-----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, NQD8OOKH4F9HejA8HM4upLB0DbCwzeqHnkAvm0+ZaMGwz4pGvz48fY6OhfmVgn4V GrQRJsbrtel2hTGegDaflA== 0000950132-01-000090.txt : 20010214 0000950132-01-000090.hdr.sgml : 20010214 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950132-01-000090 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20001201 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010213 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000919012 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651] IRS NUMBER: 132721761 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23760 FILM NUMBER: 1537757 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 THORN HILL DR STREET 2: PO BOX 788 CITY: WARRENDALE STATE: PA ZIP: 15095 BUSINESS PHONE: 4127764857 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 THORN HILL DRIVE STREET 2: P O BOX 788 CITY: WARRENDALE STATE: PA ZIP: 15095 8-K/A 1 0001.htm FORM 8-K/A DATED DECEMBER 1, 2000 FORM 8-K/A DATED DECEMBER 1, 2000
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-0001
 
 
FORM 8-K/A
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
DATE OF REPORT: DECEMBER 1, 2000
 
 
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
           
           
  DELAWARE
  0-23760
  13-2721761
  (STATE OR OTHER
JURISDICTION OF
INCORPORATION OR
ORGANIZATION)
  (COMMISSION FILE NO.)   (IRS EMPLOYER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
           
           
150 Thorn Hill Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
(724)776-4857
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
INCLUDING AREA CODE OF REGISTRANT'S
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
           
Not Applicable
(FORMER NAME OR FORMER ADDRESS, IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT)
 
 
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
     
 

(a)

Financial Statements of the Businesses Acquired:
     
 

The following financial statements for the acquired businesses are filed herein:

     
  Report of Independent Auditors on Combined Financial Statements for the Divisions of Dylex Limited acquired by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. for the year ended January 29, 2000
     
  Combined Balance Sheets for the Divisions of Dylex Limited acquired by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. as of October 28, 2000 (Unaudited) and January 29, 2000
     
  Combined Statements of Operations, Combined Statements of Cash Flows, and Combined Statements of Net Divisional Equity for the Divisions of Dylex Limited acquired by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. for the year ended January 29, 2000, for the nine months ended October 28, 2000 (Unaudited), and for the nine months ended October 30, 1999 (Unaudited)
     
  Notes to the Combined Financial Statements
     
  (b) Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements:
     
  The following unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are filed herein:
     
  Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet as of October 28, 2000
     
  Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations for the nine months ended October 28, 2000
     
  Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations for the year ended January 29, 2000
     
  Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements

     

     

     

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

To the Board of Directors of Dylex Limited

               We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of the Acquired Businesses as of January 29, 2000, and the related combined statements of operations, net divisional equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. The combined financial statements include the accounts of Braemar, Thrifty's and National Logistics Services (the "Acquired Businesses" ). The Acquired Businesses are divisions of Dylex Limited ("Dylex") and thus are under common ownership and common management. These financial statements are the responsibility of the management of Dylex Limited. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

               We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in Canada and in the United States of America. Those standards 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. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

               In our opinion, such combined financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Acquired Businesses at January 29, 2000 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Toronto, Canada

January 19, 2001

Combined Balance Sheet

Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

 

January 29,
2000


(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 
 
   
 

Assets

 
 

Current assets:

 
 

     Cash

$

17,998

     Merchandise inventory

 

11,394

     Accounts receivable

 

945

     Prepaid expenses

 

381

 

Total current assets

 

30,718

   
 

Fixed assets:

 
 

     Land

 

2,124

     Buildings and renovations

 

5,781

     Leasehold improvements and equipment

 

22,699

 
   

30,604

Less accumulated depreciation

 

7,986

 
   

22,618

 

Systems development costs, net

 

1,109

 

Total assets

$

54,445

 
   
 

Liabilities and net divisional equity

 
 

Current liabilities:

 
 

     Accounts payable

$

11,466

     Accrued liabilities

 

1,537

     Accrued compensation

 

1,734

     Accrued rent

 

2,750

     Unredeemed payable gift certificates

 

582

     Accrued income and other taxes payable

 

4,677

 

Total current liabilities

 

22,746

   
 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

103

 
 
 

Net divisional equity

 

31,596

 

Total liabilities and net divisional equity

$

54,445

 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements.

Combined Statement of Operations

Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

 

Year ended
January 29,
2000


 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

   
     

Net sales

$

169,959

 

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy, and warehousing costs

112,609

 
 
 

Gross profit

57,350

 
 
 
 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

43,852

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

4,450

 
 
 

Operating income

9,048

 

Other expenses, net

(235

)
 
 

Income before income taxes

8,813

 

Provision for income taxes

3,878

 
 
 

Net income

$

4,935

 
 
 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements.

Combined Statement of Net Divisional Equity

Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

For the year ended January 29, 2000

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

Net
Investment


Other
Comprehensive
Income


Total Net
Divisional
Equity


 
                       

Balance at January 31, 1999

  $

24,321

    $

  $

24,321

 

Net transfers from Dylex

   

1,986

     

   

1,986

 

Comprehensive income:

   
 
     
 
   
 
 

     Net income

   

4,935

     

   

4,935

 

     Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax

   

     

354

   

354

 
                 
 

Total comprehensive income

   
 
     
 
   

5,289

 
   


 

Balance at January 29, 2000

  $

31,242

    $

354

  $

31,596

 
   


 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements.

Combined Statement of Cash Flows
Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

 

Year ended
January 29, 2000


 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

     
       

Operating activities:

     

Net income

$

4,935

 

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

 
 
 

          Depreciation and amortization

 

4,450

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 
 
 

     Merchandise inventory

 

1,518

 

     Accounts receivable

 

122

 

     Prepaid expenses

 

(1,109

)

     Accounts payable

 

(1,214

)

     Accrued liabilities

 

(4,598

)

     Accrued compensation

 

(563

)

     Accrued rent

 

(5

)

     Unredeemed gift certificates

 

23

 

     Accrued income and other taxes payable

 

(1,605

)
 
 

Total adjustments

 

(2,981

)
   
 
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,954

 
   
 
 

Investing activities:

 
 
 

Capital expenditures

 

(7,556

)
 
 

Net cash used for investing activities

 

(7,556

)
   
 
 

Financing activities

 
 
 

Net transfers from Dylex

 

6,165

 
 
 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

6,165

 
 
 

Net increase in cash

 

563

 

Cash—beginning of period

 

17,435

 
 
 

Cash—end of period

$

17,998

 
 
 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements.

Notes to Combined Financial Statements

Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, In
c.

1.       Business Operations

Braemar, Thrifty's, and National Logistic Services ("NLS") (the "Acquired Businesses") are divisions of Dylex Limited ("Dylex"), which is a company incorporated under the laws of Canada. During 1995, Dylex was reorganized (the "reorganization") under the provisions of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA") in Canada.

