factors are significantly dependent on general economic conditions and resultant demand for commercial property.

 

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Supplier allowances- We receive allowances, credits and income from suppliers primarily for volume incentives, new product introductions, in-store promotions and co-operative advertising. Volume incentives are based on contractual arrangements generally covering a period of one year or less and have been included in the cost of inventory and recognized as earned in cost of sales when the product is sold. New product introduction allowances compensate us for costs incurred associated with product handling and have been deferred and recognized as a reduction in cost of sales over the product introductory period. Non-refundable credits from suppliers for in-store promotions such as product displays require related activities by our Company. Similarly, co-operative advertising requires us to conduct the related advertising. In-store promotion and co-operative advertising income is recorded as a reduction in the cost of inventory and recognized in cost of sales when the product is sold unless the allowance represents the reimbursement of a specific, incremental and identifiable cost incurred by our Company to sell the vendor’s product. We have reviewed the funding received from vendors for in-store promotions and co-operative advertising and concluded that these arrangements are primarily for general advertising purposes and not the reimbursement of a specific, incremental and identifiable cost incurred by our Company.

 

Estimating some rebates received from third party vendors requires us to make assumptions and judgments regarding specific purchase or sales levels and related inventory turns. We constantly review the relevant significant assumptions and estimates and make adjustments as necessary. Although we believe the assumptions and estimates used are reasonable, significant changes in these arrangements or purchase volumes could have a material effect on future cost of sales.

 

Results of Operation

 

The following tables set forth the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income for the 13 weeks and the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 and for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended July 3, 2004 for informational purposes.

 

Effective first quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company’s parent company, Delhaize Group, began reporting its financial results under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as endorsed by the European Union. This replaced Delhaize Group’s previous reporting under Belgian GAAP. During second quarter of fiscal 2005, we made reclassifications between certain financial statement line items previously reported in order to eliminate differences between US GAAP and IFRS reporting formats. We believe these reclassifications create comparability, consistency and efficiency in our internal and external reporting and analysis. See Note 1 for further discussion.

 

The 2004 results have also been adjusted to classify the results of operation for the six stores closed after the 26 weeks ended July 3, 2004 as “discontinued operations.” The net sales and other revenues, cost of goods sold, and selling and administrative expenses are reflected on a net basis in “discontinued operations” in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.

 

(Dollars in thousands)   

13 Weeks Ended

July 2, 2005


  

13 Weeks Ended

July 3, 2004


     (unaudited)    (unaudited)

Net sales and other revenues

   $ 4,127,571    $ 3,995,749

Cost of goods sold

     3,018,535      2,946,383

Selling and administrative expenses

     902,544      828,171
    

  

Operating income

     206,492      221,195

Interest expense

     80,773      80,706
    

  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     125,719      140,489

Provision for income taxes

     53,718      51,888
    

  

Income from continuing operations

     72,001      88,601

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     2,227      2,445
    

  

Net income

   $ 69,774    $ 86,156
    

  

 

(Dollars in thousands)   

26 Weeks Ended

July 2, 2005


  

26 Weeks Ended

July 3, 2004


     (unaudited)    (unaudited)

Net sales and other revenues

   $ 8,154,625    $ 7,849,742

Cost of goods sold

     5,953,165      5,776,991

Selling and administrative expenses

     1,788,732      1,642,349
    

  

Operating income

     412,728      430,402

Interest expense

     162,239      161,375
    

  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     250,489      269,027

Provision for income taxes

     106,611      103,012
    

  

Income from continuing operations

     143,878      166,015

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     4,558      56,261
    

  

Net income

   $ 139,320    $ 109,754
    

  

 

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The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage which the listed amounts bear to net sales and other revenues:

 

    

13 Weeks Ended

July 2, 2005

%


  

13 Weeks Ended

July 3, 2004

%


     (unaudited)    (unaudited)

Net sales and other revenues

   100.00    100.00

Cost of goods sold

   73.13    73.74

Selling and administrative expenses

   21.87    20.73
    
  

Operating income

   5.00    5.53

Interest expense

   1.96    2.02
    
  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

   3.04    3.51

Provision for income taxes

   1.30    1.30
    
  

Income from continuing operations

   1.74    2.21

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

   0.05    0.05
    
  

