UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JULY 29, 2017AUGUST 4, 2018
OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM  _____________________________ TO ________________________________

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-14818

 

TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York 14-1541629
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

38 Corporate Circle

Albany, New York 12203

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(518) 452-1242

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by a check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for 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. Yesx Noo

 

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

Large accelerated filero Accelerated filerxo Non-accelerated filero
Smaller reporting companyox    

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 450 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

240.12b-1 of this chapter). 

Emerging growth companyo

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yeso Nox

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Common Stock, $.01 par value,

36,117,05536,225,824 shares outstanding as of July 29, 2017August 4, 2018

 

TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

INDEX TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

 Form 10-Q
Page No.
 Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
  
Item 1 – Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at August 4, 2018, February 3, 2018 and July 29, 2017 January 28, 2017 and July 30, 20163
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 and July 30, 20164
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Loss – Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 and July 30, 20165
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 and July 30, 20166
  
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements7
  
Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1816
  
Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk2825
  
Item 4 – Controls and Procedures2825
  
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION 
  
Item 1 – Legal Proceedings2926
  
Item 1A- Risk Factors2926
  
Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds2926
  
Item 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities2926
  
Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures2926
  
Item 5 – Other Information2926
  
Item 6 – Exhibits3027
  
Signatures3128

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TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 – Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share and share amounts)

(unaudited)

  July 29,  January 28,  July 30, 
  2017  2017  2016 
ASSETS            
CURRENT ASSETS            
Cash and cash equivalents $13,985  $27,974  $78,644 
Restricted cash  1,502       
Merchandise inventory  126,687   126,004   120,268 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  13,469   15,356   8,971 
Total current assets  155,643   169,334   207,883 
             
Restricted cash  10,682   16,103    
Net fixed assets  43,876   45,097   34,990 
Goodwill  39,191   39,191    
Net intangible assets  25,914   27,857    
Other assets  8,033   10,228   9,662 
TOTAL ASSETS $283,339  $307,810  $252,535 
             
LIABILITIES            
CURRENT LIABILITIES            
Accounts payable $37,169  $52,307  $42,753 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  9,688   9,198   6,356 
Deferred revenue  7,732   9,228   8,147 
Total current liabilities  54,589   70,733   57,256 
             
Contingent consideration  2,115   8,552    
Other long-term liabilities  29,175   30,589   26,442 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  85,879   109,874   83,698 
             
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)         
             
Common stock ($0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 64,255,171, 64,252,671 and 58,472,012 shares issued, respectively)  643   643   585 
Additional paid-in capital  339,624   338,075   316,782 
             
Treasury stock at cost (28,138,116, 28,137,283 and 28,118,798 shares, respectively)  (230,145)  (230,144)  (230,144)
             
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (793)  (802)  (709)
Retained earnings  88,131   90,164   82,323 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  197,460   197,936   168,837 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $283,339  $307,810  $252,535 

  August 4,  February 3,  July 29, 
  2018  2018  2017 
ASSETS            
CURRENT ASSETS            
Cash and cash equivalents $4,477  $31,326  $13,985 
Restricted cash  4,116   1,505   1,502 
Accounts receivable  6,509   4,469   6,445 
Merchandise inventory  114,920   109,377   126,687 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  8,937   6,976   7,024 
Total current assets  138,959   153,653   155,643 
             
Restricted cash  6,147   10,675   10,682 
Fixed assets, net  12,648   13,546   43,876 
Goodwill  39,191   39,191   39,191 
Intangible assets, net  22,023   23,967   25,914 
Other assets  6,119   7,139   8,033 
TOTAL ASSETS $225,087  $248,171  $283,339 
             
LIABILITIES            
CURRENT LIABILITIES            
Accounts payable $34,200  $41,780  $37,169 
Short-term borrowings  6,341       
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  9,508   11,038   9,688 
Deferred revenue  6,810   8,464   7,732 
Total current liabilities  56,859   61,282   54,589 
             
Contingent consideration        2,115 
Other long-term liabilities  26,533   29,131   29,175 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  83,392   90,413   85,879 
             
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)         
Common stock ($0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 64,386,671, 64,305,171 and 64,255,171 shares issued, respectively)  644   643   643 
Additional paid-in capital  342,710   341,103   339,624 
Treasury stock at cost (28,160,847, 28,156,601 and 28,138,116 shares, respectively)  (230,149)  (230,145)  (230,145)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (1,008)  (998)  (793)
Retained earnings  29,498   47,155   88,131 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  141,695   157,758   197,460 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $225,087  $248,171  $283,339 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)
data)

(unaudited)

 

 Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
 July 29, July 30, July 29, July 30,  August 4, July 29, August 4, July 29, 
 2017  2016  2017  2016  2018  2017  2018  2017 
                  
Net sales $100,914  $63,320  $201,665  $138,088  $101,039  $100,914  $196,271  $201,665 
Other revenue  1,565   1,028   2,781   1,990   1,135   1,565   2,506   2,781 
Total revenue  102,479   64,348   204,446   140,078   102,174   102,479   198,777   204,446 
                                
Cost of sales  67,309   37,647   132,971   82,551   70,001   67,309   134,916   132,971 
Gross profit  35,170   26,701   71,475   57,527   32,173   35,170   63,861   71,475 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  40,539   31,223   82,051   62,734   41,562   40,539   81,409   82,051 
Loss from operations  (5,369)  (4,522)  (10,576)  (5,207)  (9,389)  (5,369)  (17,548)  (10,576)
                                
Interest expense  59   172   115   345   103   59   166   115 
Loss (gain) on insurance proceeds  129      (8,706)        129      (8,706)
Other income  (43)  (86)  (57)  (1,017)  (49)  (43)  (128)  (57)
Loss before income tax expense  (5,514)  (4,608)  (1,928)  (4,535)  (9,443)  (5,514)  (17,586)  (1,928)
Income tax expense  51   48   105   95   67   51   71   105 
Net loss $(5,565) $(4,656) $(2,033) $(4,630) $(9,510) $(5,565) $(17,657) $(2,033)
                                
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:                
Basic loss per common share $(0.15) $(0.15) $(0.06) $(0.15)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:                
Basic and diluted loss per common share $(0.26) $(0.15) $(0.49) $(0.06)
                                
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic  36,179   30,403   36,179   30,576 
                
Diluted loss per share $(0.15) $(0.15) $(0.06) $(0.15)
                
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted  36,179   30,403   36,179   30,576 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted  36,352   36,179   36,295   36,179 

See Accompanying Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
LOSS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
 July 29, July 30, July 29, July 30,  August 4, July 29, August 4, July 29, 
 2017  2016  2017  2016  2018  2017 2018  2017 
                  
Net loss  ($5,565)  ($4,656)  ($2,033)  ($4,630) ($9,510) ($5,565) ($17,657) ($2,033)
                                
Amortization of pension costs (gain)  (5)  51   (10)  103 
Amortization of pension loss  (5)  (5)  (10)  (10)
                                
Comprehensive loss  ($5,570)  ($4,605)  ($2,043)  ($4,527) ($9,515) ($5,570) ($17,667) ($2,043)

 

See Accompanying Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
  July 29,  July 30, 
  2017  2016 
Net cash used in operating activities $(20,503) $(16,965)
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Proceeds from company owned life insurance and SERP death benefits  14,336    
Investment in collaborative arrangement  (2,575)   
Proceeds from sale of investment     1,600 
Purchases of fixed assets  (4,166)  (7,693)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  7,595   (6,093)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Exercise of stock options     38 
Payments to shareholders  (5,000)   
Purchase of treasury stock     (2,647)
Net cash used in financing activities  (5,000)  (2,609)
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (17,908)  (25,667)
         
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period  44,077   104,311 
         
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period $26,169   78,644 
         
Supplemental disclosures and non-cash investing and financing activities:        
         
Issuance of restricted shares under deferred / restricted stock agreements     476 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
  August 4,  July 29, 
  2018  2017 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net loss ($17,657) ($2,033)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
         
Depreciation of fixed assets  2,563   4,932 
Amortization of intangible assets  1,944   1,943 
Stock based compensation  1,603   1,550 
Adjustment to contingent consideration     (1,437)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets  135   448 
Change in cash surrender value  (44)  (137)
Gain on life insurance asset     (8,706)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities that provide (use) cash:        
Accounts receivable  (2,040)  640 
Merchandise inventory  (5,543)  (683)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (1,961)  1,247 
Other long-term assets  (73)  (720)
Accounts payable  (7,580)  (15,138)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  (30)  (1,010)
Deferred revenue  (1,654)  (1,497)
Other long-term liabilities  (2,607)  98 
Net cash used in operating activities  (32,944)  (20,503)
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Purchases of fixed assets  (1,800)  (4,166)
Proceeds from company owned life insurance     14,336 
Investment in joint venture     (2,575)
Capital distributions from joint venture  1,137    
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (663)  7,595 
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Proceeds from short term borrowings  6,341    
Payments to etailz shareholders  (1,500)  (5,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  4,841   (5,000)
         
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash  (28,766)  (17,908)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period  43,506   44,077 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period $14,740  $26,169 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016

 

Note 1. Nature of Operations

 

Trans World Entertainment Corporation and subsidiaries (“the Company”) operates in two reportable segments: fye and etailz. The fye segment operates a chain of retail entertainment stores and e-commerce sites,www.fye.comandwww.secondspin.com. As of July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, the fye segment operated 269241 stores totaling approximately 1.51.3 million square feet in the United States, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The etailz segment is a leading digital marketplace retailer and generates substantially all of its revenue through Amazon Marketplace. The Company’s business is seasonal in nature, with the peak selling period being the holiday season which falls in the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter.

