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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 October 30, 2010
OR
¨ | 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: 1-12302
BARNES & NOBLE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware | 06-1196501 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
122 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY | 10011 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(212) 633-3300
(Registrants 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 ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
As of November 30, 2010, 60,230,280 shares of Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, were outstanding, which number includes 2,627,575 shares of unvested restricted stock that have voting rights and are held by members of the Board of Directors and the Companys employees.
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Fiscal Quarter Ended October 30, 2010
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Consolidated Balance Sheets October 30, 2010, October 31, 2009 and May 1, 2010 |
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: | Financial Statements |
BARNES & NOBLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
13 weeks ended | 26 weeks ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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Sales |
$ | 1,905,577 | 1,160,895 | 3,302,147 | 2,316,576 | |||||||||||
Cost of sales and occupancy |
1,455,457 | 818,706 | 2,500,327 | 1,618,532 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
450,120 | 342,189 | 801,820 | 698,044 | ||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expenses |
403,795 | 324,144 | 786,177 | 612,795 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
56,777 | 49,169 | 113,681 | 94,022 | ||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses |
27 | 1,284 | 54 | 2,983 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss |
(10,479 | ) | (32,408 | ) | (98,092 | ) | (11,756 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred financing fees |
12,791 | 3,945 | 26,053 | 4,248 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income before taxes |
(23,270 | ) | (36,353 | ) | (124,145 | ) | (16,004 | ) | ||||||||
Income taxes |
(10,690 | ) | (12,421 | ) | (49,023 | ) | (4,311 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss |
(12,580 | ) | (23,932 | ) | (75,122 | ) | (11,693 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
12 | (25 | ) | 37 | 4 | |||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. |
$ | (12,568 | ) | (23,957 | ) | (75,085 | ) | (11,689 | ) | |||||||
Basic loss per common share |
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Net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. |
$ | (0.22 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (1.34 | ) | (0.21 | ) | |||||||
Diluted loss per common share |
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Net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. |
$ | (0.22 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (1.34 | ) | (0.21 | ) | |||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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Basic |
56,708 | 55,230 | 56,239 | 55,208 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
56,708 | 55,230 | 56,239 | 55,208 | ||||||||||||
Dividends declared per common share |
$ | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
May 1, 2010 |
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(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 30,163 | 95,727 | 60,965 | ||||||||
Receivables, net |
185,253 | 146,035 | 106,576 | |||||||||
Merchandise inventories |
1,761,118 | 1,730,876 | 1,370,111 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
126,326 | 101,556 | 181,825 | |||||||||
Total current assets |
2,102,860 | 2,074,194 | 1,719,477 | |||||||||
Property and equipment: |
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Land and land improvements |
8,618 | 9,298 | 8,618 | |||||||||
Buildings and leasehold improvements |
1,210,232 | 1,212,259 | 1,212,567 | |||||||||
Fixtures and equipment |
1,638,652 | 1,563,163 | 1,594,048 | |||||||||
2,857,502 | 2,784,720 | 2,815,233 | ||||||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
2,101,057 | 1,932,410 | 2,003,199 | |||||||||
Net property and equipment |
756,445 | 852,310 | 812,034 | |||||||||
Goodwill |
526,327 | 524,060 | 528,541 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net |
573,789 | 587,913 | 580,962 | |||||||||
Other noncurrent assets |
59,845 | 68,854 | 64,672 | |||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 4,019,266 | 4,107,331 | 3,705,686 | ||||||||
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
May 1, 2010 |
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(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 1,318,744 | 1,279,257 | 868,976 | ||||||||
Accrued liabilities |
608,301 | 716,685 | 755,432 | |||||||||
Short-term note payable |
100,000 | | 100,000 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities |
2,027,045 | 1,995,942 | 1,724,408 | |||||||||
Long-term debt |
376,900 | 325,000 | 260,400 | |||||||||
Deferred taxes |
310,712 | 281,668 | 311,607 | |||||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
481,426 | 626,717 | 505,903 | |||||||||
Shareholders equity: |
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Common stock; $.001 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 90,231, 88,461 and 88,993 shares issued, respectively |
90 | 88 | 89 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
1,313,678 | 1,277,674 | 1,286,215 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(13,212 | ) | (12,015 | ) | (13,212 | ) | ||||||
Retained earnings |
576,277 | 661,481 | 681,082 | |||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost, 33,360, 33,213 and 33,285 shares, respectively |
(1,053,650 | ) | (1,050,802 | ) | (1,052,356 | ) | ||||||
Total Barnes & Noble, Inc. shareholders equity |
823,183 | 876,426 | 901,818 | |||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
| 1,578 | 1,550 | |||||||||
Total shareholders equity |
823,183 | 878,004 | 903,368 | |||||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 4,019,266 | 4,107,331 | 3,705,686 | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Noncontrolling Interest |
Barnes & Noble, Inc. Shareholders Equity | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock |
Additional Paid-In Capital |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses |
Retained Earnings |
Treasury Stock at Cost |
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Balance at May 1, 2010 |
$ | 1,550 | 89 | 1,286,215 | (13,212 | ) | 681,082 | (1,052,356 | ) | $ | 903,368 | |||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net loss |
(37 | ) | | | | (75,085 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss |
(75,122 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of noncontrolling interest |
(1,513 | ) | | 1,213 | | | | (300 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of 1,003 common stock options |
| 1 | 16,950 | | | | 16,951 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock options and restricted stock tax benefits |
| | (1,074 | ) | | | | (1,074 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense |
| | 10,374 | | | | 10,374 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividend paid to stockholders |
| | | | (29,720 | ) | | (29,720 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Treasury stock acquired, 76 shares |
| | | | | (1,294 | ) | (1,294 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at October 30, 2010 |
$ | | 90 | 1,313,678 | (13,212 | ) | 576,277 | (1,053,650 | ) | $ | 823,183 | |||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars)
(unaudited)
26 weeks ended | ||||||||
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ | (75,122 | ) | (11,693 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash flows from operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing fees) |
118,432 | 96,453 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expense |
10,374 | 7,813 | ||||||
Deferred taxes |
1,319 | 1,363 | ||||||
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment |
643 | (122 | ) | |||||
Decrease in other long-term liabilities |
(24,477 | ) | (12,878 | ) | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net |
(114,208 | ) | (99,381 | ) | ||||
Net cash flows from operating activities |
(83,039 | ) | (18,445 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(51,449 | ) | (47,390 | ) | ||||
Acquisition of Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, Inc. (net of cash acquired) |
| (178,982 | ) | |||||
Acquisition of Tikatok, LLC |
| (2,305 | ) | |||||
Net decrease in other noncurrent assets |
(37 | ) | (2,994 | ) | ||||
Purchase of noncontrolling interest |
(300 | ) | | |||||
Net cash flows from investing activities |
(51,786 | ) | (231,671 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Net increase in credit facility |
116,500 | 325,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options |
16,951 | 745 | ||||||
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation |
1,586 | 686 | ||||||
Purchase of treasury stock |
(1,294 | ) | (1,474 | ) | ||||
Cash dividend paid to shareholders |
(29,720 | ) | (28,639 | ) | ||||
Financing fees paid related to debt used to acquire Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, Inc. |
| (37,069 | ) | |||||
Net cash flows from financing activities |
104,023 | 259,249 | ||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(30,802 | ) | 9,133 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
60,965 | 86,594 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 30,163 | 95,727 | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net: |
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Receivables, net |
$ | (78,677 | ) | 78,415 | ||||
Merchandise inventories |
(391,007 | ) | (131,943 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
(21,477 | ) | 29,519 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
376,953 | (75,372 | ) | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net |
$ | (114,208 | ) | (99,381 | ) | |||
Supplemental cash flow information: |
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Cash paid during the period for: |
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Interest paid |
$ | 21,293 | 846 | |||||
Income taxes (net of refunds) |
$ | 17,859 | 3,340 | |||||
Supplemental disclosure of subsidiaries acquired: |
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Assets acquired (net of cash acquired) |
$ | 1,513 | 1,409,232 | |||||
Liabilities assumed (including Seller Notes) |
1,213 | 1,227,945 | ||||||
Cash paid |
$ | 300 | 181,287 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, Barnes & Noble or the Company).
In the opinion of the Companys management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly its consolidated financial position as of October 30, 2010 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the 13 and 26 weeks then ended. These consolidated financial statements are condensed and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended May 1, 2010 (fiscal 2010).
On September 29, 2009, the Board of Directors of Barnes & Noble, Inc. authorized a change in the Companys fiscal year end from the Saturday closest to the last day of January to the Saturday closest to the last day of April. The change in fiscal year, which became effective on September 30, 2009 upon the closing of the acquisition of Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, Inc. (B&N College) by Barnes & Noble, Inc. (the Acquisition), gives the Company and B&N College the same fiscal year (see Note 13). The change was intended to better align the Companys fiscal year with the business cycles of both Barnes & Noble, Inc. and B&N College. As a result of the change in fiscal year, the Companys 2010 fiscal year began on May 3, 2009 and ended on May 1, 2010 (fiscal 2010).
Due to the increased focus on the internet and digital businesses, the Company performed an evaluation on the effect of its impact on the identification of operating segments. The assessment considered the way the business is managed (focusing on the financial information distributed) and the manner in which the chief operating decision maker interacts with other members of management. As a result of this assessment, the Company has determined that it has three operating segments: B&N Retail, B&N College and B&N.com (See Note 6).
Due to the seasonal nature of the business, the results of operations for the 13 and 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the 52 weeks ending April 30, 2011 (fiscal 2011).
(1) Merchandise Inventories
Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined primarily by the retail inventory method under both the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis and the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis. The Company uses the retail inventory method for 98% of the Companys merchandise inventories. As of October 30, 2010, October 31, 2009 and May 1, 2010, 81%, 82% and 87%, respectively, of the Companys inventory on the retail inventory method was valued under the FIFO basis. B&N Colleges textbook and trade book inventories are valued using the LIFO method, where the related reserve was not material to the recorded amount of the Companys inventories or results of operations.
Market is determined based on the estimated net realizable value, which is generally the selling price. Reserves for non-returnable inventory are based on the Companys history of liquidating non-returnable inventory.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The Company also estimates and accrues shortage for the period between the last physical count of inventory and the balance sheet date. Shortage rates are estimated and accrued based on historical rates and can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shortage trends.
(2) Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
(3) Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sales of the Companys products is recognized at the time of sale, other than those with multiple elements. The Company accrues for estimated sales returns in the period in which the related revenue is recognized based on historical experience and industry standards. Sales taxes collected from retail customers are excluded from reported revenues. All of the Companys sales are recognized as revenue on a net basis, including sales in connection with any periodic promotions offered to customers. The Company does not treat any promotional offers as expenses.
