- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 ---------------- FORM 10-K/A (Mark one) [X]ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended January 3, 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 001-10811 ---------------- SMART & FINAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 95-4079584 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 600 Citadel Drive, City of Commerce, California 90040 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (323) 869-7500 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ---------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Name of each exchange Title of each class on which registered ------------------- --------------------- Common Stock, par value $.01 per share New York Stock Exchange ---------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None (Title of Class) ---------------- 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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [_] As of March 17, 1999, the aggregate market value of Common Stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant based on the closing price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange composite tape was $81,022,137 ("nonaffiliates" excludes for this purpose executive officers, directors and the registrant's majority shareholder). As of March 17, 1999, the registrant had outstanding 22,527,179 shares of Common Stock. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 11, 1999 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The following information is included in this section: Page ---- Report of Independent Public Accountants................................... 3 Consolidated Balance Sheets................................................ 4 Consolidated Statements of Operations...................................... 5 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity............................ 6 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows...................................... 7 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................. 8 Supplementary Data--Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations............. 25 2 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To Smart & Final Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Smart & Final Inc. (a Delaware corporation and a 55.1 percent owned subsidiary of Casino USA, Inc.) and subsidiaries as of January 3, 1999 and January 4, 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended January 3, 1999. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Smart & Final Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 3, 1999 and January 4, 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended January 3, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP Arthur Andersen LLP Los Angeles, California March 12, 1999 3 SMART & FINAL INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollars in thousands, except share amounts) January January 3, 1999 4, 1998 -------- -------- ASSETS ------ Current assets: Cash & cash equivalents.................................. $ 20,887 $ 22,891 Trade notes and accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,660 in 1998 and $5,518 in 1997.. 70,155 75,995 Inventories.............................................. 157,678 129,761 Prepaid expenses......................................... 22,341 15,906 Deferred tax asset....................................... 11,511 9,600 -------- -------- Total current assets................................... 282,572 254,153 Property, plant and equipment: Land..................................................... 36,387 35,631 Buildings and improvements............................... 29,625 29,530 Leasehold improvements................................... 85,501 67,821 Fixtures and equipment................................... 162,148 139,316 -------- -------- 313,661 272,298 Less--Accumulated depreciation and amortization.......... 108,588 85,808 -------- -------- Net property, plant and equipment...................... 205,073 186,490 Assets under capital leases, net of accumulated amortization of $6,669 in 1998 and $6,150 in 1997......... 4,016 4,535 Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $2,060 in 1998 and $903 in 1997.......................................... 56,667 18,940 Deferred tax asset......................................... 3,730 3,148 Other assets............................................... 30,206 20,879 -------- -------- Total Assets........................................... $582,264 $488,145 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ------------------------------------ Current liabilities: Current maturities of long-term debt..................... $139,680 $ 3,576 Current maturities of notes payable to affiliates........ -- 7,600 Bank line of credit...................................... -- 37,000 Accounts payable......................................... 97,568 77,116 Payable to Parent and affiliates......................... 1,681 18,589 Accrued salaries and wages............................... 13,951 9,528 Other accrued liabilities................................ 40,789 32,262 -------- -------- Total current liabilities.............................. 293,669 185,671 Long-term liabilities: Notes payable, net of current maturities................. 15,839 4,061 Notes payable to affiliates.............................. 55,388 22,800 Bank debt................................................ -- 45,000 Obligations under capital leases......................... 7,485 8,163 Other long-term liabilities.............................. 3,033 2,937 Workers' compensation reserve, postretirement and postemployment benefits................................. 17,564 18,068 -------- -------- Total long-term liabilities............................ 99,309 101,029 Minority interest.......................................... -- 1,116 Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $1 par value (authorized--10,000,000 shares; no shares issued)............................... -- -- Common stock, $0.01 par value (authorized--100,000,000 shares; 22,527,179 shares issued and outstanding in 1998 and 22,386,181 in 1997)................................. 225 224 Additional paid-in capital............................... 144,987 142,865 Cumulative translation loss.............................. (835) (835) Retained earnings........................................ 44,909 58,075 -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity............................. 189,286 200,329 -------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity............. $582,264 $488,145 ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 4 SMART & FINAL INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Fiscal Year ---------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ---------- ---------- ---------- Sales....................................... $1,661,629 $1,453,020 $1,302,561 Cost of sales, buying and occupancy......... 1,455,941 1,258,357 1,112,166 ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross margin................................ 205,688 194,663 190,395 Operating and administrative expenses....... 204,537 169,849 147,807 Special charges............................. -- 8,884 -- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations.................. 1,151 15,930 42,588 Interest expense, net....................... 13,304 8,117 3,373 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes, minority share of net income (loss), and cumulative effect of accounting change................ (12,153) 7,813 39,215 Income taxes................................ (4,397) 1,940 14,858 Minority share of net income (loss)......... -- (563) 244 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries........................... (7,756) 6,436 24,113 Equity earnings in unconsolidated subsidiary................................. 187 200 221 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change................... (7,569) 6,636 24,334 Cumulative effect of accounting change (start-up costs, net of tax effect of $758)...................................... 1,090 -- -- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income (loss)....................... $ (8,659) $ 6,636 $ 24,334 ========== ========== ========== Earnings (loss) per common share: Earnings (loss) per common share before cumulative effect of accounting change... $ (0.34) $ 0.30 $ 1.20 Cumulative effect of accounting change per common share............................. (0.05) -- -- ---------- ---------- ---------- Earnings (loss) per common share.......... $ (0.39) $ 0.30 $ 1.20 ========== ========== ========== Weighted average common shares.............. 22,474,048 22,158,673 20,309,555 ========== ========== ========== Earnings (loss) per common share, assuming dilution: Earnings (loss) per common share, assuming dilution, before cumulative effect of accounting change........................ $ (0.33) $ 0.29 $ 1.15 Cumulative effect of accounting change per common share............................. (0.05) -- -- ---------- ---------- ---------- Earnings (loss) per common share, assuming dilution................................. $ (0.38) $ 0.29 $ 1.15 ========== ========== ========== Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents.......................... 22,595,705 22,753,333 21,206,126 ========== ========== ========== Dividend per common share................... $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 ========== ========== ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 5 SMART & FINAL INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY For the fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996 (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Common Stock ----------------- Additional Cumulative Total Number of Paid-In Retained Translation Stockholders' Shares Amount Capital Earnings (Loss)/gain Equity ---------- ------ ---------- -------- ----------- ------------- Balance, fiscal year-end 1995................... 20,262,727 $ 203 $ 105,149 $ 35,628 $ (928) $ 140,052 Issuance of common stock.................. 1,713,679 17 34,564 -- -- 34,581 Tax benefit associated with stock options exercised.............. -- -- 658 -- -- 658 Dividend ($0.20 per share)................. -- -- -- (4,063) -- (4,063) Translation gain........ -- -- -- -- 93 93 Net income.............. -- -- -- 24,334 -- 24,334 ---------- ----- --------- -------- ------ --------- Balance, fiscal year-end 1996................... 21,976,406 220 140,371 55,899 (835) 195,655 Issuance of common stock.................. 409,775 4 5,706 -- -- 5,710 Restricted stock accrual................ -- -- 208 -- -- 208 Tax benefit associated with stock options exercised.............. -- -- 1,776 -- -- 1,776 Capital lease and deferred rent transfer............... -- -- (5,196) -- -- (5,196) Dividend ($0.20 per share)................. -- -- -- (4,460) -- (4,460) Net income.............. -- -- -- 6,636 -- 6,636 ---------- ----- --------- -------- ------ --------- Balance, fiscal year-end 1997................... 22,386,181 224 142,865 58,075 (835) 200,329 Issuance of common stock.................. 140,998 1 1,772 -- -- 1,773 Restricted stock accrual................ -- -- 167 -- -- 167 Tax benefit associated with stock options exercised.............. -- -- 183 -- -- 183 Dividend ($0.20 per share)................. -- -- -- (4,507) -- (4,507) Net income (loss)....... -- -- -- (8,659) -- (8,659) ---------- ----- --------- -------- ------ --------- Balance, fiscal year-end 1998................... 22,527,179 $ 225 $ 144,987 $ 44,909 $ (835) $ 189,286 ========== ===== ========= ======== ====== ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 6 SMART & FINAL INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (dollars in thousands) Fiscal Year ------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ------- ------- ------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income (loss)................................. $(8,659) $ 6,636 $24,334 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Gain on disposal of fixed assets................. (3,126) (843) (187) Asset valuation adjustments...................... 