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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   November 1, 2003
   

OR

     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                     to                    

     
Commission file number   0-19526
   

Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Tennessee    62-0793974

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
     
400 Goody’s Lane, Knoxville, Tennessee    37922

(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(865) 966-2000


(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

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 o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes x  No o

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, no par value, 32,814,456 shares outstanding as of November 14, 2003.

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Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc.
Index to Form 10-Q
November 1, 2003

             
Part I — Financial Information:
       
 
Item 1 - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
    3  
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    4  
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    5  
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
    6 - 9  
   
Independent Accountants’ Review Report
    10  
 
Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    11 - 15  
 
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
    15  
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures
    15  
Part II — Other Information:
    16  
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
       
 
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
       
 
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
       
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
       
 
Item 5. Other Information
       
 
Item 6. (a) Exhibits
       
 
Item 6. (b) Reports on Form 8-K
       
Signatures
    17  

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PART 1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 — Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

                                   
      Thirteen   Thirty-nine
      Weeks Ended   Weeks Ended
     
 
      November 1,   November 2,   November 1,   November 2,
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Sales
  $ 280,777     $ 268,324     $ 857,828     $ 835,873  
Cost of sales and occupancy expenses
    197,509       190,660       602,801       594,860  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Gross profit
    83,268       77,664       255,027       241,013  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    80,676       82,836       238,571       235,509  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings (loss) from operations
    2,592       (5,172 )     16,456       5,504  
Investment income
    127       150       507       408  
Interest expense
    1       4       2       10  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    2,718       (5,026 )     16,961       5,902  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    1,006       (1,885 )     6,276       2,213  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 1,712     $ (3,141 )   $ 10,685     $ 3,689  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Earnings (loss) per common share:
                               
 
Basic
  $ 0.05     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.33     $ 0.11  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Diluted
  $ 0.05     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.32     $ 0.11  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Cash dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.02     $     $ 0.04     $  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                               
 
Basic
    32,740       32,556       32,623       32,515  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Diluted
    33,649       32,556       33,268       33,122  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Independent Accountants’ Review Report.

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Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

                               
          November 1,   February 1,   November 2,
          2003   2003   2002
         
 
 
          (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)
ASSETS
                       
Current Assets
                       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 66,727     $ 100,030     $ 25,088  
 
Inventories
    274,853       180,023       261,937  
 
Accounts receivable and other current assets
    21,763       17,567       17,269  
 
   
     
     
 
     
Total current assets
    363,343       297,620       304,294  
Property and equipment, net
    108,424       108,688       116,355  
Other assets
    13,901       9,539       9,525  
 
   
     
     
 
     
Total assets
  $ 485,668     $ 415,847     $ 430,174  
 
   
     
     
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
Current Liabilities
                       
 
Accounts payable — trade
  $ 160,775     $ 105,898     $ 133,356  
 
Accounts payable — other
    18,622       24,321       17,401  
 
Accrued expenses
    65,272       54,769       49,350  
 
   
     
     
 
     
Total current liabilities
    244,669       184,988       200,107  
Long-term liabilities
    6,379       7,187       6,240  
Deferred income taxes
    12,348       12,539       16,581  
 
   
     
     
 
     
Total liabilities
    263,396       204,714       222,928  
 
   
     
     
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)
                       
Shareholders’ Equity
                       
 
Preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share; Authorized - 2,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding — none
                       
 
Class B Common stock, no par value; Authorized - 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding — none
                       
 
Common stock, no par value;
                       
   
Authorized - 50,000,000 shares;
                       
   
Issued and outstanding - 32,814,306; 32,555,533; and 32,555,533 shares, respectively
    23,553       22,245       22,245  
 
Paid-in capital
    10,965       10,510       10,510  
 
Retained earnings
    187,754       178,378       174,491  
 
   
     
     
 
     
Total shareholders’ equity
    222,272       211,133       207,246  
 
   
     
     
 
     
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 485,668     $ 415,847     $ 430,174  
 
   
     
     
 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Independent Accountants’ Review Report.