In accordance with ASC 605-25, Revenue Recognition, Multiple Element Arrangements and Accounting Standards Updates (ASU) 2009-13 and 2009-14, for multiple-element arrangements that involve tangible products that contain software that is essential to the tangible products functionality, undelivered software elements that relate to the tangible products essential software and other separable elements, the Company allocates revenue to all deliverables using the relative selling-price method. Under this method, revenue is allocated at the time of sale to all deliverables based on their relative selling price using a specific hierarchy. The hierarchy is as follows: vendor-specific objective evidence, third-party evidence of selling price, or best estimate of selling price. NOOK eBook Reader revenue (which includes revenue from the Companys NOOK 3G, NOOK Wi-Fi and NOOKcolor devices) is recognized at the segment point of sale. References herein to NOOK in the context of eReader revenue refer to NOOK 3G, NOOK Wi-Fi and NOOKcolor.
The Company includes post-service customer support (PCS) in the form of software updates and potential increased functionality on a when-and-if-available basis, as well as AT&T wireless access and wireless connectivity with the purchase of NOOK from the Company. Using the relative selling price described above, the Company allocates revenue based on the best estimate of selling price for the deliverables as no vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence exists for any of the elements. Revenue allocated to NOOK and the software essential to its functionality is recognized at the time of sale, provided all other conditions for revenue recognition are met. Revenue allocated to the PCS and the AT&T wireless access is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the 2-year estimated life of NOOK.
The Company also pays certain vendors who distribute NOOK a commission on the content sales sold through that device. The Company accounts for these transactions as a reduction in the sales price of the NOOK based on historical trends of content sales and a liability is established for the estimated commission expected to be paid over the life of the product. The Company recognizes revenue of the content at the point of sale of the content.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The Company records revenue from sales of digital content, sales of third-party extended warranties, service contracts and other products, for which the Company is not obligated to perform, and for which the Company does not meet the criteria for gross revenue recognition under ASC 605-45-45, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent, on a net basis. All other revenue is recognized on a gross basis.
The Barnes & Noble Member Program entitles Members to receive the following benefits: (i) in the stores, 40% discount off the current hardcover Barnes & Noble bestsellers, 20% discount off all adult hardcover books and 10% discount off Barnes & Noble sale price of other eligible items; (ii) unlimited free express shipping on orders made on Barnes & Noble.com; (iii) periodic special promotions at Barnes & Noble stores and online at Barnes & Noble.com. The annual fee of $25.00 is non-refundable after the first 30 days. Revenue is recognized over the twelve-month period based upon historical spending patterns for Barnes & Noble Members.
(4) Research and Development Costs for Software Products
Software development costs to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed are capitalized in accordance with ASC 985-20. Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale. A certain amount of judgment and estimation is required to assess when technological feasibility is established, as well as the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. The Companys products reach technological feasibility shortly before the products are released and therefore research and development costs are generally expensed as incurred.
(5) Earnings (Loss) per Share
In accordance with ASC 260-10-45, Share-Based Payment Arrangements and Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method, the Companys unvested restricted shares and shares issuable under the Companys deferred compensation plan are considered participating securities. During periods of net income, the calculation of earnings per share for common stock are reclassified to exclude the income attributable to the unvested restricted shares and shares issuable under the Companys deferred compensation plan from the numerator and exclude the dilutive impact of those shares from the denominator. During periods of net loss, no effect is given to the participating securities because they do not share in the losses of the Company. Due to the net loss during the periods, participating securities in the amounts of 3,215,679 and 2,148,913 for the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively, and participating securities in the amounts of 3,168,058, and 2,018,667 for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively, were excluded in the calculation of earnings per share using the two-class method because the effect would be antidilutive.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The following is a reconciliation of the Companys basic and diluted earnings per share calculation:
13 weeks ended | 26 weeks ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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Numerator for basic earnings per share: |
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Net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. |
$ | (12,568 | ) | (23,957 | ) | (75,085 | ) | (11,689 | ) | |||||||
Less allocation of earnings and dividends to participating securities |
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Net loss available to common shareholders |
$ | (12,568 | ) | (23,957 | ) | (75,085 | ) | (11,689 | ) | |||||||
Numerator for diluted earnings per share: |
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Net loss available to common shareholders |
$ | (12,568 | ) | (23,957 | ) | (75,085 | ) | (11,689 | ) | |||||||
Effect of dilutive options |
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Net loss available to common shareholders |
$ | (12,568 | ) | (23,957 | ) | (75,085 | ) | (11,689 | ) | |||||||
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share: |
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Basic weighted average common shares |
56,708 | 55,230 | 56,239 | 55,208 | ||||||||||||
Average dilutive options |
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Diluted weighted average common shares |
56,708 | 55,230 | 56,239 | 55,208 | ||||||||||||
Basic earnings per common share |
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Net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. |
$ | (0.22 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (1.34 | ) | (0.21 | ) | |||||||
Diluted earnings per common share |
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Net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. |
$ | (0.22 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (1.34 | ) | (0.21 | ) |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
(6) Segment Reporting
The Company identifies its operating segments based on the way the business is managed (focusing on the financial information distributed) and the manner in which the chief operating decision maker interacts with other members of management. As a result of this assessment, the Company has determined that it has three operating segments: B&N Retail, B&N College and B&N.com.
B&N Retail
This segment includes 717 bookstores as of October 30, 2010, primarily under the Barnes & Noble Booksellers trade name. The 717 Barnes & Noble stores generally offer a NOOK Boutique/Counter, a comprehensive title base, a café, a childrens section, a music department, a magazine section and a calendar of ongoing events, including author appearances and childrens activities. The B&N Retail segment also includes the Companys publishing operation, Sterling Publishing.
B&N College
This segment includes 637 stores as of October 30, 2010 that are primarily stores operated under contracts by B&N College. The 637 B&N College stores generally sell and rent new, used and digital textbooks, as well as sell course-related materials, emblematic apparel and gifts, trade books, school and dorm supplies, and convenience and café items.
B&N.com
This segment includes the Companys online business, which includes the Companys e-commerce site and features an eBookstore and digital newsstand. Additionally, this segment includes the development and support of the Companys NOOK product offering. These products enable customers to buy and read eBooks on the widest range of platforms, including NOOK eBook Readers, devices from partner companies, and hundreds of the most popular mobile and computing devices using free NOOK software.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Summarized financial information concerning the Companys reportable segments is presented below:
Sales
13 Weeks Ended | 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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B&N Retail |
$ | 930,793 | $ | 975,153 | $ | 1,957,062 | $ | 2,028,819 | ||||||||
B&N College(a) |
798,081 | 65,254 | 1,023,670 | 65,254 | ||||||||||||
B&N.com |
176,703 | 120,488 | 321,415 | 222,503 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 1,905,577 | $ | 1,160,895 | $ | 3,302,147 | $ | 2,316,576 | ||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization
13 Weeks Ended | 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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B&N Retail |
$ | 39,919 | $ | 39,333 | $ | 79,321 | $ | 78,910 | ||||||||
B&N College(a) |
10,758 | 3,874 | 21,326 | 3,874 | ||||||||||||
B&N.com |
6,100 | 5,962 | 13,034 | 11,238 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 56,777 | $ | 49,169 | $ | 113,681 | $ | 94,022 | ||||||||
Operating Profit/(Loss)
13 Weeks Ended | 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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B&N Retail |
$ | (38,654 | ) | $ | (2,628 | ) | $ | (52,535 | ) | $ | 29,477 | |||||
B&N College(a) |
84,523 | (10,163 | ) | 64,422 | (10,163 | ) | ||||||||||
B&N.com |
(56,348 | ) | (19,617 | ) | (109,979 | ) | (31,070 | ) | ||||||||
Total |
$ | (10,479 | ) | $ | (32,408 | ) | $ | (98,092 | ) | $ | (11,756 | ) | ||||
Capital Expenditures
13 Weeks Ended | 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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B&N Retail |
$ | 13,756 | $ | 16,759 | $ | 23,620 | $ | 34,915 | ||||||||
B&N College(a) |
9,191 | 1,530 | 16,368 | 1,530 | ||||||||||||
B&N.com |
7,078 | 5,820 | 11,461 | 10,945 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 30,025 | $ | 24,109 | $ | 51,449 | $ | 47,390 | ||||||||
Total Assets
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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B&N Retail |
$ | 2,518,279 | $ | 2,525,571 | ||||
B&N College |
1,260,014 | 1,248,504 | ||||||
B&N.com |
240,973 | 333,256 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 4,019,266 | $ | 4,107,331 | ||||
(a) | Includes only the financial information of B&N College since the date of the Acquisition on September 30, 2009. |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
A reconciliation of operating profit from reportable segments to income from continuing operations before taxes in the consolidated financial statements is as follows:
13 Weeks Ended | 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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Reportable segments operating loss |
$ | (10,479 | ) | $ | (32,408 | ) | $ | (98,092 | ) | $ | (11,756 | ) | ||||
Interest, net |
12,791 | 3,945 | 26,053 | 4,248 | ||||||||||||
Consolidated income before taxes |
$ | (23,270 | ) | $ | (36,353 | ) | $ | (124,145 | ) | $ | (16,004 | ) | ||||
(7) Changes in Intangible Assets and Goodwill
As of October 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortizable intangible assets |
Useful Life |
Gross Carrying Amount |
Accumulated Amortization |
Total | ||||||||||||
Customer relationships |
5-25 | $ | 257,410 | $ | (12,567 | ) | $ | 244,843 | ||||||||
Author contracts |
10 | 18,461 | (14,281 | ) | 4,180 | |||||||||||
Technology |
5-10 | 5,850 | (1,223 | ) | 4,627 | |||||||||||
Distribution contracts |
10 | 8,325 | (3,991 | ) | 4,334 | |||||||||||
Other |
3-10 | 4,632 | (3,730 | ) | 902 | |||||||||||
$ | 294,678 | $ | (35,792 | ) | $ | 258,886 | ||||||||||
Unamortizable intangible assets |
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Trade name |
$ | 293,400 | ||||||||||||||
Copyrights |
166 | |||||||||||||||
Publishing contracts |
21,336 | |||||||||||||||
$ | 314,902 | |||||||||||||||
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
All amortizable intangible assets are being amortized over their useful life on a straight-line basis, except for the customer relationships related to the Fictionwise acquisition that are being amortized on an accelerated basis.
