TROY, Mich., March 7, 1996 - Kmart Corporation (NYSE: KM)
today reported net income from continuing retail operations of $21
million, or $0.05 per share, for the fourth quarter of 1995. These
results exclude a non-cash charge of $390 million, net of tax, or
$0.85 per share, taken in the quarter for the adoption of Statement
of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121 ("FAS 121"), reflecting
management's assessment of the impairment of the Company's
investment in Builders Square, and certain International operations.
Including the FAS 121 charge, the net loss from continuing
operations for the quarter was $369 million, or $0.80 per share.
This compares to a net loss from continuing retail operations of $16
million, or $0.04 per share, for the fourth quarter of 1994.
In addition, during the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company
recorded an extraordinary charge of $51 million, net of tax, or
$0.11 per share, for a previously announced restructuring of its
real estate and bank debt. After these charges and including income
and gains from discontinued operations in the prior year, Kmart
reported a net loss of $420 million, or $0.91 per share, for the
fourth quarter of 1995, compared with net income of $145 million, or
$0.31 per share, for the fourth quarter of 1994.
For the full year ended January 31, 1996, Kmart reported a net
loss of $571 million, or $1.25 per share, compared to net income of
$296 million, or $0.63 per share, in 1994. Before the FAS 121
charge, the net loss from continuing retail operations for 1995 was
$100 million, or $0.23 per share.
The following table recaps these key elements of net earnings
for the fourth quarter and full year:
(Amounts in millions) FY 1995 FY 1994 4Q 1995 4Q 1994
Net Income (Loss)
from Continuing
Retail Operations ($100) $104 $21 ($16)
Asset Impairment Charges
net of income taxes ($390) -- ($390) --
"Put" Debt-related
charge, net of income
taxes ($51) -- ($51) --
Gain (Loss) from
Discontinued
Operations, net ($30) $192 -- $161
Net Income (Loss)
as Reported ($571) $296 ($420) $145
"We resolved the puttable real estate debt and took the one-time
writedown related to Builders Square and our International
operations, and continued to make good progress in restructuring and
strengthening our financial flexibility and stability.
"We will build on last year's cost-cutting efforts by reducing
SG&A expense by an additional $400 million. In 1996, merchandising
and operational initiatives already underway will result in improved
assortments, better in-stock positions, cleaner and more orderly
stores, and dramatic gains in customer service. We are confident
that our 1995 actions, our new management team, and an intense
customer focus will produce a return to profitability in 1996 and
longer term."
FOURTH QUARTER 1995 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Total sales in the fourth quarter of 1995 were $10.531 billion,
an increase of 6.6% from $9.876 billion for the fourth quarter of
1994. On a comparable store basis, excluding the fifty-third week
in 1995, consolidated sales were up 4.7%. Sales in U.S. Kmart
stores increased 5.9% on the same basis.
Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 1995 was 20.4% of sales
versus 20.3% in the prior year. The fourth quarter gross margin was
favorably impacted by the implementation of a previously-announced
inventory accounting change made in the first quarter of 1995.
Pretax LIFO credits of $43 million and $57 million were recorded
during the fourth quarters of 1995 and 1994, respectively. Selling,
general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, for
the fourth quarter were 20.2% in 1995 versus 20.8% in 1994.
FULL YEAR 1995 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Total sales during 1995 were $34.389 billion, an increase of
5.8% from $32.514 billion in the preceding year. On a comparable
store basis, and excluding the fifty-third week in 1995,
consolidated sales were up 4.3%. Sales in U.S. Kmart stores
increased 5.6% on that same basis.
Gross margin for the year was 21.5% of sales versus 23.5% during
1994. Pretax LIFO credits of $36 million and $57 million were
recorded during 1995 and 1994, respectively, reflecting lower
inventory and inflation levels. Selling, general and administrative
expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 22.0% during 1995 versus
22.7% during 1994.
Kmart Corporation serves America with 2,168 Kmart plus 167
Builders Square retail outlets and 147 stores internationally.
Kmart Corporation common stock is listed on the New York,
Pacific, and Chicago Stock Exchanges.
KMART CORPORATION
Sales and Operating Results by Business
14 Weeks Ended January 31, 1996 and 13 Weeks Ended January 25,
1995
SALES
% Change
All Comparable
(Millions U.S. $) 1/31/96 1/25/95 Stores Stores(b)
General Merchandise --
United States $ 9,467 $ 8,793 7.7 5.9
International 434 404 7.2 3.7(a)
Total General
Merchandise 9,901 9,197 7.6 5.8
Specialty Retail --
Builders Square 630 679 (7.2) (10.7)
Total Kmart $ 10,531 $ 9,876 6.6 4.7
(a) International comparable stores sales change is calculated
on sales in the applicable local currency.
(b) Comparable store sales are based on the 13-week period ended
1/24/96.
OPERATING RESULTS
(Millions U.S. $) 1/31/96 1/25/95 % Change
General Merchandise --
United States $ 124 $ 29 ---
International(a) (7) 14 (150.0)
Total General
Merchandise 117 43 172.1
Specialty Retail --
Builders Square(a) (12) (2) ---
Total Kmart(a) $ 105 $ 41 156.1
(a) Excludes $532 million total charges for FAS 121 in the
fourth quarter of 1995.
KMART CORPORATION
Sales and Operating Results by Business
53 Weeks Ended January 31, 1996 and 52 Weeks Ended January 25, 1995
SALES
% Change
All Comparable
(Millions U.S. $) 1/31/96 1/25/95 Stores Stores(b)
General Merchandise --
United States $ 30,429 $ 28,386 7.2 5.6
International 1,284 1,177 9.1 3.0(a)
Total General
Merchandise 31,713 29,563 7.3 5.5
Specialty Retail --
Builders Square 2,676 2,951 (9.3) (8.7)
Total Kmart $ 34,389 $ 32,514 5.8 4.3
(a) International comparable store sales change is calculated on
sales in the applicable local currency.
(b) Comparable store sales are based on the 52-week period ended
1/24/96.
OPERATING RESULTS
(Millions U.S. $) 1/31/96 1/25/95 % Change
General Merchandise --
United States $ 262 $ 505 (48.1)
International(a) (17) 23 (173.9)
Total General
Merchandise 245 528 (53.6)
Specialty Retail --
Builders Square(a) (17) 28 (160.7)
Total Kmart(a) $ 228 $ 556 (59.0)
(a) Excludes $532 million total charges for FAS 121 in the
fourth quarter of 1995.
KMART CORPORATION
Consolidated statements of Operations
14 Weeks 13 Weeks
Ended Ended
(Amounts in millions, 1/31/96 1/25/95
except per share data)
Sales $ 10,531 $ 9,876
Licensee fees and other income 78 91
Total 10,609 9,967
Cost of merchandise sold 8,378 7,869
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 2,126 2,057
Asset impairment charges 532 ---
Interest expense, net 127 120
Loss from continuing retail operations
before income taxes and equity income (554) (79)
Equity in net income of
unconsolidated companies 15 20
Income tax credit (170) (43)
Net loss from continuing retail
operations before extraordinary item (369) (16)
Income from discontinued operations,
net of income taxes 1 44
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations, net of income taxes (1) 117
Extraordinary debt restructuring
charges, net of income taxes (51) ---
Net income (loss) $ (420) $ 145
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing retail operations before
asset impairment charges $0.05 $(0.04)
Asset impairment charges $(0.85) ---
Continuing retail operations $(0.80) $(0.04)
Income from discontinued operations --- $0.09
Gain on disposal of
discontinued operations --- $0.26
Extraordinary debt
restructuring charges $(0.11) ---
Net income (loss) $(0.91) $0.31
Weighted average shares outstanding 461.6 457.9
.. The consolidated statement of operations for the prior period
has been restated for discontinued operations.
KMART CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
53 Weeks 52 Weeks
Ended Ended
(Amounts in millions, 1/31/96 1/25/95
except per share data)
Sales $ 34,389 $ 32,514
Licensee fees and other income 265 286
Total 34,654 32,800
Cost of merchandise sold 26,996 24,868
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 7,554 7,376
Asset impairment charges 532 ---
Gain on pension curtailment (124) ---
Interest expense, net 446 493
Loss from continuing retail operations
before income taxes and equity income (750) 63
Equity in net income of
unconsolidated companies 38 52
Income tax provision (credit) (222) 11
Net income (loss) from continuing retail
operations before extraordinary item (490) 104
Income from discontinued operations,
net of income taxes --- 75
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued
operations, net of income taxes (30) 117
Extraordinary debt restructuring
charges, net of income taxes (51) ---
Net income (loss) $ (571) $ 296
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing retail operations before
asset impairment charges $(0.23) $ 0.21
Asset impairment charges $(0.85) ---
Continuing retail operations $(1.08) $ 0.21
Income from discontinued operations --- $ 0.16
Gain (loss) on disposal of
discontinued operations $(0.06) $ 0.26
Extraordinary debt
restructuring charges $(0.11) ---
Net income (loss) $(1.25) $ 0.63
Weighted average shares outstanding 459.9 456.6
.. The consolidated statement of operations for the prior period
has been restated for discontinued operations.
