UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
--- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 30, 1998
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
--- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to__________
Commission File Number: 1-9595
BEST BUY CO., INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Minnesota 41-0907483
(State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
7075 Flying Cloud Drive 55344
Eden Prairie, Minnesota (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 612/947-2000
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 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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At May 30, 1998, there were 100,310,000 shares of common stock, $.10 par value,
outstanding.
BEST BUY CO., INC.
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MAY 30, 1998
INDEX
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements:
a. Consolidated balance sheets as of May 30, 1998, 3-4
February 28, 1998 and May 31, 1997
b. Consolidated statements of operations for the 5
three months ended May 30, 1998 and May 31, 1997
c. Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' 6
equity for the three months ended May 30, 1998
d. Consolidated statements of cash flows for the 7
three months ended May 30, 1998 and May 31, 1997
e. Notes to consolidated financial statements 8-9
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition 10-13
Part II. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14
Signatures 15
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Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
BEST BUY CO., INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
($ in 000, except per share amounts)
May 30, February 28, May 31,
1998 1998 1997
(unaudited) (unaudited)
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 397,298 $ 520,127 $ 94,909
Receivables 75,563 95,702 84,423
Recoverable costs from developed
properties 25,917 8,215 56,786
Merchandise inventories 1,101,144 1,060,788 1,110,017
Refundable and deferred income taxes 19,445 16,650 27,847
Prepaid expenses 10,342 8,795 8,043
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Total current assets 1,629,709 1,710,277 1,382,025
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
Land and buildings 21,200 19,977 18,000
Leasehold improvements 161,797 160,202 149,738
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 380,907 372,314 329,151
Property under capital leases 29,079 29,079 29,079
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592,983 581,572 525,968
Less accumulated depreciation and
amortization 265,345 248,648 204,647
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Net property and equipment 327,638 332,924 321,321
OTHER ASSETS 9,948 13,145 17,335
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TOTAL ASSETS $1,967,295 $2,056,346 $1,720,681
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BEST BUY CO., INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
($ in 000, except per share amounts)
May 30, February 28, May 31,
1998 1998 1997
(unaudited) (unaudited)
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 661,629 $ 727,087 $ 520,354
Obligations under financing arrangements 41,672 35,565 84,215
Accrued salaries and related expenses 40,702 48,772 31,881
Accrued liabilities 147,960 188,352 127,411
Deferred service plan revenue 16,114 18,975 24,906
Current portion of long-term debt 14,390 14,925 21,181
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Total current liabilities 922,467 1,033,676 809,948
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 7,005 7,095 3,578
DEFERRED REVENUE AND OTHER LIABILITIES 19,182 17,578 24,457
LONG-TERM DEBT 207,247 210,397 212,609
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SECURITIES OF SUBSIDIARY 671 229,854 230,000
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; authorized 400,000
shares; none issued
Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized 120,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 100,310,000, 89,260,000, and 87,612,000
shares, respectively 10,031 4,463 4,381
Additional paid-in capital 497,828 266,144 245,661
Retained earnings 302,864 287,139 190,047
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Total shareholders' equity 810,723 557,746 440,089
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,967,295 $2,056,346 $1,720,681
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BEST BUY CO., INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
($ in 000, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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May 30, May 31,
1998 1997
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Revenues $1,943,664 $1,606,551
Cost of goods sold 1,589,445 1,358,668
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Gross profit 354,219 247,883
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 326,154 242,667
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Operating income 28,065 5,216
Interest expense, net 2,495 9,540
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes 25,570 (4,324)
Income tax benefit (expense) (9,845) 1,685
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Net earnings (loss) $ 15,725 $ (2,639)
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Net earnings (loss) per share
Basic $ .16 $ (.03)
Diluted $ .16 $ (.03)
Average common shares outstanding (000)
Basic 95,787 87,118
Diluted 99,885 87,118
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BEST BUY CO., INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 30, 1998
($ in 000)
(unaudited)
Additional
paid-in Retained
Common stock capital earnings
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Balance, February 28, 1998 $ 4,463 $266,144 $287,139
Stock options exercised 43 6,357
Tax benefit from stock options exercised 8,447
Conversion of Preferred Securities, net 509 221,896
Two-for-one stock split 5,016 (5,016)
Net earnings, three months ended
May 30, 1998 15,725
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Balance, May 30, 1998 $ 10,031 $497,828 $302,864
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BEST BUY CO., INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
($ in 000)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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May 30, May 31,
1998 1997
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings (loss) $ 15,725 $ (2,639)
Charges to earnings not affecting cash:
Depreciation, amortization and other 17,604 17,095
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33,329 14,456
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables 20,139 (4,842)
Merchandise inventories (40,356) 22,042
Prepaid taxes and expenses 4,105 (4,762)
Accounts payable (65,458) 32,552
Other liabilities (49,809) (431)
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Total cash provided by (used in) operating
activities (98,050) 59,015
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property and equipment (12,084) (6,783)
Increase in recoverable costs from developed
properties (17,702) (3,301)
(Increase) decrease in other assets (3,580) 304
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Total cash used in investing activities (33,366) (9,780)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase (decrease) in obligations under
financing arrangements 6,107 (43,295)
Long-term debt payments (3,685) (4,226)
Common stock issued 6,165 3,387
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Total cash provided by (used in)
financing activities 8,587 (44,134)
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (122,829) 5,101
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 520,127 89,808
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 397,298 $ 94,909
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Amounts in this statement are presented on a cash basis and therefore may differ
from those shown in other sections of this quarterly report.
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid(received) during the period for: $ 9,443 $ 12,526
Interest $ 28,891 $ (250)
Income taxes
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BEST BUY CO., INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
The consolidated balance sheets as of May 30, 1998, and May 31, 1997,
the related consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the
three months ended May 30, 1998, and May 31, 1997, and the consolidated
statement of changes in shareholders' equity for the three months ended
May 30, 1998, are unaudited; in the opinion of management, all
adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial
statements have been included and were normal and recurring in nature.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full
year. These interim financial statements and notes thereto should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in
the Company's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended
February 28, 1998.
2. RECLASSIFICATION:
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current
year presentation.
3. INCOME TAXES:
Income taxes are provided on an interim basis based upon management's
estimate of the annual effective tax rate.
4. EARNINGS PER SHARE:
The Company applies the requirements of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128 "Earnings per Share." Prior year
earnings (loss) per share have been restated as necessary. This
restatement did not have an impact on earnings (loss) per share.
Following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of
basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share.
Three Months Ended
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May 30, 1998 May 31, 1997
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Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) (000) $ 15,725 $ (2,639)
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Denominator:
Average common shares outstanding (000) 95,787 87,118
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options 4,098 -
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Average common shares outstanding assuming dilution 99,885 87,118
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Basic earnings (loss) per share $ .16 $ (.03)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ .16 $ (.03)
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In May 1998, the Company effected a two-for-one stock split in the form
of a stock dividend. All common share and per share information has been
adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split.
5. CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SECURITIES OF SUBSIDIARY:
In April 1998, over 99% of the Company's 6.5% Convertible Monthly Income
Preferred Securities were converted into approximately 10.2 million
post-split shares of common stock, increasing shareholders' equity by
over $222 million net of $6.8 million in deferred offering costs. The
conversion reduces the Company's annual interest expense by
approximately $15 million.
6. CREDIT FACILITY:
In May 1998, the Company entered into a new, unsecured $220 million
revolving credit facility, replacing the $365 million facility which
was scheduled to mature in June 1998. The new facility matures in June
2000.
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BEST BUY CO., INC.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company had net earnings of $15.7 million, or $.16 per share, on a
diluted basis, for the first quarter of fiscal 1999 ended May 30, 1998. In
the first quarter of fiscal 1998, ended May 31, 1997, the Company had a net
loss of $2.6 million, or $.03 per share. Per share amounts reflect a
two-for-one stock split on May 26, 1998. The significant improvement in
results was due to higher sales volumes, a higher gross margin rate and lower
interest expense. Somewhat reducing the impact of these gains was an increase
in selling, general and administrative expenses as compared to last year's
first quarter.
Revenues for the first quarter were $1.94 billion, an increase of 21% over
the $1.61 billion reported in the first quarter last year. The increase was
driven by a comparable store sales increase of 15% compared to an 8%
comparable store sales decrease in the first quarter last year. Comparable
store sales gains were experienced in all product categories as a strong
economy continued to drive consumer spending. Sales were also impacted by the
Company's progress in improving inventory management leading to better
merchandise in-stock positions, as well as better execution in the retail
stores. The Company's "high touch" area in the store, which was introduced in
the third quarter of last year to provide consumers with a greater level of
product assistance and explanation, continues to produce significant
comparable store sales gains in cellular phones, digital satellite systems
and digital cameras. Comparable store sales gains in Consumer Electronics,
Appliances and Entertainment Software were particularly strong throughout the
quarter. Sales in the Home Office category, which includes personal
computers, were strong early in the quarter and then softened as consumers
awaited the introduction of Windows-Registered Trademark- 98 software in June
and supplies of lower price point products were limited. Although the average
selling price of personal computers was approximately 15% lower than the
first quarter of last year, the decline was offset by an increase in the
number of units sold. Management expects that comparable store sales gains
will not be as strong in the remainder of the year due to more difficult
comparisons with the prior year.
The Company operated 289 stores as of May 30, 1998, an increase of fifteen
stores as compared to May 31, 1997, contributing to the increase in sales versus
last year's first quarter. During the quarter, the Company opened five of
twenty-five new stores planned for fiscal 1999. New stores opened in the quarter
included two stores in Miami, FL; one store each in Los Angeles, CA and
Philadelphia, PA; and entry into Knoxville, TN. The remaining twenty stores are
scheduled to open in the third fiscal quarter.
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Retail store sales mix by major product category for the first quarter of the
current and prior fiscal year was as follows:
Quarter Ended
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May 30, 1998 May 31, 1997
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Home Office 37% 40%
Consumer Electronics
Audio 11% 11%
Video 15% 14%
Entertainment Software 19% 19%
Appliances 9% 9%
Other 9% 7%
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Total 100% 100%
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Gross profit margin for the first quarter improved from 15.4% of sales to 18.2%,
as a more profitable sales mix and better margins within product categories led
to the significant increase. The Company's more profitable sales mix was the
result of a shift away from the Home Office category to higher margin
categories. An increase in the contribution of performance service plans (PSPs)
from 2.9% of sales to 3.7% was one of the factors in the more profitable sales
mix. The increase in sales of PSPs and other higher margin products was due, in
part, to improved execution of selling strategies in the retail stores. Improved
inventory management has resulted in a higher margin assortment of products
within categories. Better management of model transitions has also led to lower
levels of close-out inventory and exposure to inventory markdowns. A reduction
in inventory shrink resulting from better execution at the retail stores also
contributed to the year over year improvement in gross profit margin. Management
believes there is opportunity to further improve gross margin rates; however,
changes in sales mix due to seasonal factors, the impact of new product
introductions in the Home Office category, and the level of promotional activity
in the marketplace, will affect overall gross profit margins. The margin rate
realized in the first quarter may not be indicative of the rate to be achieved
for the year as a whole.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (S,G & A) increased to 16.8% of
sales in the quarter, compared to 15.1% in the first quarter last year. The
increase was due primarily to two factors. The first factor was an increase in
employee compensation in the retail stores due to higher rates of base
compensation resulting from competition for labor and hiring higher caliber
staff in areas such as the "high touch" sales area. The "high touch" area
staffing increases were implemented in the second half of last year. Increased
performance based pay as well as an increase in the number of managers in
training to support increased expansion plans also contributed to increased
labor costs. The Company believes that the change in its operating model to
invest in higher levels of higher quality labor in the stores has been a
significant factor leading to the increased rates of gross profit margin.
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Higher levels of spending on outside services supporting the Company's strategic
initiatives and information systems development was the other most significant
factor in the increased S,G & A. The use of outside consulting firms to assist
the Company in improving inventory management and employee development and
training are expenses that were incurred in the first quarter of the current
year that were not significant components of S,G & A in the first quarter of
last year. The Company's use of an outside firm to assist in addressing Year
2000 systems issues also impacted spending in the quarter as compared to the
prior year. Development of other business initiatives such as "configure to
order" sales of personal computers and other projects also resulted in higher
spending in the quarter. Many of these expenses are expected to continue through
the fiscal year. However, they are not expected to recur to the same extent next
year as the Company expects that the use of outside consultants to assist with
strategic initiatives will be reduced and the Year 2000 issues are expected to
be largely addressed by the end of the first quarter of next year. Management
expects that the S,G & A ratio will be lower during the traditionally higher
volume second half of the year and that the year over year increases in the
ratio will be less.
Net interest expense in the first quarter was $2.5 million, a decrease of $7
million compared to the first quarter last year. The decrease was primarily due
to interest earned on higher cash balances resulting from faster inventory turns
and higher sales volumes. In addition, the conversion of the Company's
convertible preferred securities into equity in the first quarter reduced
interest expense by approximately $2.5 million as compared to last year's first
quarter.
The Company's effective income tax rate for the quarter was 38.5% compared to
39.0% in the first quarter last year and was impacted by levels of tax exempt
interest income resulting from the higher cash balances.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Working capital at May 30, 1998 was $707 million compared to $572 million at May
31, 1997. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $302 million as a result of
improved inventory management and earnings of over $110 million in the past
twelve months. Merchandise inventories were $9 million less than May 31, 1997,
despite the addition of fifteen new stores and the higher sales volumes. The
Company's net investment in inventory, inventory net of trade related payables,
was $398 million at May 30, 1998 compared to $505 million at May 31,1997.
Refundable and deferred income taxes decreased as a result of changes in the
Company's net tax position and the continued reduction of deferred taxes related
to deferred revenues from the self insured service plans. Accruals for payroll
related liabilities increased as compared to last year as a result of the
increased levels of compensation. Accrued liabilities increased as a result
of the outside services and generally higher levels of business activity.
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Capital spending in the first quarter was $12.1 million compared to $6.8 million
in the first quarter of last year, reflecting the increased number of store
openings planned for fiscal 1999. Recoverable costs from developed properties
were $31 million less than at the end of the first quarter last year as
essentially all of the Company's owned real estate was sold by the end of fiscal
1998, offset in part by current year property development. The Company is
constructing a new distribution center in Dinuba, CA, which will replace a
leased facility in Ontario, CA. The costs of development of the real estate for
this facility will be classified as recoverable costs from developed properties
and the facility is expected to open in March 1999. In addition to the opening
of new stores and development of the distribution center, the Company intends to
make significant investments in new systems and technology in the current year
to support business requirements. Management expects that total capital spending
for the year will be approximately $140 million, exclusive of recoverable costs.
In the first quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company notified holders of the
Company's convertible preferred securities that the conversion rights would
expire on April 24,1998. As of that date, over 99% of the securities were
converted into approximately 10.2 million shares of common stock. This
conversion increased shareholders' equity by over $222 million, net of the
remaining $6.8 million in deferred issuance costs. The conversion reduces
interest expense by approximately $15 million annually. The remaining
outstanding preferred securities were redeemed in June for cash of $671,000.
In May 1998, the Company entered into a new, unsecured $220 million revolving
credit facility, replacing the $365 million facility that was scheduled to
mature in June 1998. The Company was able to reduce the size of the facility due
to improved operating performance and better inventory management. The new
facility is scheduled to mature on June 30, 2000 and will automatically be
extended for one year if certain conditions are met. Management believes that
funds from operations, credit from normal vendor terms and the Company's new
credit facility will be sufficient to support the Company's operations and
planned expansion for the next year.
SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF
1995
On May 15, 1998, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the
Securities and Exchange Commission which contains cautionary statements
identifying important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to
differ materially from those projected in forward looking statements made by the
Company herein.
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BEST BUY CO., INC.
Part II - Other Information
Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
a. Exhibits: Method of Filing
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10.1 Credit Agreement dated May 22, 1998 Filed herewith
27.1 Financial Data Schedule Filed herewith
b. Reports on Form 8-K:
Notice of MIPS Conversion Rights Expiration
filed March 10, 1998
Two-for-one Stock Split filed April 28, 1998
Appointment of Two New Members of the Board of
Directors filed April 30, 1998
Safe Harbor Provisions filed May 15, 1998
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BEST BUY CO., INC.
(Registrant)
Date: July 6, 1998 By: /s/ ALLEN U. LENZMEIER
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Allen U. Lenzmeier, Executive Vice
President & Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
By: /s/ ROBERT C. FOX
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Robert C. Fox, Senior Vice
President- Finance & Treasurer
(principal accounting officer)
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