SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QA
First Amendment
(Mark One)
x | | Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2001 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 number 1-10062
InterTAN, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 75-2130875 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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279 Bayview Drive Barrie, Ontario Canada | | L4M 4W5 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (705) 728-6242
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 ¨
At January 31, 2002, 24,585,081 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share, were outstanding.
This amended Quarterly Report on Form 10QA is being filed to reclassify certain costs, primarily professional fees and related expenses aggregating $510,000 from “Restructuring charge” to “Selling, general and administrative expenses’ during the six-month period ended December 31, 2001.
Except as noted above, including consequential changes to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, we have not modified the Form 10Q as originally filed or updated any disclosure for events occurring subsequent to the original filing thereof.
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Certain statements in this Report on form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements include statements regarding:
| · | | The resolution of the Company’s dispute with the purchaser of its former subsidiary in Australia. |
| · | | The outcome of various Australian, Canadian and United States income tax issues. |
| · | | The benefits of extending the Company’s expanded range of digital cameras to a wider range of its stores. |
| · | | The impact on sales and profits of the Company’s strategy to selectively expand the video game business. |
| · | | The Company’s ability to establish a more reliable source of supply for computers with Pentium 4 technology and position itself more aggressively in that marketplace. |
| · | | The Company’s ability to expand its retail square footage through both new stores and expanding the size of certain existing stores. |
| · | | The benefits of the Company’s investment in additional human resources in sales areas of responsibility. |
| · | | The impact on selling, general and administrative expenses of the restructuring program completed during the second quarter. |
| · | | Future levels of interest income and expense. |
| · | | The ability of the Company’s inventory management program to positively impact obsolescence risk and improve cash flow. |
| · | | The adequacy of the Company’s liquidity. |
| · | | The adequacy of the indemnity obtained from the purchaser of the Company’s former subsidiary in the United Kingdom. |
| · | | Possible payments under indemnities provided to the purchaser of InterTAN Australia Ltd. |
| · | | Forecasted capital expenditures for fiscal year 2002. |
| · | | Estimates of cash required to fund the repurchase of common stock. |
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
| · | | International political, military and economic conditions. |
| · | | Interest and foreign exchange rate fluctuations. |
| · | | Actions of United States and foreign taxing authorities, including computations of balances owing. |
| · | | Changes in consumer demand and preference. |
| · | | Competitive products and pricing. |
| · | | Availability of products. |
| · | | Inventory risks due to shifts in market conditions. |
| · | | Dependence on manufacturers’ product development. |
| · | | The regulatory and trade environment. |
| · | | The value of the Company’s common stock and the general condition of the stock market. |
| · | | Real estate market fluctuations and |
| · | | Other risks indicated in InterTAN’s previously filed periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the 2001 fiscal year. |
These risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases the Company cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.
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ITEM 1 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Consolidated Statements of Operations (U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Net sales and operating revenues | | $ | 135,831 | | | $ | 164,050 | | | $ | 226,196 | | | $ | 284,001 | |
Other income (loss) | | | (13 | ) | | | 32 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 91 | |
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Operating costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of products sold | | | 82,894 | | | | 99,899 | | | | 137,756 | | | | 172,101 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 32,715 | | | | 44,036 | | | | 60,927 | | | | 80,915 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,395 | | | | 1,629 | | | | 2,744 | | | | 3,221 | |
Restructuring charge | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,703 | | | | — | |
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Operating income | | | 18,814 | | | | 18,518 | | | | 22,064 | | | | 27,855 | |
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) | | | 156 | | | | (126 | ) | | | 295 | | | | (252 | ) |
Interest income | | | 309 | | | | 195 | | | | 1,035 | | | | 629 | |
Interest expense | | | (96 | ) | | | (527 | ) | | | (200 | ) | | | (651 | ) |
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Income before income taxes | | | 19,183 | | | | 18,060 | | | | 23,194 | | | | 27,581 | |
Income taxes | | | 8,325 | | | | 7,896 | | | | 10,480 | | | | 12,092 | |
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Net income | | $ | 10,858 | | | $ | 10,164 | | | $ | 12,714 | | | $ | 15,489 | |
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Basic net income per average common share | | $ | 0.42 | | | $ | 0.37 | | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.56 | |
Diluted net income per average common share | | $ | 0.42 | | | $ | 0.36 | | | $ | 0.47 | | | $ | 0.54 | |
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Average common shares outstanding | | | 25,651 | | | | 27,744 | | | | 26,744 | | | | 27,888 | |
Average common shares outstanding assuming dilution | | | 26,097 | | | | 28,403 | | | | 27,203 | | | | 28,676 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (U.S. dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
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Current Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and short-term investments | | $ | 70,739 | | | $ | 86,233 | | | $ | 20,207 | |
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts | | | 25,355 | | | | 12,598 | | | | 28,753 | |
Inventories | | | 86,789 | | | | 90,394 | | | | 137,161 | |
Other current assets | | | 1,819 | | | | 1,151 | | | | 950 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 2,179 | | | | 2,290 | | | | 2,258 | |
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Total current assets | | | 186,881 | | | | 192,666 | | | | 189,329 | |
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Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | 21,120 | | | | 19,817 | | | | 25,149 | |
Other assets | | | 16 | | | | 16 | | | | 24 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 2,884 | | | | 3,031 | | | | 2,451 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 210,901 | | | $ | 215,530 | | | $ | 216,953 | |
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Accounts payable | | $ | 25,348 | | | $ | 20,034 | | | $ | 28,042 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 23,253 | | | | 13,650 | | | | 26,800 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 24,832 | | | | 24,913 | | | | 27,130 | |
