Exhibit 99.2
AM-PAC TIRE DIST., INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Audited Consolidated Financial Statements | | |
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Report of Independent Auditors | | 1 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 | | 2 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 | | 3 |
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 | | 4 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 | | 5 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | | 7 |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
Board of Directors
Am-Pac Tire Dist., Inc.
Simi Valley, California
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Am-Pac Tire Dist., Inc. and subsidiary (a majority owned-subsidiary of Itochu Corporation, collectively, the “Company”) as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, on December 18, 2008, American Tire Distributors, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc. acquired all of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Los Angeles, CA
December 12, 2008, except for Note 12, as to which the date is December 18, 2008
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AM-PAC TIRE DIST., INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Majority-Owned Subsidiary of Itochu Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND DECEMBER 31, 2007
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| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
ASSETS (Note 6) | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Cash (Note 2) | | $ | 1,632,115 | | | $ | 1,599,978 | |
Trade accounts receivable — Net (Note 2) | | | 27,654,652 | | | | 24,631,584 | |
Other receivables (Note 8) | | | 2,042,561 | | | | 1,717,714 | |
Inventories (Notes 2, 5, and 8) | | | 74,693,871 | | | | 70,009,312 | |
Due from affiliate (Note 8) | | | 505,637 | | | | 732,964 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 2,010,389 | | | | 1,776,273 | |
Income taxes receivable (Notes 8 and 9) | | | 7,388,891 | | | | 7,770,623 | |
Deferred tax assets (Note 9) | | | | | | | 1,928,269 | |
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Total current assets | | | 115,928,116 | | | | 110,166,717 | |
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INVENTORIES (Notes 2 and 8) | | | 2,240,851 | | | | 3,029,910 | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT — Net (Notes 3, 5, and 7) | | | 8,839,318 | | | | 9,128,520 | |
GOODWILL (Notes 4 and 5) | | | 11,055,078 | | | | 11,055,078 | |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS — Net (Note 4) | | | 2,123,117 | | | | 2,163,617 | |
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (Note 9) | | | | | | | 2,705,327 | |
OTHER ASSETS (Notes 2 and 11) | | | 1,608,886 | | | | 1,823,736 | |
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TOTAL | | $ | 141,795,366 | | | $ | 140,072,905 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Book overdraft | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,232,428 | |
Borrowings under lines of credit (Note 6) | | | | | | | 16,850,000 | |
Accounts payable and line of credit due to affiliates (Note 8) | | | 66,611,170 | | | | 26,678,130 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 2) | | | 59,018,639 | | | | 64,209,188 | |
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 7) | | | 308,402 | | | | 2,146,011 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 125,938,211 | | | | 114,115,757 | |
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LONG-TERM DEBT — Net of current portion (Note 7) | | | 826,737 | | | | 1,001,448 | |
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OTHER LIABILITIES (Note 11) | | | 921,224 | | | | 1,266,587 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10) | | | | | | | | |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, no par value — authorized, 10,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 1,200 shares | | | 29,925,000 | | | | 29,925,000 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (15,815,806 | ) | | | (6,235,887 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 14,109,194 | | | | 23,689,113 | |
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TOTAL | | $ | 141,795,366 | | | $ | 140,072,905 | |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AM-PAC TIRE DIST., INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Majority-Owned Subsidiary of Itochu Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
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| | Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2008 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2006 | |
NET SALES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Product sales | | $ | 241,254,752 | | | $ | 320,004,998 | | | $ | 346,166,364 | |
Commission income | | | 2,766,222 | | | | 3,706,322 | | | | 2,782,143 | |
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Net sales | | | 244,020,974 | | | | 323,711,320 | | | | 348,948,507 | |
COST OF SALES — EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION (Note 2) | | | 184,678,326 | | | | 243,938,485 | | | | 263,293,630 | |
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, and 11) | | | 62,088,227 | | | | 81,849,757 | | | | 84,847,142 | |
IMPAIRMENT LOSS (Note 4) | | | | | | | | | | | 15,189,444 | |
GAIN ON SALE OF RETAIL STORES | | | | | | | 259,598 | | | | 789,812 | |
GAIN (LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | | | (16,297 | ) | | | 13,287 | | | | — | |
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OPERATING LOSS | | | (2,761,876 | ) | | | (1,804,037 | ) | | | (13,591,897 | ) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense (Notes 6, 7, and 8) | | | (1,504,961 | ) | | | (2,454,005 | ) | | | (2,015,550 | ) |
Interest income | | | 129,086 | | | | 337,681 | | | | 351,934 | |
Gain (loss) on interest swap contracts (Note 2) | | | (18,123 | ) | | | (82,731 | ) | | | 85,982 | |
Equity income from investment (Note 2) | | | 15,000 | | | | 79,331 | | | | 15,440 | |
Other (expense) income — net (Note 11) | | | (72,258 | ) | | | 420,475 | | | | 402,329 | |
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Total other income (expense) | | | (1,451,256 | ) | | | (1,699,249 | ) | | | (1,159,865 | ) |
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (4,213,132 | ) | | | (3,503,286 | ) | | | (14,751,762 | ) |
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INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT (Note 9) | | | (5,366,787 | ) | | | 1,217,924 | | | | 5,109,353 | |
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NET LOSS | | $ | (9,579,919 | ) | | $ | (2,285,362 | ) | | $ | (9,642,409 | ) |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AM-PAC TIRE DIST., INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Majority-Owned Subsidiary of Itochu Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
