RITE AID CORP - Quarter Report: 2012 December (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

Commission File Number: 1-5742

RITE AID CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (717) 761-2633.

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report):
Not Applicable

        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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    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 ý    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 definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

        Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

        The registrant had 903,826,414 shares of its $1.00 par value common stock outstanding as of December 19, 2012.

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RITE AID CORPORATION

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        This report, as well as our other public filings and public statements, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by terms and phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "continue," "should," "could," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "will" and similar expressions and include references to assumptions and relate to our future prospects, developments and business strategies.

        Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

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our high level of indebtedness;



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our ability to make interest and principal payments on our debt and satisfy the other covenants contained in our senior secured credit facility and other debt agreements;



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general economic conditions (including the impact of continued high unemployment, changing consumer behavior and any impact of the "fiscal cliff"), inflation and interest rate movements;



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our ability to improve the operating performance of our stores in accordance with our long term strategy;



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our ability to maintain or grow prescription count and realize front-end sales growth;



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our ability to hire and retain qualified personnel;



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the continued efforts of private and public third party payors to reduce prescription drug reimbursement and encourage mail order and limit access to payor networks;



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competitive pricing pressures, including aggressive promotional activity from our competitors;



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decisions to close additional stores and distribution centers, which could result in further charges to our operating statement;



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our ability to manage expenses and our investment in working capital;



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continued consolidation of the drugstore and the pharmacy benefit management industries;



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changes in state or federal legislation or regulations, and the impact of healthcare reform;



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the outcome of lawsuits and governmental investigations;



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our ability to maintain the listing of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"), and the resulting impact on our indebtedness, results of operations and financial condition; and



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other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

        We undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements included in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this report. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included herein and included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2012 (the "Fiscal 2012 10-K"), which we filed with the SEC on April 24, 2012, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended June 2, 2012 (the "First Quarter 2013 10-Q"), which we filed on July 3, 2012, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended September 1, 2012 (the "Second Quarter 2013 10-Q"), which we filed on October 2, 2012. These documents are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    Financial Statements

RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

        The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete annual financial statements. The accompanying financial information reflects all adjustments which are of a recurring nature and, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended December 1, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Rite Aid Corporation and Subsidiaries (the "Company") Fiscal 2012 10-K.

2. Income (Loss) Per Share

        Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted income (loss) 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 or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the income of the Company subject to anti-dilution limitations.

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

2. Income (Loss) Per Share (Continued)

        Due to their anti-dilutive effect, the following potential common shares have been excluded from the computation of diluted income (loss) per share as of December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011:

        Also excluded from the computation of diluted income (loss) per share as of December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011 are restricted shares and restricted stock units of 12,753 and 11,567, respectively, which are included in shares outstanding.

3. Lease Termination and Impairment Charges

        Lease termination and impairment charges consist of amounts as follows:

Impairment Charges

        These amounts include the write-down of long-lived assets at locations that were assessed for impairment because of management's intention to relocate or close the location or because of changes in circumstances that indicated the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.

Lease Termination Charges

        As part of the Company's ongoing business activities, the Company assesses stores and distribution centers for potential closure or relocation. Decisions to close or relocate stores or distribution centers in future periods would result in lease termination charges, lease exit costs and inventory liquidation charges, as well as impairment of assets at these locations. The following table reflects the closed store

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

3. Lease Termination and Impairment Charges (Continued)

and distribution center charges that relate to new closures, changes in assumptions and interest accretion:

4. Income Taxes

        The Company recorded an income tax expense of $777 and an income tax expense of $972 for the thirteen week periods and an income tax benefit of $63,818 and an income tax expense of $533 for the thirty-nine week periods ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011, respectively. The income tax expense or benefit is recorded net of adjustments to maintain a full valuation allowance against the Company's net deferred tax assets.

        The income tax expense for the thirteen week period ended December 1, 2012 is primarily attributable to an accrual of federal, state and local taxes and adjustments to unrecognized tax benefits offset by adjustments to the valuation allowance of $24,717.

        The income tax benefit for the thirty-nine week period ended December 1, 2012 is primarily attributable to the recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits resulting from the appellate settlements of the Brooks Eckerd Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Audit of fiscal years 2004 - 2007 as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Audit of fiscal years 2005 - 2007. The appellate settlement as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Audit amounts are completely offset by a reversal of the related tax indemnification asset which was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses as these audits were related to pre-acquisition periods. The accrual of federal, state and local taxes for the thirty-nine week period ended December 1, 2012 includes adjustments to the valuation allowance of $18,128.

        The income tax expense for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 26, 2011 is primarily attributable to an accrual of state and local taxes and adjustments to unrecognized tax benefits including a benefit for discrete items related to the recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits. The accrual of federal, state and local taxes for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

4. Income Taxes (Continued)

ended November 26, 2011 includes adjustments to the valuation allowance of $17,896 and $73,187, respectively.

        The Company is indemnified by Jean Coutu Group for certain tax liabilities incurred for all years ended up to and including June 4, 2007, related to the June 2007 Brooks Eckerd acquisition. Although the Company is indemnified by Jean Coutu Group, the Company remains the primary obligor to the tax authorities with respect to any tax liability arising for the years prior to the acquisition. Accordingly, as of December 1, 2012 and March 3, 2012 the Company had corresponding recoverable indemnification assets of $61,787 and $156,797 from Jean Coutu Group, respectively, included in the 'Other Assets' line of the Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect the indemnification for such liabilities. The reduction of the indemnification assets contains the corresponding reversal of income and non-income tax reserves resulting primarily from the settlements of the IRS and Commonwealth of Massachusetts audits.

        The Company recognizes tax liabilities in accordance with the guidance for uncertain tax positions and management adjusts these liabilities with changes in judgment as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the tax liabilities.

        Over the next 12 months, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax positions including interest and penalties could decrease tax liabilities by approximately $41,265, which would impact the effective tax rate if the company's tax positions are sustained upon audit or the controlling statute of limitations expires. The potential decrease is primarily contingent upon the lapse of the statute of limitations. The corresponding indemnification asset will reverse concurrently in selling, general and administrative expenses.

        The valuation allowances as of December 1, 2012 and March 3, 2012 apply to the net deferred tax assets of the Company. The Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance of $2,335,553 and $2,317,425 against net deferred tax assets at December 1, 2012 and March 3, 2012, respectively.

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

5. Intangible Assets

        The Company's intangible assets are finite-lived and amortized over their useful lives. Following is a summary of the Company's amortizable intangible assets as of December 1, 2012 and March 3, 2012.

        Also included in other non-current liabilities as of December 1, 2012 and March 3, 2012 are unfavorable lease intangibles with a net carrying amount of $73,196 and $82,030 respectively. These intangible liabilities are amortized over their remaining lease terms.

        Amortization expense for these intangible assets and liabilities was $31,143 and $95,972 for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended December 1, 2012, respectively. Amortization expense for these intangible assets and liabilities was $34,327 and $109,561 for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended November 26, 2011, respectively. The anticipated annual amortization expense for these intangible assets and liabilities is 2013—$ 120,781; 2014—$ 99,995; 2015—$ 83,043; 2016—$ 71,748 and 2017—$ 58,685.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

6. Indebtedness and Credit Agreements

        Following is a summary of indebtedness and lease financing obligations at December 1, 2012 and March 3, 2012:

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

6. Indebtedness and Credit Agreements (Continued)

Credit Facility

        The Company has a senior secured credit facility that consists of a $1,175,000 revolving credit facility and two term loans, a $1,038,993 senior secured term loan (the "Tranche 2 Term Loan") and a $330,382 senior secured term loan (the "Tranche 5 Term Loan"). Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum between LIBOR plus 3.25% and LIBOR plus 3.75% if the Company chooses to make LIBOR borrowings, or between Citibank's base rate plus 2.25% and Citibank's base rate plus 2.75%, in each case based upon the amount of revolver availability, as defined in the senior secured credit facility. The Company is required to pay fees between 0.50% and 0.75% per annum on the daily unused amount of the revolver depending on the amount of revolver availability. Amounts drawn under the revolver become due and payable on August 19, 2015, provided that such maturity date shall be accelerated to April 18, 2014 in the event that on or prior to April 18, 2014 the Company does not repay, refinance or otherwise extend the maturity date of its Tranche 2 Term Loan to a date that is at least 90 days after August 19, 2015 and, in the case of a repayment or refinancing, the Company must have at least $500,000 of availability under the revolver. The Tranche 2 Term Loan matures on June 4, 2014 and currently bears interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 1.75%, if the Company elects LIBOR borrowings, or at Citibank's base rate plus 0.75%. The Tranche 5 Term Loan matures on March 3, 2018 and currently bears interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 3.25% with a 1.25% LIBOR floor.

        The Company's ability to borrow under the revolver is based upon a specified borrowing base consisting of accounts receivable, inventory and prescription files. At December 1, 2012, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the revolver and had letters of credit outstanding thereunder of $117,970 which gave the Company additional borrowing capacity of $1,057,030.

        The senior secured credit facility contains certain restrictions on the ability of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors to accumulate cash on hand, and under certain circumstances, requires the funds in the Company's deposit accounts to be applied first to the repayment of outstanding revolving loans under the senior secured credit facility and then to be held as Collateral for the senior obligations.

        The senior credit facility restricts the amount of secured and unsecured debt the Company may have outstanding in addition to borrowings under the senior secured credit facility and existing indebtedness, subject to limitations on the amount of such debt that shall mature or require scheduled payments of principal prior to September 4, 2014. The senior secured credit facility allows the Company to incur an unlimited amount of unsecured debt with a maturity beyond September 4, 2014. However, the indentures that govern the Company's secured and guaranteed unsecured notes contain restrictions on the amount of additional secured and unsecured debt that can be incurred by the Company. The Company could not incur any additional secured debt assuming a fully drawn revolver and the outstanding letters of credit. The ability to issue additional unsecured debt under the indentures is generally governed by an interest coverage ratio test.

        The senior secured credit facility contains additional covenants which place restrictions on the incurrence of debt, the payments of dividends, sale of assets, mergers and acquisitions and the granting

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RITE AID CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

6. Indebtedness and Credit Agreements (Continued)

of liens. The credit facility has a financial covenant, which is the maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio. The covenant requires that, if availability on the revolving credit facility is less than $150,000, the Company must maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.05 to 1.00. As of December 1, 2012, the Company was in compliance with this financial covenant. The senior secured credit facility also provides for customary events of default.

        Substantially all of Rite Aid Corporation's 100 percent owned subsidiaries guarantee the obligations under the senior secured credit facility, secured guaranteed notes and unsecured guaranteed notes. The senior secured credit facility and secured guaranteed notes are secured, on a senior or second priority basis, as applicable, by a lien on, among other things, accounts receivable, inventory and prescription files of the subsidiary guarantors. The subsidiary guarantees related to the Company's senior secured credit facility and secured guaranteed notes and, on an unsecured basis, the unsecured guaranteed notes are full and unconditional and joint and several, and there are no restrictions on the ability of the Company to obtain funds from its subsidiaries. Also, the Company has no independent assets or operations, and subsidiaries not guaranteeing the credit facility and applicable notes are minor. Accordingly, condensed consolidating financial information for the Company and subsidiaries is not presented.

Recent Transactions

        In February 2012, the Company issued $481,000 of its 9.25% senior notes due 2020 and in May 2012, the Company issued an additional $421,000 of its 9.25% senior notes due 2020. The proceeds of the notes, together with available cash, were used to repurchase the 8.625% senior notes due 2015 and the 9.375% senior notes due 2015, respectively. These notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of Rite Aid Corporation and rank equally in right of payment with all other unsubordinated indebtedness. The Company's obligations under the notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsubordinated basis, by all of its subsidiaries that guarantee the Company's obligations under the senior secured credit facility and the outstanding 8.00% senior secured notes due 2020, 9.75% senior secured notes due 2016, 10.375% senior secured notes due 2016, 7.5% senior secured notes due 2017, 10.25% senior secured notes due 2019 and 9.5% senior notes due 2017.

        In February 2012, the Company completed a tender offer for the 8.625% notes in which $404,844 aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 8.625% notes were tendered and repurchased, resulting in an aggregate loss on debt retirement of $16,066, recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. During March 2012, the Company redeemed the remaining 8.625% notes for $55,644, which included the call premium and interest through the redemption date.

        In May 2012, the Company completed a tender offer for the 9.375% notes in which $296,269 aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 9.375% notes were tendered and repurchased. During June 2012, the Company redeemed the remaining 9.375% notes for $108,731, which included the call premium and interest through the redemption date. The May 2012 refinancing resulted in an aggregate loss on debt retirement of $17,842.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

6. Indebtedness and Credit Agreements (Continued)

Maturities

        The aggregate annual principal payments of long-term debt for the remainder of fiscal 2013 and thereafter are as follows: 2013—$8,765; 2014—$200,593; 2015—$1,028,761; 2016—$67,555; 2017—$883,367 and $3,872,373 thereafter.

7. Fair Value Measurements

        The Company utilizes the three-level valuation hierarchy for the recognition and disclosure of fair value measurements. The categorization of assets and liabilities within this hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement of fair value. The three levels of the hierarchy consist of the following:

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Level 1—Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.



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Level 2—Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the instrument.



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Level 3—Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable inputs based upon management's best estimate of inputs market participants could use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date, including assumptions about risk.

        As of December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011, the Company did not have any financial assets measured on a recurring basis.

Non-Financial Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

        Long-lived assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using mostly Level 3 inputs as defined in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value of long-lived assets is determined by estimating the amount and timing of net future cash flows (which are unobservable inputs) and discounting them using a risk-adjusted rate of interest (which is Level 1). The Company estimates future cash flows based on its experience and knowledge of the market in which the store is located. Significant increases or decreases in actual cash flows may result in valuation changes. During the thirty-nine week period ended December 1, 2012, long-lived assets from continuing operations with a carrying value of $2,632, primarily store assets, were written down to their fair value of $1,750, resulting in an impairment charge of $882 of which $339 relates to the thirteen-week period ended December 1, 2012. The Level 2 measurements are valued using observable inputs for similar assets in active markets. During the thirty-nine week period ended November 26, 2011, long-lived assets with a carrying value of $8,236, primarily store assets, were written down to their fair value of $5,407, resulting in an impairment charge of $2,829 of which $1,439 relates to the thirteen-week period ended November 26, 2011. If our actual future cash flows differ from our projections materially, certain stores that are either not impaired or partially impaired in the current period may be further impaired in future periods.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

7. Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

        The following table presents fair values for those assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011 (in thousands):

Fair Value Measurement Using

Other Financial Instruments

        Financial instruments other than long-term indebtedness include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable. These instruments are recorded at book value, which we believe approximate their fair values due to their short term nature.

        The fair value for LIBOR-based borrowings under the credit facility, term loans and term notes are estimated based on the quoted market price of the financial instrument which is considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of substantially all of the Company's other long-term indebtedness are estimated based on quoted market prices of the financial instruments which are considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company's total long-term indebtedness was $6,033,708 and $6,201,521, respectively, as of December 1, 2012. There were no outstanding derivative financial instruments as of December 1, 2012 and March 3, 2012.

8. Stock Options and Stock Awards

        The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense over the requisite service period of the award, net of an estimate for the impact of forfeitures. Operating results for the thirty-nine week periods ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011 include $12,872 and $11,612, respectively, of compensation costs related to the Company's stock-based compensation arrangements.

        The total number and type of newly awarded grants and the related weighted average fair value for the thirty-nine week periods ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011 are as follows:

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

8. Stock Options and Stock Awards (Continued)

        Typically, stock options granted vest, and are subsequently exercisable in equal annual installments over a four-year period for employees. During fiscal 2012, certain employee stock options and awards were issued that vest 50% in year 3 and 50% in year four. Stock awards granted to non-employee directors vest 80% in year one, 10% in year two and 10% in year three.

        The Company calculates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The following assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model:

        As of December 1, 2012, there was $20,578 of total unrecognized pre-tax compensation costs related to unvested stock options, net of estimated forfeitures. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.53 years. As of December 1, 2012, there was $11,010 of total unrecognized pre-tax compensation costs related to unvested restricted stock grants, net of estimated forfeitures. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.26 years.

9. Retirement Plans

        Net periodic pension expense recorded in the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011, for the Company's defined benefit plans includes the following components:

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

9. Retirement Plans (Continued)

        During the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended December 1, 2012 the Company contributed $1,730 and $5,584 respectively, to the Defined Benefit Pension Plan. In addition, during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended December 1, 2012 the Company contributed $389 and $1,216, respectively, to the Nonqualified Executive Retirement Plans. During the remainder of fiscal 2013, the Company expects to contribute $0 to the Defined Benefit Pension Plan and $425 to the Nonqualified Executive Retirement Plans.

10. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Matters

        The Company is a party to legal proceedings, investigations and claims in the ordinary course of its business, including the matters described below. The Company records accruals for outstanding legal matters when it believes it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis, developments in legal matters that could affect the amount of any accrual and developments that would make a loss contingency both probable and reasonably estimable. If a loss contingency is not both probable and estimable, the Company does not establish an accrued liability.

        The Company's contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties, including, among other factors: (i) proceedings are in early stages; (ii) whether class or collective action status is sought and the likelihood of a class being certified; (iii) the outcome of pending appeals or motions; (iv) the extent of potential damages, fines or penalties, which are often unspecified or indeterminate; (v) the impact of discovery on the matter; (vi) whether novel or unsettled legal theories are at issue; (vii) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or (viii) in the case of certain government agency investigations, whether a sealed qui tam lawsuit ("whistleblower" action) has been filed and whether the government agency makes a decision to intervene in the lawsuit following investigation.

        Since December 2008, the Company has been named in a series of fifteen (15) currently pending putative collective and class action lawsuits filed in federal and state courts around the country, purportedly on behalf of current and former assistant store managers and co-managers working in the Company's stores at various locations outside California, including Craig et al v. Rite Aid Corporation et al pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (the "Court") and Ibea et al v. Rite Aid Corporation pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuits allege that the Company failed to pay overtime to salaried assistant store managers and co-managers as purportedly required under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and certain state statutes. The lawsuits also seek other relief, including liquidated damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees, costs and injunctive relief arising out of the state and federal claims for overtime pay. Notice was issued to over 7,500 current and former assistant store managers and co-managers offering them the opportunity to "opt in" to certain of the FLSA collective actions and about 1,250 have elected to participate in these lawsuits. The Company has aggressively challenged both the merits of the lawsuits and the allegation that the cases should be certified as class or collective actions. However, in light of the cost and uncertainty involved in these lawsuits, the Company

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

10. Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

negotiated an agreement with Plaintiffs' counsel on the key terms of a global settlement. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Plaintiffs' counsel to resolve the series of lawsuits. The parties filed a joint motion for preliminary approval of the settlement with the Court which was granted on June 18, 2012. Any final resolution of these matters will be subject to final court approval. The Court held a final approval hearing on December 4, 2012. During the period ended June 2, 2012, the Company recorded legal reserves of $20,900 related to the estimated settlement payments for these matters.

        The Company has been named in two (2) putative collective and class action lawsuits, including Indergit v. Rite Aid Corporation et al pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, filed in federal and state courts in New York and Pennsylvania purportedly on behalf of current and former store managers working in the Company's stores at various locations around the country outside of California. The lawsuits allege that the Company failed to pay overtime to store managers as required under the FLSA and under certain state statutes. The lawsuit also seeks other relief, including liquidated damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees, costs and injunctive relief arising out of state and federal claims for overtime pay. The Court in Indergit, on April 2, 2010, conditionally certified a nationwide collective group of individuals who worked for the Company as store managers since March 31, 2007. The Court ordered that Notice of the Indergit action be sent to the purported members of the collective group (approximately 7,000 current and former store managers) and approximately 1,550 joined the Indergit action. Discovery is proceeding. At this time, the Company is not able to either predict the outcome of this lawsuit or estimate a potential range of loss with respect to the lawsuit. The Company's management believes, however, that this lawsuit is without merit and not appropriate for collective or class action treatment and is vigorously defending this lawsuit.

        The Company is currently a defendant in several putative class action lawsuits filed in state courts in California alleging violations of California wage and hour laws, rules and regulations pertaining primarily to failure to pay overtime, pay for missed meals and rest periods and failure to provide employee seating. These suits purport to be class actions and seek substantial damages. At this time, the Company is not able to either predict the outcome of these lawsuits or estimate a potential range of loss with respect to the lawsuits. The Company's management believes, however, that the plaintiffs' allegations are without merit and that their claims are not appropriate for class action treatment. The Company is vigorously defending all of these claims.

        The Company was served with a United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General ("OIG") subpoena dated March 5, 2010 in connection with an investigation being conducted by the OIG and the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. The subpoena requests records related to any gift card inducement programs for customers who transferred prescriptions for drugs or medicines to the Company's pharmacies, and whether any customers who receive federally funded prescription benefits (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) may have benefited from those programs. The Company has substantially completed its production of records in response to the subpoena and is unable to predict the timing or outcome of any review by the government of such information.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended December 1, 2012 and November 26, 2011

(Dollars and share information in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

10. Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

        The Company received a subpoena dated May 9, 2011 from certain California counties seeking information regarding compliance with environmental regulations governing the management of hazardous waste. The Company has responded to the subpoena, is cooperating with California regulators, and continues to review its operations pertaining to the management of hazardous materials. The Company is unable to predict the timing or outcome of any review by the government of such information.

        The Company was served with a Civil Investigative Demand Subpoena Duces Tecum dated August 26, 2011 by the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. The subpoena requests records regarding Rite Aid's Rx Savings Program and the reporting of usual and customary charges to publicly funded health programs. The Company has completed its response to the subpoena and is unable to predict the timing or outcome of any review by the government of such information.

        In addition to the above described matters, the Company is subject from time to time to various claims and lawsuits and governmental investigations arising in the ordinary course of our business. While the Company's management cannot predict the outcome of any of the claims, the Company's management does not believe that the outcome of any of these legal matters will be material to the Company's consolidated financial position. It is possible, however, that the Company's results of operations or cash flows in a particular fiscal period could be materially affected by an unfavorable resolution of pending litigation or contingencies.

Contingencies

        The California Department of Health Care Services ("DHCS"), the agency responsible for administering the State of California Medicaid program, implemented retroactive reimbursement rate reductions effective June 1, 2011, impacting the medical provider community in California, including pharmacies. Numerous medical providers, including representatives of both chain and independent pharmacies, filed suits against DHCS in federal district court in California and obtained preliminary injunctions against the rate cuts, subject to a trial on the merits. DHCS has appealed the preliminary injunctions to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which Court vacated the injunctions. The numerous medical providers are considering their options. Based upon the actions of DHCS, the Company has recorded an appropriate accrual. As pertinent facts and circumstances develop, this accrual may be adjusted.

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ITEM 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

        Net income for the thirteen week period ended December 1, 2012 was $61.9 million compared to the net loss of $52.0 million for the thirteen week period ended November 26, 2011. The substantial improvement in operating results is driven primarily by script count growth and the introduction of new generics partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A"). Revenues were lower due to the continued impact of recent generic introductions, reimbursement rate reductions, and store closures, partially offset by higher prescription counts and front-end sales growth. Higher prescription count was due, in part, to the Walgreens / Express Scripts dispute which was settled in September 2012. Future retention of these patients and their related prescriptions is uncertain, although we have retained a high percentage of them thus far. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to recent generic introductions and a lower LIFO charge, partially offset by lower pharmacy reimbursement rates. The increase in SG&A was mainly due to increased salaries, benefits and advertising costs, partially offset by the favorable settlement related to payment card interchange fee litigation.

        Net loss for the thirty-nine week period ended December 1, 2012 was $5.0 million compared to the net loss of $207.3 million for the thirty-nine week period ended November 26, 2011. The improvement in operating results was driven primarily by higher gross margin, lower lease termination and impairment charges, and higher gains on sale of assets, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses. Revenues were lower due to the continued impact of recent generic introductions, reimbursement rate reductions and store closures, partially offset by higher front-end same store sales. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to recent generic introductions, partially offset by lower pharmacy reimbursement rates. The increase in SG&A was mainly due to the reversal of the tax indemnification asset, litigation charges and increased salaries, partially offset by the favorable settlement related to payment card interchange fee litigation.

        In late October 2012, Superstorm Sandy ("Storm") impacted the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, causing extensive property damage and power outages. We had 790 stores initially impacted by the Storm. The majority of the impacted stores were reopened within 72 hours and all but nine stores were reopened within a week. We sustained property losses, incurred extra expenses and realized some modest business interruption which will be covered by insurance. The Storm did not have a material impact on the thirteen weeks ended December 1, 2012 and will not have a material impact on our full year results.

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Results of Operations

Revenues and Other Operating Data