UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended May 4, 2008
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file numbers: 333-143444 and 333-134550

Dollarama Group Holdings L.P.
Dollarama Group L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Quebec, Canada | | Not Applicable |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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5805 Royalmount Avenue, Montreal | | H4P 0A1 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Postal Code) |
(514) 737-1006
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class | | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
Not applicable | | Not applicable |
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class | | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
Not applicable | | Not applicable |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer ¨ | | Accelerated filer ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer x | | Smaller reporting company ¨ |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | | |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
This Form 10-Q is a combined quarterly report being filed separately by two registrants: Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and Dollarama Group L.P. Unless the context indicates otherwise, any reference in this report to “Holdings” refers to Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and any reference to “Group L.P.” refers to Dollarama Group L.P., the wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings. The “Company”, “Partnership”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Dollarama Group Holdings L.P., together with Dollarama Group L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
DOLLARAMA GROUP HOLDINGS L.P.
DOLLARAMA GROUP L.P.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and Dollarama Group L.P. Each Registrant hereto is filing on its own behalf all of the information contained in this annual report that relates to such Registrant. Each Registrant hereto is not filing any information that does not relate to such Registrant, and therefore makes no representation as to any such information.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
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| | Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. | | | Dollarama Group L.P. | |
| | As of May 4, 2008 $ | | As of February 3, 2008 $ | | | As of May 4, 2008 $ | | As of February 3, 2008 $ | |
| | (unaudited) | | | | | (unaudited) | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | |
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Current assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 32,244 | | 26,214 | | | 32,229 | | 26,200 | |
Accounts receivable | | 2,266 | | 3,363 | | | 2,266 | | 3,363 | |
Income taxes recoverable | | 1,609 | | 1,522 | | | 1,586 | | 1,504 | |
Deposits and prepaid expenses | | 14,271 | | 11,519 | | | 14,271 | | 11,519 | |
Derivative financial instruments (note 5) | | 7,099 | | — | | | 7,099 | | — | |
Merchandise inventories | | 186,231 | | 198,500 | | | 186,231 | | 198,500 | |
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| | 243,720 | | 241,118 | | | 243,682 | | 241,086 | |
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Property and equipment | | 115,860 | | 111,936 | | | 115,860 | | 111,936 | |
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Goodwill | | 727,782 | | 727,782 | | | 727,782 | | 727,782 | |
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Other intangible assets | | 116,552 | | 117,147 | | | 116,552 | | 117,147 | |
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| | 1,203,914 | | 1,197,983 | | | 1,203,876 | | 1,197,951 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | |
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Current liabilities | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | 25,399 | | 23,500 | | | 24,596 | | 22,910 | |
Accrued expenses and other | | 44,434 | | 43,062 | | | 36,060 | | 40,084 | |
Derivative financial instruments (note 5) | | 85,992 | | 94,239 | | | 85,992 | | 94,239 | |
Current portion of long-term debt (note 3) | | 25,186 | | 25,734 | | | 25,186 | | 25,734 | |
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| | 181,011 | | 186,535 | | | 171,834 | | 182,967 | |
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Long-term debt (note 3) | | 657,092 | | 653,006 | | | 474,062 | | 474,553 | |
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Other liabilities | | 26,869 | | 27,281 | | | 26,869 | | 27,281 | |
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| | 864,972 | | 866,822 | | | 672,765 | | 684,801 | |
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Commitments, contingencies and guarantee (note 4) | | | | | | | | | | |
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Partners’ Capital | | | | | | | | | | |
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General partner | | 374 | | 374 | | | 374 | | 374 | |
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Limited partner | | 162,267 | | 163,158 | | | 346,503 | | 347,395 | |
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Contributed surplus | | 2,871 | | 2,649 | | | 2,871 | | 2,649 | |
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Retained earnings | | 171,955 | | 172,504 | | | 179,888 | | 170,256 | |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | 1,475 | | (7,524 | ) | | 1,475 | | (7,524 | ) |
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| | 338,942 | | 331,161 | | | 531,111 | | 513,150 | |
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| | 1,203,914 | | 1,197,983 | | | 1,203,876 | | 1,197,951 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
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Dollarama Group L.P.
Interim Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Capital
(Unaudited)
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
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| | General partner capital $ | | Limited partner capital $ | | | Contributed surplus $ | | Retained earnings $ | | Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ | | | Total $ | |
Balance – February 4, 2007 | | 374 | | 389,313 | | | 1,337 | | 93,478 | | 6,782 | | | 491,284 | |
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Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings for the period | | — | | — | | | — | | 10,160 | | — | | | 10,160 | |
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments, net of reclassification adjustments | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | (11,149 | ) | | (11,149 | ) |
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Total comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (989 | ) |
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Stock-based compensation (note 6) | | — | | — | | | 743 | | — | | — | | | 743 | |
Capital distributions | | — | | (1,032 | ) | | — | | — | | — | | | (1,032 | ) |
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Balance – May 6, 2007 | | 374 | | 388,281 | | | 2,080 | | 103,638 | | (4,367 | ) | | 490,006 | |
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Balance – February 3, 2008 | | 374 | | 347,395 | | | 2,649 | | 170,256 | | (7,524 | ) | | 513,150 | |
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Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings for the period | | — | | — | | | — | | 9,632 | | — | | | 9,632 | |
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments, net of reclassification adjustments | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | 8,999 | | | 8,999 | |
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Total comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,631 | |
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Stock-based compensation (note 6) | | — | | — | | | 222 | | — | | — | | | 222 | |
Capital distributions | | — | | (892 | ) | | — | | — | | — | | | (892 | ) |
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Balance – May 4, 2008 | | 374 | | 346,503 | | | 2,871 | | 179,888 | | 1,475 | | | 531,111 | |
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The sum of retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) amounted to $181,363 as of May 4, 2008 (February 3, 2008 – $162,732; May 6, 2007 – $99,271).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P.
Interim Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Capital
(Unaudited)
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
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| | General partner capital $ | | Limited partner capital $ | | | Contributed surplus $ | | Retained earnings $ | | | Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ | | | Total $ | |
Balance – February 4, 2007 | | 374 | | 167,103 | | | 1,337 | | 83,635 | | | 6,782 | | | 259,231 | |
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Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings for the period | | — | | — | | | — | | 18,472 | | | — | | | 18,472 | |
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments, net of reclassification adjustments | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | | (11,149 | ) | | (11,149 | ) |
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Total comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,323 | |
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Stock-based compensation (note 6) | | — | | — | | | 743 | | — | | | — | | | 743 | |
Capital distributions | | — | | (1,032 | ) | | — | | — | | | — | | | (1,032 | ) |
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Balance – May 6, 2007 | | 374 | | 166,071 | | | 2,080 | | 102,107 | | | (4,367 | ) | | 266,265 | |
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Balance – February 3, 2008 | | 374 | | 163,158 | | | 2,649 | | 172,504 | | | (7,524 | ) | | 331,161 | |
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Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for the period | | — | | — | | | — | | (549 | ) | | — | | | (549 | ) |
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments, net of reclassification adjustments | | — | | — | | | — | | — | | | 8,999 | | | 8,999 | |
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Total comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,450 | |
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Stock-based compensation (note 6) | | — | | — | | | 222 | | — | | | — | | | 222 | |
Capital distributions | | — | | (891 | ) | | — | | — | | | — | | | (891 | ) |
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Balance – May 4, 2008 | | 374 | | 162,267 | | | 2,871 | | 171,955 | | | 1,475 | | | 338,942 | |
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The sum of retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) amounted to $173,430 as of May 4, 2008 (February 3, 2008 – $164,980; May 6, 2007 – $97,740).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Interim Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(Unaudited)
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
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| | Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. | | | Dollarama Group L.P. |
| | For the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 $ | | | For the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 $ | | | For the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 $ | | For the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 $ |
Sales | | 236,815 | | | 215,875 | | | 236,815 | | 215,875 |
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Cost of sales and expenses | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of sales | | 160,205 | | | 145,296 | | | 160,205 | | 145,296 |
General, administrative and store operating expenses | | 48,529 | | | 43,317 | | | 48,529 | | 43,317 |
Amortization | | 4,773 | | | 4,099 | | | 4,773 | | 4,099 |
