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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 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: 0-17868
KRAUSE'S FURNITURE, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 77-0310773
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
200 North Berry Street, Brea, California 92821-3903
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(714) 990-3100
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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. [x] Yes [ ] No
As of September 1, 1999 the Registrant had 22,050,328 shares of common stock
outstanding.
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INDEX
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
- Consolidated balance sheet 3
- Consolidated statement of operations (unaudited) 4
- Consolidated statement of cash flows (unaudited) 5
- Notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited) 6 - 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 8 - 13
Item 3. Market Risk
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 14
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 14
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 14
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 14
Item 5. Other Information 14
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14
SIGNATURES 15
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PART I, ITEM 1
KRAUSE'S FURNITURE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
August 1, 1999 January 31,
(unaudited) 1999
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 360 $ 80
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $219
for doubtful accounts ($180 at January 31, 1999) 1,002 1,193
Inventories 21,245 20,413
Prepaid expenses 1,473 1,465
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Total current assets 24,080 23,151
Property, equipment, and leasehold improvements, net 13,709 13,066
Goodwill, net 12,837 13,346
Leasehold interests, net 797 915
Other assets 2,366 2,028
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$ 53,789 $ 52,506
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 9,446 $ 7,750
Accrued payroll and related expenses 2,461 2,502
Other accrued liabilities 4,322 3,849
Customer deposits 5,276 5,650
Notes payable 2,392 542
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Total current liabilities 23,897 20,293
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Long-term liabilities:
Notes payable 17,999 17,990
Other 2,014 1,994
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Total long-term liabilities 20,013 19,984
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value;
666,667 shares authorized, no shares
outstanding - -
Common stock, $.001 par value;
35,000,000 shares authorized,
21,984,428 shares outstanding 22 22
Capital in excess of par value 59,273 59,171
Accumulated deficit (49,416) (46,964)
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Total stockholders' equity 9,879 12,229
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53,789 52,506
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See accompanying notes.
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KRAUSE'S FURNITURE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
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August 1, August 2, August 1, August 2,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net sales $ 36,070 $ 31,087 $ 73,030 $ 62,337
Cost of sales 16,736 14,508 33,532 29,921
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Gross profit 19,334 16,579 39,498 32,416
Operating expenses:
Selling 17,723 15,101 34,568 29,506
General and administrative 2,774 2,343 5,245 4,718
Amortization of goodwill 255 255 510 510
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20,752 17,699 40,323 34,734
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Loss from operations (1,418) (1,120) (825) (2,318)
Interest expense (731) (623) (1,406) (1,231)
Other expense (134) (119) (221) (260)
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Net loss $ (2,283) $ (1,862) $ (2,452) $ (3,809)
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Basic and diluted loss per share $ (.10) $ (.08) $ (.11) $ (.18)
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Number of shares used in computing loss per share 21,984 21,984 21,984 20,996
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See accompanying notes.
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KRAUSE'S FURNITURE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
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August 1, August 2,
1999 1998
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (2,452) $ (3,809)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided (used) by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,652 1,391
Other non-cash charges 628 734
Change in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable 191 199
Inventories (832) (2,947)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (386) (400)
Accounts payable and other liabilities 2,148 (373)
Customer deposits (374) (327)
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Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 575 (5,532)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (1,788) (4,275)
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Net cash used by investing activities (1,788) (4,275)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 81,850 80,718
Principal payments on long-term borrowings (80,357) (79,018)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock - 7,271
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Net cash provided by financing activities 1,493 8,971
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 280 (836)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 80 916
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 360 $ 80
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information -
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 1,021 $ 794
See accompanying notes.
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KRAUSE'S FURNITURE, INC.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Krause's Furniture,
Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including the Company's
principal subsidiary, Krause's Custom Crafted Furniture Corp. ("Krause's") have
been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission and reflect all normal recurring adjustments which are, in
the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation for the periods
reported. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules or
regulations, although management believes that the disclosures made are adequate
to make the information presented not misleading.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1999. The
results of operations for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 1999 are not
necessarily indicative of results to be expected in future periods.
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
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported
periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2. Inventories
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market using the first-in,
first-out method and are comprised of the following:
August 1, January 31,
1999 1999
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(in thousands)
Finished goods $16,680 $15,992
Work in progress 23 47
Raw materials 4,542 4,374
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$21,245 $20,413
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3. Notes Payable
Notes payable consists of the following:
August 1, January 31,
1999 1999
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(in thousands)
Secured revolving credit notes $ 8,651 $ 6,992
Subordinated notes payable to shareholders 12,001 12,001
Unamortized debt discount, net of
accumulated amortization of $1,686
($1,320 at January 31, 1999) (1,339) (1,705)
Other notes 1,078 1,244
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20,391 18,532
Less current portion 2,392 542
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$ 17,999 $ 17,990
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The secured revolving credit notes were issued under a revolving credit
agreement, which was most recently amended March 15, 1999, (the "Revolving
Credit Facility") between Krause's and a financial institution that expires in
March 2002. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for revolving loans of up to
$15 million based on the value of inventories. Available borrowing capacity
under the Revolving Credit Facility, at August 1, 1999, was approximately
$3,170,000. Substantially all of Krause's assets are pledged as collateral for
the loans which are guaranteed by the Company. Interest on the loan is payable
monthly at a margin ranging from .5% to 1.0% in excess of the prime rate (8.0%
at August 1, 1999) which margin varies depending on the Company's performance.
In connection with a financing concluded in August 1997 with certain
shareholders, the Company issued warrants to such shareholders to purchase an
aggregate amount of up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a
price of $0.01 per share which warrants may be completely or partially cancelled
depending on the economic performance of the Company in fiscal 1999. The Company
periodically assesses the likelihood of vesting of the warrants, and, when and
if probable, will discount the related debt to assign value to the warrants.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreements related to the subordinated
notes and the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company and Krause's are required
to maintain certain financial ratios and minimum levels of tangible net worth
and working capital as well as to achieve certain levels of earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. In addition, the Company and
Krause's are restricted from entering into certain transactions or making
certain payments and dividend distributions without the prior consent of the
lenders. As of August 1, 1999, the Company and Krause's were not in compliance
with certain of the covenants contained in the agreements but, subsequent to
August 1, 1999, have obtained a waiver and amendments with respect to such
covenants.
4. Net Loss Per Share
Net loss per share amounts were computed based on the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the periods reported. Common
equivalent shares are not included in the computation since such share
equivalents are antidilutive. There were no differences between basic and
diluted loss per share.
5. New Accounting Pronouncements
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In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities ("SFAS 133"). Since the Company does not hold any
derivative instruments, SFAS 133 will not have any impact on the Company's
results of operations or financial position.
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PART I, ITEM 2
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Form 10-Q and particularly the Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in this report contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform
Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "continue,"
"estimate," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.
Various factors noted in this Form 10-Q and in filings recently made by the
Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's
Form 10-K and a Registration Statement on Form S-1, which became effective on
March 30, 1998, constitute cautionary statements that identify risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in the forward-looking statements.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere herein.
The Company's management, which underwent a substantial restructuring late
in 1996, has developed a strategic plan for the business which provides, among
other things, for remodeling showrooms to provide a more appealing setting for
customers, adding new showrooms, increasing product prices to competitive
levels, reducing promotional discounting, reconfiguring selling commissions,
remerchandising, refocusing advertising, improving the manufacturing processes
and reducing expenses through budgetary controls. These plans have been
implemented since the latter part of 1996, are believed to have contributed
significantly to reducing losses and are expected to ultimately return the
Company to profitability; however, there can be no assurance that the Company
will achieve profitability.
Management believes that the Company has sufficient sources of financing to
continue operations throughout fiscal 1999. However, the Company's long-term
success is dependent upon management's ability to successfully execute its
strategic plan and, ultimately, to achieve sustained profitable operations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's principal cash needs are for funding capital expenditures to
open new showrooms and remodel existing showrooms; manufacturing samples of
upholstered furniture for display in its new and existing showrooms as well as
to purchase merchandise from other manufacturers that complement the upholstered
furniture manufactured and displayed by the Company; and for funding capital
expenditures related to the improvement and maintenance of its management
information systems. The cash required for funding production and fulfillment of
customer orders is typically provided by the Company's customers from a deposit
made at the time an order is placed. Beginning in fiscal 2000, the Company will
also require capital to make the scheduled principal payments on its
subordinated notes.
In recent periods, the Company has incurred additional debt and raised
equity capital to cover operating deficits and to finance the remodeling and
expansion of its showrooms. In fiscal 1999, management plans to remodel and
upgrade existing showrooms, as well as add 20 to 25 additional showrooms, at an
aggregate cost of approximately $4.9 million. Management expects to fund such
capital expenditures by internally generated cash and by borrowings under the
Company's Revolving
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Credit Facility. The Company is not contractually committed to make the
remainder of these capital expenditures and could slow its expansion and
remodeling program if the Company experiences any liquidity shortages.
During and previous to the quarter ended August 1, 1999, the Company
committed itself to a consulting agreement and capital lease that will enable it
to upgrade its management information systems infrastructure. Fiscal 1999
capital expenditures related to this project presently are estimated at $1.2
million and are not related to any Year 2000 issues.
As of August 1, 1999, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $360,000
and unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit agreement of
approximately $3,170,000. Cash flow activity for the twenty-six weeks ended
August 1, 1999 and August 2, 1998 is presented in the Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows.
Cash Flow - Twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 1999
During the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 1999, cash and cash equivalents
increased by $280,000. Operating activities provided net cash of $575,000,
principally from an increase in accounts payable and other liabilities of
$2,148,000 and a decrease in accounts receivable of $191,000, which were
partially offset by a cash loss from operations of $172,000, increases in
inventories and prepaid expenses of $832,000 and $386,000, respectively, and a
decrease in customer deposits of $374,000. Investing activities during the
period included capital expenditures of $1,788,000, of which $1,171,000 was used
to open six new showrooms. Financing activities during the period consisted
primarily of net borrowings of $1,659,000 on the Company's Revolving Credit
Facility offset by $166,000 of principal payments on other indebtedness.
Management plans to continue its program of remodeling and upgrading showrooms
as well as adding new showrooms. The Company expects to fund the related
expenditures from internally generated cash and from borrowings under the
Company's Revolving Credit Facility. The Company expects to incur costs of
approximately $4.9 million related to this program in fiscal 1999.
Cash Flow - Twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 1998
During the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 1998, cash and cash equivalents
decreased by $836,000. Operating activities used net cash of $5,532,000,
principally from a cash loss from operations of $1,684,000, increases in
inventories and prepaid expenses of $2,947,000 and $400,000, respectively, and
decreases in customer deposits and accounts payable and other liabilities of
$327,000 and $373,000, respectively, all of which were partially offset by a
decrease in accounts receivable of $199,000. The increase in inventory is
principally due to the Company's decision to expand its accessories business and
higher levels of finished goods required in part by the addition of four stores.
Investing activities during the period included capital expenditures of
$4,275,000, nearly all of which was used to remodel certain retail showrooms and
open four new showrooms. Financing activities during the period consisted of the
sale of 2,963,889 shares of common stock, the proceeds from which totaled
$8,892,000 less expenses of $1,621,000 and net borrowings of $1,700,000 on the
Company's revolving credit facility. Management plans to continue its program of
remodeling and upgrading showrooms as well as to add new showrooms in existing
markets; the Company expects to fund the related expenditures from internally
generated cash and from borrowings under the Company's revolving credit
facility.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship of net sales to
certain items
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included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
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August 1, August 2, August 1, August 2,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 46.4 46.7 45.9 48.0
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Gross profit 53.6 53.3 54.1 52.0
Operating expenses:
Selling 49.1 48.6 47.3 47.3
General and administrative 7.7 7.5 7.2 7.6
Amortization of goodwill 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8
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57.5 56.9 55.2 55.7
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Loss from operations (3.9) (3.6) (1.1) (3.7)
Interest expense (2.0) (2.0) (1.9) (2.0)
Other expense (0.4) (0.4) (0.3) (0.4)
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Net loss (6.3%) (6.0%) (3.3%) (6.1%)
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August 1, August 2, August 1, August 2,
Store Data 1999 1998 1999 1998
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Stores open at beginning of period 89 83 88 81
Stores opened during period 2 1 6 4
Stores closed during period (3) - (6) (1)
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Stores open at end of period 88 84 88 84
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Average sales per showroom(1) (in 000's) $407 $370 $817 $748
Comparable store sales increase(2) 9.0% 8.0% 9.2% 9.6%
(1) Based upon the weighted average number of stores open during the
period indicated.
(2) Comparable store sales are calculated by excluding the net sales of
any store for any month of the period if the store was not open during
the same month of the prior period. Also, a store opened at any time
during the month is deemed to have been open for the entire month.
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Thirteen weeks ended August 1, 1999 Compared to Thirteen weeks ended August 2,
1998
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Net Sales. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 1999 were
$36,070,000, an increase of $4,983,000 or 16% over the comparable period of
fiscal 1998. The increase in sales was due principally to management's
continuing strategy of opening new showrooms in existing markets, developing new
products, increasing the promotion and sale of accessories, and revamping the
marketing and sales promotion program, and to improved economic factors in
regions where the Company operates. The overall $4,983,000 increase in net sales
is attributable to a $2,690,000 or 9.0%, increase in same-store sales and a
$3,207,000 increase from new stores; such increases were offset in part by a
decrease of $914,000 primarily from closed stores.
Gross Profit. Gross profit was 53.6% of net sales in the second quarter of
fiscal 1999, as compared to 53.3% of net sales in the second quarter of fiscal
1998. Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, improved in the second quarter
of fiscal 1999, but was negatively affected by a transition to new merchandise
lines; the resulting liquidation of discontinued stock reduced gross profit.
Selling Expenses. Selling expenses were $17,723,000 or 49.1% of sales in
the second quarter of fiscal 1999 as compared to $15,101,000 or 48.6% of sales
in the same period last year. The increase of $2,622,000 in selling expenses was
primarily due to a combination of higher sales volume and the opening of ten new
showrooms between August 3, 1998 and August 1, 1999; six showrooms were closed
during the period.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses
were $2,774,000 for the quarter ended August 1, 1999 as compared to $2,343,000
for the same period last year, representing an increase of $431,000. This
increase was primarily a result of higher payroll costs.
Interest Expense. Interest expense, including amortization of deferred
financing costs, for the quarter ended August 1, 1999 increased by $108,000 over
the same quarter in the prior fiscal year due primarily to higher average debt
outstanding.
Income Taxes. The Company paid no income taxes and no income tax benefit
was recorded for either the second quarter of fiscal 1999 or fiscal 1998 due to
uncertainties regarding the realization of deferred tax assets available.
Net Loss. As a result of the above factors, the net loss was $2,283,000 for
the quarter ended August 1, 1999 as compared to a loss of $1,862,000 in the same
period of the prior fiscal year. Net loss per share in the 1999 period was $.10
based on 21,984,000 weighted average shares outstanding. In the comparable 1998
period the net loss per share was $0.08 based on 21,984,000 weighted average
shares outstanding
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 1, 1999 Compared to Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August
2, 1998
Net Sales. Net sales for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 1999 were
$73,030,000, an increase of $10,693,000 or 17.2% over the comparable period of
fiscal 1998. The increase in sales is due principally to management's strategy
of opening new showrooms in existing markets, developing new products,
increasing the promotion and sale of accessories, and revamping the marketing
and sales promotion program, and to improved economic factors in regions where
the Company operates. The overall increase in net sales of $10,693,000 is
attributable to a $5,576,000, or 9.2%, increase in same-store sales and a
$6,009,000 increase from new stores; such increases were
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offset in part by a decrease of $892,000 primarily from closed stores.
Gross Profit. Gross profit was 54.1% of net sales for the twenty-six weeks
ended August 1, 1999 as compared to 52.0% of net sales in the comparable period
of fiscal 1998. The increase in gross profit was primarily the result of several
factors including improved efficiency in factory operations, reduced
discounting, negotiated reductions in raw material prices and new product
acceptance by customers offset in part by liquidation of discontinued stock in
the second quarter of fiscal 1999.
Selling Expenses. Selling expenses were $34,568,000 or 47.3% of sales for
the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 1999 as compared to $29,506,000 or 47.3% of
sales in the same period of fiscal 1998. The increase of $5,062,000 in selling
expenses was primarily due to a combination of higher sales volume and the
opening of four net new showrooms between August 3, 1998 and August 1, 1999.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses
for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 1999 increased by $527,000 as compared
with the same period in the prior fiscal year primarily as a result of higher
payroll costs offset in part by lower professional fees.
Interest Expense. Interest expense, including amortization of deferred
financing costs, for the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 1999 increased by
$175,000 over the same period in the prior fiscal year due primarily to higher
average debt outstanding.
Income Taxes. Due to uncertainties regarding the realization of deferred
tax assets, no tax benefits were recorded for either fiscal 1999 or fiscal 1998.
Net Loss. As a result of the above factors, the net loss was $2,452,000 for
the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 1999 as compared to a loss of $3,809,000 in
the same period of the prior fiscal year. Net loss per share in the 1999 period
was $.11 based on 21,984,000 weighted average shares outstanding. In the
comparable 1998 period the net loss per share was $0.18 based on 20,996,000
weighted average shares outstanding.
Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure:
In the past, computer engineers designed most computer programs and
embedded computer chips to use only two digits to specify a particular year. For
example, the digits "99" were used to specify the Year "1999." However,
computers that use only two digits cannot properly recognize the Year 2000 or
any following years. For example, after the Year 2000, the digits "01" could
mean either the Year "2001" or the Year "1901." This problem can cause computers
and other electronic devices to give erroneous results or to shut down.
Therefore, as dates employing the Year 2000 and following years come into use,
computer programs will need to use four digits to distinguish between the
different years of the 20th and the 21st century. Because of this Year 2000
problem, the Company and many other enterprises are vulnerable to unforeseen or
unanticipated problems with their computer systems and equipment containing
embedded computer chips, as well as from problems in the computer systems of
other parties on which their businesses rely.
The Company has a Year 2000 program in place to minimize any possible
effect on its business resulting from the Year 2000 problem. The Company has
evaluated its information technology ("IT") systems and believes it has
identified those that were not Year 2000 compliant. The Company upgraded its
payroll system to be Year 2000 compliant in the third quarter of fiscal
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1998 and its other mission critical business systems (manufacturing,
procurement, order processing and financials) in the fourth quarter of fiscal
1998. The Company has completed testing, implementation, and has conducted an
end-to-end Year 2000-simulation test to validate compliance for its key business
processes. The Company has also assessed its desktops, communications systems
and other IT-related equipment. All necessary upgrades were completed in first
quarter 1999.
The Company has brought its IT systems into compliance without incurring
material costs. It has completed the remediation of business systems by
redirecting its existing internal programming resources, with costs expensed as
incurred. The Company total costs for the effort was less than $10,000.
With regard to non-IT systems, the Company is completing its facilities
equipment compliance, including bankcard terminals. These are being updated and
validated for Year 2000 compliance. Disruption of these services would have a
negligible impact on Company operations and remediation costs are expected to be
less than $5,000. The Company has upgraded or validated 85% of its equipment and
plans to achieve readiness in this area within third quarter of fiscal 1999.
Depending on whether suppliers and other entities with which the Company
does business are able to successfully address the Year 2000 issue, the
Company's results of operations could be materially adversely affected in any
given future reporting period during which such a Year 2000 event occurred. As a
result, the company is communicating with such entities to determine their state
of readiness. The Company is also developing contingency plans to allow primary
operations of the Company to continue if the Company's significant systems or
such entities are disrupted by the Year 2000 problem. The company expects that
its contingency plans will be developed by the end of the third quarter of
fiscal 1999, and that it will be prepared in the event of systems failures to
continue to do business, although such operations may be at a higher cost.
These estimates and conclusions contain forward-looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially. New developments may occur that could affect the Company's
estimates, such as the amount of planning and modification needed to achieve
full resolution of the Year 2000 problem; the availability and cost of
resources; the Company's ability to discover and correct all Year 2000 sensitive
computer code and equipment; and the ability of suppliers, customers and other
entities to bring their systems into compliance.
PART I, ITEM 3
Market Risk Exposure
There were no material changes in items affecting market risk. Refer to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1999 for
more detail.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Reference is made to Item 3 in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1999. There has been no
material change.
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
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 filed during the quarter
ended August 1, 1999
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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27.1 Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR version only)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Registrant did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the
quarter covered by this report.
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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.
KRAUSE'S FURNITURE, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: September 15, 1999 /s/ Philip M. Hawley
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Philip M. Hawley
Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: September 15, 1999 /s/ Robert A. Burton
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Robert A. Burton
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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27.1 Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR version only)
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