10-K/A 1 d10ka.htm FORM 10 K/AMENDMENT #1 Form 10 K/Amendment #1
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K/A

 

Amendment No. 1

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from                      to                     

 

Commission file number 1-10062

 

InterTAN, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   75-2130875

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

279 Bayview Drive

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

  L4M 4W5
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 705-728-6242

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class


 

Name of each exchange on which registered


Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share*   New York Stock Exchange

 

(*Includes related preferred stock purchase rights)

 

Securities registered pursuant of Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. (    )

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes x No ¨

 

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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of December 31, 2002, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $149,215,000 based on the New York Stock Exchange closing price on such date.

 

As of August 25, 2003 there were 20,619,175 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

 

Documents Incorporated by Reference

 

Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III. With the exception of those portions that are incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the definitive 2003 Proxy Statement is not to be deemed incorporated into or filed as part of this Report.

 


 

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InterTAN, Inc.

Form 10-K for the Year Ended June 30, 2003

 

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PART I

        5

Item 1

   BUSINESS    5
     Description of Business    5
     Employees    6
     Products and Distribution    7
     Management Information Systems    8
     Suppliers    8
     Strategic Alliances    9
     Merchandise, License and Advertising Agreements    9
     Seasonality    10
     Competition    10
     Backlog of Orders    11
     Inflation    11
     Geographic/Segment Analysis    11
     Factors That Could Affect Future Performance    12

Item 2

   PROPERTIES    15

Item 3

   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS    15

Item 4

   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS    16

PART II

        16

Item 5

   MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS    16

Item 6

   SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA    17

Item 7

   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“MD&A”)    19

Item 7A

   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK    44

Item 8

   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    47
     Report of Independent Accountants    47
     Consolidated Statements of Operations    48
     Consolidated Balance Sheets    49
     Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity    50
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    52
     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    53

Item 9

   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE    82

Item 9A

   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES    82

PART III

        82

Item 10

   DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT    82

Item 11

   EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION    82

Item 12

   SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS    82

 

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Item 13

   CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS    84

Item 14

   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES    84

PART IV

        84

Item 15

   EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8–K    84

 

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Explanatory Note: InterTAN, Inc. is filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to its Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2003 that was originally filed on August 29, 2003 (the “Original 10-K”) to make certain technical corrections to the text of the certifications of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer so that they conform to the exact form mandated by the applicable rules and regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and to make certain other technical corrections to (i) Item 1 Business, (ii) Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, (iii) Item 3 Legal Proceedings, (iv) Item 9(A) Controls and Procedures (formerly Item 14) and (v) Note 1 to the Financial Statements. In addition, a new Item 14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services has been added. For the convenience of the reader, this Amendment No. 1 amends in its entirety the Original 10-K. This Amendment No. 1 continues to speak as of the date of the Original 10-K, and we have not updated the disclosure contained herein to reflect any events that occurred at a later date. All information contained in this Amendment No. 1 is subject to updating and supplementing as provided in our periodic reports filed with the SEC subsequent to the date of the filing of the Original 10-K.

 

PART I

 

Item 1 BUSINESS

 

Description of Business

 

InterTAN, Inc. (“InterTAN” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware in June 1986 in order to receive from RadioShack Corporation (“RadioShack U.S.A.”), formerly named Tandy Corporation, the assets and businesses of its foreign retail operations, conducted in Canada under the “RadioShack” trade name and in Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe under the “Tandy” trade name. Following the transfer of assets, on January 16, 1987 RadioShack U.S.A. distributed shares of InterTAN common stock to the RadioShack U.S.A. stockholders in a tax-free distribution on the basis of one InterTAN share for every ten RadioShack U.S.A. shares held. Thus RadioShack U.S.A. effected a spin-off and divestiture of these foreign retail operations and its then ownership interest in InterTAN and its operations, thereby constituting InterTAN as an independent public corporation. The Company’s operations in continental Europe were closed during fiscal years 1993 and 1994. During fiscal year 1999, the Company sold its subsidiary in the United Kingdom. The Company sold its subsidiary in Australia during fiscal year 2001. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – (Gain) Loss on Disposal of Subsidiary Company.” In April 2002, the Company acquired selected assets and retail locations of Battery Plus, a specialty retailer of batteries and other consumer electronics products.

 

InterTAN is now engaged principally in the sale of consumer electronics products and services through company-operated retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. The Company also operates wireless telecommunications stores (the “Rogers Wireless Stores”) under contract with Rogers Wireless Inc. (“Rogers Wireless”). InterTAN’s ongoing retail operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, InterTAN Canada Ltd. (“InterTAN Canada” or “RadioShack Canada”), a British Columbia corporation which operates in Canada under the trade names “RadioShack” and “Battery Plus”. As used herein, “InterTAN” or “Company” sometimes collectively refers to InterTAN and InterTAN Canada, according to the context.

 

The Company’s web site address is www.intertan.com. The Company makes available, free of charge through its web site, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports as soon as practicable after filing or furnishing the material with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

As at June 30, 2003, InterTAN Canada operated a total of 498 RadioShack stores and 38 Battery Plus stores in Canada. In addition, a network of dealers accounted for a further 337 retail locations. RadioShack Canada uses

 

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a form of contract management program in 64 of its company-operated stores. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 1.” The Company also operated 79 Rogers Wireless Stores at June 30, 2003. See “Strategic Alliances – Rogers Wireless Stores.”

 

The format for InterTAN’s company-operated stores in Canada typically incorporates the concept of small, strategically located stores in malls, power centers and shopping centers, each providing the customer with convenience and readily available products and services to meet a wide range of consumer electronic needs. While the average size of a RadioShack Canada store is approximately 1,800 square feet, many newer stores have a larger footprint and average 2,000 to 2,500 square feet. During fiscal year 2003, the Company introduced its “Digital Revolution Store” concept. At June 30, 2003, 19 Digital Revolution Stores were in operation. This new store format will be gradually rolled out as new stores are added and existing stores are refitted or relocated. This model more prominently displays the latest digital technologies and unique electronic gadgets to reflect continued consumer preference for these products. Battery Plus stores are smaller than the Company’s RadioShack stores, ranging from kiosks of about 200 square feet to stores averaging about 800 square feet. Rogers Wireless stores are similar in size to Battery Plus stores. InterTAN emphasizes product knowledge and customer service. A study by Lang Research Inc. that was commissioned by the Company in fiscal year 2002 confirmed that the Company’s sales associates are noted for their helpfulness and product knowledge and that customers look to the Company’s stores to find the answers to their technology questions. The Company has also successfully installed an E-learning system for the training of its sales associates which helps maintain the Company’s strength of knowledgeable and helpful service.

 

The “dealers” included in the above totals are independent retail businesses which operate under their own trade names but are permitted, under dealer agreements, to purchase any of the products sold by company-operated stores. The dealer agreements contain a sub-license permitting such dealer to designate its consumer electronics department or business as a “RadioShack Dealer.” InterTAN’s dealer network enables the Company to penetrate smaller markets that do not have a population base large enough to support a company-operated store.

 

InterTAN also provides after-sale service for many of the products it sells during warranty periods and beyond. The Company also offers out-of-warranty repair service to customers for a wide range of nationally branded electronic products as well as being an authorized repair center for in-warranty repairs for many nationally branded products. The Company’s service centers provide repair capability within a satisfactory turnaround period. The Company also offers extended warranty plans to its customers. Under these plans, the Company will either repair or replace defective product, depending on the nature of the contract, for a specified number of years beyond the normal warranty period.

 

The Company also operates an e-commerce site, www.radioshack.ca, which provides information to and takes orders from customers. RadioShack.ca allows customers the convenience of shopping for a wide variety of electronics and other products from their desktop computer. Customers have the option of having product delivered to their door or taking delivery at their nearest RadioShack store.

 

Employees

 

As at June 30, 2003 InterTAN employed approximately 2,891 persons. Approximately 111 of InterTAN Canada’s employees, who are engaged in warehousing and distribution operations, are represented by a union. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003, the terms of a new three-year collective agreement were ratified with these employees. The Company considers its relationships with its employees to be good.

 

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Products and Distribution

 

Historically, InterTAN was for the most part a private label retailer. While brand name products were included in the product assortment, they were selected primarily to complement the Company’s own private label lines as extensions or to offer consumers a choice against which they could compare the relative capability and value of InterTAN’s private label products. In recent years, this strategy has undergone a re-evaluation. The pace at which new high-tech, digital products are being introduced into the market place has been increasingly rapid. Had the Company continued its private label strategy, many opportunities would have been missed because of the time involved in bringing private label offerings of these products to market. In addition, the increasing brand consciousness of consumers was essentially inconsistent with a focused, private label strategy. From a merchandising point of view, increasingly shorter product life cycles conflicted with the large minimum order requirements needed to sustain a broadly-based private label offering. In today’s rapidly changing world in consumer electronics, product must be purchased on a just-in-time basis in order to minimize the risk of obsolescence. During fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, private label products represented 29%, 34% and 44%, respectively, of merchandise sales. The percentage for fiscal year 2001 excludes the Company’s former subsidiary in Australia, which was sold in April 2001, because that information is not available.

 

As part of its efforts to meet its customers demands, the Company now offers a wide range of nationally and internationally branded product including, among others, Panasonic, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, Epson, Sony, Lexmark, Sharp, StarChoice, Express Vu, JVC, TDK, Fuji, Sanyo, D-Link, Nokia, Motorola and Ericsson (the lack of a ®, TM or SM is not intended, regarding all of the names referred to herein above, to indicate a lack of registration thereof). While this strategy, in combination with others, has resulted in an increase in gross profit dollars, the strategy has also put pressure on the gross margin percentage as branded goods generally carry margins below those of the Company’s historical private label offerings. However, this pressure is partially mitigated by the fact that branded product can often be acquired under more favorable payment and delivery terms, provides advertising support, reduces warranty exposure and reduces inventory risks.

 

Over the past five years, InterTAN’s strategy focused on a product plan dedicated to profitable sales growth by improving gross profit dollars while at the same time increasing sales. Fundamental to this plan is a product offering which includes both national brands and private label goods, emphasis on strategically selected core categories which yield attractive margins, and in which management believes the Company has a strong position in its markets, and managing the percentage of lower margin product in the overall sales mix. This strategy has been complemented by the introduction of certain service initiatives designed not only to produce revenue in their own right, but also to increase traffic in the Company’s stores. Many of these service initiatives include after sale compensation that serve to improve gross margins.

 

During the second half of fiscal year 2003, in response to market conditions and its perception of gross margin trends in the consumer electronics industry, the Company revised its merchandising strategy to focus added attention on certain product segments that allow the company to better differentiate its product offering from mainstream and large format consumer electronics retailers. Emphasis was placed on adding many new unique and unusual items, gadgets and accessories to the product line. By June 30, 2003, over 700 of these products had been introduced. These products are typically not carried by mainstream and large format consumer electronics retailers, which differentiates the Company from its competitors. The Company believes that this strategy will deliver improved gross margins to the shareholders and make its product offering less easily duplicated by competitors. Management continues to review its product assortment, placing emphasis on introducing new accessories, including unique gadgets, which the Company has been known for offering. These products tend to carry a higher margin than the Company average.

 

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The Company intends to continue the use of private label lines to complement its branded strategy. Management believes that its private label products offer value to the consumer and also produce above average gross margins for the Company. As part of this strategy, the Company works closely with sourcing and trading companies including RadioShack U.S.A.’s purchasing and export agent, RadioShack International Procurement Limited Partnership (“RIPLP”) in an effort to leverage RadioShack U.S.A.’s sourcing capabilities to negotiate favorable prices with Far East vendors. See “Suppliers” and “Merchandise, License and Advertising Agreements”.

 

InterTAN’s stores carry a broad range of brand name and private label, quality consumer electronic products. The selection of products offered for sale is comprehensive, ranging from, among other things, small parts and accessories to large ticket items such as computers and stereo systems. Types of product include: telecommunications products and services, direct-to-home satellite, personal electronics, computers and related services, batteries, parts and accessories, communications products, audio/video gear, digital cameras and accessories and video game gear. It is management’s view that the range of products offered by InterTAN, in particular its parts and accessories, is broader than that typically offered by others in the retail consumer electronics industry and many of its products are exclusively carried by InterTAN within Canada. However, many products sold through the Company’s retail outlets are sold by many other retail stores, including department stores, consumer electronics chains and computer outlets.

 

Many of the Company’s private label products are similar, and in many instances identical, to those sold through RadioShack U.S.A.’s retail stores in the United States. Certain of these products carry the trade-marks of RadioShack U.S.A., which are used under license from RadioShack U.S.A. See “Merchandise, License and Advertising Agreements – License Agreements.” Other products carry the Company’s trademarked brands.

 

In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company replaced its aging warehousing and distribution system hardware and software with new, state of the art equipment and software which became operational in the first quarter of fiscal year 2003. The long-term benefits of this system will include improved inventory management and reduced labour costs in the warehouse and in its stores.

 

Management Information Systems

 

The Company’s information systems are used to process inventory, accounting, payroll, communications and other operating information for all aspects of the Company’s operations. In addition, each of the Company’s stores has one or more computers that serve as point-of-sale terminals and are linked to the operational headquarters. This information network, referred to as POS, provides detailed sales and margin information on a daily basis, updates InterTAN’s customer database and provides improved financial controls, as well as acting as a monitor of individual store performance. The POS systems are also linked directly to a system used to automatically replenish a store’s stock as inventory is sold. Refinements are made on a continuing basis to the Company’s information systems in order to increase the efficiency of store inventories, inventory requirements forecasting and flow, advertising and consumer information, E-Commerce, and to enhance opportunities for employee learning.

 

Suppliers

 

During fiscal year 2003, InterTAN Canada acquired approximately 9.5% of its inventory pursuant to a merchandise agreement with RadioShack U.S.A. and acquired the balance from numerous other sources.

 

Under its merchandise arrangements with RadioShack U.S.A., InterTAN may purchase private label products which RadioShack U.S.A. has available for sale in the United States in its then current catalog, or those

 

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products which may otherwise be reasonably available from RadioShack U.S.A. or through RIPLP. Through its ongoing relationship with RadioShack U.S.A., InterTAN is able to take advantage of RadioShack U.S.A.’s sourcing strength to obtain selected products which management believes generate gross margins which are higher than industry averages and which offer enhanced customer value. The Company also uses this relationship to offer its customers a broad and deep range of parts and accessories. RadioShack U.S.A has agreed that it will not cancel these merchandise arrangements in the event of a change of control, except at the request of the acquirer. See Amending Agreement section of “Merchandise, License and Advertising Agreements”. While the Company from time to time enters into exclusivity arrangements with certain suppliers (see “Business – Strategic Alliances”), with the exception of Rogers Wireless, InterTAN is not materially dependent on any one supplier other than RadioShack U.S.A. See “Merchandise, License and Advertising Agreements.” A loss or disruption in service from Rogers Wireless could have a material adverse effect on RadioShack Canada’s business until such time as an alliance could be concluded with one of Canada’s other major cellular carriers.

 

Strategic Alliances

 

InterTAN has the largest number of sales outlets among consumer electronics retailers in Canada. The Company has over 30 years of retail experience. Management believes that there are opportunities to leverage on this strength by forming strategic alliances with other businesses that are also leaders in their respective fields.

 

Rogers Wireless Stores

 

The Company has entered into an alliance with Rogers Wireless to operate telecommunications stores under the banner “Rogers Wireless”. At June 30, 2003 the Company operated 79 Rogers Wireless stores in major malls across Canada. These stores predominantly carry Rogers Wireless cellular communications products and accessories. Additionally, most of RadioShack Canada’s 498 company-operated RadioShack stores exclusively feature Rogers Wireless communications products and services. Rogers funded the construction of sections in those stores for the exclusive offering of Rogers Wireless cellular products (including digital), paging and other services. This relationship aligns the Company’s consumer electronics retail expertise with Rogers Wireless technological strength. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis - Sales Outlets”

 

High Speed Internet Access

 

The Company has formed alliances with the majority of Canada’s providers of high speed Internet access. These alliances make Internet connectivity, through either high-speed cable modem or DSL, available in the Company’s stores. The Company will continue to refine its Internet strategy as technological advances and market opportunities dictate.

 

Merchandise, License and Advertising Agreements

 

Merchandising Agreement

 

The Company and RadioShack U.S.A. are parties to a Merchandise Agreement that requires the Company to use RIPLP as its exclusive purchasing agent for products from the Far East, which will be branded with the trademark RadioShack U.S.A., during the term thereof. Under the Merchandising Agreement, the Company must pay RIPLP commissions of approximately 4% of purchases as well as an annual purchasing agent/exporter fee. For fiscal year 2003 and future periods this fee was set at $532,500 and will increase pro-rata if consolidated sales exceed $400,000,000 and will be reduced by certain credits the Company earns by purchasing products through RIPLP. This Merchandise Agreement expires June 30, 2010.

 

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License Agreement

 

The Company has a License Agreement with RadioShack U.S.A. that permits InterTAN to use the “RadioShack” trade name in Canada. The expiry date of the License Agreements is June 30, 2010. Either party may terminate the License Agreement by providing five years’ prior written notice. Each of the license agreements also provides for a license to use certain of RadioShack U.S.A.’s trademarks. In addition, InterTAN has the right to sub-license to its dealers. In consideration for these rights, the Company is obliged to pay a sales-based royalty of 1% of consolidated sales using or deriving benefit from the use of the service marks or trade marks licensed under the agreement. As discussed below, RadioShack U.S.A.’s rights to revoke both the Merchandise Agreement and the License Agreement in the event of a change in control of InterTAN or a breach of the terms of these agreements have been varied by the Amending Agreement.

 

Amending Agreement

 

In April 2001, the Company entered into an additional agreement with RadioShack U.S.A. (the “Amending Agreement”). The Amending Agreement provides that should there be a change in control of the Company and the acquirer does not desire to use the “RadioShack” trade name, trade or service marks in Canada, the Company shall pay the sum of $22,500,000 to RadioShack U.S.A. In consideration therefore, RadioShack agreed that it would terminate the existing License and Merchandise Agreements as a result of such change in control only at the request of the acquirer. RadioShack U.S.A. further agrees that it will cooperate with the Company and the acquirer in effecting a transition by allowing a reasonable transition period for changing store signage and point-of-sale materials and the sell-through of existing inventory and merchandise on order.

 

The rights to use the trade names licensed by RadioShack U.S.A. are currently an integral part of InterTAN’s marketing strategy. Should the license be lost, management believes the Company can migrate to an appropriate and credible alternative brand within a reasonable period of time and can continue to source merchandise in the Far East.

 

Advertising Agreement

 

Pursuant to an advertising agreement with RadioShack U.S.A., the Company is entitled to the limited use of certain marketing materials, research and marks developed by or for RadioShack U.S.A. since January 1, 1994. The right to use any marks covered by the agreement are vested in the Company by being added to the license agreements described above. The fee payable to RadioShack U.S.A. under this agreement for calendar years 2002 and 2003 is $45,000. This fee increases to $55,000 for 2004 and subsequent years.

 

Seasonality

 

Like other retailers, InterTAN’s business is seasonal, with sales peaking in the November – December holiday selling season. Cash flow requirements are also seasonal since inventories build prior to the holiday selling seasons. Significant inventory growth begins to build in late summer and peaks in mid November.

 

Competition

 

The consumer electronics industry in Canada is highly competitive. Based on publicly available material, InterTAN believes that the largest retailer in Canada in fiscal year 2003 (other than department stores) which had a product line similar to, or competitive with, products offered for sale by InterTAN Canada was Future Shop, which operated through approximately 104 locations. In November 2001, Future Shop was acquired by Best Buy Co. Inc., a U.S. based big box retailer. In addition to its Future Shop locations, Best Buy opened 10 locations under its own banner primarily in the greater Toronto market with plans to open approximately 10 additional new stores in the coming year in locations across Canada. InterTAN’s other main competitors in Canada are department stores, computer and business product specialty retailers, general retailers and other

 

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consumer electronics retailers. Certain of the Company’s competitors have greater resources, financial or otherwise, than InterTAN. While there can be no assurance as to the extent to which competition may affect future sales growth and profit potential, management believes that InterTAN Canada’s range of products and service orientation differentiate the Company from other consumer electronics retailers in Canada, or similar big box entrants into the marketplace. The Company has also established a market position in important growth categories, including wireless and other digital products, as well as more unique electronic gadgets. The Company also distinguishes itself from its competitors through its “Power-Up” philosophy, which espouses that most products be readily and effectively displayed and that employees be well versed on appropriate product knowledge to enable them to provide hands on interactive demonstrations.

 

Backlog of Orders

 

The Company has no material backlog of orders for the products it sells.

 

Inflation

 

Over the past three years, the Company has not been significantly impacted by inflation and does not expect inflation to have a significant impact on operations in the foreseeable future unless global situations substantially affect the world economy.

 

Geographic/Segment Analysis

 

InterTAN was traditionally organised along geographic lines. The Company’s segments included its Canadian, Australian and United Kingdom retail operations and its Corporate Headquarters. The Company’s Australian and United Kingdom subsidiaries were segments through April 2001 and January 1999, respectively, at which time those subsidiaries were sold. InterTAN closed all company-operated outlets in continental Europe during fiscal years 1993 and 1994.

 

Following the sale of its Australian subsidiary, the Company announced a restructuring plan that provided for the full integration of its Corporate Headquarters and RadioShack Canada. Under this plan, essentially all corporate support functions were merged with like functions at RadioShack Canada. The restructuring plan also involved Executive Officer retirements and new appointments as well as a reduction in the size of the Company’s Board of Directors. Accordingly, the Company now has only one business segment.

 

A table included in Note 17 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and which appears on page 76 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K shows net sales, depreciation, operating income (loss), identifiable assets and capital expenditures of the Company by segment / geographic area for the three years ended June 30, 2003. This table is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Factors That Could Affect Future Performance

 

This report contains certain forward-looking statements about the business and financial condition of InterTAN, including various statements contained in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” below. The forward-looking statements are reasonably based on assumptions regarding future events that are subject to important risk factors. Accordingly, actual results may vary significantly from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and the inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the anticipated results expressed therein will be achieved. The following information sets forth certain factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

 

Loss of the relationship with RadioShack U.S.A. would require the Company to re-brand its stores and find alternative sources of supply.

 

RadioShack U.S.A., including certain of its affiliates, is one of the Company’s principal suppliers and is the licensor of the Company’s principal trade names and marks. Maintaining its contractual relationships, particularly the supply and license arrangement, with RadioShack U.S.A. is currently an integral part of the Company’s strategy. The loss of such relationships with RadioShack U.S.A. would require the Company to transition to a new, appropriate and credible brand. See “Business—Suppliers”, “ - Merchandise, License, Amending and Advertising Agreements” and Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Company’s quarterly operating results are subject to significant variations and may not be indicative of financial results for the year as a whole.

 

The Company’s quarterly results of operations may fluctuate significantly as the result of the timing of the opening of, and the amount of net sales contributed by, new stores and the timing of costs associated with the selection, leasing, construction and opening of new stores, as well as seasonal factors, product introductions and changes in product mix. In addition, sales can be affected as a result of store closures. The Company’s business is seasonal, with sales and earnings being relatively lower during the fiscal quarters other than the second fiscal quarter which includes the holiday selling season. Adverse business and economic conditions during this period may adversely affect results of operations. In addition, excluding the effects of new store openings, the Company’s inventories and related short-term financing needs are seasonal, with the greatest requirements occurring during its second fiscal quarter. The Company’s financial results for a particular quarter may not be indicative of results for an entire year and the Company’s revenues and/or expenses will vary from quarter to quarter. The Company’s operating results may also be affected by changes in global and regional economic conditions in the markets where its stores are located, as well as by weather and other natural conditions. See “Business - Seasonality” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Competition in the consumer electronics market may reduce the demand for, or the price of, the Company’s products.

