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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
/X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934.
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MAY 8, 1994
/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ______________ TO ______________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-20355
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PRICE/COSTCO, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 33-0572969
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4649 MORENA BOULEVARD 10809 - 120TH AVENUE N.E.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92117 KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON 98033
(Address of principal executive offices)
(619) 581-4600 (206) 803-8100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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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 ____
The registrant had 217,766,118 common shares, par value $.01, outstanding at
June 13, 1994.
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PRICE/COSTCO, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.................................................................... 9
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.......................................................... 10
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.......................................................... 11
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements..................................................... 12
Report of Independent Public Accountants................................................................. 17
ITEM 2 -- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS............ 3
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 -- LEGAL PROCEEDINGS................................................................................ 7
ITEM 2 -- CHANGES IN SECURITIES............................................................................ 7
ITEM 3 -- DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.................................................................. 7
ITEM 4 -- SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.............................................. 7
ITEM 5 -- OTHER INFORMATION................................................................................ 7
ITEM 6 -- EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K................................................................. 7
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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --
Price/Costco, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company" or "PriceCostco")
unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of May 8, 1994, and the
audited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 29, 1993 and unaudited
condensed consolidated statements of operations for the 12 and 36 weeks ended
May 8, 1994, and May 9, 1993, and unaudited condensed consolidated statements of
cash flows for the 36-week periods then ended are attached. Also attached are
notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the results of the
limited review performed by Arthur Andersen & Co., independent public
accountants.
The Company reports on a 52/53-week fiscal year, consisting of 13 four-week
periods and ending on Sunday nearest the end of August. Fiscal 1994 will end on
August 28, 1994. The first, second and third quarters consist of 12 weeks each
and the fourth quarter consists of 16 weeks.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS --
It is suggested that this management's discussion be read in conjunction
with the management discussion included in the Company's fiscal 1993 annual
report on Form 10-K previously filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
(a) COMPARISON OF THE 12 WEEKS ENDED MAY 8, 1994, AND MAY 9, 1993 (DOLLARS IN
THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
Net income during the third quarter of fiscal 1994 decreased 6% to $32,040
or $.15 per share (fully diluted) as compared to $33,951, or $.16 per share
(fully diluted) during the third quarter of fiscal 1993.
Net sales increased 6% to $3,546,445 during the third quarter of fiscal
1994, from $3,348,255 during the third quarter of fiscal 1993. This increase was
due to sales at the 30 warehouses that were opened since the end of the third
quarter of fiscal 1993, which increases were partially offset by negative
comparable sales at warehouses in operation during both fiscal periods, and by
the closing of seven warehouses during fiscal 1993 and closing another seven
warehouses during the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 1994.
Comparable sales, or sales in warehouses open for at least a year, decreased
2% during the third quarter of fiscal 1994. The comparable sales decrease was
attributed to several factors, including the following: the effect of sales
cannibalization by opening additional warehouses in existing markets; increased
competition in most markets; price deflation in certain merchandise categories;
and a weaker Canadian dollar. The Company derives approximately 15% of net sales
from Canada. Comparable sales for the first and second quarters of fiscal 1994
decreased 5% and 1%, respectively.
Membership fees and other revenue increased from $67,092, or 2.00% of net
sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 1993 to $69,367, or 1.96% of net sales, in
the third quarter of fiscal 1994. This increase reflects new membership sign-ups
at the 30 new warehouses opened since the end of the third quarter of fiscal
1993, and the effect of membership fee increases in certain markets implemented
in fiscal 1993 and 1994. As anticipated, the Company is experiencing a small
decline in membership renewals at existing warehouses mainly attributable to
overlapping memberships and offering Price and Costco members reciprocal
membership privileges effective November 1, 1993.
Revenue from real estate operations is net of operating expense and includes
the results of income-producing properties as well as gains on sales of
property. Revenue from real estate operations increased from $3,238 in the third
quarter of fiscal 1993 to $3,757 in the third quarter of fiscal 1994. The
increase is primarily due to net gains on the sale of properties during the
quarter.
Gross margin (defined as net sales minus merchandise costs) increased from
$305,527, or 9.12% of net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 1993 to $325,904,
or 9.19% of net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 1994. The gross margin
reflects improved buying and distribution techniques of the combined company and
an increased proportion of sales from ancillary businesses (such as pharmacy,
fresh food, one-hour photo, optical and food services) which typically have
higher gross margin characteristics.
