-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Iw0Uy7y1f9R3mO2I8RUlXPG3XGxh+gRtpg46CfgL78c8EaPplv2nuYnlkC4gdZrn xVaCdg2tzvpHESUnTEePEw== 0001104659-07-089485.txt : 20071218 0001104659-07-089485.hdr.sgml : 20071218 20071218094608 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-07-089485 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20071103 FILED AS OF DATE: 20071218 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20071218 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PEP BOYS MANNY MOE & JACK CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000077449 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES [5531] IRS NUMBER: 230962915 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 0201 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03381 FILM NUMBER: 071311739 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3111 W ALLEGHENY AVE CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19132 BUSINESS PHONE: 2152299000 10-Q 1 a07-31560_110q.htm 10-Q

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

x

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended November 3, 2007

 

OR

 

o

 

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the transition period from             to

 

Commission File No. 1-3381

 

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania

 

23-0962915

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer ID number)

incorporation or organization)

 

 

 

 

 

3111 W. Allegheny Ave. Philadelphia, PA

 

19132

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

215-430-9000

(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 and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No  o

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer  o   Accelerated filer  x   Non-accelerated filer  o

 

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

As of November 30, 2007 there were 51,729,983 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

 

 



 

Index

 

 

 

Page

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Changes in Retained Earnings - Thirteen and Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 (Restated)

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

6-22

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

23-30

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

34

 

2



 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

UNAUDITED

 

 

 

November 3,
2007

 

February 3,
2007

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

26,200

 

$

21,884

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

28,325

 

29,582

 

Merchandise inventories

 

589,916

 

607,042

 

Prepaid expenses

 

27,894

 

39,264

 

Deferred income taxes

 

28,669

 

 

Other

 

65,751

 

70,368

 

Total Current Assets

 

766,755

 

768,140

 

Property and Equipment - at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

251,705

 

251,705

 

Buildings and improvements

 

927,134

 

929,225

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

697,660

 

684,042

 

Construction in progress

 

5,894

 

3,464

 

 

 

1,882,393

 

1,868,436

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

1,019,633

 

962,189

 

Property and Equipment - net

 

862,760

 

906,247

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

24,828

 

Other

 

23,472

 

67,984

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,652,987

 

$

1,767,199

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

226,535

 

$

265,489

 

Trade payable program liability

 

21,596

 

13,990

 

Accrued expenses

 

276,429

 

292,280

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

28,931

 

Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases

 

3,445

 

3,490

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

528,005

 

604,180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities

 

549,751

 

535,031

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

78,930

 

60,233

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, par value $1 per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized 500,000,000 shares; Issued 68,557,041 shares

 

68,557

 

68,557

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

294,911

 

289,384

 

Retained earnings

 

431,088

 

463,797

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(11,299

)

(9,380

)

Less cost of shares in treasury - 14,633,938 shares and 12,427,687 shares

 

227,692

 

185,339

 

Less cost of shares in benefits trust - 2,195,270 shares

 

59,264

 

59,264

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

496,301

 

567,755

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

1,652,987

 

$

1,767,199

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

UNAUDITED

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

 

 

November 3,
2007

 

October 28,
2006

 

November 3,
2007

 

October 28,
2006

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

435,725

 

$

453,711

 

$

1,339,329

 

$

1,393,023

 

Service Revenue

 

99,651

 

97,138

 

300,949

 

292,992

 

Total Revenues

 

535,376

 

550,849

 

1,640,278

 

1,686,015

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

350,398

 

323,025

 

985,508

 

995,447

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

89,370

 

90,131

 

267,232

 

268,895

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

439,768

 

413,156

 

1,252,740

 

1,264,342

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

85,327

 

130,686

 

353,821

 

397,576

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

10,281

 

7,007

 

33,717

 

24,097

 

Total Gross Profit

 

95,608

 

137,693

 

387,538

 

421,673

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

134,542

 

139,255

 

395,459

 

410,020

 

Net (Loss) Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

(515

)

213

 

1,829

 

6,229

 

Operating (Loss) Profit

 

(39,449

)

(1,349

)

(6,092

)

17,882

 

Non-operating Income

 

1,032

 

1,017

 

4,703

 

5,294

 

Interest Expense

 

11,501

 

15,581

 

36,488

 

37,886

 

Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(49,918

)

(15,913

)

(37,877

)

(14,710

)

Income Tax Benefit

 

(21,837

)

(5,200

)

(17,212

)

(4,600

)

Net Loss From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(28,081

)

(10,713

)

(20,665

)

(10,110

)

Gain (Loss) From Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

91

 

(205

)

29

 

(338

)

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

4

 

 

183

 

Net Loss

 

(27,990

)

(10,914

)

(20,636

)

(10,265

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained Earnings, beginning of period

 

462,615

 

474,858

 

463,797

 

481,926

 

Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of FIN 48

 

 

 

(155

)

 

Cash Dividends

 

(3,510

)

(3,691

)

(10,630

)

(11,207

)

Effect of Stock Options

 

 

(209

)

(1,261

)

(285

)

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

(27

)

(31

)

(27

)

(156

)

Retained Earnings, end of period

 

$

431,088

 

$

460,013

 

$

431,088

 

$

460,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

$

(0.54

)

$

(0.20

)

$

(0.40

)

$

(0.19

)

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

Loss Per Share

 

$

(0.54

)

$

(0.20

)

$

(0.40

)

$

(0.19

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Dividends Per Share

 

$

0.0675

 

$

0.0675

 

$

0.2025

 

$

0.2025

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollar amounts in thousands)

UNAUDITED

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended

 

November 3,
2007

 

October 28,
2006

 

 

 

 

 

(as restated,
see Note 16)

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss

 

$

(20,636

)

$

(10,265

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations

 

(29

)

338

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

62,416

 

62,546

 

Inventory impairment

 

32,803

 

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax

 

 

(183

)

Accretion of asset disposal obligation

 

194

 

203

 

Loss on defeasance of convertible debt

 

 

755

 

Stock compensation expense

 

8,529

 

2,611

 

Cancellation of vested stock options

 

 

(1,056

)

Deferred income taxes

 

(11,812

)

(7,366

)

Gain from dispositions of assets & insurance recoveries

 

(1,829

)

(6,229

)

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

3,665

 

 

Loss from asset impairment

 

10,963

 

550

 

Excess tax benefits from stock based awards

 

(687

)

(37

)

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies

 

(5,423

)

(1,593

)

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other

 

32,004

 

50,150

 

Increase in merchandise inventories

 

(15,677

)

(29,102

)

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable

 

(38,954

)

46,743

 

Decrease in accrued expenses

 

(5,911

)

(24,998

)

Increase in other long-term liabilities

 

682

 

1,281

 

Net cash provided by continuing operations

 

50,298

 

84,348

 

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations

 

25

 

(367

)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

50,323

 

83,981

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for property and equipment

 

(33,506

)

(25,092

)

Proceeds from dispositions of assets

 

2,376

 

1,598

 

Proceeds (payments) on life insurance policies

 

26,714

 

(24,669

)

Proceeds from sales of assets held for disposal

 

 

6,981

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

(4,416

)

(41,182

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings under line of credit agreements

 

436,584

 

434,020

 

Payments under line of credit agreements

 

(419,267

)

(494,062

)

Excess tax benefits from stock based awards

 

687

 

37

 

Borrowings on trade payable program liability

 

87,578

 

54,083

 

Payments on trade payable program liability

 

(79,972

)

(51,955

)

Proceeds from term loan

 

 

121,000

 

Reduction of long-term debt

 

(2,432

)

(2,259

)

Defeasance of convertible debt

 

 

(119,000

)

Payments on capital lease obligations

 

(210

)

(167

)

Dividends paid

 

(10,630

)

(11,207

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

(58,152

)

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

3,632

 

242

 

Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan

 

591

 

680

 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

 

(41,591

)

(68,588

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

4,316

 

(25,789

)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

21,884

 

48,281

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

26,200

 

$

22,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized

 

$

30,100

 

$

34,246

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

214

 

$

730

 

Non-cash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued purchases of property and equipment

 

$

258

 

$

757

 

Non-cash financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment capital leases

 

$

 

$

84

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of November 3, 2007, the condensed consolidated statements of operations and changes in retained earnings for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the thirty-nine week periods ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at November 3, 2007 and for all periods presented have been made.

 

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted, as permitted by Rule 10-01 of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation S-X, “Interim Financial Statements”. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007. The results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 3, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year.

 

NOTE 2. New Accounting Standards

 

Adopted:

 

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Financial Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements in accordance with the FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute criteria for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal, various states and Puerto Rico jurisdictions.  The Company’s U.S. federal returns for tax years 2004 and forward are subject to examination.  The federal audit of tax years 2001, 2002 and 2003 was closed during the second quarter of fiscal 2007 resulting in the recognition of a $4,227,000 additional income tax benefit. The impact of this recognition remains subject to examination by the various states through fiscal 2008.  State and local income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three to five years after filing of the respective return.  The Company has various state income tax returns in the process of examination, appeals and litigation.

 

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on February 4, 2007.  In connection with the adoption, the Company recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $155,000 and reclassified certain previously recognized deferred tax attributes as FIN 48 liabilities.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits at February 4, 2007 was $7,126,000 of which $2,216,000 would impact the Company’s tax rate, if recognized. At November 3, 2007, the amount of the unrecognized tax benefit was $3,037,000.