Deferred service contract revenue—current portion | | | 5,677 | | | | 5,507 | | | | 5,655 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 79,110 | | | | 64,104 | | | | 87,627 | |
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Deferred service contract revenue—non current portion | | | 5,167 | | | | 4,599 | | | | 5,052 | |
Other liabilities | | | 2,333 | | | | 2,518 | | | | 6,421 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 86,610 | | | | 71,221 | | | | 99,100 | |
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Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, $1 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 31,706,175, 31,225,048 and 30,969,117, respectively, issued | | | 31,706 | | | | 31,225 | | | | 30,969 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 154,967 | | | | 151,744 | | | | 148,862 | |
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 6,680,768, 3,101,818 and 3,102,178 shares, respectively | | | (66,949 | ) | | | (35,405 | ) | | | (35,403 | ) |
Retained earnings | | | 26,466 | | | | 13,752 | | | | 5,714 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (21,899 | ) | | | (17,007 | ) | | | (32,289 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 124,291 | | | | 144,309 | | | | 117,853 | |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | $ | 210,901 | | | $ | 215,530 | | | $ | 216,953 | |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (U.S. dollars in thousands)
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 12,714 | | | $ | 15,489 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used in operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 2,744 | | | | 3,221 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 712 | | | | 582 | |
Other | | | 14 | | | | 46 | |
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Accounts receivable | | | (13,474 | ) | | | (16,211 | ) |
Inventories | | | (725 | ) | | | (18,196 | ) |
Other current assets | | | (733 | ) | | | 207 | |
Accounts payable | | | 6,374 | | | | 2,580 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 10,239 | | | | 10,720 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 1,113 | | | | (2,556 | ) |
Deferred service contract revenue | | | 1,247 | | | | 589 | |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 20,225 | | | | (3,529 | ) |
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Additions to property and equipment | | | (5,158 | ) | | | (6,757 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment | | | 105 | | | | 171 | |
Other investing activities | | | (121 | ) | | | 627 | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (5,174 | ) | | | (5,959 | ) |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock to employee plans | | | 792 | | | | 972 | |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | | 2,023 | | | | 234 | |
Purchase of treasury stock | | | (31,367 | ) | | | (15,373 | ) |
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Cash and short-term investments, beginning of year | | | 86,233 | | | | 44,750 | |
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Cash and short-term investments, end of year | | $ | 70,739 | | | $ | 20,207 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 Basis of Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, “Interim Financial Statements”, and do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles and practices (including consolidation practices) as reflected in InterTAN, Inc.’s (“InterTAN” or the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001, and, in the opinion of the Company, include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the results of its operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and its cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2001 and 2000. Such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. Operating results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001.
Note 2 New Accounting Standards
In June 2001, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards Nos. 141 and 142 (“FAS 141” and “FAS 142”). FAS 141 provides for new rules to be used in accounting for business combinations and is effective for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. FAS 142 changes the accounting treatment of both existing and newly-acquired goodwill. FAS 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. However, early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted both of these new accounting standards in the first quarter of fiscal year 2002. The adoption of FAS 141 and FAS 142 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
Note 3 Disposal of Australian Subsidiary
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company sold its former subsidiary in Australia. The consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2000 and the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the three and six months then ended include the results of the Australian subsidiary.
The gain on disposal reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001 was based on management’s calculation of certain adjustments to be paid following completion of the sale. The purchaser has advised the Company that it disagrees with management’s calculation of those adjustments. Management believes that its calculation of the adjustments is appropriate and that there are strong arguments against the position adopted by the purchaser and is in the process of vigorously defending its position. Should the purchaser prevail in this dispute, the Company would have an additional liability of approximately $2,000,000.
Under the terms of the sale agreement, during the nine-month period following the sale, which period ended January 31, 2002, the Company indemnified the purchaser against any inaccuracies in the financial statements of the former Australian subsidiary as of the date of sale. Except as noted above, no claims were made under this indemnity within the prescribed time period. Layered on top of this indemnity is a two-year indemnity covering tax matters only and which expires April 30, 2003. This indemnity has a limit of A$4,000,000 (approximately $2,000,000). To date, no claims have been made under this tax indemnity. In addition, the Company indemnified the purchaser against termination costs with respect to certain employees. One claim has
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been received under this indemnity for an amount of approximately $60,000. The time for making additional claims under this indemnity has now expired.
Management believes there are authoritative arguments in support of the position that this transaction is exempt from Australian capital gains tax by virtue of the tax treaty between the United States and Australia, and, accordingly, no Australian tax was recorded with respect to the sale. However, there can be no assurance that the Australian tax authorities will not challenge this position. If Australian tax were to apply to the gain on sale, the Company would have an additional liability of approximately $7,000,000.
Note 4 Restructuring Charge
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $2,703,000, representing the cost of restructuring the Company’s Board of Directors and streamlining the Company’s Corporate Office and integrating it with InterTAN’s operating subsidiary, InterTAN Canada Ltd.
