-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, JyaDHfirF/iBggrqiouiiiOhvaYDgS4XPBww6GwFtZaZhZ8waT4rckX3uVQVH2Sw 7XQVyOTHhltz79wSZ+g9Wg== 0000950152-04-004237.txt : 20040521 0000950152-04-004237.hdr.sgml : 20040521 20040521150936 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950152-04-004237 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040520 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20040521 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000876427 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, SERVICES & PARKING [7500] IRS NUMBER: 160838627 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-19357 FILM NUMBER: 04824007 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 HOLLEDER PKWY CITY: ROCHESTER STATE: NY ZIP: 14615-3808 BUSINESS PHONE: 7166476400 8-K 1 l07759ae8vk.txt MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE, INC. 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 20, 2004 MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE, INC. ------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New York 0-19357 16-0838627 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 200 Holleder Parkway, Rochester, New York 14615 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (585) 647-6400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) The following is a list of exhibits furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K: Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated May 20, 2004 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On May 20, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its operating results for the fourth quarter ended and year ended March 27, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE, INC. ------------------------- (Registrant) May 21, 2004 By: /s/ John W. Van Heel ------------------------------ John W. Van Heel Vice President-Finance EX-99.1 2 l07759aexv99w1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 CONTACT: Robert Gross President and Chief Executive Officer (585) 647-6400 Catherine D'Amico Executive Vice President - Finance Chief Financial Officer (585) 647-6400 Investor Relations: Cara O'Brien/Melissa Myron/Lila Sharifian Media Contact: Stephanie Sampiere Financial Dynamics (212) 850-5600 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND RECORD FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS ~ Full Year Net Income Increases 24% ~ ~ Company Reaffirms Forecast for Record 2005 Net Income ~ Anticipates 19%-27% EPS Growth in 2005 ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y. - MAY 20, 2004 - MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE, INC. (NASDAQ: MNRO) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 27, 2004 that were in line with the Company's previously announced expectations. Financial Results Full year sales increased 8.3% to $279.5 million from $258.0 million in fiscal 2003. The sales increase was driven by a 4.7% increase in comparable store sales. New stores added $10.9 million, including $3.5 million from the newly-acquired Mr. Tire stores. The comparable store sales result was fueled by an approximate 16% increase in scheduled maintenance, a 6% increase in brake sales and a 19% increase in commercial sales. Gross profit improved to $114.8 million, or 41.1% of sales, from $105.6 million, or 40.9% of sales, last year. Annual net income increased 23.9% to a record $17.0 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, from $13.7 million, or $0.97 per diluted share. - more - Fourth quarter sales increased 9.4% to $67.2 million from $61.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2003, reflecting the positive impact of a 2.0% increase in comparable store sales. New stores added $5.1 million. Gross profit increased to $25.9 million, or 38.5% of sales, from $24.2 million, or 39.3% of sales, in the same period last year. Net income for the quarter was $2.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, as compared to $2.5 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the year-ago period. Net income declined, as previously discussed, due to several reasons including a shift in the seasonality of the business to the third quarter related to owning more tire stores, a shift in the timing of the recognition of insurance expense, and the impact of implementation of EITF 02-16 related to the recognition of cooperative advertising credits. Robert G. Gross, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monro, commented, "Fiscal 2004 was an important year for our Company. While expanding our top and bottom lines and enhancing certain product and service offerings, we also improved penetration of key geographic areas. Our overall sales improvement, evidenced by the 4.7% increase in comparable store sales, in addition to an increase in oil changes and higher store traffic, contributed to the 24% improvement in our net income." Mr. Gross continued, "While our organic growth developed further during the year, we also seized strategic expansion opportunities. Specifically, we opened 14 new stores, including 12 BJ's Wholesale Club locations, and completed the Mr. Tire acquisition in March, giving us an even more solid foothold in our markets. Our passion for customer service, which builds the loyalty and trust of our customers, and our database marketing efforts remain the cornerstone of our success. Overall, we are pleased with our performance and confident in our superior business model, driven by our dedicated employees and competitively priced, high quality automotive repair products and services." Company Outlook Given positive industry conditions and solid sales trends, the Company reaffirms its previously announced expectations for fiscal 2005. For the first quarter, the Company estimates earnings per diluted share to be between $0.48 and $0.52 versus $0.41 a year ago. On an annual basis, the Company anticipates sales of approximately $345 million to $355 million, with comparable store sales growth of 3% to 5%. This would translate into record earnings per diluted share in the range of $1.40 to $1.50, based upon weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 14.8 million. The Company currently plans to open 25 new stores in fiscal 2005, of which 20 are projected to be BJ's Wholesale Club locations. - more- Mr. Gross concluded, "We are encouraged by the results of fiscal 2004 and look forward to significant achievements in 2005. We anticipate even further growth in our business as we receive the benefits from our Mr. Tire purchase and continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities that will not only strengthen our geographic presence, but will also be accretive to earnings in a timely manner." Monro Muffler Brake operates a chain of stores providing automotive undercar repair and tire services in the United States, operating under the brand names of Monro Muffler Brake and Service, Speedy Auto Service by Monro, Tread Quarters Discount Tires and Mr. Tire. The Company currently operates 596 stores and 10 kiosks, and has 18 dealer locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Rhode Island, Delaware, Michigan and Maine. Monro's stores provide a full range of services for exhaust systems, brake systems, steering and suspension systems, tires and many vehicle maintenance services. The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may contain statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed. These factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, product demand, dependence on and competition within the primary markets in which the Company's stores are located, the need for and costs associated with store renovations and other capital expenditures, the effect of economic conditions, the impact of competitive services and pricing, product development, parts supply restraints or difficulties, industry regulation, risks relating to leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates), continued availability of capital resources and financing, risks relating to integration of acquired businesses and other factors set forth elsewhere herein and in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2003. (Tables Follow) MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE, INC. Financial Highlights (Unaudited) (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
QUARTER ENDED FISCAL MARCH -------------------------- 2004 2003 % CHANGE ---------- ---------- ---------- Sales $ 67,159 $ 61,399 9.4% Cost of sales, including distribution and occupancy costs 41,299 37,240 10.9 ---------- ---------- Gross profit 25,860 24,159 7.0 Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses 21,581 19,696 9.6 ---------- ---------- Operating income 4,279 4,463 (4.1) Interest expense, net 616 570 8.1 Other expense (income), net 182 (68) ---------- ---------- Income before provision for income taxes 3,481 3,961 (12.1) Provision for income taxes 1,323 1,507 (12.2) ---------- ---------- Net income $ 2,158 $ 2,454 (12.1) ========== ========== Diluted earnings per share $ 0.15 $ 0.17 (11.8)% ========== ========== Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding 14,486 14,156 Number of stores open (at end of quarter) 595 560
- more - MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE, INC. Financial Highlights (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
YEAR ENDED FISCAL MARCH ----------------------- 2004 2003 % CHANGE ---------- ---------- ---------- Sales $ 279,457 $ 258,026 8.3% Cost of sales, including distribution and occupancy costs 164,650 152,432 8.0 ---------- ---------- Gross profit 114,807 105,594 8.7 Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses 84,708 81,040 4.5 ---------- ---------- Operating income 30,099 24,554 22.6 Interest expense, net 2,613 2,601 0.5 Other expense (income), net 59 (189) ---------- ---------- Income before provision for income taxes 27,427 22,142 23.9 Provision for income taxes 10,422 8,414 23.9 ---------- ---------- Net income $ 17,005 $ 13,728 23.9 ========== ========== Diluted earnings per share $ 1.18 $ .97 21.6% ========== ========== Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding 14,400 14,105
- more - MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE, INC. Financial Highlights (Dollars in thousands)
MARCH 27, MARCH 29, 2004 2003 ---------- ---------- Assets Current assets Cash $ 1,533 $ 69 Inventories 54,050 51,256 Other current assets 15,159 12,552 ---------- ---------- Total current assets 70,742 63,877 Property, plant and equipment, net 159,716 132,148 Other noncurrent assets 32,332 11,175 ---------- ---------- Total assets $ 262,790 $ 207,200 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities $ 42,578 $ 41,997 Long-term debt 68,763 36,183 Other long term liabilities 7,650 4,628 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities 118,991 82,808 Total shareholders' equity 143,799 124,392 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 262,790 $ 207,200 ========== ==========
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