Aggregate Amortization Expense: |
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For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 |
$ | 7,286 | ||
For the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009 |
$ | 3,652 | ||
Estimated Amortization Expense: |
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(12 months ending on or about April 30) | ||||
2011 |
$ | 14,511 | ||
2012 |
$ | 14,144 | ||
2013 |
$ | 13,813 | ||
2014 |
$ | 13,077 | ||
2015 |
$ | 11,293 |
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 are as follows:
B&N Retail and B&N.com (a) |
B&N College | Total Company | ||||||||||
Balance as of May 1, 2010 |
$ | 254,471 | $ | 274,070 | $ | 528,541 | ||||||
Benefit of excess tax amortization (b) |
(2,214 | ) | | (2,214 | ) | |||||||
Balance as of October 30, 2010 |
$ | 252,257 | $ | 274,070 | $ | 526,327 | ||||||
(a) | The Company is currently evaluating the allocation of goodwill between B&N Retail and B&N.com. |
(b) | The tax basis of goodwill arising from an acquisition during the 52 weeks ended January 29, 2005 exceeded the related basis for financial reporting purposes by approximately $96,576. In accordance with ASC 740-10-30, Accounting for Income Taxes, the Company is recognizing the tax benefits of amortizing such excess as a reduction of goodwill as it is realized on the Companys income tax return. |
(8) Gift Cards
The Company sells gift cards which can be used in its stores or on Barnes & Noble.com. The Company does not charge administrative or dormancy fees on gift cards and gift cards have no expiration dates. Upon the purchase of a gift card, a liability is established for its cash value. Revenue associated with gift cards is deferred until redemption of the gift card. Over time, some portion of the gift cards issued is not redeemed. The Company estimates the portion of the gift card liability for which the likelihood of redemption is remote based upon the Companys historical redemption patterns. The Company records this amount in income on a straight-line basis over a 12-month period beginning in the 13th month after the month the gift card was originally sold. If actual redemption patterns vary from the Companys estimates, actual gift card breakage may differ from the amounts recorded. Through fiscal 2010, the Company also sold online gift certificates for use solely on Barnes
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
& Noble.com, which were treated the same way as gift cards. The Company recognized gift card breakage of $4,929 and $5,479 during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively, and $9,914 and $10,944 during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively. The Company had gift card liabilities of $270,830 and $256,288 as of October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively, which amounts are included in accrued liabilities.
(9) Other Long-Term Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities consist primarily of deferred rent and obligations under the Junior Seller Note (see Note 13). The Company provides for minimum rent expense over the lease terms (including the build-out period) on a straight-line basis. The excess of such rent expense over actual lease payments (net of tenant allowances) is classified as deferred rent. Other long-term liabilities also include accrued pension liabilities and store closing expenses. The Company had the following long-term liabilities at October 30, 2010, October 31, 2009 and May 1, 2010:
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
May 1, 2010 |
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Deferred Rent |
$ | 300,184 | 348,640 | 324,528 | ||||||||
Junior Seller Note (see Note 13) |
150,000 | 250,000 | 150,000 | |||||||||
Other |
31,242 | 28,077 | 31,375 | |||||||||
Total long-term liabilities |
$ | 481,426 | 626,717 | 505,903 | ||||||||
(10) Income Taxes
As of October 30, 2010, the Company had $15,457 of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which, if recognized, would affect the Companys effective tax rate. The Companys continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company had $3,131 accrued for interest and penalties, which is included in the $15,457 of unrecognized tax benefits noted above.
The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in jurisdictions of each state having an income tax. The tax years that remain subject to examination are primarily 2007 and forward. Some earlier years remain open for a small minority of states.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
(11) Fair Values of Financial Instruments
In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the fair value of an asset is considered to be the price at which the asset could be sold in an orderly transaction between unrelated knowledgeable and willing parties. A liabilitys fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are measured using a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include:
Level 1 | Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets |
Level 2 | Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable |
Level 3 | Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions |
Quarter Ended October 30, 2010 |
Fair Value Measurement Using | |||||||||||||||||||
Description |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
Total Gains (Losses) |
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Contingent consideration (See Note 15) |
$ | 5,626 | | | 5,626 | (143 | ) |
The following table presents the changes in Level 3 contingent consideration liability for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010:
Acquisition of Fictionwise |
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Beginning balance, May 1, 2010 |
$ | 8,165 | ||
Payments |
(2,682 | ) | ||
Losses |
143 | |||
Balance, October 30, 2010 |
$ | 5,626 | ||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Companys financial instruments, other than those presented in the disclosures above, include cash, receivables, other investments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The fair values of cash, receivables, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximated carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company believes that its Credit Facility approximates fair value since interest rates are adjusted to reflect current rates. The Company believes that the terms and conditions of the Seller Notes are consistent with comparable market debt issues.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
(12) Credit Facility
On September 30, 2009, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders, under which the lenders committed to provide up to $1,000,000 in commitments under a four-year asset-backed revolving credit facility (the Credit Facility) and which is secured by eligible inventory and accounts receivable and related assets. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are limited to a specified percentage of eligible inventories and accounts receivable and accrue interest, at the election of the Company, at Base Rate or LIBO Rate, plus, in each case, an Applicable Margin (each term as defined in the Credit Agreement). In addition, the Company has the option to request the increase in commitments under the Credit Agreement by up to $300,000, subject to certain restrictions.
The Credit Agreement includes a fixed charge coverage ratio requirement which would be triggered if Availability (as defined in the Credit Agreement) were to fall below (a) the greater of (i) 15% of the Loan Cap (as defined in the Credit Agreement) or (ii) $110,000. In addition, the Credit Facility contains covenants that limit, among other things, the Companys ability to incur indebtedness, create liens, make investments, make restricted payments, merge or acquire assets, and contains default provisions that are typical for this type of financing, among other things.
The Company paid $37,207 for advisory and arrangement fees related to the Credit Facility, which are being amortized over the four-year life of the Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility replaces the Companys prior $850,000 credit agreement which had a maturity date of January 30, 2010, as well as B&N Colleges $400,000 credit agreement which had a maturity date of November 13, 2011. The remaining unamortized deferred costs of $807 relating to the Companys prior credit facility were deferred and are being amortized over the four-year term of the Credit Facility.
(13) Acquisition of B&N College
On September 30, 2009, the Company completed the Acquisition of B&N College from Leonard Riggio and Louise Riggio (Sellers) pursuant a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of August 7, 2009 among the Company and the Sellers (Purchase Agreement). Mr. Riggio is the Chairman of the Companys Board of Directors and a significant stockholder. As part of the transaction, the Company acquired the Barnes & Noble trade name that had been owned by B&N College and licensed to the Company.
On September 30, 2009, in connection with the closing of the Acquisition described above, the Company issued the Sellers (i) a senior subordinated note in the principal amount of $100,000, payable in full on December 15, 2010, with interest of 8% per annum payable on the unpaid principal amount (the Senior Seller Note), and (ii) a junior subordinated note in the principal amount of $150,000, payable in full on the fifth anniversary of the closing of the Acquisition, with interest of 10% per annum payable on the unpaid principal amount (the Junior Seller Note; and together with the Senior Seller Note, the Seller Notes). On December 22, 2009, the Company consented to the pledge and assignment of the Senior Seller Note by the Sellers as collateral security.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The purchase price paid to the Sellers under the Purchase Agreement was $596,000, consisting of $346,000 in cash and $250,000 in Seller Notes. However, pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the cash paid to the Sellers was reduced by $82,352 in cash bonuses paid by B&N College to 192 members of its management team and employees, not including Leonard Riggio. The Company financed the Acquisition through $250,000 of seller financing, $150,000 from the Credit Facility and the remainder from both the Companys and B&N Colleges cash on hand.
The Acquisition was accounted for as a business purchase pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, Business Combinations (ASC 805). As required by ASC 805-20, the Company allocated the purchase price to assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed financial information assumes that the Acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations in accordance with ASC 805 and represents a pro forma presentation based upon available information of the combining companies giving effect to the Acquisition as if it had occurred on May 3, 2009, the first date of B&N Colleges prior fiscal year, with adjustments for amortization expense of intangible assets, depreciation expense for the fair value of property and equipment above its book value, termination or changes in certain compensation arrangements, termination of textbook royalties, non-operating expenses not acquired in the Acquisition, interest expense and income tax expense:
13 weeks ended October 31, 2009 |
26 weeks ended October 31, 2009 |
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Sales |
$ | 1,921,668 | $ | 3,292,674 | ||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. |
$ | 17,695 | $ | 5,203 | ||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. per common share |
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Basic |
$ | 0.31 | $ | 0.09 | ||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.30 | $ | 0.09 |
The unaudited pro forma condensed financial information is based on the assumptions and adjustments which give effect to events that are: (i) directly attributable to the Acquisition; (ii) expected to have a continuing impact; and (iii) factually supportable. The unaudited pro forma condensed financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have been achieved had the Acquisition been consummated as of the dates indicated or of the results that may be obtained in the future.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
(14) Tikatok Acquisition
On September 24, 2009, the Company acquired the assets of Tikatok Inc. (Tikatok) for $2,305 in cash. Tikatok is an online platform where parents and their children and others can write, illustrate, and publish stories into hardcover and paperback books. On its website, Tikatok makes available, among other things, its patent-pending StorySparks system, which helps to walk children through the process of creating and writing stories and expands the Companys reach to additional parents, educators and librarians. In addition to the closing purchase price, the Company has made and may make bonus and/or earn out payments if certain performance targets are met over the next four years.
The Tikatok acquisition was accounted for as a business purchase pursuant to ASC 805. In accordance with ASC 805-20, the purchase price has been allocated to assets based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date.
The results of operations for the period subsequent to the Tikatok acquisition are included in the consolidated financial statements. The pro forma effect assuming the acquisition of Tikatok at the beginning of the fiscal year period and prior fiscal year is not material.
(15) Acquisition of Fictionwise
On March 4, 2009, the Company acquired Fictionwise, Inc. (Fictionwise), then a leader in the eBook marketplace, for $15,729 in cash. In addition to the closing purchase price, the Company has made and may make earn-out payments through 2011. The acquisition provided a core component to the Companys overall digital strategy, enabling the launch of one of the worlds largest eBookstores on July 20, 2009. The eBookstore on Barnes & Noble.com enables customers to buy eBooks and read them on a wide range of platforms, including NOOK, the Companys eBook reader, iPhone® and iPod touch®, BlackBerry®, Motorola smartphones, as well as most laptops or full-sized desktop computers.
The Fictionwise acquisition was accounted for as a business purchase pursuant to ASC 805, Business Combinations. In accordance with ASC 805-20, the purchase price has been allocated to assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date. The fair value of the contingent consideration at the Fictionwise acquisition date is included in the purchase price. The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement is determined by estimating the expected (probability weighted) earn-out payments discounted to present value. Changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration were recorded in selling and administrative expenses. There was no material change in the fair value of contingent consideration at October 30, 2010 compared to the fair value estimated at October 31, 2009.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The Fictionwise results of operations for the period subsequent to the Fictionwise acquisition date are included in the consolidated financial statements. The pro forma effect assuming the acquisition of Fictionwise at the beginning of the fiscal year and prior fiscal year is not material.
(16) Stock-Based Compensation
The Company maintains three share-based incentive plans: the 1996 Incentive Plan, the 2004 Incentive Plan and the 2009 Incentive Plan. Prior to June 2, 2009, the Company issued restricted stock and stock options under the 1996 and 2004 Incentive Plans. On June 2, 2009, the Companys shareholders approved the 2009 Incentive Plan. The maximum number of shares issuable under the 2009 Incentive Plan is 950,000, plus shares that remain available under the Companys shareholder-approved 2004 Incentive Plan. At October 30, 2010, there were approximately 999,846 shares of common stock available for future grants under the 2009 Incentive Plan.
A restricted stock award is an award of common stock that is subject to certain restrictions during a specified period. Restricted stock awards are independent of option grants and are generally subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the release of the restrictions. The grantee cannot transfer the shares before the restricted shares vest. Shares of unvested restricted stock have the same voting rights as common stock, are entitled to receive dividends and other distributions thereon and are considered to be currently issued and outstanding. The Companys restricted stock awards vest over a period of one to five years. The Company expenses the cost of the restricted stock awards, which is determined to be the fair market value of the shares at the date of grant, straight-line over the period during which the restrictions lapse. For these purposes, the fair market value of the restricted stock is determined based on the closing price of the Companys common stock on the grant date.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value the Companys stock options for each stock option award. Using this option-pricing model, the fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant. The fair value of the Companys stock option awards, which are generally subject to pro-rata vesting annually over four years, is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the stock options. The expected volatility assumption is based on traded options volatility of the Companys stock over a term equal to the expected term of the option granted. The expected term of stock option awards granted is derived from historical exercise experience under the Companys stock option plans and represents the period of time that stock option awards granted are expected to be outstanding. The expected term assumption incorporates the contractual term of an option grant, which is ten years, as well as the vesting period of an award, which is generally pro-rata vesting annually over four years. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury constant maturity with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option granted.
No options were granted for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and for the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Stock-Based Compensation Activity
The following table presents a summary of the Companys stock options activity for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010:
Number of Shares (in thousands) |
Weighted Average Exercise Price |
|||||||
Balance, May 1, 2010 |
5,498 | $ | 20.19 | |||||
Granted |
| | ||||||
Exercised |
(1,003 | ) | 16.90 | |||||
Forfeited |
(34 | ) | 18.93 | |||||
Balance, October 30, 2010 |
4,461 | 20.94 | ||||||
Exercisable at October 30, 2010 |
3,961 | $ | 20.80 |
As of October 30, 2010, there was $2,304 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options granted under the Companys share-based compensation plans. That expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.42 years.
The following table presents a summary of the Companys restricted stock activity for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010:
Number of Shares (in thousands) |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
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Balance, May 1, 2010 |
2,330 | $ | 24.15 | |||||
Granted |
591 | 16.96 | ||||||
Vested |
(236 | ) | 28.24 | |||||
Forfeited |
(50 | ) | 27.32 | |||||
Balance, October 30, 2010 |
2,635 | $ | 22.11 | |||||
As of October 30, 2010, there was $48,683 of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.64 years.
For the 13 and 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows:
13 weeks ended | 26 weeks ended | |||||||||||||||
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
October 30, 2010 |
October 31, 2009 |
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Selling and administrative expenses |
$ | 5,225 | 4,075 | 10,374 | 7,813 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
(17) Acquisition of Noncontrolling Interest
Sterling Publishing had a joint venture in Begin Smart LLC (Begin Smart), owning a 50% interest to develop, sell, and distribute books for infants, toddlers, and children under the brand name BEGIN SMART®. During the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Company purchased the remaining 50% outside interest in Begin Smart for $300. 100% of Begin Smart results of operations for the period subsequent to the Begin Smart acquisition date are included in the consolidated financial statements. The pro forma effect assuming the acquisition of Begin Smart at the beginning of the fiscal year and prior fiscal year is not material.
(18) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
As of December 31, 1999, substantially all employees of the Company were covered under a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (the Pension Plan). As of January 1, 2000, the Pension Plan was amended so that employees no longer earn benefits for subsequent service. Effective December 31, 2004, the barnesandnoble.com llc (Barnes & Noble.com) Employees Retirement Plan (the B&N.com Retirement Plan) was merged with the Pension Plan. Substantially all employees of Barnes & Noble.com were covered under the B&N.com Retirement Plan. As of July 1, 2000, the B&N.com Retirement Plan was amended so that employees no longer earn benefits for subsequent service. Subsequent service continues to be the basis for vesting of benefits not yet vested at December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000 for the Pension Plan and the B&N.com Retirement Plan, respectively, and the Pension Plan will continue to hold assets and pay benefits. The actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension costs are reviewed annually. Pension expense was $631 and $822 for the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively, and $1,245 and $1,584 for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively.
The Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits (the Postretirement Plan) to certain retired employees, limited to those receiving benefits or retired as of April 1, 1993. Total Company contributions charged to employee benefit expenses for the Postretirement Plan were $38 for the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively, and $75 for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively.
(19) Shareholders Equity
On November 17, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a dividend, payable to stockholders of record on November 27, 2009 of one right (a Right) per each share of outstanding Common Stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share (Common Stock), to purchase 1/1000th of a share of Series I Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (the Preferred Stock), at a price of $100.00 per share (such amount, as may be adjusted from time to time as provided in the Rights Agreement described below, the Purchase Price). In connection therewith, on November 17, 2009, the Company entered into a Rights Agreement, dated November 17, 2009 (as amended February 17, 2010, June 23, 2010 and October 29, 2010, and as may be further amended from time to time, the Rights Agreement) with Mellon Investor Services LLC, as Rights Agent. The Rights will be exercisable upon the earlier of (i) such date the Company learns that a
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
person or group, without Board approval, acquires or obtains the right to acquire beneficial ownership of 20% or more of Barnes & Nobles outstanding common stock or a person or group that already beneficially owns 20% or more of the Companys outstanding common stock at the time the Rights Agreement was entered into, without Board approval, acquires any additional shares (other than pursuant to the Companys compensation or benefit plans) (any person or group specified in this sentence, an Acquiring Person) and (ii) such date a person or group announces an intention to commence or following the commencement of (as designated by the Board) a tender or exchange offer which could result in the beneficial ownership of 20% or more of Barnes & Nobles outstanding common stock. The Rights will expire on November 17, 2012, unless earlier redeemed or canceled by the Company. If a person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, each Rights holder (other than the Acquiring Person) will be entitled to receive, upon exercise of the Right and payment of the Purchase Price, that number of 1/1000ths of a share of Preferred Stock equal to the number of shares of Common Stock which at the time of the applicable triggering transaction would have a market value of twice the Purchase Price. In the event the Company is acquired in a merger or other business combination by an Acquiring Person, or 50% or more of the Companys assets are sold to an Acquiring Person, each Right will entitle its holder (other than an Acquiring Person) to purchase common shares in the surviving entity at 50% of the market price. In connection with the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on September 28, 2010, Yucaipa American Alliance Fund II, L.P. and Yucaipa American Alliance (Parallel) Fund II, L.P. submitted a non-binding proposal requesting the Board of Directors amend the Rights Agreement to increase the beneficial ownership threshold in the Rights Agreement from 20% to 30%. A majority of the votes cast by stockholders at the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders were against this non-binding proposal. On October 28, 2010 the Board of Directors of the Company gave notice of a Special Meeting of Stockholders on November 17, 2010 to seek stockholder ratification of the Rights Agreement. At the November 17, 2010 Special Meeting, the holders of a majority of the outstanding Common Stock entitled to vote at that Special Meeting voted to ratify the Boards adoption of the Rights Agreement. See Note 20 for a description of certain legal proceedings with respect to the Rights Agreement.
(20) Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, including actions with respect to contracts, intellectual property, taxation, employment, benefits, securities, personal injuries and other matters. The results of these proceedings in the ordinary course of business are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The following is a discussion of the material legal matters involving the Company.
In re Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation
The class action lawsuit In re Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in April 2002 (the Action) named over 1,000 individuals and 300 corporations, including Fatbrain.com, LLC, a former subsidiary of Barnes & Noble.com (Fatbrain), and its former officers and directors. The amended complaints in the Action all allege that the initial public offering
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
registration statements filed by the defendant issuers with the SEC, including the one filed by Fatbrain, were false and misleading because they failed to disclose that the defendant underwriters were receiving excess compensation in the form of profit sharing with certain of its customers and that some of those customers agreed to buy additional shares of the defendant issuers common stock in the aftermarket at increasing prices. The amended complaints also allege that the foregoing constitute violations of: (i) Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), by the defendant issuers, the directors and officers signing the related registration statements, and the related underwriters; (ii) Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), by the same parties; and (iii) the control person provisions of the Securities Act and Exchange Act by certain directors and officers of the defendant issuers. A motion to dismiss by the defendant issuers, including Fatbrain, was denied.
After extensive negotiations among representatives of plaintiffs and defendants, the parties entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU), outlining a proposed settlement resolving the claims in the Action between plaintiffs and the defendant issuers. Subsequently a settlement agreement was executed between the defendants and plaintiffs in the Action, the terms of which are consistent with the MOU. The settlement agreement was submitted to the court for approval and on February 15, 2005, the judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement.
On December 5, 2006, the federal appeals court for the Second Circuit issued a decision reversing the District Courts class certification decision in six focus cases. In light of that decision, the District Court stayed all proceedings, including consideration of the settlement. Plaintiffs then filed, in January 2007, a Petition for Rehearing En Banc before the Second Circuit, which was denied in April 2007. On May 30, 2007, plaintiffs moved, before the District Court, to certify a new class. On June 25, 2007, the District Court entered an order terminating the settlement agreement. On October 2, 2008, plaintiffs agreed to withdraw the class certification motion. On October 10, 2008, the District Court signed an order granting the request.
A settlement agreement in principle, subject to court approval, was negotiated among counsel for all of the issuers, plaintiffs, insurers and underwriters and executed by Barnes & Noble. Final court approval of the settlement was granted on October 5, 2009. The District Court has finished entering the judgments approving the settlement in all of the IPO cases, with the last judgment entered on January 22, 2010. Pursuant to the settlement, no settlement payment will be made by the Company. Since that time, various notices of appeal have been filed by certain objectors on an interlocutory basis. Should any of these appeals be successful and the approval of the settlement overturned, the Company intends to vigorously defend this lawsuit.
Minor v. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. et al.
On May 1, 2009, a purported class action complaint was filed against B&N Booksellers, Inc. (B&N Booksellers) in the Superior Court for the State of California alleging wage payments by instruments in a form that did not comply with the requirements of the California Labor Code, allegedly resulting in impermissible wage payment reductions and calling for imposition of statutory penalties. The complaint also alleges a violation of the California Labor Codes Private Attorneys General Act and seeks restitution of such allegedly unpaid wages under Californias
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
unfair competition law, and an injunction compelling compliance with the California Labor Code. The complaint alleges two subclasses of 500 and 200 employees, respectively (there may be overlap among the subclasses), but contains no allegations concerning the number of alleged violations or the amount of recovery sought on behalf of the purported class. On June 3, 2009, B&N Booksellers filed an answer denying all claims. Discovery concerning purported class member payroll checks and related information is ongoing. On August 19, 2010, B&N Booksellers filed a motion to dismiss the case for lack of a class representative when the name plaintiff advised she did not wish to continue to serve in that role. On October 15, 2010 the Court issued an order denying B&N Booksellers motion to dismiss. The Court further ruled that Ms. Minor could not serve as a class representative. The Court also granted Plaintiffs Motion to Compel Further Responses to previously-served discovery seeking contact information for the putative class. B&N Booksellers provided that information on October 15, 2010. The previously scheduled Case Management Conference has been continued to January 27, 2011.