The following is a summary of activity within this reserve during fiscal year 2001:
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Retirement, severance and other compensation costs | | $ | — | | $ | 2,659 | | $ | 531 | | $ | 2,128 |
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In conjunction with this restructuring, the Company also expensed costs, primarily professional fees and related expenses, aggregating $510,000 incurred in connection with a study of various alternatives to enhance shareholder value. This amount has been included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Note 5 Treasury Stock Repurchase Program
By June 30, 2001, the Company had completed two previously announced share repurchase programs. Under the two programs combined, a total of 3,000,000 shares were acquired at an aggregate cost of $34,162,000. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors announced a third share repurchase program under which management was authorized to purchase up to 2,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. By September 30, 2001, 1,894,100 shares had been acquired at an aggregate cost of $15,496,000. During early October, the remaining 905,900 shares were purchased for a total additional consideration of $7,650,000. The average cost of all shares acquired under this plan was $8.27 per share, including commissions. On October 25, 2001, the Company’s Board of Directors announced a fourth share repurchase program. Under this program, management is authorized, subject to appropriate market conditions, to repurchase up to 2,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, approximately 10% of shares then outstanding. By December 31, 2001, 764,700 shares had been acquired under this plan at an aggregate cost of $8,221,000, approximately $10.75 per share, including commissions.
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Note 6 Net Income per average Common share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing the net income or loss for a period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted.
Basic and diluted net income per average common share and a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation is set out below:
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Income available to common stockholders | | $ | 10,858 | | 25,651 | | $ | 0.42 | | $ | 10,164 | | 27,744 | | $ | 0.37 |
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Income available to common stockholders | | $ | 12,714 | | 26,744 | | $ | 0.48 | | $ | 15,489 | | 27,888 | | $ | 0.56 |
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diluted EPS. These options were excluded because the option exercise price was greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock during such periods. The dilutive effect of these options in future periods will depend on the average price of the Company’s common stock during such periods.
Note 7 Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. For the Company, comprehensive income includes net income and the net change in foreign currency translation effects. The comprehensive income for the three months ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 was $10,024,000 and $11,393,000, respectively. For the six month-periods ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, comprehensive income was $7,822,000 and $12,661,000, respectively.
Note 8 Income Taxes
The provision for domestic and foreign income taxes for the three and six–month periods ended December 31, 2001 was $8,325,000 and $10,480,000, respectively, representing Canadian income tax on the profits of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary. The effective rate of tax for the six-month period ended December 31, 2001 was higher than normal because a full valuation allowance was recorded against the deferred tax asset arising from certain components of the restructuring charge recorded in the first quarter that were not currently tax deductible. For the three and six-month periods ended December 31, 2000, the provision was $7,896,000 and $12,092,000, including Canadian income tax on the profits of the Canadian subsidiary as well as Australian income tax on the profits of the Company’s former subsidiary in Australia.
During fiscal year 1999, the Company reached an agreement with the Canadian tax authorities relating to the settlement of a dispute regarding the 1990 to 1993 taxation years resulting in a charge of $8,039,000. While the amount in dispute has been agreed and a settlement agreement has been executed, the Company has not yet been fully reassessed and, accordingly, this amount has not been paid. Management estimates the remaining payment relating to these issues to be approximately $11,000,000.
Late in fiscal year 2001, the Company reached an agreement with both the Canadian and United States tax authorities, settling substantially all of its remaining outstanding tax issues and recorded an additional provision of $700,000. Although agreement in principle has been reached on these issues, final statements summarizing amounts owing have not been received from either government. Because of the age of these issues and the terms of the settlements, there are complex interest computations to be made. Accordingly, it is not practical for management to determine with precision the exact liability associated with these matters. Management estimates that, at current rates of exchange, the liability to settle all outstanding tax issues, including the matter described immediately above, is in the range of $22,000,000 to $25,000,000. Management further believes that it has a provision recorded sufficient to pay the estimated liability resulting from these issues; however, the amount ultimately paid could differ from management’s estimate.
The Company has one remaining issue in dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) in the United States. The Company disagrees with the position of the IRS on this issue and, on the advice of legal counsel, believes it has meritorious arguments in its defense and is in the process of vigorously defending its position. It is management’s determination that no additional provision need be recorded for this matter. However, should the IRS prevail in its position, the Company could potentially have an additional maximum liability of $1,700,000.
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Note 9 Commitments and Contingencies
In connection with the sale of its former United Kingdom subsidiary during fiscal year 1999, the Company remains contingently liable as guarantor of certain leases of InterTAN U.K. Limited. At December 31, 2001 the remaining lease obligation assumed by the purchaser and guaranteed by the Company was approximately $18,000,000 and the average remaining life of such leases was approximately 5 years. If the purchaser were to default on the lease obligations, management believes the Company could reduce the exposure through assignment, subletting and other means. The Company has obtained an indemnity from the purchaser for an amount equal to management’s best estimate of the Company’s potential exposure under these guarantees. At December 31, 2001, the amount of this indemnity was approximately $7,400,000. The amount of this indemnity declines over time as the Company’s risk diminishes. Apart from this matter and the issues discussed in Notes 3 and 8, there are no material pending proceedings or claims, other than routine matters incidental to the Company’s business, to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party, or to which any of its property is subject.