Net income

   1.69    2.16
    
  

 

    

26 Weeks Ended

July 2, 2005

%


  

26 Weeks Ended

July 3, 2004

%


     (unaudited)    (unaudited)

Net sales and other revenues

   100.00    100.00

Cost of goods sold

   73.00    73.59

Selling and administrative expenses

   21.94    20.92
    
  

Operating income

   5.06    5.49

Interest expense

   1.99    2.06
    
  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

   3.07    3.43

Provision for income taxes

   1.31    1.31
    
  

Income from continuing operations

   1.76    2.12

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

   0.05    0.72
    
  

Net income

   1.71    1.40
    
  

 

Sales

 

(Dollars in billions)                


  

13 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


  

13 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


  

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


  

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


Net sales and other revenues

   $ 4.1    $ 4.0    $ 8.2    $ 7.8

 

We record revenues primarily from the sale of products in our retail stores. Net sales and other revenues for the 13 and 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 increased 3.3% and 3.9% over the corresponding periods of 2004 driven primarily by the acquisition of 19 Victory stores during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 and new store sales. Comparable store sales decreased 0.4% during the second quarter of 2005 and increased 0.1% for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005. Comparable store sales adjusted for the timing of Easter, increased 0.2% in the second quarter of 2005 (compared to a 1.4% increase in the second quarter of 2004). Sales continued to be strong at Hannaford and Sweetbay, while sales growth at Food Lion, Kash n’ Karry and Harveys was challenging due to strong competitive activity and consumer uncertainty due to higher gasoline prices.

 

We continue to see significant competitive activity as a greater number of retailers battle for the consumers’ dollars. During the first six months of 2005, we experienced 32 competitive store openings offset by 29 competitive closings (primarily Winn-Dixie closings) in our operating area. In addition, many competitors continued to invest heavily in promotional spending in the form of aggressive advertised pricing, buy one and get one or two free offers, double and triple couponing and other aggressive pricing strategies. Food Lion began price and promotion activity and other initiatives during the second quarter to boost sales performance and confirm its low price leadership. These activities, which continue in the third quarter, have resulted in improved sales momentum.

 

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As of July 2, 2005, we operated 1,535 stores. Our retail store square footage totaled 56.8 million square feet at July 2, 2005, resulting in a 3.5% increase over the comparable period of 2004. Detail of store activity for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 is shown below:

 

     Food
Lion


    Hannaford

   Kash n’
Karry


    Harveys

    Total

 

Stores at beginning of year

   1,222     142    104     55     1,523  

Stores opened

   12     2    3     1     18  

Stores closed

   (2 )   —      —       —       (2 )

Stores relocated

   (3 )   —      —       (1 )   (4 )

Stores converted

   (9 )   —      —       9     —    
    

 
  

 

 

Stores at July 2, 2005

   1,220     144    107 **   64     1,535  
    

 
  

 

 

Net change for the year

   (2 )   2    3     9     12  

Stores remodeled

   65     3    8     —       76  

** Note includes 17 Sweetbay Supermarkets.

 

Gross Profit

 

(Percent of net sales and other revenues)        


  

13 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

13 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


   

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


 

Gross profit

   26.87 %   26.26 %   27.00 %   26.41 %

 

Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased in the second quarter of 2005 and the 26 weeks of 2005 compared with the corresponding periods in 2004 primarily due to margins from the 19 Victory stores acquired during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, lower inventory shrink at Food Lion and continued focus on optimizing margin to drive sustainable profitable sales at all of our operating companies. During the third quarter of fiscal 2004, we successfully completed the transition of all of our Food Lion and Kash n’ Karry stores to a new inventory and margin management system, which was first developed at Hannaford and modified to address the specific needs of Food Lion and Kash n’ Karry. This system has enabled us to improve our current margin analysis, shrink control and inventory management through full visibility to item-level detail data.

 

Our inventories are generally stated at the lower of cost or market, and we value approximately 74% of our inventory using the Last-in, First-out or LIFO method.

 

Our LIFO reserve increased $2.0 million and $5.2 million for the 13 and 26 weeks of 2005 and $2.3 million and $3.7 million for the same period last year. The charge in the second quarter of 2005 is a result of modest inflation across most product categories.