 

Liquidity and Cash Flows:

 

The Company’s primary sources of working capital are cash provided by operations and borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. The Company’s cash flows fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to various items, including seasonality of sales and earnings, merchandise inventory purchases and returns, the related terms on the purchases and capital expenditures. Management believes it will have adequate resources to fund its cash needs for the foreseeable future, including its capital spending, its seasonal increase in merchandise inventory and other operating cash requirements and commitments.

Managementcommitments and anticipates any cash requirements due to a shortfall in cash from operations will be funded by the Company’s revolving credit facility, as discussed in note 98 in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In connection with the preparation of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company conducted an evaluation as to whetherhas evaluated and concluded there wereare no conditions andor events, considered in the aggregate, which raisedthat raise substantial doubt as toabout the entity’sCompany’s ability to continue as a going concern withinfor a period of one year afterfollowing the date of the issuance, or the date of availability, of the interim condensed consolidatedthat these financial statements to be issued, noting that there did not appear to be evidence of substantial doubt of the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.are issued.

 

Note 2. Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements consist of Trans World Entertainment Corporation, Record Town, Inc. (“Record Town”), Record Town’s subsidiaries and etailz, Inc., all of which are wholly-owned. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.eliminated in consolidation.

 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information furnished in these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflects all normal, recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of such financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations applicable to interim financial statements.

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The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as of and for the year ended January 28, 2017February 3, 2018 contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed April 13, 2017.May 4, 2018. The results of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017August 4, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending February 3, 2018.2, 2019. 

 

The Company’s significant accounting policies are the same as those described in Note 1 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2017.February 3, 2018.

 

There have been no material changes to the accounting policies applied to our consolidated results and footnote disclosures.

 

Note 3. RecentRecently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ThisOn February 4, 2018, the Company adopted ASU will replace most existingNo. 2014-09 using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this ASU impacted the timing of revenue recognition guidancefor gift card breakage. Prior to adoption of ASU No. 2014-09, gift card breakage was recognized at the point gift card redemption became remote. In accordance with this ASU, the Company will recognize gift card breakage in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective.proportion to the pattern of rights exercised by the customer. The new standard is effective foradoption of this ASU also impacted presentation of our condensed consolidated financial statements related to sales return reserves. The cumulative effect of initially applying ASU No. 2014-09 was a $0.5 million decrease to the Company’s fiscal year beginningopening balance of retained earnings as of February 4, 2018. This ASU will most likely changeThe comparative prior period information continues to be reported under the way the Company accounts for sales returns, our customer loyalty program, gift card breakage and certain other promotional programs. The Company is continuing to evaluate which transition approach it will utilize and the impact this standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.accounting standards in effect during those periods.

Note 3. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases,“Leases”, which will replace most existing lease accounting guidance in U.S. GAAP. The core principle of this ASU is that an entity should recognize the rights and obligations resulting from leases as assets and liabilities. The new standard requires qualitative and specific quantitative disclosures to supplement the amounts recorded in the financial statements so that users can understand more about the nature of an entity’s leasing activities, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. The new standard will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning February 3, 2019, and requires the modified retrospective method of adoption. Early adoptionManagement is permitted. The Company is inprogressing with implementation and continuing to evaluate the process of determiningeffect to the methodCompany’s Consolidated Financial Statements and timing of adoption and assessing the impact of ASU 2016-02 on its consolidated financial statements.disclosures. Given the nature of the operating leases for the Company’s home office, distribution center, and retail stores, the Company expects an increase to the carrying value of its assets and liabilities.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” which simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating step two from the goodwill impairment test whereby a goodwill impairment loss is determined by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Rather, an entity will perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognizing an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. ASU 2017-04 is effective for the Company in fiscal 2020, applied on a prospective basis, and early adoption is allowed for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost,” which is intended

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to improve the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic post-retirement benefit cost in an entity’s financial statements by requiring the service cost component be disaggregated from other components of net benefit costs and presented in the same line item or items as other compensation costs for the employees. Additionally, only the service cost component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization when applicable. ASU 2017-07 is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning February 3, 2019, and must be applied retrospectively. ASU 2017-07 is permitted for early adoption, but only at the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on its reporting and asset recognition.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting,” which provided clarity as to what changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. ASU 2017-09 is effective for the Company for interim and annual periods in fiscal year beginning February 3, 2019, with early adoption permitted and is applied prospectively to changes in terms or conditions of awards occurring on or after the adoption date. The Company will consider the impact that this standard may have on future stock-based payment award modifications should they occur.

Note 4. Asset Acquisitions

Business Combination-etailz

On October 17, 2016, the Company completed the purchase of all of the issued and outstanding shares of etailz, Inc. (etailz), an innovative and leading digital marketplace retailer. etailz operates both domestically and internationally. They use a data driven approach to digital marketplace retailing utilizing proprietary software and ecommerce insight coupled with a direct customer relationship engagement to identify new distributors and wholesalers, isolate emerging product trends, and optimize price positioning and inventory purchase decisions.

The Company paid $32.3 million in cash, issued 5.7 million shares of Trans World Entertainment Corporation stock (TWMC Stock) at closing to the shareholders of etailz (the selling shareholders) as consideration for the selling shareholders’ ownership, and paid $4.3 million in cash advances to settle obligations of the selling shareholders. Based on the fair value of $3.56 per share of TWMC Stock on the acquisition date, the shares had a value of $20.4 million. An earn-out of up to a maximum of $14.6 million would be payable in fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019 subject to the achievement by etailz of $6 million in operating income in fiscal 2017 and $7.5 million in fiscal 2018 as outlined in the share purchase agreement prior to its amendment as discussed in the following paragraph. In connection with the acquisition, the Company assumed the liability of the selling shareholders for etailz’s employee retention bonus plan, of which $1.9 million was due and payable at closing and funded as part of the cash advances and the remaining $2.3 million will be earned over a two year service period. The acquisition and related costs were funded primarily from the Company’s cash on hand and short term borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.

During the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2017, the share purchase agreement with the selling shareholders of etailz was amended to provide that $11.5 million be released from the earnout escrow account and the $3.1 million remaining in the earnout escrow account may be payable in cash to the selling shareholders in 2019, subject to the achievement by etailz of operating income in excess of $15.5 million during the twenty-four month period ending February 2, 2019. In the event that etailz achieves operating income in excess of $13.5 million, but less than $15.5 million, an earnout of $1.6 million would be payable in 2019. If etailz operating income is below $13.5 million, the $3.1 million escrow would be returned to the Company.

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The amount released from escrow was disbursed during the second quarter of 2017 as follows: $5.0 million to the Company for future investment to support growth initiatives, $5.0 million to the selling shareholders, and $1.5 million to the Company (to be allocated to increase the maximum amount available under the etailz employee retention bonus plan from $4.2 million to $5.7 million).

In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company recorded a $1.4 million benefit related to its contingent consideration liability. The decrease in the value of the contingent liability resulted from actual second quarter financial results of etailz and the amendment of the earnout agreement as described in the paragraph above. This benefit is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The results of operations of etailz will be reported in the Company’s etailz segment and has been included in the consolidated results of operations of the Company from the date of acquisition. The following unaudited pro forma financial information for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016, presents consolidated information as if the etailz acquisition had occurred on February 1, 2016. Because of different fiscal period ends, and in order to present results for comparable periods, the unaudited pro forma financial information for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016, combines (i) the Company’s historical statement of operations for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016, and (ii) etailz historical statement of income for the periods from May 1, 2016 through July 30, 2016 and from February 1, 2016 through July 30, 2016, respectively. The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented after giving effect to certain adjustments for acquisition-related costs, depreciation, amortization of definite lived intangible assets, interest expense on acquisition financing, and related income tax effects. The unaudited pro forma financial information is based upon currently available information and upon certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The unaudited pro forma financial information does not purport to present what the Company’s results of operations would actually have been if the aforementioned transaction had in fact occurred on such date or at the beginning of the period indicated, nor does it project the Company’s financial position or results of operations at any future date or for any future period.

  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
  July 30,  July 30, 
  2016  2016 
         
Pro forma total revenue $93,672  $196,097 
Pro forma net loss  (5,840)  (6,850)
         
Pro forma basic and diluted loss per share $(0.16) $(0.19)
         
Pro forma weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted  36,134   36,307 

Collaborative Arrangement

On April 11, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with another party for the purpose of acquiring and selling certain retail merchandise. etailz holds a 50% economic interest in the arrangement as of July 29, 2017. The initial cash investment was $2.6 million dollars. The total investment of $2.7 million was included in other assets as of July 29, 2017.

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Note 5.4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

Our goodwill results from our acquisition of etailz and represents the excess purchase price over the net identifiable assets acquired. All of our goodwill is associated with etailz, a separate reporting unit, and there is no goodwill associated with our other reporting unit, fye. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives areis not amortized butand we are testedrequired to evaluate our goodwill for impairment at least annually. Goodwill representsannually or whenever indicators of impairment are present. Our annual test is completed during the excessfourth fiscal quarter, and interim tests are conducted when circumstances indicate the carrying value of the purchase price overgoodwill or other intangible assets may not be recoverable. 

Estimating the fair value of reporting units requires the net tangibleuse of estimates and identifiable intangible assets acquiredsignificant judgments that are based on a number of factors including actual operating results. It is possible that these judgments and estimates could change in each business combination.future periods.

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DeterminingThe determination of the fair value of intangible assets and liabilities acquired in a reporting unit requires the use of significantbusiness acquisition is subject to certain estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates, operating margins, discount rates,assumptions. Our identifiable intangible assets that resulted from our acquisition of etailz consist of vendor relationships, technology, and future market conditions, among others. Goodwill and other long-lived assets are reviewedtradenames. We review amortizable intangible asset groups for impairment ifwhenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amountamounts may not be recoverable.

We are continuing to amortize certain vendor relationships, technology, and trade names and trademarks that have finite lives.

 

Identifiable intangible assets as of July 29, 2017August 4, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands, except weighted-average amortization period)($ in thousands):

 

 July 29, 2017  August 4, 2018 
 Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
(in months)
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net Carrying
Amount
  Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
(in months)
 Original
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Carrying
Amount
 
                     
Vendor relationships 120 $19,100  $1,531  $17,569   120  $19,100  $3,442  $15,658 
Technology 60  6,700   1,068   5,632   60   6,700   2,408   4,292 
Trade names and trademarks 60  3,200   487   2,713   60   3,200   1,127   2,073 
  $29,000  $3,086  $25,914      $29,000  $6,977  $22,023 

 

The changes in net intangibles and goodwill from January 28, 2017February 3, 2018 to July 29, 2017August 4, 2018 were as follows:

   

(in thousands) January 28,
2017
  Amortization  July 29,
2017
 
($ in thousands) February 3,
2018
 Amortization August 4,
2018
 
                            
Amortized intangible assets:                            
Vendor relationships $18,522  $953  $17,569      $16,612  $954  $15,658 
Technology  6,302   670   5,632       4,962   670   4,292 
Trade names and trademarks  3,033   320   2,713       2,393   320   2,073 
Net amortized intangible assets $27,857  $1,943  $25,914      $23,967  $1,944  $22,023 
                            
Unamortized intangible assets:                            
Goodwill $39,191     $39,191      $39,191  $  $39,191 
Total unamortized intangible assets $39,191     $39,191      $39,191  $  $39,191 

Amortization expense of intangible assets for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 consisted of the following:

  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
($ in thousands) August 4,
2018
  July 29,
2017
  August 4,
2018
  July 29,
2017
 
             
Amortized intangible assets:                
Vendor relationships $477  $470  $954  $953 
Technology  335   335   670   670 
Trade names and trademarks  160   160   320   320 
Total amortization expense $972  $965  $1,944  $1,943 
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Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal 20172018 and the five succeeding fiscal years and thereafter is as follows:

 

Year Annual
Amortization
  Annual Amortization 
(in thousands)   
2017 $1,945 
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)  
2018  3,890   $1,946 
2019  3,890    3,890 
2020  3,890    3,890 
2021  3,325    3,325 
2022  1,910    1,910 
2023   1,910 
Thereafter  7,064    5,152 

 

Note 6.5. Depreciation and Amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations is as follows:

 

 Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
 July 29, July 30, July 29, July 30,  August 4, July 29, August 4, July 29, 
(in thousands) 2017  2016  2017  2016 
($ in thousands) 2018  2017  2018  2017 
                         
Cost of sales $157  $98  $311  $198  $  $157  $  $311 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  3,341   1,623   6,564   3,086   2,274   3,341   4,507   6,564 
Total $3,498  $1,721  $6,875  $3,284  $2,274  $3,498  $4,507  $6,875 

 

Note 7.6. Segment Data

 

As described in Note 1 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, we operate in two reportable segments as shown in the following table. etailz results included in the tables below are for the period starting when etailz was acquired, therefore, results are only included in the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017.table:

  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
($ in thousands) August 4,
2018
  July 29,
2017
  August 4,
2018
  July 29,
2017
 
             
Total Revenue                
fye $50,545  $58,958  $104,608  $123,902 
etailz  51,629   43,521   94,169   80,544 
Total Company $102,174  $102,479  $198,777  $204,446 
                 
Gross Profit                
fye $20,634  $25,085  $42,905  $51,995 
etailz  11,539   10,085   20,956   19,480 
Total Company $32,173  $35,170  $63,861  $71,475 
                 
Income (Loss) From Operations                
fye $(6,629) $(5,467) $(12,001) $(9,853)
etailz  (2,760)  98   (5,547)  (723)
Total Company $(9,389) $(5,369) $(17,548) $(10,576)
                 
Total Assets As of August 4, 2018 and As of July 29, 2017  
                 
          August 4,
2018
  July 29,
2017
 
fye         $121,750  $184,250 
etailz          103,337   99,089 
Total Company         $225,087  $283,339 
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  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
(in thousands) July 29,
2017
  July 30,
2016
  July 29,
2017
  July 30,
2016
 
Total Revenue                
fye $58,958  $64,348  $123,902  $140,078 
etailz  43,521      80,544    
Total Company $102,479  $64,348  $204,446  $140,078 
                 
Gross Profit                
fye $25,085  $26,701  $51,995  $57,527 
etailz  10,085      19,480    
Total Company $35,170  $26,701  $71,475  $57,527 
                 
Loss From Operations                
fye $(5,467) $(4,522) $(9,853) $(5,207)
etailz  98      (723)   
Total Company $(5,369) $(4,522) $(10,576) $(5,207)
                 
Total Assets                
fye         $184,250  $252,535 
etailz          99,089    
Total Company         $283,339  $252,535 

Note 8.7. Restricted Cash

 

As of August 4, 2018, the Company had restricted cash of $4.1 million and $6.2 million reported in current and other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet, respectively. As of July 29, 2017, the Company had restricted cash of $1.5 million and $10.7 million reported in current and other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet, respectively. The Company did not have restricted cash as of July 30, 2016.

 

In connection with the acquisition of etailz and under the terms of the amended and restated share purchase agreement, as amended (see Note 4),the Company designated $1.5 million of the restricted cash to be made available to satisfy any indemnification claims within 18 months from the date of acquisition and $3.2 million of the restricted cash to equal the maximum earn-out amount that could be paid to the selling shareholders of etailz in accordance with the share purchase agreement, which is classified as amended.restricted cash in current assets as of August 4, 2018 on the accompanying interim condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

In addition, as a result of the death of its former Chairman, the Company received $7.5holds $7.1 million which is held in a rabbi trust, of which $0.9 million is classified as restricted cash in current assets and was$6.2 million is classified as restricted cash in other assets of August 4, 2018 on the accompanying interim condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

A summary of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash is as follows (in($ in thousands):

 

  August 4,  February 3,  July 29, 
  2018  2018  2017 
Cash and cash equivalents $4,477  $31,326  $13,985 
Restricted cash  10,263   12,180   12,184 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $14,740  $43,506  $26,169 

  July 29,  January 28,  July 30, 
  2017  2017  2016 
Cash and cash equivalents $13,985  $27,974  $78,644 
Restricted cash  12,184   16,103    
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $26,169  $44,077  $78,644 
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During the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2018, the Company paid out $1.5 million of the restricted cash to the etailz shareholders per the terms of the original etailz acquisition share purchase agreement.

Note 9. Line of Credit8. Short Term Borrowings

 

In January 2017, the Company entered into a $50 million asset based credit facility (“Credit Facility”) which amended the previous credit facility. The availability under the Credit Facility is subject to limitations based on inventory levels. The principal amount of all outstanding loans under the Credit Facility, together with any accrued but unpaid interest, are due and payable in January 2022, unless otherwise paid earlier pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility. Payments of amounts due under the Credit Facility are secured by the assets of the Company. The Credit Facility contains a provision to increase availability to $75 million during October to December of each year, as needed. The availability under the Credit Facility is subject to limitations based on receivables and inventory levels.

