-----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, VdHznbNW4LKytjSIJbWuY9Oqicus/ZKJ9vaIIGHTGesaXi8vGLzWeE199bJ7uYvt awARdx3hoAEHfA2zq/kcMw== 0001193125-06-234560.txt : 20061114 0001193125-06-234560.hdr.sgml : 20061114 20061114144708 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-06-234560 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 424B3 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20061114 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20061114 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001068152 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLIES & NEW PARTS [5013] IRS NUMBER: 560754594 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 424B3 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-133722 FILM NUMBER: 061214096 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 12200 HERBERT WAYNE COURT STREET 2: SUITE 150 CITY: HUNTERSVILLE STATE: NC ZIP: 28078 BUSINESS PHONE: 7049922000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 12200 HERBERT WAYNE COURT STREET 2: SUITE 150 CITY: HUNTERSVILLE STATE: NC ZIP: 28078 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HEAFNER TIRE GROUP INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990830 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: J H HEAFNER CO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980817 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001323891 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLIES & NEW PARTS [5013] IRS NUMBER: 593796143 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 424B3 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-133722-03 FILM NUMBER: 061214097 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1220 HERBERT WAYNE COURT STREET 2: SUITE 150 CITY: HUNTERSVILLE STATE: NC ZIP: 28078 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-632-7110 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1220 HERBERT WAYNE COURT STREET 2: SUITE 150 CITY: HUNTERSVILLE STATE: NC ZIP: 28078 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SPEED MERCHANT INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000934022 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLIES & NEW PARTS [5013] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 424B3 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-133722-02 FILM NUMBER: 061214098 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1140 CAMPBELL AVE CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95126 BUSINESS PHONE: 4082439800 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: T.O. Haas Tire Company, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001324218 IRS NUMBER: 470424109 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 424B3 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-133722-01 FILM NUMBER: 061214099 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1220 HERBERT WAYNE COURT, SUITE 150 CITY: HUNTERSVILLE STATE: NC ZIP: 28078 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-632-7110 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1220 HERBERT WAYNE COURT, SUITE 150 CITY: HUNTERSVILLE STATE: NC ZIP: 28078 424B3 1 d424b3.htm PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT Prospectus Supplement
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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) of the

Rules and Regulations Under the

Securities Act of 1933

Registration Statement No. 333-133722

 

 

 

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated May 12, 2006)

American Tire Distributors, Inc.

Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2012

Guaranteed by American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc.

This Prospectus Supplement, together with the Prospectus contained in the aforementioned Registration Statement, is to be used by the selling security holders named in the Prospectus in connection with resales of the above-referenced securities.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006

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 333-124878

American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc.

 

A Delaware Corporation   IRS Employer Identification
No. 59-3796143

12200 Herbert Wayne Court

Suite 150

Huntersville, North Carolina 28078

(704) 992-2000

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

Large accelerated filer  ¨                    Accelerated filer  ¨                    Non-accelerated filer  x

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

Number of common shares outstanding at November 14, 2006: 999,527

 



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PART I.

  

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1.

  

Financial Statements

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)—As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 for the Successor

   4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)—For the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and Quarter and Six Months Ended October 1, 2005 for the Successor and the Quarter Ended April 2, 2005 for the Predecessor

   5
  

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited)—For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006

   6
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)—For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and the period from April 2, 2005 through October 1, 2005 for the Successor and for the Quarter Ended April 2, 2005 for the Predecessor

   7
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   8

ITEM 2.

  

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

   31

ITEM 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

   41

ITEM 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   41

PART II.

  

OTHER INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

   43

ITEM 1A.

  

Risk Factors

   43

ITEM 6.

  

Exhibits

   43
  

Signatures

   44

As used in this report on Form 10-Q, the terms “Holdings,” “Company,” “Successor,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and similar terms refer to American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. The term “ATD” or “Predecessor” refers to American Tire Distributors, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

 

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Cautionary Statements on Forward-Looking Information

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements relating to our business and financial outlook, which are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecast and projections. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue” or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any such statement to reflect new information, the occurrence of future events or circumstances or otherwise.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their companies without fear of litigation. We would like to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act in connection with the forward-looking statements included in this document.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements or that could contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, integration of new systems, unanticipated expenditures, acquisitions and the successful integration of acquisitions into the business, changing relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners, changes to governmental regulation of the tire industry, the impact of competitive products, changes to the competitive environment, the acceptance of new products in the market, the economy and world events, as well as those items identified under the heading “Risk Factors” as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2006.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    

Successor

September 30,

2006

   

Successor

December 31,
2005

 
Assets     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 4,067     $ 5,545  

Cash held in escrow

     1,480       —    

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $901 and $998

     146,635       127,722  

Inventories

     269,115       281,415  

Assets held for sale

     1,073       1,034  

Deferred income taxes

     13,923       11,190  

Income tax receivable

     —         12,699  

Other current assets

     7,087       17,337  
                

Total current assets

     443,380       456,942  
                

Property and equipment, net

     44,089       44,596  

Goodwill

     353,417       347,252  

Other intangible assets, net

     242,110       241,128  

Other assets

     34,887       37,833  
                

Total assets

   $ 1,117,883     $ 1,127,751  
                
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 253,920     $ 213,065  

Accrued expenses

     35,001       37,361  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     4,700       4,696  
                

Total current liabilities

     293,621       255,122  
                

Long-term debt

     494,383       540,549  

Deferred income taxes

     83,566       82,077  

Other liabilities

     10,739       10,638  

Redeemable preferred stock

     19,650       18,559  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Series A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; 1,500,000 shares authorized; 691,173 shares issued and 690,700 shares outstanding

     7       7  

Series B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; 315,000 shares authorized; 307,327 shares issued and outstanding

     3       3  

Series D Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; 1,500 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; 1,816,500 shares authorized, no shares have been issued

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     217,990       217,990  

Warrants

     4,631       4,631  

Accumulated deficit

     (7,019 )     (1,601 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     412       (124 )

Treasury stock, at cost, 473 shares

     (100 )     (100 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     215,924       220,806  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,117,883     $ 1,127,751  
                

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

 

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American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands)

 

     Successor     Predecessor  
    

Quarter
Ended

September 30,

2006

   

Nine Months
Ended

September 30,

2006

   

Quarter
Ended

October 1,

2005

   

Six Months
Ended

October 1,

2005

   

Quarter
Ended

April 2,

2005

 

Net sales

  $ 414,142     $ 1,173,340     $ 388,746     $ 788,934     $ 354,339  

Cost of goods sold, excluding depreciation included in selling, general and administrative expenses below

    342,392       965,049       320,031       657,066       290,488  
                                         

Gross profit

    71,750       208,291       68,715       131,868       63,851  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    54,676       168,746       56,520       111,918       52,653  

Impairment of intangible asset

    2,640       2,640       —         —         —    

Transaction expenses

    —         —         —         95       28,211  
                                         

Operating income (loss)

    14,434       36,905       12,195       19,855       (17,013 )

Other expense:

         

Interest expense

    (15,039 )     (44,802 )     (13,443 )     (26,845 )         (3,682 )

Other, net

    (200 )     (116 )     (24 )     (70 )     (252 )
                                         

Loss from operations before income taxes

    (805 )     (8,013 )     (1,272 )     (7,060 )     (20,947 )

Income tax benefit

    (118 )     (2,595 )     (508 )     (2,823 )     (6,620 )
                                         

Net loss

  $ (687 )   $ (5,418 )   $ (764 )   $ (4,237 )   $ (14,327 )
                                         

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

 

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American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands, except share amounts)

 

    Common Stock
(Note 12)
 

Additional
Paid-In

Capital

  Warrants  

Accumulated

Deficit

   

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

   

Treasury
Stock

at Cost

    Total  
    Shares   Amount            

Successor balance, December 31, 2005

  999,527   $ 10   $ 217,990   $ 4,631   $ (1,601 )   $ (124 )   $ (100 )   $ 220,806  

Comprehensive loss:

               

Net loss

  —       —       —       —       (5,418 )     —         —         (5,418 )

Change in value of derivative instrument, net of income taxes of $0.3 million

  —       —       —       —       —         536       —         536  
                     

Total comprehensive loss

  —       —       —       —       —         —         —         (4,882 )
                                                     

Successor balance, September 30, 2006

  999,527   $ 10   $ 217,990   $ 4,631   $ (7,019 )   $ 412     $ (100 )   $ 215,924  
                                                     

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

 

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American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands)

 

      Successor     Successor     Predecessor  
     

Nine Months

Ended
September 30,
2006

    Period from
April 2, 2005
through
October 1, 2005
   

Quarter

Ended
April 2,
2005

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net loss

   $ (5,418 )   $ (4,237 )       $ (14,327 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization of intangibles

     18,327       11,199       1,738  

Amortization of other assets

     4,080       2,737       232  

Impairment of intangible asset

     2,640       —         —    

(Recovery of) provision for doubtful accounts

     (473 )     510       279  

(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes

     (4,842 )     (3,199 )     658  

Stock-based compensation expense

     —         —         8,584  

Inventory step-up amortization

     —         4,692       —    

Accretion of 8% cumulative preferred stock and Senior Discount Notes

     4,666       2,836       —    

Other, net

     128       21       (265 )

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts receivable

     (13,191 )     (3,685 )     (8,541 )

Inventories

     20,853       (38,126 )     (12,652 )

Other current assets

     9,600       (2,564 )     (9,222 )

Income tax receivable

     13,605       —         —    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     27,630       2,619       44,864  

Other, net

     62       (2,298 )     (1,477 )
                          

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     77,667       (29,495 )     9,871  
                          

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Purchase of property and equipment

     (5,866 )     (3,574 )     (1,574 )

Purchase of other assets

     (319 )     —         —    

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     387       107       236  

Proceeds from disposal of assets held for sale

     1,790       —         —    

Acquisition of Predecessor

     —         (458,252 )     —    

Other acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (19,300 )     (4,228 )     —    

Cash held in escrow

     (1,480 )     —         —    

Other

     —         (300 )     (100 )
                          

Net cash used in investing activities

     (24,788 )     (466,247 )     (1,438 )
                          

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Borrowings from revolving credit facility

     1,019,752       750,458       312,277  

Repayments of revolving credit facility

     (1,069,593 )     (745,936 )     (320,728 )

Payments of other long-term debt

     (4,282 )     (1,474 )     (975 )

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (234 )     (35,260 )     —    

Series A preferred stock redemption

     —         —         (700 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     —         211,500       1,862  

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     —         330,003       —    

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

     —         15,369       —    

Proceeds from issuance of warrants

     —         4,631       —    

Change in restricted cash

     —         (30,506 )     —    
                          

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (54,357 )     498,785       (8,264 )
                          

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,478 )     3,043       169  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     5,545       3,503       3,334  
                          

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 4,067     $ 6,546     $ 3,503  
                          

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information—

      

Cash payments for interest

   $ 30,563     $ 9,070     $ 3,944  
                          

Cash (receipts) payments for taxes, net

   $ (13,363 )   $ 256     $ 247  
                          

Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities—

      

Capital expenditures financed by debt

   $ 2,360     $ 3,029     $ 1,338  
                          

Payment of Series D Senior Notes with restricted cash

   $ —       $ 30,506     $ —    
                          

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

 

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American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

1. Nature of Business:

American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc. (also referred to herein as “Holdings,” the “Company” or the “Successor”) is a Delaware corporation which owns 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of American Tire Distributors, Inc. a Delaware corporation (“ATD”). Holdings has no significant assets or operations other than its ownership of ATD. The operations of ATD and its subsidiaries, or the “Predecessor”, constitute the operations of Holdings presented under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. ATD is primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of tires, custom wheels, and related automotive service equipment and has one reportable segment consisting of 74 economically similar distribution centers across the United States.

 

2. Basis of Presentation:

On March 31, 2005, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of February 4, 2005 and amended and restated on March 7, 2005, among Holdings, ATD MergerSub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“MergerSub”), Charlesbank Equity Fund IV, L.P., a Massachusetts limited partnership, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company and ATD, MergerSub merged with and into ATD with ATD being the surviving corporation (also referred to herein as the “Merger” or the “Acquisition”). As a result of the Acquisition, ATD became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings (see Note 4 for further information).

