● The Company is required to determine the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability to a market participant. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are required to be classified and disclosed in one of the following categories: | · | Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
| · | Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. |
● | · | Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. |
Our financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 24, 2012 and December 25, 2011 are not corroborated by market data. |
Our financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 25, 2012 and December 25, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):
| | Carrying | | | Fair Value Measurements | | | | Value | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | March 25, 2012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cash surrender value of life insurance policies * | | $ | 12,341 | | | $ | 12,341 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Interest rate swap | | | 118 | | | | - | | | | 118 | | | | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | December 25, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cash surrender value of life insurance policies * | | $ | 11,387 | | | $ | 11,387 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | Interest rate swap | | | 11 | | | | - | | | | 11 | | | | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | * Represents life insurance held in our non-qualified deferred compensation plan. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
There were no transfers among levels within the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 25,as follows (in thousands):
| | Carrying | | | Fair Value Measurements | | | | Value | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | June 24, 2012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cash surrender value of life insurance policies * | | $ | 12,438 | | | $ | 12,438 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Interest rate swap | | | 127 | | | | - | | | | 127 | | | | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | December 25, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cash surrender value of life insurance policies * | | $ | 11,387 | | | $ | 11,387 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | Interest rate swap | | | 11 | | | | - | | | | 11 | | | | - | |
* Represents life insurance policies held in our non-qualified deferred compensation plan. There were no transfers among levels within the fair value hierarchy during the six months ended June 24, 2012.
The fair value of our interest rate swap is based on the sum of all future net present value cash flows. The future cash flows are derived based on the terms of our interest rate swap, as well as considering published discount factors, and projected London Interbank Offered Rates (“LIBOR”).
Our debt is comprised entirely of the revolving line of credit. The balance was $50.0 million as of March 25, 2012 and $51.5 million as of December 25, 2011.
In September 2010, we entered into a five-year, $175.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility was amended in November 2011 (the “Amended Credit Facility”), which extended the maturity date of the Credit Facility to November 30, 2016. Under the Amended Credit Facility, outstanding balances are charged interest at 75 basis points to 150 basis points over LIBOR or other bank developed rates at our option (previously charged 100 basis points to 175 basis points above LIBOR). The remaining availability under the Amended Credit Facility, reduced for outstanding letters of credit, approximated $111.5 million as of March 25, 2012. The fair value of the outstanding debt approximates the carrying value since the debt agreements are variable-rate instruments.
The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants requiring the maintenance of specified fixed charges and leverage ratios. At March 25, 2012, we were in compliance with these covenants.
In August 2011, we entered into a new interest rate swap agreement that provides for a fixed rate of 0.53%, as compared to LIBOR, with a notional amount of $50.0 million. The new interest rate swap agreement expires in August 2013. We had two interest rate swap agreements that expired in January 2011. The previous swap agreements provided for fixed rates of 4.98% and 3.74%, as compared to LIBOR, with each having a notional amount of $50.0 million.
Our swaps are derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges because the swaps provide a hedge against the effects of rising interest rates on borrowings. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the swap is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the swap affects earnings. Gains or losses on the swap representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. Amounts payable or receivable under the swap are accounted for as adjustments to interest expense. As of March 25, 2012, the swap is a highly effective cash flow hedge.
The weighted average interest rates for our revolving credit facilities, including the impact of the swap agreements, were 1.3% and 3.3% for the three months ended March 25, 2012 and March 27, 2011, respectively. Interest paid, including payments made or received under the swaps, was $249,000 and $878,000 for the three months ended March 25, 2012 and March 27, 2011, respectively. As of March 25, 2012, the portion of the $118,000 interest rate swap liability that would be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months as interest expense approximates $83,000.
Our long-term debt is comprised of the outstanding balance under our revolving line of credit. The balance was $50.0 million as of June 24, 2012 and $51.5 million as of December 25, 2011. In September 2010, we entered into a five-year, $175.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility was amended in November 2011 (the “Amended Credit Facility”), which extended the maturity date of the Credit Facility to November 30, 2016. Under the Amended Credit Facility, outstanding balances accrue interest at 75 basis points to 150 basis points over LIBOR or other bank developed rates at our option (previously interest accrued at 100 basis points to 175 basis points above LIBOR). The remaining availability under the Amended Credit Facility, reduced for outstanding letters of credit, was approximately $111.5 million as of June 24, 2012. The fair value of the outstanding debt approximates the carrying value since the debt agreements are variable-rate instruments. The Amended Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants requiring the maintenance of specified fixed charges and leverage ratios. At June 24, 2012, we were in compliance with these covenants.
In August 2011, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement that provides for a fixed rate of 0.53%, as compared to LIBOR, with a notional amount of $50.0 million. The interest rate swap agreement expires in August 2013. We previously had two interest rate swap agreements that expired in January 2011. The previous swap agreements provided for fixed rates of 4.98% and 3.74%, as compared to LIBOR, with each having a notional amount of $50.0 million. Our swaps are derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges because the swaps provide a hedge against the effects of rising interest rates on borrowings. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the swap is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the swap affects earnings. Gains or losses on the swap representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. Amounts payable or receivable under the swap are accounted for as adjustments to interest expense. As of June 24, 2012, the swap is a highly effective cash flow hedge.
The weighted average interest rates for our revolving credit facilities, including the impact of the swap agreements, were 1.3% and 1.2% for the three months ended June 24, 2012 and June 26, 2011, respectively, and 1.3% and 2.4% for the six months ended June 24, 2012 and June 26, 2011, respectively. Interest paid, including payments made or received under the swaps, was $232,000 and $248,000 for the three months ended June 24, 2012 and June 26, 2011, respectively, and $482,000 and $1.1 million for the six months ended June 24, 2012 and June 26, 2011, respectively. As of June 24, 2012, the portion of the $127,000 interest rate swap liability that would be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months as interest expense approximates $109,000.
6. | Calculation of Earnings Per Share |
The calculations of basic earnings per common share and earnings per common share – assuming dilution are as follows (in thousands, except per-share data):
| | Three Months Ended | | | | March 25, | | | March 27, | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | | | | | | | Basic earnings per common share: | | | | | | | Net income, net of noncontrolling interests | | $ | 16,744 | | | $ | 16,427 | | Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 24,053 | | | | 25,484 | | Basic earnings per common share | | $ | 0.70 | | | $ | 0.64 | | | | | | | | | | | Earnings per common share - assuming dilution: | | | | | | | | | Net income, net of noncontrolling interests | | $ | 16,744 | | | $ | 16,427 | | | | | | | | | | | Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 24,053 | | | | 25,484 | | Dilutive effect of outstanding equity awards | | | 385 | | | | 273 | | Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | | | 24,438 | | | | 25,757 | | Earnings per common share - assuming dilution | | $ | 0.69 | | | $ | 0.64 | |
Shares subject to options to purchase common stock with an exercise price greater than the average market price for the quarter were not included in the computation of earnings per common share – assuming dilution because the effect would have been antidilutive. The weighted average number of shares subject to the antidilutive options was 439,000 for the three months ended March 27, 2011 (none for the three months ended March 25, 2012).