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| | 213,507 | | | 192,712 | | | 213,507 | | 192,712 |
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Operating income | | 23,308 | | | 23,163 | | | 23,308 | | 23,163 |
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Amortization of financing costs | | 1,243 | | | 1,615 | | | 997 | | 1,068 |
Interest expense | | 14,115 | | | 17,262 | | | 8,866 | | 11,027 |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments and long-term debt | | 8,454 | | | (14,228 | ) | | 3,768 | | 866 |
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | (504 | ) | | 18,514 | | | 9,677 | | 10,202 |
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Provision for current income taxes | | 45 | | | 42 | | | 45 | | 42 |
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Net earnings (loss) for the period | | (549 | ) | | 18,472 | | | 9,632 | | 10,160 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
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| | Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. | | | Dollarama Group L.P. | |
| | For the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 $ | | | For the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 $ | | | For the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 $ | | | For the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 $ | |
Operating activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) for the period | | (549 | ) | | 18,472 | | | 9,632 | | | 10,160 | |
Adjustments for | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization of property and equipment | | 5,168 | | | 3,956 | | | 5,168 | | | 3,956 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | 694 | | | 930 | | | 694 | | | 930 | |
Change in fair value of derivatives | | (6,347 | ) | | 34,784 | | | (6,347 | ) | | 34,784 | |
Amortization of financing costs | | 1,243 | | | 1,615 | | | 997 | | | 1,068 | |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on long-term debt | | 15,313 | | | (48,335 | ) | | 10,774 | | | (33,241 | ) |
Amortization of unfavourable lease rights | | (1,089 | ) | | (787 | ) | | (1,089 | ) | | (787 | ) |
Deferred lease inducements | | 449 | | | 709 | | | 449 | | | 709 | |
Deferred leasing costs | | (160 | ) | | — | | | (160 | ) | | — | |
Deferred tenant allowances | | 498 | | | 1,240 | | | 498 | | | 1,240 | |
Amortization of deferred tenant allowances | | (270 | ) | | (204 | ) | | (270 | ) | | (204 | ) |
Stock-based compensation | | 222 | | | 743 | | | 222 | | | 743 | |
Amortization of deferred leasing costs | | 61 | | | 37 | | | 61 | | | 37 | |
Other | | (1 | ) | | 13 | | | (1 | ) | | 13 | |
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| | 15,232 | | | 13,173 | | | 20,628 | | | 19,408 | |
Changes in non-cash working capital components | | 13,798 | | | (689 | ) | | 8,194 | | | (7,144 | ) |
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| | 29,030 | | | 12,484 | | | 28,822 | | | 12,264 | |
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Investing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | (9,153 | ) | | (10,619 | ) | | (9,153 | ) | | (10,619 | ) |
Proceeds on disposal of property and equipment | | 62 | | | 38 | | | 62 | | | 38 | |
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| | (9,091 | ) | | (10,581 | ) | | (9,091 | ) | | (10,581 | ) |
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Financing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financing costs | | (208 | ) | | (219 | ) | | — | | | — | |
Repayment of long-term debt | | (12,810 | ) | | (675 | ) | | (12,810 | ) | | (675 | ) |
Capital distributions | | (891 | ) | | (1,032 | ) | | (892 | ) | | (1,032 | ) |
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| | (13,909 | ) | | (1,926 | ) | | (13,702 | ) | | (1,707 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | 6,030 | | | (23 | ) | | 6,029 | | | (24 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents – Beginning of period | | 26,214 | | | 47,703 | | | 26,200 | | | 47,695 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents – End of period | | 32,244 | | | 47,680 | | | 32,229 | | | 47,671 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are based on accounting policies and methods consistent in their application with those used and described in the annual consolidated financial statements of Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and Dollarama Group L.P. as contained in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”). The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the financial statement disclosures included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada (“Canadian GAAP”) and therefore should be read in conjunction with the most recent Form 10-K.
In the opinion of management of Dollarama Group GP Inc., acting in its capacity as General Partner of Dollarama Group L.P., and of management of Dollarama Group Holdings ULC acting in its capacity as General Partner of Dollarama Group Holdings L.P., the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which consist only of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations and cash flows in accordance with Canadian GAAP. The results reported in these financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. Historically, the last quarter of the year has presented a higher level of activity and produced better results than the first three quarters. Unless otherwise stated, the information contained herein applies to both Dollarama Group L.P. and Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. (collectively referred to as the “Partnership”).
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
2 | Changes in accounting policies |
Capital Disclosures
In December 2006, the CICA published Section 1535, “Capital Disclosures”. This new standard established disclosure requirements concerning capital such as: qualitative information about its objectives, policies and processes for managing capital; quantitative data about what it regards as capital; whether it has complied with any externally imposed capital requirements and, if not, the consequences of such non-compliance. This section was adopted as of February 4, 2008. Disclosure requirements pertaining to this Section are contained in note 7.
Financial Instruments – Disclosure and Presentation
In December 2006, the CICA published two new sections: Section 3862, “Financial Instruments - Disclosures”, and Section 3863, “Financial Instruments – Presentation”. These new standards replace Section 3861, “Financial Instruments – Disclosure and Presentation”, revising and enhancing its disclosure requirements, and carrying forward unchanged its presentation requirements. These sections were adopted as of February 4, 2008. Disclosure requirements pertaining to these Sections are contained in note 8.
Inventory
In June 2007, the CICA published Section 3031, “Inventories”. This new standard establishes measurement and disclosure requirements concerning inventories and was adopted as of February 4, 2008 and had no impact on the financial statements of the Partnership for the first quarter ended May 4, 2008.
Intangible Assets
CICA 3064 replaces CICA 3062 and establishes standards for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of goodwill and intangible assets. The provisions relating to the definition and initial recognition of intangible assets are equivalent to the corresponding provisions of IAS 38,Intangible Assets.CICA 1000 is amended to clarify criteria for recognition of an asset. CICA 3450 is replaced by guidance in CICA 3064. EIC 27 is no longer applicable for entities that have adopted CICA 3064. AcG 11 is amended to delete references to deferred costs and to provide guidance on development costs as intangible assets under CICA 3064. This new standard is effective for interim and annual financial statements for years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The Partnership will evaluate the effect of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
Long-term debt outstanding consists of the following:
Dollarama Group L.P.
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| | As of May 4, 2008 $ | | As of February 3, 2008 $ |
Senior subordinated notes (US$200,000,000), maturing in August 2012, bearing interest at 8 7/8%, payable semi-annually | | 203,860 | | 198,800 |
Term bank loan US$238,585,556 (February 3, 2008 – US$239,194,191), maturing in November 2011, repayable in quarterly capital installments of US$608,637. Advances under the term bank loan bear interest at rates ranging from 0.75% to 1.0% above the bank’s prime rate. However, borrowings under the term bank loan by way of LIBOR loans bear interest at rates ranging from 1.75% to 2.0% per annum above the bank’s LIBOR | | 243,190 | | 237,759 |
Term bank loan, maturing in May 2010, repayable in quarterly capital installments varying from $1,500,000 to $7,500,000. Advances under the term bank loan bear interest at rates varying from 0.75% to 1.25% per annum above the bank’s prime rate. However, borrowings under the term bank loan by way of bankers’ acceptances bear interest at rates varying from 1.75% to 2.25% per annum above the bankers’ acceptance rate | | 65,195 | | 77,390 |
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| | 512,245 | | 513,949 |
Less: Current portion | | 25,186 | | 25,734 |
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| | 487,059 | | 488,215 |
Less: Financing costs | | 12,997 | | 13,662 |
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| | 474,062 | | 474,553 |
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
Dollarama Group Holdings L.P.
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| | As of May 4, 2008 $ | | As of February 3, 2008 $ |
Balance as per Dollarama Group L.P. | | 512,245 | | 513,949 |
Senior subordinated deferred interest notes US$185,000,000, maturing in August 2012, interest accrues semi-annually in arrears commencing in June 2007 at a rate per annum equal to 6-month LIBOR plus 5.75%, increasing to 6.25% in December 2008 and 6.75% in December 2009 | | 188,570 | | 183,890 |
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| | 700,815 | | 697,839 |
Less: Current portion | | 25,186 | | 25,734 |
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| | 675,629 | | 672,105 |
Less: Financing costs and discount | | 18,537 | | 19,099 |
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| | 657,092 | | 653,006 |
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4 | Commitments, contingencies and guarantee |
As of May 4, 2008, there were contractual obligations for operating leases amounting to approximately $466,103,000. The leases extend over various periods up to the year 2024.
The basic annual rent, exclusive of contingent rentals, for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
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| | $ |
2009 | | 62,440 |
2010 | | 59,378 |
2011 | | 56,553 |
2012 | | 52,558 |
2013 | | 47,639 |
Thereafter | | 187,535 |
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
The rent and contingent rent expense of operating leases for store, warehouse, distribution centre and corporate headquarters included in the consolidated statement of earnings are as follows:
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| | 13-week period ended |
| | May 4, 2008 $ | | May 6, 2007 $ |
Basic rent | | 16,252 | | 13,502 |
Contingent rent | | 383 | | 294 |
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| | 16,635 | | 13,796 |
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A legal proceeding had been instituted against the Partnership for alleged copyright infringement pertaining to the sale of certain products. The Partnership settled this claim for consideration of $250,000 in damages and will discontinue the sale of these products once the current inventory is liquidated.
Of the two other actions against the Partnership for alleged personal injuries sustained by customers in our stores, the case Pellegrino v. Dollar A.M.A Inc. (operating as Dollarama) filed on June 17, 2004 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was settled as of April 2, 2008 with the settlement being covered by the insurance company. In the second case (Giuseppa Calvo v. S. Rossy Inc.) filed on May 8, 2006 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the plaintiffs are alleging damages of $1.0 million. The Partnership believes that the potential amount to be paid for this claim would be covered by its insurance policy. It is not possible at this time to determine the outcome of this matter and accordingly, no provision has been made in the account for this claim.
The Partnership believes that these suits are without substantial merit and should not result in judgments which in aggregate would have a material adverse effect on its financial statements.
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
5 | Derivative financial instruments |
The fair value of derivative financial instruments is as follows:
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| | Fair value | | | | | |
| | As of May 4, 2008 $ | | | As of February 3, 2008 $ | | | Qualify for hedge accounting | | Nature of hedging relationship |
Foreign currency and interest rate swaps agreements | | (46,021 | ) | | (50,806 | ) | | No | | — |
Foreign exchange forward contracts | | 5,843 | | | (4,507 | ) | | Yes | | Cash flow hedge |
Foreign currency swap agreements | | (38,715 | ) | | (38,926 | ) | | Yes | | Cash flow hedge |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | (78,893 | ) | | (94,239 | ) | | | | |
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Derivative financial instruments – current assets | | 7,099 | | | — | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments – current liabilities | | (85,992 | ) | | (94,239 | ) | | | | |
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| | (78,893 | ) | | (94,239 | ) | | | | |
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Changes in fair value
Changes in fair value of the foreign currency and interest rate swap agreements are reported to earnings under “Foreign Exchange loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments and long-term debt”. Accordingly, a gain of $4,785,000 (May 6, 2007 – loss of $19,020,000); was recorded to earnings for the quarter ended May 4, 2008.
The fair value of the foreign exchange forward contracts is recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” and is reclassified to earnings under “Cost of sales” when the underlying inventory is sold. In addition to the fair value of the foreign exchange forward contracts representing a gain of $5,843,000 as of May 4, 2008 (May 6, 2007 – loss of $4,845,000, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) includes a loss of $2,593,000 (May 6, 2007 – gain of $2,423,000 on foreign exchange forward contracts settled before May 4, 2008 which will be reported to earnings when the relative inventory is sold.
The fair value of the foreign currency swap agreements is recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)”. A portion of the changes in the fair value of foreign currency swap agreements (representing the offsetting impact of the conversion of the Notes from U.S. dollars to Canadian dollars at the balance sheet date as described in note 7(a)) is reclassified from “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” to earnings under “Foreign exchange loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments and long-term debt”. Accordingly, for the quarter ended May 4, 2008, a gain of $5,060,000 (May 6, 2007 – loss of $15,600,000) was reclassified from “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” to earnings.
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
6 | Stock-based compensation |
Dollarama Capital Corporation (“DCC”), a parent company of the Partnership, adopted a management option plan (the “Plan”) whereby managers, directors and employees of the Partnership may be granted stock options to acquire shares of DCC. The number and characteristics of stock options granted are determined by the Board of DCC and the options will have a life not exceeding 10 years.
An option on the Class B common shares must be exercised in combination with 2.86 options on the Class B preferred shares (referred to as a “Combined Option”).
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| | Number of Class B common share options | | Weighted average purchase price | | Number of Class B preferred share options | | Weighted average purchase price |
| | Service | | Performance | | | | Service | | Performance | | |
Outstanding – February 4, 2007 | | 613,931 | | 1,227,862 | | 1.00 | | 1,752,662 | | 3,505,324 | | 0.70 |
Granted | | 266,491 | | 532,982 | | 8.41 | | 760,800 | | 1,521,600 | | 1.30 |
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Outstanding – February 3, 2008 | | 880,422 | | 1,760,844 | | 3.24 | | 2,513,462 | | 5,026,924 | | 0.88 |
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Outstanding – May 4, 2008 | | 880,422 | | 1,760,844 | | 3.24 | | 2,513,462 | | 5,026,924 | | 0.88 |
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Exercisable – May 4, 2008 | | 404,053 | | — | | | | 1,653,500 | | — | | |
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Capital is defined as long-term debt net of cash flow hedges and partnerships’ capital net of cash flow hedges.
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| | Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. | | Dollarama Group L.P. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As of May 4, 2008 $ | | As of February 3, 2008 $ | | As of May 4, 2008 $ | | As of February 3, 2008 $ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt, including current portion | | 682,278 | | 678,740 | | 499,248 | | 500,287 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency and interest rate swap agreements | | 38,715 | | 38,926 | | 38,715 | | 38,926 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Partnerships’ capital | | 337,467 | | 338,685 | | 529,636 | | 520,674 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total capital | | 1,058,460 | | 1,056,351 | | 1,067,599 | | 1,059,887 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
The Partnership’s objectives when managing capital are:
| • | | to provide a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business; |
| • | | to maintain a flexible capital structure that optimizes the cost of capital at acceptable risk and preserves the ability to meet financial obligations; |
| • | | to ensure sufficient liquidity to pursue its organic growth strategy. |
In managing its capital structure, the Partnership monitors performance throughout the year to ensure anticipated cash distributions, working capital requirements and maintenance capital expenditures are funded from operations, available cash on deposit and, where applicable, bank borrowings. The Partnership manages its capital structure and may make adjustments to it in order to support the broader corporate strategy or in response to changes in economic conditions and risk. In order to maintain or adjust its capital structure, the Partnership may issue new debt, issue new debt to replace existing debt (with different characteristics), or reduce the amount of existing debt.
The Partnership monitors debt using a number of financial metrics, including but not limited to:
| • | | the leverage ratio, defined as debt adjusted for value of lease obligations to the sum of (i) adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for annualized earnings for new stores (defined as “consolidated adjusted EBITDA”), and (ii) lease expense (EBITDA plus (ii) is defined as “consolidated EBITDAR”); and |
| • | | the interest coverage ratio, defined as adjusted EBITDA to net interest expense (interest expense incurred net of interest income earned). |
The Partnership uses EBITDA and EBITDAR as a measurement to monitor performance. Both measures, as presented, are not recognized for financial statement presentation purposes under Canadian GAAP, and do not have a standardized meaning. Therefore, they are not likely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities.
The Partnership is subject to financial covenants pursuant to the credit facility agreements, which are measured on a quarterly basis. These include the leverage, and debt service ratios presented above. The Partnership is in compliance with all such covenants.
Classification of financial instrument
The classification of financial instruments as of May 4, 2008 is detailed below and their respective carrying amounts equal their fair values.
Cash and cash equivalents, totaling $32,229 for Dollarama Group L.P. and $32,244 for Dollarama Group Holdings L.P., are classified as held for trading which are financial assets and financial liabilities typically acquired or assumed for the purpose of selling or repurchasing the instrument in the near term. The financial instrument is recorded at fair market value determined using market prices. Interest earned, gains and losses realized on disposal and unrealized gains and losses from the change in fair value are reflected in consolidated earnings.
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
Accounts receivable, totaling $2,266, are classified as loans and receivables which represent non-derivative financial assets resulting from the delivery of cash or other assets by a lender to a borrower in return for a promise to repay on a specified date, or on demand.
Accounts payable ($24,596 – Dollarama Group L.P. & $25,399 – Dollarama Group Holdings L.P.), accrued expenses and other ($36,060 – Dollarama Group L.P. & $44,434 – Dollarama Group Holdings L.P.), and long-term debt ($499,248 – Dollarama Group L.P. & $682,278 – Dollarama Group Holdings L.P.) are classified as other liabilities. Other liabilities are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Financial risk factors
The Partnership’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, fair value interest rate risk, cash flow interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Partnership’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of the financial market and seeks to minimize potential adverse effects on the Partnership’s financial performance. The Partnership uses derivative financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures.
Risk management is carried out by the finance department under practices approved by the Board of Directors. This department identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks based on the requirements of the organization. The board provides guidance for overall risk management, covering specific areas, such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, use of derivative financial instruments.
The Partnership is exposed to foreign exchange risks arising from 1) U.S. dollar-denominated debt which is partially hedged by foreign currency swap agreements, and 2) the purchase of imported merchandise using U.S. dollars, which are partially covered by forward exchange forward contracts.
The Partnership’s risk management policy is to hedge up to 100% of anticipated cash flows required for purchases of merchandise in U.S. dollars over the next rolling 12 months.
We use foreign exchange forward contracts to manage risks from fluctuations in the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar. All forward contracts are used only for risk management purposes and are designated as hedges of specific anticipated purchases of merchandise. Upon redesignation or amendment of a foreign exchange forward contract, the ineffective portion of such contracts is recognized immediately in earnings. We estimate that in the absence of our currency risk management program, every $0.01 appreciation in the Canadian dollar relative to U.S. dollar exchange rate results in approximately $1.5 million annual increase in operating earnings. The seasonality of our purchases will affect the quarterly impact of this variation. We periodically examine the derivative financial instruments we use to hedge exposure to foreign currency fluctuation to ensure that these instruments are highly effective at reducing or modifying foreign exchange risk associated with the hedged item.
In addition, a majority of our debt is in U.S. dollars. Therefore, a downward fluctuation in the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar would reduce our funds available to service our U.S. dollar-denominated debt. As required by the terms of our senior secured credit facility, we have entered into two swap agreements consisting of a foreign currency swap and an interest rate swap that expire on January 31, 2011 to minimize our exposure to exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations in respect of our LIBOR-based U.S. dollar-denominated term loans. We record the fair value of the swap agreements as a reduction of “foreign exchange loss on long-term debt and change in fair value of derivative financial instruments “ in our consolidated statement of operations and in “derivative financial instruments” on the balance sheet.
On August 12, 2005, we entered into two additional swap agreements consisting of foreign currency swaps to minimize our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations in respect of our 8.875% senior subordinated notes. These swap agreements qualify for hedge accounting. The fair value of the swap agreements is deferred in a separate component in our consolidated statement of partners’ capital and other comprehensive income until the underlying hedged transactions are reporting in our consolidated statement of earnings.
Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. has US$185.0 million of senior floating rate deferred interest notes. The Partnership has not entered into a foreign currency swap agreement as of May 4, 2008 and thus is exposed to exchange rate fluctuations.
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
The Partnership’s interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Partnership to cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rate expose the Partnership to fair value interest rate risk.
When appropriate, the Partnership analyzes its interest rate risk exposure. Various scenarios are simulated taking into consideration refinancing, renewal of existing positions, alternative financing and hedging. Based on these scenarios, the Partnership calculates the impact on earnings of a defined interest rate shift. We use variable-rate debt to finance a portion of our operations and capital expenditures. These obligations expose us to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. We have approximately $308.4 million in term loans outstanding under our senior secured credit facility based on the exchange rate on May 4, 2008, bearing interest at variable rates. Each quarter point change in interest rates would result in a $0.8 million change in interest expense on such term loans. We also have a revolving loan facility which provides for borrowings of up to $75.0 million which bears interest at variable rates. Assuming the entire revolver is drawn, each quarter point change in interest rates would result in a $0.2 million change in interest expense on our revolving loan facility.
Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. also has approximately $188.6 million of senior floating rate deferred interest notes based on the exchange rate on May 4, 2008, bearing interest at variable rates. Each quarter point change in interest rates would result in a $0.5 million change in interest expense on the notes.
The Partnership is exposed to credit risk to the extent of non-payment by counterparties of its financial instruments. The Partnership has credit policies covering financial exposures. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the balance sheet date is represented by the carrying value of each financial asset, including derivative financial instruments. The Partnership mitigates this credit risk by dealing with counterparties which are major financial institutions that the Partnership anticipates will satisfy their contractual obligations.
The Partnership is exposed to credit risk on the accounts receivable from its landlords for tenant allowances. In order to reduce this risk, the Partnership’s will retain rent payments until accounts receivable is fully satisfied.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Partnership will not be able to meet its obligations as they fall due. As at May 4, 2008, the Partnership had credit facilities of $75.0 million (February 3, 2008 – $75.0 million), and outstanding letters of credit of U.S.$1.0 million (February 3, 2008 – US$0.9 million).
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
The contractual maturities of the Corporation’s financial liabilities as at May 4, 2008 are summarized in the following table:
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| | CARRYING AMOUNT | | CONTRACTUAL CASH FLOWS | | UNDER 1 YEAR | | FROM 1 to 2 YEARS | | FROM 2 to 5 YEARS | | OVER 5 YEARS |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-derivative financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | 24,596 | | 24,596 | | 24,596 | | | | | | |
Accrued expenses and other | | 36,060 | | 36,060 | | 36,060 | | | | | | |
Senior subordinated notes | | 203,860 | | 203,860 | | | | | | 203,860 | | |
Term bank loans - A | | 65,195 | | 65,195 | | 25,500 | | 7,500 | | 32,195 | | |
Term bank loans - B | | 243,190 | | 243,190 | | 2,482 | | 4,964 | | 235,744 | | |
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Derivative financial instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency and interest rate swap agreements | | 46,021 | | 46,021 | | | | 8,450 | | 37,571 | | |
Foreign exchange forward contracts | | 1,256 | | 1,256 | | 1,256 | | | | | | |
Foreign currency swap agreements | | 38,715 | | 38,715 | | 12,622 | | | | 26,093 | | |
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Total Dollarama Group L.P. | | 658,893 | | 658,893 | | 102,516 | | 20,914 | | 535,463 | | - |
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Non-derivative financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | 803 | | 803 | | 803 | | | | | | |
Accrued expenses and other | | 8,374 | | 8,374 | | 8,374 | | | | | | |
Senior subordinated deferred interest notes | | 188,570 | | 188,570 | | | | | | 188,570 | | |
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Total Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. | | 856,640 | | 856,640 | | 111,693 | | 20,914 | | 724,033 | | - |
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Foreign currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at period-end exchange rates while non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historic rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at prevailing market rates in the recognition period. The resulting exchange gains or losses are recorded in the consolidated statement of earnings.
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| | Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. | | | Dollarama Group L.P. | |
| | For the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 $ | | | For the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 $ | | | For the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 $ | | | For the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 $ | |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments and long-term debt | | 8,454 | | | 14,228 | | | (3,768 | ) | | 866 | |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) included in cost of sales | | (6,092 | ) | | (192 | ) | | (6,092 | ) | | (192 | ) |
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Aggregate foreign exchange loss (gain) included in net earnings | | 2,362 | | | 14,036 | | | (9,860 | ) | | 674 | |
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Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. and
Dollarama Group L.P.
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) May 4, 2008
(tabular amounts expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
9 | Related party transactions |
Included in expenses are management fees of $795,000 for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 (May 6, 2007 – $834,300) charged by an affiliate of Bain Capital Partners VIII, LP, the private equity firm that controls the Partnership’s parent.
Expenses charged by related parties which mainly comprise rent total $2,366,000 for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 (May 6, 2007 – $1,642,000).
Included in accrued expenses and other is $2,057,000 payable to Bain Capital Partners VIII, LP as of May 4, 2008 (February 3, 2008 – $1,637,000).
Included in accounts receivable is nil receivable from a related party as of May 4, 2008 (February 3, 2008 – $565,000).
These transactions were measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of the consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
10 | Reconciliation of accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and the United States |
The Partnership has prepared these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, which conform in all material respects to those in the United States.
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in this report along with the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2008 and related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our functional and reporting currency is the Canadian dollar. Financial data has been prepared in conformity with Canadian GAAP. Certain measures used in this discussion and analysis do not have any standardized meaning under Canadian GAAP. When used, these measures are defined in such terms as to allow the reconciliation to the closest Canadian GAAP measure. It is unlikely that these measures could be compared to similar measures presented by other companies.
Registrants
This quarterly report is that of Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. (“Holdings”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Dollarama Group L.P. (“Group L.P.”). Currently, the only assets of Holdings are 100% of the equity of its three direct subsidiaries: (i) Dollarama Group Holdings Corporation, which holds no assets, (ii) Dollarama Holdings GP Inc., which is the general partner of Dollarama Holdings L.P., and (iii) Dollarama Holdings L.P., which holds no assets other than equity in its two direct subsidiaries. Dollarama Holdings L.P., together with its direct subsidiary Dollarama Group GP Inc., owns 100% of the equity of Group L.P. Group L.P., along with its two direct subsidiaries Dollarama GP Inc. and Dollarama Corporation, own 100% of the equity of Dollarama L.P. Together, Dollarama L.P. and Dollarama Corporation operate the Dollarama business. Holdings and Group L.P. are together with their consolidated subsidiaries referred to as the “Company”, the “Partnership”, “we”, “us” or “our”.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this document are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including those that are described elsewhere in this report. Such risks and uncertainties may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks include, among others, changes in consumer buying trends, changes in raw material and equipment costs and availability, seasonal changes in customer demand, pricing actions by competitors and general changes in economic conditions, and are referred to in Part II of this report under Item 1A.
Overview
We are the leading operator of dollar discount stores in Canada. Based on our internal review of publicly available information, we believe that we have more than 3.0 times the number of stores as compared to our next largest competitor in Canada. Our core markets are Ontario and Québec. As of May 4, 2008, we operated 530 Dollarama stores, including 405 stores located in Ontario and Québec. Our stores offer a varied mix consisting of both consumables and semi-durables, which are sold mainly in individual or multiple units primarily at a price of $1.00. We have a well diversified supply base, sourcing our merchandise from both North American and overseas suppliers. All of our stores are company-operated, and nearly all are located in high-traffic areas such as strip malls and shopping centers in metropolitan areas, mid-sized cities, or small towns.
Our strategy is to grow our sales, net earnings and cash flow by building upon our position as the leading Canadian operator of dollar stores and continuing to offer a compelling value proposition on a wide variety of everyday merchandise to a broad base of shoppers. As a result, we continually strive to maintain and improve the efficiency of our operations.
Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations
Sales
We recognize sales at the time the customer tenders payment for and take possession of the merchandise. All sales are final. Comparable store sales is a measure of the percentage increase or decrease of the sales of stores open for at least 13 complete fiscal months and that remain open at the end of the period, relative to the same period in the prior year. We include sales from relocated stores and expanded stores in comparable store sales. The primary drivers of comparable store sales performance are store expansions and relocations, changes in store traffic, and the average number of items purchased by customers per visit. To increase comparable store sales, we focus on expanding our stores and offering a wide selection of merchandise that offer high quality and good value at attractive and well-maintained updated store formats, in convenient locations.
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We have historically experienced seasonal fluctuations in our sales and expect this trend to continue. We generated 28.9% of our sales in fiscal year ended February 3, 2008 during the fourth quarter due to the holiday selling season. In anticipation of increased sales activity during the fourth quarter, we typically purchase substantial amounts of inventory and hire a significant number of temporary employees to supplement our permanent store and warehouse staffs.
Our sales are adversely affected by inflation and other adverse economic developments that affect the level of consumer spending in Canada where we sell our merchandise.
Cost of Sales
Our cost of sales consists of merchandise inventories (which are variable and proportional to our sales volume), procurement and warehousing costs (including occupancy and labor costs), store rent and occupancy costs, which are predominantly fixed costs, and shipping and transportation costs. We record vendor rebates consisting of volume purchase rebates, when earned. The rebates are recorded as a reduction of inventory purchases at cost, which has the effect of reducing cost of sales. As a fixed price retailer, increases in operating and merchandise costs could negatively impact our operating results because we generally do not pass on cost increases to our customers. We may be able to redesign some of our direct sourced products to attempt to mitigate the impact of increasing unit costs.
We have historically reduced our cost of sales by shifting more of our sourcing to low-cost foreign suppliers. For the fiscal year ended February 3, 2008, the direct overseas sourcing was 57.5% of our purchases compared to 53.1% for the fiscal year ended February 4, 2007. There have been no significant changes as of May 4, 2008. We purchase merchandise from foreign suppliers mainly in China, but also from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Pakistan, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Kingdom. As a result, our cost of sales is impacted by the fluctuation of foreign currencies against the Canadian dollar. In particular, we purchase a majority of our imported merchandise from suppliers in China using U.S. dollars. Therefore, our cost of sales is impacted by the fluctuation of the Chinese renminbi against the U.S. dollar and the fluctuation of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar. While we enter into forward contracts to hedge part of our exposure to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar, we do not hedge our exposure to fluctuations in the value of the Chinese renminbi against the U.S. dollar.
Our occupancy costs are driven by our base rent expense. We believe that we are generally able to negotiate leases at market, or slightly favorable to market, economic terms due to the increased consumer traffic which our stores usually generate in strip malls and shopping centers. We typically enter into leases with terms of between five and ten years with options to renew for one or more periods of five years each.
Shipping and transportation costs are also a significant component of our cost of sales. When fuel costs increase, shipping and transportation costs increase because the carriers generally pass on such cost increases to the users. Because of the risk of continued increases in fuel costs in fiscal year 2009, we expect increased fuel surcharges from our contract carriers as compared with past quarters. Our cost of sales is also affected by general inflation in costs of merchandise and costs of certain commodities relating to raw materials used in our products. During the last three fiscal years, the negative impact of these cost increases on our product margins has been offset primarily by the favorable foreign currency fluctuations, specifically the relative strengthening of the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar.
General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses
Our general, administrative and store operating expenses consist of store labor and maintenance costs such as repair costs, which are primarily fixed, and salaries and related benefits of corporate team members, administrative office expenses, professional expenses and other related expenses. Although our average hourly wage rate is higher than the minimum wage, an increase in the mandated minimum wage could significantly increase our payroll costs unless we realize offsetting productivity gains and cost reductions. We expect our administrative costs to increase as we build our infrastructure to effectively meet the needs generated by the growth of the Partnership. Administrative and general expenses also include management fees of up to $3.0 million per year plus expenses to be paid pursuant to a management agreement with Bain Capital Partners, LLC.
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Economic or Industry-Wide Factors Affecting the Company
We operate in the Canadian discount retail merchandise business, which is highly competitive with respect to price, store location, merchandise quality, assortment and presentation, in-stock consistency, and customer service. We compete with discount stores and with many other retailers, including mass merchandise, grocery, drug, convenience, variety and other specialty stores. These other retail companies operate stores in many of the areas where we operate and many of them engage in extensive advertising and marketing efforts. Additionally, we compete with a number of companies for prime retail site locations, as well as in attracting and retaining quality employees. We, along with other retail companies, are influenced by a number of factors including, but not limited to: cost of goods, consumer debt levels and buying patterns, economic conditions, interest rates, customer preferences, unemployment, labor costs, inflation, currency exchange fluctuations, fuel prices, weather patterns, catastrophic events, competitive pressures and insurance costs.
Critical Accounting Policies
In preparing our financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis, based on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Valuation of Merchandise Inventories
The valuation of store merchandise inventories is determined by the retail inventory method valued at the lower of cost (weighted-average) or market. Under the retail inventory method, merchandise inventories are converted to a cost basis by applying an average cost to selling ratio. Merchandise inventories that are at the distribution center or warehouses and inventories that are in-transit from suppliers, are stated at the lower of cost and market, determined on a weighted-average cost basis. Merchandise inventories include items that have been marked down to management’s best estimate of their net realizable value and are included in cost of sales in the period in which the markdown is determined. We estimate our markdown reserve based on the consideration of a variety of factors, including but not limited to quantities of slow-moving or carryover seasonal merchandise on hand, historical markdown statistics and future merchandising plans. The accuracy of our estimates can be affected by many factors, some of which are outside of our control, including changes in economic conditions and consumer buying trends. Historically, we have not experienced significant differences in our estimates of markdowns compared with actual results.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost. Property and equipment are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows: (i) on the declining balance method, computer equipment and vehicles at 30%; and (ii) on the straight-line method, store and warehouse equipment at 8 to 10 years, computer software at 5 years and leasehold improvements at the terms of the lease. Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment periodically and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset might not be recoverable.
Goodwill and Trade Name
Goodwill and trade name are not subject to amortization and are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. Impairment is identified by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to which it relates to its carrying value. To the extent a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, we measure the amount of impairment in a manner similar to that of a purchase price allocation, and any excess of carrying amount over the implied fair value of goodwill is charged to earnings in the period in which the impairment is determined. Future events could cause us to conclude that impairment indicators exist and that goodwill associated with our business is impaired. Any resulting impairment would be charged to net earnings.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Factors which we consider could trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) significant negative industry or economic trends; and (ii) current, historical or projected losses that demonstrate continuing losses. Impairment is assessed by comparing the carrying amount of an asset with the expected future net undiscounted cash flows from its use together with its residual value. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their fair value. The estimates regarding their fair value include assumptions about future conditions relating to our business, as well as the industry. If actual cash flows differ from those projected by management, additional write-offs may be required.
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Operating Leases
We recognize rental expense and inducements received from landlords on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases. Any difference between the calculated expense and the amounts actually paid is reflected as deferred lease inducements on our balance sheet. We recognize contingent rental expense when the achievement of the specified sales targets is considered probable. Our estimates are based on individual store sales trends and are adjusted for actual results.
Financial Instruments
Fair market value of financial instruments
We estimate the fair market value of our financial instruments based on current interest rates, market value and current pricing of financial instruments with similar terms. Unless otherwise disclosed herein, the carrying value of these financial instruments, especially those with current maturities such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximates their fair market value.
Derivative financial instruments
We use derivative financial instruments in the management of our foreign currency and interest rate exposures. When hedge accounting is used, we document relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as our risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking derivatives to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. We also assess whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items.
Foreign exchange forward contracts
We have significant cash flows and long-term debt denominated in U.S. dollars. We use foreign exchange forward contracts and foreign currency swap agreements to mitigate risks from fluctuations in exchange rates. All forward contracts and foreign currency swap agreements are used for risk management purposes and are designated as hedges of specific anticipated purchases.
Interest rate swap agreements
Our interest rate risk is primarily in relation to our floating rate borrowings. We have entered into swap agreements to mitigate this risk.
Others
In the event a derivative financial instrument designated as a hedge is terminated or ceases to be effective prior to maturity, related realized and unrealized gains or losses are deferred under current assets or liabilities and recognized in earnings in the period in which the underlying original hedged transaction is recognized. In the event a designated hedged item is sold, extinguished or matures prior to the termination of the related derivative financial instrument, any realized or unrealized gain or loss on such derivative financial instrument is recognized in earnings.
Derivative financial instruments which are not designated as hedges or have ceased to be effective prior to maturity are recorded at their estimated fair values under current assets or liabilities with changes in their estimated fair values recorded in earnings. Estimated fair value is determined using pricing models incorporating current market prices and the contractual prices of the underlying instruments, the time value of money and yield curves.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at period-end exchange rates, while non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historic rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at prevailing market rates in the recognition period. The resulting exchange gains or losses are recorded in the statement of earnings, except for gains or losses on foreign exchange contracts used to hedge anticipated purchases in foreign currencies. Gains and losses on these contracts are accounted for as a separate component of partners’ capital in other comprehensive income. Such gains or losses are recorded in income when the related inventories are sold.
Results of Operations
The following tables set forth the major components of Holdings and Group L.P.’s consolidated statements of earnings, expressed as a percentage of sales, for the periods indicated:
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| | Holdings | | | Group L.P. | |
| | 13-Week Period Ended May 4, 2008 | | | 13-Week Period Ended May 6, 2007 | | | 13-Week Period Ended May 4, 2008 | | | 13-Week Period Ended May 6, 2007 | |
Statements of Earnings Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % |
Cost of sales | | 67.6 | % | | 67.3 | % | | 67.6 | % | | 67.3 | % |
General, administrative and store operating expenses | | 20.5 | % | | 20.1 | % | | 20.5 | % | | 20.1 | % |
Amortization | | 2.0 | % | | 1.9 | % | | 2.0 | % | | 1.9 | % |
Amortization of financing costs | | 0.5 | % | | 0.7 | % | | 0.4 | % | | 0.5 | % |
Interest expense | | 6.0 | % | | 8.0 | % | | 3.7 | % | | 5.1 | % |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments and long-term debt | | 3.6 | % | | (6.6 | )% | | 1.6 | % | | 0.4 | % |
Income taxes | | 0.0 | % | | 0.0 | % | | 0.0 | % | | 0.0 | % |
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Net earnings (loss) | | (0.2 | )% | | 8.6 | % | | 4.1 | % | | 4.7 | % |
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In the following discussion, we address the results of operations of Holdings and Group L.P. The results of operations of Holdings are almost identical to those of Group L.P., with the exception of mainly interest expense, financing costs and foreign exchange gain or loss associated with Holdings’ outstanding balance of senior floating rate deferred interest notes. Therefore, discussion related to sales, cost of sales, general, administrative and store operating expenses and amortization is identical for both companies. Beginning with the discussion of amortization of financing costs and continuing through the discussion of net earnings, we discuss Group L.P. and Holdings separately.
13-Week Period Ended May 4, 2008 Compared to 13-Week Period Ended May 6, 2007
Sales
Our sales increased $20.9 million, or 9.7%, from $215.9 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 to $236.8 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008. Comparable store sales were flat over the same quarter last year. Comparable store sales include stores that have been open for at least 13 full fiscal months and remain open at the end of the reporting period. Comparable store sales of $211.3 million were driven by a 3% increase in the average transaction size, offset by a 3% decrease in store traffic. The remaining portion of the sales growth, or $25.5 million, was driven primarily by the incremental full quarter impact of the 15 stores opened (offset by the closure of one store) during the fiscal quarter ended May 6, 2007 and the opening of 56 new stores (offset by the closure of three stores) in the last four quarters ending May 4, 2008. Our total store square footage increased 13.1% from 4.52 million at May 6, 2007 to 5.11 million at May 4, 2008.
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Cost of Sales
Cost of sales increased by $14.9 million, or 10.3 %, from $145.3 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007, to $160.2 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008. Our margin (sales less cost of sales) decreased from 32.7% for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 to 32.4% for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008. The increase in rent and transportation costs were the main contributors to this decrease of margin.
General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses
General, administrative and store operating expenses increased $5.2 million, or 12.0%, from $43.3 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 to $48.5 million for the13-week period ended May 4, 2008. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the number of stores in operation, higher wages resulting from minimum wage increases and an increase in administration costs to support the expansion. As a percentage of sales, our general administrative and store operating expenses increased from 20.1% of sales for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 to 20.5% for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008.
Amortization
Amortization expense increased $0.7 million, from $4.1 million for the13-week period ended May 6, 2007, to $4.8 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008. This increase was due to the amortization of property and equipment resulting from the new store openings and the amortization of capitalized software costs associated with the upgrade of our information technology systems.
Amortization of Financing Costs
For Group L.P., amortization of financing costs decreased from $1.1 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 to $1.0 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008.
For Holdings, amortization of financing costs decreased from $1.6 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 to $1.2 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008.
The amortization of financing costs represents the cost of our financings described in “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Debt and Commitments”, which is amortized over the term of the related debt using the effective interest rate method.
Interest Expense
For Group L.P., interest expense decreased $2.2 million from $11.0 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007, to $8.9 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008, which reflects the reduced debt outstanding in their respective currency of issuance and favorable foreign exchange rates associated with our U.S. dollar denominated debt.
For Holdings, interest expense decreased $3.1 million from $17.3 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007, to $14.1 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008, due mainly to the early principal repayment of U.S.$15.0 million of our senior floating rate deferred interest notes in the second quarter of last year.
Foreign Exchange Gain/Loss on Derivative Financial Instruments and Long-Term Debt
For Group L.P., foreign exchange loss on derivative financial instruments and long-term debt increased $2.9 million from a $0.9 million loss for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007, to a $3.8 million loss for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008, due mainly to the difference in exchange rate.
For Holdings, foreign exchange loss on derivative financial instruments and long-term debt increased $22.7 million from a $14.2 million gain for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007, to an $8.5 million loss for the13-week period ended May 4, 2008, due mainly to the difference in exchange rate.
Income Taxes
For both Group L.P. and Holdings, income tax expense remained the same at $0.04 million. Net earnings for the 13-week periods ended May 6, 2007, and May 4, 2008 constitute income of our partners and are therefore subject to income tax in their hands.
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Net Earnings
For Group L.P., despite higher sales, net earnings decreased $0.6 million from $10.2 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 to $9.6 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008. In addition to a foreign exchange loss associated with our long-term debt and related derivatives, contributing factors include higher general administration and store expenses and higher amortization of property and equipment associated with the growth of our business.
For Holdings, net earnings decreased $19.0 million from $18.5 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 to a net loss of $0.5 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 due to the foreign exchange loss on long-term debt on the outstanding senior deferred notes which are unhedged, and added to the same factors described in Group L.P.’s net earnings.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes the statement of cash flows of Holdings and Group L.P.:
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(dollars in thousands) | | 13-Week Period Ended May 4, 2008 | | | 13-Week Period Ended May 6, 2007 | | | 13-Week Period Ended May 4, 2008 | | | 13-Week Period Ended May 6, 2007 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 29,030 | | | $ | 12,484 | | | $ | 28,822 | | | $ | 12,264 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (9,091 | ) | | | (10,581 | ) | | | (9,091 | ) | | | (10,581 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (13,909 | ) | | | (1,926 | ) | | | (13,702 | ) | | | (1,707 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 6,030 | | | | (23 | ) | | | 6,029 | | | | (24 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 26,214 | | | | 47,703 | | | | 26,200 | | | | 47,695 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 32,244 | | | $ | 47,680 | | | $ | 32,229 | | | $ | 47,671 | |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Group L.P. generated cash flow from operations of $28.8 million during the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 compared to $12.3 million during the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007. The increase in operating cash flow of $16.5 million was primarily due to an increase in non-cash working capital compared to the comparable period last year.
For the 13-week periods ended May 4, 2008 and May 6, 2007, the operating cash flow of Holdings was almost identical to Group L.P. Minor differences relate primarily to the interest obligations on the senior floating rate deferred interest notes.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
During the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008, cash used for investing activities was $9.1 million compared to $10.6 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007. The decrease was primarily due to the slower pace of new store openings (10 vs. 15) and less costs required for the initial implementation of our information systems.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash used by Group L.P. for financing activities during the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 increased $12.0 million versus the same period last year. The increase is the result of a $6.2 million payment required under the terms of our credit agreement of term loan A, a $6.0 million scheduled quarterly principal repayment on term loan A, and a $0.6 million scheduled quarterly principal repayment on term loan B.
Cash used by Holdings for financing activities during the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 was $13.9 million, up $12.0 million compared to the same period last year. As compared with cash flows from financial activities with Group L.P., the primary difference is related to financing costs of the senior floating rate deferred interest notes.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 were $9.2 million offset by tenant allowances of $0.5 million as compared with $10.6 million, offset by tenant allowances of $1.2 million for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007. The decreased spending in the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008 compared with the 13-week period ended May 6, 2007 was primarily due to the slower pace of new store openings (10 vs. 15) and lower costs required for the initial implementation of our information systems. Capital expenditures for stores were $6.9 million while $2.3 million was spent on projects for continued improvement of our information systems, roll out of our debit card processing system and additional fixtures for our new warehouse corporate head-office.
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In fiscal year ended February 3, 2008, the average cost to open a new store was approximately $0.6 million, including $0.4 million for capital expenditures and $0.2 million for inventory.
Debt and Commitments
We are and will continue to be significantly leveraged. Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash flow generated from operations and borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. Our principal cash requirements have been for working capital, capital expenditures and debt service. In connection with the acquisition in 2004 of substantially all of the assets of S. Rossy Inc. and Dollar A.M.A. Inc. relating to the Dollarama business, we entered into the senior secured credit facility, pursuant to which we incurred $120.0 million of term loan A borrowings and U.S.$201.3 million of term loan B borrowings ($240.0 million based on the exchange rate on the closing date of the acquisition), and the senior subordinated bridge loan facility, pursuant to which we borrowed an aggregate of $240.0 million.
On August 12, 2005, we issued U.S.$200.0 million senior subordinated notes bearing interest at 8.875% per annum payable semi annually and maturing in August 2012. We used the proceeds from the sale of these 8.875% senior subordinated notes, together with additional term loan B borrowings of U.S.$45.0 million (approximately $45.9 million based on the exchange rate on May 4, 2008) that we incurred pursuant to an amendment to our senior secured credit facility to, (i) repay the outstanding borrowings under the senior subordinated bridge loan facility, (ii) make a cash distribution to our parent and (iii) pay related fees and expenses. At that time, the outstanding borrowings under the senior subordinated bridge loan including the accrued interest were $240.5 million bearing interest at Canadian Banker’s Acceptance rate plus 8.25% per annum and would have otherwise matured in May 2006.
On December 20, 2006, we issued U.S.$200.0 million senior floating rate deferred interest notes bearing interest at 6-month LIBOR plus 5.75% (increasing to 6.25% after two years and 6.75% after three years) per annum, payable semi annually and maturing in August 2012. We used the proceeds from the sale of these notes to make a cash distribution to our parent and to pay related fees and expenses.
As of May 4, 2008, we and our subsidiaries had approximately $308.4 million of senior secured debt outstanding, consisting of debt outstanding under our senior secured credit facility, and U.S.$200.0 million ($203.9 million based on exchange rate on May 4, 2008) of senior subordinated debt outstanding, consisting of the 8.875% senior subordinated notes, and U.S.$185.0 million ($188.6 million based on exchange rate on May 4, 2008) of senior subordinated deferred interest debt outstanding, consisting of the senior floating rate deferred interest notes.
Our and our subsidiaries’ ability to make scheduled payments of principal, or to pay the interest or additional interest, if any, on, or to refinance our indebtedness, or to fund planned capital expenditures will depend on our future performance, which to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, or other factors that are beyond our control. Based upon the current level of our operations, we believe that cash flow from operations, together with borrowings available under our senior secured credit facility, will be adequate to meet our future liquidity needs. Our assumptions with respect to future liquidity needs may not be correct and funds available to us from the sources described above may not be sufficient to enable us to service our indebtedness, or cover any shortfall in funding for any unanticipated expenses.
Senior Secured Credit Facility. Our senior secured credit facility consists of a (i) $65.2 million term loan A facility maturing in May 2010, denominated in Canadian dollars; (ii) U.S.$238.6 million ($243.2 million based on the exchange rate on May 4, 2008) term loan B facility maturing in November 2011, denominated in U.S. dollars; and (iii) $75.0 million revolving credit facility, denominated in Canadian dollars, which includes a $25.0 million letter of credit subfacility and a $10.0 million swingline loan subfacility. In addition, we may, under certain circumstances and subject to receipt of additional commitments from existing lenders or other eligible institutions, request additional term loan tranches or increases to the revolving loan commitments by an aggregate amount of up to $150.0 million (or the U.S. dollar equivalent thereof).
The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under our senior secured credit facility, other than swingline loans, equal an applicable margin percentage plus, at our option, (1) in the case of U.S. dollar denominated loans, (a) a U.S. base rate equal to the greater of (i) the rate of interest per annum equal to the rate which Royal Bank of Canada establishes at its main office in Toronto from time to time as the reference rate of interest for U.S. dollar loans made in Canada and (ii) the federal funds effective rate (converted to a rate based on a 365 or 366 day period, as the case may be) plus 1.0% per annum or (b) the rate per annum equal to the rate determined by Royal Bank of Canada to be the offered rate that appears on the page of the Telerate screen 3750 that displays an average British Bankers Association Interest Settlement Rate for deposits in U.S. dollars for an interest period chosen by us of one, two, three, or six months (or, if available to all applicable lenders, nine or twelve month periods) and (2) in the case of Canadian dollar denominated loans, a Canadian prime rate equal to the greater of (i) the rate of interest per annum equal to the rate which Royal Bank of Canada establishes at its main office in Toronto from time to time as the reference rate for Canadian dollar loans made in Canada and (ii) the rate per annum determined as being the arithmetic average of the rates quoted for bankers’ acceptance for the appropriate interest period as listed on the applicable Reuters Screen CDOR (Certificate of Deposit Offered Rate) page (plus 0.10% for certain lenders) plus 1.0% per annum.
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The applicable margin percentage for Canadian dollar denominated loans is subject to adjustment based upon the level of the total lease-adjusted leverage ratio. Initially, the applicable margins were 1.25% for Canadian prime rate loans and 2.25% for bankers’ acceptances. During the three months ended April 30, 2006, the total lease-adjusted leverage ratio level decreased the applicable margin percentage for Canadian dollar denominated loans by 0.25% to 1.00% for Canadian prime rate loans and 2.00% for bankers’ acceptances, effective May 25, 2006. On the last day of each calendar quarter, we also pay a commitment fee (calculated in arrears) to each revolving credit lender in respect of any unused commitments under the revolving credit facility, subject to adjustment based upon the level of our total lease-adjusted leverage ratio.
Previously, the applicable margin percentage was 2.25% for adjusted LIBOR rate loans and 1.25% for U.S. base rate loans. However, on May 25, 2006, the term B loan was amended. As a result, the margin percentage of 2.25% for adjusted LIBOR rate loans and 1.25% for U.S. base rate loans was decreased by 0.25%. A further 0.25% reduction will take effect if we reach a lease-adjusted leverage ratio of less than 4.75:1.
Our senior secured credit facility contains a number of restrictive covenants that, subject to significant exceptions, limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries, to, among other things: make investments and loans; make capital expenditures; incur, assume, or permit to exist additional indebtedness, guarantees, or liens; engage in mergers, acquisitions, asset sales or sale-leaseback transactions; declare dividends, make payments on, or redeem or repurchase equity interests; alter the nature of the business we conduct; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; enter into agreements limiting subsidiary distributions; and prepay, redeem, or repurchase certain indebtedness including the notes.
Subject to exceptions, our senior secured credit facility requires mandatory prepayments or offer to prepay (with the failure to do so constituting an event of default) of the loans in the event of certain asset sales or other asset dispositions, issuances of equity securities or debt securities, or if we have annual consolidated excess cash flow. Our senior secured credit facility is guaranteed by all of our existing and future subsidiaries (other than unrestricted subsidiaries as defined in the senior secured credit facility), and is secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of our existing and future assets, and a first priority pledge of our capital stock and the capital stock of those subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions agreed upon with our lenders and local law requirements.
8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012. The 8.875% senior subordinated notes were issued by Group L.P. and Dollarama Corporation. Interest on the senior subordinated notes accrues at 8.875% per year and is payable on the senior subordinated notes semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year.
Beginning August 15, 2009, the senior subordinated notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, initially at 104.438% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, declining to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, at any time on or after August 15, 2011. Prior to August 15, 2009, the senior subordinated notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. In addition, prior to August 15, 2008, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the senior subordinated notes at a price equal to 108.875% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, using proceeds from the sales of certain kinds of capital stock. Following a change of control, we will be required to offer to purchase all of the senior subordinated notes at a purchase price of 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase.
The indenture governing the 8.875% senior subordinated notes contains certain restrictions on us, including restrictions on our ability to incur indebtedness, pay dividends, make investments, grant liens, sell assets and engage in certain other activities.
The senior subordinated notes constitute general unsecured obligations and are subordinated in right of payment to all existing or future senior indebtedness. The 8.875% senior subordinated notes are currently guaranteed by all of our subsidiaries.
Senior Floating Rate Deferred Interest Notes.The senior floating rate deferred interest notes were issued by Holdings and Dollarama Group Holdings Corporation. Interest on the notes accrues and is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year at a rate per annum equal to 6-month LIBOR plus 5.75%, increasing to 6.25% after two years and 6.75% after three years. On each interest payment date, we may elect to pay interest in cash or not pay interest in cash, in which case interest accrues on such deferred interest at the same rate and in the same manner applicable to the principal amount of the notes. Interest on the notes is reset semi-annually.