 

The retailing industry in which the Company operates is highly competitive. Products substantially similar to those sold through the Company’s retail outlets are sold by many other retail stores, including department and discount stores, consumer electronics chains, cellular specialists and computer outlets. The nature and extent of competition differs from store to store and also from product line to product line. Certain of the Company’s competitors are larger, have a higher degree of market recognition and have greater resources, financial or otherwise, than the Company.

 

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The Company believes that the major competitive factors in its businesses include customer service, store location and number of stores, product availability and selection, price, technical support, and marketing and sales capabilities. The Company’s utilization of trained personnel and the ability to use national and local advertising media are important to the Company’s ability to compete in its businesses. Given the highly competitive nature of the retail industry, no assurances can be given that the Company will continue to compete successfully with respect to the above-referenced factors. See “Business – Geographic/Segment Analysis.”

 

Failure to arrange for the production of private label goods in sufficient amounts with timely delivery could have an adverse impact on the Company’s earnings.

 

The Company’s merchandise strategy places emphasis on private label products in certain product categories. These products are typically sourced for the Company in the Far East and manufactured to the Company’s order and specification. Consequently, private label products may require larger minimum order quantities and longer lead times than nationally branded product which is generally available locally on reasonably short notice. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to arrange for the production of private label goods to the level required to meet its merchandising and profit objectives. Delays in the timing of arrival of goods from the Far East could also have an adverse impact on the Company’s business, particularly delays during the holiday selling season. See “Business – Products and Distribution” and “Suppliers”

 

The inability of either the marketplace or the Company to successfully introduce new products and additional services to customers could adversely affect the Company’s business.

 

The Company’s operating results are, and will continue to be, subject in part to the introduction and acceptance of new products in the consumer electronics industry. Fluctuations in consumer demand, which could be caused by lack of successful product development, delays in product introductions, product related difficulties or lack of consumer acceptance, could adversely affect the growth rate of sales of products and services and could adversely affect the Company’s operating results. The Company’s operating results are also affected by its ability to anticipate and quickly respond to the changes taking place in its markets as consumers’ needs, interests and preferences alter with time. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in this regard. The Company’s strategy, particularly through certain of its strategic alliances, also includes offering direct-to-home satellite and additional communications products and services, which may include, among others, paging, cable television, communication, cellular phone service and Internet access. Entry into new markets entails risks associated with the state of development of the market, intense competition from companies already operating in those markets, potential competition from companies that may have greater financial resources and experience than the Company, regulatory changes, and increased selling and marketing expenses. There can be no assurance that the Company’s products or services will receive market acceptance in a timely manner, or at all, or that prices and demand in new markets will be at a level sufficient to provide profitable operations. See “Business—Products and Distribution” and “Strategic Alliances.”

 

The inability to open new, profitable stores and attract quality employees to operate those stores could have an adverse affect on the Company’s earnings.

 

The Company’s success is dependent in part upon its ability to open and operate new stores on a profitable basis and to increase sales at existing stores. The Company’s performance is also dependent to a significant degree upon its ability to hire, train and integrate qualified employees into its operations. The Company plans to open approximately a net of 15 new RadioShack stores in Canada in fiscal year 2004. There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to locate and obtain favorable store sites to meet its goals, attract and retain competent personnel, open new stores on a timely and cost-efficient basis or operate the new and existing stores on a profitable

 

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basis. The Company plans to open new stores in existing markets, which may result in the diversion of sales from existing stores and thus some reduction in comparable store sales. See “Business” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Net Sales and Operating Revenues.”

 

The Company’s success is dependent to a significant degree upon the accuracy and proper utilization of its management information systems.

 

The Company’s ability to manage its inventories, accounts receivable, accounts payable and to price its products appropriately, depends upon the quality and utilization of the information generated by its management information systems. In addition, the success of the Company’s operations is dependent to a significant degree upon its management information systems. The failure of the Company’s management information systems to adapt to business needs resulting from, among other things, expansion of its store base and the further development of its various businesses, could have a material adverse effect on the Company. See “Business—Management Information Systems.”

 

General economic and market conditions and price and volume fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of the common stock and the ability of the Company to access capital markets, if necessary, to finance its future operations.

 

The price of the Common Stock may be subject to significant fluctuations in response to the Company’s operating results, developments in the consumer electronics industry, general market movements, economic conditions, and other factors. For example, announcements of fluctuations in the Company’s, its vendors’ or its competitors’ operating results, and market conditions for growth stocks or retail industry stocks in general, could have a significant impact on the price of the Common Stock. In addition, the U.S. stock market in recent years has experienced price and volume fluctuations in general that may have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of individual companies. These fluctuations, as well as general economic and market conditions, may adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock and the ability of the Company to access the capital markets, if necessary, to finance its future operations. See “Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Periodic fluctuations of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar will impact the Company’s financial results.

 

The Company’s financial results are reported in U.S. dollars. Due to the structure of the Company’s operations, possible periodic fluctuation of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar will have an impact on the Company’s financial results. RadioShack Canada conducts business in Canadian currency; accordingly, depreciation in the value of Canada’s currency against the U.S. dollar would reduce earnings as reported by the Company in its financial statements. RadioShack Canada purchased approximately 20% of its inventory in U.S. dollars. The products purchased were sold in Canada in Canadian dollars. Accordingly, exchange rate fluctuations could have an effect on the Company’s gross margins. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Results of Operations” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Such rates generally are determined by the forces of supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different countries, actual or perceived changes in interest rates, and other complex factors, as seen from an international perspective. Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by intervention by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or the failure to intervene, or by currency controls or political developments in the United States or abroad.

 

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Changes in the global economic and political conditions could have an impact on the Company’s financial results.

 

Changes in economic conditions including, but not limited to, recessionary trends, level of the equity markets, consumer credit availability, interest rates, inflation, consumers’ disposable income and spending levels, job security and unemployment, and overall consumer confidence could affect the operating results of the Company. The operating results of the Company may also, from time to time, be generally affected by global political conditions, including the War on Terrorism, as well as such conditions in Canada.

 

Item 2 PROPERTIES

 

InterTAN owns a 402,000 square-foot building (owned by InterTAN Canada) containing office and warehouse space and a retail location in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, where the headquarters of InterTAN Canada is located.

 

With the exception of a retail store being located in the property in Barrie discussed above, InterTAN’s retailing operations are primarily conducted in leased facilities. Typical RadioShack store sizes are between 1,800 and 2,500 square feet. Battery Plus stores are smaller, ranging in size from 200 square-foot kiosks to in-line stores of approximately 800 square-feet. Rogers Wireless stores are similar in size to Battery Plus stores.

 

Additional information on the Company’s properties is found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” and is incorporated herein by reference. The following items are discussed further in the referenced pages of this Form 10-K.

 

     Pages

Rent Expense

   31-34

Retail Square Feet

   17

Sales Outlets

   25

 

Item 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company sold its former subsidiary in Australia. The reported gain on the disposal was based on management’s estimation of certain adjustments to be paid following completion of the sale. The purchaser, DSE (Holdings) Pty Limited, disputed management’s calculation of the adjustments and commenced legal action in support of its claim on April 2, 2002, in the Federal Court of Australia. Management believes that its calculation of the adjustments is appropriate and that there are strong arguments against the position adopted by the purchaser. The Company is in the process of vigorously defending its position. Should the purchaser prevail in this litigation, the Company would have an additional liability of approximately $2,695,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange.

 

The Company has an issue in dispute with the United States Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) regarding a notice of deficiency received from the IRS in February 2002 asserting an accuracy-related penalty. The Company disagrees with the position of the IRS on this issue and, based on advice of legal counsel, believes it has meritorious arguments in its defense. The Company filed a petition in United States Tax Court on June 6, 2002, and is in the process of vigorously defending its position. While management has determined that no additional provision needs to be recorded for this matter, should the IRS prevail in its position the Company would have an additional liability of approximately $2,300,000.

 

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With the exception of the matters discussed above, there are no pending legal proceedings, other than non-material ordinary routine litigation incidental to InterTAN’s business, to which InterTAN or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject.

 

Item 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.

 

PART II

 

Item 5 MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS.

 

The principal United States market in which InterTAN’s common stock trades is the New York Stock Exchange. The common stock also trades in Canada on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

 

The high and low closing prices in U.S. dollars of InterTAN’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange for each full quarterly period within the two most recent fiscal years is as set out below:

 

Quarter ended


   High

   Low

June 2003

   $ 8.20    $ 4.67

March 2003

     8.21      4.51

December 2002

     8.05      4.90

September 2002

     11.20      6.65

June 2002

     13.50      10.99

March 2002

     12.60      11.35

December 2001

     12.90      7.90

September 2001

     13.42      6.40

 

As of August 25, 2003 there were approximately 8,900 record shareholders of InterTAN’s common stock. This number excludes shareholders holding stock under nominee security position listing.

 

InterTAN has never declared cash dividends.

 

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Item 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

     Year ended June 30

 
(In thousands, in U.S. dollars, except percent, per share data, number of sales outlets and
number of employees)
   2003 1

    2002 2

    2001 4

    2000

    1999 5

 

OPERATING RESULTS:

                                        

Net sales

   $ 403,502     $ 393,809     $ 468,756  3   $ 484,218  3   $ 500,050  3

Gross profit percent

     40.6  1     38.2       40.1       42.0       43.8  

Operating income

     19,645       24,660       41,417       44,005       3,014  

Net income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change

     8,291       13,568       23,527       25,120       (24,645 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change for vendor allowances, net of tax

     (580 )     —         —         —         —    

Net income (loss)

     7,711       13,568       23,527       25,120       (24,645 )

Basic net income (loss) per average common share Before cumulative effect of accounting change

     0.40       0.54       0.84       0.85       (1.17 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change

     (0.03 )     —         —         —         —    

Basic net income (loss) per average common share

     0.37       0.54       0.84       0.85       (1.17 )

Diluted net income (loss) per average common share Before cumulative effect of accounting change

     0.39       0.53       0.82       0.82       (1.17 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change

     (0.03 )     —         —         —         —    

Diluted net income (loss) per average common share

     0.36       0.53       0.82       0.82       (1.17 )

FINANCIAL POSITION AT YEAR END:

                                        

Total assets

     166,329       145,102       215,530       208,076       198,315  

Net working capital (Current assets minus current liabilities)

     76,306       64,597       128,562       104,462       96,966  

Long-term obligations

     6,369       384       —         —         —    

Stockholders’ equity

     97,497       88,446       144,309       118,776       110,760  

OTHER INFORMATION AT YEAR END:

                                        

Market capitalization

     168,889       242,555       393,725       337,323       397,104  

Number of sales outlets

     952       897  6     833  6     1,143       1,127  6

Retail square feet (company-operated stores)

     998       957  6     887       1,131       1,071  

Number of employees

     2,891       3,046  6     2,840       3,435       3,155  

 

1

During fiscal year 2003, the Company changed its method of accounting for vendor allowances in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Consensus No. 02-16 (“EITF 02-16”) – “Accounting by a Reseller for Cash Consideration Received from a Vendor”. The change resulted in an after-tax, non-cash charge of $580,000 that is also reflected in the financial results for fiscal year 2003 as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. See “Change in Accounting Principle – Vendor Allowances.”. Prior fiscal years have not been restated to reflect the pro forma effects of these changes. As a result of the implementation of EITF 02-16 the gross margin percentage for fiscal year 2003 has increased by 1.5 percentage points. See “Management’s

 

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Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Change in Accounting Principle – Vendor Allowances”.

 

2 Fiscal year 2002 includes restructuring charges of $2,912,000, inventory provisions of $3,500,000, an adjustment to the value of a claim of $217,000 and the write-off of costs aggregating $510,000 incurred in connection with the study of various alternatives to enhance shareholder value. If these items had been excluded, operating income and net income would be increased by $7,139,000 and $4,531,000, respectively.

 

3 The Company’s subsidiaries in Australia and the United Kingdom were sold during fiscal years 2001 and 1999, respectively. If sales in those subsidiaries were excluded from fiscal years 2001, 2000 and 1999, sales in those years would have been $382,353,000, $364,163,000 and $297,314,000, respectively, representing the sales of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary.

 

4 Fiscal year 2001 includes the sales and operating results of the Company’s former subsidiary in Australia for the first 10 months of the year as well as a gain on the disposal of this subsidiary of $4,101,000 and related income taxes of $581,000. Eliminating the results of this subsidiary would reduce operating income and net income by $4,087,000 and $3,248,000 respectively.

 

5 Fiscal year 1999 includes the sales and operating results of the Company’s former subsidiary in the United Kingdom for the first six months of the year as well as a loss on the disposal of this subsidiary of $35,088,000. Eliminating the results of this subsidiary would increase operating income and reduce the net loss by $31,723,000 and $32,641,000, respectively.

 

6 The increase in the number of stores, retail square feet and number of employees in fiscal year 2002 is partially attributable to the addition of 42 Battery Plus stores. In fiscal year 2001, the decline in the number of sales units is attributable to the sale of the Company’s former subsidiary in Australia. In fiscal year 1999, the decline in the number of sales outlets is due to the disposal of the Company’s former subsidiary in the United Kingdom. In fiscal 1998, the decline was due primarily to the closure of stores under a restructuring plan in the United Kingdom and the planned reduction in the number of low volume dealers in all countries.

 

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Item 7 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“MD&A”).

 

Introductory Note Regarding Forward-looking Information

 

Certain statements contained in MD&A for InterTAN, Inc. (the “Company” or “InterTAN”) constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding:

 

  Management’s estimates of future sales growth and gross margin percentages;

 

  The impact of new product introductions on future sales and gross margin percentages;

 

  The resolution of the Company’s dispute with the purchaser of its former subsidiary in Australia;

 

  Estimates of future foreign exchange and tax rates;

 

  Future levels of depreciation, interest income and expense and income taxes;

 

  Management’s estimates of future earnings per share;

 

  The impact of new store additions and the cost cutting initiatives undertaken on future selling, general and administrative expenses;

 

  The ability of the Company to remain in compliance with its bank covenants;

 

  The impact on future cash flows of the eighth common stock repurchase program, planned capital expenditures and payments of income tax balances, including estimates of future borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit agreement;

 

  The adequacy of the Company’s liquidity;

 

  The outcome of various Australian, Canadian and United States income tax issues and the timing of payments related thereto;

 

  The adequacy of the indemnity obtained from the purchaser of the Company’s former subsidiary in the United Kingdom; and

 

  Possible payments under indemnities provided to the purchaser of InterTAN Australia Ltd.

 

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are discussed in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases the Company cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, related revenues and expenses, and disclosure of gain and loss contingencies at the date of the financial statements. The estimates and assumptions made require judgment on the part of management and are based on the Company’s historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances. Management continually evaluates the information that forms the basis of its estimates and assumptions as the business of the Company and the business environment generally changes. The use of estimates is pervasive throughout the Company’s financial statements. The following are the accounting policies and estimates which management believes to be most important to the business of the Company.

 

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Revenue recognition

 

Revenue is recognized when merchandise is delivered to customers or, in the case of service revenue, when the service has been performed. For the Company, net sales and operating revenues include items related to normal business operations, including the sale of goods to customers, service contract revenue, cellular and satellite activation income, residual income and sales-based volume rebates. Retail sales are recorded at the time of the sale to the customer. Service contract revenue relates to the sale of extended warranty plans. Revenue from such plans is recognized rateably over the life of the contract, generally three years. Cellular and satellite activation income is commission revenue received from carriers for obtaining new customers. Activation income is recognized when a customer’s product is activated onto a particular carrier’s network in one of the Company’s stores. An appropriate provision for contract cancellations is also recorded, based on the Company’s historical cancellation experience. Residual income is participation income received from cellular and satellite carriers, based on the customer’s continued use of the carrier’s network. Residual income is recognized monthly, based on the contractual percentage of each customer’s monthly bill. Sales-based volume rebates are additional commission revenue from cellular and satellite carriers. Such rebates are recognized as income when prescribed activation level thresholds are achieved, either on a quarterly or on an annual basis.

 

Accounts receivable

 

The Company’s accounts receivable includes amounts due from its strategic vendor partners, commercial customers and its dealers. The carrying value of each account is carefully monitored with a view to assessing the likelihood of collection. An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided for an estimate of losses that could result from customers defaulting on their obligation to the Company. In assessing the amount of reserve required, a number of factors are considered including the age of the account, the credit worthiness of the customer, payment terms, the customer’s historical payment history and general economic conditions. Because the amount of the reserve is an estimate, the actual amount collected could differ from the carrying value of the debt.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory is the Company’s largest asset class, comprising over 50% of the Company’s total assets. The Company’s inventory consists primarily of finished goods held for retail sale. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, based on the average cost method, or market value. Purchase-based volume rebates are credited to inventory or cost of products sold, as appropriate. The Company assesses the market value of its inventory on a regular basis by reviewing, on an item-by-item basis, the realizable value of its inventory, net of anticipated selling costs. If it is management’s judgment that the selling price of an item must be lowered below its cost in order for it to be sold, then the carrying value of the related inventory is written down to realizable value. A number of factors would be taken into consideration in assessing realizable value including the quantity on hand, historical sales, technological advances, the existence of a replacement product, and consumer demand and preferences. Depending on market conditions, the actual amount received on sale could differ from management’s estimate.

 

Accrued expenses

 

The Company is constantly required to make estimates of future payments that will be made which relate to the current accounting period. These estimates range from things such as accrued but unpaid wages and bonuses to estimates of insurance, warranty and pending litigation claims. In establishing appropriate accruals, management must make judgments regarding the amount of the disbursement that will ultimately be incurred. In making such assessments, management uses historical experience as well as any other special circumstances surrounding a particular item. The actual amount paid could differ from management’s estimate.

 

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Income taxes

 

The Company is liable for income taxes in many jurisdictions including the United States, Canada, including its provinces and, previously, Australia. In making an estimate of its income tax liability the Company must first make an assessment of which items of income and expense are taxable in a particular jurisdiction. This process involves a determination of the amount of taxes currently payable as well as the assessment of the effect of temporary timing differences resulting from different treatment of items for accounting and tax purposes. These differences in the timing of the recognition of income or the deductibility of expenses result in deferred income tax balances that are recorded as assets or liabilities as the case may be on the Company’s balance sheet. If different judgments had been used, the Company’s income tax liability could have been different from the amount recorded. In addition, there can be no assurance that the taxing authorities of those jurisdictions will, upon audit, agree with the Company’s assessment.

 

Results of Operations

 

The Company is engaged in the sale of consumer electronics products primarily through company-operated retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. The Company’s retail operations are conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary, InterTAN Canada Ltd., which operates in Canada under the trade names “RadioShack” and “Battery Plus”. The Company previously also had retail and dealer outlets in Australia. These operations were conducted through a wholly owned subsidiary, InterTAN Australia Ltd., which operated under the “Tandy” name. The Australian subsidiary was sold effective April 2001. See “(Gain) Loss on disposal of subsidiary company.” The “RadioShack” and “Tandy” trade names are used under license from RadioShack Corporation (“RadioShack U.S.A.”). In addition, the Company has entered into an agreement in Canada with Rogers Wireless Inc. (“Rogers”) to operate telecommunications stores (“Rogers Wireless stores”). At June 30, 2003, 79 Rogers Wireless stores were in operation. In April 2002, the Company acquired the business and selected assets of Battery Plus, a retailer of batteries and other specialty consumer electronics products. At June 30, 2003, 38 Battery Plus stores were in operation.

 

All references to “Canada” or “RadioShack Canada”, “Australia” or “Tandy Australia” or “Corporate Headquarters” refer to the Company’s reportable segments, unless otherwise noted.

 

Overview

 

There were a number of special factors and charges in fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001 that significantly impacted the Company’s results of operations and affected the comparability of the reported results with other periods. The results for fiscal year 2003 include a foreign exchange loss of $1,683,000 relating to certain forward foreign exchange contracts that the Company held in the fourth quarter that had been marked to market. See “Currency Transaction (Gains) Losses”. The fiscal year 2003 results also include a tax charge in the amount of $250,000 relating to a dividend distribution from InterTAN Canada Ltd. to the parent company and a tax charge of $1,050,000 which represents U.S. tax relating to the Company’s various treasury stock repurchase programs. See “Income Taxes”.

 

During fiscal year 2002, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $2,912,000 in connection with the consolidation and integration of its Corporate Office with that of its Canadian subsidiary and the reorganization of its merchandising and marketing departments. In conjunction with this restructuring, the Company also expensed costs aggregating $510,000 incurred in connection with the study of various alternatives to enhance shareholder value. The fiscal year 2002 results also include an inventory charge of $3,500,000 designed to expedite the acceleration of the Company’s transition towards a more streamlined merchandise strategy focused on higher growth products and an adjustment to the carrying value of certain receivables related to one of its divested businesses. See “Restructuring Charges”.

 

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As previously discussed, effective April 30, 2001, the Company sold its subsidiary in Australia and recorded a gain on disposal of $4,101,000. In addition, the Company settled many of its remaining tax issues with the Canadian and United States tax authorities and recorded a charge of $700,000 in conjunction with such settlement. See “(Gain) loss on Disposal of Subsidiary Company” and “Income Taxes”.

 

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Change in Accounting Principle – Vendor Allowances

 

In September 2002 the Emerging Issues Task Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“the FASB”) issued Consensus No. 02-16 (“EITF 02-16”) – “Accounting by a Reseller for Cash Consideration Received from a Vendor”, with final consensus reached in March 2003. EITF 02-16 establishes new accounting standards for recording allowances received by a vendor or other supplier in a retailer’s financial statements. During fiscal year 2003, the Company changed its method of accounting for such allowances in accordance with EITF 02-16. The new standard requires that these allowances and certain other amounts received by resellers from vendors be treated as a reduction of the cost of inventory acquired from the vendor and recorded as a component of the cost of products sold when the related product or service is sold, unless the amount represents a reimbursement of a specific, identifiable and incremental cost incurred to sell the vendor’s products or services. The Company continues to record vendor allowances that represent reimbursements of specific, identifiable and incremental costs incurred to sell the vendor’s products or services as a reduction of the related cost in its consolidated statements of operations. Previously, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company had recognized and recorded vendor allowances as a reduction of advertising expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The following table compares selected data for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2003, 2002 and 2001 with the corresponding prior-year period, both as reported and pro forma, as if the change had been given retroactive effect:

 

     2003

    2002

    2001

 
(U.S. dollars, in thousands, except per share amounts)          Pro forma

    As Reported

    Pro forma

    As Reported

 

Net sales and operating revenues

   $ 403,052     $ 393,809     $ 393,809     $ 468,756     $ 468,756  

Gross profit

   $ 163,741     $ 156,638 1   $ 150,4281     $ 196,004     $ 187,803  

Gross margin percentage

     40.6 %     39.8 % 1     38.2 % 1     41.8 %     40.1 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   $ 137,152     $ 123,058     $ 116,958     $ 152,091     $ 144,268  

Selling, general and administrative expense percentage

     34.0 %     31.2 %     29.7 %     32.4 %     30.8 %

Operating income

   $ 19,645     $ 24,770 2   $ 24,660 2   $ 41,795     $ 41,417  

Net income

   $ 7,7113     $ 13,633 2   $ 13,568 2   $ 23,753     $ 23,527  

Diluted income per average common share

   $ 0.36     $ 0.53     $ 0.53     $ 0.83     $ 0.82  

 

1 Includes an inventory charge of $3,500,000 related to a change in the Company’s merchandising strategy.

 

2 Includes a restructuring charge, non-recurring professional fees, special inventory charges and an adjustment to the carrying value of certain claims totaling $7,139,000, or $4,531,000, net of related taxes.