The Acquired Businesses are specialty retailers of apparel and accessories for women, teens, and young adults. The Acquired Businesses operate 172 retail stores located in Canada. The following table sets forth the approximate percentage of net sales attributable to each merchandise group for the Acquired Businesses:

 

Year ended January 29, 2000

 

Men's apparel

    28%

Women's apparel

69

Accessories

 3


Total

100%


On December 1, 2000, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. completed the purchase of the Acquired Businesses. These financial statements do not reflect any adjustments as a result of this acquisition. The combined financial statements reflect historical carve-out combined financial statements for the Acquired Businesses at and for the year ended January 29, 2000.

In connection with this acquisition, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. announced its intention to convert the Braemar retail stores to American Eagle Outfitters retail stores. These combined financial statements do not reflect any adjustments to the assets and liabilities which might arise as a result of this subsequent event.

2.       Principles of Combination

The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. All significant transactions and balances between and with the Acquired Businesses have been eliminated in combination. The combined financial statements reflect an allocation of Dylex overhead expenses. These expenses were allocated, where practicable, based on net sales of the businesses acquired, or allocated to the Acquired Businesses on a pro rata basis. Management believes the methods of allocation to be reasonable.

3.       Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market using the retail inventory method. The Acquired Businesses review their inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally use markdowns to clear merchandise. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have an adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected.

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets acquired after January 28, 1995, are recorded at cost. As part of the reorganization, fixed assets were revalued at the lower of net book value or fair market value.

Fixed assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Buildings

40 years

 

Building renovations

5 years

 

Leasehold improvements and equipment

4 to 10 years

Depreciation expense for the year ended January 29, 2000 was $3.7 million.

In accordance with FASB Statement No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of, management evaluates, at least annually, the ongoing value of long-lived assets associated with retail stores which have been open longer than one year. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to estimated fair market value. There were no impairment losses recorded for the year ended January 29, 2000.

Capital Leases

Certain long-term lease transactions relating to the financing of store fixtures and other equipment are accounted for as capital leases. Assets recorded under capital leases are amortized on a straight-line basis using rates that are consistent with similar fixed assets. Obligations recorded under capital leases are reduced by rental payments net of imputed interest.

Start up Costs

Costs related to the development of new business concepts are expensed as incurred.

 

Systems Development Costs

Costs, primarily the external direct costs of purchasing software and direct payroll relating to the implementation of computer systems, are capitalized and amortized over a maximum of four years, commencing when the system is fully operational. Amortization expense for the year ended January 29, 2000 related to these assets was $0.9 million. Details of systems development costs follow:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

January 29,
2000


 

Systems development costs

$ 1,963

 

Less: accumulated amortization

  (854)

Systems development costs, net $ 1,109

Store Opening Costs

All costs associated with the opening of new stores are expensed as incurred.

Foreign Currency Translation

As the Acquired Businesses operate solely in Canada, the Canadian dollar is the functional currency. These combined financial statements have been prepared as if the Acquired Businesses adopted the U.S. dollar as the reporting currency as of January 31, 1999. In accordance with FASB Statement No. 52, Foreign Currency Translation, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the fiscal year-end. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the year. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations, whereas related translation adjustments are reported as other comprehensive income in accordance with FASB Statement No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income. Components of comprehensive income include net income and the effects of translating the financial statements from the functional currency, Canadian dollars, to the reporting currency, U.S. dollars.

As part of the Statement of Net Divisional Equity, the current year effects of such translation gains and losses are reported, net of tax, as components of other comprehensive loss, as follows:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

Cumulative
Translation
Gain- Pre-Tax

 

 

Tax
Expense

 

Other Comprehensive
Income, Net of Tax

 

January 29, 2000

  $632  

 

($278)

     

$354

Pension Costs

Dylex maintains two pension plans providing benefits on a defined benefit basis up to the end of 1992, and from 1993, on a defined contribution basis. In connection with the purchase of the Acquired Businesses, Dylex has retained the plan assets and benefit obligations of both plans. Therefore, neither the assets or liabilities related to the defined benefit plans have been included in these combined financial statements.

In the case of the defined benefit provisions, pensions are based on length of service and career average earnings. The cost of pension benefits earned by employees is determined using the projected benefit method pro-rated on service and is charged to expense as services are rendered. This cost reflects Management's best estimates of the pension plans' expected investment yields, salary escalation, mortality of members, termination, and the ages at which members will retire. Adjustments arising from plan amendments, experience gains and losses and changes in assumptions are amortized over the estimated average remaining service lives of the employees. These costs were considered as part of the allocation of Dylex overhead expenses discussed in Note 2.

In the case of the defined contribution plan, the cost of pension benefits is the Dylex required contribution to the plan.

Employee Stock Option Plan

Dylex has a stock option plan, which is described more fully in Note 10 of these combined financial statements. In October 1995, the FASB issued Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, (SFAS 123) which establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans. Dylex accounts for its stock-based employee compensation plan using the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, (APB 25). Under APB 25, because the exercise price of Dylex's employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the combined financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions based on currently available information. Such estimates and assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as at the reporting date and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recorded upon purchase of merchandise by customers. In connection with gift certificates, a deferred revenue amount is established upon purchase of the certificate by the customer and revenue is recognized upon redemption and purchase of the merchandise.

Advertising Costs

Advertising consists primarily of radio and outdoor advertising, preferred customer mailings, and in-store signage. Costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $3.5 million for the year ended January 29, 2000.

Landlord Allowances

Landlord allowances reduce leasehold improvements and equipment on the combined balance sheet.

Recent Financial Accounting Developments

In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS 137 and 138 (collectively SFAS 133), which established standards for the recognition and measurement of derivative and hedging activities. This standard is effective for 2001. As discussed in Note 13, Dylex enters into these types of contracts, however, based on the fact that the Acquired Businesses do not engage in this type of activity, these pronouncements are not anticipated to have any significant impact on the combined financial statements.

4.       Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

Year ended January 29,
2000

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

     Income taxes

$

76

     Interest

$

395

Income taxes paid represent the allocation from Dylex to the Acquired Businesses of the Canadian Large Corporation Tax.

5.       Related Party Transactions

Dylex provides management services relating to technology, real estate, legal, lease administration, market research, payroll and accounts payable services to the Acquired Businesses. During the year ended January 29, 2000 management fees paid to Dylex approximated $2.7 million. These fees are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

6.       Letters of Credit

Under Dylex, the Acquired Businesses have a borrowing arrangement with a bank to provide $17.4 million of letters of credit. At January 29, 2000, letters of credit of $1.8 million were outstanding related to the Acquired Businesses.

7.       Net Divisional Equity

Net divisional equity represents the net assets of the Acquired Businesses. Included in net divisional equity are all interdivisional balances with Dylex, net income of the Acquired Businesses and foreign currency translation adjustments.

8.       Lease Commitments

Store operations are conducted primarily from leased premises. These leases generally provide for base rentals and the payment of a percentage of sales as additional rent when sales exceed specified levels. These leases generally include renewal options and provide for rent escalations during the term of the lease. Minimum rentals relating to these leases are recorded on a straight-line basis. In addition, the leases typically include common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and certain other expenses. These leases are classified as operating leases.