Note 10 Segment Reporting
The Company was traditionally managed along geographic lines, with its Corporate Headquarters also treated as a separate business unit. Following the sale of the Company’s former subsidiary in Australia during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company undertook a restructuring program to streamline its operations and integrate its former Corporate Headquarters with its Canadian subsidiary. Accordingly, the Company now has only one business segment, referred to herein as “Canada”, the “Canadian subsidiary” or “RadioShack Canada”. Transactions between segments during prior periods were not common and were not material to the segment information. The table below summarizes net sales and operating revenues, operating income (loss) and identifiable assets for the Company’s segments. Consolidated operating income is reconciled to the Company’s income before income tax:
Net Sales and Operating Revenues and
Operating Income by Segment
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Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) | | | 156 | | | | (126 | ) | | | 295 | | | | (252 | ) |
Interest income | | | 309 | | | | 195 | | | | 1,035 | | | | 629 | |
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ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
InterTAN is engaged in the sale of consumer electronics products primarily through company-operated retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. The Company’s retail operations are conducted through a wholly-owned subsidiary, InterTAN Canada Ltd., which operates under the trade name “RadioShack”. The Company’s Corporate Headquarters was integrated with the operations of its Canadian subsidiary during the second quarter of fiscal year 2002. During fiscal year 2001, the Company also had retail and dealer outlets in Australia. Operations in Australia were carried out through a wholly-owned subsidiary, InterTAN Australia Ltd., which conducted business under the trade name “Tandy”. The Company’s Australian subsidiary was sold effective April 2001. The “RadioShack” and “Tandy” trade names are used under license from RadioShack Corporation (“RadioShack U.S.A.”). In addition, the Company has entered into an agreement in Canada with Rogers Wireless Inc. (“Rogers”) to operate telecommunications stores (“Rogers AT&T” stores) on its behalf. At December 31, 2001, 58 Rogers AT&T stores were in operation.
Overview
There were a number of special factors and charges in the first six months of fiscal years 2002 and 2001 that significantly impacted the Company’s results of operations and affected the comparability of reported results for both the three and six-month periods ended December 31, 2001.
As previously discussed, effective April 30, 2001, the Company sold its subsidiary in Australia. The consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2000 and the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the three and six months then ended include the results of the Australian subsidiary.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $2,703,000. See “Restructuring Charge”. During the first quarter, the Company also expensed costs, primarily professional fees and related expenses, incurred in connection with a study of various alternatives to enhance shareholder value. Management estimates that the tax provision for the quarter was reduced by approximately $1,030,000 as a result of the deductibility for tax purposes of a portion of the restructuring costs.
The tables below reflect the Company’s sales, operating income, net income, and net income per share for the three and six-month periods ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, adjusted to eliminate the following: sales and results of InterTAN Australia Ltd. for the three and six-month periods ended December 31, 2000; the restructuring charge and the non-recurring professional fees during the six-month period ended December 31, 2001; and the effect of the restructuring charge on the tax provision for the six-month period ended December 31, 2001.
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Sales and other operating revenues | | $ | 135,831 | | $ | 164,050 | | | | | $ | 226,196 | | | $ | 284,001 | |
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Income of Australian subsidiary | | $ | — | | $ | (670 | ) | | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,907 | ) |
Restructuring charge | | | — | | | — | | | | | | 2,703 | | | | — | |
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During the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $2,703,000, representing the cost of restructuring the Company’s Board of Directors and streamlining the Company’s Corporate Office and integrating it with InterTAN’s operating subsidiary, InterTAN Canada Ltd. Management estimates that as a result of this action, selling, general and administrative expenses will be reduced on an annualized basis by approximately $1,300,000. The full benefits of the plan will not be felt until the third quarter of fiscal year 2002.
The following is a summary of activity within this reserve during fiscal year 2002:
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Foreign Exchange Effects
Profit and loss accounts, including sales, are translated from local currency values to U.S. dollars at monthly average exchange rates. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2002, the U.S. dollar was 3.5% stronger against the Canadian dollar relative to the comparable value during the second quarter of the prior year. As a result, the same local currency amounts in Canada translated into fewer U.S. dollars as compared with the prior year. For example, if local currency sales in Canada in the second quarter of fiscal year 2002 were the same as those in the second quarter of the prior year, the fiscal year 2002 income statement would reflect a 3.5% decrease in sales when reported in U.S. dollars. For the six months ended December 31, 2001, the U.S. dollar was 3.8% stronger against the Canadian dollar than during the comparable period last year.
Sales Outlets
The Company’s sales outlets by type and geographic region is summarized in the following table:
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Rogers AT&T | | 55 | | 3 | | — | | 58 | | 52 |
Dealer | | 360 | | 12 | | 2 | | 370 | | 362 |
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Net Sales and Operating Revenues
Net sales at RadioShack Canada for the second quarter in U.S. dollars were $135,831,000. In local currency, this represented an increase over the prior year quarter of 6%. Measured on the same basis, comparable stores increased by 3%. The sales comparison, measured in U.S. dollars, was adversely affected by a decline in the value of the Canadian dollar of 3.5% compared with the same period last year. Taking this decline into consideration, sales in U.S. dollars for the second quarter of fiscal year 2002 increased by 2% over the same quarter last year.
During the quarter, consumers continued to demonstrate a preference towards a more digital-focused product base. Sales of digital cameras were very strong. To date the Company’s significantly deeper assortment of these products has only been introduced into about one-third of its stores. Encouraged by results during the holiday season, management will be expanding the number of stores in which the full assortment is available. This year, the Company made a strategic decision to delay the release of its catalog until the second quarter and to greatly expand the range of products featured in the catalog. This action, combined with the Company’s expanded range of parts and accessories fueled double-digit growth in more traditional accessory products and growth of over 30% in digital accessories and PC software, in particular entertainment titles. The Company’s decision to introduce Playstation products into its stores was well accepted by consumers. Management will continue to pursue opportunities to expand the gaming business, provided it is satisfied with the incremental gross profit dollar potential of each respective line. Sales of DVD players, camcorders, wireless handset units (cellular) and direct-to-home satellite all showed strong double-digit growth.