The Acquisition was accounted for as a purchase, in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, “Business Combinations.” Accordingly, the purchase price of the Acquisition has been allocated to the Company’s assets and liabilities based upon their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. Periods prior to April 2, 2005 reflect the financial position, results of operations, and changes in financial position of the Predecessor and periods after April 2, 2005 reflect the financial position, results of operations, and changes in financial position of Holdings and its subsidiaries. For accounting purposes, the effects of purchase accounting were applied on April 2, 2005. The activity of the Company for the period March 31, 2005 through April 2, 2005 is included in the Predecessor’s condensed consolidated statement of operations. Cash flow activity for the three-day period from March 31, 2005 through April 2, 2005 is included in the Predecessor’s condensed consolidated statement of cash flows except for cash flow activity related to the Merger, which is shown in the Successor’s condensed consolidated statement of cash flows on April 2, 2005. The Company believes that the results of operations and cash flows, other than those related to the Merger, are immaterial for the three-day period from March 31, 2005 through April 2, 2005.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for reporting on Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and changes in financial position in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company, the results of its operations and cash flows have been made. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations and cash flows for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results and cash flows, which will be reported for the year ending December 30, 2006. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 

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The Company’s fiscal year is based on either a 52 or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to each December 31. Therefore, the financial results of certain fiscal years, and the associated 14-week quarters, will not be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent 52-week fiscal years and the associated quarters having only 13 weeks. The quarters ended September 30, 2006, October 1, 2005 and April 2, 2005 each contain operating results for 13 weeks. The nine months ended September 30, 2006 contain operating results for 39 weeks and the six months ended October 1, 2005 contain operating results for 26 weeks.

 

3. Stock Options:

Effective January 1, 2006, the first day of the Company’s 2006 fiscal year, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payments”, using the prospective transition method as required by paragraph 83 of SFAS No. 123R for nonpublic entities that used the minimum value method for measuring stock-based compensation for either recognition or pro forma disclosure purposes under SFAS No. 123. Under this transition method, stock options outstanding prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R will continue to be accounted for under the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB No. 25”). Any new awards and awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after January 1, 2006 will be accounted for in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R. The Company did not issue any new awards or modify, repurchase or cancel any existing awards during the nine-month period ending September 30, 2006 and therefore no stock-based compensation expense was recorded as a result of adopting SFAS No. 123R.

Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value-based method in accordance with APB No. 25. Under APB No. 25, the Company generally did not recognize stock-based compensation for stock options in its consolidated statements of operations prior to January 1, 2006 because the options granted had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the measurement date. As permitted, the Company elected to adopt the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” Under those provisions, the Company disclosed in the notes to its financial statements what the effect would have been on its results of operations had compensation costs for the Company’s stock options been determined based on their fair value at the measurement date. As a result of adopting SFAS No. 123R and as required by paragraph 85 of SFAS No. 123R, the Company will no longer present this pro forma information.

In anticipation of the Merger, vesting of certain stock options was accelerated during the first quarter of 2005. Accordingly, the Predecessor recorded approximately $8.6 million in compensation expense during first quarter 2005 for the excess of the fair value of the common stock over the exercise price of the related option. The $8.6 million of compensation expense is included in transaction expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter ended April 2, 2005.

 

4. Acquisitions:

Successor Company

On July 28, 2006, the Company completed the purchase of all the outstanding stock of Samaritan Wholesale Tire Company (“Samaritan Tire”) pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 28, 2006. The aggregate purchase price of this acquisition, subject to adjustment, was approximately $13.0 million, consisting of $12.9 million in cash, of which $2.0 million is held in an escrow account as of September 30, 2006, and $0.1 million in direct acquisition costs. Of the amount held in escrow, $1.5 million is not included in the allocation of the cost of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as it represents contingent consideration for which the contingencies have not yet been resolved. This acquisition expands ATD’s service across the state of Minnesota and into Western Wisconsin. The preliminary purchase price allocation has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements based on estimated fair values for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and resulted in goodwill of $1.0 million and a customer relationship intangible asset of $5.9 million. Amortization for both the goodwill and customer relationship intangible asset is deductible for income tax purposes.

 

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On January 27, 2006, the Company completed the purchase of all the outstanding stock of Silver State Tire Company and Golden State Tire Distributors (collectively “Silver State”) pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 23, 2005. The purchase price of this acquisition, subject to adjustment, was $8.4 million, consisting of $8.2 million in cash and $0.2 million in direct acquisition costs. This acquisition establishes a distribution footprint for the Company across the state of Nevada and expands the Company’s presence in Northern California. The purchase price allocation has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements based on estimated fair values for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and resulted in goodwill of $5.5 million, a customer relationship intangible asset of $4.6 million and a related deferred tax liability of $1.8 million.

On August 23, 2005, the Company completed the purchase of all the outstanding stock of Wholesale Tire Distributors, Inc., Wholesale Tire Distributors of Wyoming, Inc., and Wholesale Tire Distributors of Idaho, Inc. (collectively “Wholesale Tire”) pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 5, 2005. The acquisition expanded the Company’s operations into Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, as well as, parts of Nevada, Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota. The purchase price was $4.5 million, consisting of $4.4 million in cash and $0.1 million in direct acquisition costs. The purchase price allocation was recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements based on estimated fair values for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and resulted in initial goodwill of $2.0 million. In the first quarter of 2006, the Company reallocated $2.8 million of the purchase price to an intangible asset related to customer relationships acquired in connection with the acquisition and a related deferred tax liability of $1.1 million that resulted in a net decrease to goodwill of $1.7 million.

The Samaritan Tire, Silver State and Wholesale Tire acquisitions were financed through borrowings under ATD’s revolving credit facility. These acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the results of operations for the acquired businesses have been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition.

On March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2005 and amended and restated on March 7, 2005, and in exchange for an aggregate purchase price of $710.0 million in cash, less the amount of ATD’s debt (net of cash on hand) and certain dividends payable to holders of its preferred stock, its transaction expenses and certain payments to its management, MergerSub, a subsidiary of Holdings, merged with and into ATD. In connection with the Merger, all of ATD’s existing redeemable preferred stock was either redeemed or exchanged for redeemable preferred stock of Holdings and each holder of shares of ATD’s common stock received a portion of the merger consideration equal to $18.83 per share. To the extent that any existing holder of options or warrants to acquire shares of ATD’s common stock did not exercise such options or warrants prior to the effective time of the Merger, such holder was paid an amount in cash equal to $18.83 per share consideration less the exercise price of such option or warrant in complete satisfaction of the option or warrant. ATD continued as the surviving corporation with Holdings as its sole stockholder.

In connection with the Merger, the following transactions occurred:

 

    Investcorp S.A. (“Investcorp”) and certain co-investors and co-sponsors contributed $210.0 million through the purchase of Holdings common stock and certain members of management contributed $1.5 million to the equity of Holdings. In addition, Holdings issued 20,000 shares of 8% cumulative mandatorily redeemable preferred stock in exchange for $15.4 million in cash and warrants to acquire up to 21,895 shares of Holdings common stock in exchange for $4.6 million in cash;

 

    Holdings issued Series B preferred stock with a fair value of $2.7 million in exchange for ATD’s existing Series B preferred stock, which was subsequently canceled;

 

    Holdings granted, in exchange for the assignment and transfer of options to purchase ATD common stock under the previously existing ATD stock option plan, options to purchase 33,199 shares of Series A Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of the Company. The fair market value of the options granted was $6.5 million;

 

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    ATD amended and restated its credit facility, which now consists of a $300.0 million revolving credit facility pursuant to which there was $155.5 million of outstanding loans on the closing date;

 

    ATD redeemed $4.8 million of its Series A preferred stock (representing all the outstanding Series A preferred stock). Holders of its Series C and D preferred stock received merger consideration, including accrued dividends, on a common stock equivalent basis of $81.1 million and $191.9 million, respectively;

 

    Holdings issued $51.5 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity of senior discount notes (“Senior Discount Notes”), which notes were offered at a substantial discount from their principal amount at maturity and generated gross proceeds of approximately $40.0 million. The Senior Discount Notes mature on October 1, 2013;

 

    ATD issued $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes (“Senior Notes”), which mature on April 1, 2013;

 

    ATD issued $140.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior floating rate notes (“Senior Floating Rate Notes”), which mature on April 1, 2012;

 

    ATD sent an irrevocable notice of redemption to redeem the $28.6 million outstanding principal amount of its Series D 10% senior notes due 2008 on May 15, 2005 at a price equal to $29.1 million, reflecting the contractual prepayment penalty of approximately $0.5 million that was paid upon redemption, plus accrued interest through the redemption date;

 

    Fees of $35.4 million were paid in connection with the amended and restated credit facility and the issuance of the senior notes and 8% cumulative mandatorily redeemable preferred stock. These fees are recorded as debt issuance costs in the Successor’s balance sheet and are being amortized over the life of the respective debt;

 

    Management advisory fees of $8.0 million were paid to one or more of Investcorp and its co-sponsors (or their respective affiliates) at closing for services to be rendered over a period of five years following the date of Acquisition. This payment was deferred and is being amortized pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement and on a basis consistent with the service provided;

 

    Seller transaction fees of $8.7 million were paid, $8.6 million of which had been accrued by the Predecessor; and

 

    Transaction bonuses and other related change in control payments of $14.4 million were paid, all of which had been accrued by the Predecessor.

The proceeds from the equity contributions, the notes issued, and the borrowings under the amended and restated credit facility were used to effect the Merger, to repay certain of ATD’s existing debt and to pay related fees and expenses and other amounts payable under the Merger Agreement.

The Acquisition was recorded using the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair market value of such assets and liabilities at the date of Acquisition, with the remainder being allocated to goodwill.

 

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Predecessor Company

Transaction Expenses

The Predecessor’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for the quarter ended April 2, 2005 includes the following transaction expenses relating to the Acquisition, some of which are discussed above (in thousands):

 

Seller transaction fees

   $ 8,079

Accrued transaction bonuses and other related change in control payments

     11,431

Stock-based compensation expense (a)

     8,584

Other acquisition related expenses

     117
      

Total transaction expense

   $ 28,211
      

 

(a) Represents compensation expense recorded due to the acceleration of certain management stock option vesting schedules (see Note 3).

 

5. Inventories:

Inventories consist primarily of automotive tires, custom wheels, automotive service equipment and related products and are valued at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or market. The Company performs periodic assessments to determine the existence of obsolete, slow-moving and non-saleable inventories and records necessary provisions to reduce such inventories to net realizable value. Terms with a majority of the Company’s tire vendors allow return of tire products, within limitations, specified in their supply agreements. All of the Company’s inventories are held as collateral under the revolving credit facility.

As part of the purchase price allocation related to the Acquisition, the carrying value of inventory was increased by $4.7 million to adjust to estimated fair value. The effect of this adjustment increased cost of goods sold and thereby reduced gross profit and gross margins in second quarter 2005 as that inventory was sold.

 

6. Assets Held for Sale:

As of September 30, 2006, the Company’s Tallahassee, Florida owned distribution center, with an aggregate carrying value of $0.8 million, has been classified as “assets held for sale.” The warehouse and distribution operation in this distribution center was relocated to a larger facility that is being leased. The Company is actively marketing this property and anticipates that the property will be sold within a twelve month period.

In addition to the above property, the Company has a residential property, with an aggregate carrying value of $0.3 million, classified as “assets held for sale” at September 30, 2006. The Company acquired this property as part of an employee relocation package. The Company is actively marketing this property and anticipates that the property will be sold within a twelve month period.

In April 2006, the Company received $1.2 million in cash for the sale of its Asheville, North Carolina property that was classified as “assets held for sale” at December 31, 2005. Also, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2006, the Company acquired and sold residential property classified as “assets held for sale” and received $0.6 million in cash. The combined carrying value of these properties was $1.6 million. Accordingly, the Company has recognized a net pre-tax gain on the sale of these properties of $0.2 million within the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006.

 

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7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:

The Company has recorded, at September 30, 2006, goodwill of $353.4 million consisting of $346.6 million in connection with the Acquisition, $1.0 million in connection with the purchase of Samaritan Tire, $5.5 million in connection with the purchase of Silver State and $0.3 million in connection with the purchase of Wholesale Tire (See Note 4 for further information). Approximately $34.4 million of goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes.

