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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 29, 1995
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
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Commission file number 0-12628
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CML GROUP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 04-2451745
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification Number)
Incorporation or Organization)
524 Main Street, Acton, Massachusetts 01720
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (508) 264-4155
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Not Applicable
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock:
49,214,859 shares of common stock, $.10 par value, as of June 12, 1995.
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Exhibit Index Begins at Page 15
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CML GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Form 10-Q
Index
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Part I: Financial Information
Item 1: Financial Statements
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of
April 29, 1995 and July 31, 1994 3 - 4
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
for the three-month and nine-month periods ended
April 29, 1995 and April 30, 1994 5
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash
Flows for the nine-month periods ended
April 29, 1995 and April 30, 1994 6
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 7 - 9
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 10 - 12
Part II: Other Information 13 - 14
Signatures 14
Exhibit Index 15
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Part I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CML GROUP, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
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ASSETS
April 29, 1995 July 31, 1994
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,252,000 $ 28,929,000
Accounts receivable - trade 66,375,000 42,075,000
Prepaid income taxes 6,688,000 6,688,000
Inventories:
Raw materials 14,106,000 12,617,000
Work in process 4,289,000 3,552,000
Finished goods 51,732,000 64,564,000
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Total inventories 70,127,000 80,733,000
Net assets of business held for sale 30,000,000 ---
Other current assets 22,409,000 26,387,000
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Total current assets 210,851,000 184,812,000
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Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land and buildings 19,515,000 20,172,000
Machinery and equipment 78,442,000 79,228,000
Leasehold improvements 78,804,000 113,910,000
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176,761,000 213,310,000
Less accumulated depreciation 62,610,000 65,705,000
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114,151,000 147,605,000
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Goodwill 12,608,000 34,889,000
Other assets 17,466,000 17,357,000
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$355,076,000 $384,663,000
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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CML GROUP, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
April 29, 1995 July 31, 1994
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Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 170,000 $ 226,000
Accounts payable 32,283,000 33,868,000
Accrued compensation 5,002,000 8,423,000
Accrued advertising 10,100,000 5,302,000
Accrued income taxes 1,670,000 483,000
Accrued expenses relating to discontinued
operations 8,675,000 --
Other accrued expenses 28,155,000 32,768,000
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Total current liabilities 86,055,000 81,070,000
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Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt 179,000 1,292,000
Convertible subordinated debentures 41,593,000 57,500,000
Other noncurrent liabilities 16,002,000 25,564,000
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Total noncurrent liabilities 57,774,000 84,356,000
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock par value $.10 per share
Authorized - 120,000,000 shares
Issued - 52,000,480 shares and
51,851,180 shares 5,200,000 5,185,000
Additional paid-in capital 79,250,000 78,736,000
Retained earnings 163,527,000 163,825,000
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247,977,000 247,746,000
Less treasury stock, at cost, 2,773,941
shares and 1,865,941 shares 36,730,000 28,509,000
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211,247,000 219,237,000
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$355,076,000 $384,663,000
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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CML GROUP, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
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For the periods ended April 29, 1995
and April 30, 1994
Three Months Nine Months
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1995 1994 1995 1994
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Net sales $179,525,000 $176,775,000 $587,715,000 $536,478,000
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Less costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold 70,998,000 59,154,000 221,280,000 185,142,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses 110,655,000 87,756,000 305,317,000 252,956,000
Interest expense (income) (147,000) 477,000 806,000 1,493,000
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181,506,000 147,387,000 527,403,000 439,591,000
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Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes and extraordinary credit (1,981,000) 29,388,000 60,312,000 96,887,000
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (1,301,000) 10,609,000 22,557,000 34,976,000
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Income (loss) from continuing operations
before extraordinary credit (680,000) 18,779,000 37,755,000 61,911,000
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Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from operations, net of