The calculations of basic earnings per common share and earnings per common share – assuming dilution are as follows (in thousands, except per-share data): | | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Basic earnings per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net income | | $ | 14,769 | | | $ | 12,124 | | | $ | 31,513 | | | $ | 28,551 | | Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 23,733 | | | | 25,464 | | | | 23,893 | | | | 25,474 | | Basic earnings per common share | | $ | 0.62 | | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 1.32 | | | $ | 1.12 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earnings per common share - assuming dilution: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net income | | $ | 14,769 | | | $ | 12,124 | | | $ | 31,513 | | | $ | 28,551 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 23,733 | | | | 25,464 | | | | 23,893 | | | | 25,474 | | Dilutive effect of outstanding compensation awards | | | 379 | | | | 221 | | | | 377 | | | | 239 | | Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | | | 24,112 | | | | 25,685 | | | | 24,270 | | | | 25,713 | | Earnings per common share - assuming dilution | | $ | 0.61 | | | $ | 0.47 | | | $ | 1.30 | | | $ | 1.11 | |
Shares subject to options to purchase common stock with an exercise price greater than the average market price were not included in the computation of earnings per common share – assuming dilution because the effect would have been antidilutive. The weighted average number of shares subject to the antidilutive options was 269,000 for the three months ended June 26, 2011 and 355,000 for the six months ended June 26, 2011 (none for the three and six months ended June 24, 2012). 7. | Acquisition and Divestiture of Restaurants |
7. |
On April 23, 2012, we completed the acquisition of 56 franchised Papa John’s restaurants located in the Denver and Minneapolis markets. The purchase price, which was paid in cash, was $5.2 million net of divestiture proceeds of $0.7 million from the sale of six restaurants located in the Denver market to an existing franchisee. This business combination was accounted for by the purchase method of accounting, whereby operating results subsequent to the acquisition date are included in our consolidated financial results. The preliminary purchase price of the acquisition has been allocated based on initial fair value estimates as follows (in thousands): Property and equipment | | $ | 1,602 | | Reacquired franchise right | | | 245 | | Goodwill | | | 3,830 | | Other, including cash | | | 239 | | Total purchase price | | $ | 5,916 | |
The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair value of net assets acquired was allocated to goodwill, all of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
8. Commitments and Contingencies |
In connection with the 2006 sale of our former Perfect Pizza operations in the United Kingdom, we remain contingently liable for payment of certain lease agreements, primarily associated with Perfect Pizza restaurant sites for which the Perfect Pizza franchisor was primarily liable. As the initial party to the lease agreements, we are liable to the extent the primary obligor does not satisfy its payment obligations. On August 1, 2011 the High Court of Justice Chancery Division, Birmingham District Registry entered an order placing Perfect Pizza in administration, thereby providing Perfect Pizza with protection from its creditors in accordance with UK insolvency law. On the same date, the administrators entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the business and assets of Perfect Pizza. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the buyer had an option period up to nine months, which expired May 1, 2012, to determine which Perfect Pizza leases they would assume. We remain contingently liable for approximately 40 leases, which have varying terms with most expiring by the end of 2015. The estimated maximum amount of undiscounted rental payments we would be required to make in the event of non-payment under these leases is approximately $1.9 million, net of amounts reserved of approximately $800,000. In addition, we remain contingently liable for payment under approximately 40 lease agreements, primarily associated with Perfect Pizza restaurant sites for which the Perfect Pizza franchisor was primarily liable. As the initial party to the lease agreements, we are liable to the extent the primary obligor does not satisfy its payment obligations. On August 1, 2011 the High Court of Justice Chancery Division, Birmingham District Registry entered an order placing Perfect Pizza in administration, thereby providing Perfect Pizza with protection from its creditors in accordance with UK insolvency law. On the same date, the administrators entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the business and assets of Perfect Pizza. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the buyer has an option period up to nine months to determine which Perfect Pizza leases they will assume.
The buyer is finalizing its lease assessment. Based on communications with the buyer, we believe we will remain contingently liable for the majority of these leases, which have varying terms with most expiring by the end of 2015. The estimated maximum amount of undiscounted rental payments we would be required to make in the event of non-payment under all such leases is approximately $2.0 million, net of amounts previously reserved in 2011 of approximately $800,000.
We are subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of business. We believe that all such claims and actions currently pending against us are either adequately covered by insurance or would not have a material adverse effect on us if decided in a manner unfavorable to us.
8. | 9. Segment Information |
We have defined six reportable segments: domestic Company-owned restaurants, domestic commissaries, North America franchising, international operations, variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and “all other” units.
The domestic Company-owned restaurant segment consists of the operations of all domestic (“domestic” is defined as contiguous United States) Company-owned restaurants and derives its revenues principally from retail sales of pizza and side items, such as breadsticks, cheesesticks, chicken strips, chicken wings, dessert pizza, and soft drinks to the general public. The domestic commissary segment consists of the operations of our regional dough production and product distribution centers and derives its revenues principally from the sale and distribution of food and paper products to domestic Company-owned and franchised restaurants. The North America franchising segment consists of our franchise sales and support activities and derives its revenues from sales of franchise and development rights and collection of royalties from our franchisees located in the United States and Canada. The international operations segment principally consists of our Company-owned restaurants and distribution sales to franchised Papa John’s restaurants located in the United Kingdom, Mexico and China and our franchise sales and support activities, which derive revenues from sales of franchise and development rights and the collection of royalties from our international franchisees. International franchisees are defined as all franchise operations outside of the United States and Canada. BIBP Commodities, Inc., a franchisee-owned corporation, which operated through February 2011, was a VIE in which we were deemed the primary beneficiary, and is the only activity reflected in the VIE segment. All other business units that do not meet the quantitative thresholds for determining reportable segments, which are not operating segments, we refer to as our “all other” segment, which consists of operations that derive revenues from the sale, principally to Company-owned and franchised restaurants, of printing and promotional items, risk management services, and information systems and related services used in restaurant operations, including our online and other technology-based ordering platforms.
We have defined six reportable segments: domestic Company-owned restaurants, domestic commissaries, North America franchising, international operations, variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and “all other” units.
The domestic Company-owned restaurant segment consists of the operations of all domestic (“domestic” is defined as contiguous United States) Company-owned restaurants and derives its revenues principally from retail sales of pizza and side items, such as breadsticks, cheesesticks, chicken strips, chicken wings, dessert pizza, and soft drinks to the general public. The domestic commissary segment consists of the operations of our regional dough production and product distribution centers and derives its revenues principally from the sale and distribution of food and paper products to domestic Company-owned and franchised restaurants. The North America franchising segment consists of our franchise sales and support activities and derives its revenues from sales of franchise and development rights and collection of royalties from our franchisees located in the United States and Canada. The international operations segment principally consists of our Company-owned restaurants in China and distribution sales to franchised Papa John’s restaurants located in the United Kingdom, Mexico and China and our franchise sales and support activities, which derive revenues from sales of franchise and development rights and the collection of royalties from our international franchisees. International franchisees are defined as all franchise operations outside of the United States and Canada. BIBP Commodities, Inc., a franchisee-owned corporation, which operated through February 2011, was a VIE in which we were deemed the primary beneficiary, and is the only activity reflected in the VIE segment. All other business units that do not meet the quantitative thresholds for determining reportable segments, which are not operating segments, we refer to as our “all other” segment, which consists of operations that derive revenues from the sale, principally to Company-owned and franchised restaurants, of printing and promotional items, risk management services, and information systems and related services used in restaurant operations, including our online and other technology-based ordering platforms. Generally, we evaluate performance and allocate resources based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes and eliminations. Certain administrative and capital costs are allocated to segments based upon predetermined rates or actual estimated resource usage. We account for intercompany sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties and eliminate the activity in consolidation.
Our reportable segments are business units that provide different products or services. Separate management of each segment is required because each business unit is subject to different operational issues and strategies. No single external customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenues.
Our segment information is as follows (in thousands): | | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | | | | June 24, 2012 | | | June 26, 2011 | | | June 24, 2012 | | | June 26, 2011 | | Revenues from external customers: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Domestic Company-owned restaurants | | $ | 143,527 | | | $ | 127,641 | | | $ | 287,342 | | | $ | 266,312 | | Domestic commissaries | | | 126,593 | | | | 121,027 | | | | 264,203 | | | | 248,699 | | North America franchising | | | 19,307 | | | | 18,227 | | | | 40,047 | | | | 38,143 | | International | | | 17,381 | | | | 14,269 | | | | 34,234 | | | | 27,030 | | All others | | | 11,771 | | | | 12,370 | | | | 24,029 | | | | 25,817 | | Total revenues from external customers | | $ | 318,579 | | | $ | 293,534 | | | $ | 649,855 | | | $ | 606,001 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Intersegment revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Domestic commissaries | | $ | 39,953 | | | $ | 35,872 | | | $ | 81,490 | | | $ | 73,972 | | North America franchising | | | 561 | | | | 535 | | | | 1,110 | | | | 1,083 | | International | | | 56 | | | | 58 | | | | 110 | | | | 105 | | Variable interest entities | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 25,117 | | All others | | | 2,664 | | | | 2,571 | | | | 5,685 | | | | 5,126 | | Total intersegment revenues | | $ | 43,234 | | | $ | 39,036 | | | $ | 88,395 | | | $ | 105,403 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Income (loss) before income taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Domestic Company-owned restaurants | | $ | 9,358 | | | $ | 7,421 | | | $ | 21,679 | | | $ | 18,304 | | Domestic commissaries | | | 7,978 | | | | 4,321 | | | | 19,144 | | | | 13,875 | | North America franchising | | | 16,619 | | | | 16,240 | | | | 34,759 | | | | 34,249 | | International | | | 320 | | | | (250 | ) | | | 592 | | | | (1,066 | ) | All others | | | 471 | | | | (298 | ) | | | 866 | | | | (676 | ) | Unallocated corporate expenses | | | (10,025 | ) | | | (8,517 | ) | | | (25,191 | ) | | | (18,286 | ) | Elimination of intersegment profits | | | (481 | ) | | | 150 | | | | (471 | ) | | | (553 | ) | Total income before income taxes | | $ | 24,240 | | | $ | 19,067 | | | $ | 51,378 | | | $ | 45,847 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Property and equipment: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Domestic Company-owned restaurants | | $ | 179,140 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Domestic commissaries | | | 89,308 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | International | | | 19,032 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | All others | | | 42,668 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unallocated corporate assets | | | 136,340 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (279,921 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net property and equipment | | $ | 186,567 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Our segment information is as follows (in thousands):
| | Three Months Ended | | | | March 25, 2012 | | | March 27, 2011 | | Revenues from external customers: | | | | | | | Domestic Company-owned restaurants | | $ | 143,815 | | | $ | 138,671 | | Domestic commissaries | | | 137,610 | | | | 127,672 | | North America franchising | | | 20,740 | | | | 19,916 | | International | | | 16,853 | | | | 12,761 | | All others | | | 12,258 | | | | 13,447 | | Total revenues from external customers | | $ | 331,276 | | | $ | 312,467 | | | | | | | | | | | Intersegment revenues: | | | | | | | | | Domestic commissaries | | $ | 41,537 | | | $ | 38,100 | | North America franchising | | | 549 | | | | 548 | | International | | | 54 | | | | 47 | | Variable interest entities | | | - | | | | 25,117 | | All others | | | 3,021 | | | | 2,555 | | Total intersegment revenues | | $ | 45,161 | | | $ | 66,367 | | | | | | | | | | | Income (loss) before income taxes: | | | | | | | | | Domestic Company-owned restaurants | | $ | 12,321 | | | $ | 10,883 | | Domestic commissaries | | | 11,166 | | | | 9,554 | | North America franchising | | | 18,140 | | | | 18,009 | | International | | | 272 | | | | (816 | ) | All others | | | 395 | | | | (378 | ) | Unallocated corporate expenses | | | (15,166 | ) | | | (9,769 | ) | Elimination of intersegment profits | | | 10 | | | | (703 | ) | Total income before income taxes | | $ | 27,138 | | | $ | 26,780 | | | | | | | | | | | Property and equipment: | | | | | | | | | Domestic Company-owned restaurants | | $ | 177,423 | | | | | | Domestic commissaries | | | 87,014 | | | | | | International | | | 18,047 | | | | | | All others | | | 41,053 | | | | | | Unallocated corporate assets | | | 133,452 | | | | | | Accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (272,822 | ) | | | | | Net property and equipment | | $ | 184,167 | | | | | |
Results of Operations and Critical Accounting Policies and EstimatesOverview
Papa John’s International, Inc. (referred to as the “Company,” “Papa John’s” or in the first person notations of “we,” “us” and “our”) began operations in 1985. At March 25,June 24, 2012, there were 3,9333,973 Papa John’s restaurants (626(676 Company-owned and 3,3073,297 franchised) operating in all 50 states and 33 countries. Our revenues are principally derived from retail sales of pizza and other food and beverage products to the general public by Company-owned restaurants, franchise royalties, sales of franchise and development rights, sales to franchisees of food and paper products, printing and promotional items, risk management services, and information systems and related services used in their operations.
The results of operations are based on the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.States (“GAAP”). The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to select accounting policies for critical accounting areas and make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. Significant changes in assumptions and/or conditions in our critical accounting policies could materially impact the operating results. We have identified the following accounting policies and related judgments as critical to understanding the results of our operations:
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Notes Receivable
We establish reserves for uncollectible accounts and notes receivable based on overall receivable aging levels and a specific evaluation of accounts and notes for franchisees and other customers with known financial difficulties.
Intangible Assets - Goodwill
We evaluate goodwill annually in the fourth quarter or whenever we identify certain triggering events or circumstances that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit (defined as an operating segment, or one level below an operating segment) below its carrying amount. Such tests are completed separately with respect to the goodwill of each of our reporting units. Events or circumstances that might indicate an interim evaluation is warranted include, among other factors, unexpected adverse business conditions, macro and reporting unit specific economic factors (for example, worsening results in comparison to projections, commodity inflation, or loss of key personnel), unanticipated competitive activities, and acts by governments or courts.
When evaluating goodwill, we determine, on a reporting unit basis, whether a qualitative or quantitative analysis is warranted. If the qualitative analysis provides a more-likely-than-not conclusion that the fair value is greater than the carrying value, a quantitative analysis is not performed. When a quantitative assessment is performed, we generally calculate the fair value using an income approach that projects net cash flow over a 10-year discrete period and a terminal value, which are discounted using appropriate rates. The selected discount rate considers the risk and nature of the reporting unit’s cash flow and the rates of return market participants would require to invest their capital in the reporting unit. In the fourth quarter of 2011, we performed a qualitative analysis on both our domestic Company-owned restaurants and China reporting units and performed a quantitative analysis of our United Kingdom reporting unit (“PJUK”).
The goodwill allocated to PJUK was approximately $15.1 million at March 25, 2012. We have previously recorded goodwill impairment charges for this entity. We believe our PJUK reporting unit will continue to improve its operating results through ongoing growth initiatives, by increasing Papa John’s brand awareness in the United Kingdom, improving sales and profitability for individual franchised restaurants and increasing PJUK franchised net unit openings over the next several years. Future impairment charges could be required if adverse economic events occur in the United Kingdom or if PJUK is unable to improve its operating results.
Insurance Reserves
Our insurance programs for workers’ compensation, general liability, owned and non-owned automobiles and health insurance coverage provided to our employees are self-insured up to certain individual and aggregate reinsurance levels. Losses are accrued based upon undiscounted estimates of the aggregate retained liability for claims incurred using certain third-party actuarial projections and our claims loss experience. The estimated insurance claims losses could be significantly affected should the frequency or ultimate cost of claims significantly differ from historical trends used to estimate the insurance reserves recorded by the Company.
Deferred Income Tax Accounts and Tax Reserves
We are subject to income taxes in the United States and several foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and the related assets and liabilities. The provision for income taxes includes income taxes paid, currently payable or receivable and those deferred. We use an estimated annual effective rate based on expected annual income to determine our quarterly provision for income taxes. Discrete items are recorded in the quarter in which they occur.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences reverse. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for the estimated future effects of tax loss carryforwards. The effect on deferred taxes of changes in tax rates is recognized in the period in which the new tax rate is enacted. As a result, our effective tax rate may fluctuate. Valuation allowances are established when necessary on a jurisdictional basis to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts we expect to realize. As of March 25, 2012, we had a net deferred income tax liability of approximately $400,000.
Tax authorities periodically audit the Company. We record reserves for identified exposures. We evaluate these issues on a quarterly basis to adjust for events, such as court rulings or audit settlements, which may impact our ultimate payment for such exposures.
Non-GAAP Measures
In connection with a new multi-year supplier agreement, the Company received a $5.0 million supplier marketing payment in the first quarter of 2012. The Company contributed the supplier marketing payment to the Papa John’s National Marketing Fund (“PJNMF”), an unconsolidated, non-profit corporation, for the benefit of domestic restaurants. The Company is recognizing the supplier marketing payment evenly as income over the five-year term of the agreement.agreement ($250,000 per quarter). The Company’sCompany then contributed the supplier marketing payment to the Papa John’s Marketing Fund (“PJMF”), an unconsolidated, non-profit corporation, for the benefit of domestic restaurants. The Company contribution to PJNMFPJMF was fully expensed in the first quarter of 2012. The impact of these transactions in the first quarter of 2012 was a reduction in income before income taxes of $4.7 million (diluted earnings per share reduction of $0.13). The impact for the full-year 2012 will be a reduction in income before income taxes of approximately $4.0 million (diluted earnings per share reduction of $0.11). The Company will recognize the remaining $4.0 million of income associated with the supplier marketing payment evenly over the remaining term of the supplier agreement (2013 through 2016).
PJNMFPJMF elected to distribute the $5.0 million supplier marketing payment to the domestic system as advertising credits in the first quarter of 2012. Our domestic Company-owned restaurants’ portion of the advertising credits resulted in an increase in income before income taxes of approximately $1.0 million (increase in diluted earnings per share of $0.03).
for the six months ended June 24, 2012.