 

Selling and Administrative Expenses

 

(Percent of net sales and other revenues)        


  

13 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

13 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


   

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


 

Selling and administrative expenses

   21.87 %   20.73 %   21.94 %   20.92 %

Selling and administrative expenses excluding depreciation and amortization

   18.98 %   17.87 %   19.02 %   17.99 %

 

Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of sales increased over the 13 weeks and 26 weeks of 2004 primarily due to (i) expenses related to the integration of Victory, the launch of Sweetbay and Food Lion’s market renewals in advance of the expected sales benefits, (ii) increasing supply costs over last year as paper/resin costs increase due to rising fuel costs and (iii) increased stock compensation expenses of $7.0 million and $11.7 million over the second quarter and the 26 weeks of 2004, respectively as a result of our adoption of Statement 123R (See Note 5). There were no stock compensation costs related to Statement 123R recorded in 2004.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

(Dollars in millions)        


  

13 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

13 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


   

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


 

Depreciation and amortization expense

   $ 119.1     $ 114.3     $ 237.7     $ 230.3  

Percent of net sales and other revenues

     2.89 %     2.86 %     2.92 %     2.93 %

 

The increase in depreciation and amortization for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 compared to the corresponding periods of 2004 is primarily due to the acquisition of the 19 Victory stores acquired in fiscal 2004. Also the increase in depreciation and amortization is due to equipment purchases for new stores and renovations and additional store capital leases since the second

 

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quarter of 2004.

 

Interest Expense

 

(Dollars in millions)


  

13 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

13 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


   

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


 

Interest expense

   $ 80.8     $ 80.7     $ 162.2     $ 161.4  

Percent of net sales and other revenues

     1.96 %     2.02 %     1.99 %     2.06 %

 

Interest expense increased for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 as compared to the corresponding periods of 2004 primarily due to additional store capital leases and a decrease in the benefit from our interest rate swap agreements. These increases to interest expense were offset by increased investment income resulting from higher cash balances and the repurchase and redemption of $52.355 million of our debt during the fourth quarter of 2004.

 

Discontinued Operations

 

    

# of stores closed as discontinued

operations


Fiscal Year 2003

   44

Fiscal Year 2004

   39

26 weeks ended July 2, 2005

   2
    

Total stores closed as discontinued operations

   85
    

 

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, a portion of the costs associated with the closure of these stores, as well as related operating activity prior to closing for these stores, was recorded in “Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.

 

Income Taxes

 

(Dollars in millions)


  

13 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

13 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


   

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


   

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


 

Provision for income taxes

   $ 53.7     $ 51.9     $ 106.6     $ 103.0  

Effective tax rate

     42.7 %     36.9 %     42.6 %     38.3 %

 

The effective tax rate increased for the 13 weeks ended July 2, 2005 from the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2004 because the tax provision for the period ended July 3, 2004 included approximately $3.4 million (net of tax) in interest income related to an IRS audit refund. Our Company’s tax rate from continuing operations would have been 39.3% and 39.5% for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended July 3, 2004, respectively, excluding this interest refund. Furthermore, the tax rate has increased in 2005 due to the non-deductible nature of qualified stock options (see Note 5, which more fully describes our Company’s adoption of Statement 123R) as well as increased accruals for state audits.

 

The determination of our Company’s provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items.

 

We continue to experience both federal and state audits of our income tax filings, which we consider to be part of our ongoing business activity. In particular, we have experienced an increase in audit and assessment activity during both fiscal 2003 and 2004, which we expect to continue. While the ultimate outcome of these federal and state audits is not certain, we have considered the merits of our filing positions in our overall evaluation of potential tax liabilities and believe we have adequate liabilities recorded in our consolidated financial statements for exposures on these matters. Based on our evaluation of the potential tax liabilities and the merits of our filing positions, we also believe it is unlikely that potential tax exposures over and above the amounts currently recorded as liabilities in our consolidated financial statements will be material to our financial condition or future results of operation.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

(Dollars in millions)


  

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


  

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


Cash provided by operating activities

   $ 421.7    $ 478.9

 

We have funded our operations and acquisitions from cash generated from our operations and borrowings.

 

At July 2, 2005, we had cash and cash equivalents of $538.6 million compared with $629.9 million at July 3, 2004. We have historically generated positive cash flow from operations. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities over the comparable period is primarily due to an increase in inventory and higher tax payments offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses. The increase in inventory for the 26 weeks of 2005 is to support the level of inventory needed to meet our store replenishment requirements and Food Lion’s launch of its Butcher’s Brand beef program. The decrease in inventory for the 26 weeks of 2004 is primarily the result of the closing of the 35 underperforming stores.

 

(Dollars in millions)


  

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


  

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


Cash flows used in investing activities

   $ 216.4    $ 136.1

 

 

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The increase in investing activities was primarily due to an increase in capital expenditures, $238.2 million for the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005 compared with $143.1 million for the comparable period of 2004. The increase in capital expenditures is primarily due to construction costs incurred for the Greensboro, North Carolina market which was completed during the second quarter, continuing costs incurred for the Baltimore, Maryland market to be completed in the fall of 2005 and costs to convert existing Kash n’ Karry stores to Sweetbay Supermarket and the opening of three new Sweetbay Supermarket stores. For the 26 weeks ended July 2, 2005, we opened 18 new stores and renovated 76 existing stores compared with 22 new stores and seven renovations for the corresponding period last year.

 

In fiscal 2005, we plan to incur approximately $625 million of capital expenditures compared to the previous projection of $550 million. The encouraging results in our Sweetbay conversions and the benefits of expanding Hannaford’s operations and renewing Food Lion’s key markets are drivers of future growth. We plan to finance capital expenditures during fiscal 2005 through funds generated from operations and existing bank facilities and the use of leases when necessary.

 

(Dollars in millions)


  

26 weeks ended

July 2, 2005


  

26 weeks ended

July 3, 2004


Cash flows used in financing activities

   $ 166.7    $ 26.5

 

Cash used in financing activities increased for the 26 weeks of 2005 compared to 26 weeks of 2004 primarily due to dividend payments this year of $125.3 million and increased purchases this year of parent common stock used for employee stock option exercises in the 26 weeks of 2005 compared to the same period of last year.

 

Debt

 

On April 22, 2005, we entered into a $500 million five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of commercial banks (the “New Credit Agreement”), which replaced our then existing secured $350 million, five-year revolving amended and restated credit agreement (the “Prior Credit Agreement”). The Company and the other parties terminated the Prior Credit Agreement (except those provisions, which by their terms survive termination) in connection with, and as a condition to, entering into the New Credit Agreement. The Prior Credit Agreement was scheduled to expire on July 31, 2005. The Company incurred no early termination penalties in connection with the termination.

 

The New Credit Agreement provides for a $500 million five-year unsecured revolving credit facility, with a $100 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, and a $35 million sublimit for swingline loans. At the election of the Company, the aggregate maximum principal amount available under the New Credit Agreement may be increased to an aggregate amount not exceeding $650 million. The New Credit Agreement will mature April 22, 2010, unless optionally extended thereunder for up to two additional years.

 

The New Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants. Negative covenants include a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio. We must be in compliance with all covenants in order to have access to funds under the New Credit Agreement. As of July 2, 2005, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in the New Credit Agreement. A deteriorating economic or operating environment can subject us to a risk of non-compliance with the covenants. We had no outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Agreement as of July 2, 2005, and had no borrowings during 2005 under this facility. Funds are available under the New Credit Agreement for general corporate purposes, including as credit support for the Company’s commercial paper programs.

 

At July 2, 2005, we had long–term debt as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)       

Notes, 7.375%, due 2006

   $ 565,033 (a)(b)

Notes, 7.55%, due 2007

     144,817 (a)

Notes, 8.125%, due 2011

     1,098,554 (a)

Notes, 8.05%, due 2027

     121,748 (a)

Debentures, 9.00%, due 2031

     855,000  

Medium-term notes, 8.67% to 8.73%, due 2006

     5,042 (a)

Other notes, 6.31% to 14.15%, due 2005 to 2016

     52,611 (a)

Mortgage payables, 7.55% to 8.65%, due 2005 to 2016

     9,557 (a)

Financing lease, 7.25%, due 2005 to 2018

     13,748  
    


       2,866,110  

Less current portion

     575,656  
    


     $ 2,290,454  
    



(a) Net of associated discount and premium
(b) These notes are due April 15, 2006 and were reclassed to current during the second quarter of 2005. While we continue to evaluate alternative financing opportunities, we believe that our current cash balances, along with cash flows from operations and available credit lines will be sufficient to cover the coming maturities.

