UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ Commission File Number: 000-23157 A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. (Exact name of - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- registrant as specified in charter) -------------------------------- ----------------------- Pennsylvania 22-3527763 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 500 University Court, Blackwood, NJ 08012 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (856) 228-6700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [X] Yes [ ] No Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Class Outstanding at July 28, 2003 - ------------------------------------ -------------------------------- Common Stock, no par value 19,244,207 A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION -------- Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002.......................3 Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002................................................................4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002................................................................5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..................................................6 Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.....................................................................7 Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk...................................12 Item 4.Controls and Procedures......................................................................12 PART II:OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings..........................................................................13 Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds..................................................13 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities............................................................13 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders........................................13 Item 5. Other Information..........................................................................13 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...........................................................14 SIGNATURES ..................................................................................................15 2 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A. C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollars in thousands) June 30, December 31, 2003 2002 ----------- ------------ ASSETS (unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $36,503 $61,584 Inventories 108,883 102,497 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,589 2,729 --------- --------- 149,975 166,810 Marketable securities 14,189 -- Property and equipment, net 30,459 27,997 Other assets 1,821 1,851 --------- --------- $196,444 $196,658 ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of capital leases $ 1,161 $ 1,342 Trade accounts payable 26,966 24,253 Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 3,376 5,737 Accrued expenses 6,538 8,326 Income taxes payable -- 3,341 --------- --------- 38,041 42,999 --------- --------- Long-term liabilities: Capitalized equipment leases, less current portion -- 504 Deferred tax liability 5,850 5,150 Other long-term liabilities 4,292 3,974 --------- --------- 10,142 9,628 --------- --------- 48,183 52,627 --------- --------- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued Common stock, no par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 19,139,665 shares outstanding at June 30, 2003 and 18,806,047 outstanding at December 31, 2002 102,413 99,654 Retained earnings 45,848 44,377 --------- --------- 148,261 144,031 --------- --------- $196,444 $196,658 ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements 3 A. C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Net sales $ 93,686 $ 82,866 $ 185,638 $ 168,719 Cost of sales (including buying and distribution costs) 58,893 52,170 117,310 106,332 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Gross Margin 34,793 30,696 68,328 62,387 Selling, general and administrative expenses 32,838 29,514 65,424 59,099 Pre-opening expenses 372 384 750 1,038 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Income from operations 1,583 798 2,154 2,250 Net interest (income) (118) (187) (227) (176) ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Income before income taxes 1,701 985 2,381 2,426 Income tax expense 650 401 910 966 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Net income $ 1,051 $ 584 $ 1,471 $ 1,460 ============ =========== ============ =========== Basic net income per share $ 0.06 $ 0.03 $ 0.08 $ 0.09 ============ =========== ============ =========== Weighted average shares outstanding 19,033,158 18,682,222 18,939,205 17,083,448 ============ =========== ============ =========== Diluted net income per share $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ 0.07 $ 0.08 ============ =========== ============ =========== Weighted average shares outstanding plus impact of stock options 19,762,411 19,779,186 19,620,269 18,134,658 ============ =========== ============ =========== See accompanying notes to financial statements 4 A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, ----------------------------- 2003 2002 --------- --------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net Income $ 1,471 $ 1,460 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,297 2,968 Provision for deferred income taxes 700 -- Changes in assets and liabilities: Inventories (6,386) (8,799) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,860) (774) Accounts payable, accrued payroll, payroll taxes and accrued expenses (1,436) (2,870) Income taxes payable (2,141) (3,680) Other long-term liabilities 318 350 Other 30 16 --------- --------- Net cash (used in) operating activities (6,007) (11,329) --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (5,759) (5,008) Investment in marketable securities (14,189) -- --------- --------- Cash flows (used in) investing activities (19,948) (5,008) --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from sale of shares -- 52,130 Proceeds from line of credit -- 2,000 Repayment of line of credit -- (2,000) Exercise of stock options 1,559 1,151 Repayment of capital leases (685) (644) --------- --------- Net cash provided by financing activities 874 52,637 --------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash (25,081) 36,300 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 61,584 10,818 --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 36,503 $ 47,118 ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements 5 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (1) Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements included herein include the accounts of A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively the "Company"). The Company is a chain of 74 retail stores selling arts and crafts merchandise. The stores are located throughout the eastern United States. These financial statements have been prepared by management without audit and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. Due to the seasonality of the Company's business, the results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, all such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. (2) Common Stock and Earnings per Share On June 25, 2002, the Company's Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 15, 2002 payable on July 31, 2002. All references to the number of shares of common stock, per share prices and earnings per share amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been adjusted to reflect the split on a retroactive basis. (3) Management Estimates The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reported period and related disclosures. Significant estimates made as of and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 include provisions for shrinkage, capitalized buying, warehousing and distribution costs related to inventory, and markdowns of merchandise inventories. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. (4) Marketable Securities Marketable securities represent investments in municipal bonds with maturities of twelve months or longer from time of purchase. They are classified as held-to-maturity and recorded at amortized cost. (5) Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force reached consensus on Issue 02-16, Accounting by a Customer (including a Reseller) for Cash Consideration Received from a Vendor. EITF Issue 02-16 addresses the accounting for cash consideration received by a customer from a vendor (e.g., slotting fees, cooperative advertising payments, buydowns) and rebates or refunds from a vendor that is payable only if the customer completes a specified cumulative level of purchases or remains a customer for a specified time period. The EITF is effective for agreements modified or entered into after January 1, 2003. We are currently evaluating the impact of EITF Issue 02-16, and have not determined whether or not the adoption of the provisions of EITF Issue 02-16 will have a material impact on our consolidated operating results or financial position. 6 In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123". SFAS 148 amends SFAS 123 to provide alternative methods of transition for an entity that voluntarily changes to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. It also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS 123 to require prominent disclosure about the effects on reported net income of an entity's accounting policy decisions with respect to stock-based employee compensation. It also amends APB Opinion No. 28, "Interim Financial Reporting", to require disclosure about those effects in interim financial information. The Company adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS 148 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. The Company accounts for its employee stock options using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25). Compensation cost for stock options is measured as the excess of the quoted market price of the Company's stock at the date of grant over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plan been determined based on the fair value at the grant date for awards under those plans, consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the following pro-forma amounts: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------------- -------------------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Net income.................. As reported $ ,051,000 $ 584,000 $ 1,471,000 $ 1,460,000 Compensation cost, net 277,000 139,000 554,000 278,000 Pro forma 774,000 445,000 917,000 1,182,000 Basic earnings per share.... As reported $ .06 $ .03 $ .08 $ .09 Pro forma .04 .02 .05 .07 Diluted earnings per share.. As reported $ .05 $ .03 $ .07 $ .08 Pro forma .04 .02 .05 .07 The pro forma results may not be representative of the effects on reported operations for future years. The fair value of the options was calculated using a Black-Scholes options pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 4.1% for 2002, 5.1% for 2001, 6.3% for 2000 and; no dividend yield; and a weighted average expected life of the options of seven years. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123 the expected stock price volatility was 45.2% for 2002, 48.4% for 2001, and 46.6% for 2000. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements do not constitute historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those referred to in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the following: customer demand, the effect of economic conditions, the impact of adverse weather conditions, the impact of competitors' locations or pricing, the availability of acceptable real estate locations for new stores, difficulties with respect to new information system technologies, supply constraints or difficulties, the effectiveness of advertising strategies and the impact of the threat of terrorist attacks and war. For additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the information contained herein, reference is made to the information under the heading "Cautionary Statement Relating to Forward Looking Statements" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 7 Due to the importance of our peak selling season, which includes Fall/Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the fourth quarter has historically contributed, and we expect it will continue to contribute, disproportionately to our profitability for the entire year. As a result, our quarterly results of operations may fluctuate. In addition, results of a period shorter than a full year may not be indicative of results expected for the entire year. Our quarterly results of operations also may fluctuate based upon such factors as the length of holiday seasons, the date on which holidays fall, the number and timing of new store openings, the amount of store pre-opening expenses, the amount of net sales contributed by new and existing stores, the mix of products sold, the amount of sales returns, the timing and level of markdowns and other competitive factors. Results of Operations The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected statement of operations data expressed as a percentage of net sales and the number of stores open at the end of each such period: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, --------------------- -------------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales.............................................. 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of sales.......................................... 62.9% 63.0% 63.2% 63.0% ----- ----- ----- ----- Gross margin........................................... 37.1% 37.0% 36.8% 37.0% Selling, general and administrative expenses........... 35.0% 35.6% 35.2% 35.0% Store pre-opening expenses............................. 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.6% ----- ----- ----- ----- Income from operation.................................. 1.7% 1.0% 1.2% 1.4% Net interest (income) expense.......................... (0.1)% (0.2)% (0.1)% (0.1)% ----- ----- ----- ----- Income before income taxes............................. 1.8% 1.2% 1.3% 1.5% Income tax expense..................................... 0.7% 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% ----- ----- ----- ----- Net income............................................. 1.1% 0.7% 0.8% 0.9% ===== ===== ===== ===== Number of stores open at end of period................. 74 65 Three Months Ended June 30, 2003 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2002 Net Sales. Net sales increased $10.8 million, or 13.1%, to $93.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2003 from $82.9 million in the comparable 2002 period. This increase is comprised of (i) net sales of $1.7 million from three new stores opened in 2003, (ii) net sales of $5.8 million from stores opened in 2002 not included in the comparable store base, and (iii) a comparable store sales increase of $3.3 million, or 4%. Stores are added to the comparable store base at the beginning of the fourteenth full month of operation. 8 Gross Margin. Gross margin is net sales minus the cost of merchandise and certain distribution and purchasing costs. The gross margin increased to 37.1 % of net sales in the three months ended June 30, 2003 from 37.0% in the three months ended June 30, 2002. Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses include (a) direct store level expenses, including rent and related operating costs, payroll, advertising, depreciation and other direct costs, and (b) corporate level costs not directly associated with or allocable to cost of sales including executive salaries, accounting and finance, corporate information systems, office facilities and other corporate expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3.3 million, or 11.3%, in the three months ended June 30, 2003 to $32.8 million from $29.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2002. The increase is principally accountable from stores opened in 2003 which were not open during 2002 and the stores opened in 2002 not in the comparable store base. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative costs decreased to 35.0% of net sales in the three months ended June 30, 2003 from 35.6% of net sales in the three months ended June 30, 2002. This decrease is primarily due to leveraging store and central costs from the increase in sales in our comparable store base. Store Pre-Opening Expenses. We expense store pre-opening expenses as incurred. Pre-opening expenses for the new store which opened in the second quarter of 2003 and the two stores which opened in July amounted to $372,000. In the second quarter of 2002, we incurred store pre-opening expenses of $384,000 related to the two stores opened in that quarter, the two stores which opened in July and one store which was relocated in July. Net Interest (Income). In the second quarter of 2003, we had net interest income of $118,000 compared with net interest income of $187,000 in 2002. The change is due to lower interest rates earned on proceeds from the proceeds of our sale of shares in March 2002. Income Taxes. Our effective income tax rate was 38.2% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003 and 40.7% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002. The decrease in the effective tax rate is principally the result of tax free interest income in 2003. Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2002 Net Sales. Net sales increased $16.9 million, or 10.0%, to $185.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2003 from $168.7 million in the comparable 2002 period. This increase is comprised of (i) net sales of $2.3 million from three new stores opened in 2003, (ii) net sales of $13.3 million from stores opened in 2002 not included in the comparable store base, and (iii) a comparable store sales increase of $1.3 million, or 1%. Sales were significantly impacted by severe weather conditions throughout our trading area in the first quarter. Gross Margin. The gross margin decreased to 36.8% of net sales in the six months ended June 30, 2003 from 37.0% in the six months ended June 30, 2002. The decrease occurred during the first quarter due to more aggressive promotions in response to the difficult sales environment and to a change in sales mix resulting from the weather and a later Easter. Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $6.3 million, or 10.7%, in the six months ended June 30, 2003 to $65.4 million from $59.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2002. The increase is principally accountable from stores opened in 2003 which were not open during 2002 and the stores opened in 2002 not in the comparable store base. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in net advertising expense from higher vendor co-op advertising allowances compared to the first quarter of 2002. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative costs increased to 35.2% of net sales in the six months ended June 30, 2003 from 35.0% of net sales in the six months ended June 30, 2002. This increase is primarily due to de-leveraging store and central costs from the relatively small increase in sales in our comparable store base. 9 Store Pre-Opening Expenses. Pre-opening expenses for the three new stores opened in the first half of 2003 and the two stores opened in July amounted to $750,000. In the first half of 2002, we incurred store pre-opening expenses of $1.0 million related to the four stores opened and the two stores which opened in July. Net Interest (Income). In the first half of 2003, we had net interest income of $227,000 compared with net interest income of $176,000 in 2002. The change is due to interest earned over the full six months from the proceeds of our sale of shares in March 2002. Income Taxes. Our effective income tax rate was 38.2% for the first half of 2003 and 39.8% for the first half of 2002. The decrease in the effective tax rate is principally the result of tax free interest income in 2003. Liquidity and Capital Resources Our cash is used primarily for working capital to support inventory requirements and capital expenditures, pre-opening expenses and beginning inventory for new stores. In recent years, we have financed our operations and new store openings primarily with cash from operations, the net proceeds we received from our initial public offering in 1997 and with borrowing under bank financing agreements. In March 2002 we completed a secondary offering in which we sold 3,500,000 new post-split shares, with net cash proceeds of $52,130,000. At June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 our working capital was $111.9 million and $123.8 million, respectively. Cash used in operations was $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 as a result of an increase in inventory of $6.4 million to support the new stores, the seasonal reduction of accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1.4 million and income tax payments of $2.1 million. Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2002 was $19.9 million. This included $14.2 million for investments in marketable securities with a maturity of over one year and $5.8 million for capital expenditures. In 2003, we expect to spend approximately $32.0 million on capital expenditures, which includes approximately $22.0 million for land, building, equipment and systems for our new distribution center, $7.0 million for new store openings, and the remainder for remodeling existing stores, upgrading systems in existing stores, warehouse equipment, and corporate systems development. The total cost of the new distribution center is estimated to be between $40.0 and $42.0 million. We expect to finance two-thirds of this project through long-term debt. In the year ended December 31, 2002, net cash provided by financing activities was principally the $52.1 million proceeds from our sale of shares in March 2002. The Company currently has a $25.0 million one year line of credit agreement with First Union National Bank, which expires on July 1, 2004. Borrowing under this line will bear interest at LIBOR plus 95 basis points. We believe the cash generated from operations during the year, funds received through the financing of the new distribution center and available borrowings under the credit agreement will be sufficient to finance our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. 10 Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force reached consensus on Issue 02-16, Accounting by a Customer (including a Reseller) for Cash Consideration Received from a Vendor. EITF Issue 02-16 addresses the accounting for cash consideration received by a customer from a vendor (e.g., slotting fees, cooperative advertising payments, buydowns) and rebates or refunds from a vendor that is payable only if the customer completes a specified cumulative level of purchases or remains a customer for a specified time period. The EITF is effective for agreements modified or entered into after January 1, 2003. We are currently evaluating the impact of EITF Issue 02-16, and have not determined whether or not the adoption of the provisions of EITF Issue 02-16 will have a material impact on our consolidated operating results or financial position. In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123". SFAS 148 amends SFAS 123 to provide alternative methods of transition for an entity that voluntarily changes to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. It also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS 123 to require prominent disclosure about the effects on reported net income of an entity's accounting policy decisions with respect to stock-based employee compensation. It also amends APB Opinion No. 28, "Interim Financial Reporting", to require disclosure about those effects in interim financial information. The Company adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS 148 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 and the interim periods. General On June 25, 2002, our Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 15, 2002. The shares were distributed on July 31, 2002. Critical Accounting Policies Our critical accounting policies relate to merchandise inventories and advertising costs. We value our inventories at stores at the lower of cost or market as determined using the retail inventory method. Because we do not have perpetual inventory records for inventory in our stores, we perform complete physical inventories in each of our stores at the end of each year. The actual physical count of merchandise is made principally by third party inventory counting service firms. We believe our process results in reasonable estimates of our retail inventory on hand at year end. Inventory valuation methods also require certain management estimates and judgments. These include estimates of net realizable value on product designated for clearance or on slow moving merchandise. The accuracy of our estimates can be affected by many factors, some of which are outside of our control, including changes in economic conditions and consumer buying trends. Historically, we have not experienced significant differences in our estimates of recovery compared with actual results. We believe our process results in reasonable estimates of our inventory each quarter. The costs incurred for advertising are expensed the first time the advertising takes place, and are offset by re-imbursements received under cooperative advertising programs with certain vendors. Co-op advertising funds are only recognized when we have performed our contractual obligation under a co-op advertising agreement. 11 ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. Not Applicable. Item 4. Controls and Procedures (a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on their evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to timely alert management to material information relating to the Company during the period when its periodic reports are being prepared. (b) Changes in internal controls. There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of the principal executive officer's and principal financial officer's evaluation referred to above, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. 12 PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Not Applicable. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES Not Applicable. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 22, 2003. At the meeting, shareholders voted on the following: 1. To elect two Class A directors to hold office for a term of three years until their successors are duly elected and qualified. 2. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003. The results of the voting was as follows: Withhold For Against Abstain Authority ---------- --------- -------- ---------- William Kaplan 17,424,031 0 0 700,236 John E. (Jack) Parker 17,414,551 0 0 709,716 Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 18,095,430 26,062 2,775 -- The term of office for each of the following directors continued after the meeting: Richard J. Bauer, Richard J. Drake, Lawrence H. Fine, Richard Lesser and Eli J. Segal. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None 13 ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits. 99.31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"). 99.31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Exchange Act. 99.32 Certification of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (b) Reports on Form 8-K filed in the quarter ended June 30, 2003: 8-K, Item 9, filed on April 4, 2003 regarding a Company press release concerning earnings and other information. 8-K, Item 9, filed on April 17, 2003 regarding a Company press release concerning earnings and other information. 8-K, Item 5, filed on May 1, 2003 regarding the plan of Mr. Richard Drake under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act. 14 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. A.C. MOORE ARTS & CRAFTS, INC. Date: July 30, 2003 By: /s/ Leslie H. Gordon ------------------------------------ Leslie H. Gordon Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (duly authorized officer and principal financial officer) 15