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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 May 30, 2015

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: 0-20184 
______________________________________________
The Finish Line, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
______________________________________________
Indiana
 
35-1537210
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
 
3308 North Mitthoeffer Road Indianapolis, Indiana
 
46235
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(zip code)
317-899-1022
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.) 
______________________________________________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No ¨
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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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

The number of shares of the registrant’s Class A Common Stock outstanding on June 12, 2015 was 44,871,651.
 
 
 
 
 




PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
THE FINISH LINE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
May 30,
2015
 
May 31,
2014
 
February 28,
2015
 
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
82,193

 
$
196,583

 
$
149,569

Accounts receivable, net
 
16,222

 
16,839

 
16,663

Merchandise inventories, net
 
323,319

 
294,990

 
343,403

Income taxes receivable
 
13

 

 
8,963

Other
 
18,193

 
9,687

 
12,059

Total current assets
 
439,940

 
518,099

 
530,657

Property and equipment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land
 
1,557

 
1,557

 
1,557

Building
 
43,645

 
42,848

 
43,637

Leasehold improvements
 
250,665

 
242,731

 
248,399

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
 
191,945

 
170,661

 
187,404

Construction in progress
 
102,326

 
66,702

 
102,944

 
 
590,138

 
524,499

 
583,941

Less accumulated depreciation
 
314,765

 
295,777

 
309,581

Total property and equipment, net
 
275,373

 
228,722

 
274,360

Goodwill
 
44,187

 
29,458

 
34,719

Other assets, net
 
9,830

 
8,422

 
10,119

Total assets
 
$
769,330

 
$
784,701

 
$
849,855

 
See accompanying notes.


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THE FINISH LINE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - (CONTINUED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
May 30,
2015
 
May 31,
2014
 
February 28,
2015
 
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
79,576

 
$
105,803

 
$
133,053

Employee compensation
 
13,440

 
13,243

 
19,093

Accrued property and sales tax
 
8,816

 
8,743

 
10,499

Income taxes payable
 

 
5,523

 

Deferred income taxes
 
4,943

 
3,017

 
6,215

Other liabilities and accrued expenses
 
28,791

 
26,032

 
28,637

Total current liabilities
 
135,566

 
162,361

 
197,497

Commitments and contingencies
 


 


 


Deferred credits from landlords
 
29,964

 
28,674

 
29,143

Deferred income taxes
 
21,247

 
1,216

 
21,182

Other long-term liabilities
 
12,291

 
20,416

 
12,299

Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net
 
35

 
561

 
90

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; none issued
 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; 110,000 shares authorized; 60,145 shares issued
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares outstanding—(May 30, 2015 – 44,874; May 31, 2014 – 47,769; February 28, 2015 – 46,052)
 
601

 
601

 
601

Additional paid-in capital
 
228,847

 
220,219

 
227,006

Retained earnings
 
643,498

 
576,198

 
633,910

Treasury stock—(May 30, 2015 – 14,884; May 31, 2014 – 11,989; February 28, 2015 – 13,706)
 
(302,719
)
 
(225,545
)
 
(271,873
)
Total shareholders’ equity
 
570,227

 
571,473

 
589,644

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
769,330

 
$
784,701

 
$
849,855

See accompanying notes.


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THE FINISH LINE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30,
2015
 
May 31,
2014
Net sales
 
$
443,394

 
$
406,531

Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
 
304,418

 
277,651

Gross profit
 
138,976

 
128,880

Selling, general, and administrative expenses
 
116,457

 
108,896

Impairment charges and store closing costs
 
168

 
2,314

Operating income
 
22,351

 
17,670

Interest (expense) income, net
 
(2
)
 
7

Income before income taxes
 
22,349

 
17,677

Income tax expense
 
8,615

 
7,022

Net income
 
13,734

 
10,655

Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
55

 
1,780

Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc.
 
$
13,789

 
$
12,435

 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.26

Basic weighted average shares
 
45,436

 
47,929

 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.25

Diluted weighted average shares
 
45,719

 
48,360

 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per share
 
$
0.09

 
$
0.08

See accompanying notes.


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THE FINISH LINE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
Operating activities:
 
Net income
$
13,734

 
$
10,655

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
 
Impairment charges and store closing costs
168

 
2,314

Depreciation and amortization
10,095

 
9,644

Deferred income taxes
(1,207
)
 
(1,131
)
Loss on disposals of property and equipment
19

 
252

Gain on settlement of contingent consideration
(329
)
 

Share-based compensation
2,390

 
2,127

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
(133
)
 
(1,046
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
Accounts receivable, net
441

 
(769
)
Merchandise inventories, net
20,717

 
10,574

Other assets
(5,601
)
 
8,395

Accounts payable
(46,250
)
 
(11,954
)
Employee compensation
(5,653
)
 
(11,026
)
Income taxes payable
9,072

 
(1,129
)
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
(2,979
)
 
(2,687
)
Deferred credits from landlords
821

 
1,016

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(4,695
)
 