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| | Common Stock | | Accumulated Deficit | | | Stockholders’ Equity | |
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BALANCE — January 1, 2006 | | 1,200 | | $ | 29,925,000 | | $ | 5,691,884 | | | $ | 35,616,884 | |
Net loss | | | | | | | | (9,642,409 | ) | | | (9,642,409 | ) |
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BALANCE — December 31, 2006 | | 1,200 | | | 29,925,000 | | | (3,950,525 | ) | | | 25,974,475 | |
Net loss | | | | | | | | (2,285,362 | ) | | | (2,285,362 | ) |
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BALANCE — December 31, 2007 | | 1,200 | | | 29,925,000 | | | (6,235,887 | ) | | | 23,689,113 | |
Net loss | | | | | | | | (9,579,919 | ) | | | (9,579,919 | ) |
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BALANCE — September 30, 2008 | | 1,200 | | $ | 29,925,000 | | $ | (15,815,806 | ) | | $ | 14,109,194 | |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AM-PAC TIRE DIST., INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Majority-Owned Subsidiary of Itochu Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
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| | Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (9,579,919 | ) | | $ | (2,285,362 | ) | | $ | (9,642,409 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,457,158 | | | | 2,077,014 | | | | 2,072,793 | |
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | | | | | | | | | | | 15,189,444 | |
(Gain) loss on deferred compensation plan assets | | | 213,775 | | | | (244,174 | ) | | | (105,407 | ) |
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment | | | 22,154 | | | | (13,287 | ) | | | | |
Gain on sale of retail stores | | | | | | | (259,598 | ) | | | (789,812 | ) |
Unrealized loss (gain) on interest swap contracts | | | 18,123 | | | | 82,731 | | | | (85,982 | ) |
Deferred income taxes | | | 4,633,596 | | | | (194,651 | ) | | | (4,972,728 | ) |
Equity in income from investment | | | (15,000 | ) | | | (79,331 | ) | | | (15,440 | ) |
Changes in net operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade accounts receivable | | | (3,023,068 | ) | | | 684,636 | | | | 1,702,466 | |
Other receivables | | | (422,762 | ) | | | (863,203 | ) | | | 165,446 | |
Inventories | | | (3,895,500 | ) | | | (14,271,590 | ) | | | 9,352,230 | |
Due from affiliate | | | 227,327 | | | | (582,175 | ) | | | 992,129 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | (234,116 | ) | | | (245,775 | ) | | | (317,289 | ) |
Other assets | | | 16,075 | | | | 116,411 | | | | (67,054 | ) |
Income taxes receivable | | | 381,732 | | | | (805,333 | ) | | | (1,092,840 | ) |
Book overdraft | | | (4,232,428 | ) | | | 3,910,979 | | | | (5,193,500 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | (5,190,548 | ) | | | 18,184,511 | | | | (14,221,416 | ) |
Accounts payable due to affiliate | | | 6,833,040 | | | | (6,540,588 | ) | | | 2,453,987 | |
Other liabilities | | | (363,486 | ) | | | 87,238 | | | | 172,459 | |
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Net cash used in operating activities | | | (13,153,847 | ) | | | (1,241,547 | ) | | | (4,402,923 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisitions of property and equipment | | | (1,080,531 | ) | | | (3,406,368 | ) | | | (1,947,930 | ) |
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | | | | | | | 43,516 | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of retail stores | | | | | | | 372,836 | | | | 950,000 | |
Acquisitions of intangible assets | | | | | | | (8,952 | ) | | | | |
Acquisitions of retail stores | | | | | | | (244,966 | ) | | | (598,083 | ) |
Decrease of short-term investment | | | | | | | 690,900 | | | | | |
Collections of notes receivable on sale of retail stores | | | 97,915 | | | | — | | | | 53,237 | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (982,616 | ) | | | (2,553,034 | ) | | | (1,542,776 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Borrowings under line of credit from affiliate | | | 53,710,464 | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 21,000,000 | |
Repayments under line of credit from affiliate | | | (20,610,464 | ) | | | (3,500,000 | ) | | | | |
Borrowings on line of credit | | | 55,050,000 | | | | 111,600,000 | | | | 85,195,985 | |
Repayments on line of credit | | | (71,900,000 | ) | | | (105,200,000 | ) | | | (93,872,858 | ) |
Repayments of capital leases | | | (14,001 | ) | | | (136,104 | ) | | | (279,707 | ) |
Repayments of long-term debt | | | (2,067,399 | ) | | | (2,309,451 | ) | | | (6,312,731 | ) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 14,168,600 | | | | 3,954,445 | | | | 5,730,689 | |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 32,137 | | | | 159,864 | | | | (215,010 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Beginning of period/year | | | 1,599,978 | | | | 1,440,114 | | | | 2,346,025 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — End of period/year | | $ | 1,632,115 | | | $ | 1,599,978 | | | $ | 2,131,015 | |
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AM-PAC TIRE DIST., INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Majority-Owned Subsidiary of Itochu Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
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| | Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2008 | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2006 |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION — Cash paid (received) during the year for: | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest | | $ | 1,775,021 | | $ | 2,667,691 | | | $ | 2,077,025 |
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Income taxes — net of refunds received | | $ | 351,459 | | $ | (217,940 | ) | | $ | 847,760 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | |
Inventory and supplies and property and equipment acquired from franchisee in exchange for accounts receivable forgiveness upon store purchase | | $ | — | | $ | 120,177 | | | $ | — |
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During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, the Company purchased property and equipment totaling $70,000 using capital leases. | | | | | | | | | | |
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During 2006, the Company sold six retail locations resulting in a total gain of $789,812. The total combined sales price was $1,175,000, of which $950,000 was paid in cash and the remaining $225,000 was paid for using a note receivable. | | | | | | | | | | |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements. | | (Concluded | ) |
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AM-PAC TIRE DIST., INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Majority-Owned Subsidiary of Itochu Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
1. | THE COMPANY AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS |
Am-Pac Tire Dist., Inc. and subsidiary (collectively, the “Company”) is engaged in the wholesale and retail distribution of tires and tire-related products and services in the United States. The Company’s retail stores operate under the brand names Tire Pros and Autotire. The Company has one wholly owned subsidiary, Tire Pros Francorp (“Francorp”) which is engaged in the business of selling and administering franchises for retail centers operated under the trade name Tire Pros and principally provides marketing and administrative services. As of September 30, 2008, the Company operated 26 distribution centers, 40 retail stores, and 220 franchises.
The Company’s shares are held 60% by Itochu Corporation (“Itochu”) and 40% by Itochu International, Inc. (“III”). III has committed to provide sufficient funding, either through additional loans or through capital, to enable the Company to meet its obligations.
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Principles of Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Francorp. All intercompany balances are eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates — Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Presentation— Certain captions included in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 have been condensed or disaggregated to conform with the current-year presentation.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments — In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Statement No. 157,Fair Value Measurements. FASB Statement No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements. FASB Statement No. 157 requires companies to disclose the fair value of financial instruments according to a fair value hierarchy as defined in the standard. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, the Company adopted FASB Statement No. 157 for financial assets and liabilities. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
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Included in the table below are assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:
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| | Type | | September 30, 2008 | | December 31, 2007 |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Trading Securities | | Level 1 | | $ | 921,224 | | $ | 1,187,710 |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Swap Liability | | Level 2 | | $ | — | | $ | 78,877 |
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Other financial instruments included in the consolidated balance sheets are borrowings under line of credit and long-term debt. The estimated fair value is approximately equal to the carrying value as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 because borrowings under line of credit have variable interest rates that are adjusted frequently and long-term debt has a fixed interest rate that approximates the market interest rates. It was not practical to estimate the fair value of the related-party line of credit due to the related-party nature of the balances.
During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, the Company adopted FASB Statement No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an amendment to FASB Statement No. 115. The Company did not elect to report any eligible financial assets or liabilities at fair value. Accordingly, the adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Cash — The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the purchase date to be cash equivalents. At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, cash of approximately $1,040,000 and $496,000, respectively, was in excess of cash in bank amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Trade Accounts Receivable — Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest; however, the Company does assess finance charges on past due accounts which are recorded in net sales in the consolidated statements of operations. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable. A specific reserve is established for past due accounts and a general reserve is also provided based on historical write-offs. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $842,000 and $424,000 at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers.
Inventories — Inventories, principally automobile tires, are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the weighted-average method. A reserve for excess and obsolete inventory is estimated based on historical experience and forecasted sales. The Company’s inventory includes certain tire products, some of which are in excess of a one-year operating cycle; such inventories are shown as noncurrent inventories in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Property and Equipment — Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as detailed in Note 3. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the minimum lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset.
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Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value might not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment exist, the recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated fair value, which is determined using valuation techniques, such as appraisals or undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and depreciation ceases.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets — Goodwill and intangible assets primarily consist of goodwill, trademark, covenant not to compete, and others, which are mainly licensing agreements. The covenant not to compete is amortized on a straight-line basis over the three-year term of the covenant not to compete. Licensing agreements are amortized on a straight-line basis over a 10- to 15-year period.
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment at September 30 annually and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.
Equity Method Investment — The Company has a 23.81% equity investment in American Car Care Centers (ACCC), which is accounted for using the equity method. ACCC engages in a program to assist its stockholders and their customers in the promotion, marketing, distribution, and sale of tires and tire supplies, accessories, and equipment. The investment of $295,666 and $280,666 was included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. Equity in income of $15,000, $79,331 and $15,440 was recorded during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and was included in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations.
Investments — Mutual funds investments are classified as trading securities and are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognizes valuation adjustments to its investment account in other income (expense) along with a corresponding adjustment to the deferred compensation liability and selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — The Company accounts for derivatives and hedging activities in accordance with FASB Statement No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended, which requires that all derivative instruments be recorded in the balance sheet at their respective fair values.
The Company had two interest rate swap transactions with Bank of America for terms ending December 22, 2008 and January 2, 2009, respectively, as economic hedges against the interest rate risk associated with outstanding borrowings at variable rates. The objective of the swap agreements was to eliminate the variability of cash flows related to interest rate payments on a note payable to Bank of America. The swap agreements effectively locked in a total of $5,000,000 each of the Company’s variable rate revolving credit liability at a fixed rate of 5.03% and 5.08%, respectively.
The Company believed it was not practical to designate the pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements as a cash flow hedge, as defined under FASB Statement No. 133. Therefore, in accordance with FASB Statement No. 133, the Company adjusted the pay-fixed interest swaps to the current market value through operations. An interest rate swap liability of $78,877 was recorded in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007 and the interest swap liability was zero as of September 30, 2008 because both the swaps were terminated on June 30, 2008. A loss on interest swap contracts of $18,123 and $82,731 was recorded in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2007, respectively. A gain on interest swap contracts of $85,982 is recorded in other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2006.
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Concentration of Major Vendors — At September 30, 2008, Michelin, Bridgestone, and Continental approximated 39%, 36%, and 17%, respectively, of total trade accounts payable. At December 31, 2007, Michelin, Bridgestone, and Continental approximated 37%, 38%, and 19%, respectively, of total accounts payable.
Warranty— The Company processes warranty claims on behalf of wholesale customers to the extent that the claims are covered under the original manufacturer’s warranty. For such processing, receivables and payables to customers are recorded.
The Company also provides a one-year warranty to retail tire customers against road hazard damages. The Company accrues all expected costs related to the warranty at the time of the related retail tire sale. These costs are included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s warranty accrual represents management’s best estimate of probable liability and bases the estimate on historical experience and other currently available evidence. Changes in the warranty accrual consist of the following:
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| | September 30, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 150,000 | | | $ | — | |
Payments made during the reporting period | | | (313,037 | ) | | | (392,840 | ) |
Accrual related to units sold during the current period | | | 313,037 | | | | 346,840 | |
Changes for accrual related to preexisting units sold | | | — | | | | 196,000 | |
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Ending balance | | $ | 150,000 | | | $ | 150,000 | |
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Revenue Recognition — Revenue is recognized when risk of loss and title to the product transfers to the customer, which is typically upon delivery to the customer; collection of the relevant receivable is probable; persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; and the sales price is fixed or determinable, and is recorded net of cash and volume discounts. Commission income is recognized on a net basis for tire brokerage services in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 99-19,Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent, when the Company completes services.
Shipping and Handling Costs — The Company records shipping and handling fees charged to customers in net sales and shipping and handling costs incurred in selling, general, and administrative expenses. The shipping and handling costs included in selling, general, and administrative expenses were approximately $3,805,000, $4,851,000 and $4,900,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Taxes Collected From Customers — The Company excludes taxes collected from customers from net sales and records them on a net basis.
Advertising — The Company charges advertising production costs to operations the first time an advertisement is run. Media (TV and print) placement costs are charged to operations in the month the advertisement appears. Cooperative advertising for the benefit of vendors is recorded and billed to vendors concurrently (see below). Advertising expense, net of earned vendor reimbursements, was $945,413, $3,618,982 and $3,909,127 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which is included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
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Certain Consideration Received From a Vendor — The Company received various rebates and incentives from their vendors and accounts for them according to the provisions in EITF Issue No. 02-16,Accounting by a Customer (Including a Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor. Only consideration that represents a direct reimbursement of advertising expenses incurred by the Company is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense; all other consideration is recorded as a reduction of inventory cost, which decreases cost of sales when the inventory is sold. Consideration earned and due from vendors is recorded as an offset to amounts owed to the vendors in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. The table below lists the vendor consideration included in the consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations:
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Vendor Consideration | | As of or During the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2008 | | As of or During the Year Ended December 31, 2007 | | As of or During the Year Ended December 31, 2006 |
Consideration characterized as a reduction of inventory | | $ | 1,143,124 | | $ | 1,317,021 | | $ | 1,444,724 |
Consideration characterized as a reduction of cost of sales | | | 4,806,123 | | | 9,802,334 | | | 8,848,276 |
Consideration characterized as a reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses | | | 2,241,408 | | | 1,914,710 | | | 3,505,698 |
Income Taxes — Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. The realizability of deferred tax assets is assessed throughout the year, and a valuation allowance is established accordingly. Income tax expense or benefit is the income tax payable or receivable for the period plus or minus the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period.
The Company files a combined income tax return with III for the State of California. The Company accounts for such income tax based on a stand-alone method for financial statement purposes. For federal and other state income tax returns, the Company files individually.
On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.Adoption of FIN No. 48 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2007. Interest expenses and penalties were not recorded as of January 1, 2007, or during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2007.
Prior to 2005, when the Company was owned 80% by III, the Company was included in the consolidated federal tax return of III.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements — In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS No. 157-1 and FSP FAS No. 157-2. FSP FAS No. 157-1 amends FASB Statement No. 157 to exclude FASB Statement No. 13,Accounting for Leases, and other accounting pronouncements that address fair value measurements for purposes of lease classification or measurement under FASB Statement No. 13. FSP FAS No. 157-2 delays the effective date of FASB Statement No. 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years for items within the scope of this FSP. The Company has not completed the process of evaluating the impact that will result from adopting FSP FAS No. 157-1 and FSP FAS No. 157-2; thus, such impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows has not been determined.
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 141(R),Business Combinations. FASB Statement No. 141(R) was issued to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and its effects. The standard requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction, establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and requires the acquirer to disclose to investors and other users all of the information they need to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. FASB Statement No. 141(R) is effective for business combinations occurring in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — an amendment of ARB No. 51. FASB Statement No. 160 was issued to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards that require all entities to report noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries in the same way — as equity in the consolidated financial statements. Moreover, FASB Statement No. 160 eliminates the diversity that currently exists in accounting for transactions between an entity and noncontrolling interests by requiring they be treated as equity transactions. FASB Statement No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company has not completed the process of evaluating the impact that will result from adopting FASB Statement No. 160, and thus, such impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows has not yet been determined.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS No. 142-3,Determination of the Useful Lives of Intangible Assets, which amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The intent of FSP FAS No. 142-3 is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under FASB Statement No. 141(R) and other accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. FSP FAS No. 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS No. 142-3 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 162,The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. FASB Statement No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. FASB Statement No. 162 will be effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s amendments to AU Section 411,The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Company does not believe the implementation of FASB Statement No. 162 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
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Property and equipment as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are summarized as follows:
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Type | | Useful Lives | | September 30, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
Land | | Indefinite | | $ | 800,000 | | | $ | 800,000 | |
Buildings | | 39 years | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,800,000 | |
Building improvements | | Remaining useful life of buildings | | | 753,202 | | | | 753,202 | |
Machinery and equipment | | 3–15 years | | | 6,328,487 | | | | 6,878,265 | |
Furniture and fixtures | | 3–5 years | | | 1,900,565 | | | | 3,014,132 | |
Leasehold improvements | | Shorter of lease term or useful life | | | 3,146,012 | | | | 3,052,964 | |
Vehicles | | 3–5 years | | | 782,805 | | | | 1,296,536 | |
Computers and software | | 3 years | | | 1,192,842 | | | | 2,551,307 | |
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| | | | | 17,703,913 | | | | 21,146,406 | |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | | | (8,864,595 | ) | | | (12,017,886 | ) |
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| | | | $ | 8,839,318 | | | $ | 9,128,520 | |
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Depreciation expense was $1,416,658, $2,021,069 and $1,900,442 for the period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which is included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
4. | GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
The Company has determined that it is one reporting unit for the purposes of evaluating goodwill for impairment. During its annual impairment test for 2008 and 2007, the Company estimated the fair value of the reporting unit using a combination of income (discounted cash flow model) and market approach valuation techniques. The results of the test indicated that the fair value of the Company exceeded its carrying value and accordingly, no impairment was recorded. If future financial results are less than the forecasted amounts included in the discounted cash flow model, an impairment may be recorded in the near future. During 2006, the Company recorded impairments of $14,000,000, $970,000, and $219,444 to its recorded goodwill, trademark, and covenant not to compete, respectively, due to a decline in market conditions and lower forecasted results.
