UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [ ] Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended _____________________ [X] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from January 28, 2001 to November 3, 2001 Commission file number: 33-63372 PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 65-0415593 ------------------------------------ ----------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer identification no.) incorporation or organization) 1300 N.W. 22nd Street Pompano Beach, Florida 33069 ------------------------------------ ----------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (954) 977-2500 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 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 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. [X] No voting stock of the Registrant is held by non-affiliates of the Registrant. Number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, $ .10 par value, outstanding as of February 1, 2002 -- 200. PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS General Pueblo Xtra International, Inc. (the Company) is a Delaware holding company that owns all of the common stock of Pueblo International, LLC and Pueblo Entertainment, Inc., both Delaware companies. Throughout this report Pueblo International, LLC, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as Pueblo and Pueblo Entertainment, Inc. is referred to as Pueblo Entertainment. Pueblo Entertainment was created on January 28, 2001 to own and operate the video rental store assets in Puerto Rico. Prior to that date those assets were owned and operated by Pueblo International, Inc.. Pueblo International, Inc. was converted to a Delaware limited liability corporation on November 4, 2001 and its name was changed to Pueblo International, LLC. Pueblo owns all of the common stock of Xtra Super Food Center, Inc. ("Xtra"), the subsidiary that operates the supermarkets and video rental stores in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Pueblo, which was founded in 1955 with the opening of the first mainland-style supermarkets in Puerto Rico, is one of the leading supermarket chains in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition, the Company, through its ownership of Pueblo and Pueblo Entertainment, is the leading operator of video rental outlets in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through its franchise rights with Blockbuster, Inc. ("BI"). The Company currently operates 42 supermarkets in Puerto Rico and 6 supermarkets in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also currently operates 39 video rental stores in Puerto Rico and 2 video rental stores in the U.S. Virgin Islands. On November 2, 2001 the Company and its subsidiaries changed their fiscal year end from the Saturday closest to January 31 to the Saturday closest to October 31. Consequently, the transition period being reported in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is the forty weeks ended November 3, 2001. On July 28, 1993, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Pueblo for an aggregate purchase price of $283.6 million plus transaction costs (hereinafter referred to as the "Acquisition"). Pursuant to the Acquisition, Pueblo became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The shares were acquired from an investor group including affiliates of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, The First Boston Corporation and certain current and former members of Pueblo management and its Board of Directors. The Acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method effective July 31, 1993 as discussed in Note (2)-- Goodwill of the notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements referenced in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Business of the Company Supermarket Industry Overview The top four chains in the retail grocery industry in Puerto Rico account for approximately 66% of total industry sales, with the remainder divided among smaller chains and numerous independent operations. Total supermarket chain sales in calendar year 2001 were approximately $2.6 billion, a significant portion of which was attributable to the more densely populated greater San Juan metropolitan area, where the larger chains are concentrated. The grocery industry in less populated parts of the island is characterized by smaller family-run operations with limited selection and less competitive prices. No major U.S. supermarket chains have established operations in the Puerto Rico grocery market, although a number of national general merchandise chains have significant Puerto Rican operations. National warehouse clubs and mass merchandisers, which have entered the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands markets since 1990 offering various bulk grocery and general merchandise items, have increased pricing pressures on grocery retailers including the Company. Puerto Rico The Company operates its supermarkets under the names Pueblo and PuebloXtra with emphasis on service, variety and high quality products at competitive prices. In Puerto Rico, the Company has a grocery retailing market share of approximately 21%. In addition, the Company estimates that it has a 30% market share in the greater San Juan metropolitan area, the most densely populated region of Puerto Rico, with more than one-third of the island's 3.9 million residents. During the 40 weeks ending November 3, 2001, the Company's stores in Puerto Rico averaged approximately 41,100 gross square feet and generated an average of approximately $319 of sales per selling square foot. Since the Acquisition, the Company has constructed six new supermarkets and remodeled 32 existing supermarkets in Puerto Rico. U.S. Virgin Islands During the 40 weeks ending November 3, 2001, the six supermarkets in the U.S. Virgin Islands averaged 34,367 gross square feet and generated an average of approximately $305 of sales per selling square foot. The Company has an estimated U.S. Virgin Islands grocery retailing market share of approximately 36%. Since the Acquisition, the Company has added one new supermarket and remodeled five existing supermarkets in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Video Operations The Company has operated franchised video rental locations in Puerto Rico since 1989 and in the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1993 and currently operates 41 video rental locations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In Puerto Rico, the Company operates 15 in-store video rental outlets and 24 free-standing video rental stores, most of which are adjacent to its supermarkets. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Company operates two video rental stores. The Company's free-standing video rental stores average approximately 5,500 gross square feet, while the Company's in-store video rental outlets average approximately 4,050 gross square feet. During fiscal 1998, the Company converted all of the remaining video outlets which it operated in its supermarkets under the name Pueblo Video Clubs into its Video Rental Division. In order to increase customer traffic in its supermarkets, the Company's typical in-store video rental outlet has a separate entrance but its principal exit leads into the supermarket. In addition, the Company is able to take advantage of cross-marketing opportunities with its supermarket operations, including promotional video rental and merchandising offers. The Company's Video Rental Operations are currently the largest major video chain operating in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In the last several years Video Avenue has opened 15 stores in Puerto Rico in competition with the Company. Each of the Company's free-standing video rental locations carries an average of approximately 11,000 tapes dedicated to video rental whereas its in-store video rental locations average approximately 8,900. Each location also offers for sale a selection of recorded and blank video tapes, music compact discs, video game cartridges, self-activated cellular phones, prepaid phone cards, accessories, and snack food products. For promotions of its Video Rental Division operations, the Company primarily utilizes print, television, radio, billboards and in-store signage. The Company's franchisor also provides product and support services to the Company. These include, among other things, marketing programs and computer software. The Company's successful development of its video rental franchise has been the result of its ability to leverage its knowledge of Puerto Rico and existing market and retailing expertise. The Company's knowledge of real estate and its existing portfolio of desirable supermarket locations has enabled it to obtain attractive, high traffic locations for its Video Rental Operations. The Company will continue to evaluate expansion opportunities in its markets. The Company's Development Agreements with its franchisor provide for the Company's right to open video rental locations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during the term of such agreements. The Development Agreements contain development quotas which the Company has fulfilled requiring the Company to open a certain number of video rental locations in Puerto Rico and in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each video rental location is subject to a Franchise Agreement with the Company's franchisor that provides the right for such location to conduct video rental operations for a 20-year period. Store Composition Since the Acquisition, the Company has made capital expenditures of approximately $117.5 million in its supermarket operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including the opening of six new supermarkets, the acquisition of one new supermarket and the remodeling of 37 existing supermarkets. In the same period, the Company has made capital expenditures totaling approximately $10.9 million in its Video Rental Division operations. The history of store openings, closings and remodelings, beginning with fiscal 1998, is set forth in the table below: 40 Weeks Ended November 3, Fiscal Year ----------- ------------------------------ 2001 2001 2000 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Stores in Operation: At beginning of year . . . . . . . 91 93 94 94 77 Stores opened: Supermarkets . . . . . . . . . - - - 1 - video rental stores . . . . . . - 1 - 1 17** Stores closed: Puerto Rico - Supermarket . . . - 2 - 1* - Puerto Rico - video rental . . 2 1 1 1* - ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- At end of year . . . . . . . . . 89 91 93 94 94 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Remodels and/or conversions . . . 2 8 9 2 16 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Store Composition at Year-End: By division: Supermarkets . . . . . . . . 48 48 50 50 50 video rental stores . . . . 41 43 43 44 44 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total 89 91 93 94 94 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== By location: Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . 81 83 85 86 86 U.S. Virgin Islands . . . . 8 8 8 8 8 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total 89 91 93 94 94 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== 	* Closed as a result of Hurricane Georges; will not be reopened. 	** Includes conversion of Pueblo Video Clubs into its Video Rental Division 	 stores. Supermarket Purchasing and Distribution The Company's buying staff actively purchases products from distributors, as well as directly from the producer or manufacturer. The Company generally controls shipping from the point of purchase in an effort to reduce costs and control delivery times. The Company currently buys approximately 57% of its total dollar volume of product purchases directly from manufacturers and is seeking to increase this percentage to reduce costs and to obtain superior payment terms. The Company owns a full-line distribution center in greater San Juan with approximately 300,000 square feet. The only facility of its type on the island with both refrigerated and freezer capacity, the San Juan distribution center has capacity to store approximately 1.5 million cases of assorted products and serves as the Company's central distribution center for the island. The distribution center is equipped with a computerized tracking system which is integrated with the Company's purchasing, inventory management and shipping systems. This system enables the Company to make rapid procurement decisions, optimize inventory levels and increase labor productivity. During the fiscal year ended November 3, 2001, this facility provided approximately 57% of the goods (measured by purchase cost) supplied to the Company's stores in Puerto Rico. Supermarket Merchandising General The Company's merchandising strategies integrate one-stop shopping convenience, premium quality products, attractive pricing and effective advertising and promotions. The Company reinforces its merchandising strategies with friendly and efficient service, effective promotional programs, in-store activities, and both brand name and high quality private label product offerings. Product Offerings Over the past several years management greatly increased the number of items offered, analyzed the preferences of its customers, and then eliminated certain low demand items. The Company expanded its supermarket stock keeping units ("SKUs") from approximately 23,000 to approximately 67,000. Management believes the Company's supermarkets offer the greatest product variety within their market areas, as its competitors generally lack the sales volume, store size and procurement efficiencies to stock and merchandise the wide variety of products and services offered by the Company. The Company's management believes the convenience and quality of its specialty department products contribute to customer satisfaction. The following table sets forth the mix of products sold (as measured in sales dollars) in the Company's supermarkets for the fiscal years indicated: 40 Weeks Fiscal Year Ended Ended --------------------------- November 3, January 27, January 29, Product Category 2001 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Grocery . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.8% 45.2% 45.7% Health/Beauty Care/General Merchandise 8.2 8.2 7.7 Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.6 17.8 18.0 Meat/Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . 15.7 15.1 14.4 Produce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1 9.1 9.7 Deli/Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6 4.6 4.5 ------ ------ ------ Total . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ====== ====== ====== Pricing As one of the largest grocery store chain operators in its markets, the Company is able to take advantage of volume purchase discounts and shipping efficiencies to offer competitive pricing at its supermarkets. The Company utilizes weekly circulars to emphasize special offers. Private Label During fiscal 1998 the Company began selling Pueblo brand private label grocery, dairy, and frozen food items in its supermarkets. As of November 3, 2001, the Company continues to have approximately 320 SKUs of manufactured Pueblo brand items offered in its supermarkets. Product selection seeks to achieve quality that is equal to or better than competitive national brand products and sourcing that will enhance gross margin. Historically, the Company utilized only Food Club manufactured private label products through the Company's membership with Topco Associates, Inc. Utilization of these products has not been discontinued. Rather, product offerings among Pueblo private label products, Food Club private label products and national brands are chosen on the basis of quality, cost, gross margin and sales volume in order to offer what management believes is the best selection and value to its customers. The Company's private label program consists of the products discussed in the two preceding paragraphs as well as Pueblo private label products sold in its bakery and deli departments and a variety of brand labels sold exclusively at its supermarkets. Private label sales are approximately 14.3% of total supermarket sales. Category Management During fiscal 1998, the Company implemented a category management system designed to combine traditional buying, reordering and pricing functions under the leadership of corporate level category merchandisers. The system allows the company to assign profit management to the individual responsible for a product category. The Company's management believes such a system improves sales, optimizes inventory levels, reduces purchase costs and thereby enhances gross profit and operating profit margins. Advertising and Promotion The Company primarily utilizes newspaper, radio, television and in-store advertising in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company's grocery operations run multi-page newspaper inserts and full-page color advertisements. In March of 2001, the Company introduced the new "PuebloCard" to its customers in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands. The PuebloCard will serve many functions, including enhancing customer loyalty, through providing discounts available only to customers using the card, check cashing services, and target marketing. All advertising is created and designed through the Company's wholly-owned advertising agency, CaribAd, Inc. (dba "Adteam"). Adteam, based in Puerto Rico, develops promotional programs for all of the Company's markets, thereby providing advertising cost advantages over the Company's competitors. Competition The grocery retailing business is highly competitive. Competition is based primarily on price, quality of goods and service, convenience and product mix. The number and type of competitors, and the degree of competition experienced by individual stores, vary by location. The Company competes with local food chains, such as Supermercados Amigo, Supermercados Grande, Supermercados Econo, Mr. Special Supermarkets, Plaza Gigante Supermarkets, and Supermercados Selecto in Puerto Rico, and Plaza Extra and Cost-U-Less in the U. S. Virgin Islands, as well as numerous independent operations throughout Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition, several warehouse clubs and mass merchandisers, such as Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Kmart (including its Big K format), Costco and Walgreens, have opened new locations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Although the Company's Video Rental Operations constitute the largest video chain in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Company competes with 15 Video Avenue stores and numerous local, independent video retailers. In addition, the Company's video rental stores compete against cable, television, satellite broadcasting, movie theaters, the Internet, and other forms of entertainment. Management Information Systems The Company believes high levels of automation and technology are essential to its operations and has invested considerable resources in computer hardware, systems applications and networking capabilities. These systems integrate all major aspects of the Company's business, including the monitoring of store sales, inventory control, merchandise planning, labor utilization, distribution and financial reporting. All of the Company's stores are equipped with state-of-the-art point of sale terminals with full price look-up capabilities that capture sales at the time of transaction down to the SKU level through the use of bar-code scanners. These scanners facilitate customer check-out and provide, by store, valuable stock-replenishment information for buyers and financial information used by management. Similar scanning technology is used by each store to electronically record goods received and orders generated. To provide the best service possible, the Company has installed a labor scheduling system that schedules optimal staffing based on sales, customer traffic and defined service objectives. In addition, the Company has installed software to monitor cash register check out transactions, by cashier, according to type and frequency in order to improve check out operations and reduce inventory shrinkage. The Company's management information systems at its Video Rental Operations are state-of-the art systems which are licensed to the Company by its franchisor. Employees As of November 3, 2001, the Company had approximately 4,800 employees (full- and part-time) of whom approximately 3,800 were employed at the supermarket level, 500 at the administrative and financial services offices and distribution center and 500 by the Video Rental Division. Approximately 66% of the Company's supermarket employees are employed on a part-time basis. Approximately 3,300 store employees are represented by a nonaffiliated collective bargaining organization under a three year contract expiring in 2002. The Company considers its relations with its employees to be good. Trademarks, Tradenames and Service Marks The Company owns certain trademarks, tradenames and service marks used in its business, which are duly registered with the U. S. Patent and Trade office, and the appropriate governmental authorities in Florida, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands, and selected foreign jurisdictions. The Company believes that its trademarks, tradenames, and service marks, including Pueblo, PuebloXtra, and Xtra, are valuable assets due to the fact that brand name recognition and logos are important considerations in the Company's consumer markets. As a franchisee, the Company has exclusive rights to use the Blockbuster trademark in its specified franchise territories. Regulation Compliance by the Company with federal, state and local environmental protection laws has not had, and is not expected to have, a material effect on capital expenditures, earnings or the competitive position of the Company. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES The following table sets forth information as of November 3, 2001 with respect to the owned and leased stores and support facilities used by Pueblo in its business: Owned (1) Leased (2) Total ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- No. Gross Sq. Ft. No. Gross Sq. Ft. No. Gross Sq. Ft --- ------------- --- ------------- --- ------------ Supermarkets . . . . . . . 6 273,000 42 1,660,000 48 1,933,000 Video rental stores . . . 3 17,000 38 187,000 41 204,000 Distribution center & offices 1 300,000 1 13,000 2 313,000 - ---------- (1) For four of the owned stores the Company owns the building and leases the land. Three of these are in Puerto Rico and one is in the U.S. Virgin Islands. (2) Total supermarkets and leased gross square footage includes 42,080 square feet for the Cayey store closed 12/30/00 whose lease has not been assigned. The majority of the Company's supermarket operations are conducted on leased premises which have initial terms generally ranging from 20 to 25 years. The lease terms typically contain renewal options allowing the Company to extend the lease term in five to ten year increments. The leases provide for fixed monthly rental payments subject to various periodic adjustments. The leases often require the Company to pay percentage annual rent and certain expenses related to the premises such as insurance, taxes and maintenance. See Note (5)-- Leases and Leasehold Interests of the notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements referenced in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. The Company does not anticipate any difficulties in renewing its leases as they expire. The construction of new owned facilities and remodeling of existing facilities are financed principally with internally generated funds. All owned properties of Pueblo are pledged as collateral (by a pledge of the assets of the Company's subsidiaries) under the Company's existing bank credit agreement dated as of April 29, 1997 (the "New Bank Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of banks (see Note (4)-- Debt in the notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements referenced in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K). The Company owns its headquarters, which includes the supermarket and Video Rental Division offices and the Distribution Center located in Carolina, Puerto Rico (near San Juan), and leases its administrative offices located in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Company's management believes that its properties are adequately maintained and sufficient for its business needs. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS At November 3, 2001, the Company was party to a number of legal proceedings involving claims for money damages arising in the ordinary course of conducting its business which are either covered by insurance or are within the Company's self-insurance program, and in a number of other proceedings which are not deemed material. Management believes there were no material contingencies as of November 3, 2001. It is not possible to determine the ultimate outcome of these matters; however, management is of the opinion that the final resolution of any threatened or pending litigation is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001. PART II. ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS Market Information There is no established public trading market for the Company's common equity. Holders The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PXC&M Holdings, Inc. a Delaware Corporation ("Holdings"). Shares of Holdings are indirectly beneficially owned by a trust for the benefit of the family of Gustavo Cisneros, and a trust for the benefit of the family of Ricardo Cisneros, with each trust having a 50% indirect beneficial ownership interest in the shares of Holdings. These trusts are referred to herein as the "Principal Shareholders." Messrs. Gustavo and Ricardo Cisneros disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares. Dividends No cash dividends have been declared on the common stock since the Company's inception. Certain restrictive covenants in the New Bank Credit Agreement impose limitations on the declaration or payment of dividends by the Company. Additionally, dividend payments by Pueblo and Pueblo Entertainment to the Company are restricted under the terms of the New Bank Credit Agreement. The New Bank Credit Agreement, however, provides that so long as no default or event of default (as defined in the New Bank Credit Agreement) exists, or would exist as a result, Pueblo is permitted to pay cash dividends to the Company in an aggregate amount necessary to pay interest on the Company's 9 1/2 % Senior Notes due 2003 (the "Notes") and the Company's 9 1/2 % Series C Notes due 2003 (the "Series C Senior Notes") then due and payable in accordance with the terms thereof (see Note (4)-- Debt in the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Dollars in thousands, except average sales per selling square foot amounts) 40 Weeks Ended ------------------------ Fiscal Year Ended (unaudited) -------------------------------------------------- November 3, November 4, January 27, January 29, January 30, January 31, 2001 2000 2001 2000 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating Statement Data Net sales $433,342 $478,799 $622,050 $674,145 $784,774 $938,506 Cost of goods sold 290,997 326,066 423,755 456,143 528,395 667,043 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Gross profit 142,345 152,733 198,295 218,002 256,379 271,463 Selling, general and admin- istrative expenses 116,541 127,101 165,667 163,785 172,964 204,185 Gain on insurance settlement(1) - (2,464) (2,464) (15,066) - - Store Closings: Exit costs (2) - 685 685 - - - Write down of impaired assets (2) - 3,578 3,534 - - - Depreciation and amortization 22,671 25,945 34,142 31,632 36,529 40,175 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Operating profit (loss) 3,133 (2,112) (3,269) 37,651 46,886 27,103 Sundry, net - - - - (36) Interest expense-debt and capital lease obligations (18,376) (23,272) (28,830) (30,371) (29,556) (30,527) Interest and investment income, net 415 2,256 2,500 2,750 1,379 910 Loss on sale of real property (3) - - (1,291) - - Income tax benefit (expense) 6,612 8,497 11,691 (4,015) (9,832) (583) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (Loss) Income before extraordinary item (8,216) (14,631) (17,908) 4,724 8,877 (3,133) Extraordinary item, net of taxes (4) - 20,603 20,603 - - (2,444) --------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- Net (loss) income $ (8,216) $ 5,972 $ 2,695 $ 4,724 $ 8,877 $(5,577) ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= See notes to Selected Financial Data at the end of Item 6. As of ------------------------------------------------------------------- November 3, January 27, January 29, January 30, January 31, 2001 2001 2000 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance Sheet Data Cash and cash equivalents (5) $ 2,169 $34,833 $95,711 $55,500 $28,770 Working capital (deficit) 252 (6,899) 22,214 1,578 (23,535) Property and equipment, net 111,227 118,598 122,263 129,860 135,844 Total assets 394,159 434,790 521,564 507,002 502,176 Total debt and capital lease obligations 218,277 218,047 283,705 276,032 275,576 Stockholder's equity 35,385 43,601 40,906 36,182 27,305 40 Weeks Ended ------------------------ Fiscal Year Ended (unaudited) -------------------------------------------------- November 3, November 4, January 27, January 29, January 30, January 31, 2001 2000 2001 2000 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Certain Financial Ratios and Other Data EBITDA (as defined) (6) $25,804 $27,411 $34,407 $69,283 $83,415 $67,278 Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities (3) (5,240) (15,970) (17,249) 1,077 (8,209) 187 Cash flow used in financing activities (503) (31,415) (31,685) (576) (591) (20,343) Cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities (26,921) (41,663) (11,944) 39,710 35,530 36,778 Capital expenditures (5,271) (16,154) 17,452 21,650 * 15,271 10,938 EBITDA (as defined) margin (6) 6.0% 5.7% 5.5% 10.3% 10.6% 7.2% Debt to EBITDA (as defined) 6.65:1** 4.94:1** 6.34:1 4.09:1 3.30:1 4.10:1 * Excludes replacements of approximately $13.1 million as a result of damages from Hurricane Georges. ** For comparison purposes, these ratios were computed using the EBITDA for the trailing 52 week period. See notes to Selected Financial Data at the end of Item 6. 40 Weeks Ended ------------------------ (unaudited) Fiscal Year November 3, November 4, ---------------------------------------- 2001 2000 2001 2000 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- -------- -------- -------- -------- RETAIL FOOD DIVISION DATA Puerto Rico Number of stores (at fiscal year-end) 42 44 42 44 44 44 Average sales per store (7) $ 8,698 $ 9,144 $ 11,943 $ 12,901 $ 14,804 $ 18,221 Average selling square footage 28,895 28,632 28,149 28,243 27,179 26,455 Average sales per selling square foot (7) $ 319 $ 346 $ 452 $ 491 $ 590 $ 701 Total sales $365,311 $402,357 $522,059 $567,658 $650,816 $801,732 Same store sales % change (7.6)% (8.3)% (7.6)% (13.1)% (17.8)% (10.2)% U.S. Virgin Islands Number of stores (at fiscal year-end) 6 6 6 6 6 6 Average sales per store (7) $ 5,916 $ 6,194 $ 8,085 $ 8,364 $ 11,326 $ 14,777 Average selling square footage 19,421 19,421 19,421 19,421 19,421 19,421 Average sales per selling square foot (7) $ 305 $ 317 $ 414 $ 427 $ 580 $ 754 Total sales $ 35,497 $ 37,163 $ 48,509 $ 50,185 $ 67,958 $ 88,659 Same store sales % change (4.5)% (3.0)% (3.3)% (26.2)% (21.7)% (3.9)% VIDEO RENTAL DIVISION DATA Video Rental Stores Number of stores (at fiscal year-end) 41 43 43 43 44 44 Average sales per store (7) $ 702 $ 746 $ 1,000 $ 1,146 $ 1,381 $ 1,371 Average weekly sales $ 740 $ 802 $ 837 $ 962 $ 1,184 $ 683 Total sales $ 29,421 $ 32,084 $ 42,954 $ 49,920 $60,972 $48,115 Same store sales % change (7.8)% (13.8)% (13.5)% (18.6)% 10.8% (4.5)% See notes to Selected Financial Data at the end of Item 6. NOTES TO SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (1) The Company realized a gain from an insurance settlement relating to Hurricane Georges on the excess of replacement costs over book value of assets replaced that were damaged by the storm. (2) The company recorded a charge of $0.7 million for the estimated carrying costs of stores that were closed and $3.5 million for the write down of related assets. (3) The Company received $35.5 million in cash and incurred a loss in a sale/leaseback of real estate. (4) The 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000 and the fiscal year ended January 27, 2001 amount relates to a gain on early extinguishment of debt, net of income taxes of $13,264. The fiscal year 1998 amount relates to a loss on the early extinguishment of debt, net of income taxes of $1,567. (5) Highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. (6) EBITDA (as defined) represents Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization, the loss on sale/leaseback transaction, sundry, and the write down of impaired assets. EBITDA (as defined) is not intended to represent cash flow from operations as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indication of the Company's operating performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA (as defined) is included as it is the basis upon which the Company assesses its financial performance. EBITDA (as defined) margin represents EBITDA (as defined) divided by net sales. (7) For all periods presented, average sales are weighted for the period of time stores are open during the year. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS General The Company was organized in 1993 to acquire Pueblo in the Acquisition. In connection with the Acquisition, the Company incurred significant indebtedness and recorded significant goodwill. Following the Acquisition, the Company continued an existing operating strategy designed to expand its supermarket penetration through new supermarket openings in Puerto Rico and Florida and new video rental locations in Puerto Rico. The number of the Company's supermarkets in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands grew from 46 to 50 and the number of the Company's video rental locations (including conversions) grew from 20 to 43, in each case measured from the Acquisition through the end of fiscal 2000. During the fiscal year ended January 27, 2001, the Company closed 2 under-performing supermarkets in Puerto Rico, reducing the number of supermarkets to 48. Also in such year, the Company relocated a video rental store that was in one of the closed supermarkets to a new free standing location. On November 2, 2001 the Company changed its fiscal year end from the Saturday closest to January 31 to the Saturday closest to October 31. Consequently, the fiscal period being reported in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001. During the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, the Company closed 2 under-performing video rental stores, reducing the number to 41. From the Acquisition through November 3, 2001, the Company made capital expenditures totaling $137.6 million, of which $128.5 million related to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Throughout this time period, the Company's markets have been affected by an increasing level of competition from local supermarket chains, independent supermarkets, warehouse club stores, mass merchandisers, department stores, discount drug stores and convenience stores. Warehouse club stores and mass merchandisers, which began entering the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands markets in 1990 offering various grocery and general merchandise items, have increased pricing pressures on grocery retailers including the Company. In addition, low inflation in food prices in recent years has made it difficult for the Company and other grocery store operators to increase prices and has intensified the competitive environment by causing such retailers to emphasize promotional activities and discount pricing to maintain or gain market share. The Company's focus from the date of Acquisition through the end of fiscal 1997 on new supermarket development rather than supermarket operations, as well as the effects of increased competition, resulted in declines in both net sales and same store sales and in consolidated operating results. In October 1995, William T. Keon, III was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Following his arrival at the Company, Mr. Keon conducted a thorough review of the Company's operating business practices and its financial performance. As a result of such review, the Company determined in January 1996 to discontinue its retail operations in the competitive Florida market in order to focus on its core markets where it has a stronger competitive position and greater profit opportunities. In fiscal 1996, management also began to take several other actions designed to improve the financial performance of the Company, including the closing of two under-performing supermarkets in Puerto Rico, an increase in the Company's advertising expenditures in Puerto Rico, and the conversion of six Pueblo Video Clubs into in-store Video Rental Division outlets. Throughout fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1998, the Company completed its conversion of Pueblo Video Clubs into Video Rental Division outlets. During fiscal 1998 a new management team was put in place which embarked on converting the Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands supermarkets to "combo" stores which offer expanded grocery items, a wide selection of health and beauty care products and general merchandise. In addition, services such as banks and private postal services were added to many of the stores. Management also embarked on a program to remodel the supermarkets and open new stores where appropriate. A total of twenty-three supermarkets were remodeled from fiscal 1997 through November 3, 2001. Although the remodeling program was delayed in the latter part of fiscal 1999, and the early part of fiscal 2000, due to the business interruption as a result of Hurricane Georges, the Company continued the program in fiscal 2000 and fiscal 2001 with the completion of seventeen of the twenty-three remodels, nine of which were completed in fiscal 2000 and eight in fiscal 2001. The Company's store remodel program continued during the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, with two additional remodels. In fiscal 1999 one new supermarket and one new video rental store were opened in Puerto Rico. Currently, the company has an additional supermarket and video rental location under construction. The Company has no operations of its own, and its only assets are its equity interests in Pueblo and Pueblo Entertainment and intercompany notes issued to the Company by its subsidiaries in connection with its investment of the net proceeds of the 9 1/2% senior notes (the "Notes") and the 9 1/2% Series C Senior Notes Due 2003 (the "Series C Senior Notes"). The Company has no source of cash to meet its obligations, including its obligations under the Notes and the Series C Senior Notes, other than payments by its subsidiaries on such intercompany notes, which are restricted and effectively subordinated to Pueblo's obligations under the New Bank Credit Agreement, and dividends from its subsidiaries. The New Bank Credit Agreement contains an exception to the restriction on the payment of dividends which provides that so long as no default or event of default (as defined in the New Bank Credit Agreement) exists, or would exist as a result thereof, Pueblo is permitted to pay cash dividends to the Company in an aggregate amount necessary to pay interest on the Notes and the Series C Senior Notes then due and payable in accordance with the terms thereof. Hurricane Georges Hurricane Georges struck all of the Company's operating facilities on September 20 and 21, 1998. All of the Company's stores, with the exception of two, were reopened. During fiscal year 2000, the Company settled the property portion of its hurricane insurance claims for approximately $42.0 million and, with the exception of some minor items outstanding, all agreed amounts have been paid. As a result, during fiscal 2000, the Company recorded an insurance settlement gain of $15.1 million ($9.2 million, net of applicable income taxes). During the fiscal year ended January 27, 2001, the Company recorded an additional gain of $2.5 million ($1.5 million, net of applicable income taxes), realized upon completion of the repairs for the damages caused by the hurricane and the related final accounting for the same. The Company's insurance also includes business interruption coverage which provides for reimbursement for lost profits as a result of the storm. On December 1, 2000 the Company submitted to its insurance carriers a $69.4 million proof of loss for business interruption losses to its grocery stores and video outlets in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands (the "claim") as a result of Hurricane Georges. The claim is based on the Company's management's estimate of the impact the storm had on its business from the time the storm occurred through September 9, 2000, which is, in management's opinion, the end of the applicable indemnity period. The Company has received $6.9 million from its insurance carriers related to this portion of the claim. The $6.9 million is comprised of a $5.0 million advance and reimbursement of $1.9 million of the Company's claim preparation fees. The $5.0 million advance will not be included in earnings until such time as the claim is settled and the related gain is realized. During the Company's fiscal year that ended January 27, 2001 the carriers invoked the appraisal provisions of the policy which, essentially, require an arbitration process to value the claim. The Company and the carriers have been unable to agree which court has jurisdiction over appointing the umpire. Consequently, the appointment of the umpire is being litigated in two jurisdictions. On October 30, 2001 the Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida appointed an umpire as a result of litigation initiated by the Company. The umpire and the appraisers for the Company and the insurance carriers have taken initial steps to organize the appraisal process. The insurance carriers have asked that the appraisal process in Florida be stayed while they appeal the appointment of the umpire to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh District. At the date of this report the appraisal process in Florida has not been stayed and no decision has been rendered by the U.S. Court of Appeals. The litigation initiated in Puerto Rico by the carriers for the appointment of an umpire is stayed pending the decision on the appeal filed by the insurance carriers with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh District. The Company is unable to predict when the appraisal process will conclude or what total amount eventually may be recovered. Results of Operations 40 Weeks Ended November 3, 2001 vs. 40 Weeks Ended November 4, 2000 As of November 3, 2001, the Company operated a total of 48 supermarkets and 41 video rental locations in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands. During the fiscal year ended November 3, 2001, the Company closed two of its video rental stores in Puerto Rico. Additionally, the Company continued its reengineering including the remodeling process scheduled for all of its stores. Total sales for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 were $433.3 million versus and $478.8 million in the comparable periods of the prior year, a decrease of 9.5%. For the comparable 40 week periods, same store sales were $432.7 million this year versus $470.9 million for the prior year, a decline of 8.1%. "Same stores" are defined as those stores that were open as of the beginning of both periods and remained open through the end of the periods. Same store sales in the Retail Food Division declined 8.1% for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 as compared to the same period of the prior year. The principal factors contributing to the decline in same store sales in the Retail Food Division are increased competition and weakness in the economy in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Video Rental Division same store sales decreased 7.8% for the 40 weeks, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Gross profit for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 was $142.3 million versus $152.7 million for the comparable period of the prior year, a decline of $10.4 million. Gross profit for the Retail Food Division was $119.0 million for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 compared to $127.8 million for the comparable period of the prior year, a $8.8 million decline. The $8.8 million decline in gross profit for the Retail Food Division was a result of the decline in sales and was offset by a 0.9% increase in the rate of gross profit, from 28.6% in the 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000 to 29.5% in the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001. The primary reason for the improvement in the rate of gross profit was the impact of the Company's loyalty program, which began in March of 2001. In addition to providing loyal customers with enhanced values the program provides the Company the ability to improve control of its promotional programs. The program is based on the PuebloCard which identifies the card holder as a member of the program and the special pricing the card holder is entitled to on the specific item(s) being checked out. Currently, Pueblo is the only supermarket retailer offering such a program in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands. The gross profit for the Video Rental Division for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 was $23.4 million versus $25.0 million for the comparable period of the prior year, a decline of $1.6 million. The gross profit rate for the Video Rental Division increased by 1.7%, to 79.5% in the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001. The increase in the gross profit rate was a result of an increase in video rental sales, which have a higher gross margin rate than product sales, as a percentage of total Video Rental Division sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $116.5 million for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 compared to $127.1 million for the comparable period of the prior year. The decrease of $10.6 million in the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 from the comparable period of the prior year was a result of the decline in sales and cost reductions implemented in April of 2001. Depreciation and Amortization was $22.7 million for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 compared to $25.9 million for the comparable period of the prior year, a decrease of $3.2 million. This decrease was primarily a result of the write off, during the 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000, of property, plant and equipment that had been replaced during fiscal years 2001 and 2000 when the majority of the Company's remodels were completed. Interest expense, net of interest income, decreased by $3.1 million between the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and the comparable period of the prior year primarily as a result of the Company's purchase of $87.7 million principal amount of its Notes and Series C Senior Notes which occurred on October 2, 2000. This reduction was partially offset by interest on $30.0 million in borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. Income tax benefit for the 40 weeks year ended November 3, 2001 was $6.6 million compared to a benefit of $8.5 million in the comparable period of the prior year, a decrease of $1.9 million. The income tax benefit for the 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000 did not include the impact of a $13.3 million income tax provision related to the Company's extraordinary gain on the purchase of $87.7 million principal amount of its Notes and Series C Senior Notes. The effective rates for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and the comparable period of the prior year were 44.6% and 36.8%, respectively. Variances in the effective tax rate were a result of variances in tax rates among the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates and the results of operations in those specific jurisdictions. Net loss for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 was $8.2 million, a decrease of $14.2 million from the net income in the comparable period of the prior year. Net income for the 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000 was $6.0 million. The 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000 include a $20.6 million extraordinary gain, net of applicable income taxes, from early extinguishment of the Company's debt. The 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000 also include a charge of $2.7 million, net of applicable income taxes, pertaining to the write-down of assets of stores closed and a $1.5 million gain, net of applicable income taxes, related to the final accounting for the property damaged by Hurricane Georges in September of 1998. Fiscal 2001 vs. Fiscal 2000 As of January 27, 2001, the Company operated a total of 48 supermarkets and 43 video rental locations in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands. During fiscal 2001, the Company closed two of its supermarkets and relocated one of its video rental stores in Puerto Rico. Additionally, the Company continued the reengineering of its business including the remodeling process scheduled for all of its stores. Total sales for the fiscal year ended January 27, 2001 were $622.1 million versus $674.1 million in the year ended January 29, 2000, a decline of 7.7%. Same store sales were $614.0 million in fiscal 2001 versus $662.6 million for the prior year, a decline of 7.3%. Same store sales in the Retail Food Division declined 6.8% from the prior year. The principal factor contributing to the fiscal 2001 decline in same stores sales in the Retail Food Division is increased competition. In addition the disruption caused by Hurricane Georges, the related effect on the Division's customer base, and remodeling stores negatively impacted sales. Video Rental Division same store sales decreased 13.5% in fiscal 2001 from the prior year. The decrease in Video Rental Division same store sales was a result of increased competition, the disruption caused by Hurricane Georges and a decline in customer response to new releases for both rental and sell-through videos. Increased competition came from new competing video outlets and more significantly from increased competition from mass merchandising, in Puerto Rico, of self-activated cellular phones and prepaid phone cards. Gross profit for the fiscal year ended January 27, 2001 was $198.3 million versus $218.0 million for the prior year, a decline of $19.7 million. Gross profit for the Retail Food Division was $165.2 million for fiscal 2001 compared to $181.0 million for fiscal 2000, a $15.8 million decline. The decline in sales accounted for $13.1 million of the total decline in the Retail Food Division. Additionally, the rate of gross profit for the Retail Food Division declined by 0.5% from 29.0% in fiscal 2000 to 28.5% in fiscal 2001, which resulted in a $2.7 million decline in gross profit. One of the primary reasons for the decline in the rate of gross profit was retail pricing adjustments made as part of the fiscal 2001 marketing plan. The gross profit for the Video Rental Division for the year ended January 27, 2001 was $33.0 million versus $37.0 million in the prior year, a decline of $4.0 million. The gross profit rate for the Video Rental Division increased by 2.8%, to 76.9% in fiscal 2001. The increase in the gross profit rate was a result of an increase in video rental sales, which have a higher gross margin rate than product sales, as a percentage of total Video Rental Division sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $165.7 million for the year ended January 27, 2001 compared to $163.8 million for the prior year. The increase of $1.9 million in fiscal 2001 from the prior year was primarily a result of an increase in utility expenses due to rate increases in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, only partially offset by operational efficiencies during fiscal 2001. Additionally, the sale/leaseback transaction that occurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2000 resulted in an increase in rental expense, net of rental income, of $1.4 million between fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000. Fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000 also included non-recurring adjustments related to the Company's reengineering programs in the areas of health insurance and general liability claims costs and the closure of its Florida retail locations. These adjustments which impacted the comparability between fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000 resulted in reductions in Selling, general and administrative costs of $1.2 million for fiscal 2001 whereas they reduced Selling, general and administrative costs for fiscal 2000 by $8.9 million. Store closings for the year ended January 27, 2001 include a charge of $0.7 million for the estimated carrying costs of stores that were closed and $3.5 million for the write down of related assets. Depreciation and Amortization was $34.1 million for fiscal 2001 compared to $31.6 million for fiscal 2000, an increase of $2.5 million. This increase was primarily a result of the write off of property, plant and equipment that had been replaced during fiscal 2001 as the Company's reengineering program to remodel its stores progresses. Interest expense, net of interest income, decreased by $1.3 million between fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000 primarily as a result of the Company's purchase of $87.7 million principal amount of its Notes and Series C Senior Notes which occurred on October 2, 2000. This reduction was partially offset by interest on $30.0 million in borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. The decrease was also partially offset by an increase in interest expense on capital leases of $0.3 million due primarily to establishment of new capital leases in the sale/leaseback transaction which occurred in the second quarter of fiscal 2000. Income tax benefit for fiscal 2001 was $11.7 million compared to income tax expense of $4.0 million in the prior year, a difference of $15.7 million. The income tax benefit for fiscal 2001 did not include a $13.3 million income tax provision related to the Company's extraordinary gain on the purchase of $87.7 million principal amount of its Notes and Series C Senior Notes. The effective rates for fiscal 2001 and 2000 were 36.9% (net of the applicable income taxes on the extraordinary gain) and 45.9%, respectively. Variances in the effective tax rate were a result of variances in tax rates among the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates and the results of operations in those specific jurisdictions. Net income for the year ended January 27, 2001 was $2.7 million as compared to $4.7 million for the prior year, a decrease of $2.0 million. The results for fiscal 2001 include a $20.6 million extraordinary gain, net of applicable income taxes, resulting from the Company purchasing $87.7 million principal amount of its Notes and Series C Senior Notes. Also included in the results for fiscal 2001 are a charge of $2.7 million, net of applicable income taxes, pertaining to the estimated carrying cost of stores closed and the write down of related assets and a $1.5 million gain, net of applicable income taxes, related to the final accounting for the property damaged by Hurricane Georges. The results for fiscal 2000 include a $9.2 million gain, net of applicable income taxes, from the settlement of the property portion of the Hurricane Georges insurance claim. Also included in the results for fiscal 2000 is a $1.2 million loss, net of applicable income taxes, on a sale/leaseback transaction. Liquidity and Capital Resources Company operations have historically provided a cash flow which, along with the available credit facility, have provided adequate liquidity for the Company's operational needs. On April 29, 1997 the Company entered into a refinancing plan (the "Refinancing Plan") in connection with which it issued $85.0 million principal amount of Series C Senior Notes. The net proceeds from the sale of the Series C Senior Notes of approximately $73.9 million after deducting expenses, together with available cash of the Company, were used to repay the senior secured indebtedness outstanding under a bank agreement dated July 31, 1993 (the "Old Bank Credit Agreement.") In connection with the Refinancing Plan, the Company entered into an amended bank agreement (the "New Bank Credit Agreement"), which provided for a $65.0 million revolving credit facility with less restrictive covenants compared to the Old Bank Credit Agreement. During the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, the Company signed an amendment to the New Bank Credit Agreement to reduce the total availability under its credit facility to $41.7 million through November 3, 2001 and $43.9 million through January 26, 2002 and to amend or adjust certain covenants. The changes were made principally to adapt the facility to the Company's needs and adapt the financial covenants to changes in the Company's performance. The company has complied with all covenants. On January 31, 2002, the Company signed the Sixth Amendment, effective that date, to the New Bank Credit Agreement which adjusted total availability under the facility to $43.0 million through May 18, 2002, and to $40.0 million from May 19, 2002 through the maturity date (February 2003). The Company believes such availability will be sufficient to meet its working capital needs until February 2003. The Company will continue to explore its options for such financing after February 2003, but no assurances can be given that such financing can be obtained on acceptable terms or at all. As of November 3, 2001, the Company had borrowings of $30.0 million under its revolving credit facility. The weighted average per annum interest rate on these borrowings for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and fiscal year ended January 27, 2001 was 8.406% and 10.625%, respectively. Additionally, after the issuance of standby letters of credit in the amount of $3.9 million, as of November 3, 2001, the borrowing availability on a revolving basis under the terms of the New Bank Credit Agreement was $7.8 million which increased on November 4, 2001 to $10 million through January 26, 2002, and decreased to 9.1 million on January 31, 2002. Cash used in operating activities was $26.9 million during the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 compared to $41.7 million in the comparable period of the prior year. The improvement is a result of a decline in net loss from operations and a decrease in cash used for components of working capital. Net cash used in investing activities was $5.2 million and $16.0 million in the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and the comparable period of the prior year, respectively. This reduction is a result of there only being two major store remodel projects in the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 compared to eight major store remodel projects during the comparable period of the prior year. Net cash used in financing activities was $0.5 million and $31.4 million in the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and the comparable period of the prior year, respectively. During the 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000 the Company purchased $87.7 million principal amount of its Notes and Series C Senior Notes for $51.0 million, including expenses, and repaid industrial revenue bonds totaling $10.0 million. Additionally, the Company borrowed $30.0 million under its $65.0 million revolving credit facility during the 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000. Working capital as of November 3, 2001 was $0.3 million, an increase of $7.2 million from the $6.9 million negative working capital as of January 27, 2001, producing a current ratio of 1.0:1 and 0.94:1, respectively. The primary reason for this increase is due to the change in the fiscal year end and its impact on prepaid expenses, inventory, and accrued interest balances. The Company's general liability and certain of its workers compensation insurance programs are self-insured. The Company maintains insurance coverage for claims in excess of $250,000. The current portion of the reserve, representing amounts expected to be paid in the next fiscal year, is $4.3 million as of November 3, 2001 and is anticipated to be funded with cash provided by operating activities. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2002 are expected to be approximately $9.7 million. This capital program (which is subject to continuing change and review) includes new stores, the remodeling of certain existing locations, and updating of equipment and software. The Company's management believes that the cash flows generated by its normal business operations together with its available revolving credit facility will be adequate for its liquidity and capital resource needs. The Company is considering potential options regarding the refinancing or payment of its outstanding Notes and Series C Senior Notes which mature on August 1, 2003. There can be no assurance that such a refinancing can be obtained on acceptable terms or at all. Impact of Inflation, Currency Fluctuations, and Market Risk The inflation rate for food prices continues to be lower than the overall increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index. The Company's primary costs, products and labor, usually increase with inflation. Increases in inventory costs can typically be passed on to the customer. Other cost increases must by recovered through operating efficiencies and improved gross margins. Currency in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is the U.S. dollar. As such, the Company has no exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The Company is exposed to certain market risks from transactions that are entered into during the normal course of business. The Company does not trade or speculate in derivative financial instruments. The Company's primary market risk exposure relates to interest rate risk. The Company manages its interest rate risk in order to balance its exposure between fixed and variable rates while attempting to minimize its interest costs. As detailed in Note 4-- Debt in the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company's long-term debt consists of the Notes and Series C Senior Notes of $177.3 million principal amount, bearing interest at a fixed rate of 9 1/2% per annum and due in 2003 and $30 million under the Company's revolving credit facility expiring February 2003. **** Forward Looking Statements Statements, other than statements of historical information, under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in this Form 10-K may constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, among others, statements concerning: (1) Company management's belief that the cash flows generated by its normal business operations together with its available credit facility will be adequate for its liquidity and capital resource needs, (2) insurance recovery expectations, and (3) anticipated capital expenditures. These statements are based on Company management's expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the Company's substantial indebtedness and high degree of leverage, which continue as a result of the Refinancing Plan (including limitations on the Company's ability to obtain additional financing and trade credit, to apply operating cash flow for purposes in addition to debt service, to respond to price competition in economic downturns and to dispose of assets pledged to secure such indebtedness or to freely use proceeds of any such dispositions), the Company's limited geographic markets and competitive conditions in the markets in which the Company operates and buying patterns of consumers. **** ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA See pages F-1 through F-24 and S-1 through S-4 appearing at the end of this report. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE There have been no disagreements with the Company's accountants on accounting and financial disclosure during the applicable periods. PART III. ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY The following is a list, as of the date of this filing, of the names of the directors and executive officers of the Company, their respective ages and their respective positions with the Company. The terms of the directors and executive officers of the Company expire annually upon the holding of the annual meeting of stockholders. Directors - --------- Name Age Position - ---- ---- -------- Gustavo A. Cisneros . . . . . 56 Chairman of the Board; Member of the Executive Committee William T. Keon, III . . . . . 55 Director; President and Chief Executive Officer; Chairman of the Executive Committee; Chairman of the Audit Committee; Member of the Compensation and Benefits Committee Steven I. Bandel . . . . . . . 48 Director; Member of the Executive and Audit Committees; Chairman of the Compensation and Benefits Committee Guillermo A. Cisneros . . . . 30 Director Cristina Pieretti . . . . . . 49 Director Alejandro Rivera . . . . . . . 58 Director; Member of the Audit Committee; Member of the Compensation and Benefits Committee Executive Officers - ------------------ William T. Keon, III . . . . . 55 President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel J. O'Leary . . . . . . 54 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Secretary Charles M. Newsom . . . . . . 51 Senior Vice President; President of Retail Food Division Melissa Lammers . . . . . . . 45 Senior Vice President; Chief Marketing Officer Fernando J. Bonilla . . . . . 41 Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Alicia Echevarria . . . . . . 49 Vice President of Human Resources, Assistant Secretary Gustavo A. Cisneros has been the Chairman of the Board of the Company since its inception (July 28, 1993). He was appointed to the Executive Committee in October 1995. Mr. Cisneros is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Cisneros Group. The "Cisneros Group" is a name used to describe a group of investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances and companies that are engaged in diversified commercial businesses in Latin America and the United States, including broadcast, media, telecommunications and consumer enterprises, and that are associated with Gustavo A. and Ricardo J. Cisneros and trusts established by them for the benefit of themselves and members of their families. Since 1975, Mr. Cisneros has overseen the management and operations of the Cisneros Group and is an executive officer and director of many of its member companies. He is a member of the board of directors of America Online Latin America, Inc., PanAmerican Beverages, Inc., and Spalding Holdings Corporation. William T. Keon, III has been a Director of the Company since October 1995. He assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer and was appointed Chairman of the Executive Committee and Audit Committee also in October 1995. He is also a member of the Compensation and Benefits Committee. Since January 1983, Mr. Keon has served in senior managerial roles in the Cisneros Group. Steven I. Bandel has been a Director of the Company since the Acquisition. He was appointed to the Executive Committee in October 1995. Since 1995, Mr. Bandel has held several senior management positions at companies within the Cisneros Group, with responsibilities in the areas of finance and business development. Mr. Bandel has the title of President and Chief Operating Officer of the Cisneros Group. He is also a member of the board of directors of America Online Latin America, Inc. Guillermo A. Cisneros was appointed a Director in April, 1998. Since 1998 he has been Program Director for a non-profit educational television station in Caracas, Venezuela. Prior to 1998 he participated in several internships. He is the son of Gustavo A. Cisneros. Cristina Pieretti was appointed a Director in March 1997. Since February 1996, Ms. Pieretti has held a number of senior management positions within the Cisneros Group in the consumer goods, retail and telecommunications industries. From March 1995 to February 1996, Ms. Pieretti was a partner at Booz-Allen & Hamilton, a consulting firm. Ms. Pieretti has the title of vice president of operations of the Cisneros Group. She is also a member of the board of directors of America Online Latin America, Inc. Alejandro Rivera has been a Director of the Company since the Acquisition. Since 1976, he has been actively involved in the operations and management of certain companies in the Cisneros Group. Mr. Rivera is also a Director of Univision Communications, Inc. Mr. Rivera is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and of the Compensation and Benefits Committee. Daniel J. O'Leary joined the Company in June 1997 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. From December 1992 until the time he joined the Company, Mr. O'Leary served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Phar-Mor, Inc., a deep discount drugstore chain. Prior to that time, he served as a Director and, at various times, President and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Fay's, Inc., a multi-concept retailer with drugstores and auto parts stores. From 1969 to 1987, Mr. O'Leary was a member of the accounting firm of Touche, Ross & Co. (now known as Deloitte & Touche LLP). Charles Newsom joined the Company in June 1997 and has over 32 years experience in the retail grocery business. In December, 2000 the Company named Mr. Newsom President of the Retail Food Division. Previously, Mr. Newsom held the position of Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing for the Retail Food Division. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Newsom worked for Kroger for 15 years as Store Manager, District Manager, Human Resource Manager, and head of Store Manager Training. Mr. Newsom also worked for Big V Supermarkets in New York as Vice President of Operations and Bruno's Supermarket as Vice President of Merchandising. Melissa Lammers joined the Company in January 2001 as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Before joining the Company, she served as President of Young and Rubicam Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico's number one advertising agency as rated by Caribbean Business (a weekly business publication in San Juan). Ms. Lammers has spent the past seventeen years in advertising in the Northern Caribbean market. Fernando J. Bonilla joined the Company in September 1997 as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Before joining the Company, Mr. Bonilla served as General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority and a junior partner of Fiddler Gonzalez and Rodriguez, a law firm in Puerto Rico. Alicia Echevarria joined the Company in April 1996 as Vice President of Human Resources for the Puerto Rico Division. In March 1997 she became Assistant Secretary to the Company. Prior to joining the Company, she was Director of Human Resources for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (Inc.) in Puerto Rico, where she was employed for 15 years. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The following table sets forth the cash compensation paid or distributed by the Company through November 3, 2001 to, or accrued through such date for the account of the Chief Executive Officer as well as each of the four most highly compensated executive officers of the Company serving at November 3, 2001. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE Annual Compensation -------------------------------------------------------------- (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Other Name Annual All Other and Compen- Compen- Principal Fiscal Salary Bonus sation sation Position Year ($) ($) ($) ($) - -------------------------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- William T. Keon, III, 2001(8) 384,616 240,000 15,021(2) 11,538(1) President and Chief 2001 480,000 220,000 21,853(2) 24,592(1) Executive Officer 2000 450,000 425,000 19,460(2) 19,500(1) David L. Aston 2001(8) - - - - Executive Vice President; 2001 322,581 - 29,416(3) 9,677(1) President, Retail Food 2000 304,654 60,000 14,293(3) 9,140(1) Division (Retired 12/22/00) Daniel J. O'Leary 2001(8) 203,846 - 10,413(4) - Executive Vice President; 2001 259,000 60,000 17,332(4) - Chief Financial Officer 2000 245,193 60,000 18,174(4) - Charles R. Newsom 2001(8) 192,308 - 11,621(5) - Senior Vice President; 2001 206,465 40,300 22,714(5) - President, Retail Food 2000 191,057 30,300 10,450(5) - Division Alicia Echevarria 2001(8) 118,362 - 9,108(6) - Vice President of 2001 151,368 20,300 13,730(6) - Human Resources 2000 142,958 10,300 10,493(6) - Melissa Lammers (Started 1/8/01) 2001(8) 184,616 8,322 7,723(7) - 2001 13,846 - - - NOTES TO SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE (1) Amount represents the Company matching contribution to an elective non-qualified deferred compensation plan maintained by the Company. (2) Includes costs related to the reimbursement of executive medical expense of $5,521, $9,503, and $7,110 and an automobile allowance in the amount of $9,500, $12,350, and $12,350 for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, fiscal 2001, and 2000, respectively. (3) Includes costs related to the reimbursement of executive medical expense of $18,366, and $3,243 and an automobile allowance in the amount of $11,050, and $11,050 for fiscal 2001 and 2000, respectively. (4) Includes costs related to the reimbursement of executive medical expense of $2,413, $6,932, and $7,774 and an automobile allowance in the amount of $8,000 $10,400, and $10,400 for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, fiscal 2001, and 2000, respectively. (5) Includes costs related to the reimbursement of executive medical expense of $3,121, $12,834, and $700 and an automobile allowance in the amount of $8,500, $9,880, and $9,750 for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, fiscal 2001, and 2000, respectively. (6) Includes costs related to the reimbursement of executive medical expense of $2,108, $4,630, and $1,393 and an automobile allowance in the amount of $7,000 $9,100, and $9,100 for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, fiscal 2001, and 2000, respectively. (7) Includes costs related to the reimbursement of executive medical expense of $223 and an automobile allowance in the amount of $7,500 for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 (8) Represents the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001. PENSION PLAN TABLES ------------------- The Company sponsors two defined benefit plans. The Pueblo International, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan (the "Retirement Plan") is tax-qualified under the Internal Revenue Code and covers all full-time and certain part-time employees of the Company over age 21 with one year of service. It provides an annual benefit equal to 1% of the average annual compensation over a five-year period per year of service. The Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the "SERP") is non-qualified and covers all officers of the Company and its subsidiaries. It provides an annual benefit equal to 3% of the average compensation over a five-year period per year of service (up to 20 years). Full vesting for the Retirement Plan and the SERP occurs upon completion of five years of service. The following tables give the estimated annual benefit payable upon retirement for participants in the Retirement Plan and the SERP. The SERP benefits are offset by the Retirement Plan benefits and by 100% of social security benefits. These offsets are reflected in the benefits shown in the SERP table. The Company does not sponsor any other defined benefit or actuarial plans. Table 1. Retirement Plan Years of Service --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remuneration 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 125,000 . . . . . . 6,250 12,500 18,750 25,000 31,250 37,500 43,750 150,000 . . . . . . 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 175,000 . . . . . . 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 Table 2. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Years of Service --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remuneration 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 125,000 . . . . . . . - 9,069 21,569 34,069 27,819 21,569 15,319 150,000 . . . . . . . - 14,069 29,069 44,069 36,569 29,069 21,569 175,000 . . . . . . . 2,319 20,569 38,819 57,069 49,069 41,069 33,069 200,000 . . . . . . . 6,069 28,069 50,069 72,069 64,069 56,069 48,069 225,000 . . . . . . . 9,819 35,569 61,319 87,069 79,069 71,069 63,069 250,000 . . . . . . . 13,569 43,069 72,569 102,069 94,069 86,069 78,069 275,000 . . . . . . . 17,319 50,569 83,819 117,069 109,069 101,069 93,069 300,000 . . . . . . . 21,069 58,069 95,069 132,069 124,069 116,069 108,069 325,000 . . . . . . . 24,819 65,569 106,319 147,069 139,069 131,069 123,069 350,000 . . . . . . . 28,569 73,069 117,569 162,069 154,069 146,069 138,069 375,000 . . . . . . . 32,319 80,569 128,819 177,069 169,069 161,069 153,069 400,000 . . . . . . . 36,069 88,069 140,069 192,069 184,069 176,069 168,069 425,000 . . . . . . . 39,819 95,569 151,319 207,069 199,069 191,069 183,069 450,000 . . . . . . . 43,569 103,069 162,569 222,069 214,069 206,069 198,069 475,000 . . . . . . . 47,319 110,569 173,819 237,069 229,069 221,069 213,069 500,000 . . . . . . . 51,069 118,069 185,069 252,069 244,069 236,069 228,069 Compensation covered by the qualified Retirement Plan is equal to the total compensation (excluding compensation attributable to the redemption of certain stock options) paid to an employee during a plan year prior to any reduction under a salary reduction agreement entered into by the employee pursuant to a plan maintained by the employer which qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or pursuant to a plan maintained by the employer which qualifies under Section 125 of the Code. Compensation in excess of $170,000 shall be disregarded, provided, however, that such $170,000 limitation shall be adjusted at the same time and in such manner as the maximum compensation limit is adjusted under Section 401(a)(17) of the Code. Compensation covered by the non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan is the same as the qualified Retirement Plan, except that the $170,000 limit is not applicable. The estimated years of credited service and age, respectively, for purposes of calculating benefits through November 3, 2001 for Mr. Keon is eight and 55, respectively, for Mr. O'Leary is four and 54, respectively, and for Mr. Newsom is four and 51, respectively. The benefits provided by both the Retirement Plan and the SERP are on a straight-life annuity basis, as are the examples in the Retirement Plan table. Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation Messrs. Keon, Bandel, and Rivera served as members of the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company during all or a portion of the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and fiscal year ended January 27, 2001. Mr. Keon also served as an officer of the Company during those periods. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners As discussed in Part II, Item 5 - Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters, the Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings. The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of more than 5% of the common stock of Holdings as of the date of this filing. By virtue of its ownership of the Holdings common stock, the following entity may be deemed to own a corresponding percentage of the Company's common stock. Shares Beneficially Owned --------------------------------------------- Name and Address Number Percent - ------------------------------- --------------------- ------------------- Parkside Investments LLC Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801 1,000 100.0% The shares of Holdings described above are beneficially owned by the Principal Shareholders by virtue of their indirect ownership of the entity listed above. The principal business address of the Principal Shareholders is 6 Place des Eaux - Vives, 1207 Geneva, Switzerland (b) Security Ownership of Management As of the date of this filing, the directors and executive officers of the Company have no beneficial ownership of Holdings which has not been disclaimed. (c) Changes in Control The borrowings outstanding under the New Bank Credit Agreement are collateralized by a pledge of the assets of the Company's subsidiaries, by the capital stock of, and intercompany notes issued by, the Company's subsidiaries and by the capital stock of the Company. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS None PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (A) Documents filed as part of this report: Page (1) Consolidated Financial Statements: Independent Auditors' Report F - 1 Consolidated Balance Sheets F - 2 through F - 3 Consolidated Statements of Operations F - 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F - 5 Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity F - 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F - 7 through F -24 (2) Financial Statement Schedules: Schedule I - Financial Information of Registrant...S-1 through S-3 Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts............. S-4 (3) Exhibits The following documents are included as exhibits to this form 10-K. Those exhibits below incorporated by reference herein are indicated as such by the information supplied in the indicated footnote or in the parenthetical thereafter. If no footnote is indicated or parenthetical appears after an exhibit, such exhibit is filed herewith. INDEX TO EXHIBITS SEQUENTIALLY EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT NUMBERED PAGE - ------------------- ------------------------------------------- ---------------- 3.1 RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 3.1 TO THE COMPANY'S REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 33-63372 ON FORM S-1) 3.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF THE COMPANY (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 3.2 TO THE COMPANY'S REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 33-63372 ON FORM S-1) 4.1 SPECIMEN NOTE FOR COMPANY'S 9 1/2% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2003 (INCLUDED IN EXHIBIT 4.2)* 4.2 INDENTURE DATED AS OF JULY 28, 1993 BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE* 4.3 SPECIMEN NOTE FOR THE COMPANY'S 9 1/2% SERIES C SENIOR NOTES DUE 2003 (INCLUDED IN EXHIBIT 4.4) 4.4 INDENTURE, DATED AS OF APRIL 24, 1997, BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 4.2 TO THE COMPANY'S REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-27523 ON FORM S-3) 4.5 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF APRIL 29, 1997, BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND NATIONSBANC CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. AND SCOTIA CAPITAL MARKETS (USA) INC. (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 4.3 TO THE COMPANY'S REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-27523 ON FORM S-3) 10.1 CREDIT AGREEMENT AMONG THE COMPANY, PUEBLO MERGER CORPORATION, PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC., XTRA SUPER FOOD CENTERS, INC., VARIOUS LENDING INSTITUTIONS, THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A. AND SCOTIABANK DE PUERTO RICO, AS CO-MANAGING AGENTS AND SCOTIABANK DE PUERTO RICO, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT (THE "OLD BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT")* 10.2 FIRST AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF AUGUST 2, 1993, OF THE OLD BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT* 10.3 SECOND AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF DECEMBER 15, 1993, TO THE OLD BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.1 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 6, 1993) 10.4 THIRD AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF JANUARY 31, 1994 (EFFECTIVE AS OF NOVEMBER 5, 1993), TO THE OLD BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT* SEQUENTIALLY EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT NUMBERED PAGE - ------------------- ------------------------------------------- ---------------- 10.11 MEMBERSHIP CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.3 TO COMPANY'S REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 33-63372 ON FORM S-1) 10.12 MORTGAGE NOTES DATED JUNE 6, AND 10, 1986 DUE FISCAL 1997 (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.4 TO THE COMPANY'S REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 33-63372 ON FORM S-1) 10.13 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION) (THE "BANK"), PUERTO RICO INDUSTRIAL, MEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY (THE "AUTHORITY") AND THE COMPANY; TRUST AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY AND BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO, AS TRUSTEE; GUARANTEE AND CONTINGENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REGISTRANT AND THE BANK; LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY AND THE REGISTRANT; TENDER AGENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE AUTHORITY; BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO AS TRUSTEE; RE-MARKETING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHASE MANHATTAN CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION AND THE REGISTRANT; EACH DATED OCTOBER 1, 1985, RELATING TO A $5,000,000 FINANCING IN OCTOBER 1985 (SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL DOCUMENTS WERE EXECUTED FOR AN ADDITIONAL $5,000,000 FINANCING IN NOVEMBER 1985 AND $7,500,000 IN DECEMBER 1985) (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN AS FILED WITH PUEBLO'S REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 1-6376 ON FORM S-2 DATED JANUARY 23, 1986) 10.20 EXECUTED FOURTH AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF APRIL 8, 1994, TO THE OLD BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.1 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MAY 21, 1994) 10.21 EXECUTED FIFTH AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF AUGUST 11, 1995, TO THE OLD BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.1 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 4, 1995) 10.22 EXECUTED SIXTH AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 1995, TO THE OLD BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.2 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 4, 1995) SEQUENTIALLY EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT NUMBERED PAGE - ------------------- ------------------------------------------- ---------------- 10.23 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1996, BETWEEN PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND EDWIN PEREZ** 10.24 AGREEMENT, DATED MARCH 1, 1996, BETWEEN PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND HECTOR G. QUINONES** 10.25 EXECUTED SEVENTH AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF JANUARY 26, 1996, TO THE OLD BANK CREDIT AGREEMENTS** 10.29 RECEIPT AND AGREEMENT BY PXC&M HOLDINGS, INC. FROM BOTHWELL CORPORATION DATED OCTOBER 18, 1996 (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.1 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 1996) 10.30 RECEIPT AND AGREEMENT BY PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. FROM PXC&M HOLDINGS, INC. DATED OCTOBER 18, 1996 (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.2 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 1996) 10.31 CONSENT EXECUTED BY SCOTIABANK DE PUERTO RICO, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, DATED OCTOBER 18, 1996 (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.3 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 1996) 10.32 EIGHTH AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1996, TO THE OLD CREDIT AGREEMENT AMONG PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC., PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC., XTRA SUPER FOOD CENTERS, INC., VARIOUS LENDING INSTITUTIONS, THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A. AND SCOTIABANK DE PUERTO RICO, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.4 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 1996) 10.33 NINTH AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF JANUARY 25, 1997, TO THE OLD CREDIT AGREEMENT AMONG PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC., PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC., XTRA SUPER FOOD CENTERS, INC., VARIOUS LENDING INSTITUTIONS, THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A. AND SCOTIABANK DE PUERTO RICO, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENTS*** 10.34 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, DATED MARCH 20, 1997, BETWEEN PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND DAVID L. ASTON**** SEQUENTIALLY EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT NUMBERED PAGE - ------------------- ------------------------------------------- ---------------- 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY*** 21.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF APRIL 29, 1997, OF THE OLD BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT (THE "NEW BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT")**** 21.3 FIRST AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF APRIL 15, 1999, TO THE NEW BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT***** 21.4 SECOND AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF AUGUST 11, 2000, TO NEW BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO EXHIBIT 10.1 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 12, 2000) 21.5 THIRD AMENDMENT , DATED AS OF JANUARY 26, 2001, TO THE NEW BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT ***** 21.6 FOURTH AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF AUGUST 11, 2001, TO THE NEW BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT (INCORPORATED BY REFERNECE TO EXHIBIT 10.1 TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 11, 2001) 21.7 FIFTH AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2001, TO THE NEW BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT 21.8 SIXTH AMENDMENT, DATED AS OF JANUARY 31, 2002, TO THE NEW BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT * Previously filed and incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibits in the Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended January 29, 1994. ** Previously filed and incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibits in the Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended January 27, 1996. *** Previously filed and incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibits in the Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended January 25, 1997. **** Previously filed and incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibits in the Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended January 31, 1998. ***** Previously filed and incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibits in the Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended January 27, 2001 (B) Reports on Form 8-K The Company filed a current Report on Form 8-K dated November 16, 2001 reporting the change of the subsidiary Pueblo International, Inc. to Pueblo International, LLC, and the change of the Company's fiscal year from the Saturday closest to January 31 to the Saturday closest to October 31. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANTS WHICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE ACT No annual report to security holders covering the Company's last fiscal year and no proxy statement, form of proxy or other proxy soliciting material with respect to any annual or other meeting of security holders has, as of the date hereof, been sent to security holders by the Company. If such report or proxy material is to be furnished to security holders subsequent to the filing of the annual report of this Form 10-K, the Company will furnish copies of such material to the Commission when it is sent to the security holders. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirement of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Dated: February 1, 2002 /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Daniel J. O'Leary, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date - ---------------- ------------------------------ ------------ /s/ Gustavo A. Cisneros Chairman of the Board Gustavo A. Cisneros /s/ William T. Keon, III Director; President; and Chief William T. Keon, III Executive Officer /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Executive Vice President and Chief Daniel J. O'Leary Financial Officer /s/ Evis H. Lois Controller Evis H. Lois, CPA /s/ Steven I. Bandel Director Steven I. Bandel /s/ Guillermo A. Cisneros Director Director /s/ Cristina Pieretti Director Cristina Pieretti /s/ Alejandro Rivera Director Alejandro Rivera INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Directors and Stockholder of Pueblo Xtra International, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Pueblo Xtra International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of November 3, 2001 and January 27, 2001, and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and stockholder's equity for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and for each of the two fiscal years in the period ended January 27, 2001. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 14. These financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. 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, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pueblo Xtra International, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of November 3, 2001 and January 27, 2001 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and for each of the two fiscal years in the period ended January 27, 2001 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. Deloitte & Touche LLP Certified Public Accountants Miami, Florida December 21, 2001 (January 31, 2002 as to the effects of the Sixth Amendment to the New Bank Credit Agreement described in Note 4). F-1 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Dollars in thousands) November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 ------------- ------------- ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,169 $ 34,833 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $520 at November 3, 2001 and $546 at January 27, 2001 3,450 2,123 Inventories 54,228 52,957 Prepaid expenses 8,997 7,375 Deferred income taxes 14,534 9,013 --------- --------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 83,378 106,301 --------- --------- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land and improvements 6,299 6,283 Buildings and improvements 40,051 39,894 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 99,758 98,610 Leasehold improvements 43,736 41,233 Construction in progress 2,803 5,972 --------- --------- 192,647 191,992 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 94,110 86,826 --------- --------- 98,537 105,166 Property under capital leases, net 12,690 13,432 --------- --------- TOTAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 111,227 118,598 GOODWILL, net of accumulated amortization of $41,821 at November 3, 2001 and $38,178 at January 27, 2001 150,217 153,860 DEFERRED INCOME TAX 1,080 5,034 TRADE NAMES, net of accumulated amortization of $11,059 at November 3, 2001 and $10,393 at January 27, 2001 27,441 28,107 DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS 20,816 22,890 --------- --------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 394,159 $ 434,790 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-2 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Dollars in thousands, except share data) November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 ------------- ------------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 53,539 $ 75,819 Accrued expenses 16,669 19,933 Accrued interest 4,432 8,540 Salaries, wages and benefits payable 7,862 8,259 Current obligations under capital leases 623 649 --------- --------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 83,125 113,200 LONG-TERM DEBT 30,000 30,000 NOTES PAYABLE 175,358 174,625 CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, net of current portion 12,296 12,773 RESERVE FOR SELF-INSURANCE CLAIMS 6,008 6,660 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 20,486 24,096 OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED CREDITS 31,501 29,835 --------- --------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 358,774 391,189 --------- --------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 5 and 10) STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Common stock, $.10 par value; 200 shares authorized and issued - - Additional paid-in capital 91,500 91,500 Accumulated deficit (56,115) (47,899) --------- --------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY 35,385 43,601 --------- --------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY $ 394,159 $ 434,790 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Dollars in thousands) 40 weeks ended Fiscal Year ------------------------- -------------------------- (unaudited) November 3, November 4, 2001 2000 2001 2000 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net sales $ 433,342 $ 478,799 $ 622,050 $ 674,145 Cost of goods sold 290,997 326,066 423,755 456,143 --------- --------- --------- --------- GROSS PROFIT 142,345 152,733 198,295 218,002 OPERATING EXPENSES Selling, general and administrative expenses 116,541 127,101 165,667 163,785 Gain on insurance settlement - (2,464) (2,464) (15,066) Store Closings: Exit costs - 685 685 - Write down of impaired assets 3,578 3,534 - Depreciation and amortization 22,671 25,945 34,142 31,632 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- OPERATING (LOSS) PROFIT 3,133 (2,112) (3,269) 37,651 Interest expense on debt (16,967) (21,779) (26,960) (28,738) Interest expense on capital lease obligations (1,409) (1,493) (1,870) (1,633) Interest and investment income, net 415 2,256 2,500 2,750 Loss on sale of real property - - - (1,291) --------- --------- --------- --------- (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (14,828) (23,128) (29,599) 8,739 Income tax benefit (expense) 6,612 8,497 11,691 (4,015) --------- --------- --------- --------- (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (8,216) (14,631) (17,908) 4,724 Extraordinary item: gain on early extinguishment of debt, net of income taxes of $13,264 - 20,603 20,603 - ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (8,216) $ 5,972 $ 2,695 $ 4,724 ========== ========== ========== ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Dollars in thousands) 40 weeks ended Fiscal Year ----------------------- ------------------- (unaudited) Novmmber 3, Novmeber 4, 2001 2000 2001 2000 --------- --------- --------- -------- - -- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net (loss) income $ (8,216) $ 5,972 $ 2,695 $ 4,724 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities, net of effects of disposal of Florida retail operations: Extraordinary gain on early extinguishment of debt - (20,603) (20,603) - Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 12,635 15,041 20,166 17,615 Amortization of intangibles, other assets and inventories 10,036 10,904 13,976 14,017 Write off of property and equipment destroyed - - - 4,423 Amortization of bond discount 733 933 1,138 1,170 Loss on sale/leaseback of real estate - - - 1,291 (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment, net (31) (102) (119) 30 Adjustments to goodwill - - 6,943 2,737 Gain on insurance settlement - (2,464) (2,464) - Accrual for exit costs on store closings - 685 685 - Write down of impaired assets on store closings - 3,577 3,534 - Provision for deferred income taxes (6,203) 442 (11,514) (3,375) Provision for deferred charges