The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions on dividends and share repurchases, incurrence of additional indebtedness and acquisitions and covenants around the net number of store closings and restrictions related to the payment of cash dividends and share repurchases, including limiting the amount of dividends and share repurchases to $5.0 million annually and not allowing borrowings under the amended facility for the six months before or six months after the dividend payment. The Credit Facility also includes customary events of default, including, among other things, material adverse effect, bankruptcy, and certain changes of control. As of August 4, 2018, the Company was compliant with all covenants.

 

Interest under the Credit Facility will accrue, at the election of the Company, at a Base Rate or LIBO Rate, plus, in each case, an Applicable Margin, which is determined by reference to the level of availability, with the

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Applicable Margin for LIBO Rate loans ranging from 2.25%1.75% to 2.75%2.00% and the Applicable Margin for Prime Rate loans ranging from 0.75% to 1.25%1.00%. In addition, a commitment fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.50%of 0.25% is also payable on unused commitments.

 

The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions on dividends and share repurchases, incurrenceAs of additional indebtedness and acquisitions, covenants around the net number of store closings, and restrictions related to the payment of cash dividends, including limiting the amount of dividends and share repurchases to $5.0 million annually and not allowingAugust 4, 2018, borrowings under the amendedcredit facility were $6.3 million. There were no borrowings under the credit facility as of July 29, 2017. The Company had $29.9 million and $37.0 million available for the six months before or six months after the dividend payment.borrowing as of August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017, respectively.

 

DuringAs of August 4, 2018, the second quartersCompany had $1.1 million in outstanding letters of fiscalcredit related to an import purchase. As of July 29, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not have any borrowings under its existing credit facilities. Peak borrowings under its credit facility during fiscal 2016 were $21.5 million. As of July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016, the Company had no outstanding letters of credit.

The Company had $37 million and $36 million available for borrowing as of July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016, respectively.records short term borrowings at cost, in which the carrying value approximates fair value due to its short term maturity.

 

Note 10.9. Stock Based Compensation

 

As of July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, there was approximately $1.1$2.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option awards that iscomprised of the following: $0.8 million was related to stock option awards listed in the table below and expected to be recognized as expense over a weighted average period of 2.7 years.2.4 years; $0.2 million was related to restricted stock option awards expected to be recognized as expense over a weighted average period of 4.0 years; and $1.2 million was related to restricted shares issued in connection with the acquisition of etailz, as discussed further below, and expected to be recognized as expense over the next six months.

 

As of July 29,The Company has outstanding awards under three employee stock award plans, the 2005 Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan, the Amended and Restated 2005 Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan (the “Old Plans”); and the 2005 Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan (as amended and restated April 5, 2017 (the “New Plan”). Collectively, these plans are referred to herein as the Stock Award Plans. Additionally, the Company had a stock award plan for non-employee directors (the “1990 Plan”). The Company no longer issues stock options under the Old Plans or the 1990 Plan.

Equity awards authorized for issuance under the Company’s current long term equity incentive plans totaled 13.0 million shares. There are certain authorized stock awards for whichNew Plan total 5.0 million. As of August 4, 2018, of the Company no longer grants awards. Of these awards authorized for issuance 3.1under the Stock Award Plans, 3.0 million shares were granted and are outstanding, 1.41.6 million shares of which were vested and exercisable. AwardsShares available for future grants of options and other share based awards under the New Plan at July 29, 2017August 4, 2018 were 2.5 million shares.4.4 million.

 

The table below outlines the assumptions that the Company used to estimate the fair value of stock based awards granted during the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017:

Dividend yield0%
Expected stock price volatility40.0%-40.6%
Risk-free interest rate1.74%-1.83%
Expected award life (in years)5.64-5.71
Weighted average fair value per share of awards granted during the period$0.74
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The following table summarizes stock award activity during the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017:August 4, 2018:

 

 Employee and Director Stock Award Plans  Number of
Shares
Subject To
Option
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Other
Share
Awards(1)
 Weighted
Average
Grant Fair
Value
 
 Number of
Shares
Subject To
Option
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Other
Share
Awards (1)
 Weighted
Average
Grant Fair
Value
 
Balance January 28, 2017  2,459,564  $3.58   7.3   170,927  $3.87 
Balance February 3, 2018  2,585,914  $3.06   7.2   183,427  $3.22 
Granted  620,000   1.84      65,000   1.85   505,000   0.98   10.0   135,484   0.98 
Forfeited  (23,750)  3.70                         
Canceled  (164,150)  5.43            (110,000)  3.29          
Exercised           (2,500)  3.53            (17,500)  3.53 
Balance July 29, 2017  2,891,664  $3.10   7.8   233,427  $3.28 
Exercisable July 29, 2017  1,316,164  $3.31   6.4   63,427  $4.50 
Balance August 4, 2018  2,980,914  $2.70   7.3   301,411  $2.35 
Exercisable August 4, 2018  1,584,539  $3.25   5.9   128,911  $2.85 

 

(1)Other Share Awards include deferred shares granted to Directors and restricted share units granted to executive officers.

 

As of July 29, 2017, the intrinsic value ofAugust 4, 2018, all stock awards outstanding and exercisable was approximately $12 thousand.had a grant price higher than the market price of the stock and had no intrinsic value.

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In connection with the acquisition of etailz, the Company issued 1,572,552 restricted shares of Company stock to a key etailz employee, with a grant date fair value of $3.56 per share. These shares vest ratably through January 2019. As of July 29, 2017,During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2018, the Company recognized $2.0$0.6 million and $1.2 million of compensation cost related to these shares, of which $1.2 million was recorded in fiscal 2017.respectively. As of July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, there was approximately $3.6$1.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to these restricted shares that is expected to be recognized as expense over the next 18six months.

 

Note 11.10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss that the Company reports in the condensed consolidated balance sheets represents net loss, adjusted for the difference between the accrued pension liability and accrued benefit cost, net of taxes, associated with the Company’s defined benefit plan. Comprehensive loss consists of net loss and the amortization of pension costs (gain) associated with Company’s defined benefit plan for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016.2017.

 

Note 12.11. Defined Benefit Plan

 

The Company maintains a non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) for a limited number of executive officers of the Company. The SERP provides eligible executives defined pension benefits that supplement benefits under other retirement arrangements. During the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, the Company did not make any cash contributions to the SERP and presently expects to pay approximately $1.2 million in benefits relating to the SERP during fiscal 2017.2018.

 

The measurement date for the SERP is the fiscal year end, using actuarial techniques which reflect estimates for mortality, turnover and expected retirement. In addition, management makes assumptions concerning future salary increases. Discount rates are generally established as of the measurement date using theoretical bond

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models that select high-grade corporate bonds with maturities or coupons that correlate to the expected payouts of the applicable liabilities.

 

The following represents the components of the net periodic pension cost related to the Company’s SERP for the respective periods:

 

 Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
 July 29, July 30, July 29, July 30,  August 4, July 29, August 4, July 29, 
 2017  2016  2017  2016 
($ in thousands) 2018  2017  2018  2017 
 (in thousands) (in thousands)      
Service cost $16  $15  $32  $30  $14  $16  $28  $32 
Interest cost  139   137   278   274   140   139   280   278 
Amortization of pension costs  4   55   8   111      4      8 
Amortization of net gain(1)  (9)  (4)  (18)  (8)  (5)  (9)  (10)  (18)
Net periodic pension cost $150  $203  $300  $407  $149  $150  $298  $300 

 

(1)The amortization of net gain is related to a director retirement plan previously provided by the Company.

 

Note 13.12. Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share

 

Basic income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock (net of any assumed repurchases) that then shared in the earnings of the Company, if any. It is computed by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average shares outstanding and

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additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares had been issued for the Company’s common stock awards from the Company’s Stock Award Plans.

 

For the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017, and July 30, 2016, the impact of all outstanding stock awards was not considered because the Company reported a net loss and such impact would be anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted loss per share is the same. Total anti-dilutive stock awards for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017August 4, 2018 were approximately 3.1 million shares and 2.72.9 million shares, respectively, as compared to 1.63.1 million shares and 1.82.7 million shares, respectively, for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016.29, 2017.

 

Note 14.13. Income Taxes

 

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on the generation of future taxable income. Management considers the scheduled reversal of taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on available objective evidence, management concluded that a full valuation allowance should continue to be recorded against the Company’s deferred tax assets. Management will continue to assess the need for and amount of the valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets by giving consideration to all available evidence to the Company’s ability to generate future taxable income in its conclusion of the need for a full valuation allowance. Any reversal of the Company’s valuation allowance will favorably impact its results of operations in the period of reversal. The Company is currently unable to determine whether or when that reversal might occur, but it will continue to assess the realizability of its deferred tax assets and will adjust the

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valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will become realizable in the future. The Company has significant net operating loss carry forwards and other tax attributes that are available to offset projected taxable income and current taxes payable, if any, for the year ending February 3, 2018.2, 2019. The deferred tax impact resulting from the utilization of the net operating loss carry forwards and other tax attributes will be offset by a reduction in the valuation allowance. As of January 28, 2017,February 3, 2018, the Company had a net operating loss carry forward of $181.4$208.3 million for federal income tax purposes and approximately $243$273.4 million for state income tax purposes that expire at various times through 20362037 and are subject to certain limitations and statutory expiration periods. The Company has also recorded $0.1 million of deferred tax liability relating to the etailz segment that relates to state income tax returns that do not allow consolidated filing. The Company has not changed its overall conclusion with respect to the need for a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets, which remain fully reserved.