1,175 -- -- Depreciation and amortization.................... 29,353 25,761 19,882 Deferred tax provision (benefit)................. (2,493) (800) 1,320 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of taxes........................................... 1,090 -- -- Minority share of net income..................... -- (563) 244 Equity earnings in unconsolidated subsidiary..... (187) (200) (221) Decrease (increase), net of business acquisition, in: Trade notes and accounts receivable............ 8,634 (3,771) (22,132) Inventories.................................... (6,646) (2,504) (7,426) Prepaid expenses and other..................... (4,828) (11,546) (709) Increase (decrease), net of business acquisition, in: Accounts payable............................... 14,224 4,601 2,028 Accrued liabilities............................ 4,423 (412) 2,087 Other liabilities.............................. 6,319 4,210 (5,158) ------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities.... 39,279 20,569 14,062 ------- ------- ------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Acquisition of property, plant and equipment...... (39,622) (29,427) (33,172) Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment........................................ 3,658 10,471 252 Acquisition of business........................... (44,401) (11,300) (1,391) Acquisition of municipal bonds.................... -- -- (540) Proceeds from redemption of municipal bonds....... -- -- 440 Other............................................. (7,557) (3,573) (4,590) ------- ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities........ (87,922) (33,829) (39,001) ------- ------- ------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Proceeds from issuance of common stock............ 1,737 5,135 1,059 Borrowings on bank line of credit................. -- 20,000 16,000 Payments on bank line of credit................... (82,000) -- -- Payments on notes payable......................... (3,796) (11,161) (3,089) Increase in payable to Parent and affiliates...... 7,288 9,830 6,409 Quarterly dividend paid........................... (4,492) (4,448) (4,060) Borrowings of short-term debt..................... 133,500 -- 10,000 Fees paid in connection with debt restructure..... (5,598) -- -- ------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by financing activities.... 46,639 19,356 26,319 ------- ------- ------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.... (2,004) 6,096 1,380 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year...... 22,891 16,795 15,415 ------- ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year............ $20,887 $22,891 $16,795 ======= ======= ======= Noncash Investing and Financing Activities: Notes payable and common stock issued for properties acquired from affiliates.............. $ -- $ -- $71,440 Fees in connection with note restructure ......... (953) Note issued in connection with note restructure ................................................. 55,388 -- -- Note retired in connection with note restructure ................................................. (30,400) -- -- Payable to affiliates retired in connection with note restructure ................................ (24,035) -- -- Note issued in connection with acquisition of business ........................................ 17,500 1,000 300 Construction in progress costs incurred but not paid............................................. 2,320 763 552 ------- ------- ------- Total noncash transactions................... $19,820 $ 1,763 $72,292 ======= ======= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 7 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Lines of business Smart & Final Inc. (the "Company") is a Delaware corporation and at fiscal year end 1998 was a 55.1 percent owned subsidiary of Casino USA, Inc. (the "Parent" or "Casino USA"), a California corporation. Prior to November 1998, Casino Realty, Inc. ("Casino Realty"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Casino USA, owned 7.2 of the 55.1 percent now owned by the Parent. On November 2, 1998, Casino Realty, Inc. was dissolved and its remaining assets were transferred to the Parent. The Company owns American Foodservice Distributors ("AFD"), a holding company, which owns 100% of Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc., and 100% of Henry Lee Company ("Henry Lee"). In late 1997, AFD acquired the assets of Orlando Foodservice, Inc. and Capricorn Foods of Central Florida, Inc. (collectively "Orlando Foodservice") and the assets of Southern Foods. The Company is engaged in the business of distributing food and related non-food items through wholesale outlets under the trade name "Smart & Final" and by delivery, under the trade names "Smart & Final Foodservice Distributors", formerly "Port Stockton", and "Henry Lee." Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all its majority owned subsidiaries. The Company's 50 percent owned subsidiary in Mexico, Smart & Final Del Noroeste S.A. de C.V., which commenced store operations in December 1993, is accounted for by the equity method of accounting. The foreign currency translation loss resulted from the translation of the foreign affiliate's functional currency balance sheet into U.S. dollars for all periods prior to January 1997 and is reflected in stockholders' equity. Since January 1997, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the functional currency has been the U.S. dollar. As such, changes in foreign currency exchange rates are included in results of operations. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior years' amounts have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal year 1998 presentation. Fiscal years The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to December 31. Fiscal year 1998 included 52 weeks, fiscal year 1997 included 53 weeks and fiscal year 1996 included 52 weeks. Fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996 ended on January 3, 1999, January 4, 1998 and December 29, 1996, respectively. Each of the Company's fiscal years consists of twelve-week periods in the first, second, and fourth quarters of the fiscal year and a sixteen-week period in the third quarter. The fourth quarter of a 53 week year consists of thirteen weeks. Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amount of cash equivalents is approximately the same as their fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. Credit Risk The Company is exposed to credit risk on accounts receivable. The Company provides credit to customers in the ordinary of business and performs ongoing credit evaluations. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the number of customers comprising the Company's customer base. The Company currently believes its allowance for doubtful accounts is sufficient to cover customer credit risks. Inventories The majority of the Company's inventories consist of merchandise purchased for resale which are stated at the lower of FIFO (first-in, first-out) cost or market. 8 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives are as follows: Buildings and improvements........... 5-25 years Fixtures and equipment.. 3-10 years Leasehold improvements.. Lesser of lease term or useful life of improvement Costs of normal maintenance and repairs and minor replacements are charged to expense when incurred. Major replacements or betterments of properties are capitalized. When assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, the costs and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is included in the income statement. Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Also included in property, plant and equipment are costs associated with selection and procurement of real estate sites of $939,000 and $1,015,000 as of fiscal year end 1998 and 1997, respectively. These costs are amortized over the remaining lease term of the site with which they are associated. Other assets Other assets include municipal bonds aggregating $5,430,000 at each fiscal year end 1998 and 1997 which secure the Company's workers' compensation reserves. The fair value of the municipal bonds, estimated based on quoted market prices for similar investments, approximate their carrying amounts. These municipal bonds have varying maturity dates ranging from 2006 through 2019. At year end 1998, other assets included debt issuance costs of $6,238,000 relating to fees paid in connection with the debt restructuring. These costs are being amortized over the term of the related debt. Capitalized software costs, net of amortization, of $6,452,000 and $7,743,000 are included in other assets at fiscal year end 1998 and 1997, respectively. These costs include third party purchased software costs, direct labor associated with internally developed software, and installation costs. Amortization is being recognized over a three to five year period using the straight-line method, and reflects the period over which the benefits of the software are fully realizable and enhance the operations of the business. Goodwill Goodwill is amortized on a straight-line basis over a period not exceeding 40 years. The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill based on forecasted operating income. Stock options In 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"), which encourages, but does not require, the recognition of compensation expense for employee stock-based compensation arrangements using the fair value method of accounting. The Company has elected the disclosure only alternative, and has disclosed the proforma net income per share amounts in the notes to the consolidated financial statements using the fair-value method. 9 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) Significant accounting estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of liabilities at the date of the financial statements and expenses during the reporting period. Management has made significant estimates in the determination of the reserve for workers' compensation expense. These reserves totaled $5,779,000 and $5,727,000 at fiscal year end 1998 and 1997, respectively. The estimate is sensitive to change based upon certain factors including healthcare costs, the Company's experience rate and severity of claims filed. The Company maintains a stop-loss limit of $300,000 per claim. Income taxes The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the liability method, which requires an adjustment to the deferred tax asset or liability to reflect income tax rates currently in effect. When income tax rates increase or decrease, a corresponding adjustment to income tax expense is recorded by applying the rate change to the cumulative temporary differences. Accounting pronouncements The Company adopted Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS No. 131") and No. 132 "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits" ("SFAS No. 132") in the Company's 1998 year-end disclosure. As a result of SFAS No. 131, the Company reported information about its two reportable segments: Stores and Foodservice for 1998, 1997 and 1996. The Company also revised its disclosures about pension and other postretirement benefit plans according to SFAS No. 132. SFAS No. 132 does not change the measurement or recognition of these plans. During the first quarter of 1998, the Company adopted the provisions of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-up Activities". This statement requires that costs of start-up activities and organization costs be expensed as incurred. Adoption of this statement resulted in a cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax, charge of $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. The Company adopted the provisions of AICPA Statement of Position 98-1, "Accounting for the costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use" during the first quarter of 1998. This statement provides guidance on accounting for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. Adoption of this statement had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. During the first quarter of 1998, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income". This statement establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income. There was no material difference between comprehensive income and net income for the periods presented. In 1997, the Company adopted Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 "Earnings per Share" ("SFAS No. 128") and No. 129 "Disclosure of Information About Capital Structure" ("SFAS No. 129"). As a result of SFAS No. 128, the Company has presented earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128 for all fiscal years. 10 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) 2. Acquisition of Real Property Effective December 29, 1996, the Company acquired 91 properties and leasehold interests with a net book value of $71,440,000 from Casino USA and Casino Realty, which were being operated as Smart & Final stores, offices or warehouse facilities, for consideration of $76,000,000, consisting of 1,625,000 shares of the Company's common stock, valued at $23.375 per share, and a total of $38 million in two five-year unsecured promissory notes. Of the 91 properties acquired, 86 were stores and the remaining five were the Vernon distribution facility and several non-store locations. Since this transaction was between entities under common control, the properties have been recorded at the historical carrying cost of Casino USA and Casino Realty. The difference between the historical carrying cost of the assets acquired and the consideration issued has been recorded as additional paid-in capital. As part of the transaction, the Company was required to assist Casino USA and Casino Realty with the sale of certain properties, on or before December 31, 1998 that are not being operated as stores for aggregate sales proceeds of $5.7 million. As of October 1998, the Company had sold ten of the 12 such properties for $3.9 million. During 1998, the Company fulfilled its remaining obligation to Casino USA and Casino Realty and purchased the remaining two properties. The historical carrying cost of the assets acquired and the value of the consideration issued is as follows (dollars in thousands): Assets acquired Land............................................................. $37,817 Building......................................................... 31,194 Leasehold interests.............................................. 2,429 ------- Total assets acquired.......................................... $71,440 ======= Purchase consideration: Notes payable issued............................................. $38,000 Common stock issued.............................................. 37,984 ------- Total consideration............................................ $75,984 ======= 3. Acquisition of Businesses On May 15, 1998, the Company acquired the Cash & Carry operating business of United Grocers, Inc. which included 39 stores operating primarily in the Pacific Northwest. The purchase price consisted of $42.5 million in cash, plus a $17.5 million five-year unsecured note. The cash payment was financed by a bridge loan from the Company's major commercial bank. The results of store operations for fiscal year 1998 include the results of operations of the acquired Cash & Carry stores since May 15, 1998. The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired based on preliminary estimates subject to change when additional information and studies are completed. The excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair market values of the net assets acquired, of approximately $38.2 million, has been reflected in the balance sheet as "goodwill" and will be amortized over forty years. In January 1998, AFD purchased the remaining 10% of the stock of Henry Lee for $1.9 million. On September 26, 1997, AFD acquired the net assets of two Florida foodservice distributors, Orlando Foodservice Inc. and Capricorn Foods of Central Florida, Inc. for a total purchase price of $1.3 million cash and a $0.5 million note. On September 29, 1997, AFD acquired the net assets of Southern Foods, a foodservice distributor, for 11 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) $5.0 million in cash. On May 30, 1997, Smart & Final Foodservice purchased the assets of the Davis Lay, a produce distributor, for $5.0 million cash and a $0.5 million note. The Company recorded these acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting. The total assets acquired from these acquisitions and the results of operations since the dates of the asset acquisitions are immaterial relative to the Company's consolidated financial statements. 4. Long-Term Debt Casino Loan Effective November 13, 1998, the Company entered into a $55.4 million Loan Agreement ("Casino Loan") with Casino USA, Inc. The Casino Loan replaced the Company's two unsecured promissory notes that were issued in conjunction with the 1996 acquisition of real property from Casino USA, Inc. and Casino Realty, affiliated parties, that had an outstanding balance of $30.4 million. It also replaced all then outstanding advances made to the Company from Casino USA, Inc. and Casino Realty. Interest for this loan is at LIBOR plus 4.50%. The Casino Loan matures on February 15, 2002. As of January 3, 1999, the LIBOR rate was 5.08%. The Casino Loan requires that the Company maintain certain financial ratios. The Company was not in compliance with these covenants at year end 1998. Casino USA, Inc. has waived the non-compliance until the Company reports its second quarter 1999 earnings or until August 31, 1999, whichever occurs first. In conjunction with the completion of the Rights Offering described below, management will seek to amend the loan agreement. On December 7, 1998, the Company announced an offering to shareholders of rights to purchase additional shares of the Company's common stock ("Rights Offering"). The size of the Rights Offering is planned to be $60 million. Net proceeds of the offering will be used to reduce outstanding debt of the Company. Consideration for shares acquired by Casino USA under the offering will be the exchange of all or a portion of the $55.4 million Casino Loan. Revolving Loan Effective November 13, 1998, the Company entered into Senior Secured Credit Facilities totaling $240 million with a group of banks. The Senior Secured Credit Facilities include a $150 million Revolving Credit Facility ("Revolving Loan") and a $90 million Secured Lease Facility ("Secured Lease Facility"). These facilities expire on November 13, 2001. At the Company's option, the Revolving Loan can be used to support up to $10 million of commercial letters of credit. The Revolving Loan replaced the Company's $65 million Bridge Loan, its $50 million unsecured long-term revolving line of credit, and its $50 million short-term unsecured line of credit. The Secured Lease Facility replaced the Company's three $30 million lease facilities. Borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities are collateralized by a security interest in the Company's receivables, inventory and fixed assets. Interest for these facilities is at LIBOR, or the Administrative Agent's reference rate, plus designated amounts. Borrowings of $133.5 million were outstanding under the Revolving Loan as of January 3, 1999. These facilities require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. The Company was not in compliance with these covenants at year-end 1998. As such, the borrowings under the Revolving Loan have been reclassified to current liabilities. As of March 12, 1999, the Company has received a waiver of default of certain financial covenants under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, for a period extending until June 30, 1999. Continuation of the waiver until such date requires the performance by the Company of certain operating earnings and financial reporting requirements. The waiver also requires that the Company file its registration statement for the Rights Offering by April 6, 1999 and consummate the offering prior to June 30, 1999. Upon completion of the Rights Offering, 12 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) the Company's overall debt will be reduced, which is expected to help the Company continue to meet certain financial ratios under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities. If the Company is not successful in complying with existing financial covenants, it may be required to renegotiate the terms of its loan documents or seek another waiver of certain financial requirements. Other Long-Term Debt The Company has guaranteed $945,000 of Smart & Final Del Noroeste S.A. de C.V. debt under a Standby Letter of Credit. The Company has a $120,000 letter of credit outstanding as of January 3, 1999 relating to self-insurance. In connection with the acquisition of the Cash & Carry operating business of United Grocers, Inc. the Company issued a $17.5 million five-year unsecured note. This note is payable in five annual installments of $2.5 million in each of 1999, 2000 and 2001 followed by installments of $5.0 million in 2002 and 2003. This note bears interest at 6.5%. Accrued interest is payable quarterly. Other unsecured notes payable of $3,834,000 and $6,982,000 at fiscal year end 1998 and 1997, respectively bear interest at various rates ranging from 6.5% to 8.0%. Of these notes payable, $2.9 million is at an interest rate of 7.5% and is unsecured. Interest Interest paid on these notes and bank lines of credit aggregated $10,042,000, $7,416,000, and $3,627,000 for the fiscal years ended 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The weighted average interest rate for the Company's variable rate debt for 1998 was 7.81%. Aggregate future principal payments are as follows: Fiscal Year: 1999........................................................ $138,995,000 2000........................................................ 3,128,000 2001........................................................ 2,673,000 2002........................................................ 60,423,000 2003........................................................ 5,003,000 Subsequent to 2003.......................................... -- ------------ $210,222,000 ============ The fair value of the Company's long-term debt, estimated based upon current interest rates offered for debt instruments of the same remaining maturities, approximates the carrying amount. The Company's involvement with derivative financial instruments has been limited to interest rate collar agreements to limit the impact of interest rate fluctuations on revolving debt. The Company has entered into interest rate collar agreements with various banks to hedge principal amounts of up to $100 million. The agreements limit LIBOR fluctuations to interest rate ranges from 4.7% to 8.0% and extend to September 2004. 5. Lease Obligations As of fiscal year end 1998, the Company leased 127 properties directly from third party lessors, with an average remaining lease term of ten years. The Company leased 14 store properties, at year-end, under its Secured Lease Facility. In addition, the Company has eight stores on real property that is ground leased from third party lessors. 13 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) During fiscal year 1996 and prior, most of the Company's Smart & Final store facilities were leased under operating leases from either Casino USA or Casino Realty. Fifty-one properties were leased directly from third party lessors. As mentioned in Acquisition of Real Property, these properties were acquired by the Company on December 29, 1996. Late in 1997, the Company sold its owned combination distribution and office facility and entered into a leaseback with the purchaser for approximately one year. On November 13, 1998, the Company entered into a Secured Lease Facility as mentioned in Long-Term Debt. The Secured Lease Facility provided for the lease of a distribution center for Smart & Final Foodservice and for store expansion and distribution facilities in California and Florida. During fiscal years 1998 and 1997, the Company leased assets valued at approximately $71.2 million and $43.5 million, respectively, under this facility. The related minimum lease obligation is included in the table below, in accordance with its original expiration date. Since the Secured Lease Facility is part of the Senior Secured Financing Facility, and the Company is not in compliance with certain financial ratios, this obligation may mature in 1999. The Company has negotiated waivers of non-compliance (See Note 4 "Long-Term Debt--Revolving Loan") and will seek to amend the Secured Lease Facility to avoid maturity of the agreement in 1999. AFD's Miami dry goods warehouse is leased from the former owners of Henry Lee. The leases contain terms and rates considered to be equivalent to those available from unrelated third party lessors. The Company guarantees $1,743,000 of obligations of the former owners of Henry Lee. These obligations are related to properties leased by Henry Lee. Lease expense for operating leases included in the accompanying financial statements is as follows: Property Leased From Casino USA or Casino Realty --------------------------- Subleased Owned Third Party --------------------------- ----------- 1996............................... $ 7,334,000 $ 9,212,000 $13,954,000 1997............................... -- -- 23,819,000 1998............................... -- -- 32,248,000 Aggregate minimum future lease payments for real property, as well as equipment and other property at fiscal year end 1998 are as follows: Operating Leases Capital Leases ---------------- -------------- Fiscal Year: 1999..................................... $ 32,518,000 $ 1,442,000 2000..................................... 31,141,000 1,400,000 2001..................................... 99,695,000 1,445,000 2002..................................... 21,221,000 1,468,000 2003..................................... 20,263,000 1,444,000 Subsequent to 2003....................... 159,529,000 5,694,000 ------------ ----------- Future minimum lease payments.............. $364,367,000 12,893,000 ============ Less amount representing interest........................... 4,723,000 ----------- Present value of future lease payments...................... $ 8,170,000 =========== Capital lease obligations vary in amount with interest rates ranging from 7.50% to 12.00%. Interest paid relating to capital leases aggregated $882,000 and $763,000 for fiscal years ended 1998 and 1997, respectively. 14 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) 6. Retirement Plans Defined benefit plans Smart & Final has a noncontributory pension plan covering substantially all full time employees, except for those employees of AFD. The Company funds this plan with annual contributions as required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Plan assets are held by the Trustee, and consist of a diversified portfolio of fixed-income investments and equity securities, including U.S. Government instruments, corporate bonds, money market funds and common stock. Effective January 1, 1998 the Company adopted a noncontributory supplemental executive retirement plan ("SERP") which provides supplemental income payments for certain Company officers in retirement. The Company has invested in corporate owned life insurance policies to provide these benefits. The following tables set forth the changes in benefit obligation and plan assets of these plans for 1998 and 1997: 1998 1997 ----------- ----------- Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year........ $37,079,000 $30,794,000 Obligation under new plan...................... -- 2,062,000 Service cost................................... 1,829,000 1,285,000 Interest cost.................................. 2,759,000 2,362,000 Actuarial loss................................. 3,132,000 1,600,000 Benefits paid.................................. (1,970,000) (1,024,000) ----------- ----------- Benefit obligation at end of year.............. 42,829,000 37,079,000 ----------- ----------- Change in Plan Assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year.......................................... 29,299,000 23,989,000 Actual return on plan assets................... 5,160,000 4,656,000 Employer contribution.......................... 2,684,000 1,678,000 Benefits paid.................................. (1,970,000) (1,024,000) ----------- ----------- Fair value of plan assets at end of year....... 35,173,000 29,299,000 ----------- ----------- Funded Status.................................. (7,656,000) (7,780,000) Unrecognized prior service cost................ 3,509,000 3,844,000 Unrecognized net transition obligation......... 489,000 588,000 Unrecognized actuarial loss.................... 1,874,000 1,215,000 ----------- ----------- Accrued benefit cost......................... $(1,784,000) $(2,133,000) =========== =========== The weighted average assumptions used in accounting for these plans at year end 1998 and 1997 were as follows: 1998 1997 ---- ---- Discount rate.................................................. 6.75% 7.25% Rate of increase in compensation levels........................ 4.00% 4.00% Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets............... 9.00% 9.00% 15 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) The net periodic benefit cost for fiscal years 1998, 1997, and 1996 includes the following components: 1998 1997 1996 ----------- ----------- ----------- Service cost component.............. $ 1,829,000 $ 1,285,000 $ 1,196,000 Interest cost component............. 2,759,000 2,362,000 2,169,000 Expected return on plan assets...... (2,685,000) (2,163,000) (1,913,000) Amortization of prior service cost.. 335,000 214,000 214,000 Amortization of transition obligation......................... 98,000 98,000 98,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net expense....................... $ 2,336,000 $ 1,796,000 $ 1,764,000 =========== =========== =========== The Company contributes to a multi-employer pension plan administered by a trustee on behalf of its 100 union employees. Contributions to this plan are based upon negotiated labor contracts. Information relating to benefit obligations and fund assets as they may be allocable to the Company at January 3, 1999 is not available. Pension expense for this plan was $330,000 for 1998. Defined contribution plans Smart & Final offers all full time employees participation in defined contribution plans ("the 401(k) Savings Plans") which are qualified under the requirements of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The 401(k) Savings Plans allow participants to contribute for fiscal year 1998 up to 15% of their compensation or $10,000, whichever is lower. Smart & Final will automatically match 25% of each dollar contributed up to 6% of the participant's compensation. Additionally, Smart & Final may at its discretion match up to an additional 75% of each dollar contributed up to 6% of the participants' compensation if Smart & Final exceeds certain financial and profitability goals. Smart & Final provided an additional 25% discretionary match in fiscal year 1996 and provided no additional match in 1997 or 1998. Smart & Final has provided $708,000, $713,000, and $1,231,000 for contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plans for fiscal years 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. The Company also maintains similar plans for its Smart & Final Foodservice and Henry Lee subsidiaries, and for its Cash & Carry division. Deferred compensation plan Effective January 1, 1995, the Company adopted a nonqualified deferred compensation program which permits key employees and directors to annually elect individually to defer up to 100% of their current year compensation until retirement. The retirement benefit to be provided is a function of the amount of compensation deferred. The Company has invested in corporate owned life insurance policies with death benefits aggregating to $21,015,000, and $14,483,000 as of fiscal year end 1998 and 1997, respectively. The cash surrender value of these policies amount to $3,160,000 and $1,778,000 as of fiscal year end 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company anticipates that this plan will have no material financial impact to the consolidated financial statements. 7. Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Obligations Smart & Final provides certain health care benefits for retired employees. Substantially all of Smart & Final's full time employees may become eligible for those benefits if they reach retirement age while still working for the Company. Benefits are limited to the lesser of actual cost for the medical coverage selected or a defined dollar benefit based on years of service. In addition, on a postemployment basis, the Company provides certain disability- related benefits to its employees. 16 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) All plans are defined benefit plans and the reconciliation of benefit obligation and plan assets for 1998 and 1997 are aggregated as follows: 1998 1997 ------------ ------------ Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year....... $ 10,365,000 $ 9,758,000 Service cost.................................. 236,000 234,000 Interest cost................................. 705,000 685,000 Actuarial loss................................ 286,000 208,000 Benefits paid................................. (550,000) (520,000) ------------ ------------ Benefit obligation at end of year........... 11,042,000 10,365,000 ------------ ------------ Funded Status................................. (11,042,000) (10,365,000) Unrecognized actuarial loss................... (4,142,000) (4,972,000) ------------ ------------ Accrued benefit cost........................ $(15,184,000) $(15,337,000) ============ ============ The weighted average discount rate used in accounting for these plans at year end 1998 and 1997 was 6.75% and 7.25%, respectively. The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation is reflected on the fiscal year end 1998 balance sheet as a current liability of $1.0 million and a long term portion of $14.2 million. For measurement purposes, a 10.5% and 11.0% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered claims was assumed for 1998 and 1997, respectively; the rate is assumed to decrease by 0.5% per year for nine years until an ultimate rate of 6% is reached and remains at that level thereafter. The expense for postretirement benefits for fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996 includes the following components: 1998 1997 1996 --------- --------- --------- Service cost component.................... $ 236,000 $ 234,000 $ 222,000 Interest cost component................... 705,000 685,000 689,000 Amortization of loss...................... (266,000) (282,000) (270,000) --------- --------- --------- Net postretirement benefit expense...... $ 675,000 $ 637,000 $ 641,000 ========= ========= ========= The Company offers a defined dollar benefit plan providing a maximum fixed dollar amount of coverage which does not increase with medical inflation. A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects: 1-Percentage- 1-Percentage- Point Increase Point Decrease -------------- -------------- Effect on total of service and interest cost components of net periodic expense.. $ 34,000 $ (37,000) Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation....................... 405,000 (430,000) 17 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) 8. Income Taxes A reconciliation between the federal statutory income tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate consists of the following: 1998 1997 1996 ----------- ---------- ----------- Income tax at federal statutory rate.............................. $(4,132,000) $2,735,000 $13,725,000 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit....................... (709,000) 448,000 2,373,000 Revitalization zone credit......... -- (884,000) (960,000) Other.............................. 444,000 (359,000) (280,000) ----------- ---------- ----------- Income taxes....................... $(4,397,000) $1,940,000 $14,858,000 =========== ========== =========== The Company's provision for income taxes consists of the following: 1998 1997 1996 ----------- ---------- ----------- Current Federal............................. $(1,535,000) $3,520,000 $11,632,000 State............................... (369,000) (780,000) 1,906,000 ----------- ---------- ----------- (1,904,000) 2,740,000 13,538,000 Deferred Federal............................. (2,493,000) (800,000) 1,320,000 ----------- ---------- ----------- Income taxes........................ $(4,397,000) $1,940,000 $14,858,000 =========== ========== =========== A deferred tax liability or asset is recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences in the timing of the recognition of revenues and expenses for financial and tax reporting purposes. The components of the net deferred income tax asset consist of the following: 1998 1997 ------------ ----------- Property, plant and equipment depreciation differences.................................... $ (5,716,000) $(5,989,000) Employee benefits including postretirement and postemployment reserves........................ 10,360,000 9,871,000 Operating reserves and accruals................. 10,597,000 8,807,000 Other........................................... -- 59,000 ------------ ----------- Net deferred tax asset........................ $ 15,241,000 $12,748,000 ============ =========== The deferred tax asset is reflected on the fiscal year end 1998 balance sheet as a current asset of $11.5 million and a long-term portion of $3.7 million. A tax benefit of $183,000 and $1,776,000 associated with the Company's stock option plan has been credited to additional paid-in capital in 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company and Casino USA are parties to a tax sharing arrangement covering income tax obligations in the state of California. Under this arrangement, the Company has made tax sharing payments to, or received benefits from, Casino USA, based upon pre-tax income for financial reporting purposes adjusted for certain agreed upon items. Tax sharing benefits received by the Company from Casino USA were $705,000 in 1998 and tax sharing and termination payments made by the Company to Casino USA were $2,353,000 and $2,560,000 in 1997 and 1996, respectively. Federal income taxes paid during 1998, 1997, and 1996 were $250,000, $11,575,000, and $11,155,000, respectively. 18 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) 9. Related Party Transactions Intercompany services The Company performs various services for Casino USA and Casino Realty. These services include various administrative functions including accounting, human resources, and systems development work, the cost of which has been charged to the benefited affiliated company. These charges amounted to $285,000, $300,000, and $402,000 for the fiscal years 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. It is anticipated that the Company will continue to provide these administrative services to its affiliates at its estimated cost. Charges among affiliates result from an undertaking to provide the respective service in the most cost-effective manner, taking advantage of each entity's internal administrative structure. Management believes that the allocation method is reasonable. Intercompany charges for each period are settled in the following period. Intercompany interest charges Intercompany interest charges from affiliates were $1,064,000, $563,000 and $161,000 during 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. These charges relate to intercompany advances from affiliates. In November 1998, the Casino Loan replaced the outstanding advances with affiliates of $23,734,000. The outstanding advances as of fiscal year end 1997 and 1996 were $21,001,000 and $5,960,000, respectively. Other related party transactions During 1997, the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer borrowed $29,965 from the Company by a note dated October 22, 1997. The note is secured by his deferred compensation account. The note bears interest at 8 1/2% per year and the entire balance and accrued interest on the note is due on October 21, 2002. 10. Employment/Consulting Agreements On December 1, 1998, the Company announced the retirement in January, 1999 of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of his replacement. Throughout 1998 and until his retirement, the Chairman and CEO was compensated pursuant to an employment agreement which terminates upon his retirement. The Company also has a consulting arrangement with its now former Chairman which provides for his services for a 10 year period expiring in 2004. Two other employment agreements were also in effect during 1998 with principal executive officers. These agreements contain provisions for base salary and bonuses, and expire during fiscal year 2000. Annual payments under these agreements were approximately $1,641,000 in 1998 and will total approximately $1,213,000 in fiscal 1999. Since 1994, the Company has had a consulting agreement with an affiliate of the former minority shareholder of Henry Lee which expired during fiscal year 1998. In early 1998 the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Edward I. Sternlieb, former President of Henry Lee, which expires at the end of 1999. Annual payments under these agreements were approximately $100,000 in 1998 and will total approximately $50,000 in fiscal 1999. In early 1998, the Company entered into a Separation Agreement effective May 1, 1998 with its former President and Chief Executive Officer, Roger M. Laverty, III. The Separation Agreement provides for cash payments and continuation of certain Company benefits including health insurance and stock options for a period of 36 months. Annual cash payments under the Separation Agreement were approximately $489,000 in fiscal 1998 and will total approximately $733,000 in fiscal 1999. 19 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) 11. Common Stock Pursuant to an agreement dated March 7, 1989, ("Agreement"), the Company's former Chairman is obligated to purchase 100,000 common shares by 1999. The purchase price was equal to the Company's book value per share, as of the end of the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year of purchase. This agreement has been accounted for as a variable plan. Compensation expense is computed based on the changes in the market value of the Company's common stock during the fiscal year over the changes in the stock purchase price. Compensation expense associated with this agreement aggregated $36,000 for fiscal year 1996. At December 29, 1996 the agreement was amended to establish a fixed purchase price of $8.90 per share. During 1997, the Company adopted a Long-Term Equity Compensation Plan, under which 1,270,000 shares of common stock are available for award as stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, performance units or performance shares. During fiscal year 1998 and 1997, the Company issued 4,600 shares and 86,100 shares, respectively of restricted stock under this plan. Compensation expense is computed based on the market price on the grant date. Compensation expense associated with the restricted stock was $167,000 and $208,000 in fiscal years 1998 and 1997, respectively. On December 7, 1998, the Company announced an offering to shareholders of rights to purchase additional shares of the Company's common stock. The size of the offering is planned to be $60 million. Net proceeds of the offering will be used to reduce outstanding debt of the Company. Consideration for shares acquired by Casino USA under the offering will be the exchange of all or a portion of the $55.4 million Casino Loan. 12. Stock Options In addition to options available under the Long-Term Equity Compensation Plan, the Company has a Stock Incentive Plan. During 1997, the Stock Incentive Plan was amended to increase the maximum amount of shares for which options may be granted to 2,450,000 shares from 2,250,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Option prices under both plans may be established by the compensation committee of the Board of Directors at no less than 85% of the fair market value of the common stock at the time the option is granted. Options for officers and directors granted at the time of the Company's initial public offering were granted at 85% of fair market value. Options for directors elected subsequent to the Company's initial public offering and options granted to officers and management have been granted at fair market value at the time of grant. Options currently granted under these plans will vest over a 4-year period and may be exercised for up to 10 years from the date of grant. A summary of changes in the shares under option follows: Weighted Shares Average Price --------- ------------- Shares under option at fiscal year end 1995...... 2,015,250 $13.56 --------- ------ Fiscal year 1996: Options granted.................................. 126,400 $22.07 Options exercised................................ (84,728) 12.50 Options canceled................................. (59,695) 11.92 --------- ------ Shares under option at fiscal year end 1996...... 1,997,227 14.19 --------- ------ Shares exercisable at fiscal year end 1996....... 945,629 12.34 20 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) Weighted Shares Average Price --------- ------------- Fiscal year 1997: Options granted................................... 499,057 $21.33 Options exercised................................. (405,131) 12.68 Options canceled.................................. (54,309) 16.79 --------- ------ Shares under option at fiscal year end 1997....... 2,036,844 16.17 --------- ------ Shares exercisable at fiscal year end 1997........ 964,616 13.33 Fiscal year 1998: Options granted................................... 809,750 $15.69 Options exercised................................. (92,967) 13.60 Options canceled.................................. (280,200) 18.06 --------- ------ Shares under option at fiscal year end 1998....... 2,473,427 15.90 --------- ------ Shares exercisable at fiscal year end 1998........ 1,292,017 14.07 Stock options outstanding at January 3, 1999 are as follows: Number Outstanding Weighted Average as of Remaining Weighted Average Range of Exercise Prices 1/3/99 Contractual Life Exercise Price ------------------------ ----------- ---------------- ---------------- $10.1880-$10.4380.......... 205,000 9.71 $10.2111 $10.7700................... 351,750 2.45 10.7700 $13.0000-$13.8750.......... 24,997 5.11 13.1050 $14.0000................... 503,262 5.12 14.0000 $14.5000-$16.7500.......... 249,766 5.95 15.7446 $17.5000................... 46,267 6.71 17.5000 $17.6250................... 451,400 9.12 17.6250 $17.8750-$20.7500.......... 266,500 7.93 18.6160 $21.1250-$23.0000.......... 349,301 8.33 22.3676 $23.6250................... 25,184 7.69 23.6250 --------- ---- -------- $10.1880-$23.6250.......... 2,473,427 6.75 $15.8978 Stock options exercisable as of January 3, 1999 are as follows: Weighted Number Average Range of Exercise Prices Exercisable Exercise Price ------------------------ ----------- -------------- $10.1880-$10.4380............................. -- -- $10.7700...................................... 351,750 $10.7700 $13.0000-$13.8750............................. 24,997 13.1050 $14.0000...................................... 503,262 14.0000 $14.5000-$16.7500............................. 199,575 15.6032 $17.5000...................................... 30,406 17.5000 $17.6250...................................... 100,000 17.6250 $17.8750-$20.7500............................. 64,781 18.6730 $21.1250-$23.0000............................. 8,624 22.1904 $23.6250...................................... 8,622 23.6250 --------- -------- $10.1880-$23.6250............................. 1,292,017 $14.0671 21 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) Common stock shares available for future grant under the Stock Incentive Plan at fiscal year end 1998, 1997 and 1996 were 118,398, 86,904 and 27,295, respectively. Shares of common stock available for future award under the Long-Term Equity Compensation Plan at fiscal year end 1998 and 1997 were 308,700 and 879,543, respectively. The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: 1998 1997 1996 ---------- ---------- ---------- Dividend yield....................... 1.1% 1.0% 1.0% Expected volatility.................. 32% 24% 22% Risk-free interest rates............. 4.7% 5.7% 6.6% Weighted average expected lives Executives......................... 4.96 years 5.06 years 3.75 years Non executives..................... 4.55 years 4.53 years 4.16 years Weighted-average fair value of options granted..................... $ 4.79 $ 6.04 $ 5.89 The Company accounts for options under these plans under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Compensation expense related to options issued has been fully amortized at fiscal year end 1995. Had compensation costs for these plans been determined under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting For Stock-Based Compensation," proforma net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share would have been $(9,905,000) and $(0.44), respectively for fiscal year 1998; $6,016,000 and $0.26, respectively for fiscal year 1997; and $24,017,000 and $1.13, respectively for fiscal year 1996. The impact of applying SFAS No. 123 in this proforma disclosure is not necessarily indicative of the effect on income in the future. SFAS No. 123 does not apply to awards granted prior to 1995. The Company anticipates making additional stock-based compensation awards in the future. 13. Earnings per Common Share Earnings per common share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding each year. Common stock equivalents relate to the employee stock options and a stock purchase agreement. Earnings per common share computation: 1998 1997 1996 ----------- ---------- ----------- Numerator: Net Income (Loss).................. $(8,659,000) $6,636,000 $24,334,000 =========== ========== =========== Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding....................... 22,474,048 22,158,673 20,309,555 =========== ========== =========== Earnings (loss) per common share..... $ (0.39) $ 0.30 $ 1.20 =========== ========== =========== 22 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) Earning per common share, assuming dilution computation: 1998 1997 1996 ----------- ---------- ----------- Numerator: Net Income (Loss).................... $(8,659,000) $6,636,000 $24,334,000 =========== ========== =========== Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding......................... 22,474,048 22,158,673 20,309,555 Dilutive effect of stock options outstanding......................... 121,657 594,660 896,571 ----------- ---------- ----------- Weighted average common shares, assuming dilution................... 22,595,705 22,753,333 21,206,126 =========== ========== =========== Earnings (loss) per common share, assuming dilution..................... $ (0.38) $ 0.29 $ 1.15 =========== ========== =========== 14. Segment Reporting The Company has two reportable segments: Stores and Foodservice. The stores segment provides food and related items in bulk sizes and quantities through non-membership grocery warehouse stores. The foodservice distribution segment provides delivery of food, restaurant equipment and supplies to mainly restaurant customers and Smart & Final stores. Corporate expense is comprised of primarily the Company's corporate expenses incidental to the activities of the reportable segments and rental income from Smart & Final Stores. The Company's reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each segment requires different technology and marketing strategies. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes not including nonrecurring gains and losses. The revenues, profit or loss and other information of each segment are as follows, amounts in thousands: Corporate Stores Foodservice Expense Total ---------- ----------- --------- ---------- For fiscal year 1998: Revenues from external customers...................... $1,205,618 $456,011 $ -- $1,661,629 Intercompany real estate charge (income)....................... 13,801 -- (13,801) -- Interest income................. -- -- 448 448 Interest expense................ -- -- 13,752 13,752 Depreciation and amortization... 20,353 6,044 2,956 29,353 Equity in net income of unconsolidated subsidiaries.... -- -- 187 187 Pre-tax income (loss)........... 23,148 (18,057) (17,244) (12,153) Income taxes (benefit).......... -- -- (4,397) (4,397) Accounting change............... -- -- 1,090 1,090 For fiscal year 1997: Revenues from external customers...................... 1,048,966 404,054 -- 1,453,020 Intercompany real estate charge (income)....................... 13,976 -- (13,976) -- Interest income................. -- -- 715 715 Interest expense................ -- -- 8,832 8,832 Depreciation and amortization... 17,911 4,442 3,408 25,761 Equity in net income of unconsolidated subsidiaries.... -- -- 200 200 Pre-tax income (loss)........... 21,880 (8,596) (5,471) 7,813 Income taxes.................... -- -- 1,940 1,940 23 SMART & FINAL INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued) Corporate Stores Foodservice Expense Total -------- ----------- --------- ---------- For fiscal year 1996 Revenues from external customers... $992,470 $310,091 $ -- $1,302,561 Interest income.................... -- -- 501 501 Interest expense................... -- -- 3,874 3,874 Depreciation and amortization...... 16,373 3,300 209 19,882 Equity in net income of unconsolidated subsidiaries....... -- -- 221 221 Pre-tax income (loss).............. 39,979 6,764 (7,528) 39,215 Income taxes....................... -- -- 14,858 14,858 The only foreign operation is the joint venture in Mexico which is reported on the equity basis of accounting. 15. Advertising Expense The Company expenses the costs of advertising as incurred. Total advertising expense was $15.4 million, $14.2 million and $13.6 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. 16. Legal Actions The Company has been named as defendant in various legal actions in the normal conduct of its business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with counsel, none of these actions are expected to result in a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. 17. Special Charge During the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company decided to close two Florida stores, replace certain distribution software systems, and reorganize the Company. An $8.9 million provision was recorded to write down related store assets and computer software to estimated realizable values and to accrue for related lease and severance obligations. As of January 3, 1999, this reserve had a balance of $3.6 million. 24 SMART & FINAL INC. SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) Fiscal year 1998(A) ------------------------------------------------------------ First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Total 12 Weeks 12 Weeks 16 Weeks 12 Weeks(C) 52 Weeks ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Income Statement Data: Sales.................... $ 334,278 $ 380,577 $ 546,434 $ 400,340 $1,661,629 Cost of sales, buying and occupancy............... 294,538 332,697 473,566 355,140 1,455,941 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross margin............. 39,740 47,880 72,868 45,200 205,688 Operating and administrative expenses................ 39,418 43,458 59,619 62,042 204,537 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from operations.............. 322 4,422 13,249 (16,842) 1,151 Interest expense, net.... 2,128 2,438 4,044 4,694 13,304 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change....... (1,806) 1,984 9,205 (21,536) (12,153) Income taxes............. (780) 753 3,573 (7,943) (4,397) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries............ (1,026) 1,231 5,632 (13,593) (7,756) Equity earnings in unconsolidated subsidiary.............. 130 57 3 (3) 187 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change....... (896) 1,288 5,635 (13,596) (7,569) Cumulative effect of accounting change (start-up costs, net of tax effect of $758)..... 1,090 -- -- -- 1,090 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net Income (loss)........ $ (1,986) $ 1,288 $ 5,635 $ (13,596) $ (8,659) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Earnings (loss) per common share: Earnings (loss) per common share before cumulative effect of accounting change..... $ (0.04) $ 0.06 $ 0.25 $ (0.60) $ (0.34) Cumulative effect of accounting change per common share.......... (0.05) -- -- -- (0.05) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Earnings (loss) per common share............ $ (0.09) $ 0.06 $ 0.25 $ (0.60) $ (0.39) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average common shares.................. 22,395,653 22,446,511 22,513,649 22,527,179 22,474,048 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Earnings (loss) per common share, assuming dilution: Earnings (loss) per common share, assuming dilution, before cumulative effect of accounting change..... $ (0.04) $ 0.06 $ 0.25 $ (0.60) $ (0.33) Cumulative effect of accounting change per common share.......... (0.05) -- -- -- (0.05) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Earnings (loss) per common share, assuming dilution................ $ (0.09) $ 0.06 $ 0.25 $ (0.60) $ (0.38) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents(B).... 22,395,653 22,865,913 22,594,482 22,527,179 22,595,705 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== - -------- (A) 1998 fiscal year consists of twelve week periods in the first, second and fourth quarters, and one sixteen week period in the third quarter. (B) The weighted average shares includes the common stock equivalents related to employee stock options and a stock purchase agreement. (C) Includes year end adjustments. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". 25 SMART & FINAL INC. SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(Continued) (in thousands, except per share amounts) Fiscal year 1997(A) ----------------------------------------------------------- First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Total 12 Weeks 12 Weeks 16 Weeks 13 Weeks(C) 53 Weeks ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Income Statement Data: Sales................... $ 306,984 $ 334,948 $ 442,522 $ 368,566 $1,453,020 Cost of sales, buying and occupancy.......... 262,397 285,250 381,236 329,474 1,258,357 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross margin............ 44,587 49,698 61,286 39,092 194,663 Operating and administrative expenses............... 34,827 37,177 47,746 50,099 169,849 Special charges......... -- -- -- 8,884 8,884 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from operations........... 9,760 12,521 13,540 (19,891) 15,930 Interest expense, net.................. 1,537 1,727 2,613 2,240 8,117 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes and minority share of net income (loss).......... 8,223 10,794 10,927 (22,131) 7,813 Income taxes............ 3,235 4,043 4,227 (9,565) 1,940 Minority share of net income (loss).......... 106 10 (140) (539) (563) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries........... 4,882 6,741 6,840 (12,027) 6,436 Equity earnings in unconsolidated subsidiary............. 100 100 -- -- 200 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income (loss)....... $ 4,982 $ 6,841 $ 6,840 $ (12,027) $ 6,636 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Earnings (loss) per common share........... $ 0.22 $ 0.31 $ 0.31 $ (0.54) 0.30 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average common shares................. 21,995,285 22,054,168 22,196,781 22,359,055 22,158,673 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Earnings (loss) per common share, assuming dilution............... $ 0.22 $ 0.30 $ 0.30 $ (0.54) $ 0.29 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents(B)......... 22,822,384 22,763,837 23,014,109 22,359,055 22,753,333 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== - -------- (A) 1997 fiscal year consists of twelve week periods in the first and second quarters, sixteen week period in the third quarter and thirteen week period in the fourth quarter. (B) The weighted average shares includes the common stock equivalents related to employee stock options and a stock purchase agreement. (C) Includes year end adjustments of $6.0 million related to reserves for doubtful accounts and inventories review. 26 PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a)(1) Financial Statements: Page ---- Report of Independent Public Accountants................................... 3 Consolidated Balance Sheets................................................ 4 Consolidated Statements of Operations...................................... 5 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity............................ 6 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows...................................... 7 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................. 8 Supplementary Data--Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations............. 25 (a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules: Report of Independent Public Accountants.................................... II--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts....................................... All other schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. (a)(3) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------- ---------------------- 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, including all amendments thereto(6) 3.2 Bylaws of the Company, including all amendments thereto(6) 10.1 [Intentionally Blank] 10.2 Loan Agreement, dated January 24, 1995, between First Interstate Bank of California and the Company, as renewed(12) 10.3 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated June 1, 1991, between Mr. Emmons and the Company(1), as amended*(21) 10.4 [Intentionally Blank] 10.5 Agreement Terminating Partnership Equivalency Program for Robert Emmons, dated June 1, 1991, by and among Mr. Emmons, Casino USA and Casino France(1) 10.6 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated March 7, 1989, by and among Mr. Emmons, Casino USA, Casino France and the Company(1), as amended (16)(21)* 10.7 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 5, 1990, by and among American Foodservice Distributors, Casino USA and Mr. Del Prete, et al.(1) 10.8 [Intentionally Blank] 10.9 Lease, dated June 3, 1991, by and between Casino Realty and S&F Stores(1) 10.10 Form of Master Lease with Casino Realty as lessor(1) 10.11 Form of Master Sublease with either Casino USA or Casino Realty as sublessor(1) 10.12 Form of Lease between lessor and Port Stockton(1) 10.13 Lease by and between ADP Properties and Port Stockton, dated May 14, 1990(1) 27 Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------- ---------------------- 10.14 Amendment to Leases, dated November 5, 1990, by and between Mr. Del Prete, Miner Avenue and Nancy L. Del Prete, and Port Stockton(1) 10.15 Description of Certain Management Compensatory Plans and Arrangements* 10.16 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan of the Company*(21) 10.17 Smart & Final Pension Plan, as amended(12)* 10.18 Adoption Agreement #004, Nonstandardized Profit Sharing Plan for Port Stockton, dated August 28, 1990(1) 10.19 Guaranty of Casino USA, dated as of June 7, 1991(1) 10.20 Smart & Final Amended and Restated 401(k) Savings Plan(12)* 10.21 Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 6, 1991, by and among the Company, Casino USA and Mr. Emmons(3), as amended(16)* 10.22 Tax Termination Agreement, dated as of August 6, 1991, by and between the Company and Casino USA, as amended (including as an exhibit thereto the Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of November 5, 1984, by and between the Company and Casino USA, as amended)(6) 10.23 Adoption Agreement #008, Nonstandardized Code (S)401(k) Profit Sharing Plan for Port Stockton, dated August 4, 1992(12) 10.24 Intercompany Agreement, dated August 6, 1991, by and between Casino USA, Casino Realty, Inc. and the Company(3) 10.25 Truck Lease and Service Agreement, dated December 13, 1991, between Smart & Final and Ryder Truck Rental, Inc.(2) 10.26 Agreement to Sell and Purchase Real Property and Escrow Instructions By and Between Mr. Del Prete, individually and doing business as "ADP Properties," and Mrs. Del Prete and Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc., dated August 25, 1992(4) 10.27 Agreement to Sell and Purchase Real Property and Escrow Instructions By and Between Mr. Del Prete and Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc. dated August 25, 1992(4) 10.28 Employment Agreement between the Company and Mr. Laverty(16)* 10.29 Employment Agreement between the Company and Mr. Lynch(17)* 10.30 Severance Agreement between the Company and Mr. Alvarado(5)* 10.31 Severance Agreement between the Company and Mr. Chiavelli(5)* 10.32 [Intentionally Blank] 10.33 [Intentionally Blank] 10.34 Severance Agreement between the Company and Mr. Goneau(5)* 10.35 Severance Agreement between the Company and Mr. Griffin(5)* 10.36 Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 8, 1994, among the Company, Sternlieb Family Investments, Ltd., and Edward I. Sternlieb, Henry Sternlieb and Rose Sternlieb(8) 10.37 Severance Agreement between the Company and Mr. Magruder(5)* 10.38 Severance Agreement between the Company and Mr. Martin(5)* 10.39 Severance Agreement between the Company and Ms. Mullins(5)* 10.40 Severance Agreement between the Company and Mr. Shah(5)* 10.41 Severance Agreement between the Company and Mr. Taylor(5)* 10.42 Deferred Compensation Agreement between the Company and Mr. Laverty(6)* 28 Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------- ---------------------- 10.43 Deferred Compensation Agreement between the Company and Mr. Lynch(6)* 10.44 Non-Negotiable Promissory Note dated November 8, 1994, of the Company for the benefit of Sternlieb Family Investments, Ltd.(8) 10.45 Stockholders' Agreement dated as of November 8, 1994, among the Company, Sternlieb Family Investments, Ltd. and Henry Lee(8) 10.46 Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 1994, between Henry Lee and Edward I. Sternlieb(8)* 10.47 Consulting Agreement dated as of November 8, 1994, between Henry Lee and Sternlieb Consulting, Inc.(8), as amended(21) 10.48 Lease dated as of November 8, 1994, between Henry Sternlieb and Henry Lee(8) 10.49 Lease dated as of July 2, 1985, as amended by First Amendment of Lease, between Edward I. Sternlieb and Henry Lee(8) 10.50 Lease dated as of August 1, 1980, and related Agreement dated as of November 8, 1994, between Henry and Rose Sternlieb and Henry Lee(8) 10.51 Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 7, 1994, between Nestle Food Company and Port Stockton(8) 10.52 Revolving Credit and Reimbursement Agreement dated November 21, 1991 between Henry Lee and NCNB National Bank of Florida, as amended(8) 10.53 Henry Lee Company Second Profit Sharing Plan and Trust, as amended(12) 10.54 Henry Lee Company Guaranty of Edward I. Sternlieb, dated October 1, 1993(12) 10.55 Henry Lee Company Guaranty of Henry and Rose Sternlieb, dated August 1, 1980(12) 10.56 Smart & Final Inc. Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan(9), as amended(16)* 10.57 Smart & Final Inc. Directors Deferred Compensation Plan(9), as amended(16)* 10.58 Participation Agreement dated December 15, 1994, among the Company, Smart & Final, Port Stockton, Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association, Credit Lyonnais Cayman Island Branch and Credit Lyonnais New York Branch; with the associated Loan Agreement among Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association, Credit Lyonnais Cayman Island Branch and Credit Lyonnais New York Branch, and Trust Agreement between Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association and Credit Lyonnais New York Branch(12), as amended(19) 10.59 Agency Agreement dated December 15, 1994, between Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association and the Company(12), as amended(19) 10.60 Lease Agreement dated December 15, 1994, between Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association and the Company(12), as amended(19) 10.61 Agreement between Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc. and Food Distribution Employees Association(9) 10.62 Vehicle Lease Service Agreement(9) 10.63 Consulting Agreement dated October 1, 1995 between Yves Guichard and the Company(10) 10.64 Consulting Agreement dated October 1, 1995 between Gilles Pinoncely and the Company(10) 10.65 Credit Agreement dated November 20, 1995 between Credit Lyonnais-Los Angeles Branch and the Company(10) 10.66 Asset Purchase Agreement between Falcone & Italia Foods, Inc., Salvatore J. Falcone, Mark Gilden, and Henry Lee Company(13) 29 Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------- ---------------------- 10.67 Asset Purchase Agreement between Craig & Hamilton Meat Co., Inc., Patrick D. Craig and Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc.(14) 10.68 Smart & Final Inc. Trust for Deferred Compensation Plans(16)* 10.69 Agreement for Conveyance of Real Property dated as of October 31, 1996 by and among the Company, Casino USA and Casino Realty, Inc. and the First Amendment thereto dated December 19, 1996(15) 10.70 Letter Agreement dated as of December 10, 1996, among the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.(16) 10.71 Participation Agreement dated as of April 16, 1997, among the Company, Smart & Final Stores Corporation, Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc., Fleet National Bank, a national banking association, not in its individual capacity but solely as the Owner Trustee under the Trust Agreement, Credit Lyonnais New York Branch, Credit Lyonnais Leasing Corp. and the Lenders named therein(18), as amended(20) 10.75 First Amendment and Restatement dated as of June 20, 1997, to Participation Agreement dated December 15, 1994, among the Company, Smart & Final Stores Corporation, Port Stockton Food Distributors Inc., Fleet National Bank, a national banking association, not in its individual capacity but solely as the Owner Trustee under the Trust Agreement, Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M, The Fuji Bank Limited, Los Angeles Agency, The Industrial Bank of Japan, Limited, Los Angeles Agency, Via Banque, Credit Lyonnais New York Branch and Credit Lyonnais Leasing Corp.(19), as amended(20) 10.76 First Amendment and Restatement dated as of June 20, 1997 to Agency Agreement dated December 15, 1994(19) 10.77 First Amendment and Restatement dated as of June 20, 1997 to Loan Agreement dated December 15, 1994(19) 10.78 First Amendment and Restatement dated as of June 20, 1997 to Lease Agreement dated December 15, 1994(19) 10.79 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of May 30, 1997, among American Foodservice Distributors and Mallard's Food Products, Inc.(19) 10.80 1997 Executive Severance Agreement(20)* 10.81 Agreement to Sell and Purchase Real Property and Escrow Instructions dated as of September 1, 1997, among the Company and Fred Kayne, as amended(20) 10.82 Agreement to Sell and Purchase Real Property and Escrow Instructions dated as of September 12, 1997, among Smart & Final Stores Corporation and Certified Grocers of California, Ltd.(20), as amended(22)(23) 10.83 Letter Agreement dated as of September 18, 1997 among the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.(20) 10.84 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of September 26, 1997 among American Foodservice Distributors, Orlando Foodservice, Inc., Capricorn Foods of Central Florida, Inc., Michael Altif and Frederick Coe(20) 10.85 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of September 26, 1997, among American Foodservice Distributors and Continental Grain Company(20) 10.86 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Master Plan Document(21)* 10.87 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of January 5, 1998, among American Foodservice Distributors and Sternlieb Family Investments, Ltd.(21) 30 Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------- ---------------------- 10.88 Consulting Agreement dated as of January 5, 1998, among Henry Lee Company and Edward I. Sternlieb(21) 10.89 Long-Term Equity Compensation Plan of the Company(17)* 10.90 Separation Agreement and Mutual General Release among the Company and Mr. Laverty(21)* 10.91 Agreement Between Smart & Final Foodservice Distributors and Food Distributors Employee Association dated as of April 1, 1998(22) 10.92 Credit Agreement (Bridge Loan) dated as of April 30, 1998 by and among the Company and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch(23) 10.93 Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 15, 1998 by and among the Company and United Grocers, Inc.(23) 10.94 Office Lease dated as of April, 1998 by and among the Commerce Citadel Development Authority and Smart & Final Stores Corporation(23) 10.95 Participation Agreement dated as of May 20, 1998 by and among the Company, Smart & Final Realty Trust 1998, Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent, and the Lenders named therein (Certified Property)(23) 10.96 Trust Agreement dated as of May 13, 1998, by and among Credit Lyonnais Leasing Corp. and Wilmington Trust Company(23) 10.97 Lease and Agreement dated as of May 20, 1998 by and among Smart & Final Realty Trust 1998 and Smart & Final Inc.(23) 10.98 Loan Agreement dated as of May 20, 1998 by and among Smart & Final Realty Trust 1998, Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent, and the Lenders named therein(23) 10.99 First Waiver (Credit Agreement) dated as of July 22, 1998 by and among the Company and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent(24) 10.100 First Waiver (Bridge Loan Credit Agreement) dated as of July 22, 1998 by and among the Company and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent(24) 10.101 First Waiver (1994 Participation Agreement) dated as of July 22, 1998 by and among the Company, Smart & Final Stores Corporation, Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc., State Street Bank and Trust Company of California, N.A., Credit Lyonnais Leasing Corp., Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent, and various lenders named therein(24) 10.102 First Waiver (1997 Participation Agreement) dated as of July 22, 1998 by and among the Company, Smart & Final Stores Corporation, Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc., State Street Bank and Trust Company of California, N.A., Credit Lyonnais Leasing Corp., and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent(24) 10.103 First Waiver (1998 Participation Agreement) dated as of July 22, 1998 by and among the Company, Smart & Final Realty Trust 1998-1, Wilmington Trust Company, Credit Lyonnais Leasing Corp., and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent(24) 10.104 Employment Agreement dated as of September 1, 1998 by and among Smart & Final Inc. and Phillip E. Hawkins*(24) 10.105 Second Waiver (Credit Agreement) dated as of October 1, 1998 by and among the Company and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent(24) 10.106 Second Waiver (Bridge Loan Credit Agreement) dated as of October 1, 1998 by and among the Company and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent(24) 31 Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------- ---------------------- 10.107 Second Waiver (1994 Participation Agreement) dated as of October 1, 1998 by and among the Company, Smart & Final Stores Corporation, Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc., State Street Bank and Trust Company of California, N.A., Credit Lyonnais Leasing Corp., Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent, and various lenders named therein(24) 10.108 Second Waiver (1997 Participation Agreement) dated as of October 1, 1998 by and among the Company, Smart & Final Stores Corporation, Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc., State Street Bank and Trust Company of California, N.A., Credit Lyonnais Leasing Corp., and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent(24) 10.109 Second Waiver (1998 Participation Agreement) dated as of October 1, 1998 by and among the Company, Smart & Final Realty Trust 1998-1, Wilmington Trust Company, Credit Lyonnais Leasing Corp., and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Agent(24) 10.110 Loan Agreement dated as of November 13, 1998 by and among the Company and Casino USA, Inc.(24) 10.111 Promissory Note dated as of November 13, 1998(24) 10.112 Credit Agreement dated as of November 13, 1998 by and among the Company, the financial institutions and other entities listed as Lenders, Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch, as Administrative Agent, and as Co-Lead Arranger, Nationsbanc Montgomery Securities LLC, as Syndication Agent and Credit Lyonnais New York Branch, as L/C Bank(24), as amended 10.113 Participation Agreement dated as of November 13, 1998 by and among the Company as Lessee and Construction Agent, various parties from time to time as Guarantors, First Security Bank, National Association, various banks and other lending institutions as Holders and Lenders, and Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch as Administrative Agent(24) 10.114 Stock Warrant Agreement dated as of February 17, 1998, by and among the Company and Mr. Emmons, as amended* 10.115 First Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement and Synthetic Lease Credit Agreement dated as of December 23, 1998 10.116 First Waiver and Consent to Extension of Time in connection with Revolving Credit Agreement and Synthetic Lease Credit Agreement dated as of January 13, 1999 10.117 Waiver to Loan Agreement dated as of February 17, 1999 between the Company and Casino USA, Inc. 10.118 Second Amendment and Conditional Waiver in connection with Revolving Credit Agreement and Participation Agreement dated as of March 12, 1999 10.119 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan* (25) 21 Subsidiaries 23 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP 27 Financial Data Schedule - -------- (1) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33- 41103) which became effective on July 30, 1991. (2) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Form 8-Amendment No. 1 to its Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 29, 1991 on Form 10-K, which was filed on March 30, 1992. (3) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 29, 1991 on Form 10-K, which was filed on March 24, 1992. (4) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended January 3, 1993 on Form 10-K, which was filed on March 30, 1993. 32 (5) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended October 10, 1993 on Form 10-Q, which was filed on November 22, 1993. (6) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended January 2, 1994 on Form 10-K, which was filed on April 4, 1994. (7) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended March 27, 1994 on Form 10-Q, which was filed on May 5, 1994. (8) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number (except for Exhibit number 10.36 which was filed as Exhibit number 2) in the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended October 9, 1994 on Form 10-Q, which was filed on November 23, 1994. (9) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's quarterly report for the quarter ended March 26, 1995 on Form 10-Q which was filed on May 4, 1995. (10) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Companys Quarterly Report for the quarter ended October 8, 1995 on Form 10-Q which was filed on November 22, 1995. (11) Incorporated by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended January 1, 1995 on Form 10-K which was filed on April 3, 1995. (12) Incorporated by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 1995 on Form 10-K which was filed on March 29, 1996. (13) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's quarterly report for the quarter ended March 24, 1996 on Form 10-Q which was filed on May 1, 1996. (14) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's quarterly report for the quarter ended June 16, 1996 on Form 10-Q which was filed on July 31, 1996. (15) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement dated February 19, 1997 in connection with a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held March 19, 1997, which was filed on February 19, 1997. (16) Incorporated by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 29, 1996 on Form 10-K which was filed on March 25, 1997. (17) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement dated May 9, 1997 in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held May 9, 1997, which was filed on April 8, 1997. (18) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended March 23, 1997 on Form 10-Q, which was filed on May 2, 1997. (19) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 15, 1997 on Form 10-Q, which was filed on July 29, 1997. (20) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended October 5, 1997 on Form 10-Q, which was filed on January 4, 1998. (21) Incorporated by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended January 4, 1998 on Form 10-K which was filed on April 13, 1998. (22) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended March 29, 1998 on Form 10-Q, which was filed on May 12, 1998. (23) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 21, 1998 on Form 10-Q, which was filed on August 12, 1998. (24) Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit number in the Company's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended October 11, 1998 on Form 10-Q, which was filed on November 25, 1998. (25) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement dated April 9, 1996 in connection with its annual stockholders meeting which was filed on April 9, 1996. * Management contracts and compensatory plans, contracts and arrangements of the Company. 33 (b) Reports on Form 8-K: 1. The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 3, 1998, with the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting that the Company had issued a press release announcing the retirement of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert J. Emmons and the appointment of Ross E. Roeder as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 2. The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 9, 1998, with the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting that the Company had issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors had authorized an offering to shareholders of rights to purchase $60 million of additional shares of the Company's common stock. 3. The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 4, 1999, with the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting that the Company had eliminated certain executive level positions within its principal operating subsidiary, Smart & Final Stores Corporation. 34 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. SMART & FINAL INC. By: Date: April 1, 1999 /s/ MARTIN A. LYNCH --------------------------------------------- Martin A. Lynch Executive Vice President, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer of the Company