 

3 Includes a tax charge of $1,050,000 related to the purchase of the Company's common stock and a foreign exchange loss of $1,683,000 in connection with managing the foreign exchange exposure associated with inventory commitments. These two items totalled $2,056,000, net of tax.

 

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Segment Reporting Disclosures

 

The Company’s business was traditionally managed along geographic lines, with its Corporate Headquarters also treated as a separate business unit. All references to "Canada", "Australia" and "Corporate Headquarters" refer to the Company's reportable segments, unless otherwise noted. Following the disposal of the Company’s former subsidiary in Australia during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company undertook a restructuring program to streamline its operations and integrate its former Corporate Headquarters with its Canadian subsidiary. Accordingly, effective in fiscal year 2002, the Company now has only one business segment referred to herein as “Canada”, the “Canadian subsidiary” or “RadioShack Canada.” Transactions between operating segments were not common and were not material to the segment information.

 

Summarized in the table below are the net sales and operating revenues, operating income (loss), and assets for the Company's reportable segments for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2003, 2002 and 2001. The results for fiscal years 2002 and 2001 have not been adjusted to reflect the change in accounting policy for vendor allowances:

 

     Year Ended June 30

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   2003

    2002

    2001

 

Net sales and operating revenues:

                        

Canada

   $ 403,052     $ 393,809     $ 382,353  

Australia

     —         —         86,403 3
    


 


 


     $ 403,052     $ 393,809     $ 468,756  
    


 


 


Operating income (loss):

                        

Canada

   $ 19,645     $ 24,660 1, 2   $ 41,503  

Australia

     —         —         4,087 3

Corporate Headquarters

     —   1     —   1     (4,173 )
    


 


 


Operating income

     19,645       24,660       41,417  

Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)

     (2,112 )4     41       (353 )

Interest income

     299       1,444       1,737  

Interest expense

     (1,018 )     (403 )     (873 )
    


 


 


Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change

   $ 16,814     $ 25,742     $ 41,928  
    


 


 


Assets:

                        

Canada

   $ 166,329     $ 145,102     $ 163,016  

Australia

     —         —         —   3

Corporate Headquarters

     —   1     —   1     52,514  
    


 


 


     $ 166,329     $ 145,102     $ 215,530  
    


 


 


 

1 During fiscal year 2002, the Company’s former Corporate Headquarters unit was integrated with its Canadian subsidiary.

 

2 Includes restructuring charges of $2,912,000, an inventory charge of $3,500,000, an adjustment to the carrying value of certain receivables of $217,000 and the write-off of $510,000 in costs associated with the Company’s strategic review process. For a discussion of comparable operating income see “Overview.”

 

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3 The Company sold its Australian subsidiary as of April 30, 2001 and recognized a gain of $4,101,000. Accordingly, the Company’s 2001 operating results in Australia reflect only ten months of operation and the gain on sale.

 

4 Includes a foreign exchange loss of $1,683,000 relating to certain forward exchange contracts that the Company held in the fourth quarter that had been marked to market. See “Currency Transaction (Gains) Losses”.

 

Sales Outlets

 

The Company’s sales outlets by type is summarized in the following table:

 

     Year ended June 30

     2003

   2002

   20011

Company-operated

   498    488    418

Rogers Wireless

   79    66    55

Battery Plus

   38    42    —  

Dealer

   337    367    360
    
  
  
     952    963    833
    
  
  

 

1 The Company’s Australian subsidiary was sold effective April 2001. At the time of the sale the Company had 233 Company-operated stores and 103 Dealer-operated stores. These stores are excluded from above.

 

The dealers included in the preceding table are independent retail businesses which operate under their own trade names but are permitted, under dealer agreements, to purchase any of the products sold by InterTAN company stores. The dealer agreements contain a license permitting the dealer to designate the consumer electronics department of the dealer's business as a “RadioShack Dealer”. Sales to dealers accounted for approximately 12%, 13% and 12% of sales during fiscal year 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The Company intends to continue to explore opportunities to expand its dealer base in Canada to produce profitable sales from communities too small to support company-operated stores.

 

In 1996 and as amended in June 2001, the Company entered into an Operating and Marketing Agreement (the “Mall Store Agreement”) with Rogers, under which Rogers has outsourced the operation of certain of its dealer locations (the “Rogers Wireless stores”) to the Company. Under this agreement, the Company has appointed Rogers as the exclusive supplier of wireless communications services to its customers, both in the Rogers Wireless stores and in the Company’s RadioShack stores. The Rogers Wireless stores are dedicated primarily to the sale of wireless services offered by Rogers to customers, including related hardware. In addition, up to 25% of the retail square footage of each store may be used to sell other products offered by the Company in its RadioShack stores that do not compete with services and products offered by Rogers. At June 30, 2003, the Company operated 79 Rogers Wireless locations.

 

Pursuant to the Mall Store Agreement, Rogers negotiates the lease arrangement of each store and is the tenant under the lease. The Company has neither primary nor secondary responsibility for the Rogers Wireless store leases. Rogers is responsible for the leasehold improvements in each store and is also responsible for payment of the rent, premises liability insurance costs, realty taxes, common area maintenance charges and mall marketing promotion costs. The Company owns the inventory in the Rogers Wireless stores and is also responsible for the installation, maintenance and other costs of the stores’ point-of-sale systems. In addition, the Company is

 

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responsible for the operating costs of the Rogers Wireless stores including payroll and related costs, and any percentage rent attributable to the sale of non wireless-based products. Employees working in the Rogers Wireless stores are employees of the Company and not Rogers.

 

Rogers’ primary source of revenue from the Rogers Wireless stores is the future income stream it will receive from customers who subscribe to its wireless services. While the Company purchases some of the inventory sold in both the Rogers wireless stores and in its own RadioShack stores from Rogers, the Company believes it could purchase such inventory directly from third party vendors, other than prepaid product, at comparable prices.

 

The Company receives the following revenues from the sale of Rogers’ wireless services and products. Except where indicated, the basis of computation of these amounts is identical in the Rogers Wireless stores and the Company’s RadioShack stores:

 

  Revenue from the sale of wireless products;

 

  Activation commission for selling a customer Rogers’ wireless services. Activation commission for selling a core wireless phone subscription in a Rogers Wireless store is paid at a rate equal to 80% of the amount paid for a similar activation in one of the Company’s RadioShack stores;

 

  Bonus activation commission if certain pre-determined activations target levels are achieved;

 

  Residual commissions based on a core customers’ monthly wireless bill over a fixed period. Residual commission is not payable with respect to core systems sold in a Rogers Wireless store;

 

  A churn bonus, if the churn rate in the Rogers Wireless stores and in the Company’s RadioShack stores attains certain retention targets; and

 

  A purchase-based volume rebate on the purchase of prepaid airtime cards.

 

The Company also receives co-operative advertising support from Rogers for advertising in both channels.

 

The purchase-based volume rebate described above is recorded as revenue annually when calculated. Upon adoption of EITF 02-16 such volume rebates were reclassified as a reduction of cost of goods sold. This had the impact of reducing revenue by approximately $400,000 and reducing cost of sales by a like amount. Certain co-operative advertising payments received from Rogers are treated as a reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses. These payments represent a reimbursement of costs to market Rogers’ wireless services and do not represent a reduction in the cost of product purchased from Rogers. These costs to market Rogers’ wireless service are specific, identifiable and incremental. The aggregate consideration received from Rogers is less than the costs being reimbursed.

 

The current Mall Store Agreement, unless renewed by the parties, runs through December 31, 2006.

 

Seasonality

 

InterTAN’s business is seasonal; sales peak in the November - December holiday selling season. The Company's cash flow requirements are also seasonal since inventories build prior to the holiday selling season. Significant inventory growth typically begins to build in late summer and peaks in November.

 

Foreign currency effects

 

Profit and loss accounts, including sales, are translated from local currency values into U.S. dollars at the monthly average exchange rates. The impact of fluctuations of local country currencies against the U.S. dollar can be significant. During fiscal year 2003 the Canadian dollar was stronger on average against the U.S. dollar

 

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than it was in fiscal year 2002. As a result, the same local currency amounts translate into more U.S. dollars as compared with the prior year. For example, if local currency sales in Canada in fiscal year 2003 were equal to those in fiscal year 2002, the fiscal year 2003 income statement would reflect a 3.6% increase in sales when reported in U.S. dollars. If local currency sales in Canada in fiscal year 2002 were equal to those in fiscal year 2001, the fiscal year 2002 income statement would reflect a 3.3% decrease in sales when reported in U.S. dollars.

 

Estimates of fiscal year 2004 results contained in MD&A assume a Canadian dollar exchange rate of $0.65. The average rate of exchange during fiscal year 2003 was $0.6599.

 

Net Sales and Operating Revenues

 

Fiscal 2003 Results Compared with Fiscal 2002

 

Sales in U.S. dollars for fiscal year 2003 were $403,052,000, an increase over the prior year of $9,243,000, or 2.3%. This increase was more than attributable to the effects of a year on year decline in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar, the latter being the functional currency of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary. In local currency, sales declined by 1.3%. Comparable store sales declined by 4.4%, also measured in local currency. The difference between the total sales performance and the comparable store sales performance is explained primarily by the addition, on a net basis, of 13 Rogers Wireless stores and 10 company-operated RadioShack stores. See “Results of Operations – Sales Outlets.” In addition, the Battery Plus stores were acquired late in fiscal year 2002 and were, therefore, excluded from the comparable store calculation for most of the year. Dealer sales were down by 5.5%.

 

Sales of digital cameras grew by over 66%, reflecting the growing demand for this product. The Company has responded to this demand with a broader and deeper assortment. Double-digit growth in this category is expected to continue in fiscal year 2004. Sales of wireless products increased by 12%. This sales gain resulted not only from new users, but also from customers upgrading their hardware. Importantly, the Company has been successful in increasing the level of contracted phone sales as opposed to sales of prepaid models. Management believes this will continue to be a growth category in fiscal year 2004, with a high single-digit or low double-digit gain expected. Sales of video games and related gear and software were also very strong, showing an increase of 35% over last year, reflecting the successful introduction of those products into the Company’s stores. While further growth in this category is expected, the pace of growth will be slower, with low double-digit growth anticipated. Sales of toys grew by 9%. Many of the Company’s products in the toy line performed well. Management anticipates mid single-digit growth from this category for fiscal year 2004. Sales of audio/video products increased by 7%. The rapid adoption of DVD players by consumers as well as the success of home theatre contributed to this performance. Management believes a mid single-digit gain is realistic for this category in fiscal year 2004. The Company believes it has the broadest and deepest assortment of batteries in the marketplace. This competitive edge, combined with effective promotion, produced a 5% sales gain in this category in fiscal year 2003. A solid single-digit sales increase is projected for fiscal year 2004. After the sale compensation, including residuals and sales-based volume rebates, increased by 2% during fiscal year 2003 and represented about 2% of total revenue. Management expects similar results during fiscal year 2004.

 

Sales of computers declined by 28% and sales of computer accessories and software declined by 2% and 22% respectively. The PC market was very volatile in Canada during fiscal year 2003. There was an ample supply of product and competition for customers was fierce. The Company took a conservative approach in this environment, which may have contributed to a decline in sales. Lower hardware sales also had an effect on the

 

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sale of related accessories and software. For fiscal year 2004, the Company plans to offer a wider and deeper assortment of computers in selected stores. Additional emphasis will be placed on laptop models which the Company sees as an area of particular growth. Management anticipates single-digit growth in this category for fiscal year 2004. Sales of home satellite systems were down 23% over the prior year. Part of this decline is attributable to vendor-driven price reductions, as unit sales were down only 17%. The satellite market is a maturing one and has also been hurt by the activities of gray and black marketers, offering systems featuring U.S. based programming at prices well below market levels. The carriers are forecasting that in the coming year, year over year subscriber growth will decline. Management anticipates that the Company will mirror the performance of the industry as a whole. Sales of communication products were down 8%, reflecting, in part, lower price points. The Company belies that a low single-digit sales gain is achievable for fiscal year 2004. Sales of parts and accessories declined by 9% during fiscal year 2004. Late in fiscal year 2002, the Company streamlined its product assortment as part of a redirection in its merchandising strategy. See “Gross Profit—Fiscal 2002 Results Compared with Fiscal 2001.” Management believes that the reduction of assortments undertaken a year ago had a negative impact on sales and profits in the parts and accessory category and is taking aggressive steps to augment many segments of the Company’s product line. Emphasis will be placed on unique and unusual items that historically have differentiated the Company from its competitors. To date over 700 new or replacement products have been introduced with a further 700 expected to arrive in time for the holiday selling season. Many of these new products fall into the parts and accessory category. Management believes that a high single-digit gain can be achieved in the parts and accessory categories for fiscal year 2004. Sales of prepaid cellular airtime cards declined by 12%. This reduction is in part due to the emphasis placed by the Company on the sale of contracted phones and in part because of a wider distribution channel for the cards, including through the internet.

 

Overall, management anticipates that total revenues for fiscal year 2004 will increase by 3% to 5%.

 

Fiscal 2002 Results Compared with Fiscal 2001

 

When the sales of the Company’s Australian subsidiary are removed from sales of fiscal year 2001, the Canadian subsidiary showed a sales increase, in U.S. dollars of $11,456,000, or 3.0%. The effects of a weaker Canadian dollar adversely affected this comparison. Measured in local currency, sales in the Company’s Canadian subsidiary increased by 6.5%, with comparable store sales increasing by 3.7%. The difference between the total sales gain and comparable store sales growth is explained primarily by new stores. At June 30, 2002, excluding the Battery Plus stores which were acquired late in the year, the Company operated about 5% more RadioShack and Rogers Wireless stores than at the same time in fiscal 2001. An increase in after the sale compensation, including residuals and sales-based volume rebates, which are not credited to individual stores was also a factor. Sales in the dealer division increased by 1.3%.

 

During fiscal year 2002, consumers continued to demonstrate a preference towards a more digital-focused product base. This was most evident in the computer accessory and software categories, where sales increased by almost 50%. This strong performance reflects the emphasis placed on those categories by management through both promotion and a significant expansion in the product range. Importantly, included in the computer accessory category are video cameras which posted a sales gain of 111% for the year. Following a successful test, a broader assortment of cameras was rolled out to a greater number of stores. The Company’s decision to introduce Playstation video gaming products into its stores was well accepted by consumers. From a zero base in fiscal year 2001, these products accounted for over 2% of the Company’s revenue in fiscal year 2002. In the cellular category, sales of handsets were up 15%. However, due to continuing lower retail prices as a result of technological advances and competition among manufacturers, the increase in cellular revenue was lower, showing high single-digit growth. Revenue from after the sale compensation and extended warranty plans also made a strong contribution to the revenue line, posting increases of 27% and 19%, respectively.

 

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Sales of computer hardware and monitors declined by 23% during fiscal year 2002. Earlier in the year, demand for older generation machines declined, as consumers delayed major purchases in anticipation of the introduction of Windows XP and machines with Pentium 4 technology. The effects of this drop in demand were further increased by the fact that early offerings of Pentium 4 machines were priced well above consumers’ comfort level. During the critical holiday selling season, while demand for Pentium 4 computers was strong, the supply of 1.5GHz Pentium 4 chips was tight. This situation was compounded by a low allocation by certain manufacturers to the Canadian marketplace. The end result was that very few of the Company’s stores had a consistent line-up over the holiday period. The sales comparison with the prior year was also adversely affected by the conclusion of a government sponsored program to subsidize the purchase of computers by families in the province of Quebec. This program produced a sales performance in the computer hardware category last year that proved impossible to match. While the performance of the computer category was disappointing, it was reflective of a soft market in Canada generally for PC’s. The sales performance in the satellite category was adversely affected by the activities of gray and black marketers. For the year, unit sales of satellite systems increased by 14% over the prior year, considerably less than the rate of growth experienced in the prior year. However pricing action by the carriers and promotional activity by the Company resulted in a 9% drop in satellite revenues for the year. Sales of more traditional analog products, in general, yielded disappointing results. Sales of analog personal electronics, landline telephones and toys showed declines. In some cases, the effects of unit sales growth were offset by falling retail prices, which put pressure on overall sales growth.

 

Gross Profit

 

Fiscal 2003 Results Compared with Fiscal 2002

 

Gross profit dollars for fiscal year 2003 were $163,741,000, $13,313,000 higher than in fiscal year 2002. Last year, gross profit dollars had been depressed by a special charge related to a change in the Company’s merchandising strategy. See “Fiscal 2002 Results Compared with Fiscal 2001” below. In addition, had the adoption of EITF 02-16 been given retroactive effect, gross profit dollars would have increased by a further $6,210,000 during fiscal year 2002. Foreign currency effects also had a significant impact on the comparison. The following table summarizes the components of the change in gross profit from the prior year:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   Change in
Gross Profit


 

Inventory adjustment in fiscal year 2002 (see discussion below)

   $ 3,500  

Effect of EITF 02-16

     6,210  

Decrease in sales

     (1,972 )

Reduction in the comparable gross margin percentage

     (156 )

Foreign currency rate effects

     5,731  
    


     $ 13,313  
    


 

The following table illustrates comparable gross profit as a percentage of sales:

 

     Year ended June 30

     2003

   2002
Pro Forma


 

2002

As reported


Gross profit as a percentage of sales

   40.6    39.81   38.21
    
  
 

 

1 Computed as if the impact of EITF 02-16 had been given retroactive effect. Includes the inventory adjustment of $3,500,000 discussed below. Excluding that adjustment, the comparable pro forma gross margin percentage would have been 40.7%.

 

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For some time, the Company has experienced pressure on its gross margin percentage, primarily as a result of a shift in consumer demand towards products, primarily digital and other branded goods, most of which carry margins below the Company’s traditional levels. During the first quarter of fiscal 2003, margins were also negatively influenced by the sell-through of clearance merchandise. This trend began to improve during the second quarter when InterTAN reported a gross margin percentage that was within 20 basis points of the prior year. Further improvement occurred during the third quarter, such that the gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2003 was flat with the prior year at 39.9%. A strong fourth quarter margin performance resulted in comparable pro forma margins, including the effects of EITF 02-16 but excluding the effects of the inventory charge described above, for the year as a whole being more or less flat with the prior year. Comparable fourth quarter gross margins were approximately 300 basis points higher than in the prior year. Lower PC and satellite sales as a portion of the sales mix was a contributing factor to this improvement. In addition to the effects of the $3,500,000 inventory charge recorded last year, fourth quarter margins a year ago were further reduced by the sell through of clearance merchandise, which cannibalized the sale of regularly priced product. Fourth quarter margins this year also benefited from the introduction of some of the new products described earlier. These products typically carry higher margins than other products in the assortment.

 

For fiscal year 2004, management believes that an increase in the gross margin percentage of 50 to 100 basis points can be achieved. The main factor contributing to this result is the introduction of over 1400 new items to the product line. As indicated above, many of these products typically carry higher margins than the fiscal year 2003 mix of products in the assortment. Although sales of computers are expected to increase, the Company believes that these sales can be achieved at higher margins than in the past. Sales of computer accessories are also expected to increase which will help offset the effects of an increase in computer sales in the overall sales mix.

 

Fiscal 2002 Results Compared with Fiscal 2001

 

Gross profit dollars for fiscal year 2002 were $37,375,000 lower than during fiscal year 2001. This reduction is more than explained by the sale of the Company’s Australian subsidiary and a charge of $3,500,000 to write down inventory in the Canadian subsidiary to net realizable value. The following summarizes the components of the change in gross profit from the prior year:

 

     Change in
Gross Profit


 
(U.S. dollars, in thousands)       

Increase in sales

   $ 9,625  

Reduction in the gross margin percentage

     (4,412 )

Foreign currency rate effects

     (5,019 )

Inventory adjustment (see discussion below)

     (3,500 )
    


       (3,306 )

Effect of sale of Australian subsidiary

     (34,069 )
    


     $ (37,375 )
    


 

During the latter part of fiscal year 2002, the Company carried out an in depth review of its merchandising strategy in light of changing consumer preferences, consumer perceptions of the Company’s stores and product positioning. As a consequence of that study, management took the decision to refocus the Company’s product assortment to expedite the acceleration of the Company’s transition to a more streamlined merchandising

 

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strategy focused on higher growth products, to improve product adjacencies and to create an innovative category management strategy, while maintaining a strong focus on its core electronic, wireless and accessories business. In order to facilitate this transition, the Company re-evaluated its merchandise offering, and commenced an aggressive strategy to eliminate products incongruent with its new assortment. As a consequence of this decision, the Company recorded a charge of $3,500,000 to write down the affected inventory to net realizable value.

 

The reduction in the gross margin percentage in Canada during fiscal year 2002 was 200 basis points. Of this amount, 90 basis points are explained by the effects of the inventory charge described above. The sell through of the affected inventory had a further impact on the gross margin percentage as it yielded nominal gross profit dollars. The remainder of the decline in the gross margin percentage was primarily as a result of sales growth in high tech, primarily digital product categories. During fiscal year 2002, the Company offered a significantly enhanced range of digital products, as consumers’ preferences shifted towards these products relative to more traditional analog technologies. Sales declines during the year in more conventional landline telephones, personal electronics and toys also put pressure on margins. The pressure on margins generated by these shifts in product demand was partially offset by the Company’s continued strong performance in subscriber-based services and attendant increases in after the sale compensation in the form of residuals and, in particular, sales-based volume rebates. For the year, after the sale compensation, which has no associated product cost, was approximately $8,500,000, about 2% of total revenue. On a comparable basis, this represented an increase of 27% over the prior year.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

Fiscal 2003 Results Compared to Fiscal 2002

 

The following table provides a breakdown of selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) by major category compared to the results for fiscal year 2002, both as reported and pro forma, as if the change in accounting policy for vendor returns had been given retroactive effect:

 

SG&A Expenses by Category

 

     2003

   2002

   2002

     Dollars

   % of Sales

   Dollars

   % of Sales

   Dollars

   % of Sales

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except percents)


         Pro forma

   As reported

Canadian and corporate expenses

                                   

Payroll

   $ 57,812    14.3    $ 50,954    12.9    $ 50,954    12.9

Advertising

     20,314    5.0      19,110    4.8      13,010    3.3

Rent

     20,600    5.1      18,538    4.7      18,538    4.7

Taxes (other than income taxes)

     9,950    2.5      8,736    2.2      8,736    2.2

Telephone and utilities

     4,069    1.0      3,518    0.9      3,518    0.9

Other

     24,407    6.1      22,202    5.7      22,202    5.7
    

  
  

  
  

  
     $ 137,152    34.0    $ 123,058    31.2    $ 116,958    29.7
    

  
  

  
  

  

 

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During fiscal year 2003, SG&A expenses increased by $14,094,000 when compared to fiscal year 2002 results on a pro forma basis. Approximately $4,879,000 of this increase is attributable to foreign exchange. Measured in local currency, this represented an increase of 7.2% in SG&A over the prior year. The following is a breakdown of the same-exchange-rate increase in SG&A expense over the prior year using the pro forma results:

 

Percentage increase


    

Payroll

   9.2

Advertising

   2.1

Rent

   6.8

Taxes (other than income taxes)

   9.2

Telephone and utilities

   10.8

Other

   6
    

Total increase

   7.2
    

 

The company invested significantly in additional stores during fiscal year 2003 by adding a net of 10 new RadioShack stores and a net of 13 new Rogers stores. The addition of these new stores has contributed considerably to the increase in payroll costs over the prior year. As well, payroll for fiscal year 2003 reflects a full year of operation of the Battery Plus stores acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002. Extra resources added in the distribution centre due to short-term difficulties in the implementation of the new warehouse system also contributed to the increase in payroll costs. Additional personnel were added in the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2003 to ensure that the new distribution system kept the stores in stock over the holiday selling season and to re-align inventory levels after this period. Staff in the warehouse has now been lowered to levels less than that of the previous year, reflecting the successful implementation of the new distribution system. Rent increased as a result of both the addition of new stores and regular increases on lease renewals. As previously discussed, the Company does not pay rent on any of the Rogers stores. Taxes (other than income taxes) represents business taxes on the Company’s head office and distribution center and its retail locations. This category would increase as a result of the increase in the store count and increases in the local property tax rates. Telephone and utilities expense has increased as a result of the placement of high-speed internet service in the stores to allow for customer demonstrations and as a result of the increase in the number of new stores in fiscal year 2003.

 

Management does not anticipate a significant increase in SG&A expense in fiscal year 2004. While the planned addition of new stores will increase payroll and rent expense, these increases will be offset by initiatives taken in the third quarter of fiscal year 2003 to reduce the field sales force by culling the ranks of less productive staff and the elimination of various non-selling positions. Management estimates that SG&A expenses, as a percentage of sales, for fiscal year 2004 will be 50 to 100 basis points lower than fiscal year 2003.

 

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Fiscal 2002 Results Compared to Fiscal 2001

 

The following table provides a breakdown of SG&A by major category for fiscal year 2002, both as reported and pro forma, compared to the results for fiscal year 2001, both as reported and pro forma, as if the change in accounting policy for vendor returns had been given retroactive effect:

 

     2002

  2002

  2001

  2001

     Dollars

   % of Sales

  Dollars

   % of Sales

  Dollars

   % of Sales

  Dollars

   % of Sales

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except percents)


   Pro forma

  As reported

  Pro forma

  As reported

Canadian and corporate expenses

                                            

Payroll

   $ 50,954    12.91   $ 50,954    12.91   $ 49,488    12.91   $ 49,488    12.91

Advertising

     19,110    4.81     13,010    3.31     20,184    5.31     13,764    3.61

Rent

     18,538    4.71     18,538    4.71     17,430    4.61     17,430    4.61

Taxes (other than income taxes)

     8,736    2.21     8,736    2.21     7,912    2.11     7,912    2.11

Telephone and utilities

     3,518    0.91     3,518    0.91     3,328    0.91     3,328    0.91

Other

     22,202    5.71     22,202    5.71     19,963    5.21     19,963    5.21
    

  
 

  
 

  
 

  
       123,058    31.21     116,958    29.71     118,305    30.91     111,885    29.31

Australian expenses

     —      —       —      —       33,786    39.12     32,383    37.52
    

  
 

  
 

  
 

  

Consolidated expenses

   $ 123,058    31.23   $ 116,958    29.73   $ 152,091    32.43   $ 144,268    30.83
    

  
 

  
 

  
 

  

 

1 Percentages are of Canadian sales.

 

2 Percentages are of Australian sales.

 

3 Percentages are of consolidated sales.

 

As previously indicated, following the sale of the Australian subsidiary during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company streamlined its remaining operations and integrated its former Corporate Headquarters with those of its Canadian subsidiary. See “Overview” and “Segment Reporting Disclosures.” In connection with this reorganization, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $2,912,000 during fiscal year 2002. To make comparisons of fiscal year 2002 results with those of fiscal year 2001 more meaningful, in the following discussion, the selling, general and administrative expenses of the Company’s former Corporate Headquarters for the prior year periods have been aggregated with those of RadioShack Canada.

 

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During fiscal year 2002, comparable SG&A expenses increased by $5,073,000. Measured in local currency, this represented an increase of 7.8%. The following is a breakdown of the same-exchange-rate increase (decrease) in SG&A expense in Canada and Corporate Headquarters over the same quarter in the prior year on an as-reported basis:

 

Percentage increase (decrease)


      

Payroll

   6.2  

Advertising

   (3.8 )

Rent

   10.8  

Taxes (other than income taxes)

   13.9  

Telephone and utilities

   9.1  

Other

   14.5  
    

Total increase

   7.8  
    

 

Payroll in stores increased both as a result of higher sales and due to an enhancement in the pay plan for store personnel. The Company believed this new plan would continue to deliver long-term benefits, including improved morale and retention of key personnel. Personnel turnover was reduced significantly during fiscal year 2002. Payroll in central units also increased as management was strengthened and key resources were added, in particular in support of the inventory and supply chain management functions. The effect of these payroll increases was substantially mitigated by the benefits of the restructuring and consolidation of the Corporate Office in the first quarter of fiscal year 2002. Rent increased as a result of an increase of 57 new company-operated stores, including 42 Battery Plus stores added during the fourth quarter, as well as scheduled rent increases. Taxes (other than income taxes) primarily represents business taxes on the Company’s head office and distribution center and its retail locations. This expense category would increase with the store count as well as increases in local property tax rates. Other SG&A expenses in fiscal year 2002 included the write-off of costs aggregating $510,000 incurred in connection with the study of various alternatives to enhance shareholder value. An increase in insurance costs also contributed to an increase in other SG&A expenses.

 

Depreciation

 

Fiscal 2003 Results Compared to Fiscal 2002

 

Depreciation expense increased during fiscal year 2003 by $1,249,000. This increase is largely due to the addition of the new warehouse and distribution centre.

 

Management estimates that depreciation expense for fiscal year 2004 will be approximately $6,500,000.

 

Fiscal 2002 Results Compared to Fiscal 2001

 

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased during fiscal year 2002 by $683,000. This reduction is more than explained by the disposal of the Australian subsidiary. Comparable depreciation expense increased by $563,000, or 11.0%. Capital spending in Canada during fiscal 2002 was primarily related to the new warehouse and distribution center (which will not become operational until fiscal year 2003), new stores and remodelling and relocating existing stores, and on information systems.

 

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(Gain) Loss on Disposal of Subsidiary Company

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company sold its former subsidiary in Australia and recorded a gain of $4,101,000. The consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 includes the results of the Australian subsidiary.

 

The gain on disposal reported in the fiscal year 2001 was based on management’s calculation of certain adjustments to be paid following completion of the sale. The purchaser has advised the Company that it disagrees with management’s calculation of those adjustments and has commenced legal action in support of its claim. Management believes that its calculation of the adjustments is appropriate and that there are strong arguments against the position adopted by the purchaser. The Company is in the process of vigorously defending its position. Should the purchaser prevail in this dispute, the Company would have an additional liability of approximately $2,695,000.

 

Under the terms of the sale agreement, during the nine-month period following the sale, which period ended January 31, 2002, the Company indemnified the purchaser against any inaccuracies in the financial statements of the former Australian subsidiary as of the date of sale. Except as noted above, no claims were made under this indemnity within the prescribed time period. Layered on top of this indemnity is a two-year indemnity covering tax matters only and expired April 30, 2003. This indemnity had a limit of A$4,000,000 (approximately $2,695,000). No claims were made under this tax indemnity. In addition, the Company indemnified the purchaser against termination costs with respect to certain employees. One claim has been received under this indemnity for an amount of approximately $84,000. The time for making additional claims under this indemnity has now expired.

 

United States federal and Australian withholding tax on the sale were approximately $600,000. Management believes there are authoritative arguments in support of the position that this transaction is exempt from Australian capital gains tax by virtue of the tax treaty between the United States and Australia, and, accordingly, no Australian tax was recorded with respect to the sale. However, there can be no assurance that the Australian tax authorities will not challenge this position. If Australian tax were to apply to the gain on sale, the Company would have an additional liability of approximately $9,350,000, which the Company would vigorously dispute.

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company re-evaluated the collectability of certain receivables relating to one of its divested operations and recorded a non-cash charge of $217,000.

 

Restructuring Charges

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $2,703,000, representing the cost of streamlining the Company’s Corporate Office and integrating it with InterTAN’s operating subsidiary, InterTAN Canada Ltd.

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company announced a further restructuring of its merchandising and marketing groups to streamline the decision making process and to optimise responsiveness. In connection with this restructuring, the Company recorded a charge of $209,000 during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002.

 

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The following is a summary of activity within the restructuring reserve during fiscal years 2003 and 2002:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


  

Balance
June 30

2001


  

Provision

Recorded


  

Paid


  

Balance
June 30

2002


Professional fees and related expenses

   $ —      $ 7    $ 7    $ —  

Retirement, severance and other compensation costs

     —        2,790      1,023      1,767

Other charges

     —        115      115      —  
    

  

  

  

     $ —      $ 2,912    $ 1,145    $ 1,767
    

  

  

  

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   Balance
June 30
2002


   Paid

   Balance
June 30
2003


Retirement, severance and other compensation costs

   $ 1,767    $ 414    $ 1,353
    

  

  

 

In conjunction with the restructuring during the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company also expensed costs aggregating $510,000 incurred in connection with the study of various alternatives to enhance shareholder value. This amount has been included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

In conjunction with the restructuring during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company also recorded an inventory charge of $3,500,000 designed to expedite the acceleration of the Company’s transition towards a merchandise strategy focused on higher growth, primarily digital products. This inventory adjustment was charged to cost of products sold.

 

Currency Transaction (Gains) Losses

 

A foreign currency transaction loss of $2,112,000 arose during fiscal year 2003. This loss was the result of the impact of a sudden and unanticipated decline in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar. The primary reason for this loss was a charge of $1,683,000 which was recorded in the fourth quarter. It is the Company’s policy to manage its exposure to the foreign currency risk related to outstanding U.S. dollar purchase orders in its Canadian subsidiary by either maintaining U.S. dollar cash balances or by purchasing forward foreign exchange contracts. Significant U.S. dollar denominated orders were outstanding in the March/April time frame and, consistent with Company policy, those orders were backed with forward exchange contracts against anticipated delivery dates. Between March 31, 2003 and June 30, 2003 the U.S. dollar declined in value by over 8% relative to the Canadian dollar. For financial accounting purposes, under FAS 133, these contracts could not be treated as hedges and had to be marked to market and included in the consolidated statement of operations, rather than being deferred and included in the cost of inventory, as acquired.

 

A foreign currency gain of $41,000 and a loss of $353,000 occurred during fiscal years 2002 and 2001, respectively. These gains and losses resulted from a variety of factors, including the effect of fluctuating foreign currency values on certain assets and trade payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the debtor.

 

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Interest Income and Expense

 

Interest income was $299,000, $1,444,000 and $1,737,000 during fiscal years 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively. The reduction in interest income during fiscal years 2003 and 2002 resulted from a reduction in the Company’s cash resources as a result of the repurchase of common stock during those periods and the payment of previously disputed tax balances relating to prior periods. Declining interest rates were also a factor in the reduction in interest income.

 

Interest expense during fiscal year 2003 increased by $615,000. Interest expense during fiscal year 2002 decreased by $470,000. During fiscal year 2003 the Company borrowed from its operating line to finance the seasonal build-up of inventory. The Company also used its non-revolving term facility to finance the Company’s seventh stock repurchase program. Interest expense for fiscal year 2002 consisted entirely of amortization of loan origination costs and standby fees, as the Company did not need to borrow under its credit line during the year.

 

Management anticipates net interest expense for fiscal year 2004 to be approximately $1,500,000, reflecting a full year of interest on the outstanding balance of the non-revolving term facility.

 

Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes in fiscal year 2003 includes a provision for Canadian taxes on the profits of RadioShack Canada. The provision also included Canadian tax on a dividend distribution to the parent Company and United States income taxes related to the Company’s stock repurchase program. The Company, along with all taxpayers, had benefited from a two-year exemption from this tax and anticipated that this exemption would be continued. However, the exemption was removed in the final tax bill enacted in May 2003. The latter two items totalled $1,300,000. The effective tax rate for fiscal year 2003 was 50.7%. Excluding the dividend distribution tax and the United States taxes described above, the effective rate would have been 43%. Management estimates that the effective tax rate for fiscal year 2004 will be approximately 41%. The provision for income taxes in fiscal year 2002 and 2001 included a provision for Canadian taxes on the profits of RadioShack Canada. No provision for Australian taxes was made during fiscal year 2001, because the Australian subsidiary had a pre-tax loss through the date of its sale. The fiscal year 2001 provision included a special charge of $700,000 related to the settlement of outstanding issues with the Canadian and United States authorities as well as a provision of $581,000 relating to the sale of the Australian subsidiary. See “Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Subsidiary Company.”

 

During fiscal years 1999 and 2001, the Company reached agreements with the Canadian tax authorities, settling substantially all of its remaining outstanding Canadian tax issues. Because of the age of these issues and the terms of the settlements, there were complex interest computations to be made. At June 30, 2002, final statements summarizing amounts owing had not been received. Management estimated that at June 30, 2002, the liability to settle all outstanding Canadian tax issues was approximately $11,000,000 to $13,000,000. In October 2002, a payment of approximately $7,300,000 was made in satisfaction of a significant portion of these issues. This payment was net of the application of an overpayment of fiscal year 2002 income taxes of approximately $2,900,000, resulting in a reduction of the Company’s liability of approximately $10,200,000. Management estimates that its liability with respect to the remaining issues is approximately $2,500,000. Management further believes that it has a provision recorded sufficient to pay the estimated liability resulting from these issues; however, the amount ultimately paid could differ from management’s estimate.

 

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The Company has one remaining issue in dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) in the United States. The Company disagrees with the position of the IRS on this issue and, on the advice of legal counsel, believes it has meritorious arguments in its defence and is in the process of vigorously defending its position. It is management’s determination that no additional provision need be recorded for this matter. However, should the IRS prevail in its position, the Company could potentially have an additional liability of approximately $2,300,000.

 

Earnings per Share

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing the net income or loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted.

 

The Company’s only dilutive instruments are the options to purchase common stock held by the Company’s directors and employees. At June 30, 2003, the Company’s directors and employees held options to purchase 1,175,722 common shares at prices ranging from $2.48 to $11.95 per share. During quarters one through four of fiscal year 2003, all but 495,169; 650,269; 565,081 and 552,770 of options then outstanding were included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share. These options were excluded because the option exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common stock during the particular quarter. The dilutive effect of the various options held by the Company’s directors and employees in future periods will depend on the average market price of the Company’s common stock during such periods.

 

Management estimates the earnings per share for fiscal year 2004 will be approximately $0.65 to $0.75 per diluted share. This estimate assumes an average of 21,250,000 shares outstanding.

 

New Accounting Standards

 

In June 2001, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 (“FAS 143”). FAS 143 requires that the Company recognize as a component of asset cost, the fair market value for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred, if a reasonable estimate of fair market value can be made. FAS 143 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The Company adopted FAS 143 on July 1, 2002. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2001, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (“FAS 144”) – “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. This statement supersedes FAS 121 – “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of” – and the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30 – “Reporting the Results of Operations – Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions” for the disposal of a segment of a business, as previously defined in that opinion. This standard changes the criteria for classifying an asset as held for sale, broadens the scope of businesses to be disposed of which qualify as discontinued operations and changes the timing of recognition of losses on such operations. FAS 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company adopted FAS 144 on July 1, 2002. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2002, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 146 (“FAS 146”) – “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. This Statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for

 

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costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issue No. 94-3 – “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including certain costs incurred in a restructuring)”. FAS 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred. Under EITF 94-3, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of the entity’s commitment to the exit plan. FAS 146 is effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002, with early application encouraged. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51.” FIN 46 requires certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in an entity do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 is effective immediately for all new variable interest entities created or acquired after January 31, 2003. For variable interest entities created or acquired prior to February 1, 2003, the provisions of FIN 46 must be applied for the first interim or annual period beginning after June 15, 2003. The Company does not have any ownership in any variable interest entities. The Company believes that the adoption of FIN 46 will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or on its results of operations.

 

In April 2003, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 149 (“FAS 149”)—“Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. This statement amends FAS 133 by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly and clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component that warrants special reporting in the statement of cash flows. FAS 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003 and must be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect the adoption of FAS 149 to have a material impact on consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 150 (“FAS 150”)—“Accounting For Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. This statement established standards for how an issuer classifies and measures in its statement of financial position certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. FAS 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003 and must be applied prospectively by reporting the cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle for financial instruments created before the issuance date of the Statement and still existing at the beginning of the interim period of adoption. The Company does not expect the adoption of FAS 150 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements since it does not currently have any financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Cash flow from operating activities generated $5,707,000 in cash during fiscal year 2003. Net income for the period was $7,711,000. Working capital requirements consumed $10,841,000 in cash. The reduction in the amount of cash generated from operating activities over the prior year is explained by a number of factors. Net income was $5,857,000 lower than in fiscal year 2002. Payment of a cash deposit to RadioShack International Procurement Limited Partnership (“RIPLP”) in the amount of $4,179,000 as security for inventory purchases and a reduction in accrued expenses contributed to the amount of cash consumed by working capital requirements. This consumption of cash is offset by an increase in accounts payable arising from extended payment terms negotiated with various vendors.

 

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Cash flow from operating activities generated $12,943,000 in cash during fiscal year 2002. Net income for the period was $13,568,000. Working capital requirements consumed $11,775,000 in cash. Income taxes payable consumed $15,993,000 in cash, primarily as a result of the payment of balances relating to prior years. See “Income Taxes.” In addition, instalments of Canadian taxes for fiscal year 2002 exceeded taxes actually payable for the year. This is because instalments were based on actual taxes payable for fiscal year 2001. This overpayment was refunded during fiscal year 2003. A reduction in accounts payable also contributed to the amount of cash consumed by working capital requirements. This reduction reflects renewed emphasis on inventory management. The effects of reductions in the level of income taxes and accounts payable on cash were partially offset by a reduction in inventory levels and an increase in accrued expenses. The inventory reduction is part of an overall strategy of improving inventory management through a more focused merchandising strategy, increasing inventory turns and having a better in stock position. This increase in accrued expenses is primarily attributable to the accrual of capital costs associated with the distribution center project.

 

Cash flow from operating activities generated $18,821,000 in cash during fiscal year 2001. Net income for the period was $23,527,000. Working capital requirements consumed $8,369,000 in cash. Accounts receivable increased as a result of increases in amounts due from vendors under various commission and rebate arrangements. Income tax payments also exceeded the current year’s provision as a result of the partial payment of one of the disputes settled with the Canadian tax authorities and changing instalment requirements.

 

Investing activities consumed $6,759,000 in cash during fiscal year 2003, primarily related to the routine additions to property and equipment resulting from the addition of new stores and renovations to existing stores. This consumption of cash is partially offset by proceeds received from the disposal of property and equipment and other investing activities.

 

Investing activities consumed $12,906,000 in cash during fiscal year 2002, primarily related to investments in property and equipment at the Company’s Canadian subsidiary. These expenditures related to a major modernization of the Company’s distribution center, including a new warehouse operating system, new stores, the relocation or refitting of existing stores and improvements to the Company’s information systems.

 

Investing activities generated $36,608,000 in cash during fiscal year 2001. The sale of the Company’s Australian subsidiary generated $47,735,000 in cash while investments in property and equipment, primarily in Canada, consumed $12,891,000 in cash. Canadian capital spending related primarily to new stores, the relocation or refitting of existing stores and improvement of the Company’s information systems.

 

Cash flows from financing activities consumed $4,085,000 in cash during fiscal year 2003. During the year, the Company completed its sixth stock repurchase program announced in June 2002 and also a seventh share purchase program announced in October 2002. In total, approximately 1,520,000 shares were acquired at a total cost of $12,233,000. This outflow of cash was partially offset by borrowings under the Company’s new credit facility in the amount of $7,421,000 and by proceeds received from the issuance of stock under the Company’s stock purchase plan and by cash received from employees on the exercise of stock options.

 

Cash flows from financing activities consumed $70,829,000 in cash during fiscal year 2002. During fiscal year 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors announced four additional programs under which management was authorized to purchase, subject to market conditions, 2,800,000, 2,600,000, 1,200,000 and 1,200,000 shares, respectively. The first three of these programs were completed during the year, with 6,600,000 shares acquired at an aggregate cost of $69,079,000. Under the sixth plan, announced June 21, 2002, 616,400 shares were acquired by June 30, 2002 at an aggregate cost of $6,804,000. This outflow of cash was partially offset by

 

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proceeds from the issuance of stock under the Company’s stock purchase plan and by cash received from Directors and employees on the exercise of stock options.

 

Cash flows from financing activities consumed $12,546,000 in cash during fiscal year 2001. During fiscal year 2000, the Company’s Board of Directors announced two share repurchase programs under which management was authorized, in the aggregate, to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. These programs were completed during fiscal year 2001, with 1,214,800 shares acquired at an aggregate cost of $15,529,000. The effects of this cash outflow were partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of common stock to employee plans and from the exercise of stock options by employees.

 

The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are its cash and short-term investments, its cash flow from operations and its banking facilities.

 

In December 2002 the Company’s Canadian subsidiary entered in a new credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) in the amount of C$85,000,000 (approximately $63,079,000 at June 30, 2003 exchange rates) with a major Canadian bank, replacing its existing asset-backed facility which had been in place since December 1997. The Credit Facility consists of two revolving renewable facilities and a five-year non-revolving term facility.

 

The first one-year renewable revolving facility is for C$30,000,000 (approximately $22,263,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange.) This facility is intended for normal working capital requirements and is available throughout the year. The amount that can be used for letters of credit is limited to C$5,000,000 during fiscal year 2003 (approximately $3,711,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange), increasing to C$8,000,000 and C$11,000,000 during fiscal years 2004 and 2005, respectively. Further increases of C$2,000,000 each are contemplated for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.

 

The second one-year renewable revolving facility is for C$45,000,000 (approximately $33,395,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange.) This facility is for seasonal working capital requirements and is available only during the annual period of September 1 to January 31. This facility cannot be used for letters of credit and must be repaid in full each January 31.

 

Advances under these revolving facilities are limited to a borrowing base calculation tied to the Company’s accounts receivable and inventories. At June 30, 2003, no amounts were outstanding under either facility and C$218,000 (approximately $162,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) was committed in support of letters of credit. At June 30, 2003, C$30,000,000 (approximately $22,263,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) was available for use under these facilities.

 

The Credit facility also includes a five–year non-revolving term facility in the amount of C$10,000,000 (approximately $7,421,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange.) This facility is intended for capital expenditures or the repurchase of the Company’s common stock. In December 2002, the Company drew down on this facility in full to finance the seventh share repurchase program announced in October 2002. Consequently, at June 30, 2003 C$10,000,000 (approximately $7,421,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) was outstanding under this facility. A repayment of C$2,000,000 (approximately $1,484,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) is due December 17, 2003. Further repayments of C$2,000,000 are due on December 17, 2004 through December 17, 2007, inclusive.

 

The Credit Facility requires that the Company remain in compliance with certain financial ratios including the current ratio, fixed charge coverage ratio, tangible net worth and total adjusted debt to tangible net worth. The Company was in compliance with all of these covenants at June 30, 2003 and management does not anticipate any difficulty in remaining in compliance with these covenants based on the current forecast for fiscal year

 

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2004. Borrowing rates under the facility range from Canadian prime plus 0.50% to prime plus 1.5%, based on the Company’s quarterly performance against predetermined fixed charge coverage ratios. Using the same criteria, the Company may borrow at Canadian bankers’ acceptance and LIBOR rates plus from 1.50% to 2.5%. Letters of credit are charged at rates ranging from 1.5% per annum to 2.5% per annum, using the same performance criteria. Using the same fixed charge coverage test, a standby fee of 0.25% to 0.50% is payable on the unused portion of the revolving credit facilities at that time. The weighted average interest rate paid by the Company under its credit facility for the year was 5.58%.

 

Security granted by InterTAN Canada Ltd. to secure its obligations under the Credit Facility include a demand debenture with a face value of C$125,000,000 ($92,763,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange), general security agreement, charge/mortgage on real property owned by it and a general assignment of accounts receivable. The obligations of InterTAN Canada Ltd. are further secured by a guarantee issued by InterTAN, Inc. of all future indebtedness, liability and obligations now or in the future owing by it to lenders under the Credit Facility.

 

The cost of establishing the Credit Facility, including professional fees and a loan origination fee were approximately C$1,000,000 (approximately $742,000 at June 30, 2003 exchange rates.) These costs have been allocated between the revolving and non-revolving facilities. Costs aggregating C$290,000 (approximately $215,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) were allocated to the short-term facilities and the remaining C$710,000 (approximately $527,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) were allocated to the long-term facility. These costs will be amortized over the terms of the respective facilities.

 

Under the terms of the Company’s Merchandise Agreement with RadioShack U.S.A., purchase orders with Far Eastern suppliers must be supported, based on a formula set out in the Merchandise Agreement, by letters of credit issued by banks on behalf of InterTAN, by a surety bond, or backed by cash deposits. The Company has secured surety bond coverage from a major insurer (the “Bond”) in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. At June 30, 2003 the Company also had $4,179,000 on deposit with RIPLP. Use of the Bond and placement of the cash deposit gives the Company greater flexibility in placing orders with Far Eastern suppliers by releasing a portion of the credit available under the Revolving Loan Agreement for other purposes.

 

The Company’s primary uses of liquidity during fiscal year 2004 will include the funding of capital expenditures, the build up of inventories for the 2003 holiday selling season, funding the repurchase of common stock and payments of income tax balances. Management anticipates capital expenditures in the amount of approximately $8,500,000, relating primarily to investments in store assets, including new stores and renovating and relocating existing stores, and in additions and improvements to management information systems. In July 2003, the Company announced that it had received regulatory approval to repurchase an additional 1,025,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Management estimates that this will cost approximately $8,000,000 to $10,000,000. Management estimates that its liability with respect to remaining income tax issues is approximately $2,500,000 and that such amount will be paid during fiscal year 2004. Management also estimates that bank borrowing at the upper range of the credit limits under its revolving facilities will be required to finance the seasonal build up of inventories. Such borrowings will peak in November and management estimates that the seasonal revolving line will be paid down in full, as required, by the end of the January.

 

Management believes that the Company’s cash and short-term investments on hand and its cash flow from operations combined with its banking facilities, the Bond and the amount on deposit will provide the Company with sufficient liquidity to meet its planned requirements through fiscal year 2004.

 

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The table below sets out the Company’s obligations under its operating and capital leases at June 30, 2003:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   2004

   2005

   2006

   2007

   2008

   Thereafter

   Total

Operating leases

   $ 14,369    $ 13,120    $ 12,086    $ 10,975    $ 10,299    $ 29,175    $ 90,024

Obligation under capital leases1

     239      224      170      60      —        —        693
    

  

  

  

  

  

  

     $ 14,608    $ 13,344    $ 12,256    $ 11,035    $ 10,299    $ 29,175    $ 90,717
    

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

1 Includes interest

 

In addition to these obligations, during fiscal year 2002, the Company entered into a contract under which it is obligated to spend approximately $C40,000,000 (approximately $29,700,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) in advertising over a five-year period. At June 30, 2003 and 2002, the remaining commitment under this contract was approximately $C23,000,000 (approximately $17,100,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) and $C31,600,000 (approximately $23,500,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange), respectively. These commitments will be spent during fiscal years 2003 through 2006.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, transactions, or special purpose entities.

 

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Item 7A QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Company is exposed to a variety of market risks arising primarily from the impact of changes in interest rates on its credit facilities and from the impact of foreign currency fluctuations as they relate to its investment, debt and activities in Canada.

 

Foreign currency fluctuations

 

The Company’s activities are carried on in Canada and, previously, Australia. The Company is exposed to foreign currency risks in three broad areas:

 

  Its inventory purchases;

 

  Translation of its financial results; and

 

  Its net investment in Canada.

 

In fiscal year 2003, approximately 20% of RadioShack Canada’s purchases were from vendors requiring payment in U.S. dollars. Accordingly, there is risk that the value of the Canadian dollar could fluctuate relative to the U.S. dollar from the date the goods are ordered and the invoice amount becomes payable.

 

Management monitors the foreign exchange risk associated with its U.S. dollar open orders on a regular basis by reviewing the amount of such open orders, exchange rates, including forecasts from major financial institutions, local news and other economic factors. Based on this input, management decides whether or not to mitigate the exchange risk of a portion of those orders in advance of delivery by purchasing forward exchange rate contracts to be settled on or near the estimated date of inventory delivery. For financial reporting purposes, the Company is not able to designate these contracts as hedges.

 

The table below shows the amount of open orders at June 30, 2003 and 2002 and foreign exchange contracts on hand at June 30, 2003 and 2002 and the financial impact which would result if the local currencies were to decline in value by 10% relative to the U.S. dollar from June 30, 2003 and 2002 to the date of delivery.

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   June 30,
2003


    June 30,
2002


 

Open orders

   $ 18,738     $ 23,665  

Impact of a 10% decline in local currency values

   $ 1,874     $ 2,367  

Foreign exchange contracts on hand

   $ 6,000     $ 2,000  

Impact of a 10% decline in local currency values

   $ (600 )   $ (200 )

Net impact of a 10% decline in local currency values

   $ 1,274     $ 2,167  

 

The incremental cost of such a decline in currency values, if incurred, would be reflected in higher cost of sales in future periods. In these circumstances, management would take product-pricing action, where appropriate. The foreign exchange gain related to the forward contracts would be included in the consolidated statements of operations as part of foreign currency transactions gains (losses) for the period in which the gain arose.

 

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Translation of financial results

 

The functional currencies of the Company’s operating subsidiary in Canada is the Canadian dollar. However, the reporting currency of the Company on a consolidated basis is the U.S. dollar. Consequently, fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar has a direct effect on reported consolidated results. It is not possible for management to effectively hedge against the possible impact of this risk.

 

The following table shows the consolidated sales and operating income for fiscal years 2003 and 2002 and the effect that a 10% decline in value of the Canadian dollar would have had on those results.

 

     Year ended June 30, 2003

    Year ended June 30, 2002

 

(U.S. dollars, in thousands)


   As Reported

   Effect of a
10% Decline
in Currency
Values


    As Reported

   Effect of a
10% Decline
in Currency
Values


 

Sales

   $ 403,052    $ (40,305 )   $ 393,809    $ (39,381 )
    

  


 

  


Operating Income

   $ 19,645    $ (1,965 )   $ 24,660    $ (2,466 )
    

  


 

  


 

Net investment in foreign jurisdictions

 

The Company’s net investment in Canada is recorded in U.S. dollars at the respective period-end rates. Changes in these rates will have a direct effect on the carrying value of this investment. The cumulative effect of such currency fluctuations is recorded in stockholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The Company currently has no plans to hedge its investment in Canada.

 

The following table shows the Company’s net investment in Canada and is expressed in U.S. dollars at June 30, 2003 and 2002. The table also shows the effect on this amount if the Canadian dollar were to lose 10% of its value against the U.S. dollar:

 

     June 30, 2003

    June 30, 2002

 
     Net Investment

   Effect of a 10%
Decline in
Currency
Values


    Net Investment

   Effect of a 10%
Decline in
Currency
Values


 

Canada

   $ 97,899    $ (9,790 )   $ 84,236    $ (8,424 )
    

  


 

  


 

Short-term interest rates

 

The Company’s credit facilities consist of two revolving renewable facilities and a five-year non-revolving term facility. These banking arrangements, which are used primarily to finance inventory purchases and the Company’s stock repurchase program, provide for interest on any short-term and long-term borrowings at rates determined with reference to the local “prime” or “base rates”. These rates are, therefore, subject to change for a variety of reasons that are beyond the Company’s control. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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In fiscal year 2003 the Company borrowed under both its short-term and long-term credit facilities throughout the year. Borrowings for the year averaged approximately $18,000,000 and interest paid on such advances averaged approximately $850,000. Interest on these borrowings was payable at the Canadian prime rate plus 0.50% to 1.50%. Had the Canadian prime rate been 10% higher, management estimates that interest expense would have increased by approximately $85,000. The Company did not borrow under its Canadian facility during fiscal year 2002.

 

It has not been the Company’s policy to hedge against the risk presented by possible fluctuations in short-term interest rates.

 

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Item 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Report of Independent Accountants

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of InterTAN, Inc.

 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of InterTAN, Inc. and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2003, and 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2003, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

Toronto, Canada

August 14, 2003

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

     Year ended June 30

 

(In thousands, in U.S. dollars, except per share data)


   2003

    2002

    2001

 
     (Note 1)     (Note 1)     (Note 1)  

Net sales and operating revenues

   $ 403,052     $ 393,809     $ 468,756  

Other income (loss)

     (21 )     (7 )     138  
    


 


 


       403,031       393,802       468,894  

Operating costs and expenses:

                        

Cost of products sold

     239,311       243,381       280,953  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     137,152       116,958       144,268  

Depreciation

     6,923       5,674       6,357  

(Gain) loss on disposal of subsidiary company (Note 2)

     —         217       (4,101 )

Restructuring charges

     —         2,912       —    
    


 


 


       383,386       369,142       427,477  
    


 


 


Operating income

     19,645       24,660       41,417  

Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)

     (2,112 )     41       (353 )

Interest income

     299       1,444       1,737  

Interest expense

     (1,018 )     (403 )     (873 )
    


 


 


Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change

     16,814       25,742       41,928  

Income taxes (Note 9)

     8,523       12,174       18,401  
    


 


 


Net income before cumulative effect of accounting change

     8,291       13,568       23,527  

Cumulative effect of accounting change for vendor allowances, net of income taxes of $388 (Note 1)

     (580 )     —         —    
    


 


 


Net income

   $ 7,711     $ 13,568     $ 23,527  
    


 


 


Basic net income per average common share

Before cumulative effect of accounting change

   $ 0.40     $ 0.54     $ 0.84  

Cumulative effect of accounting change

     (0.03 )     —         —    
    


 


 


Basic net income per average common share

   $ 0.37     $ 0.54     $ 0.84  
    


 


 


Diluted net income per average common share

                        

Before cumulative effect of accounting change

   $ 0.39     $ 0.53     $ 0.82  

Cumulative effect of accounting change

     (0.03 )     —         —    
    


 


 


Diluted net income per average common share

   $ 0.36     $ 0.53     $ 0.82  
    


 


 


Average common shares outstanding

     20,925       25,142       27,937  

Average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

     21,103       25,610       28,664  
    


 


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(In thousands, in U.S. dollars, except share amounts)


   June 30
2003


    June 30
2002


 

Assets

                

Current Assets

                

Cash and short-term investments

   $ 10,322     $ 14,699  

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts

     16,275       12,903  

Inventories

     92,433       81,314  

Deferred service contract costs - current portion (Note 10)

     1,368       1,170  

Prepaids, deposits and other current assets

     5,301       1,300  

Deferred income taxes (Note 9)

     1,306       1,374  
    


 


Total current assets

     127,005       112,760  

Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation (Note 7)

     33,537       29,604  

Deferred service contract costs - non-current portion (Note 10)

     1,071       946  

Other assets

     761       328  

Deferred income taxes (Note 9)

     3,955       3,580  
    


 


Total Assets

   $ 166,329     $ 147,218  
    


 


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

                

Current Liabilities

                

Accounts payable

   $ 22,633     $ 12,793  

Accrued expenses (Note 8)

     15,290       19,445  

Income taxes payable (Note 9)

     1,867       8,365  

Long-term bank indebtedness - current portion (Note 4)

     1,484       —    

Obligation under capital leases - current portion (Note 11)

     216       164  

Deferred service contract revenue - current portion (Note 10)

     8,809       7,274  

Deferred income taxes (Note 9)

     400       —    
    


 


Total current liabilities

     50,699       48,041  

Long-term bank indebtedness - non-current portion (Note 4)

     5,937       —    

Obligation under capital leases - non-current portion (Note 11)

     432       384  

Deferred service contract revenue - non-current portion (Note 10)

     6,917       6,043  

Other liabilities

     4,847       4,304  
    


 


Total liabilities

     68,832       58,772  
    


 


Stockholders’ Equity

                

Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock, $1 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 32,453,259 and 32,091,097, respectively, issued

     32,453       32,091  

Additional paid-in capital

     159,776       157,684  

Common stock in treasury, at cost, 11,857,093 and 10,337,243 shares, respectively

     (123,760 )     (111,527 )

Retained earnings

     35,031       27,320  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (6,003 )     (17,122 )
    


 


Total stockholder’s equity

     97,497       88,446  
    


 


 

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

 

     Common Stock

   Additional
Paid-in
Capital


   Treasury Stock

 

(In thousands, in U.S. dollars)


   Shares

   Amount

      Shares

    Amount

 

Balance at June 30, 2000

   30,498    $ 30,498    $ 146,214    (1,790 )   $ (18,700 )

Comprehensive income:

                                 

Net income

                                 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                 

Comprehensive income

                                 

Issuance of common stock to employee plans

   281      281      3,079               

Issuance of common stock under stock option plans

   446      446      1,858               

Stock-based compensation

                 593    18       178  

Purchase of treasury stock

                      (1,330 )     (16,883 )
    
  

  

  

 


Balance at June 30, 2001

   31,225      31,225      151,744    (3,102 )     (35,405 )

Comprehensive income:

                                 

Net income

                                 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                 

Comprehensive income

                                 

Issuance of common stock to employee plans

   268      268      2,641               

Issuance of common stock under stock option plans

   598      598      3,043               

Stock-based compensation

                 256               

Purchase of treasury stock

                      (7,235 )     (76,122 )
    
  

  

  

 


Balance at June 30, 2002

   32,091      32,091      157,684    (10,337 )     (111,527 )

Comprehensive income:

                                 

Net income

                                 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                                 

Comprehensive income

                                 

Issuance of common stock to employee plans

   346      346      1,979               

Issuance of common stock under stock option plans

   16      16      56               

Stock-based compensation

                 57               

Purchase of treasury stock

                      (1,520 )     (12,233 )
    
  

  

  

 


Balance at June 30, 2003

   32,453    $ 32,453    $ 159,776    (11,857 )   $ (123,760 )
    
  

  

  

 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity—continued

 

(In thousands, in U.S. dollars)


   Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)


    Comprehensive
Income (Loss)


    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss


    Total

 

Balance at June 30, 2000

   $ (9,775 )           $ (29,461 )   $ 118,776  

Comprehensive Income

                                

Net income

     23,527     $ 23,527               23,527  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

             12,454       12,454       12,454  
            


               

Comprehensive income

           $ 35,981                  
            


               

Issuance of common stock to employee plans

                             3,360  

Issuance of common stock under stock option plans

                             2,304  

Stock-based compensation

                             771  

Purchase of treasury stock

                             (16,883 )
    


         


 


Balance at June 30, 2001

     13,752               (17,007 )     144,309  

Comprehensive Income

                                

Net income

     13,568     $ 13,568               13,568  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

             (115 )     (115 )     (115 )
            


               

Comprehensive income

           $ 13,453                  
            


               

Issuance of common stock to employee plans

                             2,909  

Issuance of common stock under stock option plans

                             3,641  

Stock-based compensation

                             256  

Purchase of treasury stock

                             (76,122 )
    


         


 


Balance at June 30, 2002

     27,320               (17,122 )     88,446  

Comprehensive Income

                                

Net income

     7,711     $ 7,711               7,711  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

             11,119       11,119       11,119  
            


               

Comprehensive income

           $ 18,830                  
            


               

Issuance of common stock to employee plans

                             2,325  

Issuance of common stock under stock option plans

                             72  

Stock-based compensation

                             57  

Purchase of treasury stock

                             (12,233 )
    


         


 


Balance at June 30, 2003

   $ 35,031             $ (6,003 )   $ 97,497  
    


         


 


 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Year ended June 30

 

(In thousands, in U.S. dollars)


   2003

    2,002

    2001

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                        

Net income

   $ 7,711     $ 13,568     $ 23,527  

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

                        

Depreciation

     6,923       5,674       6,357  

Deferred income taxes

     680       360       (801 )

Inventory adjustment

     —         3,500       —    

(Gain) loss on disposal of subsidiary company

     —         217       (4,101 )

Stock-based compensation

     1,119       1,409       2,097  

Other

     115       (10 )     111  

Cash provided by (used in) assets and liabilities:

                        

Accounts receivable

     (1,870 )     (271 )     (1,954 )

Inventories

     (671 )     5,308       203  

Prepaids, deposits and other current assets

     (3,512 )     (378 )     (630 )

Accounts payable

     7,330       (6,980 )     (1,601 )

Accrued expenses

     (5,868 )     5,468       346  

Income taxes payable

     (6,588 )     (15,993 )     (4,721 )

Deferred service contract revenue

     654       1,325       422  

Deferred service contract costs

     (316 )     (254 )     (434 )
    


 


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     5,707       12,943       18,821  
    


 


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

                        

Additions to property and equipment

     (6,438 )     (14,550 )     (12,891 )

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment

     63       140       435  

Effect of disposal of subsidiary companies on cash

     —         —         47,735  

Other investing activities

     (384 )     1,504       1,329  
    


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (6,759 )     (12,906 )     36,608  
    


 


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

                        

Short-term bank borrowings

     47,796       —         —    

Repayments of short-term bank borrowings

     (48,224 )     —         —    

Long-term bank indebtedness

     7,421       —         —    

Proceeds from issuance of common stock to employee plans

     1,263       1,753       2,033  

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     72       3,401       950  

Payment of obligation under capital leases

     (180 )     (101 )     —    

Purchase of treasury stock

     (12,233 )     (75,882 )     (15,529 )
    


 


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (4,085 )     (70,829 )     (12,546 )
    


 


 


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     760       (742 )     (1,400 )
    


 


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash and short-term investments

     (4,377 )     (71,534 )     41,483  

Cash and short-term investments, beginning of year

     14,699       86,233       44,750  
    


 


 


Cash and short-term investments, end of year

   $ 10,322     $ 14,699     $ 86,233  
    


 


 


 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1 Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Description of Business and Principles of Consolidation

 

InterTAN, Inc. (the “Company” or “InterTAN”) is engaged in the sale of consumer electronics products primarily through company-operated retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. The Company’s retail operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, InterTAN Canada Ltd., which operates in Canada under the trade name “RadioShack”. The Company previously also had retail and dealer outlets in Australia which were conducted through a wholly-owned subsidiary, InterTAN Australia Ltd. which operated under the “Tandy” name. The Australian subsidiary was sold effective April 2001. See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. The “RadioShack” and “Tandy” trade names are used under license from RadioShack Corporation (“RadioShack U.S.A.”). In addition, the Company has entered into an agreement in Canada with Rogers Wireless Inc. (“Rogers”) to operate telecommunications stores under the Rogers Wireless banner (the “Rogers Wireless stores”). At June 30, 2003, 79 Rogers Wireless stores were in operation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its Canadian subsidiary and, for fiscal year 2001, its former subsidiary in Australia. All material intercompany transactions, balances and profits have been eliminated. The Company’s fiscal year ends June 30.

 

Cash and Short-term Investments

 

Cash and short-term investments are defined as cash and short-term highly liquid deposits with maturity dates of less than 90 days.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to customer receivables are limited due to the large number of customers comprising the Company’s customer base and their location in many different geographic areas of Canada. However, the Company does have some concentration of credit risk in the wireless telephone and direct-to-home satellite services industries. An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided when accounts are determined to be uncollectible. The allowance for doubtful accounts at June 30, 2003 and 2002 was $105,000 and $26,000, respectively.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are comprised primarily of finished merchandise and are stated at the lower of cost, based on the average cost method, or market value.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives are 40 years for buildings and range from three to twelve years for equipment, furniture and fixtures. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the life of the lease or the useful life of the asset, whichever is shorter. Leases entered into by the Company, in which substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are transferred to the Company, are recorded as capital leases and included in property and equipment and obligation under capital leases. All other leases are classified as operating leases under which leasing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. The capital cost of vehicles acquired under capital leases is depreciated over the term of the lease.

 

Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Renewals and betterments, which materially prolong the useful lives of the assets, are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of property and equipment retired or sold are removed from the accounts, and gains or losses are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

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The Company reviews all long-lived assets (i.e., property and equipment) for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net book value of the assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized if the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and before interest) from the use of the assets is less than the net book value of the assets. The amount of the impairment loss would generally be measured as the difference between the net book value of the assets and their estimated fair value.

 

Net Sales and Operating Revenues and Cost of Products Sold

 

Net sales and operating revenues include items related to normal business operations, including service contract revenue, cellular and satellite activation income, residual income, and sales-based volume rebates. Retail sales are recorded at the time of the sale to the customer. Service contract revenue is recognized rateably over the life of the contract. Cellular and satellite activation income is commission revenue received from carriers for obtaining their new customer, which is recognized as income when the product is sold, with an appropriate provision for contract cancellations. Residual income is participation income from suppliers, based on the customer’s continued use of the carrier’s network. Residual income is recognized monthly, based on the contractual percentage of each customer’s monthly bill. Sales-based volume rebates are additional commission revenue which is recognized when service contract thresholds are achieved, either on a quarterly or on an annual basis. Purchase-based volume rebates are recognized when earned and are credited to cost of products sold or inventory, as appropriate.

 

Cost of products sold includes the purchase price of the product, including any customs duties, sales or import taxes and purchase fees or commissions. Cost of products sold also includes purchasing and receiving costs, inbound freight charges, inspection costs, warehousing costs and other costs of the Company’s distribution system, including outbound freight to the Company’s stores. The cost of transferring product between stores and the cost of returning product to the warehouse is included in selling general and administrative expenses. These costs aggregated $884,000, $747,000 and $782,000 during fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The amount for fiscal year 2001 excludes the Company’s former subsidiary in Australia, which was sold in April 2001, because that information is not available.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses include store-operating costs (inclusive of store occupancy costs), advertising, regional, district and head office administration expenses, and the amortization of direct selling expenses associated with deferred service contract revenue.

 

Advertising Costs

 

Advertising costs are expensed upon commencement of the related advertising program. During fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, net advertising expense was $20,314,000, $13,010,000 and $17,203,000, respectively. Prior to fiscal year 2003, allowances received from vendors for co-operative advertising programs were netted against total advertising costs. Upon adoption of a new accounting standard for vendor allowances during fiscal year 2003, such amounts are now treated as a reduction in the cost of products sold when the related product or service is sold, unless the amount represents a reimbursement of a specific, identifiable and incremental cost incurred to sell the vendor’s products or services. See “Change in Accounting Principle – Vendor Allowances.” Vendor reimbursements that were treated as a reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses totalled $2,570,000, $1,927,000 and $2,030,000 during fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

Translation of Foreign Currencies

 

The local currencies of the Company’s foreign entities are the functional currencies of those entities. For reporting purposes, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, income and expense items are translated using monthly average exchange rates. The effects of exchange rate changes on net assets located outside the United States are recorded in equity as part of

 

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“accumulated other comprehensive loss”. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in the operations of each period.

 

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in stockholders’ equity during a period except those changes resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. For the Company, the components of comprehensive income (loss) include net income or loss and the effects of exchange rate changes on net assets located outside the United States (foreign currency translation adjustments). For fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, foreign currency translation gains (losses) were $11,119,000, ($115,000) and $12,454,000, respectively. The fiscal year 2001 amount includes an adjustment of $18,225,000 related to the reclassification of accumulated foreign currency translation losses to the net gain or loss on the sale of the Australian subsidiary.

 

Contract Management

 

At June 30, 2003, the Company had 536 company-operated stores in Canada, of which 64 were operated under “contract management” arrangements. Under the typical contract management arrangement, the store manager is not employed by the Company, but is under contract to operate the store on its behalf. The Company selects and supplies the store location (including lease payments and other fixed location charges) and also supplies leasehold improvements, fixtures and store inventory. The Company is also committed to provide supporting services, including advertising, insurance and training. The contract manager is responsible for the labor and overhead necessary to operate the store. The contract manager is also required to provide a cash deposit. In return for the service of operating the store, the contract manager receives an allocation equal to approximately one-half of the store’s gross profit. The contract manager program was used much more extensively in the Company’s former subsidiary in Australia. At April 30, 2001, the effective date of sale of that subsidiary, the Company had 223 company-operated stores in Australia, of which 148 were operated under contract management arrangements.

 

The revenue, as well as the expenses paid by the Company, related to contract management stores are included in the consolidated statements of operations. The contract manager’s compensation is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Contract manager’s deposits are included in the Other liabilities section of the consolidated balance sheets and amounted to $1,419,000 and $1,049,000 at June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2002, respectively.

 

Capitalized Financing Costs

 

Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of debt and renewal fees are capitalized and are amortized over the term of the respective debt. Amortization of these costs, which include underwriting, bank, legal and accounting fees, for fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001 was $100,000, $63,000 and $129,000, respectively. Unamortized balances at June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2002 were $678,000 and $23,000, respectively.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. The asset and liability approach requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the book amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities. However, deferred tax assets are only recognized to the extent that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of that deferred tax asset.

 

InterTAN generally considers the earnings of its foreign subsidiaries to be permanently reinvested for use in those operations and, consequently, deferred federal income taxes, net of applicable foreign tax credits, are not

 

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provided on the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries which are to be so reinvested. If the earnings of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary as of June 30, 2003 were remitted to the parent, approximately $156,000,000 subject to adjustment for deemed foreign taxes paid, would be included in the taxable income of the parent. By operations of tax statutes currently in effect, the Company would incur certain U.S. income taxes, including alternative minimum tax. Such remittances would also be subject to Canadian withholding tax (presently at a rate of 5%) for which there would likely be no U.S. tax relief.

 

Forward Exchange Contracts and Other Derivative Instruments

 

Foreign exchange contracts and other derivative instruments are measured at fair value and recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as either assets or liabilities, as the case may be. The treatment of changes in the fair value of a derivative (i.e., gains and losses) depends on its intended use and designation. Gains and losses on derivatives, designated as hedges against the cash flow effect of a future transaction are initially reported as a component of comprehensive income and, subsequently, reclassified into earnings when the transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on derivatives designated as hedges against the foreign exchange exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation form part of the cumulative translation adjustment. Gains and losses on all other forms of derivatives are recognized in earnings in the period of change.

 

The Company’s Canadian subsidiary hedges certain commitments denominated in currencies other than the Canadian dollar through the purchase of forward contracts. Forward contracts are purchased only to cover specific commitments to purchase inventory for resale. For financial accounting purposes, under FAS 133 the Company is unable to designate these contracts as hedges. Accordingly, changes in the fair market value of these forward contracts are included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Gains and losses on contracts intended to mitigate the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on payables and debt denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the debtor are also included in income in the periods the exchange rates change.

 

Earnings per Share

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing the net income or loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted.

 

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The following table reconciles the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the years ended June 30, 2003, 2002 and 2001:

 

(U.S.dollars in thousands,

except for per share data)

   2003

   2002

   2001

   Income
(Numerator)


   Shares
(Denominator)


   Per Share
Amount


   Income
(Numerator)


   Shares
(Denominator)


   Per Share
Amount


   Income
(Numerator)


   Shares
(Denominator)


   Per Share
Amount


Net income before cumulative effect of accounting change

   $ 8,291                $ 13,568                $ 23,527            
    

              

              

           

Basic EPS

                                                        

Income available to common stockholders

   $ 8,291    20,925    $ 0.40    $ 13,568    25,142    $ 0.54    $ 23,527    27,937    $ 0.84
           
  

              

              

Effect of Dilutive Securities

                                                        

Stock options

     —      178             —      468             —      727       
    

  
         

  
         

  
      

Diluted EPS

                                                        

Income available to common stockholders including assumed conversions

   $ 8,291    21,103    $ 0.39    $ 13,568    25,610    $ 0.53    $ 23,527    28,664    $ 0.82
    

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

 

At June 30, 2003, the Company’s directors and employees held options to purchase 1,175,722 common shares at prices ranging from $2.48 to $11.95 per share. During quarters one through four of fiscal year 2003, all but 495,169; 650,269; 565,081 and 552,770, respectively, of options then outstanding were included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share. These options were excluded because the option exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common stock during the particular quarter. The dilutive effect of the various options held by the Company’s directors and employees in future periods will depend on the average market price of the Company’s common stock during such periods.

 

Accounting for Stock-based Compensation

 

The Company measures the expense associated with its stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method. Application of this method generally results in compensation expense equal to the quoted price of the shares granted under the option less the amount, if any, the director or employee is required to pay for the underlying shares. See Notes 13 and 14.

 

In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Financial Accounting Standards (“FAS”) No. 148 (“FAS 148”) – “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure”. FAS 148 gives entities that elect to adopt the fair market value method of accounting for stock options granted to employees provided for in FAS 123 three alternative transitional accounting methods. In addition, the opportunity to apply the fair market value method only to options granted after the adoption of the standard will not be available for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2003. FAS 148 also provides that certain pro-forma and other information regarding stock options which is currently required only in an entity’s annual financial statements will now be required in interim reports as well and will be required to be displayed more prominently. FAS 148 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2002. As indicated, the Company currently uses the intrinsic value method of accounting for compensation expense related to stock options granted to employees and directors and currently has no plans to change its method of accounting for such expense as contemplated in FAS 123 and FAS 148.

 

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Because the Company uses the intrinsic value method of accounting for compensation expense related to stock options granted to employees and directors and because, with the exception of certain options granted to directors during fiscal year 1999, the exercise price of the stock options granted is equal to the market price of the common stock on the date of grant, compensation expense has typically not been recognized upon the grant of stock options. Had the Company adopted the fair value method of recognizing stock-based compensation, the estimated fair value of the options granted would have been amortized to compensation expense over the vesting period. Pro forma information is presented below for each of the last three fiscal years as if the Company had adopted the fair value method:

 

     Year ended June 30

 

(U.S. dollars, in thousands, except per share amounts)


   2003

    2002

    2001

 

Net income as reported

   $ 7,711     $ 13,568     $ 23,527  

Stock-based compensation expenses included in reported net income, net of related tax effects

     57       256       227  

Total stock-based compensation expenses determined under fair value methods for all awards, net of related tax effects

     (997 )     (1,577 )     (1,942 )
    


 


 


Pro forma net income

   $ 6,771     $ 12,247     $ 21,812  
    


 


 


Basic net income per common share, as reported

   $ 0.37     $ 0.54     $ 0.84  

Basic net income per common share, pro forma

   $ 0.32     $ 0.49     $ 0.78  

Diluted net income per common share, as reported

   $ 0.36     $ 0.53     $ 0.82  

Diluted net income per common share, pro forma

   $ 0.32     $ 0.48     $ 0.76  

 

For purposes of the pro forma information above, the fair value of each option granted in each year was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

     2003

    2002

    2001

 

Risk-free interest rate

   3.6 %   4.4 %   5.6 %

Expected dividend yield

   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %

Expected stock price volatility

   63.7 %   59.6 %   54.1 %

Expected life of stock options, in years

   7.0     7.0     7.0  

 

The weighted average fair value of options granted during fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001 using the model and assumptions described above was $3.98, $5.21 and $6.73, respectively.

 

Change in Accounting Principle – Vendor Allowances

 

In September 2002 the Emerging Issues Task Force of the FASB issued Consensus No. 02-16 (“EITF 02-16”) – “Accounting by a Reseller for Cash Consideration Received from a Vendor”, with final consensus reached in March 2003. EITF 02-16 establishes new accounting standards for recording allowances received by a vendor or other supplier in a retailer’s financial statements.

 

During fiscal year 2003, the Company changed its method of accounting for such allowances in accordance with EITF 02-16. The new standard requires that these allowances and certain other amounts received by resellers from vendors be treated as a reduction of the cost of inventory acquired from the vendor and recorded as a component of the cost of products sold when the related product or service is sold, unless the amount represents a reimbursement of a specific, identifiable and incremental cost incurred to sell the vendor’s products or services. The Company continues to record vendor allowances that represent reimbursements of specific,

 

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identifiable and incremental costs incurred to sell the vendor’s products or services as a reduction of the related cost in its consolidated statements of operations. Previously, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company had recognized and recorded vendor allowances as a reduction of advertising expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

The cumulative effect of the change in the method of accounting for vendor allowances resulted in an after-tax, non-cash charge to net income of $580,000. The effect of the change on fiscal year 2003 was a decrease in income before income taxes of $803,000. The table below reflects the prior years’ effect on a pro forma basis as if this policy was in place during the years presented:

 

     Year ended June 30

(U.S. dollars, in thousands, except per share amounts)


   2003

   2002

   2001

As Reported

                    

Net income

   $ 7,711    $ 13,568    $ 23,527

Basic net income per average common share

     0.37      0.54      0.84

Diluted net income per average common share

     0.36      0.53      0.82

Pro Forma

                    

Net income

   $ 8,291    $ 13,634    $ 23,753

Basic net income per average common share

     0.40      0.54      0.85

Diluted net income per average common share

     0.39      0.53      0.83

 

Other New Accounting Standards

 

In June 2001, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 (“FAS 143”). FAS 143 requires that the Company recognize as a component of asset cost, the fair market value for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred, if a reasonable estimate of fair market value can be made. FAS 143 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The Company adopted FAS 143 on July 1, 2002. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2001, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (“FAS 144”) – “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. This statement supersedes FAS 121 – “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of” – and the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30 – “Reporting the Results of Operations – Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions” for the disposal of a segment of a business, as previously defined in that opinion. This standard changes the criteria for classifying an asset as held for sale, broadens the scope of businesses to be disposed of which qualify as discontinued operations and changes the timing of recognition of losses on such operations. FAS 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company adopted FAS 144 on July 1, 2002. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2002, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 146 (“FAS 146”) – “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. This Statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for

 

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costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issue No. 94-3 – “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including certain costs incurred in a restructuring)”. FAS 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred. Under EITF 94-3, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of the entity’s commitment to the exit plan. FAS 146 is effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002, with early application encouraged. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51.” FIN 46 requires certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in an entity do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 is effective immediately for all new variable interest entities created or acquired after January 31, 2003. For variable interest entities created or acquired prior to February 1, 2003, the provisions of FIN 46 must be applied for the first interim or annual period beginning after June 15, 2003. The Company does not have any ownership in any variable interest entities. The Company believes that the adoption of FIN 46 will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or on its results of operations.

 

In April 2003, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 149 (“FAS 149”) - “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. This statement amends FAS 133 by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly and clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component that warrants special reporting in the statement of cash flows. FAS 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003 and must be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect the adoption of FAS 149 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 150 (“FAS 150”) - “Accounting For Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. This statement established standards for how an issuer classifies and measures in its statement of financial position certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. FAS 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003 and must be applied prospectively by reporting the cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle for financial instruments created before the issuance date of the Statement and still existing at the beginning of the interim period of adoption. The Company does not expect the adoption of FAS 150 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements since it does not currently have any financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.

 

Pervasiveness of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, related revenues and expenses, and disclosure of gain and loss contingencies at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain previous year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. This included reclassifying the current and non-current balances of deferred service contract costs, which had previously been netted against deferred service contract revenue, to assets. This reclassification has no impact on the consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows.

 

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Note 2 (Gain) Loss on Disposal of Subsidiary Company

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company sold its former subsidiary in Australia and recorded a gain of $4,101,000. The consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 include the results of the Australian subsidiary.

 

The gain on disposal reported in fiscal year 2001 was based on management’s calculation of certain adjustments to be paid following completion of the sale. The purchaser has advised the Company that it disagrees with management’s calculation of those adjustments and has commenced legal action in support of its claim. Management believes that its calculation of the adjustments is appropriate and that there are strong arguments against the position adopted by the purchaser. The Company is in the process of vigorously defending its position. Should the purchaser prevail in this dispute, the Company would have an additional liability of approximately $2,695,000.

 

Under the terms of the sale agreement, during the nine-month period following the sale, which ended January 31, 2002, the Company indemnified the purchaser against any inaccuracies in the financial statements of the former Australian subsidiary as of the date of sale. Except as noted above, no claims were made under this indemnity within the prescribed time period. Layered on top of this indemnity was a two-year indemnity covering tax matters only which expired April 30, 2003. This indemnity had a limit of A$4,000,000 (approximately $2,695,000). No claims were made under this tax indemnity. In addition, the Company indemnified the purchaser against termination costs with respect to certain employees. One claim has been received under this indemnity for an amount of approximately $84,000. The time for making additional claims under this indemnity has now expired.

 

United States federal tax and Australian withholding tax on the sale were approximately $600,000. Management believes there are authoritative arguments in support of the position that this transaction is exempt from Australian capital gains tax by virtue of the tax treaty between the United States and Australia, and, accordingly, no Australian tax was recorded with respect to the sale. However, there can be no assurance that the Australian tax authorities will not challenge this position. If Australian tax were to apply to the gain on sale, the Company would have an additional liability of approximately $9,350,000, which the Company would vigorously dispute.

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company re-evaluated the collectability of certain receivables relating to one of its divested businesses and recorded a charge of $217,000.

 

Note 3 Restructuring Charge

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $2,703,000, representing the cost of streamlining the Company’s Corporate Office and integrating it with InterTAN’s operating subsidiary, InterTAN Canada Ltd.

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company announced a further restructuring of its merchandising and marketing groups to streamline the decision making process and to optimize responsiveness. In connection with this restructuring, the Company recorded a charge of $209,000 during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002.

 

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The following is a summary of activity within the restructuring reserve during fiscal years 2003 and 2002:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   Balance
June 30
2001


   Provision
Recorded


   Paid

   Balance
June 30
2002


Professional fees and related expenses

   $ —      $ 7    $ 7    $ —  

Retirement, severance and other compensation costs

     —        2,790      1,023      1,767

Other charges

     —        115      115      —  
    

  

  

  

     $ —      $ 2,912    $ 1,145    $ 1,767
    

  

  

  

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   Balance
June 30
2002


   Paid

   Balance
June 30
2003


Retirement, severance and other compensation costs

   $ 1,767    $ 414    $ 1,353
    

  

  

 

In conjunction with the restructuring during the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company also expensed costs aggregating $510,000 incurred in connection with the study of various alternatives to enhance shareholder value. This amount has been included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

In conjunction with the restructuring during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company also recorded an inventory charge of $3,500,000 designed to expedite the acceleration of the Company’s transition towards a merchandise strategy focused on higher growth, primarily digital products. This inventory adjustment was charged to cost of products sold.

 

Note 4 Bank Debt

 

In December 2002 the Company’s Canadian subsidiary entered in a new credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) in the amount of C$85,000,000 (approximately $63,079,000 at June 30, 2003 exchange rates) with a major Canadian bank, replacing its existing asset-backed facility which had been in place since December 1997. The Credit Facility consists of two revolving renewable facilities and a five-year non-revolving term facility.

 

The first one-year renewable revolving facility is for C$30,000,000 (approximately $22,263,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange.) This facility is intended for normal working capital requirements and is available throughout the year. The amount that can be used for letters of credit is limited to C$5,000,000 during fiscal year 2003 (approximately $3,711,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange), increasing to C$8,000,000 and C$11,000,000 during fiscal years 2004 and 2005, respectively. Further increases of C$2,000,000 each are contemplated for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.

 

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the annual period of September 1 to January 31. This facility cannot be used for letters of credit and must be repaid in full each January 31.

 

Advances under these revolving facilities are limited to a borrowing base calculation tied to the Company’s accounts receivable and inventories. At June 30, 2003, no amounts were outstanding under either facility and C$218,000 (approximately $162,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) was committed in support of letters of credit. At June 30, 2003, C$30,000,000 (approximately $22,263,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) was available for use under these facilities.

 

The Credit facility also includes a five–year non-revolving term facility in the amount of C$10,000,000 (approximately $7,421,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange.) This facility is intended for capital expenditures or the repurchase of the Company’s common stock. In December 2002, the Company drew down on this facility in full to finance the seventh share repurchase program announced in October 2002. Consequently, at June 30, 2003 C$10,000,000 (approximately $7,421,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) was outstanding under this facility. A repayment of C$2,000,000 (approximately $1,484,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) is due December 17, 2003. Further repayments of C$2,000,000 are due on December 17, 2004 through December 17, 2007, inclusive.

 

The Credit Facility requires that the Company remain in compliance with certain financial ratios including the current ratio, fixed charge coverage ratio, tangible net worth and total adjusted debt to tangible net worth. The Company was in compliance with all of these covenants at June 30, 2003. Borrowing rates under the facility range from Canadian prime plus 0.50% to prime plus 1.5%, based on the Company’s quarterly performance against predetermined fixed charge coverage ratios. Using the same criteria, the Company may borrow at Canadian bankers’ acceptance and LIBOR rates plus from 1.50% to 2.5%. Letters of credit are charged at rates ranging from 1.5% per annum to 2.5% per annum, using the same performance criteria. Using the same fixed charge coverage test, a standby fee of 0.25% to 0.50% is payable on the unused portion of the revolving credit facilities at that time. The weighted average interest rate paid by the Company under its credit facility for the year was 5.58%.

 

Security granted by InterTAN Canada Ltd. to secure its obligations under the Credit Facility include a demand debenture with a face value of C$125,000,000 ($92,763,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange), general security agreement, charge/mortgage on real property owned by it and a general assignment of accounts receivable. The obligations of InterTAN Canada Ltd. are further secured by a guarantee issued by InterTAN, Inc. of all future indebtedness, liability and obligations now or in the future owing by it to lenders under the Credit Facility.

 

The cost of establishing the Credit Facility, including professional fees and a loan origination fee were approximately C$1,000,000 (approximately $742,000 at June 30, 2003 exchange rates.) These costs have been allocated between the revolving and non-revolving facilities. Costs aggregating C$290,000 (approximately $215,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) were allocated to the short-term facilities and the remaining C$710,000 (approximately $527,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) were allocated to the long-term facility. These costs will be amortized over the terms of the respective facilities.

 

Note 5 Merchandise and License Agreements with RadioShack U.S.A.

 

The Company and RadioShack U.S.A. have entered into a Merchandise Agreement and a License Agreement. These agreements permit InterTAN to use the “RadioShack” trade name in Canada until June 30, 2010. Prior to the sale of its Australian subsidiary, the Company also had the right to use the “Tandy” trade name in Australia. The License Agreement may be terminated with five years’ prior written notice by either party. In the event a

 

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change in control of InterTAN, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries occurs, RadioShack U.S.A. may revoke the Merchandise Agreement and the License Agreement. In April 2001, the Company entered into an additional agreement with RadioShack U.S.A. (the “Amending Agreement”). Under the terms of the Amending Agreement, RadioShack U.S.A. agreed to enter into new license and merchandise agreements with InterTAN Australia Ltd. following the sale of that company in consideration of a payment by the Company of $6,000,000. The Amending Agreement also provides that in the event the Company subsequently consummates a transaction with a third party that results in the occurrence of an event of default under the License Agreement and such third party does not desire to use the “RadioShack” trade name, trade or service marks in Canada, the Company shall pay the sum of $22,500,000 to RadioShack U.S.A. In consideration therefor, RadioShack agreed that it will terminate the existing License and Merchandise Agreements as a result of such event of default only at the request of such third party. RadioShack U.S.A. further agrees that it will cooperate with the Company and such third party in effecting a transition by allowing a reasonable transition period for changing store signage and point-of-sale materials and the sell-through of existing inventory and merchandise on order.

 

In consideration for the rights granted under the License Agreement, the Company is obliged to pay a royalty of 1.0% of consolidated sales using or deriving benefit from the use of the service marks or trade marks licensed under the agreement. During fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, the Company paid RadioShack U.S.A. royalties totalling $3,600,000, $3,643,000 and $4,505,000, respectively. Pursuant to the terms of the Merchandise Agreement, the Company is obliged to use RadioShack U.S.A.’s export unit, RadioShack International Procurement Limited Partnership (“RIPLP”), as its exclusive exporter of products from the Far East through the term of the Merchandise Agreement. In such connection, the Company must pay a purchasing agent/exporter fee to RIPLP calculated by adding 0.2% of consolidated sales in excess of $400,000,000 to the base amount of $532,500 ($710,000 prior to the sale of InterTAN Australia Ltd.) and deducting from this certain credits the Company earns by purchasing products from RadioShack U.S.A. and RIPLP. The Company paid RadioShack U.S.A. fees totalling $481,000, $473,000 and $554,000 in respect of fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively, under this arrangement. During fiscal year 2003 the Company’s Canadian subsidiary purchased approximately 9.5% of its merchandise from RadioShack U.S.A. and RIPLP. During fiscal years 2002 and 2001 the Company’s Canadian subsidiary and, in the case of fiscal year 2001, its Australian subsidiary combined purchased approximately 11% and 14%, respectively, of their merchandise from those sources. The Company’s purchase orders with RIPLP must be supported, based on a formula set out in the Merchandise Agreement, by letters of credit issued by banks on behalf of InterTAN, by a surety bond, or backed by cash deposits. The Company has secured surety bond coverage from a major insurer in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 ($6,000,000 at June 30, 2002). At June 30, 2003 the Company had $4,179,000 on deposit with RIPLP. No amounts were on deposit at June 30, 2002.

 

Note 6 Treasury Stock Repurchase Program

 

By June 30, 2002, the Company had completed five previously announced share repurchase programs. In addition, a sixth repurchase plan, announced in June 2002 had been partially completed. In total, under all six plans, 10,216,400 shares had been acquired by June 30, 2002 for total consideration of $110,045,000. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2003, a further 454,850 shares were acquired under the sixth plan at an aggregate cost of $4,957,904, or approximately $10.90 per share. On October 11, 2002, the Company announced a seventh stock repurchase program under which management was authorized, subject to market conditions, to purchase up to an additional 1,065,000 shares, approximately 5% of the shares then outstanding. This program was completed during fiscal year 2003, with all 1,065,000 shares being acquired at an aggregate cost of $7,276,000, or approximately $6.83 per share. On April 22, 2003, the Company announced an eight stock repurchase program under which management is authorized, subject to regulatory approval and market conditions, to purchase up to 1,025,000

 

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additional shares, approximately 5% of the Company’s common shares then outstanding. Regulatory approval to proceed with this plan was not received until July 2003.

 

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Note 7 Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment at June 30, 2003 and 2002 are summarized as follows:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   2003

   2002

Land

   $ 293    $ 260

Buildings

     5,532      4,915

Equipment, furniture and fixtures

     39,909      31,469

Leasehold improvements

     27,934      22,811
    

  

       73,668      59,455

Less accumulated depreciation

     40,131      29,851
    

  

Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation

   $ 33,537    $ 29,604
    

  

 

Equipment, furniture and fixtures in fiscal year 2003 and 2002 includes assets acquired under capital leases with an original capital cost of $851,000 and $649,000, respectively. The accumulated depreciation related to capital leases was $203,000 and $136,000 at June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Also included in fiscal year 2002 are assets under construction in the amount of $5,974,000 which were not in use at June 30, 2002.

 

Note 8 Accrued Expenses

 

Accrued expenses at June 30, 2003 and 2002 are summarized as follows:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   2003

   2002

 

Payroll and bonuses

   $ 6,253    $ 4,917  

Accrual for equipment, furniture and fixtures

     —        3,430 1

Sales taxes

     2,422      3,229  

Other

     6,615      7,869  
    

  


Accrued Expenses

   $ 15,290    $ 19,445  
    

  


 

1 The accrual of $3,430,000 for equipment, furniture and fixtures for fiscal year 2002 relates to the remaining amount due under contract on a capital project associated with the Company’s distribution facility. Although this capital project had been substantially completed, it was still in the testing phase and was included in projects in progress. The amount due under contract had been accrued as these amounts had not been settled as at June 30, 2002.

 

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Note 9 Income Taxes

 

The components of the provisions for domestic and foreign income taxes are shown below:

 

     Year ended June 30

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   2003

   2002

    2001

 

Current expense:

                       

United States

   $ 650    $ —       $ 1,119  

Foreign

     7,153      12,212       18,083  
    

  


 


       7,803      12,212       19,202  

Deferred (benefit) expense:

                       

United States

     400      —         —    

Foreign

     320      (38 )     (801 )
    

  


 


Total income tax expense

   $ 8,523    $ 12,174     $ 18,401  
    

  


 


 

The Company’s income tax expense primarily represents Canadian income tax on the profits earned by its Canadian subsidiary. The provision for income taxes in fiscal year 2003 also included a provision for Canadian taxes on a dividend distribution to the parent Company and United States alternative minimum taxes related to the Company’s stock repurchase program. The fiscal year 2001 provision included a special charge of $700,000 related to the settlement of outstanding issues with the Canadian and United States authorities as well as a provision of $581,000 relating to the sale of the Australian subsidiary. United States tax on the gain on sale was minimal because of the utilization of loss carryforwards for which the deferred tax asset had a full valuation allowance. No provision for Australian taxes was made during fiscal year 2001, because the Australian subsidiary had a pre-tax loss through the date of its sale.

 

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Components of the difference between income tax expense and the amount calculated by applying the U.S. statutory rate of 35% to income before income taxes are as follows:

 

     Year ended June 30

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except percents)


   2003

    2002

    2001

 

Components of pre-tax income (loss):

                        

United States

   $ (1,647 )   $ (2,177 )   $ 4,401  

Foreign

     18,461       27,919       37,527  
    


 


 


Income before income taxes

     16,814       25,742       41,928  

Statutory U.S. tax rate

     35 %     35 %     35 %
    


 


 


Federal income tax expense at statutory rate

     5,885       9,010       14,675  

Foreign tax rate differentials

     24       592       1,365  

Provincial income taxes, less foreign federal income

                        

tax benefit

     799       1,124       1,686  

Withholding tax on receipt of dividend from foreign subsidiary

     250       —         —    

Income tax dispute settlements

     —         —         700  

Adjustment to valuation allowance for deferred tax assets

     (10,981 )     519       (7,988 )

Adjustment to net operating losses

     1,090       (1,755 )     —    

Reduction in Canadian statutory rates

     86       375       1,799  

Utilization of available loss carryforwards

     —         —         6,122  

Deemed dividend on property held in the United States

     11,602       1,652       —    

Other, net

     (232 )     657       42  
    


 


 


Total income tax expense

   $ 8,523     $ 12,174     $ 18,401  
    


 


 


 

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following at June 30:

 

Assets:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   2003

    2002

 

Depreciation

   $ 321     $ 519  

Deferred service contracts

     4,529       4,008  

Loss carryforwards

     12,596       23,505  

Other

     3,154       2,894  
    


 


       20,600       30,926  

Valuation allowance

     (15,339 )     (25,972 )
    


 


Deferred tax asset

   $ 5,261     $ 4,954  
    


 


The deferred tax asset is classified as follows:

                

Current

   $ 1,306     $ 1,374  

Long-term

     3,955       3,580  
    


 


Deferred tax asset

   $ 5,261     $ 4,954  
    


 


 

Liabilities:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


   2003

   2002

Portion of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiary not permanently reinvested

   $ 400    $ —  
    

  

Deferred tax liability

     400      —  
    

  

The deferred tax liability is classified as follows:

             

Current

   $ 400    $ —  

Long-term

     —        —  
    

  

Deferred tax liability

   $ 400    $ —  
    

  

 

The reduction in the valuation allowance of approximately $10,600,000 primarily relates to the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards in the United States as a result of deemed dividends related to the Company’s stock repurchase program. The Company regularly assesses the future tax benefit which might be derived from the Company’s deferred tax assets. In assessing the future benefit which might be derived from these deferred tax assets, the Company considers its recent operating history and financial condition within each separate tax jurisdiction.

 

In the United States, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes of approximately $21,000,000. These loss carryforwards will expire between 2012 and 2020. Also in the United States, the Company has alternative minimum tax credits of approximately $2,000,000. These tax credits may be carried

 

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forward indefinitely and can be used in future years to reduce income taxes payable. In Canada, the Company has a net capital loss carryforward from the sale of its Australian and United Kingdom subsidiaries of approximately $16,300,000. These losses may be carried forward indefinitely, but may only be applied against capital gains.

 

During fiscal years 1999 and 2001, the Company reached agreements with the Canadian tax authorities, settling substantially all of its remaining outstanding Canadian tax issues. Because of the age of these issues and the terms of the settlements, there were complex interest computations to be made. At June 30, 2002, final statements summarizing amounts owing had not been received. Management estimated that at June 30, 2002, the liability to settle all outstanding Canadian tax issues was approximately $11,000,000 to $13,000,000. In October 2002, a payment of approximately $7,300,000 was made in satisfaction of a significant portion of these issues. This payment was net of the application of an overpayment of fiscal year 2002 income taxes of approximately $2,900,000, resulting in a reduction of the Company’s liability of approximately $10,200,000. Management estimates that its liability with respect to the remaining issues is approximately $2,500,000. Management further believes that it has a provision recorded sufficient to pay the estimated liability resulting from these issues; however, the amount ultimately paid could differ from management’s estimate.

 

The Company has one remaining issue in dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) in the United States. The Company disagrees with the position of the IRS on this issue and, on the advice of legal counsel, believes it has meritorious arguments in its defense and is in the process of vigorously defending its position. It is management’s determination that no additional provision need be recorded for this matter. However, should the IRS prevail in its position, the Company could potentially have an additional liability of approximately $2,300,000.

 

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Note 10 Product Warranties

 

Products sold in the Company’s stores typically carry a one-year warranty covered by the product manufacturer. Accordingly, the Company does not provide for the expected warranty costs. The Company also offers extended warranty plans to its customers. These contracts extend the warranty period beyond the original warranty period provided by the manufacturer and provide enhanced benefits. The term of these contracts, including the original warranty period, is typically three years. As the Company is the primary obligor on these contracts, all revenue on the sale of extended warranty plans is deferred and is amortized on a straight-line basis, over the term of the contract. The Company has certain recourse for a portion of the obligation against the manufacturer during the one-year warranty period covered by such manufacturer. The Company pays its sales associates a specific commission on the sale of extended warranty plans. These costs are also deferred and expensed rateably over the term of the contracts. Actual warranty costs are expensed as incurred. The following is a summary of the activity in the deferred revenue and deferred charge accounts during fiscal years 2002 and 2003:

 

     Year ended June 30, 2002

 

(U.S. dollars, in thousands)


   Balance
June 30
2001


    Additions

   

Amortized
to

Income


    Foreign
Currency
Effects


    Balance
June 30
2002


 

Deferred revenue

   $ 11,997     $ 9,115     $ (7,835 )   $ 40     $ 13,317  

Deferred costs

     (1,891 )     (1,434 )     1,214       (5 )     (2,116 )
    


 


 


 


 


     $ 10,106     $ 7,681     $ (6,621 )   $ 35     $ 11,201  
    


 


 


 


 


 

     Year ended June 30, 2003

 

(U.S. dollars, in thousands)


   Balance
June 30
2002


    Additions

   

Amortized
to

Income


    Foreign
Currency
Effects


    Balance
June 30
2003


 

Deferred revenue

   $ 13,317     $ 9,850     $ (9,127 )   $ 1,686     $ 15,726  

Deferred costs

     (2,116 )     (1,499 )     1,449       (273 )     (2,439 )
    


 


 


 


 


     $ 11,201     $ 8,351     $ (7,678 )   $ 1,413     $ 13,287  
    


 


 


 


 


 

Note 11 Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company leases virtually all of its retail space under operating leases with terms ranging from one to fifteen years. Leases are normally based on a minimum rent plus a percentage of store sales in excess of a stipulated base. The remainder of InterTAN’s store leases generally provide for fixed monthly rent adjusted periodically using inflation indices and rent reviews.

 

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In the years 2003, 2002 and 2001, minimum rents, including immaterial contingent rents and sublease rental income, were $15,454,000, $13,585,000 and $20,293,000, respectively. Future minimum rent commitments at June 30, 2003 for all long-term non-cancellable leases (net of immaterial sublease rent income) are as follows:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


    

2004

   $ 14,369

2005

     13,120

2006

     12,086

2007

     10,975

2008

     10,299

2009 and thereafter

     29,175
        

 

The Company leases its automobile fleet under capital leases with terms of up to five years. The Company guarantees the residual value of the automobiles at the end of the lease or in the event of the early termination of the contract. The following is a schedule, by year, of the future minimum obligations under these capital leases, together with the balance of the obligation at June 30, 2003:

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)


      

2004

   $ 239  

2005

     224  

2006

     170  

2007

     60  
    


Total minimum lease payment

     693  

Less imputed interest

     (45 )
    


Balance of the obligation June 30, 2003

     648  

Less current portion

     (216 )
    


Non-current portion

   $ 432  
    


 

Interest is calculated monthly at the lessor’s cost to issue one-month commercial paper plus 40 basis points. Interest in the above schedule was calculated at 4.4%, the rate in effect at June 30, 2003.

 

In connection with the sale of its former United Kingdom subsidiary during fiscal year 1999, the Company remains contingently liable as guarantor of certain leases of InterTAN U.K. Limited. At June 30, 2003 the remaining lease obligation assumed by the purchaser and guaranteed by the Company was approximately $14,700,000 and the average remaining life of such leases was approximately 4 years. No claims have been received from landlords in respect of this obligation. If the purchaser were to default on the lease obligations, management believes the Company could reduce the exposure through assignment, subletting and other means. The Company has obtained an indemnity from the purchaser for an amount equal to management’s best estimate of the Company’s potential exposure under these guarantees. At June 30, 2003, the amount of this indemnity was £4,000,000 (approximately $6,623,000 at the June 30, 2003 rate of exchange.) The amount of this indemnity declines over time as the Company’s risk diminishes. It will be reduced to £3,000,000 in January 2004 and by a further £1,000,000 each succeeding January, until it is reduced to zero in January 2007.

 

During fiscal year 2002, the Company entered into a contract under which it is obligated to spend approximately $C40,000,000 (approximately $29,700,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) in advertising over a five-year period. At June 30, 2003 and 2002, the remaining commitment under this contract was approximately

 

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$C23,000,000 (approximately $17,100,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange) and $C31,600,000 (approximately $23,500,000 at June 30, 2003 rates of exchange), respectively.

 

Apart from the matters described above and in Notes 2 and 9, there are no pending legal proceedings or claims other than non-material routine litigation incidental to the Company’s business to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject.

 

Note 12 Financial Instruments

 

Other than debt instruments, management believes that the book value of the Company’s financial instruments recorded on the balance sheet approximates their estimated fair value based on their nature and generally short maturity; such instruments include cash and short-term investments, accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payable, accrued expenses, long-term bank indebtedness – current portion and obligation under capital leases – current portion. At June 30, 2003, the Company had long-term debt instruments outstanding in the amount of $6,369,000. At June 30, 2002, the Company had long-term debt instruments outstanding in the amount of $384,000. The carrying value of these obligations approximated their fair value.

 

The Company enters into foreign exchange contracts to hedge against exchange rate fluctuations on certain debts, payables and open inventory purchase orders denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the issuing entity. All foreign exchange contracts are written with major international financial institutions. Except for the opportunity cost of future currency values being more favorable than anticipated, the Company’s risk in those transactions is limited to the cost of replacing the contracts at current market rates in the event of non-performance by the counterparties. The Company believes its risk of counterparty non-performance is remote, and any losses incurred would not be material. At June 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company had approximately $6,000,000 and $2,000,000, respectively, of foreign exchange contracts outstanding with a market value of approximately $(551,000) and $0, respectively. Maturity on these contracts outstanding at June 30, 2003 was less than 60 days from the fiscal year-end. For financial accounting purposes, under FAS 133 the Company is unable to designate these contracts as hedges. Accordingly, changes in the fair market value of these forward contracts are included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

 

Note 13 Employee Benefit Plans

 

The InterTAN, Inc. Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan is available to all employees of InterTAN, Inc. who have completed at least 60 days of service. Eligible employees may contribute up to 4% of their salary to a maximum of one-half of the maximum annual contribution allowable under Canadian law (currently C$6,750 or approximately $5,000). The Company matches the employee’s contribution.

 

Effective July 1, 2002, the Company amended its Stock Purchase Plan. All employees who hold the position of manager or higher for a period of at least 18 months may now contribute up to 8% of annual compensation, which contribution is matched dollar for dollar by the Company. Shares of InterTAN, Inc. common stock are provided to the plan either by periodic purchases on the open market or by the Company issuing new shares.

 

Also effective July 1, 2002, the InterTAN Canada Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan was created. Full time and qualifying part time employees with at least 12 months service may join the plan and contribute up to 3% of annual compensation. Employee contributions are matched dollar for dollar by the Company. Both employee and employer contributions are invested in a broad range of investment options. After membership in the plan for 12 months, the employee may elect to contribute up to an additional 2% of compensation to the

 

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plan, which contribution is also matched dollar for dollar by the company. Such additional contributions will be invested in a unitized stock fund investing in InterTAN, Inc. common stock. Any member of the existing Stock Purchase Plan who joins the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan must withdraw from the Stock Purchase Plan, in which case the 12 month qualifying periods described above are waived.

 

The Company’s former Stock Purchase Plan was available to most employees. Each participant could contribute from 1% to 10% of annual compensation. The Company matched from 40% to 80% of the employee’s contribution depending on the length of the employee’s participation in the program. Shares were provided to the plan either by periodic purchases on the open market or by the Company issuing new shares. Membership in this plan was frozen effective June 30, 2002. Existing members were grandfathered into the now current plan.

 

Under the InterTAN Canada Ltd. Employee Savings Plan (the “Savings Plan”), a participating employee could contribute 5% of annual compensation into the plan. The Company matched 80% of the employee’s contribution. An employee could also elect to contribute an additional 5% of annual compensation to the plan, which is not matched by the employer. The Company’s contributions fully vested at the end of each calendar quarter. An Administrative Committee appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors directed the investment of the plan’s assets, a significant portion of which were invested in InterTAN, Inc. common stock. The Savings Plan was terminated effective June 30, 2002. Plan assets were distributed to members during the first quarter of fiscal year 2003.

 

The aggregate cost of these plans, included in other selling, general and administration expenses, was $1,707,000, $1,337,000 and $1,382,000 in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

Note 14 Stock Option Plans

 

In 1986 and 1996, the Company adopted employee stock option plans (the “1986 Stock Option Plan” and the “1996 Stock Option Plan”) under which the Organization and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors may grant options to key management employees to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,200,000 and 2,250,000 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock. Incentive options granted under these plans are exercisable on a cumulative basis equal to one-third for each year outstanding; unless otherwise specified by the Committee, non-statutory options issued under the plans are exercisable on a cumulative basis equal to 20% for each year outstanding. Upon death or disability of an optionee, all options then held become immediately exercisable for one year, and upon retirement, at age 50 or older, the Committee may accelerate the dates at which the outstanding options may be exercised. Options under these plans generally expire ten years after the date of grant. The exercise price of the options granted is determined by the Committee, but cannot be less than 100% of the market price of the common stock at the date of grant.

 

At June 30, 2003, options to purchase 3,000 shares were outstanding under the 1986 Stock Option Plan. While options outstanding under this plan will remain in force until they are exercised, cancelled or expire, no further options may be granted. At June 30, 2003, options to purchase 940,222 shares were outstanding under the 1996 Stock Option Plan and 495,512 options were available for future grant. During fiscal year 2001, the Company accelerated the vesting of approximately 138,000 options held by senior employees of InterTAN Australia Ltd. and recorded compensation expense of $556,000.

 

In 1991, the Company adopted the Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (the “1991 Director Plan”) under which each non-employee director was granted an option, exercisable immediately, to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company’s common stock. Upon election, all new non-employee directors are granted an option to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company’s common stock. Options granted under the 1991 Director Plan are exercisable at

 

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a price equal to 100% of the market price of the common stock at the date of grant. The options generally expire ten years after the date of grant unless the optionee ceases to be a non-employee director, in which case the options expire one year after the date of cessation. Common stock issued under the 1991 Director Plan cannot exceed 300,000 shares. At June 30, 2003, options to purchase 112,500 shares were outstanding under the 1991 Director Plan and 37,500 options were available for future grant.

 

In June, 1999, the Company adopted a plan which would grant additional options to purchase common stock to each non-employee director (such options are collectively referred to as “the 1999 Director Plan”). Under the 1999 Director Plan, each non-employee director was granted an option to purchase 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $10.50 per share. Options granted under this plan are exercisable on a cumulative basis equal to one-fourth per year on the date fixed for the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders, commencing with the 1999 meeting which was held in November, 1999. At June 30, 2003 there were 120,000 options outstanding under the 1999 Director Plan. The options generally expire ten years after the date of grant unless the optionee ceases to be a non-employee director, in which case the options expire one year after the date of cessation. Under this plan, the Company recognized total compensation expense of $910,000. Of this amount, $57,000, $256,000, and $227,000 was recognized during fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Approximately $102,000 of the fiscal year 2002 amount was included in the restructuring charge recorded during the first quarter.

 

In June, 1999, the Company granted a total of 56,250 shares of restricted stock awards to two executive officers and the managing directors of the Company’s Canadian and Australian subsidiaries. On the date of grant, the market value of these restricted stock awards totalled $590,625. These shares were to vest equally over a three-year period provided the Company’s consolidated operating income in a particular year increases by at least 15%. If operating income growth for a particular year were less than 15% but more than 10%, then one-fifth of the annual amount was to vest for each percentage point of growth over 10%. If operating income growth for a year was less than 10%, the restricted stock for that year would not vest. However, if cumulative compounded annual consolidated operating income grew by 15% per annum over the three-year period, then any restricted stock not previously vested would vest in its entirety. These restricted stock awards, which expired at the end of fiscal year 2002, did not result in any compensation expense being recognized during fiscal years 2002 and 2001. No such restricted stock awards were in effect during fiscal year 2003.

 

The Company had established an incentive stock award plan for approximately 700 store managers. Under this plan, managers who achieved certain profit improvement targets in their respective stores during fiscal years 2000 and 2001 each received up to 150 shares of the Company’s common stock. Compensation expense of $100,000 relating to this plan was recognized during fiscal year 2001. No such plan was in effect during fiscal years 2003 and 2002.

 

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A summary of transactions relating to the stock plans is summarized in the following tables:

 

Summary of Stock Option Transactions

 

     2003

   2002

   2001

     Options

    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price


   Options

    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price


   Options

    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price


Outstanding at beginning of year

   1,110,996     $ 7.84    1,532,445     $ 7.22    1,998,705     $ 6.74

Granted

   259,925     $ 6.14    264,222     $ 8.11    33,498     $ 10.87

Exercised

   (16,000 )   $ 4.51    (598,420 )   $ 6.08    (445,824 )   $ 5.17

Forfeited

   (179,199 )   $ 10.53    (87,251 )   $ 9.79    (53,934 )   $ 8.78
    

 

  

 

  

 

Outstanding at end of year

   1,175,722     $ 7.09    1,110,996     $ 7.84    1,532,445     $ 7.22
    

 

  

 

  

 

Exercisable at end of year

   788,497     $ 7.27    789,891     $ 7.37    1,148,423     $ 6.46
    

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fixed Price Stock Options

 

Range of Exercise Prices


   Options
Outstanding
at
June 30, 2003


   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Life (years)


   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price


  

Options
Exercisable

at
June 30, 2003


   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price


$2.48

   37,500    4.00    $ 2.48    37,500    $ 2.48

$3.54 - $3.96

   282,250    4.79    $ 3.68    282,250    $ 3.68

$4.00 - $6.07

   303,200    8.49    $ 5.87    49,500    $ 4.86

$7.10 - $8.95

   190,464    8.13    $ 7.82    64,998    $ 7.82

$9.85 - $11.95

   362,308    6.32    $ 10.87    354,249    $ 10.87
    
  
  

  
  

     1,175,722    6.73    $ 7.09    788,497    $ 7.27
    
  
  

  
  

 

Note 15 Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

 

Effective September 20, 1999, the Board of Directors adopted a shareholder rights plan. Pursuant to the terms of this new plan, the Company declared a dividend of one right (“Right”) on each share of Common Stock of the Company. Each Right entitles the holder to purchase one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, no par value per share, of the Company at an exercise price of $56.67. The Rights are not currently exercisable and will become exercisable ten days after a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock or announces a tender offer or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in beneficial ownership by a person or group of 15% or more of the outstanding common stock. The Rights are subject to redemption by the Company for $0.01 per Right at any time prior to the tenth day after the first public announcement of the acquisition by a person or

 

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group of beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the Company’s common stock. In addition, the Board of Directors is authorized to amend the Rights plan at any time before the Rights become exercisable.

 

If a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the Company’s Common Stock and the Rights are then exercisable, each Right will entitle its holder (other than such person or members of such group) to purchase, at the Right’s then current exercise price, a number of the Company’s shares of Common Stock having a market value of twice such price. In addition, if InterTAN is acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction after a person has acquired beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the Company’s Common Stock and the Rights are then exercisable, each Right will entitle its holder to purchase, at the Right’s then current exercise price, a number of the acquiring company’s shares of common stock having a market value of twice such price. Following the acquisition by a person or group of beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the Company’s Common Stock and prior to an acquisition of beneficial ownership of 50% or more of the Company’s Common Stock, the Board of Directors may exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by such person or group, which will have become null and non-transferable), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Common Stock (or one one-hundredth of a share of Preferred Stock) per Right. The Rights under this plan will expire on September 20, 2009.

 

Note 16 Battery Plus Acquisition

 

In April 2002, the Company completed the acquisition of selected assets of Battery Plus, a retailer of batteries and specialty consumer electronic products, including 42 retail locations. The costs of the assets acquired was approximately $3,000,000, which included inventory valued at approximately $1,800,000. This acquisition did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Note 17 Segment Reporting Disclosures

 

The Company was traditionally managed along geographic lines, with its Corporate Headquarters also treated as a separate business unit. Following the sale of the Company’s former subsidiary in Australia during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company undertook a restructuring program to streamline its operations and integrate its former Corporate Headquarters with its Canadian subsidiary. Accordingly, the Company now has only one business segment, referred to herein as “Canada”, the “Canadian subsidiary” or “RadioShack Canada”. Transactions between segments during prior periods were not common and were not material to the segment information.

