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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

x

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended November 1, 2008

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

o

 

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the transition period from             to            

 

Commission File No. 1-3381

 

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania

 

23-0962915

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer ID number)

incorporation or organization)

 

 

 

 

 

3111 W. Allegheny Ave. Philadelphia, PA

 

19132

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

215-430-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer o

Accelerated filer  x

Non-accelerated filer o

Smaller reporting company  o

 

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

 

As of November 28, 2008 there were 52,127,463 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

 

 

 



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Index

 

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Changes in Retained Earnings - Thirteen and Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

5-19

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

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

 

20-26

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

30

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

UNAUDITED

 

 

 

November 1,
2008

 

February 2,
2008

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

38,371

 

$

20,926

 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $2,109 and $1,937

 

25,838

 

29,450

 

Merchandise inventories

 

584,700

 

561,152

 

Prepaid expenses

 

30,133

 

43,842

 

Other

 

43,774

 

77,469

 

Assets held for disposal

 

18,222

 

16,918

 

Total Current Assets

 

741,038

 

749,757

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment - net

 

747,921

 

780,779

 

Deferred income taxes

 

50,315

 

20,775

 

Other

 

28,669

 

32,609

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,567,943

 

$

1,583,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

221,863

 

$

245,423

 

Trade payable program liability

 

38,316

 

14,254

 

Accrued expenses

 

256,620

 

292,623

 

Deferred income taxes

 

15,013

 

 

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

 

2,060

 

2,114

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

533,872

 

554,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

330,535

 

400,016

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

64,487

 

72,183

 

Deferred gain from asset sales

 

173,184

 

86,595

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, par value $1 per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized 500,000,000 shares; Issued 68,557,041 shares

 

68,557

 

68,557

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

292,585

 

296,074

 

Retained earnings

 

396,697

 

406,819

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(11,470

)

(14,183

)

Less cost of shares in treasury — 14,234,313 shares and 14,609,094 shares

 

221,240

 

227,291

 

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

 

59,264

 

59,264

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

465,865

 

470,712

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

1,567,943

 

$

1,583,920

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

UNAUDITED

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

 

 

November 1,
2008

 

November 3,
2007

 

November 1,
2008

 

November 3,
2007

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

378,461

 

$

430,368

 

$

1,189,872

 

$

1,323,161

 

Service Revenue

 

85,705

 

98,393

 

272,380

 

297,275

 

Total Revenues

 

464,166

 

528,761

 

1,462,252

 

1,620,436

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

268,235

 

343,933

 

838,574

 

971,358

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

81,087

 

86,902

 

250,434

 

261,847

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

349,322

 

430,835

 

1,089,008

 

1,233,205

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

110,226

 

86,435

 

351,298

 

351,803

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

4,618

 

11,491

 

21,946

 

35,428

 

Total Gross Profit

 

114,844

 

97,926

 

373,244

 

387,231

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

119,827

 

133,550

 

361,445

 

392,501

 

Net (Loss) Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

(53

)

(515

)

9,555

 

1,829

 

Operating (Loss) Profit

 

(5,036

)

(36,139

)

21,354

 

(3,441

)

Non-operating Income

 

305

 

1,032

 

1,797

 

4,703

 

Interest Expense

 

7,098

 

11,501

 

18,977

 

36,488

 

(Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(11,829

)

(46,608

)

4,174

 

(35,226

)

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(4,775

)

(20,677

)

185

 

(16,293

)

Net (Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations

 

(7,054

)

(25,931

)

3,989

 

(18,933

)

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(228

)

(2059

)

(1,151

)

(1,703

)

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

(7,282

)

(27,990

)

2,838

 

(20,636

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained Earnings, beginning of period

 

408,351

 

462,615

 

406,819

 

463,797

 

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

 

 

 

(1,165

)

 

Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of FIN 48

 

 

 

 

(155

)

Cash Dividends

 

(3,523

)

(3,510

)

(10,551

)

(10,630

)

Effect of Stock Options

 

 

 

(37

)

(1,261

)

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

(849

)

(27

)

(1,207

)

(27

)

Retained Earnings, end of period

 

$

396,697

 

$

431,088

 

$

396,697

 

$

431,088

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

$

(0.13

)

$

(0.49

)

$

0.08

 

$

(0.36

)

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(0.01

)

(0.05

)

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

(Loss) Earnings Per Share

 

$

(0.14

)

$

(0.54

)

$

0.05

 

$

(0.40

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Dividends Per Share

 

$

0.0675

 

$

0.0675

 

$

0.2025

 

$

0.2025

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollar amounts in thousands)

UNAUDITED

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended

 

November 1,
2008

 

November 3,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings (Loss)

 

$

2,838

 

$

(20,636

)

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

 

1,151

 

1,703

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

55,109

 

61,724

 

Inventory impairment

 

 

32,803

 

Amortization of deferred gain from asset sales

 

(7,305

)

 

Accretion of asset retirement obligation

 

206

 

191

 

Stock compensation expense

 

2,314

 

8,529

 

Gain from debt retirement

 

(3,460

)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(3,603

)

(11,812

)

Gain from dispositions of assets

 

(9,555

)

(1,829

)

Change in fair value of derivative

 

140

 

3,665

 

Loss from asset impairment

 

370

 

7,199

 

Excess tax benefits from stock based awards

 

(3

)

(687

)

Change in cash surrender value of life insurance policies

 

98

 

(5,423

)

Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other

 

39,759

 

32,004

 

Increase in merchandise inventories

 

(23,548

)

(15,677

)

Decrease in accounts payable

 

(23,560

)

(38,954

)

Decrease in accrued expenses

 

(37,077

)

(5,911

)

(Decrease) increase in other long-term liabilities

 

(3,818

)

682

 

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations

 

(9,944

)

47,571

 

Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations

 

(880

)

2,752

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

(10,824

)

50,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for master lease properties

 

(117,121

)

 

Cash paid for property and equipment

 

(22,653

)

(33,074

)

Proceeds from dispositions of assets

 

209,085

 

2,376

 

Proceeds from surrender of life insurance policies

 

 

26,714

 

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations

 

69,311

 

(3,984

)

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations

 

2,558

 

(432

)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

 

71,869

 

(4,416

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings under line of credit agreements

 

99,888

 

436,584

 

Payments under line of credit agreements

 

(141,413

)

(419,267

)

Excess tax benefits from stock based awards

 

3

 

687

 

Borrowings on trade payable program liability

 

154,886

 

87,578

 

Payments on trade payable program liability

 

(130,824

)

(79,972

)

Payment for finance issuance cost

 

(182

)

 

Proceeds from lease financing

 

8,661

 

 

Reduction of long-term debt

 

(24,550

)

(2,432

)

Payments on capital lease obligations

 

(146

)

(210

)

Dividends paid

 

(10,551

)

(10,630

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

(58,152

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

23

 

3,632

 

Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan

 

605

 

591

 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

 

(43,600

)

(41,591

)

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

17,445

 

4,316

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

20,926

 

21,884

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

38,371

 

$

26,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

1,070

 

$

214

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

17,043

 

$

30,100

 

Accrued purchases of property and equipment

 

$

1,435

 

$

258

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

 

NOTE 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of November 1, 2008, the condensed consolidated statements of operations and changes in retained earnings for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at November 1, 2008 and for all periods presented have been made.

 

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted, as permitted by Rule 10-01 of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation S-X, “Interim Financial Statements”. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008. The results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year.

 

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

 

NOTE 2. New Accounting Standards

 

Adopted:

 

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

 

In March 2007, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on Issue Number 06-10, “Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements” (EITF 06-10). EITF 06-10 provides guidance to help companies determine whether a liability for the postretirement benefit associated with a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement should be recorded in accordance with either SFAS No. 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions” (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists), or Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract). EITF 06-10 also provides guidance on how a company should recognize and measure the asset in a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance contract. EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, although early adoption is permitted. On February 3, 2008, the Company adopted EITF 06-10, which resulted in a $1,855 pretax charge to retained earnings for its only existing collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement – an arrangement in place for a former CEO who retired in fiscal 2003.

 

In June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF Issue Number 06-11, “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards” (EITF 06-11). EITF 06-11 applies to share-based payment arrangements with dividend protection features that entitle employees to receive (a) dividends on equity-classified nonvested shares, (b) dividend equivalents on equity-classified nonvested share units, or (c) payments equal to the dividends paid on the underlying shares while an equity-classified share option is outstanding, when those dividends or dividend equivalents are charged to retained earnings under SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” and result in an income tax deduction for the employer. A consensus was reached that a realized income tax benefit from dividends or dividend equivalents that are charged to retained earnings and are paid to employees for equity-classified non-vested equity shares, non-vested equity share units, and outstanding equity share options should be recognized as an increase in additional paid-in capital. EITF 06-11 is effective prospectively for the income tax benefits that result from dividends on equity-classified employee share-based payment awards that are declared in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. On February 3, 2008, the Company adopted EITF 06-11, which did not have a material impact on its consolidated Financial statements.

 

In October 2008 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FSP FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active.” This FSP clarifies the application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active. This FSP shall be effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

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To be adopted:

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, “Business Combinations,” which replaces SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141R, among other things, establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer entity recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any controlling interests in the acquired entity; recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. Costs of the acquisition will be recognized separately from the business combination. SFAS No. 141R applies prospectively, except for taxes, to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period on or after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact SFAS No. 141 will have on its consolidated financial statements beginning in fiscal 2009.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

NOTE 3. Merchandise Inventories

 

Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each fiscal year based on inventory and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must be based on management’s estimates of expected fiscal year-end inventory levels and costs. If the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method of costing inventory had been used by the Company, inventory would have been $586,811 and $555,188 as of November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008, respectively. Inventory levels increased during the current quarter reflecting seasonal product offerings.

 

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

 

The Company also provides for potentially excess and obsolete inventories based on current inventory levels, the historical analysis of product sales and current market conditions. The nature of the Company’s inventory is such that the risk of obsolescence is minimal and excess inventory has historically been returned to the Company’s vendors for credit. The Company records a provision when less than full credit is expected from a vendor or when market is lower than recorded costs. These provisions are revised, if necessary, on a quarterly basis for adequacy. The Company’s inventory is recorded net of provisions for these matters which were $12,679 and $11,167 at November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008, respectively.

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded a $32,803 inventory write-down for the discontinuance and planned exit of certain non-core merchandise adopted as one of the initial steps in the Company’s long-term strategic plan. The write-down

 

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reduced the carrying value of the discontinued merchandise from $74,080 to $41,277. The carrying value of the discontinued merchandise is evaluated quarterly as compared to the estimated sell through that was utilized in determining the impairment. The inventory impairment was recorded in cost of merchandise sales on the consolidated statement of operations. The carrying value of the discontinued merchandise was $226 at November 1, 2008 and $8,612 at February 2, 2008.

 

NOTE 4. Property and Equipment

 

The Company’s property and equipment as of November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008 was as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 1, 2008

 

February 2, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment - at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

207,653

 

$

213,962

 

Buildings and improvements

 

831,664

 

858,699

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

677,662

 

699,303

 

Construction in progress

 

2,327

 

3,992

 

 

 

1,719,306

 

1,775,956

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

971,385

 

995,177

 

Total Property and Equipment - Net

 

$

747,921

 

$

780,779

 

 

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

 

NOTE 5. Income Taxes

 

On February 4, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48. In connection with the adoption, the Company recorded a net decrease to retained earning of $155 and reclassified certain previously recognized deferred tax attributes as FIN 48 liabilities.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits at February 4, 2007 was $7,126 including accrued interest of $734.

 

The company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.  As of November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008, we had approximately $1,263 and $1,172 of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, respectively.

 

Included in the unrecognized tax benefits of $2,741 and $3,847 at November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008 was $1,744 and $2,244 of tax benefits, respectively, that if recognized, would affect our annual effective tax rate.  We are undergoing examinations of our tax returns in certain jurisdictions.  We have uncertain liabilities of approximately $1,877 for which it is reasonably possible that the amount will increase or decrease within the next twelve months.  However, based on the uncertainties associated with settlements and the status of examination, it is not possible to estimate the impact of the change.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries file U.S., state and Puerto Rico income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations.  The 2005 through 2007 tax years generally remain subject to examination by federal and most state tax authorities.  The Company and its subsidiaries have various state income tax returns in the process of examination, appeals and settlement.  In Puerto Rico, the 2004 through 2007 tax years generally remain subject to examination by their respective tax authorities.

 

Under FAS 109, the company is required to project the deferred tax effects of expected year end temporary differences.  Based on the projections, as of January 31, 2009 the company will have $29,632 federal net operating losses, $128,455 of state losses and $0 of Puerto Rico losses.  As of February 2, 2008, the Company had $46,716 of federal losses, $180,411 of state losses and $768 of Puerto Rico losses.  The state losses will expire in various years beginning in 2008.

 

The temporary differences between the book and tax treatment of income and expenses result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the consolidated balance sheets. The Company must assess the likelihood that any recorded deferred tax assets will be recovered against future taxable income. To the extent the Company believes that recovery is not more likely than not, a valuation allowance must be established. In this regard when determining whether or not a valuation allowance should be established, the Company considers various tax planning strategies, including potential real estate transactions to generate future taxable income.  The Company had valuation allowances for these matters of $5,649 and $4,077 as of November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008, respectively.

 

NOTE 6. Discontinued Operations

 

In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company adopted its long-term strategic plan. One of the initial steps in this plan was the

 

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identification of 31 low-return stores for closure. The Company is accounting for these store closures in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” and SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (SFAS 144). In accordance with SFAS No. 144, discontinued operations for all periods presented reflect the operating results for 11 of the 31 closed stores because the Company does not believe that the customers of these stores are likely to become customers of other Pep Boys stores due to geographical considerations. The operating results for the other 20 closed stores are included in continuing operations because the Company believes that the customers of these stores are likely to become customers of other Pep Boys stores that are in close proximity.  Below is a summary of these discontinued stores’ operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 1, 2008

 

November 3, 2007

 

November 1, 2008

 

November 3, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues in discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

 

$

5,357

 

$

 

$

16,168

 

Service Revenue

 

 

1,258

 

 

3,674

 

Total revenues, discontinued operations

 

$

 

$

6,615

 

$

 

$

19,842

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, before income taxes

 

$

(351

)

$

(3,154

)

$

(1,771

)

$

(2,607

)

 

The loss from discontinued operations during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 3, 2007 includes a $3,764 asset impairment charge associated with 11 closed stores classified as discontinued operations.

 

Additionally, the Company has classified certain assets as assets held for disposal on its balance sheets.  As of November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008, the net book values of these assets were as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 1, 2008

 

February 2, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

 

 

 

$

9,876

 

$

9,976

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

 

 

 

15,548

 

15,805

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,424

 

25,781

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

(7,202

)

(8,863

)

Assets held for disposal

 

 

 

 

 

$

18,222

 

$

16,918

 

 

Three properties purchased on July 30, 2008 as part of the settlement of the master operating lease (see footnote 4), have been classified as held for sale as of November 1, 2008.

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company sold one property that was classified as held for sale for net proceeds of $1,266 and recognized a $254 net gain from disposition of assets.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company sold three properties that were classified as held for sale as of February 2, 2008, for net proceeds of $2,944 and recognized a $201 gain within discontinued operations and a $36 net loss from disposition of assets.

 

The following details the fiscal 2008 activity in the reserve for store closings. The remaining reserve includes remaining rent on leases.

 

(dollar amount in thousands)

 

Severance

 

Lease
Expenses

 

Other Costs and
Contractual Obligations

 

Total

 

Balance at February 2, 2008

 

$

58

 

$

3,574

 

$

109

 

$

3,741

 

Provision for present value of liabilities

 

 

270

 

 

270

 

Other

 

 

(62

)

 

(62

)

Cash payments

 

(58

)

(1,281

)

(109

)

(1,448

)

Balance at November 1, 2008

 

$

 

$

2,501

 

$

 

$

2,501

 

 

NOTE 7. Pension and Savings Plan

 

Pension expense includes the following:

 

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Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 1,
2008

 

November 3,
2007

 

November 1,
2008

 

November 3,
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

30

 

$

22

 

$

90

 

$

124

 

Interest cost

 

858

 

893

 

2,602

 

2,565

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(612

)

(566

)

(1,837

)

(1,740

)

Amortization of transition obligation

 

40

 

40

 

122

 

122

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

92

 

95

 

277

 

277

 

Amortization of net loss

 

255

 

385

 

763

 

1,361

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

663

 

$

869

 

$

2,017

 

$

2,709

 

 

The Company has a qualified defined benefit pension plan with accrued benefits frozen at December 31, 1996. The Company makes contributions to this plan in accordance with the requirements of ERISA. The Company does not anticipate making a contribution to this plan during fiscal 2008.

 

The Company has a non-qualified Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan (SERP) that is an unfunded defined benefit plan. This plan was closed to new participants on January 31, 2004. As of November 1, 2008, the Company contributed $3,967 of an anticipated $5,500 contribution during fiscal 2008 to this plan.

 

The Company has a non-qualified SERP defined contribution plan for key employees who were designated by the Board of Directors after January 31, 2004. The Company recorded a benefit for the defined contribution portion of the plan of approximately $248 and $158 for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2008, and November 3, 2007, respectively. The Company’s contribution expense was approximately $59 and $263 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007, respectively.

 

The Company has two qualified savings plans, which cover all full-time employees who are at least 21 years of age with one or more years of service. The Company contributes the lesser of 50% of the first 6% of a participant’s contributions or 3% of the participant’s compensation. The Company’s savings plans’ contribution expense was approximately $927 and $961 for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007, respectively, and approximately $2,971 and $2,589 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007, respectively.

 

NOTE 8.  Sale-Leaseback Transactions

 

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

 

On April 10, 2008, the Company sold 23 owned properties to an independent third party. Net proceeds from this sale were $72,977. Concurrent with the sale, the Company entered into agreements to lease the properties back from the purchaser over a minimum lease term of 15 years. The Company classified 22 of these leases as operating leases. The leases have an initial term of 15 years with four five-year renewal options. The leases have yearly incremental rental increases that are 1.5% of the prior year’s rentals. These leases result in approximately $92,000 in future minimum rental payments during the initial non-cancelable lease term. The second through the fourth renewal options are at fair market rents. A $5,522 gain on the sale of these properties was recognized immediately upon execution of the sale and a $34,483 gain was deferred. The deferred gain is being recognized over 15 years. The Company initially had continuing involvement in one property and, accordingly, recorded $4,583 of the transaction’s total net proceeds as a borrowing and as a financing activity in the Statement of Cash Flows. During the second quarter of 2008, the Company determined it no longer had continuing involvement with this property and recorded the sale of this property as a sale-leaseback transaction, removing the asset and related lease financing and recorded a $1,515 deferred gain.

 

On July 30, 2008, the Company sold 22 properties to an independent third party. Net proceeds from this sale were $75,951. Concurrent with the sale, the Company entered into agreements to lease the properties back from the purchaser over a minimum lease term of 15 years. The Company classified 21 of these leases as operating leases. The leases have an initial term of 15 years with four five-year renewal options. The leases have yearly incremental rental increases that are 1.5% of the prior year’s rentals. These leases result in approximately $97,000 in future minimum rental payments during the initial non-cancelable lease term. The second through the fourth renewal options are at fair market rents. A $2,124 gain on the sale of these properties was recognized immediately upon execution of the sale and a $28,638 gain was deferred. The deferred gain is being recognized over 15 years. The Company initially had continuing involvement in one property and, accordingly, recorded $3,896 of the transaction’s total net proceeds as a borrowing

 

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and as a financing activity in the Statement of Cash Flows. During the third quarter of 2008, the Company determined it no longer had continuing involvement with this property and recorded the sale of this property as a sale-leaseback transaction, removing the asset and related lease financing and recorded a $2,448 deferred gain.

 

The Company recognized $2,260 and $5,511 in Cost of Merchandise Sales, and $736 and $1,794 in Costs of Service Revenue of the deferred gain generated from the sale-leaseback transactions for the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008, respectively.

 

Of the 562 store locations operated by the Company at November 1, 2008, 235 are owned and 327 are leased.

 

NOTE 9. Debt and Financing Arrangements

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 1, 2008

 

February 2, 2008

 

7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes, due December 2014

 

$

174,535

 

$

200,000

 

Senior Secured Term Loan, due October 2013

 

152,712

 

154,652

 

Other notes payable, 8.0%

 

 

248

 

Lease financing obligations, payable through October 2022

 

4,575

 

4,786

 

Capital lease obligations payable through October 2009

 

253

 

399

 

Line of credit agreement, through December 2009

 

520

 

42,045

 

 

 

332,595

 

402,130

 

Less current maturities

 

2,060

 

2,114

 

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

 

$

330,535

 

$

400,016

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As part of the July 30, 2008 sale-leaseback transaction, the Company determined that it has continuing involvement in one property and has recorded the $3,896 proceeds, net of execution costs, as a borrowing in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13, “Accounting for Leases.” During the third quarter of 2008, the Company determined it no longer had continuing involvement with this property. Accordingly, the Company recorded this property as a sale-leaseback, retired the asset and related lease financing and recorded a $2,448 deferred gain.

 

The Company had $231,223 of availability under its line of credit agreement on November 1, 2008.

 

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NOTE 10. Warranty Reserve

 

The Company provides warranties for both its merchandise sales and service labor. Warranties for merchandise are generally covered by the respective vendors, with the Company covering any costs above the vendor’s stipulated allowance. Service labor warranties are covered in full by the Company on a limited lifetime basis. The Company establishes its warranty reserves based on historical data of warranty transactions.

 

The reserve for warranty costs activity for the thirty-nine week periods ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007, respectively, is as follows:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Thirty-nine
Weeks Ended
November 1, 2008

 

Thirty-nine
Weeks Ended
November 3, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$

247

 

$

645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions related to current period sales

 

9,188

 

7,774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warranty costs incurred in current period

 

(8,790

)

(7,993

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

 

$

645

 

$

426

 

 

NOTE 11. (Loss) Earnings Per Share

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

 

 

 

 

November 1, 
2008

 

November 3,
2007

 

November 1, 
2008

 

November 3, 
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

 

Net (Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations

 

$

(7,054

)

$

(25,931

)

$

3,989

 

$

(18,933

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(228

)

(2,059

)

(1,151

)

(1,703

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

(7,282

)

$

(27,990

)

$

2,838

 

$

(20,636

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)

 

Basic average number of common shares outstanding during period

 

52,099

 

51,844

 

52,106

 

52,206

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c)

 

Diluted average number of common shares assumed outstanding during period

 

52,099

 

51,844

 

52,189

 

52,206

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Loss Earnings per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations (a/b)

 

$

(0.13

)

$

(0.49

)

$

0.08

 

$

(0.36

)

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(0.01

)

(0.05

)

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

 

 

Basic (Loss) Earnings per Share

 

$

(0.14

)

$

(0.54

)

$

0.05

 

$

(0.40

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings From Continuing Operations (a/c)

 

$

(0.13

)

$

(0.49

)

$

0.08

 

$

(0.36

)

 

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(0.01

)

(0.05

)

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

 

 

Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share

 

$

(0.14

)

$

(0.54

)

$

0.05

 

$

(0.40

)

 

As of November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007, respectively, there were 1,339,000 and 3,397,000 outstanding options and restricted stock units. Certain stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their exercise prices were

 

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greater than the average market price of the common shares for the periods then ended and therefore would be anti-dilutive. All such shares are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007, respectively, and for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007. The total numbers of such shares excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are 1,540,000 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008.