15,235

Investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures for property and equipment
(18,879
)
 
(20,614
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(8,278
)
 
(4,674
)
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment
16

 
7

Net cash used in investing activities
(27,141
)
 
(25,281
)
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Dividends paid to shareholders
(4,193
)
 
(3,895
)
(Payments) proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of settlement of tax withholding obligations
(176
)
 
3,962

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
133

 
1,046

Purchases of treasury stock
(31,304
)
 
(18,653
)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest

 
(9,000
)
Proceeds from repayment of related-party promissory note

 
4,090

Net cash used in financing activities
(35,540
)
 
(22,450
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(67,376
)
 
(32,496
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
149,569

 
229,079

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
82,193

 
$
196,583

Supplemental disclosure of noncash operating and investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid as of May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014
$
5,684

 
$
5,520

Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid as of February 28, 2015 and March 1, 2014
$
13,532

 
$
9,200

See accompanying notes.

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THE FINISH LINE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of The Finish Line, Inc., along with its consolidated subsidiaries (individually and collectively referred to as the “Company”), have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation, have been included. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
The Company has experienced, and expects to continue to experience, significant variability in sales, net income, and merchandise inventories from reporting period to reporting period. Therefore, the results of the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or the full year.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2015 (“fiscal 2015”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 29, 2015.
Segment Information. The Company is a premium retailer of athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and kids, throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, through multiple operating segments. The Company’s operating segments have similar economic characteristics, which include a similar nature of products sold, type of customer, and method of distribution. As such, the Company’s operating segments are aggregated into one reportable segment. The following table sets forth net sales of the Company by major category for each of the following periods (in thousands):

 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Category
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
Footwear
 
$
402,179

 
91
%
 
$
369,194

 
91
%
Softgoods
 
41,215

 
9
%
 
37,337

 
9
%
Total net sales
 
$
443,394

 
100
%
 
$
406,531

 
100
%
Recent Accounting Pronouncements. Recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.
2. Acquisitions and Goodwill
During the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015, the Company completed one immaterial acquisition of assets for total consideration of $8.9 million. The entity from which the assets were acquired operated four specialty running stores in New York. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $8.8 million during the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015. Goodwill is deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
The Company allocated the aggregated preliminary purchase price for the acquisition based upon the tangible and intangible assets acquired, net of liabilities. The allocation of the preliminary purchase price is detailed below (in thousands):

 
Allocation of
Purchase Price
Goodwill
$
8,816

Tangible assets, net of liabilities
115

Total purchase price
$
8,931

During fiscal 2015, the Company completed seven individually immaterial acquisitions of assets for total consideration of $11.4 million, net of cash acquired. A component of the consideration for two of the acquisitions included contingent consideration with an estimated fair value of $0.7 million, which is included within other liabilities and accrued expenses on

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the consolidated balance sheets. The Company determined the estimated fair values based on discounted cash flow analyses and estimates made by management. The entities from which the assets were acquired operated 20 specialty running stores in Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and Utah. In connection with these acquisitions, the Company recorded goodwill of $9.7 million.
During the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015, the Company made the final working capital payments for two of the fiscal 2015 acquisitions, which did not have a material effect on the preliminary purchase price allocation. The Company allocated the aggregated preliminary purchase prices based upon the tangible and intangible assets acquired, net of liabilities. The allocation of the preliminary purchase prices for the fiscal 2015 acquisitions is detailed below (in thousands):

 
Allocation of Purchase Price
Goodwill
$
9,719

Tangible assets, net of liabilities
1,699

Total purchase price
$
11,418

A reconciliation of goodwill is detailed below (in thousands):

 
Goodwill
Balance as of March 1, 2014
$
25,608

Acquisitions
9,067

Other
44

Balance as of February 28, 2015
34,719

Acquisitions
8,816

Other
652

Balance as of May 30, 2015
$
44,187

3. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value measurements are determined based upon the exit price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants exclusive of any transaction costs. The Company utilizes a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques as follows:

Level 1:
  
Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
 
 
 
Level 2:
  
Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
 
 
 
Level 3:
  
Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the Company to develop its own assumptions.
The following table provides a summary of the recognized assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
February 28, 2015
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan
 
$
6,425

 
$

 
$

 
$
6,117

 
$

 
$

 
$
6,424

 
$

 
$

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contingent consideration liabilities
 
$

 
$

 
$
441

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,253

 
$

 
$

 
$
650


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Included in Level 1 assets are mutual fund investments under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. The Company estimates the fair value of these investments on a recurring basis using readily available market prices.
Included in Level 3 liabilities are the contingent consideration liabilities related to the Company’s acquisitions. The liabilities are adjusted to fair value each reporting period. The categorization of the framework used to price the liabilities is considered Level 3, due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair values.
There were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 assets or liabilities for any of the periods presented.
Level 3 Valuation Techniques
Financial assets and liabilities are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s Level 3 contingent consideration liabilities during the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 (in thousands):

