Legacy IMBDS, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2010 October (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | Quarterly report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the securities exchange act of 1934 |
for the quarterly period ended October 30, 2010 |
Commission File Number 0-20243
VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Minnesota | 41-1673770 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
6740 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
952-943-6000
(Registrants 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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
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.
(Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer þ | Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting Company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of December 7, 2010, there were 32,796,859 shares of the registrants common stock, $.01 par
value per share, outstanding.
VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q TABLE OF CONTENTS
October 30, 2010
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Financial Statements |
VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
October 30, | January 30, | |||||||
2010 | 2010 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 15,674 | $ | 17,000 | ||||
Restricted cash and investments |
4,961 | 5,060 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net |
57,312 | 68,891 | ||||||
Inventories |
51,997 | 44,077 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other |
4,029 | 4,333 | ||||||
Total current assets |
133,973 | 139,361 | ||||||
Property & equipment, net |
26,651 | 28,342 | ||||||
FCC broadcasting license |
23,111 | 23,111 | ||||||
NBC trademark license agreement, net |
1,734 | 4,154 | ||||||
Other assets |
1,386 | 1,246 | ||||||
$ | 186,855 | $ | 196,214 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 51,618 | $ | 58,777 | ||||
Accrued liabilities |
44,493 | 26,487 | ||||||
Deferred revenue |
728 | 728 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
96,839 | 85,992 | ||||||
Deferred revenue |
607 | 1,153 | ||||||
Long-term payable |
1,937 | 4,841 | ||||||
Accrued dividends Series B Preferred Stock |
8,903 | 4,681 | ||||||
Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock, $.01 per
share par value, 4,929,266 shares authorized; 4,929,266
shares issued and outstanding |
12,531 | 11,243 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
120,817 | 107,910 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Common stock, $.01 per share par value, 100,000,000
shares authorized; 32,796,077 and 32,672,735 shares
issued and outstanding |
328 | 327 | ||||||
Warrants to purchase 6,022,115 shares of common stock |
637 | 637 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
318,932 | 316,721 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(253,859 | ) | (229,381 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
66,038 | 88,304 | ||||||
$ | 186,855 | $ | 196,214 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
For the Three Month | For the Nine Month | |||||||||||||||
Periods Ended | Periods Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, | October 31, | October 30, | October 31, | |||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 132,283 | $ | 119,441 | $ | 383,437 | $ | 372,588 | ||||||||
Cost of sales |
85,234 | 79,774 | 243,495 | 249,172 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
47,049 | 39,667 | 139,942 | 123,416 | ||||||||||||
Operating expense: |
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Distribution and selling |
42,752 | 41,774 | 133,815 | 130,898 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative |
4,445 | 4,264 | 14,007 | 13,200 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
2,997 | 3,507 | 10,215 | 10,723 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring costs |
412 | 126 | 838 | 715 | ||||||||||||
Rebranding costs |
39 | | 39 | | ||||||||||||
CEO transition costs |
| 1,567 | | 1,867 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expense |
50,645 | 51,238 | 158,914 | 157,403 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss |
(3,596 | ) | (11,571 | ) | (18,972 | ) | (33,987 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
| 2 | 51 | 365 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(2,203 | ) | (1,350 | ) | (6,148 | ) | (3,328 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on sale of investments |
| | | 3,628 | ||||||||||||
Total other income (expense) |
(2,203 | ) | (1,348 | ) | (6,097 | ) | 665 | |||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(5,799 | ) | (12,919 | ) | (25,069 | ) | (33,322 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax (provision) benefit |
(15 | ) | | 591 | 157 | |||||||||||
Net loss |
(5,814 | ) | (12,919 | ) | (24,478 | ) | (33,165 | ) | ||||||||
Excess of preferred stock carrying value over redemption value |
| | | 27,362 | ||||||||||||
Accretion of Series A redeemable preferred stock |
| | | (62 | ) | |||||||||||
Net loss available to common shareholders |
$ | (5,814 | ) | $ | (12,919 | ) | $ | (24,478 | ) | $ | (5,865 | ) | ||||
Net loss per common share |
$ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.40 | ) | $ | (0.75 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | ||||
Net loss per common share assuming dilution |
$ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.40 | ) | $ | (0.75 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
32,781,462 | 32,332,278 | 32,721,377 | 32,569,618 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
32,781,462 | 32,332,278 | 32,721,377 | 32,569,618 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
Common | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Stock | Additional | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive | Number | Par | Purchase | Paid-In | Accumulated | Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss | of Shares | Value | Warrants | Capital | Deficit | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE, January 30, 2010 |
32,672,735 | $ | 327 | $ | 637 | $ | 316,721 | $ | (229,381 | ) | $ | 88,304 | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (24,478 | ) | | | | | (24,478 | ) | (24,478 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options and
common stock issuances |
123,342 | 1 | | 98 | | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based payment compensation |
| | | 2,113 | | 2,113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE, October 30, 2010 |
32,796,077 | $ | 328 | $ | 637 | $ | 318,932 | $ | (253,859 | ) | $ | 66,038 | ||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
For the Nine-Month | ||||||||
Periods Ended | ||||||||
October 30, | October 31, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
$ | (24,478 | ) | $ | (33,165 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used for)
operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
10,325 | 10,723 | ||||||
Share-based payment compensation |
2,113 | 2,530 | ||||||
Write-off of deferred finance costs |
276 | | ||||||
Amortization of deferred revenue |
(546 | ) | (216 | ) | ||||
Amortization of debt discount |
1,288 | | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
183 | | ||||||
Gain on sale of investments |
| (3,628 | ) | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
11,579 | (3,267 | ) | |||||
Inventories, net |
(7,920 | ) | (9,948 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other |
225 | (954 | ) | |||||
Deferred revenue |
| (287 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
7,733 | 4,905 | ||||||
Accrued dividends payable Series B Preferred Stock |
4,222 | 3,328 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities |
5,000 | (29,979 | ) | |||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Property and equipment additions |
(6,206 | ) | (5,800 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale and maturities of investments |
| 19,356 | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
55 | | ||||||
Change in restricted cash and investments |
99 | (8,872 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities |
(6,052 | ) | 4,684 | |||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
99 | | ||||||
Payments for repurchases of common stock |
| (937 | ) | |||||
Payments on redemption of Series A Preferred Stock |
| (3,400 | ) | |||||
Payments for Series B Preferred Stock and other issuance costs |
(373 | ) | (2,199 | ) | ||||
Net cash used for financing activities |
(274 | ) | (6,536 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,326 | ) | (31,831 | ) | ||||
BEGINNING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
17,000 | 53,845 | ||||||
ENDING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
$ | 15,674 | $ | 22,014 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Interest paid |
$ | 161 | $ | | ||||
Income taxes paid |
$ | 48 | $ | 1 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Property and equipment purchases included in accounts payable |
$ | 135 | $ | 534 | ||||
Accretion of redeemable Series A Preferred Stock |
$ | | $ | 62 | ||||
Deferred financing costs included in accrued liabilities |
$ | 544 | $ | 1,087 | ||||
Issuance of Series B Preferred Stock |
$ | | $ | 12,959 | ||||
Excess of preferred stock carrying value over redemption value |
$ | | $ | 27,362 | ||||
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock |
$ | | $ | 40,854 | ||||
Issuance of 6,000,000 common stock purchase warrants |
$ | | $ | 533 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
October 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
(1) General
ValueVision Media, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) is an interactive multi-media
retailer that markets, sells and distributes products to consumers through various digital
platforms including TV, online, mobile and social media. The Companys principal form of
multi-media retailing is its television shopping network, ShopNBC, which markets brand name and
private label products in the main categories of home, beauty, fashion, watches and jewelry. The
Companys live 24-hour per day television shopping channel is distributed into approximately 77
million homes, primarily through cable and satellite affiliation agreements and the purchase of
month-to-month full time and part-time lease agreements of cable and broadcast television time. In
addition, the Company distributes its programming through a company-owned full power television
station in Boston, Massachusetts and through leased carriage on full power television stations in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Seattle, Washington. ShopNBC programming is also streamed live on the
internet at www.ShopNBC.com and www.ShopNBC.tv.