 

NOTE 12. Supplemental Guarantor Information

 

The Company’s 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes (the “Notes”) are fully and unconditionally and joint and severally guaranteed by certain of the Company’s direct and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries - namely, The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California, Pep Boys - Manny Moe & Jack of Delaware, Inc., Pep Boys — Manny Moe & Jack of Puerto Rico, Inc. and PBY Corporation, (collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). The Notes are not guaranteed by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Colchester Insurance Company.

 

The following condensed consolidating information presents, in separate columns, the condensed consolidating balance sheets as of November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008 and the related condensed consolidating statements of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007 and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007 for (i) the Company (“Pep Boys”) on a parent only basis, with its investment in subsidiaries recorded under the equity method, (ii) the Subsidiary Guarantors on a combined basis including the consolidation by PBY Corporation of its wholly owned subsidiary, Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California, (iii) the subsidiary of the Company that does not guarantee the Notes, and (iv) the Company on a consolidated basis.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(dollars in thousands)

 

As of November 1, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation
/ Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

27,526

 

$

7,556

 

$

3,289

 

$

 

$

38,371

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

12,481

 

13,357

 

 

 

25,838

 

Merchandise inventories

 

199,381

 

385,319

 

 

 

584,700

 

Prepaid expenses

 

23,041

 

12,670

 

2,352

 

(7,930

)

30,133

 

Other

 

7,490

 

6

 

47,772

 

(11,494

)

43,774

 

Assets held for sale

 

2,517

 

15,705

 

 

 

18,222

 

Total Current Assets

 

272,436

 

434,613

 

53,413

 

(19,424

)

741,038

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment—Net of accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

240,225

 

495,076

 

32,396

 

(19,776

)

747,921

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,702,752

 

 

 

(1,702,752

)

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

977,169

 

75,129

 

(1,052,298

)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

11,433

 

38,882

 

 

 

50,315

 

Other

 

28,003

 

666

 

 

 

28,669

 

Total Assets

 

$

2,254,849

 

$

1,946,406

 

$

160,938

 

$

(2,794,250

)

$

1,567,943

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

221,854

 

$

9

 

$

 

$

 

$

221,863

 

Trade payable program liability

 

38,316

 

 

 

 

38,316

 

Accrued expenses

 

45,003

 

84,112

 

135,435

 

(7,930

)

256,620

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

26,507

 

 

(11,494

)

15,013

 

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

 

1,815

 

245

 

 

 

2,060

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

306,988

 

110,873

 

135,435

 

(19,424

)

533,872

 

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

 

325,862

 

4,673

 

 

 

330,535

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

32,053

 

32,434

 

 

 

64,487

 

Deferred gain from asset sales

 

71,783

 

121,177

 

 

(19,776

)

173,184

 

Intercompany liabilities

 

1,052,298

 

 

 

(1,052,298

)

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

465,865

 

1,677,249

 

25,503

 

(1,702,752

)

465,865

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

2,254,849

 

$

1,946,406

 

$

160,938

 

$

(2,794,250

)

$

1,567,943

 

 

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As of February 2, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

12,208

 

$

6,655

 

$

2,063

 

$

 

$

20,926

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

15,580

 

13,854

 

16

 

 

29,450

 

Merchandise inventories

 

198,975

 

362,177

 

 

 

561,152

 

Prepaid expenses

 

21,368

 

17,938

 

18,655

 

(14,119

)

43,842

 

Other

 

21,272

 

15

 

69,323

 

(13,141

)

77,469

 

Assets held for disposal

 

4,991

 

11,927

 

 

 

16,918

 

Total Current Assets

 

274,394

 

412,566

 

90,057

 

(27,260

)

749,757

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment—Net

 

258,527

 

509,398

 

32,908

 

(20,054

)

780,779

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,646,349

 

 

 

(1,646,349

)

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

888,352

 

81,833

 

(970,185

)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,403

 

19,372

 

 

 

20,775

 

Other

 

31,638

 

971

 

 

 

32,609

 

Total Assets

 

$

2,212,311

 

$

1,830,659

 

$

204,798

 

$

(2,663,848

)

$

1,583,920

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

245,414

 

$

9

 

$

 

$

 

$

245,423

 

Trade payable program liability

 

14,254

 

 

 

 

14,254

 

Accrued expenses

 

57,320

 

70,486

 

183,910

 

(19,093

)

292,623

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

8,167

 

 

(8,167

)

 

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

 

1,843

 

271

 

 

 

2,114

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

318,831

 

78,933

 

183,910

 

(27,260

)

554,414

 

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

 

369,657

 

30,359

 

 

 

400,016

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

38,109

 

34,074

 

 

 

72,183

 

Deferred gain from sale of assets

 

44,817

 

61,832

 

 

(20,054

)

86,595

 

Intercompany liabilities

 

970,185

 

 

 

(970,185

)

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

470,712

 

1,625,461

 

20,888

 

(1,646,349

)

470,712

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

2,212,311

 

$

1,830,659

 

$

204,798

 

$

(2,663,848

)

$

1,583,920

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(dollars in thousands)

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

126,430

 

$

252,031

 

$

 

$

 

$

378,461

 

Service Revenue

 

29,283

 

56,422

 

 

 

85,705

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

5,797

 

(5,797

)

 

Total Revenues

 

155,713

 

308,453

 

5,797

 

(5,797

)

464,166

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

88,368

 

180,273

 

 

(406

)

268,235

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

25,523

 

55,602

 

 

(38

)

81,087

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

2,814

 

(2,814

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

113,891

 

235,875

 

2,814

 

(3,258

)

349,322

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

38,062

 

71,758

 

 

406

 

110,226

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

3,760

 

820

 

 

38

 

4,618

 

Gross Gain from Other Revenue

 

 

 

2,983

 

(2,983

)

 

Total Gross Profit

 

41,822

 

72,578

 

2,983

 

(2,539

)

114,844

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

44,688

 

78,226

 

67

 

(3,154

)

119,827

 

Net Gain (Loss) from Dispositions of Assets

 

82

 

(135

)

 

 

(53

)

Operating (Loss) Profit

 

(2,784

)

(5,783

)

2,916

 

615

 

(5,036

)

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(3,685

)

26,740

 

636

 

(23,386

)

305

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

21,976

 

8,695

 

(802

)

(22,771

)

7,098

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(28,445

)

12,262

 

4,354

 

 

(11,829

)

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(10,587

)

4,395

 

1,417

 

 

(4,775

)

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

10,473

 

 

 

(10,473

)

 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

(7,385

)

7,867

 

2,937

 

(10,473

)

(7,054

)

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

103

 

(331

)

 

 

(228

)

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

(7,282

)

$

7,536

 

$

2,937

 

$

(10,473

)

$

(7,282

)

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

Subsidiary

 

Consolidation /

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended November 3, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Guarantors

 

Non-Guarantors

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

146,777

 

$

283,591

 

$

 

$

 

$

430,368

 

Service Revenue

 

33,964

 

64,429

 

 

 

 

 

98,393

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

6,135

 

(6,135

)

 

 

Total Revenues

 

180,741

 

348,020

 

6,135

 

(6,135

)

528,761

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

117,570

 

227,341

 

 

 

(978

)

343,933

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

29,040

 

58,232

 

 

 

(370

)

86,902

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

4,933

 

(4,933

)

 

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

146,610

 

285,573

 

4,933

 

(6,281

)

430,835

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

29,207

 

56,250

 

 

 

978

 

86,435

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

4,924

 

6,197

 

 

 

370

 

11,491

 

Gross Profit from Other Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

1,202

 

(1,202

)

 

 

Total Gross Profit

 

34,131

 

62,447

 

1,202

 

146

 

97,926

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

41,095

 

93,824

 

84

 

(1,453

)

133,550

 

Net Loss from Dispositions of Assets

 

(91

)

(424

)

 

 

 

 

(515

)

Operating Profit

 

(7,055

)

(31,801

)

1,118

 

1,599

 

(36,139

)

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(2,521

)

32,846

 

(1,979

)

(27,314

)

(1,032

)

Interest Expense

 

29,871

 

11,288

 

(3,943

)

(25,715

)

11,501

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(39,447

)

(10,243

)

3,082

 

 

 

(46,608

)

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(22,188

)

(508

)

2,019

 

 

 

(20,677

)

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

(10,571

)

 

 

 

 

10,571

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

(27,830

)

(9,735

)

1,063

 

10,571

 

(25,931

)

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(160

)

(1,899

)

 

 

 

 

(2,059

)

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

(27,990

)

$

(11,634

)

$

1,063

 

$

10,571

 

$

(27,990

)

 

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Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

404,555

 

$

785,317

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,189,872

 

Service Revenue

 

94,526

 

177,854

 

 

 

272,380

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

17,167

 

(17,167

)

 

Total Revenues

 

499,081

 

963,171

 

17,167

 

(17,167

)

1,462,252

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

283,416

 

556,382

 

 

(1,224

)

838,574

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

82,604

 

167,943

 

 

(113

)

250,434

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

12,105

 

(12,105

)

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

366,020

 

724,325

 

12,105

 

(13,442

)

1,089,008

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

121,139

 

228,935

 

 

1,224

 

351,298

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

11,922

 

9,911

 

 

113

 

21,946

 

Gross Gain from Other Revenue

 

 

 

5,062

 

(5,062

)

 

Total Gross Profit

 

133,061

 

238,846

 

5,062

 

(3,725

)

373,244

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

134,104

 

232,688

 

227

 

(5,574

)

361,445

 

Net Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

3,385

 

6,170

 

 

 

9,555

 

Operating Profit (Loss)

 

2,342

 

12,328

 

4,835

 

1,849

 

21,354

 

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(11,640

)

88,230

 

1,920

 

(76,713

)

1,797

 

Interest Expense (Income)

 

73,089

 

23,430

 

(2,678

)

(74,864

)

18,977

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(82,387

)

77,128

 

9,433

 

 

4,174

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(27,077

)

24,291

 

2,971

 

 

 

185

 

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

58,250

 

 

 

(58,250

)

 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

2,940

 

52,837

 

6,462

 

(58,250

)

3,989

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(102

)

(1,049

)

 

 

(1,151

)

Net Earnings

 

$

2,838

 

$

51,788

 

$

6,462

 

$

(58,250

)

$

2,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

Subsidiary

 

Consolidation /

 

 

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 3, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Guarantors

 

Non-Guarantors

 

Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

$

455,716

 

$

867,445

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,323,161

 

Service Revenue

 

103,388

 

193,887

 

 

 

 

 

297,275

 

Other Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

18,607

 

(18,607

)

 

 

Total Revenues

 

559,104

 

1,061,332

 

18,607

 

(18,607

)

1,620,436

 

Costs of Merchandise Sales

 

335,183

 

637,153

 

 

 

(978

)

971,358

 

Costs of Service Revenue

 

88,125

 

174,092

 

 

 

(370

)

261,847

 

Costs of Other Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

14,771

 

(14,771

)

 

 

Total Costs of Revenues

 

423,308

 

811,245

 

14,771

 

(16,119

)

1,233,205

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

120,533

 

230,292

 

 

 

978

 

351,803

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

15,263

 

19,795

 

 

 

370

 

35,428

 

Gross Profit from Other Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

3,836

 

(3,836

)

 

 

Total Gross Profit

 

135,796

 

250,087

 

3,836

 

(2,488

)

387,231

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

125,960

 

270,637

 

242

 

(4,338

)

392,501

 

Net Gain (Loss) from Dispositions of Assets

 

2,263

 

(434

)

 

 

 

 

1,829

 

Operating Profit

 

12,099

 

(20,984

)

3,594

 

1,850

 

(3,441

)

Non-Operating (Expense) Income

 

(10,458

)

98,428

 

1,986

 

(85,253

)

4,703

 

Interest Expense

 

91,393

 

32,441

 

(3,943

)

(83,403

)

36,488

 

(Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(89,752

)

45,003

 

9,523

 

 

 

(35,226

)

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

(41,570

)

20,788

 

4,489

 

 

 

(16,293

)

Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries

 

27,572

 

 

 

 

 

(27,572

)

 

 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

 

(20,610

)

24,215

 

5,034

 

(27,572

)

(18,933

)

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(26

)

(1,677

)

 

 

 

 

(1,703

)

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

(20,636

)

$

22,538

 

$

5,034

 

$

(27,572

)

$

(20,636

)

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November
1, 2008

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation
/ Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings

 

$

2,838

 

$

51,788

 

$

6,462

 

$

(58,250

)

$

2,838

 

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

 

(46,872

)

24,653

 

1,278

 

56,403

 

35,462

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

(29,894

)

(6,979

)

(11,371

)

 

(48,244

)

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations

 

(73,928

)

69,462

 

(3,631

)

(1,847

)

(9,944

)

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

(221

)

(659

)

 

 

(880

)

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

(74,149

)

68,803

 

(3,631

)

(1,847

)

(10,824

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities

 

25,877

 

45,992

 

 

 

71,869

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

 

63,590

 

(113,894

)

4,857

 

1,847

 

(43,600

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

15,318

 

901

 

1,226

 

 

17,445

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

12,208

 

6,655

 

2,063

 

 

20,926

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

27,526

 

$

7,556

 

$

3,289

 

$

 

$

38,371

 

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 3, 2007

 

Pep Boys

 

Subsidiary
Guarantors

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors

 

Consolidation /
Elimination

 

Consolidated

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (Loss) Earnings

 

$

(20,636

)

$

22,538

 

$

5,034

 

$

(27,572

)

$

(20,636

)

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

 

12,581

 

56,894

 

1,162

 

25,426

 

96,063

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

(53,244

)

31,793

 

(6,701

)

296

 

(27,856

)

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations

 

(61,299

)

111,225

 

(505

)

(1,850

)

47,571

 

Net cash provided by discontinued operations

 

1,694

 

1,058

 

 

 

2,752

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

 

(59,605

)

112,283

 

(505

)

(1,850

)

50,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

18,200

 

(22,184

)

 

 

(3,984

)

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

(193

)

(239

)

 

 

 

 

(432

)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

 

18,007

 

(22,423

)

 

 

(4,416

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

 

41,880

 

(86,994

)

1,673

 

1,850

 

(41,591

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

282

 

2,866

 

1,168

 

 

4,316

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

13,581

 

7,946

 

357

 

 

21,884

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$

13,863

 

$

10,812

 

$

1,525

 

$

 

$

26,200

 

 

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NOTE 13. Commitments and Contingencies

 

During the fourth quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, the Company was served with four separate lawsuits brought by former associates employed in California, each of which lawsuits purports to be a class action on behalf of all current and former California store associates. One or more of the lawsuits claim that the plaintiff was not paid for (i) overtime, (ii) accrued vacation time, (iii) all time worked (i.e. “off the clock” work) and/or (iv) late or missed meal periods or rest breaks. The plaintiffs also allege that the Company violated certain record keeping requirements arising out of the foregoing alleged violations. The lawsuits (i) claim these alleged practices are unfair business practices, (ii) request back pay, restitution, penalties, interest and attorney fees and (iii) request that the Company be enjoined from committing further unfair business practices.  The Company has reached a settlement in principle regarding the accrued vacation time claims, which was preliminarily approved by the court on December 1, 2008.  The remaining purported class action claims have been settled and have received final court approval and are expected to be paid out in the fourth quarter of 2008.