 

The Company recognizes potential interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense and, accordingly, during the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, the Company recognized approximately $9,000 and $59,000, respectively, in potential interest associated with uncertain tax positions.  At February 4, 2007, the Company has recorded approximately $734,000 for the payment of interest and penalties, which is included in the $7,126,000 unrecognized tax benefit noted above.  The Company does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

 

In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140” (SFAS No. 155). SFAS No. 155 simplifies accounting for certain hybrid instruments currently governed by SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” or SFAS No. 133, by allowing fair value remeasurement of hybrid instruments that contain an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation. SFAS No. 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. The Company adopted this standard on February 4, 2007, which did not affect our consolidated financial statements.

 

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In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (SFAS No. 156). SFAS No. 156 amends SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities,” with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS No. 156 is effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. The Company adopted this standard on February 4, 2007, which did not affect our consolidated financial statements.

 

In June of 2006, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) on Issue 06-3, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation).” The Company presents sales, net of sales taxes, in its consolidated statement of operations and the adoption of this EITF did not affect our consolidated financial statements.

 

To be adopted:

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines the term fair value, establishes a framework for measuring it within generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about its measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 157 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 159 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2007, the EITF reached a consensus on Issue Number 06-10, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements” (EITF 06-10). EITF 06-10 provides guidance to help companies determine whether a liability for the postretirement benefit associated with a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement should be recorded in accordance with either SFAS No. 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions” (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists), or Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract). EITF 06-10 also provides guidance on how a company should recognize and measure the asset in a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance contract. EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, although early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of EITF 06-10 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF Issue Number 06-11, “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards” (EITF 06-11). EITF 06-11 applies to share-based payment arrangements with dividend protection features that entitle employees to receive (a) dividends on equity-classified nonvested shares, (b) dividend equivalents on equity-classified nonvested share units, or (c) payments equal to the dividends paid on the underlying shares while an equity-classified share option is outstanding, when those dividends or dividend equivalents are charged to retained earnings under SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment”, and result in an income tax deduction for the employer. A consensus was reached that a realized income tax benefit from dividends or dividend equivalents that are charged to retained earnings and are paid to employees for equity-classified non-vested equity shares, non-vested equity share units, and outstanding equity share options should be recognized as an increase in additional paid-in capital. EITF 06-11 is effective prospectively for the income tax benefits that result from dividends on equity-classified employee share-based payment awards that are declared in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of EITF 06-11 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE 3. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company has stock-based compensation plans, under which it grants stock options and restricted stock units to key employees and members of its Board of Directors. Generally, new stock option grants vest over a four-year period, with one-fifth vesting on each of the grant date and the next four anniversaries thereof and have an expiration date of seven years.  Generally, new restricted stock unit grants vest over a four-year period, with one-fourth vesting on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. During the third quarter ended November 3, 2007, we granted 6,000 stock options with a weighted average fair value of $5.12 per option and 74,000 restricted stock units with a weighted average fair value of $15.30 per unit.

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), we recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. We recognized $2,476,000 and $893,000 of stock-based compensation expense during the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007

 

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and October 28, 2006, respectively, and $8,529,000 and $2,611,000 of stock-based compensation expense during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively.

 

NOTE 4. Merchandise Inventories

 

Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each fiscal year based on inventory and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must be based on management’s estimates of expected fiscal year-end inventory levels and costs. If the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method of costing inventory had been used by the Company, inventory would have been $573,700,000 and $593,265,000 as of November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007, respectively.

 

The Company establishes reserves for estimated inventory shrinkage based upon historical levels and the results of its cycle counting program.

 

The Company also records valuation adjustments (reserves) for potentially excess and obsolete inventories based on current inventory levels, the historical analysis of product sales and current market conditions. The nature of the Company’s inventory is such that the risk of obsolescence is minimal and excess inventory has historically been returned to the Company’s vendors for credit. The Company provides reserves when less than full credit is expected from a vendor or when market is lower than recorded costs. The reserves are revised, if necessary, on a quarterly basis for adequacy. The Company’s reserves against inventory for these matters were $15,464,000 and $13,462,000 at November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007, respectively.

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded a $32,803,000 inventory impairment for the discontinuance and planned exit of certain non-core merchandise products adopted as one of the initial steps in the Company’s five-year strategic plan. The carrying value of the discontinued merchandise will be evaluated quarterly as compared to the estimated sell through that was utilized in determining the impairment.

 

NOTE 5. Deferred Income Taxes

 

As of February 3, 2007, the Company had available federal net operating losses that can be carried forward to future years. The Company now expects to utilize these operating loss carryforwards within the next twelve months, principally as a result of real estate sales. The deferred tax asset primarily relating to these operating loss carryforwards has been reclassified to current from long term deferred tax asset during the third quarter of fiscal 2007.

 

As a result, consistent with the requirement of FASB No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, current deferred tax liabilities are presented on a net basis in the line item current deferred tax assets as of November 3, 2007.  Also, long term deferred tax liabilities of $13,800,000 as of November 3, 2007, shown net in prior periods with long-term deferred tax assets, are presented in the line item other long-term liabilities.

 

NOTE 6. Other Current Assets

 

The Company’s other current assets as of November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007, respectively, were as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 3, 2007

 

February 3, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinsurance premiums and receivable

 

$

51,714

 

$

69,239

 

Insurance benefit receivable

 

11,479

 

 

Income taxes receivable

 

1,588

 

 

Other

 

970

 

1,129

 

Total

 

$

65,751

 

$

70,368

 

 

The Company has risk participation arrangements with respect to workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and other casualty coverages. The Company has a wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary through which it reinsures this retained exposure. This subsidiary uses both risk sharing pools and third party insurance to manage this exposure. In addition, the Company self insures certain employee-related health care benefit liabilities. The Company maintains stop loss coverage with third party insurers through which it reinsures certain of its casualty and health care benefit liabilities. The Company records both liabilities and reinsurance receivables using actuarial methods utilized in the insurance industry based upon our historical claims experience.

 

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During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded a $3,900,000 benefit on a company-owned life insurance policy to reflect the current value of the insurance receivable of $11,479,000.

 

NOTE 7. Discontinued Operations

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, discontinued operations continue to reflect the remaining costs associated with the 33 stores closed on July 31, 2003 as part of our corporate restructuring. The remaining reserve balance is not material.

 

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NOTE 8. Pension and Savings Plan

 

Pension expense includes the following:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 
3, 2007

 

October 
28, 2006

 

November 
3, 2007

 

October 
28, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

22

 

$

58

 

$

124

 

$

188

 

Interest cost

 

893

 

772

 

2,565

 

2,300

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(566

)

(532

)

(1,740

)

(1,645

)

Amortization of transition obligation

 

40

 

41

 

122

 

122

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

95

 

91

 

277

 

269

 

Amortization of net loss

 

385

 

602

 

1,361

 

1,733

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

869

 

$

1,032

 

$

2,709

 

$

2,967

 

 

The Company has a qualified defined benefit pension plan with accrued benefits frozen at December 31, 1996. The Company makes contributions to this plan in accordance with the requirements of ERISA. The Company does not anticipate making a contribution to this plan during fiscal 2007.

 

The Company has an unfunded, non-qualified Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan (SERP) defined benefit plan that was closed to new participants on January 31, 2004. As of November 3, 2007, the Company contributed $368,000 of an anticipated $1,000,000 contribution during fiscal 2007 to this plan.

 

The Company has a non-qualified SERP defined contribution plan for key employees who were designated by the Board of Directors after January 31, 2004. The Company recorded a benefit for the defined contribution portion of the plan of approximately $158,000 and $9,000 for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively, and recorded contribution expense of approximately $263,000 and $479,000 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively.

 

The Company has two 401(k) savings plans, which cover all full-time employees who are at least 21 years of age with one or more years of service. The Company contributes the lesser of 50% of the first 6% of a participant’s contributions or 3% of the participant’s compensation. The Company’s savings plans’ contribution expense was approximately $961,000 and $359,000 for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively, and approximately $2,589,000 and $2,110,000 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively.

 

NOTE 9. Debt and Financing Arrangements

 

On February 15, 2007, the Company amended its $320,000,000 Senior Secured Term Loan, due in 2013, to reduce the interest rate from London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.75% to LIBOR plus 2.00%.

 

On October 27, 2006, the Company amended and restated its Senior Secured Term Loan Facility to increase its size from $200,000,000 to $320,000,000. Proceeds from the facility were used to satisfy and discharge the Company’s outstanding $119,000,000 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due June 1, 2007 by deposit into an escrow fund with an independent trustee. The right of the holders of the convertible notes to convert them into shares of the Company’s common stock, at any time until the June 1, 2007 maturity date, survived such satisfaction and discharge, although no notes were converted prior to maturity. The conversion price was approximately $22.40 per share.  The Company recorded a non-cash charge for the value of such conversion right, approximately $755,000 as determined by the Black-Scholes method, in its consolidated statement of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006.

 

NOTE 10. Warranty Reserve

 

The Company provides warranties for both its merchandise sales and service labor. Warranties for merchandise are generally covered by the respective vendors, with the Company covering any costs above the vendor’s stipulated allowance. Service labor warranties are covered in full by the Company on a limited lifetime basis. The Company establishes its warranty reserves based on historical data of warranty transactions.

