UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2001
COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-25121
--------------------
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MINNESOTA 41-1597886
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
6105 TRENTON LANE NORTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55442
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (763) 551-7000
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 [ ]
As of June 30, 2001, 18,126,265 shares of Common Stock of the Registrant were
outstanding.
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
PAGE NO.
---------
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2001 and December 30, 2000................................. 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the Three Months and Six Months ended
June 30, 2001 and July 1, 2000...................................... 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Six Months ended June 30, 2001
and July 1, 2000.................................................... 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................... 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations....................... 9
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.......... 14
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings................................................. 15
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds......................... 15
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities................................... 15
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............... 15
Item 5. Other Information................................................. 16
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.................................. 16
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 30,
ASSETS 2001 2000
------------- -------------
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,848 $ 1,498
Marketable securities - 3,950
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $260, and $264, respectively 2,106 2,693
Inventories (note 2) 8,953 11,083
Prepaid expenses 5,297 4,741
------------- -------------
Total current assets 25,204 23,965
Property and equipment, net 34,207 37,063
Other assets 3,558 3,644
------------- -------------
Total assets $ 62,969 $ 64,672
============= =============
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 29 $ 38
Accounts payable 19,014 17,271
Accruals:
Sales returns 4,618 5,284
Compensation, taxes and benefits 5,934 6,238
Other 6,609 7,565
------------- -------------
Total current liabilities 36,204 36,396
Long-term debt, less current maturities (note 3) 12,466 2,322
Accrued warranty costs 5,725 5,745
Other liabilities 4,006 3,609
------------- -------------
Total liabilities 58,401 48,072
------------- -------------
Shareholders' equity:
Undesignated preferred stock; 5,000,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $.01 par value; 95,000,000 shares authorized,
18,126,265 and 17,962,689 shares issued and outstanding, 181 180
respectively
Additional paid-in capital 80,777 79,452
Accumulated deficit (76,390) (63,032)
------------- -------------
Total shareholders' equity 4,568 16,600
------------- -------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 62,969 $ 64,672
============= =============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
3
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
------------------------ ------------------------
JUNE 30, JULY 1, JUNE 30, JULY 1,
2001 2000 2001 2000
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net sales $ 62,742 $ 61,787 $128,198 $137,946
Cost of sales 22,428 21,886 46,039 49,032
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross margin 40,314 39,901 82,159 88,914
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 37,394 38,543 81,568 83,816
General and administrative 5,954 6,712 12,967 15,232
Store closings and asset impairments 142 37 488 37
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating expenses 43,490 45,292 95,023 99,085
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating loss (3,176) (5,391) (12,864) (10,171)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Other income (expense):
Interest income 40 309 115 684
Interest expense (254) (2) (352) (4)
Equity in loss of affiliate - (246) - (428)
Other, net (140) (5) (142) (48)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Other income (expense), net (354) 56 (379) 204
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Loss before income taxes (3,530) (5,335) (13,243) (9,967)
Income tax expense (benefit) - (1,870) 115 (3,504)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net loss $ (3,530) $ (3,465) $(13,358) $ (6,463)
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Net loss per share (note 4) - basic and diluted $ (0.19) $ (0.19) $ (0.74) $ (0.36)
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Weighted average shares - basic and diluted 18,119 17,818 18,087 17,786
=========== =========== =========== ===========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
4
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED
------------------------
JUNE 30, JULY 1,
2001 2000
----------- -----------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $(13,358) $ (6,463)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,994 4,514
Loss on disposal of assets 496 178
Deferred tax assets - (3,583)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net 681 569
Inventories 2,130 (1,795)
Prepaid expenses 90 49
Income taxes - 2,227
Accounts payable 1,743 1,063
Accrued sales returns (666) (562)
Accrued warranty costs (25) 1,006
Accrued compensation, taxes and benefits (304) (485)
Other accrued liabilities (863) 153
Other assets (75) 447
Other liabilities 397 426
----------- -----------
Net cash used in operating activities (4,760) (2,256)
----------- -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (2,367) (7,589)
Sales of marketable securities 3,950 10,696
----------- -----------
Net cash provided by investing activities 1,583 3,107
----------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on debt (18) -
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 191 404
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 10,354 -
----------- -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities 10,527 404
----------- -----------
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 7,350 1,255
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period 1,498 7,441
----------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period $ 8,848 $ 8,696
=========== ===========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
5
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements for the three months and six months ended
June 30, 2001 and July 1, 2000 of Select Comfort Corporation and subsidiaries
("Select Comfort" or the "Company"), have been prepared by the Company, without
audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and reflect, in the opinion of management, all normal recurring
adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as
of June 30, 2001 and December 30, 2000 and the results of operations and cash
flow for the periods presented.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern
basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities and other commitments in the normal course of business. These
financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary if the Company is unable
to continue as a going concern. The Company's continuation as a going concern is
dependent, among other things, upon obtaining positive cash flow from operations
or upon its ability to raise additional working capital.
Certain prior year financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform
to the current year presentation. In particular, accrued warranty costs have
been divided between current liabilities and long-term liabilities. The
resulting respective accrued warranty cost balances are based on the expected
timing of when warranty claims will be satisfied. The warranty claims expected
to be satisfied within the following twelve month period have been included in
other current liabilities.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such
rules and regulations, although management believes the disclosures are adequate
to make the information presented not misleading. These consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's most recent audited
consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's
Annual Report to Shareholders and its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 30, 2000. Operating results for the Company on a quarterly basis may
not be indicative of operating results for the full year.
During July 2001 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued statement SFAS
142 "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." Statement 142 replaces the
requirement to amortize goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives
with a requirement for an annual impairment test. The Company must adopt SFAS
142 at the beginning of fiscal 2002. The Company is analyzing the impact of SFAS
142, but it is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
(2) INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 30,
2001 2000
------------- -------------
Raw materials $3,250 $ 5,507
Work in progress 49 60
Finished goods 5,654 5,516
------------- -------------
$8,953 $11,083
============= =============
6
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(3) LONG-TERM DEBT
In June 2001, the Company issued $11 million in principal amount of its senior
secured notes ("the Notes") in a private placement. The Notes have a five-year
maturity, bear interest at 8% per annum payable annually in cash and are
convertible into shares of the Company's common stock at the rate of $1.00 per
share. The Notes are secured by a first lien on substantially all of the
Company's assets. In addition, the holders of the Notes received warrants to
purchase 4.4 million shares of the Company's common stock for $1.00 per share.
The warrants have a five-year term. The Note conversion price and warrant
exercise price are subject to certain anti-dilution protections, including a
reset of the warrant and conversion prices if the average closing price of the
Company's common stock price for the 10 trading days ending on October 31, 2001
is below $1.00. The net proceeds from these Notes approximated $10.4 million
after deduction of placement fees and expenses. The warrants were valued at $1.1
million and have been recorded as debt discount to be amortized as interest
expense over the 5-year note term.
(4) NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
The following computations reconcile net loss with net loss per common
share-basic and diluted (in thousands, except per share amounts).
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
------------------------------- -------------------------------
NET PER SHARE NET PER
JUNE 30, 2001 LOSS SHARES AMOUNT LOSS SHARES SHARE
------------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- ----------
BASIC AND DILUTED EPS
Net loss attributable to
common shareholders $(3,530) 18,119 $(0.19) $(13,358) 18,087 $(0.74)
========== ========= ========== ========== ========= ==========
JULY 1, 2000
------------
BASIC AND DILUTED EPS
Net loss attributable to
common shareholders $(3,465) 17,818 $(0.19) $(6,463) 17,786 $(0.36)
========== ========= ========== ========== ========= ==========
(5) LITIGATION
The Company and certain of its former officers and directors have been named as
defendants in a class action lawsuit filed on June 1, 1999, on behalf of Company
shareholders in U.S. District Court in Minnesota. The named plaintiffs, who
purport to act on behalf of a class of purchasers of the Company's common stock
during the period from December 4, 1998 to June 7, 1999, charge the defendants
with violations of federal securities laws. The suit alleges that the Company
and the named directors and officers failed to disclose or misrepresented
certain information concerning the Company during the class period. The
complaint does not specify an amount of damages claimed. The Company believes
that the complaint is without merit and intends to vigorously defend the claims.
The Company and the individual defendants brought a motion to dismiss all claims
on November 10, 1999. The motion was heard by a magistrate judge on December 21,
1999. On January 27, 2000, the magistrate recommended that the claims based on
Section 11 of the federal securities laws be dismissed. The magistrate
recommended that the motion to dismiss be denied with respect to the claims
based on Rule 10b-5 of the federal securities laws. In February 2000, both the
plaintiffs and the defendants formally objected to the magistrate's
recommendation. The objection was made to the United States District Court in
Minnesota. On May 12, 2000, the United States District Court in Minnesota
adopted the recommendation of the magistrate and denied the defendants' motion
to dismiss the Rule 10b-5 claims. The Court also adopted the recommendation of
the magistrate and dismissed the plaintiff's Section 11 claims without prejudice
and with leave to amend.
On March 31, 2000, the Company and certain of its former officers and directors
were named as defendants in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of the
Company's shareholders in U.S. District Court in Minnesota asserting identical
factual allegations as the consolidated complaint described above. The suit
alleges claims based on Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the federal securities laws.
The complaint does not specify an amount of damages claimed. The Company
believes this complaint is without merit and intends to vigorously defend the
claims. The above two class actions were consolidated by the United States
District Court Magistrate on July 24, 2000.
7
On January 30, 2001, the plaintiffs made a motion to certify a class. The class
certification motion is pending. Discovery has begun.
The Company is a party to other various claims, legal actions, sales tax
disputes, and other complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. In
the opinion of management, any losses that may occur from these other matters
are adequately covered by insurance or are provided for in the consolidated
financial statements and the ultimate outcome of these other matters will not
have a material effect on the consolidated financial position or results of
operations of the Company.
8
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE NOTES THERETO INCLUDED HEREIN. THIS
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE
MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. YOU CAN
IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS BY THOSE THAT ARE NOT HISTORICAL IN NATURE,
PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT USE TERMINOLOGY SUCH AS "MAY," "WILL," "SHOULD,"
"EXPECTS," "ANTICIPATES," "CONTEMPLATES," "ESTIMATES," "BELIEVES," "PLANS,"
"PROJECTS," "PREDICTS," "POTENTIAL" OR "CONTINUE" OR THE NEGATIVE OF THESE OR
SIMILAR TERMS. THESE STATEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE COMPANY'S
HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE AND ITS PRESENT EXPECTATIONS OR PROJECTIONS. IMPORTANT
FACTORS KNOWN TO SELECT COMFORT THAT COULD CAUSE SUCH MATERIAL DIFFERENCES ARE
IDENTIFIED AND DISCUSSED IN PART I, ITEM 1 OF OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 30, 2000, WHICH DISCUSSION IS INCORPORATED HEREIN
BY REFERENCE. THESE IMPORTANT FACTORS INCLUDE:
o THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT LEVELS OF WORKING CAPITAL
TO SUPPORT OPERATING NEEDS AND GROWTH INITIATIVES.
o THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO CREATE PRODUCT AND BRAND NAME AWARENESS.
o THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COMPANY'S MARKETING AND
ADVERTISING.
o THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO INCREASE SALES VOLUMES THROUGH ITS EXISTING
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS.
o THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY PURSUE NEW
CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION.
o THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY'S EXISTING AND NEW STORES.
o THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO CONTINUE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN KEY PERSONNEL,
INCLUDING QUALIFIED SALES PROFESSIONALS.
o THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO REALIZE THE BENEFITS OF COST SAVING
INITIATIVES.
o THE LEVELS OF CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPANY'S PRODUCT LINES.
o THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE ITS EXISTING PRODUCT
LINES AND INTRODUCE NEW PRODUCTS.
o THE ABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO EFFICIENTLY IMPLEMENT NATIONWIDE HOME
DELIVERY AND ASSEMBLY.
o ECONOMIC TRENDS AND CONSUMER CONFIDENCE.
o INDUSTRY COMPETITION.
o THE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES DETAILED FROM TIME TO TIME IN THE COMPANY'S
FILINGS WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
AND OTHER PERIODIC REPORTS FILED WITH THE SEC.
OVERVIEW
Select Comfort is the leading manufacturer and retailer of adjustable-firmness
air beds, which are clinically proven to improve sleep and relieve back pain.
The company's mission is to improve people's lives by providing a better night's
sleep. From product design to global manufacturing, Select Comfort is vertically
integrated with dedicated customer service and its own selling channels
including direct phone, e-commerce, and company-owned retail stores. We value
our direct contact with our customers because it fosters continuous improvement
and innovation.
For 2001, our goal is to return to profitability, driven by the following
strategic priorities:
o Rightsizing our cost structure,
o Building consumer awareness,
o Improving our sales conversion effectiveness,
o Expanding profitable distribution, and
o Improving product quality, innovation and service levels.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE
SALES DISTRIBUTION/POINTS OF SALE
Our growth strategies are focused on building brand awareness for our products
and increasing the number of points of sale at which consumers can purchase our
products. We currently sell through four sales channels. We began selling
through our direct marketing call center in 1991, through our company-owned
retail stores in 1992, over the internet in 1999 and through wholesale
opportunities in 2000.
9
The proportion of our total net sales, by dollar volume, from each of these
channels is as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
-------------------- -------------------
6/30/01 7/01/00 6/30/01 7/01/00
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Stores 75% 78% 78% 76%
Direct Call Center 15% 19% 15% 21%
E-commerce 3% 3% 3% 3%
Wholesale 7% - 4% -
Our company-owned retail store locations are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
-------------------- -------------------
6/30/01 7/01/00 6/30/01 7/01/00
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Beginning of period 326 342 333 341
Opened 3 6 5 11
Closed (2) (15) (11) (19)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
End of period 327 333 327 333
Our company-owned stores include leased space within 24 Bed, Bath & Beyond
stores as of June 30, 2001. In addition to our company-owned stores, internally
managed call center and web site, our adjustable-firmness beds and sleep-related
products are sold wholesale to an independent furniture retailer with three
retail stores and over the QVC shopping network. Sales volumes to date in the
wholesale channels have been driven primarily by the number and size of QVC
shows.
We do not have plans to open or close a significant number of company-owned
stores in the near future. We are evaluating the relative economic benefits of
selling through our own stores versus wholesale distribution through
independently owned furniture/mattress retailers and are considering the
initiation of larger-scale wholesale tests in specific markets.
MARKETING DRIVERS
We utilize advertising, sales promotions and public relations efforts to build
consumer awareness of our brand, products and the locations of our points of
sale. Advertising spending is summarized as follows (in 000's):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
-------------------- -------------------
6/30/01 7/01/00 6/30/01 7/01/00
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Advertising $6,999 $6,306 $17,429 $15,540
Future advertising expenditures will depend on the effectiveness and efficiency
of the advertising in creating awareness of our products and brand name,
generating consumer inquiries and driving consumer traffic to our points of
sale. We have begun to, and expect to continue to, spend an increasing
percentage of our marketing budget on advertising designed to attract consumers
to retail stores. We anticipate that full year advertising spend levels in 2001
will be slightly lower than in 2000, reflecting the re-apportionment of media
dollars to a test campaign.
In addition to the factors noted above, sales results are influenced by a
variety of factors, including general economic conditions and consumer
confidence, levels of retail mall traffic, the maturation of our store base, the
timing and effectiveness of promotional events and advertising expenditures, the
timing and success of new product introductions and product line extensions, the
quality and tenure of store-level managers and sales professionals, and the
amount of competitive activity. Our business is also subject to some seasonal
influences, with lower sales levels in the second quarter and heavier
concentrations of sales during the fourth quarter holiday season due to
increased mall traffic. Comparable store sales decreased for the three months
ended June 30, 2001 and July 1, 2000 by 3.6% and 4.0%, respectively. Comparable
store sales decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and July 1, 2000 by
5.2% and 1.9%, respectively.
10
OPERATING STRUCTURE
A substantial portion of operating expenses is related to sales and marketing
expenses, including costs associated with operating existing stores, advertising
expenditures, supporting our store infrastructure and opening new stores. These
costs are relatively fixed in nature, and spending cannot be adjusted quickly in
response to shortfalls in customer inquiries or net sales. We believe historical
operating losses have been primarily the result of an aggressive retail store
opening strategy, significant marketing, advertising and product development
expenditures, and the development of a substantial corporate infrastructure to
support future growth.
In 2000 we began to implement initiatives designed to bring our cost structure
in line with our sales volumes with the ultimate objective of making our core
bed business profitable at sales volumes equal to those achieved in year 2000.
To date we have implemented programs designed to reduce our total annual fixed
and variable costs by $35 million, reducing our sales breakeven point by 17%.
These cost reduction measures have included:
o Closing one of three manufacturing plants, one of two call centers and
consolidating two administrative offices,
o Closing over 30 under-performing stores,
o Reducing overall staffing, including approximately 20% of field sales
support and approximately 12% of administrative staffing,
o Discontinuing our catalog sales channel and deferring roll out of our
sofa sleeper product,
o Restructuring our promotional programs and developing more efficient
programs to utilize in-store signage and customer fulfillment
materials, and
o Developing a program to resell returned products to targeted markets.
We believe we have taken steps that can return us to profitability in the second
half of 2001. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve
or sustain sales levels or expense levels that will enable us to achieve or
sustain profitability in the future, on a quarterly or annual basis.
Quarterly and annual operating results may fluctuate significantly as a result
of a variety of factors, including increases or decreases in comparable store
sales, the timing, amount and effectiveness of advertising expenditures, any
changes in return rates, the timing of new store openings and related expenses,
net sales contributed by new stores, competitive factors, any disruptions in
third-party delivery services and general economic conditions and consumer
confidence. Furthermore, a substantial portion of net sales is often realized in
the last month of a quarter with such net sales frequently concentrated in the
last weeks or days of a quarter, due in part to our promotional schedule. As a
result, we may be unable to adjust spending in a timely manner and our business,
financial condition and operating results may be materially adversely affected.
Our historical results of operations may not be indicative of the results that
may be achieved for any future fiscal period.
At June 30, 2001, we had net operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs") for federal
income tax purposes of approximately $44.3 million expiring between the years
2003 and 2021. We expect that approximately $1.4 million of these NOLs will
expire unutilized due to an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 382 limitation
resulting from a prior ownership change.
FISCAL 2001 - SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Net sales during the second quarter of 2001 were $62.7 million, or 1.5% higher
than the prior year. Higher sales volumes were net of two contrasting factors:
o An increase in sales volumes associated primarily with QVC shows, partially
offset by
o Slowing economic conditions reflected in consumer confidence measures and
lower volumes of mall traffic and direct-marketing response.
11
Operating losses for the second quarter of 2001 totaled $3.2 million as compared
to operating losses of $5.4 million for the second quarter of 2000. The
improvement in profitability is a direct result of successful execution of cost
restructuring efforts. Specific cost reductions have included:
o Lower return rates, contributing $600,000 to gross margins,
o Sales of refurbished return product, contributing $600,000 to gross
margins,
o Reductions of general and administrative expenses of $800,000, and
o Restructuring of promotional programs and sales support to maintain product
and operating margins.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the Company's results
of operations expressed as percentages of net sales. Percentage amounts may not
total due to rounding.
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
------------------ ------------------
JUNE 30, JULY 1, JUNE 30, JULY 1,
2001 2000 2001 2000
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 35.7 35.4 35.9 35.5
-------- -------- -------- --------
Gross margin 64.3 64.6 64.1 64.5
-------- -------- -------- --------
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 59.6 62.4 63.6 60.8
General and administrative 9.5 10.9 10.1 11.0
Store closings/impairments 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.0
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total operating expenses 69.3 73.3 74.1 71.8
-------- -------- -------- --------
Operating loss (5.1) (8.7) (10.0) (7.4)
Other income (expense), net (0.6) 0.1 (0.3) 0.1
-------- -------- -------- --------
Loss before income taxes (5.6) (8.6) (10.3) (7.2)
Income tax expense (benefit) 0.0 (3.0) 0.1 (2.5)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net loss (5.6)% (5.6)% (10.4)% (4.7)%
======== ======== ======== ========
COMPARISON OF THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 WITH THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 1,
2000
NET SALES
Net sales increased 1.5% to $62.7 million for the three months ended June 30,
2001 from $61.8 million for the three months ended July 1, 2000, due primarily
to an increase in mattress unit sales with no significant change in the average
mattress selling price, although slightly higher retail selling prices have been
offset by lower wholesale price points. The increase in net sales was due
primarily to a $4.6 million increase from the Company's wholesale channel,
offset by (i) a $2.2 million decrease in direct marketing sales, (ii) a $1.3
million decrease in company-owned retail store sales, comprised primarily of a
decrease in comparable store sales of $1.6 million, and (iii) a $0.1 million
decrease in net sales from the Company's e-commerce channel.
GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin decreased to 64.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2001 from
64.6% for the three months ended July 1, 2000 primarily due to increased sales
in the wholesale channel, which contribute lower gross margin percentages than
retail sales channels, partially offset by higher gross margin percentages in
retail sales channels, due primarily to decreases in discounts associated with
promotional offerings.
SALES AND MARKETING
Sales and marketing expenses decreased 3.0% to $37.4 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2001 from $38.5 million for the three months ended July 1,
2000, and decreased as a percentage of net sales to 59.6% from 62.4% for the
comparable prior-year period. The decrease in the dollar amount of sales and
marketing expenses was primarily due to decreases in selling expenses associated
with lower retail sales volumes and fewer stores, partially offset by increases
in media and media production expense. Sales and marketing expenses decreased as
a percentage of net sales
12
primarily due to decreased compensation, occupancy and other selling expenses,
partially offset by increased media and media production expenses.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expenses decreased 10.4% to $6.0 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2001 from $6.7 million for the three months ended
July 1, 2000. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily
due to staffing reductions and reduced occupancy expense resulting from the
consolidation of our two corporate offices.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Other income decreased $410,000 to approximately $354,000 in other expense for
the three months ended June 30, 2001 from $56,000 in other income for the three
months ended July 1, 2000. The decrease is primarily due to interest expense
associated with the $11 million in long-term debt and lower cash levels
affecting interest income in 2001.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)
Income tax expense increased $1.9 million to $0 for the three months ended June
30, 2001 from a $1.9 million benefit for the three months ended July 1, 2000 due
to not recognizing an income tax benefit from operating losses in the three
months ended June 30, 2001.
COMPARISON OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 WITH SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 1, 2000
NET SALES
Net sales decreased 7.0% to $128.2 million for the six months ended June 30,
2001 from $137.9 million for the six months ended July 1, 2000, due primarily to
a decrease in mattress unit sales with no significant change in the average
mattress selling price, although slightly higher retail selling prices have been
offset by lower wholesale price points. The decrease in net sales was due
primarily to (i) a $9.9 million decrease in direct marketing sales, (ii) a $4.6
million decrease from company-owned retail store sales, comprised primarily of a
decrease in comparable store sales of $5.1 million and a decrease of $2.1
million from the elimination of our roadshow distribution channel partially
offset by a net increase of $2.6 million from non-comparable stores and (iii) a
$0.8 million decrease in net sales from the Company's e-commerce channel, offset
by an increase of $5.7 million in net sales from the Company's wholesale
channel.
GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin decreased to 64.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from
64.5% for the six months ended July 1, 2000 primarily due to increased sales in
the wholesale channel, which contribute lower gross margin percentages than
retail sales channels, partially offset by higher gross margin percentages in
retail sales channels, due primarily to decreases in discounts associated with
promotional offerings.
SALES AND MARKETING
Sales and marketing expenses decreased 2.7% to $81.6 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2001 from $83.8 million for the six months ended July 1, 2000,
and increased as a percentage of net sales to 63.6% from 60.8% for the
comparable prior-year period. The decrease in the dollar amount of sales and
marketing expenses was primarily due to decreases in selling expenses associated
with lower retail sales volumes and fewer stores, partially offset by increases
in media and media production expense. Sales and marketing expenses increased as
a percentage of net sales primarily due to increased media and media production
expense.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expenses decreased 14.5% to $13.0 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2001 from $15.2 million for the six months ended July 1,
2000. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to
staffing reductions and reduced occupancy expense resulting from the
consolidation of our two corporate offices and severance costs associated with a
reduction in force in 2000.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Other income decreased $583,000 to approximately $379,000 in other expense for
the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $204,000 in other income for the six
months ended July 1, 2000. The decrease is due to interest expense associated
with the $11 million in financing that closed in June 2001 and lower cash levels
affecting interest income in 2001.
13
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)
Income tax expense increased $3.6 million to $115,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2001 from a $3.5 million benefit for the six months ended July 1, 2000
due to not recognizing an income tax benefit from operating losses in the three
months ended June 30, 2001.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary source of liquidity has been the sale of equity securities. Our most
recent source of capital resources has been from the completion of our $11.0
million convertible debt offering in June 2001. We completed our initial public
offering in December 1998, resulting in net proceeds of $44.6 million, which
have been used for (i) the repayment of $15.0 million of debt, (ii) capital
expenditures related to expansion of retail stores, manufacturing capabilities
and development of information technology systems, (iii) the repurchase of
1,220,000 shares of Company common stock for $12.7 million and (iv) working
capital needs.
Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2001 was
approximately $4.8 million and consisted primarily of the net loss adjusted for
non-cash expenses, partially offset by decreases in inventories and increases in
accounts payable. Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended
July 1, 2000 was approximately $2.3 million and consisted primarily of the net
loss adjusted for non-cash expenses and increases in inventory partially offset
by increases in accounts payable and receipt of an income tax refund.
Net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $1.6 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2001 and $3.1 million for the six months ended July 1,
2000. Investing activities consisted primarily of purchases of property and
equipment for new retail stores and information technology system development
costs in 2001 and purchases of property and equipment for new retail stores,
information technology systems and manufacturing facilities in 2000. In 2001 we
liquidated $4.0 million of marketable securities to support continuing
operations, while in 2000 we liquidated $10.7 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $10.5 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2001 which consisted primarily of net proceeds
from issuance of long-term debt and $404,000 for the six months ended July 1,
2000 from the issuance of common stock.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of
credit risk consist principally of investments. The counterparties to the
agreements consist of government agencies and various major corporations of high
credit standing. The Company does not believe there is significant risk of
non-performance by these counterparties because the Company limits the amount of
credit exposure to any one financial institution and any one type of investment.
The Company had negative working capital of approximately $11.0 million at June
30, 2001, and $12.4 million at December 30, 2000. The Company has incurred
negative cash flows and has incurred pretax losses from operations of $13.2
million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and $26.0 million for the year
ended December 30, 2000. Based on these factors, among others, the Company's
auditors have included an emphasis paragraph in their opinion regarding the
Company's fiscal 2000 financial statements to express substantial doubt about
the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company's continuation as a going concern is dependent, among other things,
upon obtaining positive cash flow from operations and upon its ability to
generate or obtain additional working capital. Our ability to return to
profitability and positive cash flow, to meet our short term and long term
working capital needs, and to generate or obtain additional working capital are
dependent, in large part, on our ability to improve sales trends, which will be
impacted by the length and severity of the current economic downturn.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
14
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Select Comfort and certain former officers and directors were named as
defendants in a class action lawsuit initially filed on June 1, 1999 on behalf
of shareholders in U.S. District Court in Minnesota. The named plaintiffs, who
purport to act on behalf of a class of purchasers of our common stock during the
period from December 4, 1998 to June 7, 1999, charge the defendants with
violations of federal securities laws. The suit alleges that we and the named
directors and officers failed to disclose or misrepresented certain information
concerning our business during the class period. The complaint does not specify
an amount of damages claimed. We believe that the complaint is without merit and
intend to vigorously defend the claims.
The Company and the individual defendants brought a motion to dismiss all claims
on November 10, 1999. The motion was heard by a magistrate judge on December 21,
1999. On January 27, 2000, the magistrate recommended that the claims based on
Section 11 of the federal securities laws be dismissed. The magistrate
recommended that the motion to dismiss be denied with respect to the claims
based on Rule 10b-5 of the federal securities laws. In February 2000, both the
plaintiffs and the defendants formally objected to the magistrate's
recommendation. The objection was made to the United States District Court in
Minnesota. On May 12, 2000, the United States District Court in Minnesota
adopted the recommendation of the magistrate and denied the defendants' motion
to dismiss the Rule 10b-5 claims. The Court also adopted the recommendation of
the magistrate and dismissed the plaintiff's Section 11 claims without prejudice
and with leave to amend.
On March 31, 2000, the Company and certain of its former officers and directors
were named as defendants in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of the
Company's shareholders in U.S. District Court in Minnesota asserting identical
factual allegations as the consolidated complaint described above. The suit
alleges claims based on Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the federal securities laws.
The complaint does not specify an amount of damages claimed. The Company
believes this complaint is without merit and intends to vigorously defend the
claims. The above two class actions were consolidated by the United States
District Court Magistrate on July 24, 2000.
On January 30, 2001, the plaintiffs made a motion to certify a class. The class
certification motion is pending. Discovery has begun.
We have agreed to indemnify the individual defendants and to advance reasonable
expenses of defense of the litigation to the individual defendants under
applicable Minnesota corporate law. To date, we have paid an aggregate of $3,891
to the law firm of Briggs & Morgan on behalf of defendant H. Robert Hawthorne.
We are involved in other various claims, legal actions, sales tax disputes, and
other complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of
management, any losses that may occur from these other matters are adequately
covered by insurance or are provided for in the consolidated financial
statements and the ultimate outcome of these other matters will not have a
material effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations
of the Company.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
15
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
10.1 Note Purchase Agreement dated as of June 1, 2001 by and
among Select Comfort Corporation and the Purchasers named
therein.
10.2 Form of Note issued under the Note Purchase Agreement.
10.3 Form of Warrant issued under the Note Purchase Agreement.
10.4 Security Agreement dated June 6, 2001 executed by Select
Comfort Corporation in favor of St. Paul Venture Capital
VI, LLC.
10.5 Pledge Agreement dated June 6, 2001 executed by Select
Comfort Corporation in favor of St. Paul Venture Capital
VI, LLC.
10.6 Patent and Trademark Security Agreement dated June 6,
2001 executed by Select Comfort Corporation in favor of
St. Paul Venture Capital VI, LLC.
10.7 Registration Rights Agreement dated June 6, 2001 by and
among Select Comfort Corporation and the securityholders
named therein.
10.8 Select Comfort Corporation 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, as
amended and restated through May 1, 2001.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
During the quarter ended June 30, 2001, the Company filed three
Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Reports consisted of the following:
(i) Current Report filed April 16, 2001, announcing the filing of
Form 10-K and final audited results for the fourth quarter and
year ended December 30, 2000.
(ii) Current Report filed April 24, 2001, announcing comments on
unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001.
(iii)Current Report filed June 6, 2001, announcing securing of
commitments for financing.
(iv) Current Report filed July 12, 2001, announcing comments on
unaudited results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2001.
16
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION
/s/ William R. McLaughlin
----------------------------------------------
August 14, 2001 William R. McLaughlin
President and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
/s/ James C. Raabe
----------------------------------------------
James C. Raabe
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and accounting officer)
17
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION LOCATION
- -------------- ------------------------------------ -----------------------------
10.1 Note Purchase Agreement dated as of Filed herewith electronically
June 1, 2001 by and among Select
Comfort Corporation and the
Purchasers named therein
10.2 Form of Note issued under the Note Filed herewith electronically
Purchase Agreement
10.3 Form of Warrant issued under the Filed herewith electronically
Note Purchase Agreement
10.4 Security Agreement dated June 6, Filed herewith electronically
2001 executed by Select Comfort
Corporation in favor of St. Paul
Venture Capital VI, LLC
10.5 Pledge Agreement dated June 6, 2001 Filed herewith electronically
executed by Select Comfort
Corporation in favor of St. Paul
Venture Capital VI, LLC
10.6 Patent and Trademark Security Filed herewith electronically
Agreement dated June 6, 2001
executed by Select Comfort
Corporation in favor of St. Paul
Venture Capital VI, LLC
10.7 Registration Rights Agreement dated Filed herewith electronically
June 6, 2001 by and among Select
Comfort Corporation and the
securityholders named therein
10.8 Select Comfort Corporation 1997 Filed herewith electronically
Stock Incentive Plan, as amended
and restated through May 1, 2001
18