UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2009
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 No. 0-26841
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 11-3117311
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(State of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
One Old Country Road, Carle Place, New York 11514
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(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
(516) 237-6000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes (X) No ( )
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and
posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to
be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the
preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to
submit and post such files). Yes ( ) No ( )
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See
the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller
reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ( ) No (X)
The number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common
stock:
26,606,411
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(Number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2009)
36,858,465
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(Number of shares of Class B common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2009)
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 29, 2009 (Unaudited)
and June 29, 2008 1
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) -
Three and Nine Months Ended March 29, 2009 and March
30, 2008 2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) -
Nine Months Ended March 29, 2009 and March 30, 2008 3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 4
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 15
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 27
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 27
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 28
Item 1A. Risk Factors 28
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 28
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities 29
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 29
Item 5. Other Information 29
Item 6. Exhibits 29
Signatures 30
PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. - CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
March 29, June 29,
2009 2008
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(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents $31,734 $12,124
Receivables, net 17,054 13,443
Inventories 80,541 67,283
Deferred income taxes 8,098 7,977
Prepaid and other 9,780 8,723
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Total current assets 147,207 109,550
Property, plant and equipment at cost, net 73,544 65,737
Goodwill 41,188 124,164
Other intangibles, net 53,879 67,928
Deferred tax assets 10,442 -
Other assets 5,876 3,959
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Total assets $332,136 $371,338
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $55,047 $63,248
Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases 42,295 12,886
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Total current liabilities 97,342 76,134
Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases 76,138 55,250
Deferred tax liabilities - 5,527
Other liabilities 3,217 2,962
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Total liabilities 176,697 139,873
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued -
Class A common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 31,727,654
and 31,368,241 shares issued at March 29, 2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively 317 314
Class B common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 42,138,465
shares issued at March 29, 2009 and June 29, 2008 421 421
Additional paid-in capital 280,676 279,718
Retained deficit (94,029) (17,839)
Treasury stock, at cost, 5,121,243 and 4,724,326 Class A shares at March 29,
2009 and June 29, 2008, respectively and 5,280,000 Class B shares at March
29, 2009 and June 29, 2008 (31,946) (31,149)
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Total stockholders' equity 155,439 231,465
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $332,136 $371,338
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net revenues $172,971 $219,567 $660,332 $699,579
Cost of revenues 103,395 130,062 390,641 397,137
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Gross profit 69,576 89,505 269,691 302,442
Operating expenses:
Marketing and sales 52,469 60,587 183,487 196,960
Technology and development 5,679 5,515 16,518 16,169
General and administrative 12,972 13,151 40,624 43,817
Depreciation and amortization 6,144 5,011 17,629 14,848
Goodwill and intangible impairment 76,460 - 96,496 -
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Total operating expenses 152,724 84,264 354,754 271,794
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Operating (loss) income (84,148) 5,241 (85,063) 30,648
Other income (expense):
Interest income 56 363 228 836
Interest expense (1,103) (1,073) (4,769) (4,355)
Other 58 25 85 55
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Total other income (expense), net (989) (685) (4,456) (3,464)
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Income (loss) before income taxes (85,137) 4,556 (89,519) 27,184
Income tax (benefit) expense (19,362) 1,266 (13,329) 10,428
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Net (loss) income ($65,775) $3,290 ($76,190) $16,756
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Net (loss) income per common share:
Basic ($1.03) $0.05 ($1.20) $0.27
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Diluted ($1.03) $0.05 ($1.20) $0.26
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Weighted average shares used in the calculation
of net (loss) income per common share
Basic 63,646 63,261 63,598 62,970
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Diluted 63,646 65,413 63,598 65,604
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30,
2009 2008
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Operating activities:
Net (loss) income ($76,190) $16,756
Reconciliation of net (loss) income to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization 17,629 14,848
Deferred income taxes (16,089) 10,374
Bad debt expense 1,378 1,363
Stock-based compensation 755 3,339
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment 96,496 -
Other non-cash items (243) 275
Changes in operating items:
Receivables (3,346) (1,559)
Inventories (8,836) (5,506)
Prepaid and other (930) 1,275
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (10,029) 608
Other assets (91) 300
Other liabilities 255 323
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Net cash provided by operating activities 759 42,396
Investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (11,049) (4,135)
Dispositions 25 125
Capital expenditures, (non-cash expenditures of: $5,954-2009) (11,731) (11,615)
Other 203 204
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Net cash used in investing activities (22,552) (15,421)
Financing activities:
Acquisition of treasury stock (797) (1,079)
Debt issuance cost (2,256) -
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options 113 3,837
Proceeds from bank borrowings 120,000 80,000
Repayment of bank borrowings and capital leases (75,657) (87,491)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 41,403 (4,733)
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Net change in cash and equivalents 19,610 22,242
Cash and equivalents:
Beginning of period 12,124 16,087
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End of period
$31,734 $38,329
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Note 1 - Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
by 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim
financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the
three and nine months ended March 29, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 28, 2009.
The balance sheet information at June 29, 2008 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date.
The information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
June 29, 2008.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in
the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Comprehensive Income (Losses)
For the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009 and March 30, 2008, the
Company's comprehensive net (loss) income were equal to the respective net
(loss) income for each of the periods presented.
Fair Value Measurements
Effective June 30, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS 157") for certain financial
assets and liabilities. This standard establishes a framework for measuring fair
value and requires enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157
clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would
be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants. SFAS 157 also establishes a fair value
hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure
fair value. The statement requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair
value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities.
Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities,
quoted prices for identically similar assets or liabilities in markets
that are not active and models for which all significant inputs are
observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity's own assumptions
or external inputs for inactive markets.
The determination of where assets and liabilities fall within this hierarchy is
based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value
measurement. While the Company has previously invested in certain assets that
would be classified as level 1, as of March 29, 2009, the Company does not hold
any "level 1", cash equivalents that are measured at fair value on a recurring
basis, nor does the Company have any assets or liabilities that are based on
"level 2" or "level 3" inputs.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141 (Revised), "Business
Combinations" ("SFAS No. 141R") and SFAS 160, "Noncontrolling Interests
in Consolidated Financial Statements ("SFAS 160"). SFAS No. 141R and SFAS 160
revise the method of accounting for a number of aspects of business combinations
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
and non-controlling interests, including acquisition costs, contingencies
(including contingent assets, contingent liabilities and contingent purchase
price), the impacts of partial and step-acquisitions (including the valuation of
net assets attributable to non-acquired minority interests), and post
acquisition exit activities of acquired businesses. SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 will
be effective for the Company during the fiscal year beginning June 29, 2009. The
Company cannot anticipate whether the adoption of SFAS No. 141R will have a
material impact on its results of operations and financial condition as the
impact is solely dependent on the terms of any business combination entered into
by the Company after June 29, 2009.
On April 25, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 142-3,
"Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets." This FSP amends the
factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions
used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS
No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," or SFAS 142. The intent of this
FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized
intangible asset under SFAS 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to
measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS 141R and other generally accepted
accounting principles. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those
fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating
the impact, if any, that this FSP will have on its results of operations,
financial position or cash flows.
Reclassifications
Certain balances in the prior fiscal periods have been reclassified to conform
to the presentation in the current fiscal year.
Note 2 - Net (Loss) Income Per Common Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income
per common share:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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(in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
Net (loss) income ($65,775) $3,290 ($76,190) $16,756
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Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding 63,646 63,261 63,598 62,970
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options (1) - 1,449 - 1,949
Employee restricted stock awards - 703 - 685
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- 2,152 - 2,634
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Adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed
conversions 63,646 65,413 63,598 65,604
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Net (loss) income per common share:
Basic ($1.03) $0.05 ($1.20) $0.27
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Diluted ($1.03) $0.05 ($1.20) $0.26
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Note (1): The effect of options to purchase 6.9 million and 1.4 million shares
for the three months ended March 29, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively, and
7.9 million and 1.9 million shares for the nine months ended March 29, 2009 and
March 28, 2008, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of net (loss)
income per share on a diluted basis as their effect is anti-dilutive.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Note 3 - Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has a Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan, which is more fully
described in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements included in the
Company's 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K, that provides for the grant to
eligible employees, consultants and directors of stock options, share
appreciation rights (SARs), restricted shares, restricted share units,
performance shares, performance units, dividend equivalents, and other
stock-based awards.
The amounts of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the periods
presented are as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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(in thousands)
Stock options $297 $307 $1,026 $1,079
Restricted stock awards 281 727 (271) 2,260
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Total 578 1,034 755 3,339
Deferred income tax benefit (185) (352) (121) (1,348)
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Stock-based compensation expense, net $393 $682 $634 $1,991
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During fiscal 2007, the Company implemented a long-term incentive equity award
plan ("LTIP"), which provides for the grant of performance based shares, earned
based upon actual three-year cumulative performance, as defined, measured
against pre-established targets. During the three month period ended December
28, 2008, the Company reversed all non-vested RSA's previously accrued under its
LTIP program, amounting to $1.8 million, as minimum performance targets are not
expected to be achieved.