Rent expense charged to operations was as follows:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

Year ended
January 29,
2000


     
Minimum rentals $ 12,700
Contingent rentals      583

$ 13,283

The Acquired Businesses' future minimum lease payments as of January 29, 2000 are as follows:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

Capital Leases

   

Operating Leases

 

2001

$

 98

  $

10,899

2002

 

 68

   

10,449

2003

 

 29

   

10,169

2004

 

   

 9,829

2005

 

   

 8,671

Thereafter

 

   

23,009


Total minimum lease payments

$

195

$

73,026


Less amount representing imputed interest at varying rates

 

 12

 

Present value of obligations under capital leases

183

 

Due within one year

 80

 

Long-term obligations under capital leases $ 103      

 


     

9.       Income Taxes

As of January 29, 2000, the Acquired Businesses did not file separate tax returns, instead the reported operations were included in the Canadian tax return of Dylex Limited, which had significant net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards. Due to these loss carryforwards, no actual current income tax liabilities exist. These combined financial statements show the estimated total tax expense (current and deferred) of the Acquired Businesses, as if they were a standalone Canadian taxpayer, with no tax loss attributable to the reported operations. The current and deferred tax liabilities are grouped together on the combined balance sheet, due to a lack of available data necessary to classify the taxes separately and because such amounts would not be applicable following the purchase of the Acquired Businesses by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

The income tax expense is higher than the expected U.S. statutory rate of 35% due to higher statutory rates in Canada.

Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

   

Year ended January 29, 2000

 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

   
     

U.S federal

$

Canadian

 

3,878


Provision for income taxes $ 3,878

A reconciliation between the U.S. statutory federal income tax and the effective tax rate follows:

  Year ended January 29,
2000

 
 

U.S. federal income tax rate

 35%

 

Effect of foreign operations subject

 

     to higher Canadian tax rates

9

44%
 

10.       Employee Stock Option Plan

At the 1995, 1996, and 1997 Annual Meetings of Shareholders of Dylex, the Shareholders approved an employee stock option plan (ESOP) and authorized Dylex to reserve a total of 5,568,873 common shares for issuance in accordance with the terms of the ESOP. Options granted are exercisable over a period from seven to ten years and the purchase price is payable in full at the time the options are exercised. Options are granted at an exercise price equal to the market price of the underlying common shares at the time of the grant and, subject to accelerated vesting provisions, vest at 20% per year commencing on the first anniversary of the grant.

Pro forma information regarding net income is required by FASB 123, however, due to the fact that the fair value method results in net income that is not materially different from amounts reported, no pro forma information is disclosed.

A summary of Dylex's stock option activity applicable to the Acquired Businesses follows:

 

Year ended
January 29, 2000

 
 

Options

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

 

Outstanding—beginning of period

  716,880

     
$

2.81

Granted (exercise price equal to fair value)

  200,000

     
$

1.74

Exercised

      (9,132

)    
$

0.77

Cancelled

  (162,400

)  
$

3.12


Outstanding—end of period

 745,348

     
$

2.60

   
     

Exercisable—end of period

 203,880

     
$

2.60

The following summarizes information about stock options applicable to the Acquired Businesses which are outstanding at January 29, 2000:

   

Options Outstanding

Options Exercisable


Exercise Prices

Outstanding at
January 29,
2000

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

 

Exercisable
At January 29,
2000

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price


         
 

$0.77

215,348

 

6.0 years

  $

0.77

 

100,080

 
$

0.77

$1.31

 

150,000

 

9.9 years

  $

1.31

 

        —

 

  —

$1.92

 

  20,000

 

6.3 years

  $

1.92

 

    9,800

 
$

1.92

$3.04

 

  50,000

 

9.3 years

  $

3.04

 

        —

 

 —

$4.01

 

150,000

 

8.4 years

  $

4.01

 

  30,000

 
$

4.01

$4.92

160,000

7.4 years

$

4.92

 64,000

$

4.92


$0.77 to $4.92

745,348

7.8 years

  $

2.60

 

203,880

 
$

2.60

 

These stock options were cancelled pursuant to the purchase of the Acquired Businesses by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

11.       Pension Plan

The projected net assets available for plan benefits and the actuarially determined present value of accumulated pension benefits for the Acquired Businesses' share of Dylex's two defined benefit plans are as follows:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

January 29,
2000


     

Pension fund assets

$

954

Pension obligations

$

807

The Acquired Businesses' share of pension fund assets and pension obligations disclosed above were determined based on the number of participants from the Acquired Businesses in relation to total plan participants.

In determining the actuarial present value of accumulated plan benefits and pension costs, Dylex used a discount rate and expected rate of return on plan assets of 6.5%. Discount rates reflected current interest rates. Dylex amortized unrecognized gains and losses associated with the plans over the estimated average remaining service life of the employee group covered by the plans, which is estimated to be 15.4 years and 11.0 years for the two plans, respectively. As such, plan assets represent fair market values and liabilities represent the present value of all future benefit obligations.

Commencing January 1, 1993, Dylex introduced a new Retirement Savings Program, the Dylex Employees' Pension Plan, replacing the defined benefit provisions with a defined contribution formula. All benefits earned by employees from this date onward have been reflected in the defined contribution arrangement. For the year ended January 29, 2000, the Acquired Businesses recognized $0.3 million in connection with this plan.

Effective August 31, 2000, Dylex commenced a wind-up of both plans. Dylex management anticipates that it will take one year to complete the wind-up process.

12.       Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Acquired Businesses have been the subject of legal claims. These legal claims are the responsibility of Dylex. No material amounts related to these claims have been incurred during the year relating to the Acquired Businesses.

13.       Financial Instruments

Foreign Exchange Risk

From time to time, Dylex enters into forward exchange contracts to reduce the foreign exchange risk with respect to U.S. dollar denominated goods purchased for resale. The fair market value of the outstanding contract as at January 29, 2000 was $1.0 million. Gains and losses on foreign exchange contracts are included in the allocation of the Dylex's overhead expenses as discussed in Note 2.

Credit Risk

The Acquired Businesses' exposure to concentration of credit risk is limited. Accounts receivable are primarily from suppliers and customers of a large and diverse group.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of the Acquired Businesses' financial assets and financial liabilities as of January 29, 2000 approximate their fair value.

14.       Segment Information

The Acquired Businesses consist of three reportable segments: Braemar, Thrifty's, and National Logistics Services ("NLS"). Braemar sells sportswear and classically styled fashion coordinates for women. Thrifty's sells denim and other casual wear and accessories. NLS is a warehouse and distribution operation. Sales for NLS result from distribution services to Dylex. The accounting policies of all segments are the same as described in Note 3. Management of Dylex evaluates the performance of the business segments based on sales and operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA").