KMART CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
53 Weeks 52 Weeks
Ended Ended
(Amounts in millions) 1/31/96 1/25/95
Cash Provided by (Used for) Operations:
Income (loss) from continuing
retail operations $ (490) $ 104
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by (used for) operations
Extraordinary item (51) ---
Asset impairment charges 532 ---
Depreciation and amortization 729 680
Cash used for store restructuring
and other charges (231) (133)
Deferred income taxes (109) 40
Decrease (increase) in inventories 289 (628)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (645) 420
Other, net (269) 227
Net cash provided by (used for)
continuing retail operations (245) 710
Discontinued operations:
Gain (loss) on disposal and income
from discontinued operations (30) 192
Cash provided by (used for)
discontinued operations 307 (362)
Items not affecting cash, net (51) (636)
Total from discontinued operations 226 (806)
Net cash used for operations (19) (96)
Investing:
Capital additions (578) (1,125)
Proceeds from asset sales and
subsidiary public offerings 1,093 2,431
Other, net (279) (229)
Net cash provided by investing 236 1,077
Financing:
Net proceeds from (repayments of)
long-term debt and notes payable 963 (453)
Dividends paid (283) (474)
Reduction in capital lease
obligations and other (155) (80)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing 525 (1,007)
Net increase (decrease) in cash 742 (26)
Cash at beginning of year 353 379
Cash at end of year $ 1,095 $ 353
.. The consolidated cash flow statement for the prior period has
been restated for discontinued operations.
KMART CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in millions) 1/31/96 1/25/95
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash (including temporary investments
of $637 and $32, respectively) $ 1,095 $ 353
Merchandise inventories 6,635 6,853
Other current assets 1,092 1,290
Net current assets of
discontinued operations --- 369
Total current assets 8,822 8,865
Investments in affiliated retail companies 94 108
Property and equipment -- net 5,301 6,011
Other assets and deferred charges 1,180 913
Net long-term assets of
discontinued operations --- 745
TOTAL ASSETS $ 15,397 $ 16,642
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Long-term debt due within one year $ 7 $ 235
Notes payable --- 748
Accounts payable -- trade 1,993 2,638
Accrued payrolls and other liabilities 1,076 1,158
Taxes other than income taxes 188 268
Income taxes --- 256
Total current liabilities 3,264 5,303
Capital lease obligations 1,629 1,777
Long-term debt and notes payable 3,935 2,003
Other long-term liabilities 1,289 1,527
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares
authorized; Series C, 790,287 shares
authorized; 658,315 shares issued at
January 25, 1995 --- 132
Common stock, 1,500,000,000 shares
authorized; shares issued 486,511,184
and 464,549,561, respectively 486 465
Capital in excess of par value 1,624 1,505
Retained earnings 3,326 4,074
Treasury shares and restricted stock (92) (86)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (64) (58)
Total shareholders' equity 5,280 6,032
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 15,397 $ 16,642
.. The consolidated balance sheet for the prior period has been
restated for discontinued operations.
NEW YORK, March 7, 1996 - PLY GEM Industries, Inc. (NYSE:
PGI) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year-
ended December 31, 1995.
Sales for the fourth quarter of 1995 declined to $174,489,000
from $194,205,000 a year ago, reflecting product lines discontinued
in 1995 as a result of the Company's strategic review of operations.
Operating results for the 1995 fourth quarter include a one-time pre-
tax charge of $12 million resulting from the implementation of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board's newly mandated Rule 121. The
new rule changes the method that companies must use to value long-
lived assets. The charge primarily relates to the Company's
information systems and certain fixed assets, and reduces fourth
quarter 1995 net income by $7.6 million or $.53 per share. The net
loss for the fourth quarter of 1995, including the nonrecurring
charges, was $8,041,000 or $.56 per share compared to net income of
$486,000 or $.03 per share in the year ago period. As a result of
the FASB Rule 121 charge, the Company's financial performance will
be positively impacted by approximately $2 million annually
beginning in 1996, as future amortization and depreciation of these
assets will be reduced.
Results for the year ended December 31, 1995 reflect
discontinued product lines and the impact of the Company's
unsuccessful 1994 restructuring program begun by previous
management. Sales were $741,394,000 compared to $796,419,000 a year
ago, reflecting approximately $42 million of discontinued product
lines in 1995. Net income for the year 1995 was reduced by $7.6
million or $.53 per share as a result of the charge taken during the
fourth quarter resulting from the implementation of FASB Rule 121 as
noted above. The net loss for the 1995 year, including the
nonrecurring charges, was $7,402,000 or $.51 per share compared to a
not loss of $8,531,000 or $.62 per share in 1994.
"It is important for all our stakeholders to realize that the
fundamentals of the Company remain very strong and that the costs
and problems associated with the 1994 restructuring have now been
addressed and are being corrected. Capitalizing on PLY GEM's
historical strengths as a marketing-driven and customer-focused
Company, combined with the profit improvement action plans currently
underway, PLY GEM is poised for aggressive sales growth and
significant improvement in profitability in 1996," stated Dana R.
Snyder, President and Chief Operating Officer.
The following actions were taken during the second half of 1995
to significantly improve operating results in 1996:
New Management:
-- strengthened management team under the leadership of
President and Chief Operating Officer Dana R. Snyder; a new budget
and control process and a key management incentive plan was
established in 1996 with greater business unit accountability for
results;
Profitable Sales Growth:
-- based on a renewed commitment to delivering the highest
levels of customer service and improvements in order fill ratios and
on-time deliveries, the Company expects to resume its historical
levels of double digit sales growth during 1996;
Operational Enhancement:
-- targeted implementation of the BPCS management information
systems, and full implementation of the new manufacturing control
software by the end of the second quarter of 1996, which are
necessary to run the window businesses more efficiently;
Margin Improvement:
-- reductions in cost of goods sold through new procurement
strategies, improved manufacturing efficiencies, process
improvements and material utilization;
- major reduction of administrative expenses and costs,
including the closure of the secondary corporate infrastructure in
Northbrook, IL created in 1994;
- realization of fixed cost reductions from the completion of
facility consolidations and headcount reductions, including the
elimination of high consulting fees associated with the 1994
restructuring; and
Employee Productivity:
-- creation and implementation of new employee productivity
programs with a focus on key operating indicators that have linkage
to financial performance improvements.
PLY GEM also announced that its Studley Products, Inc.
subsidiary will not proceed with the previously announced proposed
joint venture with Melitta NA as the transaction could not be
finalized under the terms previously agreed to by both entities.
"We believe that given its newly strengthened management team, its
strong base of North American customers, and extensive knowledge of
product requirements, Studley Products, Inc. has the ability not
only to maintain its market leadership position, but to outperform
the competition in supplying quality products and service to the
vacuum cleaner and related floor products industry," said Mr.
Snyder.
Efforts To Maximize Shareholder Value Proceeding
In regard to the Company's previously announced effort to
explore various alternatives to accelerate the maximization of
shareholder value, including the possible sale of the entire
Company, Chairman Jeffrey S. Silverman stated, "We are working with
our financial advisors and reviewing several of the strategic
alternatives available to us and will update shareholders on the
outcome as soon as we are able to."
Mr. Snyder added, "As part of the strategic review process we
have conducted an exhaustive study of our organizational structure
and associated costs. Regardless of the course of action chosen,
PLY GEM is taking aggressive steps to conduct its businesses with
the lowest cost structure possible that does not jeopardize quality,
customer service and creativity."
During the fourth quarter of 1995 PLY GEM also announced that it
had increased the number of shares authorized under a previously
announced stock repurchase program to one million shares. Since the
announcement, the Company has repurchased approximately 300,000
shares. "The Board of Directors continues to feel that the current
market price of our stock represents an excellent investment
opportunity for the Company, given the strong fundamentals of our
business and the current efforts to maximize shareholder value,"
said Mr. Silverman.
"Our primary mission for 1995 was to take the steps necessary to
position PLY GEM for a dramatically improved performance in the year
ahead. The past year was not easy, given the costs and problems
resulting from the 1994 restructuring, the multiple management and
organizational changes made, and the aggressive profit improvement
initiatives undertaken. Many of these tasks have been accomplished
and the fix is in sight for those in process. We are very proud of
our PLY GEM employees throughout the country who have been able to
work through these difficult times and focus on the right things:
results that lead to enhanced shareholder value. We especially want
to thank our shareholders for their continued loyalty and to affirm
our commitment to maximize shareholder value in 1996," said Mr.
Silverman.
PLY GEM INDUSTRIES
Consolidated Condensed Earnings Summary
(In thousands except per share data)
Quarter Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31 Dec. 31 Dec. 31 Dec. 31
1995 1994 1995 1994
Net Sales $174,489 $194,205 $741,394 $796,419
Cost of Sales 146,473 159,332 617,620 642,337
Gross Profit 28,016 34,873 123,774 154,082
Selling, General
& Adm. 25,493 28,217 113,276 117,184
Nonrecurring Charge -- 4,687 -- 40,962
FASB 121 Charge 11,950 -- 11,950 --
Operating Income (Loss) (9,427) 1,969 (1,452) (4,064)
Interest Expense (1,579) (1,453) (6,649) (7,479)
Investment & Other
Inc. (Exp.) (645) 8 (2,161) (406)
Pretax Income (Loss) (11,651) 524 (10,262) (11,949)
Income Tax (Benefit) (3,610) 38 (2,860) (3,418)
Net Income (Loss) $(8,041) $486 $(7,402) $(8,531)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Primary $(.56) $.03 $(.51) $(.62)
Fully Diluted $(.56) $.03 $(.51) $(.62)
Average Shares Outstanding
Primary 14,435 15,874 14,445 13,870
Fully Diluted 14,435 15,874 14,445 13,870
(1) Results for the fourth quarter and year 1995 include a
pretax charge of $12.0 million for the impairment of assets under
FASB rule 121; after taxes the net charge was $7.6 million or $.53
per share.
(2) Results for the year 1994 include a pretax charge of $41.0
million for restructuring and other nonrecurring items; after taxes
the net charge was $25.7 million or $1.85 per share. Results for
the fourth quarter include a pretax charge of $4.7 million for
restructuring and other nonrecurring items; after taxes the net
charge was $3.2 million or $.20 per share.
ITASCA, Ill. -- March 7, 1996 -- MBf USA, Inc.
(The Nasdaq SmallCap Stock Market: MBFA) today announced financial
results including record revenues for the year ended December 31,
1995.
MBf USA reported that revenues for the year ended December 31,
1995 increased 20% to a record $43,258,125 over 1994 revenues of
$36,008,062, primarily reflecting growth in glove sales by the
Company's American Health Products Corporation subsidiary.
Additionally, the continued high level of investment in marketing
and international launch efforts for the Company's Playboy(R) brand
condom business resulted in a substantial increase in condom sales
in 1995. The Company recorded a net of loss for 1995 of $4,864,404
compared to net income of $1,000,530 last year. Of this loss,
$4,295,608 occurred in the first half of 1995, and included a
$1,808,757 charge related to the Company's management and business
restructuring which was completed by June 30, 1995.
Under new management, losses declined in the second half,
resulting in third and fourth quarter losses of $417,320 and
$151,476, respectively. The losses in the second half of 1995 were
primarily due to expenses related to the expansion of the Company's
international condom business and the lag period for the new glove
price increases, instituted at the end of the third quarter, to take
effect.
Loi Heng Sewn, Chairman of MBf USA, Inc. stated, "The financial
and business restructuring that took place in the first half of 1995
has returned the Company to its core business and its impact is
shown in its improved performance in the second half."
Edward J. Marteka, who became President of MBf USA, Inc. on
May 31, 1995, said, "We were able to slash our losses significantly
in the two quarters following the restructuring. Our latex glove
business which presently accounts for most of our sales remains
strong, while at the same time the rapid shift to higher margin
powder free gloves sales continues to improve gross margins. The
new glove manufacturing plant in Indonesia, which was slated to
begin operation in the first quarter 1996 but has been delayed to
the second quarter, should further lower production costs and
improve margins."
MBf USA, Inc. and its subsidiaries market Glovetex(R) brand and
OEM medical examination gloves in the United States and the world-
famous Playboy(R) brand condoms internationally.
MBf USA. Inc.
For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
1995 1994 1995 1994
TOTAL REVENUES $10,988,442 $10,017,544 $43,258,125
$36,008,062
INCOME (LOSS) FROM
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(151,476) (326,581) (4,796,672) 909,411
INCOME (LOSS) FROM
DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS
0 (45,700) (67,732) 91,119
NET INCOME (LOSS) ($151,476) ($372,281) ($4,864,404)
$1,000,530
NET INCOME (LOSS)
PER SHARE ($.06) ($.15)(a) ($2.00)
$.41(a)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
NUMBER OF COMMON
STOCK AND COMMON
EQUIVALENTS 2,432,462 2,458,473(a) 2,432,462 2,458,473(a)
(a) Gives retroactive effect to the one-for-ten reverse split
effected on December 18, 1995.
CONTACT: MBf USA, Inc.
Loi Heng Sewn, Chairman
Edward J. Marteka, President
Stephen Tan, CFO
(708) 285-9191
OR
MBf USA's INVESTOR RELATIONS COUNSEL:
The Equity Group Inc.
Terry Hosmer, (212) 836-9610
Linda Latman, (212) 836-9609
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- March 7, 1996 -- Bob Swerdling, 43,
has joined the California public finance group of Piper Jaffray Inc.
a Minneapolis-based investment firm, as managing director.
Swerdling, who will continue to serve as the principal financial
advisor to the Official Creditors Committee in the href="chap11.orange.html">Orange County
bankruptcy, will be responsible for helping grow Piper Jaffray's
public finance business in California.
Piper Jaffray has significantly expanded its presence in
California in recent years. In addition to retail offices in San
Francisco, Menlo Park and Sacramento, the Company has public finance
offices and fixed income institutional sales and trading in San
Francisco and Los Angeles.
Prior to joining Piper Jaffray, Swerdling was senior vice
president for Sutro public finance in San Francisco. Previously, he
ran a short-term debt group for Standard & Poor's and served with
the Department of Finance Administration for the state of New
Mexico.
"Bob is a well-respected, top quality banker," said Frank
Fairman, managing director and manager of Piper Jaffray's Public
Finance department. "His broad experience and proven track record
will serve him well in his new role, and we feel fortunate to have
him as a member of our organization."
A native of New York City, Swerdling attended the State
University of New York, Stoneybrook, and has a masters in economics
from the University of Chicago. He, his wife, Glenda Tafoya, and
their son, Samuel, reside in Oakland, Calif.
Piper Jaffray Companies Inc. was founded in 1895 and has built
a growing reputation as one of the nation's premier full-service
investment companies. Piper Jaffray Companies Inc. is the parent
company of Piper Jaffray Inc. - an investment firm with 78 retail
sales offices in 17 Midwest, Mountain, Southwest and Pacific Coast
states. Piper Jaffray also has capital markets offices in 15
cities. Other subsidiaries include Piper Capital Management
Incorporated - a money management company with approximately $9
billion under management; and Piper Trust Company - a provider of
trust services to individuals and institutions. Piper Jaffray Inc.
is a member of the New York Stock Exchange and other major stock
exchanges. For more information about Piper Jaffray Companies,
visit our home page on the Internet at
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CONTACT: Frank Fairman,Public Finance; 612/342-6657 / 1-800-333-6000
NORTH READING, Mass. -- March 7, 1996 -- Converse
Inc. (NYSE:CVE) today announced financial results for the fourth
quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 1995.
Revenues for the fourth quarter were $76.8 million, compared to
$83.8 million in the fourth quarter of 1994. The loss from
operations was $35.2 million, including restructuring costs of $13.2
million, versus earnings from operations of $1.8 million last year.
The net loss was $41.3 million, or $2.48 per share compared to net
income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share for the fourth quarter of
1994. On a pro forma basis, the net loss for the fourth quarter
1994 was $0.3 million, or $0.02 per share.
For the twelve month period, revenues were $407.5 million versus
$437.3 million in 1994. The loss from operations was $29.7 million,
including restructuring costs of $14.2 million, compared to earnings
from operations of $36.1 million last year. The net loss for the
year was $71.7 million, or $4.30 per share compared to net income of
$17.6 million, or $1.05 per share. On a pro forma basis, the net
earnings for fiscal 1994 were $16.0 million, or $0.96 per share.
The Company stated that fourth quarter financial results were
impacted by an isolated manufacturing defect in the Company's RAW
Energy and RAW Power basketball shoes. The Company estimates that
the revenue loss associated with this totaled $15 million. Results
for 1995 include restructuring expenses of $14.2 million and a
pretax loss of $52.2 million related to the Company's investment in
Apex One, Inc.
Financial performance for the year reflects a decrease of 30.2%
in U.S. sales, which was partially offset by a 43.1% increase in
international revenues. The Company recorded substantial growth in
its children's and cross-training categories, which were offset by
declines in the basketball and athleisure segments.
The decline in gross profits for fiscal 1995 is primarily
attributable to weak U.S. sell-through of basketball and athleisure
products which resulted in lower selling prices; reduced
manufacturing utilization and efficiencies; and higher distribution
expenses related to the conversion of international distributors
from independent to Company-owned status.
Converse's backlog of firm customer orders decreased to $131.9
million at December 30, 1995 from $174.4 million at the end of 1994,
with domestic business showing continued weakness. Order activity
has recently begun to rebound on the strength of the Company's back
to school products and as a result, the Company's backlog has
improved by 14% since the beginning of the year. In addition,
orders for back-to-school shipments beginning in the third quarter
are up substantially over a year ago.
Gib Ford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Although
we are disappointed with our financial performance for the year, we
also implemented several positive changes and accomplished important
objectives for a return to profitability. The restructuring
expenses incurred in 1995 from our recently announced strategic
restructuring and other measures have successfully reduced our
overhead expenses by approximately $30 million on an annualized
basis. In addition to streamlining our operating structure, we are
utilizing our heritage in the footwear business to improve the
competitive positioning of the Converse brand on a global basis; to
develop more focused product lines, and to maximize our spending
dollars for a more efficient use of both management and financial
resources. We continue to maintain a strong working relationship
with our financing sources and are in compliance with all the terms
and conditions of our bank agreement."
Mickey Bell, President, commented, "As part of our
restructuring, we developed a single brand marketing strategy which
allows us to capitalize on the highly recognized Converse All Star
trademark. Using this approach, we created an exciting new product,
the All Star 2000, which incorporates our traditional All Star patch
into a performance shoe. We believe this product, combined with
other new developments such as our new Cons Blue footwear and
apparel line which has been very well-received, will provide
Converse with a unique opportunity and enhanced competitive position
in the marketplace."
"As evidenced by our incoming domestic orders for the third
quarter we have started 1996 with a very positive response to our
back-to-school product lines, particularly the All Star 2000, and
recently concluded a successful Atlanta Super Show. We are also
pleased to report that our international business continues to
demonstrate solid growth with strong increases in 1995 sales,
particularly in Europe and the Pacific region. In addition, we're
very encouraged by the success of our retail store operation, where
sales increased 15.7% in 1995. We believe that the restructuring
program in place, coupled with the proven strength of our global
brand, will result in a more efficient and profitable Company going
forward," Mr. Ford concluded.
Any statements set forth above which are not historical facts
are forward looking statements that involve certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward looking statements. Potential risks and
uncertainties include such factors as the financial strength and
competitive pricing environment of the footwear and apparel
industry, product demand, market acceptance, the success of planned
advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns, and other risks
identified in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
CONVERSE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Fiscal Year Ended
12/30/95 12/31/94 12/30/95 12/31/94
Net Sales $76,842 $83,800 $407,483 $437,307
Cost of sales 68,128 58,849 293,948 286,555
Gross profit 8,714 24,951 113,535 150,752
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 35,746 28,944 146,332 128,876
Royalty income 5,017 5,849 17,257 14,212
Restructuring expense 13,182 - 14,182
-
Earnings (loss) from
operations (35,197) 1,856 (29,722) 36,088
Loss on investment in unconsolidated
subsidiary 10,561 - 52,160
-
Interest expense 4,525 2,202 14,043 7,423
Other income (expense), net (4,521) 382 (3,966) (504)
Earnings (loss) before
income tax (54,804) 36 (99,891) 28,161
Income tax expense
(benefit) (13,484) (163) (28,144) 10,565
Net earnings (loss) $ (41,320) $ 199 $(71,747) $17,596
Net earnings (loss)
per share $ (2.48) $ 0.01 $ (4.30) $ 1.05
Net earnings (loss)
per share (pro forma) $ (0.03) $ 0.96
Weighted average number of
common shares 16,692 16,692 16,692 16,692
CONVERSE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
December 30, 1995 December 31, 1994
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,738 $
4,992
Restricted cash 443
--
Receivables, less allowances of
$2,237 and $1,553 respectively 61,688
68,921
Inventories 81,903
99,482
Prepaid expenses and
other current assets 21,059
11,540
Refundable Income Taxes
11,377
---
Total current assets 179,208
184,935
Asset held for sale 3,066
--
Net property, plant and equipment 15,521
20,349
Other assets 26,712
18,442
Total Assets $224,507
$223,726
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt 13,906
5,813
Current maturities of long-term debt 6,324
--
Accounts payable 34,208
30,540
Accrued expenses 33,295
15,887
Income taxes payable 1,795
1,573
Total current liabilities 89,528
53,813
Long-term debt, less current maturities 112,824
77,087
Current assets in excess of
reorganization value 34,454
36,532
Deferred postretirement benefits
other than pensions 10,386
11,307
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock $1.00 stated value,
50,000,000 shares
authorized, 16,692,156 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31,
1995 and December 31, 1994 16,692 16,692
Preferred stock, no par value,
authorized 10,000,000 shares
none issued and outstanding
- -
Additional paid in capital 3,528
-
Retained earnings (deficit) (41,830)
29,917
Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,075)
(1,622)
Total stockholders' equity (deficiency) (22,685)
44,987
Total liabilities &
stockholders' equity $224,507
$223,726
CONTACT: Converse Inc.
Donald J. Camacho
Chief Financial Officer
508/664-1100
OR
Robert Jones/Christine DiSanto
Morgen-Walke Associates
212/850-5600
OR
Media Contact: Jennifer Murray
Director of Corporate Communications
508/664-1100
OR
Michael McMullen
Morgen-Walke Associates
212/850-5600
MINNEAPOLIS, March 7, 1996 -
Pannekoeken Restaurants
announced today that it will be reopening two stores seized by the
Minnesota Department of Revenue yesterday following meetings with
the Commissioner of Revenue today. The affected stores located in
Eden Prairie and Roseville will open for regular business at 7:00
a.m. Friday morning. In addition, Pannekoeken announced that its
operations at all of its other company-owned locations will continue
normal operations.
Because of the action taken on March 6 by the state taxing
authorities yesterday in seizing cash from the Pannekoeken
Restaurants and their bank accounts, Pannekoeken was forced today to
voluntarily file for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code. The Chapter 11 filing will allow Pannekoeken to
continue normal operations at all sites as it seeks to solve its
financial problems.
Todd Novaczyk, President of Pannekoeken, stated that "we are
gratified that within less than 24 hours we were able to prevail in
our belief that it is in the best interests of the taxpayers, our
shareholders, creditors, suppliers, and employees to permit the
Pannekoeken chain to operate at full capacity during this
reorganization effort."
None of the companies five franchised restaurants are affected
by or are party to the bankruptcy proceeding filing and the
operations at all five of those facilities were not affected by the
State of Minnesota's activities yesterday.
Mr. Novaczyk further stated that he is "confident that the
reorganization process will enable Pannekoeken to emerge on a solid
financial base so that its 650 valued employees can continue to
serve their loyal customers as Pannekoeken has over the last 20
years of operations."
Pannekoeken has retained its regular outside corporate counsel,
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, to represent it in the bankruptcy
proceeding.
CONTACT: Todd Novaczyk, President, Pannekoeken, 612-944-8090,
Ext. 16
MINNEAPOLIS, March 7, 1996 - Due primarily to an $800,000
($1.3 million pre-tax) restructuring charge related to loss on
impaired assets and other non-cash items that supported its electric
utility business, Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.
(Nasdaq-NNM: ARCI) today reported a fourth quarter 1995 net loss of
$1,045,000 or $.25 per share, compared to net income of $833,000 or
$.20 per share in the year-earlier quarter. Net revenues in the
fourth quarter declined to $4,021,000, compared to $7,106,000 in the
year- earlier period.
For 1995, the Company reported a net loss of $943,000 or $.22
per share, compared to earnings of $877,000 or $.20 per share in
1994. Net revenues for the current year decreased to $16,241,000
from $20,327,000 in 1994. The Company's net loss from operations
for the year, excluding the one-time restructuring charge, amounted
to $.03 per share.
Edward R. (Jack) Cameron, president and chief executive officer,
said the fourth quarter restructuring charge was taken after it
became fully apparent recently that the outlook for utility-
sponsored demand- side energy conservation programs was becoming
increasingly negative. The Company had expected some rebound in this
market over the next few years with the clarification of regulatory
uncertainties. However, the decision to take the charge at this
time was prompted by clear indications from growing numbers of
utilities that funding for demand- side energy conservation programs
in the foreseeable future is increasingly doubtful. As a result,
the Company will focus its resources and management attention
primarily on its emerging Encore appliance reuse business going
forward.
The Company's reduced level of utility business resulted in the
year's lower net revenues in comparison to 1994. The Company said
its near-breakeven operating results before the one-time
restructuring charge are encouraging in view of this revenue decline
and heavy start- up investments in the new Encore business.
The Company anticipates lower revenues and a pre-tax loss in the
range of $.33 to $.35 per share in the first quarter of 1996,
reflecting reduced volumes of utility business, high Encore
conversion expenses and normal seasonal factors that affect
retailing during the winter months following the holiday season.
Cameron said, "As we've previously stated, the Company plans to
absorb the majority of the expenses related to converting our
recycling facilities to support appliance reconditioning and
retailing during the first quarter of 1996. We fully expect lower
losses in the second quarter, with a return to profitability in the
second half of the year. Our Encore store openings are proceeding
on plan and store sales are ramping up in line with our
expectations." The Company expects that approximately 22 stores
will be open by the end of March and 35 to 45 stores will be in
operation by year-end.
Statements regarding the Company's anticipated results for 1996
are forward-looking and therefore involve such risks and
uncertainties as the timely opening of new Encore stores, the speed
in which stores attain profitability, higher than planned Encore-
related expenses and other risks detailed from time to time in the
Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 1995.
ARCA, the nation's largest recycler of major household
appliances, provides an integrated range of collection, reuse and
recycling services.
APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 30, 1995
Three Months Ended
12/30/95 12/31/94
Net Revenues $4,021,000 $7,106,000
Cost of Revenues $3,037,000 $3,590,000
Gross Profit $984,000 $3,516,000
Selling, General, and
Administrative Expenses $1,377,000 $2,019,000
Loss on Impaired Assets
and Non-Recurring Charges $1,316,000 --
Operating Income
(Loss) ($1,709,000) $1,497,000
Other Income (Expense) $22,000 $66,000
Interest Income $70,000 $25,000
Interest Expense ($92,000) ($126,000)
Income (Loss) Before Provision
for Income Taxes ($1,709,000) ($1,462,000)
Provision For (Benefit of)
Income Taxes ($664,000) $629,000
Net Income (Loss) ($1,045,000) $833,000
Earnings (Loss) per Share ($.25) $0.20
Weighted Average Number
of Shares 4,227,000 4,250,000
Twelve Months Ended
12/30/95 12/31/94
Net Revenues $16,241,000 $20,327,000
Cost of Revenues $10,611,000 $11,967,000
Gross Profit $5,630,000 $8,360,000
Selling, General, and
Administrative Expenses $5,852,000 $6,607,000
Loss on Impaired Assets
and Non-Recurring Charges $1,316,000 --
Operating Income
(Loss) ($1,538,000) $1,753,000
Other Income (Expense) $65,000 $66,000
Interest Income $230,000 $43,000
Interest Expense ($290,000) ($320,000)
Income (Loss) Before Provision
for Income Taxes ($1,533,000) ($1,542,000)
Provision For (Benefit of)
Income Taxes ($590,000) ($665,000)
Net Income (Loss) ($943,000) $877,000
Earnings (Loss) per Share ($0.22) $0.20
Weighted Average Number
of Shares 4,210,000 4,282,000