The only digital category that suffered during the quarter was personal computer hardware. While demand for Pentium 4 computers was strong, the supply of 1.5GHz Pentium 4 chips was tight. This situation was compounded by a low allocation by certain manufactures to the Canadian marketplace. The end result was that very few of the Company’s stores had a consistent lineup over the holiday period. That situation has improved only modestly early in the third quarter. Management believes that the Canadian consumer’s demand for high speed internet access combined with the benefits of Windows XP to various applications, including digital photography, will continue to drive demand for Pentium 4 computers. Accordingly management is in the process of developing a strategy which will give the company a more reliable supply and a more aggressive position in the marketplace.
Sales of more traditional analog products, in general, yielded disappointing results. Sales of analog personal electronics, landline telephones and toys showed declines. In some cases, the effects of unit sales growth were offset by falling retail prices, which put pressure on overall sales growth. Management will evaluate this information to migrate not only the Company’s product assortment but also its overall store plan to better present the products in demand by consumers.
Gross Profit
While consolidated gross profit dollars for the quarter declined, this reduction in gross profit dollars was more than attributable to the sale of the Company’s Australian subsidiary. Gross profit dollars at RadioSack Canada, measured at the same exchange rates, increased by 5%.
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The following analysis summarizes the components of the change in gross profit dollars for the second quarter from the comparable prior year period:
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Decrease in gross margin percentage | | | (545 | ) |
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
The following table provides a breakdown of selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) by major category:
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Payroll | | $ | 14,406 | | 10.6 | | $ | 13,983 | | 10.51 | | $ | 27,053 | | 12.0 | | $ | 25,959 | | 11.51 |
Advertising | | | 4,311 | | 3.2 | | | 6,398 | | 4.81 | | | 6,946 | | 3.1 | | | 9,632 | | 4.31 |
Rent | | | 5,072 | | 3.7 | | | 4,830 | | 3.61 | | | 9,509 | | 4.2 | | | 9,063 | | 4.01 |
Taxes (other than income tax) | | | 2,114 | | 1.6 | | | 1,775 | | 1.31 | | | 4,217 | | 1.9 | | | 3,760 | | 1.71 |
Telephone and utlities | | | 812 | | 0.7 | | | 783 | | 0.61 | | | 1,671 | | 0.7 | | | 1,600 | | 0.71 |
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As previously indicated, following the sale of the Australian subsidiary during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company streamlined its remaining operations and integrated its former Corporate headquarters with those of its Canadian subsidiary. See “Overview”. To make comparisons more meaningful, in the following discussion, the selling, general and administrative expenses of the Company’s former Corporate Headquarters for the prior year period have been aggregated with those of RadioShack Canada.
SG&A expenses at RadioShack Canada and the Company’s former Corporate Headquarters in U.S. dollars decreased by $526,000 over the comparable quarter last year. This comparison was influenced by the effects of a weaker Canadian dollar. Measured at the same exchange rates, SG&A expense in these two segments increased by less than 2%.
The following is a breakdown of the same-exchange-rate increase (decrease) in SG&A expense in Canada and Corporate Headquarters during the second quarter of fiscal year 2002 over the same quarter in the prior year:
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units and in stores. The investment of additional staff involved in sales support functions is already evident in a significant reduction in Canadian inventory levels. See “Financial Condition – Inventories.” Management believes that the benefits of the Company’s investment in people in the field will be evident in future periods as the Company commits to having a highly trained, energized staff to meet the challenges of continued advancements in digital technologies. Rent expense was driven primarily by an increase in retail square footage, both as a result of an increase in new, and therefore not mature, stores, and as a result of increasing the size of selected stores as strategic opportunities to enhance product assortments present themselves. The Company is currently planning about 20 new company-operated stores during this fiscal year 2002 and, importantly, 14 of those stores were open in time for the holiday selling season. At lease renewal, management will continue to pursue opportunities to increase the size of the Company’s stores in strategic locations where it believes such action would result in profitable sales growth. Taxes (other than income taxes), primarily represents business taxes on the Company’s stores and head office and warehouse locations. The increase in this expense category was a result of the combination of regular rate increases, new stores and increases in the size of existing stores. The effects of higher costs in the payroll, rent and tax expense categories were substantially offset by a more efficient advertising spend and some tactical reductions in television advertising as the holiday season unfolded.
Foreign Currency Transaction Gains / Losses
Foreign currency transaction gains were $156,000 during the second quarter of fiscal year 2002 compared with losses of $126,000 for the comparable quarter last year.
Interest income and expense
Interest income for the quarter was $309,000 compared with $195,000 a year ago. The increase results primarily from the investment of proceeds from the sale of the Australian subsidiary. Interest income will likely be lower in future periods as a substantial portion of these funds have already been used to fund the Company’s stock buy-back programs. Additional funds will also be required to complete the stock buy back program announced in October 2001 and to fund the payment of income taxes. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources.” Interest expense for the quarter was $96,000 and consisted entirely of commitment fees and loan amortization charges, as there were no borrowings during the quarter. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2001, interest expense was $527,000, as RadioShack Canada borrowed under its credit line to finance the seasonal build of inventories. Such borrowings were not necessary this year.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes for the quarter was $8,325,000, and consisted entirely of Canadian taxes on the profits of RadioShack Canada. The effective rate for the quarter was 43.4%. Last year, the provision for tax was $7,896,000 and included a small amount of Australian tax on the profits of InterTAN Australia. The effective tax rate a year ago was 43.7%.
