1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Thirteen Weeks Ended August 3, 1996 Commission File Number 1-9647 JAN BELL MARKETING, INC. ------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 59-2290953 -------- ---------- (State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 13801 N.W. 14TH STREET, SUNRISE, FLORIDA 33323 -------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (954) 846-2776 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ] Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 25,875,725 COMMON SHARES ($.0001 PAR VALUE) AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 2 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED AUGUST 3, 1996 TABLE OF CONTENTS --------------- PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE NO. Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements A. Consolidated Balance Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 B. Consolidated Statements of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 C. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 D. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PART II: OTHER INFORMATION Items 1, 2 and 3 have been omitted because they are not applicable with respect to the current reporting period. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2 3 PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements JAN BELL MARKETING, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts shown in thousands except share and per share data) August 3, February 3, 1996 1996 ----------- ----------- (Unaudited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,934 $ 14,955 Accounts receivable, net 4,874 5,855 Inventories 89,981 95,486 Other current assets 1,232 914 -------- -------- Total current assets 106,021 117,210 Property, net 23,596 25,943 Goodwill 2,593 2,685 Other assets 5,678 7,335 -------- -------- $137,888 $153,173 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 13,246 $ 6,043 Accrued expenses 4,052 4,405 Short-term borrowings 2,100 - Long-term debt, current portion - 10,000 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 19,398 20,448 Long-term debt - 7,500 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, $.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 25,875,725 and 25,833,541 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 3 3 Additional paid-in capital 180,374 180,716 Accumulated deficit (60,347) (54,099) Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,540) (1,395) -------- -------- 118,490 125,225 -------- -------- $137,888 $153,173 ======== ======== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 4 JAN BELL MARKETING, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Amounts shown in thousands except share and per share data) Thirteen Weeks Thirteen Weeks Ended Ended August 3, 1996 July 29, 1995 -------------- -------------- (Unaudited) Net sales $ 55,152 $ 55,452 Cost of sales and occupancy costs 43,060 44,404 ----------- ----------- Gross profit 12,092 11,048 Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses 7,776 7,663 General and administrative expenses 2,348 2,843 Other charges 777 --- Depreciation and amortization 2,251 1,998 Currency exchange (gain)/loss (10) 70 ----------- ----------- Operating loss (1,050) (1,526) Interest and other income 359 343 Interest expense 457 740 ----------- ----------- Loss before income taxes (1,148) (1,923) Income taxes (benefit) 29 (37) ----------- ----------- Net loss $ (1,177) $ (1,886) =========== =========== Net loss per common share $ (0.05) $ (0.07) Weighted average shares outstanding 25,844,226 25,739,343 See notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 5 JAN BELL MARKETING, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Amounts shown in thousands except share and per share data) Twenty-Six Weeks Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Ended August 3, 1996 July 29, 1995 ---------------- --------------- (Unaudited) Net sales $ 102,602 $ 105,471 Cost of sales and occupancy costs 80,799 87,039 ----------- ----------- Gross profit 21,803 18,432 Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses 15,587 15,412 General and administrative expenses 5,109 5,883 Other charges 2,643 --- Depreciation and amortization 4,477 3,751 Currency exchange (gain)/loss (5) 636 ----------- ----------- Operating loss (6,008) (7,250) Interest and other income 749 952 Interest expense 984 1,277 ----------- ----------- Loss before income taxes (6,243) (7,575) Income taxes 5 86 ----------- ----------- Net loss $ (6,248) $ (7,661) =========== =========== Net loss per common share $ (0.24) $ (0.30) Weighted average shares outstanding 25,841,325 25,741,366 See notes to consolidated financial statements. 5 6 JAN BELL MARKETING, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Amounts shown in thousands) Twenty-Six Weeks Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Ended August 3, 1996 July 29, 1995 --------------- -------------- (Unaudited) Cash flows from operating activities: Cash received from customers $ 103,583 $ 111,966 Cash paid to suppliers and employees (92,768) (120,508) Interest and other income received 749 952 Interest paid (984) (1,277) Income taxes (paid) refunded (5) 361 --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 10,575 (8,506) --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (296) (385) --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities (296) (385) --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net borrowings under line of credit 2,100 - Debt repayment (17,500) (8,500) Other 100 19 --------- --------- Net cash used in financing activities (15,300) ( 8,481) --------- --------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (5,021) (17,372) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 14,955 28,212 --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 9,934 $ 10,840 ========= ========= Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Net loss $ (6,248) $ (3,751) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 4,477 3,751 Foreign currency translation adjustment (145) 109 (Increase) Decrease in assets: Accounts receivable (net) 981 6,495 Inventories 5,505 (3,625) Other (844) (1,538) Increase (Decrease) in liabilities: Accounts payable 7,203 2,773 Accrued expenses (353) (8,810) --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 10,575 $ (8,506) ========= ========= See notes to consolidated financial statements. 6 7 JAN BELL MARKETING, INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) A. Unaudited Financial Statements The Company's financial statements for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 1996 and July 29, 1995 have not been audited by certified public accountants, but in the opinion of management of the Company reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for those periods. Results of the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 1996 and July 29, 1995 are not necessarily indicative of annual results because of the seasonality of the Company's business. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior consolidated financial statements to conform to the current presentation. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended February 3, 1996. B. Relationship with Sam's Wholesale Club The Company operates an exclusive leased department at all existing and future domestic and Puerto Rican Sam's Wholesale Club ("Sam's") locations under an agreement which expires February 1, 2001. The Company pays Sam's a tenancy fee of 9% of net sales. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996, approximately 93% and 92% of the Company's net sales were from Sam's customers and for the foreseeable future it is expected that the substantial portion of net sales will be generated through this agreement. Accordingly, the Company is dependent on Sam's to conduct its business and the loss of the leased department arrangement with Sam's would have a material adverse effect on the business of the Company. During Fiscal 1995, a dispute arose between Sam's and the Company related to certain wholesale sales and returns, primarily relating to certain claims by Sam's for credits for certain merchandise returns. The Company considers this matter to be in nature and magnitude outside the normal course of business. The total difference between the amount of credits that Sam's originally claimed and the amount the Company believes is appropriate is approximately $6.7 million. The Company and Sam's have held discussions and negotiations regarding this matter; however, no final resolution has been reached. While the Company believes that no further amounts are owed to Sam's, the outcome remains uncertain. The financial statements do not include a provision for any loss that may result from the resolution of this matter. 7 8 JAN BELL MARKETING, INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) C. Inventories: Inventories are summarized as follows: August 3, February 3, 1996 1996 ---- ---- (Amounts shown in thousands) Precious and semi-precious gem jewelry- related merchandise (and associated gold): Raw materials $ 7,073 $ 6,488 Finished goods 38,798 42,083 Gold jewelry-related merchandise: Raw materials 2 2 Finished goods 13,723 15,789 Watches 12,186 13,131 Other consumer products 18,199 17,993 ------- ------- $89,981 $95,486 ======= ======= D. Income Taxes The Company's provision (benefit) for income taxes for 1996 and 1995 is related to the operations of foreign subsidiaries. Federal and state tax benefits have not been recognized for the domestic loss for 1996 and 1995 due to the fact that all loss carrybacks have been fully utilized and, under SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. E. Financing Arrangements On July 15, 1996 the Company amended its working capital facility with GBFC, Inc./Foothill Capital Corporation increasing the amount available to $40 million from $30 million and extending the term to May 31, 1998. The amended interest rate of any borrowings is generally prime plus one quarter of one percent. Upon closing of this Amendment, the Company prepaid the $17.5 million due its senior noteholders. F. Other Charges Other charges of $777,000 and $2.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 represent severance payments to the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer, $147,000 of which was incurred in the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 1996 and a write-off of $630,000 of financing costs in connection with the Company's pay-off of senior noteholders, also in the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 1996. 8 9 ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The discussion and analysis below contain trend analysis and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors set forth below and elsewhere in this Report. The Company operates an exclusive leased department at all existing and future domestic and Puerto Rican Sam's Wholesale Club ("Sam's") locations under an agreement which expires February 1, 2001. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 1996 and July 29, 1995, approximately 93% and 92% of the Company's net sales were from Sam's customers and for the foreseeable future it is expected that the substantial portion of net sales will be generated through this agreement. Net sales were $55.2 million and $102.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 1996 compared to $55.5 million and $105.5 million for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 29, 1995. The decline in sales in Fiscal 1996 reflects primarily the closing of the wholesale division. Net sales in the retail locations for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 1996 were $51.9 million and $95.8 million compared to $50.4 million and $89.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 29, 1995. Comparable retail sales for locations open for more than one year for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 1996 were $51.0 million and $93.7 million compared to $49.7 million and $88.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 29, 1995. Gross profit was $12.1 million or 21.9% of net sales for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 1996 compared to $11.0 million or 19.9% of net sales for the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 1995. Gross profit was $21.8 million or 21.3% of net sales for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 compared to $18.4 million or 17.5% of net sales for the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 1995. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily attributable to margin improvements that are being recognized in the Company's retail locations because of a shift in merchandising strategies that emphasize higher margin gem, gold and watch products in place of other lower margin products and categories. Management recognizes that continued improvement in net sales must be achieved for the Company to return to profitability. 9 10 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Store and warehouse operating and selling expenses were $7.8 million and $15.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 compared to $7.7 million and $15.4 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29,1995. The incremental increase in these expenses for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 1996 is consistent with the increase in retail sales. General and administrative expenses were $2.3 million and $5.1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 compared to $2.8 million and $5.9 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 1995. The decrease in these expenses is primarily attributable to the Company's continued efforts to reduce corporate overhead expenses. Other charges of $777,000 and $2.6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 represent severance payments to the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer, $147,000 of which was incurred in the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 1996 and a write-off of $630,000 of financing costs in connection with the Company's pay- off of senior noteholders, also in the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 1996. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense to $2.3 million and $4.5 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 from $2.0 million and $3.8 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 1995 is primarily a result of the amortization of finance costs incurred in connection with the working capital facility. The instability of the Mexican peso during Fiscal 1995 resulted in a currency exchange loss of $70,000 and $636,000 for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 1995. Greater stability during 1996 resulted in a gain of $10,000 and $5,000 for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996. The retail jewelry business is seasonal in nature with a higher proportion of sales and significant portion of earnings generated during the fourth quarter holiday selling season. As a result, operating results for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for the entire fiscal year. FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES On July 15, 1996 the Company amended its working capital facility with GBFC, Inc./Foothill Capital Corporation increasing the amount available to $40 million from $30 million and extending the term to May 31, 1998. The amended interest rate of any borrowings is generally prime plus one quarter of one percent. Upon closing of this Amendment, the Company prepaid the $17.5 million due its senior noteholders. As of August 3, 1996, cash and cash equivalents totaled $9.9 million, a decrease of $5.0 million from February 3, 1996 which resulted primarily from the payoff of senior notes, partially offset by cash generated from operations of $10.6 million. The Company had $2.1 million in short-term borrowings under its working capital facility outstanding as of August 3, 1996 which was repaid by August 9, 1996. The Company's working capital requirements are directly related to the amount of inventory required to support its retail operations. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996, the inventory decrease of $5.5 million reflects the Company's continued efforts to reduce and better balance its inventory levels. 10 11 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) For the remainder of Fiscal 1996, based on discussions with Sam's, the Company expects a very limited increase in the number of leased departments it operates, and consequently does not foresee a need for a significant increase in inventory. Capital expenditures for Fiscal 1996 are projected not to exceed $6 million. The Company's business is highly seasonal, with seasonal working capital needs peaking in October and November before the holiday selling season. The Company believes that its cash on hand, projected cash from operations and availability under the Working Capital Facility will be sufficient to meet its anticipated working capital and capital expenditure needs for the remainder of Fiscal 1996. There can be no assurance that the Company's future operating results will be sufficient to sustain any debt service and working capital needs. FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS The future operating results of the Company may be affected by a number of factors, including without limitation the following: The Company markets its products principally through Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart, Inc., pursuant to an arrangement whereby the Company operates an exclusive leased department at all of Sam's existing and future domestic and Puerto Rican locations through February 1, 2001. For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 1996, sales through Sam's accounted for approximately 93% and 92% of the Company's net sales. Accordingly, the Company is dependent on Sam's to conduct its business, and the loss of the leased department arrangement with Sam's would have a material adverse effect on the business of the Company. During Fiscal 1995, the Company opened its first "Jewelry Depot", a 6,071 square foot value oriented jewelry and luxury gift store in Framingham, Massachusetts. Subsequently, the Company also opened two "Jewelry Depot Outlets", a 2,207 square foot facility in Vero Beach, Florida and a 891 square foot store in Worcester, Massachusetts. The "Jewelry Depot" and "Jewelry Depot Outlets" each were opened as prototypes for potential stand-alone jewelry operations that the Company will evaluate as possible long term sources of additional revenue growth. The Company currently is unable to determine the impact of these potential stand-alone jewelry operations on its future operating results or capital requirements. In 1992, the Company signed an agreement to be the primary supplier of fine jewelry, watches and fragrances with the Club Aurrera, a warehouse club joint venture in Mexico between Wal-Mart Stores and Cifra S.A. Due to the peso devaluation, the Company's sales by its Mexican subsidiary were significantly lower in 1995 than in 1994 reflecting the overall reduction in the Mexican consumer's disposable income. In this marketplace, the Company faces the risk of foreign currency fluctuations, local economic and political conditions and competitors. The Company's retail operation requires expertise in the areas of merchandising, sourcing, selling, personnel, training, systems and accounting. The Company must look to increases in the number of retail locations to occur, thereby increasing the Company's customer base, for expansion. The retail jewelry market is particularly subject to the level of consumer discretionary income and the subsequent impact on the type and value of goods purchased. With the consolidation of the retail industry, the Company believes that competition both within the warehouse club industry and with other competing general and specialty retailers and discounters will continue to increase. Further consolidation of the warehouse club industry due to geographic constraints and market consolidation might also adversely affect the Company's existing relationship with Sam's and the Company's business. The opening and success of the leased locations and locations to be opened in later years, if any, will depend on various factors, including general economic and business conditions affecting consumer spending, the performance of the Company's retail programs and concepts, and the ability of the Company to manage the leased operations and future expansion and hire and train personnel. 11 12 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) The Company purchases diamonds and other gemstones directly in international markets located in Tel Aviv, New York, Antwerp and elsewhere. The Company seeks to meet its diamond requirements with purchases on a systemic basis throughout the year. Hedging is not available with respect to possible fluctuations in the price of gemstones. If such fluctuations should be unusually large or rapid and result in prolonged higher or lower prices, there is no assurance that the necessary price adjustments could be made quickly enough to prevent the Company from being adversely affected. Further, the continued availability of diamonds to the Company is dependent, to some degree, upon the political and economic situation in South Africa and Russia, which have been unstable. Several other countries also are major suppliers of diamonds, including Botswana and Zaire. In the event of an interruption of diamond supplies, or a material or prolonged reduction in the world supply of finished diamonds, the Company could be adversely affected. Although purchases of several critical raw materials, notably gold and gemstones, are made from a limited number of sources, the Company believes that there are numerous alternative sources for all raw materials used in the manufacture of its finished jewelry, and the failure of any principal supplier would not have a material adverse effect on operations. Any changes in foreign or domestic laws and policies affecting international trade may have a material adverse effect on the availability or price on the diamonds, other gemstones, precious metals and non-jewelry products purchased by the Company. Because supplies of parallel marketed products are not always readily available, it can be a difficult process to match the customer demand to market availability. The Company utilizes the services of independent suppliers and customs agents to comply with U.S. customs laws in connection with its purchases of gold, diamonds and other raw materials from foreign sources. The Company bears certain risks in purchasing parallel marketed goods which includes certain watches and other products such as fragrances and collectibles. Parallel marketed goods are products to which trademarks are legitimately applied but which were not necessarily intended by their foreign manufacturers to be imported and sold in the United States. The laws and regulations governing transactions involving such goods lack clarity in significant respects. From time to time, trademark or copyright holders and their licensees initiate private suits or administrative agency proceedings seeking damages or injunctive relief based on alleged trademark or copyright infringement by purchasers and sellers of parallel marketed goods. While the Company believes that its practices and procedures with respect to the purchase of parallel marketed goods lessen the risk of significant litigation or liability, the Company is from time to time involved in such proceedings and there can be assurance that additional claims or suits will not be initiated against the Company or any of its affiliates, and there can be no assurances regarding the results of any pending or future claims or suits. Further, legislation has been introduced in Congress in recent years and is currently pending regarding parallel marketed goods. Certain legislative or regulatory proposals, if enacted, could materially limit the Company's ability to sell parallel marketed goods in the United States. There can be no assurances as to whether or when any such proposals might be acted upon by Congress or that future judicial, legislative or administrative agency action will restrict or eliminate these sources of supply. The Company has identified alternate sources of supply, although the cost of certain products may increase or their availability may be lessened. The agreements related to the Company's Working Capital Facility contain covenants which require the Company to maintain financial ratios related to earnings, working capital, inventory turnover, trade payables and tangible net worth, limit capital expenditures and the incurrence of additional debt, and prohibit the payment of dividends. There can be no assurance that the Company's future operating results will be sufficient to meet the requirements of the foregoing covenants. 12 13 PART II: OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held August 20, 1996. The Shareholders of the Company elected as directors Haim Bashan, Gregg Bedol and Robert G. Robison to serve terms expiring in 1999. The election of directors by the Shareholders was by the following votes: DIRECTOR FOR WITHHELD -------- --- -------- Haim Bashan 21,513,398 589,808 Gregg Bedol 20,066,445 2,036,761 Robert G. Robison 20,107,273 1,995,933 The following are directors whose term of office continued after the Annual Meeting: Isaac Arguetty, Chaim Edelstein, Peter Offermann, Thomas Epstein and Sidney Feltenstein. The Shareholders ratified Amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation by a vote of 14,679,501 shares in favor, 1,330,287 against, 109,899 shares abstaining and 5,983,519 shares broker non-voting. The Shareholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent accountants of the Company for the fiscal year ending February 1, 1997 by a vote of 21,932,549 in favor, 87,558 shares against and 83,099 shares abstaining. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION On July 15, 1996 the Company amended its working capital facility with GBFC, Inc./Foothill Capital Corporation increasing the amount available to $40 million from $30 million and extending the term to May 31, 1998. The amended interest rate of any borrowings is generally prime plus one quarter of one percent. Upon closing of this Amendment, the Company prepaid the $17.5 million due its senior noteholders. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K Exhibit (a) The following list of schedules and exhibits are incorporated by reference as indicated in this Form 10-Q: 10.14 Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement. 27 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only) (b) Reports on Form 8-K. None 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. JAN BELL MARKETING, INC. ------------------------------------- (Registrant) Date: September 17, 1996 By: DAVID P. BOUDREAU ------------------ ---------------------------------- Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer 13