 

Note 15.14. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims that have arisen in the ordinary course of its business and have not been finally adjudicated. Although there can be no assurance as to the ultimate disposition of these matters, it is management’s opinion, based upon the information available at this time, that the expected outcome of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and financial condition of the Company.

 

Store Manager Class Actions

Two former Store Managers filed actions alleging claims of entitlement to unpaid compensation for overtime. In one action, the plaintiff seeks to represent a class of allegedly similarly situated employees who performed the same position (Store Manager and Senior Assistant Manager) while the other plaintiff seeks to represent a class of allegedly similarly situated employees who performed the same position (Store Manager).

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Specifically, Carol Spack filed a complaint against Trans World Entertainment Corporation (Trans World) in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, on April 20, 2017 (Case No.: 3:17-cv-02687-BRM-LHG) alleging that she is entitled to unpaid compensation for overtime under the federalFederal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). She brings a nationwide collective action under the FLSA on behalf of all Store Managers and Senior Assistant Managers. She also brings class action claims under New Jersey and Pennsylvania law on behalf of all persons who worked as Store Managers in New Jersey or Senior Assistant Managers in Pennsylvania.

 

On May 19, 2017, Natasha Roper filed a complaint against Trans World in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York (Case No.: 1:17-cv-0553-TJM-CFH) in which she also alleges that she is entitled to unpaid compensation for overtime under the FLSA. Ms. Roper brings a nationwide collective action under the FLSA on behalf of all similarly situated Store Managers.

Legal matters are defended and handled in the ordinary course of business. The Company has not established an accrual for the matters noted above as a loss is not considered to be probable and reasonably estimable. It is the opinion of management that facts known at the present time do not indicate that such litigation will have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

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TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and

Results of Operations

August 4, 2018 and July 29, 2017 and July 30, 2016

 

Overview

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations provides information that the Company’s management believes necessary to achieve an understanding of its financial statements and results of operations. To the extent that such analysis contains statements which are not of a historical nature, such statements are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in the competitive environment, availability of new products, change in vendor policies or relationships, general economic factors in markets where the Company’s merchandise is sold; and other factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2017.February 3, 2018.

 

The Company operates in two reportable segments: fye and etailz. The fye segment operates a chain of retail entertainment stores and e-commerce sites,www.fye.comandwww.secondspin.com. As of July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, the fye segment operated 269241 stores totaling approximately 1.51.3 million square feet in the United States, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. fye stores offer predominantly entertainment products. The etailz segment is a leading digital marketplace retailer and generates substantially all of its revenue through Amazon Marketplace. The Company’s business is seasonal in nature, for both segments, with the peak selling period being the holiday season which falls in the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter.

 

The Company’s results have been, and will continue to be, contingent upon management’s ability to understand trends and to manage the business in response to those trends and general economic trends. Management monitors a number of key performance indicators to evaluate its performance, including:

 

Net sales and comparable store net sales: The fye segment measures and reports the rate of change in comparable store net sales.sales change. A store is included in comparable store net sales calculations at the beginning of its thirteenth full month of operation. Stores relocated/relocated, expanded or downsized are excluded from comparable store net sales if the change in square footage is greater than 20%. until the thirteenth full month following relocation, expansion or downsizing. Closed stores that were open for at least thirteen months are included in comparable stores netstore sales through the month immediately preceding the month of closing. Stores that are temporarily closed are excluded from the calculation of comparable stores sales for the applicable periods in the year of closure and the subsequent year. Included in comparable store net sales are sales from the fye segment websites. The fye segment further analyzes net sales by store format and by product category. The etailz segment measures total year over year performance in net sales.sales growth by product category and evaluates product sales by supplier.

 

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit: Gross profit is calculated based on the cost of product in relation to its retail selling value. Changes in gross profit are impacted primarily by thenet sales levels, mix of products sold, byvendor discounts negotiated with vendors, discounts offered to customers, and fulfillment fees paid to Amazon. The Company records itsallowances, shrinkage, obsolescence and distribution and product shrink expenses in cost of sales.costs. Distribution expenses include those costs associated with receiving, shipping, inspecting and& warehousing productmerchandise, Amazon fulfillment fees, and costs associated with product

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returns to vendors. Warehousing cost of sales also includes obsolescence costs and is reduced by the benefit of vendor allowances, net of direct reimbursements of expense.

 

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses: Included in SG&A expenses are payroll and related costs, occupancy charges, Amazon commissions, general operating and overhead expenses and depreciation charges (excluding

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those related to distribution operations, as disclosed insee Note 65 to the condensed consolidated financial statements)Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q). Selling, general and administrativeSG&A expenses also include fixed asset write offsassets write-offs associated with store closures, and change in square footage, if any, gift card breakage, and etailz related amortizationmiscellaneous income and compensation costs.expense items, other than interest.

 

Balance Sheet and Ratios: The Company views cash, net inventory investment (merchandise inventory less accounts payable) and working capital (current assets less current liabilities) as relevant indicators of its financial position. See Liquidity and Capital Resources for further discussion of these items.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Thirteen and Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 29, 2017
August 4, 2018

Compared to the Thirteen and Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 30, 201629, 2017

 

Segment Highlights:

etailz results includedHighlights($ in the tables below are for the period when etailz was acquired, therefore, etailz results are only included in the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017.thousands):

 

 Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
 Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended           
 July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016 July 29, 2017 July 30, 2016  August 4, 2018  July 29, 2017  August 4, 2018  July 29, 2017 
Total Revenue                                
fye $58,958  $64,348  $123,902  $140,078  $50,545  $58,958  $104,608  $123,902 
etailz  43,521      80,544      51,629   43,521   94,169   80,544 
Total Company $102,479  $64,348  $204,446  $140,078  $102,174  $102,479  $198,777  $204,446 
                                
Gross Profit                                
fye $25,085  $26,701  $51,995  $57,527  $20,634  $25,085  $42,905  $51,995 
etailz  10,085      19,480      11,539   10,085   20,956   19,480 
Total Company $35,170  $26,701  $71,475  $57,527  $32,173  $35,170  $63,861  $71,475 
                                
Income (Loss) From Operations                                
fye $(5,467) $(4,522) $(9,853) $(5,207) $(6,629) $(5,467) $(12,001) $(9,853)
etailz  98      (723)     (2,760)  98   (5,547)  (723)
Total Company $(5,369) $(4,522) $(10,576) $(5,207) $(9,389) $(5,369) $(17,548) $(10,576)
                                
Reconciliation of etailz Income (Loss) from Operations to etailz Adjusted Income from Operations 
Reconciliation of etailz Income (Loss) from Operations to etailz Adjusted Income (Loss) from OperationsReconciliation of etailz Income (Loss) from Operations to etailz Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations
etailz income (loss) fom operations $98  $  $(723) $  $(2,760) $98  $(5,547) $(723)
Acquisition related amortization and compensation expenses (1)  646      2,526    
etailz adjusted income from operations (2) $744  $  $1,803  $ 
Acquisition related intangibles amortization  972   965   1,944   1,943 
Acquisition related compensation expense, net of contingency benefit  1,118   (319)  2,240   583 
etailz adjusted income (loss) from operations(1) $(670) $744  $(1,363) $1,803 

(1) Acquisition related expenses for the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2017 consisted of amortization expense of intangible assets of $965 thousand and compensation expenses of $1,118 thousand net of a $1,437 thousand benefit resulted from a contingent consideration liability adjustment. Acquisition related expenses for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017 consisted of amortization expense of intangible assets of $1,943 thousand and compensation expenses of $2,020 thousand net of a $1,437 thousand benefit resulted from a contingent consideration liability adjustment.

(2)In addition to the results of operations determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), we reported non-GAAP adjusted operating income for the etailz segment as shown above.

 

Total Revenue.The following table sets forth a year-over-year comparison of the Company’s total revenue:

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  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Change  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Change 
  July 29, 2017  July 30, 2016  $  %  July 29, 2017  July 30, 2016  $  % 
(in thousands)                        
fye revenue $58,958   64,348  $(5,390)  -8.4% $123,902   140,078  $(16,176)  -11.5%
etailz revenue  43,521      43,521   n/a   80,544      80,544   n/a 
Total revenue $102,479  $64,348  $38,131   59.3% $204,446  $140,078  $64,368   46.0%

  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Change  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Change 
                         
  August 4,
2018
  July 29,
2017
  $  %  August 4,
2018
  July 29, 
2017
  $  % 
($ in thousands)                        
fye revenue $50,545   58,958  $(8,413)  -14.3% $104,608   123,902  $(19,294)  -15.6%
etailz revenue  51,629   43,521   8,108   18.6%  94,169   80,544   13,625   16.9%
Total revenue $102,174  $102,479  $(305)  -0.3% $198,777  $204,446  $(5,669)  -2.8%

 

Total revenue increased 59.3%decreased 0.3% and 46.0%2.8% for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017August 4, 2018 as compared to the same period last year. The increase was driven by $43.5 million and $80.5 million in revenue for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017 as a result of the acquisition of etailz in October 2016.