In re Barnes & Noble Stockholder Derivative Litigation (Consolidated Cases Formerly Captioned Separately as: Louisiana Municipal Police Employees Retirement System v. Riggio et al.; Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority v. Riggio et al.; City of Ann Arbor Employees Retirement System v. Riggio et al.; Louise Schuman v. Riggio et al.; Virgin Islands Government Employees Retirement System v. Riggio et al.; Electrical Workers Pension Fund, Local 103, I.B.E.W. v. Riggio et al.)
Between August 17, 2009 and August 31, 2009, five putative shareholder derivative complaints were filed in Delaware Chancery Court against the Companys directors. The complaints generally allege breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment in connection with the Companys entry into a definitive agreement to purchase Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, which was announced on August 10, 2009 (the Transaction). The complaints generally seek damages in favor of the Company in an unspecified amount; costs, fees and interest; disgorgement; restitution; and equitable relief, including injunctive relief. On September 1, 2009, the Delaware Chancery Court issued an Order of Consolidation consolidating the five lawsuits (the Consolidated Cases) and directing plaintiffs to file a consolidated amended complaint. In a related development, on August 27, 2009, the Company received a demand pursuant to Delaware General Corporation Law, Section 220, on behalf of the Electrical Workers Pension Fund, Local 103, I.B.E.W., a shareholder, seeking to inspect certain books and records related to the Transaction. The Company provided this shareholder with certain documents, on a confidential basis, in response to its demand. On September 18, 2009, this shareholder filed a shareholder derivative complaint in Delaware Chancery Court against certain of the Companys directors alleging breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment and seeking to enjoin the consummation of the Transaction. At that time, this shareholder also filed a motion for expedited proceedings. At a hearing held on September 21, 2009, the court denied plaintiffs request for expedited proceedings. On October 6, 2009, the plaintiffs in the Consolidated Cases filed a motion seeking to consolidate the later-filed sixth case with the Consolidated Cases. Also on October 6, 2009, the plaintiff in the sixth case filed a separate motion seeking to consolidate its case with the Consolidated Cases and appoint it as co-lead plaintiff and to appoint its counsel as co-lead counsel. On November 3, 2009, a Consolidated Complaint was filed in the Consolidated Cases. The Company and defendants sought an extension of their time to answer or otherwise respond to the complaints while the plaintiffs respective consolidation motions were pending. On December 11, 2009, the court entered an order consolidating all actions and appointing co-lead counsel for plaintiffs. Plaintiffs designated the Consolidated Complaint filed on November 3, 2009 to be the operative Complaint. The Company and defendants filed motions to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint on January 12, 2010. On
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Continued)
For the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(unaudited)
January 29, 2010, plaintiffs informed defendants that they would amend their Complaint rather than respond to defendants motions to dismiss. Plaintiffs filed an Amended Consolidated Complaint on March 16, 2010. The Company and defendants filed motions to dismiss the Amended Consolidated Complaint on April 30, 2010. Plaintiffs filed their response to the motion to dismiss on June 2, 2010. Oral argument on the motions to dismiss was held on October 21, 2010. Following those arguments, the Court denied the Companys motion to dismiss, denied in part and granted in part the motion to dismiss filed by Defendants Leonard Riggio, Stephen Riggio and Lawrence Zilavy, and denied in part and granted in part the motion to dismiss filed by the remaining defendants, dismissing all claims asserted against Directors George Campbell, Jr. and Patricia Higgins. Discovery in this matter is proceeding.
Spring Design Inc. v. Barnesandnoble.com LLC
On November 2, 2009, plaintiff filed a complaint against Barnes & Noble.com in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging breach of nondisclosure agreement, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition in connection with Barnes & Noble.coms development of its NOOK eReader. On November 11, 2009, plaintiff filed its first amended complaint and a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin shipments of NOOK. A hearing on plaintiffs preliminary injunction motion took place on November 30, 2009. On December 1, 2009, the Court issued an order denying plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction, in which it stated, among other things, that plaintiff had not presented sufficient evidence to show that it is likely to succeed on the merits. On January 12, 2010, plaintiff filed a second amended complaint, and on April 22, 2010, after Barnes & Noble.coms motion to dismiss certain issues on the face of the pleadings was denied, Barnes & Noble.com filed an answer denying all claims. Fact discovery ensued and was completed on July 13, 2010. The parties then submitted expert reports and engaged in expert discovery. After fact and expert discovery closed, both parties filed motions for summary judgment. Hearings on the parties motions were conducted on November 22, 2010. The Court referred the parties to meet and confer with the Special Master in the litigation to set a time table for the submission of their proposed chronology of undisputed fact and directed the Special Master to submit a report to the Court containing a final chronology on or before December 10, 2010. The parties met with the Special Master on November 23, 2010. The Court will set a further hearing date on the motion for summary judgment after receipt of the Special Masters report, if deemed necessary by the Court.
Yucaipa American Alliance Fund II, L.P. v. Leonard Riggio, et al.
On May 5, 2010, a complaint was filed in Delaware Chancery Court by two of the Companys shareholders against the Company and its directors. The complaint generally alleges breaches of fiduciary duties by the Companys directors in connection with the adoption of a Shareholders Rights Plan on November 17, 2009, and the amendment of that plan on February 17, 2010. The complaints generally seek damages in an unspecified amount; costs and fees; and equitable relief, including injunctive relief. On May 5, 2010, the plaintiffs also filed a motion for expedited proceedings. The Court granted that motion on May 25, 2010 and set a trial on the matter to begin on July 8, 2010. Trial concluded on July 13, and post-trial argument was held on July 22. On August 12, the Court ruled in favor of defendants and dismissed plaintiffs claims. On August 20, plaintiffs filed a post-trial motion for relief from the August 12 judgment, requesting that the Chancery Court reverse its ruling. Defendants filed an opposition to plaintiffs post-trial motion on August 24, 2010, and the motion was denied on September 2, 2010. On September 2, 2010, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal from the Chancery Courts August 12 judgment and the denial of plaintiffs post-trial motion. Briefing on that appeal has not yet been completed.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
New York, New York
We have reviewed the condensed consolidated balance sheets of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations for the 13 and 26 week periods ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, changes in shareholders equity for the 26 week period ended October 30, 2010, and cash flows for the 26 week periods ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009 included in the accompanying Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-Q for the period ended October 30, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, 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 the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the consolidated balance sheet of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of May 1, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated June 30, 2010, 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 May 1, 2010 is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP |
BDO USA, LLP |
New York, New York |
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Item 2: | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The primary sources of Barnes & Noble, Inc.s (Barnes & Noble or the Company) cash are net cash flows from operating activities, funds available under its senior credit facility and short-term vendor financing.
The Companys cash and cash equivalents were $30.2 million as of October 30, 2010, compared with $95.7 million as of October 31, 2009.
Merchandise inventories increased $30.2 million, or 1.75%, to $1.761 billion as of October 30, 2010, compared with $1.731 billion as of October 31, 2009.
The Companys investing activities consist principally of capital expenditures for the Companys website and digital initiatives, new store construction, the maintenance of existing stores and system enhancements for the Companys stores. Capital expenditures totaled $51.4 million and $47.4 million during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively. This increase was due to the inclusion of B&N College offset by less new B&N Retail store openings.
On September 30, 2009, the Company completed the acquisition (the Acquisition) of B&N College from Leonard Riggio and Louise Riggio (the Sellers) pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of August 7, 2009 among the Company and the Sellers (the Purchase Agreement). Mr. Riggio is the Chairman of the Companys Board of Directors and a significant stockholder.
The purchase price paid to the Sellers under the Purchase Agreement was $596 million, consisting of $346 million in cash and $250 million in aggregate principal amount of the Seller Notes described in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein. However, pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the cash paid to the Sellers was reduced by approximately $82 million in cash bonuses paid by B&N College to 192 members of its management team and employees, not including Leonard Riggio.
On September 30, 2009, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders, under which the lenders committed to provide up to $1.0 billion in commitments under a four-year asset-backed revolving credit facility (the Credit Facility) and which is secured by eligible inventory and accounts receivable and related assets. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are limited to a specified percentage of eligible inventories and accounts receivable and accrue interest, at the election of the Company, at Base Rate or LIBO Rate, plus, in each case, an Applicable Margin (each term as defined in the Credit Agreement). In addition, the Company has the option to request the increase in commitments under the Credit Agreement by up to $300 million subject to certain restrictions.
The Credit Agreement includes a fixed charge coverage ratio requirement which would be triggered if Availability (as defined in the Credit Agreement) were to fall below (a) the greater of (i) 15% of the Loan Cap (as defined in the Credit Agreement) or (ii) $110 million. In addition, the Credit Facility contains covenants that limit, among other things, the Companys ability to incur indebtedness, create liens, make investments, make restricted payments, merge or acquire assets, and contains default provisions that are typical for this type of financing, among other things.
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The Credit Facility replaces the Companys prior $850 million credit agreement which had a maturity date of October 30, 2011, as well as B&N Colleges $400 million credit agreement which had a maturity date of November 13, 2011. The remaining unamortized deferred costs of $0.8 million relating to the Companys prior credit facility was deferred and will be amortized over the four-year term of the Credit Facility.
The Company had $376.9 million of outstanding debt under its Credit Facility as of October 30, 2010 compared with $325.0 million as of October 31, 2009.
Based upon the Companys current operating levels, management believes cash and cash equivalents on hand, net cash flows from operating activities and the capacity under the Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet the Companys normal working capital and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months. The Company regularly evaluates its capital structure and conditions in the financing markets to ensure it maintains adequate flexibility to successfully execute its business plan.
The Company paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on June 30, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 11, 2010 and on September 30, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 9, 2010. On November 30, 2010, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share for stockholders of record at the close of business on December 10, 2010, payable on December 31, 2010.
Due to the increased focus on the internet and digital businesses, the Company performed an evaluation on the effect of its impact on the identification of operating segments. The assessment considered the way the business is managed (focusing on the financial information distributed) and the manner in which the chief operating decision maker interacts with other members of management. As a result of this assessment, the Company has determined that it has three operating segments: B&N Retail, B&N College and barnesandnoble.com llc. (B&N.com). B&N Retail refers to Barnes & Noble excluding B&N College and B&N.com. B&N.com encompasses one of the Webs largest multichannel retail eCommerce sites, the Barnes & Noble eBookstore, Barnes & Noble eReader software, and the Companys eBook Reader devices and other hardware support.
Seasonality
The B&N Retail and B&N.com business, like that of many retailers, is seasonal, with the major portion of sales and operating profit realized during the third fiscal quarter, which includes the holiday selling season. The B&N College business is also seasonal, with the major portion of sales and operating profit realized during the second and third fiscal quarters, when college students generally purchase textbooks for the upcoming semesters.
Business Overview
Over the past two years, the Companys financial performance has been adversely impacted by a number of factors, including the economic downturn, increased competition and the expanding digital market.