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Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

                       
          Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
         
          November 1,   November 2,
          2003   2002
         
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
               
Net earnings
  $ 10,685     $ 3,689  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
               
 
Depreciation and amortization
    16,287       17,105  
 
Net loss on asset disposals and write-downs
    287       527  
 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
   
Inventories
    (94,830 )     (81,966 )
   
Accounts payable — trade
    54,877       18,293  
   
Accounts payable — other
    (5,699 )     (1,647 )
   
Income taxes
    5,767       14,930  
   
Other assets and liabilities
    (1,085 )     5,612  
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash used in operating activities
    (13,711 )     (23,457 )
 
   
     
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Acquisitions of property and equipment
    (16,365 )     (6,146 )
Acquisition of intangible assets
    (4,098 )      
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    215       359  
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash used in investing activities
    (20,248 )     (5,787 )
 
   
     
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Dividends paid to shareholders
    (652 )      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    1,308       526  
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash provided by financing activities
    656       526  
 
   
     
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (33,303 )     (28,718 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    100,030       53,806  
 
   
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 66,727     $ 25,088  
 
   
     
 
Supplemental Disclosures:
               
 
Net income tax payments (refunds)
  $ 1,319     $ (11,694 )
 
Interest payments
    1       5  

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Independent Accountants’ Review Report.

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Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

(1) Basis of presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) are unaudited and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting primarily of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Due to the seasonal nature of the Company’s business, the results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the entire year. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended February 1, 2003.

(2) Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has options outstanding under four stock option plans: the Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. Amended and Restated 1991 Stock Incentive Plan (the “1991 Plan”), the Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan (the “1993 Plan”), the Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option Plan (the “1997 Plan”) and the Amended and Restated Discounted Stock Option Plan for Directors (the “Directors’ Plan”).

On February 2, 2003, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure — an Amendment of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 123,” (“SFAS 148”). SFAS 148 requires additional disclosures in the footnotes of both interim and annual financial statements regarding the method the Company uses to account for stock-based compensation and the effect of such method on reported results.

The Company accounts for its stock option plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net earnings, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. However, expense is recorded in connection with stock options issued under the Directors’ Plan to non-employee directors and this expense has been insignificant. Interim proforma information regarding net income and earnings per share is required by SFAS 148, which requires that the information be determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options granted under the fair value method of that statement. The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings and earnings per common share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 148, to stock-based employee compensation (in thousands, except per share amounts):

                                 
    Thirteen   Thirty-nine
    Weeks Ended   Weeks Ended
   
 
    November 1,   November 2,   November 1,   November 2,
    2003   2002   2003   2002
Net earnings (loss), as reported
  $ 1,712     $ (3,141 )   $ 10,685     $ 3,689  
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based-method for all awards, net of related tax effects
    165       345       618       1,005  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Pro forma net earnings (loss)
  $ 1,547     $ (3,486 )   $ 10,067     $ 2,684  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Earnings (loss) per common share
                               
Basic — as reported
  $ 0.05     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.33     $ 0.11  
Basic — pro forma
    0.05       (0.11 )     0.31       0.08  
Diluted — as reported
  $ 0.05     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.32     $ 0.11  
Diluted — pro forma
    0.05       (0.11 )     0.30       0.08  

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Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — continued
(Unaudited)

The weighted-average fair value of each stock option included in the preceding pro forma amounts was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and is amortized over the vesting period of the underlying options.

(3) Credit arrangements

In May 2001, the Company entered into a five-year $130,000,000 syndicated revolving loan and security agreement that provides for cash borrowings for general corporate purposes, including a $95,000,000 sub-facility for the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under this credit facility are limited by collateral formulas, based principally upon the Company’s eligible inventories. The credit facility is secured primarily by the Company’s inventories, receivables and cash and cash equivalents. If availability (as calculated pursuant to the credit facility) falls below $25,000,000, the Company would be required, for a period of time, to comply with a financial covenant requiring it to maintain minimum levels of tangible net worth based on formulas. The Company’s availability did not fall below $25,000,000 during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 or November 2, 2002 and therefore was not required to comply with this financial covenant. The credit facility also contains certain discretionary provisions that enable the lender to reduce availability. The credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin or the prime rate. In June 2003, the credit facility was amended to permit cash dividends on the common stock in an amount equal to (i) $3,500,000 (but not to exceed $10,000,000 in the aggregate during the remaining term of the credit facility) plus (ii) 50% of the Company’s consolidated net income for the immediately preceding fiscal year. In addition, in June 2003 the lenders agreed to waive any events of default which could be deemed to have occurred by reason of the Court’s decision in the Hilfiger Matter described below. At November 1, 2003, the Company had no borrowings and $22,741,000 in letters of credit (not yet reflected in accounts payable) outstanding under the facility. These letters of credit generally have terms of less than one year and are primarily used to facilitate the purchase of import merchandise.