 

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Summarized in the table below are the net sales and operating revenues, depreciation, operating income (loss), assets and capital expenditures for the Company’s reportable segments for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2003, 2002 and 2001:

 

     Year Ended June 30

 

(US dollars, in thousands)


   2003

    2002

    2001

 

Net sales and operating revenues:

                        

Canada

   $ 403,052     $ 393,809     $ 382,353  

Australia

     —         —         86,403 3
    


 


 


     $ 403,052     $ 393,809     $ 468,756  
    


 


 


Depreciation:

                        

Canada

   $ 6,923     $ 5,674     $ 5,029  

Australia

     —         —         1,246  3

Corporate Headquarters

     —   1     —   1     82  
    


 


 


     $ 6,923     $ 5,674     $ 6,357  
    


 


 


Operating income (loss):

                        

Canada

   $ 19,645     $ 24,660 2   $ 41,503  

Australia

     —         —         4,087  3

Corporate Headquarters expenses

     —   1     —   1     (4,173 )
    


 


 


Operating income

     19,645       24,660       41,417  

Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)

     (2,112 )     41       (353 )

Interest income

     299       1,444       1,737  

Interest expense

     (1,018 )     (403 )     (873 )
    


 


 


Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change

   $ 16,814     $ 25,742     $ 41,928  
    


 


 


Assets:

                        

Canada

   $ 166,329     $ 147,218     $ 163,016  

Australia

     —         —         —   3

Corporate Headquarters

     —   1     —   1     52,514  
    


 


 


     $ 166,329     $ 147,218     $ 215,530  
    


 


 


Capital expenditures:

                        

Canada

   $ 6,438     $ 14,550     $ 10,258  

Australia

     —         —         2,626  3

Corporate Headquarters

     —   1     —   1     7  
    


 


 


     $ 6,438     $ 14,550     $ 12,891  
    


 


 


 

1 During fiscal year 2002, the Company’s former Corporate Headquarters unit was integrated with its Canadian subsidiary.

 

2 Includes a charge of $217,000 relating to one of the Company’s divested operations.

 

3 The Company sold its Australian subsidiary as of April 30, 2001 and recognized a gain of $4,101,000. Accordingly, the Company’s 2001 results in Australia reflect ten months of operation and the gain on sale.

 

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Note 18 Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

 

($ in thousands, in U.S. dollars, except per share data)

 

Quarter


   1st

    2nd

   3rd

    4th

 

Fiscal 2003 as restated1

                               

Net sales and operating revenues

   $ 92,903     $ 137,381    $ 81,865     $ 90,903  

Gross profit

     36,375       55,002      33,848       38,516  

Net income (loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting policy

     1,935       7,997      (350 )     (1,291 )

Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy

     (580 )     —        —         —    

Net income (loss)

     1,355       7,997      (350 )     (1,291 )

Basic net income per average common share 2

                               

Before cumulative effect of accounting change

   $ 0.09     $ 0.38    $ (0.02 )   $ (0.06 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change

     (0.03 )     —        —         —    

Basic net income per average common share 2

   $ 0.06     $ 0.38    $ (0.02 )   $ (0.06 )

Diluted net income per average common share 2

                               

Before cumulative effect of accounting change

   $ 0.09     $ 0.37    $ (0.02 )   $ (0.06 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change

     (0.03 )     —        —         —    

Diluted net income per average common share 2

   $ 0.06     $ 0.37    $ (0.02 )   $ (0.06 )

Average common shares outstanding

     21,357       21,192      20,600       20,540  

Average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

     21,613       21,361      20,600       20,540  

 

Quarter


   1st

   2nd

   3rd

 

Fiscal 2003 as previously reported1

                      

Net sales and operating revenues

   $ 92,903    $ 137,381    $ 81,865  

Gross profit

     35,169      53,345      32,703  

Net income (loss)

     2,024      8,455      (404 )

Basic net income per average common share

   $ 0.09    $ 0.40    $ (0.02 )

Diluted net income per average common share

   $ 0.09    $ 0.40    $ (0.02 )

Average common shares outstanding

     21,357      21,192      20,600  

Average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

     21,613      21,361      20,600  

 

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Note 18 Quarterly Data

 

($ in thousands, in U.S. dollars,except per share data)

 

Quarter


   1st

   2nd

   3rd

   4th

 

Fiscal 2002

                             

Net sales and operating revenues

   $ 90,365    $ 135,831    $ 82,678    $ 84,935  

Gross profit

     35,503      52,937      33,016      28,972  

Net income (loss)

     1,856      10,858      2,403      (1,549 )

Basic net income per average common share 2

     0.07      0.42      0.10      (0.07 )

Diluted net income per average common share 2

     0.07      0.42      0.10      (0.07 )

Average common shares outstanding

     27,835      25,651      24,175      22,876  

Average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

     28,308      26,097      24,670      22,876  

Pro forma effect of change in accounting principle for vendor allowances, net of taxes

                             

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,870    $ 10,871    $ 2,434    $ (1,541 )

Basic net income (loss) per average common share 2

     0.07      0.42      0.10      (0.07 )

Diluted net income (loss) per average common share 2

     0.07      0.42      0.10      (0.07 )

 

1 Results for the first three quarters, which have been previously reported, have been restated as a result of the adoption of EITF 02-16 in the fourth quarter.

 

2 Year-to-date earnings per share is calculated by dividing year-to-date earnings by the weighted average shares outstanding for the full year. Therefore, year-to-date earnings per share reported on the statements of operations does not not equal the sum of the quarterly earnings per share.

 

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Note 19 Product Sales Information

 

The Company’s net sales and operating revenues are summarized by groups of similar products and services as follows:

 

     Year ended June 30

(U.S. dollars, in thousands)


   2003

   2002

   2001

Telephone, wireless and communication products

   $ 113,745    $ 107,295    $ 105,382

Home and personal entertainment products

     111,179      106,584      101,212

Computer products and digital cameras

     74,319      80,209      76,408

Parts, accessories and seasonal

     89,488      87,249      87,096

Service and other revenue

     14,321      12,472      12,255
    

  

  

       403,052      393,809      382,353

Net sales and operating revenues of former subsidiary in Australia

     —        —        86,403
    

  

  

Consolidated net sales and operating revenues

   $ 403,052    $ 393,809    $ 468,756
    

  

  

 

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Item 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

 

There has been no change in independent accountants and no disagreement with any independent accountant on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure during the period since the end of fiscal year 2002.

 

Item 9A CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as amended, as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based upon their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART III

 

Item 10 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.

 

The information called for by this Item with respect to directors and executive officers has been omitted pursuant to General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K. This information is incorporated by reference from the 2003 definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

The information called for by this Item regarding compliance with Section 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 is incorporated by reference from the 2003 definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

Item 11 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

 

The information called for by this Item with respect to executive compensation has been omitted pursuant to General Instruction G (3) to Form 10-K. The information is incorporated herein by reference from the 2003 definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

Item 12 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

The information called for by Item 403 of Regulation S-K with respect to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management has been omitted pursuant to General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K. This

 

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information is incorporated by reference from the 2003 definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S- K regarding the Company’s equity compensation plans is set out in the table below. All such plans have received shareholder approval.

 

     Number of Securities
to be Issued on
Exercise


   Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options


   Number of Securities
Available for Future
Issuance


Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

   1,175,722    $ 7.09    533,012
    
  

  

 

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ITEM 13 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

 

There was no information called for by this Item with respect to certain relationships and transactions with management and others.

 

ITEM 14 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

The information called for by this Item with respect to principal accountant fees and services has been omitted pursuant to General Instructions G(3) to Form 10-K. The information is incorporated herein by reference from the 2003 definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

PART IV

 

ITEM 15 EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

 

  (a) Documents filed as part of this report:

 

  (1) Financial Statement Schedules:

 

Financial Statement Schedule II is filed herewith.

 

All other financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

  (2) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K:

 

Exhibit No.  

Description


3(a)   Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3(a) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference).
3(a)(i)   Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3(a)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
3(a)(ii)   Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock. (Filed as Exhibit 3(a)(i) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference).
3(b)   Bylaws (Filed as Exhibit 3(b) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

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3(b)(i)    Amendments to Bylaws through August 3, 1990 (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference).
3(b)(ii)    Amendments to Bylaws through May 15, 1995 (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(ii) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
3(b)(iii)    Amended and Restated Bylaws (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(iii) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference).
4(a)    Articles Fifth and Tenth of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation (included in Exhibit 3(a)).
4(b)    Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and The First National Bank of Boston (Filed as Exhibit 4(b) to InterTAN’s Report on Form 8-K dated September 25, 1989 and incorporated herein by reference).
4(c)    Rights Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Bank Boston, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4 to InterTAN, Inc.’s Form 8-A filed on September 17, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(a)    InterTAN, Inc. Restated 1986 Stock Option Plan (as amended as of February 22, 1994 and April 18, 1995) (Filed as exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(b)    InterTAN, Inc. Restated 1991 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (as amended through February 21, 1994) (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(c)    Retirement Agreement dated March 3, 1997 between InterTAN, Inc. and James Michael Wood (Filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(d)    Employment Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and James T. Nichols dated January 1, 1995 (Filed as Exhibit 10(ii) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(d)(i)    First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated July 1,1998 between InterTAN, Inc. and James T. Nichols (Filed as Exhibit10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

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†10(d)(ii)    Letter Agreement dated July 1, 1998 between InterTAN, Inc. and James T. Nichols amending prior stock option agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(e)    Employment Agreement dated June 10, 1999 between InterTAN, Inc. and Brian E. Levy superceding prior Employment Agreement dated November 29, 1997 between same parties (Filed as Exhibit 10(e)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(e)(i)    Letter Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Brian E. Levy dated February 19, 2001 clarifying and amending employment letter dated June 10, 1999 between same parties. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(f)    Retirement Letter Agreement between James G. Gingerich and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 25, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(g)    Termination of Employment Letter Agreement between Douglas C. Saunders and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 25, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(f) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(g)(i)    Retirement Letter Agreement between Douglas C. Saunders and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 25, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(g) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(h)    InterTAN, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan and Forms of Stock Option Agreement (Filed as Exhibits 4.6 and 4.7, respectively, to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, SEC file number 333-16105, filed on November 14, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(i)    Employment Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 11, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(j)    Deed of Indemnity between InterTAN, Inc., Tandy Corporation, InterTAN Canada Ltd., The Carphone Warehouse Limited and Worldwide Telecommunications Ltd. dated January 23, 1999. (Filed as Exhibit No. 10.1 to InterTAN’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 25, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

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10(k)    Tax Deed between InterTAN, Inc. and Beheer-En Belggingsmaatschappij Antika B.V. dated January 23, 1999. (Filed as Exhibit No. 10.2 to InterTAN’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 25, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(l)    Correspondence dated June 9, 1999 from InterTAN, Inc. addressed to Brian E. Levy in respect of a grant of restricted stock (Filed as Exhibit 10(x) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(m)    Restricted Stock Unit Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Brian E. Levy made as of October 4, 2000. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(n)    Form of Agreement that evidences the InterTAN, Inc. Plan for 1999 Non-Employee Director Non-Qualified Stock Options (Filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(o)    Composite copy of InterTAN Inc.’s Deferred Compensation Plan reflecting amendments thereto authorized by the Board of Directors of InterTAN, Inc. on November 9, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(o)(i)    Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and Jeffrey A. Losch dated February 18, 2000 (Filed as Exhibit 10(e) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(o)(ii)    Addendum No. 1 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 13, 2000. (Filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(o)(iii)    Addendum No. 2 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated November 1, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(o)(iv)    Addendum No. 1 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Brian E. Levy and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 13, 2000. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(o)(v)    Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and Heinz Stier dated November 1, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(e) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

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†10(o)(vi)    Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and James P. Maddox dated January 7, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(f) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(o)(vii)    Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and Michael D. Flink dated May 6, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(dd) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(p)    Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into between InterTAN, Inc. and each individual director and executive officer of InterTAN, Inc. dated as of June 7, 2000. (Filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(p)(i)    Indemnification Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and James P. Maddox dated as of February 21, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(p)(ii)    Indemnification Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Heinz Stier dated as of February 21, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(p)(iii)    Indemnification Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Michael D. Flink dated May 3, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(q)    Letter Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and RadioShack Corporation dated April 6, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(f) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(r)    Termination Agreement among InterTAN Australia Ltd., RadioShack Corporation, InterTAN, Inc., InterTAN Canada Limited, RadioShack International Procurement Limited Partnership and Technotron Sales Corp. Pty. Limited dated April 10, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(g) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(s)    Share Acquisition Agreement among InterTAN Inc., InterTAN Canada Ltd. And Dick Smith Electronics Holdings Pty. Ltd. Dated April 10, 2001. (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

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10(t)    Second Amended and Restated License Agreement (Canada) between TRS Quality, Inc. and InterTAN Canada Ltd. dated as of May 1, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(v) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(t)(i)    First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated License Agreement (Canada) between TRS Quality, Inc. and InterTAN Canada Ltd. dated as of August 31, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(u)    Second Amended and Restated Merchandise Agreement among InterTAN, Inc., InterTAN Canada Ltd., RadioShack Corporation and RadioShack International Procurement Limited Partnership dated as of May 1, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(w) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(v)    Third Amendment and Restated Advertising Agreement among InterTAN, Inc. and InterTAN Canada Ltd., RadioShack Corporation and TRS Quality, Inc. dated as of September 15, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(w)    Amended and Restated Mall Stores Operating and Marketing Agreement among Rogers Wireless Inc., Rogers Wireless Communications Inc., InterTAN Canada Ltd. and InterTAN, Inc. dated as of June 21, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(y) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(x)    Employment Agreement between James P. Maddox and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 10, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(y)    Employment Agreement between Heinz Stier and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 10, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(e) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(y)(i)    Retirement Letter Agreement between Heinz Stier and InterTAN, Inc. dated July 22, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(ff) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10(z)    Employment Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Michael D. Flink dated March 21, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

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†10(aa)    Amended and Restated Stock Program of InterTAN, Inc. dated as of July 1, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(ee) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10(bb)    Credit Agreement dated as of December 17, 2002 between InterTAN Canada Ltd. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as administrative agent and lender. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for quarter ended December 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
†*10(cc)    Employment Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Ean G. Daoust dated April 22, 2003.
*10(dd)    Indemnification Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Ean G. Daoust dated as of May 2, 2003
†*10(ee)    Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and Ean G. Daoust dated May 1, 2003.
21    Subsidiaries of InterTAN, Inc.
*23    Consent of Independent Accountants.
*31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
*31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
*32.1    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*32.2    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

* Filed herewith

 

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

 

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  (b) Reports on Form 8K:

 

A report on Form 8-K was filed on April 22, 2003 in which the Company furnished an earnings release reporting the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2003. The release included the Company’s consolidated statement of operations, consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

       

InterTAN, Inc.

May 19, 2004

      /s/    JAMES P. MADDOX        
       
       

James P. Maddox,

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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Report of Independent Accountants on

Financial Statement Schedules

 

To the Board of Directors of

InterTAN, Inc.

 

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements referred to in our report dated August 14, 2003 appearing in the 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders of InterTAN, Inc. (which report and consolidated financial statements are incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K) also included an audit of the financial statement schedule listed in Item 15(a)(1) of this Form 10-K. In our opinion, this financial statement schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

Toronto, Canada

August 14, 2003

 


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Schedule II

 

InterTAN, Inc.

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

 

(In thousands)

 

     2003

    2002

    2001

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

                        

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 26     $ 41     $ 205  

Additions charged to profit and loss

     67       —         —    

Accounts receivable charged off, net of recoveries

     —         (15 )     —    

Adjustment on disposal of Australian subsidiary

     —         —         (164 )

Foreign exchange rate effects

     12       —         —    
    


 


 


Balance, end of year

   $ 105     $ 26     $ 41  
    


 


 


Corporate Headquarters/Merchandising Restructuring Reserve

                        

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 1,767     $ —       $ —    

Additions charged to profit and loss

     —         2,912       —    

Payments

     (414 )     (1,145 )     —    
    


 


 


Balance, end of year

   $ 1,353     $ 1,767     $ —    
    


 


 


Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance

                        

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 25,972     $ 25,459     $ 28,899  

Additions to valuation allowance

     595       582       457  

Adjustments to valuation allowance

     (1,379 )     1,579       3,636  

Utilization of deferred tax assets

     (10,413 )     (1,641 )     (7,388 )

Foreign exchange rate effects

     564       (7 )     (145 )
    


 


 


Balance, end of year

   $ 15,339     $ 25,972     $ 25,459  
    


 


 


 


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InterTAN, Inc.

Form 10-K

Year ended June 30, 2003

 

Index To Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

   

Description


3 (a)   Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3(a) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference).
3 (a)(i)   Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3(a)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
3 (a)(ii)   Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock. (Filed as Exhibit 3(a)(i) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference).
3 (b)   Bylaws (Filed as Exhibit 3(b) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference).
3 (b)(i)   Amendments to Bylaws through August 3, 1990 (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference).
3 (b)(ii)   Amendments to Bylaws through May 15, 1995 (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(ii) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
3 (b)(iii)   Amended and Restated Bylaws (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(iii) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference).
4 (a)   Articles Fifth and Tenth of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation (included in Exhibit 3(a)).
4 (b)   Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and The First National Bank of Boston (Filed as Exhibit 4(b) to InterTAN’s Report on Form 8-K dated September 25, 1989 and incorporated herein by reference).

 


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4 (c)   Rights Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Bank Boston, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4 to InterTAN, Inc.’s Form 8-A filed on September 17, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (a)   InterTAN, Inc. Restated 1986 Stock Option Plan (as amended as of February 22, 1994 and April 18, 1995) (Filed as exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (b)   InterTAN, Inc. Restated 1991 Non-Employee Director.Stock Option Plan (as amended through February 21, 1994) (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (c)   Retirement Agreement dated March 3, 1997 between InterTAN, Inc. and James Michael Wood (Filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (d)   Employment Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and James T. Nichols dated January 1, 1995 (Filed as Exhibit 10(ii) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (d)(i)   First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated July 1,1998 between InterTAN, Inc. and James T. Nichols (Filed as Exhibit10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (d)(ii)   Letter Agreement dated July 1, 1998 between InterTAN, Inc. and James T. Nichols amending prior stock option agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).

 


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†10 (e)   Employment Agreement dated June 10, 1999 between InterTAN, Inc. and Brian E. Levy superceding prior Employment Agreement dated November 29, 1997 between same parties (Filed as Exhibit 10(e)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (e)(i)   Letter Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Brian E. Levy dated February 19, 2001 clarifying and amending employment letter dated June 10, 1999 between same parties. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (f)   Retirement Letter Agreement between James G. Gingerich and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 25, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (g)   Termination of Employment Letter Agreement between Douglas C. Saunders and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 25, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(f) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (g)(i)   Retirement Letter Agreement between Douglas C. Saunders and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 25, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(g) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (h)   InterTAN, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan and Forms of Stock Option Agreement (Filed as Exhibits 4.6 and 4.7, respectively, to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, SEC file number 333-16105, filed on November 14, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference).

 


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†10 (i)   Employment Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 11, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (j)   Deed of Indemnity between InterTAN, Inc., Tandy Corporation, InterTAN Canada Ltd., The Carphone Warehouse Limited and Worldwide Telecommunications Ltd. dated January 23, 1999. (Filed as Exhibit No. 10.1 to InterTAN’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 25, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (k)   Tax Deed between InterTAN, Inc. and Beheer-En Belggingsmaatschappij Antika B.V. dated January 23, 1999. (Filed as Exhibit No. 10.2 to InterTAN’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 25, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (l)   Correspondence dated June 9, 1999 from InterTAN, Inc. addressed to Brian E. Levy in respect of a grant of restricted stock (Filed as Exhibit 10(x) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (m)   Restricted Stock Unit Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Brian E. Levy made as of October 4, 2000. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (n)   Form of Agreement that evidences the InterTAN, Inc. Plan for 1999 Non-Employee Director Non-Qualified Stock Options (Filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (o)   Composite copy of InterTAN Inc.’s Deferred Compensation Plan reflecting amendments thereto authorized by the Board of Directors of InterTAN, Inc. on November 9, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).

 


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†10 (o)(i)   Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and Jeffrey A. Losch dated February 18, 2000 (Filed as Exhibit 10(e) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (o)(ii)   Addendum No. 1 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 13, 2000. (Filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (o)(iii)   Addendum No. 2 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated November 1, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (o)(iv)   Addendum No. 1 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Brian E. Levy and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 13, 2000. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (o)(v)   Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and Heinz Stier dated November 1, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(e) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (o)(vi)   Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and James P. Maddox dated January 7, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(f) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).

 


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†10 (o)(vii)   Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and Michael D. Flink dated May 6, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(dd) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (p)   Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into between InterTAN, Inc. and each individual director and executive officer of InterTAN, Inc. dated as of June 7, 2000. (Filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (p)(i)   Indemnification Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and James P. Maddox dated as of February 21, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (p)(ii)   Indemnification Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Heinz Stier dated as of February 21, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (p)(iii)   Indemnification Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Michael D. Flink dated May 3, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (q)   Letter Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and RadioShack Corporation dated April 6, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(f) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (r)   Termination Agreement among InterTAN Australia Ltd., RadioShack Corporation, InterTAN Inc., InterTAN Canada Limited, RadioShack International Procurement Limited Partnership and Technotron Sales Corp. Pty. Limited dated April 10, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(g) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).

 


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10 (s)   Share Acquisition Agreement among InterTAN, Inc., InterTAN Canada Ltd. And Dick Smith Electronics Holdings Pty. Ltd. Dated April 10, 2001. (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (t)   Second Amended and Restated License Agreement (Canada) between TRS Quality, Inc. and InterTAN Canada Ltd. dated as of May 1, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(v) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (t)(i)   First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated License Agreement (Canada) between TRS Quality, Inc. and InterTAN Canada Ltd. dated as of August 31, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (u)   Second Amended and Restated Merchandise Agreement among InterTAN, Inc., InterTAN Canada Ltd., RadioShack Corporation and RadioShack International Procurement Limited Partnership dated as of May 1, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(w) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (v)   Third Amendment and Restated Advertising Agreement among InterTAN, Inc. and InterTAN Canada Ltd., RadioShack Corporation and TRS Quality, Inc. dated as of September 15, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (w)   Amended and Restated Mall Stores Operating and Marketing Agreement among Rogers Wireless Inc., Rogers Wireless Communications Inc., InterTAN Canada Ltd. and InterTAN, Inc. dated as of June 21, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(y) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).

 


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†10 (x)   Employment Agreement between James P. Maddox and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 10, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (y)   Employment Agreement between Heinz Stier and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 10, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 10(e) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (y)(i)   Retirement Letter Agreement between Heinz Stier and InterTAN, Inc. dated July 22, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(ff) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (z)   Employment Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Michael D. Flink dated March 21, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
†10 (aa)   Amended and Restated Stock Program of InterTAN, Inc. dated as of July 1, 2002. (Filed as Exhibit 10(ee) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
10 (bb)   Credit Agreement dated as of December 17, 2002 between InterTAN Canada Ltd. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as administrative agent and lender. (Filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for quarter ended December 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).
†*10 (cc)   Employment Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Ean G. Daoust dated April 22, 2003.
*10 (dd)   Indemnification Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Ean G. Daoust dated as of May 2, 2003

 


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†*10 (ee)   Plan Agreement in respect of Deferred Compensation Plan between InterTAN, Inc. and Ean G. Daoust dated May 1, 2003.
  21     Subsidiaries of InterTAN, Inc.
*23     Consent of Independent Accountants.
*31.1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
*31.2     Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
*32.1     Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*32.2     Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

* Filed herewith

 

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement