UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 1, 2007
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number: 000-17962
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Applebee's International, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 43-1461763
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
4551 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66207
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(913) 967-4000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated
filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):
Large accelerated filer X Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes No X
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The number of shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding as of April
30, 2007 was 74,652,392.
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FISCAL QUARTER ENDED APRIL 1, 2007
INDEX
Page
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 1, 2007
and December 31, 2006....................................... 3
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the 13 Weeks
Ended April 1, 2007 and March 26, 2006...................... 4
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the
13 Weeks Ended April 1, 2007................................ 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 13 Weeks
Ended April 1, 2007 and March 26, 2006...................... 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.......... 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations............... 16
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.... 29
Item 4. Controls and Procedures....................................... 29
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings............................................. 30
Item 1A. Risk Factors.................................................. 30
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds... 31
Item 6. Exhibits...................................................... 31
Signatures .............................................................. 32
Exhibit Index............................................................ 33
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
April 1, December 31,
2007 2006
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................................... $ 15,338 $ 22,309
Short-term investments, at market value..................................... 295 293
Receivables, less allowance of $903 in 2007 and $917 in 2006................ 40,265 48,224
Inventories................................................................. 11,677 11,524
Prepaid and other current assets............................................ 17,815 15,310
Assets held for sale........................................................ 5,388 7,633
Current assets related to discontinued operations........................... 9,494 1,798
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Total current assets..................................................... 100,272 107,091
Property and equipment, net...................................................... 618,812 619,508
Goodwill......................................................................... 138,950 138,950
Restricted assets related to captive insurance subsidiary........................ 12,900 13,356
Other intangible assets, net..................................................... 6,280 6,408
Other assets, net................................................................ 35,117 34,351
Non-current assets related to discontinued operations............................ 3,203 17,590
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$ 915,534 $ 937,254
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt........................................... $ 279 $ 265
Accounts payable............................................................ 53,270 43,235
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities.............................. 91,974 113,641
Loss reserve related to captive insurance subsidiary........................ 5,714 6,094
Accrued dividends........................................................... -- 16,299
Accrued income taxes........................................................ 14,034 9,183
Current liabilities related to discontinued operations...................... 1,577 --
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Total current liabilities................................................ 166,848 188,717
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Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt, less current portion........................................ 154,846 174,920
Deferred income taxes....................................................... 24,329 24,956
Other non-current liabilities............................................... 62,391 61,837
Non-current liabilities related to discontinued operations.................. 6,362 170
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Total non-current liabilities............................................ 247,928 261,883
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Total liabilities........................................................ 414,776 450,600
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock - par value $0.01 per share: authorized - 1,000,000 shares;
no shares issued......................................................... -- --
Common stock - par value $0.01 per share: authorized - 125,000,000 shares;
issued - 108,503,243 shares.............................................. 1,085 1,085
Additional paid-in capital.................................................. 267,373 265,122
Retained earnings........................................................... 782,801 774,884
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1,051,259 1,041,091
Treasury stock - 33,942,484 shares in 2007 and 34,393,331 shares in 2006,
at cost.................................................................. (550,501) (554,437)
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Total stockholders' equity............................................... 500,758 486,654
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$ 915,534 $ 937,254
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
13 Weeks Ended
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April 1, March 26,
2007 2006
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Operating revenues:
Company restaurant sales................................ $ 300,108 $ 302,326
Franchise royalties and fees............................ 37,059 35,935
Other franchise income.................................. 463 445
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Total operating revenues............................. 337,630 338,706
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Cost of company restaurant sales:
Food and beverage....................................... 79,435 80,735
Labor................................................... 101,748 98,820
Direct and occupancy.................................... 79,878 76,684
Pre-opening expense..................................... 921 750
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Total cost of company restaurant sales............... 261,982 256,989
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Cost of other franchise income............................... 373 766
General and administrative expenses.......................... 32,775 35,606
Amortization of intangible assets............................ 128 204
Impairment and other restaurant closure costs................ 6,636 1,600
Loss on disposition of property and equipment................ 370 577
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Operating earnings........................................... 35,366 42,964
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Other income (expense):
Investment income ...................................... 835 745
Interest expense........................................ (2,606) (2,554)
Other income (expense).................................. (60) 136
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Total other expense.................................. (1,831) (1,673)
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Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations..... 33,535 41,291
Income taxes................................................. 11,536 13,874
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Earnings before discontinued operations...................... 21,999 27,417
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax................ (12,532) (266)
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Net earnings................................................. $ 9,467 $ 27,151
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Basic net earnings per common share:
Earnings before discontinued operations................. $ 0.30 $ 0.37
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax........... (0.17) --
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Basic net earnings per common share.......................... $ 0.13 $ 0.37
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Diluted net earnings per common share:
Earnings before discontinued operations................. $ 0.29 $ 0.36
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax........... (0.17) --
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Diluted net earnings per common share........................ $ 0.13 $ 0.36
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Basic weighted average shares outstanding.................... 73,953 74,147
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding.................. 75,072 75,281
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Common Stock Additional Total
--------------------- Paid-In Retained Treasury Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Earnings Stock Equity
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Balance, December 31, 2006 ...................... 108,503 $ 1,085 $265,122 $774,884 $ (554,437) $ 486,654
Net earnings.................................. -- -- -- 9,467 -- 9,467
Purchases of treasury stock................... -- -- -- -- (999) (999)
Stock options exercised and
related tax benefit......................... -- -- 1,386 -- 1,543 2,929
Shares issued under employee benefit plans.... -- -- 408 -- 514 922
Nonvested shares awarded under equity
incentive plans............................. -- -- (2,878) -- 2,878 --
Stock-based compensation expense related
to employee-based equity awards............. -- -- 3,335 -- -- 3,335
Cumulative impact of change in accounting
for uncertainty in income taxes (Note 9).... -- -- -- (1,550) -- (1,550)
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Balance, April 1, 2007........................... 108,503 $ 1,085 $267,373 $782,801 $ (550,501) $ 500,758
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
13 Weeks Ended
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April 1, March 26,
2007 2006
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings....................................................... $ 9,467 $ 27,151
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization................................... 17,010 15,361
Amortization of intangible assets............................... 128 204
Stock-based compensation........................................ 3,335 6,165
Other amortization.............................................. 83 45
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)......................... (4,029) 1,278
Impairment and other restaurant closure costs................... 25,500 1,600
Loss on disposition of property and equipment................... 370 577
Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation................ 288 1,005
Changes in assets and liabilities, exclusive of effect of
acquisition:
Receivables..................................................... 7,959 1,027
Inventories..................................................... (221) 5,104
Prepaid and other current assets................................ (2,474) (7,794)
Accounts payable................................................ 10,840 (9,750)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities.................. (22,231) (21,146)
Loss reserve and unearned premiums related to
captive insurance subsidiary.................................. (380) (1,365)
Income taxes.................................................... 1,557 7,624
Other non-current liabilities................................... (2,731) 23
Other........................................................... 236 (191)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES....................... 44,707 26,918
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment................................ (20,835) (30,968)
Change in restricted assets related to captive
insurance subsidiary............................................. 456 214
Acquisition of restaurants......................................... -- (7,962)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment....................... 2,496 --
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NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES........................... (17,883) (38,716)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of treasury stock........................................ (999) (5,171)
Dividends paid..................................................... (16,299) (14,840)
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options............ 2,421 5,075
Shares issued under employee benefit plans......................... 922 1,020
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.................. 220 680
Net debt proceeds (payments)....................................... (20,060) 19,445
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES................ (33,795) 6,209
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS............................... (6,971) (5,589)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period.......................... 22,309 13,040
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period................................ $ 15,338 $ 7,451
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (Continued)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
13 Weeks Ended
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April 1, March 26,
2007 2006
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH
FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the 13 week period for:
Income taxes........................................................ $ 3,655 $ 3,153
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Interest............................................................ $ 2,493 $ 2,472
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
We issued nonvested shares with grant date fair values of $7,164,000 for the 13
weeks ended April 1, 2007 and nonvested shares of $1,499,000 for the 13 weeks
ended March 26, 2006.
We have entered into a rabbi trust agreement to protect the assets of the
nonqualified deferred compensation plan for certain of our associates. The plan
investments are included in other assets and the offsetting obligation is
included in other non-current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. We
had a non-cash decrease in this balance of $1,192,000 for the 13 weeks ended
April 1, 2007 and a non-cash increase of $1,059,000 for the 13 weeks ended March
26, 2006.
We had property and equipment purchases accrued in accounts payable of
approximately $9,600,000 and $9,900,000 as of April 1, 2007 and March 26, 2006,
respectively.
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
Our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q have
been prepared without audit in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Although certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America have been condensed or omitted, we believe that the disclosures are
adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The accompanying
condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
We believe that all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments
necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods
presented, have been made. The results of operations for the interim periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
full year.
References to "Applebee's," "we," "us," and "our" in this document are
references to Applebee's International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and any
predecessor companies of Applebee's International, Inc.
As discussed in Note 5, we have presented the closure of 15 restaurants as
discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated financial statements and
have made certain conforming changes to prior periods.
2. Stock-Based Compensation
In 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment." SFAS
123(R) requires all stock-based compensation, including grants of employee stock
options, to be recognized in the statement of earnings based on fair value. With
limited exceptions, the amount of compensation cost is measured based on the
fair value on the grant date of the equity or liability instruments issued.
Stock-based compensation expense was $3,335,000 and $6,165,000 for the 13 weeks
ended April 1, 2007 ("2007 quarter") and the 13 weeks ended March 26, 2006
("2006 quarter"), respectively. During the 2007 quarter, we granted
approximately 80,000 stock options, approximately 100,000 stock appreciation
rights ("SARs") and approximately 290,000 nonvested shares which generally vest
on March 1, 2011.
The nonvested share grants include approximately 50,000 shares issued to certain
officers which are performance-based. The valuation for these nonvested shares
is based upon a Monte Carlo simulation which better represents the
characteristics of these grants. The ultimate number of shares of
performance-based nonvested shares, if any, that will vest will be dependent
upon our total shareholder return in relation to the total shareholder return of
a select group of restaurant companies over a four-year period.
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3. Net Earnings Per Share
We compute basic net earnings per common share by dividing income available to
common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
for the reporting period. Diluted net earnings per common share reflects the
potential dilution that could occur if holders of options or other contracts to
issue common stock exercised or converted their holdings into common stock.
Outstanding stock options, SARs and other equity-based compensation represent
the only dilutive effects on weighted average shares. The table below presents a
reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding and
the related net earnings per share. All amounts in the table, except per share
amounts, are expressed in thousands.
2007 2006
Quarter Quarter
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Earnings before discontinued operations........................ $ 21,999 $ 27,417
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax.................. (12,532) (266)
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Net earnings................................................... $ 9,467 $ 27,151
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Basic weighted average shares outstanding...................... 73,953 74,147
Dilutive effect of stock options, SARs and other
equity-based compensation................................. 1,119 1,134
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding.................... 75,072 75,281
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Basic net earnings per common share............................
Earnings before discontinued operations..................... $ 0.30 $ 0.37
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax............... (0.17) --
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Basic net earnings per common share............................ $ 0.13 $ 0.37
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Diluted net earnings per common share..........................
Earnings before discontinued operations.................... $ 0.29 $ 0.36
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax.............. (0.17) --
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Diluted net earnings per common shares......................... $ 0.13 $ 0.36
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We excluded stock options and SARs with exercise prices greater than the average
market price of our common stock for the applicable periods from the computation
of diluted weighted average shares outstanding as the effect would be
anti-dilutive. We excluded approximately 4,500,000 and 5,110,000 of these
options and SARs from our diluted weighted average share computation for the
2007 quarter and the 2006 quarter, respectively.
4. Acquisition
The acquisition discussed below has been accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting and, accordingly, our condensed consolidated financial statements
reflect the results of operations for the acquisition subsequent to the date of
acquisition. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at
estimates of fair value as determined by management based upon information
available.
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In January 2006, we completed the acquisition of four Applebee's restaurants in
the Houston market for approximately $8,100,000 in cash. The purchase price was
allocated to the fair value of property and equipment of $7,400,000, goodwill of
approximately $500,000, reacquired franchise rights of approximately $100,000,
and other net assets of approximately $100,000. The proforma impact on our
results of operations was immaterial.
We finalize the allocation of purchase price to the fair value of assets
acquired and liabilities assumed when we obtain information sufficient to
complete the allocation, but in each case, no longer than one year after the
acquisition date.
5. Restaurant Closures and Impairments
In March 2007, we announced that the Board of Directors had approved
management's recommendation to close 24 underperforming restaurants located in
11 states which we determined did not have the potential to deliver acceptable
long-term returns on invested capital. In the 2007 quarter, we closed 19 of
these 24 restaurants.
We believe that four of the closed restaurants will have significant sales
transfer to other existing restaurant locations and therefore are not presented
as discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated financial statements as
required by SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets". The results of operations, impairment charges and lease
obligations related to these four restaurants have been presented within
operating earnings in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. In
addition, we have included in Impairment and Other Restaurant Closure Costs in
our condensed consolidated financial statements, the write-down of the carrying
value of property and equipment and other assets for the five restaurants which
have yet to be closed. We anticipate that we will present these restaurants as
discontinued operations in the period in which they close. The estimated costs
to be incurred for these restaurants still operating will be dependent upon the
outcome of negotiations with the landlords, as well as other factors.
In the 2007 quarter, we have presented the results of operations for 15 of the
closed restaurants as discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated
financial statements as required by SFAS No. 144. In addition, we have presented
the impairment charge and lease obligations for these restaurants in
discontinued operations. Company restaurant sales for the restaurants presented
in discontinued operations were $5,243,000 and $5,573,000 in the 2007 quarter
and the 2006 quarter, respectively.
The charges in the 2007 quarter included the following (in thousands):
Impairment and
Other Restaurant Discontinued
Closure Costs Operations
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Write-down of the carrying value of property and
equipment and other assets......................... $ 4,193 $ 10,899
Lease obligation for closed restaurants(1).............. 2,389 7,729
Other costs............................................. 54 236
Loss on operations for discontinued operations.......... -- 413
Income tax benefit for discontinued operations.......... -- (6,745)
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Total costs............................................. $ 6,636 $ 12,532
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(1) As of April 1, 2007, there have been no payments related to lease
obligations.
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The current and non-current assets and liabilities of the 15 restaurants that
are presented as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated balance
sheet are as follows (in thousands):
April 1, December 31,
2007 2006
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Current assets:
Property and equipment, net(1).............................. $ 5,139 $ --
Other assets, net(1)........................................ 813 --
Prepaid income taxes........................................ 3,542 1,798
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Current assets related to discontinued operations............... $ 9,494 1,798
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Non-current assets:
Deferred income taxes....................................... $ 3,203 $ --
Property and equipment, net................................. -- 16,523
Other assets, net........................................... -- 1,067
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Non-current assets related to discontinued operations........... $ 3,203 $ 17,590
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Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities............... $ 1,577 $ --
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Current liabilities related to discontinued operations.......... $ 1,577 $ --
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Non-current liabilities:
Other non-current liabilities................................ 6,362 $ --
Deferred income taxes........................................ -- 170
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Non-current liabilities related to discontinued operations...... $ 6,362 $ 170
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(1) In the 2007 quarter, we began to actively market property and equipment and
other assets. Consequently, we have classified these assets as held for sale as
of April 1, 2007.
In the 2006 quarter, we recorded impairment and other restaurant closure costs
of $1,600,000 which consisted of an asset impairment charge of approximately
$900,000 related to the write-down of the carrying value of property and
equipment and $700,000 related to remaining lease obligations.
In assessing restaurants for impairment, we use current and historical operating
results to estimate future cash flows on a restaurant by restaurant basis. The
asset impairment charges for the 2006 quarter and the 2007 quarter were
calculated by comparing the carrying value of the restaurants' assets to the
estimated future cash flow projections.
6. Assets Held for Sale
We classify assets as held for sale and cease amortizing the assets when there
is a plan for disposal of assets and those assets meet the held for sale
criteria as defined in SFAS No. 144. During 2006, we began to actively market
our existing corporate headquarters and a corporate aircraft under a plan
approved by our Board of Directors as well as other assets with immaterial
carrying values. Consequently, these assets were classified as held for sale as
of December 31, 2006. In February 2007, the corporate aircraft was sold and we
recognized an immaterial gain.
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7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Changes in goodwill are summarized below (in thousands):
April 1, December 31,
2007 2006
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Carrying amount, beginning of the year........................... $ 138,950 $ 138,443
Goodwill acquired during the period.............................. -- 507
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Carrying amount, end of the period............................... $ 138,950 $ 138,950
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Intangible assets subject to amortization pursuant to SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets," are summarized below (in thousands):
April 1, 2007
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Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Book
Amount Amortization Value
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Amortized intangible assets:
Franchise interest and rights....... $ 6,371 $ 6,216 $ 155
Lease acquisition costs............. 3,430 713 2,717
Noncompete agreement................ 350 220 130
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Total................................... $ 10,151 $ 7,149 $ 3,002
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December 31, 2006
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Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Book
Amount Amortization Value
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Amortized intangible assets:
Franchise interest and rights....... $ 6,371 $ 6,172 $ 199
Lease acquisition costs............. 3,430 650 2,780
Noncompete agreement................ 350 199 151
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Total................................... $ 10,151 $ 7,021 $ 3,130
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We expect annual amortization expense for amortizable other assets for the next
five fiscal years to range from approximately $200,000 to $500,000.
Intangible assets not subject to amortization are summarized below (in
thousands):
April 1, December 31,
2007 2006
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Carrying amount, beginning of the year.................. $ 3,278 $ 3,138
Nonamortizable intangible assets acquired
during the period.................................. -- 140
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Nonamortizable intangible assets amount,
end of the period.................................. $ 3,278 $ 3,278
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In connection with our acquisition of four Applebee's restaurants in Houston
from a franchisee in January 2006, we recorded approximately $100,000 of
reacquired franchise rights (Note 4).
The amount allocated to reacquired franchise rights is based upon the initial
franchise fees received from these franchisees. This intangible asset has an
indefinite life and, accordingly, will not be amortized but tested for
impairment at least annually.
8. Captive Insurance Subsidiary
In 2002, we formed Neighborhood Insurance, Inc., a Vermont corporation and a
wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary to provide Applebee's International,
Inc. and qualified franchisees with workers' compensation and general liability
insurance. Through 2005, Applebee's International, Inc. and covered franchisees
made premium payments to the captive insurance company which pays administrative
fees and insurance claims, subject to individual and aggregate maximum claim
limits under the captive insurance company's reinsurance policies. Franchisee
premium amounts billed by the captive insurance company were established based
upon third-party actuarial estimates of settlement costs for incurred and
anticipated claims and administrative fees. In 2006, we discontinued writing
insurance coverage for new or existing participants. Cost of other franchise
income includes costs related to the resolution of claims arising from
franchisee participation in our captive insurance program. We do not expect
franchisee participation in the captive insurance company to have a material
impact on our net earnings. Our consolidated balance sheets include the
following balances related to the captive insurance subsidiary:
o Franchise premium receivables of approximately $400,000 as of April 1,
2007 and December 31, 2006, included in receivables.
o Cash equivalent and other long-term investments restricted for the
payment of claims of approximately $12,200,000 and $12,600,000 as of
April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, included in
restricted assets related to captive insurance subsidiary.
o Loss reserve related to captive insurance subsidiary of approximately
$11,700,000 and $12,600,000 as of April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006,
respectively. Approximately $6,000,000 and $6,500,000 for April 1,
2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, is included in other
non-current liabilities.
9. Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
On January 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards
Board ("FASB") Interpretation ("FIN") No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes". As a result of the implementation of FIN No. 48, we recognized an
increase of $1,550,000 in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits, which was
accounted for as a reduction to our retained earnings balance as of the adoption
date.
We file income tax returns which are periodically audited by various federal,
state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject
to federal, state and foreign tax examinations for years prior to 2003.
As of April 1, 2007, we have approximately $7,200,000 of unrecognized tax
benefits, including approximately $1,800,000 of interest and penalties which are
included in accrued income taxes in the consolidated balance sheet. During the
period ended April 1, 2007, we recognized approximately $200,000 in potential
interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions. The entire
balance of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective
tax rate.
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We do not anticipate that total unrecognized tax benefits will significantly
change due to the settlement of audits and the expiration of statutes of
limitations within 12 months of the report date.
10. Treasury Shares
As of April 1, 2007, we had approximately 33,942,000 shares held in treasury. A
reconciliation of our treasury shares for the 2007 quarter is provided below
(shares in thousands):
Treasury
Shares
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Balance as of December 31, 2006........................ 34,393
Purchases of treasury stock............................ 42
Stock options exercised................................ (153)
Shares issued under employee benefit plans............. (52)
Nonvested shares awarded under equity incentive
plans.............................................. (288)
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Balance as of April 1, 2007............................ 33,942
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11. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation, claims and disputes: We are subject from time to time to lawsuits,
claims and governmental inspections or audits arising in the ordinary course of
business. Some of these lawsuits purport to be class actions and/or seek
substantial damages. In the opinion of management, these matters are adequately
covered by insurance, or, if not so covered, are without merit or are of such a
nature or involve amounts that would not have a material adverse impact on our
business or consolidated financial position.
Lease guarantees and contingencies: In connection with the sale of restaurants
to franchisees and other parties, we have, in certain cases, remained
contingently liable for the remaining lease payments. As of April 1, 2007, we
have outstanding lease guarantees of approximately $14,800,000. In addition, we
or our subsidiaries are contingently liable for various leases that we have
assigned in connection with the sale of restaurants to franchisees and other
parties in the potential amount of $11,900,000. These leases expire at various
times with the final lease agreement expiring in 2018. We did not record a
liability related to these contingent lease liabilities as of April 1, 2007 or
December 31, 2006.
Franchisee guarantees: In 2004, we arranged for a third-party financing company
to provide up to $250,000,000 to qualified franchisees for loans to fund
development of new restaurants through October 2007, subject to our approval. We
will provide a limited guarantee of 10% of certain loans advanced under this
program. We will be released from our guarantee if certain operating results are
met after the restaurant has been open for at least two years. As of April 1,
2007, there were loans outstanding to five franchisees for approximately
$64,000,000 under this program. The fair value of our guarantees under this
financing program is approximately $128,000 and is recorded in non-current
liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet as of April 1, 2007.
Severance agreements: We have severance and employment agreements with certain
officers providing for severance payments to be made in the event the officer
resigns or is terminated not related to a change in control, some of which
require payments to be made only if we enforce certain terms in the agreements.
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If the severance payments had been due as of April 1, 2007, we would have been
required to make payments totaling approximately $10,700,000. In addition, we
have severance and employment agreements with certain officers which contain
severance provisions related to a change in control. The agreements define the
circumstances which will constitute a change in control. Those provisions would
have required additional aggregate payments of approximately $6,500,000 if such
officers had been terminated as of April 1, 2007.
12. New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements." This
statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for using fair value to
measure assets and liabilities, and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. The statement applies whenever other statements require or permit
assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. SFAS No. 157 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The impact of this adoption
will not be material to our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans." This statement requires
companies to recognize a net liability or asset and an offsetting adjustment to
accumulated other comprehensive income to report the funded status of defined
benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. The statement requires
prospective application, and the recognition and disclosure requirements are
effective for companies with fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006.
Additionally, SFAS No. 158 requires companies to measure plan assets and
obligations at their year-end balance sheet date. This requirement is effective
for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The impact of this adoption was
not material to our consolidated financial statements and we are in compliance
with the measurement date provisions of this statement as of April 1, 2007.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Liabilities." This statement permits entities to choose to
measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. If the
fair value option is elected, unrealized gains and losses will be recognized in
earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact
of this adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Introductory Note
On February 13, 2007, we announced that our Board of Directors had formed a
committee of independent directors to explore strategic alternatives for
enhancing shareholder value. On April 26, 2007, we announced that the strategic
process has yielded several non-binding preliminary proposals to acquire our
company. The committee and full Board of Directors have approved entering into
detailed due diligence discussions with the potential buyers. These discussions
could ultimately result in potential buyers submitting definitive, binding
proposals. Concurrently, the committee continues to evaluate a possible
recapitalization as well as a potential securitization of our royalty income
stream and other assets. A securitization could be used in either a
recapitalization or by a potential buyer. There can be no assurance that any
transaction will be pursued, or if pursued, that it will be consummated.
However, the implementation of certain strategic alternatives could affect our
current plans and strategies, and any forward-looking statements in this
document are qualified by reference to the committee's ongoing analysis.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section regarding restaurant
development, comparable sales, revenue growth, restaurant margins, commodity
costs, general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures, return on
invested capital and financial commitments are forward-looking and based on
current expectations. There are several risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those described. These risks include,
but are not limited to, our ability and the ability of our franchisees to open
and operate additional restaurants profitably and generate positive operating
cash flows and return on invested capital, the impact of economic and
demographic factors on consumer spending, maintaining and growing the value of
the Applebee's brand, the impact of intense competition in the casual dining
segment of the restaurant industry, the impact of future leverage on our
operations, the failure to open the restaurants anticipated, the impact of
increases in capital expenditure costs on future development, our ability to
attract and retain qualified franchisees, and the impact of further penetration
of restaurants in existing markets. For a more detailed discussion of the
principal factors that could cause actual results to be materially different,
you should read our risk factors in Item 1A of our 2006 Annual Report on Form
10-K. We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements.
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General
We operate on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in December.
Our fiscal years and fiscal periods are as follows:
Number
Fiscal Year Fiscal Year End of Weeks
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2006 December 31, 2006 53
2007 December 30, 2007 52
2008 December 28, 2008 52
Fiscal Number
Period Fiscal Period End of Weeks
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2006 Quarter March 26, 2006 13
2007 Quarter April 1, 2007 13
Our operating revenues are generated from two primary sources:
o Company restaurant sales (food and beverage sales)
o Franchise royalties and fees
Beverage sales consist of sales of alcoholic beverages, while non-alcoholic
beverages are included in food sales.
Franchise royalties are generally 4% of each franchise restaurant's monthly
gross sales. Franchise fees typically are $35,000 for each restaurant opened.
Other franchise income includes revenue from information technology products and
services provided to certain franchisees.
Certain expenses relate only to company-owned restaurants. These include:
o Food and beverage costs
o Labor costs
o Direct and occupancy costs
o Pre-opening expenses
Cost of other franchise income includes costs related to information technology
products and services provided to certain franchisees and costs related to the
resolution of claims arising from franchisee participation in our captive
insurance program.
Other expenses relate to both company-owned restaurants and franchise
operations.
All references to company comparable sales, average weekly sales and guest
traffic in all periods contained herein include the restaurants presented in
discontinued operations unless noted otherwise.
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Overview
Applebee's International, Inc. and our subsidiaries develop, franchise and
operate casual dining restaurants under the name "Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
& Bar(R)," which is the largest casual dining concept in the world with over
1,900 system-wide restaurants open as of April 1, 2007(1). The casual dining
segment of the restaurant industry is highly competitive and there are many
factors that affect our profitability. Our industry is susceptible to changes in
economic conditions, trends in lifestyles, fluctuating costs, government
regulation, availability of resources and consumer perceptions. When evaluating
and assessing our financial performance, we believe there are five key factors:
o Development - the number of new company and franchise restaurants opened
during the period. Our expansion strategy has been to cluster restaurants
in targeted markets, thereby increasing consumer awareness and convenience,
and enabling us to take advantage of operational, distribution and
advertising efficiencies. We currently expect that the Applebee's system
will ultimately encompass at least 3,000 restaurants in the United States,
as well as the potential for at least 1,000 restaurants internationally. In
the 2007 quarter, we and our franchisees opened 7 and 13 restaurants,
respectively.
o Comparable restaurant sales - a year-over-year comparison of sales for
restaurants open at least 18 months. Changes in comparable restaurant sales
are driven by changes in the average guest check and/or changes in guest
traffic. Average guest check changes result from menu price changes and/or
changes in menu mix. During the 2007 quarter, the impact of menu price
increases on company restaurants was approximately 2.8%. Although we may
have changes in our average guest check from period to period, our main
focus has been increasing guest traffic as we view this component to be
more indicative of the long-term health of the Applebee's brand. We are
constantly seeking to increase guest traffic by focusing on improving
operations and enhancing our menu with new food and beverage offerings
including the implementation of programs such as our new lunch menu
initiated in February 2007. In the 2007 quarter, company comparable sales
decreased 4.5%, while domestic franchise and domestic system-wide
comparable sales decreased 3.9% and 4.0%, respectively. We believe our
sales and traffic have been negatively impacted by multiple factors. Lower
income households, which represent a significant portion of our guests,
have been impacted by higher energy costs and interest rates. The bar and
grill category of the restaurant industry has been negatively impacted by
increased trade-down to quick-service restaurants. In addition, the supply
growth of units opened in the category in 2006 and 2005 has outpaced demand
contributing to weaker sales trends.
o Company restaurant margins - company restaurant sales, less food and
beverage, labor, direct and occupancy restaurant costs and pre-opening
expenses, expressed as a percentage of company restaurant sales. Company
restaurant margins are susceptible to fluctuations in commodity costs,
labor costs and other operating costs such as utilities. Company restaurant
margins were 12.7%, and 15.0% in the 2007 quarter and in the 2006 quarter,
respectively.
o General and administrative expenses - general and administrative expenses
expressed as a percentage of total operating revenues. General and
administrative expenses were 9.7%, and 10.5% in the 2007 quarter and the
2006 quarter, respectively. Stock-based compensation included in general
and administrative expenses was 1.0%, and 1.7% in the 2007 quarter and the
2006 quarter, respectively.
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(1) Source: Nation's Restaurant News, "Special Report: Top 100," June 26, 2006.
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o Return on invested capital - net earnings expressed as a percent of average
invested capital. We believe this is an important indicator as it allows us
to evaluate our ability to create value for our shareholders.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations is based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which
were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. These principles require us to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the condensed consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto. Actual results may differ from these
estimates, and such differences may be material to our condensed consolidated
financial statements. We believe that the following accounting policies involve
a significant degree of judgment or complexity:
Inventory valuation: We state inventories at the lower of cost, using the
first-in, first-out method, or market. Market is determined based upon our
estimates of the net realizable value.
We may periodically purchase and maintain inventories of certain specialty
products to ensure sufficient supplies to the system, to ensure continuity of
supply, or to control food costs. We review and make quality control inspections
of our inventories to determine obsolescence on an ongoing basis. These reviews
require management to make certain estimates and judgments regarding projected
usage which may change in the future and may require us to record an inventory
impairment.
Property and equipment: We report property and equipment at historical cost less
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the
related asset. The useful lives of the assets are based upon management's
expectations. We periodically review the assets for changes in circumstances
which may impact their useful lives. If there are changes in circumstances that
revise an asset's useful life, we will adjust the depreciation expense
accordingly for that asset in future periods.
Stock-based compensation: We account for stock-based compensation in accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123(R),
"Share-Based Payment". As required by SFAS No. 123(R), stock-based compensation
is estimated for equity awards at fair value at the grant date. We determine the
fair value of equity awards using a binomial model. The binomial model requires
various highly judgmental assumptions including the expected life, stock price
volatility and the forfeiture rate. If any of the assumptions used in the model
change significantly, stock-based compensation expense may differ materially in
the future from that recorded in the current period.
Impairment and other restaurant closure costs: We periodically review restaurant
property and equipment for impairment on a restaurant-by-restaurant basis using
certain market and restaurant operating indicators including historical cash
flows as well as current estimates of future cash flows and/or appraisals. We
review other long-lived assets at least annually and when events or
circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be
recoverable. The recoverability is assessed in most instances by comparing the
carrying value to its undiscounted cash flows. This assessment process requires
the use of estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows and estimated
useful lives, which are subject to a significant degree of judgment. If these
assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment
charges for these assets.
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We continually evaluate our restaurant portfolio and may determine to
periodically close restaurants. At the time of each restaurant closing, we are
required to record expenses and liabilities for the fair value of remaining
lease payments less any potential sublease income. The amounts recorded require
several estimates in determining the fair value. The actual amounts expensed
after settlement with our landlords may be materially different from the amounts
recorded.
Income taxes: We record valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets,
when necessary, in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."
Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable earnings and
is therefore uncertain. We assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets in
each of the jurisdictions in which we operate will be recovered from future
taxable income. Deferred tax assets do not include future tax benefits that we
deem likely not to be realized.
We are periodically audited by foreign and domestic tax authorities for both
income and sales and use taxes. In 2006, we recorded accruals when we determined
it was probable that we had an exposure in a matter relating to an audit.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Interpretation ("FIN") No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes"
which became effective for us beginning in 2007. FIN No. 48 addresses the
determination of how tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax
return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under FIN No. 48, we must
recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more
likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the
taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Our estimates
of the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions may change in the future due to
new developments in each matter.
Legal and insurance reserves: We are periodically involved in various legal
actions. We are required to assess the probability of any adverse judgments as
well as the potential range of loss. We determine the required accruals after a
review of the facts of each legal action.
We use estimates in the determination of the appropriate liabilities for general
liability, workers' compensation and health insurance. The estimated liability
is established based upon historical claims data and third-party actuarial
estimates of settlement costs for incurred claims. Unanticipated changes in
these factors may require us to revise our estimates.
We periodically reassess our assumptions and judgments and make adjustments when
significant facts and circumstances dictate. A change in any of the above
estimates could impact our consolidated statements of earnings, and the related
asset or liability recorded in our consolidated balance sheets would be adjusted
accordingly. Historically, actual results have not been materially different
than the estimates that are described above.
Acquisition
The acquisition discussed below has been accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting and, accordingly, our condensed consolidated financial statements
reflect the results of operations for the acquisition subsequent to the date of
acquisition. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at
estimates of fair value as determined by management based upon information
available.
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In January 2006, we completed the acquisition of four Applebee's restaurants in
the Houston market for approximately $8,100,000 in cash. The purchase price was
allocated to the fair value of property and equipment of $7,400,000, goodwill of
approximately $500,000, reacquired franchise rights of approximately $100,000,
and other net assets of approximately $100,000. The proforma impact on our
results of operations was immaterial.
We finalize the allocation of purchase price to the fair value of assets
acquired and liabilities assumed when we obtain information sufficient to
complete the allocation, but in each case, no longer than one year after the
acquisition date.
Captive Insurance Subsidiary
In 2002, we formed Neighborhood Insurance, Inc., a Vermont corporation and a
wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary to provide Applebee's International,
Inc. and qualified franchisees with workers' compensation and general liability
insurance. Through 2005, Applebee's International, Inc. and covered franchisees
made premium payments to the captive insurance company which pays administrative
fees and insurance claims, subject to individual and aggregate maximum claim
limits under the captive insurance company's reinsurance policies. Franchisee
premium amounts billed by the captive insurance company were established based
upon third-party actuarial estimates of settlement costs for incurred and
anticipated claims and administrative fees. In 2006, we discontinued writing
insurance coverage for new or existing participants. Cost of other franchise
income includes costs related to the resolution of claims arising from
franchisee participation in our captive insurance program. We do not expect
franchisee participation in the captive insurance company to have a material
impact on our net earnings. Our consolidated balance sheets include the
following balances related to the captive insurance subsidiary:
o Franchise premium receivables of approximately $400,000 as of April 1, 2007
and December 31, 2006, included in receivables.
o Cash equivalent and other long-term investments restricted for the payment
of claims of approximately $12,200,000 and $12,600,000 as of April 1, 2007
and December 31, 2006, respectively, included in restricted assets related
to captive insurance subsidiary.
o Loss reserve related to captive insurance subsidiary of approximately
$11,700,000 and $12,600,000 as of April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006,
respectively. Approximately $6,000,000 and $6,500,000 for April 1, 2007 and
December 31, 2006, respectively, is included in other non-current
liabilities.
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Results of Operations
The following table contains information derived from our consolidated
statements of earnings expressed as a percentage of total operating revenues,
except where otherwise noted. Percentages may not add due to rounding.
2007 2006
Quarter Quarter
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Operating revenues:
Company restaurant sales.............................. 88.9% 89.3%
Franchise royalties and fees.......................... 11.0 10.6
Other franchise income................................ 0.1 0.1
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Total operating revenues........................... 100.0% 100.0%
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Cost of sales (as a percentage of company restaurant sales):
Food and beverage..................................... 26.5% 26.7%
Labor................................................. 33.9 32.7
Direct and occupancy.................................. 26.6 25.4
Pre-opening expense................................... 0.3 0.2
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Total cost of sales................................ 87.3% 85.0%
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Cost of other franchise income (as a percentage of
other franchise income)............................... 80.6% 172.1%
General and administrative expenses........................ 9.7 10.5
Amortization of intangible assets.......................... -- 0.1
Impairment and other restaurant closure costs.............. 2.0 0.5
Loss on disposition of property and equipment.............. 0.1 0.2
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Operating earnings......................................... 10.5 12.7
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Other income (expense):
Investment income..................................... 0.2 0.2
Interest expense...................................... (0.8) (0.8)
Other income ......................................... -- --
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Total other expense................................ (0.5) (0.5)
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Earnings before income taxes and discontinued
operations............................................ 9.9 12.2
Income taxes............................................... 3.4 4.1
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Earnings before discontinued operations.................... 6.5 8.1
Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax................ (3.7) (0.1)
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Net earnings............................................... 2.8% 8.0%
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The following table sets forth certain financial information and other
restaurant data relating to company and franchise restaurants, as reported to us
by franchisees:
2007 2006
Quarter Quarter
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Number of restaurants:
Company:
Beginning of period........................................ 521 486
Restaurant openings........................................ 7 9
Restaurant closings........................................ (19) (2)
Restaurants acquired from franchisees...................... -- 4
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End of period.............................................. 509 497
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Franchise:
Beginning of period........................................ 1,409 1,318
Restaurant openings........................................ 13 20
Restaurant closings........................................ (1) (2)
Restaurants acquired by franchisor......................... -- (4)
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End of period.............................................. 1,421 1,332
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Total:
Beginning of period........................................ 1,930 1,804
Restaurant openings........................................ 20 29
Restaurant closings........................................ (20) (4)
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End of period.............................................. 1,930 1,829
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Weighted average weekly sales per restaurant:
Company(1)................................................. $ 44,852 $ 48,087
Domestic franchise......................................... $ 50,864 $ 53,622
Domestic total............................................. $ 49,159 $ 52,055
Change in comparable restaurant sales:(2)
Company(3)................................................. (4.5)% 1.2%
Domestic franchise......................................... (3.9)% 3.1%
Domestic total............................................. (4.0)% 2.6%
Total operating revenues (in thousands):
Company restaurant sales(4)................................ $ 300,108 $ 302,326
Franchise royalties and fees(5)............................ 37,059 35,935
Other franchise income(6).................................. 463 445
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Total...................................................... $ 337,630 $ 338,706
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(1) Includes restaurants presented as discontinued operations. Excluding the
restaurants presented as discontinued operations, company average weekly sales
were $45,382 and $48,699 in the 2007 quarter and the 2006 quarter, respectively.
(2) When computing comparable restaurant sales, restaurants open for at least 18
months are compared from period to period.
(3) Includes restaurants presented as discontinued operations. Excluding the
restaurants presented as discontinued operations, company comparable restaurant
sales were (4.5)% and 1.3% in the 2007 quarter and the 2006 quarter,
respectively.
(4) Excludes restaurants presented as discontinued operations. Sales for these
restaurants, in thousands, were $5,243 and $5,573 in the 2007 quarter and the
2006 quarter.
(5) Franchise royalties are generally 4% of each franchise restaurant's reported
monthly gross sales. Reported unaudited franchise sales, in thousands, were
$917,308 and $904,644 in the 2007 quarter and the 2006 quarter, respectively.
Franchise fees typically are $35,000 for each restaurant opened.
(6) Other franchise income includes revenue from information technology products
and services provided to certain franchisees.
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2007 Quarter Compared With 2006 Quarter
Company Restaurant Sales. Total company restaurant sales decreased $2,218,000
(1%) from $302,326,000 in the 2006 quarter to $300,108,000 in the 2007 quarter.
The percentage decrease in total company restaurant sales was due to a decline
in average weekly sales of 6.7% which was partially offset by an increase in the
number of restaurant weeks open of approximately 6%.
Comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants decreased by 4.5% in the 2007
quarter. Weighted average weekly sales at company restaurants decreased 6.7%
from $48,087 in the 2006 quarter to $44,852 in the 2007 quarter. The decrease in
average weekly sales was due to a decline in guest traffic in the 2007 quarter
of 5.4% as well as the underperformance of restaurants open less than 18 months.
We took a price increase of approximately 1.4% in January 2007.
Franchise Royalties and Fees. Franchise royalties and fees increased $1,124,000
(3%) from $35,935,000 in the 2006 quarter to $37,059,000 in the 2007 quarter due
primarily to the increased number of franchise restaurants operating during the
2007 quarter as compared to the 2006 quarter. Domestic franchise weighted
average weekly sales and comparable restaurant sales decreased 5.1% and 3.9%,
respectively.
Cost of Company Restaurant Sales. Food and beverage costs decreased from 26.7%
in the 2006 quarter to 26.5% in the 2007 quarter. Food and beverage costs
decreased in the 2007 quarter due to the impact of menu price increases of
approximately 2.8%, which were partially offset by a shift in menu mix, higher
food costs related to our menu promotions and higher alcoholic beverage costs,
as a percentage of sales, related to a late-night value strategy. We currently
expect net commodity costs to increase by approximately 1% in 2007.
Labor costs increased from 32.7% in the 2006 quarter to 33.9% in the 2007
quarter due primarily to higher restaurant management salaries and hourly wage
rates including the impact of state minimum wage rate increases, which were
partially offset by lower restaurant management incentive compensation. We
currently expect labor costs to be negatively impacted by recently enacted state
hourly minimum wage increases in 2007.
Direct and occupancy costs increased from 25.4% in the 2006 quarter to 26.6% in
the 2007 quarter due primarily to higher utilities and lower sales volumes at
company restaurants which resulted in unfavorable year-over-year comparisons for
depreciation and rent, as a percentage of sales, due to their relatively fixed
nature. These increases were partially offset by favorable impact of a change in
accounting convention for smallwares that was implemented in the second quarter
of 2006.
Cost of Other Franchise Income. Cost of other franchise income decreased
$393,000 (51%) from $766,000 in the 2006 quarter to $373,000 in the 2007 quarter
due primarily to an expense of $500,000 recorded for estimated insurance losses
from franchise participants in our captive insurance company.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses
decreased from 10.5% in the 2006 quarter to 9.7% in the 2007 quarter due
primarily to lower stock-based compensation. The decrease was partially offset
by expenses related to the exploration of strategic alternatives for enhancing
shareholder value.
Impairment and Other Restaurant Closure Costs. In March 2007, we announced that
the Board of Directors had approved management's recommendation to close 24
underperforming restaurants located in 11 states which we determined did not
have the potential to deliver acceptable long-term returns on invested capital.
In the 2007 quarter, we closed 19 of these 24 restaurants. The impairment and
lease obligation charges related to four restaurants that have significant sales
transfers to other existing restaurants have been presented within operating
earnings in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. In addition, we
recorded a write-down of the carrying value of property and equipment and other
assets for the five restaurants which have yet to be closed. The total charges
in the 2007 quarter included a write-down of the carrying value of property and
equipment and other assets of approximately $4,200,000 and lease obligations for
closed restaurants of $2,400,000.
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In the 2006 quarter, we recorded impairment and other restaurant closure costs
of approximately $900,000 consisting of the write-down of the carrying value of
the property and equipment of two restaurants that were not performing as
expected. In addition, we closed two restaurants and recognized expense of
$700,000 relating to remaining lease obligations.
Income Taxes. The effective income tax rate, as a percentage of earnings before
income taxes, increased from 33.6% in the 2006 quarter to 34.4% in the 2007
quarter due to the impact of discontinued operations.
Earnings before Discontinued Operations. Net earnings before discontinued
operations decreased $5,418,000 (20%) from $27,417,000 in the 2006 quarter to
$21,999,000 in the 2007 quarter due primarily to impairment and other restaurant
closure costs of approximately $6,600,000 incurred in the 2007 quarter related
to the decision to close 24 restaurants.
Discontinued Operations, net of tax. The loss from discontinued operations
increased $12,266,000 from a loss of $266,000 in the 2006 quarter to a loss of
$12,532,000 in the 2007 quarter due to the write-down of the carrying value of
property and equipment and other assets of approximately $10,900,000, lease
obligations for closed restaurants and other costs of approximately $8,000,000
and loss from restaurant operations of approximately $400,000 (approximately
$12,500,000 net of tax for all items) which are related to the 15 restaurants
presented as discontinued operations.
Net Earnings. Net earnings decreased $17,684,000 (65%) from $27,151,000 in the
2006 quarter to $9,467,000 in the 2007 quarter due primarily to discontinued
operations of approximately $12,500,000, net of tax and impairment and other
restaurant closure costs of approximately $6,600,000 incurred related to the
decision to close 24 restaurants.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided by operations and borrowings
under our credit facility. Our need for capital resources historically has
resulted from the construction and acquisition of restaurants, refurbishment and
capital replacement for existing restaurants, the repurchase of our common stock
and investment in information technology systems. We obtain capital through our
ongoing operations and debt financing.
Cash flows from our operating activities primarily include the net cash
generated from company and franchise operations and management of credit from
trade suppliers. Cash flows provided or used by investing activities include
capital expenditures for restaurant construction, refurbishment, information
technology, acquisitions of franchise restaurants, sale-leaseback transactions
and asset sales. Cash flows provided or used by financing activities include
borrowings and repayments of debt, repurchases of our common stock, dividends to
shareholders and the cash received from the exercise of employee stock options.
The following table presents a summary of our cash flows for the 2007 quarter
and the 2006 quarter (in thousands):
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2007 2006
Quarter Quarter
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Net cash provided by operating activities.......... $ 44,707 $ 26,918
Net cash used by investing activities.............. (17,883) (38,716)
Net cash provided (used) by financing
activities...................................... (33,795) 6,209
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents.......... $ (6,971) $ (5,589)
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Capital expenditures were $20,835,000 in the 2007 quarter and $30,968,000 in the
2006 quarter.
Excluding costs related to the construction of our new corporate headquarters,
capital expenditures are expected to be between $70,000,000 and $80,000,000 in
2007 and will primarily be for the development of new restaurants, refurbishment
and capital replacement for existing restaurants and the enhancement of
information systems. Costs for the new corporate headquarters are expected to be
approximately $30,000,000 in 2007. We intend to enter into a sale-leaseback
transaction with respect to the new headquarters upon its completion or
thereafter, depending upon market conditions. We currently expect to open
between 10 and 15 company restaurants in 2007. We expect to continue to purchase
a portion of our restaurant sites; however the amount of actual capital
expenditures will be dependent upon, among other things, the proportion of
leased versus owned properties. If we construct more or fewer restaurants than
we currently anticipate, or acquire additional restaurants, our capital
requirements will increase or decrease accordingly.
In January 2006, we completed the acquisition of four Applebee's restaurants in
the Houston area for approximately $8,100,000 in cash.
In December 2006, we entered into a five-year revolving credit facility. The
terms of the bank credit agreement provide for $400,000,000 in unsecured
revolving credit as well as an additional $200,000,000 of revolving credit upon
satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the credit facility. The facility is
subject to various covenants and restrictions which, among other things, require
the maintenance of stipulated fixed charge and leverage ratios, as defined.
There is no limit on cash dividends or repurchases of our common stock provided
the declaration and payment of such dividend or repurchase of stock does not
cause a default of any other covenant contained in the agreement. The facility
is subject to other standard terms, conditions, covenants and fees. As of April
1, 2007, we were in compliance with the covenants contained in our credit
agreement. We had borrowings of $150,000,000, standby letters of credit of
approximately $20,800,000 outstanding and approximately $229,200,000 available
under our revolving credit facility as of April 1, 2007.
In November 2006, with approximately $100,000,000 of a previous authorization
remaining, our Board of Directors authorized additional repurchases of our
common stock of up to $150,000,000, subject to market conditions, for a total of
approximately $250,000,000 in authorized repurchases. During the 2007 quarter,
we repurchased 42,000 shares of our common stock at an average price of $23.93
for an aggregate cost of approximately $1,000,000. As of April 1, 2007, we had
approximately $239,400,000 remaining under our repurchase authorizations.
In December 2006, the Board of Directors declared an annual dividend of $0.22
per share payable to shareholders of record on December 22, 2006. We paid
approximately $16,300,000 in January 2007 related to this dividend.
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As of April 1, 2007, our liquid assets totaled $15,633,000. These assets
consisted of cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $15,338,000 and
short-term investments in the amount of $295,000. The working capital deficit
decreased from $81,626,000 as of December 31, 2006 to $66,576,000 as of April 1,
2007. This decrease resulted primarily from a combination of factors which
included decreases in receivables and accrued dividends, an increase in accounts
payable, payments on debt, the reclassification of certain property and
equipment to assets held for sale, and higher redemption of gift cards as
compared to the sales of gift cards.
We believe that our liquid assets and cash generated from operations, combined
with available borrowings, will provide sufficient funds for operating
activities, capital expenditures, currently approved repurchases of our common
stock and the payment of dividends for at least the next 12 months and
thereafter for the foreseeable future.
The following table shows our debt amortization schedule, future capital lease
commitments (including principal and interest payments), future operating lease
commitments and future purchase obligations as of April 1, 2007 (in thousands):
Payments due by period
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Certain Less than 1 1-3 3-5 More than 5
Contractual Obligations(1) Total year years years years
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Long-term Debt (excluding capital
lease obligations) (2).................. $ 151,250 $ 63 $ 93 $ 150,110 $ 984
Capital Lease Obligations.................. 7,335 829 1,746 1,799 2,961
Operating Leases (3)....................... 409,113 30,237 59,654 58,385 260,837
Purchase Obligations - Company(4).......... 220,966 173,587 18,708 28,671 --
Purchase Obligations - Franchise(5)........ 511,082 378,811 52,227 80,044 --
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(1) This amount excludes approximately $7,200,000 of unrecognized tax benefits
due to the uncertainty related to the timing of any payments.
(2) The amounts for long-term debt are primarily borrowings under our revolving
credit facility and exclude interest payments which are variable in nature.
(3) The amounts for operating leases include option periods where failure to
exercise such options would result in an economic penalty such that the renewal
appears reasonably assured.
(4) The amounts for company purchase obligations include commitments for food
items, energy, supplies, and other miscellaneous commitments.
(5) The amounts for franchise purchase obligations include commitments for food
items and supplies made by us for our franchisees. We contract with certain
suppliers to ensure competitive pricing. These amounts will only be payable by
us if our franchisees do not meet certain minimum contractual requirements.
Other Contractual Obligations
In connection with the sale of restaurants to franchisees and other parties, we
have, in certain cases, remained contingently liable for the remaining lease
payments. As of April 1, 2007, we have outstanding lease guarantees of
approximately $14,800,000. In addition, we or our subsidiaries are contingently
liable for various leases that we have assigned in connection with the sale of
restaurants to franchisees and other parties in the potential amount of
$11,900,000. These leases expire at various times with the final lease agreement
expiring in 2018. We did not record a liability related to these contingent
lease liabilities as of April 1, 2007 or December 31, 2006.
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In 2004, we arranged for a third-party financing company to provide up to
$250,000,000 to qualified franchisees for loans to fund development of new
restaurants through October 2007, subject to our approval. We will provide a
limited guarantee of 10% of certain loans advanced under this program. We will
be released from our guarantee if certain operating results are met after the
restaurant has been open for at least two years. As of April 1, 2007, there were
loans outstanding to five franchisees for approximately $64,000,000 under this
program. The fair value of our guarantees under this financing program is
approximately $128,000 and is recorded in non-current liabilities in our
consolidated balance sheet as of April 1, 2007.
We have severance and employment agreements with certain officers providing for
severance payments to be made in the event the officer resigns or is terminated
not related to a change in control, some of which require payments to be made
only if we enforce certain terms in the agreements. If the severance payments
had been due as of April 1, 2007, we would have been required to make payments
totaling approximately $10,700,000. In addition, we have severance and
employment agreements with certain officers which contain severance provisions
related to a change in control. The agreements define the circumstances which
will constitute a change in control. Those provisions would have required
additional aggregate payments of approximately $6,500,000 if such officers had
been terminated as of April 1, 2007.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements." This
statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for using fair value to
measure assets and liabilities, and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. The statement applies whenever other statements require or permit
assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. SFAS No. 157 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The impact of this adoption
will not be material to our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans." This statement requires
companies to recognize a net liability or asset and an offsetting adjustment to
accumulated other comprehensive income to report the funded status of defined
benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. The statement requires
prospective application, and the recognition and disclosure requirements are
effective for companies with fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006.
Additionally, SFAS No. 158 requires companies to measure plan assets and
obligations at their year-end balance sheet date. This requirement is effective
for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The impact of this adoption was
not material to our consolidated financial statements and we are in compliance
with the measurement date provisions of this statement as of April 1, 2007.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Liabilities." This statement permits entities to choose to
measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. If the
fair value option is elected, unrealized gains and losses will be recognized in
earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact
of this adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates and changes in
commodity prices. Our revolving credit facility bears interest at either the
bank's prime rate or LIBOR plus 0.45%, at our option. As of April 1, 2007, the
total amount of debt subject to interest rate fluctuations was $150,000,000,
which was outstanding on our revolving credit facility. A 1% change in interest
rates would result in an increase or decrease in interest expense of
approximately $1,500,000 per year. We may from time to time enter into interest
rate swap agreements to manage the impact of interest rate changes on our
earnings. A substantial portion of the food products and utilities we purchase
are subject to price volatility due to factors that are outside of our control
such as weather, seasonality and fuel costs. As part of our strategy to moderate
this volatility, we have entered into fixed price purchase commitments.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of April 1, 2007, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and
operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, under the supervision and
with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief
Financial Officer ("CFO"). Based on this evaluation, our management, including
the CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are
effective.
During the 2007 quarter, there have been no changes in our internal control over
financial reporting that occurred 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
We are subject from time to time to lawsuits, claims and governmental
inspections or audits arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these
lawsuits purport to be class actions and/or seek substantial damages. In the
opinion of management, these matters are adequately covered by insurance, or if
not so covered, are without merit or are of such a nature or involve amounts
that would not have a material adverse impact on our business or consolidated
financial position.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in
our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
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Purchases of Equity Securities(1)
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(a) (b) (c) (d)
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Maximum Dollar Value of
Average Total Number of Shares Shares that May Yet Be
Total Number Price Purchased as Part of Purchased Under the Plans
of Shares Paid Per Publicly Announced or Programs
Period Purchased Share Plans or Programs (in thousands)
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January 1, 2007 through
January 28, 2007 41,763 $23.93 41,763 $239,446
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January 29, 2007 through
February 25, 2007 -- -- -- $239,446
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February 26, 2007 through
April 1, 2007 -- -- -- $239,446
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Total 41,763 41,763
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(1) In November 2006, with approximately $100,000,000 of the previous
authorization remaining, our Board of Directors authorized additional
repurchases of our common stock of up to $150,000,000, subject to market
conditions, for a total of approximately $250,000,000 in authorized repurchases.
Item 6. Exhibits
The Exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed as part of this
report.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: May 2, 2007 By: /s/ David L. Goebel
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David L. Goebel
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
Date: May 2, 2007 By: /s/ Steven K. Lumpkin
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Steven K. Lumpkin
Director, Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date: May 2, 2007 By: /s/ Beverly O. Elving
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Beverly O. Elving
Vice President and Controller
(principal accounting officer)
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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3.1 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Applebee's International, Inc.
dated April 26, 2007, as amended.
10.1 Revised Personal Use of Corporate Aircraft Policy (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed
on March 20, 2007).
10.2 Form of Performance Vested Restricted Stock Award Agreement
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant's
Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2007).
10.3 Settlement Agreement among Applebee's International, Inc. and
Breeden Capital Management LLC and its affiliated funds dated
April 25, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the
Registrant's Form 8-K filed on April 30, 2007).
10.4 Sixth Amendment to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule
13a-14(a).
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule
13a-14(a).
32.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002.
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