 

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In October 2003, our Hannaford banner invoked the defeasance provisions of its outstanding 7.41% Senior Notes due February 15, 2009, 8.54% Senior Notes due November 15, 2004, 6.50% Senior Notes due May 15, 2008, 6.58% Senior Notes due February 15, 2011, 7.06% Senior Notes due May 15, 2016 and 6.31% Senior Notes due May 15, 2008 (collectively, the “Notes”) and placed sufficient funds in an escrow account to satisfy the remaining principal and interest payments due on the Notes. As a result of this defeasance, Hannaford is no longer subject to the negative covenants contained in the agreements governing these notes. As of July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, $53.4 million and $65.2 million in aggregate principal amount of these notes was outstanding. Cash committed to fund the escrow and not available for general corporate purposes, is considered restricted. As of July 2, 2005 restricted funds of $12.9 million and $46.8 million are recorded in Current Other Assets and Non-current Other Assets. As of January 1, 2005 restricted funds of $13.1 million and $59.8 million are recorded in Current Other Assets and Non-current Other Assets.

 

We enter into significant leasing obligations related to our store properties. Capital lease obligations outstanding at July 2, 2005 were $763.8 million compared with $708.6 million at July 3, 2004. Lease agreements provide for initial terms of 20 and 25 years, with renewal options ranging from five to 20 years. We also had significant operating lease commitments at the end of fiscal 2004.

 

We also have periodic short-term borrowings under informal credit arrangements that are available to us at the lenders’ discretion. We had no borrowings outstanding as of July 2, 2005 or July 3, 2004.

 

Market Risk

 

Our Company is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of our long-term debt requirements. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the effect of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs. We maintain certain variable-rate debt to take advantage of lower relative interest rates currently available. We have not entered into any of our financial instruments for trading purposes.

 

We maintain interest rate swaps against certain debt obligations, effectively converting a portion of the debt from fixed to variable rates. The notional principal amounts of interest rate swap arrangements as of April 2, 2005 were $300 million maturing in 2006 and $100 million maturing in 2011. Maturity dates of interest rate swap arrangements match those of the underlying debt. These agreements involve the exchange of fixed rate payments for variable rate payments without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. Variable rates for our agreements are based on six-month or three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR and are reset on a semiannual basis or a quarterly basis. The differential between fixed and variable rates to be paid or received is accrued as interest rates change in accordance with the agreements and recognized over the life of the agreements as an adjustment to interest expense. The $100 million notional swaps maturing in 2011 meet the criteria for using the short-cut method, which assumes 100% hedge effectiveness, as prescribed by SFAS No. 133, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” During the fourth quarter of 2004, in association with the retirement of $36.536 million of our $600 million 7.375% notes, we de-designated the $300 million notional interest rate swaps as a fair value hedge of 50% of the $600 million 2006 notes, and re-designated them as fair value hedge of approximately 53% of the remaining $563.5 million 2006 notes. These swaps meet the criteria of being highly effective swaps, as prescribed by SFAS No. 133, and currently carry no significant ineffectiveness. We have recorded a derivative asset in connection with all these agreements in the amount of $3.5 million and $8.3 million at July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, respectively, which is included in our Consolidated Balance Sheet in Non-current Other Assets.

 

In fiscal 2001, we settled certain interest rate hedge agreements in connection with the completion of an offering of notes, resulting in an unrealized loss of approximately $214 million. As a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 133 at the beginning of fiscal 2001, the unrealized loss was recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax,” and is being amortized to “Interest expense” over the term of the associated notes. The unrealized loss was reduced as of the date of the Delhaize Group share exchange as a result of the application of purchase accounting. The remaining unrealized loss net of taxes at July 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005 was $36.3 million and $38.9 million, respectively.

 

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The table set forth below provides the expected principal payments and related interest rates of our long-term debt by fiscal year of maturity as of January 1, 2005.

