SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Fiscal Quarter Ended JulyOctober 31, 2000
Commission File Number 0-12788
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
IOWA 42-0935283
State(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
ONE CONVENIENCE BOULEVARD, ANKENY, IOWA
(Address of principal executive offices)
50021
(Zip Code)
(515) 965-6100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NONE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO -----_____
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, No Par Value 49,466,76249,478,762 shares
(Class) (Outstanding at September 1,December 5, 2000)
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.
INDEX
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements.
Consolidated condensed balance sheets -
JulyOctober 31, 2000 and April 30, 2000 32
Consolidated condensed statements of
income - three and six months ended
JulyOctober 31, 2000 and 1999 54
Consolidated condensed statements of
cash flows - threesix months ended
JulyOctober 31, 2000 and 1999 65
Notes to consolidated condensed
financial statements 86
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations. 97
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure
about Market Risk. 12
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings. 13
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders. 13
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. 14
SIGNATURE 1617
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)(Dollars in Thousands)
JulyOctober 31,
2000 April 30,
(Unaudited) 2000
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,03418,418 15,917
Short-term investments 27,10430,361 7,925
Receivables 4,2774,155 4,111
Inventories 49,73055,410 41,363
Prepaid expenses 6,2416,200 5,745
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Total current assets 104,386114,544 75,061
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Long-term investments 10,812 --7,542 -----
Other assets 1,4971,479 1,513
Property and equipment, net of
accumulated depreciation
JulyOctober 31, 2000, $255,496$265,042
April 30, 2000, $245,858 565,112572,520 546,991
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$681,807$696,085 623,565
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands)
October 31,
2000 April 30,
(Unaudited) 2000
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $ 3,400 45,950
Current maturities of
long-term debt 9,765 9,703
Accounts payable 59,515 60,959
Accrued expenses 25,059 21,948
Income taxes payable 7,075 2,091
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Total current liabilities 104,814 140,651
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Long-term debt, net of
current maturities 189,921 112,896
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Deferred income taxes 60,650 57,650
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Deferred compensation 3,908 3,606
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Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value --- ---
Common Stock, no par value 38,138 37,930
Retained earnings 298,654 270,832
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Total shareholders' equity 336,792 308,762
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$696,085 623,565
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETSSTATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY(Dollars in Thousands, except per share amounts)
JulyThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 31, April 30,October 31,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Current liabilities:
Notes payable $ 400 45,950
Current maturities
Net sales $495,708 412,752 1,024,599 799,946
Franchise revenue 981 1,431 2,126 2,945
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496,689 414,183 1,026,725 802,891
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Cost of long-term debt 9,713 9,703
Accounts payable 58,543 60,959
Accruedgoods sold 396,570 327,769 824,632 630,471
Operating expenses 25,084 21,948
Income taxes payable 9,905 2,09164,890 54,857 128,782 106,437
Depreciation and
amortization 10,321 9,406 20,392 18,501
Interest, net 2,890 1,988 5,861 3,990
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Total current liabilities 103,645 140,651474,671 394,020 979,667 759,399
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Long-term debt, net of
current maturities 191,433 112,896
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Deferred22,018 20,163 47,058 43,492
Federal and state
income taxes 59,150 57,6508,190 7,501 17,505 16,179
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Deferred compensation 3,757 3,606
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Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, no par value -- --
Common Stock, no par value 38,006 37,930
Retained earnings 285,816 270,832
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Total shareholders' equity 323,822 308,762
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$681,807 623,565Net income $ 13,828 12,662 29,553 27,313
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Earnings per common share
Basic $ .28 .24 .60 .52
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Diluted $ .28 .24 .60 .52
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOMECASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Three Months Ended
July 31,
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2000 1999
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Net sales $528,891 387,194
Franchise revenue 1,145 1,514
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530,036 388,708
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Cost of goods sold 428,062 302,702
Operating expenses 63,892 51,580
Depreciation and
amortization 10,071 9,095
Interest, net 2,971 2,002
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504,996 365,379
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Income before income taxes 25,040 23,329
Federal and state
income taxes 9,315 8,678
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Net income $ 15,725 14,651(Dollars in Thousands)
Six Months Ended
October 31,
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2000 1999
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Cash flows from operations:
Net income $ 29,553 27,313
Adjustments to reconcile
net income to net cash
provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization 20,392 18,501
Deferred income taxes 3,000 3,500