Other intangible assets represent customer relationships, tradenames, noncompete agreements and software. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. Intangible assets with finite lives are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life as show in the table below. The following tables set forth the gross amount and accumulated amortization of the Successor’s intangible assets at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 (in thousands):

Successor Company

 

    

Estimated

Useful
Life

(years)

   September 30, 2006    December 31, 2005
       

Gross

Amount

  

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Gross

Amount

  

Accumulated

Amortization

Customer relationships

   17    $ 217,518    $ 18,439    $ 204,275    $ 9,012

Noncompete agreements

   3-5      613      392      613      204

Software

   10      77      12      77      6
                              

Total amortizable intangible assets

      $ 218,208    $ 18,843    $ 204,965    $ 9,222
                              

 

     September 30, 2006    December 31, 2005
    

Gross

Amount

  

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Gross

Amount

  

Accumulated

Amortization

Tradenames

   $ 42,745    $ —      $ 45,385    $ —  
                           

Total unamortizable intangible assets

   $ 42,745    $ —      $ 45,385    $ —  
                           

Estimated intangible asset amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is expected to be $3.3 million for the remaining three months in 2006, $12.9 million in 2007, $12.8 million in 2008, $12.8 million in 2009, and $12.8 million in 2010.

In September 2006, the Company was informed by one of its suppliers that it was going to cease the manufacturing of one of its tire brands for which the Company maintained a tradename intangible asset. As a result of this decision and due to the Company’s inability to place other sourcing regarding this tire brand, the Company, in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, evaluated the fair value of the tradename intangible asset, as computed utilizing a discounted cash flow model, as compared to its carrying value. Based on this evaluation, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2.6 million, for the full carrying amount of the tradename intangible asset. This charge is recorded within impairment of intangible asset in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006.

 

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8. Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements:

The following table presents the Company’s long-term debt at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 (in thousands):

 

    

September 30,

2006

   

December 31,

2005

 

Revolving credit facility

   $ 139,644     $ 189,485  

Senior Discount Notes

     48,338       44,003  

Senior Notes

     150,000       150,000  

Senior Floating Rate Notes

     140,000       140,000  

Capital lease obligations

     14,459       14,484  

Other

     6,642       7,273  
                
     499,083       545,245  

Less—Current maturities

     (4,700 )     (4,696 )
                
   $ 494,383     $ 540,549  
                

Revolving Credit Facility

In connection with the Merger, on March 31, 2005, ATD entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Revolver”). The borrowers to the Revolver are ATD and its subsidiaries. The Revolver provides for a five-year senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $300.0 million (of which up to $25.0 million may be utilized in the form of commercial and standby letters of credit), subject to a borrowing base formula. The Revolver is secured primarily by ATD’s inventories and accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2006, the outstanding Revolver balance was $139.6 million and $123.4 million was available for additional borrowings. In addition, the Company had certain letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2006 in the aggregate amount of $9.2 million.

Borrowings under the Revolver bear interest at ATD’s option, at either (i) the Base Rate, as defined, plus the applicable margin (0.25% as of September 30, 2006) or (ii) the Eurodollar Rate, as defined, plus the applicable margin (1.75% as of September 30, 2006). At September 30, 2006, borrowings under the Revolver were at a weighted average interest rate of 7.1% compared to 6.2% at December 31, 2005. Beginning six months after closing, the applicable margin for the loans varies based upon a performance based grid, as defined in the agreement.

All obligations under the Revolver are guaranteed by Holdings and each of ATD’s existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries that are not direct obligors thereunder. Obligations under the Revolver are secured by a pledge of substantially all assets of the obligors, including all shares of ATD’s capital stock and that of ATD’s subsidiaries, subject to certain limitations.

The Revolver contains covenants which, among other things, requires ATD to meet a fixed charge coverage ratio if ATD does not have at least $25.0 million available to be drawn under the revolving credit facility (subject to a cure); restricts ATD’s ability to incur additional debt; enter into guaranties; make loans and investments; declare dividends; modify certain material agreements or constitutive documents relating to preferred stock; and change the business it conducts, as well as other customary covenants. As of September 30, 2006, ATD was in compliance with these covenants. The Revolver expires March 31, 2010.

Senior Discount Notes

In connection with the Merger, Holdings issued Senior Discount Notes with a maturity date of October 1, 2013 at an aggregate principal amount at maturity of $51.5 million. The Senior Discount Notes were issued at a substantial discount from their principal amount at maturity and generated net proceeds of approximately $40.0 million. Prior to April 1, 2007, no interest will accrue on the Senior Discount Notes. Instead, the accreted value

 

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of the Senior Discount Notes will accrete at a rate of 13% compounded semi-annually to an aggregate accreted value of $51.5 million, the full principal amount at maturity, on April 1, 2007. Thereafter, interest on the Senior Discount Notes will accrue at a rate of 13% per annum and will be payable, in cash, semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on October 1, 2007. Interest on the Senior Discount Notes will accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from April 1, 2007.

Except as described below, the Senior Discount Notes are not redeemable at the option of Holdings prior to April 1, 2007. Thereafter, the Senior Discount Notes will be subject to redemption at any time at the option of Holdings, in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days notice, at certain redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest (if after April 1, 2007). In addition, at any time and from time to time, prior to April 1, 2007, Holdings may redeem up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount at maturity of the Senior Discount Notes at a redemption price of 113.0% of the accreted value thereof, plus accrued and unpaid additional interest thereon, if any, to the redemption date (subject to the right of holders on the relevant record date to receive additional interest due on the relevant interest payment date), with the net cash proceeds of a public offering of common stock of Holdings; provided that (1) at least 65% of the sum of (a) the original aggregate principal amount at maturity of the Senior Discount Notes issued and (b) the original aggregate principal amount at maturity of any additional Senior Discount Notes, if any, issued under the related indenture, if any, remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of any such redemption; and (2) such redemption shall occur within 90 days of the date of the closing of such public offering. Holdings may also, at any time prior to April 1, 2007, upon a change of control of Holdings, redeem all of the Senior Discount Notes at a price equal to 100% of the accreted value of the notes plus accrued additional interest, if any, plus a make whole premium.

On April 1, 2010, if any Senior Discount Notes are outstanding, Holdings will be required to redeem 12.165% of each of the then outstanding Senior Discount Notes’ aggregate accreted value at a redemption price of 100% of the accreted value of the portion of the Senior Discount Notes so redeemed.

The indenture governing the Senior Discount Notes contains specified restrictions with respect to the conduct of the Company’s business and specified restrictive covenants limiting, among other things, the Company’s ability to pay dividends on or repurchase capital stock, repurchase or make early payments on subordinated debt, make investments, incur additional indebtedness, incur or assume liens on the Company’s assets to secure debt, merge or consolidate with another company, transfer or sell assets, and enter into transactions with affiliates.

Senior Notes

On March 31, 2005, in connection with the Merger, ATD issued Senior Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $150.0 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $144.2 million after debt issuance costs. The Senior Notes have an annual coupon rate of 10.75% and will mature on April 1, 2013. Except as described below, the Senior Notes are not redeemable at the option of ATD prior to April 1, 2009. Thereafter, the Senior Notes will be subject to redemption at any time at the option of ATD, in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days notice, at certain redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on October 1, 2005.

In addition, at any time and from time to time, prior to April 1, 2008, ATD may redeem up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes at a redemption price of 110.75% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, with the net cash proceeds of a public offering of common stock of ATD or a public offering of common stock of Holdings, the proceeds of which are contributed as common equity capital to ATD; provided that (1) at least 65% of the sum of (a) the original aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes issued and (b) the original aggregate principal amount of any additional Senior Notes, if any, issued under the related indenture, if any, remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of any such redemption; and (2) such redemption shall occur within 90 days of the date of the closing of such public offering. ATD may also, at any time prior to April 1, 2009, upon a change of control, redeem all of the Senior Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest plus a make whole premium.

 

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The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains specified restrictions with respect to the conduct of the Company’s business and specified restrictive covenants limiting, among other things, the Company’s ability to pay dividends on or repurchase capital stock, repurchase or make early payments on subordinated debt, make investments, incur additional indebtedness, incur or assume liens on the Company’s assets to secure debt, merge or consolidate with another company, transfer or sell assets, and enter into transactions with affiliates.

Senior Floating Rate Notes

On March 31, 2005, in connection with the Merger, ATD issued Senior Floating Rate Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $140.0 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $134.5 million after debt issuance costs. The Senior Floating Rate Notes will mature on April 1, 2012. Interest on the Senior Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly in arrears at a rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, reset quarterly, plus 6.25%, on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on July 1, 2005. The interest rate on the Senior Floating Rate Notes ranged between 9.34% to 10.26% for the period from March 31, 2005 to December 31, 2005, and between 10.78% to 11.75% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The Senior Floating Rate Notes will not be redeemable, except as described below, at the option of ATD prior to April 1, 2007. Thereafter, the Senior Floating Rate Notes will be subject to redemption at any time at the option of ATD, in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days notice, at certain redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest.

In addition, at any time and from time to time, prior to April 1, 2007, ATD may redeem up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Senior Floating Rate Notes at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium per $1,000 amount of such notes equal to the then-current interest rate on the Senior Floating Rate Notes (expressed as a percentage) multiplied by $1,000, plus accrued and unpaid interest, with the net cash proceeds of a public offering of common stock of ATD or a public offering of common stock of Holdings, the proceeds of which are contributed as common equity capital to ATD; provided that (1) at least 65% of the sum of (a) the original aggregate principal amount of the Senior Floating Rate Notes issued and (b) the original aggregate principal amount of any additional Senior Floating Rate Notes, if any, issued under the related indenture, if any, remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of any such redemption; and (2) such redemption shall occur within 90 days of the date of the closing of such public offering. ATD may also, at any time prior to April 1, 2007, upon a change of control, redeem all of the Senior Floating Rate Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest plus a make whole premium.

The indenture governing the Senior Floating Rate Notes contains specified restrictions with respect to the conduct of the Company’s business and specified restrictive covenants limiting, among other things, the Company’s ability to pay dividends on or repurchase capital stock, repurchase or make early payments on subordinated debt, make investments, incur additional indebtedness, incur or assume liens on the Company’s assets to secure debt, merge or consolidate with another company, transfer or sell assets, and enter into transactions with affiliates.

Debt Maturities

Aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt at September 30, 2006, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year Ending December:

    

2006 (remainder)

   $ 1,340

2007

     3,526

2008

     1,182

2009

     623

2010

     139,702

Thereafter

     352,710
      
   $ 499,083
      

 

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Derivative Instruments

On October 11, 2005, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement (the “New Swap”) to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. The New Swap represents a contract to exchange floating rate for fixed interest payments periodically over the life of the agreement without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The notional amount of the New Swap is used to measure interest to be paid or received and does not represent the amount of exposure to credit loss. At September 30, 2006, the New Swap in place covers a notional amount of $85.0 million of the $140.0 million of Senior Floating Rate Notes at a fixed interest rate of 4.79% and expires on September 30, 2010. This New Swap has been designated for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, the Company recognizes the fair value of the New Swap in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and any changes in the fair value are recorded as adjustments to other comprehensive income (loss). The fair value of the New Swap is the estimated amount that the Company would pay or receive to terminate the agreement at the reporting date. The fair value of the New Swap was an asset of $0.7 million at September 30, 2006, and is included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets with the offset included in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. At December 31, 2005, the fair value of the New Swap was a liability of $0.2 million and is included in other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets with the offset included in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.

