AFFINITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Affinity Group, Inc. (“AGI”) and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”), presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Affinity Group Holding, Inc. (“AGHI”) is the direct parent of the Company. The parent company of AGHI is AGI Holding Corp. (“AGHC”), a privately-owned corporation.
In the second quarter of 2006, AGHC received approval from the Internal Revenue Service to change its tax status from a Subchapter C corporation to a Subchapter S corporation (“S corporation”) to be effective as of January 1, 2006. The election for change in tax status to an S corporation included AGHC and all its subsidiaries with the exception of Camping World, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, which are to remain Subchapter C corporations. Pursuant to FAS 109, “Accounting for Income taxes”, a change in tax status resulting from an S corporation election requires that all deferred tax accounts be revalued upon formal approval of the S corporation status. Accordingly, all deferred tax accounts of AGHC and its subsidiaries, excluding Camping World, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, were revalued to account for the tax effect for the change to the S corporation status.
These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes in the Company’s 10-K report for the year ended December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management of the Company, these consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented.
(2) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” on January 1, 2007. FIN No. 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109. FIN No. 48 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.
At the date of adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 48, the Company had $14.2 million of unrecognized tax benefits. Accounting for the unrecognized tax benefits had no affect on
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(2) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (continued)
current period earnings or retained earnings as the liability was reclassed from its existing long term deferred tax liabilities. As such, there would be no affect on the effective tax rate if the unrecognized tax benefits were recognized. The Company did not have any material increases in unrecognized tax benefits in the current period and does not anticipate any material increases over the next twelve months. At the date of adoption, the Company had recorded $0.7 million of accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits. During the current period, the Company recorded an additional $0.2 million of accrued interest and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits. The Company’s policy is to classify interest and penalties as income taxes in the financial statements.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. and various states. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2002.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This standard provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard also responds to investors’ requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, but does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. There are numerous previously issued statements dealing with fair values that are amended by SFAS No. 157. We have not evaluated the impact, if any, that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
(3) DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION
The Company’s three principal lines of business are Membership Services, Publications, and Retail. The Membership Services segment includes the operations of the Good Sam Club, Coast to Coast Club, Camping World’s President’s Club and Camp Club USA for recreational vehicles (“RV”) owners, campers and outdoor vacationers, and the Golf Card Club for golf enthusiasts. The Publications segment publishes a variety of publications for selected markets in the recreation and leisure industry, including general circulation periodicals, directories, and RV and powersports industry trade magazines, and produces outdoor recreational consumer events. The Retail segment sells specialty retail merchandise and services for RV owners primarily through the Camping World retail supercenters, mail order catalogs and its website. For recent events regarding the Retail segment, see Note 7 below. The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes.
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(3) DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION (continued)
The reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires different technology, management expertise and marketing strategies.
The Company does not allocate income taxes or unusual items to segments. Financial information by reportable business segment is summarized as follows (in thousands):
| | Membership | | | | | | | |
| | Services | | Publications | | Retail | | Consolidated | |
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues from external customers | | $ | 34,061 | | $ | 24,689 | | $ | 69,057 | | $ | 127,807 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 894 | | 1,240 | | 1,885 | | 4,019 | |
Interest income | | 2,176 | | — | | 32 | | 2,208 | |
Interest expense | | — | | 70 | | 3,571 | | 3,641 | |
Segment profit (loss) | | 11,151 | | 6,410 | | (3,739 | ) | 13,822 | |
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| | Membership | | | | | | | |
| | Services | | Publications | | Retail | | Consolidated | |
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues from external customers | | $ | 32,948 | | $ | 23,103 | | $ | 60,819 | | $ | 116,870 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 910 | | 1,020 | | 1,977 | | 3,907 | |
Gain on sale of property and equipment | | — | | 5 | | 6 | | 11 | |
Interest income | | 1,376 | | — | | 5 | | 1,381 | |
Interest expense | | — | | 94 | | 3,496 | | 3,590 | |
Segment profit (loss) | | 10,472 | | 6,462 | | (4,319 | ) | 12,615 | |
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The following is a reconciliation of income from operations to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
| | THREE MONTHS ENDED | |
| | 3/31/2007 | | 3/31/2006 | |
Income From Operations Before Taxes | | | | | |
Total profit for reportable segments | | $ | 13,822 | | $ | 12,615 | |
Unallocated G & A expense | | (5,245 | ) | (4,150 | ) |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization expense | | (758 | ) | (617 | ) |
Unallocated interest income, net of intercompany elimination | | (2,034 | ) | (1,052 | ) |
Unallocated interest expense, net of intercompany elimination | | (2,558 | ) | (3,050 | ) |
Unallocated debt restructure expense | | (775 | ) | — | |
Income from operations before taxes | | $ | 2,452 | | $ | 3,746 | |
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(3) DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION (continued)
The following is a reconciliation of assets of reportable segments to the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (in thousands):
| | 3/31/2007 | | 12/31/2006 | |
Membership services segment | | $ | 172,483 | | $ | 167,837 | |
Publications segment | | 87,488 | | 87,122 | |
Retail segment | | 241,608 | | 225,680 | |
Total assets for reportable segments | | 501,579 | | 480,639 | |
Capitalized finance costs not allocated to segments | | 7,460 | | 8,190 | |
Corporate unallocated assets | | 8,254 | | 6,353 | |
Elimination of intersegment receivable | | (105,341 | ) | (87,174 | ) |
Total assets | | $ | 411,952 | | $ | 408,008 | |
(4) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information for the three months ended March 31 (in thousands):
| | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Cash paid (received) during the period for: | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 10,246 | | $ | 10,747 | |
Income taxes | | (186 | ) | 2,622 | |
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Income taxes paid decreased in 2007 primarily due to the Company’s change to S corporation tax status election in the second quarter of 2006.