On May 23, 2007, the Company acquired $25,000 in goodwill associated with the acquisition of a retail store in the Illinois area. The full amount of goodwill acquired in 2007 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. There were no transactions during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 that affected goodwill. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2007 are as follows:
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Balance — December 31, 2006 | | $ | 11,030,078 |
Goodwill (Alton, IL) in 2007 | | | 25,000 |
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Balance — December 31, 2007 | | $ | 11,055,078 |
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Intangible assets as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 consisted of the following:
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| | | | Recorded Value | |
| | Life | | September 30, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
Trademark | | Indefinite | | $ | 2,100,000 | | | $ | 2,100,000 | |
Covenant not to compete | | 3 years | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,000 | |
Other | | 10–15 years | | | 106,380 | | | | 106,380 | |
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| | | | | 2,306,380 | | | | 2,306,380 | |
Less accumulated amortization | | | | | (183,263 | ) | | | (142,763 | ) |
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| | | | $ | 2,123,117 | | | $ | 2,163,617 | |
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Amortization expense of $40,500, $55,945 and $172,351 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, was included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Estimated future amortization expense is as follows:
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Fiscal Year | | | |
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2008 (October–December) | | $ | 5,500 |
2009 | | | 5,999 |
2010 | | | 3,916 |
2011 | | | 2,392 |
2012 | | | 1,059 |
2013 and thereafter | | | 4,251 |
On May 23, 2007, the Company acquired certain assets of a retail store in Alton, Illinois for $244,966 in cash. The store was acquired based on the location and historical business performance. On November 1, 2007, the Company acquired certain assets of a retail store in Ventura, California, in exchange for accounts receivable forgiven, which amounted to $120,177. The assets were acquired from a Tire Pros franchisee. The results of operations of these stores are included in the consolidated statements of operations since the respective acquisition dates. The estimated fair value of assets acquired at the date of acquisition is summarized as follows:
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| | Alton | | Ventura |
Goodwill | | $ | 25,000 | | $ | — |
Inventory and supplies | | | 89,966 | | | 46,080 |
Property and equipment | | | 130,000 | | | 74,097 |
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| | $ | 244,966 | | $ | 120,177 |
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Pro forma disclosures have been omitted as these acquisitions are considered to be immaterial.
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On August 31, 2006, the Company acquired all the assets of three Greiner retail stores (2 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois), for $598,083 in cash.
The results of operations of these stores are included in the consolidated statement of operations since the respective acquisition dates. The estimated fair value of the assets acquired at the date of the acquisitions is summarized as follows:
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Goodwill | | $ | 268,909 |
Inventory and supplies | | | 155,517 |
Property and equipment | | | 173,657 |
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Purchase price | | $ | 598,083 |
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The full amount of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Pro forma disclosures have been omitted as this acquisition is considered to be immaterial.
6. | THIRD-PARTY LINES OF CREDIT |
The Company had a revolving line of credit with Bank of America permitting borrowings totaling the lesser of $25,000,000 or 75% of eligible accounts receivable, which was secured by equipment and fixtures, inventory, receivables, and all other personal property owned by the Company. The maturity dates for all borrowing with Bank of America were extended through amendments made to the original borrowing agreements and the amounts owed were repaid in full in June 2008.
Outstanding borrowings under this line at December 31, 2007 were $16,850,000 and the available line under the agreement was $798,603. The interest rate is equal to the bank’s prime rate minus 0.75% or the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or InterBank Offered Rate (IBOR) plus 1.15%, payable on a monthly basis. At December 31, 2007, the interest rate was 5.65%. The Company was subject to various financial covenants, including current ratio and debt to tangible net worth ratios, and other nonfinancial covenants. The Company was not in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2007; however, the Company obtained a forbearance letter on December 20, 2007 and later amended the debt agreement to waive the covenant requirements as of December 31, 2007.
Long-term debt at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, consisted of the following:
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| | September 30, 2008 | | December 31, 2007 |
5.67% note, payable in monthly installments of $22,500 plus interest, with final payment due August 1, 2012, secured by real property | | $ | 1,057,500 | | $ | 1,260,000 |
Prime rate minus 0.75% or LIBOR or IBOR plus 1.25% term loan, payable to Bank of America in monthly installments of $166,667 that was paid in full in May 2008 | | | | | | 1,833,334 |
Other | | | 77,639 | | | 54,125 |
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Total debt | | | 1,135,139 | | | 3,147,459 |
Less current portion | | | 308,402 | | | 2,146,011 |
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Long-term debt — excluding current portion | | $ | 826,737 | | $ | 1,001,448 |
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The Company is subject to a financial covenant to maintain a certain loan-to-value ratio under the 5.67% note payable. The Company was in compliance with this covenant as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. The Company was also subject to various covenants with which it was not in compliance at December 31, 2007 related to the $1,833,334 term loan; however, the violations were subsequently waived by the bank in February 2008.
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and each of the four years subsequent to December 31, 2008, are as follows:
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Fiscal Year | | | |
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2008 (October–December) | | $ | 80,209 |
2009 | | | 298,847 |
2010 | | | 283,190 |
2011 | | | 284,159 |
2012 | | | 188,734 |
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Total | | $ | 1,135,139 |
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8. | RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
Due from affiliates includes $505,638 and $732,964 at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, from ACCC representing primarily rebates earned from various tire manufacturers.
The following amounts included in the captions below are due from III:
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| | September 30, 2008 | | December 31, 2007 |
Income tax receivable | | $ | 6,099,074 | | $ | 5,775,000 |
Other receivables (interest from income tax receivable) | | | 1,107,560 | | | 920,060 |
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Total | | $ | 7,206,634 | | $ | 6,695,060 |
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The Company purchases certain tire inventory from ITR USA, Inc. (ITA), an affiliated company whose shares are held 60% by Itochu and 40% by III. At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, due to affiliates included payables to ITA of $12,511,170 and $5,678,130, respectively, on net 90-day terms and do not bear interest. Purchases from ITA were $33,636,903 and $37,776,724 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2007, respectively.