(4) Recent accounting pronouncements

FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others”, was issued in November 2002. This interpretation requires guarantors to account at fair value for and disclose certain types of guarantees. The interpretation’s disclosure requirements were effective for the Company’s year ended February 1, 2003; the interpretation’s measurement requirements were effective for guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. Historically, the Company has not incurred significant costs related to performance under these types of guarantees. No liabilities have been recorded for these obligations on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of November 1, 2003.

FIN No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, was issued in January 2003. This interpretation requires consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIE”) (also formerly referred to as “special purpose entities”) if certain conditions are met. The interpretation applies immediately to VIE’s created after January 31, 2003, and to interests obtained in VIE’s after January 31, 2003. Beginning the first fiscal year or interim period commencing after December 15, 2003, the interpretation also applies to VIE's created or interests obtained in VIE's before February 1, 2003. The Company does not expect this interpretation to have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2003, the FASB issued Statement No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity” (“SFAS No. 150”). SFAS No. 150 established standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. SFAS No. 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The provisions of SFAS No. 150 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — continued
(Unaudited)

(5) Restructuring Charge

The Company recorded a restructuring charge during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001 of approximately $1,335,000 for an announced reduction in the Company’s work force that was completed during 2002. The reduction resulted in the elimination of jobs located at its corporate office and distribution center in Knoxville, Tennessee, and its distribution center in Russellville, Arkansas. The charge included the costs associated with severance, health benefits, outplacement services and professional fees related to developing and implementing the restructuring plan. During the third quarter of fiscal 2002, the Company made payments related to the restructuring of $9,000. During the remainder of fiscal 2002, payments related to the restructuring charge totaled $33,000 and net credits to income were $1,000, leaving no accrued restructuring charge on the balance sheet as of February 1, 2003.

(6) Contingencies

Class Action Proceeding

In February 1999, a lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and was served on the Company and Robert M. Goodfriend, its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, by 20 named plaintiffs, generally alleging that the Company discriminated against a class of African-American employees at its retail stores through the use of discriminatory selection and compensation procedures and by maintaining unequal terms and conditions of employment. The plaintiffs further alleged that the Company maintained a racially hostile working environment.

On February 28, 2003, a proposed Consent Decree was filed with the Court for its preliminary approval. The proposed Consent Decree sets forth the proposed settlement of the class action race discrimination lawsuit. Ultimately, class action certification was sought in the lawsuit only with respect to alleged discrimination in promotion to management positions and the proposed Consent Decree is limited to such claims. Generally, the proposed settlement provides for a payment by the Company in the aggregate amount of $3.2 million to the class members (including the named plaintiffs) and their counsel, as well as the Company’s implementation of certain policies, practices and procedures regarding, among other things, training of employees. The Company’s employer liability insurance underwriter has funded $3.1 million of such payment to a third party administrator. The proposed Consent Decree explicitly provides that it is not an admission of liability by the Company and the Company continues to deny all of the allegations. On April 30, 2003, the Court granted preliminary approval of the proposed Consent Decree, and a hearing was held on June 30, 2003 regarding the adequacy and fairness of the proposed settlement. At such hearing, the Court requested that plaintiffs’ counsel take certain action. Plaintiffs’ counsel has since notified the Court that such action has been taken and requested the Court to grant final approval of the Consent Decree. The parties are still waiting for the Court’s response. There can be no assurance that such final approval to the Consent Decree will be granted or that the settlement will not be overturned on appeal.

Hilfiger Matter, Sun Matter and Related Insurance Matters

In July 2000, Tommy Hilfiger Licensing, Inc. (“Hilfiger”) commenced an action against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, alleging, among other things, counterfeiting and trademark infringement (the “Hilfiger Matter”). A bench trial for the Hilfiger Matter concluded on March 13, 2003 and on May 9, 2003, the Court rendered its decision, awarding damages to Hilfiger in the amount of approximately $11.0 million, plus reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

In June 2002, Hilfiger brought an action against Sun Apparel, Inc. (“Sun”), a Goody’s denim supplier, alleging trademark infringement arising out of Sun’s manufacture of the allegedly infringing labels that gave rise to Hilfiger’s trademark infringement claims against Goody’s (the “Sun Matter”). Goody’s had agreed to pay for the defense of the Sun Matter because of certain indemnification obligations it had to Sun.