 

The Company is also party to various other actions and claims arising in the normal course of business.

 

The Company believes that amounts accrued for awards or assessments in connection with all such matters, which amounts were increased by $625 and $3,725 in the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008, respectively, are adequate. However, there exists a reasonable possibility of loss in excess of the amounts accrued, the amount of which cannot currently be estimated.  While the Company does not believe that the amount of such excess loss could be material to the Company’s financial position, any such loss could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations in the period(s) during which the underlying matters are resolved.

 

NOTE 14. Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

 

The following are the components of comprehensive (loss) income:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 1,
2008

 

November 3,
2007

 

November 1,
2008

 

November 3,
2007

 

Net (loss) earnings

 

$

(7,282

)

$

(27,990

)

$

2,838

 

$

(20,636

)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defined benefit plan adjustment

 

246

 

318

 

733

 

1,097

 

Derivative financial instrument adjustments (1)

 

(1,080

)

(3,733

)

1,980

 

(3,016

)

Comprehensive (loss)

 

$

(8,116

)

$

(31,405

)

$

(5,551

)

$

(22,555

)

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are:

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

November 1,
2008

 

February 2,
2008

 

Derivative financial instrument adjustment, net of tax

 

$

4,442

 

$

2,462

 

Defined benefit plan adjustment, net of tax

 

(15,912

)

(16,645

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

$

(11,470

)

$

(14,183

)

 


(1)

 

Of the net $3,010 increase in fair value during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008, $3,150 ($1,980 net of tax) is included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and a $140 expense was recorded through the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

 

NOTE 15. Fair Value Measurements

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Long-term investments:

 

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

 

Derivative liability:

 

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

 

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

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value
at

 

Fair Value Measurements
Using Inputs Considered as

 

Description

 

November 1, 2008

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term investments

 

$

8,303

 

$

8,303

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liability

 

$

7,953

 

 

 

$

7,953

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The discussion and analysis below should be read in conjunction with (i) the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the notes to such financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and the notes to such financial statements included in Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008.

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack is a leader in the automotive aftermarket with 562 stores located throughout 35 states and Puerto Rico.  All of our stores feature the nationally-recognized Pep Boys brand name, established through more than 80 years of providing high-quality automotive merchandise and services, and are company-owned, ensuring chain-wide consistency for our customers.  We are the only national chain offering automotive service, accessories, tires and parts under one roof, positioning us to achieve our goal of becoming the automotive solutions provider of choice for the value-oriented customer.

 

For the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2008, our comparable sales (sales generated by locations in operation during the same period) decreased by 10.4%.  This decrease in comparable sales was comprised of a 10.3% decrease in comparable merchandise sales and 11.0% decrease in comparable service revenue.  Sales were adversely impacted by a challenging economic environment and decreasing customer count. In addition, merchandise sales were negatively affected by the discontinuance and planned exit of certain non-core merchandise.

 

Our net loss for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2008 was $7,282,000 or a $20,707,000 improvement over the net loss of $27,990,000 reported in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007.  The prior year quarter included, on a pre-tax basis,  a $32,803,000 inventory impairment charge, a $10,963,000 asset impairment charge, $3,100,000 in executive severance costs and $6,250,000 in legal settlements and reserves, offset by a $3,900,000 benefit on a company-owned life insurance policy. Excluding these items, profitability declined primarily due to lower gross profit dollars as a result of lower sales partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative and interest expenses.

 

For the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008, our comparable net sales decreased 7.8% with comparable merchandise sales decreasing 8.1% and service revenue decreasing 6.3%.  Net earnings for these thirty-nine weeks were $2,838,000 versus a net loss of $20,636,000 in the same period of fiscal 2007. The improvement in profitability was driven by the same factors as discussed above.

 

The following discussion explains the significant developments affecting our financial condition and material changes in our results of operations for the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008.  We recommend that you read the audited consolidated financial statements, footnotes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Our cash requirements arise principally from the purchase of inventory and capital expenditures related to existing stores, offices, warehouses and information systems. The capital expenditures for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008 were used primarily to purchase 29 properties for $117,121,000 that were previously leased under a master operating lease and for store capital maintenance and improvements. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008, we invested approximately $22,653,000 in store capital maintenance and improvements versus the $33,074,000 invested during the same period for fiscal 2007. We estimate that capital expenditures related to existing stores, warehouses and offices and information systems for the remaining three months of fiscal 2008 will be approximately $10,000,000.

 

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

 

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

 

We anticipate that our net cash provided by operating activities and funds available under our existing revolving credit facility will exceed our principal cash requirements for capital expenditures and inventory purchases for the next 12 months.

 

Working Capital increased from $195,343,000 at February 2, 2008 to $207,166,000 at November 1, 2008. At November 1, 2008, we had stockholders’ equity of $465,865,000 and long-term debt, net of current maturities, of $330,535,000. Our long-term debt was approximately 42% of our total capitalization at November 1, 2008 and 46% at February 2, 2008.

 

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As of November 1, 2008, we had undrawn availability under our revolving credit facility of $231,223,000. The Company’s current credit facility expires on December 9, 2009. As of December 8, 2008, we have secured commitments from a syndicate led by Bank of America for a $300,000,000 replacement facility.  This facility is expected to close, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, before our fiscal year ends on January 31, 2009.

 

Except as noted above, we have no material debt maturities due within the next twelve months.

 

During the third quarter of 2008, we amended our vendor financing program to increase the availability to $40,000,000 reflecting current usage. Under this program, the Company’s factor makes accelerated and discounted payments to our vendors and the Company, in turn, makes its regularly scheduled full vendor payments to the factor. As of November 1, 2008, the Company had an outstanding balance of $38,316,000 under these programs, classified as trade payable program liability in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

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

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2008 vs. Thirteen Weeks Ended November 3, 2007

 

The following table presents for the periods indicated certain items in the consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total revenues (except as otherwise provided) and the percentage change in dollar amounts of such items compared to the indicated prior period.

 

 

 

Percentage of Total Revenues

 

Percentage Change

 

Thirteen weeks ended

 

November 1, 2008
(Fiscal 2008)

 

November 3, 2007
(Fiscal 2007)

 

Favorable
(Unfavorable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise Sales

 

81.5

%

81.4

%

(12.1

)%

Service Revenue (1)

 

18.5

 

18.6

 

(12.9

)

Total Revenue

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

(12.2

)

Costs of Merchandise Sales (2)

 

70.9

(3)

79.9

(3)

22.0

 

Costs of Service Revenue (2)

 

94.6

(3)

88.3

(3)

6.7

 

Total Costs of Revenue

 

75.3

 

81.5

 

18.9

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

29.1

(3)

20.1

(3)

27.5

 

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

5.4

(3)

11.7

(3)

(59.8

)

Total Gross Profit

 

24.7

 

18.5

 

17.3

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

25.8

 

25.3

 

10.3

 

Net Loss from Dispositions of Assets

 

 

(0.1

)

89.7

 

Operating Loss

 

(1.1

)

(6.8

)

86.1

 

Non-operating Income

 

0.1

 

0.2

 

(70.4

)

Interest Expense

 

1.5

 

2.2

 

38.3

 

Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

(2.5

)

(8.8

)

74.6

 

Income Tax Benefit

 

(40.4

)(4)

(44.4

)(4)

(76.9

)

Net Loss from Continuing Operations

 

(1.5

)

(4.9

)

72.8

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

 

(0.4

)

88.9

 

Net Loss

 

(1.6

)

(5.3

)

74.0

 

 


(1)

 

Service revenue consists of the labor charge for installing merchandise or maintaining or repairing vehicles, excluding the sale of any installed parts or materials.

(2)

 

Costs of merchandise sales include the cost of products sold, buying, warehousing and store occupancy costs. Costs of service revenue include service center payroll and related employee benefits and service center occupancy costs. Occupancy costs include utilities, rents, real estate and property taxes, repairs and maintenance and depreciation and amortization expenses.

