SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
(X) Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 for the fiscal year ended January 27, 2001
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( ) 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 333-32825
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SFW HOLDING CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 52-2014682
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
11840 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (958) 828-4000
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. (X)
At March 6, 2001, the registrant had 1,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. The
common stock of SFW Holding Corp. is not publicly traded.
The registrant meets the conditions as set forth in General Instructions I(1)(a)
and (b) of Form 10-K and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced
disclosure format.
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Table of Contents
PART I
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Item 1. Business 3
Item 2. Properties 6
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 6
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 6
PART II
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Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common
Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 6
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 6
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 6
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about
Market Risk 9
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 10
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 24
PART III
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Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoter and
Control Persons of the Registrant 24
Item 11. Executive Compensation 24
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management 24
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 24
PART IV
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Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
and Reports on Form 8-K 24
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PART I
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Forward Looking Statements
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Statements in this report that are not historical in nature, including
references to beliefs, anticipations or expectations, are "forward-looking"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements
are subject to a wide variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those projected including, without limitation,
the ability of Shoppers (as defined below) to open new stores, the effect of
regional economic conditions, the effect of increased competition in the markets
in which Shoppers operates and other risks described from time to time in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company
undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update, revise or otherwise
publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which
revisions may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances, other than
through its regular quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
Item 1. Business
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SFW Holding Corp. (the "Company") was incorporated in Delaware in January 1997,
and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DART Group Corporation ("DART").
On May 18, 1998, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Richfood Holdings, Inc.
("Richfood") acquired all of the outstanding shares of Dart. In connection with
that acquisition, Richfood caused the subsidiary to merge with and into Dart in
a transaction in which Dart became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Richfood. As a
result of the merger, Richfood indirectly owned 100% of the outstanding common
stock of the Company.
On August 31, 1999, Richfood was acquired in a merger by a wholly-owned
subsidiary of SUPERVALU INC., a Delaware corporation ("SUPERVALU"), and the
Company became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU.
The Company's sole asset is its ownership of 100% of the outstanding common
stock of Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. ("Shoppers"). The Company's business is
substantially the same as that of Shoppers and is subject to all of the risks
associated therewith. Therefore, substantially all of the information set forth
herein which pertains to the operations of the Company's business and its
financial condition references the business and financial condition of Shoppers.
Shoppers' principal executive offices are located at 11840 Valley View Road,
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 55344. The telephone number of Shoppers is 952-828-
4000.
Operations
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Shoppers is a leading supermarket operator in Greater Washington, D.C. (as
defined below), operating 40 stores under the "Shoppers Food Warehouse" and
"Shoppers Club" names, that targets the price-conscious segment of its market
area in densely populated suburban areas. Shoppers operates warehouse-style,
price impact supermarkets that are designed to offer the lowest overall prices
in its market area by passing on to the consumer savings achieved through labor
efficiencies and lower overhead associated with the warehouse format, while
providing the product selection and quality associated with a conventional
supermarket format. Shoppers' stores are generally open 18 hours per day seven
days a week (allowing for shelf restocking while the stores are closed) and
offer a full range of fresh produce, fresh baked goods, fresh meats and seafood,
frozen foods, traditional grocery items and certain non-food items such as
health and beauty aids, cookware, greeting cards, magazines and seasonal items.
Shoppers' stores also have service delicatessens, with some stores offering hot
and cold prepared food and self-service soup and salad bars. All 40 of Shoppers'
supermarkets have a delicatessen, a bakery and a floral department and 21 stores
have a beer and wine department. Shoppers' store equipment and facilities are
generally in good condition.
Shoppers' stores range in size from approximately 20,000 to 77,000 total square
feet and average approximately 47,000 square feet. Shoppers' stores can be
categorized by size as follows: (i) 9 stores smaller than 40,000 square feet;
(ii) 11 stores ranging from 40,000 to 50,000 square feet; and (iii) 20 stores
between 50,000 and 77,000 square feet. The stores in the first category
generally are older stores located in densely populated areas. Despite their
age and size, as a group, these stores generally continue to perform well in
terms of sales per square foot and profitability. The next size category
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represents stores that more closely resemble the store sizes operated by
conventional supermarket competitors in the local area. Finally, the category
representing the largest size stores includes the nine "Shoppers Club"
supermarkets (averaging approximately 67,900 total square feet per store).
These larger size supermarkets generally have more space devoted to specialty
departments and offer more "club pack" size products.
Store Expansion and Remodeling
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Shoppers has plans to open large new stores and upgrade existing stores.
Shoppers has opened 8 new stores since July 1997 and is currently considering
expanding or remodeling at least 6 stores during fiscal 2002. Of its existing
40 stores, 31 are larger than 40,000 square feet, and all but one of Shoppers'
stores were opened, remodeled or expanded during the last ten years, 15 of which
occurred within the last five years. The Company believes that Shoppers'
existing supermarkets generally have well-established locations with favorable
lease terms (including multiple options), are in good condition and require only
routine maintenance.
The following chart sets forth certain information concerning Shoppers' stores
during the past five fiscal years:
Fiscal Year
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1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Number of Stores at Beginning of Period 34 34 37 38 36
New Stores Opened 0 3 1 0 4
Stores Closed 0 0 0 2 0
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Stores at End of Period 34 37 38 36 40
Remodeled/Expanded 2 0 2 2 1
Product Selection
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The Company believes that in recent years consumers have shown an increasing
preference for food stores that offer not only the wide variety of food and non-
food items carried by conventional supermarkets, but also an expanded assortment
of high-quality specialty food items and fresh produce. To respond to this
trend, Shoppers offers a complete line of produce, fresh baked goods, fresh
packaged meat, seafood products and floral assortments and provides service in
these departments at the customer's request. This strategy provides consumers
with a wider selection of higher quality products and convenience foods, while
shifting its sales mix toward higher gross margin products.
Shoppers' largest supermarkets carry over 45,000 Stock Keeping Units ("SKU's").
Its merchandising program is designed to offer customers a wide selection of
products at prices that are generally below those of its primary supermarket
competitors. Shoppers accomplishes this by carrying slightly fewer items than
its local supermarket competitors, primarily through pursuing less duplication
of products in smaller sizes. This program also includes a critical assessment
of existing store layouts, shelving and product mix. Shoppers monitors SKUs to
identify slow-moving products that may be replaced with new products.
Shoppers' stores carry a variety of grocery and general merchandise under
private label names, including "Richfood" and "Shoppers Food Warehouse," which
currently account for approximately 10% of its sales. Private label products are
of a quality generally comparable to that of national brands, at significantly
lower prices, while Shoppers' gross margins on private label products are
generally higher than on national brands.
Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
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Shoppers purchases approximately 75% of its inventory from the Eastern Region of
SUPERVALU. Because Shoppers' stores receive most of their deliveries from
SUPERVALU almost daily, Shoppers maintains no warehouse storage space.
SUPERVALU's large volume purchasing results in significant cost savings to
Shoppers.
Shoppers also purchases merchandise sold in its supermarkets, in particular,
beverages and snack products, from sources other than SUPERVALU.
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Advertising and Promotion
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Shoppers uses a broad-based advertising program to emphasize its "Low Price"
image. Over two million 12 page, four color circulars are printed and
distributed weekly in the Washington Post to subscribers, and to nonsubscribers
via the "Post-Plus" program, which insures that the circulars are placed in
every home in the Greater Washington, D.C. Market. The "Low price" image is
reinforced with a television and radio campaign supported by vendors' and
Shoppers' funds.
Media broadcasts support the Bonus Saving Program, in which manufacturers'
allowances are passed on to customers in the form of lower priced products.
Broadcasts also support Shoppers' Discounted Program, whereby pre-priced items
are discounted 10% to 40% for the customer. Extensive in-store point of
purchase signs are located throughout the stores to communicate Shoppers' low
price image.
Competition
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The supermarket industry is highly competitive and characterized by narrow
profit margins. Shoppers' competitors include national, regional and local
supermarket chains, independent grocery stores, specialty food stores, warehouse
club stores, drug stores and convenience stores. Supermarket chains generally
compete on the basis of location, quality of products, service, price, product
variety and store condition. Shoppers competes by providing its customers with
exceptional value by offering quality produce and fresh foods, an unusual
combination of higher-end specialty departments with self-service and discount
price features, and a selection of national brand groceries and private label
goods, all at competitive prices. Shoppers is the largest supermarket chain
targeting the price-conscious segment in Greater Washington, D.C. While similar
in most respects to conventional supermarket operators, Shoppers' stores offer a
greater selection of "club size" products, along with popular-sized brands.
Through this approach, Shoppers has established a unique niche among supermarket
operators in Greater Washington, D.C.
The two primary competitors of Shoppers are Giant Food, Inc. ("Giant") and
Safeway Inc. ("Safeway"), conventional supermarket chains, both of which operate
in the higher-service, higher-price segment. Giant and Safeway have market
shares in Greater Washington, D.C. of approximately 44% and 26%, respectively.
The Company believes that Shoppers' market share is approximately 13%, the third
largest market share in Greater Washington, D.C. "Greater Washington, D.C."
includes Washington, D.C.; Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery and Prince
Georges counties in Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and
Stafford counties in Virginia; and the independent cities of Alexandria, Fairfax
and Falls Church in Virginia. Shoppers does not, however, operate any stores in
the city of Washington, D.C.
Shoppers' ability to remain competitive in its markets depends in part on its
ability to remodel and update its stores in response to remodelings and new
store openings by its competitors. The Company believes that Shoppers will face
increased competition in the future from other supermarket chains and intends to
compete aggressively against existing and new competition.
Employees
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As of January 27, 2001, Shoppers employed approximately 5,000 people, of whom
approximately 1,500 were full-time. Approximately 4,800 employees were covered
by collective bargaining agreements with various locals of two unions. Shoppers
has an agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 400, which will
expire July 1, 2004 and covers approximately 4,500 retail clerks and meat
cutters, and an agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 27,
which will expire September 30, 2001 and covers approximately 300 retail clerks
and meat cutters.
Trade Names, Service Marks and Trademarks
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Shoppers uses a variety of trade names, service marks and trademarks. Except for
"Shoppers," "SFW," "Shoppers Food Warehouse" and "Shoppers Club," Shoppers does
not believe any of such trade names, service marks or trademarks are material to
its business. Shoppers presently has federal registrations of the "Shoppers
Food Warehouse" and "Colossal Donuts" trademarks. It has federal registration
of "Shoppers Club" as a service mark and is seeking federal registration of it
as a trademark. Shoppers also has federally registered "Shoppers," "Shoppers
Food Warehouse" and "SFW" as service marks and has also registered the "Shoppers
Food Warehouse" and "SFW" designs.
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Government Regulation
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Shoppers is subject to regulation by a variety of governmental agencies,
including, but not limited to, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and state and local health departments and other
agencies, including those regulating the sale of beer and wine.
Environmental Matters
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Shoppers is subject to federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances
that (i) govern activities or operations that may have adverse environmental
effects, such as discharges to air and water, as well as handling and disposal
practices for solid and hazardous wastes, and (ii) impose liability for the
costs of cleaning up, and certain damages resulting from, sites of past spills,
disposals or other releases of hazardous materials. Shoppers believes it
conducts its operations in compliance with applicable environmental laws.
Shoppers has not incurred material capital expenditures for environmental
controls during the previous three years.
Item 2. Properties
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Shoppers has 18 supermarkets in Virginia and 22 in Maryland, all of which are
leased. Most of Shoppers' long-term leases have favorable terms.
Shoppers leases an 86,000 square foot office building located in Lanham, MD that
serves as its corporate offices. The lease commenced in 1990 and expires in
2010. Shoppers subleases approximately 24,251 square feet of this office
building to unrelated third parties.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
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There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine
litigation incidental to the business of Shoppers or the Company.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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Information omitted in accordance with General Instruction I (2)(c).
Part II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
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The Common Stock of SFW Holding Corp. is not publicly traded.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
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Information omitted in accordance with General Instruction I(2)(a).
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
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of Operations
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Outlook
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Except for historical information, statements in the Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are "forward-looking"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results
may differ materially due to a variety of factors, including Shoppers' ability
to open new stores and the effect of regional economic conditions. The Company
undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update, revise or otherwise
publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be
made to reflect future events or circumstances, other than through its regular
quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC.
Basis of Presentation
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Management's Discussion and Analysis, for analysis purposes, is comparing post-
acquisition information for the current quarter and year to date with both pre
and post-acquisition information for the same periods of last year. There are
two different bases of accounting being used each of the two prior years, but
management believes the comparison is useful.
Results of Operations
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Reference to "fiscal 2001" means the 52 weeks ended January 27, 2001, "fiscal
2000" means the 52 weeks ended January 29, 2000 and "fiscal 1999" means the 52
weeks ended January 30, 1999.
The results of operations in the financial statements present split periods due
to the acquisition of Richfood by SUPERVALU that occurred August 30, 1999 and
the acquisition of Dart by Richfood in 1998. SUPERVALU operates Shoppers as a
distinct unit within its retail division. Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based on results for the
full year.
Fiscal 2001 Compared with Fiscal 2000
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Sales were $892.5 million in fiscal 2001 compared to $885.4 million in fiscal
2000, an increase of 0.8%. The sales increase was primarily due to the opening
of four new stores during fiscal 2001, offset by a decrease of 3.1% in
comparable store sales compared to the prior year. The comparable store sales
decrease is primarily due to cannibalization of existing Shoppers' stores and
competitive market conditions.
Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased to 25.1% during fiscal 2001
compared to 24.7% during fiscal 2000. The increase in gross profit was primarily
due to higher allowance income received from vendors and better buying.
Selling and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, remained flat at
19.9% during fiscal 2001 compared to fiscal 2000.
Operating income was $29.7 million for fiscal 2001 compared to $27.7 million in
fiscal 2000. The increase was primarily due to the increase in gross profit as
a percentage of sales during the current year, partially offset by increased
selling and administrative expenses and increased amortization of goodwill and
fixed assets as a result of the Richfood acquisition by SUPERVALU.
Interest income increased by approximately $0.8 million during fiscal 2001
compared to fiscal 2000 due to an increase in the outstanding balance of the
note receivable.
Interest expense decreased approximately $0.2 million from $15.5 million during
fiscal 2000 to $15.3 million during fiscal 2001. The reduction in interest
expense was due to the retirement of $24.6 million of the Senior Notes in
October 1999.
The effective income tax rate for fiscal 2001 was 53.7% compared to 56.4% for
fiscal 2000. The decrease is primarily attributable to increased taxable
earnings in relation to the fixed amount of non-deductible goodwill associated
with the SUPERVALU acquisition.
Net income was $8.8 million during fiscal 2001 compared to $6.9 million in
fiscal 2000, an increase of 26.9%.
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Fiscal 2000 Compared with Fiscal 1999
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Sales remained relatively flat, at $885.4 million in fiscal 2000 compared to
$885.6 million in fiscal 1999. The sales decrease was primarily due to the
closing of two stores during fiscal 2000. Comparable store sales were flat
during fiscal 2000 and 1999.
Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased to 24.7% during fiscal 2000
compared to 24.1% during fiscal 1999. The increase in gross profit was primarily
due to merchandising initiatives.
Selling and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased to
19.9% during fiscal 2000 from 19.2% during fiscal 1999. The increase was
primarily attributable to an increase in payroll and benefits costs as well as
higher advertising expenses.
Operating income was $27.7 million for fiscal 2000 compared to $29.8 million for
fiscal 1999. The decrease was primarily due to the increased selling and
administrative expenses and increased amortization of goodwill and fixed assets.
Interest income decreased approximately $0.5 million during fiscal 2000 compared
to fiscal 1999 due to the fact that fewer investments were made as a result of a
lower cash balance held during fiscal 2000.
Interest expense decreased approximately $3.0 million from $18.5 million during
fiscal 1999 to $15.5 million during fiscal 2000. The reduction in interest
expense was primarily driven by lower debt levels due to the purchase of $24.6
million of the Senior Notes in October 1999.
The effective income tax rate for fiscal 2000 was 56.4% compared to 54.3% for
fiscal 1999. The increase was attributable to a full year's worth of additional
acquisition-related goodwill as a result of the Dart Acquisition by Richfood in
May 1998.
Net income was $6.9 million during fiscal 2000 compared to $7.1 million in
fiscal 1999, a decrease of 2.4%.
Effects of Inflation
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During the last three fiscal years, the rate of general inflation has not had a
significant impact on Shoppers' net sales or income.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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During fiscal 2001, operating activities generated net cash of $10.1 million
compared to generating $21.1 million during the prior fiscal year. The decrease
was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable, resulting from
outstanding tenant allowance billings of over $6.0 million.
Investing activities used $17.3 million of Shoppers' cash during fiscal 2001
compared to $17.7 million during fiscal 2000. The decrease in cash usage was
due primarily to a $4.4 million reimbursement from a landlord for renovation
costs during the current year, offset by additional expenditures incurred in
conjunction with the opening of four new stores. Shoppers made total capital
expenditures of $32.5 million during fiscal 2001, of which $15.2 million relates
to capital leases for new stores.
Financing activities generated $6.7 million during fiscal 2001 compared to $6.6
million used in the prior year. The change was primarily due to the $26.7
million bond purchase in the previous year, which was financed by an increase in
the balance due to affiliates of $21.6 million.
The Company believes that cash flows from Shoppers' operations as well as cash
provided by affiliated companies will be adequate to meet its anticipated
requirements for working capital, debt service and capital expenditures.
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New Accounting Standards
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Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" was issued in June 1998. This statement, as
amended by SFAS No. 137, establishes comprehensive accounting and reporting
standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. In June 1999, the
FASB issued SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of SFAS No. 133, an Amendment of
SFAS 133," which defers the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to all fiscal
quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. Management does not
expect the implementation of these pronouncements to have a material effect on
the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
Revenue Recognition
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements' ("SAB
No. 101"). SAB No. 101, as amended, summarizes the SEC's views in applying
generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in financial
statements. The adoption of SAB No. 101 in fiscal 2001 did not have a material
effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
The provisions for SAB No. 101 are effective for fiscal 2001, and for FASB No.
133, they are effective for fiscal 2002.
The financial Accounting Standards Board has recently issued an exposure draft
for Business Combinations and Intangible Assets. One of the provisions of this
exposure draft is to require use of a non-amortization approach to account for
purchased goodwill. Under that approach, goodwill would not be amortized to
earnings over a period of time. Instead, it would be reviewed for impairment
and expensed against earnings only in the periods in which the recorded value of
goodwill is more than its implied fair value. Goodwill amortization reduced the
basic and diluted net earnings per share by $.36 and $.26 in 2001 and 2000,
respectively. This exposure draft is not final and may change before any new
accounting standard is adopted.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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The registrant's market risk exposure is not material. Interest on both
Shoppers' notes receivable and Senior Notes are at fixed rates. The market
value of the fixed rate notes is subject to change due to fluctuations in market
interest rates. Shoppers does not have any other financial instruments that
result in material exposure to interest rate risk.
Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private
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Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
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Any statements in this report regarding Shoppers' outlook for its businesses and
their respective markets, such as projections of future performance, statements
of management's plans and objectives, forecasts of market trends and other
matters, are forward-looking statements based of management's assumptions and
beliefs. Such statements may be identified by such words or phrases as "will
likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "outlook," "is anticipated,"
"estimate," "project," "management believes" or similar expressions. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in such
forward-looking statements and no assurance can be given that the results in any
forward-looking statement will be achieved. For these statements, the Company
claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements
contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The following is a summary of certain factors, the results of which, if markedly
different from Shoppers' planning assumptions, could cause Shoppers' future
results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements contained in this report:
(1) the impact of changing economic or business conditions;
(2) competitive practices in the retail and food industries;
(3) the nature and extent of the consolidation of the retail food and
food distribution industries;
(4) the ability of Shoppers to continue to recruit, train and retain
quality franchise, licensed
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and corporate retail store operators;
(5) the availability of favorable credit and trade terms;
(6) food price changes;
(7) other risk factors inherent in the retail food business; and
(8) the ability of the Company's parent organization, SUPERVALU, to
implement and achieve the expected benefits of its company-wide asset
review.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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Financial Statements Page
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Independent Auditors' Report of KPMG LLP 11
Report of Independent Auditors of Ernst and Young, LLP 12
Consolidated Balance Sheets 13
Consolidated Statements of Earnings 14
Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity 15
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 16
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 17
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SFW Holding
Corp. and subsidiaries ("the Company") as of January 27, 2001 and January 29,
2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholder's
equity and cash flows for the 52 weeks ended January 27, 2001, the 22 weeks
ended January 29, 2000, and the 30 weeks ended August 30, 1999. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position SFW Holding Corp. and
subsidiaries as of January 27, 2001 and January 29, 2000, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the 52 weeks ended January 27, 2001,
the 22 weeks ended January 29, 2000, and the 30 weeks ended August 30, 1999, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Norfolk, Virginia
March 9, 2001
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SHOPPERS FOOD WAREHOUSE CORP.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of operations,
stockholder's equity and cash flows of SFW Holding Corp. (a Delaware corporation
and wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Dart Group Corporation) and subsidiaries
(the "Company") for the thirty-seven week period ended January 30, 1999 and the
fifteen week period ended May 18, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the results of the operations and cash flows of SFW
Holding Corp. and subsidaries for the thirty-seven week period ended January 30,
1999 and the fifteen week period ended May 18, 1998, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Richmond, Virginia
April 26, 1999
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SFW HOLDING CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
January 27, January 29,
2001 2000
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,966 $ 3,390
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $101 at January 27, 2001
And $400 at January 29, 2000 20,120 10,275
Merchandise inventories 38,065 31,324
Deferred income taxes 3,365 4,185
Other current assets 1,921 2,761
------------ ------------
Total current assets 66,437 51,935
Property and equipment, net 88,400 64,017
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $10,489 at January 27, 2001
and $2,784 at January 29, 2000 297,725 305,431
Lease rights, net of accumulated amortization of $1,716 at January 27, 2001
and $477 at January 29, 2000 26,706 27,945
Note receivable, related party 46,897 42,491
Other assets 825 751
------------ ------------
Total assets $ 526,990 $ 492,570
============ ============
Liabilities and Stockholder's equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 8,861 $ 6,245
Accrued expenses 23,388 23,706
Due to affiliates 63,677 51,992
Accrued income taxes 16,122 9,315
Current maturities of capital lease obligations 658 618
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 112,706 91,876
Senior notes due 2004 178,370 181,748
Capital lease obligations 26,619 12,034
Deferred income taxes 7,955 14,218
Other liabilities 678 803
------------ ------------
Total liabilities 326,328 300,679
------------ ------------
Stockholder's equity:
Common stock, voting, par value $0.01 per share, 1,000
shares authorized, issued and outstanding - -
Additional paid-in capital 189,408 189,408
Retained earnings 11,254 2,483
------------ ------------
Total stockholder's equity 200,662 191,891
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 526,990 $ 492,570
============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SFW HOLDING CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in thousands)
Post- Post- Pre-
SUPERVALU SUPERVALU SUPERVALU Post-Dart Pre-Dart
Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition
--------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- --------------
January 27, January 29, August 30, January 30, May 18,
2001 2001 1999 1999 1998
--------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- --------------
(52 weeks) (22 weeks) (30 weeks) (37 weeks) (15 weeks)
Sales $ 892,450 $ 379,975 $ 505,398 $ 636,507 $ 249,052
Cost of Sales 668,432 288,983 377,496 481,205 190,799
--------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- --------------
Gross profit 224,018 90,992 127,902 155,302 58,253
Selling and administrative expenses 177,256 72,928 102,968 122,306 47,990
Depreciation and amortization 17,039 6,601 8,706 10,130 3,354
--------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- --------------
Operating income 29,723 11,463 16,228 22,866 6,909
Interest income 4,497 1,048 2,652 2,684 1,544
Interest expense 15,298 6,588 8,942 12,156 6,371
--------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- --------------
Net interest expense 10,801 5,540 6,290 9,472 4,827
Earnings before income taxes 18,922 5,923 9,938 13,394 2,082
Provision for income taxes 10,151 3,440 5,510 7,505 890
--------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- --------------
Net earnings $ 8,771 $ 2,483 $ 4,428 $ 5,889 $ 1,192
=============== ================= =============== =============== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SFW HOLDING CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
(in thousands)
Post- Post- Pre-
SUPERVALU SUPERVALU SUPERVALU Post-Dart Pre-Dart
Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------
January 27, 2001 January 29, 2000 August 30, 1999 January 30, 1999 May 18, 1998
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------
(52 weeks) (22 weeks) (30 weeks) (37 weeks) (15 weeks)
Common Stock Balance,
beginning and end of
period $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
================ ================ =============== ================ ============
Paid-in-Capital:
Balance, beginning of period $ 189,408 $ 189,408 $ 179,091 $ 179,091 $ -
Retire predecessor retained
earnings - - 10,317 - 6,973
Acquisition consideration in
excess of par value - - - - 172,118
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------
Balance, end of period $ 189,408 $ 189,408 $ 189,408 $ 179,091 $ 179,091
Retained Earnings:
Balance, beginning of period 2,483 - 5,889 - 5,781
Net income 8,771 2,483 4,428 5,889 1,192
Acquisition - - (10,317) - (6,973)
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ------------
Balance, end of period $ 11,254 $ 2,483 $ - $ 5,889 $ -
================ ================ =============== ================ ============
Common Stock Outstanding:
Balance, beginning and end of
Period 1 1 1 1 1
================ ================ =============== ================ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
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SFW HOLDING CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Post- Post- Pre-
SUPERVALU SUPERVALU SUPERVALU Post-Dart Pre-Dart
Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition
------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
January 27, January 29, August 30, January 30, May 18,
2001 2000 1999 1999 1998
------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(52 weeks) (22 weeks) (30 weeks) (37 weeks) (15 weeks)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings $ 8,771 $ 2,483 $ 4,428 $ 5,889 $ 1,192
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 17,039 6,601 8,706 10,130 3,354
Amortization of deferred financing costs - - - - 173
Amortization of bond premium (3,378) (1,571) (1,905) (2,554) -
Deferred income taxes (5,443) 242 407 (2,237) (217)
Other - - - 1,588 294
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (9,845) (3,786) 6,774 (4,368) (1,445)
Merchandise inventories (6,741) (1,558) 1,711 1,970 1,666
Other current assets 840 925 (2,074) (207) 348
Other assets (97) (30) 519 270 109
Accounts payable 2,616 (7,368) 1,330 (30,924) 3,101
Accrued expenses (318) 11,484 (8,716) (8,020) 6,615
Other liabilities (125) (389) (5,636) 560 (127)
Accrued income taxes 6,807 3,258 5,256 (91) 524
----------- ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 10,126 10,291 10,800 (27,994) 15,587
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (21,627) (2,765) (14,908) (3,435) (2,960)
Reimbursement from landlord 4,371 - - - -
Purchase of short-term investments - - (1,449) (2,155)
Sales / maturities of short-term investments - - - 4,121 -
----------- ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities: (17,256) (2,765) (14,908) (763) (5,115)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash provided by affiliated companies 11,685 2,702 21,554 19,838 (1,825)
Purchase of bonds and bond premium - (26,657) - - -
Payments for acquisition and deferred financing
costs - - - (116) (178)
Notes receivable from Dart (4,406) (1,443) (2,188) 2,480 1,006
Principal payments under capital lease obligations (573) (209) (379) (310) (35)
----------- ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 6,706 (25,607) 18,977 21,892 (1,032)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (424) (18,081) 14,869 (6,865) 9,440
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 3,390 21,471 6,602 13,467 4,027
----------- ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 2,966 $ 3,390 $ 21,471 $ 6,602 $ 13,467
=========== =========== =========== ========= ===========
Supplemental Cash Flow Data:
Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes, net $ 2,682 $ 4,210 $ 100 $ 20 $ 1,242
Interest 18,791 8,231 9,749 19,593 47
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General
- -------
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SFW
Holding Corp. (a Delaware corporation) and its subsidiaries, (the "Company") for
the 52 weeks ended January 27, 2001 ("fiscal 2001"), the 30 weeks ended August
30, 1999 ("30 weeks of fiscal 2000"), the 22 weeks ended January 29, 2000 ("22
weeks of fiscal 2000"), the 37 weeks ended January 30, 1999 ("37 weeks of fiscal
1999") and the 15 weeks ended May 18, 1998 ("15 weeks of fiscal 1999"). All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Shoppers operates in one business segment.
Fiscal Year
- -----------
The Company's fiscal year ends on the last Saturday in January of each year.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
- -------------------------
The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments with initial
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At January 27, 2001
and January 29, 2000, there were no material cash equivalents.
Use of Estimates in Financial Statements
- ----------------------------------------
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Inventories
- -----------
Shoppers' inventories are priced at the lower of cost or market. For
substantially all inventories, cost is determined using the last-in, first-out
("LIFO") method. Net income would have been higher by approximately $534,000,
$197,000 and $200,000 for fiscal 2001, the 30 weeks ended August 30, 1999 and
the 15 weeks ended May 18, 1998, respectively, if inventory had been priced on a
FIFO basis. At January 29, 2000, the LIFO value of inventories approximated
their replacement cost.
Property and Equipment
- ----------------------
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Estimated useful lives are generally
10 to 40 years for buildings and major improvements, ten years for equipment and
the shorter of the term of the lease or expected life for leasehold
improvements. Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of their respective
assets.
Goodwill
- --------
Amounts paid in excess of the fair value of acquired net assets are amortized on
a straight-line basis. The recoverability of goodwill is assessed by determining
whether the goodwill balance can be recovered through projected cash flows and
operating results over its remaining life. Impairment of the asset would be
recognized when it is probable that such future undiscounted cash flows will be
less than the carrying value of the asset. Goodwill is being amortized over 40
years.
Leasehold Rights
- ----------------
Favorable lease rights are amortized over the term of the lease using the
straight-line method.
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Other Assets
- ------------
Other assets consist of long-term deposits and a non-compete agreement. The cost
of the non-compete agreement is amortized straight line over the term of the
non-compete agreement, which is 20 years.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
- -----------------------------------
At January 27, 2001 and January 29, 2000, the carrying amount of financial
instruments included in current assets and current liabilities approximates fair
value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
The fair value of the due to affiliates balance is not practical to estimate due
to the nature of this obligation.
The fair value for Shoppers' fixed rate Senior Notes (see Note 4) is based on
quoted market prices. The fair value of Shoppers' outstanding Senior Notes on
January 27, 2001 was approximately $178.4 million compared to $181.7 million at
January 29, 2000. The fair value of Notes Receivable from Dart (see Note 8)
approximates the carrying value.
Reclassifications
- -----------------
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years' financial statements to
conform to the 2001 presentation. These reclassifications did not affect results
of operations as previously reported.
NOTE 2 - ACQUISITIONS
SUPERVALU Acquisition
- ---------------------
On August 31, 1999, Richfood Holdings, Inc. ("Richfood") was acquired by a
wholly owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU INC., a Delaware corporation ("SUPERVALU"),
and the Company became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU at that
time. SUPERVALU has accounted for the acquisition using the purchase method of
accounting and, accordingly, a new accounting basis was established as of August
30, 1999 and was used for the remaining twenty-two weeks of fiscal 2000. The
assets and liabilities of the Company were restated to reflect their estimated
fair market values as of that date. The excess of the purchase price paid for
the Company over its net assets acquired (goodwill) of $308,215 has been pushed
down to the Company. The goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line basis
over 40 years. Certain financial statement and related footnote amounts for
periods prior to the SUPERVALU acquisition may not be comparable to
corresponding amounts subsequent to the acquisition. Pro forma amounts have not
been disclosed for the year ended January 29, 2000 in this report due to the
immaterial difference between such amounts and the amounts in the consolidated
financial statements presented.
NOTE 3 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
At January 27, 2001, and January 29, 2000, property and equipment consisted of
the following:
2001 2000
-------- --------
Land $ 800 $ 800
Buildings and leasehold improvements 33,652 12,302
Equipment and fixtures 62,851 49,544
Construction in progress 1,977 4,164
Less: Accumulated depreciation (10,880) (2,793)
-------- --------
Net property and equipment $ 88,400 $ 64,017
======== ========
Property and equipment includes $22.8 million of assets under a capital lease,
less the related accumulated amortization of $2.7 million at January 27, 2001.
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment,
including assets under capital lease, was approximately $8.1 million, $3.5
million, $4.1 million, $3.7 million, $2.1
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million and $5.0 million during fiscal 2001, the 22 weeks of fiscal 2000, the 30
weeks of fiscal 2000, the 37 weeks of fiscal 1999 and the 15 weeks of fiscal
1999, respectively.
NOTE 4 - LONG-TERM DEBT
Senior Notes
- ------------
In June 1997, Shoppers issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9
3/4% Senior Notes due 2004 (the "Senior Notes"). The net proceeds from the
Senior Notes were $193.5 million (after fees and expenses of approximately $6.5
million).
Interest on the Senior Notes is accrued from the date of issuance and is payable
semi-annually in arrears on each June 15 and December 15. The Senior Notes are
effectively subordinated in right of payment to all secured indebtedness of
Shoppers and contain certain restrictive covenants including, (i) limitation on
restricted payments, (ii) limitation on indebtedness, (iii) limitation on
investments, loans and advances, (iv) limitation on liens, (v) limitation on
transactions with affiliates, (vi) restriction on mergers, consolidations and
transfers of assets, (vii) limitation on lines of business, (viii) limitations
on asset sales and (ix) limitation on issuance and sale of capital stock of
subsidiaries.
On May 18, 1998, in connection with the Dart Acquisition, the Senior Notes were
adjusted on the Company's Balance Sheet to their fair value of $221.5 million.
The $21.5 million of fair value in excess of face value of the Senior Notes is
being amortized on a straight-line basis over the stated maturity period. In
June 1998, Richfood purchased $6.5 million in face amount of the outstanding
Senior Notes in an open market transaction for a total cash payment of
approximately $7.2 million, including accrued interest.
In October 1999, SUPERVALU repurchased $24.6 million in face amount of the
outstanding Senior Notes in open market transactions with total cash payments of
approximately $26.7 million, including accrued interest. There was no gain or
loss on this repurchase because the purchase price approximated the carrying
value.
The Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. The
guarantee is secured by a first priority security interest in the capital stock
of Shoppers owned by the Company.
NOTE 5 - INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes is comprised of the following (in thousands):
Post- Post- Pre-
SUPERVALU SUPERVALU SUPERVALU Post-Dart Pre-Dart
Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
January 27, January 29, August 30, January 30, May 18,
2001 2000 1999 1999 1998
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(52 weeks) (22 weeks) (30 weeks) (37 weeks) (15 weeks)
Current income
tax provision:
Federal $ 13,389 $ 2,888 $ 4,549 $ 8,562 $ 1,070
State 2,205 310 554 1,180 37
Deferred income
tax provision (benefit):
Federal (4,532) 202 339 (1,895) (222)
State (911) 40 68 (342) 5
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total $ 10,151 $ 3,440 $ 5,510 $ 7,505 $ 890
=========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
This effective income tax rate is reconciled to the Federal statutory rate as
follows:
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Post- Post- Pre-
SUPERVALU SUPERVALU SUPERVALU Post-Dart Pre-Dart
Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
January 27, January 29, August 30, January 30, May 18,
2001 2000 1999 1999 1998
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(52 weeks) (22 weeks) (30 weeks) (37 weeks) (15 weeks)
Federal statutory rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Increase in taxes
resulting from:
State income taxes, net
of federal income tax
benefit 4.4 4.0 4.0 4.1 1.3
Amortization of
goodwill 14.3 19.0 16.0 16.9 6.4
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Effective tax rate 53.7% 58.0% 55.0% 56.0% 42.7%
=========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
As a result of the Dart Acquisition and the SUPERVALU acquisition, certain
differences have arisen between the book and tax basis of various assets and
liabilities of Shoppers and are reflected in the table that follows. Temporary
differences that give rise to the deferred tax assets and liabilities on a
consolidated basis are as follows (in thousands):
Post- Post-
SUPERVALU SUPERVALU
Acquisition Acquisition
---------------- ----------------
January 27, 2001 January 29, 2000
---------------- ----------------
(52 weeks) (52 weeks)
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses $ - $ 182
Deferred rent - 566
Reserves for store closings and other 41
Capital lease 13,639 4,845
Employee benefits 2,913 3,078
Deferred income 259 307
Other 2,530 1,422
---------------- ----------------
$ 19,382 $ 10,400
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation $ 2,912 $ 1,959
Lease rights 10,883 5,262
Inventory 722 1,003
Purchase accounting
asset basis adjustments 9,328 9,328
Other 127 2,881
---------------- ----------------
$ 23,972 $ 20,433
---------------- ----------------
Net deferred tax liability $ (4,590) $ (10,033)
================ ================
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NOTE 6 - LEASE COMMITMENTS
Shoppers leases retail store space under noncancelable lease agreements ranging
from 1 to 20 years. Renewal options are available on the majority of the leases
for one or more periods of five years each. Most leases require the payment of
taxes and maintenance costs, and some leases provide for additional rentals
based on sales in excess of specified minimums. All store leases have stated
periodic rental increases. The increases are amortized over the lives of the
leases. Rent expense includes approximately $805,000, $334,000, $502,000,
$712,000 and $294,000 of amortized rental increases for fiscal 2001, the 22
weeks of fiscal 2000, the 30 weeks of fiscal 2000, the 37 weeks of fiscal 1999
and the 15 weeks of fiscal 1999, respectively.
The following is a schedule of annual future minimum payments under capital
leases and noncancelable operating leases, which have initial or remaining terms
in excess of one year at January 27, 2001 (in thousands):
Capital Operating
Fiscal Year Lease Lease
---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
2002 $ 4,161 $ 16,868
2003 4,205 16,703
2004 4,251 16,672
2005 4,298 16,415
2006 & after 57,340 137,249
------------ ------------
Total $ 74,255 $ 203,907
============
Imputed interest 46,978
------------
Present value of net minimum lease payments 27,277
Current maturities 658
------------
Long-term capital lease obligation $ 26,619
============
Minimum capital lease and operating lease obligations have not been reduced by
future minimum sublease rentals of approximately $2.2 million under
noncancelable sublease agreements.
Rent expense for operating leases charged to operations is as follows (in
thousands):
Post- Pre-
SUPERVALU SUPERVALU Post-Dart Pre-Dart
Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition
January 27, January 29, August 30, January 30, May 18,
2001 2000 1999 1999 1998
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(52 weeks) (22 weeks) (30 weeks) (37 weeks) (15 weeks)
Minimum
rentals $ 16,881 $ 7,018 $ 9,570 $ 11,605 $ 4,513
Contingent
rentals 5,034 2,209 2,653 3,860 1,390
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total $ 22,013 $ 9,227 $ 12,223 $ 15,465 $ 5,903
=========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Subleasing Agreements
- ---------------------
Shoppers received rental income of approximately $811,000, $68,000, $93,000,
$207,000 and $40,000 during fiscal 2001, the 22 weeks ended January 29, 2000,
the 30 weeks ended August 30, 1999, the 37 weeks of fiscal 1999 and the 15 weeks
of fiscal 1999, respectively, which is included in selling and administrative
expenses.
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NOTE 7 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
401(k) Plan
- -----------
Shoppers has a defined contribution 401(k) plan (the "401K Plan"), which is
available to substantially all employees over the age of 21 who have completed
one year of continuous service. Discretionary contributions are made by
Shoppers, in trust, for the exclusive benefit of employees who participate in
the 401K Plan. The Board of Directors authorized contributions of $405,423,
$284,615, $115,384 and $400,000 to the 401K Plan during fiscal 2000, 37 weeks of
fiscal 1999, 15 weeks of fiscal 1999 and fiscal 1998, respectively. Shoppers had
accrued $600,000 as of January 27, 2001 for fiscal 2001 contributions to be made
to the 401K Plan. Amounts accrued for the contributions to be made to the 401K
Plan are included in accrued salaries and benefits in the accompanying financial
statements.
Multi-employer Plans
- --------------------
Shoppers made contributions to multi-employer plans for its union employees for
pension, health and other benefits of $11.6 million, $5.5 million, $7.5 million,
$8.5 million, $3.5 million and $12.1 million during fiscal 2001, the 22 weeks of
fiscal 2000, the 30 weeks of fiscal 2000, the 37 weeks of fiscal 1999 and the 15
weeks of fiscal 1999, respectively.
NOTE 8 - TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Transactions with SUPERVALU
- ---------------------------
The consolidated balance sheet includes $63.7 million and $52.0 million due to
affiliates at January 27, 2001 and January 29, 2000, respectively. The amounts
outstanding consist primarily of amounts due to SUPERVALU for the purchase of
bonds, amounts due for incomes taxes, inventory purchases and general and
administrative expenses. Inventory purchases from SUPERVALU during fiscal 2001
totaled $447.3 million, and during the 22 weeks ended January 29, 2000 and the
30 weeks ended August 30, 1999, purchases from SUPERVALU totaled $248.4 million
and $301.0 million, respectively.
Transactions with Dart
- ----------------------
In fiscal 1999, Dart charged Shoppers, on a monthly basis, for actual expenses
which related directly to Shoppers' operations (primarily insurance and legal
expenses). Substantially all such charges were supported by invoices from
unrelated parties designating Shoppers as recipient of the related goods or
services. Such charges were approximately $0.1 million and $0.4 million during
the 37 weeks of fiscal 1999 and the 15 weeks of fiscal 1999, respectively.
Dart Notes Receivable
- ---------------------
In connection with the 1992 sale of the assets of Total Beverage Corp. by the
Company to Dart, Shoppers received a note receivable from Dart of approximately
$1.5 million. In May 1998, Shoppers realized $1.2 million representing full
settlement of this note. As a result, Shoppers received approximately $0.7
million in excess of the recorded estimated realizable value of the note, which
was recognized in the Company's consolidated statement of operations during the
15-week period ended May 18, 1998.
On September 26, 1997, Shoppers loaned Dart $10.0 million from the Restricted
Proceeds that Dart used to fund a portion of a settlement with certain members
of the Haft family who were stockholders of Dart. The loan is in the form of a
promissory note that bears interest at 9 3/4% per annum, compounded annually.
Interest and principal are payable on June 15, 2004, however, Dart may make
interest payments prior to that time. On January 28, 1998, Shoppers loaned Dart
an additional $25.0 million that Dart used to fund a portion of a settlement
with Herbert H. Haft, who was a stockholder of Dart. The loan is in the form of
a promissory note that bears interest at 9 3/4% per annum, compounded annually.
Interest and principal are payable on June 15, 2004, however, Dart may make
interest payments prior to that time.
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NOTE 9 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Shoppers is party to various legal proceedings arising from the normal course of
business activities, none of which, in management's opinion, is expected to have
a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or
consolidated financial position.
As of January 29, 2001, approximately 4,500 employees of Shoppers are covered by
a collective bargaining agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers, Local
400 that will expire on July 5, 2004. Another 300 employees are covered by a
similar agreement, Local 27, which expires on September 30, 2001. The Company
anticipates that both agreements will be renewed prior to their expiration
dates.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
- ------- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Financial Disclosure
--------------------
Not required to be included in this Form 10-K in accordance with
the instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K.
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons of the
- ------- -------------------------------------------------------------------
Registrant.
----------
Information omitted in accordance with General Instruction
I(2)(c).
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
- ------- ----------------------
Information omitted in accordance with General Instruction
I(2)(c).
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
- ------- --------------------------------------------------------------
Information omitted in accordance with General Instruction
I(2)(c).
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
- ------- ----------------------------------------------
Information omitted in accordance with General Instruction I(2)(c).
Part IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
- -------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
(a)(1) Financial Statements
See Item 8.
(a)(2) Schedules
All schedules are omitted because the required information is not
applicable or it is presented in the consolidated financial
statements or related notes or the required information is not
material.
(a)(3) Exhibits
4.1 Indenture, dated June 26, 1997, by and among Shoppers Food
Warehouse Corp., SFW Holding Corp. and Norwest Bank Minnesota,
National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. Form S-4, Registration No. 333-
32825, filed with the SEC August 5, 1997).
4.2 Form of Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. Global Security, dated June
26, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Shoppers
Food Warehouse Corp. Form S-4, Registration No. 333-32825, filed
with the SEC on August 5, 1997).
10.1* Employment Agreement, dated August 18, 1997, between William
White and Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp. (incorporated by
reference
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to Exhibit 10.2 to the Dart Group Corporation (No. 0-1946)
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on September 15,
1997).
10.2 Promissory Notes, dated September 26, 1997 and January 28, 1998,
from Dart Group Corporation to Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Shoppers Food
Warehouse Corp. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
May 1, 1998).
*Exhibit 10.1 is a management contract required to be filed as an exhibit
hereto.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
1. Report dated February 21, 2000 reporting under Item 4 - Changes in
Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
2. Report dated December 15, 2000 reporting under Item 8 - Change in
Fiscal Year.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SFW HOLDING CORP.
Date: April 20, 2001 /s/ Pamela K. Knous
--------------------- ----------------------------------
Pamela K. Knous
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: April 20, 2001 /s/ Michael L. Jackson
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Michael L. Jackson
President (Chief Executive Officer)
and Director
Date: April 20, 2001 /s/ Pamela K. Knous
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Pamela K. Knous
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: April 20, 2001 /s/ David L. Boehnen
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David L. Boehnen
Director
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