The overall impact of these transactions, defined as the “Incentive Contribution,” in the first quarter of 2012 was a net reductionincrease to income before income taxes of approximately $3.7 million (diluted earnings per share$250,000 for the three months ended June 24, 2012 and a reduction of $0.10).$3.5 million for the six months ended June 24, 2012. The impact for full-year 2012 will be a reduction to income before income taxes of approximately $3.0 million (diluted(or a reduction to diluted earnings per share reduction of approximately $0.08). The following table reconciles our GAAP financial results to the adjusted financial results, excluding the impact of the Incentive Contribution, for the first quarterthree and six months ended March 25,June 24, 2012: | | First Quarter | | | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | | | | Mar. 25, | | | Mar. 27, | | | | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | Increase | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | Increase | | (In thousands, except per share amounts) | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | Increase | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (decrease) | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (decrease) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Income before income taxes, as reported | | $ | 27,138 | | | $ | 26,780 | | | $ | 358 | | | $ | 24,240 | | | $ | 19,067 | | | $ | 5,173 | | | $ | 51,378 | | | $ | 45,847 | | | $ | 5,531 | | Incentive Contribution | | | 3,721 | | | | - | | | | 3,721 | | | | (250 | ) | | | - | | | | (250 | ) | | | 3,471 | | | | - | | | | 3,471 | | Income before income taxes, excluding Incentive Contribution | | $ | 30,859 | | | $ | 26,780 | | | $ | 4,079 | | | $ | 23,990 | | | $ | 19,067 | | | $ | 4,923 | | | $ | 54,849 | | | $ | 45,847 | | | $ | 9,002 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net income, as reported | | $ | 16,744 | | | $ | 16,427 | | | $ | 317 | | | $ | 14,769 | | | $ | 12,124 | | | $ | 2,645 | | | $ | 31,513 | | | $ | 28,551 | | | $ | 2,962 | | Incentive Contribution | | | 2,439 | | | | - | | | | 2,439 | | | | (164 | ) | | | - | | | | (164 | ) | | | 2,275 | | | | - | | | | 2,275 | | Net income, excluding Incentive Contribution | | $ | 19,183 | | | $ | 16,427 | | | $ | 2,756 | | | $ | 14,605 | | | $ | 12,124 | | | $ | 2,481 | | | $ | 33,788 | | | $ | 28,551 | | | $ | 5,237 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earnings per diluted share, as reported | | $ | 0.69 | | | $ | 0.64 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.61 | | | $ | 0.47 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 1.30 | | | $ | 1.11 | | | $ | 0.19 | | Incentive Contribution | | | 0.10 | | | | - | | | | 0.10 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 0.09 | | | | - | | | | 0.09 | | Earnings per diluted share, excluding Incentive Contribution | | $ | 0.79 | | | $ | 0.64 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.61 | | | $ | 0.47 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 1.39 | | | $ | 1.11 | | | $ | 0.28 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The non-GAAP measures we present in this report, which exclude the Incentive Contribution, should not be construed as a substitute for or a better indicator of the Company’s performance than the Company’s GAAP measures. Management believes presenting the financial information excluding the impact of the Incentive Contribution is important for purposes of comparison to prior year results. In addition, management uses these non-GAAP measures to allocate resources, and analyze trends and underlying operating performance. Annual cash bonuses, and certain long-term incentive programs for various levels of management, were based on financial measures that excluded the Incentive Contribution. The presentation of the non-GAAP measures in this report is made alongside the most directly comparable GAAP measures. See Discussion“Discussion of Operating ResultsResults” below for further analysis regarding the impact of the Incentive Contribution.
In addition, we present free cash flow in this report, which is not a term defined by GAAP. We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities (from the consolidated statements of cash flows) less the purchases of property and equipment. We view free cash flow as an important measure because it is one factor that management uses in determining the amount of cash available for discretionary investment. Free cash flow is not a term defined by GAAP and as a result our measure of free cash flow might not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Free cash flow should not be construed as a substitute for or a better indicator of our performance than the Company’s GAAP measures. See Liquidity“Liquidity and Capital ResourcesResources” for a reconciliation of free cash flow to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
Restaurant Progression | | Three Months Ended | | | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | | | | March 25, 2012 | | | March 27, 2011 | | | June 24, 2012 | | | June 26, 2011 | | | June 24, 2012 | | | June 26, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Papa John's Restaurant Progression: | | | | | | | | North America Company-owned: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Beginning of period | | | 598 | | | | 591 | | | | 597 | | | | 592 | | | | 598 | | | | 591 | | Opened | | | - | | | | 1 | | | | - | | | | 3 | | | | - | | | | 4 | | Closed | | | (1 | ) | | | - | | | | (2 | ) | | | - | | | | (3 | ) | | | - | | Acquired from franchisees | | | | 56 | | | | - | | | | 56 | | | | - | | Sold to franchisees | | | | (8 | ) | | | - | | | | (8 | ) | | | - | | End of period | | | 597 | | | | 592 | | | | 643 | | | | 595 | | | | 643 | | | | 595 | | International Company-owned: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Beginning of period | | | 30 | | | | 21 | | | | 29 | | | | 21 | | | | 30 | | | | 21 | | Opened | | | | 4 | | | | 2 | | | | 4 | | | | 2 | | Closed | | | (1 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1 | ) | | | - | | End of period | | | 29 | | | | 21 | | | | 33 | | | | 23 | | | | 33 | | | | 23 | | North America franchised: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Beginning of period | | | 2,463 | | | | 2,346 | | | | 2,498 | | | | 2,371 | | | | 2,463 | | | | 2,346 | | Opened | | | 47 | | | | 32 | | | | 35 | | | | 35 | | | | 82 | | | | 67 | | Closed | | | (12 | ) | | | (7 | ) | | | (10 | ) | | | (13 | ) | | | (22 | ) | | | (20 | ) | Acquired from Company | | | | 8 | | | | - | | | | 8 | | | | - | | Sold to Company | | | | (56 | ) | | | - | | | | (56 | ) | | | - | | End of period | | | 2,498 | | | | 2,371 | | | | 2,475 | | | | 2,393 | | | | 2,475 | | | | 2,393 | | International franchised: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Beginning of period | | | 792 | | | | 688 | | | | 809 | | | | 703 | | | | 792 | | | | 688 | | Opened | | | 23 | | | | 23 | | | | 28 | | | | 26 | | | | 51 | | | | 49 | | Closed | | | (6 | ) | | | (8 | ) | | | (15 | ) | | | (7 | ) | | | (21 | ) | | | (15 | ) | End of period | | | 809 | | | | 703 | | | | 822 | | | | 722 | | | | 822 | | | | 722 | | Total restaurants - end of period | | | 3,933 | | | | 3,687 | | | | 3,973 | | | | 3,733 | | | | 3,973 | | | | 3,733 | |
Results of Operations
Summary of Operating Results - Segment Review
Discussion of Revenues
Consolidated revenues were $331.3$318.6 million for the firstsecond quarter of 2012, an increase of $18.8$25.0 million, or 6.0%8.5%, over the corresponding 2011 period. For the six months ended June 24, 2012, total revenues were $649.9 million, an increase of 7.2% from revenues of $606.0 million for the comparable period in 2011. The increaseincreases in revenues for the firstsecond quarter ofand six months ended June 24, 2012 waswere primarily due to the following:
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| · | Domestic Company-owned restaurant sales increased $5.1$15.9 million, or 3.7%12.4%, reflecting an increase of 3.0%and $21.0 million, or 7.9%, for the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, due to increases in comparable sales duringof 7.4% and 5.1% and the firstnet acquisition of 50 restaurants in Denver and Minneapolis from a franchisee in the second quarter of 2012. “Comparable sales” represents the change in year-over-year sales generated by restaurants open for the entire twelve-month period reported.same base of restaurants for the same fiscal periods. |
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| · | North America franchise royalty revenue increased approximately $800,000,$1.0 million, or 4.0%5.5%, and $1.8 million, or 4.7%, for the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, primarily due to an increaseincreases in comparable sales of 5.1% and 2.7% and increases in net franchise units over the prior year. Royalty revenue increases were slightly offset by reduced royalties attributable to the Company’s net acquisition of the 50 restaurants noted above. |
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| · | Domestic commissary sales increased $9.9$5.6 million, or 7.8%4.6%, and $15.5 million, or 6.2%, for the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, primarily due to an increasehigher piece counts resulting in increases in the volume of sales and increases in the prices of certain commodities.restaurant sales. |
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| · | International revenues increased $4.1$3.1 million, or 32.1%21.8%, and increased $7.2 million, or 26.7%, for the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, primarily due to an increaseincreases in the number of restaurants and an increaseincreases in comparable sales of 8.4%6.1% and 7.2% calculated on a constant dollar basis. |
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| Other· | The above increases were partially offset by decreases in other sales decreasedof approximately $1.2$600,000, or 4.8%, and $1.8 million, or 8.8%6.9%, for the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, primarily due to a decline in sales at our print and promotions subsidiary, Preferred Marketing Solutions, partially offset by an increase in online sales. |
Discussion of Operating Results
