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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
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EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002
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: 1-5571
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RADIOSHACK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 75-1047710
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1800, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (817) 415-3700
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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 __
The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's Common Stock, $1 par value, on
October 31, 2002 was 168,432,183.
Index to Exhibits is on Sequential Page No. 19. Total pages 22.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(In millions, except per share amounts) 2002 2001 2002 2001
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Net sales and operating revenues $ 1,047.0 $ 1,080.9 $ 3,079.5 $ 3,259.9
Cost of products sold 525.6 554.9 1,528.3 1,675.0
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Gross profit 521.4 526.0 1,551.2 1,584.9
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Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 420.0 403.8 1,234.5 1,207.0
Depreciation and amortization 23.0 27.4 71.9 82.6
Employee separation and other costs -- 13.5 -- 13.5
Loss on sale of assets -- -- -- 12.4
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Total operating expenses 443.0 444.7 1,306.4 1,315.5
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Operating income 78.4 81.3 244.8 269.4
Interest income 2.2 2.8 6.1 11.4
Interest expense (11.3) (13.6) (32.8) (38.8)
Other income 3.1 -- 30.8 --
Provision for loss on Internet-related investment -- -- -- (30.0)
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Income before income taxes 72.4 70.5 248.9 212.0
Provision for income taxes 27.5 26.7 94.6 80.5
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Net income 44.9 43.8 154.3 131.5
Preferred dividends 1.1 1.2 3.4 3.7
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Net income available to common stockholders $ 43.8 $ 42.6 $ 150.9 $ 127.8
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Net income available per common share:
Basic $ 0.25 $ 0.23 $ 0.87 $ 0.69
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Diluted $ 0.25 $ 0.23 $ 0.83 $ 0.67
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Shares used in computing earnings per common share:
Basic 172.1 183.2 174.4 185.2
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Diluted 178.0 189.9 181.0 192.8
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, December 31, September 30,
2002 2001 2001
(In millions, except for share amounts) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 365.4 $ 401.4 $ 246.3
Accounts and notes receivable, net 205.1 276.3 302.9
Inventories, at lower of cost or market 1,118.8 949.8 1,103.6
Other current assets 92.8 86.8 66.6
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Total current assets 1,782.1 1,714.3 1,719.4
Property, plant and equipment, net 413.4 417.7 466.2
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization 121.0 113.1 148.1
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Total assets $ 2,316.5 $ 2,245.1 $ 2,333.7
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt, including current maturities of long-term
debt $ 41.8 $ 105.5 $ 106.7
Accounts payable 433.1 206.7 315.1
Accrued expenses 308.0 336.1 284.1
Income taxes payable 142.2 178.1 139.6
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Total current liabilities 925.1 826.4 845.5
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 589.8 565.4 571.8
Other non-current liabilities 79.5 75.2 71.6
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Total liabilities 1,594.4 1,467.0 1,488.9
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Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized
Series A junior participating, 300,000 shares designated
and none issued -- -- --
Series B convertible (TESOP), 100,000 shares authorized;
59,900, 64,500 and 65,700 shares issued, respectively 59.9 64.5 65.7
Common stock, $1 par value, 650,000,000 shares authorized;
236,033,000 issued 236.0 236.0 236.0
Additional paid-in capital 139.8 138.8 143.0
Retained earnings 1,932.2 1,787.3 1,754.4
Treasury stock, at cost; 66,304,000, 59,233,000 and
55,909,000 shares, respectively (1,644.3) (1,443.5) (1,347.9)
Unearned deferred compensation (0.9) (4.3) (5.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (0.6) (0.7) (0.5)
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Total stockholders' equity 722.1 778.1 844.8
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,316.5 $ 2,245.1 $ 2,333.7
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions) 2002 2001
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 154.3 $ 131.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Provision for loss on Internet-related investment -- 30.0
Loss on sale of assets -- 12.4
Depreciation and amortization 71.9 82.6
Other items 16.2 26.3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables 69.0 143.9
Inventories (169.0) 60.7
Other current assets (5.4) (6.4)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes payable 158.3 (9.9)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 295.3 471.1
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (76.2) (97.7)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 8.3 5.4
Proceeds from early retirement of CompUSA note -- 123.6
Other investing activities (0.1) (4.1)
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (68.0) 27.2
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of treasury stock (247.9) (193.4)
Exercise of common stock put options -- (2.1)
Proceeds from sale of common stock put options -- 0.3
Sales of treasury stock to employee stock plans 30.8 37.1
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 7.8 5.4
Purchase of minority interest in consolidated subsidiary -- (88.0)
Dividends paid (2.2) (32.8)
Net changes in short-term borrowings -- (451.6)
Additions to long-term borrowings 32.1 346.4
Repayments of long-term borrowings (83.9) (4.0)
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Net cash used in financing activities (263.3) (382.7)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (36.0) 115.6
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 401.4 130.7
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 365.4 246.3
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We prepared the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
and, consequently, we did not include all of the disclosures required by
generally accepted accounting principles for complete annual financial
statements. In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation are
included. However, operating results for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2002, do not necessarily indicate the results you might expect for
the year ending December 31, 2002. If you desire further information, you should
refer to our consolidated financial statements, related footnotes, and
management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations included in our 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2001.
NOTE 2 - ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies provide enhanced information in connection
with the accounting policies disclosed in our 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2001.
Revenue Recognition: Our revenue is derived principally from the sale of private
label and third party branded products and services to consumers. Revenue is
recognized, net of an estimate for customer refunds and product returns, when
delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed
or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Services and other
operating revenues are less than 10% of total revenue. Certain products, such as
wireless phones and satellite systems, require the customer to use the services
of a third party service provider. In most cases, the third party service
provider will pay us a fee or commission for obtaining a new customer, as well
as a monthly recurring residual amount based upon the ongoing arrangement
between the service provider and the customer. Fee or commission revenue, net of
service disconnects, is generally recognized at the time the customer is
accepted as a subscriber of a third party service provider. Residual income is
recognized as earned under the terms of each contract with the service provider,
which is typically as the service provider bills its customer.
Additionally, our retail operations offer repair service (i.e. non-warranty)
contracts on products sold. These contracts generally provide extended service
coverage for periods of 12 to 60 months. We offer these contracts in all but
three states on behalf of an unrelated third party obligor. We are not
considered the primary obligor on these contracts. In these circumstances, our
share of commission revenue is recognized as income at the time of sale of the
contract. For the contracts offered in the three states where we are the primary
obligor, revenues from the sale of these contracts are recognized ratably over
the lives of the contracts. Costs directly related to the sale of such contracts
are deferred and charged to cost of products sold proportionately as the
revenues are recognized. A loss is recognized on extended service contracts if
the sum of the expected costs of providing services pursuant to the contracts
exceeds the related unearned revenue.
Advertising Costs: Our advertising costs are expensed the first time the
advertising takes place. We receive advertising contributions from certain third
party service providers and product vendors, which we record when earned as an
offset to advertising expense incurred to promote the applicable products and/or
services.
Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the September 30, 2001, financial
statements have been reclassified to conform with the September 30, 2002,
presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income or
stockholders' equity as previously reported.
NOTE 3 - BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table summarizes the reconciliation of the numerators and
denominators used in computing our basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS")
calculations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001,
respectively. Basic EPS excludes the effect of potentially dilutive securities
while diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would have occurred if
our securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised,
converted, or resulted in the issuance of our common stock that would have then
shared in our earnings.
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2002 September 30, 2001
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Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share
(In millions, except per share amounts) (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
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Net income $ 44.9 $ 43.8
Less: Preferred stock dividends (1.1) (1.2)
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Basic EPS
Net income available to common
stockholders 43.8 172.1 $ 0.25 42.6 183.2 $ 0.23
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Effect of dilutive securities:
Dividends on Series B preferred stock 1.1 1.2
Additional contribution required for TESOP
if preferred stock had been converted (1.1) 5.2 (0.9) 5.7
Stock options 0.7 1.0
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Diluted EPS
Net income available to common
stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 43.8 178.0 $ 0.25 $ 42.9 189.9 $ 0.23
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2002 September 30, 2001
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Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share
(In millions, except per share amounts) (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
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Net income $ 154.3 $ 131.5
Less: Preferred stock dividends (3.4) (3.7)
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Basic EPS
Net income available to common
stockholders 150.9 174.4 $ 0.87 127.8 185.2 $ 0.69
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Effect of dilutive securities:
Dividends on Series B preferred stock 3.4 3.7
Additional contribution required for TESOP
if preferred stock had been converted (3.4) 5.4 (2.6) 5.8
Stock options 1.2 1.8
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Diluted EPS
Net income available to common
stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 150.9 181.0 $ 0.83 $ 128.9 192.8 $ 0.67
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Options to purchase 20.5 million and 16.1 million shares of common stock for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively, as compared
to options to purchase 15.0 million and 12.4 million shares of common stock for
the comparable periods in the prior year, were not included in the computation
of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise prices of the options
were greater than the average market price of the common stock during the
periods and the effect of their inclusion in the computation would have been
antidilutive.
NOTE 4 - REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
In June 2002 we replaced our existing $600.0 million credit facilities with new
credit facilities, also totaling $600.0 million. A syndicate of banks granted
the new facilities. These facilities are comprised of a $300.0 million 364-day
revolving credit facility maturing in June 2003 and a $300.0 million five-year
revolving credit facility maturing in June 2007. The terms of these revolving
credit facilities are substantially similar to the previous facilities. The new
revolving credit facilities will support any future commercial paper borrowings
and are otherwise available for general corporate purposes.
NOTE 5 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income consists primarily of net income, the gain or loss on an
interest rate swap used as a cash flow hedge and foreign currency translation
adjustments. Total comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30,
2002 and 2001, was $51.8 million and $43.9 million, respectively, and
comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, was
$154.5 million and $132.0 million, respectively.
NOTE 6 - BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING
In 1996 and 1997, we initiated certain restructuring programs in which a number
of our former McDuff, Computer City and Incredible Universe retail stores were
closed. We still have certain real estate obligations related to some of these
closed stores. At December 31, 2001, the balance in the restructuring reserve
was $11.8 million and consisted of the remaining estimated real estate
obligations to be paid. During the three and nine months ended September 30,
2002, approximately $0.5 million and $2.1 million, respectively, were charged
against the reserve. Additionally, we increased the reserve during the third
quarter of 2002 by $6.0 million due to the bankruptcy of the sub-lessee in a
former Incredible Universe location. During the nine months ended September 30,
2002, we increased the reserve for real estate obligations by $7.2 million. The
balance in the restructuring reserve at September 30, 2002, was $16.9 million
and is included as an accrued expense ($9.2 million) and as other non-current
liabilities ($7.7 million) in the accompanying 2002 Consolidated Balance Sheet.
This reserve represents the revised expected loss on the eventual disposition of
these real estate obligations and is based on current comparable rates for
leases in their respective markets. If facilities rental rates continue to
decrease in these markets or if it takes longer than expected to sublease these
facilities, the actual loss could exceed this reserve estimate. Costs will
continue to be incurred over the remaining terms of these leases, the longest of
which is 17 years.