In January 2007, the Company assumed $0.3 million of liabilities in the acquisition of the Madison Boat Show from MAC Events, LLC.
In February 2007, the Company assumed $0.6 million of liabilities and issued $1.5 million of debt in the acquisition of five RV and Sportsman Shows from Industrial Expositions, Inc.
(5) GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company reviews goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually. The Company performs its annual impairment test during the fourth quarter. There were no changes in the Company’s goodwill by business segment for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
The Company completed two acquisitions in the first quarter of 2007. These acquisitions have been accounted for as a purchase in accordance with FASB No. 141, “Business
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(5) GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued)
Combinations,” and accordingly, the acquired assets and liabilities have been recorded at fair value. The allocations of purchase price to assets and liabilities include various finite-lived assets and no additional goodwill. The operations of each entity are included in the operations of the Company from the respective acquisition dates.
Finite-lived intangible assets, related accumulated amortization and weighted average useful life consisted of the following at March 31, 2007 (in thousands, except as noted):
| | Weighted | | | | | | | |
| | Average Useful | | | | Accumulated | | | |
| | Life (in years) | | Gross | | Amortization | | Net | |
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Membership and customer lists | | 6 | | $ | 31,279 | | $ | (12,835 | ) | $ | 18,444 | |
Resort and golf course participation agreements | | 23 | | 13,462 | | (12,734 | ) | 728 | |
Non-compete and deferred consulting agreements | | 15 | | 18,830 | | (12,971 | ) | 5,859 | |
Deferred financing costs | | 7 | | 10,414 | | (5,301 | ) | 5,113 | |
| | | | $ | 73,985 | | $ | (43,841 | ) | $ | 30,144 | |
(6) NOTES OFFERING, GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In February 2004, the Company issued $200.0 million of 9% Senior Subordinated Notes (“Senior Subordinated Notes”) due 2012 pursuant to the AGI Indenture. The Company purchased and retired $29.9 million of the Senior Subordinated Notes in 2006 and $17.7 million in March 2007. Interest is payable on the remaining $152.4 million Senior Subordinated Notes twice a year on February 15 and August 15. The Company’s present and future restricted subsidiaries guarantee the Senior Subordinated Notes with unconditional guarantees of payment that rank junior in right of payment to their existing and future senior debt, but rank equal in right of payment to their existing and future senior subordinated debt. All of the Company’s subsidiaries have jointly and severally guaranteed the indebtedness under the Senior Subordinated Notes except for CWFR Capital Corp. Full financial statements of the Guarantors have not been included because, pursuant to their respective guarantees, the Guarantors are jointly and severally liable with respect to the Senior Subordinated Notes.
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(6) NOTES OFFERING, GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
The following are summarized statements setting forth certain financial information concerning the Guarantor Subsidiaries as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2007 (in thousands).