and other assets - (17) 334 1,838 Amortization (benefit) in other liabilities and deferred credits 1,666 662 (3,092) 1,963 Provision (benefit) from reduction of reserve for self-insurance claims - (1,592) 1,050 (4,286) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in: Accounts receivable (1,327) 454 1,889 703 Inventories (5,843) (3,954) (1,870) (3,253) Prepaid expenses (1,622) (2,385) 440 (151) Other assets 919 - - - (Decrease) increase in: Accounts payable, accrued expenses and accrued interest (29,668) (49,216) (25,132) 3,286 --------- --------- --------- --------- (26,921) (41,663) (11,944) 42,732 Decrease attributable to disposal of Florida retail operations - - - (3,022) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (26,921) (41,663) (11,944) 39,710 --------- --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of property and equipment (5,271) (16,154) (17,452) (21,650) Reconstruction of property and replacement of equipment destroyed - - - (13,102) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 31 184 203 35,829 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (5,240) (15,970) (17,249) 1,077 --------- --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Principal payments on capital lease obligations (503) (507) (638) (576) Purchase of Senior Notes due 2003 - (50,908) (51,047) - Repayment of Industrial Revenue Bonds - (10,000) (10,000) - Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility - 30,000 30,000 - --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash used in financing activities (503) (31,415) (31,685) (576) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (32,664) (89,048) (60,878) 40,211 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 34,833 95,711 95,711 55,500 --------- --------- --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2,169 $ 6,663 $ 34,833 $ 95,711 ========= ========= ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements F-5 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, and fiscal years ended January 27, 2001 and January 29, 2000 (Dollars in thousands) Additional Total Common Paid-in Accumulated Stockholder's Stock Capital Deficit Equity --------- ------------ ------------- ------------- Balance at January 30, 1999 - $ 91,500 $ (55,318) $ 36,182 Net income for the year - - 4,724 4,724 --------- ----------- ------------- ------------- Balance at January 29, 2000 - 91,500 (50,594) 40,906 Net income for the year - - 2,695 2,695 --------- ----------- ------------- ------------- Balance at January 27, 2001 - 91,500 (47,899) 43,601 Net loss for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 (8,216) (8,216) --------- ----------- ------------- ------------- Balance at November 3, 2001 - $ 91,500 $ (56,115) $ 35,385 ========= =========== ============= ============= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements F-6 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 1 -- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pueblo Xtra International, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). The Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PXC&M Holdings, Inc., operates retail supermarkets and video rental locations in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Effective November 2, 2001, the Company changed its fiscal year end to the Saturday closest to October 31. Previously, the Company's fiscal year ended on the Saturday closest to January 31. Consequently, the current fiscal period is the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001. Fiscal 2001 and 2000 were both 52 week years and ended on January 27, 2001 and January 29, 2000, respectively. Further, effective November 4, 2001, Pueblo International, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Pueblo Xtra International, Inc. was converted to a limited liability corporation and its name changed to Pueblo International, LLC. Operations The Company has experienced a decrease in its sales and profitability over the past several years. As a result, the Company's financial position has been negatively impacted. Management believes the decrease is due to the negative effects of Hurricane George's which occurred in September 1998, increased competition and weakness in the economy in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company has taken certain initiatives to improve its profitability and financial position including repurchase of $87.7 million of its Notes and Series C Senior Notes for $51.5 million (including expenses), operating cost reductions, closing under performing stores, remodeling the majority of its remaining stores and the introduction of its PuebloCard loyalty and discount program. Although no assurances can be given, management believes the above steps will improve the Company's operating performance and cash flows. Further, management believes that the cash flows generated by its normal business operations together with it's available credit facility will be adequate to meet its obligations through the end of its fiscal year which ends on November 2, 2002. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents Highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. F-7 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 1 -- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Inventories Inventories held for sale are stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost of inventories held for sale is determined, depending on the nature of the product, either by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method or by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Videocassette rental inventories are recorded at cost, net of accumulated amortization. Videocassettes held for rental are amortized over 52 weeks on a straight-line basis. Property and Equipment Property and equipment, including expenditures for remodeling and improvements, are carried at cost. Routine maintenance, repairs and minor betterments are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, in relation to leasehold improvements and property under capital leases, over the lesser of the asset's useful life or the lease term, not to exceed 20 years. Estimated useful lives are 20 years for buildings and improvements, 5 to 12 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment, 4 years for automotive equipment and 3 years for computer hardware and software. Upon the sale, retirement or other disposition of assets, the related cost and accumulated depreciation or amortization are eliminated from the accounts. Any resulting gains or losses from disposals are included in the consolidated statements of operations. Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the then estimated fair value of the net tangible and other intangible assets acquired in connection with the transaction described in Note 2. Tradenames acquired at the time of the transaction were recorded based on valuations by independent appraisers. Goodwill and other intangibles are being amortized using the straight-line method over periods not exceeding 40 years. Self-Insurance The Company's general liability, certain of its workers compensation, and certain of its health insurance programs are self-insured. The general liability and workers compensation reserves for self-insurance claims are based upon an annual review by the Company and its independent actuary of claims filed and claims incurred but not yet reported. Due to inherent uncertainties in the estimation process, it is at least reasonably possible that the Company's estimate of the reserve for self-insurance claims could change in the near term. The liability for self-insurance is not discounted. Individual self-insured losses are limited to $250,000 per occurrence for general liability and certain workers compensation. The Company maintains insurance coverage for claims in excess of $250,000. The current portion of the reserve for general liability and workers compensation, representing the amount expected to be paid in the next fiscal year, was $4.3 million at both November 3, 2001 and January 27, 2001, and is included in the consolidated balance sheets as accrued expense. The reserve for health insurance programs was $1.1 million at both November 3, 2001 and January 27, 2001. It is included in the consolidated balance sheets caption entitled salaries, wages, and benefits payable. F-8 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 1 -- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Revenue Recognition Revenues from the sale of products are recognized at the point of sale to the Company's customers. Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets are reviewed on an ongoing basis for impairment based on comparison of carrying value against undiscounted future cash flows. If an impairment is identified, the assets carrying amount is adjusted to fair value. During the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, fiscal 2001, and fiscal 2000, no such adjustments were recorded. Pre-Opening Expenses Store pre-opening expenses are charged to operations as they are incurred. Advertising Expenses Advertising expenses are charged to operations as they are incurred. During the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, fiscal 2001 and, fiscal 2000, advertising expenses were $6.0 million, $8.8 million, and $11.7 million, respectively. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS 109"). SFAS 109 requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates currently in effect. Earnings Per Common Share The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PXC&M Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings") with a total of 200 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. Earnings per share is not meaningful to the presentation of the consolidated financial statements and is therefore excluded. New Accounting Pronouncements In July 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS 138, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (an amendment for FASB Statement No. 133)" which amends SFAS No. 133, to provide additional guidance and to exclude certain provisions. SFAS No. 133 requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value and is effective for the Company's fiscal period ended November 3, 2001. The adoption of SFAS No. 133, as amended, did not have a material impact on the financial statements. In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No.141 "Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 141 requires that all business combinations be accounted for under the purchase method. The statement further requires separate recognition of intangible assets that meet one of two criteria. The statement applies to all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 F-9 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 1 -- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) SFAS No. 142 requires that an intangible asset that is acquired shall be initially recognized and measured based on its fair value. The statement also provides that goodwill should not be amortized, but shall be tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate potential impairment, through a comparison of fair value to its carrying amount. Existing goodwill will continue to be amortized through the remainder of the fiscal year ending November 2, 2002 at which time amortization will cease and the Company will perform a transitional goodwill impairment test. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new accounting standards on existing Goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill amortization expense was $3.6 million for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and $5.0 million for both fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000. In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144,"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". SFAS No. 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long- lived assets. This statement supercedes SFAS No. 121 on the same topic and the accounting and certain reporting provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations-Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions", for the disposal of a segment of a business (as defined in that Opinion). This Statement also amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements," to eliminate the exception to consolidation for a subsidiary for which control is likely to be temporary. SFAS No. 144 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company will implement the pronouncement beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year ending November 2, 2002. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new accounting standards on existing long-lived assets. Reclassifications Certain amounts in the prior year's consolidated financial statements and related notes have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. Unaudited Period The financial statements for the 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000 are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of results for the period. NOTE 2 -- GOODWILL In July 1993, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of the common stock of Pueblo International, Inc. and subsidiaries for an aggregate purchase price of $283.6 million plus transaction costs. The shares were acquired from an investor group including affiliates of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, The First Boston Corporation and certain current and former members of the Company's management and its Board of Directors. The acquisition of shares was accounted for as a purchase effective July 31, 1993. Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair market value of net assets acquired of approximately $210.2 million was recognized as goodwill and is being amortized over 40 years. F-10 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 2 -- GOODWILL (Continued) Since the acquisition, $18.1 million of goodwill has been written off, including $6.9 million in the fiscal year ended January 27, 2001, resulting from adjustments to the acquired deferred tax liability. NOTE 3 -- INVENTORIES The cost of approximately 78% and 84% of total inventories at November 3, 2001 and January 27, 2001, respectively, is determined by the LIFO method. The excess of current cost over inventories valued by the LIFO method was $2.2 million and $2.0 million as of November 3, 2001 and January 27, 2001. In the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and for each of the prior two fiscal years, inventory quantities were reduced resulting in a liquidation of certain inventory base layers carried at costs that were lower than the cost of current purchases, the effect of which reduced the net loss for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 by $120,000 and increased net income by $20,000 and $73,000 in the fiscal years 2001 and 2000, respectively. NOTE 4 -- DEBT Total debt consists of the following (in thousands): November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 ----------- ----------- Notes and Series C Senior Notes due 2003, net of unamortized discount of $1,925 and $2,658 at November 3, 2001 and January 27, 2001, respectively $ 175,358 $ 174,625 Revolving Credit Facility due 2003 30,000 30,000 ------------ ------------ $ 205,358 $ 204,625 ============ ============ In 1993 the Company issued $180 million in 10-year, 9 1/2% senior notes (the "Notes"). On April 29, 1997, the Company entered into a refinancing plan (the "Refinancing Plan"), which included the issuance and sale of $85.0 million principal amount of 9 1/2% Series C Senior Notes Due 2003 (the "Series C Senior Notes"), the terms of which are substantially identical to those of the Notes. The net proceeds from the sale of the Series C Senior Notes of approximately $73.9 million after deducting expenses, together with available cash of the Company, were used to repay the senior secured indebtedness outstanding under a bank credit agreement dated July 31, 1993 (the "Old Bank Credit Agreement"). During fiscal 2001 the Company purchased at a gain $87.7 million aggregate principal amount of its Notes and Series C Senior Notes. Additionally, the Company repaid $10.0 million in industrial revenue bonds. F-11 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 4 -- DEBT (Continued) In connection with the Refinancing Plan, the Company entered into an amended bank credit agreement (the "New Bank Credit Agreement"), which provides for a $65.0 million revolving credit facility (the "New Credit Facility") with less restrictive covenants compared to the Old Bank Credit Agreement. The Fourth Amendment has placed limits on the availability of the credit facility. The Fifth Amendment has adjusted certain covenants to conform to the Company's results. Consequently, availability through November 3, 2001 was limited to $41.7 million and subsequently to $43.9 million. After the issuance of standby letters of credit in the amount of $3.9 million and borrowings of $30.0 million under the revolver, as of November 3, 2001, the Company has borrowing availability on a revolving basis of $7.8 million under the New Bank Credit Agreement. On January 31, 2002, the Company signed the Sixth Amendment, effective that date, to the New Bank Credit Agreement which adjusted total availability under the facility to $43.0 million through May 18, 2002 and to $40.0 million from May 19, 2002 through the maturity date (February 2003). Consequently, as of January 31, 2002, the Company has borrowing availability on a revolving credit basis of $9.1 million. The Company pays a fee of .50% per annum on unused commitments under the $65.0 million revolving credit facility. Interest on the New Credit Facility fluctuates based on the availability of Section 936 funds in Puerto Rico, Euroloan rates and the prime rate. Also in connection with the Refinancing Plan, on April 29, 1997, the Company satisfied $10.0 million of indebtedness payable to a related party by transferring its interest in two real estate properties from its closed Florida operations to such related party. The New Credit Facility is collateralized by a pledge of the assets of the Company, by the capital stock of, and intercompany notes issued by, the Company's subsidiaries and by the capital stock of the Company. The Company is required, under the terms of the New Credit Facility, to meet certain financial covenants which include minimum consolidated net worth levels, interest and fixed charges coverage ratios and minimum EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)as defined in the New Credit Facility. The New Credit Facility also contains certain restrictions on additional indebtedness, capital expenditures and the declaration and payment of dividends. Borrowings under the New Credit Facility have been classified as a long-term obligation since the Company has the ability and intent to refinance borrowings on a long-term basis through the expiration date of the New Credit Facility. The Notes and Series C Senior Notes, which mature on August 1, 2003, are general unsecured obligations of the Company and are subordinate in right of payment to all existing and future liabilities (including, without limitation, obligations under the New Credit Facility) of its subsidiaries. The Notes and Series C Senior Notes may be called by the holders of the notes at 101% in the event of a change in control of the Company (as defined in the indenture). The Notes and Series C Senior Notes are senior to all future subordinated indebtedness which the Company may from time to time incur. The Notes and Series C Senior Notes bear interest at the rate of 9.50% per annum which is payable semiannually on February 1 and August 1. Terms of the Notes and Series C Senior Notes include covenants which restrict the Company and its subsidiaries from engaging in certain activities and transactions. F-12 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Annual maturities of the Company's debt are as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Amount ------------- ---------- 2003 $207,283 ---------- Total $207,283 ========== Total interest paid on debt was $19.2 million, $28.3 million, and $26.1 million for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and fiscal years ended January 27, 2001 and January 29, 2000, respectively. Interest payable was $4.4 million and $8.5 million as of November 3, 2001 and January 27, 2001, respectively. NOTE 5 -- LEASES The Company conducts the major part of its operations on leased premises which have initial terms generally ranging from 20 to 25 years. Substantially, all leases contain renewal options which extend the lease terms in increments of 5 to 10 years and include escalation clauses. The Company also has certain equipment leases which have terms of up to five years. Realty and equipment leases generally require the Company to pay operating expenses such as insurance, taxes and maintenance. Certain store leases provide for percentage rentals based upon sales above specified levels. The Company leases retail space to tenants in certain of its owned and leased properties. The lease terms generally range from two to five years. Property recorded as assets under capital leases consists of real estate as follows (in thousands): November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 --------------- -------------- Real estate $ 19,192 $ 19,192 Less accumulated depreciation 6,502 5,760 --------------- -------------- Property under capital leases, net $ 12,690 $ 13,432 =============== ============== F-13 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 5 -- LEASES (Continued) Depreciation of assets recorded under capital leases is included with depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Minimum rentals payments to be made under noncancelable leases at November 3, 2001 as well as rent to be received as lessor of owned property and as lessor in sublease rentals of portions of leased property are as follows (in thousands): Capital Operating Operating Lease Lease Lease Payments Payments Receipts Fiscal Years Ending (As Lessee) (As Lessee) (As Lessor) - -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ November 2, 2002 $ 2,428 $ 12,531 $ 113 November 1, 2003 2,439 11,291 113 October 30, 2004 2,259 10,866 113 October 29, 2005 2,176 10,676 106 October 28, 2006 2,126 10,075 56 November 3, 2007 and thereafter 20,845 88,815 508 ------------ ------------ ------------ 32,273 $144,254 $ 1,009 ============ ============ Less executory costs - ----------- Net minimum lease payments 32,273 Less amount representing interest 19,354 ----------- Present value of net minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations 12,919 Less: current portion 623 ---------- Capital lease obligations, net of current portion $12,296 ========== Sublease rental receipts to be received from capital and operating leases: Capital Operating Leases Leases ----------- ------------ Total minimum sublease rentals to be received in the future $ 1,118 $ 6,876 =========== ============ Rent expense and the related contingent rentals under operating leases were $11.8 and $0.2 million for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, respectively, $16.1 million and $0.2 million for fiscal 2001, respectively, and $15.7 million and $0.2 million for fiscal 2000, respectively. F-14 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 5 -- LEASES (Continued) Contingent rentals under capital leases, which are directly related to sales, were $0.03 million for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, and $0.1 million for both fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000. Interest paid on capital lease obligations was $1.4 million for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, $1.9 million for fiscal 2001, and $1.6 million for fiscal 2000. Sublease rental income for operating and capital leases was $3.7 million for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, $4.1 million for fiscal 2001, and $4.2 million for fiscal 2000. NOTE 6 -- INCOME TAXES The components of income tax (benefit) expense, excluding extraordinary items, are as follows (in thousands): 40 weeks Fiscal Year Ended ended -------------------------- November 3, January 27, January 29, 2001 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- ------------ Current Federal $ (429) $ - $ 46 State (3) - 17 U.S. Possessions 23 (177) 4,348 ----------- ----------- ------------ (409) (177) 4,411 ----------- ----------- ------------ Deferred Federal (1,785) (2,764) 1,738 State (12) 388 26 U.S. Possessions (4,406) (9,138) (2,160) ----------- ----------- ------------ (6,203) (11,514) (396) ----------- ----------- ------------ Total income tax (Benefit) expense $ (6,612) $ (11,691) $ 4,015 =========== =========== ============ The deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented on a net basis by Jurisdiction in the accompanying balance sheets. The significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities (on a gross basis) are as follows (in thousands): F-15 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 6 -- INCOME TAXES (Continued) November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 --------------- -------------- Deferred tax assets: Reserve for self-insurance claims $ 7,153 $ 7,673 Employee benefit plans 10,287 9,270 Property and equipment 7,167 9,202 Accrued expenses and other liabilities and deferred credits 11,555 21,278 Other operating loss and tax credit carry forwards 11,402 11,234 All other 5,316 2,075 Valuation Allowance (3,788) (3,000) --------------- -------------- Total deferred tax assets 49,092 57,732 --------------- -------------- Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (14,314) (18,426) Tradenames (20,674) (20,822) Operating leases (7,173) (9,185) Inventories (7,255) (7,262) Other assets (3,820) (3,667) Accrued expenses and other liabilities and deferred credits (721) (9,439) --------------- -------------- Total deferred tax liabilities (53,957) (68,801) --------------- -------------- Net deferred tax liabilities $ (4,865) $(11,069) =============== ============== A reconciliation of the difference between actual income tax expense, excluding extraordinary items, and income taxes computed at U. S. Federal statutory tax rates is as follows (in thousands): 40 weeks Fiscal Year Ended ended ------------------------ November 3, January 27, January 29, 2001 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- ----------- U.S. Federal Statutory rate of 35% applied to pretax income (loss) $(5,190) $(10,359) $ 3,059 Effect of varying rates applicable in other taxing jurisdictions (338) (1,174) 272 Amortization of goodwill 2,356 3,233 1,761 State and local taxes (17) (262) 40 Foreign Tax Credit 214 - - Branch taxes (possession - United States / Virgin Islands) (5,207) (2,777) (686) All others, net 1,570 (352) (431) ----------- ----------- ----------- Income tax (benefit) expense $(6,612) $(11,691) $ 4,015 =========== =========== =========== F-16 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 6 -- INCOME TAXES (Continued) The Company's operations are located in U. S. possessions where they are subject to U. S. and local taxation. The Company revoked its election under Section 936 of the Internal Revenue Code effective for its tax year beginning January 30, 2000. SFAS 109 requires a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets may not be realized. Management believes that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized based on this criterion. Consequently, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $3.8 million. As of November 3, 2001, the Company has unused net operating loss carryforwards of $7.7 million and $24.8 million available to offset future taxable income in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, respectively, through fiscal years 2021 and 2008, respectively. Utilization of the tax credit carryforward may be limited each year. The Company has unused general business tax credits of approximately $19,000 available to offset future United States income tax liabilities. Such tax credits expires on 2011. The Company also has unused alternative minimum tax credits in the amount of $0.2 million and $0.1 million to offset future income tax liabilities in Puerto Rico and the United States, respectively. These credits are carried forward indefinitely. Total income taxes paid were $45,000 for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, $3.8 million during the fiscal year ended January 27, 2001 and $0.7 million during fiscal 2000. NOTE 7 -- RETIREMENT BENEFITS The Company has a noncontributory defined benefit plan (the "Retirement Plan") covering substantially all full-time and certain part-time associates. Retirement Plan benefits are based on years of service and a base level of compensation. The Company funds retirement plan costs in accordance with the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date but also for those expected to be earned in the future. Retirement Plan assets consist primarily of stocks, bonds and U. S. Government securities. Full vesting for the Retirement Plan occurs upon the completion of five years of service. F-17 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 7 -- RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Continued) Net pension cost under the Retirement Plan includes the following components (in thousands): 40 weeks Fiscal Year Ended ended -------------------------- November 3, January 27, January 29, 2001 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Service cost - benefits earned during the period $ 1,119 $ 1,546 $ 1,546 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 1,293 1,668 1,509 Expected return on plan assets (1,166) (1,477) (1,262) Net amortization and deferrals (135) (129) (6) ----------- ----------- ----------- NET PENSION COST $ 1,111 $ 1,608 $ 1,787 =========== =========== =========== The discount rate, average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the net periodic pension cost for the Retirement Plan are 7.75%, 9.0%, and 5.0%, respectively, for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, fiscal 2001, and fiscal 2000. F-18 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 7 -- RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Continued) The funded status and amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets for the Retirement Plan are as follows (in thousands): November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 --------------- -------------- Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits of $15,175 at November 3, 2001 and $14,507 at January 27, 2001 $16,393 $ 15,551 =============== ============== Plan assets at fair value - beginning of the year/period $17,940 $ 16,846 Actual return on plan assets (3,907) 2,234 Employer contributions 795 1,237 Benefits paid (2,788) (2,377) --------------- -------------- Plan assets at fair value - end of the year/period 12,040 17,940 --------------- -------------- Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date - beginning of the year/period (23,332) (22,610) Service cost (1,119) (1,546) Interest cost (1,293) (1,668) Actuarial gain (1,817) 115 Benefits paid 2,788 2,377 --------------- -------------- Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date - end of the year/period (24,773) (23,332) --------------- -------------- FUNDED STATUS (12,733) (5,392) Unrecognized net gain 2,203 (4,817) Unrecognized prior service cost (50) (55) --------------- -------------- NET PENSION LIABILITY $ (10,580) $ (10,264) =============== ============== The Company maintains a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the "SERP") for its officers under which the Company will pay, from general corporate funds, a supplemental pension equal to the difference between the annual amount of pension calculated under the SERP and the amount the participant will receive under the Retirement Plan. Effective January 1, 1992, the Board of Directors amended the SERP in order to conform various provisions and definitions with those of the Retirement Plan. The pension benefit calculation under the SERP is limited to a total of 20 years employment and is based on a specified percentage of the average annual compensation received for the five highest consecutive years during a participant's last 10 years of service, reduced by the participant's annual Retirement Plan and social security benefits. Full vesting for the SERP occurs upon the completion of five years of service. F-19 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 7 -- RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Continued) Net pension cost under the SERP includes the following components (in thousands): 40 weeks Fiscal Year Ended ended -------------------------- November 3, January 27, January 29, 2001 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Service cost - benefits earned during the year/period $ 274 $ 215 $ 260 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 255 255 271 Net amortization and deferrals (41) (173) (79) ----------- ----------- ----------- NET PENSION COST $ 488 $ 297 $ 452 =========== =========== =========== The discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the net periodic pension cost for the SERP are 7.75% and 5.0%, respectively, for the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, fiscal 2001, and fiscal 2000. The funded status and amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets for the SERP are as follows (in thousands): November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 --------------- -------------- Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits of $4,563 at November 3, 2001 and $3,830 at January 27, 2001 $ 4,668 $ 3,990 =============== ============== Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date $ (5,359) $ (4,557) --------------- -------------- FUNDED STATUS (5,359) (4,557) Unrecognized net gain (540) (1,088) Unrecognized prior service cost 19 24 --------------- -------------- NET PENSION LIABILITY $ (5,880) $ (5,621) =============== ============== Change in benefit obligations was as follows (in thousands): November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 --------------- -------------- Benefit obligation as of beginning of the year/period $ 4,557 $ 3,467 Service costs 274 215 Interest costs 255 255 Actuarial loss 503 926 Benefits paid (230) (306) --------------- -------------- Benefit obligation as of end of the year/period $ 5,359 $ 4,557 =============== ============== F-20 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 7 -- RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Continued) Change in plan assets were as follows (in thousands): November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 --------------- -------------- Fair value of assets as of beginning of the year/period $ - $ - Employer contribution 230 306 Benefits paid (230) (306) --------------- -------------- Fair value of assets as of end of the year/period $ - $ - =============== ============== The Company has a noncontributory defined contribution plan covering its eligible associates in Puerto Rico. Contributions to this plan are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. During the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001, the Board of Directors elected not to pay its contribution for the 2001 calendar year. The Company also has a contributory thrift savings plan in which it matches eligible contributions made by participating eligible associates in the United States and the U. S. Virgin Islands. The cost of these plans are recognized in the year the cost is incurred. As a result of its decision not to make its contribution and an over accrual during fiscal 2001 related to the noncontributory defined contribution plan, the Company recognized a net credit during the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 of $12,000 for these plans versus expenses of $697,000 and $620,000 for fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000, respectively. NOTE 8 -- FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments. Cash and Cash Equivalents The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. Debt The fair value of the Company's indebtedness, excluding the Notes and Series C Senior Notes, is estimated based on quoted market prices for similar instruments. The fair value of the Notes and Series C Senior Notes is determined based on market quotes. F-21 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 8 -- FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued) The estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands): November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 ---------------------- ---------------------- Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value --------- --------- --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,169 $ 2,169 $ 34,833 $ 34,833 Debt (205,358) (56,592) (204,625) (100,913) NOTE 9 -- CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. The Company places its temporary cash investments with highly-rated financial institutions in investment grade short-term debt instruments. NOTE 10 -- CONTINGENCIES At November 3, 2001, the Company was party to a number of legal proceedings involving claims for money damages arising in the ordinary course of conducting its business which are either covered by insurance or are within the Company's self-insurance program, and in a number of other proceedings which are not deemed material. Management believes there were no material contingencies as of November 3, 2001. It is not possible to determine the ultimate outcome of these matters; however, management is of the opinion that the final resolution of any threatened or pending litigation is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. NOTE 11 -- HURRICANE GEORGES Hurricane Georges struck all of the Company's operating facilities on September 20 and 21, 1998. All of the Company's stores, with the exception of two, were reopened. The insurance claim settlement for property damage and extra expenses involved inventory losses, reconstruction of property and replacement of equipment and expenses the Company incurred specifically as a result of the storm. The related insurance coverage for losses resulting from the storm is as follows: Inventory at retail value Reconstruction of property and replacement of equipment at replacement cost Extra expenses reimbursed dollar for dollar F-22 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 11 -- HURRICANE GEORGES (Continued) During fiscal years ended January 29, 2000 and January 27, 2001 the Company recorded a $15.1 million Gain and $2.5 million gain, respectively, which was a result of the excess of insurance coverage for inventory, property, and equipment over the net book value of these items at the time the storm occurred. The property damage portion of the insurance claim resulting from Hurricane Georges has been agreed to in the amount of approximately $42.0 million and, with the exception of some minor items outstanding, all agreed amounts have been received. The Company's insurance also includes business interruption coverage which provides for reimbursement for lost profits as a result of the storm. On December 1, 2000 the Company submitted to its insurance carriers a $69.4 million proof of loss for business interruption losses to its grocery stores and video outlets in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands (the "claim") as a result of Hurricane Georges. The claim is based on the Company's management's estimate of the impact the storm had on its business from the time the storm occurred through September 9, 2000, which is the end of the applicable indemnity period. The Company has received $6.9 million from its insurance carriers related to this portion of the claim. The $6.9 million is comprised of a $5.0 million advance and reimbursement of $1.9 million of the Company's claim preparation fees. The $5.0 million advance will not be included in earnings until such time as the claim is settled and the related gain is realized. During the Company's fiscal year that ended January 27, 2001 the carriers invoked the appraisal provisions of the policy which, essentially, require an arbitration process to value the claim. The Company and the carriers have been unable to agree which court has jurisdiction over appointing the umpire. Consequently, the appointment of the umpire is being litigated in two jurisdictions. On October 30, 2001 the Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida appointed an umpire as a result of litigation initiated by the Company. The umpire and the appraisers for the Company and the insurance carriers have taken initial steps to organize the appraisal process. The insurance carriers have asked that the appraisal process in Florida be stayed while they appeal the appointment of the umpire to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh District. At the date of this release the appraisal process in Florida has not been stayed and no decision has been rendered by the U.S. Court of Appeals. The litigation initiated in Puerto Rico by the carriers for the appointment of an umpire is continuing. The Company is unable to predict when the appraisal process will conclude or what total amount eventually may be recovered. NOTE 12-- SALE/LEASEBACK TRANSACTION Sale/Leaseback Transaction On June 1, 1999, the Company realized approximately $35.2 million in cash from the sale of seven shopping centers that are located in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The portions of these centers in which the Company's retail stores are located are being leased back pursuant to long-term leases. The Company incurred a $1.2 million loss (net of the income tax benefit and a $6.9 million deferred gain) in the transaction. The deferred gain is being amortized over the life of the related leases. F-23 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE 13-- DISCLOSURE ON OPERATING SEGMENTS The Company has two primary operating segments: retail food sales and video tape rentals and sales. The Company's retail food division consists of 48 supermarkets, 42 of which are in Puerto Rico and 6 of which are in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also has the exclusive franchise rights to Blockbuster video stores for Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands operated through 41 video rental stores, 39 of which are in Puerto Rico and 2 of which are in the U. S. Virgin Islands. Most of the video rental stores are adjacent to, or a separate section within, a retail food supermarket. Administrative support functions are located in Florida. Although the Company maintains data by geographic location, its segment decision making process is based on its two product lines. Reportable operating segment financial information is as follows (dollars in thousands): Retail Food Video Rental Total 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 Net sales $ 403,921 $ 29,421 $ 433,342 Depreciation and amortization (16,508) (6,163) (22,671) Operating profit 1,158 1,975 3,133 Total assets 371,899 22,260 394,159 Capital expenditures (5,237) (34) (5,271) (Unaudited) 40 weeks ended November 4, 2000 Net sales $ 446,715 $ 32,084 $ 478,799 Depreciation and amortization (19,368) (6,577) (25,945) Operating (loss) profit (3,433) 1,321 (2,112) Total assets 399,209 24,226 423,435 Capital expenditures (16,115) (39) (16,154) Fiscal Year Ended 2001 Net sales $ 579,096 $ 42,954 $ 622,050 Depreciation and amortization (25,681) (8,461) (34,142) Operating (loss) profit (6,348)* 3,079 (3,269)* Total assets 412,027 22,763 434,790 Capital expenditures (17,377) (75) (17,452) Fiscal Year Ended 2000 Net sales $ 624,225 $ 49,920 $ 674,145 Depreciation and amortization (22,838) (8,794) (31,632) Operating profit 30,851** 6,800** 37,651** Capital expenditures (21,443) (207) (21,650) 	* Includes a gain of $2,464 related to the final accounting for the property portion of the 	 Hurricane Georges insurance claim. 	** Includes a gain of $15,066 on the settlement of the Hurricane Georges insurance claim of which 	 $13,798 was in the Retail Food segment and $1,268 was in the Videotape segment. Because the Retail Food and Video Rental Divisions are not segregated by corporate entity structure, the operating segment amounts shown above do not represent totals for any subsidiary of the Company. All overhead expenses including depreciation on assets of administrative departments are allocated to operations. Amounts shown in the total column above correspond to amounts in the consolidated financial statements. F-24 Schedule I PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. BALANCE SHEETS-PARENT COMPANY ONLY (Dollars in thousands) November 3, January 27, 2001 2001 ------------- ------------- ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS $ 5 $ 8,439 ------------- ----------- INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES 57,286 65,719 NOTE RECEIVABLE-MIRROR LOAN 164,531 167,531 DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS 2,037 1,639 ------------ ----------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 223,859 $ 243,328 ============ =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued expenses $ 3,533 $ 11,829 Intercompany payable, net 9,583 13,273 ------------- ----------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 13,116 25,102 NOTES PAYABLE 175,358 174,625 ------------- ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 188,474 199,727 ------------- ----------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Common stock - - Additional paid-in capital 91,500 91,500 Accumulated deficit (56,115) (47,899) ------------- ------------ TOTAL STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY 35,385 43,601 ------------- ------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY $ 223,859 $ 243,328 ============= ============= (Continued) S-1 PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS-PARENT COMPANY ONLY (Dollars in thousands) 40 weeks Fiscal Year Ended ended -------------------------- November 3 , January 27, January 29, 2001 2001 2000 --------- ---------- ----------- Interest income $ 13,074 $ 23,005 $ 25,868 Interest expense on debt (14,049) (24,188) (26,981) Selling, general and administrative expenses - (2) (206) ---------- ---------- ----------- LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES, EQUITY LOSSES FROM SUBSIDIARIES, AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (975) (1,185) (1,319) Income tax benefit 1,192 8,778 458 ---------- ---------- ----------- INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY LOSSES FROM SUBSIDIARIES AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 217 7,593 (861) (Loss) Equity gain from subsidiaries (8,433) (25,501) 5,585 ---------- ---------- ----------- NET (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (8,216) (17,908) 4,724 Extraordinary item, gain from early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes - 20,603 - ---------- ---------- ----------- NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (8,216) $ 2,695 $ 4,724 ========== ========== =========== S-2 PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS-PARENT COMPANY ONLY (Dollars in thousands) 40 weeks Fiscal Year Ended ended ----------------------- November 3, January 27, January 29, 2001 2001 2000 ---------- ---------- ----------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net (loss) income $ (8,216) $ 2,695 $ 4,724 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Extraordinary gain on early extinguishment of debt (20,603) - Decrease in deferred charges and other assets 363 629 705 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Decrease in: Notes/accounts receivable - 86,158 - Prepaid expenses - 158 - Interest receivable, net 3,000 4,410 - Deferred income taxes (761) (8,777) (459) (Decrease) Increase in: Accrued expenses (8,296) (4,372) (69) Intercompany payable, net (3,690) (2,646) 922 --------- --------- ---------- Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (17,600) 57,652 5,823 --------- --------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Decrease (Increase) in investment in subsidiaries 8,433 25,501 (5,585) Increase in investment in subsidiaries due to forgiveness of debt - (37,717) - --------- --------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 8,433 (12,216) (5,585) --------- --------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Principal payment from notes payable to a related party - (1,138) (1,103) Purchase of Senior Notes due 2003 - (49,999) - Proceeds from notes payable to a related party 733 1,138 1,170 --------- --------- ---------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities 733 (49,999) 67 --------- --------- ---------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (8,434) (4,563) 305 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 8,439 13,002 12,697 --------- --------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 5 $ 8,439 $ 13,002 ========= ========= ========== S-3 Schedule II Pueblo Xtra International, Inc. and Subsidiaries Valuation and Qualifying Accounts For the 40 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and Fiscal Years Ended January 27, 2001 and January 29, 2000 (Dollars in thousands) Balance at Additions Balance Beginning Charged to at End of Year/ Costs and of Year/ Description Period Expenses Deductions (1) Period (2) - ----------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------- ----------- 40 Weeks Ended November 3, 2001 Reserves not deducted from assets: Reserve for self- insurance claims.... $ 10,980 $ 2,896 $ 3,549 $ 10,327 Fiscal 2001 Reserves not deducted from assets: Reserve for self- insurance claims.... $ 12,091 $ 4,233 $ 5,344 $ 10,980 Fiscal 2000 Reserves not deducted from assets: Reserve for self- insurance claims.... $ 16,377 $ 794 $ 5,080 $ 12,091 - ---------- (1) Amounts consist primarily of payments on claims. (2)Amounts represent both the current and long-term portions. S-4 EXIBIT 21.7 FIFTH AMENDMENT FIFTH AMENDMENT dated as of November 2, 2001 (the "Amendment") to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 29, 1997 (as amended to date, the "Credit Agreement") among PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation ("PXI"), PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Borrower"), XTRA SUPER FOOD CENTERS, INC., a Delaware corporation ("XTRA"), the Syndication Agent, the Administrative Agent, and the Banks party thereto from time to time. All capitalized terms used in this Amendment and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings provided such terms in the Credit Agreement. W I T N E S S E T H : WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions of this Amendment, the parties hereto wish to amend the Credit Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed: 1. Section 7.08 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by (x) deleting the phrase "last Saturday of January" where such phrase appears in clause (i), and (y) inserting the phrase "Saturday closest to October 31" in lieu thereof. 2. Section 8.11 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by (x) deleting the ratio "1.25:1.00" set forth opposite the heading "Fiscal Quarter Ending November 3, 2001", and (y) inserting the ratio "1.55:1.00" in lieu thereof. 3. Section 8.12(a)(ii) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting immediately following the word "By Laws" the phrase "or, in the case of the Borrower following its conversion to a Delaware limited liability company, its certificate of formation or its limited liability company agreement". 4. Section 10 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the definition of "Borrower" in its entirety and inserting the following new definition in lieu thereof: "Borrower" shall mean Pueblo International Inc., and following its conversion to a Delaware limited liability company, Pueblo International LLC. 5. Each Bank hereby consents to the conversion of Pueblo International Inc. to a Delaware limited liability company with the name of "Pueblo International LLC" and with the initial Certificate of Formation, dated as of November 2, 2001 and the Limited Liability Company Agreement and Single Member Declaration, dated as of November 2, 2001, provided that 100% of the membership interests in Pueblo International LLC are certificated and are pledged to the Collateral Agent pursuant to the PXI Pledge Agreement. 6. For purposes of Sections 3.04, 8.09, 8.10, and 8.11 of the Credit Agreement, the fiscal quarter of PXI and its Subsidiaries that commences on November 4, 2001 will end (or be deemed to end) on January 26, 2002 (as stated in such Sections), however for other reporting purposes (including the filing of PXI's report on form 10-Q) such fiscal quarter may end on February 23, 2002'. 7. In order to induce the Required Banks to enter into this Amendment, PXI and the Borrower hereby represent and warrant that: (a) no Default or Event of Default exists as of the Fifth Amendment Effective Date (as defined below), both before and after giving effect to this Amendment; and (b) all of the representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement or the other Credit Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Fifth Amendment Effective Date both before and after giving effect to this Amendment (it being understood that any representation or warranty made as of a specific date shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such specific date). 8. This Amendment is limited as specified and shall not constitute a modification, acceptance or waiver of any other provision of the Credit Agreement or any other Credit Document. 9. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which counterparts when executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. A complete set of counterparts shall be lodged with the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. 10. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNEDBY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. 11. This Amendment shall become effective as of November 2, 2001 on the date (the "Fifth Amendment Effective Date") when (i) the Administrative Agent has received the amendment fee in relation to this Amendment as provided in the separate fee letter, (ii) each of PXI, the Borrower, Xtra, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Required Banks shall have signed a counterpart hereof (whether the same or different counterparts) and shall have delivered (including by way of facsimile transmission) the same to the Administrative Agent at its Notice Office, and (iii) PXI shall have delivered 100% of the membership interests in Pueblo International LLC in certificated form to the Collateral Agent. 12. From and after the Fifth Amendment Effective Date, all references in the Credit Agreement and each of the other Credit Documents to the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be references to the Credit Agreement as amended hereby. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorized officers to execute and deliver this Amendment as of the date first above written. PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer XTRA SUPER FOOD CENTERS, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTTIA By: /s/ W. Brown Title: Managing Director BANK OF AMERICA, N.A By: /s/ Wayne R. Porritt Title: Managing Director ACKNOWLEDGED: PUEBLO MARKETS, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer PUEBLO SUPER VIDEOS, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ALL TRUCK, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer XTRA DRUGSTORE, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer EXIBIT 21.8 SIXTH AMENDMENT SIXTH AMENDMENT dated as of January 31, 2002 (the "Amendment") to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 29, 1997 (as amended to date, the "Credit Agreement") among PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation ("PXI"), PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Borrower"), XTRA SUPER FOOD CENTERS, INC., a Delaware corporation ("XTRA"), the Syndication Agent, the Administrative Agent, and the Banks party thereto from time to time. All capitalized terms used in this Amendment and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings provided such terms in the Credit Agreement. W I T N E S S E T H : WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions of this Amendment, the parties hereto wish to amend the Credit Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed: 1. Section 3.04 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated inits entirety as follows: "3.04 Limitation on Availability. (a)(i) At any time during each period set forth below, the sum of (x) the aggregate principal amount of Loans outstanding and (y) the aggregate amount of L/C Oustandings, shall not exceed the amount (as further reduced pursuant to clause (ii) below) set forth opposite such period: Period (dates are inclusive) Amount August 12, 2001 - November 3, 2001 $41,700,000.00 November 4, 2001 - January 26, 2002 $43,900,000.00 January 27, 2002 - May 18, 2002 $43,000,000.00 May 19, 2002 - Maturity Date $40,000,000.00 (ii) The aggregate available amounts set forth in clause (i) above shall be reduced by the amount of any reductions in the Total Unutilized Revolving Commitment or Total Revolving Commitment pursuant to Section 3.02 or Section 3.03. (b) During any period set forth in Section 3.04(a), the Borrower shall be required to make mandatory prepayments in the manner set forth in Section 4.02(A)(a) as if the Adjusted Total Revolving Commitment in effect were equal to the aggregate amount then available under Section 3.04(a)." 2. In order to induce the Required Banks to enter into this Amendment, PXI and the Borrower hereby represent and warrant that: (a) no Default or Event of Default exists as of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date (as defined below), both before and after giving effect to this Amendment; and (b) all of the representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement or the other Credit Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date both before and after giving effect to this Amendment (it being understood that any representation or warranty made as of a specific date shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such specific date). 3. This Amendment is limited as specified and shall not constitute a modification, acceptance or waiver of any other provision of the Credit Agreement or any other Credit Document. 4. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which counterparts when executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. A complete set of counterparts shall be lodged with the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. 5. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. 6. This Amendment shall become effective as of January 31, 2002 on the date (the "Sixth Amendment Effective Date") when each of PXI, the Borrower, Xtra, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Required Banks shall have signed a counterpart hereof (whether the same or different counterparts) and shall have delivered (including by way of facsimile transmission) the same to the Administrative Agent at its Notice Office. 7. From and after the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, all references in the Credit Agreement and each of the other Credit Documents to the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be references to the Credit Agreement as amended hereby. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorized officers to execute and deliver this Amendment as of the date first above written. PUEBLO XTRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer PUEBLO INTERNATIONAL, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer XTRA SUPER FOOD CENTERS,INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA By: /s/ Patrick J. Hawes Title: Comptroller BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. By: /s/ Wayne R. Porritt Title: Managing Director ACKNOWLEDGED: PUEBLO MARKETS, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer PUEBLO SUPER VIDEOS, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ALL TRUCK, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer XTRA DRUGSTORE, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer PUEBLO CARIBBEAN VIDEOS, INC. By: /s/ Daniel J. O'Leary Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 32 32 1/29/2002 6:57 PM (2K) NEWYORK 854947 v4 [$b_j04!.DOC] 1/29/2002 6:57 PM (2K) NEWYORK 854947 v4 [$b_j04!.DOC] - -59- 1/29/2002 6:57 PM (2K) NEWYORK 854947 v4 [$b_j04!.DOC] 80