At the time the Hilfiger Matter commenced, the Company’s primary liability insurer indicated that it would reimburse Goody’s for its legal fees and expenses. In February 2003, after several unsuccessful attempts to obtain such

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Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — continued
(Unaudited)

reimbursement, Goody’s filed an insurance coverage action against the insurers. Following the commencement of such action, the primary insurer agreed to reimburse Goody’s for a substantial portion of its past and future legal expenses. However, the insurance carriers reserved their rights regarding their obligations to indemnify Goody’s against damages resulting from the Hilfiger claims and the Sun Matter and the carriers asserted certain defenses against their indemnity obligations. On May 13, 2003, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (“Fireman’s Fund”), the excess layer (umbrella insurance) carrier, commenced an action against Goody’s in the Chancery Court for Knox County, Tennessee seeking a declaratory judgment against Goody’s declaring that it has no duty to indemnify Goody’s in the Hilfiger Matter (the Goody’s suit against the insurers and the Fireman’s Fund suit against the Company are collectively referred to herein as the “Insurance Matters”).

In June 2003, the Company reached a settlement agreement with Tommy Hilfiger resolving all outstanding issues arising out of the Hilfiger Matter. Under the settlement, the Company agreed to make an $11.0 million cash payment to Tommy Hilfiger. The settlement amount also encompassed the settlement of the Sun Matter. In June 2003, the Company also reached an agreement in principle with its insurance carriers regarding the Insurance Matters and a definitive settlement agreement with its insurance carriers was executed in July 2003. As a result of the combined settlements, in the second quarter of fiscal 2003, the Company reversed $4,441,000 ($0.08 per diluted share after taxes) of the pre-tax charge of $7,996,000 ($0.15 per diluted share after taxes) previously recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 based upon the Company’s earlier estimates in connection with these matters. Accordingly, for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003, the Company has recorded a pre-tax charge of $3,571,000 ($0.07 per diluted share after taxes) in connection with these matters.

Other Matters

In addition, the Company is a party to various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company has various insurance policies in place in the event of unfavorable outcomes from such proceedings. The insurance companies’ level of, and willingness to, support their coverage could vary depending upon the circumstances of each particular case. As such, there can be no assurance as to the level of support available from insurance policies. The Company does not currently believe that the ultimate outcome of all such pending legal proceedings (other than the class action proceeding noted in the foregoing paragraphs), individually and in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

(7) Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the condensed consolidated financial statements of prior periods to conform to the current period presentation.

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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REVIEW REPORT

Board of Directors and Shareholders
Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc.
Knoxville, Tennessee:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002, and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods then ended and of cash flows for the thirty-nine week periods then ended. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of February 1, 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 17, 2003, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of February 1, 2003 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
November 18, 2003

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Item 2. — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-looking Statements

This Quarterly Report contains certain forward-looking statements which are based upon current expectations, business plans and estimates and involve material risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to:

    The effectiveness of the Company’s planned merchandising, advertising, pricing, and operational changes;

    The ability to achieve business plan targets;

    The ability to avoid excess promotional pricing;

    Weather conditions;

    The timely availability of branded and private label merchandise in sufficient quantities to satisfy customer demand;

    Customer demand and trends in the apparel and retail industry and to the acceptance of merchandise acquired for sale by the Company;

    The effectiveness of advertising and promotional events;

    The ability to enter into leases for new store locations;

    The timing, magnitude and costs of opening new stores;

    Individual store performance, including new stores;

    Competition, including the impact of competitor’s pricing and store expansion in markets in which the Company operates;

    Employee relations;

    The general economic conditions within the Company’s markets and a continued improvement in the overall retail environment;

    Global political unrest and associated risks;

    The continued availability of adequate credit support from vendors and factors;

    The Company’s compliance with loan covenants and the availability of sufficient eligible collateral for borrowing;

    The unanticipated needs for additional capital expenditures;

    Trends affecting the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows;

    The Company’s ability to resume historical levels of new store growth; and

    The inherent uncertainty of, and possible adverse outcomes in, pending litigation.

Any “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “target,” “plan,” “project,” or “continue” or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or similar terminology, are made on the basis of management’s plans and current analysis of the Company, its business and the industry as a whole. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statement is not a guarantee of future performance and involves risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. Additional information on risk factors that could potentially affect the Company’s financial results may be found in the Company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain of such filings may be accessed through the Company’s web site, http://www.goodysonline.com, then select “Investor Information” and choose “SEC Filings.”

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Results of Operations

     The following table sets forth unaudited results of operations, as a percent of sales, for the periods indicated:

                                 
    Thirteen   Thirty-nine
    Weeks Ended   Weeks Ended
   
 
    November 1,   November 2,   November 1,   November 2,
    2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
Sales
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of sales and occupancy expenses
    70.3       71.0       70.3       71.2  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Gross profit
    29.7       29.0       29.7       28.8  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    28.8       30.9       27.8       28.2  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Earnings (loss) from operations
    0.9       (1.9 )     1.9       0.6  
Investment income
                0.1       0.1  
Interest expense
                       
 
   
     
     
     
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    0.9       (1.9 )     2.0       0.7  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    0.3       (0.7 )     0.7       0.3  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss)
    0.6 %     (1.2 )%     1.3 %     0.4 %
 
   
     
     
     
 

Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2003 Compared with Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2002

Overview During the third quarter of the year ending January 31, 2004 (“fiscal 2003”), the Company opened two new stores, remodeled three stores, and closed two stores, bringing the total number of stores in operation at November 1, 2003 to 332, compared with 328 at November 2, 2002. During the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, the Company remodeled three stores and closed two stores. Net earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 were $1,712,000 or 0.6% of sales, compared with a net loss of $3,141,000 or (1.2%) of sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2002, which included, for the third quarter of fiscal 2002, certain one-time expenses, amounting to $1,730,000 or (0.6%) of sales.

Sales Sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 were $280,777,000, a 4.6% increase from the $268,324,000 in sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2002. This increase of $12,453,000 consisted of increases of $9,023,000 in comparable store sales and $3,430,000 in additional net sales from new stores, transition stores and sales from stores that were subsequently closed. Comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 increased 3.4% compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The Company believes the improvement in total sales and comparable store sales were at least partially attributable to an improved overall retail environment.

Gross profit Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 was $83,268,000, or 29.7% of sales, a $5,604,000 increase from the $77,664,000 in gross profit, or 29.0% of sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2002. A majority of the 0.7% increase in gross profit as a percent of sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2003 compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2002 resulted from improved merchandise margins.

Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 were $80,676,000, or 28.8% of sales, a decrease of $2,160,000 from $82,836,000, or 30.9% of sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2002. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 2.1%, as a percent of sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2002. The 2.1% decrease relates primarily to (i) a 0.9% decrease in advertising and promotional expenses, (ii) a 0.3% reduction in net payroll expense related to a decrease in salaries and an increase in the accrual of performance bonuses, (iii) a 0.3% reduction in consulting expenses, (iv) a 0.2% reduction in the provision for health care costs, primarily due to the effect of plan design changes, (v) a 0.2% decrease in workers compensation expense, and (vi) a 0.2% decrease in legal expenses.

Interest expense Interest expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 was similar to the third quarter of fiscal 2002. The Company had no borrowings under its credit facility during the first three quarters of fiscal 2003 or the first three quarters of fiscal 2002.

Investment income Investment income for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 decreased by $23,000 compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2002 primarily as a result of lower rates of return from invested funds.

Income taxes The provision for income taxes for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 was $1,006,000, for an effective tax rate of 37.0% of earnings before income taxes, compared with a benefit for income taxes of $1,885,000, for an effective tax rate of 37.5% of loss before income taxes, for the third quarter of fiscal 2002.

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Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2003 Compared with Thirty-nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2002

Overview During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003, the Company opened 7 new stores, relocated or remodeled 13 stores and closed 3 stores, bringing the total number of stores in operation at November 1, 2003 to 332, compared with 328 at November 2, 2002. During the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, the Company opened two new stores, relocated or remodeled six stores and closed six stores. Net earnings for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 were $10,685,000, or 1.3% as a percent of sales, compared with net earnings of $3,689,000, or 0.4% as a percent of sales, for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2002. Net earnings for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 include a pretax charge of $3,571,000, or $0.07 per diluted share after taxes, related to the previously reported settlements of the Hilfiger litigation. See Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Sales Sales for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 were $857,828,000, a 2.6% increase from the $835,873,000 in sales for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. This increase of $21,955,000 consisted of increases of (i) $17,764,000 in comparable store sales and (ii) $4,191,000 in additional net sales from new stores, transition stores and sales from stores that were subsequently closed. Comparable store sales for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 increased 2.2% compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

Gross profit Gross profit for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 was $255,027,000, or 29.7% of sales, a $14,014,000 increase from the $241,013,000 in gross profit, or 28.8% of sales, generated for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Gross profit increased 0.9% as a percent of sales for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 compared with the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2002. A majority of the 0.9% increase in gross profit as a percent of sales for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 compared with the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2002 resulted from improved merchandise margins.

Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 were $238,571,000, or 27.8% of sales, an increase of $3,062,000 from $235,509,000, or 28.2% of sales, for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding the pretax charge of $3,571,000 related to the previously reported settlements of the Hilfiger litigation, were $235,000,000 or 27.4% of sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses, including the Hilfiger charge, decreased by 0.4%, as a percent of sales, for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The 0.4% decrease relates primarily to (i) a 0.4% reduction in the provision for health care costs, primarily due to the effect of plan design changes and (ii) a 0.4% reduction in all other selling, general and administrative expenses, offset by increases of (iii) a 0.2% in legal claims and related fees primarily related to Hilfiger as described above, (iv) a 0.1% in advertising and promotional expenses, and (v) a 0.1% in net payroll expense related to an increase in the accrual of performance bonuses and a decrease in salaries.

Interest expense Interest expense for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 was similar to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The Company had no borrowings under its credit facility during the first three quarters of fiscal 2003 or fiscal 2002.

Investment income Investment income for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 increased by $99,000 compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year primarily as a result of an increase in invested funds in excess of the lower rates of return from invested funds.

Income taxes The provision for income taxes for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 was $6,276,000, for an effective tax rate of 37.0% of earnings before income taxes, compared with a provision for income taxes of $2,213,000, for an effective tax rate of 37.5% of earnings before income taxes, for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Financial position The Company’s primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations, including credit terms from vendors and factors, and borrowings under its credit facility discussed below. At November 1, 2003, February 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002, the Company’s working capital was $118,674,000, $112,632,000 and $104,187,000, respectively.

At November 1, 2003 compared with November 2, 2002, (i) cash and cash equivalents increased by $41,639,000, (ii) net property and equipment decreased by $7,931,000, (iii) inventories increased by $12,916,000 and were 4% higher on a per square foot basis, (iv) accounts payable — trade increased by $27,419,000, and (v) accounts payable — other increased by $1,221,000.

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At November 1, 2003 compared with February 1, 2003, (i) cash and cash equivalents decreased by $33,303,000, (ii) net property and equipment decreased by $264,000, (iii) inventories increased by $94,830,000, (iv) accounts payable — trade increased by $54,877,000, and (v) accounts payable - other decreased by $5,699,000.

In May 2001, the Company entered into a five-year $130,000,000 syndicated revolving loan and security agreement that provides for cash borrowings for general corporate purposes, including a $95,000,000 sub-facility for the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under this credit facility are limited by collateral formulas, based principally upon the Company’s eligible inventories. The credit facility is secured primarily by the Company’s inventories, receivables and cash and cash equivalents. If availability (as calculated pursuant to the credit facility) falls below $25,000,000, the Company would be required, for a period of time, to comply with a financial covenant requiring it to maintain minimum levels of tangible net worth based on formulas. The credit facility also contains certain discretionary provisions that enable the lender to reduce availability. The credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin or the prime rate. In June 2003, the credit facility was amended to permit cash dividends on the common stock in an amount equal to (i) $3,500,000 (but not to exceed $10,000,000 in the aggregate during the remaining term of the credit facility) plus (ii) 50% of the Company’s consolidated net income for the immediately preceding fiscal year. In addition, in June 2003 the lenders agreed to waive any events of default which could be deemed to have occurred by reason of the Court’s decision in the Hilfiger Matter.

At November 1, 2003, February 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002, the Company had (i) no cash borrowings under the credit facility and (ii) letters of credit outstanding not yet reflected in accounts payables of $22,741,000, $31,758,000 and $31,421,000, respectively. There were no cash borrowings at any time during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002. Letters of credit outstanding averaged $36,586,000 during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 compared with $38,214,000 during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2002. The highest balance of letters of credit outstanding during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 was $47,428,000 in February 2003 compared with $59,698,000 in April 2002 during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2002.

Cash Flows Cash used in operating activities was $13,711,000 and $23,457,000 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002, respectively. Cash used for increases in inventory during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002 was $94,830,000 and $81,966,000, respectively. These increases were typical build-ups of inventory levels from the end of the fiscal year throughout the spring selling season and the beginning of the fall season. An increase in accounts payable — trade provided cash of $54,877,000 and $18,293,000 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002, respectively, and is directly related to funding the seasonal inventory buildup.

Cash flows from investing activities reflected a $20,248,000 and $5,787,000 net use of cash for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002, respectively. The Company used cash of $16,365,000 and $6,146,000 to fund capital expenditures for new, relocated and remodeled stores and for other corporate purposes for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002, respectively. The Company purchased the Duck Head trademarks and four related licenses from TSI Brands Inc., and its parent corporation, Tropical Sportswear Int’l Corporation during the second quarter of fiscal 2003 and total acquisition costs to date are $4,098,000.

Cash provided by financing activities was $656,000 and $526,000 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002, respectively. In June 2003, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared its first quarterly cash dividend since becoming a public company in 1991. The cash dividend of $0.02 per share was paid on September 15, 2003, to shareholders of record on August 1, 2003 in the amount of $652,000. Proceeds from the issuance of common stock resulting from the exercise of stock options for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002 were $1,308,000 and $526,000, respectively.

Outlook The Company opened three new stores in November 2003, relocated one store and does not plan any additional store openings or relocations for the remainder of fiscal 2003. Capital expenditures for the remainder of fiscal 2003 are expected to be approximately $7,200,000, primarily related to new and remodeled store costs, the completion of the installation of new radio frequency scanning equipment for the entire chain, management information systems, and general corporate purposes. Total capital expenditures for fiscal 2003 are now expected to be approximately $23,500,000.

For fiscal 2004, the Company anticipates that it will open 20 to 25 new stores, and relocate or remodel up to 25 existing stores. Additionally, the Company expects to install new point of sale equipment in all stores during fiscal 2004. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2004 are anticipated to be in the range of $50,000,000.

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The Company’s primary needs for capital resources are for the purchase of store inventories, capital expenditures and for normal operating purposes. Management believes that its existing working capital, together with anticipated cash flows from operations, including credit terms from vendors and factors, and the borrowings available under the credit facility will be sufficient to meet the Company’s operating and capital expenditure requirements. However, an adverse outcome of the risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results” could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s working capital, results of operations or cash flows.

On October 15, 2003, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share to shareholders of record on November 3, 2003, payable on December 15, 2003. The Company anticipates paying regular, quarterly cash dividends in the future, subject to the Company’s earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, general economic and business conditions, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors. The Company’s credit facility was amended to permit such dividends within certain prescribed limitations, as described above.

Contractual Obligations For a discussion of the Company’s contractual obligations, see a discussion of future commitments under Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2003. There have been no significant developments with respect to the Company’s contractual obligations since February 1, 2003.

Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Company has no material investments or risks in market risk sensitive instruments.

Item 4 — Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in such reports is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Each fiscal quarter the Company carries out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon the foregoing, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, concluded that, as of November 1, 2003, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company’s Exchange Act reports.

During the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2003, there has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. — Legal Proceedings - See Note 6 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein for a discussion of the Class Action, Hilfiger Matter, the Sun Matter and the Insurance Matters.

Item 2. — Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds - None

Item 3. — Defaults Upon Senior Securities - None

Item 4. — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - None

Item 5. — Other Information - None

Item 6. — Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

  a)   Exhibits -

     
15   Accountants’ Awareness Letter
31.1   Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3   Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  b)   Reports on Form 8-K:

    None

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GOODY’S FAMILY CLOTHING, INC.

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.

         
        GOODY’S FAMILY CLOTHING, INC.
(Registrant)
         
Date:   November 19, 2003   /s/ Robert M. Goodfriend
   
 
        Robert M. Goodfriend
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
         
Date:   November 19, 2003   /s/ Edward R. Carlin
   
 
        Edward R. Carlin
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
(Principal Financial Officer)
         
Date:   November 19, 2003   /s/ David G. Peek
   
 
        David G. Peek
Senior Vice President and Chief
Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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