During the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2018, approximately 64% of capital expenditures related to new stores, 24% was for existing stores and distribution centers, and the remainder spent was associated with information technology and e‑commerce investments to support our growth.
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities
Financing activities consist primarily of borrowings and related repayments under our credit agreements, as well as proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $6.8 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 27, 2019 and net cash used in financing activities was $20.5 million for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2018. The net cash provided by financing activities for the twenty-six weeks ended June 27, 2019 was primarily driven by proceeds from the employee share purchase plan and exercise of stock options of $1.4 million and $7.1 million, respectively.
The net cash used in financing activities for the twenty-six weeks ended June 28, 2018 was primarily driven by a net paydown on the ABL Facility of $27.4 million, slightly offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $8.7 million.
U.S. Tariffs and Global Economy
The current domestic and international political environment, including existing and potential changes to U.S. policies related to global trade and tariffs, have resulted in uncertainty surrounding the future state of the global economy. In September 2018, the U.S. imposed tariffs of 10% on many products from China, and the U.S. administration has since increased that amount to 25% as of June 2019. Historically, approximately half of the products we sell were imported from China, the vast majority of which are impacted by these tariffs. As we continue to analyze the impact these tariffs may have on our business, we have begun taking steps to mitigate some of these cost increases through negotiating lower costs from our vendors, increasing retail pricing as we deem appropriate, and sourcing from alternative countries. While we expect our efforts will mitigate a substantial portion of the overall effect of increased tariffs in fiscal 2019, we expect the recently enacted tariffs will increase our inventory costs and associated cost of goods sold as we incur the tariffs.
In addition, on May 24, 2019, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced it had completed a preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the imports of ceramic tile from China and determined there is a reasonable indication that the ceramic tile production industry in the U.S. is being materially injured by imports of ceramic tile from China that have allegedly been subsidized by the Chinese government and are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue with its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning imports of this product from China, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due in September 2019, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due in September 2019, which date is subject to extension. While it is too early to determine what the outcome of this investigation will be and what impact, if any, it will have on the Company, we have begun taking steps to mitigate the risk of exposure by sourcing from alternative countries. Potential costs and any attendant impact on pricing arising from these tariffs or potential duties, and any further expansion in the types or levels of tariffs or duties implemented, could require us to modify our current business practices and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Contractual Obligations
There were no material changes to our contractual obligations outside the ordinary course of our business during the twenty-six weeks ended June 27, 2019.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
For the twenty-six weeks ended June 27, 2019, we were not party to any material off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, net sales, expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. We do not have any relationship with