 

Components of the reserve for warranty costs for the thirty-nine week periods ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively, are as follows:

 

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(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Thirty-nine
Weeks Ended
November 3, 2007

 

Thirty-nine
Weeks Ended
 October 28, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

645

 

$

1,477

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions related to current period sales

 

7,774

 

15,751

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warranty costs incurred in current period

 

(7,993

)

(15,824

)

Ending balance

 

$

426

 

$

1,404

 

 

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NOTE 11. Loss Per Share

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

 

 

 

 

November 3,
2007

 

October 28,
2006

 

November 3,
2007

 

October 28,
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

 

Net Loss From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

$

(28,081

)

$

(10,713

)

$

(20,665

)

$

(10,110

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

91

 

(205

)

29

 

(338

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

4

 

 

183

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss

 

$

(27,990

)

$

(10,914

)

$

(20,636

)

$

(10,265

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)

 

Basic average number of common shares outstanding during period

 

51,844

 

54,313

 

52,206

 

54,264

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares assumed issued upon exercise of dilutive stock options, net of assumed repurchase, at the average market price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c)

 

Diluted average number of common shares assumed outstanding during period

 

51,844

 

54,313

 

52,206

 

54,264

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Loss per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle (a/b)

 

$

(0.54

)

$

(0.20

)

$

(0.40

)

$

(0.19

)

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Loss per Share

 

$

(0.54

)

$

(0.20

)

$

(0.40

)

$

(0.19

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Loss per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss From Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle (a/c)

 

$

(0.54

)

$

(0.20

)

$

(0.40

)

$

(0.19

)

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Loss per Share

 

$

(0.54

)

$

(0.20

)

$

(0.40

)

$

(0.19

)

 

At November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively, there were 3,397,000 and 3,594,000 outstanding options and non-vested restricted stock units. All outstanding options and non-vested restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted average number of common shares outstanding during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 3, 2007 due to their anti-dilutive nature.

 

NOTE 12. Supplemental Guarantor Information

 

The Company’s $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes (the “Notes”) are fully and unconditionally and joint and severally guaranteed by certain of the Company’s direct and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries - namely, The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California, Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack of Delaware, Inc., Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack of Puerto Rico, Inc. and PBY Corporation (collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). The Notes are not guaranteed by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Colchester Insurance Company.

 

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The following condensed consolidating information presents, in separate columns, the condensed consolidating balance sheets as of November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007 and the related condensed consolidating statements of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 for (i) the Company (“Pep Boys”) on a parent only basis, with its investment in subsidiaries recorded under the equity method, (ii) the Subsidiary Guarantors on a combined basis including the consolidation by PBY Corporation of its wholly owned subsidiary, The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California, (iii) the subsidiary of the Company that does not guarantee the Notes, and (iv) the Company on a consolidated basis.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands)

 

As of November 3, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary Non-
Guarantor

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

13,863

 

$

10,812

 

$

1,525

 

$

 

$

26,200

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

13,645

 

14,680

 

 

 

28,325

 

Merchandise inventories

 

223,258

 

366,658

 

 

 

589,916

 

Prepaid expenses

 

26,004

 

6,723

 

3,061

 

(7,894

)

27,894

 

Deferred income taxes

 

41,029

 

3,455

 

5,488

 

(21,303

)

28,669

 

Other

 

14,289

 

1

 

51,461

 

 

65,751

 

Total Current Assets

 

332,088

 

402,329

 

61,535

 

(29,197

)

766,755

 

Property and Equipment—at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

78,508

 

166,766

 

12,893

 

(6,462

)

251,705

 

Buildings and improvements

 

309,090

 

607,719

 

20,937

 

(10,612

)

927,134

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

292,360

 

405,300

 

 

 

697,660

 

Construction in progress

 

3,727

 

2,167

 

 

 

5,894

 

 

 

683,685

 

1,181,952

 

33,830

 

(17,074

)

1,882,393

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

403,395

 

612,381

 

752

 

3,105

 

1,019,633

 

Total Property and Equipment—Net

 

280,290

 

569,571

 

33,078

 

(20,179

)

862,760

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,615,001

 

 

 

(1,615,001

)

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

781,262

 

77,637

 

(858,899

)

 

Other

 

23,093

 

379

 

 

 

23,472

 

Total Assets

 

$

2,250,472

 

$

1,753,541

 

$

172,250

 

$

(2,523,276

)

$

1,652,987

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

226,526

 

$

9

 

$

 

$

 

$

226,535

 

Trade payable program liability

 

21,596

 

 

 

 

21,596

 

Accrued expenses

 

46,569

 

83,557

 

154,197

 

(7,894

)

276,429

 

Current deferred taxes

 

 

21,303

 

 

(21,303

)

 

Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases

 

3,445

 

 

 

 

3,445

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

298,136

 

104,869

 

154,197

 

(29,197

)

528,005

 

Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities

 

528,069

 

21,682

 

 

 

549,751

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

69,067

 

30,042

 

 

(20,179

)

78,930

 

Intercompany liabilities

 

858,899

 

 

 

(858,899

)

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

68,557

 

2

 

100

 

(102

)

68,557

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

294,911

 

386,857

 

3,900

 

(390,757

)

294,911

 

Retained earnings

 

431,088

 

1,210,089

 

14,053

 

(1,224,142

)

431,088

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(11,299

)

 

 

 

(11,299

)

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of shares in treasury

 

227,692

 

 

 

 

227,692

 

Cost of shares in benefits trust

 

59,264

 

 

 

 

59,264

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

496,301

 

1,596,948

 

18,053

 

(1,615,001

)

496,301

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

2,250,472

 

$

1,753,541

 

$

172,250

 

$

(2,523,276

)

$

1,652,987

 

 

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As of February 3, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

13,581

 

$

7,946

 

$

357

 

$

 

$

21,884

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

17,377

 

12,205

 

 

 

29,582

 

Merchandise inventories

 

211,445

 

395,597

 

 

 

607,042

 

Prepaid expenses

 

24,511

 

13,469

 

20,044

 

(18,760

)

39,264

 

Other

 

 

2,255

 

75,038

 

(6,925

)

70,368

 

Total Current Assets

 

266,914

 

431,472

 

95,439

 

(25,685

)

768,140

 

Property and Equipment—at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

78,507

 

166,767

 

12,893

 

(6,462

)

251,705

 

Buildings and improvements

 

310,952

 

607,948

 

20,937

 

(10,612

)

929,225

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

289,005

 

395,037

 

 

 

684,042

 

Construction in progress

 

2,654

 

810

 

 

 

3,464

 

 

 

681,118

 

1,170,562

 

33,830

 

(17,074

)

1,868,436

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

382,363

 

576,186

 

239

 

3,401

 

962,189

 

Total Property and Equipment—Net

 

298,755

 

594,376

 

33,591

 

(20,475

)

906,247

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,589,279

 

 

 

(1,589,279

)

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

684,520

 

81,160

 

(765,680

)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

24,828

 

 

 

 

24,828

 

Other

 

63,843

 

4,141

 

 

 

67,984

 

Total Assets

 

$

2,243,619

 

$

1,714,509

 

$

210,190

 

$

(2,401,119

)

$

1,767,199

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

265,480

 

$

9

 

$

 

$

 

$

265,489

 

Trade payable program liability

 

13,990

 

 

 

 

13,990

 

Accrued expenses

 

43,815

 

72,692

 

195,321

 

(19,548

)

292,280

 

Current deferred taxes

 

6,344

 

28,724

 

 

(6,137

)

28,931

 

Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases

 

3,490

 

 

 

 

3,490

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

333,119

 

101,425

 

195,321

 

(25,685

)

604,180

 

Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, less current maturities

 

523,735

 

11,296

 

 

 

535,031

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

53,330

 

27,378

 

 

(20,475

)

60,233

 

Intercompany liabilities

 

765,680

 

 

 

(765,680

)

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

68,557

 

2

 

100

 

(102

)

68,557

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

289,384

 

386,857

 

3,900

 

(390,757

)

289,384

 

Retained earnings

 

463,797

 

1,187,551

 

10,869

 

(1,198,420

)

463,797

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(9,380

)

 

 

 

(9,380

)

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of shares in treasury

 

185,339

 

 

 

 

185,339

 

Cost of shares in benefits trust

 

59,264

 

 

 

 

59,264

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

567,755

 

1,574,410

 

14,869

 

(1,589,279

)

567,755

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

2,243,619

 

$

1,714,509

 

$

210,190

 

$

(2,401,119

)

$

1,767,199

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(dollars in thousands)

 

Thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor

 

Consolidation
/ Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

148,517

 

$

287,208

 

$

 

$

 

$

435,725

 

Service Revenue

 

34,491

 

65,160

 

 

 

99,651

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

6,135

 

(6,135

)

 

Total Revenues

 

183,008

 

352,368

 

6,135

 

(6,135

)

535,376

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

119,733

 

231,643

 

 

(978

)

350,398

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

30,108

 

59,632

 

 

(370

)

89,370

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

4,933

 

(4,933

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

149,841

 

291,275

 

4,933

 

(6,281

)

439,768

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

28,784

 

55,565

 

 

978

 

85,327

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

4,383

 

5,528

 

 

370

 

10,281

 

Gross Profit from Other Revenue

 

 

 

1,202

 

(1,202

)

 

Total Gross Profit

 

33,167

 

61,093

 

1,202

 

146

 

95,608

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

41,430

 

94,481

 

84

 

(1,453

)

134,542

 

Net (Loss) Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

(91

)

(424

)

 

 

(515

)

Operating (Loss) Profit

 