 

9. Postretirement Benefits:

In May 2006, the Company communicated to employees that it would eliminate eligibility for retiree medical coverage for all current active employees. This change was accounted for as a negative plan amendment in accordance with SFAS No. 106 “Employers Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions.” As a result, an updated actuarial valuation was performed at May 19, 2006, the date of the plan amendment, which resulted in a reduction to the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of $2.4 million. This reduction is recorded as unrecognized prior service credit that will be amortized as a component of net periodic postretirement benefit cost over the estimated remaining participation period for current plan members. Net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the remainder of 2006 will be approximately $(0.2) million per quarter. The amount recognized in the balance sheet at September 30, 2006 is $2.2 million, with the components of the obligation as follows (in thousands):

 

      Successor     Predecessor  
     

Nine Months

Ended
September 30,
2006

   

Nine Months

Ended
December 31,
2005

   

Quarter

Ended
April 2,
2005

 

Change in benefit obligations:

      

Benefit obligation at beginning of period

   $ 2,395     $ 2,002     $ 1,891  

Service cost

     110       247       82  

Interest cost

     48       100       32  

Amortization of prior service credit

     (352 )     —         —    

Participant contributions

     31       21       7  

Benefits paid

     (29 )     (29 )               (10 )

Amendments

     (2,078 )     —         —    

Actuarial loss

     6       54       —    
                          

Benefit obligation at end of period

   $ 131     $ 2,395     $ 2,002  
                          

Change in funded status:

      

Unfunded status of the plan

   $ 131     $ 2,395     $ 2,002  

Unrecognized net actuarial loss

     —         (54 )     —    

Unrecognized prior service credit

     2,078       —         —    
                          

Accrued benefit cost

   $ 2,209     $ 2,341     $ 2,002  
                          

 

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The components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost were as follows (in thousands):

 

      Successor     Predecessor
     

Quarter

Ended
September 30,
2006

   

Nine Months

Ended
September 30,
2006

   

Quarter

Ended
October 1,
2005

  

Six Months

Ended
October 1,
2005

   

Quarter

Ended
April 2,
2005

Service cost

   $ —       $ 110     $ 75    $ 150     $ 82

Interest cost

     1       48       30      60       32

Amortization of prior service (credit) cost

     (234 )     (586 )     —        —              42

Gains

     4       10       —        —         —  
                                       

Net periodic postretirement (credit) cost

   $ (229 )   $ (418 )   $ 105    $ 210     $ 156
                                       

The primary assumptions affecting the Company’s accounting for postretirement benefits under SFAS No. 106 as of May 19, 2006, the date of the negative plan amendment, and December 31, 2005 for the Successor and April 2, 2005 for the Predecessor are as follows:

 

     Successor
May 19, 2006
  Successor
December 31, 2005
  Predecessor
April 2, 2005

Discount rate

  5.75%   5.50%   5.75%

Health care trend:

     

Initial rate

  10.0%   10.0%   11.0%

Ultimate rate

  5.0% in 2015   5.0% in 2015   5.0% in 2015

Annual change

  1.0% decrease until 9.0%
in 2007; then 0.5%
decrease thereafter
  1.0% decrease until 9.0%
in 2007; then 0.5%
decrease thereafter
  1.0% decrease until 9.0% in
2007; then 0.5% decrease
thereafter

 

10. Income Taxes:

As part of the Merger, the Predecessor generated substantial tax deductions relating to the exercise of stock options and payments made for transaction bonuses. The Successor’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2006 reflects a net non-current deferred tax liability of $83.6 million. Included in this amount is an acquired non-current deferred tax asset of approximately $2.5 million, which represents the anticipated tax benefits that the Company expects to achieve in future years from such deductions. In addition, as a part of the Merger, the Company recorded an income tax receivable of $12.7 million, which primarily related to deductions that could be carried back two years for federal and state income tax purposes. The Company received the associated federal income tax refund during the first quarter of 2006. The remaining net deferred tax liability primarily relates to the expected future tax liability associated with the non-deductible, identified, intangible assets that were recorded during the purchase price allocation, less existing tax deductible intangibles, assuming an effective tax rate of 38.4%.

The income tax benefit recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations was based on an effective tax rate of 14.7% for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, 32.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, 40.0% for the quarter and six months ended October 1, 2005 and 31.6% for the quarter ended April 2, 2005. The income tax benefit recorded for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006 has been estimated based on year-to-date income and projected results for the full year. The final effective tax rate to be applied to 2006 will depend on the actual amount of pre-tax income (loss) generated by the Company for the full year.

 

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The estimated effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory tax rate as follows:

 

      Successor     Successor     Successor     Successor     Predecessor  
     

Quarter
Ended

September 30,

2006

   

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

2006

   

Quarter

Ended

October 1,

2005

   

Six Months

Ended

October 1,

2005

   

Quarter

Ended

April 2,

2005

 

Income taxes at the federal statutory rate

   35.0 %   35.0 %   35.0 %   35.0 %       35.0 %

Increase (decrease) in tax rate resulting from:

          

State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit

   1.3     3.5     5.0     5.0     4.0  

Non-deductible transaction cost

   —       —       —       —       (7.4 )

Non-deductible preferred stock dividends

   (21.6 )   (6.1 )   —       —       —    
                                

Effective income tax rate

   14.7 %   32.4 %   40.0 %   40.0 %   31.6 %
                                

 

11. Redeemable Preferred Stock:

The following table presents the Company’s issued and outstanding redeemable preferred stock (amounts in thousands, except share data):

 

    

Successor

September 30,

2006

  

Successor

December 31,
2005

Redeemable preferred stock Series B—variable rate cumulative; 4,500 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

   $ 1,096    $ 1,634

Redeemable preferred stock—8% cumulative; 20,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     18,554      16,925
             

Total redeemable preferred stock

   $ 19,650    $ 18,559
             

In connection with the Merger, Holdings issued 4,500 shares of Series B preferred stock with a fair value of $2.7 million in exchange for the Predecessor’s existing Series B preferred stock, which was subsequently canceled. The stated value of the Successor’s Series B preferred stock is initially $1,000 per share, to be adjusted based on tire purchase credits as determined by the number of units purchased under a purchase agreement with a supplier entered into by the Predecessor in May 1997. If the Company does not meet certain tire purchase requirements, holders of the Successor’s Series B preferred stock are entitled to receive dividend payments, when and if declared by the Board of Directors, at the prime rate. The remaining value of Series B preferred stock shall be redeemed by the Company on the last business day of June 2007 at a price equal to the adjusted stated value plus all accrued and unpaid dividends. The Company is currently in negotiations with the supplier to extend the terms of the agreement and as such, the Series B preferred stock is classified as a noncurrent liability in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. To date, the Company has met the purchase requirements, thus no dividends have been declared and paid. As of September 30, 2006, the stated redemption value of the Series B preferred stock was $1.1 million.

In connection with the Merger, Holdings issued 20,000 shares of 8% cumulative mandatorily redeemable preferred stock to The 1818 Mezzanine Fund II, L.P. (“The 1818 Fund”) in exchange for $15.4 million in cash less related transaction costs of $0.5 million. The cumulative preferred stock has a stated value of $1,000 per share and holders will be entitled to receive, when and if declared by the Board of Directors, cumulative dividends, payable in cash, at an annual rate of 8.0%. The dividends and accretion of the carrying amount to the redemption amount is recorded as interest expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Holdings’ Board of Directors is not obligated to declare dividends and the preferred stock provides no monetary penalties for a failure to declare dividends. The cumulative preferred stock may be redeemed by

 

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Holdings at any time beginning on the first anniversary of the issuance of the stock and will be required to be redeemed upon a change of control of Holdings and at its maturity in 2015. The 8% cumulative mandatorily redeemable preferred stock is classified as a noncurrent liability in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets in accordance with SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity.” In addition, Holdings issued warrants to The 1818 Fund in exchange for $4.6 million in cash less related transaction costs of $0.1 million. The warrants permit the holders to acquire up to 21,895 shares of Holdings Series A Common Stock at $.01 per share. The warrants expire on September 30, 2015. The Company has recorded these warrants at fair value and has presented them as a component of stockholders’ equity. Joseph P. Donlan, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, is a Managing Director of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., The 1818 Fund’s general partner.

 

12. Common Stock:

Holdings is authorized to issue shares of four series of common stock, each with a par value of $0.01 per share, including Series A Common Stock, Series B Common Stock, Series D Common Stock and Common Stock. Only holders of Series B Common Stock, Series D Common Stock and Common Stock have the right to vote. Holders of Series A Common Stock do not have any voting rights, except that the holders of such series of common stock will have the right to vote as a series to the extent required under the laws of the State of Delaware.

Holders of Series D Common Stock are entitled to 468 votes per share on all matters submitted to the Company’s stockholders to be voted upon by the stockholders entitled to vote. Holders of Series B Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to the Company’s stockholders to be voted upon by the stockholders entitled to vote.

 

13. Commitments and Contingencies:

Guaranteed Lease Obligations

The Company remains liable as a guarantor on certain leases of Winston Tire Company (“Winston”), its discontinued retail segment. As of September 30, 2006, total obligations of the Company as guarantor on these leases is approximately $9.3 million extending over 13 years. However, the Company has secured assignments or sublease agreements for the vast majority of these commitments with contractual assigned or subleased rentals of approximately $8.8 million. A provision has been made for the net present value of the estimated shortfall.

Legal and Tax Proceedings

The Company is involved from time to time in various lawsuits, including class action lawsuits as well as various audits and reviews regarding its federal, state and local tax filings, arising out of the ordinary conduct of its business. Although no assurances can be given, management does not expect that any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or financial condition. As to tax filings, the Company believes that the various tax filings have been made in a timely fashion and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local tax code requirements. The Company is also involved in various proceedings incidental to the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes, based on consultation with legal counsel, that none of these will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.

 

14. Shipping and Handling Costs:

Certain Company shipping, handling and other distribution costs are classified as selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the Successor, such expenses totaled $20.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, $58.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $19.0 million for the quarter ended October 1, 2005 and $37.2 million for the six months ended October 1, 2005. For the Predecessor, such expenses totaled $17.9 million for the

 

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quarter ended April 2, 2005. Certain outbound shipping and handling costs are classified in cost of goods sold. Shipping revenue is classified in net sales in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 00-10, “Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs.”

 

15. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement does not require any new fair value measurements; rather, it applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R.” SFAS No. 158 requires employers to recognize a net liability or asset and an offsetting adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income to report the funded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Additionally, SFAS No. 158 requires companies to measure plan assets and obligations at their year-end balance sheet date. The initial disclosure requirement of SFAS No. 158 is effective for the Company for its fiscal year ending December 30, 2006. The recognition requirement of a net liability or asset and an offsetting adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) under SFAS No. 158 is effective for the Company for its fiscal year ending December 27, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 158 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. Under SAB 108, companies should evaluate a misstatement based on its impact on the current year income statement, as well as the cumulative effect of correcting such misstatements that existed in prior years existing in the current year’s ending balance sheet. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years ending on or after November 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of SAB 108 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” This Interpretation provides guidance for recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions, as defined in SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under FIN No. 48, the financial statements will reflect expected future tax consequences of such positions presuming the taxing authorities’ full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts, but without considering time values. FIN 48 also revises disclosure requirements and introduces a prescriptive, annual, tabular roll-forward of the unrecognized tax benefits. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact this Interpretation will have on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2006, the EITF reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 06-03 (“EITF 06-03”), “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation).” EITF 06-03 provides that the presentation of taxes assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or on a net basis (excluded from revenues) is an accounting policy decision that should be disclosed. The provisions of EITF 06-03 become effective as of December 31, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of EITF 06-03 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

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16. Subsequent Events:

In October 2006, the Company entered into a Loan and Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with one of the Company’s suppliers. Under the terms of the Agreement, the supplier agrees to loan ATD the aggregate principal amount of $6.0 million (the “Loan”) for the purchase of certain commitments of product from the supplier. Interest under the Loan is payable quarterly, in arrears, and shall be calculated as the product of (a) the outstanding principal amount under the Loan and (b) 9% per annum. The Agreement defines certain levels of commitments that the Company must meet during calendar years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. If the Company purchases all the required commitments, then the supplier will refund the interest paid by the Company for that calendar year. If the Company does not meet these purchase commitments, a calculated portion, representing the percentage shortfall in the Company’s committed purchase requirements, of the principal on the Loan shall be due and payable during the immediately succeeding calendar year. All unpaid principal and interest shall be paid in full on or before December 20, 2010.

In October 2006, the Company settled a long-standing dispute related to the sale of parts from a prior acquisition. As part of this settlement, the Company paid $0.5 million, which is included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006.

 

17. Subsidiary Guarantor Financial Information:

The following condensed consolidating financial statements are presented pursuant to Rule 3–10 of Regulation S–X and reflect the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the Predecessor company for periods prior to April 2, 2005 and the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the Successor company beginning on April 2, 2005.