FirstSecond quarter 2012 income before income taxes was $27.1$24.2 million compared to $19.1 million in the first quarter of 2011prior year, or a 27.1% increase. Income before taxes was $51.4 million for the six months ended June 24, 2012, compared to $45.8 million for the prior year, or a 12.1% increase. The Incentive Contribution (see ”Non-GAAP Measures” above) increased income before income taxes of $26.8by $250,000 for the second quarter 2012 and decreased income before income taxes by $3.5 million or a 1.3% increase.for the six-month period in 2012. Excluding the net impact of the $3.7 million Incentive Contribution, (see “Non-GAAP Measures”), first quarter 2012 income before income taxes was $30.9$24.0 million for the second quarter 2012, an increase of $4.1$4.9 million or 15.2%, over25.8% compared to the same period in the prior year comparable period.and was $54.8 million for the six-month period in 2012, an increase of $9.0 million or 19.6% compared to the same period in the prior year. Income before income taxes is summarized in the following table on a reporting segment basis (in thousands):
| | First Quarter | | | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | | | | Mar. 25, | | | Mar. 27, | | | Increase | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | Increase | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | Increase | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (Decrease) | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (Decrease) | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (Decrease) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Domestic Company-owned restaurants (a) | | $ | 12,321 | | | $ | 10,883 | | | $ | 1,438 | | | $ | 9,358 | | | $ | 7,421 | | | $ | 1,937 | | | $ | 21,679 | | | $ | 18,304 | | | $ | 3,375 | | Domestic commissaries | | | 11,166 | | | | 9,554 | | | | 1,612 | | | | 7,978 | | | | 4,321 | | | | 3,657 | | | | 19,144 | | | | 13,875 | | | | 5,269 | | North America franchising | | | 18,140 | | | | 18,009 | | | | 131 | | | | 16,619 | | | | 16,240 | | | | 379 | | | | 34,759 | | | | 34,249 | | | | 510 | | International | | | 272 | | | | (816 | ) | | | 1,088 | | | | 320 | | | | (250 | ) | | | 570 | | | | 592 | | | | (1,066 | ) | | | 1,658 | | All others | | | 395 | | | | (378 | ) | | | 773 | | | | 471 | | | | (298 | ) | | | 769 | | | | 866 | | | | (676 | ) | | | 1,542 | | Unallocated corporate expenses (b) | | | (15,166 | ) | | | (9,769 | ) | | | (5,397 | ) | | | (10,025 | ) | | | (8,517 | ) | | | (1,508 | ) | | | (25,191 | ) | | | (18,286 | ) | | | (6,905 | ) | Elimination of intersegment loss (profit) | | | 10 | | | | (703 | ) | | | 713 | | | | (481 | ) | | | 150 | | | | (631 | ) | | | (471 | ) | | | (553 | ) | | | 82 | | Total income before income taxes | | $ | 27,138 | | | $ | 26,780 | | | $ | 358 | | | $ | 24,240 | | | $ | 19,067 | | | $ | 5,173 | | | $ | 51,378 | | | $ | 45,847 | | | $ | 5,531 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Includes the benefit of a $1.0 million advertising credit from PJNMFPJMF related to the Incentive Contribution in the first quarter ofsix months ended June 24, 2012. |
| (b) | Includes a $4.7 million net reduction related tothe impact of the Incentive Contribution in 2012 ($250,000 increase for the first quarter of 2012.three-month period and a $4.5 million reduction for the six-month period). |
First quarter 2012 incomeIncome before income taxes increased $358,000, or 1.3%,$5.2 million and $5.5 million for the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively ($4.14.9 million or 15.2%,and $9.0 million, respectively, excluding the $3.7 millionnet impact of the Incentive Contribution). The changechanges in income before income taxes waswere due to the following:
● | · | Domestic Company-owned Restaurant Segment. Domestic Company-owned restaurants’ operating income increased $1.4$1.9 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2012, and $3.4 million for the six months ended June 24, 2012, including the $1.0 million advertising credit from PJNMF. The remaining increase of approximately $400,000 wasPJMF. These increases were primarily due to profits from the higherpreviously noted comparable sales results as well asincreases and lower commodity costs for the quarter. Additionally, the six-month period benefited from various supplier incentives, offset somewhat by higher commodities.incentives. |
● | · | Domestic Commissary Segment. Domestic commissaries’ operating income increased approximately $1.6$3.7 million and $5.3 million for first quarterthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, primarily due to higher piece counts resulting from increased sales volumes from the previously noted increase in net units and comparable sales, slightly offset by higher distribution costs primarily due to higher volumes and fuel prices.prices for the six months ended June 24, 2012. |
● | · | North America Franchising Segment. North America Franchising operating income increased approximately $100,000 to $18.1 million$379,000 and $510,000 for the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, as compared to the comparable 2011 period.respectively. The increase wasincreases were due to the previously mentioned royalty revenue increases, substantially offset by an increase in development incentive costs. |
● | · | International Segment. The International Segment reported operating income during the first quarter of 2012$320,000 and $592,000 for the international segment wasthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively. The improvements in operating results of approximately $300,000 as$570,000 and $1.7 million for the three- and six-month periods, respectively, compared to a loss of approximately $800,000 in the first quarter of 2011. The improvement of approximately $1.1 million in the operating results wascorresponding 2011 periods were primarily due to increased royalties due to growth in the number of units and the 8.4% increase6.1% and 7.2% increases in comparable sales in the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, and improved operating results in our Beijing and North China Company-owned restaurants as well as our United Kingdom commissary. |
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| · | All Others Segment. The “All others” reporting segment reported income of approximately $400,000$471,000 and $866,000 for the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively. The “All Others” reporting segment results increased approximately $769,000 and $1.5 million for the three- and six-month periods, respectively, as compared to a loss of approximately $400,000 in the first quarter of 2011. The increase of approximately $800,000 wascorresponding 2011 periods. These increases were primarily due to an improvement in our eCommerce operations due to higher online sales. These improved results were somewhat offset by reduced operating results of Preferred Marketing Solutions due to the previously noted reduction in sales. |
● | · | Unallocated Corporate Segment. Unallocated corporate expenses increased approximately $5.4$1.5 million and $6.9 million for the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, including the previously discussed $4.7 million related to the Incentive Contribution, asrespectively, compared to the corresponding quarter in 2011.2011 periods. The components of unallocated corporate expenses were as follows (in thousands): |
| | Three Months Ended | | | | March 25, | | | March 27, | | | Increase | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (decrease) | | | | | | | | | | | | General and administrative (a) | | $ | 8,661 | | | $ | 7,385 | | | $ | 1,276 | | Supplier marketing payment (b) | | | 4,750 | | | | - | | | | 4,750 | | Net interest | | | 122 | | | | 431 | | | | (309 | ) | Depreciation | | | 1,735 | | | | 2,178 | | | | (443 | ) | Other income | | | (102 | ) | | | (225 | ) | | | 123 | | Total unallocated corporate expenses | | $ | 15,166 | | | $ | 9,769 | | | $ | 5,397 | |
| | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | Increase | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | Increase | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (decrease) | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (decrease) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | General and administrative (a) | | $ | 8,039 | | | $ | 5,972 | | | $ | 2,067 | | | $ | 16,700 | | | $ | 13,357 | | | $ | 3,343 | | Supplier marketing (income) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | payment (b) | | | (250 | ) | | | - | | | | (250 | ) | | | 4,500 | | | | - | | | | 4,500 | | Net interest | | | 117 | | | | 125 | | | | (8 | ) | | | 239 | | | | 559 | | | | (320 | ) | Depreciation | | | 1,819 | | | | 2,240 | | | | (421 | ) | | | 3,553 | | | | 4,418 | | | | (865 | ) | Other expense (income) | | | 300 | | | | 180 | | | | 120 | | | | 199 | | | | (48 | ) | | | 247 | | Total unallocated corporate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | expenses | | $ | 10,025 | | | $ | 8,517 | | | $ | 1,508 | | | $ | 25,191 | | | $ | 18,286 | | | $ | 6,905 | |
| (a) | Unallocated general and administrative costs increased primarily due to an increase in short-term management incentive costs. The six-month period was also impacted by additional costs related to our operators’ conference and an increase in legal costs. |
| | | | (b) | See previous discussion in “Non-GAAP Measures” above for further information. |
Diluted earnings per share were $0.69$0.61 in the firstsecond quarter of 2012 ($0.79 excluding the Incentive Contribution), compared to $0.64$0.47 in the firstsecond quarter of 2011. Excluding2011, an increase of $0.14 or 29.8%. For the six months ended June 24, 2012 and June 26, 2011, diluted earnings per share were $1.30 and $1.11, respectively ($1.39 per share for the six months ended June 24, 2012, excluding the impact of the Incentive Contribution, diluted earnings per share increased $0.15,an increase of $0.28 or 23.4%25.2%). Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased 5.1% in6.1% and 5.6% for the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, from the prior year period.comparable periods. Diluted earnings per share increased $0.04$0.03 and $0.07 for the three- and six-month periods, respectively, due to the reduction in shares outstanding.
Review of Consolidated Operating Results
Revenues. Domestic Company-owned restaurant sales were $143.8$143.5 million for the first quarter ofthree months ended June 24, 2012, an increase of $5.1 million, or 3.7%, compared to $127.6 million for the first quartersame period in 2011, and $287.3 million for the six months ended June 24, 2012, compared to $266.3 million for the same period in 2012. The increases of 2011,$15.9 million and $21.0 million were primarily due to the previously mentioned increaseincreases of 3.0%7.4% and 5.1% in comparable sales during the firstthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively. The net acquisition of 50 restaurants in Denver and Minneapolis from a franchisee in the second quarter of 2012.2012 also increased sales for both the three- and six-month periods.