 

(Dollars in millions)    2005

    2006

    2007

    2008

    2009

    Thereafter

    Fair
Value


Notes, due 2006

           $ 563.5 (a)                                   $ 590.2

Average interest rate

             7.38 %                                      

Notes, due 2011

                                           $ 1,100.0 (b)   $ 1,282.4

Average interest rate

                                             8.13 %      

Debentures, due 2031

                                           $ 855.0     $ 1,091.8

Average interest rate

                                             9.00 %      

Medium - term notes

           $ 5.0                                     $ 5.4

Average interest rate

             8.71 %                                      

Notes, due 2007

                   $ 145.0                             $

156.4

 

Average interest rate

                     7.55 %                              

Notes, due 2027

                                           $ 126.0     $ 145.0

Average interest rate

                                             8.05 %      

Mortgage payables

   $ 1.3     $ 1.4     $ 1.6     $ 1.0     $ 1.1     $ 3.6     $ 10.9

Average interest rate

     8.09 %     8.10 %     8.10 %     7.76 %     7.75 %     8.08 %      

Other notes

   $ 12.1     $ 12.1     $ 12.2     $ 12.2     $ 5.8     $ 13.1 (c)   $ 71.1

Average interest rate

     6.93 %     6.95 %     6.98 %     6.98 %     7.34 %     7.31 %      

Financing lease

   $ 0.6     $ 0.5     $ 0.6     $ 0.7     $ 0.7     $ 7.9     $ 11.0

Average interest rate

     7.25 %     7.25 %     7.25 %     7.25 %     7.25 %     7.25 %      

(a) $300.0 million notional amount was swapped for a variable interest rate based on a six-month or three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR reset on a semiannual or a quarterly basis. The carrying value of these notes was increased by $4.9 million at January 1, 2005, to reflect the fair value of the interest rate swap.
(b) $100.0 million notional amount was swapped for a variable interest rate based on a six-month or three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR reset on a semiannual or a quarterly basis. The carrying value of these notes was increased by $1.6 million at January 1, 2005, to reflect the fair value of the interest rate swap.
(c) See Note 7 of the Company’s 2004 Consolidated Financial Statements for Hannaford defeasance discussion.

 

We do not trade in foreign markets or in commodities, nor do we have significant concentrations of credit risk. Accordingly, we do not believe that foreign exchange risk, commodity risk or credit risk pose a significant threat to our Company.

 

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

 

We assume various financial obligations and commitments in the normal course of our operations and financing activities. Financial obligations are considered to represent known future cash payments that we are required to make under existing contractual arrangements, such as debt and lease agreements. A table representing the scheduled maturities of our contractual obligations as of January 1, 2005 was included under the heading “Contractual Obligations and Commitments” on page 23 of our Company’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2005. At July 2, 2005, there were no significant changes from the table referenced above.

 

Self-Insurance

 

We are self-insured for workers’ compensation, general liability and auto claims. The self-insurance liability is determined actuarially, based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. Maximum retention, including defense costs per occurrence, ranges from (i) $0.5 million to $1.0 million per accident for workers’ compensation, (ii) $5.0 million per accident for automobile liability, and (iii) $3.0 million per accident for general liability, with an additional $5.0 million retention in excess of the primary $3.0 million general liability retention for druggist liability. We are insured for costs related to covered claims, including defense costs, in excess of these retentions. It is possible that the final resolution of some of these claims may require us to make significant expenditures in excess of our existing reserves over an extended period of time and in a range of amounts that cannot be reasonably estimated.

 

We implemented a captive insurance program in fiscal 2001 pursuant to which the self-insured reserves related to workers’ compensation, general liability and auto coverage were reinsured by Pride, an Irish reinsurance captive, owned by an affiliated company of Delhaize Group. The purpose for implementing the captive insurance program is to provide Delhaize Group continuing flexibility in its risk management program while providing certain excess loss protection through anticipated reinsurance contracts with Pride. Premiums are transferred annually to Pride through Delhaize Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Delhaize America.

 

Our property insurance includes self-insured retentions per occurrence to (i) $5.0 million for named storms, (ii) $5.0 million for Zone A flood losses, (iii) $5.0 million for earthquakes, and (iv) $2.5 million for all other losses. We incurred property loss of $11.4 million for hurricanes experienced during fiscal 2004 compared with property loss of $16.9 million related to Hurricane Isabel in fiscal 2003. Also in fiscal 2004, we received insurance reimbursement of $4.0 million related to Hurricane Isabel.