(8,354

)

(33,812

)

1,118

 

1,599

 

(39,449

)

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(2,521

)

32,846

 

(1,979

)

(27,314

)

1,032

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

29,871

 

11,288

 

(3,943

)

(25,715

)

11,501

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(40,746

)

(12,254

)

3,082

 

 

(49,918

)

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(23,325

)

(531)

 

2,019

 

 

(21,837

)

Equity in Loss of Subsidiaries

 

(10,571

)

 

 

10,571

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(27,992

)

(11,723

)

1,063

 

10,571

 

(28,081

)

Gain From Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

2

 

89

 

 

 

91

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

(27,990

)

$

(11,634

)

$

1,063

 

$

10,571

 

$

(27,990

)

 

 

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Thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors(1)

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor

 

Consolidation
/ Elimination(1)

 

Consolidated

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

156,507

 

$

297,204

 

$

 

$

 

$

453,711

 

Service Revenue

 

33,748

 

63,390

 

 

 

97,138

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

6,705

 

(6,705

)

 

Total Revenues

 

190,255

 

360,594

 

6,705

 

(6,705

)

550,849

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

110,308

 

212,717

 

 

 

323,025

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

31,474

 

58,657

 

 

 

90,131

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

8,191

 

(8,191

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

141,782

 

271,374

 

8,191

 

(8,191

)

413,156

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

46,199

 

84,487

 

 

 

130,686

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

2,274

 

4,733

 

 

 

7,007

 

Gross Loss from Other Revenue

 

 

 

(1,486

)

1,486

 

 

Total Gross Profit (Loss)

 

48,473

 

89,220

 

(1,486

)

1,486

 

137,693

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

49,071

 

88,599

 

99

 

1,486

 

139,255

 

Net Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

25

 

188

 

 

 

213

 

Operating (Loss) Profit

 

(573

)

809

 

(1,585

)

 

(1,349

)

Non-Operating (Expense) Income (1)

 

(4,564

)

29,796

 

433

 

(24,648

)

1,017

 

Interest Expense (Income) (1)

 

30,167

 

11,386

 

(1,324

)

(24,648

)

15,581

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(35,304

)

19,219

 

172

 

 

(15,913

)

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(3,623

)

(1,613

)

36

 

 

(5,200

)

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries(1)

 

20,785

 

 

 

(20,785

)

 

Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle(1)

 

(10,896

)

20,832

 

136

 

(20,785

)

(10,713

)

Loss From Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(22

)

(183

)

 

 

(205

)

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

4

 

 

 

 

4

 

Net (Loss) Earnings(1)

 

$

(10,914

)

$

20,649

 

$

136

 

$

(20,785

)

$

(10,914

)

 


(1)  As restated. See Note 16.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(dollars in thousands)

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary Non-
Guarantor

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

460,898

 

$

878,431

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,339,329

 

Service Revenue

 

104,879

 

196,070

 

 

 

300,949

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

18,607

 

(18,607

)

 

Total Revenues

 

565,777

 

1,074,501

 

18,607

 

(18,607

)

1,640,278

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

339,812

 

646,674

 

 

(978

)

985,508

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

90,297

 

177,305

 

 

(370

)

267,232

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

14,771

 

(14,771

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

430,109

 

823,979

 

14,771

 

(16,119

)

1,252,740

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

121,086

 

231,757

 

 

978

 

353,821

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

14,582

 

18,765

 

 

370

 

33,717

 

Gross Profit from Other Revenue

 

 

 

3,836

 

(3,836

)

 

Total Gross Profit

 

135,668

 

250,522

 

3,836

 

(2,488

)

387,538

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

126,925

 

272,630

 

242

 

(4,338

)

395,459

 

Net (Loss) Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

2,263

 

(434

)

 

 

1,829

 

Operating Profit (Loss)

 

11,006

 

(22,542

)

3,594

 

1,850

 

(6,092

)

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(10,458

)

98,428

 

1,986

 

(85,253

)

4,703

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

91,393

 

32,441

 

(3,943

)

(83,403

)

36,488

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(90,845

)

43,445

 

9,523

 

 

(37,877

)

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(42,634

)

20,933

 

4,489

 

 

(17,212

)

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

27,572

 

 

 

(27,572

)

 

Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(20,639

)

22,512

 

5,034

 

(27,572

)

(20,665

)

Gain From Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

3

 

26

 

 

 

29

 

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

(20,636

)

$

22,538

 

$

5,034

 

$

(27,572

)

$

(20,636

)

 

17



 

Thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors(1)

 

Subsidiary Non-
Guarantor

 

Consolidation /
Elimination(1)

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

484,535

 

$

908,488

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,393,023

 

Service Revenue

 

102,020

 

190,972

 

 

 

292,992

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

20,845

 

(20,845

)

 

Total Revenues

 

586,555

 

1,099,460

 

20,845

 

(20,845

)

1,686,015

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

343,075

 

652,372

 

 

 

995,447

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

94,210

 

174,685

 

 

 

268,895

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

24,155

 

(24,155

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

437,285

 

827,057

 

24,155

 

(24,155

)

1,264,342

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

141,460

 

256,116

 

 

 

397,576

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

7,810

 

16,287

 

 

 

24,097

 

Gross Loss from Other Revenue

 

 

 

(3,310

)

3,310

 

 

Total Gross Profit (Loss)

 

149,270

 

272,403

 

(3,310

)

3,310

 

421,673

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

141,472

 

264,977

 

261

 

3,310

 

410,020

 

Net Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

9

 

6,220

 

 

 

6,229

 

Operating Profit (Loss)

 

7,807

 

13,646

 

(3,571

)

 

17,882

 

Non-Operating (Expense) Income (1)

 

(14,026

)

87,191

 

1,158

 

(69,029

)

5,294

 

Interest Expense (Income) (1)

 

83,685

 

27,011

 

(3,781

)

(69,029

)

37,886

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(89,904

)

73,826

 

1,368

 

 

(14,710

)

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(4,249

)

(454

)

103

 

 

 

(4,600

)

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries(1)

 

75,245

 

 

 

(75,245

)

 

Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting
Principle(1)

 

(10,410

)

74,280

 

1,265

 

(75,245

)

(10,110

)

Loss From Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(38

)

(300

)

 

 

(338

)

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

183

 

 

 

 

183

 

Net (Loss) Earnings(1)

 

$

(10,265

)

$

73,980

 

$

1,265

 

$

(75,245

)

$

(10,265

)

 


(1)  As restated. See Note 16.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor

 

Consolidation/
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

(20,636

)

$

22,538

 

$

5,034

 

$

(27,572)

 

$

(20,636

)

Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Earnings to Net Cash (Used in) Provided By Continuing Operations

 

14,250

 

57,952

 

1,162

 

25,426

 

98,790

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

(53,244)

 

31,793

 

(6,701)

 

296

 

(27,856)

 

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations

 

(59,630)

 

112,283

 

(505

)

(1,850)

 

50,298

 

Net cash provided by discontinued operations

 

25

 

 

 

 

25

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

(59,605)

 

112,283

 

(505

)

(1,850)

 

50,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

 

18,007

 

(22,423)

 

 

 

(4,416)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

 

41,880

 

(86,994)

 

1,673

 

1,850

 

(41,591)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase in Cash and Cash
Equivalents

 

282

 

2,866

 

1,168

 

 

4,316

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

13,581

 

7,946

 

357

 

 

21,884

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of
Period

 

$

13,863

 

$

10,812

 

$

1,525

 

$

 

$

26,200

 

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006

 

Pep Boys (1)

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors(1)

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor

 

Consolidation/
Elimination(1)

 

Consolidated

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings(1)

 

$

(10,265

)

$

73,980

 

$

1,265

 

$

(75,245

)

$

(10,265

)

Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Earnings to Net Cash (Used in) Provided By Continuing Operations(1)

 

(57,423

)

32,120

 

597

 

75,245

 

50,539

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

50,091

 

1,762

 

(7,779

)

 

44,074

 

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations (1)

 

(17,597

)

107,862

 

(5,917

)

 

84,348

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

(58

)

(309

)

 

 

(367

)

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities (1)

 

(17,655

)

107,553

 

(5,917

)

 

83,981

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

(2,083

)

(5,269

)

(33,830

)

 

(41,182

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (1)

 

20,617

 

(101,443

)

12,238

 

 

(68,588

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash
Equivalents

 

879

 

841

 

(27,509

)

 

(25,789

)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

12,019

 

6,953

 

29,309

 

 

48,281

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

12,898

 

$

7,794

 

$

1,800

 

$

 

$

22,492

 

 


(1) As restated. See Note 16.

 

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NOTE 13. Commitments and Contingencies

 

During the fourth quarter of 2006 and first quarter of 2007, the Company was served with four separate lawsuits brought by former associates employed in California, each of which lawsuits purports to be a class action on behalf of all current and former California store associates.  One or more of the lawsuits claim that the plaintiff was not paid for (i) overtime, (ii) accrued vacation time, (iii) all time worked (i.e. “off the clock” work) and/or (iv) late or missed meal periods or rest breaks.   The plaintiffs also allege that the Company violated certain record keeping requirements arising out of the foregoing alleged violations.  The lawsuits (i) claim these alleged practices are unfair business practices, (ii) request back pay, restitution, penalties, interest and attorney fees and (iii) request that the Company be enjoined from committing further unfair business practices.  During the third quarter of 2007, the Company reached a settlement in principle regarding the accrued vacation time claims (which is subject to court approval).  The Company continues to vigorously defend the remaining claims.