North America franchise sales, which are not included in the Company’s revenues, were $447.9 million for the first quarter ofthree months ended June 24, 2012, increased 4.2%compared to $470.0 million from $451.0$415.9 million for the same quarterperiod in 2011, asand $917.8 million for the six months ended June 24, 2012, compared to $866.9 million for the same period in 2011. Domestic franchise comparable sales increased 5.1% for the second quarter and increased 2.7% for the six months ended June 24, 2012, and equivalent units increased 5.2%.3.1% and 4.1%, respectively, for the comparable periods. “Equivalent units” represents the number of restaurants open at the beginning of a given period, adjusted for restaurants opened, closed, acquired or sold during the period on a weighted average basis. Franchise restaurant sales are not included in Company revenues. North America franchise royalties were $20.5$19.1 million and $39.6 million for the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, representing increases of 5.5% and 4.7% from the comparable periods in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $19.7 million in the same quarter of 2011.prior year. The increaseincreases in royalties waswere primarily due to the previously noted increaseincreases in franchise sales.
Average weekly sales for comparable units include restaurants that were open throughout the periods presented below. The comparable sales base for domestic Company-owned and North America franchised restaurants includes restaurants acquired by the Company or divested to franchisees during the previous twelve months. Average weekly sales for non-comparable units include restaurants that were not open throughout the periods presented below and include non-traditional sites. Average weekly sales for non-traditional units that do not have continuous operations are calculated based upon actual days open.
The comparable sales base and average weekly sales for 2012 and 2011 for domestic Company-owned and North America franchised restaurants consisted of the following:
| | Three Months Ended | | | Three Months Ended | | | | March 25, 2012 | | | March 27, 2011 | | | June 24, 2012 | | | June 26, 2011 | | | | Company | | | Franchised | | | Company | | | Franchised | | | Company | | | Franchised | | | Company | | | Franchised | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total domestic units (end of period) | | | 597 | | | | 2,498 | | | | 592 | | | | 2,371 | | | | 643 | | | | 2,475 | | | | 595 | | | | 2,393 | | Equivalent units | | | 592 | | | | 2,413 | | | | 586 | | | | 2,293 | | | | 626 | | | | 2,405 | | | | 587 | | | | 2,333 | | Comparable sales base units | | | 582 | | | | 2,193 | | | | 578 | | | | 2,104 | | | | 614 | | | | 2,179 | | | | 582 | | | | 2,123 | | Comparable sales base percentage | | | 98.3 | % | | | 90.9 | % | | | 98.6 | % | | | 91.8 | % | | | 98.1 | % | | | 90.6 | % | | | 99.1 | % | | | 91.0 | % | Average weekly sales - comparable units | | $ | 18,818 | | | $ | 15,404 | | | $ | 18,295 | | | $ | 15,426 | | | $ | 17,746 | | | $ | 14,758 | | | $ | 16,770 | | | $ | 14,109 | | Average weekly sales - total non-comparable units | | $ | 11,631 | | | $ | 10,790 | | | $ | 11,476 | | | $ | 11,817 | | | $ | 12,421 | | | $ | 10,159 | | | $ | 10,698 | | | $ | 9,689 | | Average weekly sales - all units | | $ | 18,702 | | | $ | 14,983 | | | $ | 18,201 | | | $ | 15,128 | | | $ | 17,650 | | | $ | 14,326 | | | $ | 16,714 | | | $ | 13,711 | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | June 24, 2012 | | | June 26, 2011 | | | | Company | | | Franchised | | | Company | | | Franchised | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total domestic units (end of period) | | | 643 | | | | 2,475 | | | | 595 | | | | 2,393 | | Equivalent units | | | 609 | | | | 2,409 | | | | 587 | | | | 2,313 | | Comparable sales base units | | | 598 | | | | 2,186 | | | | 580 | | | | 2,114 | | Comparable sales base percentage | | | 98.2 | % | | | 90.7 | % | | | 98.8 | % | | | 91.4 | % | Average weekly sales - comparable units | | $ | 18,267 | | | $ | 15,082 | | | $ | 17,530 | | | $ | 14,765 | | Average weekly sales - total non-comparable units | | $ | 12,060 | | | $ | 10,470 | | | $ | 11,163 | | | $ | 10,697 | | Average weekly sales - all units | | $ | 18,161 | | | $ | 14,655 | | | $ | 17,456 | | | $ | 14,413 | |
Domestic commissary sales increased 7.8%4.6% to $137.6$126.6 million for the first quarter ofthree months ended June 24, 2012, from $127.7$121.0 million in the comparable 2011 quarter, reflecting an increaseperiod and increased 6.2% to $264.2 million for the six months ended June 24, 2011, from $248.7 million in the comparable 2011 period. The increases were primarily due to higher piece counts resulting from increases in the volume of sales and an increase in the prices of certain commodities.restaurant sales.
Other sales decreased $1.2$600,000, or 4.8% and $1.8 million, or 8.8%6.9%, resulting from a declinefor the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively. The decreases are primarily due to declines in sales at our print and promotions subsidiary, Preferred Marketing Solutions, partially offset by an increase in eCommerce sales, resulting from an increaseincreases in online sales.
International revenues increased 32.1%21.8% to $16.9$17.4 million and 26.7% to $34.2 million for the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, comparedfrom the prior year comparable periods. The increases are due to $12.8 million for the comparable quarter in 2011, reflecting an increaseincreases in the number of restaurants in addition to an 8.4% increaseincreases of 6.1% and 7.2% in comparable sales, calculated on a constant dollar basis.basis, for the three- and six-month periods, respectively.
Costs and expenses. The restaurant operating margin for domestic Company-owned units was 21.9%19.6% for the three months ended June 24, 2012, compared to 19.4% for the same period in the first quarter of 2012 (21.2%2011, and 20.7% (20.4% excluding the $1.0 million advertising credit from PJNMF)PJMF) for the six months ended June 24, 2012, compared to 20.4%20.0% for the same period in 2011. The restaurant operating margin increaseincreases of 1.5%0.2% and 0.7% for the three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, consisted of the following differences:
| ● · | Cost of sales was 0.7% and 0.6% lower for the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, as compared to the first quarter of 2011, due tosame periods in 2011. The three-month period benefited from lower commodity costs. The six-month period benefited from various supplier incentives, offset somewhat by higher commodity costs in the first quarter of 2012.incentives. |
| ● · | Salaries and benefits were 0.2% lower0.8% and 0.3% higher as a percentage of sales infor the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, as compared to the first quarter ofsame periods in 2011, primarily due to the benefit from increased sales.higher bonuses paid to general managers. |
| ● · | Advertising and related costs as a percentage of sales were 0.4%0.1% and 0.2% lower due tofor the three and six months ended June 24, 2012. The six-month period included a $1.0 million related to the advertising credit received from PJNMF, slightly offset by an increase in local marketing costs.PJMF. |
| ● · | Occupancy costs and other operating costs, on a combined basis, as a percentage of sales, were 0.3%0.2% lower infor both the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, primarily due to the benefit from increased sales. |
Domestic commissary and other margin was 9.2% in8.1% for the first quarter ofthree months ended June 24, 2012, compared to 8.6%6.1% for the samecorresponding period in 2011, and 8.7% for the six months ended June 24, 2012, compared to 7.4% for the corresponding period in 2011, consisting of the following differences:
| ● · | Cost of sales was 75.3%2.1% and 1.1% lower as a percentage of revenues in the first quarter of 2012, compared to 75.4% for the same period in 2011.three and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, due to lower commodity costs, primarily cheese, which has a fixed-dollar markup. |
| ● · | Salaries and benefits were 6.0%relatively flat in comparison to prior year (0.2% higher and 0.1% lower as a percentage of revenues infor the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, compared to 6.4% of revenues in the first quarter of 2011, reflecting the benefit of increased sales.respectively). |
| ● · | Other operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 9.5% in0.1% lower as a percentage of revenues for both the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, respectively, as compared to 9.6%the same periods in the prior comparable period, primarily due to the benefit of increased sales, slightly offset by higher distribution costs.2011. |
International operating expenses were 84.0%86.6% of international restaurant and commissary sales asfor the three months ended June 24, 2012, compared to 85.9%85.7% for the same period in 2011, and 85.3% of international restaurant and commissary sales for the first quarter ofsix months ended June 24, 2012, compared to 85.8% for the same period in 2011. The improvementincrease in operating expenses as a percentage of salesfor the three-month period was primarily due to an improvement in operating results in our Beijing and North Chinacosts associated with new Company-owned restaurants and our PJUK commissary.in China.