Financial information regarding the reportable segments follow:

As at and for the year ended January 29, 2000

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

Thrifty's

   

Braemar

     

National
Logistics
Services

   

Total


Sales

$

99,629

  $

54,177

    $

16,153

  $

169,959

                         

EBITDA

 

13,082

   

(893

)    

1,309

   

13,498

                         

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,636

   

1,103

     

711

   

4,450

                         

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

4,609

   

(970

)    

239

   

3,878

                         

Segment Assets

 

34,030

   

9,901

     

10,514

   

54,445

                         

Purchase of fixed and leased assets

 

4,476

   

1,207

     

1,873

   

7,556


 

Combined Balance Sheet

Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

 

October 28,
2000


(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

(Unaudited)

   
 

Assets

 
 

Current assets:

 
 

     Cash

$

14,597

     Merchandise inventory

18,186

     Accounts receivable

2,199

     Prepaid expenses

362

 

Total current assets

35,344

 
 

Fixed assets:

 

     Land

2,007

     Buildings and renovations

5,464

     Leasehold improvements and equipment

24,628

 
 

32,099

Less accumulated depreciation

10,123

 
 

21,976

 

Systems development costs, net

824

 

Total assets

$

58,144

 
 
 

Liabilities and net divisional equity

 

Current liabilities:

 

     Accounts payable

$

14,192

     Accrued liabilities

3,049

     Accrued compensation

1,515

     Accrued rent

3,019

     Unredeemed gift certificates

255

     Accrued income and other taxes payable

5,099

 

Total current liabilities

27,129

 
 

Noncurrent liabilities

46

 
 
 

Net divisional equity

30,969

 

Total liabilities and net divisional equity

$

58,144

 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements.

Combined Statement of Operations

Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

 

Nine months
ended October
28, 2000


Nine months
ended October
30, 1999


 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 
         

Net sales

$

116,401

 
$

119,167

 

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy, and
    warehousing costs

77,977

 

81,485

 
   

 

Gross profit

38,424

 

37,682

 
 
 
 
 
 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

32,935

 

32,192

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

3,661

 

3,166

 
   

 

Operating income

1,828

 

2,324

 

Other expenses, net

(647

)

(231

)
   

 

Income before income taxes

1,181

 

2,093

 

Provision for income taxes

520

 

921

 
   

 

Net income

$

661

 
$

1,172

 
   

 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements.

Combined Statement of Net Divisional Equity

Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

For the nine months ended October 30, 1999 (Unaudited) and the nine months ended October 28, 2000 (Unaudited)

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

Net
Investment


Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)


Total Net
Divisional
Equity


 
                         

Balance at January 31, 1999

  $

24,321

    $

    $

24,321

 
Net transfers to Dylex    
(12,108
)    
     
(12,108
)

Comprehensive income:

   
 
     
 
     
 
 

     Net income

   

1,172

     

     

1,172

 

     Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax

   

     

835

     

835

 
                   
 

Total comprehensive income

   
 
     
 
     

2,007

 
   


 

Balance at October 30, 1999

  $

13,385

    $

835

    $

14,220

 
   


 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

Balance at January 29, 2000

   

31,242

     

354

     

31,596

 

Net transfers from Dylex

   

277

     

     

277

 

Comprehensive income:

   
 
     
 
     
 
 

     Net income

   

661

     

     

661

 

     Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax

   

     

(1,011

)    

(1,011

)
                   
 

Total comprehensive loss

   
 
     
 
     

(350

)
   


 

Balance at October 28, 2000

  $

31,626

    $

(657

)   $

30,969

 
   


 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements.

Combined Statement of Cash Flows
Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

 

Nine months
ended October 28,
2000


 

Nine months
ended October30,
1999


 

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 
         

Operating activities:

       

Net income

$

661

  $

1,172

 

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

 
 
 
 

          Depreciation and amortization

3,661

 

3,166

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 
 
 
 

     Merchandise inventory

(6,792

)  

(7,424

)

     Accounts receivable

(1,254

)  

(156

)

     Prepaid expenses

(450

)  

(676

)

     Accounts payable

2,723

 

11,235

     Accrued liabilities

1,603

 

(2,275

     Accrued compensation

(219

)  

(1,069

)

     Accrued rent

269

 

10

     Unredeemed gift certificates

(327

)  

(255

)

     Accrued income and other taxes payable

425

 

2,256

 

 

Total adjustments

(361

)  

4,812

 
 
 
 
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

300

 

5,984

 
 
 
 

Investing activities:

 
 
 

Capital expenditures

(3,447

)  

(6,413

)
 

 

Net cash used for investing activities

(3,447

)  

(6,413

)
 
 
 
 

Financing activities:

 
 
 

Net transfers to Dylex

(254

)  

(7,906

)
 

 

Net cash used for financing activities

(254

)  

(7,906

)
 

 

Net decrease in cash

(3,401

)  

(8,335

)

Cash—beginning of period

17,998

 

17,435

 
 

 

Cash—end of period

$

14,597

  $

9,100

 
 

 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements.

Notes to Combined Financial Statements

Divisions of Dylex Limited Acquired by
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

1.       Business Operations

Braemar, Thrifty's, and National Logistic Services ("NLS") (the "Acquired Businesses") are divisions of Dylex Limited ("Dylex"), which is a company incorporated under the laws of Canada. During 1995, Dylex was reorganized (the "reorganization") under the provisions of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA") in Canada.

The Acquired Businesses are specialty retailers of apparel and accessories for women, teens, and young adults. The Acquired Businesses operate 172 retail stores located in Canada. The following table sets forth the approximate percentage of net sales attributable to each merchandise group for the Acquired Businesses:

 

Nine months
ended October 28,
2000


Nine months
ended October 30,
1999


 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

Men's apparel

    27%

 

    26%

Women's apparel

70

 

71

Accessories

  3

 

  3

 

Total

 100%

 

 100%

 

On December 1, 2000, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. completed the purchase of the Acquired Businesses. These financial statements do not reflect any adjustments as a result of this acquisition. The combined financial statements reflect historical carve-out combined financial statements for the Acquired Businesses at and for the nine months ended October 28, 2000 and the nine months ended October 30, 1999.

In connection with this acquisition, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. announced its intention to convert the Braemar retail stores to American Eagle Outfitters retail stores. These combined financial statements do not reflect any adjustments to the assets and liabilities which might arise as a result of this subsequent event.

The financials statements for the nine months ended October 28, 2000 and the nine months ended October 30, 1999 have not been audited or reviewed by an independent accountant. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and are consistent with the audited financial statements for the year ended January 29, 2000.

2.       Principles of Combination

The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. All significant transactions and balances between and with the Acquired Businesses have been eliminated in combination. The combined financial statements reflect an allocation of Dylex overhead expenses. These expenses were allocated, where practicable, based on net sales of the businesses acquired, or allocated to the Acquired Businesses on a pro rata basis. Management believes the methods of allocation to be reasonable.

3.       Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market using the retail inventory method. The Acquired Businesses review their inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally use markdowns to clear merchandise. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have an adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected.

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets acquired after January 28, 1995, are recorded at cost. As part of the reorganization, fixed assets were revalued at the lower of net book value or fair market value.

Fixed assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Buildings

40 years

 

Building renovations

5 years

 

Leasehold improvements and equipment

4 to 10 years

Depreciation for the nine months ended October 28, 2000 and October 30, 1999 was $2.9 million and $2.7 million, respectively.

In accordance with FASB Statement No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of, management evaluates, at least annually, the ongoing value of long-lived assets associated with retail stores which have been open longer than one year. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to estimated fair market value. There were no impairment losses recorded for the nine months ended October 29, 2000 or the nine months ended October 30, 1999.