| | | | | | NON- | | | | AGI | |
| | AGI | | GUARANTORS | | GUARANTOR | | ELIMINATIONS | | CONSOLIDATED | |
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Cash & cash equivalents | | $ | 3,527 | | $ | (1,220 | ) | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 2,307 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | 396 | | 131,046 | | — | | (105,341 | ) | 26,101 | |
Inventories | | — | | 64,108 | | — | | — | | 64,108 | |
Other current assets | | 2,204 | | 17,039 | | — | | — | | 19,243 | |
Total current assets | | 6,127 | | 210,973 | | — | | (105,341 | ) | 111,759 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | 7,155 | | 30,761 | | — | | — | | 37,916 | |
Intangible assets | | 5,134 | | 25,010 | | — | | — | | 30,144 | |
Goodwill | | 67,584 | | 76,845 | | — | | — | | 144,429 | |
Investment in subsidiaries | | 551,663 | | 81,005 | | — | | (632,668 | ) | — | |
Affiliate note and investments | | 44,679 | | — | | 81,005 | | (40,000 | ) | 85,684 | |
Other assets | | 916 | | 1,104 | | — | | — | | 2,020 | |
Total assets | | $ | 683,258 | | $ | 425,698 | | $ | 81,005 | | $ | (778,009 | ) | $ | 411,952 | |
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Accounts payable | | $ | 355 | | $ | 27,457 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 27,812 | |
Accrued and other liabilities | | 9,903 | | 31,232 | | — | | — | | 41,135 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | 106,991 | | 42,930 | | — | | (145,341 | ) | 4,580 | |
Deferred revenue and gains | | 1,995 | | 59,887 | | — | | — | | 61,882 | |
Total current liabilities | | 119,244 | | 161,506 | | | | (145,341 | ) | 135,409 | |
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Deferred revenue and gains | | 2,631 | | 36,616 | | — | | — | | 39,247 | |
Long-term debt | | 284,591 | | 4,398 | | — | | — | | 288,989 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | 349,625 | | (328,485 | ) | — | | — | | 21,140 | |
Total liabilities | | 756,091 | | (125,965 | ) | | | (145,341 | ) | 484,785 | |
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Interdivisional equity | | — | | 551,663 | | 81,005 | | (632,668 | ) | — | |
Stockholders’ deficit | | (72,833 | ) | — | | — | | — | | (72,833 | ) |
Total liabilities & stockholders’ deficit | | $ | 683,258 | | $ | 425,698 | | $ | 81,005 | | $ | (778,009 | ) | $ | 411,952 | |
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Revenue | | $ | 830 | | $ | 126,977 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 127,807 | |
Costs applicable to revenues | | (2,827 | ) | (76,453 | ) | — | | — | | (79,280 | ) |
Operating expenses | | (5,911 | ) | (33,413 | ) | — | | — | | (39,324 | ) |
Interest expense, net | | (4,592 | ) | (1,433 | ) | — | | — | | (6,025 | ) |
Income from investment in consolidated subsidiaries | | 14,252 | | — | | — | | (14,252 | ) | — | |
Other non operating income (expenses) | | 911 | | (1,637 | ) | — | | — | | (726 | ) |
Income tax benefit (expense) | | (113 | ) | 211 | | — | | — | | 98 | |
Net income | | $ | 2,550 | | $ | 14,252 | | $ | — | | $ | (14,252 | ) | $ | 2,550 | |
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Cash flows from (used by) operations | | $ | (14,426 | ) | $ | 1,316 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | (13,110 | ) |
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities | | (1,141 | ) | (4,705 | ) | — | | — | | (5,846 | ) |
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities | | 6,485 | | (228 | ) | — | | — | | 6,257 | |
Cash at beginning of year | | 12,609 | | 2,397 | | — | | — | | 15,006 | |
Cash at end of period | | $ | 3,527 | | $ | (1,220 | ) | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 2,307 | |
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(6) NOTES OFFERING, GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
The following are summarized balance sheet statements setting forth certain financial information concerning the Guarantor Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 (in thousands).
| | | | | | NON- | | | | AGI | |
| | AGI | | GUARANTORS | | GUARANTOR | | ELIMINATIONS | | CONSOLIDATED | |
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Cash & cash equivalents | | $ | 12,609 | | $ | 2,397 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 15,006 | |
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts) | | 436 | | 131,028 | | — | | (104,265 | ) | 27,199 | |
Inventories | | — | | 52,703 | | — | | — | | 52,703 | |
Other current assets | | 2,439 | | 13,759 | | — | | — | | 16,198 | |
Total current assets | | 15,484 | | 199,887 | | — | | (104,265 | ) | 111,106 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | 6,581 | | 28,184 | | — | | — | | 34,765 | |
Intangible assets | | 5,816 | | 24,495 | | — | | — | | 30,311 | |
Goodwill | | 67,584 | | 76,845 | | — | | — | | 144,429 | |
Investment in subsidiaries | | 530,094 | | 81,005 | | — | | (611,099 | ) | — | |
Affiliate note and investments | | 44,688 | | — | | 81,005 | | (40,000 | ) | 85,693 | |
Other assets | | 915 | | 789 | | — | | — | | 1,704 | |
Total assets | | $ | 671,162 | | $ | 411,205 | | $ | 81,005 | | $ | (755,364 | ) | $ | 408,008 | |
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Accounts payable | | $ | 1,305 | | $ | 31,272 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 32,577 | |