General and administrative costs were $31.6$31.5 million, or 9.5%9.9%, of revenues infor the first quarter ofthree months ended June 24, 2012, as compared to $29.1$27.6 million, or 9.3%9.4%, of revenues infor the same period in 2011, and $63.1 million, or 9.7%, of revenues for the six months ended June 24, 2012, compared to $56.7 million, or 9.4%, of revenues for the same period in 2011. The increase isincreases for the three- and six-month periods were primarily due to increases in short-term management incentive costs. The six-month period was also impacted by increased costs related to our operators’ conference and an increase in legal costs.
Other general expenses reflected net expense of $5.7$1.1 million includingfor the $4.7 million related to the Incentive Contribution, in the first quarter ofthree months ended June 24, 2012, compared to $781,000$1.5 million for the comparable period in 2011, and $6.8 million, for the six months ended June 24, 2012 compared to $2.2 million for the comparable period in 2011, as detailed below (in thousands):
| | March 25, | | | March 27, | | | Increase | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (Decrease) | | | | | | | | | | | | Supplier marketing payment (a) | | $ | 4,750 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,750 | | Disposition and valuation-related (gain) loss | | | (35 | ) | | | 185 | | | | (220 | ) | Provision for uncollectible accounts and notes receivable | | | 103 | | | | 82 | | | | 21 | | Franchise and development incentives (b) | | | 732 | | | | 272 | | | | 460 | | Other | | | 124 | | | | 242 | | | | (118 | ) | Total other general expenses | | $ | 5,674 | | | $ | 781 | | | $ | 4,893 | |
| | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | Increase | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | Increase | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (Decrease) | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (Decrease) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Supplier marketing (income) payment (a) | | $ | (250 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (250 | ) | | $ | 4,500 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,500 | | Disposition and valuation-related losses | | | 151 | | | | 200 | | | | (49 | ) | | | 116 | | | | 385 | | | | (269 | ) | Provision (credit) for uncollectible accounts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and notes receivable | | | 66 | | | | (210 | ) | | | 276 | | | | 169 | | | | (128 | ) | | | 297 | | Franchise and development incentives (b) | | | 769 | | | | 346 | | | | 423 | | | | 1,501 | | | | 618 | | | | 883 | | Other | | | 399 | | | | 1,123 | | | | (724 | ) | | | 523 | | | | 1,365 | | | | (842 | ) | Total other general expenses | | $ | 1,135 | | | $ | 1,459 | | | $ | (324 | ) | | $ | 6,809 | | | $ | 2,240 | | | $ | 4,569 | |
(a) See previous discussion included in “Non-GAAP Measures” above for further information.
(b) Includes incentives provided to domestic franchisees for opening new restaurants.
Depreciation and amortization was $7.9$8.1 million (2.4%(2.5% of revenues) for the first quarter ofthree months ended June 24, 2012, and $8.3compared to $8.4 million (2.7%(2.9% of revenues) for the first quartersame 2011 period, and $16.0 million (2.5% of 2011.revenues) for the six months ended June 24, 2012, compared to $16.7 million (2.8% of revenues) for the 2011 period.
Net interest. Net interest expense was approximately $100,000 in$87,000 for the first quarter ofthree months ended June 24, 2012, as compared to approximately $400,000$88,000 for the same period in 2011, and $205,000 for the first quarter of 2011, reflectingsix months ended June 24, 2012, compared to $519,000 for the same period in 2011. Interest expense was lower for the six-month period due to a lower average outstanding debt balance and a lower effective interest rate.
Income tax expense. TheOur effective income tax rate was 33.4%rates were 34.2% and 33.8% for the first quarterthree and six months ended June 24, 2012, representing increases of 20122.7% and 34.5% for0.6%, from the same period in 2011.prior year rates. The higher effective rates were primarily due to 2011 including a tax refund associated with the resolution of prior years’ tax matters. The effective raterates may fluctuate from quarter to quarter for various reasons, including discrete items, such as the settlement or resolution of specific federal and state tax issues.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our long-term debt is comprised entirely of the outstanding balance under our revolving line of credit. The balance was $50.0 million as of March 25,June 24, 2012 and $51.5 million as of December 25, 2011.
In September 2010, we entered into a five-year, $175.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility was amended in November 2011 (the “Amended Credit Facility”), which extended the maturity date of the Credit Facility to November 30, 2016. Under the Amended Credit Facility, outstanding balances are chargedaccrue interest at 75 to 150 basis points over the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or other bank developed rates at our option (previously chargedinterest accrued at 100 to 175 basis points over LIBOR). The commitment fee on the unused balance under the Credit Facility and Amended Credit Facility ranges from 17.5 to 25.0 basis points. The increment over LIBOR and the commitment fee are determined quarterly based upon the ratio of total indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), as defined by the Amended Credit Facility.
We have used interest rate swaps to hedge against the effects of potential interest rate increases on borrowings under our revolving credit facility. We currently have a swap with a fixed rate of 0.53%, as compared to LIBOR, with a notional amount of $50.0 million. See the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Our Amended Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including the following financial covenants, as defined by the Amended Credit Facility:
| | | Actual Ratio for the | | | | Quarter Ended | | Permitted Ratio | | March 25,June 24, 2012 | | | | | Leverage Ratio | Not to exceed 2.5 to 1.0 | | 0.5 to 1.0 | | | | | Interest Coverage Ratio | Not less than 3.5 to 1.0 | | 5.4 to 1.0 | | | | |
Our leverage ratio is defined as outstanding debt divided by consolidated EBITDA for the most recent four fiscal quarters. Our interest coverage ratio is defined as the sum of consolidated EBITDA and consolidated rental expense for the most recent four fiscal quarters divided by the sum of consolidated interest expense and consolidated rental expense for the most recent four fiscal quarters. We were in compliance with all covenants at March 25,June 24, 2012.
Cash flow provided by operating activities was $44.1$65.2 million for the threesix months ended March 25,June 24, 2012, compared to $26.7$52.9 million for the same period in 2011. The increase of approximately $17.4$12.2 million was primarily due to additional operating income and favorable working capital changes.
Our free cash flow for the threesix months ended March 25,June 24, 2012 and March 27,June 26, 2011 was as follows (in thousands): | | | | | | | | | Three Months Ended | | | | March 25, | | | March 27, | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | | | | | | | Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 44,093 | | | $ | 26,687 | | Purchase of property and equipment | | | (6,403 | ) | | | (4,823 | ) | Free cash flow (a) | | $ | 37,690 | | | $ | 21,864 | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | June 24, | | | June 26, | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | | | | | | | Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 65,162 | | | $ | 52,925 | | Purchase of property and equipment | | | (15,046 | ) | | | (12,422 | ) | Free cash flow (a) | | $ | 50,116 | | | $ | 40,503 | |
| (a) | FreeWe define free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities (from the consolidated statements of cash flows) less the purchases of property and equipment. We believe free cash flow is an important measure because it is one factor that management uses in determining the amount of cash available for discretionary investment. See previous “Non-GAAP Measures” above for discussion about this non-GAAP measure, its limitations and why we present free cash flow alongside the most directly comparable GAAP measure. |
We require capital primarily for the development, acquisition, renovation and maintenance of restaurants, the development, renovation and maintenance of commissary and print and promotions facilities and equipment and the enhancement of corporate systems and facilities. Capital expenditures were $6.4$15.0 million during the threesix months ended March 25,June 24, 2012.
During the threesix months ended March 25,June 24, 2012, capital expenditures of $6.4$15.0 million and common stock repurchases of $13.8$38.7 million (372,000 shares at an average price of $37.19 per share)(957,000 shares) were funded by cash flow from operations. Subsequent to March 25,June 24, 2012, through April 25,July 26, 2012, we repurchased an additional 264,000287,000 shares with an aggregate cost of $9.9 million and an average cost of $37.63 per share.$13.6 million. As of April 25,July 26, 2012, $47.8$69.2 million remained available for repurchase of common stock under our existing Board of Directors’ authorization.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this report, including information within Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and other Company communications constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Generally, the use of words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “will,” “forecast,” “plan,” “project,” or similar words identify forward-looking statements that we intend to be included within the safe harbor protections provided by the federal securities laws. Such statements may relate to projections concerning business performance, revenue, earnings, contingent liabilities, commodity costs, margins, unit growth, and other financial and operational measures. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those matters expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are involved in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: aggressive changes in pricing or other marketing or promotional strategies by competitors which may adversely affect sales, including an increase in or continuation of the aggressive pricing and promotional environment; new product and concept developments by food industry competitors; the ability of the Company and its franchisees to meet planned growth targets and operate new and existing restaurants profitably, which could be impacted by challenges securing financing, finding suitable store locations or securing required domestic or foreign government permits and approvals; our ability to successfully integrate the operations of franchised restaurants we acquire; the credit performance of our franchise loan program; adverse macroeconomic or business conditions; general economic and political conditions and resulting impact on consumer buying habits; changes in consumer preferences; increases in or sustained high costs of food ingredients and other commodities, paper, utilities and fuel;fuel, including increases related to drought conditions; increased employee compensation, benefits, insurance and similar costs (including the impact of the implementation of federal health care legislation); the ability of the Company to pass along increases in or sustained high costs to franchisees or consumers; the impact of current or future legal claims and current or proposed legislation impacting our business; the impact that product recalls, food quality or safety issues, and general public health concerns could have on our restaurants; currency exchange and interest rates; credit risk associated with parties to leases of restaurants and commissaries, including those Perfect Pizza locations formerly operated by us, for which we remain contractually liable; risks associated with security breaches, including theft of Company and customer information; and increased risks associated with our international operations, including economic and political conditions in our international markets and difficulty in meeting planned sales targets and new store growth for our international operations. These and other risk factors as discussed in detail in “Part I. Item 1A. – Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our 2011 fiscal year could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or operating results. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise, except as required by law.