 

The Company is also party to various other actions and claims arising in the normal course of business.

 

The Company believes that amounts accrued for awards or assessments in connection with all such matters, which amounts were increased by $6,250,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, are adequate and that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.  However, there exists a reasonable possibility of loss in excess of the amounts accrued, the amount of which cannot currently be estimated.  While the Company does not believe that the amount of such excess loss could be material to the Company’s financial position, any such loss could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations in the period(s) during which the underlying matters are resolved.

 

We have exercised an option to purchase, on or before August 1, 2008, 29 properties that we currently rent under a master operating lease.  We believe that the market value of these properties exceeds their $116,318,000 purchase price, which will allow us to fund such purchase through sale leasebacks or other financing transactions.

 

NOTE 14. Other Comprehensive Loss and Stockholders’ Equity

 

The following are the components of comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 3,
2007

 

October 28,
2006

 

November 3,
2007

 

October 28,
2006

 

Net loss

 

$

(27,990

)

$

(10,914

)

$

(20,636

)

$

(10,265

)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defined benefit plan adjustment

 

318

 

 

1,097

 

 

Derivative financial instrument adjustment

 

(3,733

)

(768

)

(3,016

)

(644

)

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(31,405

)

$

(11,682

)

$

(22,555

)

$

(10,909

)

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 3,
2007

 

February 3,
2007

 

Derivative financial instrument adjustment, net of tax

 

$

(3,016

)

$

 

Defined benefit plan adjustment, net of tax

 

(8,283

)

(9,380

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

$

(11,299

)

$

(9,380

)

 

On September 7, 2006, the Company renewed its share repurchase program and reset the authority back to $100,000,000 for repurchases to be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions through September 30, 2007. During the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company repurchased 2,702,460 shares of Common Stock for $50,841,000. These shares were placed into the Company’s treasury. The Company also disbursed $7,311,000 for 494,800 shares of Common Stock repurchased during the fourth quarter of 2006.

 

NOTE 15. Interest Rate Swap Agreements

 

On June 3, 2003, the Company entered into an interest rate swap which was designated as a cash flow hedge of the Company’s real estate operating lease payments. During the fourth quarter 2006, the Company removed the designation as a cash flow hedge and records the change in fair value of the swap through the operating statement through its termination date on July 1, 2008. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, a $2,771,000 expense was recorded in cost of merchandise sales for the change in fair value of this swap.

 

On November 2, 2006, the Company entered into an interest rate swap for a notional amount of $200,000,000. The Company has designated the swap a cash flow hedge on the first $200,000,000 of the Company’s $320,000,000 senior secured notes. The interest rate swap converts the variable LIBOR portion of the interest payments to a fixed rate of 5.036% and terminates in

 

20



 

October 2013. The Company, from inception through April 8, 2007, reflected the change in fair value in Interest Expense. The Company documented that the swap met the requirements of SFAS No. 133 for hedge accounting on April 9, 2007, and prospectively recorded the effective portion of the change in fair value of the swap through Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. During the period from February 4, 2007 through April 8, 2007, a $974,000 expense was recorded in interest expense for the change in fair value of this swap.

 

As of November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007, the combined fair values of the interest rate swaps were a liability of $2,941,000, net, and an asset of $5,522,000, respectively.  $4,718,000 ($3,016,000, net of tax) of the $8,463,000 decline in fair value during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 was included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

NOTE 16. Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements

 

Subsequent to the issuance of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarterly period ended October 28, 2006, the Company determined that certain amounts presented in the condensed consolidating information for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006 presented in the supplemental guarantor information note (Note 12) contained errors.  The errors resulted from (i) the failure to correctly record consolidating intercompany journal entries between Pep Boys and the Subsidiary Guarantors and (ii) the failure to consolidate PBY Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California, in the Subsidiary Guarantors column.  The Company has corrected the errors and restated the condensed consolidating statements of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006 and the condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006 included in Note 12.  The correction of these errors did not affect the Company’s previously reported interim or annual consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity or consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

The following table reflects the effects of the restatement on the condensed consolidating financial statements for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006:

 

 

 

Subsidiary Guarantors

 

Consolidation / Elimination

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Previously
Reported

 

Restated

 

Previously
Reported

 

Restated

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

$

11,638

 

$

29,796

 

$

(6,490

)

$

(24,648

)

Interest Expense (Income)

 

(6,772

)

11,386

 

(6,490

)

(24,648

)

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

26,138

 

 

(46,923

)

(20,785

)

Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

46,970

 

20,832

 

(46,923

)

(20,785

)

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

46,787

 

20,649

 

(46,923

)

(20,785

)

Thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

69,033

 

87,191

 

(50,871

)

(69,029

)

Interest Expense (Income)

 

8,853

 

27,011

 

(50,871

)

(69,029

)

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

96,404

 

 

(171,649

)

(75,245

)

Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

170,684

 

74,280

 

(171,649

)

(75,245

)

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

170,384

 

73,980

 

(171,649

)

(75,245

)

 

 

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary Guarantors

 

Consolidation / Elimination

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Previously
Reported

 

Restated

 

Previously
Reported

 

Restated

 

Previously
Reported

 

Restated

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

 

$

 

$

170,384

 

$

73,980

 

$

(171,649

)

$

(75,245

)

Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Earnings to Net Cash (Used in) Provided By Continuing Operations

 

(56,311

)

(57,423

)

(65,396

)

32,120

 

171,649

 

75,245

 

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations

 

(16,485

)

(17,597

)

106,750

 

107,862

 

 

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

(16,543

)

(17,655

)

106,441

 

107,553

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing

 

19,505

 

20,617

 

(100,331

)

(101,443

)

 

 

 

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Additionally, the Company incorrectly presented borrowings and payments under its line of credit agreement and vendor financing trade payable program on a net basis rather than a gross basis in the financing activities section of the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006.   Such presentation in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 has been restated to separately state borrowings and payments.  The corrections did not affect the Company’s previously reported net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing or financing activities on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Note 17. Store Impairment and Pending Store Closures

 

In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company adopted a five-year strategic plan. One of the initial steps in this plan was to identify certain low-return stores for closure. The Company identified 31 stores for closure, which are initially being operated as clearance centers, with the expectation that all such stores will be closed to the public by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.

 

Management evaluated this plan to determine the impact on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of November 3, 2007. The store closure portion of the Company’s five-year strategic plan is being accounted for in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” and SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposals Activities”. A charge of $10,963,000 for the impairment of the properties, buildings and equipment associated with these store locations was recorded during the third quarter to reflect a reduction to quoted market values, net of disposal costs, for our owned properties and the write down to fair value for leasehold improvements and equipment using estimated cash flows. Because the Company continued to operate these stores during the fourth quarter, there was no reclassification of the related assets to assets held for sale, nor have the stores’ operations been reclassified to discontinued operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007. The impairment charge was classified as occupancy costs of $7,967,000 and $2,996,000 in cost of merchandise sales and cost of service revenue, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

The Company expects to incur approximately $6,000,000 of costs primarily related to lease exist costs and severance that will be recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 146 in the fourth quarter of 2007.

 

NOTE 18. Subsequent Event

 

On November 27, 2007, the Company sold 34 properties for an aggregate purchase price of $166,200,000 and agreed to lease back these properties to be operated as Pep Boys stores for a term of 15 years, with four 5-year renewal options. The proceeds from the sale were used to repay a portion of the Company’s Senior Secured Term Loan.

 

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

 

The discussion and analysis below should be read in conjunction with (i) the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the notes to such financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and the notes to such financial statements included in Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack is a leader in the automotive aftermarket with over 560 stores located throughout 35 states and Puerto Rico. All of our stores feature the nationally-recognized Pep Boys brand name, established through more than 80 years of providing high-quality automotive merchandise and services, and are company-owned, ensuring chain-wide consistency for our customers. We are the only national chain offering automotive service, accessories, tires and parts under one roof, positioning us to achieve our goal of becoming the category dominant one-stop shop for automotive maintenance products and services.

 

For the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007, our comparable sales (sales generated by locations in operation during the same period) decreased by 2.9% compared to an increase of 0.8% for the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006. This decrease in comparable sales consisted of a 4.1% decrease in comparable merchandise sales which was partially offset by a 2.6% increase in comparable service revenue. Comparable merchandise sales declined primarily due to reduced customer count, fewer promotional offerings and the elimination of commercial delivery in fifty-five locations while comparable service revenues were driven by a greater allocation of the Company’s advertising spend to service offerings, improved staffing, fewer package discounts and improved overall pricing conditions.

 

In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we adopted a five-year strategic plan, the cornerstones of which are to refocus on core automotive merchandise, optimize our square footage productivity and add incremental service bay density through a “hub and spoke” growth model.  As part of our plan to refocus on core automotive merchandise, we will reallocate a larger portion of our inventory investment to core automotive merchandise, including additional tire inventory, a broader parts assortment and more car customization accessories.  Accordingly, we recorded a charge of $32,803,000 for inventory impairment due to our decision to discontinue the sale of certain merchandise. In order to support the investment needed for our revitalization, the Company completed a review of its underperforming stores and determined to close 31 stores. As a result of this decision, the Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $10,963,000 in the third quarter and expects to record an additional charge of approximately $6,000,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 for the costs associated with closing such locations.

 

Our net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 was $27,990,000 or $17,076,000 greater than the $10,914,000 net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, resulting primarily from the $32,803,000 inventory impairment, a $10,963,000 asset impairment, $3,100,000 in executive severance costs and $6,250,000 in legal settlements and reserves, offset by a $3,900,000 benefit on a company-owned life insurance policy and favorable expense control. During the third quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company recorded a $4,995,000 litigation settlement and a $4,200,000 charge for early debt retirement.

 

The following discussion explains the material changes in our results of operations for the thirteen (third quarter) and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and the significant developments affecting our financial condition since February 3, 2007. We strongly recommend that you read the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES – November 3, 2007

 

Our cash requirements arise principally from the purchase of inventory and capital expenditures related to existing stores, offices and warehouses and information systems. The capital expenditures for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 were primarily for store maintenance and improvements. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, we incurred payments of approximately $33,506,000 for property and equipment investments versus $25,092,000 during the comparable period in fiscal 2006. We estimate that capital expenditures related to existing stores, warehouses and offices and information systems during fiscal 2007 will be approximately $50,000,000.

 

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During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, we received $26,714,000 from the surrender of certain company-owned life insurance policies. The proceeds from the surrender of these non-core assets were used to repay borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility. In fiscal 2006, the Company received $6,981,000 from the sale of one of its stores. The Company anticipates collecting approximately $11,479,000 from other company-owned life insurance policies during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.

 

We anticipate that our net cash provided by operating activities and borrowings under our existing revolving credit facility will satisfy our principal cash requirements for capital expenditures and inventory purchases in fiscal 2007. We have no material debt maturities due within the next twelve months.

 

We have exercised an option to purchase, on or before August 1, 2008, 29 properties that we currently rent under a master operating lease.  We believe that the market value of these properties exceeds their $116,318,000 purchase price, which will allow us to fund such purchase through sale leasebacks or other financing transactions.

 

Working Capital increased from $163,960,000 at February 3, 2007 to $238,750,000 at November 3, 2007. At November 3, 2007, we had stockholders’ equity of $496,301,000 and long-term debt, net of current maturities, of $549,751,000. Our long-term debt was approximately 53% of our total capitalization at November 3, 2007 and 49% at February 3, 2007. As of November 3, 2007, we had further undrawn availability under our revolving credit facility totaling $156,000,000.

 

On June 29, 2007, the Company entered into a new $65,000,000 vendor financing program with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association that will replace our previous $20,000,000 vendor financing program once the final scheduled payments factored under this program are made in December 2007. Under these programs, the Company’s factor makes accelerated and discounted payments to our vendors and the Company, in turn, makes its regularly scheduled full vendor payments to the factor. As of November 3, 2007, the Company had an outstanding balance of $21,596,000 under these programs, classified as trade payable program liability in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

On November 27, 2007, we sold 34 properties for an aggregate purchase price of $166,200,000 and agreed to lease back these properties to be operated as Pep Boys stores for a term of 15 years, with four 5-year renewal options. The proceeds from the sale were used to repay a portion of our Senior Secured Term Loan. As these transactions occurred subsequent to third quarter of fiscal 2007, they had no impact on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007.

 

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

 

The following charts represent our total contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of November 3, 2007:

 

Contractual Obligations (2)(3)
(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Total

 

Due in less
than 1 year

 

Due in
1–3 years

 

Due in
3–5 years

 

Due after
5 years

 

Long-term debt (1)

 

$

552,720

 

$

3,224

 

$

41,285

 

$

6,400

 

$

501,811

 

Operating leases

 

500,151

 

58,771

 

98,711

 

89,021

 

253,648

 

Asset purchase obligation under operating lease (4)

 

116,318

 

116,318

 

 

 

 

Expected scheduled interest payments on all long—term debt

 

280,965

 

41,409

 

82,095

 

75,723

 

81,738

 

Capital leases

 

476

 

221

 

255

 

 

 

Total cash obligations

 

$

1,450,630

 

$

219,943

 

$

222,346

 

$

171,144

 

$

837,197

 

 


(1)Long-term debt includes current maturities.

(2)The contractual obligations table excludes our defined benefit pension obligation. Future plan contributions are dependent upon actual plan asset returns and interest rates. For the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007, the Company contributed $368,000 of an anticipated $1,000,000 aggregate contribution during fiscal 2007, to its non-qualified defined benefit pension plan.

(3)The contractual obligations table excludes the Company’s FIN 48 liabilities of $3,037,000 because the Company cannot make a reliable estimate of the timing of the related cash payments.

(4)We have exercised an option to purchase, on or before August 1, 2008, 29 properties that we currently rent under a master operating lease.  We believe that the market value of these properties exceeds their $116,318,000 purchase price, which will allow us to fund such purchase through sale leasebacks or other financing transactions.

 

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Commercial Commitments

 

 

 

Due in less

 

Due in

 

Due in

 

Due after

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Total

 

than 1 year

 

1–3 years

 

3–5 years

 

5 years

 

Import letters of credit

 

$

1,280

 

$

1,280

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Standby letters of credit

 

68,065

 

53,065

 

15,000

 

 

 

Surety bonds

 

10,439

 

9,681

 

758

 

 

 

Purchase obligations (1)(2)

 

13,495

 

11,595

 

1,663

 

237

 

 

Total commercial commitments

 

$

93,279

 

$

75,621

 

$

17,421

 

$

237

 

$

 

 


(1)Our open purchase orders are based on current inventory or operational needs and are fulfilled by our vendors within short periods of time. We currently do not have minimum purchase commitments under our vendor supply agreements and generally our open purchase orders (orders that have not been shipped) are not binding agreements. Those purchase obligations that are in transit from our vendors at November 3, 2007 are considered to be a contractual obligation.

(2)In the first quarter of fiscal 2005, we entered into a contractual commitment to purchase approximately $4,800,000 of products over a six-year period. The commitment for years two through five is approximately $950,000 per year, while the final year’s commitment is approximately half that amount. Following year two, we are obligated to pay the vendor a per unit fee if there is a shortfall between our cumulative purchases during the two year period and the minimum purchase requirement. For years three through six, we are obligated to pay the vendor a per unit fee for any annual shortfall. The maximum annual obligation under any shortfall is approximately $950,000. At November 3, 2007, we expect to meet the cumulative minimum purchase requirements under this contract.

 

STORE IMPAIRMENT AND PENDING STORE CLOSURES

 

In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company adopted a five-year strategic plan. One of the initial steps in this plan was to identify certain low-return stores for closure.  The Company identified 31 stores for closure, which are initially being operated as clearance centers, with the expectation that all such stores will be closed to the public by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.

 

Management evaluated this plan to determine the impact on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of November 3, 2007. The store closure portion of the Company’s five-year strategic plan is being accounted for in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” and SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposals Activities”. A charge of $10,963,000 for the impairment of the properties, buildings and equipment associated with these store locations was recorded during the third quarter to reflect a reduction to quoted market values, net of disposal costs, for our owned properties and the write down to fair value for leasehold improvements and equipment using estimated cash flows. Because the Company continued to operate these stores during the fourth quarter, there was no reclassification of the related assets to assets held for sale, nor have the stores’ operations been reclassified to discontinued operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007. The impairment charge was classified as occupancy costs of $7,967,000 and $2,996,000 in cost of merchandise sales and cost of service revenue, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

The Company expects to incur approximately $6,000,000 of costs primarily related to lease exist costs and severance that will be recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 146 in the fourth quarter of 2007.

 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, discontinued operations continue to reflect the remaining costs associated with the 33 stores closed on July 31, 2003 as part of our corporate restructuring. The remaining reserve balance is not material.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended November 3, 2007 vs. Thirteen Weeks Ended October 28, 2006

 

The following table presents for the periods indicated certain items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total revenues (except as otherwise provided) and the percentage change in dollar amounts of such items compared to the indicated prior period.

 

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Percentage of Total Revenues

 

Percentage Change

 

Thirteen weeks ended

 

November 3, 2007
(Fiscal 2007)

 

October 28, 2006
(Fiscal 2006)

 

Favorable
(Unfavorable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

81.4

%

82.4

%

(4.0

)%

Service Revenue (1)

 

18.6

 

17.6

 

2.6

 

Total Revenues

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

(2.8

)

Costs of Merchandise Sales (2)

 

80.4

(3)

71.2

(3)

(8.5

)

Costs of Service Revenue (2)

 

89.7

(3)

92.8

(3)

0.8

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

82.1

 

75.0

 

(6.4

)

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

19.6

(3)

28.8

(3)

(34.7

)

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

10.3

(3)

7.2

(3)

46.7

 

Total Gross Profit

 

17.9

 

25.0

 

(30.6

)

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

25.1

 

25.3

 

3.4

 

Net (Loss) Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

(0.1

)

 

NM

 

Operating Loss

 

(7.4

)

(0.2

)

(2,824.3

)

Non-operating Income

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

1.5

 

Interest Expense

 

2.1

 

2.8

 

26.2

 

Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting
Principle

 

(9.3

)

(2.9

)

(213.7

)

Income Tax Benefit

 

43.7

(4)

32.7

(4)

319.9

 

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(5.2

)

(1.9

)

(162.1

)

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

 

NM

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

NM

 

Net Loss

 

(5.2

)

(2.0

)

(156.5

)

 


(1) Service revenue consists of the labor charge for installing merchandise or maintaining or repairing vehicles, excluding the sale of any installed parts or materials.

(2) Costs of merchandise sales include the cost of products sold, buying, warehousing and store occupancy costs. Costs of service revenue include service center payroll and related employee benefits and service center occupancy costs. Occupancy costs include utilities, rents, real estate and property taxes, repairs and maintenance and depreciation and amortization expenses.

(3) As a percentage of related sales or revenue, as applicable.

(4) As a percentage of Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle.

NM: Not Meaningful

 

Total revenues for the third quarter decreased 2.8%, with a 2.9% comparable revenues decrease, resulting primarily from a decline in retail and commercial merchandise sales. Comparable merchandise sales decreased 4.1%, while comparable service revenue increased 2.6%. The decline in merchandise sales was due primarily to reduced customer count, fewer promotional offerings and the removal of commercial delivery from fifty-five stores. Service revenues were driven by a greater allocation of the Company’s advertising spend to service offerings, improved staffing, fewer package discounts and improved overall pricing conditions.

 

Gross profit as a percentage of merchandise sales decreased from 28.8% in fiscal 2006 to 19.6% or $85,327,000 in fiscal 2007. This decline in rate results from the recording a charge of $32,803,000 for inventory impairment for the discontinuance of certain merchandise, a $7,967,000 impairment charge resulting from the pending closure of 31 low-return stores, and decreased leverage on other fixed occupancy costs, partially offset by a reduction in warehouse and distribution costs.

 

Gross profit from service revenue increased, as a percentage of service revenue, to 10.3% in fiscal 2007 from 7.2% in fiscal 2006. Gross profit from service revenue increased 46.7% or $3,274,000 from the comparative period in the prior year. This increase was due primarily to increased leverage on comparable fixed occupancy expenses in both quarters with lower employee related benefits expenses, offsetting higher payroll and the impairment charge resulting from the pending store closure of close 31 low-return stores. The employee related benefits expenses were lower due to lower healthcare costs, improved workers compensation experience and the recording of a company-owned life insurance policy benefit.

 

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Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of total revenues, were 25.1% and 25.3% in fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 22.6% or $4,713,000 from the comparative period in the prior year resulting primarily from favorable retail payroll and employee related benefits expense partially offset by the payment of executive severance and the accrual of legal settlements and reserves.  The employee related benefits expenses were lower due to the inclusion of lower healthcare costs, improved workers compensation experience and the recording of a company-owned life insurance policy benefit. During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded a $3,146,000 executive severance and $6,245,000 legal settlements and reserves. During the third quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company recorded a $4,550,000 litigation settlement.

 

Interest expense in fiscal 2007 was lower than fiscal 2006 principally from the $4,200,000 charge recorded in fiscal 2006 for the remaining interest associated with the early satisfaction and discharge of the 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes and value of the surviving conversion right, which expired on June 1, 2007.

 

Income tax benefit for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 reflects a higher tax rate as a result of a change in the expected annual operating results for fiscal 2007.

 

Net loss of  $27,990,000 for the third quarter, was greater than the $10,914,000 net loss from the prior year primarily from the impairment of inventory and the pending closure of 31 low-return stores partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses and interest expense.

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 3, 2007 vs. Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 28, 2006

 

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, certain items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total revenues (except as otherwise provided) and the percentage change in dollar amounts of such items compared to the indicated prior period.

 

 

 

Percentage of Total Revenues

 

Percentage Change

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended

 

November 3, 2007
(Fiscal 2007)

 

October 28, 2006
(Fiscal 2006)

 

Favorable
(Unfavorable)

 

Merchandise Sales

 

81.7

%

82.6

%

(3.9

)%

Service Revenue (1)

 

18.3

 

17.4

 

2.7

 

Total Revenues

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

(2.7

)

Costs of Merchandise Sales (2)

 

73.6

(3)

71.5

(3)

1.0

 

Costs of Service Revenue (2)

 

88.8

(3)

91.8

(3)

0.6

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

76.4

 

75.0

 

0.9

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

26.4

(3)

28.5

(3)

(11.0

)

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

11.2

(3)

8.2

(3)

39.9

 

Total Gross Profit

 

23.6

 

25.0

 

(8.1

)

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

24.1

 

24.3

 

3.6

 

Net Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

0.1

 

0.4

 

(70.6

)

Operating (Loss) Profit

 

(0.4

)

1.1

 

(134.1

)

Non-operating Income

 

0.3

 

0.3

 

(11.2

)

Interest Expense

 

2.2

 

2.2

 

3.7

 

Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(2.3

)

(0.9

 )

(157.5

)

Income Tax Benefit

 

45.4

(4)

49.9

(4)

274.2

 

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

(1.3

)

(0.6

 )

(104.4)

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

 

NM

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Tax

 

 

 

NM

 

Net Loss

 

(1.3

)

(0.6

 )

(101.0

)

 


(1) Service revenue consists of the labor charge for installing merchandise or maintaining or repairing vehicles, excluding the sale of any installed parts or materials.

(2) Costs of merchandise sales include the cost of products sold, buying, warehousing and store occupancy costs. Costs of service revenue include service center payroll and related employee benefits and service center occupancy costs. Occupancy costs include utilities, rents, real estate and property taxes, repairs and maintenance and depreciation and amortization expenses.

 

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(3) As a percentage of related sales or revenue, as applicable.

 

(4) As a percentage of Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle.

 

NM: Not Meaningful

 

Total revenues for the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007 decreased 2.7%, with a 2.9% comparable revenues decrease, resulting primarily from a decline in retail and commercial merchandise sales. Comparable merchandise sales decreased 4.1%, while comparable service revenue increased 2.6%. The decline in merchandise sales was primarily due to reduced customer count, fewer promotional offerings and the removal of commercial delivery from fifty-five stores. Service revenues were driven by a greater allocation of the Company’s advertising spend to service offerings, improved staffing, fewer package discounts and improved overall pricing conditions.

 

Gross profit as a percentage of merchandise sales decreased to 26.4% in fiscal 2007 from 28.5% in fiscal 2006. Gross profit from merchandise sales decreased 11.0% or $43,755,000 from the comparative period in the prior year. This decrease resulted primarily from the Company recording a $32,803,000 inventory impairment for the discontinuance of certain merchandise, a $7,967,000 impairment charge resulting from the pending closure of 31 low-return stores, and decreased leverage on other fixed occupancy costs, partially offset by a reduction in warehouse and distribution costs and a gain on the settlement of an inventory insurance claim resulting from Hurricane Katrina.

 

Gross profit from service revenue increased, as a percentage of service revenue to 11.2% in fiscal 2007 from 8.2% in fiscal 2006. Gross profit from service revenue increased 39.9% or $9,620,000 from the comparative period in the prior year. This increase was due primarily to increased leverage on comparable fixed occupancy expenses in both quarters with lower employee related benefits expenses partially offset by higher payroll expense and an impairment charge resulting from the pending closure of 31 low-return stores. The employee related benefits expenses were lower due to lower healthcare costs, improved workers compensation experience and the receipt of a company-owned life insurance policy benefit.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of total revenues, were 24.1% and 24.3% in fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 3.6% or $14,561,000 from the comparative period in the prior year which resulted primarily from favorable retail payroll and employee related benefits expenses and reduced media expense.  The employee related benefits expenses were lower due to lower healthcare costs, improved workers compensation experience and the receipt of a company-owned life insurance policy benefit. During fiscal 2006, the Company recorded a charge for a $4,550,000 litigation settlement, a $1,100,000 severance charge for the Company’s former CEO and $2,775,000 in strategic review costs, a $2,300,000 favorable insurance settlement, and a $2,100,000 favorable litigation settlement.

 

Net gain from dispositions of assets decreased $4,400,000 from the prior year. While no stores were sold in fiscal 2007, the Company did record a $2,400,000 gain in fiscal 2007 due to the settlement of an insurance claim relating to stores impaired during Hurricane Katrina offset by $571,000 in fixed asset losses. Fiscal 2006 reflects a $6,329,000 gain from the sale of a store recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2006.

 

Interest expense decreased $1,398,000 due to the $4,200,000 charge recorded in fiscal 2006 for the remaining interest associated with the early satisfaction and discharge of the 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes and value of the surviving conversion right, which expired on June 1, 2007, and was partially offset by higher weighted average interest rate and debt levels during fiscal 2007 than during fiscal 2006.

 

Net loss of  $20,636,000 for fiscal 2007, was greater than the $10,265,000 net loss from the prior year primarily from the impairment of inventory and the pending closure of 31 low-return stores partially offset by improved gross profit service revenue, lower selling, general and administrative expenses and interest expense.

 

INDUSTRY COMPARISON

 

We operate in the U.S. automotive aftermarket, which has two general competitive arenas: Do-It-For-Me (“DIFM”) (service labor, installed merchandise and tires) market and the Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) (retail merchandise) market. Generally, the specialized automotive retailers focus on either the “DIY” or “DIFM” areas of the business. We believe that our operation in both the “DIY” and “DIFM” areas of the business positively differentiates us from most of our competitors. Although we manage our store performance at a store level in aggregation, we believe that the following presentation shows a representative comparison against competitors within the two sales arenas. We compete in the “DIY” area of the business through our retail

 

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sales floor and commercial sales business (Retail Sales). Our Service Center Business (labor and installed merchandise and tires) competes in the “DIFM” area of the industry.

 

The following table presents the revenues and gross profit for each area of the business.