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables (44) (844)
Inventories (14,047) (4,757)
Prepaid expenses (455) (142)
Accounts payable (1,444) 10,108
Accrued expenses 3,111 (765)
Income taxes payable 4,984 2,678
Other, net 721 1,511
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Net cash provided by operations 45,771 57,103
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Cash flows from investing:
Purchase of property and equipment (46,830) (54,332)
Purchase of investments (34,190) (2,747)
Sale of investments 4,737 3,583
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Net cash used in investing activities (76,283) (53,496)
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Cash flows from financing:
Proceeds from long-term debt 80,000 ----
Payments on long-term debt (2,914) (2,841)
Net activity of short-term debt (42,550) 8,100
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 208 288
Payment of cash dividends (1,731) (1,581)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 33,013 3,966
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 2,501 7,573
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of the period 15,917 5,935
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 18,418 13,508
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Earnings per common share
Basic $ .32 .28
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Diluted $ .32 .28
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Three Months Ended
July 31,
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2000 1999
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Cash flows from operations:
Net income $ 15,725 14,651
Adjustments to reconcile
net income to net cash
provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization 10,071 9,095
Deferred income taxes 1,500 1,750
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables (166) (513)
Inventories (8,367) (4,218)
Prepaid expenses (496) (107)
Accounts payable (2,416) 11,008
Accrued expenses 3,136 (690)
Income taxes payable 7,814 6,678
Other, net (110) 500
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Net cash provided by operations 26,691 38,154
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Cash flows from investing:
Purchase of property and equipment (28,453) (27,151)
Purchase of investments (34,190) (2,748)
Sale of investments 4,737 1,620
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Net cash used in investing activities (57,906) (28,279)
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CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Three Months Ended
July 31,
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2000 1999
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Cash flows from financing:
Proceeds from long-term debt 80,000 --
Payment of long-term debt (1,453) (1,370)
Net activity of short-term debt (45,550) (4,500)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 76 182
Payment of cash dividends (741) (790)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities 32,332 (6,478)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,117 3,397
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of the period 15,917 5,935
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 17,034 9,332
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED(UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements include the
accounts and transactions of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.
2. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been
prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Although
management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these interim
consolidated condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the
Company's most recent audited financial statements and notes thereto. In
the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated condensed
financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal
recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as
of JulyOctober 31, 2000, and the results of operations for the six and three
months ended JulyOctober 31, 2000 and 1999, and changes in cash flows for the
threesix months ended JulyOctober 31, 2000 and 1999.
3. The Company's financial condition and results of operations are affected by
a variety of factors and business influences, certain of which are
described in the Cautionary Statement Relating to Forward-Looking
Statements filed as Exhibit 99 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended January 31, 1997. These interim consolidated
condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with that
Cautionary Statement.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
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Condition and Results of Operations.
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Dollars in Thousands)
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Casey's derives its revenue from the retail sale of food (including freshly
prepared foods such as pizza, donuts and sandwiches), beverages and non-food
products such as health and beauty aids, tobacco products, automotive products
and gasoline by Company stores and from the wholesale salessale of certain grocery
and general merchandise items and gasoline to franchised stores. The Company
also generates revenues from continuing monthly royalties based on sales by
franchised stores, sign and facade rental fees and the provision of certain
maintenance, transportation and construction services to the Company's
franchisees. A typical store is generally not profitable for its first year of
operation due to start-up costs and will usually attain representative levels of
sales and profits during its second or third year of operation.
Due to the nature of the Company's business, most sales are for cash, and
cash provided by operations is the Company's primary source of liquidity. The
Company finances its inventory purchases primarily from normal trade credit
aided by the relatively rapid turnover of inventory. This turnover allows the
Company to conduct its operations without large amounts of cash and working
capital. As of JulyOctober 31, 2000, the Company's ratio of current assets to
current liabilities was 1.011.09 to 1. The ratio at JulyOctober 31, 1999 and April 30,
2000, was .84.81 to 1 and .53 to 1, respectively. Management believes that the
Company's current bank lines of credit, together with cash flow from operations,
will be sufficient to satisfy the working capital needs of its business.
Net cash provided by operations decreased $11,463 (30%$11,332 (19.8%) in the threesix months
ended JulyOctober 31, 2000 from the comparable period in the prior year, primarily
as a result of ana large increase in inventories due to higher wholesale gasoline
costs and a small decrease in accounts payable. Cash flows from investing in the
threesix months ended JulyOctober 31, 2000 decreased primarilyincreased due to the increase in theincreased purchase of
investments. Cash flows from financing also increased, primarily as a result ofdue to the
proceeds from long-term debt exceeding the reductionpay down of the short-term debt. Cash
flowsused in the future areinvesting activities is expected to decreaseincrease as a result of the
anticipated growth in capital expenditures.
Capital expenditures represent the single largest use of Company funds.
Management believes that by reinvesting in Company stores, the Company will be
better able to respond to competitive challenges and increase operating
efficiencies. During the first threesix months of fiscal 2001, the Company expended
$28,453$46,830 for property and
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equipment, primarily for the construction, acquisition and remodeling of Company
stores, compared to $27,151$54,332 for the comparable period in the prior year. The
Company anticipates expending approximately $90,000 in fiscal 2001 for
construction, acquisition and remodeling of Company stores, primarily from funds
generated by operations, existing cash and short-term investments and bank lines
of credit.
As of JulyOctober 31, 2000, the Company had long-term debt of $191,433,$189,921,
consisting of $10,500$9,750 in principal amount of 7.70% Senior Notes, $30,000 in
principal amount of 7.38% Senior Notes, $10,800 in principal amount of 6.55%
Senior Notes, $50,000 in principal amount of Senior Notes, Series A through
Series F, with interest rates ranging from 6.18% to 7.23%, $80,000 in principal
amount of 7.89% Senior Notes, Series A, $6,900$6,445 of mortgage notes payable, and
$3,233$2,926 of capital lease obligations.
Interest on the 7.70% Senior Notes is payable on the 15th day of each month
at the rate of 7.70% per annum. Principal of the 7.70% Senior Notes matures in
forty quarterly installments beginning March 15, 1995. The Company may prepay
the 7.70% Senior Notes in whole or in part at any time in an amount of not less
than $1,000 or integral multiples of $100 in excess thereof at a redemption
price calculated in accordance with the Note Agreement dated as of February 1,
1993 between the Company and the purchasers of the 7.70% Senior Notes.
Interest on the 7.38% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on the twenty-
eighth28th day
of June and December in each year, commencing June 28, 1996, and at maturity, at
the rate of 7.38% per annum. The 7.38% Senior Notes mature on December 28, 2020,
with prepayments of principal commencing December 28, 2010 and ending June 28,
2020, inclusive, with the remaining principal payable at maturity on December
28, 2020. The Company may prepay the 7.38% Senior Notes in whole or in part at
any time in an amount not less than $1,000 or in integral multiples of $100 in
excess thereof at a redemption price calculated in accordance with the Note
Agreement dated as of December 1, 1995 between the Company and the purchaser of
the 7.38% Senior Notes.
Interest on the 6.55% Senior Notes is payable quarterly on the 18th day of
March, June, September and December of each year, commencing March 18, 1998, and
at maturity, at the rate of 6.55% per annum. Principal of the 6.55% Senior Notes
matures in five annual installments commencing December 18, 1999. The Company
may prepay the 6.55% Senior Notes in whole or in part at any time in an amount
of not less than $1,000 or integral multiples of $100 in excess thereof at a
redemption price calculated in accordance with the Note Agreement dated as of
December 1, 1997 between the Company and the purchasers of the 6.55% Senior
Notes.
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Interest on the 6.18% to 7.23% Senior Notes, Series A through Series F, is
payable on the 23rd day of each April and October. Principal of the 6.18% to
7.23% Senior Notes, Series A through Series F, matures in various installments
beginning April 23, 2004. The Company may prepay the 6.18% to 7.23% Senior
Notes, Series A through Series F, in whole or in part at any time in an amount
of not less than $1,000 or integral multiples of $100 in excess thereof at a
redemption price calculated in accordance with the Note Agreement dated as of
April 15, 1999 between the Company and the purchasers of the 6.18% to 7.23%
Senior Notes, Series A through Series F.
Interest on the 7.89% Senior Notes, Series A, is payable semi-annually on
the 15th day of May and November in each year, commencing November 15, 2000, and
at maturity, at the rate of 7.89% per annum. The 7.89% Senior Notes mature on
May 15, 2010, with prepayments of principal commencing on May 15, 2004 and on
each May 15 thereafter to and including May 15, 2009, with the remaining
principal payable at maturity on May 15, 2010. The Company may prepay the 7.89%
Senior Notes in whole or in part at any time in an amount not less than $2,000
in the case of a partial prepayment at a redemption price calculated in
accordance with the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of May 1, 2000 between the
Company and the purchasers of the 7.89% Senior Notes.
To date, the Company has funded capital expenditures primarily from the
proceeds of the sale of Common Stock, issuance of the 6-1/4% Convertible
Subordinated Debentures (which were converted into shares of Common Stock in
1994), the above-described Senior Notes, a mortgage note, and through funds
generated from operations. Future capital needs required to finance operations,
improvements and the anticipated growth in the number of Company stores are
expected to be met from cash generated by operations, existing cash, investments
and additional long-term debt or other securities as circumstances may dictate,
and are not expected to adversely affect liquidity.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency and several states,
including Iowa, have established requirements for owners and operators of
underground gasoline storage tanks (USTs) with regard to (i) maintenance of leak
detection, corrosion protection and overfill/spill protection systems; (ii)
upgrade of existing tanks; (iii) actions required in the event of a detected
leak; (iv) prevention of leakage through tank closings; and (v) required
gasoline inventory recordkeeping. Since 1984, new Company stores have been
equipped with non-corroding fiberglass USTs, including many with double-wall
construction, over-fill protection and electronic tank monitoring, and the
Company has an active inspection and renovation program with respect to its
older USTs. The Company currently has 2,3692,401 USTs, of which 2,0392,071 are fiberglass
and 330 are steel.
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Management believes that its existing gasoline procedures and planned
capital expenditures will continue to keep the Company in substantial compliance
with all current federal and state UST regulations.
Several of the states in which the Company does business have trust fund
programs with provisions for sharing or reimbursing corrective action or
remediation costs incurred by UST owners, including the Company. In each of the
years ended April 30, 2000 and 1999, the Company spent approximately $447 and
$516, respectively, for assessments and remediation. During the threesix months ended
JulyOctober 31, 2000, the Company expended approximately $178$387 for such purposes.
Substantially all of these expenditures have been submitted for reimbursement
from state-sponsored trust fund programs and as of JulyOctober 31, 2000,
a total of
approximately $4,800$4,900 has been received from such programs since their inception.
Such amounts are typically subject to statutory provisions requiring repayment
of the reimbursed funds for noncompliance with upgrade provisions or other
applicable laws. The Company has accrued a liability at JulyOctober 31, 2000 of
approximately $200 for estimated expenses related to anticipated corrective
actions or remediation efforts, including relevant legal and consulting costs.
Management believes the Company has no material joint and several environmental
liability with other parties.
Three Months Ended JulyOctober 31, 2000 Compared to Three Months Ended ---------------------------------------------------------------
JulyOctober
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31, 1999 (Dollars and Amounts in Thousands)
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Net sales for the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 2001 increased by $141,697
(36.6%$82,956
(20.1%) over the comparable period in fiscal 2000. Retail gasoline sales
increased by $116,280 (56.3%$67,094 (29.4%) as the number of gallons sold increased by 16,213
(8.3%6,024
(3.0%) while the average retail price per gallon increased 44.3%25.6%. During this
same period, retail sales of grocery and general merchandise increased by
$24,391 (15.6%$17,991 (11.3%) due to the addition of 10499 new Company Stores and a greater
number of stores in operation for at least three years.
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was 80.9%80.0% for the firstsecond
quarter of fiscal 2001, compared to 78.2%79.4% for the comparable period in the prior
year. The gross profit margins on retail gasoline sales decreased (to 8.6%8.1%)
during the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 2001 from the firstsecond quarter of the prior
year (9.3%(8.6%). due to the increase in wholesale gasoline costs during the quarter.
However, the gross profit margin per gallon increased (to $.1308)$.1173) in the firstsecond
quarter of fiscal 2001 from the comparable period in the prior year ($.0986).0992).
The gross profits on retail sales of grocery and general merchandise also
decreasedincreased (to 38.4%40.3%) from the comparable period in the prior year (39.1%(38.5%).
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primarily due to the increase in the retail prices of selective products.
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Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were 12.1%13.1% for the firstsecond
quarter of fiscal 2001 compared to 13.3% for the comparable period in the prior
year. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was
caused primarily by an increase in the average retail price per gallon of gasoline sold.sold
(25.6%).
Net income increased by $1,074 (7.3%$1,166 (9.2%). The increase in net income was
attributable primarily to the increase in retail sales of grocery and general
merchandise, an increase in the number of gallons of gasoline sold, an increase
in the gross profit margin per gallon of gasoline sold, an increase in the gross
profits on retail sales of grocery and general merchandise, and an increased
number of stores in operation for at least three years.
Six Months Ended October 31, 2000 Compared to Six Months Ended October 31,
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1999 (Dollars and Amounts in Thousands)
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Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2001 increased by $224,653
(28.1%) over the comparable period in fiscal 2000. Retail gasoline sales
increased by $183,374 (42.2%) as the number of gallons sold increased by 22,237
(5.7%) and the average retail price per gallon increased 34.6%. During this
same period, retail sales of grocery and general merchandise increased by
$42,382 (13.4%) due to the addition of 99 new Company stores and a greater
number of stores in operation for at least three years.
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was 80.5% for the first six
months of fiscal 2001 compared to 78.8% for the comparable period in the prior
year. This result occurred because the gross profit margins on retail gasoline
sales decreased (to 8.3%) during the first six months of fiscal 2001 from the
comparable period in the prior year (8.9%) due to the increase in wholesale
gasoline costs during the period. However, the gross profit margin per gallon
increased in the first six months of fiscal 2001 (to $.1242) from the comparable
period in the prior year ($.0989). The gross profits on retail sales of grocery
and general merchandise increased (to 39.3%) from the comparable period in the
prior year (38.8%), primarily due to the increase in the retail prices of
selective products.
Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were 12.6% for the first
six months of fiscal 2001 compared to 13.3% during the comparable period in the
prior year. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was
caused primarily by an increase in the average retail price per gallon of
gasoline sold (34.6%).
Net income increased by $2,240 (8.2%). The increase in net income was
attributable primarily to the increase in retail sales of grocery and general
merchandise,
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an increase in the number of gallons of gasoline sold, an increase in the gross
profit margin per gallon of gasoline sold, an increase in the gross profits on
retail sales of grocery and general merchandise, and an increased number of
stores in operation at least three years.
Cautionary Statement
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The foregoing Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations contains various "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking
statements represent the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future
events, including (i) any statements regarding future sales and gross profit
percentages, (ii) any statements regarding the continuation of historical trends
and (iii) any statements regarding the sufficiency of the Company's cash
balances and cash generated from operations and financing activities for the
Company's future liquidity and capital resource needs. The Company cautions
that these statements are further qualified by important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements, including, without limitations, the factors described in the
Cautionary Statement Relating to Forward-Looking Statements included as Exhibit
99 to the Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 1997.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
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The Company's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates
primarily to its investment portfolio and long-term debt obligations. The
Company places its investments with high quality credit issuers and, by policy,
limits the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer. As stated in its
policy, the Company's first priority is to reduce the risk of principal loss.
Consequently, the Company seeks to preserve its invested funds by limiting
default risk, market risk and reinvestment risk. The Company mitigates default
risk by investing in only high quality credit securities that it believes to be
low risk and by positioning its portfolio to respond appropriately to a
significant reduction in a credit rating of any investment issuer or guarantor.
The portfolio includes only marketable securities with active secondary or
resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity.
At October 31, 2000, the Company had no derivative instruments, but
management is aware of the provisions of SFAS No. 133 (as amended by SFAS Nos.
137 and 138) establishing accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments.
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The Company believes that an immediate 100 basis point move in interest
rates affecting the Company's floating and fixed rate financial instruments as
of October 31, 2000 would have an immaterial effect on the Company's pretax
earnings and on the fair value of those instruments.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. Legal ProceedingsProceedings.
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The Company from time to time is a party to legal proceedings arising from
the conduct of its business operations, including proceedings relating to
personal injury and employment claims, environmental remediation or
contamination, disputes under franchise agreements and claims by state and
federal regulatory authorities relating to the sale of products pursuant to
state or federal licenses or permits. Management does not believe that the
potential liability of the Company with respect to such other proceedings
pending as of the date of this Form 10-Q is material in the aggregate.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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At the Annual Meeting of shareholders held on September 15, 2000, seven
directors were elected for a term of one year. Each of the nominees so elected
previously has served as a director of the Company.
The votes cast or withheld for each nominee were as follows:
Number of Shares
Number of Shares that Withheld
Name Voting For Authority
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Donald F. Lamberti 43,450,820 617,218
Ronald M. Lamb 39,768,813 4,299,225
John G. Harmon 39,519,897 4,548,141
John R. Fitzgibbon 43,638,121 429,917
Patricia Clare Sullivan 43,500,691 567,347
Kenneth H. Haynie 41,672,558 2,395,480
John P. Taylor 43,639,458 428,580
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The 2000 Stock Option Plan also was approved at the Annual Meeting of
shareholders, with the results being as follows:
Number of Shares Number of Shares Number of Shares
Voting For Voting Against that Abstained
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42,176,994 1,603,049 287,995
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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(a) The following exhibits are filed with this Report or, if so indicated,
incorporated by reference.reference:
Exhibit
No. Description
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3.2(a) Restatement of Amended and Restated Bylaws (h) and amendments
thereof (l)
4.2 Rights Agreement dated as of June 14, 1989 between Casey's
General Stores, Inc. and United Missouri Bank of Kansas
City, N.A., as Rights Agent (a),Agent(a) and amendments thereto
(b),(c),(d),(i),(j)
4.3 Note Agreement dated as of February 1, 1993 between Casey's
General Stores, Inc. and Principal Mutual Life Insurance
Company and Nippon Life Insurance Company of America (e) and
First Amendment thereto (f)
4.4 Note Agreement dated as of December 1, 1995 between Casey's
General Stores, Inc. and Principal Mutual Life Insurance
Company (f)
4.5 Note Agreement dated as of December 1, 1997 among the
Company and Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company, Nippon
Life Insurance Company of America and TMG Life Insurance
Company (g)
4.6 Note Agreement dated as of April 15, 1999 among the Company and
Principal Life Insurance CompanyCasey's
General Stores, Inc. and other purchasers of the 6.18% to
7.23% Senior Notes, Series A through Series F (i)
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4.7 Note Purchase Agreement dated as of May 1, 2000 among the
Company and the purchasers of the 7.89% Senior Notes, Series
2000-A (k)
11 Statement regarding computation of per share earnings
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27 Financial Data Schedule
99 Cautionary Statement Relating to Forward-Looking
Statements (h)
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(a) Incorporated by reference from the Registration Statement on Form 8-A (0-12788)(0-
12788) filed June 19, 1989 relating to Common Share Purchase Rights.
(b) Incorporated by reference from the Form 8 (Amendment No. 1 to the
Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed June 19, 1989) filed September 10,
1990.
(c) Incorporated by reference from the Form 8-A/A (Amendment No. 3 to the
Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed June 19, 1989) filed March 30,
1994.
(d) Incorporated by reference from the Form 8-A12G/A (Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed June 19, 1989) filed July 29,
1994.
(e) Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed
February 18, 1993.
(f) Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed January
11, 1996.
(g) Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed January
7, 1998.
(h) Incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended January 31, 1997.
(i) Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 10,
1999.
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(j) Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed
September 27, 1999.
(k) Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 23,22,
2000.
(l) Incorporated by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended July 31, 1997.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.
Date: September 5,December 11, 2000 By: /s/ John G. Harmon
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John G. Harmon,
Secretary/Treasurer
(Authorized Officer and Principal Financial
Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description Page
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3.2(a) Amendment to Amended and 18
Restated Bylaws
11 Statement regarding 20 computation
of per share earnings 19
27 Financial Data Schedule 21
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