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fye Segment

The following table sets forth a period over period comparison of net fye sales by merchandise category:

 

 Thirteen Weeks Ended  Change     Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Change     Thirteen Weeks Ended  Change     Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Change    
 July 29, 2017  July 30, 2016  $  %  Comp
Store Net
Sales
  July 29, 2017  July 30, 2016  $  %  Comp
Store Net
Sales
  August 4,
2018
 July 29, 
2017
  $  %  Comp
Store Net
Sales
  August 4,
2018
 July 29,
2017
    $  %  Comp
Store Net
Sales
 
(in thousands)                                        
($ in thousands)                     
fye net sales $57,393   63,320  $(5,927)  -9.4%  -3.6% $121,121   138,088  $(16,967)  -12.3%  -6.7% $49,410  $57,393  $(7,983)  -13.9%  -6.7% $102,102  $121,121  $(19,019)  -15.7%  -7.6%
Other revenue  1,565   1,028   537   52.2%      2,781   1,990   791   39.7%      1,135   1,565   (430)  -27.5%      2,506   2,781   (275)  -9.9%    
Total revenue $58,958  $64,348  $(5,390)  -8.4%     $123,902  $140,078  $(16,176)  -11.5%     $50,545  $58,958  $(8,413)  -14.3%     $104,608  $123,902  $(19,294)  -15.6%    
                                                                                
As a % of fye net sales                                        As a % of fye net sales                                   
                                        
Lifestyle  37.0%  28.8%          18.5%  34.6%  27.0%          14.0%
Video  30.8%  36.4%          -14.8%  33.1%  38.2%          -16.0%
Trend/Lifestyle  40.9%  37.0%          -1.7%  39.3%  34.6%          0.4%
Video(1)  29.0%  31.2%          -9.9%  30.5%  33.6%          -12.6%
Music  20.6%  24.7%          -18.6%  21.1%  24.7%          -19.7%  18.4%  20.6%          -14.4%  18.5%  21.1%          -17.4%
Electronics  11.2%  9.3%          12.7%  10.7%  9.1%          8.6%  11.7%  11.2%          1.4%  11.7%  10.7%          2.3%
Video Games  0.4%  0.8%          -46.9%  0.5%  1.0%          -44.7%
  100.0%  100.0%              100.0%  100.0%            
                                                                                
Store Count:                      269   290   (21)  -7.2%                          241   269   (28)  -10.4%    
                                                                             
Total Square footage                      1,497,500   1,672,085   (174,585)  -10.4%                       1,338,638   1,497,500   (158,862)  -10.6%    

(1)Includes Video Games category, which represented 0.1% of fye fiscal second quarter net sales. Fiscal 2017 data was adjusted to include this immaterial reclassification.

 

Net sales.Net sales decreased 9.4%13.9% and 12.3%15.7% during the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017August 4, 2018 as compared to the same period last year. The decline in net sales resulted from a 7.2%10.4% decline in total stores in operation and a 3.6%6.7% and 6.7%7.6% decline in comparable store net sales for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017.August 4, 2018, respectively.

 

Trend/Lifestyle:

Comparable store net sales in the trend/lifestyle category increased 18.5% and 14.0%decreased 1.7% during the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2018 and increased 0.4% for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017. LifestyleAugust 4, 2018, impacted by fidget spinners sales which represented 4% of sales in the second quarter last year. Trend/lifestyle products represented 37.0%40.9% and 34.6%39.3% of total net sales for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively, compared to 28.8%37.0% and 27.0%34.6% in the comparable periods last year. The Company is focused on identifying, creatingcontinues to take advantage of opportunities to strengthen its selection and delivering merchandise that differentiates its customer experience and brand.

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Media Categories:

Media categories, which consist of Video and Music, continue to experience industry wide declines due to non-physical options. As a result, the fye segment is shifting itsshift product mix to growing categories of entertainment and pop culture related merchandise, which is categorized as Lifestyle.entertainment-related merchandise.

 

Video:

Comparable store sales in the video category decreased 14.8%9.9% and 16.0%12.6% during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ending July 29, 2017,ended August 4, 2018, respectively. The video category represented 30.8%29.0% and 33.1%30.5% of total net sales for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively, compared to 36.4%31.2% and 38.2%33.6% in the comparable periods last year.year due to continued industry-wide decline in physical media sales

 

Music:

During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, music sales in comparable stores decreased 18.6%14.4% and 19.7%17.4%, respectively, versus the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016.29, 2017. The music category represented 20.6%18.4% and 21.1%18.5% of total net sales for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively, compared to 24.7% in both,20.6% and 21.1% for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016.29, 2017 due to continued industry-wide decline in physical media sales.

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Electronics:

Comparable store net sales in the electronics category increased 12.7%1.4% and 8.6%2.3% during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively. Electronics net sales represented 11.2% and 10.7%11.7% of total net sales for both the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, respectively,August 4, 2018, compared to 9.3%11.2% and 9.1%10.7% in the comparable periods last year.

 

Other Revenue.Other revenue, which was primarily related to commissions and fees earned from third parties, was approximately $1.6$1.1 million and $2.8$2.5 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively, compared to $1.0$1.6 million and $2.0$2.8 million in the comparable periods last year. The decline in other revenue was primarily due to lower number of stores in operation.

 

etailz Segment

etailz reported sales of $51.6 million and $94.2 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2018, respectively compared to $43.5 million and $80.5 million sales for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, respectively.2017. etailz generates revenue across a broad array of product lines primarily through the Amazon Marketplace. Categories include: apparel, baby, beauty, electronics, health & personal care, home/kitchen/grocery, pets, sporting goods, toys & art. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2018, etailz sold approximately 31,000 SKUs from approximately 2,200 suppliers, compared to approximately 21,000 SKUs from approximately 1,700 suppliers during the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017.

 

Gross Profit.The following table sets forth a year-over-year comparison of the Company’s Gross Profit:

 

  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Change  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Change 
  July 29, 2017  July 30, 2016  $  %  July 29, 2017  July 30, 2016  $  % 
(in thousands)                                
fye gross profit $25,085  $26,701  $(1,616)  -6.1% $51,995  $57,527  $(5,532)  -9.6%
etailz gross profit  10,085      10,085   n/a   19,480      19,480   n/a 
Total gross profit $35,170  $26,701  $8,469   31.7% $71,475  $57,527  $13,948   24.2%
                                 
fye gross profit as a % of fye revenue  42.5%  41.5%          42.0%  41.1%        
etailz gross profit as a % of etailz revenue  23.2%             24.2%           
Total gross profit as a % of total revenue  34.3%  41.5%          35.0%  41.1%        
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  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Change  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Change 
         
  August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017  $ %  August 4, 2018 July 29, 2017  $ % 
($ in thousands)                
fye gross profit $20,634  $25,085  $(4,451)  -17.7% $42,905  $51,995  $(9,090)  -17.5%
etailz gross profit  11,539   10,085   1,454   14.4%  20,956   19,480   1,476   7.6%
Total gross profit $32,173  $35,170  $(2,997)  -8.5% $63,861  $71,475  $(7,614)  -10.7%
                                 
fye gross profit as a % of fye revenue  40.8%  42.5%          41.0%  42.0%        
etailz gross profit as a % of etailz revenue  22.3%  23.2%          22.3%  24.2%        
Total gross profit as a % of total revenue  31.5%  34.3%          32.1%  35.0%        
                                 

Gross profit increased 31.7%decreased 8.5% to $32.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2018 compared to $35.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2017 compared to $26.7 million for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2016.2017. For the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, gross profit increased 24.2%decreased 10.7% to $71.5$63.9 million compared to $57.5$71.5 million for the comparable period last year. The increase in gross profit amount is the result of the acquisition of etailz in October 2016.

 

fye Segment

Totalfye gross profit as a percentage of total revenue for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017August 4, 2018 was 42.5%40.8% and 42.0%41.0%, respectively, compared to 41.5%42.5% and 41.1%42.0% for the comparable periods last year. The increasedecline in rate was primarily driven by a higher number of closing stores during the quarter this year, and higher gross profit percentage is a result of better costing and price management.margin related to fidget spinners last year.

 

etailz Segment

etailz reported gross profit as a percentage of $10.1 million and $19.5 milliontotal revenue for both the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017. etailz gross profit as a percentage of revenueAugust 4, 2018 was 22.3%, compared to 23.2% and 24.2% for the thirteencomparable periods last year. The decline in the gross profit rate was primarily due to higher marketplace fulfillment and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, respectively.warehousing fees.

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SG&A Expenses.The following table sets forth a period over period comparison of the Company’s SG&A expenses:

 

 Thirteen Weeks Ended  Change  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Change  Thirteen Weeks Ended  Change  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Change 
($ in thousands) August 4,
2018
 July 29,
2017
  $%  August 4,
2018
July 29,
2017
  $% 
 July 29, 2017  July 30, 2016  $  %  July 29, 2017  July 30, 2016  $  %               
 (in thousands)       (in thousands)      
fye SG&A, excluding depreciation, amortization, and acquistion related compensation expenses $28,226  $29,600  ($1,374)  -4.6% $57,321  $59,648  ($2,327)  -3.9%
fye SG&A, excluding depreciation and amortization $26,103  $28,226  ($2,123)  -7.5% $52,592  $57,321  ($4,729)  -8.3%
As a % of total fye revenue  47.9%  46.0%          46.3%  42.6%          51.6%  47.9%          50.3%  46.3%        
                                                                
etailz SG&A, excluding depreciation, amortization, and acquistion related compensation expenses  9,291      9,291   n/a   17,576      17,576   n/a 
etailz contingency adjustment, net of acquisition related compensation expenses  (319)     (319)  n/a   590      590   n/a 
etailz SG&A, excluding depreciation and amortization  13,185   8,972   4,213   47.0%  24,310   18,166   6,144   33.8%
As a % of total etailz revenue  25.2%  20.6%          25.9%  21.8%        
                                                                
Depreciation and amortization  3,341   1,623   1,718   105.9%  6,564   3,086   3,478   112.7%  2,274   3,341   (1,067)  -31.9%  4,507   6,564   (2,057)  -31.3%
                                                                
Total SG&A $40,539  $31,223  $9,316   29.8% $82,051  $62,734  $19,317   30.8% $41,562  $40,539  $1,023   2.5% $81,409  $82,051  ($642)  -0.8%
                                                                
As a % of total revenue  39.6%  48.5%          40.1%  44.8%          40.5%  39.6%          41.0%  40.1%        

 

SG&A expenses increased $9.3$1.0 million and $19.3decreased $0.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, respectively, due to expenses for etailz, acquisition related compensation expenses, and higher depreciation and amortization expenses, offset slightly by lower fye expenses, and a benefit recorded to the Company’s contingent consideration.August 4, 2018, respectively.

 

fye Segment

fye SG&A, excluding depreciation and acquisitionamortization expenses, decreased $1.4$2.1 million, or 4.6%7.5%, and $2.3$4.7 million, or 3.9%8.3%, for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively. As a percentage of fye revenue,

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SG&A expenses in the fye segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017August 4, 2018 were 51.6% and 50.3%, respectively, compared to 47.9% and 46.3% compared to 46.0% and 42.6% for the same period last year. The decline in SG&A expenses was due to fewer stores in operation. The increase in the rate was primarily due to the compcomparable sales decline and expenses to support the upgrading of the Company’s digital foundation, including the re-platforming of fye.com.decline.

 

etailz Segment

etailz reported SG&A, excluding depreciation and amortization and acquisition related compensation expenses, of $9.3increased $4.2 million and $17.6$6.1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively. As a percentage of etailz revenue, SG&A expenses in the etailz segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2018 were 25.2% and 25.9%, respectively, which primarily includes commission feescompared to 20.6% and payroll costs.21.8% for the same period last year. The increase in SG&A expenses was due to investments in product identification and sourcing, technology, platform diversification, in addition to higher marketplace commissions on the higher sales.

 

Depreciation and amortization.Consolidated depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.7decreased $1.1 million and $3.5$2.1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, respectively. Amortization of intangibles, as described in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, increased $0.9 million and $1.9 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, respectively. Depreciation expense increased $0.8 million and $1.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively, primarily due to the fye segment’s investments$29.1 million net decrease in technology enhancements, new and remodeled stores and the chain wide rolloutcarrying value of new marketplace fixtures to supportfixed assets, resulting from impairment charges recorded for the fye segment’s shiftsegment, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. For a discussion of the Company’s impairment charges, see “Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in merchandising assortmentthe Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2018.

Income from media categories to its lifestyle category.Joint Venture.Income from joint venture was $83 thousand during the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2018.

 

Interest Expense.Interest expense was $59$103 thousand and $115$166 thousand during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively. Interest expense consisted primarily of unused commitment fees and the amortization of fees related to the Company’s credit facility. Interest expense during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 201629, 2017 was $172$59 thousand and $345$115 thousand, respectively. The reductionincrease in

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interest expense was due to the amendment ofborrowings under the credit facility as discussed in Note 98 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Gain (Loss) on Insurance Proceeds.TheDuring the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, the fye segment recorded an $8.7 million gain on insurance proceeds related to the death of the Company’s former Chairman was $8.7 million during the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, which consisted of $8.8 million gain recorded during the first fiscal quarter of 2017 and a loss of $129 thousand recorded during the second fiscal quarter of 2017.Chairman.

 

Other Income.Other income was $43$49 thousand and $57$128 thousand during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively, compared to $86$43 thousand and $1.0 million$57 thousand for the same periods last year. Other income for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 included an $800 thousand gain on the sale of an investment.

 

Income Tax Expense.Based on available objective evidence, management concluded that a full valuation allowance should be recorded against the Company’s deferred tax assets As a result, thereassets. There were insignificant tax expense amounts recorded during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017.August 4, 2018 and comparative periods last year due to the losses recognized each period.

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Net Loss. The following table sets forth a period over period comparison of the Company’s net loss:

 

  Thirteen Weeks ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
  July 29,  July 30,     July 29,  July 30,    
  2017  2016  Change  2017  2016  Change 
                   
Loss before income tax $(5,514) $(4,608) $(906) $(1,928) $(4,535) $2,607 
Income tax expense  51   48   3   105   95   10 
Net loss $(5,565) $(4,656) $(909) $(2,033) $(4,630) $2,597 

For the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2017, the Company’s net loss increased $0.9 million primarily due to comparable store sales decline and expenses to support the upgrading of the Company’s digital foundation, including the re-platforming of fye.com. For the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, the Company’s net loss decreased $2.6 million primarily due to the gain recognized from the insurance proceeds collected during the first half of fiscal 2017.

  Thirteen Weeks ended  Twenty-six Weeks ended 
  August 4,  July 29,     August 4,  July 29,    
 ($ in thousands)  2018  2017  Change  2018  2017  Change 
                   
Loss before income tax $(9,443) $(5,514) $(3,929) $(17,586) $(1,928) $(15,658)
Income tax expense  67   51   16   71   105   (34)
Net loss $(9,510) $(5,565) $(3,945) $(17,657) $(2,033) $(15,624)
                         

LIQUIDITY

 

Liquidity and Cash Flows:

In connection with the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company conducted an evaluation as to whether there were conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, which raised substantial doubt as to the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date of the issuance, or the date of availability, of the financial statements to be issued, noting that there did not appear to be evidence of substantial doubt of the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company’s primary sources of working capital are cash provided by operations and borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. The Company’s cash flows fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to various items, including seasonality of sales and earnings, merchandise inventory purchases and returns, the related terms on the purchases and capital expenditures. Management believes it will have adequate resources to fund its cash needs for the foreseeable future, including its capital spending, its seasonal increase in merchandise inventory and other operating cash requirements and commitments.

 

Management anticipates any cash requirements due to a shortfall in cash from operations will be funded by the Company’s revolving credit facility, as discussed in Note 9 tonote 8 in the Company’sinterim condensed consolidated financial statements.

In connection with the preparation of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has evaluated and concluded there are no conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year following the date that these financial statements are issued.