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 3,
2007

 

October 28,
2006

 

November 3,
2007

 

October 28,
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail Sales (1)

 

$

297,681

 

$

323,522

 

$

934,849

 

$

1,005,033

 

Service Center Revenue (2)

 

237,695

 

227,327

 

705,429

 

680,982

 

Total Revenues

 

$

535,376

 

$

550,849

 

$

1,640,278

 

$

1,686,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Profit from Retail Sales (3)

 

$

41,645

 

$

93,554

 

$

224,529

 

$

283,322

 

Gross Profit from Service Center Revenue (3)

 

53,963

 

44,139

 

163,009

 

138,351

 

Total Gross Profit

 

$

95,608

 

$

137,693

 

$

387,538

 

$

421,673

 

 


(1) Excludes revenues from installed products.

(2) Includes revenues from installed products.

(3) Gross Profit from Retail Sales includes the cost of products sold, buying, warehousing and store occupancy costs. Gross Profit from Service Center Revenue includes the cost of installed products sold, buying, warehousing, service center payroll and related employee benefits and service center occupancy costs. Occupancy costs include utilities, rents, real estate and property taxes, repairs and maintenance and depreciation and amortization expenses.

 

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines the term fair value, establishes a framework for measuring it within generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about its measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 157 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 159 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2007, the EITF reached a consensus on Issue Number 06-10, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements,” (EITF 06-10). EITF 06-10 provides guidance to help companies determine whether a liability for the postretirement benefit associated with a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement should be recorded in accordance with either SFAS No. 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions” (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists), or Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract). EITF 06-10 also provides guidance on how a company should recognize and measure the asset in a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance contract. EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, although early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of EITF 06-10 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF Issue Number 06-11, “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards” (EITF 06-11). EITF 06-11 applies to share-based payment arrangements with dividend protection features that entitle employees to receive (a) dividends on equity-classified nonvested shares, (b) dividend equivalents on equity-classified nonvested share units, or (c) payments equal to the dividends paid on the underlying shares while an equity-classified share option is outstanding, when those dividends or dividend equivalents are charged to retained earnings under SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment”, and result in an income tax deduction for the employer. A consensus was reached that a realized income tax benefit from dividends or dividend equivalents that are charged to retained earnings and are paid to employees for equity-classified non-vested equity shares, non-vested equity share units, and outstanding equity share options should be recognized as an increase in additional paid-in capital. EITF 06-11 is effective prospectively for the income tax benefits that result from dividends on equity-classified employee share-based payment awards that are declared in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of EITF 06-11 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Additionally, the Company estimates its interim product gross margins in accordance with Accounting Principles Bulletin No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to customer incentives, product returns and warranty obligations, bad debts, inventories, income taxes, financing operations, restructuring costs, store closures, retirement benefits, risk participation agreements and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. For a detailed discussion of significant accounting policies that may involve a higher degree of judgment or complexity, refer to “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” as reported in our Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007, which disclosures are hereby incorporated by reference.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “guidance,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimates,” “forecasts” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include management’s expectations regarding future financial performance, automotive aftermarket trends, levels of competition, business development activities, future capital expenditures, financing sources and availability and the effects of regulation and litigation. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be achieved. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements due to factors beyond our control, including the strength of the national and regional economies, retail and commercial consumers’ ability to spend, the health of the various sectors of the automotive aftermarket, the weather in geographical regions with a high concentration of our stores, competitive pricing, the location and number of competitors’ stores, product and labor costs and the additional factors described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The Company’s primary market risk exposure with regard to financial instruments is to changes in interest rates. Pursuant to the terms of its revolving credit agreement, changes in LIBOR could affect the rates at which the Company could borrow funds thereunder. At November 3, 2007, the Company had borrowings of $34,885,000 under this facility. Additionally, the Company has a $317,600,000 Senior Secured Term Loan facility that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%, and approximately $116,318,000 of real estate operating leases which vary based on changes in LIBOR.

 

On June 3, 2003, the Company entered into an interest rate swap, which was designated as a cash flow hedge of the Company’s real estate operating lease payments. During the fourth quarter 2006, the Company removed the designation as a cash flow hedge and records the change in fair value of the swap through the operating statement through its termination date on July 1, 2008. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, a $2,771,000 expense was recorded in cost of merchandise sales for the change in fair value of this swap.

 

On November 2, 2006, the Company entered into an interest rate swap for a notional amount of $200,000,000. The Company has designated the swap a cash flow hedge on the first $200,000,000 of the Company’s $320,000,000 senior secured notes. The interest rate swap converts the variable LIBOR portion of the interest payments to a fixed rate of 5.036% and terminates in October 2013. The Company, from inception through April 8, 2007, reflected the change in fair value in Interest Expense. The Company documented that the swap met the requirements of SFAS No. 133 for hedge accounting on April 9, 2007, and prospectively recorded the effective portion of the change in fair value of the swap through Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. During the period from February 4, 2007 through April 8, 2007, a $974,000 expense was recorded in interest expense for the change in fair value of this swap.

 

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As of November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007, the combined fair values of the interest rate swaps were a liability of $2,941,000, net, and an asset of $5,522,000, respectively.  $4,718,000 ($3,016,000, net of tax) of the $8,463,000 decline in fair value was included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were not functioning effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, solely due to the fact that there was a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting (which is a subset of disclosure controls and procedures) as described below.

 

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company determined it had a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting related to preparation and review of the Company’s supplemental guarantor information note and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows presentation which resulted in the errors described in Note 16.

 

With respect to the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company discovered that the impairment charge related to the store closure portion of its five-year strategic plan, see Note 17, should be recorded in the third quarter instead of the fourth quarter as initially concluded.  This resulted in the delayed filing with the SEC of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

The Company has determined that the above-described errors collectively result in a material weakness in the financial close and reporting process as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this report.

 

The Company is implementing changes to improve the effectiveness of the financial close and reporting process within its internal control over financial reporting to remedy the material weakness. The changes include (i) hiring staff and providing additional accounting research resources, (ii) improving process documentation and (iii) improving the review process by more senior accounting personnel. On an ongoing basis, the Company will continue to review its internal controls and disclosure controls and may identify additional measures, which will enhance its internal control over financial reporting.

 

In furtherance of the Company’s new process for counting its inventory (which was previously disclosed as a change in internal control over financial reporting in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006), during the third quarter of 2007, the Company began recording inventory shrinkage adjustments based upon cycle counts of its physical inventory completed during the quarter. Prior to this change, the Company recorded quarterly inventory shrinkage adjustments based upon historical trend data.

 

Other than the changes described above, no other change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 5.  Other Information

 

None.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

 

During the fourth quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, the Company was served with four separate lawsuits brought by former associates employed in California, each of which lawsuits purports to be a class action on behalf of all current and former California store associates.  One or more of the lawsuits claim that the plaintiff was not paid for (i) overtime, (ii) accrued vacation time, (iii) all time worked (i.e. “off the clock” work) and/or (iv) late or missed meal periods or rest breaks.   The plaintiffs also allege that the Company violated certain record keeping requirements arising out of the foregoing alleged violations.  The lawsuits (i) claim these alleged practices are unfair business practices, (ii) request back pay, restitution, penalties, interest and attorney fees and (iii) request that the Company be enjoined from committing further unfair business practices. During the third quarter of 2007, the Company reached a settlement in principle regarding the accrued vacation time claims (which is subject to court approval).  The Company continues to vigorously defend the remaining claims.

 

The Company is also party to various other actions and claims arising in the normal course of business.

 

The Company believes that amounts accrued for awards or assessments in connection with all such matters, which amounts were increased by $6,250,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, are adequate and that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.  However, there exists a reasonable possibility of loss in excess of the amounts accrued, the amount of which cannot currently be estimated.  While the Company does not believe that the amount of such excess loss could be material to the Company’s financial position, any such loss could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations in the period(s) during which the underlying matters are resolved.

 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

 

There have been no changes to the risks described in the Company’s previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

None.

 

Item 5.  Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6.  Exhibits

 

(31.1)

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

 

(31.2)

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

 

(32.1)

Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

 

(32.2)

Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

Date:

   December 18, 2007

 

by:

/s/ Harry F. Yanowitz

 

 

 

 

 

Harry F. Yanowitz

 

Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(duly authorized officer and principal financial officer)

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

(31.1)

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(31.2)

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(32.1)

 

Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(32.2)

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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EX-31.1 2 a07-31560_1ex31d1.htm EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Jeffrey C. Rachor, certify that:

 

1.                                       I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

Date: December 18, 2007

 

 

by: /s/ Jeffrey C. Rachor

 

 

Jeffrey C. Rachor

President and Chief Executive Officer

 


EX-31.2 3 a07-31560_1ex31d2.htm EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Harry F. Yanowitz, certify that:

 

1.                                       I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

Date: December 18, 2007

 

 

By /s/ Harry F. Yanowitz

 

Harry F. Yanowitz

Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

 


EX-32.1 4 a07-31560_1ex32d1.htm EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with this Quarterly Report of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ending November 3, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”),

 

I, Jeffrey C. Rachor, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

 

(i)                                     The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

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

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

 

Date:  December 18, 2007

 

by: /s/ Jeffrey C. Rachor

 

 

Jeffrey C. Rachor

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 


EX-32.2 5 a07-31560_1ex32d2.htm EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with this Quarterly Report of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ending November 3, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”),

 

I, Harry F. Yanowitz, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

 

(i)                                     The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

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

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

 

Date:  December 18, 2007

 

by: /s/ Harry F. Yanowitz

 

 

Harry F. Yanowitz

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 


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