At any time on or after June 15, 2007, we may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, plus accrued and unpaid interest, at the redemption prices specified in the following table:
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Year | | Redemption Price |
June 15, 2007 to December 14, 2008 | | 100.00 |
December 15, 2008 to December 14, 2009 | | 102.00 |
December 15, 2009 to December 14, 2010 | | 101.00 |
December 15, 2010 and thereafter | | 100.00 |
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In addition, we may redeem all of the notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus deferred interest if we become obligated to pay certain tax gross-up amounts. Following a change of control, we will be required to offer to purchase all of the notes at a purchase price of 101% of their principal amount plus deferred interest, plus accrued and unpaid interest (other than deferred interest), if any, to the date of purchase.
The indenture governing the senior floating rate deferred interest notes contains certain restrictions on us, including restrictions on our ability to incur indebtedness, pay dividends, make investments, grant liens, sell assets and engage in certain other activities. The notes constitute general senior unsecured obligations of us. They rank equally in right of payment to all of our future unsecured senior indebtedness, senior in right of payment to any of our future senior subordinated indebtedness and subordinated indebtedness, and are effectively subordinated in right of payment to any of our future secured debt and are structurally subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future liabilities of our subsidiaries. The notes are not guaranteed by any of our subsidiaries.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Capital disclosures, CICA 1535 requires that an entity disclose information that enables users of its financial statements to evaluate an entity’s objectives, policies and processes for managing capital. This is effective for interim and annual financial statements relating to years beginning on or after October 1, 2007. This section was adopted as of February 4, 2008. Disclosure requirements pertaining to this section are contained in the financial statements.
CICA 3031 establishes standards for the measurement and disclosure of inventories and applies to interim and annual financial statements relating to years beginning on or after January 1, 2008. The adoption of this section had no impact on the financial statements.
These new sections, CICA 3862 (on disclosures) and CICA 3863 (on presentation) replace CICA 3861, revising and enhancing its disclosure requirements and carrying forward unchanged its presentation requirements. The new sections are effective for interim and annual financial statements for years beginning on or after October 1, 2007. These sections were adopted as of February 4, 2008. Disclosure requirements pertaining to these sections are contained in the financial statements.
CICA 3064 replaces CICA 3062 and establishes standards for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of goodwill and intangible assets. The provisions relating to the definition and initial recognition of intangible assets are equivalent to the corresponding provisions of IAS 38,Intangible Assets.CICA 1000 is amended to clarify criteria for recognition of an asset. CICA 3450 is replaced by guidance in CICA 3064. EIC 27 is no longer applicable for entities that have adopted CICA 3064. AcG 11 is amended to delete references to deferred costs and to provide guidance on development costs as intangible assets under CICA 3064. This new standard is effective for interim and annual financial statements for years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. We will evaluate the effect of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
In September, 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,“Fair Value Measurements.”SFAS No. 157 establishes a single definition of fair value and a framework for measuring fair value, sets out a fair value hierarchy to be used to classify the source of information used in fair value measurements, and requires new disclosures of assets and liabilities measured at fair value based on their level in the hierarchy. SFAS No. 157 is effective for all fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and is to be applied prospectively. In February, 2008, the FASB issued Staff Positions No. 157-1 and No. 157-2 which partially defer the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for one year for certain non-financial assets and liabilities and remove certain leasing transactions from its scope.
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, (“FAS 159”). FAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. FAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. FAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We applied this guidance beginning February 4, 2008. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on our results of operations or financial condition.
In December, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007),“Business Combinations,” (“SFAS 141R”).SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non-controlling interest in an acquire, and the goodwill acquired. SFAS 141R also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This statement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2008. SFAS 141R is to be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2009. We expect SFAS 141R will have an impact on the accounting for future business combinations once adopted but the effect is dependent upon the acquisitions that are made in the future.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161,Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities— an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133,(SFAS No. 161). This statement requires additional disclosures for derivative instruments and hedging activities that include how and why an entity uses derivatives, how these instruments and the related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and related interpretations, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect the entity’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. We will evaluate the effect of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
Foreign Exchange Risk
While principally all of our sales have been in Canadian dollars, we have been steadily increasing our purchases of merchandise from low-cost overseas suppliers, including suppliers in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Pakistan, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Kingdom. For the fiscal year ended February 3, 2008, this direct sourcing from foreign suppliers accounted for in excess of 50% of our purchases. Accordingly, our results of operations are impacted by the fluctuation of foreign currencies against the Canadian dollar. In particular, we purchase a majority of our imported merchandise from suppliers in China using U.S. dollars. Therefore, our cost of sales is impacted by the fluctuation of the Chinese renminbi against the U.S. dollar and the fluctuation of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar.
We use foreign exchange forward contracts to manage risks from fluctuations in the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar. All forward contracts are used only for risk management purposes and are designated as hedges of specific anticipated purchases of merchandise. Upon redesignation or amendment of a foreign exchange forward contract, the ineffective portion of such contracts is recognized immediately in earnings. We estimate that in the absence of our currency risk management program, every $0.01 appreciation in the Canadian dollar relative to U.S. dollar exchange rate results in approximately $1.5 million annual increase in earnings before income taxes. The seasonality of our purchases will affect the quarterly impact of this variation. We periodically examine the derivative financial instruments we use to hedge exposure to foreign currency fluctuation to ensure that these instruments are highly effective at reducing or modifying foreign exchange risk associated with the hedged item.
In addition, a majority of our debt is in U.S. dollars. Therefore, a downward fluctuation in the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar would reduce our funds available to service our U.S. dollar-denominated debt. As required by the terms of our senior secured credit facility, we have entered into two swap agreements consisting of a foreign currency swap and an interest rate swap that expire on January 31, 2011 to minimize our exposure to exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations in respect of our LIBOR-based U.S. dollar-denominated term loans.
On August 12, 2005, we entered into two additional swap agreements consisting of foreign currency swaps to minimize our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations in respect of our 8.875% senior subordinated notes. These swap agreements qualify for hedge accounting.
Interest Rate Risk
We use variable-rate debt to finance a portion of our operations and capital expenditures. These obligations expose us to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. We have approximately $308.4 million in term loans outstanding under our senior secured credit facility based on the exchange rate on May 4, 2008, bearing interest at variable rates. Each quarter point change in interest rates would result in a $0.8 million change in interest expense on such term loans. We also have a revolving loan facility which provides for borrowings of up to $75.0 million which bears interest at variable rates. Assuming the entire revolver is drawn, each quarter point change in interest rates would result in a $0.2 million change in interest expense on our revolving loan facility.
We also have approximately $188.6 million of senior floating rate deferred interest notes based on the exchange rate on May 4, 2008, bearing interest at variable rates. Each quarter point change in interest rates would result in a $0.5 million change in interest expense on the notes.
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ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the quarter covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
We are from time to time involved in legal proceedings of a nature considered normal to our business. We believe that none of the litigation in which we are currently involved, individually or in the aggregate, is material to our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
On July 2, 2003, legal proceedings were instituted against S. Rossy Inc. by Party Favours before the Federal Court for trade-mark and copyright infringement as a result of the importation and sale in Canada of allegedly infringing Party Favour products. This action was amended on May 25, 2005, to include Dollarama L.P. as defendant. During the 13-week period ended May 4, 2008, we settled this claim for $250,000 in damages and will discontinue the sale of these products once the current inventory is liquidated.
One of the two other actions against us for alleged personal injuries sustained by customers in our stores, the casePellegrino v. Dollar A.M.A. Inc.(operating as Dollarama) filed on June 17, 2004 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, was settled as of April 2, 2008 with the settlement covered by the insurance company. In the second case(Guiseppa Calvo v. S. Rossy Inc.) filed on May 8, 2006 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the plaintiffs are alleging damages of $1.0 million. We believe that our insurance policies will cover any potential amount to be paid for this claim. While we intend to vigorously defend the claim asserted against us, we cannot predict its outcome.
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2008.
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
31.1 | | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, furnished herewith. |
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31.2 | | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, furnished herewith. |
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32.1 | | Section 1350 Certifications, furnished herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | Dollarama Group Holdings L.P. |
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| | | | By: | | Dollarama Group Holdings GP ULC, its general partner |
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| | | | Dollarama Group L.P. |
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| | | | By: | | Dollarama Group GP Inc., |
| | | | | | its general partner |
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Dated: | | June 16, 2008 | | By: | | /s/ Larry Rossy |
| | | | Name: | | Larry Rossy |
| | | | Title: | | Chief Executive Officer, and Director |
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Dated: | | June 16, 2008 | | By: | | /s/ Robert Coallier |
| | | | Name: | | Robert Coallier |
| | | | Title: | | Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
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