Financial Condition
Most balance sheet accounts are translated from their values in local currency to U.S. dollars at the respective month end rates. The table below outlines the percentage change, to December 31, 2001, in the value of the
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Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable were $25,355,000 at December 31, 2001 compared with $28,753,000 at December 31, 2000 and $12,598,000 at June 30, 2001. The decrease from December 31, 2000 is attributable to the sale of the Australian subsidiary and foreign currency effects. The increase from June 30, 2001 resulted from the seasonal build up of dealer receivables for the holiday selling season and seasonal increases in amounts due from vendors for various subscriber-based services, including activation income, residuals and sales-based volume rebates.
Inventories
Inventories at December 31, 2001 were $86,789,000, down from $137,161,000 a year ago and $90,394,000 at June 30, 2001. The sale of the Australian subsidiary accounts for only a portion of the reduction from December 31, 2001. The balance is attributable to significant improvements in inventory management at RadioShack Canada. Canadian inventories, measured in local currency, were approximately 10% lower at December 30, 2001 than at the same date a year ago and days sales in inventory was reduced 13% from the prior year. These improvements are a direct result of the Company’s investment in people involved in sales support functions and from the benefits of the Company’s micro merchandising program. The Company is now sourcing locally-purchased inventory more frequently, and purchasing in smaller quantities. This strategy will reflect positively on both cash flow requirements and the risk of obsolescence. The benefits of the new inventory strategy are also evident in the comparison with inventory levels at June 30, 2001. Despite seasonal fluctuations and the introduction of over 500 new SKUs, inventories at RadioShack Canada at December 31, 2001 were up, in local currency, less than 1% from June 30, 2001 levels.
Accounts payable
Accounts payable were $25,348,000 at December 31, 2001 compared to $28,042,000 at December 31, 2000 and $20,034,000 at June 30, 2001. The reduction from December 31, 2000 is explained by the sale of the Australian subsidiary, partially offset by the fact that extended payment terms were obtained from certain key vendors this year. The increase from June 30, 2001 is due to increased purchases for the holiday season as well as the fact that certain of those purchases benefited from extended payment terms.
Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses were $23,253,000 at December 31, 2001 compared with $26,800,000 at December 31, 2000 and $13,650,000 at June 30, 2001. The decrease from December 31, 2000 relates primarily to the sale of the Australian subsidiary. The increase from the June 30, 2001 level is due to the seasonal increase in certain sales-sensitive accruals and to the restructuring charge recorded in the first quarter of fiscal year 2002. See ‘Restructuring Charge.”
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Income Taxes Payable
Income taxes payable were $24,832,000 at December 30, 2001 compared with $27,130,000 at December 31, 2000 and $24,913,000 at June 30, 2001. The reduction from December 31, 2000 is due primarily to foreign currency effects. The reduction from June 30, 2001 is also due to foreign currency effects, partially offset by the fact that during the first half of the year, the provision for tax exceeded installment payments during the same period as a result of the seasonality of the business.
During fiscal year 1999, the Company reached an agreement with the Canadian tax authorities relating to the settlement of a dispute regarding the 1990 to 1993 taxation years resulting in a charge of $8,039,000. While the amount in dispute has been agreed and a settlement agreement has been executed, the Company has not yet been fully reassessed and, accordingly, this amount has not been paid. Management estimates the remaining payment relating to these issues to be approximately $11,000,000.
Late in fiscal year 2001, the Company reached an agreement with both the Canadian and United States tax authorities, settling substantially all of its remaining outstanding tax issues and recorded an additional provision of $700,000. Although agreement in principle has been reached on these issues, final statements summarizing amounts owing have not been received from either government. Because of the age of these issues and the terms of the settlements, there are complex interest computations to be made. Accordingly, it is not practical for management to determine with precision the exact liability associated with these matters. Management estimates that, at current rates of exchange, the liability to settle all outstanding tax issues, including the matter described immediately above, is in the range of $22,000,000 to $25,000,000, and anticipates that payment of a substantial portion of this amount will be required during the current fiscal year. Management further believes that it has a provision recorded sufficient to pay the estimated liability resulting from these issues; however, the amount ultimately paid could differ from management’s estimate.
The Company has one remaining issue in dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) in the United States. The Company disagrees with the position of the IRS on this issue and, on the advice of legal counsel, believes it has meritorious arguments in its defense and is in the process of vigorously defending its position. It is management’s determination that no additional provision need be recorded for this matter. However, should the IRS prevail in its position, the Company could potentially have an additional maximum liability $1,700,000.
Other Liabilities
Other liabilities were $2,333,000 at December 31, 2001 compared with $6,421,000 at December 31, 2000 and $2,518,000 at June 30, 2001. The reduction in the level of other liabilities from December 31, 2000 relates to the disposal of the Australian subsidiary. Foreign currency effects explain the reduction from June 30, 2001.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flows from operating activities during the six-month period ended December 31, 2001 generated $20,225,000 in cash, while consuming $3,529,000 in cash during the comparable period last year. This improvement was due primarily to changes in working capital requirements, partially offset by a decrease in net income, adjusted for non-cash items. In the six months ended December 31, 2001, changes in working capital generated $4,025,000 in cash. In the comparable prior period, working capital requirements consumed $22,867,000 in cash. This variance is due primarily to the effects of lower inventories at RadioShack Canada. Net income, adjusted for non-cash items, generated $16,200,000 in cash during the six-month period ended December 31, 2001, compared with $19,338,000 a year ago. This decrease is primarily due to the disposal of the Company’s former Australian subsidiary.
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Cash flow from investing activities consumed $5,174,000 and $5,959,000 in cash during the six-month periods ended December 31, 2001, and 2000 respectively, as the effects of routine additions to property and equipment were partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of property and equipment and from other investing activities. The reduction is partially attributable to the effects of the disposal of the Australian subsidiary.
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2001, cash flow from financing activities consumed $28,552,000 in cash. In August 2001, the Company’s Board of Directors announced its third share repurchase program under which management was authorized to purchase up to 2,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. This program was completed in October 2001 at a total cost of $23,146,000. In October 2001, a fourth stock buy back program was announced under which management was authorized to purchase up to 2,600,000 additional shares of the Company’s common stock. By December 31, 2001, 764,700 shares had been acquired under this program at a cost of $8,221,000. These cash outflows were partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of common stock to employee plans and from the exercise of stock options. During the six-month period ended Dectember 31, 2000, cash flow from financing activities consumed $14,167,000 in cash. In April 2000, the Company announced that the Board of Directors had authorized a program for the repurchase of up to 1,500,000 common shares. By June 30, 2000, 285,200 shares had been acquired under this program. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2001, the remaining 1,214,800 shares were acquired at an aggregate cost of $15,529,000. This cash outflow was partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of stock to employee plans and from the exercise of stock options.
On May 4, 2001, InterTAN Canada Ltd. and InterTAN, Inc. extended its revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan Agreement”) in an amount not to exceed C$75,000,000 (approximately $47,100,000 at December 31, 2001 exchange rates). The Revolving Loan Agreement matures March 22, 2003. The amount of credit actually available at any particular time is dependent on a variety of factors, including the level of eligible inventories and accounts receivable of InterTAN Canada Ltd. The amount of available credit is then reduced by the amount of trade accounts payable then outstanding as well as certain other reserves. A loan origination fee of C$37,500 (approximately $24,000 at December 31, 2001 exchange rates) was payable on closing. A further payment of C$37,500 is required on March 22, 2002. Borrowing rates under the facility range from prime to prime plus 0.75%, based on the Company’s quarterly performance against predetermined EBITDA to fixed charge ratios. Using the same criteria, the Company may borrow at bankers’ acceptance and LIBOR rates plus from 0.75% to 2.0%. Letters of credit are charged at rates ranging from 0.75% per annum to 2.0% per annum, using the same performance criteria. In addition, a standby fee of 0.65% is payable on the unused portion of the credit facility. The Revolving Loan Agreement is collateralized by a first priority lien over all of the assets of InterTAN Canada Ltd. and is guaranteed by InterTAN, Inc. This facility will be used primarily to finance seasonal inventory build up and, from time to time, to provide letters of credit in support of purchase orders. At December 31, 2001, there were no borrowings against the Revolving Loan Agreement, and approximately $10,000 was committed in support of letters of credit. There was approximately C$55,000,000 (approximately $35,000,000 at December 31, 2001 exchange rates) of credit available for use at December 31, 2001 under this facility.
Under the terms of the Company’s Merchandise Agreement with RadioShack U.S.A., purchase orders with Far Eastern suppliers must be supported, based on a formula set out in the Merchandise Agreement, by letters of credit issued by banks on behalf of InterTAN, by a surety bond, or backed by cash deposits. The Company has secured surety bond coverage from a major insurer (the “Bond”) in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000. Use of the Bond gives the Company greater flexibility in placing orders with Far Eastern suppliers by releasing a portion of the credit available under the Revolving Loan Agreement for other purposes.
The Company’s primary uses of liquidity during the remainder of fiscal year 2002 will include the funding of capital expenditures, funding the repurchase of common stock and payments in settlement of tax issues. Management estimates that capital expenditures in Canada during the remainder of fiscal 2002 will approximate $8,000,000. These expenditures relate primarily to investments in store assets, including new stores, renovating
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and relocating existing stores and store fixtures and equipment, improvements to the Company’s distribution center and enhancements to management information systems. On October 25, 2001, the Company’s Board of Directors announced an additional share repurchase program. Under this program, management is authorized, subject to appropriate market conditions, to repurchase up to 2,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, approximately 10% of shares then outstanding. By December 31, 2001, 764,700 shares had been acquired under this plan at an aggregate cost of $8,221,000, approximately $10.75 per share, including commissions. While additional purchases under this program will depend on market conditions, management estimates that the program could require between $18,000,000 and $24,000,000 in cash during fiscal 2002. Late in fiscal year 2001, the Company reached agreements with both the Canadian and United States tax authorities, settling certain outstanding tax issues. See “Income Tax”. Management estimates that during fiscal year 2002 payments flowing from these settlements, together with other matters previously agreed, will be approximately $22,000,000 to $25,000,000.