The Companys core business is the operation of B&N Retail and B&N College stores, from which it derives the majority of its sales and net income. B&N Retail comparable store sales have declined in recent years due to lower consumer traffic as a result of the factors noted above. Even as the economy improves, the Company expects these trends to continue as consumer spending patterns shift toward internet retailers and digital content. The Company faces increasing competition from the expanding market for electronic books, or eBooks, eBook readers and digital distribution of content.
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Despite these challenges, the Company believes it has attractive opportunities for future development.
The Company plans to leverage its unique assets, iconic brands and reach to become a leader in the distribution of digital content, as well as increase the online distribution of physical books. In 2009, the Company entered the eBook market with its acquisition of Fictionwise, a leader in the eBook marketplace, and the popularity of its eBook site continues to grow. Since then, the Company launched its NOOK brand of eReading products, which provide a fun, easy-to-use and immersive digital reading experience. With NOOK, customers gain access to the Companys expansive NOOKbook Store of more than two million digital titles, and the ability to enjoy content across a wide array of popular devices. In October 2010, Barnes & Noble introduced NOOKcolor, the first full-color touch Readers Tablet, complementing its NOOK 3G and NOOK Wi-Fi devices, which offer a paper-like reading experience with a color touch screen for navigation. In addition to NOOK devices, the Company makes it easy for customers to enjoy any book, anytime, anywhere with its free line of NOOK software. Customers can use Barnes & Nobles free eReading software to access and read books from their personal Barnes & Noble digital library on devices including iPad, iPhone®, iPod touch®, Android, BlackBerry® and other smartphones, PC, and Mac®. Lifetime Library helps ensure that Barnes & Noble customers will always be able to access their digital libraries on NOOK products and software-enabled devices and BN.com. The Company also offers NOOKstudy, an innovative study platform and software solution for higher education and NOOK kids, a collection of digital picture and chapter books for children.
As digital and electronic sales become a larger part of its business, the Company believes its footprint of more than 1,300 stores will continue to be a major competitive asset. The Company is integrating its traditional retail, trade book and college bookstores businesses with its electronic and internet offerings, using retail stores in attractive geographic markets to promote and sell digital devices and content. Customers can see, feel and experiment with the NOOK in the Companys stores.
Although the stores will be just a part of the offering, they will remain a key driver of sales and cash flow as the Company expands its multi-channel relationships with its customers. The Company does not expect to open retail stores in new geographic markets or expand the total number of retail stores in the near future.
B&N College provides direct access to a large and well educated demographic group, enabling the Company to build relationships with students throughout their college years and beyond. The Company also expects to be the beneficiary of market consolidation as more and more schools outsource their bookstore management. The Company is in a unique market position to benefit from this trend given its full suite of services: bookstore management, textbook rental and digital delivery.
Although the Company believes cash on hand, cash flows from operating activities, funds available from its senior credit facility and short-term vendor financing provide the Company with adequate liquidity and capital resources for seasonal working capital requirements, the Company may raise additional capital to support the growth of online and digital businesses.
Strategic alternative process. On August 3, 2010, the Companys Board of Directors created a Special Committee to review strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the Company. This review process is currently ongoing and the Company is meeting with both strategic and financial institutions. There can be no assurance that the review of strategic alternatives will result in a sale of the Company or in any other transaction.
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Results of Operations
13 and 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 compared with the 13 and 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009
Sales
The following table summarizes the Companys sales for the 13 and 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009:
13 weeks ended | 26 weeks ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dollars in thousands |
October 30, 2010 |
% Total | October 31, 2009 |
% Total | October 30, 2010 |
% Total | October 31, 2009 |
% Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B&N Retail |
$ | 930,793 | 48.8 | % | $ | 975,153 | 84.0 | % | $ | 1,957,062 | 59.3 | % | $ | 2,028,819 | 87.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||
B&N College |
798,081 | 41.9 | % | 65,254 | 5.6 | % | 1,023,670 | 31.0 | % | 65,254 | 2.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
B&N.com |
176,703 | 9.3 | % | 120,488 | 10.4 | % | 321,415 | 9.7 | % | 222,503 | 9.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Sales |
$ | 1,905,577 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,160,895 | 100.0 | % | $ | 3,302,147 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,316,576 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
During the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Companys sales increased $744.7 million, or 64.2%, to $1.906 billion from $1.161 billion during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. This increase was primarily attributable to the following:
| B&N College sales increased $732.8 million to $798.1 million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $65.3 million during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. This increase in sales was due to the Acquisition on September 30, 2009. Comparable sales for B&N College decreased 1.5% for the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010. |
| B&N.com sales increased $56.2 million, or 46.7%, to $176.7 million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $120.5 million during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. Comparable sales for B&N.com increased 59.3% for the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010. This increase to sales was primarily due to the launch of NOOK, the Companys proprietary eReader and digital content sales, as well as higher sales of physical products. |
This increase was offset by the following:
| Barnes & Noble store sales for the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 decreased $44.4 million, or 4.5%, to $930.8 million from $975.2 million during the same period a year ago, and accounted for 48.8% of total Company sales. This decrease was primarily attributable to a 3.3% decrease in comparable store sales, which decreased sales by $30.0 million, and by closed stores that decreased sales by $12.9 million, offset by new Barnes & Noble stores that contributed to an increase in sales of $7.4 million. B&N Retail also includes third-party sales of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
During the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Company had no store openings or closings, ending the period with 717 Barnes & Noble stores with 18.6 million square feet. During the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Company added seven B&N College stores and closed three, ending the period with 637 B&N College stores. As of October 30, 2010, the Company operated 1,354 stores in the fifty states and the District of Columbia.
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During the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Companys sales increased $985.6 million, or 42.5%, to $3.302 billion from $2.317 billion during the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009. This increase was primarily attributable to the following:
| B&N College sales increased $958.4 million to $1.024 billion during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010. This increase in sales was due to the Acquisition on September 30, 2009. Comparable sales for B&N College decreased 0.7% for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010. |
| B&N.com sales increased $98.9 million, or 44.5%, to $321.4 million during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $222.5 million during the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009. Comparable sales for B&N.com increased 56.5% for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010. This increase to sales was primarily due to the launch of NOOK, the Companys proprietary eReader and digital content sales, as well as higher sales of physical products. |
This increase was offset by the following:
| Barnes & Noble store sales for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 decreased $71.8 million, or 3.5%, to $1.957 billion from $2.029 billion during the same period a year ago, and accounted for 59.3% of total Company sales. This decrease was primarily attributable to a 2.1% decrease in comparable store sales, which decreased sales by $39.0 million, and by closed stores that decreased sales by $30.4 million, offset by new Barnes & Noble stores that contributed to an increase in sales of $20.9 million. |
During the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Company opened one Barnes & Noble store and closed four, bringing its total number of Barnes & Noble stores to 717 with 18.6 million square feet. During the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Company added 10 B&N College stores and closed 10, ending the period with 637 B&N College stores. As of October 30, 2010, the Company operated 1,354 stores in the fifty states and the District of Columbia.
Cost of Sales and Occupancy
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Dollars in thousands |
October 30, 2010 |
% of Sales |
October 31, 2009 |
% of Sales |
October 30, 2010 |
% of Sales |
October 31, 2009 |
% of Sales |
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B&N Retail |
$ | 661,079 | 71.0 | % | $ | 668,026 | 68.5 | % | $ | 1,391,677 | 71.1 | % | $ | 1,386,969 | 68.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
B&N College |
628,931 | 78.8 | % | 50,585 | 77.5 | % | 803,823 | 78.5 | % | 50,585 | 77.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
B&N.com |
165,447 | 93.6 | % | 100,095 | 83.1 | % | 304,827 | 94.8 | % | 180,978 | 81.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Cost of Sales and Occupancy |
$ | 1,455,457 | 76.4 | % | $ | 818,706 | 70.5 | % | $ | 2,500,327 | 75.7 | % | $ | 1,618,532 | 69.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||
The Companys cost of sales and occupancy includes costs such as merchandise costs, distribution center costs (including payroll, freight, supplies, depreciation and other operating expenses), rental expense, common area maintenance and real estate taxes, partially offset by landlord tenant allowances amortized over the life of the lease.
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During the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, cost of sales and occupancy increased $636.8 million, or 77.9%, to $1.455 billion from $818.7 million during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. Cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales to 76.4% from 70.5% during the same period one year ago. This increase was primarily attributable to the following:
| B&N Retail cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales to 71.0% from 68.5% during the same period one year ago. This increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of NOOK sales, which have lower margins. |
| The inclusion of the B&N College cost of sales and occupancy since the Acquisition on September 30, 2009, which is a lower gross margin business. |
| B&N.com cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales to 93.6% from 83.1% during the same period one year ago. This increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of NOOK sales online and the launch of everyday low pricing (EDLP) last fall. |
During the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010, cost of sales and occupancy increased $881.8 million, or 54.5%, to $2.500 billion from $1.619 billion during the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009. Cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales to 75.7% from 69.9% during the same period one year ago.
| B&N Retail cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales to 71.1% from 68.4% during the same period one year ago. This increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of NOOK sales, which have lower margins. |
| The inclusion of the B&N College cost of sales and occupancy since the Acquisition on September 30, 2009, which is a lower gross margin business. |
| B&N.com cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales to 94.8% from 81.3% during the same period one year ago. This increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of NOOK sales online and the launch of EDLP last fall. |
Selling and Administrative Expenses
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$ | 268,446 | 28.8 | % | $ | 269,156 | 27.6 | % | $ | 538,616 | 27.5 | % | $ | 530,498 | 26.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
B&N College |
73,845 | 9.3 | % | 20,940 | 32.1 | % | 134,028 | 13.1 | % | 20,940 | 32.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
B&N.com |
61,504 | 34.8 | % | 34,048 | 28.3 | % | 113,533 | 35.3 | % | 61,357 | 27.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Selling and Administrative Expenses |
$ | 403,795 | 21.2 | % | $ | 324,144 | 27.9 | % | $ | 786,177 | 23.8 | % | $ | 612,795 | 26.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Selling and administrative expenses increased $79.7 million, or 24.6%, to $403.8 million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $324.1 million during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. Selling and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of sales to 21.2% from 27.9% during the same period one year ago. This decrease was primarily attributable to the following:
| The inclusion of the B&N College selling and administrative expenses since the Acquisition on September 30, 2009, which includes the back to school rush period during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, which drives the selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales down. |
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This decrease was offset by the following:
| B&N Retail selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 28.8% from 27.6% during the same period one year ago. This increase was attributable to the deleveraging against the comparable sales decline and legal costs relating to the shareholder rights plan litigation and a proxy contest. |
| B&N.com selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 34.8% from 28.3% during the same period one year ago. This increase was primarily due to increased resources allocated to the Companys digital strategies. |
Selling and administrative expenses increased $173.4 million, or 28.3%, to $786.2 million during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $612.8 million during the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009. Selling and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of sales to 23.8% from 26.5% during the same period one year ago. This decrease was primarily attributable to the following:
| The inclusion of the B&N College selling and administrative expenses since the Acquisition on September 30, 2009, which includes the back to school rush period during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010, which drives the selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales down. |
This decrease was offset by the following:
| B&N Retail selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 27.5% from 26.1% during the same period one year ago. This increase was attributable to the deleveraging against the comparable sales decline and legal costs relating to the shareholder rights plan litigation and a proxy contest. |
| B&N.com selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 35.3% from 27.6% during the same period one year ago. This increase was primarily due to increased resources allocated to the Companys digital strategies. |
Depreciation and Amortization
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$ | 39,919 | 4.3 | % | $ | 39,333 | 4.0 | % | $ | 79,321 | 4.1 | % | $ | 78,910 | 3.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||
B&N College |
10,758 | 1.3 | % | 3,874 | 5.9 | % | 21,326 | 2.1 | % | 3,874 | 5.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
B&N.com |
6,100 | 3.5 | % | 5,962 | 4.9 | % | 13,034 | 4.1 | % | 11,238 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Depreciation and Amortization |
$ | 56,777 | 3.0 | % | $ | 49,169 | 4.2 | % | $ | 113,681 | 3.4 | % | $ | 94,022 | 4.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
During the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, depreciation and amortization increased $7.6 million, or 15.5%, to $56.8 million from $49.2 million during the same period one year ago. This increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of the B&N College depreciation and amortization since the Acquisition on September 30, 2009, which increased $6.9 million to $10.8 million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $3.8 million during the same period last year.
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During the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010, depreciation and amortization increased $19.7 million, or 20.9%, to $113.7 million from $94.0 million during the same period last year. This increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of the B&N College depreciation and amortization since the Acquisition on September 30, 2009, which increased $17.5 million to $21.3 million during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $3.8 million during the same period last year.
Pre-opening Expenses
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$ | 3 | 0.0 | % | $ | 1,266 | 0.1 | % | $ | (17 | ) | 0.0 | % | $ | 2,965 | 0.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
B&N College |
24 | 0.0 | % | 18 | 0.0 | % | 71 | 0.0 | % | 18 | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.0 | % | | 0.0 | % | | 0.0 | % | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Pre-opening Expenses |
$ | 27 | 0.0 | % | $ | 1,284 | 0.1 | % | $ | 54 | 0.0 | % | $ | 2,983 | 0.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses decreased $1.3 million, or 97.9%, to $0.03 million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $1.3 million for the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. This decrease was primarily the result of the lower volume of B&N Retail new store openings.
Pre-opening expenses decreased $2.9 million, or 98.2%, to $0.05 million during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $3.0 million for the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009. This decrease was primarily the result of the lower volume of B&N Retail new store openings.
Operating Profit (Loss)
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$ | (38,654 | ) | -4.2 | % | $ | (2,628 | ) | -0.3 | % | $ | (52,535 | ) | -2.7 | % | $ | 29,477 | 1.5 | % | |||||||||||||
B&N College |
84,523 | 10.6 | % | (10,163 | ) | -15.6 | % | 64,422 | 6.3 | % | (10,163 | ) | -15.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
B&N.com |
(56,348 | ) | -31.9 | % | (19,617 | ) | -16.3 | % | (109,979 | ) | -34.2 | % | (31,070 | ) | -14.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Profit (Loss) |
$ | (10,479 | ) | -0.5 | % | $ | (32,408 | ) | -2.8 | % | $ | (98,092 | ) | -3.0 | % | $ | (11,756 | ) | -0.5 | % | ||||||||||||
The Companys consolidated operating loss decreased $21.9 million, or 67.7%, to ($10.5) million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from an operating loss of ($32.4) million during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. This decrease was due to the matters discussed above.
The Companys consolidated operating loss increased $86.3 million, or 734.4%, to ($98.1) million during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from an operating loss of ($11.8) million during the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009. This increase was due to the matters discussed above.
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Interest Expense, Net and Amortization of Deferred Financing Fees
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Interest Expense, Net and Amortization of Deferred Financing Fees |
$ | 12,791 | $ | 3,945 | 224.2 | % | $ | 26,053 | $ | 4,248 | 513.3 | % | ||||||||||||
Net interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees increased $8.8 million, to $12.8 million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $3.9 million during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. This increase in interest expense was primarily due to the interest expense related to the debt from the Acquisition of B&N College and the investments made in digital.
Net interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees increased $21.8 million, to $26.1 million during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 from $4.2 million during the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009. This increase in interest expense was primarily due to the interest expense related to the debt from the Acquisition of B&N College and the investments made in digital.
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$ | (10,690 | ) | 45.9 | % | $ | (12,421 | ) | 34.2 | % | $ | (49,023 | ) | 39.5 | % | $ | (4,311 | ) | 26.9 | % | ||||||||||||
The Company had an income tax benefit of $10.7 million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 compared with an income tax benefit of $12.4 million during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. The Companys effective tax rate was 45.9% and 34.2% for the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively. The higher effective tax rate for 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 is primarily due to discrete items in such period combined with the non-deductible portion of the Acquisition-related fees in the prior period.
Income tax benefit during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 was $49.0 million compared with an income tax benefit of $4.3 million during the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009. The Companys effective tax rate was 39.5% and 26.9% for the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively. Tax benefit in the current year is a result of operating losses incurred during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010. The lower effective tax rate for the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009 was due to the non-deductible portion of the Acquisition-related fees in such prior period.
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
The Company recorded a net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of $0.01 million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010 compared with net income of $0.03 million during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009. The noncontrolling interest relates to the 50% outside interest in Begin Smart LLC (Begin Smart).
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was $0.04 during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010 compared with $0.004 during the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009, and relates to the 50% outside interest in Begin Smart.
During the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Company purchased the remaining 50% outside interest in Begin Smart for $300. 100% of Begin Smart results of operations for the period subsequent to the Begin Smart acquisition date are included in the consolidated financial statements.
Net Loss Attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc.
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Net Loss Attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. |
$ | (12,568 | ) | $ | (23,957 | ) | $ | (75,085 | ) | $ | (11,689 | ) | ||||
As a result of the factors discussed above, the Company reported a consolidated net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. of ($12.6) million during the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, compared with a consolidated net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. of ($24.0) million during the 13 weeks ended October 31, 2009.
As a result of the factors discussed above, the Company reported a consolidated net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. of ($75.1) million during the 26 weeks ended October 30, 2010, compared with a consolidated net loss attributable to Barnes & Noble, Inc. of ($11.7) million during the 26 weeks ended October 31, 2009.
Critical Accounting Policies
During the second quarter of fiscal 2011, there were no changes in the Companys policies regarding the use of estimates and other critical accounting policies. The Company has disclosed an additional policy below. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, found in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2010 for additional information relating to the Companys use of estimates and other critical accounting policies.
Research and Development Costs for Software Products. Software development costs to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed are capitalized in accordance with ASC 985-20. Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale. A certain amount of judgment and estimation is required to assess when technological feasibility is established, as well as the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. The Companys products reach technological feasibility shortly before the products are released and therefore research and development costs are generally expensed as incurred.
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q may contain certain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) and information relating to the Company that are based
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on the beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the management of the Company. When used in this report, the words anticipate, believe, estimate, expect, intend, plan and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or the management of the Company, identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for the Companys products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in the Companys computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, higher-than-anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of the Companys online, digital and other initiatives, the performance and successful integration of acquired businesses, the success of the Companys strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, the results or effects of any governmental review of the Companys stock option practices, product and component shortages, the outcome of Barnes & Nobles evaluation of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of Barnes & Noble, as announced on August 3, 2010, and other factors which may be outside of the Companys control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, Risk Factors, in the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2010, and in the Companys other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those described as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this paragraph. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this Form 10-Q.
Item 3: | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
The Company limits its interest rate risks by investing certain of its excess cash balances in short-term, highly-liquid instruments with an original maturity of one year or less. The Company does not expect any material losses from its invested cash balances and the Company believes that its interest rate exposure is modest. As of October 30, 2010, the Companys cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $30.2 million.
Additionally, the Company may from time to time borrow money under its credit facility at various interest rate options based on the Base Rate or LIBO Rate (each term as defined in the Credit Agreement described in the Quarterly Report under the section titled Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) depending upon certain financial tests. Accordingly, the Company may be exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings under its credit facility. The Company had $376.9 million in borrowings under its credit facility at October 30, 2010 compared with $325.0 million in borrowings as of October 31, 2009. The Company had $260.4 million in borrowing under its credit facility at May 1, 2010.
The Company does not have any material foreign currency exposure as nearly all of its business is transacted in United States currency.
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Item 4: | Controls and Procedures |
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Companys management conducted an evaluation (as required under Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act), under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Companys period reports. Based on managements evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level.
(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
The Company is involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, including actions with respect to contracts, intellectual property, taxation, employment, benefits, securities, personal injuries and other matters. The results of these proceedings in the ordinary course of business are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The following is a discussion of the material legal matters involving the Company.
In re Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation
The class action lawsuit In re Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in April 2002 (the Action) named over 1,000 individuals and 300 corporations, including Fatbrain.com, LLC, a former subsidiary of Barnes & Noble.com (Fatbrain), and its former officers and directors. The amended complaints in the Action all allege that the initial public offering registration statements filed by the defendant issuers with the SEC, including the one filed by Fatbrain, were false and misleading because they failed to disclose that the defendant underwriters were receiving excess compensation in the form of profit sharing with certain of its customers and that some of those customers agreed to buy additional shares of the defendant issuers common stock in the aftermarket at increasing prices. The amended complaints also allege that the foregoing constitute violations of: (i) Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), by the defendant issuers, the directors and officers signing the related
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registration statements, and the related underwriters; (ii) Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), by the same parties; and (iii) the control person provisions of the Securities Act and Exchange Act by certain directors and officers of the defendant issuers. A motion to dismiss by the defendant issuers, including Fatbrain, was denied.
After extensive negotiations among representatives of plaintiffs and defendants, the parties entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU), outlining a proposed settlement resolving the claims in the Action between plaintiffs and the defendant issuers. Subsequently a settlement agreement was executed between the defendants and plaintiffs in the Action, the terms of which are consistent with the MOU. The settlement agreement was submitted to the court for approval and on February 15, 2005, the judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement.
On December 5, 2006, the federal appeals court for the Second Circuit issued a decision reversing the District Courts class certification decision in six focus cases. In light of that decision, the District Court stayed all proceedings, including consideration of the settlement. Plaintiffs then filed, in January 2007, a Petition for Rehearing En Banc before the Second Circuit, which was denied in April 2007. On May 30, 2007, plaintiffs moved, before the District Court, to certify a new class. On June 25, 2007, the District Court entered an order terminating the settlement agreement. On October 2, 2008, plaintiffs agreed to withdraw the class certification motion. On October 10, 2008, the District Court signed an order granting the request.
A settlement agreement in principle, subject to court approval, was negotiated among counsel for all of the issuers, plaintiffs, insurers and underwriters and executed by Barnes & Noble. Final court approval of the settlement was granted on October 5, 2009. The District Court has finished entering the judgments approving the settlement in all of the IPO cases, with the last judgment entered on January 22, 2010. Pursuant to the settlement, no settlement payment will be made by the Company. Since that time, various notices of appeal have been filed by certain objectors on an interlocutory basis. Should any of these appeals be successful and the approval of the settlement overturned, the Company intends to vigorously defend this lawsuit.
Minor v. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. et al.
On May 1, 2009, a purported class action complaint was filed against B&N Booksellers, Inc. (B&N Booksellers) in the Superior Court for the State of California alleging wage payments by instruments in a form that did not comply with the requirements of the California Labor Code, allegedly resulting in impermissible wage payment reductions and calling for imposition of statutory penalties. The complaint also alleges a violation of the California Labor Codes Private Attorneys General Act and seeks restitution of such allegedly unpaid wages under Californias unfair competition law, and an injunction compelling compliance with the California Labor Code. The complaint alleges two subclasses of 500 and 200 employees, respectively (there may be overlap among the subclasses), but contains no allegations concerning the number of alleged violations or the amount of recovery sought on behalf of the purported class. On June 3, 2009, B&N Booksellers filed an answer denying all claims. Discovery concerning purported class member payroll checks and related information is ongoing. On August 19, 2010, B&N Booksellers filed a motion to dismiss the case for lack of a class representative when the name plaintiff advised she did not wish to continue to serve in that role. On October 15, 2010 the Court issued an order denying B&N Booksellers motion to dismiss. The Court further ruled that Ms. Minor could not serve as a class representative. The Court also granted Plaintiffs Motion to Compel Further Responses to previously-served discovery seeking contact information for the putative class. B&N Booksellers provided that information on October 15, 2010. The previously scheduled Case Management Conference has been continued to January 27, 2011.
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In re Barnes & Noble Stockholder Derivative Litigation (Consolidated Cases Formerly Captioned Separately as: Louisiana Municipal Police Employees Retirement System v. Riggio et al.; Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority v. Riggio et al.; City of Ann Arbor Employees Retirement System v. Riggio et al.; Louise Schuman v. Riggio et al.; Virgin Islands Government Employees Retirement System v. Riggio et al.; Electrical Workers Pension Fund, Local 103, I.B.E.W. v. Riggio et al.)
Between August 17, 2009 and August 31, 2009, five putative shareholder derivative complaints were filed in Delaware Chancery Court against the Companys directors. The complaints generally allege breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment in connection with the Companys entry into a definitive agreement to purchase Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, which was announced on August 10, 2009 (the Transaction). The complaints generally seek damages in favor of the Company in an unspecified amount; costs, fees and interest; disgorgement; restitution; and equitable relief, including injunctive relief. On September 1, 2009, the Delaware Chancery Court issued an Order of Consolidation consolidating the five lawsuits (the Consolidated Cases) and directing plaintiffs to file a consolidated amended complaint. In a related development, on August 27, 2009, the Company received a demand pursuant to Delaware General Corporation Law, Section 220, on behalf of the Electrical Workers Pension Fund, Local 103, I.B.E.W., a shareholder, seeking to inspect certain books and records related to the Transaction. The Company provided this shareholder with certain documents, on a confidential basis, in response to its demand. On September 18, 2009, this shareholder filed a shareholder derivative complaint in Delaware Chancery Court against certain of the Companys directors alleging breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment and seeking to enjoin the consummation of the Transaction. At that time, this shareholder also filed a motion for expedited proceedings. At a hearing held on September 21, 2009, the court denied plaintiffs request for expedited proceedings. On October 6, 2009, the plaintiffs in the Consolidated Cases filed a motion seeking to consolidate the later-filed sixth case with the Consolidated Cases. Also on October 6, 2009, the plaintiff in the sixth case filed a separate motion seeking to consolidate its case with the Consolidated Cases and appoint it as co-lead plaintiff and to appoint its counsel as co-lead counsel. On November 3, 2009, a Consolidated Complaint was filed in the Consolidated Cases. The Company and defendants sought an extension of their time to answer or otherwise respond to the complaints while the plaintiffs respective consolidation motions were pending. On December 11, 2009, the court entered an order consolidating all actions and appointing co-lead counsel for plaintiffs. Plaintiffs designated the Consolidated Complaint filed on November 3, 2009 to be the operative Complaint. The Company and defendants filed motions to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint on January 12, 2010. On January 29, 2010, plaintiffs informed defendants that they would amend their Complaint rather than respond to defendants motions to dismiss. Plaintiffs filed an Amended Consolidated Complaint on March 16, 2010. The Company and defendants filed motions to dismiss the Amended Consolidated Complaint on April 30, 2010. Plaintiffs filed their response to the motion to dismiss on June 2, 2010. Oral argument on the motions to dismiss was held on October 21, 2010. Following those arguments, the Court denied the Companys motion to dismiss, denied in part and granted in part the motion to dismiss filed by Defendants Leonard Riggio, Stephen Riggio and Lawrence Zilavy, and denied in part and granted in part the motion to dismiss filed by the remaining defendants, dismissing all claims asserted against Directors George Campbell, Jr. and Patricia Higgins. Discovery in this matter is proceeding.
Spring Design Inc. v. Barnesandnoble.com LLC
On November 2, 2009, plaintiff filed a complaint against Barnes & Noble.com in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging breach of nondisclosure agreement, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition in connection with Barnes & Noble.coms development
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of its NOOK eReader. On November 11, 2009, plaintiff filed its first amended complaint and a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin shipments of NOOK. A hearing on plaintiffs preliminary injunction motion took place on November 30, 2009. On December 1, 2009, the Court issued an order denying plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction, in which it stated, among other things, that plaintiff had not presented sufficient evidence to show that it is likely to succeed on the merits. On January 12, 2010, plaintiff filed a second amended complaint, and on April 22, 2010, after Barnes & Noble.coms motion to dismiss certain issues on the face of the pleadings was denied, Barnes & Noble.com filed an answer denying all claims. Fact discovery ensued and was completed on August 13, 2010. The parties then submitted expert reports and engaged in expert discovery. After fact and expert discovery closed, both parties filed motions for summary judgment. Hearings on the parties motions were conducted on November 22, 2010. The Court referred the parties to meet and confer with the Special Master in the litigation to set a time table for the submission of their proposed chronology of undisputed fact and directed the Special Master to submit a report to the Court containing a final chronology on or before December 10, 2010. The parties met with the Special Master on November 23, 2010. The Court will set a further hearing date on the motion for summary judgment after receipt of the Special Masters report, if deemed necessary by the Court.
Yucaipa American Alliance Fund II, L.P. v. Leonard Riggio, et al.
On May 5, 2010, a complaint was filed in Delaware Chancery Court by two of the Companys shareholders against the Company and its directors. The complaint generally alleges breaches of fiduciary duties by the Companys directors in connection with the adoption of a Shareholders Rights Plan on November 17, 2009, and the amendment of that plan on February 17, 2010. The complaints generally seek damages in an unspecified amount; costs and fees; and equitable relief, including injunctive relief. On May 5, 2010, the plaintiffs also filed a motion for expedited proceedings. The Court granted that motion on May 25, 2010 and set a trial on the matter to begin on July 8, 2010. Trial concluded on July 13, and post-trial argument was held on July 22. On August 12, the Court ruled in favor of defendants and dismissed plaintiffs claims. On August 20, plaintiffs filed a post-trial motion for relief from the August 12 judgment, requesting that the Chancery Court reverse its ruling. Defendants filed an opposition to plaintiffs post-trial motion on August 24, 2010, and the motion was denied on September 2, 2010. On September 2, 2010, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal from the Chancery Courts August 12 judgment and the denial of plaintiffs post-trial motion. Briefing on that appeal has not yet been completed.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2010.
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period |
Total Number of Shares Purchased (a) |
Average Price Paid per Share |
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs |
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
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August 1, 2010 August 30, 2010 |
21,751 | $ | 14.62 | | $ | 2,470,561 | ||||||||||
August 31, 2010 September 29, 2010 |
1,183 | $ | 15.63 | | $ | 2,470,561 | ||||||||||
September 30, 2010 October 30, 2010 |
23,715 | $ | 15.95 | | $ | 2,470,561 | ||||||||||
Total |
46,649 | $ | 15.32 | | ||||||||||||
(a) | All of the shares on this table above were originally granted to employees as restricted stock pursuant to the Companys 2004 Incentive Plan and 2009 Incentive Plan. Both Incentive Plans provide for the withholding of shares to satisfy tax obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock, and pursuant to the 2004 Incentive Plan, the shares reflected above were relinquished by employees in exchange for the Companys agreement to pay federal and state withholding obligations resulting from the vesting of the Companys restricted stock. |
On May 15, 2007, the Company announced its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for the purchase of up to $400.0 million of the Companys common stock. The maximum dollar value of common stock that may yet be purchased under this program is approximately $2.5 million as of October 30, 2010.
Stock repurchases under this program may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions from time to time and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. As of October 30, 2010, the Company has repurchased 33,360,341 shares at a cost of approximately $1,053.6 million. The repurchased shares are held in treasury.
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Item 6. | Exhibits |
(a) Exhibits filed with this Form 10-Q:
4.1 | Third Amendment dated as of October 29, 2010, to the Rights Agreement dated as of November 17, 2009, between Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Mellon Investor Services LLC, as rights agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 29, 2010. | |
10.11 | Employment Agreement dated September 27, 2010 between Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Eugene V. DeFelice. | |
15.11 | Letter from BDO USA, LLP regarding unaudited interim financial information. | |
22.1 | Final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to a vote of the stockholders of the Company at the Annual Meeting, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 22.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on October 13, 2010. | |
31.11 | Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.21 | Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.11 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.21 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document 2 | |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document2 | |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document2 | |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document2 | |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document2 | |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document2 |
1 | Filed herewith. |
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2 | Attached as Exhibits 101 to this report are the following financial statements from the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 30, 2010 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statement of Operations, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) related notes to these financial statements tagged as blocks of text. |
The XBRL related information in Exhibits 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of those sections.
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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.
BARNES & NOBLE, INC. | ||
(Registrant) | ||
By: | /s/ JOSEPH J. LOMBARDI | |
Joseph J. Lombardi | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
(principal financial officer) | ||
By: | /s/ ALLEN W. LINDSTROM | |
Allen W. Lindstrom | ||
Vice President, Corporate Controller | ||
(principal accounting officer) |
December 9, 2010
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4.1 | Third Amendment dated as of October 29, 2010, to the Rights Agreement dated as of November 17, 2009, between Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Mellon Investor Services LLC, as rights agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 29, 2010. | |
10.11 | Employment Agreement dated September 27, 2010 between Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Eugene V. DeFelice. | |
15.11 | Letter from BDO USA, LLP regarding unaudited interim financial information. | |
22.1 | Final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to a vote of the stockholders of the Company at the Annual Meeting, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 22.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on October 13, 2010. | |
31.11 | Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.21 | Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.11 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.21 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document 2 | |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document2 | |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document2 | |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document2 | |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document2 | |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document2 |
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2 | Attached as Exhibits 101 to this report are the following financial statements from the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 30, 2010 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statement of Operations, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) related notes to these financial statements tagged as blocks of text. |
The XBRL related information in Exhibits 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of those sections.