Capital Leases

Certain long-term lease transactions relating to the financing of store fixtures and other equipment are accounted for as capital leases. Assets recorded under capital leases are amortized on a straight-line basis using rates that are consistent with similar fixed assets. Obligations recorded under capital leases are reduced by rental payments net of imputed interest.

Start up Costs

Costs related to the development of new business concepts are expensed as incurred.

Systems Development Costs

Costs, primarily the external direct costs of purchasing software and direct payroll relating to the implementation of computer systems, are capitalized and amortized over a maximum of four years, commencing when the system is fully operational. Amortization expense was $0.8 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2000 and October 30, 1999, respectively. Details of systems development costs follow:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

October 28,
2000


 
 

(Unaudited)

 

Systems development costs

$

1,553

 

Less: accumulated amortization

 

(729

)
 
 

Systems development costs, net

$

824

 
 
 

Store Opening Costs

All costs associated with the opening of new stores are expensed as incurred.

Foreign Currency Translation

As the Acquired Businesses operate solely in Canada, the Canadian dollar is the functional currency. These combined financial statements have been prepared as if the Acquired Businesses adopted the U.S. dollar as the reporting currency as of January 31, 1999. In accordance with FASB Statement No. 52, Foreign Currency Translation, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the period-end date. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations, whereas related translation adjustments are reported as other comprehensive income in accordance with FASB Statement No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income. Components of comprehensive income include net income and the effects of translating the financial statements from the functional currency, Canadian dollars, to the reporting currency, U.S. dollars.

As part of the Statement of Net Divisional Equity, the accumulated effects of such translation gains and losses are reported, net of tax, as components of other comprehensive loss, as follows:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

Cumulative
Translation
Loss-Pre-Tax


Tax
Benefit


Other Comprehensive
Loss, Net of Tax


           

October 28, 2000 (Unaudited)

($1,173)

 

516

 

($657)

Pension Costs

Dylex maintains two pension plans providing benefits on a defined benefit basis up to the end of 1992, and from 1993, on a defined contribution basis. In connection with the purchase of the Acquired Businesses, Dylex has retained the plan assets and benefit obligations of both plans. Therefore, neither the assets or liabilities related to the defined benefit plans have been included in these combined financial statements.

In the case of the defined benefit provisions, pensions are based on length of service and career average earnings. The cost of pension benefits earned by employees is determined using the projected benefit method pro-rated on service and is charged to expense as services are rendered. This cost reflects Management's best estimates of the pension plans' expected investment yields, salary escalation, mortality of members, termination, and the ages at which members will retire. Adjustments arising from plan amendments, experience gains and losses and changes in assumptions are amortized over the estimated average remaining service lives of the employees. These costs were considered as part of the allocation of Dylex overhead expenses discussed in Note 2.

In the case of the defined contribution plan, the cost of pension benefits is the Dylex required contribution to the plan.

Employee Stock Option Plan

Dylex has a stock option plan, which is described more fully in Note 10 of these combined financial statements. In October 1995, the FASB issued Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, (SFAS 123) which establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans. Dylex accounts for its stock-based employee compensation plan using the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, (APB 25). Under APB 25, because the exercise price of Dylex's employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the combined financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions based on currently available information. Such estimates and assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as at the reporting date and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recorded upon purchase of merchandise by customers. In connection with gift certificates, a deferred revenue amount is established upon purchase of the certificate by the customer and revenue is recognized upon redemption and purchase of the merchandise.

Advertising Costs

Advertising consists primarily of radio and outdoor advertising, preferred customer mailings, and in-store signage. Costs are expenses as incurred. Advertising expense is summarized as follows:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

Nine months
ended October 28,
2000


Nine months
ended October 30,
1999


 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

Advertising expense

$3,271

 

$2,680

Landlord Allowances

Landlord allowances reduce leasehold improvements and equipment on the combined balance sheet.

Recent Financial Accounting Developments

In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS 137 and 138 (collectively SFAS 133), which established standards for the recognition and measurement of derivative and hedging activities. This standard is effective for 2001. As discussed in Note 13, Dylex enters into these types of contracts, however, based on the fact that the Acquired Businesses do not engage in this type of activity, these pronouncements are not anticipated to have any significant impact on the combined financial statements.

4.       Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

Nine months
ended
October 28,
2000


Nine months
ended
October 30,
1999


     

(Unaudited)

   

(Unaudited)

Cash paid during the periods for:

           

     Income taxes

  $

48

  $

48

     Interest

  $

581

  $

311

Income taxes paid represent the allocation from Dylex to the Acquired Businesses of the Canadian Large Corporation Tax.

5.   Related Party Transactions

Dylex provides management services relating to technology, real estate, legal, lease administration, market research, payroll and accounts payable services to the Acquired Businesses. For the nine months ended October 28, 2000 and October 30, 1999, management fees paid were $1.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively. These fees are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

6.   Letters of Credit

Under Dylex, the Acquired Businesses have a borrowing arrangement with a bank to provide $17.4 million of letters of credit. At October 28, 2000, letters of credit of $0.7 million were outstanding related to the Acquired Businesses.

7.   Net Divisional Equity

Net divisional equity represents the net assets of the Acquired Businesses. Included in net divisional equity are all interdivisional balances with Dylex, net income of the Acquired Businesses and foreign currency translation adjustments.

8.   Lease Commitments

Store operations are conducted primarily from leased premises. These leases generally provide for base rentals and the payment of a percentage of sales as additional rent when sales exceed specified levels. These leases generally include renewal options and provide for rent escalations during the term of the lease. Minimum rentals relating to these leases are recorded on a straight-line basis. In addition, the leases typically include common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and certain other expenses. These leases are classified as operating leases.

Rent expense charged to operations was as follows:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

Nine months ended
October 28,
2000


Nine months ended
October 30,
1999


   

(Unaudited)

   

(Unaudited)

Minimum rentals

$

9,839

  $

9,369

Contingent rentals

 

327

   

278

 

  $

10,166

  $

9,647

 

The Acquired Businesses' future minimum lease payments as of October 28, 2000 are as follows:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

Capital Leases


Operating Leases


             

2001

$

78

    $

11,996

2002

 

17

     

11,552

2003

 

     

12,275

2004

 

     

10,938

2005

 

     

8,779

Thereafter

 

     

21,123

 

Total minimum lease payments

$

95

    $

75,663

         
             

Less amount representing imputed interest at varying rates

 

7

       
 
     

Present value of obligations under capital leases

 

88

       

Due within one year

 

42

       
 
     

Long-term obligations under capital leases

$

46

       
 
     

9.       Income Taxes

As of October 28, 2000 and October 30, 1999, the Acquired Businesses did not file separate tax returns, instead the reported operations were included in the Canadian tax return of Dylex Limited, which had significant net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards. Due to these loss carryforwards, no actual current income tax liabilities exist. These combined financial statements show the estimated total tax expense (current and deferred) of the Acquired Businesses, as if they were a standalone Canadian taxpayer, with no tax loss attributable to the reported operations. The current and deferred tax liabilities are grouped together on the combined balance sheet, due to a lack of available data necessary to classify the taxes separately and because such amounts would not be applicable following the purchase of the Acquired Businesses by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

The income tax expense is higher than the expected U.S. statutory rate of 35% due to higher statutory rates in Canada.

Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

 

Nine months
ended October 28,
2000


Nine months
ended October 30,
1999


 

(Unaudited)

   

(Unaudited)

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

       
 
 
     
 

U.S federal

$

   
$

Canadian

520

   

921

 

Provision for income taxes

$

520

   
$

921

 

A reconciliation between the U.S. statutory federal income tax and the effective tax rate follows:

 

Nine months
ended
October 28,
2000


Nine months
ended
October 30,
1999


 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

U.S. federal income tax rate

35

%

35

%

Effect of foreign operations subject

 
 

     to higher Canadian tax rates

9

9

 

 
 

44

%

44

%
 

 

10.       Employee Stock Option Plan

At the 1995, 1996, and 1997 Annual Meetings of Shareholders of Dylex, the Shareholders approved an employee stock option plan (ESOP) and authorized Dylex to reserve a total of 5,568,873 common shares for issuance in accordance with the terms of the ESOP. Options granted are exercisable over a period from seven to ten years and the purchase price is payable in full at the time the options are exercised. Options are granted at an exercise price equal to the market price of the underlying common shares at the time of the grant and, subject to accelerated vesting provisions, vest at 20% per year commencing on the first anniversary of the grant.

Pro forma information regarding net income is required by FASB 123, however, due to the fact that the fair value method results in net income that is not materially different from amounts reported, no pro forma information is disclosed.

A summary of Dylex's stock option activity applicable to the Acquired Businesses follows:

 

Nine months ended
October 28, 2000
(Unaudited)


 

Options


Weighted
Average
Exercise Price


     

Outstanding—beginning of period

745,348

$2.60

Granted (exercise price equal to fair value)

195,000

$0.53

Exercised

    —

Cancelled

(274,668

)

$2.47

 

Outstanding—end of period

665,680

$1.88

 

         

Exercisable—end of period

417,680

$1.76

The following summarizes information about stock options applicable to the Acquired Businesses which are outstanding at October 28, 2000:

 

Options Outstanding


Options Exercisable


Exercise Prices


Outstanding
at October 28,
2000


Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life


Weighted
Average
Exercise Price


Exercisable
At October 28,
2000


Weighted
Average
Exercise Price


           

$0.53

195,000

9.9 years

$0.53

100,000

$0.53

$0.77

140,680

5.3 years

$0.77

  96,680

$0.77

$1.31

100,000

9.2 years

$1.31

100,000

$1.31

$1.92

  20,000

5.6 years

$1.92

  14,000

$1.92

$4.01

110,000

7.7 years

$4.01

  38,000

$4.01

$4.92

100,000

6.7 years

$4.92

  69,000

$4.92






$0.53 to $4.92

665,680

7.8 years

$1.99

417,680

$1.86






These stock options were cancelled pursuant to the purchase of the Acquired Businesses by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

11.       Pension Plan

The projected net assets available for plan benefits and the actuarially determined present value of accumulated pension benefits for the Acquired Businesses' share of Dylex's two defined benefit plans are as follows:

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

January 29,
2000


     

Pension fund assets

 

$954

Pension obligations

 

$807

The Acquired Businesses' share of pension fund assets and pension obligations disclosed above were determined based on the number of participants from the Acquired Businesses in relation to total plan participants.

In determining the actuarial present value of accumulated plan benefits and pension costs, Dylex used a discount rate and expected rate of return on plan assets of 6.5%. Discount rates reflected current interest rates. Dylex amortized unrecognized gains and losses associated with the plans over the estimated average remaining service life of the employee group covered by the plans, which is estimated to be 15.4 years and 11.0 years for the two plans, respectively. As such, plan assets represent fair market values and liabilities represent the present value of all future benefit obligations.

Commencing January 1, 1993, Dylex introduced a new Retirement Savings Program, the Dylex Employees' Pension Plan, replacing the defined benefit provisions with a defined contribution formula. All benefits earned by employees from this date onward have been reflected in the defined contribution arrangement. For the nine months ended October 28, 2000 and October 30, 1999, the Acquired Businesses recognized $0.1 million and $0.3 million in expense, respectively.

Effective August 31, 2000, Dylex commenced a wind-up of both plans. Dylex management anticipates that it will take one year to complete the wind-up process.

12.       Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Acquired Businesses have been the subject of legal claims. These legal claims are the responsibility of Dylex. No material amounts related to these claims have been incurred during the periods presented relating to the Acquired Businesses.

13.       Financial Instruments

Foreign Exchange Risk

From time to time, Dylex enters into forward exchange contracts to reduce the foreign exchange risk with respect to U.S. dollar denominated goods purchased for resale. The fair market value of the outstanding contract as at January 29, 2000 was $1.0 million. Gains and losses on foreign exchange contracts are included in the allocation of Dylex's overhead expenses as discussed in Note 2.

Credit Risk

The Acquired Businesses' exposure to concentration of credit risk is limited. Accounts receivable are primarily from suppliers and customers of a large and diverse group.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of the Acquired Businesses' financial assets and financial liabilities as of January 29, 2000 approximate their fair value.

14.       Segment Information

The Acquired Businesses consist of three reportable segments: Braemar, Thrifty's, and National Logistics Services ("NLS"). Braemar sells sportswear and classically styled fashion coordinates for women. Thrifty's sells denim and other casual wear and accessories. NLS is a warehouse and distribution operation. Sales for NLS result from distribution services to Dylex. The accounting policies of all segments are the same as described in Note 3. Management of Dylex evaluates the performance of the business segments based on sales and operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA").

Financial information regarding the reportable segments follow:

As at and for the nine months ended October 28, 2000

(Unaudited)

(U.S. Dollars in thousands)


Thrifty's


Braemar


 

National
Logistics
Services


Total


                   

Sales

 

$75,801

 

$33,283

   

$7,317

 

$116,401

                   

EBITDA

 

8,012

 

(4,063

)  

1,540

 

5,489

                   

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,389

 

922

   

350

 

3,661

                   

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

2,333

 

(2,335

)  

522

 

520

                   

Segment Assets

 

37,471

 

12,553

   

8,120

 

58,144

                   

Purchase of fixed and leased assets

 

2,172

 

1,055

   

220

 

3,447






As at and for the nine months ended October 30, 1999

(Unaudited)

(U.S. Dollars in thousands)


Thrifty's


Braemar


 

National
Logistics
Services


Total


                   

Sales

 

$68,022

$37,516

 

$13,629

$119,167

   
 

EBITDA

 

7,221

(2,389

)

658

5,490

   
 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,794

777

 

595

3,166

   
 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

2,385

(1,459

)

(5

) 

921

                   

Purchase of fixed and leased assets

 

3,465

1,082

 