In 2001 we recorded a total of $25.9 million in restructuring charges
principally related to a general reduction of our corporate management and
administrative labor force, primarily for early retirement and involuntary and
voluntary employee severance during the third quarter of 2001 ($13.5 million),
the closure of our national commercial installation business in the fourth
quarter of 2001 ($4.8 million), and the closure of 35 underperforming stores
during the fourth quarter of 2001 ($7.6 million). The expense for the reduction
in labor force in the third quarter of 2001 is included in employee separation
and other costs in our 2001 Consolidated Statement of Income. These 2001 charges
included severance payments to the affected employees ($8.8 million); other
employee related costs such as outplacement services, acceleration of vesting of
outstanding stock option grants and contractual salary continuation payments
($7.2 million); write-downs of store fixtures and leasehold improvements and the
fleet of RadioShack Installation Services ("RSIS") vehicles ($6.0 million); and
future lease commitment obligations, net of an assumption for future sublease
rental income or lessor buyouts ($3.9 million). Of the $25.9 million expensed in
2001, we made cash payments of $6.9 million, principally for severance costs,
and wrote off $5.2 million of fixed assets related to store fixtures and
leasehold improvements. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, we made an
additional $3.4 million in cash payments for severance costs and lease
commitments and buyouts. During this period we also reversed reserves of $2.9
million that were determined to no longer be required and wrote off the
remaining $0.8 million fixed asset balance associated with the fleet of RSIS
vehicles. The remaining balance of the 2001 restructuring reserve of $6.7
million represents salary continuation payments over the next 10 years ($2.9
million), acceleration of vesting of stock option grants ($1.2 million), and
future lease commitment obligations ($2.6 million). As of September 30, 2002, we
considered these restructuring activities to be substantially complete and
transferred the remaining restructuring reserve to accrued expenses ($3.8
million), and other non-current liabilities ($2.9 million).
NOTE 7 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
We lease rather than own most of our facilities. Our retail stores comprise the
largest portion of our leased facilities. These stores are located primarily in
major shopping malls and shopping centers owned by other companies. Some leases
are based on a minimum rental plus a percentage of the store's sales in excess
of a stipulated base figure. We also lease distribution centers, office space
and our corporate headquarters. Additionally, we enter into marketing agreements
and advertising commitments for sponsorships and broadcast media airtime.
NOTE 8 - LITIGATION
In October 2002, the court approved the final settlement, tentatively agreed to
in June 2002, of $29.9 million in a class action lawsuit originally filed in
March 2000 in Orange County, California. The lawsuit, styled Omar Belazi, et al
vs. Tandy Corporation, et al, related to the alleged miscalculation of overtime
wages for certain of our former and current employees in that state.
Additionally, in the second quarter of 2002, we received payments of $27.7
million in partial settlement of amounts owed to us under a tax sharing
agreement that was the subject of an arbitration styled Tandy Corporation and
T.E. Electronics, Inc. vs. O'Sullivan Industries Holdings, Inc ("O'Sullivan").
The payments were recorded as other income. This partial settlement followed a
ruling in RadioShack's favor by the arbitration panel. This arbitration
commenced in July 1999 and the settlement requires O'Sullivan to make ongoing
quarterly payments through 2009 under the tax sharing agreement that was entered
into by the parties at the time of O'Sullivan's initial public offering.
We have various pending claims, lawsuits, disputes with third parties,
investigations and actions incidental to the operation of our business. Although
occasional adverse settlements or resolutions may occur and negatively impact
earnings in the year of settlement, it is our opinion that their ultimate
resolution will not have a materially adverse effect on our financial condition
or liquidity.
NOTE 9 - LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS
On August 31, 1998, we completed the sale of our wholly owned subsidiary,
Computer City, Inc., to CompUSA Inc. for cash and an unsecured note of $136.0
million. On June 22, 2001, we received $123.6 million for the settlement of the
purchase price and settlement of the $136.0 million note, resulting in an
additional loss of $12.4 million from the sale of Computer City, Inc. This loss
was recorded in the 2001 Consolidated Statement of Income as a loss on sale of
assets.
NOTE 10 - PROVISION FOR LOSS ON INTERNET-RELATED INVESTMENT
During the second quarter of 2000, we made a $30.0 million cash investment in
Digital:Convergence Corporation ("DC"), a privately-held Internet technology
company. In the first quarter of 2001, we believed that our investment had
experienced a decline in value that, in our opinion, was other than temporary.
This belief was due to DC's inability to secure financing at that time, as well
as its commencement of restructuring activities involving the termination of
much of its workforce and the curtailing of its business activities. As such, we
recorded a loss provision equal to our initial investment. DC subsequently filed
for bankruptcy in March 2002.
NOTE 11 - LONG-TERM DEBT
On May 11, 2001, we issued $350.0 million of 10-year 7 3/8% notes in a private
placement offering to initial purchasers who offered the notes to qualified
institutional buyers pursuant to SEC Rule 144A. Interest is payable on the notes
on November 15 and May 15 of each year. On August 3, 2001, pursuant to the terms
of an exchange offer filed with the SEC, we exchanged substantially all of these
notes for a similar amount of publicly registered notes. The net effect of this
exchange offering did not result in any additional debt being issued;
substantially all of the notes are now publicly registered with the SEC.
NOTE 12 - RADIOSHACK.COM LLC
In November 1999, we formed a limited liability company, RadioShack.com LLC. In
January 2000, Microsoft Corporation contributed $100.0 million for 100% of the
preferred units in this company. On July 6, 2001, we purchased all of
Microsoft's preferred units in RadioShack.com LLC for $88.0 million, thereby
eliminating the minority interest in RadioShack.com LLC.
NOTE 13 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On October 18, 2002, our Board of Directors declared an annual dividend of $0.22
per common share. The dividend will be paid on December 19, 2002, to
stockholders of record on December 1, 2002.
NOTE 14 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 144, "Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets," which establishes accounting and reporting
standards for the impairment and disposition of long-lived assets (except
unidentifiable intangibles), including discontinued operations. SFAS No. 144
became effective for all financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2001, and, generally, its provisions are to be applied
prospectively. We adopted SFAS No. 144 effective January 1, 2002, and there were
no material adjustments as a result of this adoption.
On June 28, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated
with Exit or Disposal Activities." SFAS No. 146 addresses significant issues
relating to the recognition, measurement, and reporting of costs associated with
exit and disposal activities, including restructuring activities, and nullifies
the guidance in Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") No. 94-3, "Liability
Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an
Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." The provisions
of SFAS No. 146 are effective for exit or disposal activities initiated after
December 31, 2002. Earlier application is encouraged. Retroactive application of
SFAS No. 146 is prohibited and, accordingly, liabilities recognized prior to the
initial application of SFAS No. 146 should continue to be accounted for in
accordance with EITF No. 94-3 or other applicable preexisting guidance. The
adoption of SFAS No. 146 is not expected to have a material effect on our
consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION ("MD&A").
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
Matters discussed in MD&A include forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the federal securities laws. This includes statements concerning management's
plans and objectives relating to our operations or economic performance and
related assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's
expectations and beliefs concerning future events and, therefore, involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. Management cautions that forward-looking
statements are not guarantees and actual results could differ materially from
those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors
that could cause our actual results of operations or financial condition to
differ include, but are not necessarily limited to:
o a failure to differentiate ourselves as an electronics specialty
retailer in the U.S. marketplace;
o changes in national or regional U.S. economic conditions, including,
but not limited to, recessionary trends, level of the equity markets,
consumer credit availability, interest rates, inflation, consumers'
disposable income and spending levels, job security and unemployment,
and overall consumer confidence;
o continuing terrorist activities in the U.S., as well as the resulting
international war on terrorism;
o the disruption of international, national or regional transportation
systems;
o changes in the amount and degree of promotional intensity exerted by
current competitors and potential new competition from both retail
stores and alternative methods or channels of distribution, such as
e-commerce, telephone shopping services and mail order;
o the inability to successfully execute our strategic initiatives,
including our Anchor, Participatory and Opportunistic ("APOS") business
model and emerging sales channels strategies, as well as new business
arrangements which may be formed with other retailers, distributors and
third party service providers;
o the presence or absence of new services or products and product
features in the merchandise categories we sell and unexpected changes
in our actual merchandise sales mix;
o the inability to maintain profitable contracts or execute business
plans with providers of third party branded products and with service
providers relating to cellular and PCS telephones and direct-to-home
("DTH") satellite programming;
o the inability to collect the level of anticipated residual income,
subscriber acquisition fees and rebates for products and third party
services offered by us;
o the inability to successfully maintain our business arrangements,
including those with Compaq, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Thomson/RCA,
Sprint, and/or Verizon Wireless;
o contingent lease obligations relating to our discontinued retail
operations arising from a sub-lessee's failure to fulfill its lease
commitments;
o the lack of availability or access to sources of inventory;
o the inability to successfully implement our Retrofest strategy of
reallocating a portion of our retail stores' display space, which will
permit us to enhance the display of other product lines;
o the inability to establish and implement our internal and external
supply chain initiatives;
o changes in the financial markets that would reduce or eliminate access
to longer term capital or short-term credit availability;
o the inability to attract, retain and grow an effective management team
in a dynamic environment or changes in the cost or availability of a
suitable work force to manage and support our service-driven operating
strategies;
o the imposition of new restrictions or regulations regarding the sale of
products and/or services we sell or changes in tax rules and
regulations applicable to us;
o the adoption rate and market demand for new electronic products such as
third generation wireless phones, high-speed Internet or other
Internet-related services; or
o the occurrence of severe weather events or natural disasters, which
prohibit consumers from traveling to our retail locations, especially
during the peak winter holiday season.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Sales and Operating Revenues
Our sales decreased 3.1% to $1,047.0 million for the quarter ended September 30,
2002, compared to $1,080.9 million in the corresponding prior year period. For
the nine months ended September 30, 2002, our overall sales decreased 5.5% to
$3,079.5 million, compared to $3,259.9 million for the same period in 2001.
Comparable company-owned store sales were flat for the 2002 third quarter, and
decreased 2% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002, when compared
to the prior year third quarter and nine-month periods, respectively. Sales from
our dealer/franchise channel decreased 37.0% or $39.2 million and 37.5% or $98.0
million, respectively, for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2002.
Our sales decrease for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002,
was driven primarily by decreased sales of DTH satellite systems and services as
a result of the loss of DIRECTV as a service provider in National Rural
Telecommunications Coalition markets. Decreased sales also resulted from the
lack of a full complement of DISH Network offerings for most of the year. Sales
were also negatively impacted by a decrease in the sale of desktop personal
computers for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. These decreases were
partially offset by increased sales of wireless handsets and accessories, laptop
computers, computer accessories, home networking products and batteries. We
expect to see comparable company-owned store sales improvement for the remainder
of the year, when compared to 2001.
A more detailed analysis of sales performance by major product departments
follows:
Sales in the wireless communication department, which includes cellular and PCS
handsets, accessories, related residuals and prepaid airtime services, increased
approximately 9% for the quarter and increased approximately 13% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2002, respectively, when compared to the same prior
year periods. These sales increases were due primarily to an increase in sales
of wireless handsets and accessories, as well as an increase in related
residuals. Approximately one-third of our sales and operating revenues are
derived from the wireless communication department, with Sprint PCS and Verizon
Wireless being our largest wireless service providers. Although we have
previously experienced sales gains in the wireless communications department, we
realize that the overall wireless industry is experiencing a slow-down. While
there is no assurance that we can maintain these sales gain levels, we believe
our plans, if executed successfully, will result in positive wireless sales and
related gross profit dollars. If such sales results are achieved, this should
allow us to maintain or even grow our current wireless communication market
share.
Sales in the wired communication department, which includes land-line
telephones, answering machines and other related telephony products, decreased
approximately 2% for both the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2002, when compared to the same prior year periods. These sales decreases were
primarily the result of decreased sales of corded telephones and prepaid
long-distance services, offset slightly by increased sales of telephone
accessories, cordless phones and answering machines.
Sales in the radio communication department decreased approximately 14% for the
quarter and decreased approximately 7% for the nine months ended September 30,
2002, when compared to the same prior year periods. These sales decreases were
primarily due to decreased sales of FRS radios, scanners and CBs and partially
offset by increased sales of two-way radios.
Sales in the home entertainment department, which consists of home audio and
video products, including DTH satellite equipment and services, installation
services and related residuals, decreased approximately 27% for both the three
and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, when compared to the same prior
year periods. These decreases were primarily attributable to a decrease in sales
of satellite systems and the associated installation services and were partially
offset by increased sales of DVD players and video cables and accessories.
Sales in the computer department, which includes both desktop and laptop
computers, related accessories, home networking products and digital photography
equipment, increased approximately 16% for the quarter and decreased
approximately 11% for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, when compared to
the same prior year periods. The increase during the third quarter of 2002 was
primarily attributable to an increase in the sale of laptop computers, home
networking products, computer accessories and, to a lesser extent, an increase
in sales of digital cameras. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in
sales of desktop computers. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30,
2002, was primarily attributable to a decrease in sales of desktop computers,
monitors and printers. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in
laptop computers, computer accessories and home networking products.
Sales in the accessories, batteries and technical departments increased
approximately 4% for the quarter and increased approximately 5% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2002, when compared to the same prior year periods.
These increases were primarily due to increased sales of general purpose and
specialty batteries.
Sales in the personal electronics, seasonal and portable audio departments were
flat for the quarter and decreased approximately 4% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2002, when compared to the same prior year periods. During the
third quarter of 2002, sales increased for giftables, MP3 and CD players,
calculators and radio controlled cars and were offset by decreased sales of
music and PA equipment, as well as radios. The decrease in sales for the nine
months ended September 30, 2002, was primarily attributable to a decrease in
sales of music and PA equipment, educational toys and portable audio, but
partially offset by increased sales of giftables.
RadioShack Retail Outlets
The table below shows RadioShack's retail locations broken down between
company-owned and dealer/franchise outlets. While the dealer outlets represent
approximately 29% of the RadioShack locations, sales to dealer/franchisees are
less than 10% of our total sales and operating revenues.
September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30,
2002 2002 2002 2001 2001
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Company-owned 5,146 5,144 5,125 5,127 5,133
Cool Things @ Blockbuster --- --- --- 127 123
Dealer/Franchise 2,089 2,094 2,086 2,119 2,101
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Total number of retail outlets 7,235 7,238 7,211 7,373 7,357
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Gross Profit
During the third quarter of 2002, gross profit dollars decreased 0.9% to $521.4
million; however, the gross margin rate increased 1.1 percentage points to
49.8%, when compared to 48.7% in the third quarter of 2001. For the nine months
ended September 30, 2002, gross profit dollars decreased 2.1% to $1,551.2
million, but the gross margin rate increased 1.8 percentage points to 50.4%,
compared to 48.6% in the corresponding period of 2001. The percentage point
increases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002, were primarily
attributable to a decline in sales from the lower gross margin rate home
entertainment department. In addition, a decline in sales to our
dealer/franchise outlets had a positive effect on our gross margin rate
increase, since sales to the dealer/franchise outlets have a lower gross margin
rate than our overall average gross margin rate. Additionally, an increase in
the computer department gross margin rate, which is significantly lower than our
average gross margin rate, combined with a decrease in computer department sales
for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, also contributed to the 1.8
percentage point increase in our gross margin rate for the same period. The
gross profit dollar decreases were primarily attributable to a decrease in sales
and, to a lesser extent, gross margin rate improvement. We anticipate that the
gross margin rate for 2002 will remain above the 2001 annual level, due
primarily to the positive effect of the sales mix changes described above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense ("SG&A")
Our SG&A expense increased 4.0% or $16.2 million and 2.3% or $27.5 million for
the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2002, respectively, when
compared to the same periods in the prior year. The SG&A expense increases
represented 2.7 and 3.1 percentage point increases to 40.1% of net sales and
operating revenues for both the quarter and nine months ended September 30,
2002, respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. The
dollar increase for the three months ended September 30, 2002, was primarily the
result of a $6.0 million charge to the 1996 restructuring reserve, due to the
bankruptcy of a sub-lessee with a long-term lease at a former Incredible
Universe store site. The dollar increase for the nine months ended September 30,
2002, was primarily due to a $29.9 million litigation charge related to the
tentative settlement of a class action lawsuit in California during the second
quarter of 2002, which was subsequently approved by the court in October 2002,
as well as the $6.0 million charge relating to the Incredible Universe lease.
Additionally, an increase in rent expense impacted both the three and nine month
increases. Excluding the $29.9 million charge related to the California lawsuit
and the $6.0 million lease reserve increase, SG&A expense increased 2.5% or
$10.2 million and 2.1 percentage points for the quarter and decreased 0.7% or
$8.4 million and 1.9 percentage points for nine months ended September 30, 2002,
when compared to the same periods in the prior year. Lower overall sales in the
current three and nine month periods also contributed to higher SG&A expense as
a percentage of net sales and operating revenues. We anticipate SG&A expenses
will increase slightly in dollars for 2002, when compared to 2001.
Payroll expense was flat in dollars, but increased as a percent of sales and
operating revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, when compared to
the same period the prior year. Additionally, payroll expense decreased in
dollars while increasing as a percent of sales and operating revenues for the
nine months ended September 30, 2002. Payroll expense was flat for the third
quarter, despite a reduction in headcount from the prior year, due to an
offsetting increase in retail labor costs relating to the partial
reconfiguration of our stores' display features for our Retrofest project. The
payroll expense decrease during the nine-month period was due primarily to the
reduction in our labor force during the third quarter of 2001. Rent expense
increased in dollars and as a percent of sales and operating revenues for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2002, when compared to the same
periods in the prior year. These increases were due primarily to lease renewals
and relocations at higher rates, as well as a slight increase in the average
store size. Advertising expense was flat in dollars for the quarter and
decreased in dollars for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, when compared
to the same prior year periods. Advertising expense increased as a percent of
sales and operating revenues for both the third quarter and nine months ended
September 30, 2002, respectively, when compared to the same prior year periods.
This increase was primarily the result of lower overall sales.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense for the quarter and nine months ended
September 30, 2002, was $23.0 million and $71.9 million, respectively, as
compared to $27.4 million and $82.6 million for the same corresponding prior
year periods. The three and nine month decreases are primarily attributable to
the elimination of goodwill amortization, as well as the sale of our corporate
headquarters during the fourth quarter of 2001.
Employee Separation and Other Costs
During the quarter ended September 30, 2001, as part of our effort to control
operating costs, we incurred approximately $13.5 million in charges related to a
general reduction in our corporate management and administrative labor force,
primarily for early retirement and involuntary and voluntary employee severance.
Costs incurred which impacted continuing activities were excluded from this
charge. This reduction in force did not have and is not expected to have a
material impact on our ongoing operations, apart from the expected savings in
annual labor costs of approximately $10.0 million to $12.0 million.
Approximately $6.9 million relating to the 2001 reduction in force and was paid
and funded from cash generated from operations. We completed the reduction in
force by December 31, 2001.
Loss on Sale of Assets
On August 31, 1998, we completed the sale of our wholly owned subsidiary,
Computer City, Inc., ("Computer City") to CompUSA Inc. for cash and an unsecured
note of $136.0 million. On June 22, 2001, we received $123.6 million for the
settlement of the purchase price and settlement of the $136.0 million note,
resulting in an additional loss of $12.4 million from the sale of Computer City.
This loss was recorded in the 2001 Consolidated Statement of Income as a loss on
sale of assets.
Net Interest Expense
Interest expense, net of interest income, for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2002, was $9.1 million and $26.7 million, respectively, versus
$10.8 million and $27.4 million for the comparable three and nine month periods
in 2001. Interest expense decreased $2.3 million and $6.0 million for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2002, respectively. The decrease in interest
expense was primarily due to lower average debt outstanding during these periods
compared to the prior year. In addition, our interest rate swap instruments also
lowered overall interest expense for both the quarter and nine months ended
September 30, 2002, when compared to the same prior year periods. Interest
income decreased $0.6 million and $5.3 million for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2002, respectively. The decrease in interest income for the
nine month period ended September 30, 2002, was due primarily to the early
payment of the CompUSA note receivable on June 22, 2001, which eliminated the
associated interest income. Consequently, we expect interest expense, net of
interest income, to be down slightly for calendar year 2002, when compared to
calendar year 2001 as a result of lower aggregate levels of debt.
Other Income
In the second quarter of 2002, we received payments and recorded income of $27.7
million in partial settlement of amounts owed to us under a tax sharing
agreement that was the subject of an arbitration which commenced in July 1999
and was styled Tandy Corporation and T.E. Electronics, Inc. vs. O'Sullivan
Industries Holdings, Inc ("O'Sullivan"). This partial settlement followed a
ruling in RadioShack's favor by the arbitration panel. This settlement also
requires O'Sullivan to make ongoing payments under the tax sharing agreement
that was entered into by the parties at the time of O'Sullivan's initial public
offering.
During the third quarter of 2002, we received a payment of $3.1 million relating
to ongoing payments under the tax sharing agreement with O'Sullivan. As a result
of the arbitration, O'Sullivan is required to make similar payments on a
quarterly basis through 2009.
Provision for Loss on Internet-Related Investment
During the second quarter of 2000, we made a $30.0 million cash investment in
Digital:Convergence Corporation ("DC"), a privately-held Internet technology
company. In the first quarter of 2001, we believed that our investment had
experienced a decline in value that, in our opinion, was other than temporary.
This belief was due to DC's inability to secure financing at that time, as well
as its commencement of restructuring activities involving the termination of
much of its workforce and the curtailing of its business activities. As such, we
recorded a loss provision equal to our initial investment. DC subsequently filed
for bankruptcy in March 2002.
Provision for Income Taxes
Provision for income taxes for each quarterly period is based on the estimate of
the annual effective tax rate for the year, which we evaluate quarterly. The
effective tax rate for the third quarters of both 2002 and 2001 was 38.0%.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 144, "Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets," which establishes accounting and reporting
standards for the impairment and disposition of long-lived assets (except
unidentifiable intangibles), including discontinued operations. SFAS No. 144
became effective for all financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2001, and, generally, its provisions are to be applied
prospectively. We adopted SFAS No. 144 effective January 1, 2002, and there were
no material adjustments as a result of this adoption.
On June 28, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated
with Exit or Disposal Activities." SFAS No. 146 addresses significant issues
relating to the recognition, measurement, and reporting of costs associated with
exit and disposal activities, including restructuring activities, and nullifies
the guidance in Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") No. 94-3, "Liability
Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an
Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." The provisions
of SFAS No. 146 are effective for exit or disposal activities initiated after
December 31, 2002. Earlier application is encouraged. Retroactive application of
SFAS No. 146 is prohibited and, accordingly, liabilities recognized prior to the
initial application of SFAS No. 146 should continue to be accounted for in
accordance with EITF No. 94-3 or other applicable preexisting guidance. The
adoption of SFAS No. 146 is not expected to have a material effect on our
consolidated financial statements.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash flow provided by operating activities was $295.3 million for the nine month
period ended September 30, 2002, compared to $471.1 million in the prior year
comparable period. Cash flow from net income, adjusted for non-cash items, was
$40.4 million less for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, when compared
to the same period in the prior year. This decrease was due primarily to a
decline in sales in 2002.
At September 30, 2002, changes in accounts receivable had provided $69.0 million
in cash since December 31, 2001, compared to $143.9 million in cash provided for
the nine months ended September 30, 2001. This $74.9 million difference in cash
provided by accounts receivable was due to an increase in collections of
dealer/franchise receivables and vendor and service provider receivables during
the nine months ended September 30, 2001, as the 2000 year-end accounts
receivable balance was significantly higher than the 2001 year-end balance.
At September 30, 2002, changes in inventory had used $169.0 million in cash
since December 31, 2001, compared to $60.7 million in cash provided for the
comparable nine month period ended September 30, 2001. The increase in inventory
since December 31, 2001, was primarily the result of increases in computer
accessories, digital cameras, DVD players and, to a lesser extent, RC cars and
educational toys, as we prepare for the holiday selling season. These increases
were partially offset by a reduction in desktop PCs, as we continue to benefit
from our ongoing improvements in inventory management. The recent West Coast
lockout of longshoremen has not had a significant impact on our operations, nor
have we been advised of any significant impact affecting any of our suppliers.
Typically, our cash requirements for pre-seasonal inventory build-up approximate
$200.0 million to $400.0 million. The funding required by this build-up will
come primarily from cash on hand and cash generated from sales and operating
revenues. We had $365.4 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30,
2002, as a resource for our funding needs. Additional capital will be provided
by our $600.0 million dollar commercial paper program with a bank credit
facility, if needed. As of September 30, 2002, we had no commercial paper
outstanding.
Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2002, $142.6 million
more in cash was provided by changes in accounts payable, when compared to the
prior year period, due primarily to more favorable vendor terms.
Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2002,
was $68.0 million, compared to cash provided of $27.2 million in the previous
year. The shift to a cash usage position in 2002 was primarily the result of
$123.6 million received during the second quarter of 2001 for the settlement of
the purchase price of Computer City and settlement of the CompUSA note.
Investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, included
capital expenditures totaling $76.2 million, compared to $97.7 million in 2001,
primarily for our retail store expansions and remodels and upgrades of
information systems. We anticipate that the capital expenditure requirements for
2002 will approximate $125.0 million to $130.0 million, primarily relating to
our continued store expansions and remodels and continuous improvement of our
information systems. We plan to utilize cash and cash equivalents ($365.4
million at September 30, 2002), cash generated from sales and operating revenues
and, if necessary, both our short-term and long-term financing facilities to
fund our future capital expenditure needs.
Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2002,
was $263.3 million, compared to a $382.7 million cash usage in the previous
year. We used $247.9 million for the repurchase of our common and preferred
stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2002, compared to $193.4
million during the same period of 2001. Repurchases were made under our share
repurchase and employee stock plans. Stock repurchases during the first nine
months of 2002 and 2001 were partially funded by $38.6 million and $42.5
million, respectively, received from the sale of treasury stock to employee
stock plans and from stock option exercises. Additionally, we purchased all of
Microsoft's preferred units in RadioShack.com LLC for $88.0 million during the
third quarter of 2001. Dividends paid, net of tax, in the first nine months of
2002 and 2001 amounted to $2.2 million and $32.8 million, respectively. The
decrease in dividends paid in 2002 year to date is the result of a change made
during the third quarter of 2001 in our dividend payment frequency from
quarterly to annually. On October 18, 2002, our Board of Directors declared an
annual dividend of $0.22 per common share, payable on December 19, 2002, to
shareholders of record as of December 1, 2002. The net decrease in short-term
debt of $451.6 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2001, was
due to the repayment of short-term debt with funds received from the 10-year
notes issued on May 11, 2001.
Free cash flow, defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures
and dividends paid, was $216.9 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2002, compared to $340.6 million for the corresponding period in 2001. The 2002
decrease in free cash flow, compared to 2001, was due primarily to an increase
in the 2002 working capital components, principally inventory, as described
above. We expect free cash flow to be approximately $300.0 million to $350.0
million in 2002.
At September 30, 2002, total capitalization was $1,353.7 million, which
consisted of $631.6 million of debt and $722.1 million of stockholders' equity,
resulting in a total debt to total capitalization ratio of 46.7%. The total debt
to total capitalization ratio was 46.3% at December 31, 2001, and 44.6% at
September 30, 2001. Long-term debt as a percentage of total capitalization was
43.6% and 39.0% at September 30, 2002, and December 31, 2001, respectively,
compared to 37.5% at September 30, 2001.
In the second quarter of 2002, we replaced our existing $600.0 million credit
facilities with new credit facilities, also totaling $600.0 million. A bank
syndicate granted the new facilities. These facilities are comprised of a $300.0
million 364-day revolving credit facility maturing in June 2003 and a $300.0
million five-year revolving credit facility maturing in June 2007. The terms of
these revolving credit facilities are substantially similar to the previous
facilities. The new revolving credit facilities will support any future
commercial paper borrowings and are otherwise available for general corporate
purposes.
We repurchased 3.0 million and 7.5 million shares of our common stock for $71.8
million and $208.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2002, respectively, under our existing 25.0 million share repurchase program. In
connection with our share repurchase program, our Board of Directors has
authorized us to enter into both equity forwards and put options, with
expiration dates no later than December 31, 2002, covering up to 4.0 million
shares of our common stock. There were no outstanding equity forward instruments
or put options at September 30, 2002.
We may continue to execute share repurchases from time to time in order to take
advantage of attractive share price levels, as determined by management. The
timing and terms of the transactions depend on market conditions, our liquidity
and other considerations. We anticipate that we will repurchase between $250.0
million and $300.0 million of our common stock in total for the year 2002 under
our existing share repurchase program. The funding required for these share
repurchases will come from cash and cash equivalents and cash generated from
sales and operating revenues.
We maintain reserves for self-insurance liabilities for group medical and
casualty losses, which include general and product liability and workers'
compensation. In some cases, risks are insured through outside carriers for
losses in excess of self-insured amounts. These reserves are adjusted to reflect
estimates based on historical experience, estimated claims incurred but not
reported, the impact of risk management programs and the estimated effect of
external factors. To date, actual losses have not exceeded our expectations.
In the fourth quarter of 2001, we announced the sale of our corporate
headquarters building and our plans to construct a new headquarters in Fort
Worth, Texas. We entered into sale-leaseback agreements whereby our existing
corporate headquarters land and buildings were sold and leased back to us. These
arrangements should provide us with the necessary time to arrange for the
construction of the new headquarters.
Currently, we plan to finance our new corporate headquarters, with construction
costs estimated to be $200.0 million, using an off-balance sheet operating lease
arrangement. We believe that an off-balance sheet finance structure, when used
as designed, enables us to maintain financial flexibility and is appropriate. We
also recognize that the FASB is currently reviewing the accounting guidance
associated with off-balance sheet operating lease arrangements similar in
structure to this arrangement and we may be required to record the new corporate
campus and related debt on our balance sheet. We have explored alternatives in
the event that changes occur and believe that we have a number of viable options
available to finance construction of our new corporate headquarters facility.
ITEM 3. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
At September 30, 2002, we did not have derivative instruments that materially
increased our exposure to market risks for interest rates, foreign currency
rates, commodity prices or other market price risks other than the interest rate
swaps noted below. We do not use derivative instruments for speculative
purposes.
Our exposure to market risk is principally the result of changes in short-term
interest rates. Interest rate risk exists principally with respect to $150.0
million of indebtedness, which, because of our interest rate swaps, effectively
bears interest at short-term floating rates. An unfavorable change of 100 basis
points in the interest rate applicable to this floating-rate indebtedness could
result in additional interest expense of $0.4 million quarterly. This assumes no
change in the principal or the incurrence of additional indebtedness.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief
Financial Officer ("CFO"), have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of
disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14. Based
on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that these disclosure controls and
procedures are effective in ensuring that all material information required to
be filed in this quarterly report has been made known to them in a timely
fashion. There have been no significant changes in internal controls, or in
factors that could significantly affect internal controls, subsequent to the
date the CEO and CFO completed their evaluation.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
In October 2002, the court approved the final settlement, tentatively agreed to
in June 2002, of $29.9 million in a class action lawsuit originally filed in
March 2000 in Orange County, California. The lawsuit, styled Omar Belazi, et al
vs. Tandy Corporation, et al, related to the alleged miscalculation of overtime
wages for certain of our former and current employees in that state.
Additionally, in the second quarter of 2002, we received payments of $27.7
million in partial settlement of amounts owed to us under a tax sharing
agreement that was the subject of an arbitration styled Tandy Corporation and
T.E. Electronics, Inc. vs. O'Sullivan Industries Holdings, Inc. ("O'Sullivan").
The payments were recorded as other income. This partial settlement followed a
ruling in RadioShack's favor by the arbitration panel. This arbitration
commenced in July 1999 and the settlement requires O'Sullivan to make ongoing
quarterly payments through 2009 under the tax sharing agreement that was entered
into by the parties at the time of O'Sullivan's initial public offering.
We have various pending claims, lawsuits, disputes with third parties,
investigations and actions incidental to the operation of our business. Although
occasional adverse settlements or resolutions may occur and negatively impact
earnings in the year of settlement, it is our opinion that their ultimate
resolution will not have a materially adverse effect on our financial condition
or liquidity.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
a) Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
A list of the exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K and
filed as part of this report is set forth in the Index to Exhibits
on page 19, which immediately precedes such exhibits.
b) Reports on Form 8-K.
On July 16, 2002, we announced a proposed tentative settlement of a
class action lawsuit in the state of California. Additionally, we
announced in an unrelated matter that we had negotiated a favorable
settlement regarding a contractual dispute under a tax sharing
agreement. The Form 8-K was filed on July 16, 2002.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
RadioShack Corporation
(Registrant)
Date: November 12, 2002 By /s/ David P. Johnson
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David P. Johnson
Senior Vice President and Controller
(Authorized Officer)
Date: November 12, 2002 /s/ Michael D. Newman
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Michael D. Newman
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
I, Leonard H. Roberts, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of RadioShack
Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to
the period covered by this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and
cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in
this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and
we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure
that material information relating to the registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us
by others within those entities, particularly during the
period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation
Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures
based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the
audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the
registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation,
including any corrective actions with regard to significant
deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: November 12, 2002 By /s/ Leonard H. Roberts
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Leonard H. Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
I, Michael D. Newman, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of RadioShack
Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to
the period covered by this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and
cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in
this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and
we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure
that material information relating to the registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us
by others within those entities, particularly during the
period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation
Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures
based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the
audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the
registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation,
including any corrective actions with regard to significant
deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: November 12, 2002 /s/ Michael D. Newman
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Michael D. Newman
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
3a Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of
Incorporation dated May 18, 2000 (filed as Exhibit 3a to
RadioShack's Form 10-Q filed on August 11, 2000 for the fiscal
quarter ended June 30, 2000).
3a(i) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of RadioShack
Corporation dated July 26, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 3a(i) to
RadioShack's Form 10-Q filed on August 11, 1999 for the fiscal
quarter ended June 30, 1999).
3b RadioShack Corporation Bylaws, amended and restated as of
May 16, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 3b to RadioShack's Form
10-Q filed on August 13, 2002).
11* Statements of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed
Charges.
99(a)* Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99(b)* Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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* filed with this report
EXHIBIT 11
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
AND RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED DIVIDENDS
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
--------- --------- --------- ---------
(In millions, except ratios) 2002 2001 2002 2001
- ---------------------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges:
Net income $ 44.9 $ 43.8 $ 154.3 $ 131.5
Plus provision for income taxes 27.5 26.7 94.6 80.5
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes 72.4 70.5 248.9 212.0
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Fixed charges:
Interest expense and amortization of debt
discount 11.0 13.6 32.0 38.8
Amortization of issuance costs 0.3 -- 0.8 0.2
Appropriate portion (33 1/3%) of rentals 20.4 19.1 60.6 56.6
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total fixed charges 31.7 32.7 93.4 95.6
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Earnings before income taxes and fixed charges $ 104.1 $ 103.2 $ 342.3 $ 307.6
========= ========= ========= =========
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 3.28 3.16 3.66 3.22
========= ========= ========= =========
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and
Preferred Dividends:
Total fixed charges, as above $ 31.7 $ 32.7 $ 93.4 $ 95.6
Preferred dividends 1.1 1.2 3.4 3.7
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total fixed charges and preferred dividends $ 32.8 $ 33.9 $ 96.8 $ 99.3
========= ========= ========= =========
Earnings before income taxes and fixed charges $ 104.1 $ 103.2 $ 342.3 $ 307.6
========= ========= ========= =========
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and
preferred dividends 3.17 3.04 3.54 3.10
========= ========= ========= =========
Exhibit 99(a)
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of RadioShack Corporation (the
"Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2002 as filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I,
Leonard H. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify to my
knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a)
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the
Company.
/s/ Leonard H. Roberts
Leonard H. Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
November 12, 2002
Exhibit 99(b)
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of RadioShack Corporation (the
"Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2002 as filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I,
Michael D. Newman, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify to my
knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a)
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the
Company.
/s/ Michael D. Newman
Michael D. Newman
Chief Financial Officer
November 12, 2002