Management believes that the Company’s cash and short-term investments on hand and its cash flow from operations combined with its banking facilities and the Bond will provide the Company with sufficient liquidity to meet its planned requirements through fiscal year 2002.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
The various matters discussed in Notes 3, and 8 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements on page 7 and 10 of this Form 10-Q are incorporated herein by reference.
| | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
At the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held in November 9, 2001, the following persons were re-elected to the Board of Directors:
William C. Bousquette
Brian E. Levy
In such connection, Messrs. Bousquette and Levy received 23,162,132 and 23,168,242 votes, respectively, “For” election and 116,496 and 110,386 votes, respectively, were withheld. In total 23,278,628 shares were authorized to vote.
| | EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K |
| a) | | Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K: |
Exhibit No. | | Description |
3(a)
| | Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3(a) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3(a)(i)
| | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3(a)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3(a)(ii)
| | Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (Filed as Exhibit 3(a)(i) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3(b)
| | Bylaws (Filed on Exhibit 3(b) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3(b)(i) | | Amendments to Bylaws through August 3, 1990 (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3(b)(ii)
| | Amendments to Bylaws through May 15, 1995 (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(ii) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3(b)(iii)
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws (filed as Exhibit 3(b)(iii) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). |
4(a) | | Articles Fifth and Tenth of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation (included in Exhibit 3(a)). |
4(b)
| | Rights Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Bank Boston, NA (filed as Exhibit 4 to the company’s Form 8-A filed on September 17, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10 (a)
| | Ninth Amendment to Loan Agreement between InterTAN Canada Ltd., InterTAN, Inc. and Bank America Canada dated as of November 15, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10(b)
| | Retirement Letter Agreement between James G. Gingerich and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 25, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10 (c)
| | Composite copy of InterTAN Inc.’s Deferred Compensation Plan reflecting amendments thereto authorized by the Board of Directors of InterTAN, Inc. on November 9, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10 (d) | | Addendum No. 2 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated November 1, 2001 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10 (e)
| | Addendum No. 2 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated November 1, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(e) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10 (f)
| | Addendum No. 2 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated November 1, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
*99(a)
| | Certification pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
*99(b) | | Certification pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
A Report on Form 8-K was filed on October 29, 2001 to report that on October 25, 2001 the Board of Directors had authorized management, subject to obtaining applicable securities regulators’ approval and market conditions, to repurchase up to 2,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
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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.
InterTAN, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: September 18, 2002 | | By: | | /s/ JAMES P. MADDOX
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| | | | James P. Maddox Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) |
| | By: | | /s/ BRIAN E. LEVY
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| | | | Brian E. Levy President and Chief Executive Officer (Authorized Officer) |
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with this Amended Quarterly Report of InterTAN, Inc. on Form 10QA for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I Brian E. Levy, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to ss. 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
| (1) | | I have reviewed this Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10QA of InterTAN, Inc.; |
| (2) | | Based on my knowledge, this Amended Quarterly Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Amended Quarterly Report; and, |
| (3) | | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other information contained in this Amended Quarterly Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this amended quarterly report. |
/s/ BRIAN E. LEVY
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Brian E. Levy |
PresIDENTAND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
September 18, 2002 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with this amended Quarterly Report of InterTAN, Inc. on Form 10QA for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I James P. Maddox, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to ss. 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
| (1) | | I have reviewed this Amended Quarterly Report on form 10QA of InterTAN, Inc.; |
| (2) | | Based on my knowledge, this Amended Quarterly Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Amended Quarterly Report; and, |
| (3) | | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other information contained in this amended quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Amended Quarterly Report. |
/s/ JAMES P. MADDOX
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James P. Maddox |
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
September 18, 2002 |
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InterTAN, Inc.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-QA
Three Months Ended December 31, 2001
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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3(a) | | Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3(a) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3(a)(i) | | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Filed as Exhibit 3(a)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3(a)(ii) | | Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (Filed as Exhibit 3(a)(i) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3(b) | | Bylaws (Filed on Exhibit 3(b) to InterTAN’s Registration Statement on Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3(b)(i) | | Amendments to Bylaws through August 3, 1990 (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(i) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3(b)(ii) | | Amendments to Bylaws through May 15, 1995 (Filed as Exhibit 3(b)(ii) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3(b)(iii) | | Amended and Restated Bylaws (filed as Exhibit 3(b)(iii) to InterTAN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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4(a) | | Articles Fifth and Tenth of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation (included in Exhibit 3(a)). |
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4(b) | | Rights Agreement between InterTAN, Inc. and Bank Boston, NA (filed as Exhibit 4 to the company’s Form 8-A filed on September 17, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference) |
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10(a) | | Ninth Amendment to Loan Agreement between InterTAN Canada Ltd., InterTAN, Inc. and Bank America Canada dated as of November 15, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(a) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(b) | | Retirement Letter Agreement between James G. Gingerich and InterTAN, Inc. dated September 25, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(c) | | Composite copy of InterTAN Inc.’s Deferred Compensation Plan reflecting amendments thereto authorized by the Board of Directors of InterTAN, Inc. on November 9, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(c) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(d) | | Addendum No. 2 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated November 1, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(d) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(e) | | Addendum No. 2 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated November 1, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(e) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10(f) | | Addendum No. 2 to Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement between Jeffrey A. Losch and InterTAN, Inc. dated November 1, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to InterTAN’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three-month period ended December 31, 2001and incorporated herein by reference). |
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*99(a) | | Certification pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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*99(b) | | Certification pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |