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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED May 1, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________ TO ________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-27920
Garden Botanika, Inc.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Washington 91-1464962
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (IRS EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
8624 154th Avenue NE
Redmond, Washington 98052
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
(425) 881-9603
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT (1) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS REQUIRED
TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DURING
THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE REGISTRANT WAS
REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH FILING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. YES [X] NO [ ]
INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT HAS FILED ALL DOCUMENTS AND
REPORTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 12, 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 SUBSEQUENT TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES UNDER A PLAN
CONFIRMED BY A COURT. YES [ ] NO [X]
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THE REGISTRANT HAD 7,069,098 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE,
OUTSTANDING AT MAY 1, 1999.
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GARDEN BOTANIKA, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION................................................. 4
ITEM 1 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS............................................. 4
Balance Sheets........................................................ 11
Statements of Operations.............................................. 12
Statements of Cash Flows.............................................. 13
Notes to Financial Statements......................................... 14
ITEM 2 -- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS............................................ 5
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION.................................................... 8
ITEM 1 -- LEGAL PROCEEDINGS................................................ 9
ITEM 2 -- CHANGES IN SECURITIES............................................ 9
ITEM 3 -- DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.................................. 9
ITEM 4 -- SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS.............. 9
ITEM 5 -- OTHER INFORMATION................................................ 9
ITEM 6 -- EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K................................. 9
Exhibit 11 -- Calculation of Earnings Per Common and
Common Equivalent Share............................................... 16
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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
ITEM 1 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The unaudited balance sheet as of May 1, 1999, audited balance sheet as of
January 30, 1999 and unaudited statements of operations and cash flows of Garden
Botanika, Inc. (the "Company") for the three-month periods ended May 1, 1999 and
May 2, 1998 are attached. Notes to the unaudited financial statements are also
attached.
ITEM 2 -- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the "Management's
Discussion and Analysis" section included in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K/A dated June 1, 1999, which has previously been filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Certain statements in this discussion constitute "forward-looking
statements" and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or
its industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such
factors include, among other things, court actions related to the Company's
bankruptcy filing; the Company's losses and lack of profitability to date;
fluctuations and/or declines in comparable store sales results; competition; and
the Company's ability to successfully implement changes in its business
strategies.
On April 20, 1999 (the "Petition Date"), Garden Botanika filed a voluntary
petition for relief under Chapter 11, Title 11 of the United States Code (the
"Bankruptcy Code") with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western
District of Washington at Seattle, Washington (the "Bankruptcy Court"), Case No.
99-04464 (the "Chapter 11 Case"). The Company's financial statements have been
prepared on a going-concern basis, which contemplates continuity of operations,
realization of assets, liquidation of liabilities and commitments in the normal
course of business. The Chapter 11 Case, related circumstances and the losses
from operations raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue
as a going concern. The appropriateness of reporting on a going-concern basis is
dependent upon, among other things, confirmation of a plan of reorganization and
future profitable operations (see "Liquidity and Capital Resources," "Legal
Proceedings" and Note 1 to "Notes to Financial Statements"). Realization of the
Company's assets and liquidation of its liabilities at their recorded amounts is
subject to significant uncertainty. While under the protection of Chapter 11,
the Company may sell or otherwise dispose of assets, and liquidate or settle
liabilities, for amounts other than those reflected in the accompanying
financial statements. The financial statements do not include any adjustments
relating to the recoverability of the value of recorded asset amounts or the
amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary as a
consequence of a plan of reorganization. Because of the seasonality of its
mall-based business, the Company has historically experienced net losses in the
first three quarters of each fiscal year and expects that this pattern will
continue in fiscal 1999.
The Company expects to reorganize under Chapter 11 and propose a
reorganization plan that provides for emergence from bankruptcy by or before
2001. Garden Botanika has the exclusive right to file a reorganization plan
through August 18, 1999 (the "Exclusive Period"), and the Bankruptcy Court may
grant a request to extend the Exclusive Period. There can be no assurance,
however, that the Company will propose a plan in a timely fashion or that, if
requested, the Bankruptcy Court will grant an extension. After expiration of the
Exclusive Period with any extensions,
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creditors of the Company and other parties-in-interest have the right to propose
their own reorganization plans. Although management expects to file a
reorganization plan that provides the means for satisfying claims and interests
in the Company, there can be no assurance that a plan will be proposed or that,
if proposed, it will be confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court or that, if confirmed,
it will be consummated. At this time, it is not possible to predict the outcome
of the Chapter 11 Case or its effects on the Company's business.
The Company had 150 stores in operation at May 1, 1999 compared to 280
stores at May 2, 1998 and 252 stores at January 30, 1999. Under authorization of
the Bankruptcy Court, the Company engaged the services of a liquidator that has
been or currently is in the process of liquidating inventory at 90 other
Company-leased store locations having leases that the Company intends to reject
as part of its reorganization efforts. The average age of the Company's stores
at May 1, 1999 was 49 months.
The Company reports on a 52/53-week year, consisting of four 13-week
quarters. The fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest the end of January.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --
(a) COMPARISON OF THE QUARTERLY PERIODS ENDED MAY 1, 1999 AND MAY 2, 1998.
Net Sales. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 1999 were $17.9
million, compared to net sales of $21.7 million for the comparable prior period,
a decrease of 17%. Store net sales decreased $4.0 million, or 20%, during the
quarter, primarily due to the decrease in the number of stores, combined with a
12% decrease in comparable store sales (sales for continuing stores open at
least one complete fiscal year). The 12% decrease in comparable store sales for
the quarter was driven by decreases of 16% in February, 7% in March and 14% in
April. In the first quarter of fiscal 1998, comparable store sales decreased
17%, consisting of decreases of 15% in February, 13% in March and 22% in April.
Partially offsetting the above decreases, the Company recognized revenue of
$786,000 from sales of annual memberships in the Company's discount-based
"Garden Club" customer loyalty program. Combined mail order and Internet sales
increased $13,000, or 2%, versus the comparable prior period. There were no
Internet sales nor a Garden Club program in the first quarter of fiscal 1998.
Gross Margin. The dollar amount of gross margin decreased $396,000, or 6%,
from the first quarter of fiscal 1998, reflecting the impact of the decrease in
the number of stores and declining store comparable sales. This decline was
offset by the increase in membership revenue and by reduced occupancy costs
(primarily from reduced depreciation expense) as a result of property and
equipment writedowns taken at January 30, 1999 for potential impairment of long
lived assets at 118 store locations. As a percentage of net sales, gross margin,
which is net of buying and occupancy costs, was 32% in the first quarter of
fiscal 1999 versus 28% in the comparable prior period. The majority of this
increase is attributable to reduced depreciation expense resulting from the
impairment writedown, as noted above.
Operating Expenses.
Stores and Catalog. The dollar amount of store and catalog expenses
decreased by $895,000, or 10%, from the comparable prior period, primarily as a
result of the decrease in the number of stores and reductions in advertising
expense. As a percentage of net sales, store and catalog expenses increased to
43% from 40% in the first quarter of fiscal 1998, primarily due to the declining
store sales volumes.
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General and Administrative. The dollar amount of general and administrative
expenses decreased by $380,000, or 15%, from the comparable prior period,
primarily reflecting the corporate expense reductions implemented in February of
1999 through reductions in the Company's workforce. As a percentage of net
sales, general and administrative expenses were 12% in both periods.
Provision for Store Closing. During the quarter ended May 1, 1999, in
connection with the Company's reorganization efforts, the Company recorded a
provision for store closures of $6.6 million to cover the estimated lease
termination expenses and other store exit costs associated with the closure of
95 poorly performing locations and the rejection of the underlying leases. This
amount was partially offset by the reduction of approximately $1.1 million in
deferred rent liability for the 95 rejected leases that had previously been
recorded on the Company's balance sheet. As a result, the additional net charge
recorded was $5.5 million.
Operating Loss. For the reasons explained above, the Company's operating
loss increased 90%, from $5.0 million to $9.6 million, in the respective
quarters. As a percentage of net sales, the first quarter operating loss
increased to 53% from 23% in the comparable prior period.
Interest Income (Expense), Net. Net interest expense during the first
quarter of fiscal 1999 was $43,000, or 0.2% of net sales, compared to net
interest income of $48,000, or 0.2% of net sales, during the comparable prior
period.
Reorganization Charges. During the quarter ended May 1, 1999, the Company
incurred certain costs relating to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. These
costs include the termination costs and related write-offs of approximately
$200,000 associated with the early termination of its credit facility with
Foothill Capital Corporation and legal and other professional fees through the
end of the first quarter in the amount of approximately $600,000.
Income Tax Provision. Due to its pre-tax losses, the Company did not record
an income tax provision for the first quarter of either fiscal 1999 or fiscal
1998.
Net Loss and Per Share Data. The Company's net loss increased 110% from
$4.9 million, or $0.71 per share, during the first quarter of fiscal 1998 to
$10.5 million, or $1.48 per share, during the first quarter of fiscal 1999. The
absolute dollar increase in net loss was due to the factors discussed above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES --
On April 23, 1999, in connection with the Chapter 11 Case, the Company
entered a Loan and Security Agreement (the "DIP Facility") with BankBoston
Retail Finance Inc. ("BankBoston"), which is intended to provide Garden Botanika
with the cash and liquidity to conduct its operations and pay for inventory
shipments at normal levels for its 150-store base during the course of the
Chapter 11 Case. The DIP Facility consists of a revolving line of credit in the
amount of $7.0 million, subject to a borrowing base calculated as the lesser of
70% of the Company's eligible inventory valued at cost or 80% of the net
liquidation value of the eligible inventory. Advances under the facility are
also subject to certain reserves, as defined in the DIP Facility. The facility
expires on the earlier of April 23, 2001 or on the Company's emergence from
bankruptcy. The Company's ability to borrow under the DIP Facility received the
final approval of the Bankruptcy Court on May 27, 1999.
The DIP Facility, which is secured by the assets of the Company, bears
interest at BankBoston's prime lending rate plus one percent (1.0%). In
addition, the Company is obligated to pay a facility fee of $3,000 monthly and
an annual unused line fee of one quarter of one percent (0.25%) of the average
unused portion of the line. In order to access the DIP Facility, the Company is
required to maintain certain financial covenants, including minimum consolidated
earnings
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before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and restructuring expense and
limitations on capital expenditures. The DIP facility also contains restrictive
covenants including, among other things, the maintenance of inventory levels,
limitations on the creation of additional indebtedness and a prohibition on the
payment of dividends. Excess availability under the DIP Facility as of June 10,
1999 was $3.6 million. As of June 10, 1999, the Company had made no borrowings
under the DIP Facility.
On April 30, 1999, the Bankruptcy Court authorized the Company to reject
leases for 95 poorly performing stores. Seventeen of these stores had been
identified for closure in fiscal 1998 and were already included in the reserves
for store closings taken that year. In the three months ended May 1, 1999, an
additional net charge of $5.5 million was recorded to cover the estimated
additional costs for closure and lease termination expenses of 78 of the 95
stores. The carrying value of the long lived assets of all 95 stores was
substantially reduced as impaired under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard ("SFAS") No. 121 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998.
In connection with the Chapter 11 Case, the Company engaged the services of
an inventory liquidator and, on April 30, 1999, began the process of liquidating
inventory in connection with the closing of 95 poorly performing stores. Under
the terms of an agreement with its liquidator, based on minimum inventory
levels, the Company has been guaranteed a minimum payment of $2.6 million
dollars from the sale of inventory at closing store locations. The Company
continues to pay occupancy costs during the liquidating period, but the
liquidator assumes all other operating expenses associated with the stores to be
closed. As of May 1,1999, the Company's recorded inventory on its balance sheet
reflects the reduction for this liquidation, and a receivable has been recorded
to reflect the guaranteed minimum payment. The Company estimates that, upon
conclusion of the liquidation and after expenses, there will be no significant
net gain or loss from the liquidation.
The Company partially funded its net cash loss of $9.5 million (net loss
before depreciation and amortization) in the first quarter of fiscal 1999 with a
reduction in inventory levels of $1.8 million (excluding the inventory
liquidation reduction noted above), with existing cash of $2.9 million and with
a net increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and liabilities subject to
compromise of $5.0 million. While the Company did not access the DIP Facility
during the first quarter of fiscal 1999, it expects to do so in the second or
third quarter of the year to build inventory in preparation for the holiday
season and fund current operations.
The Company believes that its cash balance at the end of the first quarter
of fiscal 1999, combined with its cash flow from operations and borrowings under
its DIP Facility, will be sufficient to satisfy its currently anticipated
working capital and capital expenditure requirements through fiscal 1999. The
Company's uses of capital for the remainder of fiscal 1999 are expected to
include working capital for operating expenses and satisfaction of liabilities
incurred subsequent to the Petition Date, expenditures related to maintaining
its stores, interest payments on outstanding borrowings and costs associated
with the Chapter 11 Case. The Company's future working capital requirements
consist primarily of the purchase of inventory, which is expected to be
maintained at the level of $55,000 per store, which is in addition to the raw
materials and components held at the Company's manufacturing facility and at
suppliers. The Company's capital requirements, and its ability to obtain
financing, may vary significantly from those anticipated, however, depending
particularly on operating results and other factors. The Company's long-term
liquidity and the adequacy of the Company's capital resources cannot be
determined until a plan of reorganization has been developed and confirmed in
connection with the Chapter 11 Case.
As a debtor-in-possession, actions against the Company to collect
pre-petition indebtedness are stayed and certain contractual obligations may not
be enforced against the Company. With the approval of the Bankruptcy Court,
certain of these obligations may be paid prior to the confirmation of a
reorganization plan. To date, the Company has received approval to pay cus-
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omary obligations associated with the daily operations of its business,
including the timely payment of new inventory shipments, employee wages and
other obligations. The ultimate amount of, and settlement terms for, the
Company's pre-petition liabilities are subject to the approval of a plan of
reorganization and, accordingly, the timing and form of settlement are not
presently determinable.
PART II --OTHER INFORMATION:
ITEM 1 -- LEGAL PROCEEDINGS --
On April 20, 1999, Garden Botanika filed a voluntary petition for relief
under the Bankruptcy Code, Chapter 11, Title 11 of the United States Code, with
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington,
Seattle, Washington 98101, Case No. 99-04464. Under Section 362 of the
Bankruptcy Code, during the Chapter 11 Case, creditors and other parties in
interest may not, without Bankruptcy Court approval: (i) commence or continue
judicial, administrative or other proceedings against the Company that were or
could have been commenced prior to commencement of the Chapter 11 Case, or
recover a claim that arose prior to commencement of the case; (ii) enforce any
pre-petition judgments against the Company; (iii) take any action to obtain
possession of or exercise control over property of the Company or its estate;
(iv) create, perfect or enforce any lien against the property of the Company;
(v) collect, assess or recover claims against the Company that arose before the
commencement of the case; or (vi) set off any debt owing to the Company that
arose prior to the commencement of the case against a claim of such creditor or
party in interest against the Company that arose before the commencement of the
case.
Although the Company is authorized to operate its business and manage its
properties as a debtor-in-possession, it may not engage in transactions outside
of the ordinary course of business without complying with the notice and hearing
provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and obtaining Bankruptcy Court approval. As a
debtor-in-possession, the Company has the right, subject to Bankruptcy Court
approval and certain other limitations, to assume or reject executory,
pre-petition contracts and unexpired leases. Any damages resulting from
rejection are treated as general unsecured claims in the reorganization case,
subject to certain limitations under the Bankruptcy Code.
Under the Bankruptcy Code, as a general matter, a creditor's claim is
treated as secured only to the extent of the value of such creditor's
collateral, and the balance of such creditor's claim is treated as unsecured.
Generally, unsecured and undersecured debt does not accrue interest after the
Petition Date. Pre-petition claims that were contingent or unliquidated at the
commencement of the Chapter 11 Case are generally allowable against the Company
in amounts to be fixed by the Bankruptcy Court or otherwise agreed upon. These
claims, including without limitation those which arise in connection with the
rejection of executory contracts and leases, are expected to be substantial. The
Company has established certain reserves approximating what the Company believes
will be its liability under some of these claims.
Inherent in a successful plan of reorganization is a capital structure
which permits the Company to generate sufficient cash flow after reorganization
to meet its restructured obligations and fund the current obligations of the
Company. Under the Bankruptcy Code, the rights and treatment of pre-petition
creditors and stockholders may be substantially altered. At this time, it is not
possible to predict the outcome of the Chapter 11 Case, in general, or the
effects of the Chapter 11 Case on the business of the Company or on the
interests of creditors.
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ITEM 2 -- CHANGES IN SECURITIES --
None
ITEM 3 -- DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES --
None
ITEM 4 -- SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS --
None
ITEM 5 -- OTHER INFORMATION --
None
ITEM 6 -- EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K --
(a) Exhibits:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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11 Calculation of Earnings Per Common and Common Equivalent Share
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the first quarter of fiscal 1999.
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SIGNATURES:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
GARDEN BOTANIKA, INC.
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Registrant
June 14, 1998 /s/ Arlee J. Jensen
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Date Arlee J. Jensen
President and Chief Executive Officer
and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
June 14, 1998 /s/ George W. Newman
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Date George W. Newman
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and Director (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
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GARDEN BOTANIKA, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
MAY 1, JANUARY 30,
1999 1999
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(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,409 $ 4,295
Inventory liquidation receivable 2,663 --
Inventories 11,740 16,204
Prepaid expenses:
Rent 1,028 1,580
Other 980 1,338
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Total current assets 17,820 23,417
Property and equipment:
Leasehold improvements 23,921 23,920
Furniture and equipment 11,238 11,244
Equipment under capital lease 261 261
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35,420 35,425
Less accumulated depreciation and
amortization (17,679) (16,754)
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Net property and equipment 17,741 18,671
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Total assets $35,561 $42,088
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Checks drawn in excess of bank balances $ 231 $ 1,522
Accounts payable 379 9,436
Reserve for store closing 827 1,327
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits 1,690 1,890
Accrued sales tax 404 680
Garden Club -- deferred revenue 1,441 1,607
Other 1,244 1,307
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Total current liabilities 6,216 17,769
Liabilities subject to compromise 16,576 --
Deferred rent and other 2,271 3,357
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Total liabilities 25,063 21,126
Commitments
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value;
10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding -- --
Common Stock, $.01 par value;
36,092,374 shares authorized; 7,069,098 issued and outstanding 98,648 98,633
Accumulated deficit (88,150) (77,671)
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Total shareholders' equity 10,498 20,962
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity $35,561 $42,088
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GARDEN BOTANIKA, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
MAY 1, JANUARY 30,
1999 1999
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(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Net sales $17,939 $21,705
Cost of sales (including buying and occupancy costs) 12,225 15,595
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Gross margin 5,714 6,110
Operating expenses:
Stores and catalog 7,716 8,611
General and administrative 2,153 2,533
Provision for store closing 5,480
Preopening and facility relocation expenses -- 11
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Operating loss (9,635) (5,045)
Interest income (expense), net (43) 48
Reorganization charges (800) --
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Net loss $(10,478) $(4,997)
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Net loss per share $(1.48) $(0.71)
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares 7,069 7,069
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GARDEN BOTANIKA, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
MAY 1, JANUARY 30,
1999 1999
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(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $(10,478) $(4,997)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 910 2,013
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Inventories 4,464 2,176
Liquidation accounts receivable (2,663)
Prepaid rent and other assets 930 (1,016)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and liabilities
subject to compromise 5,023 (1,822)
Deferred rent and other (1,072) 202
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Total adjustments 7,592 1,553
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Net cash used by operating activities (2,886) (3,444)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment -- (389)
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Net cash used by investing activities -- (389)
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(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (2,886) (3,833)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 4,295 8,594
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 1,409 $ 4,761
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GARDEN BOTANIKA, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 1, 1999 (UNAUDITED)
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1. The accompanying unaudited financial statements include the accounts of
Garden Botanika, Inc. (the "Company"), a Washington corporation. These financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles for interim financial reporting and pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. While these statements
reflect all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of the interim
period, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by
generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For
further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A dated June 1, 1999, which
has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
On April 20, 1999, the Company filed a voluntary petition for relief under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and is presently operating its
business as a debtor-in-possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington. The Company's
financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis, which
contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, liquidation of
liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Chapter 11
case, related circumstances and the losses from operations raise substantial
doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The
appropriateness of reporting on a going-concern basis is dependent upon, among
other things, confirmation of a plan of reorganization and future profitable
operations. Realization of its assets and liquidation of its liabilities at
their recorded amounts is subject to significant uncertainty. While under the
protection of Chapter 11, the Company may sell or otherwise dispose of assets,
and liquidate or settle liabilities, for amounts other than those reflected in
the accompanying financial statements. The financial statements do not include
any adjustments relating to the recoverability of the value of recorded asset
amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary
as a consequence of a plan of reorganization.
2. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, as well as the amounts of revenues and expenses reported during the
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. The results of operations for the quarterly period ended May 1, 1999 are
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal
year. In each of the past three fiscal years, 39% to 49% of the Company's annual
net sales and all of its profits, if any, have been realized during its fourth
fiscal quarter, particularly during the November and December holiday selling
period. The Company expects this pattern to continue during the current fiscal
year. The Company's quarterly results of operations may also fluctuate
significantly as a result of a variety of other factors, including, among
others, increases or decreases in comparable store sales, adverse weather
conditions, shifts in the timing of holidays, shifts in the timing of promotions
and catalog mailings and changes in the Company's product mix.
4. In fiscal 1998 the Company closed 29 stores and recorded a provision to
close an additional 24 stores in the amount of $7.3 million. Seven of these
stores were closed in the first quarter of fiscal 1999. At the conclusion of the
1998 holiday season, the Company reviewed the asset values of individual stores
in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121.
As a result of that review, a charge of $20.1 million was recorded in fiscal
1998 to
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recognize potential impairment of long lived assets for 118 stores. This amount
reduced property and equipment.
On April 30, 1999, the Bankruptcy Court authorized the Company to reject leases
for 95 poorly performing stores. Seventeen of these stores had been identified
for closure in fiscal 1998 and were already included in the reserves for store
closings taken that year. In the three months ended May 1, 1999, an additional
net charge of $5.5 million was recorded to cover the estimated additional costs
for closure and lease termination expenses of 78 of the 95 stores. The carrying
value of the long lived assets of all 95 stores was substantially reduced as
impaired under SFAS No. 121 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998.
5. In the Chapter 11 case, substantially all unsecured liabilities as of the
petition date are subject to compromise or other treatment under a plan of
reorganization to be confirmed by the bankruptcy court after submission to any
required vote by the affected parties. For financial reporting purposes, those
liabilities and obligations whose treatment and satisfaction is dependent on the
outcome of the Chapter 11 case have been segregated and classified as
liabilities subject to compromise in the accompanying balance sheet. The
ultimate amount of and settlement terms for such liabilities are subject to an
approved plan of reorganization and are not presently determinable. Included in
liabilities subject to compromise as of May 1, 1999 are pre-petition accounts
payable of $9.7 million and estimated lease termination costs of $6.9 million.
6. In connection with the Chapter 11 Case, the Company engaged the services of
an inventory liquidator and, on April 30, 1999, began the process of liquidating
inventory in connection with the closing of 95 poorly performing stores. Under
the terms of an agreement with its liquidator, based on minimum inventory
levels, the Company has been guaranteed a minimum payment of $2.6 million
dollars from the sale of inventory at closing store locations. The Company
continues to pay occupancy costs during the liquidating period, but the
liquidator assumes all other operating expenses associated with the stores to be
closed. As of May 1,1999, the Company's recorded inventory on its balance sheet
reflects the reduction for this liquidation, and a receivable has been recorded
to reflect the guaranteed minimum payment. The Company estimates that, upon
conclusion of the liquidation and after expenses, there will be no significant
net gain or loss from the liquidation.
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