 

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Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards

 

In June 2005, the Financial Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 05-06, “Determining the Amortization Period for Leasehold Improvements.” EITF Issue No. 05-06 indicates that for operating leases, leasehold improvements that are placed in service significantly after and not contemplated at or near the beginning of the lease term should be amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the assets or a term that includes required lease periods and renewals that are deemed to be reasonably assured at the date the leasehold improvement are purchased. Leasehold improvements acquired in a business combination should be amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the assets or a term that includes required lease periods and renewals that are deemed to be reasonably assured at the date of acquisition. EITF Issue No. 05-06 is effective for leasehold improvements that are purchased or acquired in reporting periods beginning after June 28, 2005. Earlier application is permitted in periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The adoption of this Issue is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In May 2005, FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards (“FAS”) No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error ‘Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.’” FAS No. 154 is a result of a broader effort by the FASB to improve the comparability of cross-border financial reporting by working with the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) toward development of a single set of high-quality accounting standards. As part of that effort, the FASB and the IASB identified opportunities to improve financial reporting by eliminating certain narrow differences between their existing accounting standards. Reporting of accounting changes was identified as an area in which financial reporting in the United States could be improved by eliminating differences between Opinion 20 and IAS 8, “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.” FAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. Early adoption is permitted for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after the date this Statement is issued. The standard does not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In March 2005, FASB issued FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, An Interpretation of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) No. 143, ‘Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.’” FIN No. 47 clarifies the requirements to record liabilities stemming from a legal obligation to clean up and retire fixed assets, when retirement depends on a future event. FASB believes this interpretation will result in more consistent recognition of liabilities relating to asset retirement obligations, more information about expected future cash outflows associated with the obligations and investments in long-lived assets because additional asset retirement costs will be recognized as part of the carrying amounts of the assets. FIN No. 47 will be effective no later than the end of fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. Retrospective application for interim financial information is permitted but not required. Early adoption is encouraged. The adoption of this standard does not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The information set forth under the heading “Market Risk” under Item 2 of this Form 10-Q is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

 

Description


4   Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated May 17, 2005 and effective as of January 1, 2005, by and among Delhaize America, Inc., Food Lion, LLC, Hannaford Bros. Co. Kash n’ Karry Food Stores, Inc., FL Food Lion, Inc., Risk Management Services, Inc., Hannbro Company, Martin’s Foods of South Burlington, Inc., Shop ‘n Save-Mass, Inc., Hannaford Procurement Corp., Boney Wilson & Sons, Inc., J.H. Harvey Co., LLC, Hannaford Licensing Corp., Victory Distributors, Inc. and The Bank of New York (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated May 17, 2005) (SEC File No. 0-6080)
10   Credit Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2005, by and among Delhaize America, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors of Delhaize America, Inc. party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, issuing bank and swingline lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 26, 2005) (SEC File No. 0-6080)
31(a)   Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)
31(b)   Certification of Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)
32   Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350)

 

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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.

 

    DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.

DATE: August 16, 2005

 

BY:

 

/s/ Carol M. Herndon


       

Carol M. Herndon

Executive Vice President of Accounting and Analysis and

Chief Accounting Officer

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit

 

Description


4   Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated May 17, 2005 and effective as of January 1, 2005, by and among Delhaize America, Inc., Food Lion, LLC, Hannaford Bros. Co. Kash n’ Karry Food Stores, Inc., FL Food Lion, Inc., Risk Management Services, Inc., Hannbro Company, Martin’s Foods of South Burlington, Inc., Shop ‘n Save-Mass, Inc., Hannaford Procurement Corp., Boney Wilson & Sons, Inc., J.H. Harvey Co., LLC, Hannaford Licensing Corp., Victory Distributors, Inc. and The Bank of New York (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated May 17, 2005) (SEC File No. 0-6080)
10   Credit Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2005, by and among Delhaize America, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors of Delhaize America, Inc. party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, issuing bank and swingline lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 26, 2005) (SEC File No. 0-6080)
31(a)   Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)
31(b)   Certification of Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. § 7241)
32   Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350)

 

 

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