Accrued and other liabilities | | 13,154 | | 30,181 | | — | | — | | 43,335 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | 108,948 | | 42,588 | | — | | (144,265 | ) | 7,271 | |
Current portion of deferred revenue | | 1,386 | | 61,520 | | — | | — | | 62,906 | |
Total current liabilities | | 124,793 | | 165,561 | | | | (144,265 | ) | 146,089 | |
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Deferred revenue | | 2,663 | | 34,520 | | — | | — | | 37,183 | |
Long-term debt | | 273,886 | | 3,998 | | — | | — | | 277,884 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | 345,203 | | (322,968 | ) | — | | — | | 22,235 | |
Total liabilities | | 746,545 | | (118,889 | ) | | | (144,265 | ) | 483,391 | |
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Interdivisional equity | | — | | 530,094 | | 81,005 | | (611,099 | ) | — | |
Stockholders’ deficit | | (75,383 | ) | — | | — | | — | | (75,383 | ) |
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity | | $ | 671,162 | | $ | 411,205 | | $ | 81,005 | | $ | (755,364 | ) | $ | 408,008 | |
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ITEM 2:
AFFINITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table is derived from the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and expresses the results from operations as a percentage of revenues and reflects the net increase (decrease) between periods:
| | THREE MONTHS ENDED | |
| | 3/31/2007 | | 3/31/2006 | | Inc/(Dec) | |
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REVENUES: | | | | | | | |
Membership services | | 26.7 | % | 28.2 | % | 3.4 | % |
Publications | | 19.3 | % | 19.8 | % | 6.9 | % |
Retail | | 54.0 | % | 52.0 | % | 13.5 | % |
| | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 9.4 | % |
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COSTS APPLICABLE TO REVENUES: | | | | | | | |
Membership services | | 17.0 | % | 18.1 | % | 2.6 | % |
Publications | | 12.3 | % | 12.5 | % | 8.2 | % |
Retail | | 32.7 | % | 31.1 | % | 14.9 | % |
| | 62.0 | % | 61.7 | % | 10.0 | % |
GROSS PROFIT | | 38.0 | % | 38.3 | % | 8.4 | % |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | | 27.1 | % | 25.8 | % | 14.3 | % |
Depreciation and amortization | | 3.7 | % | 3.9 | % | 5.6 | % |
| | 30.8 | % | 29.7 | % | 13.2 | % |
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | | 7.2 | % | 8.6 | % | (8.2 | )% |
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NON-OPERATING ITEMS: | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | 0.1 | % | 0.3 | % | (47.1 | )% |
Interest expense | | (4.9 | )% | (5.7 | )% | (6.6 | )% |
Debt extinguishment expense | | (0.6 | )% | — | | 100.0 | % |
Other non-operating items, net | | 0.1 | % | — | | 48.5 | % |
| | (5.3 | )% | (5.4 | )% | 7.5 | % |
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | 1.9 | % | 3.2 | % | (34.5 | )% |
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INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT | | 0.1 | % | (1.3 | )% | (106.6 | )% |
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NET INCOME | | 2.0 | % | 1.9 | % | 12.6 | % |
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
Compared With Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
Revenues
Revenues of $127.8 million for the first quarter of 2007 increased by $10.9 million, or 9.4%, from the comparable period in 2006.
Membership services revenues of $34.1 million for the first quarter of 2007 increased by $1.1 million, or 3.4%, from the comparable period in 2006. This revenue increase was largely attributable to a $0.6 million increase in extended vehicle warranty program revenue due to the continued growth of contracts in force, a $0.3 million revenue increase in emergency road service programs due to increased enrollment, a $0.2 million revenue increase due to increased enrollment in Camp Club USA, and a $0.2 million increase in Camping World President’s Club revenue, partially offset by a $0.2 million revenue reduction due to the elimination of the RV Today television program.
Publication revenues of $24.7 million for the first quarter of 2007 increased $1.6 million, or 6.9%, from the comparable period in 2006 primarily attributable to $1.8 million of revenue associated with consumer shows acquired in the last fifteen months, and $0.6 million from revenue associated with the acquisition of the publishing assets of American Guide Services, Inc. in August 2006. These increases were partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in campground atlas revenue, which is scheduled for its bi-annual update and reprint in 2008, and a $0.3 million revenue decrease due to three fewer issues of Snow Week magazines in 2007.
Retail revenues of $69.0 million increased approximately $8.2 million, or 13.5%, from the comparable period in 2006. Store merchandise sales increased approximately $6.8 million over the first quarter of 2006 due to a $7.4 million revenue increase from the addition of 27 new stores over the past fifteen months, partially offset by a same store sales decrease of $0.6 million, or 1.2%, compared to a 1.8% decrease in same store sales for the first quarter of 2006. Same store sale calculations for a given period include only those stores that were open both at the end of that period and at the beginning of the preceding fiscal year. In addition, installation and service work increased $0.4 million, supplies and other sales increased $0.7 million, and product extended warranty sales increased $0.3 million.