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The gross margin figures reflect accounting for merchandise inventories on
the last -in, first-out (LIFO) method. For the third quarter of both fiscal 1994
and 1993 there was a $1,900 LIFO charge to income due to the use of the LIFO
method compared to the first -in, first-out (FIFO) method. The Company's LIFO
inventory computation is determined annually based on year-end inventory
quantities and prices. Management estimates interim provisions which it believes
are appropriate and conservative.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales
increased from 9.20% during the third quarter of fiscal 1993 to 9.41% during the
third quarter of fiscal 1994, reflecting a combination of comparable sales
decreases in warehouses in operation during both fiscal periods and higher
expense ratios at warehouses opened during fiscal 1993 and fiscal 1994 (newer
units generally operate at lower annual sales volumes than older units and,
therefore, incur higher expense ratios than older units).
Preopening expenses totaled $3,465 or 0.10% of net sales during the third
quarter of fiscal 1993 and $1,967 or 0.06% of net sales during the third quarter
of fiscal 1994. During the third quarter of fiscal 1994, the company opened one
new warehouse. The Company opened two new warehouses during the third quarter of
fiscal 1993. The higher preopening expense in fiscal 1993 reflects the timing of
more warehouse openings early in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1993 as compared
to fiscal 1994.
Interest expense totaled $11,445 in the third quarter of fiscal 1993 and
$12,155 in the third quarter of fiscal 1994. In both fiscal quarters the
majority of interest expense related to the three series of convertible
subordinated debentures and borrowings under the Company's credit facilities.
Interest and other income totaled $3,825 in the third quarter of fiscal 1993
and $3,181 in the third quarter of fiscal 1994. This decrease was primarily due
to lower average balances of cash and short - term investments in the third
quarter of fiscal 1994.
(b) COMPARISON OF THE 36 WEEKS ENDED MAY 8, 1994 AND MAY 9, 1993 (DOLLARS IN
THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
Net income during the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994 totaled $61,324, or $.28
per share (fully diluted), compared to $147,308 or $.67 per share (fully
diluted) during the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993. This year's income figure
includes a merger and restructuring charge of $120,000 pre-tax ($80,000, or $.36
per share, after tax), related to combining The Price Company and Costco
Wholesale Corporation. Excluding the merger and restructuring charge, net income
for the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994 would have been $141,324, or $.64 per
share (fully diluted).
Net sales increased 6% to $11,165,659 in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994,
from $10,506,946 in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993. This increase was due to:
sales at the 30 warehouses that were opened since the end of the third quarter
of fiscal 1993, which increases were partially offset by negative comparable
sales at warehouses in operation during both fiscal periods and by the closing
of seven warehouses during fiscal 1993 and closing another seven warehouses
during the third quarter of fiscal 1994. Changes in prices of merchandise did
not materially contribute to sales increases.
Comparable sales, or sales in warehouses open for at least a year, decreased
3% in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994. The comparable sales decrease was
attributed to several factors, including the following: the effect of sales
cannibalization by opening additional warehouses in existing markets; increased
competition in most markets; price deflation in certain merchandise categories;
and a weaker Canadian dollar where the Company derives approximately 15% of net
sales.
Membership fees and other revenue increased from $222,231 or 2.12% of net
sales, in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993 to $228,942 or 2.05% of net sales in
the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994. This increase reflects new membership
sign-ups at the 30 new warehouses opened since the end of the third quarter of
1993, and the effect of membership fee increases implemented in certain markets
in fiscal 1993 and
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1994. As anticipated, the Company is experiencing a small decline in membership
renewals at existing warehouses mainly attributable to overlapping memberships
and offering Price and Costco members reciprocal membership privileges effective
November 1, 1993.
Revenue from real estate operations is net of operating expenses and
includes the results of income-producing properties as well as gains on sales of
property. Revenue from real estate operations decreased from $14,992 in the
first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993 to $13,978 in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994.
The decrease is due primarily to larger net gains being recognized on the sale
of properties in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993, compared to the first 36
weeks of fiscal 1994.
Gross margin (defined as net sales minus merchandise costs) increased from
$969,108, or 9.22% of net sales in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993 to
$1,043,346, or 9.34% of net sales in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994. The
gross margin reflects improved buying and distribution techniques of the
combined company and an increased proportion of sales from ancillary businesses
(such as pharmacy, fresh food, one-hour photo, optical and food services) which
typically have higher gross margin characteristics.
The gross margin figures reflect accounting for merchandise inventory costs
on the last -in, first-out (LIFO) method. For the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994
there was a $5,700 LIFO charge to income due to the use of the LIFO method
compared to the first -in, first-out (FIFO) method. This compares to a $6,000
LIFO charge in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993. The Company's LIFO inventory
computation is determined annually based on year-end inventory quantities and
prices. Management estimates interim provisions which it believes are
appropriate and conservative. The actual LIFO inventory computation for fiscal
1993 resulted in a fourth quarter LIFO credit of $11,350 which resulted in a
total 1993 credit to income of $5,350.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales
increased from 8.77% in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993 to 8.98% in the first
36 weeks of fiscal 1994, reflecting a combination of comparable sales decreases
in warehouses in operation during both fiscal periods and higher expense ratios
at warehouses opened during the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993 and the first 36
weeks of fiscal 1994 (newer warehouses generally operate at significantly lower
annual sales volumes than mature units and, therefore, incur higher expense
ratios than mature units). Included in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994
selling, general and administrative expenses is a $2,500 pre-tax charge related
to costs associated with the January 1994 Los Angeles earthquake.
Preopening expenses totaled $19,850 or 0.19% of net sales in the first 36
weeks of fiscal 1993 compared to $18,012 or 0.16% of net sales in the first 36
weeks of fiscal 1994. The Company opened 29 new warehouses in the first 36 weeks
of fiscal 1993. In the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994, the company opened 22 new
warehouses.
Interest expense totaled $31,852 in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1993 and
$34,633 in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994. In both fiscal periods the
majority of interest expense related to the three series of convertible
subordinated debentures and borrowings under the Company's credit facilities and
commercial paper programs.
Interest income and other totaled $12,802 in the first 36 weeks of fiscal
1993 and $9,104 in the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994. This decrease was
primarily due to lower average balances of cash and short-term investments and
lower interest rates in fiscal 1994.
The $120,000 pre-tax ($80,000 after-tax) provision for merger and
restructuring costs includes approximately $20,000 of direct transaction costs
related to the merger, as well as estimated expenses related to consolidating
and restructuring certain functions, the closing of certain facilities and sale
of related properties, severance and employee payments, write-offs of certain
redundant capitalized costs and certain other costs. Under the
pooling-of-interests accounting method, these estimated costs are expensed in
the quarter in which the merger was consummated (first quarter of fiscal 1994).
The provision for income tax in the the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994 reflects
certain merger-related costs that are not deductible for income tax purposes.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
PriceCostco's primary requirement for capital is the financing of land,
building and equipment costs for new warehouses plus the costs of initial
warehouse operations and working capital requirements; non-club real estate
development, including real estate joint ventures; and international expansion
through investment in foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures.
For the first 36 weeks of fiscal 1994, cash provided by operations totaled
$200,653. Proceeds generated from property sales were $50,308. These funds,
combined with a $111,090 reduction of cash and cash equivalents and short-term
investments and $18,875 of increased borrowings under revolving credit
agreements were used to finance additions to property and equipment for
warehouse clubs and related operations of $312,640, other investing activities
related primarily to non-club real estate development, and other assets, which
together totaled $95,428, including the purchase from a bank of a $41,000 note
receivable which was previously guaranteed by the Company.
For fiscal 1994, expansion plans for the United States and Canada are to
open approximately 25 new warehouse clubs including the 21 new warehouses opened
through the third quarter of fiscal 1994. As of June 17, 1994 a total of 22 new
warehouses had been opened in fiscal 1994, less closings of seven warehouses
through the third quarter of fiscal 1994.
The Company is also expanding its international operations. The Company
continues to develop its interests in Mexico through a joint venture which
operates six Price Clubs in Mexico, three of which have been opened in fiscal
1994. This joint venture is accounted for using the equity method and has not
had a material effect on the Company's operating results. The Company opened its
first warehouse in the United Kingdom in November, 1993, and its second location
on June 9, 1994. The Company owns an approximate 60% interest in its United
Kingdom subsidiary with minority interests owned by third-parties. During the
third quarter the Company received proceeds of approximately $36,514
representing the minority interests' investment in U.K. operations. The U.K.
subsidiary is consolidated for financial reporting purposes. Other markets are
being assessed for expansion opportunities, including Pacific Rim and Latin
American countries.