In 2006, the Company entered into a $26,000,000 credit agreement with III. On January 10, 2008, the Company obtained an increase in the line of credit with III from $26,000,000 to $50,000,000 and extended the maturity date to July 31, 2008. On June 25, 2008, the Company increased the available line of credit to $59,345,000 and extended the maturity date of line of credit until June 30, 2009. The outstanding balance on the line of credit was $54,100,000 and $21,000,000 at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
The line of credit has a variable interest rate that resets on a quarterly basis based on LIBOR plus 0.5%. The interest rate was 3.03% and 6.24% at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. Interest expense to III amounted to $1,151,199, $1,401,682 and $462,623 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Certain management, relatives of management, and an employee have ownership interests in properties that are leased by the Company (see Note 10). Gross rent expense to related parties was $1,050,190, $1,539,297
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and $1,788,185 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and is included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company has extensive transactions and relationships with its affiliated companies. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements may not be indicative of conditions that would have existed or the results of operations that would have occurred if the Company had operated without such affiliation.
The components of income tax (expense) benefit for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:
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| | Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 |
Federal: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current tax (expense) benefit | | $ | (1,030,397 | ) | | $ | 1,007,820 | | | $ | 103,110 |
Deferred tax (expense) benefit (exclusive of net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards and valuation allowance) | | | (384,960 | ) | | | 174,743 | | | | 3,870,073 |
Net operating loss carryforwards | | | 2,859,436 | | | | | | | | |
Valuation allowance | | | (6,111,687 | ) | | | | | | | |
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Total federal (expense) benefit | | | (4,667,608 | ) | | | 1,182,563 | | | | 3,973,183 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
State: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current tax benefit | | | 297,206 | | | | 15,453 | | | | 33,515 |
Deferred tax expense (exclusive of NOL carryforwards and valuation allowance) | | | (153,480 | ) | | | (182,932 | ) | | | 1,102,655 |
Net operating loss carryforwards | | | 14,945 | | | | 202,840 | | | | |
Valuation allowance | | | (857,850 | ) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Total state (expense) benefit | | | (699,179 | ) | | | 35,361 | | | | 1,136,170 |
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Total tax (expense) benefit | | $ | (5,366,787 | ) | | $ | 1,217,924 | | | $ | 5,109,353 |
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The principal differences between the actual effective income tax rate and the statutory rate are as follows:
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| | Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2008 | | | Rate | | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 (Provision) Benefit | | | Rate | | | Year Ended December 31, 2006 (Provision) Benefit | | | Rate | |
Federal tax benefit at statutory rate | | $ | 1,474,597 | | | (35.00 | )% | | $ | 1,226,150 | | | (35.00 | )% | | $ | (5,163,117 | ) | | (35.00 | )% |
State tax benefit exclusive of valuation allowance | | | 158,672 | | | (3.77 | ) | | | 22,985 | | | (0.7 | ) | | | (740,327 | ) | | (5.0 | ) |
Nondeductible goodwill impairment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 591,500 | | | 4.0 | |
Meals and entertainment | | | (26,689 | ) | | 0.73 | | | | (31,032 | ) | | 0.09 | | | | 62,141 | | | 0.40 | |
Change in valuation allowance | | | (6,969,537 | ) | | 165.42 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | | | (3,830 | ) | | 0.00 | | | | (179 | ) | | 0.00 | | | | 140,450 | | | 1.00 | |
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| | $ | (5,366,787 | ) | | 127.38 | % | | $ | 1,217,924 | | | (28.90 | )% | | $ | (5,109,353 | ) | | (34.60 | )% |
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The components of the net deferred tax asset recognized at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are as follows:
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| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Deferred tax assets: | | | | | | | | |
Current | | $ | 1,759,397 | | | $ | 1,934,138 | |
Noncurrent | | | 5,332,347 | | | | 2,775,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total deferred tax assets | | | 7,091,744 | | | | 4,709,176 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Deferred tax liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Current | | | (6,627 | ) | | | (5,869 | ) |
Noncurrent | | | (115,580 | ) | | | (69,711 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total deferred tax liabilities | | | (122,207 | ) | | | (75,580 | ) |
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Tax liabilities | | | 6,969,537 | | | | 4,633,596 | |
Less tax valuation allowance | | | (6,969,537 | ) | | | | |
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| | $ | — | | | $ | 4,633,596 | |
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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred taxes at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, are as follows:
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| | September 30, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
Deferred tax assets: | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for bad debt | | $ | 329,408 | | | $ | 223,946 | |
Inventories | | | 923,021 | | | | 1,013,774 | |
Accrued vacation | | | 335,492 | | | | 370,195 | |
Deferred compensation | | | 272,654 | | | | 289,750 | |
Deferred rent | | | 109,611 | | | | 109,114 | |
Basis difference in property and equipment, goodwill, and intangible assets | | | 2,056,445 | | | | 2,457,052 | |
Other | | | 64,117 | | | | 113,499 | |
Net operating loss carryforwards | | | 3,000,996 | | | | 131,846 | |
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Total deferred tax assets | | | 7,091,744 | | | | 4,709,176 | |
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Deferred tax liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Cumulative equity in net income of ACCC | | | (115,580 | ) | | | (69,711 | ) |
Other | | | (6,627 | ) | | | (5,869 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total deferred tax liabilities | | | (122,207 | ) | | | (75,580 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total net deferred tax asset | | $ | 6,969,537 | | | $ | 4,633,596 | |
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At September 30, 2008, management of the Company determined, based on prior and current operating results and future projected taxable income, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets increased by $6,969,537 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008.