1,866

6,413






Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements

The accompanying Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements have been prepared to give effect to the acquisition of certain of the net assets of Braemar, Thrifty's and National Logistics Services-Divisions of Dylex Limited (collectively the "Acquired Businesses") by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc (the "Company" or "AEO"). The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statements of Operations gives effect to the acquisition of the Acquired Businesses for the year ended January 29, 2000 and the nine months ended October 28, 2000 as if the acquisition had occurred on January 31, 1999. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statements of Operations presented for the year ended January 29, 2000 and the nine months ended October 28, 2000 includes the historical financial results of the Company and the Acquired Businesses adjusted for the impact of the Acquired Businesses acquisition cost.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Financial Position as of October 28, 2000 gives effect to the acquisition as if the acquisition had occurred on that date. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Financial Position includes the balance sheet of the Company and the Acquired Businesses as of October 28, 2000 adjusted for the acquisition amounts paid and net asset amounts that were not acquired by AEO.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements includes the adjustments that have a continuing impact to the combined company to reflect the transaction using purchase accounting. The pro forma adjustments are described in the notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements. The adjustments are based upon preliminary information and certain management judgments.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements and accompanying notes are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of and should not be relied upon as indicative of the financial position or operating results which may occur in the future, or that would have occurred if the acquisition had been consummated on the dates indicated above. Synergies and expected cost savings from the integration of the Acquired Businesses with the Company's previously existing businesses or any additional profitability resulting from the application of the Company's anticipated revenue enhancement measures have not been included in the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statements of Operations. The Company intends to convert approximately 47 Braemar locations to American Eagle Outfitters stores. No pro forma adjustments are reflected related to these anticipated conversions as those future actions are revenue enhancing and cost reducing activities. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Acquired Businesses' historical combined financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended January 29, 2000 and the nine months ended October 28, 2000 included in this report and the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended January 29, 2000 and the nine months ended October 28, 2000.

Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet

October 28, 2000

 

Historical


           

(U.S. dollars, in thousands)

AEO
October 28, 2000


Acquired
Businesses
October 28, 2000


Pro Forma
Adjustments (1)


Pro Forma
Combined


   

Assets

                       

Current assets:

                       

     Cash and cash equivalents

$

70,959

  $

14,597

  $

(14,532

) (a)   $

22,098

   
 
   
 
   

(48,926

) (c)    
 

     Short-term investments

 

28,230

   

   
 
     

28,230

     Merchandise inventory

 

111,386

   

18,186

   

(844

) (b)    

128,728

     Accounts and note receivable

 

24,508

   

2,199

   
 
     

26,707

     Prepaid expenses and other

 

14,893

   

362

   
 
     

15,255

     Deferred income taxes

 

15,724

   

   
 
     

15,724

 



Total current assets

 

265,700

   

35,344

   

(64,302

)    

236,742

 



   
 
   
 
   
 
     
 

Fixed assets:

 
 
   
 
   
 
     
 

     Land

 

450

   

2,007

   

(634

) (b)    

1,823

     Building

 

   

5,464

   

1,312

  (b)    

6,776

     Fixture and equipment

 

81,206

   

   
 
     

81,206

     Leasehold improvements

 

107,661

   

24,628

   

2,135

  (b)    

134,424

 



   

189,317

   

32,099

   

2,813

     

224,229

     Less: accumulated depreciation

 

48,996

   

10,123

   

(10,123

) (b)    

48,996

 



   

140,321

   

21,976

   

12,936

     

175,233

 



Other assets, less accumulated depreciation

 

14,801

   

824

   

30,233

  (b)    

45,034

   
 
   
 
   

(824

) (a)    
 
 



Total assets

$

420,822

  $

58,144

  $

(21,957

)   $

457,009

 



   
 
   
 
   
 
     
 

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

 
 
   
 
   
 
     
 

Current liabilities:

 
 
   
 
   
 
     
 

     Accounts payable

$

56,588

  $

14,192

  $

(14,192

) (a)   $

56,588

     Accrued compensation and payroll taxes

 

18,934

   

1,515

   

(1,515

) (a)    

18,934

     Accrued rent

 

20,193

   

3,019

   

(3,019

) (a)    

20,193

     Accrued income and other taxes payable

 

18,738

   

5,099

   

(5,099

) (a)    

18,738

     Unredeemed stored value cards and gift certificates

 

4,509

   

255

   

(255

) (a)    

4,509

     Other liabilities and accrued expenses

 

5,364

   

3,049

   

(3,049

) (a)    

12,329

   
 
   
 
   

490

  (b)    
 
   
 
   
 
   

6,475

  (b)    
 
 



Total current liabilities

 

124,326

   

27,129

   

(20,164

)    

131,291

 



Commitments and contingencies

 

   

   

     

   
   
   
     

Long-term debt

 
 
   
 
   

29,222

  (c)    

29,222

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

1,452

   

46

   

(46

) (a)    

1,452

 



Total noncurrent liabilities

 

1,452

   

46

   

29,176

     

30,674

 



Stockholders' equity

 
 
   
 
   
 
     
 

     Preferred stock

 

   

   
 
     

     Common stock

 

473

   

   
 
     

473

     Contributed capital

 

95,806

   

   
 
     

95,806

     Net investment in acquired businesses

 

   

19,057

   

(19,057

) (a)    

     Retained earnings

 

225,145

   

12,569

   

(12,569

) (d)    

225,145

 



   

321,424

   

31,626

   

(31,626

)    

321,424

     Less: Deferred compensation

 

4,097

   

   
 
     

4,097

     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

56

   

(657

)  

657

(d)    

56

     Treasury stock

 

22,339

   

   
 
     

22,339

 



Total stockholders' equity

 

295,044

   

30,969

   

(30,969

)    

295,044

 



Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

420,822

  $

58,144

  $

(21,957

)   $

457,009

 



(1)     All letter references refer to Note 2 of the Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.

Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations

Nine Months ended October 28, 2000

(U.S. dollars, in thousands)

AEO
Nine Month
Period ended
October 28, 2000


Acquired
Businesses
Nine Month
Period ended
October 28, 2000


Pro Forma
Adjustments (2)


Pro Forma
Combined
Company


   

Net sales

$

669,743

  $

116,401

    $

    $

786,144

Cost of sales, including certain buying,
     occupancy and warehousing expenses

 
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 

416,018

   

77,977

     

     

493,995

 



Gross profit

 

253,725

   

38,424

     

     

292,149

Selling, general and administrative
     expenses

 
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 

169,367

   

32,935

     

     

202,302

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

14,952

   

3,661

     

1,475

  (a)    

21,485

   
 
   
 
     

1,397

  (c)    
 
 



Operating income

 

69,406

   

1,828

     

(2,872

)    

68,362

Other income (expense), net

 

3,847

   

(647

)    

(1,323

) (b)    

1,877

 



Income before income taxes

 

73,253

   

1,181

     

(4,195

)    

70,239

Provision for income taxes

 

28,642

   

520

     

(1,067

) (d)    

28,095

 



Net Income

$

44,611

  $

661

    $

(3,128

)   $

42,144

 



Basic earnings per common share

$

0.64

                  $

0.61

 
           

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.62

                  $

0.59

 
           

Weighted average common shares

 
 
                   
 

     Outstanding—basic

 

69,633

                   

69,633

Weighted average common shares

 
 
                   
 

     Outstanding—diluted

 

72,021

                   

72,021

(2)     All letter references refer to Note 3 of the Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.

Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations

Year ended January 29, 2000

(U.S. dollars, in thousands)

AEO


  

Acquired
Businesses


 

Pro Forma
Adjustments (2)


 

Pro Forma
Combined
Company


 
   
                               

Net sales

$

832,104

    $

169,959

    $

    $

1,002,063

 

Cost of sales, including certain buying,

 
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

     occupancy and warehousing expenses

 

475,596

     

112,609

     

     

588,205

 
 




 

Gross profit

 

356,508

     

57,350

     

     

413,858

 

Selling, general and administrative

 
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

    expenses

 

194,795

     

43,852

     

     

238,647

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

12,199

     

4,450

     

1,967

   (a)    

20,479

 
   
 
     
 
     

1,863

   (c)    
 
 
 




 

Operating income

 

149,514

     

9,048

     

(3,830

)    

154,732

 

Other income (expense), net

 

(160

)    

(235

)    

(1,764

) (b)    

(2,159

)
 




 

Income before income taxes

 

149,354

     

8,813

     

(5,594

)    

152,573

 

Provision for income taxes

 

58,694

     

3,878

     

(1,543

) (d)    

61,029

 
 




 

Net Income

$

90,660

    $

4,935

    $

(4,051

)   $

91,544

 
 




 

Basic earnings per common share

$

1.30

     
 
     
 
    $

1.32

 
 
                 
 

Diluted earnings per common share

$

1.24

     
 
     
 
    $

1.25

 
 
                 
 
Weighted average common shares                              

     outstanding — basic

 

69,555

     
 
     
 
     

69,555

 

Weighted average common shares

 
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

     outstanding — diluted

 

73,113

     
 
     
 
     

73,113

 

(2)     All letters references refer to Note 3 of the Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements

1.       Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Foreign Currency Translation

The Canadian dollar is determined to be the functional currency for the Acquired Businesses. In accordance with FASB Statement No. 52, "Foreign Currency Translation," the assets and liabilities which are denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at October 28, 2000. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the nine months ended October 29, 2000 and the year ended January 29, 2000. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results of operations, whereas, related translation adjustments are reported as other comprehensive income, in accordance with FASB Statement No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." Components of comprehensive income include net income and the effects of translating the financial statements from the functional currency, Canadian dollars, to the reporting currency, U.S. dollars. The exchange rate used to convert the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet from Canadian dollars to U.S dollars as of October 28, 2000 was .6540. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statements of Operations for the nine months ended October 28, 2000 and the year ended January 29, 2000 assume that the acquisition occurred on January 31, 1999 when the exchange rate from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars was .6572. The difference in translation rates at the assumed transaction dates result in insignificant differences in the assumed purchase price allocation as presented in the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet and the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statements of Operations.

Stock Split

On January 22, 2001, American Eagle Outfitters' Board of Directors announced a three-for-two stock split to be distributed on February 23, 2001 to shareholders of record on February 2, 2001. Accordingly, all share amounts and per share reflected in the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements have been restated to reflect the stock split.

2.       Pro forma Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet as of October 28, 2000

The pro forma adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet reflect the purchase of the acquired businesses and the allocation of the pro forma purchase price to the acquired assets based on the preliminary estimate of their fair value at the date of the acquisition.

(a)       The following amounts included in the Acquired Businesses balance sheet were not purchased or assumed by AEO in the transaction:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

14,532

Other assets, less accumulated depreciation

824

Accounts payable

14,192

Accrued compensation and payroll taxes

1,515

Accrued rent

3,019

Accrued income and other taxes

5,099

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

3,049

Unredeemed stored value cards and gift certificates

255

Net investment in acquired businesses

19,057

Other noncurrent liabilities

46

    
(b)       The estimated net purchase price and preliminary adjustments to historical book value of Acquired Businesses as a result of the acquisition together with the financing are as follows:

 

Purchase price:    
   

Estimated cash consideration

$

75,406

   

Transaction costs

 

2,742

   

Book value of net assets acquired

 

42,788

   
    $ 35,360
   
The purchase price is subject to adjustment based upon the results of an audit and subsequent resolution of differences, if any, between the parties. This process is not completed, however, management does not believe material changes to the estimated amounts will occur.

Preliminary allocation of purchase price in excess of (less than) net assets acquired:

 

Merchandise inventory

$ (844

)

 

Land

(634

)

 

Building

1,312

 

 

Leasehold improvements

2,135

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

10,123

 

 

Accrued liabilities

(490

)

 

Accrued liabilities, recognized in accordance with EITF 95-3

(6,475

)

 

Estimated adjustment for costs in excess of net assets of

 
 

          Acquired Businesses

30,233

 
  $

35,360

 

The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet includes an estimated accrued liability of $6,475 for severance costs and estimated operating losses for the elimination of an Acquired Business concept. The Company has announced its intention to convert these locations to American Eagle Outfitters retail stores. The conversion plans will be finalized, approved, and communicated as soon as practical.

(c)   Represents debt incurred ($29,222) and cash paid ($48,926) to finance the acquisition.
     
(d)   Represents elimination of historic equity amounts of Acquired Businesses.
     
3.       Pro forma Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statements of Operations for the Year ended January 29, 2000 and the Nine Months ended October 28, 2000.

The pro forma adjustments to the unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations reflect the purchase of the acquired businesses.

(a)       The following represents increased amortization expense related to goodwill created in the acquisition:

        Amount   Useful
    Life

    Year ended
    January 29, 2000
    Amortization Expense
    Adjustment

    Nine months ended
    October 28, 2000
    Amortization Expense
    Adjustment


                   

    Goodwill

    $

    29,507

    15 years

    $

    1,967

    $

    1,475

(b)

      Reflects adjustments for additional interest expense assuming the acquisition occurred on January 31, 1999.
        Rate       Principal  

    Year ended
    January 29, 2000
    Interest Expense
    Adjustment

     

    Nine months ended
    October 28, 2000
    Interest Expense
    Adjustment

     

    Term loan

    5.97%

      $

    29,544

    $

    1,764

    $

    1,323

(c)       The following represents increased depreciation expense related to the adjustment of recording Acquired Businesses fixed assets at fair value:
     

    Write-up
    of
    Fixed
    Assets

    Weighted
    Average
    Remaining
    Useful
    Life

    Year ended
    January 29, 2000
    Depreciation
    Expense
    Adjustment

    Nine months ended
    October 28, 2000
    Depreciation
    Expense
    Adjustment


       

    Building

    $

      1,386

    20 years

    $

         69

    $

         52

    Leasehold improvements

    12,554

      7 years

    1,794

    1,345


    $

    1,863

    $

    1,397


(d)       Adjustment to reflect income taxes as the amount which would have been recognized on a combined basis.

       

    Year ended
    January 29, 2000

      Nine month ended
    October 28, 2000
     

    Pro forma income before income taxes

    $ 152,573 $ 70,239

    Estimated statutory rate

                  40%             40%
     

    Pro forma tax expense

    $ 61,029 $ 28,095
     

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.
       
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
       
Date: February 13, 2001 By: /s/ Dale E. Clifton

Dale E. Clifton
Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer

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