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The following table sets forth a summary of key components of cash flow and working capital:

 

  As of or for the   
   As of or for the
Twenty-six Weeks Ended
   Twenty-six Weeks Ended  Change 
 (in thousands) July 29,
2017
 July 30,
2016
   August 4,  July 29,  
 Operating Cash Flows  (20,503)  (16,965)($ in thousands) 2018  2017  $ 
 Investing Cash Flows  7,595   (6,093)Operating Cash Flows  (32,944)  (20,503)  (12,441)
 Financing Cash Flows  (5,000)  (2,609)Investing Cash Flows  (663)  7,595   (8,258)
          Financing Cash Flows  4,841   (5,000)  9,841 
 Capital Expenditures(1) (4,166)  (7,693)             
          Capital Expenditures(1) (1,800)  (4,166)  2,366 
 Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash(2) 26,169   78,644 Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash(2) 14,740   26,169   (11,429)
 Merchandise Inventory  126,687   120,268 Merchandise Inventory  114,920   126,687   (11,767)
 Working Capital  101,054   150,627 Working Capital  82,100   101,054   (18,954)
                       
(1) Included in Investing Cash Flows        Included in Investing Cash Flows            
                       
(2) Cash and cash equivalents per condensed consolidated balance sheets $13,985  $78,644 Cash and cash equivalents per interim condensed consolidated balance sheets $4,477  $13,985  $(9,508)
 Add: restricted cash  12,184    Add: restricted cash  10,263   12,184   (1,921)
 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $26,169  $78,644              
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $14,740  $26,169  $(11,429)

 

Cash used fromin operations was $20.5$32.9 million for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017 millionAugust 4, 2018, primarily due to a net loss of $2.0$17.7 million, adding back depreciation and amortization of $6.9$4.5 million and non-cash compensation of $1.6 million, less the adjustment to the contingent consideration liability of $1.4$2.0 million the gain on insurance proceeds of $8.7increase in accounts receivable, $5.5 million seasonal increase in inventory, $2.0 million increase in prepaid expenses, and reductions in accounts payable, and deferred revenue, and other long-term liabilities of $15.1$7.6 million, $1.7 million, and $2.5$2.6 million, respectively. The Company’s merchandise inventory and accounts payable are influenced by the seasonality of its business. A significant reduction of accounts payable occurs annually in the fiscal first quarter, reflecting payments for merchandise inventory purchased during the prior year’s holiday season.

 

Cash provided byused in investing activities was $7.6$0.7 million for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, which consisted of Company owned life insurance and SERP benefits proceeds of $14.3 million, less $4.2$1.8 million in capital expenditures, and a $2.6offset by $1.1 million investment in a collaborative arrangement.of capital distributions from the joint venture.

 

Cash provided by financing activities for the twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2018, was entirely comprised of $6.3 million proceeds from short-term borrowings, offset by a $5.0$1.5 million payment to the etailz shareholders foras per the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, in connection with the amendment to theoriginal etailz acquisition share purchase agreement.

In January 2017, the Company entered into a $50 million asset based credit facility (“Credit Facility”) which amended the previous credit facility. The availability under the Credit Facility is subject to limitations based on inventory levels. The principal amount of all outstanding loans under the Credit Facility, together with any accrued but unpaid interest, are due and payable in January 2022, unless otherwise paid earlier pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility. Payments of amounts due under the Credit Facility are secured by the assets of the Company. The Credit Facility contains a provision to increase availability to $75 million during October to December of each year, as needed.

Interest under the Credit Facility will accrue, at the election of the Company, at a Base Rate or LIBO Rate, plus, in each case, an Applicable Margin, which is determined by reference to the level of availability, with the Applicable Margin for LIBO Rate loans ranging from 2.25% to 2.75% and the Applicable Margin for Prime

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Rate loans ranging from 0.75% to 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.50% is also payable on unused commitments.

The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions on dividends and share repurchases, incurrence of additional indebtedness and acquisitions and, covenants around the net number of store closings and restrictions related to the payment of cash dividends, including limiting the amount of dividends and share repurchases to $5.0 million annually and not allowing borrowings under the amended facility for the six months before or six months after the dividend payment.

Refer to footnote 9 in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company’s credit facility.

 

Capital Expenditures.During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, respectively, the Company made capital expenditures of $1.9$0.9 million and $4.2 million.$1.8 million, respectively. The Company’s planned annual fiscal 2017Company currently plans to spend approximately $3.0 million for capital expenditures is approximately $9.0 million.during fiscal 2018.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management apply accounting policies and make estimates and assumptions that affect results of operations and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its estimates and judgments including those related to merchandise inventory and return costs and income taxes. Management bases its estimates and judgments on

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historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2017February 3, 2018 includes a summary of the critical accounting policies and methods used by the Company in the preparation of its interim condensed consolidated financial statements. There have been no material changes or modifications to the policies since January 28, 2017.February 3, 2018.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

 

The information set forth under Note 2, Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements section, and Note 3, Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, contained in Item 1, “Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”, is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Non-GAAP Measures:

 

This Form 10-Q contains certain non-GAAP metrics, including: etailz adjusted operating income for the etailz segment(loss) from operations and SG&A excluding depreciation amortization, and acquisition related compensationamortization, expenses for each reporting segment. SuchA non-GAAP measure is not a recognized measure of financial performance under GAAP in the United States, and should not be considered as a substitute for SG&A expenses, operating earnings, net earnings from continuing operations or cash flows from operating activities, as determined in accordance with GAAP.Non-GAAP items are provided because management believes that, when reconciled from the GAAP items to which they relate, they provide additional useful information to investors regarding the Company’s operational performance.

 

The Company calculates etailz adjusted income (loss) from operations to evaluate its own operating performance and as an integral part of its planning process. The Company presents etailz adjusted income (loss) from operations as a supplemental measure because it believes such a measure provides management and investors with a more complete understanding of its business operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of certain charges.

The Company calculates SG&A, excluding depreciation and amortization expenses for each reporting segment, to evaluate its own operating performance and as an integral part of its planning process. The Company presents SG&A, excluding depreciation and amortization expenses, as a supplemental measure because it believes such a measure provides management and investors with a more complete understanding of its business operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of certain charges.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

The Company does not hold any financial instruments that expose it to significant market risk and does not engage in hedging activities. To the extent the Company borrows under its Credit Facility,revolving credit facility, the Company is subject to risk resulting from interest rate fluctuations since interest on the Company’s borrowings under its Credit Facilitycredit facility can be variable. Interest under the Credit Facility will accrue, at the election of the Company, at a Base Rate or LIBO Rate, plus, in each case, an Applicable Margin, which is determined by reference to the level of availability as defined in the Credit Agreement, with the Applicable Margin for LIBO Rate loans ranging from 2.25% to 2.75% and the Applicable Margin for Base Rate loans ranging from 0.75% to 1.25%. If interest rates on the Company’s Credit Facilityrevolving credit facility were to increase by 25 basis points, and to the extent borrowings were outstanding, for every $1,000,000 outstanding on the facility, income before income taxes would be reduced by $2,500 per year. For a discussion of the Company’s accounting policies for financial instruments and further disclosures relating to financial instruments, see “Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2017. The Company does not currently hold any derivative instruments.February 3, 2018.

 

Item 4 – Controls and Procedures

 

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of July 29, 2017,August 4, 2018, have concluded that as of such date the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective and designed to ensure that (i) information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)Changes in internal controls. The acquisition of etailz was significant tocontrols.There have been no changes in the Company and was consummated effective October 17, 2016. Upon consummation of the acquisition, etailz became a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. The Company intends to take a period of time to fully incorporate the etailz operations that it acquired into its evaluation ofCompany’s internal controlcontrols over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims that have arisen in the ordinary course of its business and have not been finally adjudicated. Although there can be no assurance as to the ultimate disposition of these matters, it is management’s opinion, based upon the information available at this time, that the expected outcome of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and financial condition of the Company.

 

Store Manager Class Actions

Two former Store Managers filed actions alleging claims of entitlement to unpaid compensation for overtime. In one action, the plaintiff seeks to represent a class of allegedly similarly situated employees who performed the same position (Store Manager and Senior Assistant Manager) while the other plaintiff seeks to represent a class of allegedly similarly situated employees who performed the same position (Store Manager).Manager.)

 

Specifically, Carol Spack filed a complaint against Trans World Entertainment Corporation (Trans World) in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, on April 20, 2017 (Case No.: 3:17-cv-02687-BRM-LHG) alleging that she is entitled to unpaid compensation for overtime under the federalFederal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). She brings a nationwide collective action under the FLSA on behalf of all Store Managers and Senior Assistant Managers. She also brings class action claims under New Jersey and Pennsylvania law on behalf of all persons who worked as Store Managers in New Jersey or Senior Assistant Managers in Pennsylvania.

 

On May 19, 2017, Natasha Roper filed a complaint against Trans World in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York (Case No.: 1:17-cv-0553-TJM-CFH) in which she also alleges that she is entitled to unpaid compensation for overtime under the FLSA. Ms. Roper brings a nationwide collective action under the FLSA on behalf of all similarly situated Store Managers.

 

Item 1A – Risk Factors

Risks relating to the Company’s business and Common Stock are described in detail in Item 1A of the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2017.February 3, 2018.

 

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

 

Item 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosure

Not Applicable.

 

Item 5 – Other Information

None.

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Item 6 - Exhibits

 

(A) Exhibits - 
Exhibit No.Description
Exhibit No.Description
31.1Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
31.2Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
32Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
101.INSXBRL Instance Document (furnished herewith)
  
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema (furnished herewith)
  
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase (furnished herewith)
  
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase (furnished herewith)
  
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase (furnished herewith)
  
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase (furnished herewith)
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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION

 

September 7, 201718, 2018By: /s/ Michael Feurer 
 Michael Feurer 
 Chief Executive Officer 
 (Principal Executive Officer) 
   
September 7, 201718, 2018By: /s/ John Anderson 
 John Anderson 
 Chief Financial Officer 
 (Principal and Chief Accounting Officer)
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