The Company has an exclusive license agreement with NBC Universal, Inc. (NBCU), for the
worldwide use of an NBC-branded name and the peacock image. Pursuant to the license, the Company
operates its television home shopping network under the ShopNBC brand name and operates its
internet websites under the ShopNBC.com and ShopNBC.tv brand names. On November 18, 2010, the
Company announced a one-year extension of its license agreement with NBCU. The license agreement,
which was to expire in May 2011, has been extended to May 2012.
(2) Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by
the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America
have been condensed or omitted in accordance with these rules and regulations. The information
furnished in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring
accruals and reflects all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair
presentation of these financial statements. Although management believes the disclosures and
information presented are adequate, it is suggested that these interim condensed consolidated
financial statements be read in conjunction with the Companys most recent audited financial
statements and notes thereto included in its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
January 30, 2010. Operating results for the three and nine-month periods ended October 30, 2010 are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January
29, 2011.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year
The Companys most recently completed fiscal year ended on January 30, 2010 and is designated
fiscal 2009. The Companys fiscal year ending January 29, 2011 is designated fiscal 2010. The
Company reports on a 52/53 week fiscal year which ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. The
52/53 week fiscal year allows for the weekly and monthly comparability of sales results relating to
the Companys television home-shopping and internet businesses. Each of fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009
contains 52 weeks.
(3) Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation arrangements in accordance with ASC 718-10.
Compensation is recognized for all stock-based compensation arrangements by the Company.
Stock-based compensation expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and 2009 related to stock
option awards was $596,000 and $676,000, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense for the
first nine-months of fiscal 2010 and 2009 related to stock option awards was $2,056,000 and
$2,099,000, respectively. The Company
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has not recorded any income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options due to the
uncertainty of realizing income tax benefits in the future.
As of October 30, 2010, the Company had two active omnibus stock plans for which stock awards
may be currently granted: the 2004 Omnibus Stock Plan (as amended and restated in fiscal 2006) that
provides for the issuance of up to 4,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock; and the 2001
Omnibus Stock Plan which provides for the issuance of up to 3,000,000 shares of the Companys
common stock. These plans are administered by the human resources and compensation committee of the
board of directors and provide for awards for employees, directors and consultants. All employees
and directors of the Company and its affiliates are eligible to receive awards under the plans. The
types of awards that may be granted under these plans include restricted and unrestricted stock,
incentive and nonstatutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance units, and other
stock-based awards. Incentive stock options may be granted to employees at such exercise prices as
the human resources and compensation committee may determine, but not less than 100% of the fair
market value of the underlying stock as of the date of grant. No incentive stock option may be
granted more than ten years after the effective date of the respective plans inception or be
exercisable more than ten years after the date of grant. Options granted to outside directors are
nonstatutory stock options with an exercise price equal to 100% of the fair market value of the
underlying stock as of the date of grant. Options granted under these plans are exercisable and
generally vest over three years in the case of employee stock options and vest immediately on the
date of grant in the case of director options, and generally have contractual terms of either five
years from the date of vesting or ten years from the date of grant. The Company has also granted
non-qualified stock options to current directors and certain employees with similar vesting terms.
The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model that uses assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatilities are
based on the historical volatility of the Companys common stock. Expected term is calculated using
the simplified method taking into consideration the options contractual life and vesting terms.
The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the
U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Expected dividend yields were not used in
the fair value computations as the Company has never declared or paid dividends on its common stock
and currently intends to retain earnings for use in operations.
Fiscal 2010 | Fiscal 2009 | |||||||
Expected volatility |
80% 85 | % | 66% 78 | % | ||||
Expected term (in years) |
6 years | 6 years | ||||||
Risk-free interest rate |
1.9% 3.3 | % | 2.3% 3.4 | % |
A summary of the status of the Companys stock option activity as of October 30, 2010 and
changes during the nine months then ended is as follows:
2004 | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Incentive | Weighted | Incentive | Weighted | Other Non- | Weighted | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock | Average | Stock | Average | Qualified | Average | |||||||||||||||||||
Option | Exercise | Option | Exercise | Stock | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||
Plan | Price | Plan | Price | Options | Price | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance outstanding, January 30, 2010 |
2,442,000 | $ | 6.52 | 2,018,000 | $ | 6.21 | | $ | | |||||||||||||||
Granted |
| | 100,000 | 1.86 | 525,000 | 3.58 | ||||||||||||||||||
Exercised |
(14,000 | ) | 0.31 | (70,000 | ) | 1.36 | | | ||||||||||||||||
Forfeited or canceled |
(436,000 | ) | 7.04 | (160,000 | ) | 8.74 | | | ||||||||||||||||
Balance outstanding, October 30, 2010 |
1,992,000 | $ | 6.45 | 1,888,000 | $ | 5.94 | 525,000 | $ | 3.58 | |||||||||||||||
Options exercisable at October 30, 2010 |
1,315,000 | $ | 7.71 | 1,218,000 | $ | 7.03 | | $ | | |||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes information regarding stock options outstanding at October 30,
2010:
Weighted | Weighted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Average | Weighted | Average | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Remaining | Aggregate | Vested or | Average | Remaining | Aggregate | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Options | Exercise | Contractual Life | Intrinsic | Expected to | Exercise | Contractual Life | Intrinsic | |||||||||||||||||||||
Option Type | Outstanding | Price | (Years) | Value | Vest | Price | (Years) | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
2004 Incentive: |
1,992,000 | $ | 6.45 | 6.8 | $ | 479,000 | 1,921,000 | $ | 6.54 | 6.8 | $ | 447,000 | ||||||||||||||||
2001 Incentive: |
1,888,000 | $ | 5.94 | 7.5 | $ | 269,000 | 1,787,000 | $ | 6.05 | 7.1 | $ | 249,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-Qualified: |
525,000 | $ | 3.58 | 9.5 | $ | 50,000 | 473,000 | $ | 3.58 | 9.5 | $ | 45,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted in the nine months of fiscal
2010 and 2009 was $2.33 and $0.98, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised
during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and 2009 was $94,000 and $-0-,
respectively. As of October 30, 2010, total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock
options was $2,673,000 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of
approximately 0.9 years.
(4) Fair Value Measurements
GAAP utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used
to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority
to observable quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and
the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.
As of October 30, 2010 and January 30, 2010 the Company had $4,961,000 and $3,961,000,
respectively, in Level 2 investments in the form of bank Certificates of Deposit and had no Level 3
investments that used significant unobservable inputs.
Measured at Fair Value Nonrecurring Basis
During the quarter ended May 2, 2009, the Company measured the fair value of the Series B
Preferred Stock issued in connection with the preferred stock exchange described in Note 12. The
Company estimated the fair value of the Series B Preferred Stock to be $12,959,000 utilizing a
discounted cash flow model estimating the projected future cash payments over the life of the
five-year redemption term. The assumptions used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include
estimates for discount rate and expected timing of repayment of the Series B Preferred Stock. The
Company concluded that the inputs used in its Series B Preferred Stock valuation are Level 3
inputs.
(5) Net Loss Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing reported earnings by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding for the reported period. Diluted earnings per share reflects
the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were
exercised or converted into common stock of the Company during reported periods.
A reconciliation of earnings per share calculations and the number of shares used in the
calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share is as follows:
Three-Month Periods Ended | Nine-Month Periods Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, | October 31, | October 30, | October 31, | |||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Net loss available to common shareholders |
$ | (5,814,000 | ) | $ | (12,919,000 | ) | $ | (24,478,000 | ) | $ | (5,865,000 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding Basic |
32,781,000 | 32,332,000 | 32,721,000 | 32,570,000 | ||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options, non-vested
shares and warrants |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding Diluted |
32,781,000 | 32,332,000 | 32,721,000 | 32,570,000 | ||||||||||||
Net loss per common share |
$ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.40 | ) | $ | (0.75 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | ||||
Net loss per common share-assuming dilution |
$ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.40 | ) | $ | (0.75 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | ||||
For the three-month periods ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, approximately
3,886,000 and 5,232,000, respectively, incremental in-the-money potentially dilutive common share
stock options and warrants have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share,
as the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive. For the nine-month periods ended October
30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, approximately 4,336,000 and 2,304,000, respectively, incremental
in-the-money potentially dilutive common share stock options and warrants have been excluded from
the computation of diluted earnings per share, as the effect of their inclusion would be
antidilutive.