Costs Applicable to Revenues
Costs applicable to revenues totaled $79.3 million for the first quarter of 2007, an increase of $7.2 million, or 10.0%, from the comparable period in 2006.
Membership services costs and expenses of $21.7 million increased $0.6 million, or 2.6%, from the comparable period in 2006. This increase consisted of $0.8 million of additional costs associated increased extended vehicle warranty program revenue and
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emergency roads service revenue, partially offset by $0.2 million of reduced costs due to the elimination of the RV Today television program.
Publication costs and expenses of $15.8 million for the first quarter of 2007 increased $1.2 million, or 8.2%, from the comparable period in 2006. This increase was attributable to $1.0 million of costs associated with the recently acquired consumer shows, and $0.7 million from the recently acquired American Guide Services group, partially offset by reduced campground atlas costs of $0.3 million resulting from reduced sales, and reduced costs of $0.2 million associated with fewer issues of Snow Week magazine.
Retail costs applicable to revenues increased approximately $5.4 million, or 14.9%, to $41.8 million primarily as a result of 27 new stores opened over the past fifteen months. The retail gross profit margin of 39.4% for the first quarter of 2007 decreased from 40.1% for the comparable period in 2006 primarily due to an increase in wholesale sales which carry a lower margin, and increased international freight charges as our import program continues to grow.
Operating Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses of approximately $34.5 million for the first quarter of 2007 increased $4.3 million compared to the first quarter of 2006. This increase was due to an increase in retail selling and general and administrative expenses of approximately $3.1 million consisting of increases in wages, selling and real property expenses primarily due to new store openings and other marketing programs, $0.9 million of arbitration expenses in connection with our asserted claim to a right of first refusal in connection with the sale of General Motors Acceptance Corporation, the insurance provider for the RV vehicle insurance offered by our Membership Services segment, which claim was rejected by the arbitration panel, and $0.3 million of costs associated with the recently acquired consumer shows.
Depreciation and amortization expense of $4.8 million increased approximately $0.3 million over the prior year primarily due to increased amortization of intangible assets associated with the recent acquisitions.
Income from Operations
Income from operations for the first quarter of 2007 totaling $9.2 million decreased $0.8 million compared to the first quarter of 2006. This decrease was primarily due to increased operating expenses of $4.6 million partially offset by increased gross profit for retail, membership services and publications operations of $2.8 million, $0.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
Non-Operating Items
Non-operating items of approximately $6.7 million for the first quarter of 2007 increased $0.5 million compared to the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to an $0.8 million increase in debt extinguishment expense related to the purchase and retirement of $17.7 million of the Company’s Senior Subordinated Notes in the first
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quarter of 2007 and a $0.1 million decrease in interest income. These increases were partially offset by a $0.4 million decrease in interest expense in 2007, primarily due to a reduction in outstanding debt resulting from the purchase and retirement of Senior Subordinated Notes partially offset by the issuance of the additional term loans that bear a lower interest rate.
Income before Income Taxes
Income before income taxes for the first quarter of 2007 was $2.5 million, or $1.3 million lower than the first quarter of 2006. This decrease was attributable to the $0.8 million decrease in income from operations for the current period and $0.5 million of additional non-operating items.
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
The Company recorded a $0.1 million income tax benefit for the first quarter of 2007, compared to a $1.5 million income tax expense for the first quarter of 2006. This decrease was primarily due to the Company’s change to S corporation tax status election which was approved by the IRS in the second quarter of 2006.
Net Income
Net income in the first quarter of 2007 was $2.6 million compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2006 mainly due to the reasons discussed above.
Segment Profit (Loss)
Segment profit of $13.8 million for the first quarter of 2007 (before unallocated depreciation and amortization, general and administrative, interest, and income tax expense) increased $1.2 million, or 9.6%, from the comparable period in 2006.
Membership services segment profit of approximately $11.1 million for the first quarter of 2007 increased $0.7 million, or 6.5%, from the comparable period in 2006. This increase was largely attributable to an $0.8 million increase in profit from emergency road service products, partially offset by a $0.1 million decrease in profit from the extended vehicle warranty programs.
Publication segment profit of $6.4 million for the first quarter of 2007 decreased approximately $0.1 million, or 0.8%, from the comparable period in 2006. This decrease was largely attributed to a decrease in profit related to reduced campground atlas sales, partially offset by an increase in profit related to the consumer shows acquired over the last 15 months.
Retail segment loss decreased $0.6 million, or 13.4% from the first quarter in 2006 to a $3.7 million loss in the first quarter of 2007. This increase in segment profit resulted primarily from a $3.5 million increase in gross profit margin, partially offset by a $2.9 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily related to the increase in new stores.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has historically operated with a working capital deficit. The working capital deficit as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was $23.7 million and $35.0 million, respectively. The primary reason for the working capital deficit is the deferred revenue and gains reported under current liabilities in the amount of $61.9 million and $62.9 million as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Deferred revenue is primarily comprised of cash collected for club memberships in advance, which is amortized over the life of the membership. The Company uses net proceeds from this deferred membership revenue to lower its long-term borrowings. Management believes that funds generated by operations together with available borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit line will be sufficient to meet all of the Company’s debt service requirements, capital requirements and working capital needs over the next twelve months. Further, management believes that the change in the tax status to a Subchapter S corporation in 2006 for the Company and all its subsidiaries, with the exception of Camping World, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, has not limited the Company’s ability to issue debt through the capital markets but may limit the ability of the Company to raise funds in the equity market.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The following table reflects our contractual obligations and commercial commitments at March 31, 2007. This table includes principal and future interest due under our debt agreements based on interest rates as of March 31, 2007 and assumes debt obligations will be held to maturity.
| | Payments Due by Period | |
(in thousands) | | Total | | Balance of 2007 | | 2008 and 2009 | | 2010 and 2011 | | Thereafter | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt and future interest | | $ | 386,045 | | $ | 17,940 | | $ | 180,141 | | $ | 28,707 | | $ | 159,257 | |
Operating lease obligations | | 164,337 | | 12,101 | | 28,787 | | 25,972 | | 97,477 | |
Deferred compensation | | 4,280 | | 1,022 | | 3,138 | | 80 | | 40 | |
Standby and commercial letters of credit | | 7,254 | | 6,754 | | 500 | | — | | — | |
Grand total | | $ | 561,916 | | $ | 37,817 | | $ | 212,566 | | $ | 54,759 | | $ | 256,774 | |
On June 24, 2003, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and a Senior Secured Floating Rate Note Purchase Agreement (as amended, the Senior Credit Facility). The Senior Credit Facility provides for a revolving credit facility of $35.0 million and term loans in the aggregate of $140.0 million. As of March 31 2007, $129.8 million was outstanding under the term loans and $4.0 million was outstanding under the revolving credit facility. Reborrowings under the term loans are not permitted. The interest on borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility was at variable rates based on the ratio of total cash flow to outstanding indebtedness (as defined). Interest rates float with prime and the London Interbank Offered Rates, or LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.50% over the stated rates. As of March 31, 2007, the average interest rates on the term loans and the revolving credit facility were 7.82% and
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8.07%, respectively, and permitted borrowings under the undrawn revolving facility were $23.7 million. The Company also pays a commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on the unused amount of the revolving credit facility. The aggregate quarterly scheduled payments on the term loans are $412,500. Both the revolving credit facility and the term loans mature on June 24, 2009. The funds available under the Senior Credit Facility may be utilized for borrowings or letters of credit; however, a maximum of $12.5 million may be allocated to such letters of credit. As of March 31, 2007, the Company had letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $7.3 million outstanding. The Senior Credit Facility is secured by virtually all of the Company’s assets and a pledge of the Company’s stock and the stock of the Company’s subsidiaries.
In February 2004, the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (“Senior Subordinated Notes”). The Company completed a registered exchange of the Senior Subordinated Notes under the Securities Act of 1933 in August 2004.
On March 3, 2006, AGI amended its Senior Credit Facility to revise the definition of Consolidated Fixed Charges Ratio and Permitted Tax Distributions. This amendment allows the Company to distribute taxes to its ultimate parent based on its stand-alone tax obligation rather than the tax obligation of its parent, AGHI, until such time that AGHI pays interest on its 10 7/8% Senior Notes in cash instead of by the issuance of additional notes. Further, the Company amended the Senior Credit Facility’s covenant restrictions with affiliates to permit a joint venture arrangement between Camping World and FreedomRoads, an affiliate of the Company.
On February 27, 2007, the Company amended its Senior Credit Facility to extend the maturity of the revolving credit facility from June 24, 2008 to June 24, 2009, increase the consolidated senior leverage ratio from 1.90 to 3.5 times EBITDA, as defined, and fix the consolidated total leverage ratio at 5.0 times EBITDA, as defined. Further, the amendment permits the Company to repurchase up to an additional $50.0 million of the Senior Subordinated Notes from time to time as and when the Company determines through the issuance of additional term loans of up to $50.0 million. Any loan amounts not used for the repurchase of the Senior Subordinated Notes may be used for acquisitions or repay revolving credit loans.
On March 8, 2007, the Company purchased $17.7 million of the Senior Subordinated Notes. The Company funded the purchase through the issuance of the $25.0 million in additional incremental term loans as permitted under the February 27, 2007 amendment to the Senior Credit Facility. The balance of the $25.0 million issued was used to pay down the Company’s revolving credit facility by $6.5 million and to pay associated loan fees and transaction expenses. The terms on the additional incremental loans are consistent with the remaining term loan outstanding under the Senior Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2007, $152.4 million of Senior Subordinated Notes remain outstanding.
The AGI Indenture pursuant to which the AGI Senior Subordinated Notes were issued and the Senior Credit Facility contain certain restrictive covenants relating to, but not limited to, mergers, changes in the nature of the business, acquisitions, additional indebtedness, sale of assets, investments, and the payment of dividends subject to certain limitations and minimum operating covenants. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants at March 31, 2007.
In March 2005, AGHI, the Company’s parent, issued $88.2 million principal amount of the 10-7/8% senior notes due February 15, 2012 (the “AGHI Notes”). Interest on the AGHI notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15. For interest payments on and prior to February 15, 2008, AGHI may elect to pay interest on the AGHI Notes in cash or by issuance of additional notes of the same tenor as the AGHI Notes, except the maturity date is March 15, 2010. AGI has not paid any dividends to AGHI to fund payment of interest on the AGHI Notes and AGHI made the interest payments due on August 15, 2005, February 15, 2006, August 15, 2006 and February 15, 2007 through issuance of additional notes. AGI expects to issue additional notes of the same tenor as the AGHI Notes through February 15, 2008 to pay interest on the AGHI Notes when and as such interest is due.
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In February 2006, AGI Productions, Inc., a subsidiary of Ehlert Publishing, Inc., acquired the consumer shows and related assets of H & S Productions, LLC for $2.5 million. As part of the purchase, the Company issued $0.4 million of debt and assumed $1.0 million of liabilities. In August 2006, TL Enterprises, Inc. acquired the consumer park guides and related assets of American Guide Services, Inc for $1.0 million. As part of the purchase, the Company issued $0.1 million of debt and assumed $0.3 million of liabilities. In September 2006, AGI Productions, Inc. acquired the consumer shows and related assets of Apple Rock Advertising and Promotions, Inc. for $1.2 million. As part of the purchase, the Company issued $0.2 million of debt and assumed $0.4 million of liabilities.
In January 2007, AGI Productions, Inc. acquired a consumer show from MAC Events, Inc. for $0.5 million. As part of the purchase, the Company assumed $0.3 million of liabilities. In February 2007, AGI Productions, Inc. acquired consumer shows from Industrial Exposition Inc. for $1.9 million. As part of the purchase, the Company assumed $1.5 million of debt and assumed $0.6 million of liabilities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company incurred $0.1 million of deferred executive compensation expense under the phantom stock agreements and made payments of $2.3 million on the pay-out provisions of mature phantom stock agreements. The earned incentives under these agreements are scheduled to be paid at various times over the next five years. Phantom stock payments of $1.0 million are scheduled to be made for the remainder of 2007.
Capital expenditures for the first three months of 2007 totaling $5.5 million increased $1.8 million from the first three months of 2006 primarily due to the addition of eight new retail stores. Additional capital expenditures of $9.3 million are anticipated for the balance of 2007 assuming the closing date on the Camping World stock purchase agreement is June 30, 2007. These capital expenditures are primarily for four new Camping World stores in the second quarter, existing store upgrades, equipment, information technology, inventory system replacement, and computer hardware and software upgrades and enhancements.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General
The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to membership programs and incentives, bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, employee health insurance benefits, income taxes, restructuring, contingencies and litigation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Merchandise revenue is recognized when products are sold in the retail stores, shipped for mail and internet orders, or when services are provided to customers. Publication advertising and newsstand sales, net of estimated provision for returns, are recorded at time of delivery. Subscription sales of publications are deferred and recognized over the lives of the subscriptions. Revenues from the emergency road service program (“ERS”) are deferred and recognized over the life of the membership. ERS claim expenses are recognized when incurred. Advances on third party credit card fee revenues are deferred and recognized based primarily on a percentage of credit card receivables held by third parties. Membership revenue is generated from annual, multi-year and lifetime memberships. The revenue and expenses associated with these memberships are deferred and amortized over the membership period. For lifetime memberships, an 18-year period is used, which is the actuarially determined estimated fulfillment period. Promotional expenses, consisting primarily of direct mail advertising, are deferred and expensed over the period of expected future benefit. Renewal expenses are expensed at the time related materials are mailed. Recognized revenues and profit are subject to revisions as the membership progresses to completion. Revisions to membership period estimates would change the amount of income and expense amortized in future accounting periods.
Accounts Receivable
The Company estimates the collectability of its trade receivables. A considerable amount of judgment is required in assessing the ultimate realization of these receivables
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including the current credit-worthiness of each customer. Changes in required reserves have been recorded in recent periods and may occur in the future due to the market environment.
Inventory
The Company states inventories at the lower of cost or market. In assessing the ultimate realization of inventories, the Company is required to make judgments as to future demand requirements and compare that with the current or committed inventory levels. The Company has recorded changes in required reserves in recent periods due to changes in strategic direction, such as discontinuances of product lines as well as changes in market conditions due to changes in demand requirements. It is possible that changes in required inventory reserves may continue to occur in the future due to the market conditions.
Long-Lived Assets
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated economic lives of the assets, ranging from one to twenty-three years.
Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and purchased intangible assets with finite lives are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” The Company assesses the fair value of the assets based on the future cash flow the assets are expected to generate and recognize an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flow expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset (if any) are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment is identified, the Company reduces the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach or, when available and appropriate, comparable market values. The Company determined there were no indicators of impairment of long-lived assets as of December 31, 2006 or March 31, 2007.
The Company has evaluated the remaining useful lives of its finite-lived purchased intangible assets to determine if any adjustments to the useful lives were necessary or if any of these assets had indefinite lives and were therefore not subject to amortization. The Company determined that no adjustments to the useful lives of its finite-lived purchased intangible assets were necessary. The finite-lived purchased intangible assets consist of membership customer lists, resort and golf course agreements, non-compete and deferred consulting agreements and deferred financing costs which have weighted average useful lives of approximately 6 years, 23 years, 15 years and 7 years, respectively.
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
The Company evaluates indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually or when events indicate that an impairment exists in accordance with SFAS No. 142.
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The impairment test for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets is calculated annually using fair value measurement techniques.
Determining the fair value of a reporting unit and the fair value of individual assets and liabilities of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and also the extent of such charge. The Company’s estimates of fair value utilized in goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible asset tests may be based upon a number of factors, including assumptions about the projected future cash flows, discount rate, growth rate, determination of market comparables, technological change, economic conditions or changes to the Company’s business operations. Such changes may result in impairment charges recorded in future periods.
The fair value of the Company’s reporting units is annually determined using a combination of the income approach and the market approach. Under the income approach, the fair value of a reporting unit is calculated based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Future cash flows are estimated by the Company under the market approach, fair value is estimated based on market multiples of revenue or earnings for comparable companies.
Future goodwill impairment tests could result in a charge to earnings. The Company will continue to evaluate goodwill on an annual basis and whenever events and changes in circumstances indicate that there may be a potential impairment.
Income Taxes
Significant judgment is required in determining the Company’s tax provision and in evaluating its tax positions. The Company establishes accruals for certain tax contingencies when, despite the belief that the Company’s tax return positions are fully supported, the Company believes that certain positions may be challenged and that the Company’s positions may not be fully sustained. The tax contingency accruals are adjusted in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, case law and emerging legislation. The Company’s tax provision includes the impact of tax contingency accruals and changes to the accruals, including related interest, as considered appropriate by management.
ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risks relating to fluctuations in interest rates. Our objective of financial risk management is to minimize the negative impact of interest rate fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. Interest rate risk is managed through the use of a combination of fixed and variable interest debt as well as the periodic use of interest rate collar contracts.
The following information discusses the sensitivity to our earnings. The range of changes chosen for this analysis reflects our view of changes which are reasonably possible over
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a one-year period. These forward-looking disclosures are selective in nature and only address the potential impacts from financial instruments. They do not include other potential effects which could impact our business as a result of these interest rate fluctuations.
Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis
At March 31, 2007, we had debt totaling $293.6 million, comprised of $133.8 million of variable rate debt and $159.8 million of fixed rate debt. Holding other variables constant (such as debt levels), the earnings and cash flow impact of a one-percentage point increase/ decrease in interest rates would have an unfavorable/ favorable impact of approximately $1.3 million.
Credit Risk
We are exposed to credit risk on accounts receivable. We provide credit to customers in the ordinary course of business and perform ongoing credit evaluations. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the number of customers comprising our customer base. We currently believe our allowance for doubtful accounts is sufficient to cover customer credit risks.
ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Within 90 days prior to the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Regulation 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon that evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the periodic SEC filings. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date the Company carried out its evaluation.
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
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SIGNATURES:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| AFFINITY GROUP, INC. |
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| /s/ Thomas F. Wolfe | |
Date: May 9, 2007 | Thomas F. Wolfe |
| Senior Vice President and |
| Chief Financial Officer |
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