Total planned capital expenditures for fiscal 1994 are approximately
$650,000 to fund warehouse club expansion in the United States and Canada, other
international warehouse club expansion, non-club real estate development, and
other activities such as Quest electronic shopping, business delivery,
processing and packaging operations and alternative methods of distributing
goods and services. The expenditures will be financed with a combination of cash
provided from operations; the use of cash, cash equivalents and short-term
investments; short-term borrowings under revolving credit facilities and/or
commercial paper facilities; issuance of long-term debt; and other financing
sources including the sale of certain real estate investments to third parties,
and proceeds from minority joint venture partners in international subsidiaries,
as required.
The Company has a domestic multiple option loan facility with a group of 14
banks which provides for borrowings of up to $500,000, or for standby support
for a $500,000 commercial paper program. Of this amount, $250,000 expires on
January 30, 1995, and $250,000 expires on January 30, 1998. The interest rate on
bank borrowings is based on LIBOR, the prime or federal funds rate or rates bid
at auction by the participating banks. Notes payable at May 8, 1994, in the
accompanying balance sheet consist of amounts outstanding under the Company's
commercial paper program.
In addition, the Company's wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary has a $67,500
line of credit with a group of three Canadian banks of which $30,000 expires on
December 1, 1994 (the short-term portion) and $37,500 expires in various amounts
through December 1, 1996 (the long-term portion). The interest rate on
borrowings is based on the prime rate or the "Bankers' Acceptance" rate. At May
8, 1994, approximately $17,300 was borrowed under these programs.
Due to rapid inventory turnover, the Company's operations provide higher
level of supplier accounts payable than generally encountered in other forms of
retailing. When combined with accrued
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expenses and other current liabilities, the resulting amount typically exceeds
the current assets needed to operate the business (e.g., cash, merchandise
inventories, receivables and other current assets). At May 8, 1994, working
capital totaled a negative $62,805 compared to a positive $130,717 at August 29,
1993. This decrease is primarily related to a reduction in cash and cash
equivalents of $20,974, a decrease in short-term investments of $90,116 and an
increase in notes payable of $18,875, offset by increases in other working
capital accounts of $63,557.
The Company's balance sheet as of May 8, 1994, reflects a $305,454 or 8%
increase in total assets since August 29, 1993. This increase is composed
primarily of: (1) increased inventory levels of $178,093 primarily reflecting
the Company's expansion program; (2) increases in property and equipment,
non-club real estate investments, and other assets totaling $269,640, primarily
related to the Company's fiscal 1994 expansion activities and the purchase of
the $41,000 note receivable; and (3) was partially offset by the $111,090
decrease in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments used to finance
investing activities. Stockholders' equity increased due primarily to net income
of $61,324 for the thirty-six weeks ended March 8, 1994.
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS --
On April 6, 1992, Price was served with a complaint in an action entitled
FECHT ET AL. V. THE PRICE COMPANY ET AL., Case No. 92-497, United States
District Court, Southern District of California. Subsequently, on April 22,
1992, Price was served with a first amended complaint in the action. The case
was dismissed without prejudice by the Court on September 21, 1992, on the
grounds the plaintiffs had failed to state a sufficient claim against
defendants. Subsequently, plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Complaint which, in
the opinion of the Company's counsel, alleged substantially the same facts as
the prior complaint. The case was dismissed with prejudice by the Court on March
9, 1993, on grounds the plaintiffs had failed to state a sufficient claim
against defendants. Plaintiffs have filed an Appeal in the Ninth Circuit Court
of Appeals. The Company intends to vigorously defend the suit and believes the
ultimate outcome of the litigation will not have a material effect on the
financial statements.
The Company is a party to litigation in the ordinary course of business to
which its property is subject. The Company's management does not believe that
the ultimate resolution of any of these matters will have a material adverse
impact on the financial position of the Company.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES --
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES --
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS --
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION --
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K --
(a) No exhibits are included herein or incorporated by reference.
(b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed for the 12 weeks ended May 8, 1994.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
PRICE/COSTCO, INC.
REGISTRANT
/s/ JAMES D. SINEGAL
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Date: June 22, 1994 James D. Sinegal
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
/s/ RICHARD A. GALANTI
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Date: June 22, 1994 Richard A. Galanti
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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PRICECOSTCO, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
ASSETS
MAY 8, AUGUST 29,
1994 1993
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(UNAUDITED)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents......................................................... $ 99,253 $ 120,227
Short-term investments............................................................ -- 90,116
Receivables, net.................................................................. 93,652 114,828
Merchandise inventories........................................................... 1,171,822 993,729
Other current assets.............................................................. 60,121 70,134
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Total current assets............................................................ 1,424,848 1,389,034
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land, land rights, and land improvements.......................................... 919,586 906,588
Buildings and leasehold improvements.............................................. 1,062,849 905,396
Equipment and fixtures............................................................ 493,168 433,502
Construction in progress.......................................................... 72,839 116,346
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2,548,442 2,361,832
Less -- accumulated depreciation and amortization................................. (400,004) (330,150)
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Net property and equipment...................................................... 2,148,438 2,031,682
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NON-CLUB REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, NET............................................... 410,167 334,491
OTHER ASSETS........................................................................ 262,076 184,868
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$ 4,245,529 $ 3,940,075
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bank checks outstanding, less cash on deposit..................................... $ 12,803 $ 18,361
Notes payable..................................................................... 41,968 23,093
Accounts payable.................................................................. 1,028,175 872,851
Accrued salaries and benefits..................................................... 196,969 178,397
Accrued sales and other taxes..................................................... 98,475 77,784
Other current liabilities......................................................... 109,263 87,831
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Total current liabilities....................................................... 1,487,653 1,258,317
LONG-TERM DEBT...................................................................... 805,633 812,576
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES......................................... 63,257 72,454
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Total liabilities............................................................... 2,356,543 2,143,347
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MINORITY INTERESTS.................................................................. 36,895 --
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued
and outstanding.................................................................. -- --
Common stock $.01 par value; 900,000,000 shares authorized; 217,742,000 and
217,074,000 shares issued and outstanding........................................ 2,177 2,171
Additional paid-in capital........................................................ 578,077 571,268
Accumulated foreign currency translation.......................................... (45,069) (32,293)
Retained earnings................................................................. 1,316,906 1,255,582
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Total stockholders' equity...................................................... 1,852,091 1,796,728
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$ 4,245,529 $ 3,940,075
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets.
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PRICECOSTCO, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
12 WEEKS 12 WEEKS
ENDED MAY 8, ENDED MAY 9, 36 WEEKS ENDED 36 WEEKS ENDED
1994 1993 MAY 8, 1994 MAY 9, 1993
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REVENUE
Net sales........................................ $ 3,546,445 $ 3,348,255 $ 11,165,659 $ 10,506,946
Membership fees and other........................ 69,367 67,092 228,942 222,231
Real estate operations........................... 3,757 3,238 13,978 14,992
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Total revenue.................................. 3,619,569 3,418,585 11,408,579 10,744,169
OPERATING EXPENSES
Merchandise costs................................ 3,220,541 3,042,728 10,122,313 9,537,838
Selling, general and administrative expenses..... 333,784 308,179 1,003,194 921,910
Preopening expenses.............................. 1,967 3,465 18,012 19,850
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Operating income............................... 63,277 64,213 265,060 264,571
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest expense................................. (12,155) (11,445) (34,633) (31,852)
Interest and other income........................ 3,181 3,825 9,104 12,802
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Income before provision for merger and
restructuring expense and income taxes........ 54,303 56,593 239,531 245,521
PROVISION FOR MERGER AND RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE..... -- -- 120,000 --
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Income before provision for income taxes......... 54,303 56,593 119,531 245,521
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES......................... 22,263 22,642 58,207 98,213
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Net income....................................... $ 32,040 $ 33,951 $ 61,324 $ 147,308
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NET INCOME PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE
--
PRIMARY.......................................... $.15 $.16 $.28 $.67
Shares used in calculation (000's)............. 219,516 219,431 219,488 226,976
FULLY DILUTED.................................... $.15 $.16 $.28 $.67
Shares used in calculation (000's)............. 219,516 219,431 219,491 239,734
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PRICECOSTCO, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
36 WEEKS 36 WEEKS
ENDED MAY ENDED MAY
8, 1994 9, 1993
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income........................................................................ $ 61,324 $ 147,308
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization................................................... 87,647 77,480
Increase in merchandise inventories............................................. (185,108) (181,625)
Increase in accounts payable.................................................... 162,704 51,850
Other........................................................................... 74,086 10,526
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Total adjustments............................................................. 139,329 (41,769)
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Net cash provided by operating activities..................................... 200,653 105,539
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment............................................... (312,640) (314,260)
Additions to non-club real estate investments..................................... (29,360) (38,411)
Proceeds from non-club real estate investments and property and equipment......... 50,308 18,895
Decrease in short-term investments and restricted cash............................ 90,116 111,277
Increase in other assets and other................................................ (66,068) (38,945)
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Net cash used in investing activities......................................... (267,644) (261,444)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Additions to notes payable........................................................ 18,875 46,967
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt...................................... -- 2,329
Changes in bank overdraft......................................................... (4,956) --
Payments on long-term debt........................................................ (9,858) (531)
Exercise of stock options, including income tax benefit........................... 6,815 7,072
Proceeds from minority partner in subsidiary...................................... 36,514 --
Other............................................................................. -- (5,007)
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Net cash provided by financing activities..................................... 47,390 50,830
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH............................................. (1,373) (5,284)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents..................................... (20,974) (110,359)
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR...................................... 120,227 232,874
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF QUARTER......................................... $ 99,253 $ 122,515
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest (net of amounts capitalized)........................................... $ 39,930 $ 36,795
Income taxes.................................................................... 55,019 95,247
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Owned property was transferred or invested as follows:
Property and equipment.......................................................... $ 82,541 $ 49,008
Non-club real estate investments................................................ (84,701) (52,089)
Other assets.................................................................... 2,160 3,081
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PRICECOSTCO, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 8, 1994
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
NOTE (1) -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Price/Costco, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and its subsidiaries
(PriceCostco or the Company.) PriceCostco is a holding company which operates
primarily through its major subsidiaries, The Price Company and subsidiaries
(Price), and Costco Wholesale Corporation and subsidiaries (Costco). As
described more fully in Note 2 -- the Transaction, on October 21, 1993, Price
and Costco became wholly owned subsidiaries of PriceCostco. These unaudited
consolidated financial statements have been prepared following the
pooling-of-interests method of accounting and reflect the combined financial
position and operating results of Price and Costco for all periods presented.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial reporting and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. While these statements reflect all normal
recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for
fair presentation of the results of the interim period, they do not include all
of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to
the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual
report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended August 29, 1993 and the Company's
quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q for the first and second quarters of fiscal
1994.
BUSINESS
The Company operates in two reporting business segments -- cash and carry
merchandising and real estate operations. The Company reports on a 52/53-week
fiscal year, consisting of 13 four-week periods and ending on Sunday nearest the
end of August. Fiscal 1994 will end on August 28, 1994. The first, second and
third quarters consist of 12 weeks each, and the fourth quarter consists of 16
weeks.
MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES
Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market as
determined primarily by the retail inventory method, and are stated using the
last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for U.S. merchandise inventories, and first-in,
first-out (FIFO) method for international merchandise inventories. If the FIFO
method had been used merchandise inventories would have been $14,950 and $9,250
higher at May 8, 1994 and August 29, 1993, respectively.
The Company provides for estimated inventory losses between physical
inventory counts on the basis of a standard percentage of sales. This provision
is adjusted to reflect the actual shrinkage results of the physical inventory
counts which generally occur in the second and fourth quarters of the Company's
fiscal year.
NOTES RECEIVABLE
Notes receivable included in other assets totaled $120,717 at May 8, 1994
and $75,419 at August 29, 1993 and consist primarily of a $41,000 loan to a
hotel company (the Hotel loan) and amounts due from various municipalities and
agencies. On October 15, 1993, the Company purchased and assumed all of the
rights and obligations of the Hotel loan which it had previously guaranteed. The
borrower, a hotel company, had been in violation of its debt covenants. The note
is collateralized by certain hotel property. If the collateral were deemed
worthless, the Company could incur an after-tax loss of up to $25,000. The
Company believes that the likelihood of any material loss from this note
receivable is remote.
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PRICECOSTCO, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MAY 8, 1994
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
NOTE (1) -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
MINORITY INTERESTS
The Company owns an approximately 60% interest in its United Kingdom
subsidiary with minority interests owned by third-parties. During the third
quarter of fiscal 1994 the Company received proceeds of approximate $36,514
representing the minority interests' investment in U.K. operations. The U.K.
subsidiary is consolidated for financial reporting purposes.
NET INCOME PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE
Net income per common and common equivalent share is based on the weighted
average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding. For the 12
and 36 weeks ended May 8, 1994 and the 12 weeks ended May 9, 1993, the effect of
convertible debentures was not dilutive for either primary or fully-diluted
purposes. For the 36 weeks ended May 9, 1993 this calculation eliminated
interest expense, net of income taxes, on the 5 1/2% convertible subordinated
debentures (primary and fully diluted) and the 6 3/4% convertible subordinated
debentures (fully diluted only), and includes the additional shares issuable
upon conversion of these debentures.
NOTE (2) -- THE TRANSACTION
On October 21, 1993, the shareholders of both Price and Costco approved an
agreement that provided for the mergers of Price and Costco into PriceCostco
(the Transaction). Pursuant to the Transaction, Price and Costco became
subsidiaries of PriceCostco. Shareholders of Price received 2.13 shares of
PriceCostco common stock for each share of Price common stock and shareholders
of Costco received one share of PriceCostco common stock for each share of
Costco.
The Transaction qualified as a "pooling-of-interests" for financial
reporting purposes. The pooling-of-interests method of accounting is intended to
present as a single interest two or more common shareholder interests which were
previously independent. Consequently, the historical financial statements for
periods prior to the consummation of the combination are restated as though the
companies had been combined. The restated financial statements are adjusted to
conform the accounting policies of the separate companies.
All fees and expenses related to the Transaction and to the consolidation
and restructuring of the combined companies were expensed as required under the
pooling-of-interests accounting method in the unaudited consolidated statement
of operations of PriceCostco in the first quarter of fiscal 1994. Such fees and
expenses are approximately $120,000 ($80,000 after tax), of which approximately
$20,000 are direct transaction costs, and the remainder is the estimated expense
related to consolidating and restructuring certain functions, the closing of
certain facilities and sales of related properties, severance and employee
payments, write-offs of certain redundant capitalized costs and certain other
costs.
The calculation of net income per common and common equivalent share for
each period presented prior to the Transaction reflects the issuance of 2.13
shares of PriceCostco Common Stock for each share of Price Common Stock used in
such calculation and one share of PriceCostco Common Stock for each share of
Costco Common Stock used in such calculation without consideration for
fractional shares or dissenting shares of Price or dissenting shares of Costco.
Costco's consolidated financial statements reported income taxes following
the requirements of SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Price's
consolidated financial statements reported income taxes following the
requirements of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 11, "Accounting
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PRICECOSTCO, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MAY 8, 1994
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
NOTE (2) -- THE TRANSACTION (CONTINUED)
for Income Taxes." To conform Price's accounting practice to SFAS No. 109, an
adjustment was made to increase the deferred tax liability and to reduce
retained earnings as of fiscal 1989 (the year Costco adopted the liability
method of accounting for income taxes) by approximately $20,100.
The following summarizes amounts of Price and Costco prior to the
Transaction.
MEMBERSHIP REAL ESTATE
NET SALES FEES AND OTHER OPERATION NET INCOME
-------------- -------------- ----------- -----------
36 weeks ended May 8, 1994:
Price (8 weeks prior to the Transaction)... $ 1,092,891 $ 28,525 $ 5,241 $ 13,237
Costco (8 weeks prior to the
Transaction).............................. 1,204,765 23,818 -- 9,301
PriceCostco (28 weeks after the
Transaction).............................. 8,868,003 176,599 8,737 38,786
-------------- -------------- ----------- -----------
Combined................................. $ 11,165,659 $ 228,942 $ 13,978 $ 61,324
-------------- -------------- ----------- -----------
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36 weeks ended May 9, 1993:
Price...................................... $ 5,365,570 $ 121,102 $ 14,992 $ 72,813
Costco..................................... 5,141,376 101,129 -- 74,495
-------------- -------------- ----------- -----------
Combined................................. $ 10,506,946 $ 222,231 $ 14,992 $ 147,308
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NOTE (3) -- NON-CLUB REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
Non-club real estate investments consist of the following components:
AUGUST 29,
MAY 8, 1994 1993
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Property held for development or lease to others.............................. $ 431,626 $ 347,274
Less accumulated depreciation................................................. (21,459) (23,352)
----------- -----------
410,167 323,922
Investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures..................... -- 10,569
----------- -----------
$ 410,167 $ 334,491
----------- -----------
----------- -----------
Property held for development or lease to others consists of property owned
directly and property owned by real estate joint venture partnerships in which
the Company has a controlling interest. Investments in and advances to real
estate joint ventures relate to real estate partnerships that are less than
majority owned. In the third quarter of fiscal 1994 the Company sold its
remaining minority interest joint venture property.
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PRICECOSTCO, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MAY 8, 1994
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
NOTE (3) -- NON-CLUB REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Components of real estate operations are as follows:
12 WEEKS 12 WEEKS 36 WEEKS 36 WEEKS
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
MAY 8, MAY 9, MAY 8, MAY 9,
1994 1993 1994 1993
----------- ----------- --------- ---------
Rental and other revenue................................... $ 6,190 $ 5,070 $ 16,272 $ 14,066
Operating expenses......................................... 3,217 1,995 7,008 5,923
Gains (loss) of non-club real estate investments........... 784 163 4,714 6,849
----------- ----------- --------- ---------
Real estate operations, net................................ $ 3,757 $ 3,238 $ 13,978 $ 14,992
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NOTE (4) -- DEBT
BANK LINES OF CREDIT
The company has a domestic multiple option loan facility with a group of 14
banks which provides for borrowings of up to $500,000 or for standby support for
a $500,000 commercial paper program. Of this amount, $250,000 expires on January
30, 1995, and $250,000 expires on January 30, 1998. The interest rate on bank
borrowings is based on LIBOR or rates bid at auction by the participating banks.
Notes payable at May 8, 1994, in the accompanying balance sheet consist of
amounts outstanding under the Company's commercial paper program.
In addition, the Company's wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary has a $67,500
line of credit with a group of three Canadian banks of which $30,000 expires on
December 1, 1994 (the short-term portion) and $37,500 expires in various amounts
through December 1, 1996 (the long-term portion). The interest rate on
borrowings is based on the prime rate or the "Bankers' Acceptance" rate. At May
8, 1994, approximately $17,300 was borrowed under these programs.
The Company has separate letter of credit facilities (for commercial and
standby letters of credit), totaling approximately $184,500. The outstanding
commitments under these facilities at May 8, 1994 was approximately $83,000,
including approximately $53,000 in standby letters for workers' compensation
requirements.
NOTE (5) -- INCOME TAXES
The following is a reconciliation of the federal statutory tax rate to the
effective tax rate for the 36-week periods ended May 8, 1994 and May 9, 1993:
36 WEEKS ENDED 36 WEEKS ENDED
MAY 8, 1994 MAY 9, 1993
---------------------- ----------------------
Federal statutory tax rate................................ $ 41,835 35.0% $ 83,482 34.0%
State, foreign and other income taxes, net................ 7,172 6.0 14,731 6.0
Nondeductible merger-related cost......................... 9,200 7.7 -- --
--------- --- --------- ---
Provision for income taxes................................ $ 58,207 48.7% $ 98,213 40.0%
--------- --- --------- ---
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NOTE (6) -- STOCK OPTIONS
Under the Company's combined incentive and non-qualified stock option plan
approved by shareholders of Price and Costco on October 21, 1993, a total of
1,257,400 options were granted during the first three quarters of fiscal 1994 at
an exercise price of $19 per share.
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PRICECOSTCO, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MAY 8, 1994
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
NOTE (7) -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS --
On April 6, 1992, Price was served with a complaint in an action entitled
FECHT ET AL. V. THE PRICE COMPANY ET AL., Case No. 92-497, United States
District Court, Southern District of California. Subsequently, on April 22,
1992, Price was served with a first amended complaint in the action. The case
was dismissed without prejudice by the Court on September 21, 1992, on the
grounds the plaintiffs had failed to state a sufficient claim against
defendants. Subsequently, plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Complaint which, in
the opinion of the Company's counsel, alleged substantially the same facts as
the prior complaint. The case was dismissed with prejudice by the Court on March
9, 1993, on grounds the plaintiffs had failed to state a sufficient claim
against defendants. Plaintiffs have filed an Appeal in the Ninth Circuit Court
of Appeals. The Company intends to vigorously defend the suit and believes the
ultimate outcome of the litigation will not have a material effect on the
financial statements.
The Company is party to routine litigation in the normal course of business,
to which its property is subject. The Company's management does not believe that
the ultimate resolution of any of these matters will have a material adverse
impact on the financial position of the Company.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To PriceCostco, Inc.:
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of
PriceCostco, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of May 8, 1994,
and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations for the
twelve-week and thirty-six week periods ended May 8, 1994, and May 9, 1993, and
the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the thirty-six week
periods ended May 8, 1994, and May 9, 1993. We did not review the interim
financial information of The Price Company, whose total revenues comprised 50%
and 51% for the twelve and thirty-six week periods ended May 9, 1993,
respectively, of the related consolidated totals but were furnished with the
report of other accountants on their review of those statements. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the company's management.
We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to
financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is
the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a
whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the financial statements referred to above for them to be in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Seattle, Washington
June 6, 1994
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