The Company filed a consolidated federal income tax return with III and certain other subsidiaries of III for tax years prior to 2005. The Company files a combined California income tax return with III and certain other subsidiaries of III. III and the Company filed amended tax returns for years 2002 through 2005.
Income tax receivable consisted of the following items:
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| | September 30, 2008 | | December 31, 2007 | |
Refunds for 2002–2004 amended federal income tax returns | | $ | 5,412,000 | | $ | 5,412,000 | |
Refunds for California income tax returns | | | 687,000 | | | 363,000 | |
Refunds for 2002–2004 various other state amended income tax returns | | | 238,000 | | | 221,000 | |
Payable for federal income tax for 2005 amended return | | | | | | (354,000 | ) |
Refunds from carryback of 2007 federal net operating loss to 2005 | | | | | | 991,000 | |
Overpayment carried over | | | 1,051,891 | | | 1,137,623 | |
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Total income tax receivable | | $ | 7,388,891 | | $ | 7,770,623 | |
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At September 30, 2008, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of approximately $8,170,000, which will expire in years 2027 through 2028, and for state income tax purposes of approximately $7,143,000, which will expire in years 2012 through 2028.
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is currently examining the Company for the tax years 2002 through 2005. The tax years 2006 and 2007 are open years for the IRS to examine. For state taxes, open-year periods for tax examination by tax authorities are between 2003 and 2007.
10. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Leases — The Company maintains noncancelable operating leases, primarily for warehouse and retail locations, that expire over the next nine years. These leases generally contain renewal options for periods ranging up to five years or more and frequently require the Company to pay executory costs, such as property taxes, maintenance, and insurance. The Company subleases certain retail locations to franchisees under noncancelable operating leases. The Company records rent expense and sublease income associated with these leases on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases as of September 30, 2008, are:
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| | Parties | | Parties | | Total | | Income | |
2008 (October–December) | | $ | 1,488,957 | | $ | 340,351 | | $ | 1,829,308 | | $ | (180,818 | ) |
2009 | | | 5,416,432 | | | 1,338,746 | | | 6,755,178 | | | (712,184 | ) |
2010 | | | 4,620,163 | | | 807,035 | | | 5,427,198 | | | (361,997 | ) |
2011 | | | 3,319,908 | | | 811,309 | | | 4,131,217 | | | (250,421 | ) |
2012 | | | 2,533,200 | | | 815,754 | | | 3,348,954 | | | (258,272 | ) |
Thereafter | | | 4,124,607 | | | 1,794,194 | | | 5,918,801 | | | (359,556 | ) |
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Total minimum lease payments | | $ | 21,503,267 | | $ | 5,907,389 | | $ | 27,410,656 | | $ | (2,123,248 | ) |
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Rental expense of $4,928,921, $4,983,468 and $6,089,746 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, net of sublease payments, was included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Letters of Credit— At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company has $60,000 and $260,000, respectively, of reimbursement obligations to Bank of America for a letter of credit in favor of Universal Underwriters Insurance Company as beneficiary.
Additionally, as of September 30, 2008 the Company has a reimbursement obligation to Mizuho Bank for a letter of credit in favor of United States Fire Insurance Company for $655,000 to guarantee self-insured workers’ compensation liabilities. The $655,000 letter of credit reduced the availability under the III line of credit, which was entered into June 25, 2008.
Litigation Matters — The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
11. | EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS |
The Company has a defined contribution 401(k) plan, which covers substantially all employees who qualify as to age and length of service. Each year, participants of the plan may elect to contribute up to 15% of pretax annual compensation. The Company may make matching 401(k) contributions for each plan year which are determined annually by the Company. The Company’s contribution for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $372,847, $477,044 and $396,954, respectively. These amounts were included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company also has a deferred compensation plan, which is a nonqualified benefit plan for highly compensated employees. Included in other liabilities were $921,224 and $1,187,710 as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, of deferred compensation liability related to the plan. The plan assets were invested in mutual funds carried at fair value totaling $921,224 and $1,187,710 as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, which are recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized losses of $213,775 were recorded during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008. Unrealized gain on these investments of $244,174 and $105,407 was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. Both gains and losses were recorded in other income — net in the consolidated statement of operations.
On December 18, 2008, American Tire Distributors, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc. acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company.
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