(3)

 

As a percentage of related sales or revenue, as applicable.

 

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(4)

 

As a percentage of Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes.

 

Total revenue for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2008 decreased 12.2%, with a 10.4% comparable revenue decrease resulting in part from the exiting of certain non-core merchandise categories and a reduction in customer traffic versus the same period last year. The reduction in revenues and customer count was also adversely affected by the challenging economic environment, including a decline in miles driven in the current year as compared to the prior year. Comparable merchandise sales decreased 10.3% and comparable service revenues decreased 11.0%.

 

Gross profit as a percentage of merchandise sales increased from 20.1% in fiscal 2007 to 29.1% or $23,791,000 in fiscal 2008. The prior year third quarter included an inventory impairment charge of $32,803,000 and a $5,350,000 asset impairment charge resulting from the closure of 20 closed stores. Excluding these adjustments, gross profit as a percent of merchandise sales increased from 28.9% in fiscal 2007 to 29.1% in the current year. Our product gross margins improved by 160 basis points to 45.3% which were mostly offset by increased occupancy costs of 130 basis points as a result of increased rental obligations stemming from the sale-leaseback transactions. In dollars, merchandise gross profit decreased $14,362,000 or 11.5% primarily due to reduced merchandise sales

 

Gross profit from service revenue declined as a percentage of service revenue to 5.4 % from 11.7% in fiscal 2007. Gross profit from service revenue declined by 59.8% or $6,873,000 from fiscal 2007. The prior year included a $1,849,000 asset impairment charge related to the closure of 20 closed stores. Excluding this adjustment, gross profit from service revenue declined by $8,722,000. As a percentage of service revenues, gross margin declined from 13.6% in the prior year to 5.4% in fiscal year 2008 primarily due to a $12,688,000 decline in service revenue as discussed above, partly offset by lower service payroll and related expenses. The decline in sales volume resulted in reduced leverage of fixed expenses such as occupancy costs  resulting in the margin rate declining to 5.4% in the current year third quarter.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of total revenues increased to 25.8% from 25.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007.  In dollars, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $13,723,000 or 10.3%.  This decrease in dollars was the result of expense control initiatives, with major reductions in compensation and compensation related benefits of $8,048,000 and lower legal costs of $6,539,000 partially offset by increased gross media expense of $1,305,000 and information system costs of $1,442,000 as compared to the same period in the prior year.

 

Interest expense decreased $4,403,000 to $7,098,000 in the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2008 from the $11,501,000 recorded in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 due to reduced debt levels.

 

Our income tax benefit for third quarter of fiscal 2008 was $4,775,000 or an effective rate of 40.4%.  This compares to an income tax benefit in third quarter of fiscal 2007 of $20,677,000 or an effective rate of 44.4%.

 

The third quarter 2008 net loss from discontinued operations was $228,000 compared to a net loss of $2,059,000 for fiscal 2007. Fiscal 2007’s loss resulted primarily from the $3,764,000 asset impairment charge associated with the 11 stores closed in the fourth quarter.

 

Net loss of  $7,282,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 improved $20,708,000 from the third quarter of fiscal 2007 primarily as a result of the absence of  inventory and asset impairment charges in the fiscal 2008, reduced selling, general and administrative expenses, and  lower interest expense, which offset lower gross margins due to decreased revenues.

 

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Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2008 vs. Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 3, 2007

 

The following table presents for the periods indicated certain items in the consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total revenues (except as otherwise provided) and the percentage change in dollar amounts of such items compared to the indicated prior period.

 

 

 

Percentage of Total Revenues

 

Percentage Change

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended

 

November 1, 2008
(Fiscal 2008)

 

November 3, 2007
(Fiscal 2007)

 

Favorable
(Unfavorable)

 

Merchandise Sales

 

81.4

%

81.7

%

(10.1

)%

Service Revenue (1)

 

18.6

 

18.3

 

(8.4

)

Total Revenue

 

100.0

 

100.0

 

(9.8

)

Costs of Merchandise Sales (2)

 

70.5

(3)

73.4

(3)

13.7

 

Costs of Service Revenue (2)

 

91.9

(3)

88.1

(3)

4.4

 

Total Costs of Revenue

 

74.5

 

76.1

 

11.7

 

Gross Profit from Merchandise Sales

 

29.5

(3)

26.6(3

)

(0.1

)

Gross Profit from Service Revenue

 

8.1

(3)

11.9(3

)

(38.1

)

Total Gross Profit

 

25.5

 

23.9

 

(3.6

)

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

24.7

 

24.2

 

7.9

 

Net Gain from Dispositions of Assets

 

0.7

 

0.1

 

422.4

 

Operating Profit

 

1.5

 

(0.2

)

720.6

 

Non-operating Income

 

0.1

 

0.3

 

(61.8

)

Interest Expense

 

1.3

 

2.3

 

48.0

 

Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

 

0.3

 

(2.2

)

111.8

 

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

 

4.4

(4)

46.3

(4)

(101.1

)

Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations

 

0.3

 

(1.2

)

121.1

 

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

 

(0.1

)

(0.1

)

32.4

 

Net Earnings (Loss)

 

0.2

 

(1.3

)

113.8

 

 


(1)

 

Service revenue consists of the labor charge for installing merchandise or maintaining or repairing vehicles, excluding the sale of any installed parts or materials.

(2)

 

Costs of merchandise sales include the cost of products sold, buying, warehousing and store occupancy costs. Costs of service revenue include service center payroll and related employee benefits and service center occupancy costs. Occupancy costs include utilities, rents, real estate and property taxes, repairs and maintenance and depreciation and amortization expenses.

(3)

 

As a percentage of related sales or revenue, as applicable.

(4)

 

As a percentage of Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes.

 

Total revenues for the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2008 decreased 9.8% with a 7.8% comparable revenue decrease, resulting primarily from a decline in retail and commercial merchandise sales compared to the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007. Comparable merchandise sales decreased 8.1% and comparable service revenue decreased 6.3%.  The decline in merchandise sales resulted primarily from the exiting of certain non-core merchandise categories and a reduction in customer traffic. The reduction in revenues and customer count was also adversely affected by the challenging economic environment, including a decline in miles driven in the current year as compared to the prior year.

 

Gross profit from merchandise as a percentage of merchandise sales was 29.5% for the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2008 and 26.6% for fiscal 2007.  In dollars, gross profit from merchandise sales decreased $505,000 or 0.1%. The increase, as a percent of merchandise sales, resulted primarily from the absence in the current year of inventory and asset impairment charges of $32,803,000 and $5,350,000, respectively. Excluding these charges in the prior year, gross profit as a percent of merchandise sales remained flat at 29.5% year over year.

 

Our gross profit from service revenue as a percentage of service revenues decreased to 8.1% from 11.9% in the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007.  In dollars, for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008, gross profit from service revenue was $21,946,000 or $13,482,000 less than the $35,428,000 recorded in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007. This 38.1% decrease resulted primarily from the following: a declining revenue base, a semi-fixed payroll and benefits cost, and a fixed occupancy cost.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased from 24.2% in the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007 to 24.7% in the same period of fiscal 2008.  In dollars, this expense decreased $31,056,000 or 7.9%.  This decrease resulted from a $19,161,000 or 20.0% reduction in general and administrative expenses due to decreased payroll and lower legal settlement expenses partially offset by increased information systems costs related to outsourcing our IT center.  In addition, the Company reduced employee benefits costs, incurred lower media expense and reduced store selling expenses.

 

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Net gains from disposition of assets increased $7,726,000 to $9,555,000 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008 from $1,829,000 in fiscal year 2007.  The increase resulted principally from three sale-leaseback transactions completed during fiscal 2008.

 

Interest expense of $18,977,000 for the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2008 was $17,511,000 less than the $36,488,000 recorded in the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007 due to a reduced debt level and gains resulting from debt repurchases.