Stock-based compensation is recorded within the following line items of
operating expenses:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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(in thousands)
Marketing and sales $230 $288 $112 $1,044
Technology and development 116 133 409 452
General and administrative 232 613 234 1,843
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Total $578 $1,034 $755 $3,339
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The weighted average fair value of stock options on the date of grant, and the
assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the stock options using the
Black-Scholes option valuation model granted during the respective periods were
as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Weighted average fair value of
options granted $1.25 $3.10 $2.21 $4.40
Expected volatility 51.0% 40.0% 44.6% 44.8%
Expected life 6.4 yrs 5.3 yrs 6.4 yrs 5.3 yrs
Risk-free interest rate 1.90% 2.98% 2.55% 4.12%
Expected dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
The following table summarizes stock option activity during the nine months
ended March 29, 2009:
Weighted
Weighted Average
Average Remaining Aggregate
Exercise Contractual Intrinsic
Options Price Term Value (000s)
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Outstanding at June 29, 2008 7,872,344 $8.47
Granted 436,000 $4.77
Exercised (24,843) $4.60
Forfeited (345,386) $8.67
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Outstanding at March 29, 2009 7,938,115 $8.29 3.6 years $-
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Options vested or expected to vest at March 29, 2009 7,813,221 $8.32 3.5 years $-
Exercisable at March 29, 2009 6,834,139 $8.54 2.9 years $-
As of March 29, 2009, the total future compensation cost related to nonvested
options, not yet recognized in the statement of income, was $2.2 million and the
weighted average period over which these awards are expected to be recognized
was 2.8 years.
The Company grants shares of common stock to its employees that are subject to
restrictions on transfer and risk of forfeiture until fulfillment of applicable
service conditions and, in certain cases, holding periods (Restricted Stock
Awards). The following table summarizes the activity of non-vested restricted
stock awards during the nine months ended March 29, 2009:
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair
Shares Value
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Non-vested at June 29, 2008 1,275,153 $7.58
Granted 891,466 3.75
Vested (284,570) 3.55
Forfeited (794,159) 7.41
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Non-vested at March 29, 2009 1,087,890 $5.62
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The fair value of nonvested shares is determined based on the closing stock
price on the grant date. As of March 29, 2009, there was $3.1 million of total
unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock-based
compensation to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining period of 2.0
years.
Note 4 - Acquisitions
The Company accounts for its business combinations in accordance with SFAS No.
141, "Business Combinations," which addresses financial accounting and reporting
for business combinations and requires that all such transactions be accounted
for using the purchase method. Under the purchase method of accounting for
business combinations, the aggregate purchase price for the acquired business is
allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their
estimated fair values at the acquisition date. Operating results of the acquired
entities are reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements from
date of acquisition.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Acquisition of Napco Marketing Corp.
On July 21, 2008, the Company acquired selected assets of Napco Marketing Corp.
(Napco), a wholesale merchandiser and marketer of products designed primarily
for the floral industry. The purchase price of approximately $10.9 million
included the acquisition of a fulfillment center located in Jacksonville, FL,
inventory and certain other assets, as well as the assumption of certain
related liabilities, including their seasonal line of credit of approximately
$4.0 million. The acquisition was financed utilizing a combination of available
cash generated from operations and through borrowings against the Company's
revolving credit facility, which was subsequently amended by the Company as
described below. The purchase price includes an up-front cash payment of $9.3
million, net of cash acquired, and potential "earn-out" incentives, which amount
to a maximum of $1.6 million through the years ending July 2, 2012, upon
achievement of specified performance targets.
The Company is in the process of finalizing its allocation of the purchase price
to individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed as a result of the
acquisition of Napco. This will result in potential adjustments to the carrying
value of Napco's recorded assets and liabilities. The preliminary allocation of
the purchase price included in the current period balance sheet is based on the
best estimates of management and is subject to revision based on final
determination of asset fair values and useful lives.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of purchase price to
the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date
of the acquisition of Napco:
Napco
Purchase
Price
Allocation
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(in thousands)
Current assets $5,119
Property, plant and equipment 5,085
Intangible assets 818
Goodwill -
Other 74
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Total assets acquired 11,096
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Current liabilities 162
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Total liabilities assumed 162
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Net assets acquired $10,934
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Acquisition of Geerlings & Wade
On March 25, 2009, the Company acquired selected assets of Geerlings & Wade,
Inc., a retailer of wine and related products. The purchase price of
approximately $2.6 million includes the acquisition of inventory, and certain
other assets, as well as the assumption of certain related liabilities. The
acquisition was financed utilizing available cash on hand. The Company expects
to generate annual revenue of approximately $3.0 million associated with the
acquired assets.
Acquisition of DesignPac Gifts LLC
On April 30, 2008, the Company acquired all of the membership interest in
DesignPac Gifts LLC (DesignPac), a designer, assembler and distributor of
gourmet gift baskets, gourmet food towers and gift sets, including a broad range
of branded and private label components, based in Melrose Park, IL. The
acquisition, for approximately $33.4 million in cash, net of cash acquired, was
financed utilizing a combination of available cash generated from operations and
through borrowings against the Company's revolving credit facility. The purchase
price is subject to potential "earn-out" incentives which amount to a maximum of
$2.0 million through the years ending June 27, 2010, upon achievement of
specified performance targets. In its most recently completed year ended
December 31, 2007, prior to the acquisition, DesignPac generated revenues of
approximately $53.3 million.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
In order to fund the increase in working capital requirements associated with
DesignPac, on August 28, 2008, the Company entered into a $293.0 million Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative
agent, and a group of lenders (the "2008 Credit Facility"). The 2008 Credit
Facility provided for borrowings of up to $293.0 million, including: (i) a
$165.0 million revolving credit commitment, (ii) $60.0 million of new term loan
debt, and (iii) $68.0 million of existing term loan debt associated with the
Company's previous credit facility.
The following table summarizes the allocation of purchase price to the estimated
fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the
acquisition of DesignPac:
DesignPac
Purchase
Price
Allocation
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(in thousands)
Current assets $1,287
Property, plant and equipment 1,172
Intangible assets 18,908
Goodwill 12,085
Other 82
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Total assets acquired 33,534
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Current liabilities 184
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Total liabilities assumed 184
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Net assets acquired $33,350
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Of the $18.9 million of acquired intangible assets related to the DesignPac
acquisition, $6.4 million was assigned to trademarks that are not subject to
amortization, while the remaining acquired intangibles of $12.5 million were
allocated primarily to customer related intangibles which are being amortized
over the assets' estimated useful life of 10 years. Approximately $12.1
million of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. As described further in Note
6, during the three months ended March 29, 2009, the Company recorded an
impairment charge of $76.5 million for the write-down of goodwill and
intangibles associated with its Gourmet Food and Gift Basket category.
Pro forma Results of Operation
The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information has been
prepared as if the acquisitions of DesignPac, Napco and Geerlings & Wade had
taken place at the beginning of fiscal year 2008. The following unaudited pro
forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations in
future periods or results that would have been achieved had the acquisitions
taken place at the beginning of the periods presented.
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net revenues $173,962 $226,440 $664,762 $773,379
Income (loss) from operations (83,950) 4,088 (84,369) 40,686
Net (loss) income ($65,653) $2,365 ($75,736) $22,218
Basic net (loss) income per common share ($1.03) $0.04 ($1.19) $0.35
Diluted net (loss) income per common share ($1.03) $0.04 ($1.19) $0.34
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Note 5 - Inventory
The Company's inventory, stated at cost, which is not in excess of market,
includes purchased and manufactured finished goods for resale, packaging
supplies, raw material ingredients for manufactured products and associated
manufacturing labor, and is classified as follows:
March 29, June 29,
2009 2008
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(in thousands)
Finished goods $56,312 $48,986
Work-in-Process 19,029 3,442
Raw materials 5,200 14,855
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$80,541 $67,283
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Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill is as follows:
1-800- Gourmet
Flowers.com BloomNet Food and Home and
Consumer Wire Gifts Children's
Floral Service Baskets Gifts Total
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(in thousands)
Balance at June 29, 2008 $6,166 $- $99,737 $18,261 $124,164
Acquisition of DesignPac 52 52
Acquisition of Geerlings & Wade 1,414 1,414
Goodwill impairment (65,644) (18,261) (83,905)
Other (390) (147) (537)
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Balance at March 29, 2009 $5,776 $- $35,412 $- $41,188
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Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the
net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in each business
combination. The carrying value of the Company's goodwill was allocated to its
reporting units pursuant to SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets." In accordance with SFAS No. 142, goodwill and other indefinite lived
intangibles are subject to an assessment for impairment, which must be performed
annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that goodwill
or other indefinite lived intangibles might be impaired. Goodwill impairment
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testing involves a two-step process. Step 1 compares the fair value of the
Company's reporting units to their carrying values. If the fair value of the
reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, no further analysis is necessary. If
the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, Step 2 must be
completed to quantify the amount of impairment. Step 2 calculates the implied
fair value of goodwill by deducting the fair value of all tangible and
intangible assets, excluding goodwill, of the reporting unit, from the fair
value of the reporting unit as determined in Step 1. The implied fair value of
goodwill determined in this step is compared to the carrying value of goodwill.
If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of
goodwill, an impairment loss, equal to the difference, is recognized.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
During the three months ended December 28, 2008, the Home and Children's Gift
segment experienced significant declines in revenue and operating performance
when compared to prior years and their strategic outlook. The Company believes
that this weak performance was attributable to reduced consumer spending due to
the overall weakness in the economy, and in particular, as a result of the
continued decline in demand for home decor products. As a result of these
factors, as well as the Company's plans to resize this category based on the
expectation of continued weakness in the home decor retail sector, and a
significant reduction in the Company's market capitalization, upon completion of
the impairment analysis described above, the goodwill and intangibles related to
this reporting unit was deemed to be fully impaired. Therefore, during the three
months ended December 28, 2008, the Company recorded a goodwill and intangible
impairment charge of $20.0 million related to this business segment, of which
$18.3 million was goodwill.
As a result of a further erosion of revenues within certain brands, the overall
operating income and cash flows of the Gourmet Food and Gift Basket segment and
a reduction in the outlook of the performance of this segment based upon the
expectation of a continuation of the current economic downturn, coupled with a
decline of the Company's market capitalization and contraction of public company
multiples, during the three months ended March 29, 2009, the Company recorded a
goodwill and intangible impairment charge of $76.5 million related to this
business segment, of which $65.6 million was goodwill.
Fair value was determined by using a combination of a market-based and an income
based approach, weighting both approaches equally. Under the market-based
approach, the Company utilized information regarding the Company as well as
publicly available industry information to determine earnings and revenue
multiples that are used to value the Company's reporting units. Under the income
based approach, the Company determined fair value based upon estimated future
cash flows of the reporting unit, discounted by an estimated weighted-average
cost of capital, which reflected the overall level of inherent risk of the
reporting unit and the rate of return that an outside investor would expect to
earn. The Company reconciled the value of its reporting units to its current
market capitalization (based upon the Company's stock price) to determine that
its assumptions were consistent with that of an outside investor.
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The Company's other intangible assets consist of the following:
March 29, 2009 June 29, 2008
---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Gross Gross
Amortization Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated
Period Amount Amortization Net Amount Amortization Net
-------------- ------------ --------------- ----------- ----------- --------------- ------------
(in thousands)
Intangible assets with
determinable lives
Investment in licenses 14 - 16 years $5,314 $4,715 $599 $4,927 $4,408 $519
Customer lists 3 - 10 years 24,674 7,929 16,745 25,570 6,042 19,528
Other 5 - 8 years 2,488 978 1,510 2,488 660 1,828
------------ --------------- ----------- ----------- --------------- ------------
32,476 13,622 18,854 32,985 11,110 21,875
Trademarks with
indefinite lives - 35,025 - 35,025 46,053 - 46,053
------------ --------------- ----------- ----------- --------------- ------------
Total identifiable
intangible assets $67,501 $13,623 $53,879 $79,038 $11,110 $67,928
============ =============== =========== =========== =============== ============
Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may
not be recoverable.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
As part of the aforementioned impairment analysis performed for the Home and
Children's Gift and Gourmet Food and Gift Basket segments, the Company recorded
impairment charges of $1.8 million and $10.8 million, respectively, related to
the trade names and customer lists, which were determined to be impaired due to
changes in the business environment and adverse economic conditions currently
being experienced due to decreased consumer spending.
Estimated future amortization expense is as follows: remainder of fiscal 2009 -
$0.8 million, fiscal 2010 - $3.3 million, fiscal 2011 - $3.1million, fiscal 2012
- $2.3 million, fiscal 2013 - $2.1 million and thereafter - $7.3 million.
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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Note 7 - Long-Term Debt
The Company's long-term debt and obligations under capital leases consist of the
following:
March 29, June 29,
2009 2008
-------------- -----------
(in thousands)
Term loan $112,438 $68,000
Revolving line of credit - -
Commercial note - 84
Obligations under capital leases 5,995 52
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118,433 68,136
Less current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under
capital leases 42,295 12,886
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$76,138 $55,250
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In order to fund the increase in working capital requirements associated with
DesignPac, on August 28, 2008, the Company entered into a $293.0 million Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative
agent, and a group of lenders (the "2008 Credit Facility"). The 2008 Credit
Facility provided for borrowings of up to $293.0 million, including: (i) a
$165.0 million revolving credit commitment, (ii) $60.0 million of new term loan
debt, and (iii) $68.0 million of existing term loan debt associated with the
Company's previous credit facility.
On April 14, 2009, subsequent to quarter end, the Company entered into an
amendment to the 2008 Credit Facility (the "Amended 2008 Credit Facility"). The
Amended 2008 Credit Facility includes a prepayment of $20.0 million (included in
current maturities above), reducing the Company's outstanding term loans under
the facility to $92.4 million upon closing. In addition, the amendment reduces
the Company's revolving credit line from $165.0 million to a seasonally adjusted
line ranging from $75.0 to $125.0 million. The Amended 2008 Credit Facility,
effective March 29, 2009, also revises certain financial and non-financial
covenants, including maintenance of certain financial ratios and eliminates the
consolidated net worth covenant that had been included in the previous
agreement. Outstanding amounts under the Amended 2008 Credit Facility will bear
interest at the Company's option at either: (i) LIBOR plus a defined margin, or
(ii) the agent bank's prime rate plus a margin. The applicable margins for the
Company's term loans and revolving credit facility will range from 3.00% to
4.50% for LIBOR loans and 2.00% to 3.50% for ABR loans with pricing based upon
the Company's leverage ratio. The repayment terms of the existing term loans
were reduced, on a pro-rata basis, for the $20.0 million prepayment. The
obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries under the Amended 2008 Credit
Facility are secured by liens on all personal property of the Company and its
subsidiaries.
As a result of the modifications of its credit agreements, during the quarter
ended June 28, 2009, the Company will write off financing costs associated with
the term debt related to both the 2008 Credit Facility and the Amended 2008
Credit Facility, in the amount of approximately $3.0 million.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
During March 2009, the Company obtained a $5.0 million equipment lease line of
credit with a bank and a $5.0 million equipment lease line of credit with a
vendor. Interest under these lines, which both mature in April 2012, range from
2.99% to 7.48%. Borrowings under the bank line are collateralized by the
underlying equipment purchased, while the equipment lease line with the vendor
is unsecured. In March 2009, the Company financed $6.0 million of equipment
purchases through such lease lines. The borrowings are payable in 36 monthly
installments of principal and interest commencing in April 2009.
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Note 8 - Income Taxes
At the end of each interim reporting period, the Company estimates its effective
income tax rate expected to be applicable for the full year. This estimate is
used in providing for income taxes on a year-to-date basis and may change in
subsequent interim periods. During the three and nine months ended March 29,
2009, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $19.4 million and $13.3
million, respectively, compared to expense of $1.3 million and $10.4 million
during the three and nine months ended March 30, 2008. The Company's effective
tax rates for the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009 were 22.7% and
14.9%, respectively, compared to 27.7% and 38.3% during the comparative three
and nine months ended March 30, 2008. The effective rates reflect the impact of
the non-deductible portions of the goodwill and other intangible impairment
charges of $76.5 million and $96.5 million, recorded during the three and nine
months ended March 29, 2009, respectively. Excluding these charges, the
effective rates during the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009 would have
been 40.5% and 37.8%, respectively. The adjusted effective rate during the three
months ended March 29, 2009, and the effective rate during the three months
ended March 30, 2008 differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35%
primarily due to state income taxes, partially offset by various tax credits.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and
various state jurisdictions. The tax years that remain subject to examination
are fiscal 2005 through fiscal 2008, with the exception of certain states where
the statute remains open from fiscal 2004, due to non-conformity with the
federal statute of limitations for assessment. The Company does not believe
there will be any material changes in its unrecognized tax positions over the
next twelve months.
The Company's policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any
unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. As of the date
of adoption of FIN 48, the Company did not have any accrued interest or
penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits, nor was any interest
expense recognized during the quarter.
Note 9 - Restructuring
During the quarter ended March 29, 2009, the Company recorded a pre-tax
restructuring charge of approximately $1.5 million ($0.9 million, net of taxes)
related to severance associated with the elimination of employee positions.
These job eliminations were part of the Company's cost reduction initiatives
designed to scale the Company's operating expenses to a level appropriate with
its reduced level of sales volume. These costs are included within the following
line items of the Company's consolidated statement of operations: cost of
revenues ($0.2 million), marketing and sales ($1.1 million), technology and
development ($0.1 million) and general and administrative ($0.1 million). Of the
$1.5 million of severance costs, $1.0 million was paid during the three months
ended March 29, 2009, $0.5 million remains accrued at the end of the quarter.
Note 10 - Business Segments
The Company's management reviews the results of the Company's operations by the
following four business categories:
o 1-800-Flowers.com Consumer Floral;
o BloomNet Wire Service;
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Category performance is measured based on contribution margin, which includes
only the direct controllable revenue and operating expenses of the categories.
As such, management's measure of profitability for these categories does not
include the effect of corporate overhead (see (*) below), which are operated
under a centralized management platform, providing services throughout the
organization, nor does it include stock-based compensation, depreciation and
amortization, other income (net), goodwill and intangible impairment, and income
taxes. Assets and liabilities are reviewed at the consolidated level by
management and not accounted for by category.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
----------------------------- --------------------------------
March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
Net revenues 2009 2008 2009 2008
------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
(in thousands)
Net revenues:
1-800-Flowers.com Consumer Floral $105,326 $140,018 $285,909 $342,687
BloomNet Wire Service 16,957 15,410 47,823 38,033
Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets 33,266 39,675 212,305 173,442
Home & Children's Gifts 18,492 24,565 118,844 147,313
Corporate (*) 174 371 975 2,081
Intercompany eliminations (1,244) (1,472) (5,524) (3,977)
------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Total net revenues $172,971 $219,567 $660,332 $699,579
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
----------------------------- --------------------------------
March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
Operating Income 2009 2008 2009 2008
------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------
(in thousands)
Category Contribution Margin:
1-800-Flowers.com Consumer Floral $7,753 $17,221 $27,346 $42,727
BloomNet Wire Service 5,542 5,561 14,800 12,583
Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets 918 3,281 26,134 26,338
Home & Children's Gifts (2,074) (3,239) (1,522) 3,212
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Category Contribution Margin Subtotal 12,139 22,824 66,758 84,860
Corporate (*) (13,683) (12,572) (37,696) (39,364)
Depreciation and amortization (6,144) (5,011) (17,629) (14,848)
Goodwill and Intangible impairment (76,460) - (96,496) -
------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Operating income (loss) $(84,148) $5,241 $(85,063) $30,648
============= ============== ============== ==============
(*) Corporate expenses consist of the Company's enterprise shared service cost
centers, and include, among others, Information Technology, Human
Resources, Accounting and Finance, Legal, Executive and Customer Service
Center functions, as well as Stock-Based Compensation. In order to leverage
the Company's infrastructure, these functions are operated under a
centralized management platform, providing support services throughout the
organization. The costs of these functions, other than those of the
Customer Service Center which are allocated directly to the above
categories based upon usage, are included within corporate expenses, as
they are not directly allocable to a specific category.
Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
There are various claims, lawsuits, and pending actions against the Company and
its subsidiaries incident to the operations of its businesses. It is the opinion
of management, after consultation with counsel, that the ultimate resolution of
such claims, lawsuits and pending actions will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations
or liquidity.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
Forward Looking Statements
This "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" (MD&A) is intended to provide an understanding of our financial
condition, change in financial condition, cash flow, liquidity and results of
operations. The following MD&A discussion should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and notes to those statements that appear
elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. The
following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect the
Company's plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company's actual results could
differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause or contribute to any differences include, but are not
limited to, those discussed under the caption "Forward-Looking Information" and
under Part II Item 1A -- "Risk Factors".
Overview
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's leading florist and gift shop. For
more than 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has been providing customers
with fresh flowers and the finest selection of plants, gift baskets, gourmet
foods, confections, balloons and plush stuffed animals perfect for every
occasion. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) (1-800-356-9377 or www.1800flowers.com) was
listed as a Top 50 Online Retailer by Internet Retailer in 2006, as well
as 2008 Laureate Honoree by the Computerworld Honors Program and the recipient
of ICMI's 2006 Global Call Center of the Year Award. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
offers the best of both worlds: exquisite arrangements created by some of
the nation's top floral artists and hand-delivered the same day, and
spectacular flowers shipped overnight Fresh From Our Growers(R). As always,
100% satisfaction and and freshness are guaranteed. Also, visit 1-800-Flowers
en Espanol (www.1800flowersenespanol.com). The Company's BloomNet(R)
international floral wire service provides (www.mybloomnet.net) a broad range of
quality products and value-added services designed to help professional
florists grow their businesses profitably.
The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. "Gift Shop" also includes gourmet gifts such as
popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory(R) (1-800-541-2676 or
www.thepopcornfactory.com); cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl&Co.(R)
(1-800-443-8124 or www.cherylandco.com); premium chocolates and confections from
Fannie May(R) Confections Brands (www.fanniemay.com and www.harrylondon.com);
wine gifts from Ambrosia(R) (www.ambrosia.com) and Geerlings & Wade
(www.Geerwade.com); gift baskets from 1-800-BASKETS.COM(R) (www.1800baskets.com)
and DesignPacTM Gifts (www.designpac.com); Celebrations(R)
(www.celebrations.com), a new premier online destination for fabulous party
ideas and planning tips; as well as Home Decor and Children's Gifts from Plow &
Hearth(R) (1-800-627-1712 or www.plowandhearth.com), Wind & Weather(R)
(www.windandweather.com), HearthSong(R) (www.hearthsong.com) and Magic Cabin(R)
(www.magiccabin.com).
Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market
under ticker symbol FLWS.
Category Information
The Company has segmented its organization to improve execution and customer
focus and to align its resources to meet the demands of the markets it serves.
The following table presents the contribution of net revenues, gross profit and
category contribution margin or category "Adjusted EBITDA" (earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and goodwill and intangible
impairment) from each of the Company's business categories.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 % Change 2009 2008 % Change
-------------- -------------- ---------- -------------- ------------- -----------
(in thousands)
Net revenues:
1-800-Flowers.com Consumer Floral $105,326 $141,018 (25.3)% $285,909 $342,687 (16.6)%
BloomNet Wire Service 16,957 15,410 10.0% 47,823 38,033 25.7%
Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets 33,266 39,675 (16.2)% 212,305 173,442 22.4%
Home & Children's Gifts 18,492 24,565 (24.7)% 118,844 147,313 (19.3)%
Corporate (*) 174 371 (53.1)% 975 2,081 (53.1)%
Intercompany eliminations (1,244) (1,472) 15.5% (5,524) (3,977) (38.9)%
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Total net revenues $172,971 $219,567 (21.2)% $660,332 $699,579 (5.6)%
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 % Change 2009 2008 % Change
-------------- -------------- ---------- -------------- ------------- -----------
(in thousands)
Gross profit:
1-800-Flowers.com Consumer Floral $37,291 $53,520 (30.3)% $104,918 $132,540 (20.8)%
35.4% 38.0% 36.7% 38.7%
BloomNet Wire Service 9,382 8,419 11.4% 26,488 21,301 24.4%
55.3% 54.6% 55.4% 56.0%
Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets 15,171 18,221 (16.7)% 83,499 82,002 1.8%
45.6% 45.9% 39.3% 47.3%
Home & Children's Gifts 7,865 9,544 (17.6)% 55,070 66,341 (17.0)%
42.5% 38.9% 46.3% 45.0%
Corporate (*) (86) 79 (208.9)% 239 842 (71.6)%
(49.4)% 21.3% 24.5% 40.5%
Intercompany eliminations (47) (278) (523) (584)
------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Total gross profit $69,576 $89,505 (22.3)% $269,691 $302,442 (10.8)%
============= ============== ============== ==============
40.2% 40.8% 40.8% 43.2%
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
----------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
Adjusted EBITDA(**) 2009 2008 % Change 2009 2008 % Change
-------------- -------------- ---------- -------------- ------------- -----------
(in thousands)
Category Contribution Margin:
1-800-Flowers.com Consumer Floral $7,753 $17,221 (55.0)% $27,346 $42,727 (36.0)%
BloomNet Wire Service 5,542 5,561 (0.3)% 14,800 12,583 17.6%
Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets 918 3,281 (72.0)% 26,134 26,338 (0.8)%
Home & Children's Gifts (2,074) (3,239) 36.0% (1,522) 3,212 (147.4)%
------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Category Contribution Margin Subtotal 12,139 22,824 (46.8)% 66,758 84,860 (21.3)%
Corporate (*) (13,683) (12,572) (8.8)% (37,696) (39,364) 4.2%
------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Adjusted EBITDA $(1,544) $10,252 (115.0)% $29,062 $45,496 (36.1)%
============= ============== ============== ==============
(*) Corporate expenses consist of the Company's enterprise shared service cost
centers, and include, among other items, Information Technology, Human
Resources, Accounting and Finance, Legal, Executive and Customer Service
Center functions, as well as Stock-Based Compensation. In order to leverage
the Company's infrastructure, these functions are operated under a
centralized management platform, providing support services throughout the
organization. The costs of these functions, other than those of the
Customer Service Center, which are allocated directly to the above
categories based upon usage, are included within corporate expenses as they
are not directly allocable to a specific category.
(**) Performance is measured based on category contribution margin or category
Adjusted EBITDA, reflecting only the direct controllable revenue and
operating expenses of the categories. As such, management's measure of
profitability for these categories does not include the effect of corporate
overhead, described above, nor does it include depreciation and
amortization, goodwill and intangible impairment, other income (net), and
income taxes. Management utilizes EBITDA as a performance measurement tool
because it considers such information a meaningful supplemental measure of
its performance and believes it is frequently used by the investment
community in the evaluation of companies with comparable market
capitalization. The Company also uses EBITDA as one of the factors used to
determine the total amount of bonuses available to be awarded to executive
officers and other employees. The Company's credit agreement uses EBITDA
(with additional adjustments) to measure compliance with covenants such as
the interest coverage ratio and consolidated leverage ratio. EBITDA is also
used by the Company to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates.
EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered
in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results as
reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (a) EBITDA does not
reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, the Company's working capital
needs; (b) EBITDA does not reflect the significant interest expense, or the
cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on
the Company's debts; and (c) although depreciation and amortization are
non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be
replaced in the future, and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements
for such capital expenditures. Because of these limitations, EBITDA should
only be used on a supplemental basis combined with GAAP results when
evaluating the Company's performance.
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Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
------------------------ -------------------------
March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
----------- ------------ ---------- -------------
(in thousands)
----------- -------------------------- -------------
Net (loss) income ($65,775) $3,290 ($76,190) $16,756
Add:
Interest expense 1,103 1,073 4,769 4,355
Depreciation and amortization 6,144 5.011 17,629 14,848
Income tax expense (19,362 1,266 (13,329) 10,428
Goodwill and intangible impairment 76,460 - 96,496 -
Less:
Interest income 56 363 228 836
Other expense (income) 58 25 85 55
----------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Adjusted EBITDA ($1,544) $10,252 $29,062 $45,496
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Results of Operations
Net Revenues
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
----------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 % Change 2009 2008 % Change
-------------- -------------- ---------- -------------- ------------- -----------
(in thousands)
Net revenues:
E-Commerce $131,946 $177,476 (25.7)% $469,818 $566,147 (17.0)%
Other 41,025 42,091 (2.5)% 190,514 133,432 42.8%
-------------- -------------- -------------- ------------- -----------
Total net revenues $172,971 $219,567 (21.2)% $660,332 $699,579 (5.6)%
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During the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009, revenues declined by
21.2% and 5.6% in comparison to the respective prior year periods, resulting
from continued weakness in the retail economy, and, to a lesser extent, the
shift in the Easter holiday, which fell in the third quarter during the prior
fiscal year and accounted for approximately $7.0 million in net revenue, as well
as the date placement of Valentines Day, which fell on a Saturday this year,
rather than a weekday, which is historically much better for the Company's
online business. The decline was partially offset by growth in the Company's
BloomNet Wire Service category, which increased during the three and nine months
ended March 29, 2009 by 10.0% and 25.7% over the respective prior year periods
due to the acquisition of Napco, a wholesaler of floral hardgoods, in July 2008.
Organic revenue, excluding the revenue associated with the acquisitions of
DesignPac, Napco, and Geerlings & Wade, declined approximately 23.2% and 15.5%
respectively, during the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009. Geerlings &
Wade, acquired on March 25, 2009, contributed an insignificant amount of
revenues during the quarter.
The Company fulfilled approximately 2,096,000 and 7,413,000 orders through its
E-commerce sales channels (online and telephonic sales) during the three and
nine months ended March 29, 2009, respectively, decreasing by 23.5% and 15.7%,
over the respective prior year periods, reflecting the continued decline in
consumer spending, as well as the shift in the timing of the Easter Holiday. The
Company's E-commerce average order values during the three and nine months ended
March 29, 2009, of $62.96 and $63.38, decreased 2.8% and 1.5% in comparison to
the respective prior year periods.
Other revenues for the three months ended March 29, 2009, decreased over the
prior year as a result of lower retail store sales, which were negatively
impacted by the overall weakness of the economy, whereas other revenues for the
nine months ended March 29, 2009 increased in comparison to the same period of
the prior year as a result of the Company's recent acquisitions of Napco and
DesignPac.
The 1-800-Flowers.com Consumer Floral category includes the operations of the
1-800-Flowers brand which derives revenue from the sale of consumer floral
products through its E-Commerce sales channels (telephonic and online sales) and
company-owned and operated retail floral stores, as well as royalties from its
franchise operations. Net revenues during the three and nine months ended March
29, 2009 decreased 25.3% and 16.6%, respectively, over the prior year periods
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due to lower order volume as a result of continued decline in demand throughout
the consumer sector, caused by as a result of the weak economy, combined with
the shift in the Easter Holiday, and Valentines Day falling on a Saturday this
year compared to Thursday of the prior year. 1-800-Flowers e-commerce business
has historically performed better when Valentine's Day falls on a weekday,
rather than a weekend.
The BloomNet Wire Service category includes revenues from membership fees as
well as other product and service offerings to florists. Net revenues during the
three and nine months ended March 29, 2009 increased 10.0% and 25.7%,
respectively, over the prior year periods, primarily as a result of the
incremental revenue generated by the acquisition of Napco in July 2008, and
continued growth within the category as a result of market share improvements,
as well as expanded service offerings and pricing initiatives, which offset
declines in wholesale product sales.
The Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets category includes the revenues of Cheryl & Co.,
Fannie May (including Harry London), Popcorn Factory, The Winetasting Network
(including Geerlings & Wade) and DesignPac brands. Revenue is derived from the
sale of cookies, baked gifts, premium chocolates and confections, gourmet
popcorn, wine gifts and gift baskets through its E-commerce sales channels
(telephonic and online sales) and company-owned and operated retail stores under
the Cheryl & Co. and Fannie May brands, as well as wholesale operations. During
the three months ended March 29, 2009, net revenue decreased 16.2% compared to
the prior year period, reflecting overall weakness in the retail environment and
the shift of the Easter holiday into the fourth quarter. Net revenue during the
nine months ended March 29, 2009, increased by 22.4% over the prior year period
as a result of incremental wholesales revenue generated by DesignPac, acquired
in April 2008, but was partially offset by decreased net revenue from the
category's E-Commerce and retail stores channels as a result of reduced consumer
spending and the shift of the Easter holiday.
The Home & Children's Gifts category includes revenues from Plow & Hearth, Wind
& Weather, HearthSong and Magic Cabin brands. Revenue is derived from the sale
of home decor and children's gifts through its E-commerce sales channels
(telephonic and online sales) and company-owned and operated retail stores under
the Plow & Hearth brand. During the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009,
net revenue decreased by 24.7% and 19.3%, respectively, over the prior year
periods primarily as a result of lower order volume from its E-commerce sales
channel, due to a combination of significantly reduced consumer spending,
particularly in the home decor product category, and a planned reduction in
catalog circulation designed to improve category contribution. Further
contributing to the revenue decline were lower retail store sales, compared to
the same period of the prior year, due to a decline in customer traffic. As a
result of this weak performance, the Company has implemented a plan to downsize
the operations of its Home & Children's Gift category, including a reduction in
catalog marketing, resizing the business to align its infrastructure with the
expectation of continued weakness in the home decor retail sector.
The Company expects economic conditions for consumers will continue to be very
challenging. Based on this outlook, and combined with its results for the nine
months ended March 29, 2009, the Company anticipates that revenues for the full
fiscal year 2009 will be down approximately 5-to-10 percent compared with the
prior year. In order to mitigate the impact of the revenue decline, the Company
plans to continue its operating expense reduction programs which, from fiscal
2006 through fiscal 2008, reduced its operating expense ratio by 290 basis
points.
Gross Profit
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 % Change 2009 2008 % Change
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(in thousands)
Gross profit $69,576 $89,505 (22.3)% $269,691 $302,442 (10.8)%
Gross margin % 40.2% 40.8% 40.8% 43.2%
Gross profit decreased during the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009,
primarily as a result of the decline in revenues described above, offset in part
by the incremental gross profit generated by the DesignPac and Napco
acquisitions. Gross margin percentage during the three and nine months ended
March 29, 2009, decreased by 60 and 240 basis points, respectively, primarily
reflecting a combination of product mix associated with revenues from the
Company's most recent acquisitions, which are primarily wholesale businesses, as
well as increased promotional activity to improve sales.
The 1-800-Flowers.com Consumer Floral category gross profit and gross profit
margin percentage decreased during the three and nine months ended March 29,
2009 by 30.3% and 260 basis points, and 20.8% and 200 basis points, over the
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respective prior year periods, as a result of decreased sales volume and
promotional pricing, which characterized the retail sector, including the
Valentine's Day holiday.
The BloomNet Wire Service category gross profit increased during the three and
nine months ended March 29, 2009, by 11.4% and 24.4%, respectively, compared to
the prior year periods, as a result of the aforementioned revenue contribution
from the Napco acquisition in July 2008, as well as increased revenue resulting
from expanded service offerings and pricing initiatives. Gross profit margins
during the three months ended March 29, 2009, increased by 70 basis points in
comparison to the prior year as a result of product mix, whereas gross profit
margins decreased by 60 basis points during the nine months ended March 29,
2009, reflecting the impact of the wholesale margins associated with the Napco
product line during its heavy selling period which falls within the Company's
first fiscal quarter.
The Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets category gross margin percentages during the
three months ended March 29, 2009 were consistent with the prior year, however,
gross profit decreased by 16.7% as a result of the decline in sales volume, due
in part to the shift in the Easter holiday, as well as the soft consumer demand
associated with the weakened economy. During the nine months ended March 29,
2009, gross profit increased by 1.8% over the prior year period as a result of
the incremental gross profit generated by DesignPac, acquired in April 2008,
which also had the effect of decreasing the gross margin percentage as DesignPac
products carry lower wholesale margins. Further negatively impacting the
decreased gross profit margins during the nine months ended March 29, 2009 was
the increased promotional activity during the key holiday periods within the
category's E-Commerce and retail store sales channels, in comparison to the
prior year.
The Home & Children's Gifts category gross profit during the three and nine
months ended March 29, 2009, decreased by 17.6% and 17.0%, respectively, over
the prior year periods as a result of the aforementioned revenue declines,
offset in part by a higher gross margin percentage, which increased 360 basis
points to 42.5% and 130 basis points to 46.3%, respectively, benefiting from
enhanced product sourcing and shipping initiatives.
During the remainder of fiscal year 2009, the Company expects its gross margin
percentage will remain relatively unchanged in comparison to the prior year as a
shift in product mix, and anticipated gross margin improvements in most of its
existing businesses through a combination of product sourcing, fulfillment
improvements, fuel cost reductions and pricing initiatives, will offset the
reduced margin percentage in the 1-800-Flowers Consumer Floral Category caused
by ongoing promotional activity.
Marketing and Sales Expense
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 % Change 2009 2008 % Change
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(in thousands)
Marketing and sales $52,469 $60,587 (13.4)% $183,487 $196,960 (6.8)%
Percentage of net revenues 30.3% 27.6% 27.8% 28.2%
During the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009, marketing and sales
expenses decreased 13.4% and 6.8% respectively, but increased to 30.3% from
27.6% of net revenue. The overall decrease in expense reflects the Company's
ongoing cost reduction programs, including accelerated efforts to reduce these
costs in the face of continuing revenue declines. However, the lower revenues
during the quarter, combined with severance associated with the Company's cost
reduction programs recorded within marketing and selling of $1.1 million,
unfavorably impacted the Company's leverage during the quarter. During the nine
months ended March 29, 2009, marketing and sales expenses declined to 27.8% from
28.2% of net revenues, as a result of brand mix, including the impact of
DesignPac, which has low operating costs relative to its revenue and the
Company's expense reduction initiatives. These programs, which began in 2006,
were designed to improve operating leverage across the Company's brands,
reducing the Company's operating expense ratio by 290 basis points through
fiscal 2008, and have been expanded and accelerated to mitigate the revenue
reductions that have been associated with the current economic decline. Within
marketing and sales, the Company has undertaken programs that have reduced or
reallocated media, portal spending, and customer prospecting through catalogs,
which were not expected to generate sufficient returns in this challenging
economic environment. In addition, initiatives such as catalog printing and
co-mailing, e-mail pricing reductions and further virtualization of our consumer
service platform to reduce fixed facility and labor, have enabled the Company to
improve its cost structure.
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During the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009, the Company added
approximately 651,000 and 2,137,000 new E-commerce customers, respectively. Of
the 1,678,000 and 4,685,000 total customers who placed E-commerce orders during
the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009, respectively, approximately
61.2% and 54.4%, respectively, were repeat customers, compared to 59.4% and
51.3% during the respective prior year periods, reflecting the Company's ongoing
focus on deepening the relationship with its existing customers as their trusted
source for gifts and services for all of their celebratory occasions.
During the remainder of fiscal 2009, the Company expects that marketing and
sales expense will continue to decrease in comparison to the prior year, but
increase slightly as a percentage of net revenues due to the anticipated
continued decline in sales. This decline is expected to be mitigated by the
aforementioned expense reduction initiatives, as well as reductions in variable
labor commensurate with lower order volumes.
Technology and Development Expense
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 % Change 2009 2008 % Change
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(in thousands)
Technology and development $5,679 $5,515 3.0% $16,518 $16,169 2.2%
Percentage of net revenues 3.3% 2.5% 2.5% 2.3%
During the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009, technology and
development expense increased by 3.0% and 2.2% over the respective prior year
periods, as a result of severance associated with the Company's cost reduction
programs of $0.1 million, as well as the incremental technology and integration
costs associated with the acquisitions of DesignPac and Napco.
During the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009, the Company expended $9.3
million and $30.4 million on technology and development, of which $3.6 million
and $13.9 million has been capitalized.
The Company believes that continued investment in technology and development is
critical to attaining its strategic objectives, and as a result of the Company's
revised revenue expectations for the remainder of the year, the Company expects
that its spending for the remainder of fiscal 2009 will increase slightly, as a
percentage of net revenues, in comparison to the prior year.
General and Administrative Expense
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
----------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 % Change 2009 2008 % Change
-------------- -------------- ---------- -------------- ------------- -----------
(in thousands)
General and administrative $12,972 $13,151 (1.4%) $40,624 $43,817 (7.3%)
Percentage of net revenues 7.5% 6.0% 6.2% 6.3%
General and administrative expense decreased by 1.4% and 7.3% during the three
and nine months ended March 29, 2009, respectively, as the prior year periods
reflect the achievement of certain cash and equity performance based bonus
targets, which are not expected to be earned in fiscal 2009 (refer to Note 3 for
further information on equity based compensation), as well as cost reduction
initiatives, offset in part by the incremental expenses of DesignPac and Napco.
Although the Company has accelerated its cost reduction initiatives, as a result
of the Company's revised revenue expectations, and the incremental expenses
associated with DesignPac and Napco, the Company expects that its general and
administrative expenses for the remainder of fiscal 2009 will increase as a
percentage of net revenues in comparison to the prior year.
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Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 % Change 2009 2008 % Change
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(in thousands)
Depreciation and amortization $6,144 $5,011 22.6% $17,629 $14,848 18.7%
Percentage of net revenues 3.6% 2.3% 2.7% 2.1%
Depreciation and amortization expense increased by 22.6% and 18.7% during the
three and nine months ended March 29, 2009, in comparison to the prior year
periods, as a result of capital additions for technology platform improvements
and the incremental amortization related to the intangibles established as a
result of the acquisition of DesignPac in April 2008.
The Company believes that continued investment in its infrastructure, primarily
in the areas of technology and development, including the improvement of the
technology platforms, are critical to attaining its strategic objectives.
Although the Company has begun reducing its capital expenditure plan for the
remainder of fiscal 2009, as a result of the Company's revised revenue
expectations and the increase in amortization expense associated with
intangibles established as a result of recent acquisitions, the Company expects
that depreciation and amortization for the remainder of fiscal 2009 will
increase slightly as a percentage of net revenues in comparison to the prior
year.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Impairment
During the second quarter of fiscal 2009 the Company assessed the recent
performance of its Home & Children's Gift category businesses and its plans to
resize this category based on the expectations of continued weakness in the home
decor retail sector. The Plow & Hearth, Wind & Weather, HearthSong and Magic
Cabin brands experienced lower revenue growth than anticipated with
deteriorating operating margins. This shortfall was primarily attributable to
decreased consumer spending as a result of the challenging economic
environment. As a result of this analysis, impairment charges related to
goodwill and other intangibles totaling $20.0 million were recorded. (Refer to
Note 6 for further details).
As a result of a continued decline of the Company's market capitalization, and
contraction of public company multiples, as well as further erosion of revenues
within certain brands and the overall operating income and cash flows of the
Gourmet Food and Gift Basket segment, coupled with a reduction in the outlook of
the performance of this segment based upon the expectation of a continuation of
the current economic downturn, during the three months ended March 29, 2009, the
Company recorded an impairment charge of $76.5 million for the write-down of
goodwill and intangibles related to this business segment. (Refer to Note 6 for
further details).
Other Income (Expense)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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March 29, March 30, March 29, March 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
----------- ------------ ---------- -------------
(in thousands)
Interest income $56 $363 $228 $836
Interest expense (1,103) (1,073) (4,769) (4,355)
Other 58 25 85 55
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($989) ($685) ($4,456) ($3,464)
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Other income (expense) consists primarily of interest income earned on the
Company's investments and available cash balances, offset by interest expense,
primarily attributable to the Company's long-term debt and revolving line of
credit.
Net borrowing costs increased during the three and nine months ended March 29,
2009, in comparison to the prior year periods, primarily as a result of
incremental borrowings and related financing costs associated with the Company's
2008 Credit Facility (as defined below).
In order to fund the increase in working capital requirements associated with
DesignPac, on August 28, 2008, the Company entered into a $293.0 million Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative
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agent, and a group of lenders (the "2008 Credit Facility"). The 2008 Credit
Facility provided for borrowings of up to $293.0 million, including: (i) a
$165.0 million revolving credit commitment, (ii) $60.0 million of new term loan
debt, and (iii) $68.0 million of existing term loan debt associated with the
Company's previous credit facility.
On April 14, 2009, subsequent to quarter end, the Company entered into an
amendment to the 2008 Credit Facility (the "Amended 2008 Credit Facility"). The
Amended 2008 Credit Facility includes a prepayment of $20.0 million, reducing
the Company's outstanding term loans under the facility to $92.4 million upon
closing. In addition, the amendment reduces the Company's revolving credit line
from $165.0 million to a seasonally adjusted line ranging from $75.0 to $125.0
million. The Amended 2008 Credit Facility, effective March 29, 2009, also
revises certain financial and non-financial covenants, including maintenance of
certain financial ratios and eliminates the consolidated net worth covenant that
had been included in the previous agreement. Outstanding amounts under the
Amended 2008 Credit Facility will bear interest at the Company's option at
either: (i) LIBOR plus a defined margin, or (ii) the agent bank's prime rate
plus a margin. The applicable margins for the Company's term loans and revolving
credit facility will range from 3.00% to 4.50% for LIBOR loans and 2.00% to
3.50% for ABR loans with pricing based upon the Company's leverage ratio. The
repayment terms of the existing term loans were reduced, on a pro-rata basis,
for the $20.0 million prepayment. The obligations of the Company and its
subsidiaries under the Amended 2008 Credit Facility are secured by liens on all
personal property of the Company and its subsidiaries.
As a result of the modifications of its credit agreements, during the quarter
ended June 28, 2009, the Company will write off financing costs associated with
the term debt related to both the 2008 Credit Facility and the Amended 2008
Credit Facility, in the amount of approximately $3.0 million.
During March 2009, the Company obtained a $5.0 million equipment lease line of
credit with a bank and a $5.0 million equipment lease line with a vendor.
Interest under these lines, which both mature in April 2012, range from 2.99% to
7.48%. Borrowings under the bank line are collateralized by the underlying
equipment purchased, while the equipment lease line of credit with the vendor is
unsecured. In March 2009, the Company financed $6.0 million of equipment
purchases through such lease lines. The borrowings are payable in 36 monthly
installments of principal and interest commencing in April 2009.
Income Taxes
During the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009, the Company recorded an
income tax benefit of $19.4 million and $13.3 million, respectively, compared to
expense of $1.3 million and $10.4 million during the three and nine months ended
March 30, 2008. The Company's effective tax rates for the three and nine months
ended March 29, 2009 were 22.7% and 14.9%, respectively, compared to 27.7% and
38.3% during the comparative three and nine months ended March 30, 2008. The
effective rates reflect the impact of the non-deductible portions of the
goodwill and other intangible impairment charges of $76.5 million and $96.5
million, recorded during the three and nine months ended March 29, 2009,
respectively. Excluding these charges, the effective rates during the three and
nine months ended March 29, 2009 would have been 40.5% and 37.8%, respectively.
The adjusted effective rate during the three and nine months ended March 29,
2009, and the effective rate during the three and nine months ended March 30,
2008, differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to
state income taxes, partially offset by various tax credits.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At March 29, 2009, the Company had working capital of $49.9 million, including
cash and equivalents of $31.7 million, compared to working capital of $33.4
million, including cash and equivalents of $12.1 million, at June 29, 2008.
Net cash provided by operating activities of $0.8 million for the nine months
ended March 29, 2009 was primarily attributable operating income, after
adjusting for non-cash charges related to goodwill and other intangible charges
(approximately $96.5 million), and depreciation and amortization, offset by an
increase in deferred taxes as a result of the non-cash charges related to
goodwill and other intangibles, as well as seasonal changes in working capital
including lower accounts payable and accrued expenses related to timing of
vendor purchases, and increases in receivables, as well as increases in
inventory due to acquired businesses and the movement of the Easter holiday into
the Company's fiscal fourth quarter.
Net cash used in investing activities of $22.6 million for the nine months ended
March 29, 2009 was attributable to capital expenditures, primarily related to
the Company's technology and distribution infrastructure, and the acquisition of
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Napco in July 2008 and Geerlings & Wade in March 2009. Napco's purchase price of
approximately $10.9 million, included an up-front cash payment of $9.3 million,
net of cash acquired, and potential "earn-out" incentives, which amount to a
maximum of $1.6 million through the years ending July 2, 2012, upon achievement
of specified performance targets.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $41.4 million for the nine months
ended March 29, 2009 was primarily from bank borrowings related to the Company's
2008 Credit Facility, net of the repayment of bank borrowings on outstanding
debt and long-term capital lease obligations, as well as debt issuance costs.
In order to fund the increase in working capital requirements associated with
DesignPac, on August 28, 2008, the Company entered into a $293.0 million Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative
agent, and a group of lenders (the "2008 Credit Facility"). The 2008 Credit
Facility provided for borrowings of up to $293.0 million, including: (i) a
$165.0 million revolving credit commitment, (ii) $60.0 million of new term loan
debt, and (iii) $68.0 million of existing term loan debt associated with the
Company's previous credit facility.
On April 14, 2009, subsequent to quarter end, the Company entered into an
amendment to the 2008 Credit Facility (the "Amended 2008 Credit Facility"). The
Amended 2008 Credit Facility includes a prepayment of $20.0 million (included in
current maturities above), reducing the Company's outstanding term loans under
the facility to $92.4 million upon closing. In addition, the amendment reduces
the Company's revolving credit line from $165.0 million to a seasonally adjusted
line ranging from $75.0 to $125.0 million. The Amended 2008 Credit Facility,
effective March 29, 2009, also revises certain financial and non-financial
covenants, including maintenance of certain financial ratios and eliminates the
consolidated net worth covenant that had been included in the previous
agreement. Outstanding amounts under the Amended 2008 Credit Facility will bear
interest at the Company's option at either: (i) LIBOR plus a defined margin, or
(ii) the agent bank's prime rate plus a margin. The applicable margins for the
Company's term loans and revolving credit facility will range from 3.00% to
4.50% for LIBOR loans and 2.00% to 3.50% for ABR loans with pricing based upon
the Company's leverage ratio. The repayment terms of the existing term loans
were reduced, on a pro-rata basis, for the $20.0 million prepayment. The
obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries under the Amended 2008 Credit
Facility are secured by liens on all personal property of the Company and its
subsidiaries.
As a result of the modifications of its credit agreements, during the quarter
ended June 28, 2009, the Company will write off financing costs associated with
the term debt related to both the 2008 Credit Facility and the Amended 2008
Credit Facility, in the amount of approximately $3.0 million.
At March 29, 2009, the Company had no outstanding amounts under its revolving
credit facility.
During March 2009, the Company obtained a $5.0 million equipment lease line of
credit with a bank and a $5.0 million equipment lease line of credit with a
vendor. Interest under these lines, which mature in April 2012, range from 2.99%
to 7.48%. Borrowings under the bank line are collateralized by the underlying
equipment purchased, while the equipment lease line with the vendor is
unsecured. In March 2009, the Company financed $6.0 million of equipment
purchases through such lease lines. The borrowings are payable in 36 monthly
installments of principal and interest commencing in April 2009.
On January 21, 2008, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an increase to
its stock repurchase plan which, when added to the funds remaining on its
earlier authorization, increased the amount available for repurchase to $15.0
million. Any such purchases could be made from time to time in the open market
and through privately negotiated transactions, subject to general market
conditions. The repurchase program will be financed utilizing available cash.
The Company repurchased $0.4 million and $0.8 million of common stock during the
three and nine months ended March 29, 2009, respectively. As of March 29, 2009,
$13.2 million remains authorized but unused.
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At March 29, 2009, the Company's contractual obligations consist of:
Payments due by period
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(in thousands)
Less than 1 1 - 2 More than 5
Total year years 3 - 5 years years
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Long-term debt, including interest $126,552 $30,291 $69,487 $26,774 $-
Capital lease obligations,
including interest 6,461 2,124 4,249 88 -
Operating lease obligations 69,741 11,696 23,281 18,632 16,132
Sublease obligations 6,693 2,191 2,732 1,028 742
Marketing Agreement 12,254 2,254 10,000
Purchase commitments (*) 16,237 16,237 - - -
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Total $237,938 $64,793 $109,749 $46,522 $16,874
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(*) Purchase commitments consist primarily of inventory, equipment purchase
orders and online marketing agreements made in the ordinary course of business.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial position and results of
operations are based upon the consolidated financial statements of
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., which have been prepared in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial
statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management
evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenue recognition,
inventory and long-lived assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets
related to acquisitions. Management bases its estimates and judgments on
historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for
making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions. Management believes the following critical accounting policies,
among others, affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in
preparation of its consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are generated by E-commerce operations from the Company's online
and telephonic sales channels as well as other operations (retail/wholesale) and
primarily consist of the selling price of merchandise, service or outbound
shipping charges, less discounts, returns and credits. Net revenues are
recognized upon product shipment. Shipping terms are FOB shipping point. Net
revenues generated by the Company's BloomNet Wire Service operations include
membership fees as well as other products and service offerings to florists.
Membership fees are recognized monthly in the period earned, and products sales
are recognized upon product shipment with shipping terms of FOB shipping point.
Accounts Receivable
The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses
resulting from the inability of its customers or franchisees to make required
payments. If the financial condition of the Company's customers or franchisees
were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make
payments, additional allowances may be required.
Inventory
The Company states inventory at the lower of cost or market. In assessing the
realization of inventories, we are required to make judgments as to future
demand requirements and compare that with inventory levels. It is possible that
changes in consumer demand could cause a reduction in the net realizable value
of inventory.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the
net assets acquired and is evaluated annually for impairment. The cost of
intangible assets with determinable lives is amortized to reflect the pattern of
economic benefits consumed, on a straight-line basis, over the estimated periods
benefited, ranging from 3 to 16 years.
The Company performs an annual impairment test as of the first day of its fiscal
fourth quarter, or earlier if indicators of potential impairment exist (as was
the case this year), to evaluate goodwill. Goodwill is considered impaired if
the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. In
assessing the recoverability of goodwill, the Company reviews both quantitative
as well as qualitative factors to support its assumptions with regard to fair
value. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature
and requires the use of significant estimates and other assumptions, including
revenue growth and operating margins, discount rates and future market
conditions, among others. Judgment regarding the existence of impairment
indicators is based on market conditions and operational performance of the
Company. Future events could cause the Company to conclude that impairment
indicators exist and that goodwill and other intangible assets associated with
our acquired businesses is impaired.
Capitalized Software
The carrying value of capitalized software, both purchased and internally
developed, is periodically reviewed for potential impairment indicators. Future
events could cause the Company to conclude that impairment indicators exist and
that capitalized software is impaired.
Stock-based Compensation
SFAS No. 123R requires the measurement of stock-based compensation expense based
on the fair value of the award on the date of grant. The Company determines the
fair value of stock options issued by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model considers a range of assumptions
related to volatility, dividend yield, risk-free interest rate and employee
exercise behavior. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of
the Company's stock price. The dividend yield is based on historical experience
and future expectations. The risk-free interest rate is derived from the US
Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The Black-Scholes model
also incorporates expected forfeiture rates, based on historical behavior.
Determining these assumptions is subjective and complex, and therefore, a change
in the assumptions utilized could impact the calculation of the fair value of
the Company's stock options.
Income Taxes
The Company has established deferred income tax assets and liabilities for
temporary differences between the financial reporting bases and the income tax
bases of its assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in
effect when such assets or liabilities are realized or settled. The Company has
recognized as a deferred tax asset the tax benefits associated with losses
related to operations, which are expected to result in a future tax benefit.
Realization of this deferred tax asset assumes that we will be able to generate
sufficient future taxable income so that these assets will be realized. The
factors that we consider in assessing the likelihood of realization include the
forecast of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that
could be implemented to realize the deferred tax assets.
It is the Company's policy to provide for uncertain tax positions and the
related interest and penalties based upon management's assessment of whether a
tax benefit is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing
authorities. To the extent that the Company prevails in matters for which a
liability for an unrecognized tax benefit is established or is required to pay
amounts in excess of the liability, the Company's effective tax rate in a given
financial statement period may be affected.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141 (Revised), "Business
Combinations" ("SFAS No. 141R") and SFAS 160, "Non-controlling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements" ("SFAS 160"). SFAS No. 141R and SFAS 160
revise the method of accounting for a number of aspects of business combinations
and non-controlling interests, including acquisition costs, contingencies
(including contingent assets, contingent liabilities and contingent purchase
price), the impacts of partial and step-acquisitions (including the valuation of
net assets attributable to non-acquired minority interests), and post
acquisition exit activities of acquired businesses. SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 will
be effective for the Company during the fiscal year beginning June 29, 2009. The
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Company cannot anticipate whether the adoption of SFAS No. 141R will have a
material impact on its results of operations and financial conditions as the
impact is solely dependent on the terms of any business combination entered into
by the Company after June 29, 2009.
On April 25, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 142-3,
"Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets." This FSP amends the
factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions
used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS
No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," or SFAS 142. The intent of this
FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized
intangible asset under SFAS 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to
measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS 141R and other generally accepted
accounting principles. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those
fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating
the impact, if any, that this FSP will have on its results of operations,
financial position or cash flows.
Forward- Looking Information and Factors that May Affect Future Results
Our disclosure and analysis in this report contain forward-looking information
about the Company's financial results and estimates, and business prospects that
involve substantial risks and uncertainties. From time to time, we also may
provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release
to the public. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or
forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that
they do not relate strictly to historic or current facts. They use words such as
"will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan,"
"believe," "target," "forecast" and other words and terms of similar meaning in
connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In
particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future
performance, new products and product categories, the outcome of contingencies,
such as legal proceedings, and financial results. Among the factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially are the following:
o the Company's ability:
o to achieve revenue and profitability;
o to reduce costs and enhance its profit margins;
o to manage the increased seasonality of its business;
o to effectively integrate and grow acquired companies;
o to cost effectively acquire and retain customers;
o to compete against existing and new competitors;
o to manage expenses associated with sales and marketing and necessary
general and administrative and technology investments;
o to cost efficiently manage inventories; and
o leverage its operating infrastructure;
o general consumer sentiment and economic conditions that may affect levels
of discretionary customer purchases of the Company's products; and
o competition from existing and potential new competitors.
We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized,
although we believe we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions.
Achievement of future results is subject to risks, uncertainties and inaccurate
assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or
should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary
materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected.
Investors should bear this in mind as they consider forward-looking statements.
We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements,
which speak only as of the date of this report.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are
advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects
in our Forms 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K reports to the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended June
29, 2008 listed various important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from expected and historic results. We note these factors for
investors as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Readers can find them in Part I, Item 1A, of that filing under the heading
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"Cautionary Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995". We incorporate that section of that Form 10-K in this filing and
investors should refer to it. You should understand that it is not possible to
predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any
such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company's earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes
in interest rates primarily from its investment of available cash balances in
money market funds and investment grade corporate and U.S. government
securities, as well as from outstanding debt. As of March 29, 2009, the
Company's outstanding debt, including current maturities, approximated $118.4
million, of which $112.4 million was variable rate debt. Each 25 basis point
change in interest rates would have a corresponding effect on our interest
expense of approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million during the three months
and nine months ended March 29, 2009, respectively. Under its current policies,
the Company does not use interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure
to interest rate changes.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including
the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as of the end
of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end
of the period covered by this report, these disclosure controls and procedures
are effective in alerting them in a timely manner to material information
required to be disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the SEC.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such
term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the three
months ended March 29, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably
likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, the Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims
arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not aware of any such
legal proceedings or claims that it believes will have, individually or in the
aggregate, a material adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial
position, results of operations or liquidity.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
The Risk Factor presented below should be read in conjunction with the risk
factors and information disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended June 29, 2008.
The financial and credit markets have been and continue to experience
unprecedented disruption, which may have an adverse effect on our customers'
spending patterns and in turn our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Consumer spending patterns are difficult to predict and are sensitive to the
general economic climate, the consumer's level of disposable income, consumer
debt, and overall consumer confidence. The ongoing global financial crisis
affecting the banking system and financial markets has resulted in a low level
of consumer confidence. During the nine months ended March 29, 2009, the
volatility and disruption in the financial markets have reached unprecedented
levels. This financial crisis has impacted and may continue to impact our
business in a number of ways. Included among these current and potential future
negative impacts are reduced demand and lower prices for our products and
services. Declines in consumer spending has reduced, during our third fiscal
quarter of 2009, and may continue to reduce our revenues, gross margins and
earnings. We are currently operating in challenging macroeconomic conditions,
which may continue during the remainder of fiscal 2009 and into fiscal 2010.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table sets forth, for the months indicated, the Company's purchase
of common stock during the first nine months of fiscal 2009, which includes the
period June 30, 2008 through March 29, 2009:
Total Number of Dollar Value of
Shares Purchased as Shares that May Yet
Part of Publicly Be Purchased Under
Total Number of Average Price Announced Plans or the Plans or
Period Shares Purchased Paid Per Share Programs Programs
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(in thousands, except average price paid per share)
6/30/08 - 7/27/08 - $- - $13,962
7/28/08 - 8/24/08 - $- - $13,962
8/25/08 - 9/28/08 - $- - $13,962
9/29/08 - 10/26/08 4.5 $6.87 4.5 $13,932
10/27/08 - 11/23/08 56.1 $4.58 56.1 $13,675
11/24/08 - 12/28/08 28.3 $3.23 28.3 $13,583
12/29/08 - 1/25/09 - $- - $13,583
1/26/09 - 2/22/09 - $- - $13,583
2/23/09 - 3/29/09 308.1 $1.39 308.1 $13,156
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Total 397.0 $2.03 397.0
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On January 21, 2008, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an increase to
its stock repurchase plan that, when added to the $8.7 million remaining on its
earlier authorization, increased the amount available for repurchase to $15.0
million. Any such purchases could be made from time to time in the open market
and through privately negotiated transactions, subject to general market
conditions. The repurchase program will be financed utilizing available cash. As
of March 29, 2009, $13.2 million remains authorized but unused.
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
31.1 Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.
32.1 Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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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.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
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(Registrant)
Date: May 8, 2009 /s/ James F. McCann
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James F. McCann
Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Date: May 8, 2009 /s/ William E. Shea
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William E. Shea
Senior Vice President of Finance
and Administration and Chief
Financial Officer
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