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(6) Comprehensive Loss
For the Company, comprehensive loss is computed as net earnings plus other items that are
recorded directly to shareholders equity. Total comprehensive loss was $(5,814,000) and
$(12,919,000) for the three-month periods ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009,
respectively. Total comprehensive loss was $(24,478,000) and $(33,165,000) for the nine-month
periods ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively.
(7) Sales by Product Group
Information on net sales by significant product groups are as follows (in thousands):
Three-Month Periods Ended | Nine-Month Periods Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, 2010 | October 31, 2009 | October 30, 2010 | October 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||
Jewelry, watches, coins & collectibles |
$ | 65,160 | $ | 65,129 | $ | 197,742 | $ | 204,597 | ||||||||
Home, apparel and health & beauty |
56,996 | 45,292 | 156,936 | 141,532 | ||||||||||||
All other revenue, less than 10% each |
10,127 | 9,020 | 28,759 | 26,459 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 132,283 | $ | 119,441 | $ | 383,437 | $ | 372,588 | ||||||||
(8) Restricted Stock
Compensation expense recorded in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and 2009 relating to
restricted stock grants was $57,000 and $431,000, respectively. As of October 30, 2010, there was
$51,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock granted.
That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.7 years. The total fair
value of restricted stock vested during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and 2009 was $68,000
and $306,000, respectively.
A summary of the status of the Companys non-vested restricted stock activity as of October
30, 2010 and changes during the nine-month period then ended is as follows:
Weighted | ||||||||
Average | ||||||||
Grant Date | ||||||||
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
Non-vested outstanding, January 30, 2010 |
39,000 | $ | 2.26 | |||||
Granted |
40,000 | $ | 1.90 | |||||
Vested |
(39,000 | ) | $ | 2.26 | ||||
Forfeited |
| | ||||||
Non-vested outstanding, October 30, 2010 |
40,000 | $ | 1.90 | |||||
(9) Common Stock Repurchase Program
The Companys board of directors had, in previous fiscal years, authorized common stock
repurchase programs. In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company repurchased a total of
1,622,000 shares of common stock for a total investment of $937,000 at an average price of $0.58
per share. As of October 30, 2010, the authorizations for repurchase programs had expired.
(10) Intangible Assets
Intangible assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets consisted of the following:
Weighted | October 30, 2010 | January 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average | Gross | Gross | ||||||||||||||||||
Life | Carrying | Accumulated | Carrying | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||
(Years) | Amount | Amortization | Amount | Amortization | ||||||||||||||||
Finite-lived intangible assets: |
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NBC trademark license agreement |
10.5 | $ | 34,437,000 | $ | (32,703,000 | ) | $ | 34,437,000 | $ | (30,283,000 | ) | |||||||||
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: |
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FCC broadcast license |
$ | 23,111,000 | $ | 23,111,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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Amortization expense was $807,000 and $2,420,000 for the quarter and nine-month periods ended
October 30, 2010 and $807,000 and $2,576,000, respectively, for the quarter and nine-month periods
ended October 31, 2009. Estimated amortization expense for the next two years is as follows:
$3,227,000 in fiscal 2010 and $927,000 in fiscal 2011.
(11) ShopNBC Private Label and Co-Brand Credit Card Program
The Company has a private label and co-brand revolving consumer credit card program (the
Program). The Program is made available to all qualified consumers for the financing of purchases
of products from ShopNBC and for the financing of purchases of products and services from other
non-ShopNBC retailers. In connection with the introduction of the Program, the Company entered into
a Private Label Credit Card and Co-Brand Credit Card Consumer Program Agreement with GE Money Bank.
The Company received a million dollar signing bonus as an incentive for the Company to enter into
the agreement. The signing bonus has been recorded as deferred revenue in the accompanying
financial statements and is being recognized as revenue over the six-year term of the agreement.
GE Money Bank, the issuing bank for the program, is indirectly wholly-owned by the General
Electric Company (GE), which is also the parent company of NBCU and GE Capital Equity
Investments, Inc (GE Equity). NBCU and GE Equity have a substantial percentage ownership in the
Company and together have the right to select three members of the Companys board of directors.
(12) Preferred Stock and Deferred Payables
October 30, | January 30, | |||||||
2010 | 2010 | |||||||
Series B Preferred Stock |
$ | 40,854,000 | $ | 40,854,000 | ||||
Unamortized debt discount on Series B Preferred Stock |
(28,323,000 | ) | (29,611,000 | ) | ||||
Series B Preferred Stock, carrying value |
$ | 12,531,000 | $ | 11,243,000 | ||||
Deferred payables |
$ | 13,696,000 | $ | 4,841,000 | ||||
On February 25, 2009, GE Equity exchanged all of its outstanding shares of the Companys
Series A Preferred Stock for (i) 4,929,266 shares of the Companys Series B Redeemable Preferred
Stock, (ii) warrants to purchase up to 6,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock at an
exercise price of $0.75 per share and (iii) a cash payment in the amount of $3,400,000.
The shares of Series B Preferred Stock are redeemable at any time by the Company for the
initial redemption amount of $40,854,000, plus accrued dividends. The Series B Preferred Stock
accrues cumulative dividends at a base annual rate of 12%, subject to adjustment. All payments on
the Series B Preferred Stock will be applied first to any accrued but unpaid dividends, and then to
redeem shares. 30% of the Series B Preferred Stock (including accrued but unpaid dividends) is
required to be redeemed on February 25, 2013, and the remainder on February 25, 2014. In addition,
the Series B Preferred Stock includes a cash sweep mechanism that may require accelerated
redemptions if the Company generates excess cash above agreed upon thresholds. Specifically, the
Companys excess cash balance at the end of each fiscal year, and at the end of any fiscal quarter
during which the Company sells or disposes of assets or incurs indebtedness above agreed upon
thresholds, will trigger a calculation to determine whether the Company needs to redeem a portion
of the Series B Preferred Stock and pay accrued and unpaid dividends thereon. Excess cash balance
is defined as the Companys cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, adjusted to (i)
exclude cash pledged to vendors to secure the purchase of inventory, (ii) account for variations
that are due to the Companys management of payables, and (iii) provide the Company with operating
cash of at least $20,000,000. Any redemption as a result of this cash sweep mechanism will reduce
the amounts required to be redeemed on February 25, 2013 and February 25, 2014. The Series B
Preferred Stock (including accrued but unpaid dividends) is also required to be redeemed, at the
option of the holders, upon a change in control. The Series B Preferred Stock is not convertible
into common stock or any other security, but initially will vote with the common stock on a
one-for-one basis on general corporate matters other than the election of directors. In addition,
the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock have the class voting rights and rights to designate
members of the Companys board of directors previously held by the holders of the Series A
Preferred Stock. In November 2010, the Company made a $2.5 million payment to GE Equity reducing
the outstanding accrued dividend payable on the Series B Preferred Stock.
On February 25, 2009, the Company, GE Equity, and NBCU also amended and restated its
shareholder agreement and registration rights agreement. The terms of the amended and restated
shareholder agreement are generally consistent with the terms of the prior shareholder agreement,
and the terms of the amended and restated registration rights agreement are generally consistent
with the terms of the prior registration rights agreement.
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As a result of the preferred stock exchange transaction, the Company recorded the Series B
Preferred Stock at fair value upon issuance and the excess of the carrying amount of the Series A
Preferred Stock over the fair value of the Series B Preferred Stock as an addition to earnings to
arrive at net earnings available to common shareholders. The Company estimated the fair value of
the Series B Preferred Stock utilizing the assistance of an independent fair value consultant and
using a discounted cash flow model estimating the projected future cash payments over the life of
the five-year redemption term. The excess of the Series B Preferred Stock redemption value over its
carrying value (discount) is being amortized and charged to interest expense over the five year
redemption
period using the effective interest method. Due to the mandatory redemption feature, the
Company has classified the carrying value of the Series B Preferred Stock, and related accrued
dividends, as long-term liabilities on its consolidated balance sheet.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company entered into a long-term agreement with a
service provider to defer a material portion of its monthly contractual cash payment obligation for
services over the next three fiscal years. All services under this arrangement are being recognized
as expense ratably over the term of the agreement. Amounts recognized as expense in excess of
amounts paid, plus interest at 5% annually, of which $11,759,000 is included in accrued liabilities
and $1,937,000 is included in long-term payables in the accompanying October 30, 2010 balance
sheet. As of January 30, 2010, the deferred amount was $4,841,000 and was reported as a deferred
long-term payable. Estimated future cash commitments, inclusive of accrued interest, relating to
this deferred cash payment agreement will require future cash payments of approximately $24.2
million to be paid in two installments in February of fiscal 2011 and March of fiscal 2012. In
connection with this deferral agreement, the Company has granted a security interest in its Eden
Prairie, Minnesota headquarters facility and its Boston television station to this service
provider.
Aggregate contractual maturities of Preferred Stock and estimated future cash commitments on
deferred payables are as follows:
Fiscal Year | Preferred Stock | Deferred Payable | ||||||
2010 |
$ | | $ | | ||||
2011 |
| 11,990,000 | ||||||
2012 |
| 12,228,000 | ||||||
2013 |
12,256,000 | | ||||||
2014 |
28,598,000 | | ||||||
$ | 40,854,000 | $ | 24,218,000 | |||||
(13) Restructuring Costs
As a result of a number of restructuring initiatives taken by the Company in order to
consolidate its facilities, simplify and streamline the Companys organizational structure and
reduce operating costs, the Company recorded a $2,303,000 restructuring charge for the year ended
January 30, 2010, restructuring charges totaling $4,299,000 for the year ended January 31, 2009 and
additional restructuring charges of $838,000 for the nine-month period ended October 30, 2010.
Restructuring costs primarily include employee severance and retention costs associated with the
consolidation and elimination of positions across the Company. In addition, restructuring costs
also include incremental charges associated with the Companys consolidation of its distribution
and fulfillment operations into a single warehouse facility, the closure of a retail outlet store,
fixed asset impairments incurred as a direct result of the operational consolidation and closures,
restructuring advisory service fees and costs associated with strategic alternative initiatives.
The table below sets forth for the nine months ended October 30, 2010, the significant
components and activity under the restructuring program:
Balance at | Cash | Balance at | ||||||||||||||||||
January 30, 2010 | Charges | Write-offs | Payments | October 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
Severance and retention |
$ | 255,000 | $ | 278,000 | $ | | $ | (526,000 | ) | $ | 7,000 | |||||||||
Incremental restructuring charges |
179,000 | 560,000 | | (404,000 | ) | 335,000 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 434,000 | $ | 838,000 | $ | | $ | (930,000 | ) | $ | 342,000 | ||||||||||
(14) Chief Executive Officer Transition Costs
For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2009, the Company recorded charges totaling
$1,867,000 relating primarily to settlement and legal costs associated with the termination of the
Companys former chief executive officer.
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(15) Litigation
The Company is involved from time to time in various claims and lawsuits in the ordinary
course of business. In the opinion of management, the claims and suits individually and in the
aggregate have not had a material adverse effect on the Companys operations or consolidated
financial statements.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency commenced
an investigation into an undervaluation and corresponding underpayment of the customs duty owed by
a vendor relating to a particular shipment of goods to the United States. The Company has notified
the vendor and has withheld certain funds from the vendor under contractual indemnification
obligations to cover any potential costs, penalties or fees that may result from the investigation.
The Company believes that the funds it is withholding from the vendor will be sufficient to cover
any costs or possible liabilities against the Company that may result from the investigation.
(16) Subsequent Events
$25 Million Term Loan Agreement
On November 17, 2010, the Company announced that it had entered into a credit agreement with
Crystal Financial LLC, as agent for the lending group, which provides for a term loan of $25
million (the Credit Agreement). The Credit Agreement has a five-year maturity and bears interest
on the outstanding principal amount based on fixed interest rates and floating interest rates based
on LIBOR plus variable margins. The interest rate is currently at 11%. The term loan is subject
to a borrowing base based on eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory, certain real estate
and certain eligible cash and is secured by substantially all of the Companys other personal
property, as well as the Companys real property located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Under certain
circumstances, the borrowing base may be adjusted if there were to be a significant deterioration
in value of the Companys accounts receivable and inventory. The term loan is subject to mandatory
prepayment in certain circumstances. In addition, any voluntary or mandatory prepayments made
prior to November 18, 2013 require an early termination fee as calculated in the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants and conditions, including, among other things,
maintaining a minimum of unrestricted cash of $5,000,000 at all times. Costs incurred to obtain the
Credit Agreement totaling approximately $2,898,000 will be capitalized and expensed as additional
interest over the five-year term of the Credit Agreement. In connection with the execution of this
new credit agreement, the Company terminated its revolving credit and security agreement with PNC
Bank.
NBC Trademark and License Extension
On November 18, 2010, the Company announced a one-year extension of its license agreement with
NBCU for use of the ShopNBC brand related to its television shopping network and its e-commerce
websites www. ShopNBC.com and www. ShopNBC.tv. The license agreement, which was to expire in May
2011, has been extended to May 2012. Additionally, the agreement allows for a one-year extension to
May 2013 upon the mutual agreement of both parties. Pursuant to the license agreement, the Company
will issue shares of the Companys common stock valued at $4 million to NBCU on May 15, 2011.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should
be read in conjunction with our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
and notes included herein and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in
our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2010.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The following Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as
information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us)
contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements
regarding guidance, industry prospects or future results of operations or financial position made
in this report are forward looking. We often use words such as anticipates, believes, expects,
intends and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based
on managements current expectations and accordingly are subject to uncertainty and changes in
circumstances. Actual results may vary
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materially from the expectations contained herein due to various important factors, including
(but not limited to): consumer spending and debt levels; the general economic and credit
environment; interest rates; seasonal variations in consumer purchasing activities; changes in the
mix of products sold by us; competitive pressures on sales; pricing and sales margins; the level of
cable and satellite distribution for our programming and the associated fees; our ability to
continue to manage our cash and investments to meet our companys liquidity needs; our ability to
manage our operating expenses successfully; our management and information systems infrastructure;
changes in governmental or regulatory requirements; litigation or governmental proceedings
affecting our operations; the risks identified under Item 1A in this report and under Risk
Factors in our Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended January 30, 2010; significant public events
that are difficult to predict, such as widespread weather catastrophes or other significant
television-covering events causing an interruption of television coverage or that directly compete
with the viewership of our programming; and our ability to obtain and retain key executives and
employees. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risk and
uncertainty. The facts and circumstances that exist when any forward-looking statements are made
and on which those forward-looking statements are based may significantly change in the future,
thereby rendering the forward-looking statements obsolete. We are under no obligation (and
expressly disclaim any obligation) to update or alter our forward-looking statements whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
Company Description
We are an interactive multi-media retailer that markets, sells and distributes products to
consumers through various digital platforms including TV, online, mobile and social media. Our live
24-hour per day television shopping channel is distributed primarily through cable and satellite
affiliation agreements and on-line through ShopNBC.com and ShopNBC.tv. We have an exclusive license
from NBC Universal, Inc., known as NBCU, for the worldwide use of an NBC-branded name and the
peacock image. In November 2010, we extended our license agreement with NBCU for a period ending in
May 2012. Additionally, the agreement allows for a one-year extension to May 2013 upon the mutual
agreement of both parties. We will issue shares of our common stock valued at $4 million to NBCU on
May 15, 2011 as consideration for NBCU extending the term of the license agreement. Pursuant to
the license, we operate our television home shopping network under the ShopNBC brand name and
operate our internet website under the ShopNBC.com and ShopNBC.tv brand names.
Products and Customers
Products sold on our multi-media platforms include jewelry, watches, consumer electronics,
housewares, apparel, cosmetics, seasonal items and other merchandise. Historically, jewelry and
watches have been our largest merchandise categories. More recently, our product mix has been
shifting to include a more diversified product assortment, primarily in the home, apparel and
health & beauty product categories in order to continue growing our new and active customer base.
The following table shows our merchandise mix as a percentage of television home shopping and
internet net sales for the periods indicated by product category group:
For the Three-Month | For the Nine-Month | |||||||||||||||
Periods Ended | Periods Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, | October 31, | October 30, | October 31, | |||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Merchandise Mix |
||||||||||||||||
Jewelry, Watches, Coins & Collectibles |
53 | % | 59 | % | 55 | % | 58 | % | ||||||||
Home, Apparel, Health & Beauty, All Other |
47 | % | 41 | % | 45 | % | 42 | % |
Our product strategy is to continue to develop new product offerings across multiple
merchandise categories as needed in response to both customer demand and in order to maximize
margin dollars per minute in our television and internet shopping operations. Our multichannel
customers are primarily women between the ages of 40 and 69, married, with average annual household
incomes of $50,000 or more. We believe our customers make purchases based on our unique products,
quality merchandise and value. Over the past fiscal year, we have changed our product mix in order
to diversify our product offerings to achieve an improved balance between jewelry and non-jewelry
merchandise, which we believe will continue to drive new and active customer development and the
retention of repeat customers.
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Company Strategy
Our goal is to be the premium lifestyle brand in the multi-media retailing industry. As an
interactive, multi-media retailer, our strategy is to offer our customers current and new quality
brands and products that are meaningful, unique and differentiated at a compelling value
proposition. Our merchandise brand positioning aims to be a destination and authority in the
categories of home, electronics, beauty, health, fitness, fashion, jewelry and watches. We focus on
creating a customer experience that builds strong loyalty and a growing customer base.
We are currently in a transition period as we implement our new strategic vision. In support
of this strategy, we are pursuing the following actions in our ongoing efforts to improve the
operational and financial performance of our company which include: (i) increasing our top-line
sales by growing new and active customers while improving household penetration, (ii) increasing
our gross margin dollars and rates driven by merchandise margin rate improvements in several key
product categories while tightly managing inventory levels, (iii) reducing our transactional
operating expenses, (iv) continue renegotiating cable and satellite carriage contracts where we
have cost savings opportunities, (v) broadening and optimizing our mix of product categories
offered on television and the internet in order to appeal to a broader population of potential
customers, (vi) growing our internet business by providing expanded online product assortment and
internet-only merchandise offerings, and (vii) improving our multi-channel shopping and customer
service experience in order to retain and attract more customers by expanding our internet, mobile
and social networking reach.
Primary Challenges
Our near-term primary challenge is to continue our cost-control efforts and to expand our
operational capacity to support the sales and margin growth needed in order to reach profitability.
Our television home shopping business operates with a high fixed cost base, which is primarily due
to fixed contractual fees paid to cable and satellite operators to carry our programming. In order
to attain profitability, we must achieve sufficient sales volume through the acquisition of new
customers and the increased retention of existing customers to cover our high fixed costs or reduce
the fixed cost base for our cable and satellite distribution. Our growth and profitability could be
adversely impacted if our sales volume does not sufficiently increase, as we have limited
capability to reduce our fixed cable and satellite distribution operating expenses to mitigate a
sales shortfall.
Our Competition
The direct marketing and retail businesses are highly competitive. In our television home
shopping and e-commerce operations, we compete for customers with other television home shopping
and e-commerce retailers; infomercial companies; other types of consumer retail businesses,
including traditional brick and mortar department stores, discount stores, warehouse stores and
specialty stores; catalog and mail order retailers and other direct sellers.
In the competitive television home shopping sector, we compete with QVC Network, Inc. and HSN,
Inc., both of whom are substantially larger than we are in terms of annual revenues and customers,
and whose programming is carried more broadly to U.S. households than our programming. The American
Collectibles Network, which operates Jewelry Television, also competes with us for television home
shopping customers in the jewelry category. In addition, there are a number of smaller niche
players and startups in the television home shopping arena who compete with our company. We believe
that our major competitors incur cable and satellite distribution fees representing a significantly
lower percentage of their sales attributable to their television programming than do we; and that
their fee arrangements are substantially on a commission basis (in some cases with minimum
guarantees) rather than on the predominantly fixed-cost basis that we currently have. This
significantly higher burden of distribution fees relative to overall sales represents a material
competitive disadvantage for our company.
The e-commerce sector also is highly competitive, and we are in direct competition with
numerous other internet retailers, many of whom are larger, better financed and/or have a broader
customer base than we do.
We anticipate continuing competition for viewers and customers, for experienced home shopping
personnel, for distribution agreements with cable and satellite systems and for vendors and
suppliers not only from television home shopping companies, but also from other companies that
seek to enter the home shopping and internet retail industries, including telecommunications and
cable companies, television networks, and other established retailers. We believe that our ability
to be successful in the television home shopping and e-commerce sectors will be dependent on a
number of key factors, including (i) increasing the number of customers who purchase products from
us and (ii) increasing the dollar value of sales per customer from our existing customer base.
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Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2010
Consolidated net sales for the fiscal 2010 third quarter were $132,283,000 compared to
$119,441,000 for the fiscal 2009 third quarter, which represents an 11% increase. We reported an
operating loss of ($3,596,000) and a net loss of ($5,814,000) for the fiscal 2010 third quarter. We
reported an operating loss of ($11,571,000) and a net loss of ($12,919,000) for the fiscal 2009
third quarter.
$25 Million Term Loan Agreement
On November 17, 2010, we entered into a credit agreement with Crystal Financial LLC, as agent
for the lending group, which provides for an initial term loan of $25 million. This credit
agreement has a five-year maturity and bears interest on the outstanding principal amount based on
fixed interest rates and floating interest rates based on LIBOR plus variable margins. The
interest rate is currently at 11%. The term loan is subject to a borrowing base based on eligible
accounts receivable, eligible inventory, certain real estate and certain eligible cash and is
secured by substantially all of the Companys other personal property, as well as the Companys
real properly located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Under certain circumstances, the borrowing base
may be adjusted if there were to be a significant deterioration in value of the Companys accounts
receivable and inventory. The term loan is subject to mandatory prepayment in certain
circumstances. In addition, any voluntary or mandatory prepayments made prior to November 18, 2013
require an early termination fee as calculated in the credit agreement. The credit agreement
contains customary financial and other covenants and conditions, including, among other things,
maintaining a minimum of unrestricted cash of $5,000,000 at all times. In connection with the
execution of the credit agreement, we terminated the revolving credit and security agreement with
PNC Bank.
Results of Operations
Selected Condensed Consolidated Financial Data
Operations
(Unaudited)
Operations
(Unaudited)
Dollar Amount as a | Dollar Amount as a | |||||||||||||||
Percentage of Net Sales for | Percentage of Net Sales for | |||||||||||||||
the | the | |||||||||||||||
Three-Month Periods | Nine-Month Periods | |||||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, | October 31, | October 30, | October 31, | |||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Gross margin |
35.6 | % | 33.2 | % | 36.5 | % | 33.1 | % | ||||||||
Operating expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Distribution and selling |
32.3 | % | 35.0 | % | 34.8 | % | 35.1 | % | ||||||||
General and administrative |
3.4 | % | 3.6 | % | 3.7 | % | 3.5 | % | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
2.3 | % | 2.9 | % | 2.7 | % | 2.9 | % | ||||||||
Restructuring costs |
0.3 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.2 | % | 0.2 | % | ||||||||
CEO transition costs |
0.0 | % | 1.3 | % | 0.0 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||||||
38.3 | % | 42.9 | % | 41.4 | % | 42.2 | % | |||||||||
Operating loss |
(2.7 | )% | (9.7 | )% | (4.9 | )% | (9.1 | )% | ||||||||
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Key Performance Metrics*
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
For the Three-Month | For the Nine-Month | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Periods Ended | Periods Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
October 30, | October 31, | October 30, | October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | % Change | 2010 | 2009 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Program Distribution |
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Total Homes (Average 000s) |
76,768 | 73,063 | 5.1 | % | 76,032 | 73,097 | 4.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Customer Counts: |
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New (12 month rolling) |
562,510 | 486,474 | 15.6 | % | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
Active (12 month rolling) |
1,110,187 | 959,508 | 15.7 | % | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
Merchandise Metrics |
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Gross Margin % |
35.6 | % | 33.2 | % | 240 bps | 36.5 | % | 33.1 | % | 340 bps | ||||||||||||||
Net Shipped Units (000s) |
1,317 | 1,186 | 11.0 | % | 3,590 | 3,084 | 16.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Average Selling Price |
$ | 93 | $ | 95 | (2.5 | %) | $ | 99 | $ | 114 | (13.3 | %) | ||||||||||||
Return Rate |
20.8 | % | 21.9 | % | (110) bps | 20.2 | % | 21.8 | % | (160) bps | ||||||||||||||
Internet Net Sales % |
40.5 | % | 33.7 | % | 680 bps | 39.8 | % | 31.5 | % | 830 bps |
* | Includes television home shopping and Internet sales only. |
Program Distribution
Our television home shopping programming was available to approximately 76.8 million average
full time equivalent, or FTE, households for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and approximately
73.1 million average FTE households for the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Average FTE subscribers
grew 5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, resulting in a 3.7 million increase in average FTEs
versus the prior year comparable quarter. The increase was driven by continued growth in satellite
distribution of our programming and increased distribution of our programming on digital cable. We
anticipate that our cable programming distribution will increasingly shift towards a greater mix of
digital as opposed to analog cable tiers, both through growth in the number of digital subscribers
and through cable system operators moving programming that is carried on analog channels over to
digital channels. Nonetheless, because of the broader universe of programming choices available for
viewers in digital systems and the higher channel placements commonly associated with digital
tiers, the shift towards digital systems may adversely impact our ability to compete for television
viewers even if our programming is available in more homes. Our television home shopping
programming is also simulcast live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our internet websites,
www.ShopNBC.com and www.ShopNBC.tv, which is not included in total average FTE households.
Cable and Satellite Distribution Agreements
We have entered into cable and satellite distribution agreements that represent approximately
1,500 cable systems that require each operator to offer our television home shopping programming
substantially on a full-time basis over their systems. The terms of these existing agreements
typically range from one to two years. Under certain circumstances, the television operators or we
may cancel the agreements prior to their expiration. If certain of these agreements are terminated,
the termination may materially or adversely affect our business. Failure to maintain our cable
agreements covering a material portion of our existing cable households on acceptable financial and
other terms could materially and adversely affect our future growth, sales revenues and earnings
unless we are able to arrange for alternative means of broadly distributing our television
programming.
Customer Counts
During the fiscal 2010 third quarter, customer trends, on a 12 month rolling basis, improved
with new customers up 16% over the same period in the prior year. Also, during the fiscal 2010
third quarter, active customers on a 12 month rolling basis were up 16% over the comparable prior
year period. We attribute the increase in new and active customers to our merchandise strategy of a
broader assortment, a change in our merchandising mix, lower price points and new products, brands
and concepts that proved successful in driving increased customer activity.
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Net Shipped Units
The number of net shipped units during the fiscal 2010 third quarter increased 11% from the
prior years comparable quarter to 1,317,000 from 1,186,000. For the first nine months of fiscal
2010, net shipped units increased 16% from the prior years comparable
period to 3,590,000 from 3,084,000. We believe that the decline in average selling prices,
discussed below, along with our increased customer counts and productivity was a major contributing
factor to the increase in unit sales.
Average Selling Price
The average selling price, or ASP, per net unit was $93 in the fiscal 2010 third quarter, a 3%
decrease from the comparable prior year quarter. For the nine-month period ended October 30, 2010,
the average selling price was $99, a 13% decrease from the prior years comparable period. The
quarterly decrease in the fiscal 2010 ASP, which is a part of our overall merchandise strategy, was
driven primarily by unit selling price decreases within the jewelry, watch and consumer electronics
categories. The year-to-date decrease in the fiscal 2010 ASP was driven primarily by unit selling
price decreases within almost all product categories. We intentionally have modified our product
mix to reduce our average selling price points in order to appeal to a broader audience, to allow
for a broader merchandise assortment and to reduce our return rates.
Return Rates
Our return rate was 20.8% in the fiscal 2010 third quarter as compared to 21.9% for the
comparable prior year quarter, a 110 basis point decrease. For the first nine months of fiscal
2010, our return rate was 20.2% as compared to 21.8% for the comparable prior year period, a 160
basis point decrease. We attribute the decrease in the 2010 quarterly and year-to-date return rate
primarily to operational improvements in our delivery time and customer service, our overall
product quality and quality control enhancements, and our lower price points.
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales for the fiscal 2010 third quarter were $132,283,000 as compared with
consolidated net sales of $119,441,000 for the fiscal 2009 third quarter, an 11% increase.
Consolidated net sales for the nine months ended October 30, 2010 were $383,437,000 as compared
with consolidated net sales of $372,588,000 for the comparable prior year period, a 3% increase.
The increase in quarterly consolidated net sales from the prior year is primarily attributed to
higher net sales in the categories of jewelry, consumer electronics and health & beauty. The
increase in year-to-date consolidated net sales from the prior year is directly attributed to
higher net sales in the categories of home and health & beauty as we continue to modify our product
mix. Consolidated net sales for the quarter and year-to-date also increased as a result of higher
shipping and handling revenues due to less free shipping promotions. Our internet net sales
increased 33% and 30%, respectively, during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2010
over prior year and our e-commerce sales penetration was 40.5% during the third quarter of fiscal
2010 and 39.8% for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to 33.7% for the third quarter
of fiscal 2009 and 31.5% for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 driven primarily by strong
cross-channel promotions from our core television channel, online marketing efforts and mobile and
social media platforms.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the fiscal 2010 third quarter and fiscal 2009 third quarter was $47,049,000
and $39,667,000, respectively, an increase of $7,382,000, or 19%. Gross profit for the nine months
ended October 30, 2010 and for the comparable prior year period was $139,942,000 and $123,416,000,
respectively, an increase of $16,526,000, or 13%. The increase in the gross profits experienced
during the quarter and year-to-date periods was driven primarily by merchandise margin improvements
targeted in a majority of our key product categories and increased shipping and handling margins
resulting from fewer promotions. Gross margin percentages for the third quarters of fiscal 2010 and
fiscal 2009 were 35.6% and 33.2%, respectively, a 240 basis point increase. Gross margin
percentages for the nine months ended October 30, 2010 and the comparable prior year period were
36.5% and 33.1%, respectively, a 340 basis point increase. The increase in the gross margin
percentages experienced during the quarter and year-to-date periods was driven primarily by
merchandise margin improvements targeted in a majority of our key product categories, increased
shipping and handling margins resulting from fewer promotions and due to the impact of having a
lower consumer electronics product mix during fiscal 2010.
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Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the fiscal 2010 third quarter were $50,645,000 compared to
$51,238,000 for the comparable prior year period, a decrease of 1%. Total operating expenses for
the nine months ended October 30, 2010 were $158,914,000 compared to $157,403,000 for the
comparable prior year period, an increase of 1%. Total operating expenses for fiscal 2009 includes
a $1,867,000 charge related primarily to costs and the settlement associated with the termination
of a former chief executive officer. Distribution and selling expense increased $978,000,
or 2%, to $42,752,000, or 32% of net sales during the fiscal 2010 third quarter compared to
$41,774,000 or 35% of net sales for the comparable prior year fiscal quarter. Distribution and
selling expense increased $2,917,000, or 2%, to $133,815,000, or 35% of net sales during the nine
months ended October 30, 2010 compared to $130,898,000 or 35% of net sales for the comparable prior
year period. Distribution and selling expense increased on a year-to-date basis primarily due to a
$3,734,000 increase in cable and satellite fees resulting from an increase in the number of homes
during the year and certain contractual rate increases, partially offset by third quarter favorable
retroactive billing adjustments from certain carriers. Distribution and selling expense also
increased on a year-to-date basis as a result of increased credit card fees and bad debt expense
totaling $2,235,000 due to the overall increase in net sales and order transactions over prior
year. The distribution and selling expense increases during the year were offset by: decreases in
customer service and telemarketing expense of $1,024,000 resulting primarily from efficiencies
gained during the year in the areas of increased order process automation as well as reductions
achieved in our average talk time for both order capture and customer service; decreases in
advertising and promotion expense of $626,000; and decreases in third-party cable affiliation fees
of $100,000.
General and administrative expense for the fiscal 2010 third quarter increased $181,000, or
4%, to $4,445,000, or 3.4% of net sales, compared to $4,264,000, or 3.6% of net sales for the
fiscal 2009 third quarter. General and administrative expense for the nine months ended October 30,
2010 increased $807,000, or 6%, to $14,007,000 or 3.7% of net sales, compared to $13,200,000, or
3.5% of net sales for the comparable prior year period. General and administrative expense
increased on a year-to-date basis over prior year primarily as a result of an increase in
relocation expense associated with filling key positions and other salary related benefits totaling
$807,000.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the fiscal 2010 third quarter was $2,997,000
compared to $3,507,000 for the fiscal 2009 third quarter, representing a decrease of $510,000, or
15%, from the comparable prior year fiscal quarter period. Depreciation and amortization expense
for the nine months ended October 30, 2010 was $10,215,000 compared to $10,723,000 for the nine
month comparable period representing a decrease of $508,000, or 5%, from the comparable prior year
period. Depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of net sales for the three month
periods ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009 was 2.3% and 2.9%, respectively. Depreciation
and amortization expense as a percentage of net sales for the nine month periods ended October 30,
2010 and October 31, 2009 was 2.7% and 2.9%, respectively. The year-to-date decrease in
depreciation and amortization expense relates to the timing of fully depreciated assets year over
year.
Operating Loss
For the fiscal 2010 third quarter, our operating loss was $3,596,000 compared to an operating
loss of $11,571,000 for the fiscal 2009 third quarter. For the nine months ended October 30, 2010,
our operating loss was $18,972,000 compared to an operating loss of $33,987,000 for the comparable
prior year period. Our operating loss decreased during fiscal 2010 from the comparable prior year
periods primarily as a result of increased gross profit dollars achieved, which resulted from
increased sales and improved margins attained during the year, as noted above and reduced costs
related to our chief executive transition in fiscal 2009. The increased gross profit dollars was
offset by a slight increase in our overall operating expenses year over year, particularly our
cable and satellite fees within our distribution and selling expenses as a result of increased
subscriber homes.
Net Loss
For the fiscal 2010 third quarter, we reported a net loss available to common shareholders of
$5,814,000 or $.18 per common share on 32,781,000 weighted average common shares outstanding
compared with a net loss available to common shareholders of $12,919,000 or $.40 per share on
32,332,000 weighted average common shares outstanding in the fiscal 2009 third quarter. For the
nine months ended October 30, 2010, we reported a net loss of $24,478,000 or $.75 per common share
on 32,721,000 weighted average common shares outstanding compared with a reported net loss
available to common shareholders of $5,865,000 or $.18 per share on 32,570,000 weighted common
shares outstanding for the comparable prior year period. Net loss available to common shareholders
for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 includes interest expense of $2,203,000, relating primarily to
interest on our Series B Preferred Stock and the amortization of fees paid on our bank line of
credit facility. Net loss available to common shareholders for the
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third quarter of fiscal 2009 includes interest expense of $1,350,000 related to the Series B
Preferred Stock and interest income totaling $2,000 earned on our cash and investments. Net loss
available to common shareholders for the nine months ended October 30, 2010 includes interest
expense of $6,148,000, relating primarily to interest on our Series B Preferred Stock and the
amortization of fees paid on our bank line of credit facility, and interest income totaling $51,000
earned on our cash and investments.
Net loss available to common shareholders for the nine months ended October 31, 2009 includes
a $27,362,000 addition to earnings related to the recording of the excess of the carrying amount of
the Series A Preferred Stock over the fair value of the Series B Preferred Stock. Other factors
affecting our net income in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 include interest expense of
$3,328,000 related to the Series B Preferred Stock, the recording of a pre-tax gain of $3,628,000
from the sale of investments and interest income totaling $365,000 earned on our cash and
investments.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2010, net loss reflects an income tax provision of $15,000
relating to state income tax expense on certain income for which there is no loss carryforward
benefit available. For the first nine months of fiscal 2010, net loss reflects an income tax
benefit of $591,000 relating to a federal income tax carryback refund claim filed in the second
quarter, offset in part by state income tax expense on certain income for which there is no loss
carryforward benefit available. For the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we recorded an income
tax net benefit of $157,000 relating to certain amended state returns for which tax refunds have
been received, offset by the recording of state income tax expense on certain income for which
there is no loss carryforward benefit available.
We have not recorded any income tax benefit on the net loss recorded in the first nine months
of fiscal 2010 due to the uncertainty of realizing income tax benefits in the future as indicated
by our recording of an income tax valuation reserve. We will continue to maintain a valuation
reserve against our net deferred tax assets until we believe it is more likely than not that these
assets will be realized in the future.
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) for the fiscal 2010 third quarter was $578,000 compared
with an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(5,630,000) for the fiscal 2009 third quarter. For the nine months
ended October 30, 2010, Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $(5,656,000) compared with an Adjusted EBITDA
loss of $(18,152,000) for the comparable prior year period.
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A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to its comparable GAAP measurement, net loss, follows, in
thousands:
For the Three-Month | For the Nine-Month | |||||||||||||||
Periods Ended | Periods Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, | October 31, | October 30, | October 31, | |||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | 578 | $ | (5,630 | ) | $ | (5,656 | ) | $ | (18,152 | ) | |||||
Less: |
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Non-operating gain on sale of investments |
| | | 3,628 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring costs |
(412 | ) | (126 | ) | (838 | ) | (715 | ) | ||||||||
CEO transition costs |
| (1,567 | ) | | (1,867 | ) | ||||||||||
Rebranding costs |
(39 | ) | | (39 | ) | | ||||||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation expense |
(616 | ) | (741 | ) | (2,114 | ) | (2,530 | ) | ||||||||
EBITDA (as defined) |
(489 | ) | (8,064 | ) | (8,647 | ) | (19,636 | ) | ||||||||
A reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss is as follows: |
||||||||||||||||
EBITDA as defined |
(489 | ) | (8,064 | ) | (8,647 | ) | (19,636 | ) | ||||||||
Adjustments: |
||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
(3,107 | ) | (3,507 | ) | (10,325 | ) | (10,723 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income |
| 2 | 51 | 365 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(2,203 | ) | (1,350 | ) | (6,148 | ) | (3,328 | ) | ||||||||
Income taxes |
(15 | ) | | 591 | 157 | |||||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (5,814 | ) | $ | (12,919 | ) | $ | (24,478 | ) | $ | (33,165 | ) | ||||
EBITDA represents net loss for the respective periods excluding depreciation and amortization
expense, interest income (expense) and income taxes. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding
non-operating gains (losses); non-cash impairment charges and write-downs; restructuring,
rebranding and chief executive officer transition costs; and non-cash share-based compensation
expense.
We have included the term Adjusted EBITDA in our EBITDA reconciliation in order to
adequately assess the operating performance of our core television and internet businesses and in
order to maintain comparability to our analysts coverage and financial guidance, when given.
Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA allows investors to make a more meaningful comparison
between our core business operating results over different periods of time with those of other
similar companies. In addition, management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a metric measure to evaluate
operating performance under its management and executive incentive compensation programs. Adjusted
EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income (loss) or to cash flows from
operating activities as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and
should not be construed as a measure of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to
similarly entitled measures reported by other companies.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
A discussion of the critical accounting policies related to accounting estimates and
assumptions are discussed in detail in our fiscal 2009 annual report on Form 10-K under the caption
entitled Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
For the nine months ended October 30, 2010, we had an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(5,656,000) and
our net cash provided by operating activities was $5,000,000 which was driven primarily by
significant reductions in accounts receivable during the period, offset by the Adjusted EBITDA
loss. For the nine months ended October 31, 2009, we had an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(18,152,000)
and our net cash used for operating activities was $29,979,000. As of October 30, 2010, we had cash
and cash equivalents of $15,674,000 and had restricted cash and investments of $4,961,000 pledged
as collateral for our issuances of standby and commercial letters of credit. Our restricted cash is
generally restricted for a period ranging from 30-60 days and / or to the extent that standby and
commercial letters of credit remain outstanding.
As of January 30, 2010 we had cash and cash equivalents of $17,000,000 and had restricted cash and
investments of $5,060,000 pledged as collateral for our issuances of standby and commercial letters
of credit. For the first nine months of fiscal 2010, working capital decreased $16,235,000 to
$37,134,000. The current ratio was 1.4 at October 30, 2010 compared to 1.6 at January 30, 2010.
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Sources of Liquidity
Our principal source of liquidity is our available unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of
$15.7 million and restricted cash and investments of $5.0 million as of October 30, 2010. Our $5.0
million restricted cash and investment balance is used as collateral for our issuances of standby
and commercial letters of credit and is expected to fluctuate in relation to the level of our
seasonal overseas inventory purchases. We have certain future financial and contractual commitments
that come due in fiscal 2011 and beyond, including a deferred payment to a service provider of
approximately $12 million due in February 2011. At October 30, 2010, our cash and cash equivalents
were held in bank depository accounts primarily for the preservation of cash liquidity.
At October 30, 2010, we also had $20 million of additional borrowing capacity relating to our
revolving asset backed bank line of credit with PNC Bank, National Association. On November 17,
2010, we entered into a credit agreement with Crystal Financial LLC, as agent for the lending
group, which provides for an initial term loan of $25 million. The net proceeds from the credit
agreement with Crystal Financial, approximately $22 million, were received and deposited in
November 2010, enhancing our near-term liquidity. In connection with entering into this new credit
agreement, we terminated the revolving credit and security agreement with PNC Bank.
Other sources of near-term liquidity is our ability to increase our cash resources by reducing
the percentage of our sales offered and by decreasing the length of time we extend credit to our
customers using our ValuePay installment program.
On July 26, 2010, the Company filed a $75 million shelf registration statement on Form S-3 to
offer common stock, preferred stock, stock purchase contracts, securities warrants, rights and/or
units in one or more offerings and in amounts, at prices and on terms that we will determine at the
time of such offerings. This registration statement was declared effective by the Securities and
Exchange Commission on August 16, 2010.
Cash Requirements
Currently, our principal cash requirements are to fund our business operations, which consist
primarily of purchasing inventory for resale, funding accounts receivable growth in support of
sales growth, funding our basic operating expenses, particularly our contractual commitments for
cable and satellite programming and, to a lesser extent, the funding of necessary capital
expenditures. We are closely managing our cash resources and our working capital in an effort to
preserve our cash resources in order to sustain our ongoing operations during our efforts to
sustain profitability. We manage our inventory receipts and reorders through a system that
minimizes our inventory investment commensurate with our sales levels. We also monitor the
collection of our credit card and ValuePay installment receivables and manage our vendor payment
terms in order to more effectively manage our working capital which includes matching cash receipts
from our customers with related cash payments to our vendors.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we restructured one of our service provider agreements to
defer a significant portion of our monthly contractual cash payment obligation over the next three
fiscal years with repayments starting in February 2011. We have total contractual cash obligations
and commitments primarily with respect to our cable and satellite agreements, Series B Preferred
Stock and operating leases totaling approximately $333 million over the next five fiscal years with
average annual cash payments of approximately $67 million from fiscal 2010 through fiscal 2014.
For the nine months ended October 30, 2010, net cash provided by operating activities totaled
$5,000,000 compared to net cash used for operating activities of $29,979,000 for the nine months
ended October 31, 2009. Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities for the fiscal 2010
and 2009 periods reflects a net loss, as adjusted for depreciation and amortization, share-based
payment compensation, gain on sale of investments and the amortization of deferred revenue, debt
discount and other financing costs. In addition, net cash provided by operating activities for the
nine months ended October 30, 2010 reflects a decrease in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and
other, increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, offset by an increase in inventories.
Accounts receivable decreased primarily as a result of our efforts to manage our short-term
working capital needs by decreasing our use of our ValuePay credit program. Inventories increased
as a result of our effort to manage inventory levels and our product assortments as we introduce
new merchandise categories to improve sales performance and to ensure our inventory levels remain
commensurate with our sales levels for the upcoming holiday season. Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities increased in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 due primarily to deferred payments
for accrued cable and satellite fees.
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Net cash used for investing activities totaled $6,052,000 for the first nine months of fiscal
2010 compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $4,684,000 for the first nine months
of fiscal 2009. For the nine months ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, expenditures for
property and equipment were $6,206,000 and $5,800,000, respectively. Expenditures for property and
equipment during the fiscal 2010 and 2009 periods primarily include capital expenditures made for
the development, upgrade and replacement of computer software, customer care management and
merchandising systems, related computer equipment, digital broadcasting equipment and other office
equipment, warehouse equipment and production equipment. Principal future capital expenditures are
expected to include the development, upgrade and replacement of various enterprise software
systems, the expansion of warehousing capacity and security in our fulfillment network, the upgrade
and digitalization of television production and transmission equipment and related computer
equipment associated with the expansion of our home shopping business and e-commerce initiatives.
During the nine months ended October 30, 2010, we reduced our restricted cash and investments by
$99,000 to $4,961,000. In the nine months ended October 31, 2009, we increased our restricted cash
and investments by $8,872,000 and received net cash proceeds totaling $19,356,000 in connection
with the sale of auction rate securities.
Net cash used for financing activities totaled $274,000 for the nine months ended October 30,
2010 and related primarily to additional issuance costs payments of $373,000, offset by cash
proceeds received of $99,000 from the exercise of stock options. Net cash used for financing
activities totaled $6,536,000 for the nine months ended October 31, 2009 and related primarily to a
$3,400,000 cash payment made in conjunction with our Series A Preferred Stock redemption, payments
made totaling $937,000 in conjunction with the repurchase of 1,622,000 shares of our common stock
and payments of $2,199,000 made in conjunction with our Series B Preferred Stock issuance.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We do not enter into financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and do not
currently utilize derivative financial instruments as a hedge to offset market risk. Our operations
are conducted primarily in the United States and are not subject to foreign currency exchange rate
risk. However, some of our products are sourced internationally and may fluctuate in cost as a
result of foreign currency exchange rate swings. We have long term obligations that carry fixed
contractual interest rates related to deferred future payment on service contracts and with respect
to our Series B Preferred Stock long-term commitment, and accordingly, are not significantly
exposed to interest rate risk, although changes in market interest rates do impact the level of
interest income earned on our cash and investment portfolio.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the periods covered by this report, management conducted an evaluation, under
the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial
officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on this evaluation, the
officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and
principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosures.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most
recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the third quarter of 2009, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency commenced an
investigation into an undervaluation and corresponding underpayment of duty by a vendor relating to
a particular shipment of goods to the United States. We have notified the vendor and have withheld
certain funds from the vendor under contractual indemnification obligations to cover any potential
costs, penalties or fees that may result from the investigation. We believe that the funds we are
withholding from the vendor will be sufficient to cover any costs or possible liabilities against
us that may result from the investigation.
We are involved from time to time in various claims and lawsuits in the ordinary course of
business. In the opinion of management, these claims and suits individually and in the aggregate
have not had a material adverse effect on our operations or consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
If we do not reverse our current trend of operating losses, we could reduce our operating cash
resources to the point where we will not have sufficient liquidity to meet the ongoing cash
commitments and obligations to continue operating our business.
We have a history of operating losses, including $41.2 million in fiscal 2009 and $19.0
million for the first nine months of fiscal 2010. We also have net uses of cash of $36.8 million
in fiscal 2009 and $1.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2010. As of December 7, 2010,
we had approximately $37 million in unrestricted cash (with an additional $5.0 million of
restricted cash and investment used to secure lines of credit). We expect to use our cash to fund
any further operating losses, to finance our working capital requirements and to make necessary
capital expenditures in order to operate our business. We also have significant future commitments
for our cash, primarily payments for our cable and satellite program distribution obligations and
redemption of our Series B Preferred Stock and repayment of our $25 million term loan. These future
commitments include a deferred payment obligation to a service provider of approximately $12
million due in February 2011. If we are not able to generate positive cash flows from operations,
we would need to further reduce our operating expenses or raise additional capital in order to
maintain sufficient liquidity to continue operating in the future. Based on our current projections
for fiscal 2010, we believe that our existing cash balances and our ability to raise additional
capital will be sufficient to maintain liquidity to fund our normal
business operations over then next twelve months. However, there can be no assurance that, if required, we would be able to raise
additional capital or reduce spending sufficiently to maintain the necessary liquidity. Our
shareholders agreement with GE Equity and NBCU requires the consent of GE Equity in order for us to
issue new equity securities and to incur indebtedness above certain thresholds, and there can be no
assurance that we would receive such consent if we made a request. If we did issue additional
equity, it would be dilutive to our existing shareholders.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. RESERVED
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The exhibits filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are set forth on the Exhibit Index
filed as a part of this report beginning immediately following the signatures.
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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.
VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC. |
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December 9, 2010 | /s/ KEITH R. STEWART | |||
Keith R. Stewart | ||||
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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December 9, 2010 | /s/ WILLIAM MCGRATH | |||
William McGrath | ||||
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | ||||||
Number | Exhibit | Filed by | ||||
3.1
|
Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant | Incorporated by reference (1) | ||||
3.2
|
Bylaws of the Registrant | Incorporated by reference (2) | ||||
31.1
|
Certification | Filed Electronically | ||||
31.2
|
Certification | Filed Electronically | ||||
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Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer | Filed Electronically |
(1) | Incorporated herein by reference to the similarly titled exhibit to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2010, filed on April 15, 2010, File No. 000-20243. | |
(2) | Incorporated herein by reference to the similarly titled exhibit to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 3, 2008, filed on June 12, 2008, File No. 000-20243. |
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