The financial information is presented under the following column headings: Parent Company (Holdings), Subsidiary Issuer (ATD), Subsidiary Guarantors (ATD’s subsidiaries). The Subsidiary Issuer and all of the Subsidiary Guarantors are 100% owned subsidiaries of Holdings. The following describes the guarantor relationships of the Company’s senior notes:

 

    Senior Discount Notes of $51.5 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity were issued by Holdings. Such notes are not guaranteed by the Subsidiary Issuer or the Subsidiary Guarantors.

 

    Senior Floating Rate Notes and Senior Notes of $290.0 million in aggregate principal amount were issued by ATD and are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the Company’s non-issuing, 100% owned subsidiaries (“Subsidiary Guarantors”) on a senior basis and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by Holdings on a subordinated basis.

 

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The condensed consolidating financial information for the Company is as follows (amounts in thousands):

Condensed consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 for the Successor are as follows:

 

    

Successor

As of September 30, 2006

 
    

Parent

Company

   

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

   Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets            

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 73     $ 3,790     $ 204    $ —       $ 4,067  

Cash held in escrow

     —         1,480       —        —         1,480  

Accounts receivable, net

     —         92,256       54,379      —         146,635  

Inventories

     —         169,442       99,673      —         269,115  

Other current assets

     3       20,626       1,454      —         22,083  
                                       

Total current assets

     76       287,594       155,710      —         443,380  
                                       

Property and equipment, net

     —         37,756       6,333      —         44,089  

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

     —         575,666       19,861      —         595,527  

Investment in subsidiaries

     282,227       152,588       —        (434,815 )     —    

Other assets

     2,631       31,617       639      —         34,887  
                                       

Total assets

   $ 284,934     $ 1,085,221     $ 182,543    $ (434,815 )   $ 1,117,883  
                                       
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity            

Current liabilities:

           

Accounts payable

   $ —       $ 250,212     $ 3,708    $ —       $ 253,920  

Accrued expenses

     18       32,574       2,409      —         35,001  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     —         4,700       —        —         4,700  

Intercompany payables (receivables)

     1,004       (20,448 )     19,444      —         —    
                                       

Total current liabilities

     1,022       267,038       25,561      —         293,621  
                                       

Long-term debt

     48,338       446,045       —        —         494,383  

Deferred income taxes

     —         83,566       —        —         83,566  

Other liabilities

     —         6,345       4,394      —         10,739  

Redeemable preferred stock

     19,650       —         —        —         19,650  

Stockholders’ equity:

           

Intercompany investment

     —         280,622       133,213      (413,835 )     —    

Common stock

     10       —         —        —         10  

Additional paid-in capital

     217,990       —         —        —         217,990  

Warrants

     4,631       —         —        —         4,631  

Accumulated (deficit) earnings

     (7,019 )     1,193       19,375      (20,568 )     (7,019 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     412       412       —        (412 )     412  

Treasury stock, at cost

     (100 )     —         —        —         (100 )
                                       

Total stockholders’ equity

     215,924       282,227       152,588      (434,815 )     215,924  
                                       

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 284,934     $ 1,085,221     $ 182,543    $ (434,815 )   $ 1,117,883  
                                       

 

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Successor

As of December 31, 2005

 
    

Parent

Company

   

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

   Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets            

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 73     $ 3,726     $ 1,746    $ —       $ 5,545  

Accounts receivable, net

     —         86,259       41,463      —         127,722  

Inventories

     —         173,831       107,584      —         281,415  

Income tax receivable

     —         12,699       —        —         12,699  

Other current assets

     3       28,404       1,154      —         29,561  
                                       

Total current assets

     76       304,919       151,947      —         456,942  
                                       

Property and equipment, net

     —         37,318       7,278      —         44,596  

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

     —         586,005       2,375      —         588,380  

Investment in subsidiaries

     282,883       130,870       —        (413,753 )     —    

Other assets

     2,866       34,303       664      —         37,833  
                                       

Total assets

   $ 285,825     $ 1,093,415     $ 162,264    $ (413,753 )   $ 1,127,751  
                                       
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity            

Current liabilities:

           

Accounts payable

   $ —       $ 210,965     $ 2,100    $ —       $ 213,065  

Accrued expenses

     —         35,016       2,345      —         37,361  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     —         4,671       25      —         4,696  

Intercompany payables (receivables)

     2,457       (25,129 )     22,672      —         —    
                                       

Total current liabilities

     2,457       225,523       27,142      —         255,122  
                                       

Long-term debt

     44,003       496,546       —        —         540,549  

Deferred income taxes

     —         82,077       —        —         82,077  

Other liabilities

     —         6,386       4,252      —         10,638  

Redeemable preferred stock

     18,559       —         —        —         18,559  

Stockholders’ equity:

           

Intercompany investment

     —         280,622       113,282      (393,904 )     —    

Common stock

     10       —         —        —         10  

Additional paid-in capital

     217,990       —         —        —         217,990  

Warrants

     4,631       —         —        —         4,631  

Accumulated (deficit) earnings

     (1,601 )     2,385       17,588      (19,973 )     (1,601 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (124 )     (124 )     —        124       (124 )

Treasury stock, at cost

     (100 )     —         —        —         (100 )
                                       

Total stockholders’ equity

     220,806       282,883       130,870      (413,753 )     220,806  
                                       

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 285,825     $ 1,093,415     $ 162,264    $ (413,753 )   $ 1,127,751  
                                       

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and quarter and six months ended October 1, 2005 for the Successor and quarter ended April 2, 2005 for the Predecessor are as follows:

 

    

Successor

For the Quarter Ended

September 30, 2006

 
    

Parent

Company

   

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —       $ 255,704     $ 158,438     $ —       $ 414,142  

Cost of goods sold, excluding depreciation included in selling, general and administrative expenses below

     —         209,007       133,385       —         342,392  
                                        

Gross profit

     —         46,697       25,053       —         71,750  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     9       31,798       22,869       —         54,676  

Impairment of intangible asset

     —         2,640       —         —         2,640  
                                        

Operating (loss) income

     (9 )     12,259       2,184       —         14,434  

Other (expense) income:

          

Interest expense

     (2,113 )     (11,519 )     (1,407 )     —         (15,039 )

Other, net

     —         (153 )     (47 )     —         (200 )

Equity earnings of subsidiaries

     829       533       —         (1,362 )     —    
                                        

(Loss) income from operations before income taxes

     (1,293 )     1,120       730       (1,362 )     (805 )

Income tax (benefit) provision

     (606 )     291       197       —         (118 )
                                        

Net (loss) income

   $ (687 )   $ 829     $ 533     $ (1,362 )   $ (687 )
                                        

 

    

Successor

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2006

 
    

Parent

Company

   

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —       $ 743,730     $ 429,610     $ —       $ 1,173,340  

Cost of goods sold, excluding depreciation included in selling, general and administrative expenses below

     —         607,905       357,144       —         965,049  
                                        

Gross profit

     —         135,825       72,466       —         208,291  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     27       103,013       65,706       —         168,746  

Impairment of intangible asset

     —         2,640       —         —         2,640  
                                        

Operating (loss) income

     (27 )     30,172       6,760       —         36,905  

Other (expense) income:

          

Interest expense

     (6,226 )     (34,362 )     (4,214 )     —         (44,802 )

Other, net

     —         (216 )     100       —         (116 )

Equity (loss) earnings of subsidiaries

     (1,192 )     1,787       —         (595 )     —    
                                        

(Loss) income from operations before income taxes

     (7,445 )     (2,619 )     2,646       (595 )     (8,013 )

Income tax (benefit) provision

     (2,027 )     (1,427 )     859       —         (2,595 )
                                        

Net (loss) income

   $ (5,418 )   $ (1,192 )   $ 1,787     $ (595 )   $ (5,418 )
                                        

 

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Successor

For the Quarter Ended

October 1, 2005

 
    

Parent

Company

   

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —       $ 254,780     $ 133,966     $ —       $ 388,746  

Cost of goods sold, excluding depreciation included in selling, general and administrative expenses below

     —         209,796       110,235       —         320,031  
                                        

Gross profit

     —         44,984       23,731       —         68,715  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     1       41,348       15,171       —         56,520  
                                        

Operating (loss) income

     (1 )     3,636       8,560       —         12,195  

Other (expense) income:

          

Interest expense

     (1,911 )     (11,530 )     (2 )     —         (13,443 )

Other, net

     —         (59 )     35       —         (24 )

Equity earnings of subsidiaries

     383       5,089       —         (5,472 )     —    
                                        

(Loss) income from operations before income taxes

     (1,529 )     (2,864 )     8,593       (5,472 )     (1,272 )

Income tax (benefit) provision

     (765 )     (3,247 )     3,504       —         (508 )
                                        

Net (loss) income

   $ (764 )   $ 383     $ 5,089     $ (5,472 )   $ (764 )
                                        

 

    

Successor

For the Six Months Ended

October 1, 2005

 
    

Parent

Company

   

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

   Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —       $ 525,236     $ 263,698    $ —       $ 788,934  

Cost of goods sold, excluding depreciation included in selling, general and administrative expenses below

     —         438,816       218,250      —         657,066  
                                       

Gross profit

     —         86,420       45,448      —         131,868  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     3       82,195       29,720      —         111,918  

Transaction expenses

     —         95       —        —         95  
                                       

Operating (loss) income

     (3 )     4,130       15,728      —         19,855  

Other (expense) income:

           

Interest (expense) income

     (3,802 )     (23,045 )     2      —         (26,845 )

Other, net

     —         (201 )     131      —         (70 )

Equity (loss) earnings of subsidiaries

     (1,954 )     9,346       —        (7,392 )     —    
                                       

(Loss) income from operations before income taxes

     (5,759 )     (9,770 )     15,861      (7,392 )     (7,060 )

Income tax (benefit) provision

     (1,522 )     (7,816 )     6,515      —         (2,823 )
                                       

Net (loss) income

   $ (4,237 )   $ (1,954 )   $ 9,346    $ (7,392 )   $ (4,237 )
                                       

 

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Predecessor

For the Quarter Ended

April 2, 2005

 
    

Parent

Company

  

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

   Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —      $ 245,281     $ 109,058    $ —       $ 354,339  

Cost of goods sold, excluding depreciation included in selling, general and administrative expenses below

     —        201,210       89,278      —         290,488  
                                      

Gross profit

     —        44,071       19,780      —         63,851  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —        38,375       14,278      —         52,653  

Transaction expenses

     —        28,211       —        —         28,211  
                                      

Operating (loss) income

     —        (22,515 )     5,502      —         (17,013 )

Other (expense) income:

            

Interest (expense) income

     —        (3,685 )     3      —         (3,682 )

Other, net

     —        (299 )     47      —         (252 )

Equity earnings of subsidiaries

     —        3,796       —        (3,796 )     —    
                                      

(Loss) income from operations before income taxes

     —        (22,703 )     5,552      (3,796 )     (20,947 )

Income tax (benefit) provision

     —        (8,376 )     1,756      —         (6,620 )
                                      

Net (loss) income

   $ —      $ (14,327 )   $ 3,796    $ (3,796 )   $ (14,327 )
                                      

 

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Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 for the Successor, the period from April 2, 2005 through October 1, 2005 for the Successor and for the quarter ended April 2, 2005 for the Predecessor are as follows:

 

   

Successor

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2006

 
   

Parent

Company

   

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

         

Net (loss) income

  $ (5,418 )   $ (1,192 )   $ 1,787     $ (595 )   $ (5,418 )

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

         

Depreciation and amortization of intangibles and other assets

    263       19,555       2,589       —         22,407  

Impairment of intangible asset

    —         2,640       —         —         2,640  

Recovery of doubtful accounts

    —         (206 )     (267 )     —         (473 )

Accretion of 8% cumulative preferred stock and Senior Discount Notes

    4,666       —         —         —         4,666  

Benefit for deferred income taxes

    —         (4,842 )     —         —         (4,842 )

Other, net

    761       (217 )     (416 )     —         128  

Equity earnings of subsidiaries

    1,192       (1,787 )     —         595       —    

Change in assets and liabilities:

         

Accounts receivable

    —         (5,791 )     (7,400 )     —         (13,191 )

Inventories

    —         4,389       16,464       —         20,853  

Other current assets

    —         9,920       (320 )     —         9,600  

Income tax receivable

    —         13,605       —         —         13,605  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    18       35,922       (8,310 )     —         27,630  

Other, net

    (26 )     (114 )     202       —         62  
                                       

Net cash provided by operations

    1,456       71,882       4,329       —         77,667  
                                       

Cash flows from investing activities:

         

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

    —         (19,932 )     632       —         (19,300 )

Purchase of property and equipment

    —         (5,553 )     (313 )     —         (5,866 )

Purchase of other assets

    —         (319 )     —         —         (319 )

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

    —         48       339       —         387  

Proceeds from disposal of assets held for sale

    —         1,790       —         —         1,790  

Cash held in escrow

    —         (1,480 )     —         —         (1,480 )

Intercompany

    (1,453 )     7,518       (6,065 )     —         —    
                                       

Net cash used in investing activities

    (1,453 )     (17,928 )     (5,407 )     —         (24,788 )
                                       

Cash flows from financing activities:

         

Borrowings from revolving credit facility

    —         1,019,752       —         —         1,019,752  

Repayments of revolving credit facility

    —         (1,069,593 )     —         —         (1,069,593 )

Payments of other long-term debt

    —         (3,818 )     (464 )     —         (4,282 )

Payments of deferred financing costs

    (3 )     (231 )     —         —         (234 )
                                       

Net cash used in financing activities

    (3 )     (53,890 )     (464 )     —         (54,357 )
                                       

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    —         64       (1,542 )     —         (1,478 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    73       3,726       1,746       —         5,545  
                                       

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 73     $ 3,790     $ 204     $ —       $ 4,067  
                                       

 

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Successor

For the period from April 2, 2005 through

October 1, 2005

 
   

Parent

Company

   

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

         

Net (loss) income

  $ (4,237 )   $ (1,954 )   $ 9,346     $ (7,392 )   $ (4,237 )

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

         

Depreciation and amortization of intangibles and other assets

    158       12,825       953       —         13,936  

Provision for doubtful accounts

    —         309       201       —         510  

Benefit for deferred income taxes

    —         (3,199 )     —         —         (3,199 )

Inventory step-up amortization

    —         4,692       —         —         4,692  

Accretion of 8% cumulative preferred stock and Senior Discount Notes

    2,836       —         —         —         2,836  

Other, net

    408       (393 )     6       —         21  

Equity earnings of subsidiaries

    1,954       (9,346 )     —         7,392       —    

Change in assets and liabilities:

         

Accounts receivable

    —         (163 )     (3,522 )     —         (3,685 )

Inventories

    —         (16,773 )     (21,353 )     —         (38,126 )

Other current assets

    (73 )     (2,304 )     (187 )     —         (2,564 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    —         1,817       802       —         2,619  

Other, net

    16       (1,632 )     (682 )     —         (2,298 )
                                       

Net cash provided by (used in) operations

    1,062       (16,121 )     (14,436 )     —         (29,495 )
                                       

Cash flows from investing activities:

         

Acquisition of Predecessor

    —         (458,252 )     —         —         (458,252 )

Other acquisitions, net of cash acquired

    —         (4,455 )     227       —         (4,228 )

Purchase of property and equipment

    —         (2,660 )     (914 )     —         (3,574 )

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

    —         54       53       —         107  

Other

    —         (300 )     —         —         (300 )

Intercompany

    (1,053 )     (16,191 )     17,244       —         —    
                                       

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (1,053 )     (481,804 )     16,610       —         (466,247 )
                                       

Cash flows from financing activities:

         

Borrowings from revolving credit facility

    —         750,458       —         —         750,458  

Repayments of revolving credit facility

    —         (745,936 )     —         —         (745,936 )

Payments of other long-term debt

    —         (1,400 )     (74 )     —         (1,474 )

Payments of deferred financing costs

    (1,310 )     (33,950 )     —         —         (35,260 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

    211,500       —         —         —         211,500  

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

    40,003       290,000       —         —         330,003  

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

    15,369       —         —         —         15,369  

Proceeds from issuance of warrants

    4,631       —         —         —         4,631  

Change in restricted cash

    —         (30,506 )     —         —         (30,506 )

Intercompany cash transfers

    (270,127 )     270,127       —         —         —    
                                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    66       498,793       (74 )     —         498,785  
                                       

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    75       868       2,100       —         3,043  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    —         3,338       165       —         3,503  
                                       

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 75     $ 4,206     $ 2,265     $ —       $ 6,546  
                                       

 

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Predecessor

For the Quarter Ended

April 2, 2005

 
    

Parent

Company

  

Subsidiary

Issuer

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

           

Net (loss) income

   $ —      $ (14,327 )   $ 3,796     $ (3,796 )   $ (14,327 )

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

           

Depreciation and amortization of intangibles and other assets

     —        1,218       752       —         1,970  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     —        182       97       —         279  

Stock-based compensation expense

     —        8,584       —         —         8,584  

Provision for deferred income taxes

     —        658       —         —         658  

Other, net

     —        (233 )     (32 )     —         (265 )

Equity earnings of subsidiaries

     —        (3,796 )     —         3,796       —    

Change in assets and liabilities:

           

Accounts receivable

     —        (6,779 )     (1,762 )     —         (8,541 )

Inventories

     —        (9,580 )     (3,072 )     —         (12,652 )

Other current assets

     —        (9,773 )     551       —         (9,222 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     —        52,037       (7,173 )     —         44,864  

Other, net

     —        (1,354 )     (123 )     —         (1,477 )
                                       

Net cash provided by (used in) operations

     —        16,837       (6,966 )     —         9,871  
                                       

Cash flows from investing activities:

           

Purchase of property and equipment

     —        (681 )     (893 )     —         (1,574 )

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     —        12       224       —         236  

Other

     —        (100 )     —         —         (100 )

Intercompany

     —        (6,975 )     6,975       —         —    
                                       

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     —        (7,744 )     6,306       —         (1,438 )
                                       

Cash flows from financing activities:

           

Borrowings from revolving credit facility

     —        312,277       —         —         312,277  

Repayments of revolving credit facility

     —        (320,728 )     —         —         (320,728 )

Payments of other long-term debt

     —        (975 )     —         —         (975 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     —        1,862       —         —         1,862  

Series A preferred stock redemption

     —        (700 )     —         —         (700 )
                                       

Net cash used in financing activities

     —        (8,264 )     —         —         (8,264 )
                                       

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     —        829       (660 )     —         169  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     —        2,509       825       —         3,334  
                                       

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ —      $ 3,338     $ 165     $ —       $ 3,503  
                                       

 

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

As used in this report on Form 10-Q, the terms “Holdings,” “Company,” “Successor,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and similar terms refer to American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. The term “ATD” or “Predecessor” refers to American Tire Distributors, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The following discussion and analysis of our consolidated results of operations, financial condition and liquidity should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in Part I of this report on Form 10-Q.

Our fiscal year is based on either a 52 or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to each December 31. Therefore, the financial results of certain fiscal years, and the associated 14-week quarters, will not be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent 52-week fiscal years and the associated quarters having only 13 weeks. The quarters ended September 30, 2006, October 1, 2005 and April 2, 2005 each contain operating results for 13 weeks. The nine months ended September 30, 2006 contain operating results for 39 weeks and the six months ended October 1, 2005 contain operating results for 26 weeks.

Overview

We are the leading distributor of tires to the U.S. replacement tire market, a $26.5 billion industry in 2005. The U.S. replacement market is stable and has grown at approximately 2% to 3% annually over the past ten years, through 2005. Growth has historically been driven by several positive industry trends such as an increase in the number of vehicles on the road, an increase in the number of licensed drivers, an increase in the number of miles driven, and an increase in the average age of vehicles. More recently, while price increases resulting from rising raw materials costs have provided for overall growth in this market, unit replacement tire demand has softened in the first nine months of 2006, down 3.9%, as compared with the first nine months of 2005, as provided by the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (“RMA”). We believe the weakened demand is due to concerns from consumers over rising interest rates, higher minimum credit card payments and increased fuel costs, all of which are contributing to the deferral of tire purchases.

Dynamics affecting industry growth include an increase in high and ultra-high performance and larger rim diameter tires, proliferation of larger vehicles such as SUVs, and shorter tire replacement cycles. Our high and ultra-high performance tires are our highest profit products and also have relatively shorter replacement cycles. High and ultra-high performance tires have shown significant sales growth as compared to the overall market. According to Modern Tire Dealer magazine, industry wide, the number of units sold in this subcategory increased by 8.0% from 2004 to 2005 and, according to the RMA, up 6.5% in the first nine months of 2006. We expect the trend of selling more high and ultra-high performance tires, as well as larger auto rim diameter tires, to be an ongoing area of strategic focus for us, and the industry as a whole. Due to our breadth and depth of product offering, we believe that we are well positioned to benefit from this new demand.

Our revenues are primarily generated from sales of passenger car and light truck tires, which represent approximately 73.4% of our total net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The remainder of net sales is derived from other tire sales (14.9%), custom wheels (6.3%), automotive service equipment (3.7%), and other products (1.7%). We sell our products to a variety of customers and geographic markets. We have continued to expand and geographically diversify our operations in the recent years by executing a strategy that includes both organic growth and growth through acquisitions. Over the past three years, we and the Predecessor have successfully acquired and integrated five businesses representing approximately $233 million in annual net sales. The acquisition of Samaritan Tire (as defined below) expanded our service across the state of Minnesota and into Western Wisconsin. The acquisition of Silver State (as defined below) established our distribution footprint across the state of Nevada and expanded our presence in Northern California. The acquisition of Wholesale Tire (as defined below) expanded our operations into Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming as well as parts of Nevada, Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota. The acquisition of Texas Market Tire Holdings I, Inc., d/b/a Big State Tire Supply (“Big State”) expanded our operations into Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, while the acquisition of Target Tire, Inc. (“Target Tire”) strengthened our presence with retailers in the Southeast, a region where we

 

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already have a strong market presence. As we continue to expand our market presence, we have been able to effectively leverage our scalable distribution infrastructure to achieve higher growth and increased profit.

On July 28, 2006, we completed the purchase of all the outstanding stock of Samaritan Wholesale Tire Company (“Samaritan Tire”) pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 28, 2006. The aggregate purchase price of this acquisition, subject to adjustment, was approximately $13.0 million, consisting of $12.9 million in cash, of which $2.0 million is held in an escrow account as of September 30, 2006, and $0.1 million in direct acquisition costs. Of the amount held in escrow, $1.5 million is not included in the allocation of the cost of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as it represents contingent consideration for which the contingencies have not yet been resolved. This acquisition expanded our service across the state of Minnesota and into Western Wisconsin.

On January 27, 2006, we completed the purchase of all the outstanding stock of Silver State Tire Company and Golden State Tire Distributors (collectively “Silver State”) pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 23, 2005. The purchase price of this acquisition, subject to adjustment, was $8.4 million, consisting of $8.2 million in cash and $0.2 million in direct acquisition costs. This acquisition established a distribution footprint for us across the state of Nevada and expanded our presence in Northern California.

On August 23, 2005, we completed the purchase of all the outstanding stock of Wholesale Tire Distributors, Inc., Wholesale Tire Distributors of Wyoming, Inc., and Wholesale Tire Distributors of Idaho, Inc. (collectively “Wholesale Tire”) pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 5, 2005. The purchase price was $4.5 million, consisting of $4.4 million in cash and $0.1 million in direct acquisition costs. The acquisition expanded our operations into Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming as well as parts of Nevada, Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota.

The Samaritan Tire, Silver State and Wholesale Tire acquisitions were financed through borrowings under ATD’s revolving credit facility. These acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the results of operations for the acquired businesses have been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition.

On February 4, 2005, Holdings, an investment vehicle formed by affiliates of Investcorp S.A., entered into a merger agreement with ATD, which was amended and restated on March 7, 2005. Pursuant to the merger agreement, and in exchange for an aggregate purchase price of $710.0 million in cash, less the amount of ATD’s debt (net of cash on hand) and certain dividends payable to holders of ATD’s preferred stock, ATD’s incurred transaction expenses and certain payments to ATD’s management, ATD MergerSub (“MergerSub”), a subsidiary of Holdings, merged with and into ATD. We refer to this transaction throughout this report as the “Merger” or the “Acquisition.” The Acquisition of ATD by Holdings was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values, with the remainder being allocated to goodwill. The increase in the basis of these assets will result in increased amortization and depreciation charges in future periods. In addition, our interest expense has increased significantly as a result of the Acquisition. As part of the Acquisition, ATD generated substantial tax deductions relating to the exercise of stock options, which Holdings assumed the benefits of in the Merger.

Periods prior to April 2, 2005 reflect the financial position, results of operations, and changes in financial position of the Predecessor and periods after April 2, 2005 reflect the financial position, results of operations, and changes in financial position of Holdings and its subsidiaries. For accounting purposes, the effects of purchase accounting were applied on April 2, 2005. The activity of the Company for the period March 31, 2005 through April 2, 2005 is included in the Predecessor’s condensed consolidated statement of operations. Cash flow activity for the three-day period from March 31, 2005 through April 2, 2005 is included in the Predecessor’s condensed consolidated statement of cash flows except for cash flow activity related to the Merger, which is shown in the Successor’s condensed consolidated statement of cash flows on April 2, 2005. The Company believes that the results of operations and cash flows, other than those related to the Merger, are immaterial for the three-day period from March 31, 2005 through April 2, 2005.

 

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Results of Operations

Quarter Ended September 30, 2006 for the Successor Compared to Quarter Ended October 1, 2005 for the Successor

The following table sets forth the period change for each category of the statements of operations, as well as each category as a percentage of net sales (in thousands):

 

   

Successor
Quarter

Ended

September 30,

2006

   

Successor
Quarter
Ended

October 1,

2005

   

Period Over
Period

Change

    Period Over
Period
Percentage
Change
   

Successor

Results as a Percentage of Net
Sales for the Quarter Ended

 
       

Favorable

(unfavorable)

   

Favorable

(unfavorable)

   

September 30,

2006

   

October 1,

2005

 
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)                          

Net sales

  $ 414,142     $ 388,746     $ 25,396     6.5 %   100.0 %   100.0 %

Cost of goods sold

    342,392       320,031       (22,361 )   (7.0 )   82.7     82.3  
                                         

Gross profit

    71,750       68,715       3,035     4.4     17.3     17.7  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    54,676       56,520       1,844     3.3     13.2     14.5  

Impairment of intangible asset

    2,640       —         (2,640 )   (100.0 )   0.6     —    
                                         

Operating income

    14,434       12,195       2,239     18.4     3.5     3.1  

Other expense:

           

Interest expense

    (15,039 )     (13,443 )     (1,596 )   (11.9 )   (3.6 )   (3.5 )

Other, net

    (200 )     (24 )     (176 )   (733.3 )   (0.1 )   —    
                                         

Loss from operations before income taxes

    (805 )     (1,272 )     467     36.7     (0.2 )   (0.3 )

Income tax benefit

    (118 )     (508 )     (390 )   (76.8 )   —       (0.1 )
                                         

Net loss

  $ (687 )   $ (764 )   $ 77     10.1 %   (0.2 )%   (0.2 )%
                                     

Net Sales

The increase in net sales in third quarter 2006 is attributable to an increase in tire unit sales of $8.6 million combined with a $7.8 million benefit from an increase in the average selling price of our tires. The increase in our average selling price per tire is principally due to a continuing trend of manufacturer price increases that we have passed along to our customers partially offset by selective promotions. The acquisitions of Wholesale Tire in August 2005, Silver State in January 2006 and Samaritan in July 2006 contributed an additional $12.3 million to the increase from 2005. A decline in equipment and supply sales of $1.4 million partially offset the increases noted above.

Gross Profit

The increase in gross profit in third quarter 2006 was primarily a result of acquisitions, which, in the aggregate, accounted for $2.0 million of the increase. Higher unit sales volumes accounted for an additional $1.0 million in gross profit for the quarter while favorable pricing pass-through and the benefit of volume purchases was offset by higher promotions and rebates.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses is due primarily to a reduction in sales-based and other incentive compensation ($2.2 million) and a reduction in amortization of prepaid management advisory fees that were paid in connection with the Acquisition ($1.4 million). These decreases were partially offset by the

 

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inclusion of acquired operations. The acquisition of Samaritan Tire accounted for approximately $0.6 million of the increase, the acquisition of Wholesale Tire accounted for approximately $0.8 million and the acquisition of Silver State accounted for approximately $0.4 million.

Impairment of Intangible Asset

In September 2006, we were informed by one of our suppliers that it was going to cease the manufacturing of one of our tire brands for which we maintained a tradename intangible asset. As a result of this decision and due to our inability to place other sourcing regarding this tire brand, we, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, evaluated the fair value of the tradename intangible asset, as computed utilizing a discounted cash flow model, as compared to its carrying value. Based on this evaluation, we recorded an impairment charge of $2.6 million, for the full carrying amount of the tradename intangible asset. No similar charges were recorded during third quarter 2005.

Interest Expense

The increase in interest expense for third quarter 2006 is primarily due to the effects of higher interest rates on our variable rate debt.

Benefit for Income Taxes

The Successor recognized an income tax benefit of $0.1 million in third quarter 2006 based on a pre-tax loss of $0.8 million. During third quarter 2005, the Successor recognized an income tax benefit of $0.5 million based on a pre-tax loss of $1.3 million. The effective tax rate in third quarter 2006 is approximately 15% compared to 40% in third quarter 2005. The decrease in the effective tax rate is due primarily to the increased effect of preferred stock dividends that are not deductible for income tax purposes, on lower pre-tax losses. The income tax benefit recorded for third quarter 2006 has been computed based on year-to-date income and projected results for the full year. The final effective tax rate to be applied to 2006 will depend on the actual amount of pre-tax income (loss) generated by us for the full year.

Net Loss

The decrease in net loss is due primarily to the increase in gross profit and the decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses, as discussed above, partially offset by the impairment of intangible asset charge in third quarter 2006 as well as an increase in interest expense.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 for the Successor Compared to the Six Months Ended October 1, 2005 for the Successor and Three Months Ended April 2, 2005 for the Predecessor

As a result of the Acquisition and related change in control, we are required to present separately our operating results for the Successor six months ended October 1, 2005 and the Predecessor quarter ended April 2, 2005. In the following discussion, these are compared to the nine-month Successor period ended September 30, 2006. Management believes this is the most practical way to comment on the results of operations.

 

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The following table sets forth the period change for each category of the statements of operations, as well as each category as a percentage of net sales (in thousands):

 

     Successor     Successor     Predecessor     Successor         Successor         Predecessor  
    

For the

Nine Months
Ended

September 30,

2006

   

For the

Six Months
Ended

October 1,

2005

   

For the
Quarter
Ended

April 2,

2005

    Results as a Percentage of Net Sales for
Each Period
 
          

September 30,

2006

   

October 1,

2005

   

April 2,

2005

 
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)                    

Net sales

  $ 1,173,340     $ 788,934     $ 354,339     100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %

Cost of goods sold

    965,049       657,066       290,488     82.2     83.3     82.0  
                                           

Gross profit

    208,291       131,868       63,851     17.8     16.7     18.0  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    168,746       111,918       52,653     14.4     14.2     14.9  

Impairment of intangible asset

    2,640       —         —       0.2     —       —    

Transaction expenses

    —         95       28,211     —       —       8.0  
                                           

Operating income (loss)

    36,905       19,855       (17,013 )   3.1     2.5     (4.8 )

Other expense:

           

Interest expense

    (44,802 )     (26,845 )     (3,682 )   (3.8 )   (3.4 )   (1.0 )

Other, net

    (116 )     (70 )     (252 )   —       —       (0.1 )
                                           

Loss from operations before income taxes

    (8,013 )     (7,060 )     (20,947 )   (0.7 )   (0.9 )   (5.9 )

Income tax benefit

    (2,595 )     (2,823 )     (6,620 )   (0.2 )   (0.4 )   (1.9 )
                                           

Net loss

  $ (5,418 )   $ (4,237 )       $ (14,327 )   (0.5 )%   (0.5 )%   (4.0 )%
                                           

Net Sales

Total net sales for the nine-month period of 2006 increased $30.0 million to $1,173.3 million from $1,143.3 million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. The increase is primarily attributable to higher average per unit selling prices of tire and wheels ($57.8 million) and the acquisition of Wholesale Tire, Silver State and Samaritan Tire (collectively contributing $25.1 million). The increase in average selling prices is primarily driven by manufacturer price increases that we have passed through to our customers related to rising raw materials costs partially offset by selective promotions. An industry-wide decline in unit sales, down 4% according to RMA data, impacted our tire unit sales, which are down $45.0 million from the same period in 2005. Equipment and supply sales are also down ($3.5 million) from the same period last year.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $12.6 million to $208.3 million for the nine-month period of 2006 from $195.7 million for the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. This increase is primarily due to non-recurring amortization of inventory step-up in the nine-month period of 2005 ($4.7 million) combined with favorable pricing, net of promotions and rebates ($1.6 million) and growth due to acquisitions ($3.9 million). Other items netted favorably to $2.4 million and primarily relate to a benefit from the sale of inventory purchased ahead of announced manufacturer price increases and volume purchase discounts offset by a reduction in unit sales, driven by an industry-wide decline.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine-month period of 2006 increased $4.1 million to $168.7 million from $164.6 million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. The acquisition of Samaritan Tire accounted for approximately $0.6 million of the $4.1 million increase, the acquisition of Wholesale Tire

 

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accounted for approximately $2.9 million and the acquisition of Silver State accounted for approximately $1.0 million, which does not include the increase in costs related to three of Silver State’s distribution centers that were consolidated into our existing facilities. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $4.9 million primarily due to a customer list intangible asset that was recorded in connection with the Acquisition and the revaluation of our property and equipment in connection with the Acquisition. In addition, higher fuel costs, a $1.3 million increase from 2005, are also continuing to have a negative impact on our delivery costs. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in employee related expenses of $1.1 million as a result of non-recurring incentive based compensation in first quarter 2005, a $4.5 million reduction of sales-based and other incentive compensation during the nine-month period of 2006 as well as a $1.3 million reduction in amortization of prepaid management advisory fees that were paid in connection with the Acquisition.

Impairment of Intangible Asset

In September 2006, we were informed by one of our suppliers that it was going to cease the manufacturing of one of our tire brands for which we maintained a tradename intangible asset. As a result of this decision and due to our inability to place other sourcing regarding this tire brand, we, in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, evaluated the fair value of the tradename intangible asset, as computed utilizing a discounted cash flow model, as compared to its carrying value. Based on this evaluation, we recorded an impairment charge of $2.6 million, for the full carrying amount of the tradename intangible asset. No similar charges were recorded during the nine-month period of 2005.

Transaction Expenses

In connection with the Merger, we incurred $28.2 million of transaction expenses in first quarter 2005 that related to a change in control and bonus payments, stock option fair market value adjustments for accelerated vesting, and payment of ATD’s direct acquisition costs. These direct acquisition costs include investment banking, legal, accounting, and other fees for professional services incurred in connection with the Merger.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the nine-month period of 2006 increased $14.3 million to $44.8 million from $30.5 million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. The increase in interest expense is due primarily to increased debt levels associated with the issuance of the Senior Discount Notes, the Senior Notes, and the Senior Floating Rate Notes issued in connection with the Acquisition, which accounted for approximately $10.8 million of the increase. The remaining increase is primarily due to the effects of higher interest rates on our variable rate debt. Interest expense for the nine-month period of 2006 of $44.8 million exceeds cash payments for interest during the same period of $30.6 million principally due to non-cash amortization of debt issuance costs and accretion of interest on the Senior Discount Notes and the 8% cumulative preferred stock as well as interest accrued but not yet paid.

Benefit for Income Taxes

The Successor recognized an income tax benefit of $2.6 million in the nine-month period of 2006 based on a pre-tax loss of $8.0 million. During the six-month period of 2005, the Successor recognized an income tax benefit of $2.8 million based on a pre-tax loss of $7.1 million. The Predecessor recognized an income tax benefit of $6.6 million in first quarter 2005 due primarily to the transaction expenses incurred in connection with the Merger, which generated a pre-tax loss of $20.9 million. The effective tax rate for the nine-month period of 2006 was approximately 32% for the Successor, approximately 40% in the six-month period of 2005 for the Successor and approximately 32% in first quarter 2005 for the Predecessor. The income tax benefit recorded for the nine-month period of 2006 has been computed based on year-to-date income and projected results for the full year. The final effective tax rate to be applied to 2006 will depend on the actual amount of pre-tax income (loss) generated by us for the full year.

 

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Net Loss

Net loss for the nine-month period of 2006 decreased $13.2 million to $(5.4) million from $(18.6) million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. The decrease in net loss is due primarily to non-recurring transaction expenses incurred in connection with the Acquisition in first quarter 2005 partially offset by an increase in interest expense due to financing activity surrounding the Acquisition and higher interest rates on our variable rate debt.

Critical Accounting Polices and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Please see the discussion of critical accounting policies and estimates in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, there were no changes in our critical accounting policies.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2006, our total debt, including capital leases, was $499.1 million compared to $545.2 million at December 31, 2005, a decrease of $46.1 million. The decrease is due in part to the federal income tax refund received in first quarter 2006 of $13.6 million, which was used to pay down our revolving credit facility. Total commitments by the lenders under our revolving credit facility were $300.0 million at September 30, 2006, of which $123.4 million was available for additional borrowings. The amount available to borrow under the revolving credit facility is limited by the Borrowing Base computation, as defined in the agreement.

The following table summarizes the cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and period from April 2, 2005 through October 1, 2005 for the Successor and for the quarter ended April 2, 2005 for the Predecessor (in thousands):

 

      Successor     Successor     Predecessor  
      Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006
    Period from
April 2, 2005
through
October 1, 2005
    Quarter
Ended
April 2,
2005
 

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 77,667     $ (29,495 )   $ 9,871  

Cash used in investing activities

     (24,788 )     (466,247 )             (1,438 )

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (54,357 )     498,785       (8,264 )
                          

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,478 )     3,043       169  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     5,545       3,503       3,334  
                          

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 4,067     $ 6,546     $ 3,503  
                          

Cash payments for interest

   $ 30,563     $ 9,070     $ 3,944  

Cash (receipts) payments for taxes, net

   $ (13,363 )   $ 256     $ 247  

Capital expenditures financed by debt

   $ 2,360     $ 3,029     $ 1,338  

Payment of Series D Senior Notes with restricted cash

   $ —       $ 30,506     $ —    

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities increased $97.3 million to $77.7 million in the nine-month period of 2006 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $(19.6) million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. The increase in cash provided by operating activities for the nine-month period of 2006 was primarily due to a decrease in our net working capital requirements and improvements in our profitability. These items, which caused an increase in cash provided by operating activities, were partially offset by higher interest payments. The

 

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increase in interest payments for the nine-month period of 2006 is a result of the financing activities surrounding the Acquisition. Net working capital at September 30, 2006 totaled $149.8 million compared to $201.8 million at December 31, 2005, a decrease of $52.0 million. Components of this decrease include a reduction in inventory, a reduction in other current assets, an increase in accounts payable, and a decrease in the income tax receivable due to the receipt of the federal income tax refund in first quarter 2006. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities decreased $442.9 million to $24.8 million in the nine-month period of 2006 compared to $467.7 million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. The decrease in cash used in investing activities for the nine-month period of 2006 was due primarily to the cash paid for the Acquisition in first quarter 2005 partially offset by cash paid for the acquisition of Silver State in first quarter 2006 and Samaritan Tire in third quarter 2006. Capital expenditures increased $0.8 million to $5.9 million in the nine-month period of 2006 compared to $5.1 million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. Capital expenditures during the nine-month period of 2006 were primarily for information technology upgrades, warehouse racking, and leasehold improvements. During the nine month-period of 2006, we also had capital expenditures financed by debt of $2.4 million relating to information technology upgrades compared to $4.4 million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities increased $544.9 million to $(54.4) million in the nine-month period of 2006 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $490.5 million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. The increase in cash used in financing activities for the nine-month period of 2006 was primarily due to the inclusion of proceeds received in connection with the Acquisition, which reduced cash used in financing activities in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005.

Revolving Credit Facility

In connection with the Merger, on March 31, 2005, ATD entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Revolver”). The borrowers to the Revolver are ATD and its subsidiaries. The Revolver provides for a five-year senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $300.0 million (of which up to $25.0 million may be utilized in the form of commercial and standby letters of credit), subject to a borrowing base formula. The Revolver is secured primarily by ATD’s inventories and accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2006, the outstanding Revolver balance was $139.6 million and $123.4 million was available for additional borrowings. In addition, the Company had certain letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2006 in the aggregate amount of $9.2 million.

Borrowings under the Revolver bear interest at ATD’s option, at either (i) the Base Rate, as defined, plus the applicable margin (0.25% as of September 30, 2006) or (ii) the Eurodollar Rate, as defined, plus the applicable margin (1.75% as of September 30, 2006). At September 30, 2006, borrowings under the Revolver were at a weighted average interest rate of 7.1% compared to 6.2% at December 31, 2005. Beginning six months after closing, the applicable margin for the loans will vary based upon a performance based grid, as defined in the agreement.

All obligations under the Revolver are guaranteed by Holdings and each of ATD’s existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries that are not direct obligors thereunder. Obligations under the Revolver are secured by a pledge of substantially all assets of the obligors, including all shares of ATD’s capital stock and that of ATD’s subsidiaries, subject to certain limitations.

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restricts ATD’s ability to incur additional debt; enter into guaranties; make loans and investments; declare dividends; modify certain material agreements or constitutive documents relating to preferred stock; and change the business it conducts, as well as other customary covenants. As of September 30, 2006, ATD was in compliance with these covenants. The Revolver expires March 31, 2010.

Indenture EBITDA

We evaluate liquidity based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is Indenture EBITDA. The presentation of Indenture EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, and ratios based thereon, do not comply with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States because they are adjusted to exclude certain cash expenses, including recurring expenses. We present Indenture EBITDA as it is used to determine our compliance with covenants contained in the related indentures governing our notes. The covenants are tied to ratios based on Indenture EBITDA, referred to as Consolidated Cash Flows in the indenture agreement, and restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness and to issue preferred stock. Indenture EBITDA as used herein represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and further adjusted to exclude certain non-recurring and other adjustments permitted in calculating covenant compliance under the indentures. We believe that the inclusion of this supplementary information is necessary for investors to understand our ability to comply with the financial covenants and debt service of the notes. Indenture EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, cash flow as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The following table is a reconciliation of the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, to Indenture EBITDA (in thousands):

 

      Successor     Successor     Predecessor  
      Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006
    Period from
April 2, 2005
through
October 1, 2005
    Quarter
Ended
April 2,
2005
 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 77,667     $ (29,495 )         $ 9,871  

Changes in assets and liabilities

     (58,559 )     44,054       (12,972 )

Benefit (provision) for deferred income taxes

     4,842       3,199       (658 )

Interest expense

     44,802       26,845       3,682  

Benefit for income taxes

     (2,595 )     (2,823 )     (6,620 )

Recovery of (provision for) doubtful account

     473       (510 )     (279 )

Amortization of other assets

     (4,080 )     (2,737 )     (232 )

Stock-based compensation expense

     —         —         (8,584 )

Transaction expenses

     —         95       28,211  

Accretion of 8% cumulative preferred stock and Senior Discount Notes

     (4,666 )     (2,836 )     —    

Other

     1,685       3,228       1,446  
                          

Indenture EBITDA

   $ 59,569     $ 39,020     $ 13,865  
                          

Total Indenture EBITDA for the nine-month period of 2006 increased $6.7 million to $59.6 million compared to $52.9 million in the aggregate nine-month period of 2005. The increase in Indenture EBITDA is primarily due to the increase in sales and improvements in our gross profit margins as discussed above partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses.

We anticipate that our principal use of cash going forward will be to meet working capital and debt service requirements, to make capital expenditures, and to fund acquisitions. Based upon current and anticipated levels of operations, we believe that our cash flow from operations, together with amounts available under ATD’s Revolver, will be adequate to meet our anticipated requirements for at least the next twelve months.

 

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Income Taxes

As part of the Merger, the Predecessor generated substantial tax deductions relating to the exercise of stock options and payments made for transaction bonuses. The Successor’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2006 reflects a net non-current deferred tax liability of $83.6 million. Included in this amount is an acquired non-current deferred tax asset of approximately $2.5 million, which represents the anticipated tax benefits that we expect to achieve in future years from such deductions. In addition, as part of the Merger, we recorded an income tax receivable of $12.7 million, which primarily related to deductions that could be carried back two years for federal and state income tax purposes. We received the associated federal income tax refund amount during the first quarter of 2006. The remaining net deferred tax liability primarily relates to the expected future tax liability associated with the non-deductible, identified, intangible assets that were recorded during the purchase price allocation, less existing tax deductible intangibles, assuming an effective tax rate of 38.4%.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement does not require any new fair value measurements; rather, it applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R.” SFAS No. 158 requires employers to recognize a net liability or asset and an offsetting adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income to report the funded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Additionally, SFAS No.158 requires companies to measure plan assets and obligations at their year-end balance sheet date. The initial disclosure requirement of SFAS No. 158 is effective for us for our fiscal year ending December 30, 2006. The recognition requirement of a net liability or asset and an offsetting adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) under SFAS No. 158 is effective for us for our fiscal year ending December 27, 2008. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 158 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. Under SAB 108, companies should evaluate a misstatement based on its impact on the current year income statement, as well as the cumulative effect of correcting such misstatements that existed in prior years existing in the current year’s ending balance sheet. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years ending on or after November 15, 2006. We do not expect the adoption of SAB 108 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” This Interpretation provides guidance for recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions, as defined in SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under FIN No. 48, the financial statements will reflect expected future tax consequences of such positions presuming the taxing authorities’ full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts, but without considering time values. FIN 48 also revises disclosure requirements and introduces a prescriptive, annual, tabular roll-forward of the

 

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unrecognized tax benefits. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We have not yet completed our assessment of the impact this Interpretation will have on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 06-03 (“EITF 06-03”), “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation).” EITF 06-03 provides that the presentation of taxes assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or on a net basis (excluded from revenues) is an accounting policy decision that should be disclosed. The provisions of EITF 06-03 become effective as of December 31, 2006. We do not expect the adoption of EITF 06-03 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk.

For the period ended September 30, 2006, we did not experience any material changes from the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On October 11, 2005, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement (the “New Swap”) to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. The New Swap represents a contract to exchange floating rate for fixed interest payments periodically over the life of the agreement without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The notional amount of the New Swap is used to measure interest to be paid or received and does not represent the amount of exposure to credit loss. At September 30, 2006, the New Swap in place covers a notional amount of $85.0 million of the $140.0 million of Senior Floating Rate Notes at a fixed interest rate of 4.79% and expires on September 30, 2010. This New Swap has been designated for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, we recognize the fair value of the New Swap in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and any changes in the fair value are recorded as adjustments to other comprehensive income (loss). The fair value of the New Swap is the estimated amount that we would pay or receive to terminate the agreement at the reporting date. The fair value of the New Swap was an asset of $0.7 million at September 30, 2006, and is included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets with the offset included in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. At December 31, 2005, the fair value of the New Swap was a liability of $0.2 million and is included in other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets with the offset included in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

  (a) We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, recognizes that any set of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

 

  (b) As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

 

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Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended September 30, 2006, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We are, however, currently implementing a three year conversion of our computer system to Oracle. We have already implemented the general ledger as well as the accounts payable and inventory functions on Oracle but still must transition other key functions. We cannot be sure that the transition will be fully implemented on a timely basis, if at all. If we do not successfully implement this project, our controls over financial reporting may be disrupted and our operations adversely affected.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

In October 2006, we settled a long-standing dispute related to the sale of parts from a prior acquisition. As part of this settlement, we paid $0.5 million, which is included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations included in Item 1 of this report for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes to any of the risk factors disclosed in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

31.1    Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 14, 2006

 

AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS HOLDINGS, INC.
By:   /s/    DAVID L. DYCKMAN        
 

David L. Dyckman

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(On behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)

 

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