Our long-term debt at March 25, 2011June 24, 2012 was comprised of a $50.0 million outstanding principal balance on our $175.0 million unsecured revolving line of credit. The interest rate on the revolving line of credit is variable and is based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a 75 to 150 basis point spread, as amended effective November 2011, tiered based upon debt and cash flow levels, or other bank developed rates at our option.
In August 2011, we entered into a newan interest rate swap agreement that provides for a fixed rate of 0.53%, as compared to LIBOR, with a notional amount of $50.0 million. The new interest rate swap agreement expires in August 2013. We had two previous interest rate swap agreements that expired in January 2011. The previous swap agreements provided for fixed rates of 4.98% and 3.74%, as compared to LIBOR, with each having a notional amount of $50.0 million.
The effective interest rate on the revolving line of credit, including the impact of the interest rate swap agreement, was 1.3% as of March 25,June 24, 2012. An increase in the present market interest rate of 100 basis points on the line of credit balance outstanding as of March 25,June 24, 2012, net of the swap, would have no impact on interest expense.
We do not enter into financial instruments to manage foreign currency exchange rates since approximately 5% of our total revenues are derived from sales to customers and royalties outside the contiguous United States.
In the ordinary course of business, the food and paper products we purchase, including cheese (historically representing 35% to 40% of our food cost), are affected by changes in commodity prices and, as a result we are subject to on-going volatility in our food costs. We have pricing agreements with our vendors, including forward pricing agreements for a portion of our cheese purchases for our domestic Company-owned restaurants, which are accounted for as normal purchases; however, we still remain exposed to on-going commodity volatility.
Our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”)), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon their evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
We also maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the 1934 Act) designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. During our most recent fiscal quarter, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
We are subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. We believe that none of the claims and actions currently pending against us would have a material adverse effect on us if decided in a manner unfavorable to us.
Our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $925.0$975.0 million of common stock under a share repurchase program that began on December 9, 1999 and expires on December 31, 2012.June 30, 2013. Through March 25,June 24, 2012, a total of 47.848.4 million shares with an aggregate cost of $867.3$892.2 million and an average price of $18.13 per share have been repurchased under this program. Subsequent to March 25,June 24, 2012, through April 25,July 26, 2012, we acquired an additional 264,000287,000 shares at an aggregate cost of $9.9$13.6 million. As of April 25,July 26, 2012, approximately $47.8$69.2 million remained available for repurchase of common stock under this authorization.
The following table summarizes our repurchases by fiscal period during the first threesix months of 2012 (in thousands, except per-share amounts):
| | | | | | | | Total Number | | | Maximum Dollar | | | | Total | | | Average | | | of Shares | | | Value of Shares | | | | Number | | | Price | | | Purchased as Part of | | | that May Yet Be | | | | of Shares | | | Paid per | | | Publicly Announced | | | Purchased Under the | | Fiscal Period | | Purchased | | | Share | | | Plans or Programs | | | Plans or Programs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/26/2011 - 01/22/2012 | | | 60 | | | $ | 37.72 | | | | 47,533 | | | $ | 69,292 | | 01/23/2012 - 02/19/2012 | | | - | | | | - | * | | | 47,533 | | | $ | 69,292 | | 02/20/2012 - 03/25/2012 | | | 312 | | | $ | 37.19 | | | | 47,845 | | | $ | 57,719 | |
| | | | | Total Number | | Maximum Dollar | | Total | | Average | of Shares | | Value of Shares | | Number | | Price | Purchased as Part of | | that May Yet Be | | of Shares | | Paid per | Publicly Announced | | Purchased Under the | Fiscal Period | Purchased | | Share | Plans or Programs | | Plans or Programs | | | | | | | | | 12/26/2011 - 01/22/2012 | 60 | | $37.72 | | 47,533 | | $119,292 | 01/23/2012 - 02/19/2012 | - | | - | * | 47,533 | | $119,292 | 02/20/2012 - 03/25/2012 | 312 | | $37.09 | | 47,845 | | $107,719 | 03/26/2012 - 04/22/2012 | 248 | | $37.57 | | 48,093 | | $98,391 | 04/23/2012 - 05/20/2012 | 22 | | $38.67 | | 48,115 | | $97,561 | 05/21/2012 - 06/24/2012 | 315 | | $46.78 | | 48,430 | | $82,810 | | | | | | | | | * There were no share repurchases during this period. | | |
| There were no share repurchases during this period. | Our share repurchase authorization increased from $925 million to $975 million in July 2012. For presentation purposes, the maximum dollar value of shares that may be purchased was adjusted retroactively to December 26, 2011.
The Company utilizes a written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, from time to time to facilitate the repurchase of shares of our common stock under this share repurchase program. There can be no assurance that we will repurchase shares of our common stock either through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan or otherwise.
In MarchMay 2012, approximately 8,00013,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were acquired from employees to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations that arose upon (i) vesting of restricted stock granted pursuant to approved plans, and (ii) distribution of shares of common stock issued pursuant to deferred compensation obligations. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers
On April 30, 2012, Chris Sternberg, the Company's Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and General Counsel, notified the Company of his intention to resign from his position in order to resume the private practice of law. It is expected that Mr. Sternberg will continue to provide services to the Company on an interim basis in a transition role.
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On April 25, 2012, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the Papa John’s International, Inc. Severance Pay Plan (the “Severance Plan”). Pursuant to the terms of the Severance Plan, if employment at the level of vice president or above is terminated without cause as defined in the Severance Plan, provided he or she signs a release of claims, the employee will receive base salary and COBRA benefits continuation for a period of six months following termination, pro-rata portions of any bonus payouts based upon period of service during the year employment terminates under any incentive-based compensation plans then in effect (provided that any applicable performance measures are achieved), and six months outplacement services. The Severance Plan also provides for certain benefits for full-time employees below the level of vice president in the event of a loss of employment due to a reduction in force, permanent layoff, or position elimination.
The Company may amend or terminate the Severance Plan at any time, but any termination or amendment will not affect the rights to benefits accrued prior to termination or amendment. As previously disclosed, certain members of the Company’s executive management team are parties to employment agreements with the Company. If an employee is entitled to severance under the Severance Plan and pursuant to any other agreement, the employee shall be limited to the greater of severance payments under the Severance Plan or such other agreement in effect.
The foregoing describes only the material terms of the Severance Plan and is qualified in its entirety by the terms and conditions of the complete plan. A copy of the Severance Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item.
| Exhibit | | | Number | | | | 10.1* | Separation and Consulting Agreement and Release between Christopher J. Sternberg and Papa John’s International, Inc. | | 10.1* | 10.2* | Papa John’s International, Inc. Severance Pay Plan. | | | | | 10.2* | Employment Agreement between Papa John’s International, Inc., and Anthony N. Thompson dated March 5, 2012. Exhibit 10.1 to our report on Form 8-K10-Q filed on March 7,May 1, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference. | | | | | 10.3* | Employment Agreement between Papa John’s International, Inc., and Christopher J. Sternberg dated March 5, 2012. Exhibit 10.2 to our report on Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference. | | | | | 10.4* | Employment Agreement between Papa John’s International, Inc., and Lance F. Tucker dated March 5, 2012. Exhibit 10.3 to our report on Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference. | | | | | 10.5* | Employment Agreement between Papa John’s International, Inc., and Andrew M. Varga dated March 5, 2012. Exhibit 10.4 to our report on Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference. | | | | | 31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | | | | | 31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | | | | | 32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | | | | | 32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | | | | | 101 | Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Papa John’s International, Inc. for the quarter ended March 25,June 24, 2012, filed on May 1,July 31, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
*A management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this report pursuant to Item 6 of Form 10-Q.
SIGNATURESSIGNATURE
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.
| PAPA JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | | (Registrant) | | | | | | | Date: May 1,July 31, 2012 | /s/ Lance F. Tucker | | Lance F. Tucker | | Senior Vice President, andChief Financial Officer, | | Chief FinancialAdministrative Officer and Treasurer |
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