UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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þ | | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2006
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o | | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 0-14749
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado
(State of incorporation)
84-0910696
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
265 Turner Drive, Durango, CO 81303
(Address of principal executive offices)
(970) 259-0554
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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. Yesþ Noo.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and larger accelerated filer” in Rule 12b of the Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filero Accelerated filerþ Non-accelerated filero
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange act). Yeso Noþ.
On December 29, 2006 the registrant had outstanding 6,105,916 shares of its common stock, $.03 par value.
The exhibit index is located on page 19.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended November 30, | | Nine Months Ended November 30, |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2006 | | 2005 |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 7,666,555 | | | $ | 6,735,832 | | | $ | 18,253,827 | | | $ | 15,877,100 | |
Franchise and royalty fees | | | 1,427,881 | | | | 1,261,715 | | | | 4,388,590 | | | | 4,070,408 | |
Total revenues | | | 9,094,436 | | | | 7,997,547 | | | | 22,642,417 | | | | 19,947,508 | |
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Costs and Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of sales | | | 5,043,934 | | | | 4,291,666 | | | | 11,547,063 | | | | 9,707,178 | |
Franchise costs | | | 430,040 | | | | 416,747 | | | | 1,146,655 | | | | 1,061,800 | |
Sales and marketing | | | 367,695 | | | | 321,330 | | | | 1,072,447 | | | | 911,990 | |
General and administrative | | | 571,583 | | | | 546,436 | | | | 1,790,897 | | | | 1,582,403 | |
Retail operating | | | 331,115 | | | | 424,200 | | | | 1,143,319 | | | | 1,286,674 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 221,571 | | | | 224,328 | | | | 683,016 | | | | 638,193 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 6,965,938 | | | | 6,224,707 | | | | 17,383,397 | | | | 15,188,238 | |
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Income from Operations | | | 2,128,498 | | | | 1,772,840 | | | | 5,259,020 | | | | 4,759,270 | |
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Other Income (Expense) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (19,652 | ) |
Interest income | | | 12,652 | | | | 20,950 | | | | 49,866 | | | | 70,450 | |
Other, net | | | 12,652 | | | | 20,950 | | | | 49,866 | | | | 50,798 | |
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Income Before Income Taxes | | | 2,141,150 | | | | 1,793,790 | | | | 5,308,886 | | | | 4,810,068 | |
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Income Tax Provision | | | 809,355 | | | | 678,050 | | | | 2,006,760 | | | | 1,818,205 | |
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Net Income | | $ | 1,331,795 | | | $ | 1,115,740 | | | $ | 3,302,126 | | | $ | 2,991,863 | |
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Basic Earnings per Common Share | | $ | .22 | | | $ | .18 | | | $ | .54 | | | $ | .48 | |
Diluted Earnings per Common Share | | $ | .21 | | | $ | .17 | | | $ | .52 | | | $ | .45 | |
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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | | | 6,083,871 | | | | 6,354,415 | | | | 6,130,470 | | | | 6,263,461 | |
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options | | | 199,716 | | | | 337,841 | | | | 224,013 | | | | 441,160 | |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution | | | 6,283,587 | | | | 6,692,256 | | | | 6,354,483 | | | | 6,704,621 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
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| | November 30, | | February 28, |
| | 2006 | | 2006 |
| | (unaudited) | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Current Assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 303,545 | | | $ | 3,489,750 | |
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $65,619 and $46,920, respectively | | | 5,555,109 | | | | 3,296,690 | |
Notes receivable | | | 85,400 | | | | 116,997 | |
Inventories, less reserve for slow moving inventory of $95,951 and $61,032, respectively | | | 3,444,527 | | | | 2,938,234 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 117,715 | | | | 117,715 | |
Other | | | 398,284 | | | | 481,091 | |
Total current assets | | | 9,904,580 | | | | 10,440,477 | |
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Property and Equipment, Net | | | 6,108,967 | | | | 6,698,604 | |
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Other Assets | | | | | | | | |
Notes receivable, less valuation allowance of $52,005 | | | 224,152 | | | | 278,741 | |
Goodwill, net | | | 1,133,751 | | | | 1,133,751 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 347,635 | | | | 402,469 | |
Other | | | 159,940 | | | | 103,438 | |
Total other assets | | | 1,865,478 | | | | 1,918,399 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 17,879,025 | | | $ | 19,057,480 | |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 1,209,086 | | | $ | 1,145,410 | |
Accrued salaries and wages | | | 574,974 | | | | 507,480 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 770,757 | | | | 750,733 | |
Dividend payable | | | 550,581 | | | | 504,150 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 3,105,398 | | | | 2,907,773 | |
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Deferred Income Taxes | | | 663,889 | | | | 663,889 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies | | | | | | | | |
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Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $.03 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 6,102,276 and 6,281,920 issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 183,068 | | | | 188,458 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 7,226,191 | | | | 10,372,530 | |
Retained earnings | | | 6,700,479 | | | | 4,924,830 | |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 14,109,738 | | | | 15,485,818 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 17,879,025 | | | $ | 19,057,480 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
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| | Nine Months Ended |
| | November 30 |
| | 2006 | | 2005 |
Cash Flows From Operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 3,302,126 | | | $ | 2,991,863 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 683,016 | | | | 638,193 | |
Provision for obsolete inventory | | | 45,000 | | | | 30,000 | |
(Gain) loss on sale of assets | | | 61,218 | | | | (15,703 | ) |
Expense recorded for stock options | | | 201,269 | | | | — | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (2,258,419 | ) | | | (1,824,366 | ) |
Refundable income taxes | | | — | | | | 139,499 | |
Inventories | | | (551,293 | ) | | | (467,557 | ) |
Other current assets | | | 79,046 | | | | (260,965 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | 63,676 | | | | 88,832 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 91,395 | | | | 734,517 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 1,717,034 | | | | 2,054,313 | |
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds received on notes receivable | | | 86,186 | | | | 190,070 | |
Proceeds from sale of assets | | | — | | | | 65,408 | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (150,449 | ) | | | (1,002,567 | ) |
Decrease (increase) in other assets | | | 9,890 | | | | 765 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (54,373 | ) | | | (746,324 | ) |
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Payments on long-term debt | | | — | | | | (1,665,084 | ) |
Repurchase of stock | | | (3,794,944 | ) | | | (1,264,837 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | | 426,124 | | | | 952,273 | |
Costs of stock dividend | | | — | | | | (8,902 | ) |
Dividends paid | | | (1,480,046 | ) | | | (1,266,209 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (4,848,866 | ) | | | (3,252,759 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | (3,186,205 | ) | | | (1,944,770 | ) |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period | | | 3,489,750 | | | | 4,438,876 | |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | | $ | 303,545 | | | $ | 2,494,106 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of Operations
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. is an international franchiser, confectionery manufacturer and retail operator in the United States, Guam, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The Company manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolate candies and other confectionery products. The Company’s revenues are currently derived from three principal sources: sales to franchisees and others of chocolates and other confectionery products manufactured by the Company; the collection of initial franchise fees and royalties from franchisees’ sales; and sales at Company-owned stores of chocolates and other confectionery products. The following table summarizes the number of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stores at November 30, 2006:
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| | Sold, Not Yet Open | | Open | | Total |
Company-owned stores | | | — | | | | 7 | | | | 7 | |
Company-owned kiosks | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Franchise stores — Domestic stores | | | 17 | | | | 250 | | | | 267 | |
Franchise Stores — Domestic kiosks | | | 1 | | | | 23 | | | | 24 | |
Franchise units — International | | | — | | | | 36 | | | | 36 | |
| | | 18 | | | | 316 | | | | 334 | |
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. The statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial reporting and Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments (of a normal and recurring nature) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The results of operations for the nine months ended November 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2006.
Stock-Based Compensation
At November 30, 2006, the Company had stock-based compensation plans for employees and nonemployee directors which authorized the granting of stock options.
Prior to March 1, 2006, the Company accounted for the plans under the measurement and recognition provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related Interpretations, permitted under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS No. 123”). As a result, employee stock option-based compensation was included as a pro forma disclosure in the Notes to the Company’s Financial Statements for prior year periods.
Effective March 1, 2006, the Company adopted the recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”), using the modified-prospective transition method. Under this transition method, compensation cost in 2006 includes the portion vesting in the period for (1) all share-based payments granted prior to, but not vested, as of March 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in
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NOTE 1 — NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION — CONTINUED
Stock-Based Compensation — Continued
accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and (2) all share-based payments granted subsequent to March 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R. Results for the prior periods have not been restated.
The Company did not issue stock options and recorded $0 related equity-based compensation expense during the three and nine month periods ended November 30, 2006. Compensation costs related to share-based compensation are generally amortized over the vesting period in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations.
On February 21, 2006, the Company accelerated the vesting of all outstanding stock options and recognized a share-based compensation charge related to this acceleration. The Company recognized an additional share-based compensation charge of $0 and $131,000 for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2006, respectively, related to this acceleration due to changes in certain estimates and assumptions related to employee turnover since the acceleration date. Adjustments in future periods may be necessary as actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Prior to adopting SFAS No. 123R, the Company presented all benefits from tax deductions arising from equity-based compensation as a non-cash transaction in the Statement of Cash Flows. SFAS No. 123R requires that the tax benefits in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those exercised options be classified as cash provided by financing activities. No excess tax benefit was included in net cash provided by financing activities for the third quarter ended November 30, 2006.
The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted during the nine-month periods ended November 30, 2006 and November 30, 2005 was $0 and $4.16 per share, respectively. As of November 30, 2006, there was $0 (before any related tax benefit) of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation that is expected to be recognized over the remainder of fiscal 2007.
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| | Three Months ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| | November 30, | | November 30, |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2006 | | 2005 |
Net Income — as reported | | $ | 1,332 | | | $ | 1,116 | | | $ | 3,302 | | | $ | 2,992 | |
Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income, net of tax | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deduct stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method, net of tax | | | — | | | | 40 | | | | — | | | | 120 | |
Net Income — pro forma | | | 1,332 | | | | 1,076 | | | | 3,302 | | | | 2,872 | |
Basic Earnings per Share-as reported | | | .22 | | | | .18 | | | | .54 | | | | .48 | |
Diluted Earnings per Share-as reported | | | .21 | | | | .17 | | | | .52 | | | | .45 | |
Basic Earnings per Share-pro forma | | | .22 | | | | .17 | | | | .54 | | | | .46 | |
Diluted Earnings per Share-pro forma | | | .21 | | | | .16 | | | | .52 | | | | .43 | |
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year’s financial statements in order to conform to the current year presentation.
NOTE 2 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options. For the three months ended November 30, 2006 and 2005, 146,560 and zero stock options, respectively, were excluded from the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended November 30, 2006 and 2005, 143,480 and zero stock options, respectively, were excluded from the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
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NOTE 3 – INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
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| | November 30, 2006 | | February 28, 2006 |
Ingredients and supplies | | $ | 1,885,307 | | | $ | 1,507,193 | |
Finished candy | | | 1,559,220 | | | | 1,431,041 | |
| | $ | 3,444,527 | | | $ | 2,938,234 | |
NOTE 4 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment consists of the following:
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| | November 30, 2006 | | February 28, 2006 |
Land | | $ | 513,618 | | | $ | 513,618 | |
Building | | | 4,717,230 | | | | 4,705,242 | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 6,326,059 | | | | 6,252,011 | |
Furniture and fixtures | | | 753,724 | | | | 817,137 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 590,979 | | | | 641,637 | |
Transportation equipment | | | 331,640 | | | | 331,640 | |
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| | | 13,233,250 | | | | 13,261,285 | |
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Less accumulated depreciation | | | 7,124,283 | | | | 6,562,681 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | $ | 6,108,967 | | | $ | 6,698,604 | |
NOTE 5 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Stock Issuance
In March 2006, the Company issued 584 shares of stock, valued at $12,500, for certain sales services. In June 2006, the Company issued 250 shares of stock, valued at $3,322, to its Franchisee of the Year. In September 2005, the Company issued 1,752 shares of stock, valued at $37,500, for certain licensing rights for five years and certain sales services for one year.
Stock Dividend
On February 15, 2005 the Board of Directors declared a 5 percent stock dividend payable on March 10, 2005 to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2005. Shareholders received one additional share of Common Stock for every twenty shares owned prior to the record date. Subsequent to the dividend there were 4,602,135 shares outstanding.
Stock Split
On May 18, 2005 the Board of Directors approved a four-for-three stock split payable June 13, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2005. Shareholders received one additional share of common stock for every three shares owned prior to the record date. Immediately prior to the split there were 4,639,244 shares outstanding. Subsequent to the slit there were 6,186,007 shares outstanding.
All share and per share data have been restated in all periods presented to give effect to the stock dividend and stock split.
Stock Repurchases
On November 9, 2006 the Company repurchased 2,200 shares at an average price of $13.65. Between June 30, 2006 and August 25, 2006 the Company repurchased 42,699 shares at an average price of $13.63 per share. Between March 24, 2006 and May 18, 2006 the Company repurchased 224,213 shares at an average price of $14.20 per share. Between October 7, 2005 and February 3, 2006 the Company repurchased 176,599 Company shares at an average price of $15.36 per share. Between April 18 and April 20, 2005 the Company repurchased 17,647 shares at an average price of $13.94 per share.
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NOTE 5 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY — CONTINUED
Cash Dividend
On November 13, 2006 the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share payable on December 15, 2006 to shareholders of record on December 1, 2006. The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share on March 16, 2006, June 16, 2006 and September 16, 2006 to shareholders of record on March 8, 2006, June 2, 2006 and September 1, 2006, respectively. The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0675 per common share on March 16, 2005, June 16, 2005 and September 16, 2005 to shareholders of record on March 11, 2005, June 3, 2005 and September 1, 2005 respectively. The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common share on December 16, 2005 to shareholders of record on December 1, 2005.
Future declaration of dividends will depend on, among other things, the Company’s results of operations, capital requirements, financial condition and on such other factors as the Company’s Board of Directors may in its discretion consider relevant and in the best long term interest of the shareholders.
NOTE 6 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
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| | Nine Months Ended |
| | November 30, |
| | 2006 | | 2005 |
Cash paid for: | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,872 | |
Income taxes | | | 2,065,407 | | | | 475,559 | |
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Non-Cash Financing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Dividend payable | | $ | 46,431 | | | $ | 27,642 | |
Issue stock for rights and services | | | 15,822 | | | | 37,500 | |
Fair value of assets received upon settlement of note and accounts receivable | | | | | | | | |
Store to be operated | | $ | — | | | $ | 200,000 | |
Inventory | | | — | | | | 3,815 | |
Note receivable | | | — | | | | 153,780 | |
NOTE 7 — OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company classifies its business interests into two reportable segments: Franchising and Manufacturing. The Company’s retail stores provide an environment for testing consumer behavior, various pricing strategies, new products and promotions, operating, training and merchandising techniques. Three operational stores previously classified as held for sale were reclassified as assets held and used when management’s intentions changed. All Company-owned retail stores are evaluated by management in relation to their contribution to franchising efforts and are included in the Franchising segment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 to the Company’s financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2006. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on operating contribution, which excludes unallocated corporate general and administrative costs and income tax expense or benefit. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic businesses that utilize common merchandising, distribution, and marketing functions, as well as common information systems and corporate administration. All inter-segment sales prices are market based. Each segment is managed separately because of the differences in required infrastructure and the difference in products and services:
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| | Franchising | | Manufacturing | | Other | | Total |
Three Months Ended November 30, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | | $ | 1,963,277 | | | $ | 7,693,597 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,656,874 | |
Intersegment revenues | | | — | | | | (562,438 | ) | | | — | | | | (562,438 | ) |
Revenue from external customers | | | 1,963,277 | | | | 7,131,159 | | | | — | | | | 9,094,436 | |
Segment profit (loss) | | | 609,949 | | | | 2,145,433 | | | | (614,232 | ) | | | 2,141,150 | |
Total assets | | | 2,760,142 | | | | 12,489,068 | | | | 2,629,815 | | | | 17,879,025 | |
Capital expenditures | | | 7,786 | | | | 6,613 | | | | 16,409 | | | | 30,808 | |
Total depreciation & amortization | | | 57,655 | | | | 110,291 | | | | 53,625 | | | | 221,571 | |
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NOTE 7 — OPERATING SEGMENTS — CONTINUED
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| | Franchising | | Manufacturing | | Other | | Total |
Three Months Ended November 30, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | | $ | 1,918,557 | | | $ | 6,563,024 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,481,581 | |
Intersegment revenues | | | — | | | | (484,034 | ) | | | — | | | | (484,034 | ) |
Revenue from external customers | | | 1,918,557 | | | | 6,078,990 | | | | — | | | | 7,997,547 | |
Segment profit (loss) | | | 487,066 | | | | 1,902,053 | | | | (595,329 | ) | | | 1,793,790 | |
Total assets | | | 2,992,925 | | | | 11,469,245 | | | | 5,382,676 | | | | 19,844,846 | |
Capital expenditures | | | 5,092 | | | | 81,669 | | | | 88,909 | | | | 175,670 | |
Total depreciation & amortization | | | 69,203 | | | | 99,594 | | | | 55,531 | | | | 224,328 | |
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Nine Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
November 30, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | | $ | 6,298,520 | | | $ | 17,826,962 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,125,482 | |
Intersegment revenues | | | — | | | | (1,483,065 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,483,065 | ) |
Revenue from external customers | | | 6,298,520 | | | | 16,343,897 | | | | — | | | | 22,642,417 | |
Segment profit (loss) | | | 2,078,074 | | | | 5,063,118 | | | | (1,832,306 | ) | | | 5,308,886 | |
Total assets | | | 2,760,142 | | | | 12,489,068 | | | | 2,629,815 | | | | 17,879,025 | |
Capital expenditures | | | 30,589 | | | | 78,424 | | | | 41,435 | | | | 150,448 | |
Total depreciation & amortization | | | 181,343 | | | | 335,741 | | | | 165,932 | | | | 683,016 | |
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Nine Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
November 30, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | | $ | 6,184,641 | | | $ | 15,020,967 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,205,608 | |
Intersegment revenues | | | — | | | | (1,258,100 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,258,100 | ) |
Revenue from external customers | | | 6,184,641 | | | | 13,762,867 | | | | — | | | | 19,947,508 | |
Segment profit (loss) | | | 2,095,009 | | | | 4,409,320 | | | | (1,694,261 | ) | | | 4,810,068 | |
Total assets | | | 2,992,925 | | | | 11,469,245 | | | | 5,382,676 | | | | 19,844,846 | |
Capital expenditures | | | 88,694 | | | | 626,246 | | | | 287,627 | | | | 1,002,567 | |
Total depreciation & amortization | | | 197,221 | | | | 293,974 | | | | 146,998 | | | | 638,193 | |
NOTE 8 — GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
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| | Amortization | | Carrying | | Accumulated | | Carrying | | Accumulated |
| | Period | | Value | | Amortization | | Value | | Amortization |
Intangible assets subject to amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Store design | | 10 Years | | $ | 205,777 | | | $ | 100,926 | | | $ | 205,777 | | | $ | 85,093 | |
Packaging licenses | | 3-5 Years | | | 120,830 | | | | 102,914 | | | | 120,830 | | | | 99,164 | |
Packaging design | | 10 Years | | | 430,973 | | | | 206,105 | | | | 430,973 | | | | 170,854 | |
Total | | | | | | | 757,580 | | | | 409,945 | | | | 757,580 | | | | 355,111 | |
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Intangible assets not subject to amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franchising segment- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company stores goodwill | | | | | | | 1,275,962 | | | | 336,847 | | | | 1,275,962 | | | | 336,847 | |
Franchising goodwill | | | | | | | 295,000 | | | | 197,682 | | | | 295,000 | | | | 197,682 | |
Manufacturing segment-Goodwill | | | | | | | 295,000 | | | | 197,682 | | | | 295,000 | | | | 197,682 | |
Total Goodwill | | | | | | | 1,865,962 | | | | 732,211 | | | | 1,865,962 | | | | 732,211 | |
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Total intangible assets | | | | | | $ | 2,623,542 | | | $ | 1,142,156 | | | $ | 2,623,542 | | | $ | 1,087,322 | |
Amortization expense related to intangible assets totaled $54,834 and $56,603 during the nine months ended November 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The aggregate estimated amortization expense for intangible assets remaining as of November 30, 2006 is as follows:
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Remainder of fiscal 2007 | | | 18,300 | |
2008 | | | 73,100 | |
2009 | | | 73,100 | |
2010 | | | 73,100 | |
2011 | | | 64,400 | |
Thereafter | | | 45,635 | |
Total | | | 347,635 | |
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Note 9 — STORE PURCHASE
Effective May 1, 2005 the Company financed a note in the amount of $153,780 and took possession of a previously financed franchise store and related inventory in satisfaction of $357,595 of notes and accounts receivable. The Company currently intends to retain and operate the store.
NOTE 10 — RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In October 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans.” SFAS No. 158 requires employers to recognize on their balance sheets the funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans. This new pronouncement is not expected to impact the Company’s financial statements as the Company does not have a Defined Benefit Pension or Other Postretirement Plans.
In August 2006, the FASB issued Staff Position No. AUG AIR-1,“Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance Activities.” This Staff Position prohibits the use of the accrue-in-advance method of accounting for planned major maintenance activities in annual and interim financial reporting periods. We will adopt the provisions of this Staff Position as of November 1, 2007, as required. We are currently evaluating the requirements of Staff Position No. AUG AIR-1 and do not expect the adoption of this Staff Position will have a material impact on our financial statements.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
A Note About Forward-Looking Statements
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and related Notes of the Company included elsewhere in this report. The nature of the Company’s operations and the environment in which it operates subject it to changing economic, competitive, regulatory and technological conditions, risks and uncertainties. The statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this report are forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this document may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “will,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate” and “potential,” or similar expressions. Factors which could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to: changes in the confectionery business environment, seasonality, consumer interest in the Company’s products, general economic conditions, consumer trends, costs and availability of raw materials, competition and the effect of government regulation. Government regulation which the Company and its franchisees either are or may be subject to and which could cause results to differ from forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: local, state and federal laws regarding health, sanitation, safety, building and fire codes, franchising, employment, manufacturing, packaging and distribution of food products and motor carriers. For a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained herein, please see the “Risk Factors” contained in the Company’s 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2006 which can be viewed at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or through our website at www.rmcf.com. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this report. As such they should not be unduly relied upon for more current circumstances. Except as required by law, the Company is not obligated to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that might reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report or those that might reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
The Company is a product-based international franchiser. The Company’s revenues and profitability are derived principally from its franchised system of retail stores that feature chocolate and other confectionery products. The Company also sells its candy in selected locations outside its system of retail stores to build brand awareness. The Company operates seven retail units as a laboratory to test marketing, design and operational initiatives.
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The Company is subject to seasonal fluctuations in sales because of the location of its franchisees, which are located in street fronts, tourist locations, factory outlets and regional malls. Seasonal fluctuation in sales cause fluctuations in quarterly results of operations. Historically, the strongest sales of the Company’s products have occurred during the Christmas holiday and summer vacation seasons. Additionally, quarterly results have been, and in the future are likely to be, affected by the timing of new store openings and sales of franchises. Because of the seasonality of the Company’s business and the impact of new store openings and sales of franchises, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved in other quarters or for a full fiscal year.
The most important factors in continued growth in the Company’s earnings are ongoing unit growth, increased same store sales and increased same store pounds purchased from the factory. Historically, unit growth has more than offset decreases in same store sales and same store pounds purchased.
The Company’s ability to successfully achieve expansion of its Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise system depends on many factors not within the Company’s control including the availability of suitable sites for new store establishment and the availability of qualified franchisees to support such expansion.
Efforts to reverse the decline in same store pounds purchased from the factory by franchised stores and to increase total factory sales depend on many factors, including new store openings and the receptivity of the Company’s franchise system to the Company’s product introductions and promotional programs. Same store pounds purchased from the factory by franchised stores were approximately the same as the prior year period in the first quarter, and declined 7.3% in the second quarter, 1.5% in the third quarter and 2.9% in the first nine months of Fiscal 2007.
As a result, the actual results realized by the Company could differ materially from the results discussed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements made herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended November 30, 2006 Compared to the Three Months Ended November 30, 2005
Basic earnings per share increased 22.2% from $.18 for the three months ended November 30, 2005 to $.22 for the three months ended November 30, 2006. Revenues increased 13.7% from fiscal 2006 to fiscal 2007. Operating income increased 20.1% from $1.8 million in fiscal 2006 to $2.1 million in fiscal 2007. Net income increased 19.4% from $1.1 million in fiscal 2006 to $1.3 million in fiscal 2007. The increase in earnings per share, operating income, and net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 versus the same period in fiscal 2006 was due primarily to growth in the average number of franchise stores in operation, an increase in product shipments to specialty markets and the corresponding increases in revenue.
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| | Three Months Ended | | | | | | |
Revenues | | November 30, | | | | | | % |
($'s in thousands) | | 2006 | | 2005 | | Change | | Change |
Factory sales | | $ | 7,131.2 | | | $ | 6,079.0 | | | $ | 1,052.2 | | | | 17.3 | % |
Retail sales | | | 535.4 | | | | 656.8 | | | | (121.4 | ) | | | (18.5 | %) |
Franchise fees | | | 154.0 | | | | 162.5 | | | | (8.5 | ) | | | (5.2 | %) |
Royalty and Marketing fees | | | 1,273.8 | | | | 1,099.2 | | | | 174.6 | | | | 15.9 | % |
Total | | $ | 9,094.4 | | | $ | 7,997.5 | | | | 1,096.9 | | | | 13.7 | % |
Factory Sales
The increase in factory sales was due to a 33.5% increase in product shipments to specialty market customers. Additionally, factory sales increased for the three months ended November 30, 2006 due to an increase in the average number of franchised stores in operation partially offset by a 1.5% decrease in same store pounds purchased by franchised stores when compared to the three months ended November 30, 2005. The average number of franchised stores in operation increased to 302 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from 287 in fiscal 2006.
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Retail Sales
The decline in total retail sales was due to a decrease in the average number of stores in operation from 10 in fiscal 2006 to 7 in fiscal 2007. Same store retail sales increased 11.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year.
Royalties, Marketing Fees and Franchise Fees
The increase in royalties and marketing fees resulted from growth in both the average number of domestic units in operation and same store sales. The average number of domestic units in operation grew 5.6% from 252 in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 to 266 in 2006 and same store sales grew 3.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period last year. Franchise fee revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 declined 5.2% versus the third quarter of fiscal 2006 due to timing of franchise sales.
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| | Three Months Ended | | | | | | |
Costs and Expenses | | November 30, | | | | | | % |
($’s in thousands) | | 2006 | | 2005 | | Change | | Change |
Cost of sales — factory | | $ | 4,834.7 | | | $ | 4,028.3 | | | $ | 806.4 | | | | 20.0 | % |
Cost of sales — retail | | | 209.2 | | | | 263.4 | | | | (54.2 | ) | | | (20.6 | %) |
Franchise costs | | | 430.0 | | | | 416.7 | | | | 13.3 | | | | 3.2 | % |
Sales and marketing | | | 367.7 | | | | 321.3 | | | | 46.4 | | | | 14.4 | % |
General and administrative | | | 571.6 | | | | 546.4 | | | | 25.2 | | | | 4.6 | % |
Retail operating | | | 331.1 | | | | 424.2 | | | | (93.1 | ) | | | (21.9 | %) |
Total | | $ | 6,744.3 | | | $ | 6,000.3 | | | $ | 744.0 | | | | 12.4 | % |
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| | Three Months Ended | | | | | | |
Gross margin | | November 30, | | | | | | % |
($’s in thousands) | | 2006 | | 2005 | | Change | | Change |
Factory | | $ | 2,296.5 | | | $ | 2,050.7 | | | $ | 245.8 | | | | 12.0 | % |
Retail | | | 326.2 | | | | 393.4 | | | | (67.2 | ) | | | (17.1 | %) |
Total | | $ | 2,622.7 | | | $ | 2,444.1 | | | $ | 178.6 | | | | 7.3 | % |
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(Percent) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Factory | | | 32.2 | % | | | 33.7 | % | | | (1.5 | %) | | | (4.5 | %) |
Retail | | | 60.9 | % | | | 59.9 | % | | | 1.0 | % | | | 1.7 | % |
Total | | | 34.2 | % | | | 36.3 | % | | | (2.1 | %) | | | (5.8 | %) |
Cost of Sales
The decrease in factory margin is due primarily to increased costs and product mix shift during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 versus the same period in the prior year. The increase in Company-owned store margin is due primarily to mix of product sold during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 versus the same period in the prior year.
Franchise Costs
The increase in franchise costs is due to increased professional fees. As a percentage of total royalty and marketing fees and franchise fee revenue, franchise costs decreased to 30.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from 33.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. This decrease as a percentage of royalty, marketing and franchise fees is primarily a result of higher franchise revenues relative to costs.
Sales and Marketing
The increase in sales and marketing costs versus the corresponding period in the prior year is due to increased marketing and promotional costs.
General and Administrative
The increase in general and administrative costs is due primarily to increased compensation costs. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 6.3% in fiscal 2007 compared to 6.8% in fiscal 2006.
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Retail Operating Expenses
The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in the average number of stores during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 versus the third quarter fiscal 2006. Retail operating expenses, as a percentage of retail sales, decreased from 64.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 to 61.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 due to a larger decrease in costs relative to the decrease in revenues.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization of $222,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 1.2% from $224,000 incurred in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, due to decreased fixed assets in service and related depreciation expense.
Other, Net
Other, net of $13,000 realized in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 represents a decrease of $8,000 from the $21,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 due primarily to lower interest income from notes receivable and invested cash. Notes receivable balances are declining due to payments and the Company has been using excess cash to repurchase stock.
Income Tax Expense
The Company’s effective income tax rate in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 was 37.8%, which is the same rate as the third quarter of fiscal 2006.
Nine Months Ended November 30, 2006 Compared to the Nine Months Ended November 30, 2005
Basic earnings per share increased 12.5% from $.48 for the nine months ended November 30, 2005 to $.54 for the nine months ended November 30, 2006. Revenues increased 13.5% from fiscal 2006 to fiscal 2007. Operating income increased 10.5% from $4.8 million in fiscal 2006 to $5.3 million in fiscal 2007. Net income increased 10.4% from $3.0 million in fiscal 2006 to $3.3 million in fiscal 2007. The increase in earnings per share, operating income, and net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 versus the same period in fiscal 2006 was due primarily to growth in the average number of franchise stores in operation, an increase in product shipments to specialty markets and the corresponding increase in revenue.
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| | Nine Months Ended | | | | | | |
Revenues | | November 30, | | | | | | % |
($’s in thousands) | | 2006 | | 2005 | | Change | | Change |
Factory sales | | $ | 16,343.9 | | | $ | 13,762.9 | | | $ | 2,581.0 | | | | 18.8 | % |
Retail sales | | | 1,909.9 | | | | 2,114.2 | | | | (204.3 | ) | | | (9.7 | %) |
Franchise fees | | | 460.8 | | | | 524.3 | | | | (63.5 | ) | | | (12.1 | %) |
Royalty and marketing fees | | | 3,927.8 | | | | 3,546.1 | | | | 381.7 | | | | 10.8 | % |
Total | | $ | 22,642.4 | | | $ | 19,947.5 | | | $ | 2,694.9 | | | | 13.5 | % |
Factory Sales
Factory sales increased for the nine months ended November 30, 2006 compared to the same period in fiscal 2006 due to an increase of 44.6% in product shipments to specialty markets and growth in the average number of stores in operation to 298 in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from 281 in the same period in fiscal 2006. Partially offsetting this increase was a 2.9% decrease in same store pounds purchased from the factory by franchised stores when compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2005. The Company believes that this same store pounds decrease reflects an unseasonably hot summer in many regions of the country, along with a modest softening in the retail sector of the economy. Historically, retail sales of chocolate products suffer when weather conditions are unusually hot in particular markets.
Retail Sales
The decline in total retail sales was due to a decrease in the average number of stores in operation from 10 in fiscal 2006 to 7 in fiscal 2007. Same store retail sales increased 9.7% in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period in the prior year.
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Royalties, Marketing Fees and Franchise Fees
The increase in royalties and marketing fees resulted from growth in both the average number of domestic units in operation and same store sales. The average number of domestic units in operation grew 6.0% from 248 in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 to 263 in 2007 and same store sales grew 0.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period last year. Franchise fee revenues in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 decreased 12.1% due to a decrease in the number of franchises sold versus the same period last year.
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| | Nine Months Ended | | | | | | |
Costs and Expenses | | November 30, | | | | | | % |
($’s in thousands) | | 2006 | | 2005 | | Change | | Change |
Cost of sales — factory | | $ | 10,794.8 | | | $ | 8,875.7 | | | $ | 1,919.1 | | | | 21.6 | % |
Cost of sales — retail | | | 752.3 | | | | 831.5 | | | | (79.2 | ) | | | (9.5 | %) |
Franchise costs | | | 1,146.7 | | | | 1,061.8 | | | | 84.9 | | | | 8.0 | % |
Sales and marketing | | | 1,072.4 | | | | 912.0 | | | | 160.4 | | | | 17.6 | % |
General and administrative | | | 1,790.9 | | | | 1,582.4 | | | | 208.5 | | | | 13.2 | % |
Retail operating | | | 1,143.3 | | | | 1,286.7 | | | | (143.4 | ) | | | (11.1 | %) |
Total | | $ | 16,700.4 | | | $ | 14,550.1 | | | $ | 2,150.3 | | | | 14.8 | % |
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Gross margin | | November 30, | | | | | | | % | |
($’s in thousands) | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | Change | | | Change | |
Factory | | $ | 5,549.1 | | | $ | 4,887.2 | | | $ | 661.9 | | | | 13.5 | % |
Retail | | | 1,157.6 | | | | 1,282.7 | | | | (125.1 | ) | | | (9.8 | %) |
Total | | $ | 6,706.7 | | | $ | 6,169.9 | | | $ | 536.8 | | | | 8.7 | % |
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(Percent) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Factory | | | 34.0 | % | | | 35.5 | % | | | (1.5 | %) | | | (4.2 | %) |
Retail | | | 60.6 | % | | | 60.7 | % | | | (0.1 | %) | | | (0.2 | %) |
Total | | | 36.7 | % | | | 38.9 | % | | | (2.2 | %) | | | (5.7 | %) |
Cost of Sales
Factory margins declined 150 basis points from fiscal 2006 to fiscal 2007 due primarily to increased costs and mix of product sold during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 versus the same period in the prior year. Company-owned store margin remained approximately the same in fiscal 2007 as in fiscal 2006.
Franchise Costs
The increase in franchise costs is due to increased professional fees. As a percentage of total royalty and marketing fees and franchise fee revenue, franchise costs remained the same at 26.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006.
Sales and Marketing
The increase in sales and marketing is due primarily to an increase in marketing and promotional costs.
General and Administrative
The increase in general and administrative costs is due primarily to increased compensation and professional fees. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses remained the same at 7.9% in fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006.
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Retail Operating Expenses
The decrease in retail operating expenses was due primarily to a decrease in the average number of stores during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 versus the first nine months of fiscal 2006. Retail operating expenses, as a percentage of retail sales, decreased from 60.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 to 59.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 due to a larger decrease in costs relative to the decrease in revenues.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization of $683,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 increased 7.0% from the $638,000 incurred in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 due primarily to increased capital expenditures related to the remodel of the Company’s manufacturing and administrative facilities.
Other, Net
Other, net of $50,000 realized in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 represents a decrease of $1,000 from the $51,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 2006, due primarily to lower interest income on lower average outstanding balances of notes receivable and invested cash. Notes receivable balances are declining due to payments and the Company has been using its excess cash to repurchase stock. The Company also incurred less interest expense on lower average balances of long-term debt. The Company paid its long-term debt in full during the first quarter of fiscal 2006.
Income Tax Expense
The Company’s effective income tax rate in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 was 37.8% which is the same rate as the first nine months of fiscal 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of November 30, 2006, working capital was $6.8 million, compared with $7.5 million as of February 28, 2006, a decrease of $700,000. The decrease in working capital was primarily due to repurchase and retirement of $3.8 million of the Company’s common stock in the first nine months of fiscal 2007.
Cash and cash equivalent balances decreased from $3.5 million as of February 28, 2006 to $0.3 million as of November 30, 2006 as a result of cash flows provided by operating activities less than cash flows used by financing and investing activities. The Company’s current ratio was 3.19 to 1 at November 30, 2006 in comparison with 3.58 to 1 at February 28, 2006. The Company monitors current and anticipated future levels of cash and cash equivalents in relation to anticipated operating, financing and investing requirements.
The Company has a $5.0 million ($5.0 million available as of November 30, 2006) working capital line of credit collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets with the exception of the Company’s retail store assets. The line is subject to renewal in July, 2007.
The Company believes cash flows generated by operating activities and available financing will be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations at least through the end of fiscal 2008.
Impact of Inflation
Inflationary factors such as increases in the costs of ingredients and labor directly affect the Company’s operations. Most of the Company’s leases provide for cost-of-living adjustments and require the Company to pay taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses, all of which are subject to inflation. Additionally the Company’s future lease costs for new facilities may include potentially escalating costs of real estate and construction. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to pass on increased costs to its customers.
Depreciation expense is based on the historical cost to the Company of its fixed assets, and is therefore potentially less than it would be if it were based on current replacement cost. While property and equipment acquired in prior years will ultimately have to be replaced at higher prices, it is expected that replacement will be a gradual process over many years.
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Seasonality
The Company is subject to seasonal fluctuations in sales, which cause fluctuations in quarterly results of operations. Historically, the strongest sales of the Company’s products have occurred during the Christmas holiday and summer vacation seasons. In addition, quarterly results have been, and in the future are likely to be, affected by the timing of new store openings and sales of franchises. Because of the seasonality of the Company’s business and the impact of new store openings and sales of franchises, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved in other quarters or for a full fiscal year.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans.” SFAS No. 158 requires employers to recognize on their balance sheets the funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans. This new pronouncement is not expected to impact the Company’s financial statements as the Company does not have a Defined Benefit Pension or Other Postretirement Plans.
In August 2006, the FASB issued Staff Position No. AUG AIR-1,“Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance Activities.” This Staff Position prohibits the use of the accrue-in-advance method of accounting for planned major maintenance activities in annual and interim financial reporting periods. We will adopt the provisions of this Staff Position as of November 1, 2007, as required. We are currently evaluating the requirements of Staff Position No. AUG AIR-1 and do not expect the adoption of this Staff Position will have a material impact on our financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company does not engage in commodity futures trading or hedging activities and does not enter into derivative financial instrument transactions for trading or other speculative purposes. The Company also does not engage in transactions in foreign currencies or in interest rate swap transactions that could expose the Company to market risk. However, the Company is exposed to some commodity price and interest rate risks.
The Company frequently enters into purchase contracts of between six to eighteen months for chocolate and certain nuts. These contracts permit the Company to purchase the specified commodity at a fixed price on an as-needed basis during the term of the contract. Because prices for these products may fluctuate, the Company may benefit if prices rise during the terms of these contracts, but it may be required to pay above-market prices if prices fall and it is unable to renegotiate the terms of the contract.
As of November 30, 2006, all of the Company’s long-term debt was paid in full. The Company also has a $5.0 million bank line of credit that bears interest at a variable rate. As of November 30, 2006, no amount was outstanding under the line of credit. The Company does not believe that it is exposed to any material interest rate risk related to line of credit.
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company has primary responsibility over the Company’s long-term and short-term debt and for determining the timing and duration of commodity purchase contracts and negotiating the terms and conditions of those contracts.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing date of this quarterly report, and, based on their evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective. There were no material changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could materially affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. Disclosure controls and procedures are the Company’s controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer the principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings that are material to the Company’s business or financial condition.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part 1, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2006. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
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| | | | | | | | | | (c) Total Number of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Shares Purchased as | | (d) Approximate Dollar Value |
| | (a) Total Number | | (b) Average | | Part of Publicly | | of Shares that May Yet Be |
| | of Shares | | Price Paid per | | Announced Plans or | | Purchased Under the Plans or |
Period | | Purchased | | Share | | Programs(1) | | Programs(2) |
September 2006 | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | 1,552,640 | |
October 2006 | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | 1,552,640 | |
November 2006 | | | 2,200 | | | | 13.65 | | | | 2,200 | | | | 1,492,610 | |
Total | | | 2,200 | | | | 13.65 | | | | 2,200 | | | | 1,492,610 | |
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(1) | | During the third quarter of Fiscal 2007 ending November 30, 2006, the Company purchased 2,200 shares in the open market. |
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(2) | | On May 4, 2006 and May 25, 2006 the Company announced plans to repurchase up to $2,000,000 of the Company’s common stock in the open market or in private transactions, whenever deemed appropriate by management. The plans were only to expire once the designated amounts were reached. The May 4, 2006 plan was completed in July 2006. |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
Item 5. Other Information
None
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Item 6. Exhibits
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3.1 | | Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on August 1, 1988 |
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3.2 | | By-laws of the Registrant, as amended on November 25, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998 |
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4.1 | | Specimen Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on August 1, 1988 |
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4.2 | | Business Loan Agreement dated July 31, 2006 between Wells Fargo Bank and the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended August 31, 2006 |
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4.3 | | Promissory Note dated July 31, 2006 in the amount of $5,000,000 between Wells Fargo Bank and the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended August 31, 2006 |
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10.1 | | Form of Stock Option Agreement for the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1986 |
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10.2 | | Incentive Stock Option Plan of the Registrant as amended July 27, 1990, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991 |
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10.3 | | Form of Employment Agreement between the Registrant and its officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Schedule on Form 14D9 of the Registrant filed on May 21, 1999 |
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10.4 | | Current form of franchise agreement used by the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended May 31, 2005 |
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10.5 | | Form of Real Estate Lease between the Registrant as Lessee and franchisee as Sublessee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registration Statement on Form S-18 (Registration No. 33-2016-D) |
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10.6 | | Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Nonemployee Directors for the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991 |
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10.7 | | Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors dated March 20, 1990, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991 |
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10.8 | | 1995 Stock Option Plan of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed August 25, 1995 |
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10.9 | | Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for 1995 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed on August 25, 1995 |
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10.10 | | Forms of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for 1995 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed on August 25, 1995 |
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10.11 | | Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998 |
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10.12 | | Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998 |
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10.13 | | 2000 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-109936 filed on October 23, 2003. |
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10.14 | | Commodity Contract with Guittard Chocolate Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2006 |
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10.15 | | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. 2004 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-119107) filed September 17, 2004 |
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31.1* | | Certification Filed Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Executive Officer |
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31.2* | | Certification Filed Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer |
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32.1* | | Certification Furnished Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Executive Officer |
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32.2* | | Certification Furnished Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer |
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: January 5, 2007 | | /s/ Bryan J. Merryman Bryan J. Merryman, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director | | |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibits | | |
3.1 | | Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on August 1, 1988 |
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3.2 | | By-laws of the Registrant, as amended on November 25, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998 |
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4.1 | | Specimen Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on August 1, 1988 |
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4.2 | | Business Loan Agreement dated July 31, 2006 between Wells Fargo Bank and the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended August 31, 2006 |
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4.3 | | Promissory Note dated July 31, 2006 in the amount of $5,000,000 between Wells Fargo Bank and the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended August 31, 2006 |
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10.1 | | Form of Stock Option Agreement for the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1986 |
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10.2 | | Incentive Stock Option Plan of the Registrant as amended July 27, 1990, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991 |
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10.3 | | Form of Employment Agreement between the Registrant and its officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Schedule on Form 14D9 of the Registrant filed on May 21, 1999 |
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10.4 | | Current form of franchise agreement used by the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended May 31, 2005 |
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10.5 | | Form of Real Estate Lease between the Registrant as Lessee and franchisee as Sublessee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registration Statement on Form S-18 (Registration No. 33-2016-D) |
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10.6 | | Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Nonemployee Directors for the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991 |
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10.7 | | Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors dated March 20, 1990, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1991 |
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10.8 | | 1995 Stock Option Plan of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed August 25, 1995 |
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10.9 | | Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for 1995 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed on August 25, 1995 |
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10.10 | | Forms of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for 1995 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-62149) filed on August 25, 1995 |
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10.11 | | Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998 |
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10.12 | | Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its officers, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998 |
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10.13 | | 2000 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-109936 filed on October 23, 2003. |
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10.14 | | Commodity Contract with Guittard Chocolate Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2006 |
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10.15 | | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. 2004 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-119107) filed September 17, 2004 |
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31.1* | | Certification Filed Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Executive Officer |
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31.2* | | Certification Filed Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer |
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32.1* | | Certification Furnished Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Executive Officer |
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32.2* | | Certification Furnished Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer |