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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 August 2, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

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, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer o

Accelerated filer x

Non-accelerated filer o

Smaller reporting company 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 August 29, 2008 there were 51,838,961 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

 

 

 



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Index

 

 

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - August 2, 2008 and February 2, 2008

3

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Changes in Retained Earnings - Thirteen and Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007

4

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007

5

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

6 - 20

 

 

 

Item 2.

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

21

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

27

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

27

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

27

 

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

28

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

28

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

28

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

28

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

28

 

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

28

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

29

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

30

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

31

 

 

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

32

 

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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

 

 

 

August 2,
2008

 

February 2,
2008

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

56,215

 

$

20,926

 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $1,805 and $1,937

 

28,556

 

29,450

 

Merchandise inventories

 

560,209

 

561,152

 

Prepaid expenses

 

36,245

 

43,842

 

Other

 

47,907

 

77,469

 

Assets held for disposal

 

20,695

 

16,918

 

Total Current Assets

 

749,827

 

749,757

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment - net

 

759,408

 

780,779

 

Deferred income taxes

 

41,328

 

20,775

 

Other

 

30,011

 

32,609

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,580,574

 

$

1,583,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

228,723

 

$

245,423

 

Trade payable program liability

 

28,212

 

14,254

 

Accrued expenses

 

257,547

 

292,623

 

Deferred income taxes

 

9,453

 

 

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

 

2,304

 

2,114

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

526,239

 

554,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

335,576

 

400,016

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

66,838

 

72,183

 

Deferred gain from asset sales

 

173,732

 

86,595

 

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

 

297,125

 

296,074

 

Retained earnings

 

408,351

 

406,819

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(10,636

)

(14,183

)

Less cost of shares in treasury — 14,525,633 shares and 14,609,094 shares

 

225,944

 

227,291

 

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

 

59,264

 

59,264

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

478,189

 

470,712

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

1,580,574

 

$

1,583,920

 

 

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

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

 

 

August 2,
2008

 

August 4,
2007

 

August 2,
2008

 

August 4,
2007

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

408,077

 

$

452,999

 

$

811,411

 

$

892,793

 

Service Revenue

 

91,966

 

99,093

 

186,675

 

198,882

 

Total Revenues

 

500,043

 

552,092

 

998,086

 

1,091,675

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

284,416

 

315,895

 

570,339

 

627,425

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

85,193

 

87,481

 

169,347

 

174,945

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

369,609

 

403,376

 

739,686

 

802,370

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

123,661

 

137,104

 

241,072

 

265,368

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

6,773

 

11,612

 

17,328

 

23,937

 

Total Gross Profit

 

130,434

 

148,716

 

258,400

 

289,305

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

122,603

 

131,841

 

241,618

 

258,951

 

Net Gain (Loss) from Dispositions of Assets

 

4,077

 

(15

)

9,608

 

2,344

 

Operating Profit

 

11,908

 

16,860

 

26,390

 

32,698

 

Non-operating Income

 

1,162

 

1,766

 

1,492

 

3,671

 

Interest Expense

 

6,452

 

12,331

 

11,879

 

24,987

 

Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

6,618

 

6,295

 

16,003

 

11,382

 

Income Tax Expense

 

866

 

2,348

 

4,960

 

4,384

 

Net Earnings From Continuing Operations

 

5,752

 

3,947

 

11,043

 

6,998

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(304

)

232

 

(923

)

356

 

Net Earnings

 

5,448

 

4,179

 

10,120

 

7,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained Earnings, beginning of period

 

406,819

 

462,757

 

406,819

 

463,797

 

Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of EITF 06-10, net of tax

 

 

 

(1,165

)

 

Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of FIN 48

 

 

 

 

(155

)

Cash Dividends

 

(3,891

)

(3,539

)

(7,386

)

(7,120

)

Effect of Stock Options

 

(25

)

(782

)

(37

)

(1,261

)

Retained Earnings, end of period

 

$

408,351

 

$

462,615

 

$

408,351

 

$

462,615

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.07

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.13

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(0.01

)

0.01

 

(0.02

)

0.01

 

Earnings Per Share

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.19

 

$

0.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Dividends Per Share

 

$

0.0675

 

$

0.0675

 

$

0.1350

 

$

0.1350

 

 

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

 

Twenty-six weeks ended

 

August 2,
2008

 

August 4,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings

 

$

10,120

 

$

7,354

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

 

923

 

(356

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

36,928

 

41,248

 

Amortization of deferred gain from asset sales

 

(4,297

)

 

Accretion of asset retirement obligation

 

149

 

147

 

Stock compensation expense

 

1,872

 

6,053

 

Gain from debt retirement

 

(3,460

)

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(670

)

6,283

 

Gain from dispositions of assets and insurance recoveries

 

(9,608

)

(2,344

)

Change in fair value of derivative

 

102

 

2,622

 

Loss from asset impairment

 

370

 

 

Excess tax benefits from stock based awards

 

(3

)

(609

)

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies

 

(140

)

(846

)

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other

 

26,024

 

28,556

 

Decrease (increase) in merchandise inventories

 

943

 

(8,043

)

Decrease in accounts payable

 

(16,700

)

(21,874

)

Decrease in accrued expenses

 

(34,449

)

(16,380

)

(Decrease) increase in other long-term liabilities

 

(475

)

1,856

 

Net cash provided by continuing operations

 

7,629

 

43,667

 

Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations

 

(415

)

737

 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

7,214

 

44,404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for master lease properties

 

(117,121

)

 

Cash paid for property and equipment

 

(13,989

)

(19,715

)

Proceeds from dispositions of assets

 

208,211

 

2,376

 

Proceeds from surrender of life insurance policies

 

 

26,129

 

Net cash provided by continuing operations

 

77,101

 

8,790

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

 

(245

)

Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities

 

77,101

 

8,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings under line of credit agreements

 

98,504

 

306,305

 

Payments under line of credit agreements

 

(140,019

)

(290,718

)

Excess tax benefits from stock based awards

 

3

 

609

 

Borrowings on trade payable program liability

 

85,408

 

37,790

 

Payments on trade payable program liability

 

(71,450

)

(38,764

)

Payment for finance issuance cost

 

(182

)

 

Proceeds from lease financing

 

8,661

 

 

Reduction of long-term debt

 

(23,292

)

(1,628

)

Payments on capital lease obligations

 

(47

)

(129

)

Dividends paid

 

(7,028

)

(7,120

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

(58,152

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

23

 

3,154

 

Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan

 

393

 

395

 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

 

(49,026

)

(48,258

)

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

35,289

 

4,691

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

20,926

 

21,884

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

56,215

 

$

26,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

558

 

$

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

13,859

 

$

23,208

 

Accrued purchases of property and equipment

 

$

1,075

 

$

2,346

 

 

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

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

 

NOTE 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 2, 2008, the condensed consolidated statements of operations and changes in retained earnings for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the twenty-six week periods ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at August 2, 2008 and for all periods presented have been made.

 

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted, 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 for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008. The results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 2, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year.

 

Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31. Accordingly, references to fiscal 2007, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2009 refer to the years ended February 2, 2008, January 31, 2009 and January 30, 2010.

 

NOTE 2. New Accounting Standards

 

Adopted:

 

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 defines the term fair value, establishes a framework for measuring it within generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about its measurements. The Company adopted SFAS 157 on February 3, 2008.  This adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.  Fair value disclosures are provided in Note 15.

 

In March 2007, the Emerging Issues Task Force (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. On February 3, 2008, the Company adopted EITF 06-10, which resulted in a $1,855 pretax charge to retained earnings for its only existing collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement – an arrangement in place for a former CEO who retired in fiscal 2003.

 

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. On February 3, 2008, the Company adopted EITF 06-11, which did not have a material impact on its consolidated

 

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financial statements.

 

To be adopted:

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, “Business Combinations,” which replaces SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141R, among other things, establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer entity recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any controlling interests in the acquired entity; recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. Costs of the acquisition will be recognized separately from the business combination. SFAS No. 141R applies prospectively, except for taxes, to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period on or after December 15, 2008.

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS No. 160, among other things, provides guidance and establishes amended accounting and reporting standards for a parent company’s noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 160 to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In February 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 157-2 (FSP No.157-2), “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157,” that defers the effective date of SFAS 157 for one year for certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities.  SFAS 157 is effective for certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact SFAS No. 157 will have on its consolidated financial statements beginning in fiscal 2009.

 

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 161 expands the disclosure requirements in SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” about an entity’s derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact SFAS No. 161 will have on its consolidated financial statements beginning in fiscal 2009.

 

In June 2008, the FASB, issued Staff Position EITF 03-6-1 (FSP EITF 03-6-1), “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities.” FSP EITF 03-6-1 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and therefore need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method as described in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Under the guidance of FSP EITF 03-6-1, unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings-per-share pursuant to the two-class method.  FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within these fiscal years. All prior-period earnings per share data presented shall be adjusted retrospectively.  Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact FSP EITF 03-6-1 will have on its consolidated financial statements beginning in fiscal 2009.

 

NOTE 3. 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 $552,742 and $555,188 as of August 2, 2008 and February 2, 2008, respectively. Inventory levels remained relatively flat during the current quarter.

 

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

 

The Company also provides 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 records a provision when less than full credit is expected from a vendor or when market is lower than recorded costs. These provisions are revised, if necessary, on a

 

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quarterly basis for adequacy. The Company’s inventory is recorded net of provisions for these matters which were $11,877 and $11,167 at August 2, 2008 and February 2, 2008.

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded a $32,803 inventory write-down for the discontinuance and planned exit of certain non-core merchandise adopted as one of the initial steps in the Company’s long-term strategic plan. The write-down reduced the carrying value of the discontinued merchandise from $74,080 to $41,277. 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. The inventory impairment was recorded in cost of merchandise sales on the consolidated statement of operations. The carrying value of the discontinued merchandise was $1,158 at August 2, 2008 and $8,612 at February 2, 2008.

 

NOTE 4. Property and Equipment

 

The Company’s property and equipment as of August 2, 2008 and February 2, 2008, respectively, was as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

August 2, 2008

 

February 2, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment - at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

203,131

 

$

213,962

 

Buildings and improvements

 

837,379

 

858,699

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

671,634

 

699,303

 

Construction in progress

 

2,580

 

3,992

 

 

 

1,714,724

 

1,775,956

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

955,316

 

995,177

 

Total Property and Equipment - Net

 

$

759,408

 

$

780,779

 

 

On July 30, 2008, the Company settled an outstanding contractual obligation to purchase 29 properties that were previously leased under a master operating lease for $117,121, including $803 of fees.  The Company allocated the acquisition cost to these properties based upon a preliminary estimate of relative fair values.  The acquisition cost was lower than the aggregate fair value for these properties.

 

Also on this date, we completed a sale-leaseback transaction for a total of 22 properties. The $75,951 proceeds from the July 30, 2008, sale-leaseback transaction together with $41,170 cash on hand were used to purchase the master lease properties (see note 8).

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we also sold one property that was classified as held for sale for proceeds of $1,350 and recognized a gain of $254.

 

NOTE 5. Income Taxes

 

As of August 2, 2008, the Company had recorded unrecognized tax benefits of $4,727 which includes approximately $1,409 of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.

 

Included in the unrecognized tax benefits of $3,318 at August 2, 2008 was $1,899 of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our annual effective tax rate.  We are undergoing examinations of our tax returns in certain jurisdictions.  We have uncertain liabilities of approximately $2,129 for which it is reasonably possible that the amount will increase or decrease within the next twelve months.  However, based on the uncertainties associated with settlements and the status of examination, it is not possible to estimate the impact of the change.

 

The Company files U.S., state and Puerto Rico income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations.  The 2004 through 2007 tax years generally remain subject to examination by federal and most state tax authorities.  The Company and its subsidiaries have various state income tax returns in the process of examination, appeals and settlement.  In Puerto Rico, the 1998 and 2002 through 2007 tax years generally remain subject to examination by their respective tax authorities.

 

The temporary differences between the book and tax treatment of income and expenses result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the consolidated balance sheets. The Company must then assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income. To the extent the Company believes that recovery is not more likely than not, a valuation allowance must be established. In this regard when determining whether or not a valuation allowance should be established, the Company considers various tax planning strategies, including potential real estate transactions, as future taxable income.  As of

 

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August 2, 2008, the Company had valuation allowances for these matters of $3,451 and at February 2, 2008 a valuation allowance of $4,077.

 

Under FAS 109, the Company is required to project the deferred tax effects of expected year-end temporary differences.  Based on the projections, as of January 31, 2009 the Company will not have any federal net operating loss carryforwards, and will have $69,000 of state net operating loss carryforwards and $322 of Puerto Rico net operating loss carryforwards.  As of February 2, 2008, the Company had $46,716 of federal net operating loss carryforwards, $180,411 of state net operating loss carryforwards and $768 of Puerto Rico net operating loss carryforwards.  The state net operating loss carryforwards will expire in various years beginning in 2008 and the Puerto Rico net operating loss carryforwards will expire in 2014.

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company identified an error and determined it should have recognized a deferred tax asset in a prior period due to a state legislative change that occurred in June 2007.  The recording of this deferred tax asset in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 resulted in a one-time tax benefit of approximately $2,400 affecting our results for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008.

 

NOTE 6. Discontinued Operations

 

In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company adopted its long-term strategic plan. One of the initial steps in this plan was the identification of 31 low-return stores for closure. The Company is accounting for these store closures in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” and SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” In accordance with SFAS No. 144, discontinued operations for all periods presented reflect the operating results for 11 of the 31 closed stores because the Company does not believe that the customers of these stores are likely to become customers of other Pep Boys stores due to geographical considerations. The operating results for the other 20 closed stores are included in continuing operations because the Company believes that the customers of these stores are likely to become customers of other Pep Boys stores that are in close proximity.  Below is a summary of these discontinued stores’ operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

August 2, 2008

 

August 4, 2007

 

August 2, 2008

 

August 4, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues in discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

 

$

5,571

 

$

 

$

10,812

 

Service Revenue

 

 

1,227

 

 

2,416

 

Total revenues, discontinued operations

 

$

 

$

6,798

 

$

 

$

13,228

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) gain from discontinued operations, before income taxes

 

$

(432

)

$

370

 

$

(1,420

)

$

547

 

 

Additionally, the Company has classified certain assets as assets held for disposal on its balance sheets.  As of August 2, 2008 and February 2, 2008, the net book values of these assets were as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

August 2, 2008

 

February 2, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

12,950

 

$

9,976

 

Buildings and improvements

 

16,608

 

15,805

 

 

 

29,558

 

25,781

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

(8,863

)

(8,863

)

Assets held for disposal

 

$

20,695

 

$

16,918

 

 

Three properties purchased on July 30, 2008 have been classified as held for sale.

 

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The following details the reserve balances as of August 2, 2008.  The reserve includes remaining rent on leases net of sublease income, other contractual obligations associated with leased properties and employee severance.

 

(dollar amount in thousands)

 

Severance

 

Lease
Expenses

 

Other Costs and
Contractual Obligations

 

Total

 

Balance at February 2, 2008

 

$

58

 

$

3,574

 

$

109

 

$

3,741

 

Provision for present value of liabilities

 

 

233

 

 

233

 

Change in assumptions about future sublease income, lease termination, contractual obligations and severance

 

 

(62

)

 

(62

)

Cash payments

 

(58

)

(906

)

(109

)

(1,073

)

Balance at August 2, 2008

 

$

 

$

2,839

 

$

 

$

2,839

 

 

NOTE 7. Pension and Savings Plan

 

Pension expense includes the following:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

August 2, 2008

 

August 4, 2007

 

August 2, 2008

 

August 4, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

17

 

$

51

 

$

60

 

$

102

 

Interest cost

 

859

 

836

 

1,744

 

1,672

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(610

)

(587

)

(1,225

)

(1,174

)

Amortization of transition obligation

 

41

 

41

 

82

 

82

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

93

 

91

 

185

 

182

 

Amortization of net loss

 

205

 

488

 

508

 

976

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

605

 

$

920

 

$

1,354

 

$

1,840

 

 

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 2008.

 

The Company has a non-qualified Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan (SERP) that is an unfunded defined benefit plan. This plan was closed to new participants on January 31, 2004. As of August 2, 2008, the Company contributed $2,924 of an anticipated $3,100 contribution during fiscal 2008 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’s contribution expense for the defined contribution portion of the plan was approximately $202 and $209 for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, respectively, and approximately $307 and $421 for the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, 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 $991 and $652 for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, respectively, and approximately $2,043 and $1,628 for the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, respectively.

 

NOTE 8.  Sale-Leaseback Transactions

 

On March 25, 2008, the Company sold 18 owned properties to an independent third party. Net proceeds from this sale were $62,542. Concurrent with the sale, the Company entered into agreements to lease the properties back from the purchaser over a minimum lease term of 15 years. The Company classified these leases as operating leases. The two master leases have an initial term of 15 years with four five-year renewal options. The leases have yearly incremental rental increases that are 1.5% of the prior year’s rentals.  These leases result in approximately $82,000 in future minimum rental payments during the initial non-cancelable lease term. The second through the fourth renewal options are at fair market rents. A $9 gain on the sale of these properties was recognized immediately upon execution of the sale and a $26,809 gain was deferred. The deferred gain is being recognized over 15 years.

 

On April 10, 2008, the Company sold 23 owned properties to an independent third party. Net proceeds from this sale were $72,977.

 

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Concurrent with the sale, the Company entered into agreements to lease the properties back from the purchaser over a minimum lease term of 15 years. The Company classified 22 of these leases as operating leases. The leases have an initial term of 15 years with four five-year renewal options. The leases have yearly incremental rental increases that are 1.5% of the prior year’s rentals. These leases result in approximately $92,000 in future minimum rental payments during the initial non-cancelable lease term. The second through the fourth renewal options are at fair market rents. A $5,522 gain on the sale of these properties was recognized immediately upon execution of the sale and a $34,483 gain was deferred. The deferred gain is being recognized over 15 years. The Company initially had continuing involvement in one property and, accordingly, recorded $4,583 of the transaction’s total net proceeds as a debt borrowing and as a financing activity in the Statement of Cash Flows. During the second quarter of 2008, the Company determined it no longer had continuing involvement with this property and recorded the sale of this property as a sale-leaseback transaction, removing the asset and related lease financing and recording a $1,515 deferred gain.

 

On July 30, 2008, the Company sold 22 properties to an independent third party. Net proceeds from this sale were $75,951. Concurrent with the sale, the Company entered into agreements to lease the properties back from the purchaser over a minimum lease term of 15 years. The Company classified 21 of these leases as operating leases. The leases have an initial term of 15 years with four five-year renewal options. The leases have yearly incremental rental increases that are 1.5% of the prior year’s rentals. These leases result in approximately $97,000 in future minimum rental payments during the initial non-cancelable lease term. The second through the fourth renewal options are at fair market rents. A $2,124 gain on the sale of these properties was recognized immediately upon execution of the sale and a $28,638 gain was deferred. The deferred gain is being recognized over 15 years. The Company has continuing involvement in one property and, accordingly, has recorded $3,896 of the transaction’s total net proceeds as a debt borrowing and as a financing activity in the Statement of Cash Flows. The Company continues to reflect the property on its balance sheet in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13, “Accounting for Leases.”

 

The Company recognized $1,913 and $3,251 in Cost of Merchandise Sales, and $573 and $1,058 in Costs of Service Revenue of the deferred gain generated from the sale-leaseback transactions for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008, respectively.

 

Of the 562 store locations operated by the Company at August 2, 2008, 235 are owned and 327 are now leased.

 

 NOTE 9. Debt and Financing Arrangements

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

August 2, 2008

 

February 2, 2008

 

7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes, due December 2014

 

$

174,535

 

$

200,000

 

Senior Secured Term Loan, due October 2013

 

153,870

 

154,652

 

Other notes payable, 8.0%

 

 

248

 

Lease financing obligations, payable through October 2022

 

8,593

 

4,786

 

Capital lease obligations payable through October 2009

 

352

 

399

 

Line of credit agreement, through December 2009

 

530

 

42,045

 

 

 

337,880

 

402,130

 

Less current maturities

 

2,304

 

2,114

 

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

 

$

335,576

 

$

400,016

 

 

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

 

The Company used the proceeds from its March 25, 2008 sale-leaseback transaction to repay the $49,915 then drawn on its line of credit agreement and to repurchase $20,965 principal amount of its 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes for $18,082.  The gain on the retirement of debt is included in interest expense.

 

As part of the April 10, 2008 sale-leaseback transaction, the Company determined that it has continuing involvement in one property and has recorded the $4,583 proceeds, net of execution costs, as a debt borrowing and continues to reflect the property on its balance sheet in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13, “Accounting for Leases.” During the second quarter of 2008, the Company determined it no longer had continuing involvement with this property. Accordingly, the Company recorded this property as a sale-leaseback, retired the asset and related lease financing and recorded a $1,515 deferred gain.

 

As part of the July 30, 2008 sale-leaseback transaction, the Company determined that it has continuing involvement in one property and has recorded the $3,896 proceeds, net of execution costs, as a debt borrowing and continues to reflect the property on its balance sheet in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13, “Accounting for Leases.”

 

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The Company had $233,341 of availability under its line of credit agreement on August 2, 2008.

 

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 twenty-six weeks period ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007 were as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Twenty-six Weeks
Ended August 2,
2008

 

Twenty-six Weeks
Ended August 4,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

247

 

$

645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions related to current period sales

 

7,641

 

5,359

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warranty costs incurred in current period

 

(7,266

)

(5,525

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

 

$

622

 

$

479

 

 

NOTE 11. Earnings Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

August 2,
2008

 

August 4,
2007

 

August 2,
2008

 

August 4,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

 

Net Earnings From Continuing Operations

 

$

5,752

 

$

3,947

 

$

11,043

 

$

6,998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(304

)

232

 

(923

)

356

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings

 

$

5,448

 

$

4,179

 

$

10,120

 

$

7,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)

 

Basic average number of common shares outstanding during period

 

52,153

 

51,652

 

52,109

 

52,387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

83

 

612

 

95

 

562

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c)

 

Diluted average number of common shares assumed outstanding during period

 

52,236

 

52,264

 

52,204

 

52,949

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Earnings per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings From Continuing Operations (a/b)

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.07

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.13

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(0.01

)

0.01

 

(0.02

)

0.01

 

 

 

Basic Earnings per Share

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.19

 

$

0.14

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings From Continuing Operations (a/c)

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.07

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.13

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(0.01

)

0.01

 

(0.02

)

0.01

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings per Share

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.19

 

$

0.14

 

 

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At August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, respectively, there were 2,459,000 and 3,620,000 outstanding options and restricted stock units. Certain stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares for the periods then ended and therefore would be anti-dilutive. The total numbers of such shares excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are 1,833,000 and 980,000 for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, respectively. The total numbers of such shares excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are 1,781,000 and 1,059,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, respectively.

 

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NOTE 12. Supplemental Guarantor Information

 

The Company’s 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.

 

The following condensed consolidating information presents, in separate columns, the condensed consolidating balance sheets as of August 2, 2008 and February 2, 2008 and the related condensed consolidating statements of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007 and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007 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, 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 SHEET

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

As of August 2, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

42,759

 

$

6,318

 

$

7,138

 

$

 

$

56,215

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

15,009

 

13,547

 

 

 

28,556

 

Merchandise inventories

 

192,980

 

367,229

 

 

 

560,209

 

Prepaid expenses

 

27,986

 

16,205

 

5,781

 

(13,727

)

36,245

 

Other

 

5,020

 

13

 

52,626

 

(9,752

)

47,907

 

Assets held for disposal

 

4,990

 

15,705

 

 

 

 

20,695

 

Total Current Assets

 

288,744

 

419,017

 

65,545

 

(23,479

)

749,827

 

Property and Equipment—Net

 

242,741

 

503,969

 

32,567

 

(19,869

)

759,408

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,692,892

 

 

 

(1,692,892

)

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

969,904

 

78,241

 

(1,048,145

)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

5,799

 

35,529

 

 

 

41,328

 

Other

 

28,778

 

1,233

 

 

 

30,011

 

Total Assets

 

$

2,258,954

 

$

1,929,652

 

$

176,353

 

$

(2,784,385

)

$

1,580,574

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

228,714

 

$

9

 

$

 

$

 

$

228,723

 

Trade payable program liability

 

28,212

 

 

 

 

28,212

 

Accrued expenses

 

40,118

 

77,983

 

153,174

 

(13,728

)

257,547

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

19,204

 

 

 

(9,751

)

9,453

 

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

 

1,891

 

413

 

 

 

2,304

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

298,935

 

97,609

 

153,174

 

(23,479

)

526,239

 

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

 

327,049

 

8,527

 

 

 

335,576

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

33,849

 

32,989

 

 

 

66,838

 

Deferred gain from asset sales

 

72,787

 

120,814

 

 

(19,869

)

173,732

 

Intercompany liabilities

 

1,048,145

 

 

 

(1,048,145

)

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

478,189

 

1,669,713

 

23,179

 

(1,692,892

)

478,189

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

2,258,954

 

$

1,929,652

 

$

176,353

 

$

(2,784,385

)

$

1,580,574

 

 

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As of February 2, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

12,208

 

$

6,655

 

$

2,063

 

$

 

$

20,926

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

15,580

 

13,854

 

16

 

 

29,450

 

Merchandise inventories

 

198,975

 

362,177

 

 

 

561,152

 

Prepaid expenses

 

21,368

 

17,938

 

18,655

 

(14,119

)

43,842

 

Other

 

21,272

 

15

 

69,323

 

(13,141

)

77,469

 

Assets held for disposal

 

4,991

 

11,927

 

 

 

16,918

 

Total Current Assets

 

274,394

 

412,566

 

90,057

 

(27,260

)

749,757

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment—Net

 

258,527

 

509,398

 

32,908

 

(20,054

)

780,779

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,646,349

 

 

 

(1,646,349

)

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

888,352

 

81,833

 

(970,185

)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,403

 

19,372

 

 

 

20,775

 

Other

 

31,638

 

971

 

 

 

32,609

 

Total Assets

 

$

2,212,311

 

$

1,830,659

 

$

204,798

 

$

(2,663,848

)

$

1,583,920

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

245,414

 

$

9

 

$

 

$

 

$

245,423

 

Trade payable program liability

 

14,254

 

 

 

 

14,254

 

Accrued expenses

 

57,320

 

70,486

 

183,910

 

(19,093

)

292,623

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

8,167

 

 

(8,167

)

 

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

 

1,843

 

271

 

 

 

2,114

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

318,831

 

78,933

 

183,910

 

(27,260

)

554,414

 

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

 

369,657

 

30,359

 

 

 

400,016

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

38,109

 

34,074

 

 

 

72,183

 

Deferred gain from sale of assets

 

44,817

 

61,832

 

 

(20,054

)

86,595

 

Intercompany liabilities

 

970,185

 

 

 

(970,185

)

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

470,712

 

1,625,461

 

20,888

 

(1,646,349

)

470,712

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

2,212,311

 

$

1,830,659

 

$

204,798

 

$

(2,663,848

)

$

1,583,920

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

Subsidiary Non-

 

Consolidation /

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks Ended August 2, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Guarantors

 

Guarantors

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

139,512

 

$

268,565

 

$

 

$

 

$

408,077

 

Service Revenue

 

31,870

 

60,096

 

 

 

91,966

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

5,703

 

(5,703

)

 

Total Revenues

 

171,382

 

328,661

 

5,703

 

(5,703

)

500,043

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

96,714

 

188,112

 

 

(410

)

284,416

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

28,467

 

56,763

 

 

(37

)

85,193

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

3,485

 

(3,485

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

125,181

 

244,875

 

3,485

 

(3,932

)

369,609

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

42,798

 

80,453

 

 

410

 

123,661

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

3,403

 

3,333

 

 

37

 

6,773

 

Gross Profit from Other Revenue

 

 

 

2,218

 

(2,218

)

 

Total Gross Profit

 

46,201

 

83,786

 

2,218

 

(1,771

)

130,434

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

46,963

 

77,958

 

70

 

(2,388

)

122,603

 

Net Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

2,747

 

1,330

 

 

 

4,077

 

Operating Profit

 

1,985

 

7,158

 

2,148

 

617

 

11,908

 

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(3,851

)

33,015

 

636

 

(28,638

)

1,162

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

27,277

 

8,025

 

(829

)

(28,021

)

6,452

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(29,143

)

32,148

 

3,613

 

 

6,618

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(6,017

)

5,979

 

904

 

 

866

 

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

28,646

 

 

 

(28,646

)

 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

5,520

 

26,169

 

2,709

 

(28,646

)

5,752

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(72

)

(232

)

 

 

(304

)

Net Earnings

 

$

5,448

 

$

25,937

 

$

2,709

 

$

(28,646

)

$

5,448

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

Subsidiary

 

Consolidation /

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Guarantors

 

Non-Guarantors

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

156,348

 

$

296,651

 

$

 

$

 

$

452,999

 

Service Revenue

 

34,277

 

64,816

 

 

 

99,093

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

6,212

 

(6,212

)

 

Total Revenues

 

190,625

 

361,467

 

6,212

 

(6,212

)

552,092

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

109,330

 

206,565

 

 

 

315,895

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

29,404

 

58,077

 

 

 

87,481

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

4,272

 

(4,272

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

138,734

 

264,642

 

4,272

 

(4,272

)

403,376

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

47,018

 

90,086

 

 

 

137,104

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

4,873

 

6,739

 

 

 

11,612

 

Gross Profit from Other Revenue

 

 

 

1,940

 

(1,940

)

 

Total Gross Profit

 

51,891

 

96,825

 

1,940

 

(1,940

)

148,716

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

42,891

 

90,831

 

72

 

(1,953

)

131,841

 

Net Loss from Dispositions of Assets

 

(13

)

(2

)

 

 

(15

)

Operating Profit

 

8,987

 

5,992

 

1,868

 

13

 

16,860

 

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(4,036

)

31,863

 

3,325

 

(29,386

)

1,766

 

Interest Expense

 

29,609

 

10,770

 

1,325

 

(29,373

)

12,331

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(24,658

)

27,085

 

3,868

 

 

6,295

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(732

)

1,631

 

1,449

 

 

2,348

 

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

27,998

 

 

 

(27,998

)

 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

4,072

 

25,454

 

2,419

 

(27,998

)

3,947

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

107

 

125

 

 

 

232

 

Net Earnings

 

$

4,179

 

$

25,579

 

$

2,419

 

$

(27,998

)

$

4,179

 

 

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Subsidiary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

Non-

 

Consolidation

 

 

 

Twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Guarantors

 

Guarantors

 

/ Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

278,125

 

$

533,286

 

$

 

$

 

$

811,411

 

Service Revenue

 

65,243

 

121,432

 

 

 

186,675

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

11,370

 

(11,370

)

 

Total Revenues

 

343,368

 

654,718

 

11,370

 

(11,370

)

998,086

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

195,048

 

376,109

 

 

(818

)

570,339

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

57,081

 

112,341

 

 

(75

)

169,347

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

9,291

 

(9,291

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

252,129

 

488,450

 

9,291

 

(10,184

)

739,686

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

83,077

 

157,177

 

 

818

 

241,072

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

8,162

 

9,091

 

 

75

 

17,328

 

Gross Profit from Other Revenue

 

 

 

2,079

 

(2,079

)

 

Total Gross Profit

 

91,239

 

166,268

 

2,079

 

(1,186

)

258,400

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

89,416

 

154,462

 

160

 

(2,420

)

241,618

 

Net Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

3,303

 

6,305

 

 

 

9,608

 

Operating Profit

 

5,126

 

18,111

 

1,919

 

1,234

 

26,390

 

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(7,955

)

61,490

 

1,284

 

(53,327

)

1,492

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

51,113

 

14,735

 

(1,876

)

(52,093

)

11,879

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(53,942

)

64,866

 

5,079

 

 

16,003

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(16,490

)

19,896

 

1,554

 

 

4,960

 

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

47,777

 

 

 

(47,777

)

 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

10,325

 

44,970

 

3,525

 

(47,777

)

11,043

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(205

)

(718

)

 

 

(923

)

Net Earnings

 

$

10,120

 

$

44,252

 

$

3,525

 

$

(47,777

)

$

10,120

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

Subsidiary

 

Consolidation /

 

 

 

Twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Guarantors

 

Non- Guarantors

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

308,939

 

$

583,854

 

$

 

$

 

$

892,793

 

Service Revenue

 

69,424

 

129,458

 

 

 

198,882

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

12,472

 

(12,472

)

 

Total Revenues

 

378,363

 

713,312

 

12,472

 

(12,472

)

1,091,675

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

217,613

 

409,812

 

 

 

627,425

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

59,085

 

115,860

 

 

 

174,945

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

9,838

 

(9,838

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

276,698

 

525,672

 

9,838

 

(9,838

)

802,370

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

91,326

 

174,042

 

 

 

265,368

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

10,339

 

13,598

 

 

 

23,937

 

Gross Profit from Other Revenue

 

 

 

2,634

 

(2,634

)

 

Total Gross Profit

 

101,665

 

187,640

 

2,634

 

(2,634

)

289,305

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

84,865

 

176,813

 

158

 

(2,885

)

258,951

 

Net Gain (Loss) from Dispositions of Assets

 

2,354

 

(10

)

 

 

2,344

 

Operating Profit

 

19,154

 

10,817

 

2,476

 

251

 

32,698

 

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(7,937

)

65,582

 

3,965

 

(57,939

)

3,671

 

Interest Expense

 

61,522

 

21,153

 

 

(57,688

)

24,987

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(50,305

)

55,246

 

6,441

 

 

11,382

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(19,382

)

21,296

 

2,470

 

 

4,384

 

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

38,143

 

 

 

(38,143

)

 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

7,220

 

33,950

 

3,971

 

(38,143

)

6,998

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

134

 

222

 

 

 

356

 

Net Earnings

 

$

7,354

 

$

34,172

 

$

3,971

 

$

(38,143

)

$

7,354

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

SubsidiaryNon-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings

 

$

10,120

 

$

44,252

 

$

3,525

 

$

(47,777

)

$

10,120

 

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

 

(36,176

)

10,648

 

534

 

47,160

 

22,166

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

(24,557

)

1,242

 

(1,342

)

 

(24,657

)

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations

 

(50,613

)

56,142

 

2,717

 

(617

)

7,629

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

(133

)

(282

)

 

 

(415

)

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

(50,746

)

55,860

 

2,717

 

(617

)

7,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided in Investing Activities

 

27,584

 

49,517

 

 

 

77,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

 

53,713

 

(105,714

)

2,358

 

617

 

(49,026

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

30,551

 

(337

)

5,075

 

 

35,289

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

12,208

 

6,655

 

2,063

 

 

20,926

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

42,759

 

$

6,318

 

$

7,138

 

$

 

$

56,215

 

 

Twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings

 

$

7,354

 

$

34,172

 

$

3,971

 

$

(38,143

)

$

7,354

 

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

 

(9,136

)

23,968

 

1,188

 

36,178

 

52,198

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

(40,621

)

26,893

 

(2,889

)

732

 

(15,885

)

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations

 

(42,403

)

85,033

 

2,270

 

(1,233

)

43,667

 

Net cash provided by discontinued operations

 

150

 

587

 

 

 

737

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

(42,253

)

85,620

 

2,270

 

(1,233

)

44,404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

22,988

 

(14,198

)

 

 

8,790

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

(130

)

(115

)

 

 

(245

)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

 

22,858

 

(14,313

)

 

 

8,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

 

20,216

 

(70,691

)

984

 

1,233

 

(48,258

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

821

 

616

 

3,254

 

 

4,691

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

13,581

 

7,946

 

357

 

 

21,884

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

14,402

 

$

8,562

 

$

3,611

 

$

 

$

26,575

 

 

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NOTE 13. Commitments and Contingencies

 

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.  The initial accrued vacation time claims were filed in California state court and subsequently removed by the Company to Federal court on jurisdictional grounds.  During the third quarter of 2007, the Company reached a settlement in principle regarding the accrued vacation time claims, which was subject to court approval.  Following the Federal court approval hearing on May 5, 2008, the Federal court reversed its earlier finding of proper Federal jurisdiction and remanded the case back to California state court.  On July 22, 2008, the Company agreed to a restructured settlement in principle with the plaintiffs regarding the accrued vacation time claims and subsequently submitted such settlement to the California state court for approval.  On May 8, 2008, the Company reached a settlement in principle with respect to the remaining purported class action claims, which is subject to court approval.

 

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 $1,200 and $3,100 in the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008, respectively, 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.

 

NOTE 14. Other Comprehensive Income

 

The following are the components of comprehensive income:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

August 2,
2008

 

August 4,
2007

 

August 2,
2008

 

August 4,
2007

 

Net earnings

 

$

5,448

 

$

4,179

 

$

10,120

 

$

7,354

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defined benefit plan adjustment

 

213

 

389

 

487

 

779

 

Derivative financial instrument adjustment (1)

 

1,637

 

1,633

 

3,060

 

717

 

Comprehensive income

 

$

7,298

 

$

6,201

 

$

13,667

 

$

8,850

 

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

August 2,
2008

 

February 2,
2008

 

Derivative financial instrument adjustment, net of tax

 

$

5,522

 

$

2,462

 

Defined benefit plan adjustment, net of tax

 

(16,158

)

(16,645

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

$

(10,636

)

$

(14,183

)

 


(1)                                Of the net $4,767 increase in fair value during the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008, $4,869 ($3,061 net of tax) is included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and a $102 expense was recorded through the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

 

NOTE 15. Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company adopted SFAS No. 157, (as impacted by FSP Nos. 157-1 and 157-2) effective February 3, 2008, with respect to fair value measurements of (a) nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the Company’s financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually) and (b) all financial assets and liabilities.

 

Under SFAS No. 157, fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. SFAS No. 157 also establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by

 

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requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based upon the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis:

 

Effective February 3, 2008, the application of fair value under SFAS No. 157 (as amended by FSP Nos. 157-1 and 157-2) related to the Company’s long-term investments and interest rate swap agreements. These items were previously, and will continue to be, recorded at fair value at each balance sheet date. The information in the following paragraphs and tables primarily addresses matters relative to these financial assets and liabilities.

 

Long-term investments:

 

Long-term investments consist principally of U.S. Treasury securities which are valued at quoted market prices. The Company considers its long-term investments to be valued using Level 1 measurements.

 

Derivative liability:

 

The Company has interest rate swaps which are within the scope of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” The Company values the swaps using observable market data to discount projected cash flows and for credit risk adjustments. The Company considers these to be Level 2 measurements.

 

The following table provides information by level for assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value, as defined by SFAS No. 157, on a recurring basis.

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value
at

 

Fair Value Measurements
Using Inputs Considered as

 

Description

 

August 2, 2008

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term investments

 

$

7,561

 

$

7,561

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liability

 

$

6,196

 

 

 

$

6,196

 

 

 

 

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis:

 

During the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2008, the Company had no significant measurements of assets or liabilities at fair value (as defined in SFAS No. 157) on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition. As indicated in Note 1, the aspects of SFAS No. 157 for which the effective date for the Company was deferred under FSP No. 157-2 until February 1, 2009 relate to nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value, but are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. This deferral applies to such items as nonfinancial assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value in a business combination (but not measured at fair value in subsequent periods) or nonfinancial long-lived asset groups measured at fair value for an impairment assessment.

 

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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 for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008.

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack is a leader in the automotive aftermarket with 562 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 automotive solutions provider of choice for the value-oriented customer.

 

For the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2008, our comparable sales (sales generated by locations in operation during the same period) decreased by 7.5%.  This decrease in comparable sales was comprised of a 8.0% decrease in comparable merchandise sales and 5.2% decrease in comparable service revenue.  Merchandise sales were negatively affected by the discontinuance and planned exit of certain non-core merchandise offset in part by increased tire sales.  Both comparable merchandise sales and service revenue were affected by decreasing customer count.

 

Our net earnings for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2008 were $5,448,000 or $1,269,000 higher than the $4,179,000 of earnings reported in the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2007.  This increase in profitability resulted primarily from reduced selling, general and administrative expenses, real estate gains generated from our sale-leaseback transaction and a one-time out of period (see note 5) income tax benefit, which offset lower gross margins due to our decreased revenues.

 

For the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008, our comparable net sales decreased 6.6% with comparable merchandise sales decreasing 7.1% and service revenue decreasing 4.0%.  Net earnings for these twenty-six weeks were $10,120,000 versus $7,354,000 in the same period of fiscal 2007. The increase was driven by the same factors as discussed above.

 

The following discussion explains the significant developments affecting our financial condition and material changes in our results of operations for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008.  We recommend that you read the audited consolidated financial statements, footnotes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES – August 2, 2008

 

Our cash requirements arise principally from the purchase of inventory and capital expenditures related to existing stores, offices, warehouses and information systems. The capital expenditures for the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008 were used primarily to purchase 29 properties for $117,121,000 that were previously leased under a master operating lease and for store capital maintenance and improvements. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008, we invested approximately $13,169,000 in store capital maintenance and improvements versus the $18,345,000 invested during the same period for fiscal 2007. We estimate that capital expenditures related to existing stores, warehouses and offices and information systems for the remaining six months of fiscal 2008 will be approximately $30,000,000.

 

We expect inventory levels to remain constant for the balance of fiscal 2008.

 

During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company completed two separate sale-leaseback transactions.  The proceeds from these transactions were used to repay $49,915,000 then drawn under our revolving line of credit agreement, to repurchase $20,965,000 principal amount of our 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes for $18,082,000 and to pay $783,000 in transaction costs.  The remaining $66,739,000 was invested in cash and cash equivalents.

 

On July 30, 2008, the Company completed a sale-leaseback transaction for 22 stores. The $75,951,000 net proceeds were used to finance, together with $41,170,000 of cash on hand, the purchase of the 29 properties for $117,121,000 that were previously leased under a master operating lease.

 

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We anticipate that our net cash provided by operating activities and our existing revolving credit facility will exceed our principal cash requirements for capital expenditures and inventory purchases for the next 12 months. We have no material debt maturities due within the next twelve months.

 

Working Capital increased from $195,343,000 at February 2, 2008 to $223,588,000 at August 2, 2008. At August 2, 2008, we had stockholders’ equity of $478,189,000 and long-term debt, net of current maturities, of $335,576,000. Our long-term debt was approximately 41% of our total capitalization at August 2, 2008 and 46% at February 2, 2008. As of August 2, 2008, we had further undrawn availability under our revolving credit facility totaling $233,341,000.

 

During the second quarter of 2008, we amended our vendor financing program to reduce the availability to $30,000,000 reflecting current usage. Under this program, 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 August 2, 2008, the Company had an outstanding balance of $28,212,000 under these programs, classified as trade payable program liability in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we adopted our long-term strategic plan. One of the initial steps in this plan was the identification of 31 low-return stores for closure. We are accounting for these store closures in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” and SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (SFAS No. 144).  In accordance with SFAS No. 144, our discontinued operations for all periods presented reflect the operating results for 11 of the 31 closed stores because we do not believe that the customers of these stores are likely to become customers of other Pep Boys stores due to geographical considerations. The operating results for the other 20 closed stores are included in continuing operations because we believe that the customers of these stores are likely to become customers of other Pep Boys stores that are in close proximity.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended August 2, 2008 vs. Thirteen Weeks Ended August 4, 2007

 

The following table presents for the periods indicated certain items in the 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

 

Thirteen weeks ended

 

August 2, 2008
(Fiscal 2008)

 

August 4, 2007
 (Fiscal 2007)

 

Favorable
(Unfavorable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

81.6

%

82.1

%

(9.9

)%

Service Revenue (1)

 

18.4

 

17.9

 

(7.2

)

Total Revenue

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

(9.4

)

Costs of Merchandise Sales (2)

 

69.7

(3)

69.7

(3)

10.0

 

Costs of Service Revenue (2)

 

92.6

(3)

88.3

(3)

2.6

 

Total Costs of Revenue

 

73.9

 

73.1

 

8.4

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

30.3

(3)

30.3

(3)

(9.8

)

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

7.4

(3)

11.7

(3)

(41.7

)

Total Gross Profit

 

26.1

 

26.9

 

(12.3

)

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

24.5

 

23.9

 

7.0

 

Net (Loss) Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

0.8

 

 

NM

 

Operating Profit

 

2.4

 

3.1

 

(29.4

)

Non-operating Income

 

0.2

 

0.3

 

(34.2

)

Interest Expense

 

1.3

 

2.2

 

47.7

 

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

1.3

 

1.1

 

5.1

 

Income Tax Expense

 

13.1

(4)

37.3

(4)

63.1

 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

1.2

 

0.7

 

45.7

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

0.1

 

 

NM

 

Net Earnings

 

1.1

 

0.8

 

30.4

 

 

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(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 revenue for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2008 decreased 9.4%, with a 7.5% comparable revenue decrease resulting from the exiting of certain non-core merchandise categories and a reduction in customer traffic versus the same period last year. The reduction in revenues and customer count was affected by a reduction in our gross media spend of approximately 12% and a weakened economic environment. Comparable merchandise sales decreased 8.0% and comparable service revenues decreased 5.2%.

 

Gross profit from merchandise as a percentage of sales was 30.3% or flat with the second quarter of fiscal 2007.  In dollars, merchandise gross profit decreased $13,443,000 or 9.8% due to reduced merchandise sales.  Our product margins improved by 50 basis points to 45.5%, while our distribution costs decreased 30 basis points, which improvements were offset by an 80 basis point increase in our occupancy costs due to increased rental obligations stemming from the recently-completed sale-leaseback transactions.

 

Our gross profit from service revenue decreased $4,839,000 when compared to the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2007.  As a percentage of service revenue, it decreased to 7.4% from 11.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007, due to increased payroll and related expenses, and increased occupancy costs.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of total revenues increased to 24.5% from 23.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007.   In dollars, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $9,238,000 or 7.0%.  This decrease in dollars was the result of expense control initiatives, with major reductions in compensation and compensation related benefits of $9,739,000 and gross media expenditures of $2,700,000, partially offset by increased legal and information system costs of $2,590,000 compared to the same period a year ago.

 

Net gain (loss) from dispositions of assets increased by $4,092,000 to a $4,077,000 gain from a $15,000 loss in the comparable period a year ago, primarily as a result of the sale-leaseback transaction on 22 stores during the quarter.

 

Interest expense decreased $5,879,000 to $6,452,000 in the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2008 from the $12,331,000 recorded in the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2007 due to reduced debt levels.

 

Our income tax expense for second quarter of fiscal 2008 was $866,000 or an effective rate of 13.1%.  This compares to an expense in second quarter of fiscal 2007 of $2,348,000 or an effective rate of 37.3%.  In the current quarter, the Company recorded a one-time benefit of approximately $2,400,000 resulting from the recording of a June 2007 state tax law change.

 

Net earnings of $5,448,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 improved $1,269,000 from the comparative period prior fiscal year resulting primarily from reduced selling, general and administrative expenses, increased real estate gains generated from our sale-leaseback transaction, lower interest expense, and a one-time income tax benefit, which offset lower gross margins due to our decreased revenues.

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 2, 2008 vs. Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 4, 2007

 

The following table presents for the periods indicated certain items in the 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

 

Twenty-six weeks ended

 

August 2, 2008
(Fiscal 2008)

 

August 4, 2007
(Fiscal 2007)

 

Favorable
(Unfavorable)

 

Merchandise Sales

 

81.3

%

81.8

%

(9.1

)%

Service Revenue (1)

 

18.7

 

18.2

 

(6.1

)

Total Revenue

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

(8.6

)

Costs of Merchandise Sales (2)

 

70.3

(3)

70.3

(3)

9.1

 

Costs of Service Revenue (2)

 

90.7

(3)

88.0

(3)

3.2

 

Total Costs of Revenue

 

74.1

 

73.5

 

7.8

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

29.7

(3)

29.7

(3)

(9.2

)

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

9.3

(3)

12.0

(3)

(27.6

)

Total Gross Profit

 

25.9

 

26.5

 

(10.7

)

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

24.2

 

23.7

 

6.7

 

Net Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

1.0

 

0.2

 

NM

 

Operating Profit

 

2.6

 

3.0

 

(19.3

)

Non-operating Income

 

0.1

 

0.3

 

(59.4

)

Interest Expense

 

1.2

 

2.3

 

52.5

 

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

1.6

 

1.0

 

40.6

 

Income Tax Expense

 

31.0

(4)

38.5

(4)

(13.1

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

1.1

 

0.6

 

57.8

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(0.1

)

 

NM

 

Net Earnings

 

1.0

 

0.7

 

37.6

 

 


(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 first twenty-six weeks of fiscal 2008 decreased 8.6% with a 6.6% comparable revenue decrease, resulting primarily from a decline in retail and commercial merchandise sales compared to the first twenty-six weeks of 2007.    Comparable merchandise sales decreased 7.1% and comparable service revenue decreased 4.0%.  The decline in merchandise sales resulted primarily from the exiting of certain non-core merchandise categories and a reduction in customer traffic.

 

Gross profit from merchandise as a percentage of merchandise sales was 29.7% for the twenty-six week period of both fiscal 2008 and 2007.  In dollars, gross profit from merchandise sales decreased $24,296,000 or 9.2% due to reduced merchandise sales. While the product gross profit improved by 60 basis points and distribution costs improved by 20 basis points, they were offset by an 80 basis point increase in our occupancy costs due to increased rental obligations stemming from the recently-completed sale-leaseback transactions.

 

Our gross profit from service revenue as a percentage of service revenues decreased to 9.3% from 12.0% in the first six months of fiscal 2007.  In dollars, for the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008, gross profit from service revenue was $17,328,000 or $6,609,000 less than the $23,937,000 recorded in the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2007. This 27.6% decrease resulted primarily from the following: a declining revenue base, a semi-fixed payroll and benefits cost, and a fixed occupancy cost.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased from 23.7% in the first six months of fiscal 2007 to 24.2% in the same period of fiscal 2008.  In dollars, this expense decreased $17,333,000 or 6.7%.  This decrease resulted from a $6,991,000 or 11.9% reduction in general and administrative expenses due to decreased payroll offset by increased information systems costs related to outsourcing our IT center.  In addition, we reduced our employee benefits costs and incurred lower media expense.

 

Net gains from disposition of assets increased $7,264,000 to $9,608,000 in the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008 from $2,344,000.  The increase resulted principally from three sale-leaseback transactions completed during fiscal 2008.

 

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Interest expense of $11,879,000 for the current period was $13,108,000 less than the $24,987,000 recorded in the first six months of fiscal 2007 due to a reduced debt level and gains resulting from the debt repurchases.

 

Income tax expense was $4,960,000 or an effective rate of 31.0% in the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008 as compared to $4,384,000 or an effective rate of 38.4% in the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2007.  During the first six months of fiscal 2008, the Company recorded a one-time benefit of approximately $2,400,000 resulting from the recording of a June 2007 state tax law change.

 

Net earnings improved to $10,120,000 in the current twenty-six weeks as compared to $7,354,000 in the prior year.  This $2,766,000 improvement resulting primarily from reduced selling, general and administrative expenses, real estate gains generated from our sale-leaseback transactions, lower interest expense, and a one-time out of period income tax benefit, which offset lower gross margins due to our decreased revenues.

 

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 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

 

Twenty-six Weeks Ended

 

 

 

August 2,

 

August 4,

 

August 2,

 

August 4,

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail Sales (1)

 

$

275,890

 

$

318,692

 

$

549,215

 

$

629,811

 

Service Center Revenue (2)

 

224,153

 

233,400

 

448,871

 

461,864

 

Total Revenues

 

$

500,043

 

$

552,092

 

$

998,086

 

$

1,091,675

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Profit from Retail Sales (3)

 

$

78,375

 

$

91,763

 

$

151,779

 

$

180,529

 

Gross Profit from Service Center Revenue (3)

 

52,059

 

56,953

 

106,621

 

108,776

 

Total Gross Profit

 

$

130,434

 

$

148,716

 

$

258,400

 

$

289,305

 

 


(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 December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 141R, “Business Combinations,” which replaces SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141R, among other things, establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer entity recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any controlling interests in the acquired entity; recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. Costs of the acquisition will be recognized separately from the business combination. SFAS No. 141R applies prospectively, except for taxes, to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period on or after December 15, 2008.

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS No. 160, among other things, provides guidance and establishes amended accounting and reporting standards for a parent company’s noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 160 to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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In February 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 157-2 (FSP No.157-2), “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157,” that defers the effective date of SFAS 157 for one year for certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities.  SFAS 157 is effective for certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact SFAS No. 157 will have on its consolidated financial statements beginning in fiscal 2009.

 

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 161 expands the disclosure requirements in SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” about an entity’s derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact SFAS No. 161 will have on its consolidated financial statements beginning in fiscal 2009.

 

In June 2008, the FASB, issued Staff Position EITF 03-6-1 (FSP EITF 03-6-1), “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities.” FSP EITF 03-6-1 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and therefore need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method as described in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Under the guidance of FSP EITF 03-6-1, unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings-per-share pursuant to the two-class method.  FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within these fiscal years. All prior-period earnings per share data presented shall be adjusted retrospectively.  Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact FSP EITF 03-6-1 will have on its consolidated financial statements beginning in fiscal 2009.

 

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, 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 for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008, 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 implementation of its long-term strategic plan, 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.

 

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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 August 2, 2008, the Company had borrowings of $530,000 under this facility. Additionally, the Company has a $153,870,000 Senior Secured Term Loan facility that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%.

 

The Company has an interest rate swap for a notional amount of $145,000,000, which is designated as a cash flow hedge on its $153,870,000 Senior Secured Term Loan. The Company documented that this swap met the requirements of SFAS No. 133 for hedge accounting on April 9, 2007, and has since recorded the effective portion of the change in fair value through Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.

 

The fair value of the interest rate swap was a $6,196,000 and $10,963,000 payable at August 2, 2008 and February 2, 2008. Of the net $4,767,000 increase in fair value during the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008, $4,869,000 ($3,060,000 net of tax) 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 (the “Exchange Act”)) 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 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 its financial close and reporting process. Since that time, the Company has continued to implement changes designed to enhance the effectiveness of its financial close and reporting process including (i) hiring staff and providing additional accounting research resources, (ii) improving process documentation and (iii) improving the review process by more senior accounting personnel. However, as of August 2, 2008, the Company believes that its ongoing efforts to hire and train additional staff are not yet complete. Accordingly, the Company cannot provide its constituents with reasonable assurance that the material weakness in the financial close and reporting process has been remediated. The Company has retained experienced accounting consultants, other than the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, with relevant accounting experience, skills and knowledge, to provide advice to the Company’s management in connection with the fiscal 2008 financial reporting process.

 

Other than described above, no 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.  The initial accrued vacation time claims were filed in California state court and subsequently removed by the Company to Federal court on jurisdictional grounds.  During the third quarter of 2007, the Company reached a settlement in principle regarding the accrued vacation time claims, which was subject to court approval.  Following the Federal court approval hearing on May 5, 2008,  the Federal court reversed its earlier finding of proper Federal jurisdiction and remanded the case back to California state court.  On July 22, 2008, the Company agreed to a restructured settlement in principle with the plaintiffs regarding the accrued vacation time claims and subsequently submitted such settlement to the California state court for approval.  On May 8, 2008, the Company reached a settlement in principle with respect to the remaining purported class action claims, which is subject to court approval.

 

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 $1,200 and $3,100 in the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2008, respectively, 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 for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008.

 

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

 

An annual meeting of shareholders was held on June 19, 2008. The shareholders elected the directors shown below.

 

Directors Elected at Annual Meeting of Shareholders

 

Name

 

Votes For

 

Votes
Withheld

 

William Leonard

 

44,729,966

 

4,076,705

 

Peter A. Bassi

 

44,408,984

 

4,397,688

 

Jane Scaccetti

 

44,665,591

 

4,141,080

 

John T. Sweetwood

 

44,891,624

 

3,915,047

 

M. Shân Atkins

 

44,217,164

 

4,589,508

 

Robert H. Hotz

 

44,768,750

 

4,037,921

 

James A. Mitarotonda

 

44,525,787

 

4,280,885

 

Nick White

 

44,828,850

 

3,977,821

 

James A. Williams

 

43,058,268

 

5,748,404

 

Thomas R. Hudson, Jr.

 

45,341,388

 

3,465,284

 

Irvin D. Reid

 

44,763,905

 

4,042,767

 

 

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The shareholders also voted on the appointment of the Company’s registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, with 48,023,662 affirmative votes, 655,799 negative votes and 127,207 abstentions.

 

The shareholders also voted to amend the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to provide for majority voting in uncontested elections of Directors, with 45,025,525 affirmative votes, 3,545,133 negative votes and 236,005 abstentions.

 

Item 5.  Other Information

 

None.

 

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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:

    September 10, 2008

 

by:

/s/ Raymond L. Arthur

 

 

 

 

 

Raymond L. Arthur

 

 

Executive Vice President and
Chief 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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