income taxes (4,345,000) (1,717,000) (1,346,000) 594,000
Provision for loss on disposal, net of
income tax benefit (35,678,000) -- (35,678,000) --
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(40,023,000) (1,717,000) (37,024,000) 594,000
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Income (loss) before extraordinary credit (40,703,000) 17,062,000 731,000 62,505,000
Extraordinary credit - early extinguishment
of debt, net of income taxes 1,073,000 -- 2,198,000 --
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Net income (loss) ($39,630,000) $ 17,062,000 $ 2,929,000 $ 62,505,000
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Earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before extraordinary credit:
Primary ($0.01) $0.36 $0.75 $1.20
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Fully diluted ($0.01) $0.36 $0.75 $1.18
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Income (loss) before extraordinary credit:
Primary ($0.82) $0.33 $0.01 $1.21
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Fully diluted ($0.82) $0.33 $0.01 $1.19
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Net income (loss):
Primary ($0.80) $0.33 $0.06 $1.21
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Fully diluted ($0.80) $0.33 $0.06 $1.19
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding 50,216,999 51,554,304 50,565,802 51,781,621
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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CML GROUP, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
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For the Nine Months Ended
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April 29, 1995 April 30, 1994
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 2,929,000 $ 62,505,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Provision for loss on disposal of discontinued
operation 35,678,000 --
Gain on early extinguishment of debt (2,198,000) --
Depreciation and amortization 22,432,000 17,930,000
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 2,367,000 1,366,000
Changes in working capital items (21,353,000) (39,652,000)
(Increase) decrease in other assets (2,657,000) 484,000
Increase (decrease) in other noncurrent liabilities (264,000) 884,000
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Net cash provided by operating activities 36,934,000 43,517,000
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (26,818,000) (41,916,000)
Reduction in notes receivable 72,000 96,000
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Net cash used in investing activities (26,746,000) (41,820,000)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Decrease in long-term debt (1,169,000) (223,000)
Acquisition of convertible debentures (11,991,000) --
Dividends paid (2,998,000) (3,039,000)
Exercise of stock options 529,000 396,000
Acquisition of treasury stock (8,236,000) (10,396,000)
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Net cash used in financing activities (23,865,000) (13,262,000)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the period (13,677,000) (11,565,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 28,929,000 64,010,000
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $ 15,252,000 $ 52,445,000
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Note 1
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The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements and notes should
be read in conjunction with the financial statements contained in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the accompanying
consolidated condensed financial statements include all adjustments necessary
for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented and,
except for the adjustments relating to the decision to sell Britches of
Georgetowne (see Note 2), all such adjustments are of a normal recurring
nature. The retail industry is seasonal in nature and the results of
operations for the interim periods presented may not be indicative of the
results for a full year.
The Company does not own any securities covered by Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115. Adoption of SFAS No. 119 would not have
a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Certain 1994 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1995
presentation.
Note 2 - Discontinued Operation
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During the third quarter of fiscal 1995, the Company decided to sell its
Britches of Georgetowne ("Britches") subsidiary and, therefore, has accounted
for the planned divestiture as a discontinued operation in the accompanying
consolidated condensed financial statements. In connection with its decision
to sell Britches, the Company recorded a provision for loss on disposal of
$35,678,000, net of an income tax benefit of $5,310,000. The pretax provision
for loss on disposal includes a write-down of Britches net assets to estimated
net realizable value and estimated operating losses until disposal. The
Company anticipates that a sale can be consumated prior to the end of the
third quarter of fiscal 1996 and, accordingly, has included the estimated net
realizable value of Britches' net assets in current assets on the accompanying
consolidated condensed balance sheet at April 29, 1995.
Note 3 - Long-term Debt
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Consolidated long-term debt is summarized as follows:
April 29, 1995 July 31, 1994
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Note payable $240,000 $1,352,000
Obligations under capital leases 109,000 166,000
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349,000 1,518,000
Less current portion 170,000 226,000
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Long-term debt $179,000 $1,292,000
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During the nine months ended April 29, 1995, the Company recorded an
extraordinary gain of $2,198,000, net of income taxes of $1,313,000, resulting
from the repurchase of $15,907,000 principal amount of the Company's 5 1/2%
convertible subordinated debentures due 2003.
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Note 4 - Contingencies
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Litigation
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In October 1992, The Nature Company filed a lawsuit against Natural Wonders,
Inc. in federal court seeking damages and injunctive relief to remedy alleged
false representations, intellectual property infringement and unfair
competition by Natural Wonders. In November 1992, Natural Wonders responded by
filing counterclaims against The Nature Company alleging unfair competition,
interference with Natural Wonders' contractual relations and prospective
business advantage in violation of state and federal antitrust laws. This
lawsuit was settled favorably during the third quarter of fiscal 1995.
On October 25, 1994, four stockholders, owning an aggregate of 2,400 shares of
CML Group, Inc. Common Stock, filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District
Court for the District of Massachusetts against the Company and its Chairman,
Charles M. Leighton, and President, G. Robert Tod. The complaint alleged that
the Company failed to properly disclose the extent of its NordicTrack
advertising expenditures and the impact of those expenditures on its future
operating results, thereby violating federal securities laws. On December 19,
1994, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, and on April 7,
1995, the plaintiffs responded by filing an Amended Complaint which added an
allegation that Messrs. Leighton and Tod violated the securities laws by
selling CML stock in the spring of 1994. The Company believes the Amended
Complaint is without merit and intends to vigorously contest the lawsuit. In
April 1995, the defendants filed a motion which is currently pending before the
Court to dismiss this lawsuit.
The Company is involved in various other legal proceedings and claims which
have arisen in the ordinary course of business. Management believes the
outcome of such proceedings will not have a material adverse impact on the
Company's financial condition or results of operations.
Environmental Matters
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On June 3, 1991, the Company received from the United States Environmental
Protection Agency ("EPA") a Special Notice Letter ("Special Notice") containing
a formal demand on the Company as a Potentially Responsible Party ("PRP") for
reimbursement of the costs incurred and expected to be incurred in response to
environmental problems at a so-called "Superfund" site in Conway, New
Hampshire. The EPA originally estimated the costs of remedial action and future
maintenance and monitoring programs at the site at about $7.3 million. The
Superfund site includes a vacant parcel of land owned by a subsidiary of the
Company as well as adjoining property owned by others. No manufacturing or
other activities involving hazardous substances have ever been conducted by the
Company or its affiliates on the Superfund site in Conway. The environmental
problems affecting the land resulted from activities by the owners of the
adjoining parcel. Representatives of the Company have engaged in discussions
with the EPA regarding responsibility for the environmental problems and the
costs of cleanup. The owners of the adjoining parcel are bankrupt. The EPA
commenced cleanup activities at the site in July 1992.
The EPA has expended approximately $1.4 million for the removal phase of the
site cleanup, which has now been completed. The EPA had estimated that the
removal costs would exceed $3.0 million, but only a small portion of the solid
waste removed from the site was ultimately
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identified as hazardous waste. Therefore, the EPA's actual response costs for
the removal phase were less than the EPA originally estimated. The EPA has
implemented the groundwater phase of the cleanup, which was originally
estimated by the EPA to cost approximately $4.0 million.
The Company believes that the EPA's estimated cost for cleanup, including the
remedial actions, is excessive and involves unnecessary actions. In addition, a
portion of the remedial cost involves cleanup of the adjoining property that is
not owned by the Company or any of its affiliates. Therefore, the Company
believes it is not responsible for that portion of the cleanup costs. The
Company has reserves and insurance coverage (from its primary insurer) for
environmental liabilities at the site in the amount of approximately $2.3
million. The Company also believes that it is entitled to additional insurance
from its excess insurance carriers. However, if excess liability coverage is
not available to the Company and the ultimate liability substantially exceeds
the primary insurance amount and reserves, the liability would have a material
adverse effect upon the Company's operating results for the period in which the
resolution of the claim occurs, but would not have a material adverse effect
upon the Company's financial condition.
In June 1992, the EPA notified the Company it may be liable for the release of
hazardous substances by a former subsidiary at a hazardous waste treatment and
storage facility in Southington, Connecticut. The EPA has calculated the
Company's volumetric contribution at less than two tenths of one percent. The
EPA has not completed its Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study and,
therefore, an estimate of cleanup costs is not available.
Note 5 - Dividend
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On March 2, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of
$0.025 per share, payable June 16, 1995 to stockholders of record as of May 30,
1995.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
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Results of Operations.
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Introduction
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After reviewing its performance and strategic fit with the Company's other
business segments, the Company decided at the end of the third quarter of
fiscal 1995 to sell its Britches of Georgetowne ("Britches") subsidiary.
Accordingly, Britches has been accounted for as a discontinued operation in the
accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements. The sale of Britches
will allow the Company to focus on businesses which have the greatest growth
prospects and offer the greatest potential return on investment. The Company's
continuing operations consist of NordicTrack, NordicAdvantage and The Nature
Company (including Smith & Hawken, Hear Music and The Scientific Revolution).
Financial Condition
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Stockholders' equity decreased by $8.0 million from $219.2 million at July 31,
1994 to $211.2 million at April 29, 1995 due primarily to net income of $2.9
million, including a $40.0 million loss from discontinued operations, net of
income taxes, offset by the purchase of $8.2 million of common stock and
dividends of $3.2 million. During the first nine months of fiscal 1995, the
Company spent approximately $26.8 million on additions to property, plant and
equipment. The Company's ratio of long-term debt to equity decreased from 0.27
to 1 at July 31, 1994 to 0.20 to 1 at April 29, 1995 due primarily to a
decrease in long-term debt. The decrease in long-term debt was due primarily
to the purchase of $15.9 million principal amount of the Company's 5 1/2%
convertible subordinated debentures due 2003. The Company's available cash
decreased from $28.9 million at July 31, 1994 to $15.3 million at April 29,
1995. During the first nine months of fiscal 1995, the Company spent $20.2
million to purchase its convertible debentures and common stock. The Company
may purchase additional shares of its common stock or convertible debentures.
Total unused borrowing capacity under the Company's revolving credit agreement
was approximately $50.8 million at April 29, 1995 compared to $52.3 million at
July 31, 1994. Accounts receivable - trade increased by $24.3 million from
$42.1 million at July 31, 1994 to $66.4 million at April 29, 1995 due primarily
to an increase in receivables arising from the extended payment plans offered
by NordicTrack. The Company believes that internally generated funds, available
bank lines of credit and proceeds from the sale of assets will be sufficient to
meet its current and long-term operating needs and anticipated capital
expenditures.
Results of Continuing Operations
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During the third quarter of fiscal 1995, net sales increased by $2.8 million to
$179.5 million, or 1.6%, over the third quarter of fiscal 1994. The Company
incurred a net loss of $39.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1995
compared with net income of $17.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1994.
The $39.6 million net loss incurred during the third quarter of fiscal 1995
consisted of a loss from continuing operations of $0.7 million, a loss from
discontinued operations of $40.0 million and an extraordinary credit of $1.1
million. For the first nine months of fiscal 1995, net sales increased by
$51.2 million to $587.7 million, or 9.5%, compared to $536.5 million in the
first nine months of fiscal 1994. Net income decreased to $2.9 million in the
first nine months of fiscal 1995 from $62.5 million in the first nine months of
fiscal 1994. The $2.9 million of net income during the first nine months of
fiscal 1995 consisted of income from continuing operations of $37.7 million, a
loss from discontinued operations of $37.0 million and an extraordinary credit
of $2.2 million. Net income for the third quarter and first nine months of
fiscal 1995 included an extraordinary gain, net of income taxes, of $1.1
million and $2.2 million, respectively , resulting from the purchase of the
Company's 5 1/2% convertible subordinated debentures.
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Total retail store sales increased by $14.3 million in the third quarter of
fiscal 1995 to $95.0 million, or 17.7%, over the third quarter of fiscal 1994.
During the third quarter of fiscal 1995, comparable store sales decreased by
18.9%. For the first nine months of fiscal 1995, total retail store sales
increased by $49.7 million to $317.9 million, or 18.5%, over the first nine
months of fiscal 1994 and comparable store sales decreased by 10.4%. The
increase in total retail store sales for the third quarter and first nine
months of fiscal 1995 was due to the addition of new stores, primarily by
NordicAdvantage.
Direct response and mail order sales decreased by $11.6 million during the
third quarter of fiscal 1995 to $84.5 million, or 12.1%, over the third quarter
of fiscal 1994. For the first nine months of fiscal 1995, direct response and
mail order sales increased by $1.5 million to $269.8 million, or 0.6%, over the
first nine months of fiscal 1994. The decrease in direct response and mail
order sales during the third quarter of fiscal 1995 and the increase during the
first nine months of fiscal 1995 was due primarily to direct response
and mail order sales results at NordicTrack.
Cost of goods sold increased from 33.5% and 34.5% of sales in the third quarter
and first nine months of fiscal 1994, respectively, to 39.5% and 37.7% of sales
in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1995, respectively. The
increase in cost of goods sold for the third quarter and first nine months of
fiscal 1995 was due to several factors, including reduced manufacturing
efficiencies, discontinuation of certain unprofitable products and writedowns
of related surplus and obsolete inventories, higher refurbishment costs
resulting from increased returns attributable to a recently introduced
treadmill product, the results of a physical inventory at NordicTrack and
higher markdowns recorded by The Nature Company as part of the strategy to
re-merchandise The Nature Company concept.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from 49.6% and 47.2% of
sales in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1994, respectively,
to 61.6% and 51.9% of sales in the third quarter and first nine months of
fiscal 1995, respectively. The increase in selling, general and administrative
expenses for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1995 was due
primarily to fixed costs at NordicAdvantage and The Nature Company stores which
experienced decreases in comparable store sales during the third quarter and
first nine months of fiscal 1995 and reduced advertising efficiencies at
NordicTrack.
The Company earned net interest income of $0.1 million in the third quarter of
fiscal 1995 compared to net interest expense of $0.5 million in the third
quarter of fiscal 1994. During the first nine months of fiscal 1995, net
interest expense decreased to $0.8 million, or 0.1% of sales, compared to net
interest expense of $1.5 million, or 0.3% of sales, in the first nine months of
fiscal 1994. The decrease in net interest expense during the third quarter and
first nine months of fiscal 1995 was due primarily to higher interest rates
earned on the Company's investments in money market mutual funds and higher
interest expense attributable to Britches which has been accounted for as a
discontinued operation in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial
statements.
The provision for income taxes as a percentage of pretax income increased from
36.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 1994 to 37.4% in the first nine months
of fiscal 1995. The decrease in net income during the third quarter and first
nine months of fiscal 1995 was due primarily to higher cost of goods sold and
higher selling, general and administrative expenses at NordicTrack and The
Nature Company and the loss from discontinued operations attributable to the
decision to sell Britches.
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During the third quarter of fiscal 1995, NordicTrack's sales increased by $4.1
million to $146.6 million, or 2.9%, over the third quarter of fiscal 1994 due
to higher retail sales. Nordic Advantage's retail sales increased by $15.0
million, or 27.9%, from $53.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1994 to
$68.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1995. Nordic Advantage's
comparable store sales decreased 18.9% and 14.3% during the third quarter and
first nine months of fiscal 1995, respectively. NordicTrack's direct response
sales decreased by $10.9 million during the third quarter of fiscal 1995 to
$77.8 million, or 12.3%, over the third quarter of fiscal 1994. During the
first nine months of fiscal 1995, NordicTrack's sales increased by $46.8
million to $426.3 million, or 12.3%, over the first nine months of fiscal 1994.
Nordic Advantage's retail sales increased $45.2 million, or 31.3%, from $144.5
million in the first nine months of fiscal 1994 to $189.7 million in the first
nine months of fiscal 1995. During the first nine months of fiscal 1995,
NordicTrack's direct response sales increased by $1.6 million to $236.6
million, or 0.7%, over the first nine months of fiscal 1994. The increase in
retail sales at Nordic Advantage was due primarily to the opening of new
stores. Nordic Advantage operated 114 stores at the end of the third quarter
of fiscal 1995 compared to 75 stores at the end of the third quarter of fiscal
1994.
The Nature Company segment includes The Nature Company, Smith & Hawken and two
early stage retail concepts, Hear Music and Scientific Revolution. During the
third quarter of fiscal 1995, The Nature Company segment's sales decreased by
$1.4 million, or 4.1%, to $32.9 million over the third quarter of fiscal 1994.
The Nature Company segment's retail sales decreased by $0.6 million, or 2.2%,
to $26.3 million compared to $26.9 million during the third quarter of fiscal
1994. The Nature Company segment's comparable store sales decreased 19.0% and
7.0% during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1995,
respectively. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 1995, The Nature
Company segment operated 146 stores compared to 131 stores at the end of the
third quarter of fiscal 1994. During the third quarter of fiscal 1995, The
Nature Company segment's mail order sales decreased by $0.8 million to $6.6
million, or 10.8%, compared to $7.4 million during the third quarter of fiscal
1994.
During the first nine months of fiscal 1995, The Nature Company segment's sales
increased by $4.4 million to $161.4 million, or 2.8%, over the first nine
months of fiscal 1994 due to the opening of new stores. The Nature Company
segment's retail sales increased by $4.5 million, or 3.6%, to $128.2 million
compared to $123.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 1994 due to the
opening of new stores. During the first nine months of fiscal 1995, The Nature
Company segment's mail order sales decreased by $0.1 million, or 0.3%, to $33.2
million compared to $33.3 million during the first nine months of fiscal 1995.
The Company does not own any securities covered by Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115. Adoption of SFAS No. 119 would not have
a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Results of Discontinued Operations
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During the third quarter of fiscal 1995, Britches' sales increased by $1.4
million, or 6.6% to $22.7 million compared to $21.3 million during the third
quarter of fiscal 1994. During the first nine months of fiscal 1995, Britches'
sales increased $10.1 million, or 11.1% to $100.9 million compared to $90.8
million in the first nine months of fiscal 1994. Britches' comparable store
sales decreased 9.4% and 7.0% during the third quarter and first nine months of
fiscal 1995, respectively. The Company expects the negative trend in
comparable store sales will continue.
The Company intends to fund Britches' seasonal requirements, capital
expenditures and operating losses to the sale date. Cash proceeds from the sale
of Britches may be used to paydown seasonal bank debt, fund the Company's
continuing businesses or to purchase additional common stock or convertible
debentures.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings.
Environmental Matters
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Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
in Item 1 of Part I hereof is hereby incorporated by reference for
information concerning environmental matters.
Litigation
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In October 1992, The Nature Company filed a lawsuit against
Natural Wonders, Inc. in the United States District Court for the
Northern District of California seeking damages and injunctive
relief to remedy alleged false representations, intellectual
property infringement and unfair competition by Natural Wonders.
In November 1992, Natural Wonders responded by filing
counterclaims against The Nature Company alleging unfair
competition, interference with Natural Wonders' contractual
relations and prospective business advantage in violation of state
and federal antitrust laws, and seeking damages treble the amount
to be proved at trial. This lawsuit was settled favorably during
the third quarter of fiscal 1995.
On October 25, 1994, four stockholders, owning an aggregate of
2,400 shares of CML Group, Inc. Common Stock, filed a class action
lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachu-
setts against the Company and its Chairman, Charles M. Leighton,
and President, G. Robert Tod. The complaint alleged that the Com-
pany failed to properly disclose the extent of its NordicTrack
advertising expenditures and the impact of those expenditures on
its future operating results, thereby violating federal securities
laws. On December 19, 1994, the defendants filed a motion to
dismiss the complaint, and on April 7, 1995, the plaintiffs
responded by filing an Amended Complaint which added an allegation
that Messrs. Leighton and Tod violated the securities laws by
selling CML stock in the spring of 1994. The Company believes the
Amended Complaint is without merit and intends to vigorously
contest the lawsuit. In April 1995, the defendants filed a motion
which is currently pending before the Court to dismiss this
lawsuit.
The Company is involved in various other legal proceedings
which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. Management
believes the outcome of such proceedings will not have a material
adverse impact on the Company's financial condition or results of
operations.
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Items 2-5: None.
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits - See Exhibit Index.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
None.
Signatures
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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.
CML GROUP, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: June 13, 1995 /s/Glenn E. Davis
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Glenn E. Davis
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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11 -- Statement Regarding Computation of Earnings Per Share 16
27 -- Financial Data Schedule 17
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