 

Income tax expense was $185,000 or an effective rate of 4.4% in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008 as compared to an income tax benefit of $16,293,000 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007.  The second quarter of fiscal 2008 included a one-time benefit of recording a $2,400,000 deferred tax asset as a result of a June 2007 state tax law change.

 

Net earnings improved to $2,838,000 in the current thirty-nine weeks as compared to a net loss of $20,636,000 in the prior year.  This $23,474,000 improvement resulted primarily from the absence of an inventory and asset impairment charge in fiscal 2008, reduced selling, general and administrative expenses, real estate gains generated from sale-leaseback transactions, lower interest expense, and a one-time out of period income tax benefit, which offset lower gross margins due to decreased revenues.

 

INDUSTRY COMPARISON

 

We operate in the U.S. automotive aftermarket, which has two general competitive arenas: Do-It-For-Me (“DIFM”) (service labor, installed merchandise and tires) market and the Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) (retail merchandise) market. Generally, the specialized automotive retailers focus on either the “DIY” or “DIFM” areas of the business. We believe that our operation in both the “DIY” and “DIFM” areas of the business positively differentiates us from most of our competitors. Although we manage our store performance at a store level in aggregation, we believe that the following presentation shows a representative comparison against competitors within the two sales arenas. We compete in the “DIY” area of the business through our retail sales floor and commercial sales business (Retail Sales). Our Service Center Business (labor and installed merchandise and tires) competes in the “DIFM” area of the industry.

 

The following table presents the revenues and gross profit for each area of the business:

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

Thirty-nine Weeks Ended

 

 

 

November 1,

 

November 3,

 

November 1,

 

November 3,

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail Sales (1)

 

$

253,492

 

$

294,232

 

$

802,707

 

$

924,043

 

Service Center Revenue (2)

 

210,674

 

234,529

 

659,545

 

696,393

 

Total Revenues

 

$

464,166

 

$

528,761

 

$

1,462,252

 

$

1,620,436

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Profit from Retail Sales (3)

 

$

68,360

 

$

43,867

 

$

220,139

 

$

224,396

 

Gross Profit from Service Center Revenue (3)

 

46,484

 

54,059

 

153,105

 

162,835

 

Total Gross Profit

 

$

114,844

 

$

97,926

 

$

373,244

 

$

387,231

 

 


(1)

 

Excludes revenues from installed products.

(2)

 

Includes revenues from installed products.

(3)

 

Gross Profit from Retail Sales includes the cost of products sold, buying, warehousing and store occupancy costs. Gross Profit from Service Center Revenue includes the cost of installed products sold, buying, warehousing, service center payroll and related employee benefits and service center occupancy costs. Occupancy costs include utilities, rents, real estate and property taxes, repairs and maintenance and depreciation and amortization expenses.

 

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED

 

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 141R, “Business Combinations,” which replaces SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141R, among other things, establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer entity recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any controlling interests in the acquired entity; recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. Costs of the acquisition will be recognized separately from the business combination. SFAS No. 141R applies prospectively, except for taxes, to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period on or after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact SFAS No. 141 will have on its consolidated financial statements beginning in fiscal 2009.

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS No. 160, among other things, provides guidance and establishes amended accounting and reporting standards for a parent company’s noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after

December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 160 to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

In October 2008 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FSP FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active.” This FSP clarifies the application SFAS 157 in a market that is not active. This FSP shall be effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statement.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Additionally, the Company estimates its interim product gross margins in accordance with Accounting Principles Bulletin No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to customer incentives, product returns and warranty obligations, bad debts, inventories, income taxes, financing operations, restructuring costs, retirement benefits, risk participation agreements and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. For a detailed discussion of significant accounting policies that may involve a higher degree of judgment or complexity, refer to “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” as reported in our Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008, which disclosures are hereby incorporated by reference.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “guidance,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimates,” “forecasts” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include management’s expectations regarding implementation of its long-term strategic plan, future financial performance, automotive aftermarket trends, levels of competition, business development activities, future capital expenditures, financing sources and availability and the effects of regulation and litigation. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be achieved. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements due to factors beyond our control, including the strength of the national and regional economies, retail and commercial consumers’ ability to spend, the health of the various sectors of the automotive aftermarket, the weather in geographical regions with a high concentration of our stores, competitive pricing, the location and number of competitors’ stores, product and labor

 

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costs and the additional factors described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The Company’s primary market risk exposure with regard to financial instruments is to changes in interest rates. Pursuant to the terms of its revolving credit agreement, changes in LIBOR could affect the rates at which the Company could borrow funds thereunder. At November 1, 2008, the Company had borrowings of $520,000 under this facility. Additionally, the Company has a $152,712,000 Senior Secured Term Loan facility that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%.

 

The Company has an interest rate swap for a notional amount of $145,000,000, which is designated as a cash flow hedge on its $152,712,000 Senior Secured Term Loan. The Company documented that this swap met the requirements of SFAS No. 133 for hedge accounting on April 9, 2007, and has since recorded the effective portion of the change in fair value through Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.

 

The fair value of the interest rate swap was $7,953,000 and $10,985,000 payable at November 1, 2008 and February 2, 2008 respectively. Of the net $3,032,000 increase in fair value during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008, $3,032,000 ($1,906,000 net of tax) was included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.

 

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were not functioning effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms due to the fact that there was a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting (which is a subset of disclosure controls and procedures) as described below.

 

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company determined it had a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting related to its financial close and reporting process. Since that time, the Company has continued to implement changes designed to enhance the effectiveness of its financial close and reporting process including (i) hiring staff and providing additional accounting research resources, (ii) improving process documentation and (iii) improving the review process by more senior accounting personnel. However, as of November 1, 2008, the Company believes that its ongoing efforts to hire and train additional staff are not yet complete. Accordingly, the Company cannot provide its constituents with reasonable assurance that the material weakness in the financial close and reporting process has been remediated. The Company has retained experienced accounting consultants, other than the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, with relevant accounting experience, skills and knowledge, to provide advice to the Company’s management in connection with the fiscal 2008 financial reporting process.

 

Other than described above, no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 5.  Other Information

 

None.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

 

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During the fourth quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, the Company was served with four separate lawsuits brought by former associates employed in California, each of which lawsuits purports to be a class action on behalf of all current and former California store associates. One or more of the lawsuits claim that the plaintiff was not paid for (i) overtime, (ii) accrued vacation time, (iii) all time worked (i.e. “off the clock” work) and/or (iv) late or missed meal periods or rest breaks. The plaintiffs also allege that the Company violated certain record keeping requirements arising out of the foregoing alleged violations. The lawsuits (i) claim these alleged practices are unfair business practices, (ii) request back pay, restitution, penalties, interest and attorney fees and (iii) request that the Company be enjoined from committing further unfair business practices.  The Company has reached a settlement in principle regarding the accrued vacation time claims, which was preliminarily approved by the court on December 1, 2008.  The remaining purported class action claims have been settled and have received final court approval and are expected to be paid out in the fourth quarter of 2008.

 

The Company is also party to various other actions and claims arising in the normal course of business.

 

The Company believes that amounts accrued for awards or assessments in connection with all such matters, which amounts were increased by $625,000 and $3,725,000 in the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2008, respectively, are adequate. However, there exists a reasonable possibility of loss in excess of the amounts accrued, the amount of which cannot currently be estimated.  While the Company does not believe that the amount of such excess loss could be material to the Company’s financial position, any such loss could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations in the period(s) during which the underlying matters are resolved.

 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

 

There have been no changes to the risks described in the Company’s previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008.

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

 

 

None.

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

 

 

None.

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

 

 

None.

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

 

 

 

None.

 

 

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Item 6.    Exhibits

 

(31.1)

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(31.2)

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(32.1)

 

Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(32.2)

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

Date:

December 10, 2008

 

by:

/s/ Raymond L. Arthur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raymond L. Arthur

 

 

 

Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

(31.1)

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(31.2)

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(32.1)

 

Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

(32.2)

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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