 
Level 3
Liabilities
Balance as of February 28, 2015
$
650

Contingent consideration from acquisition
120

Settlement of contingent consideration
(329
)
Balance as of May 30, 2015
$
441

The Company has certain assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are adjusted to fair value under certain circumstances that include those described in Note 7, Impairment Charges and Store Closing Costs. The categorization used to price the assets is considered a Level 3 measurement due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value.
Additionally, in connection with the acquisitions and purchase price allocations that are described in Note 2, Acquisitions and Goodwill, the Company recognized the acquired assets and liabilities at fair value. All amounts are recognized as Level 3 measurements due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair values.
4. Debt Agreement
On November 30, 2012, the Company entered into an unsecured $100 million Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility Credit Agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) with certain Lenders, which expires on November 30, 2017. The Amended Credit Agreement provides that, under certain circumstances, the Company may increase the maximum amount of the credit facility in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million. The Amended Credit Agreement is used by the Company, among other things, to issue letters of credit, support working capital needs, fund capital expenditures, and for other general corporate purposes.
Approximately $2.2 million in stand-by letters of credit were outstanding as of May 30, 2015 under the Amended Credit Agreement. No advances were outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement as of May 30, 2015. Accordingly, the total revolving credit availability under the Amended Credit Agreement was $97.8 million as of May 30, 2015.
The Company’s ability to borrow monies in the future under the Amended Credit Agreement is subject to certain conditions, including compliance with certain covenants and making certain representations and warranties. The Amended Credit Agreement contains restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, mergers and acquisitions. In addition, the Company must maintain a maximum leverage ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) and minimum consolidated tangible net worth (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement). The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of May 30, 2015.
The Amended Credit Agreement pricing grid is adjusted quarterly and is based on the Company’s leverage ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement). The minimum pricing is LIBOR plus 0.90% or Base Rate (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) and the maximum pricing is LIBOR plus 1.75% or Base Rate plus 0.75%. The Company is subject to an unused commitment fee based on the Company’s leverage ratio with minimum pricing of 0.10% and maximum pricing of 0.25%. In addition, the Company is subject to a letter of credit fee based on the Company’s leverage ratio with minimum pricing of 0.40% and maximum pricing of 1.25%.

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5. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders is calculated by dividing net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. associated with common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders assumes the issuance of additional shares of common stock by the Company upon exercise of all outstanding stock options and contingently issuable securities if the effect is dilutive, in accordance with the treasury stock method or two-class method (whichever is more dilutive) discussed in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260-10, Earnings Per Share.
ASC 260-10 requires the inclusion of restricted stock as participating securities, since they have the right to share in dividends, if declared, equally with common shares. During periods of net income, participating securities are allocated a proportional share of net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. determined by dividing total weighted average participating securities by the sum of total weighted average common shares and participating securities (“the two-class method”). During periods of net loss, no effect is given to participating securities since they do not share in the losses of the Company. Participating securities have the effect of diluting both basic and diluted earnings per share during periods of net income.
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc.
 
$
13,789

 
$
12,435

Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. attributable to participating securities
 
165

 
149

Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. available to common shareholders
 
$
13,624

 
$
12,286

Basic earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders:
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
 
45,436

 
47,929

Basic earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.26

Diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders:
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
 
45,436

 
47,929

Dilutive effect of potential common shares(a)
 
283

 
431

Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
 
45,719

 
48,360

Diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.25

(a)
The computation of diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders excludes options to purchase approximately 1.4 million and 0.6 million shares of common stock in the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, respectively, because the impact of such options would have been anti-dilutive.
6. Common Stock
On July 21, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “2011 Share Repurchase Program”) to repurchase up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding through December 31, 2014. On January 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the 2011 Share Repurchase Program (the “2013 Amended Program”) and authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which authorization shall expire on December 31, 2017. On March 26, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the 2013 Amended Program (the “2015 Amended Program”) and authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which authorization shall expire on December 31, 2018.
The Company purchased 1,250,000 shares at an average price of $25.04 per share for an aggregate amount of $31.3 million during the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015. As of May 30, 2015, there were 4,954,503 shares remaining available to repurchase under the 2015 Amended Program.

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As of May 30, 2015, the Company held 14,884,449 shares of its common stock as treasury shares at an average price of $20.34 per share for an aggregate carrying amount of $302.7 million. The Company’s treasury shares may be issued upon the exercise of employee stock options, under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, in the form of restricted stock, or for other corporate purposes. The number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options, restricted stock, or other awards is limited as defined in the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan of The Finish Line, Inc. (the “2002 Incentive Plan”) and The Finish Line, Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Incentive Plan (the “Amended 2009 Incentive Plan”). Further purchases will occur from time to time as market conditions warrant and as the Company deems appropriate when judged against other alternative uses of cash.
On April 16, 2015, the Company announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share of the Company’s common stock. The Company declared dividends of $4.2 million during the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015. The cash dividends of $4.2 million were paid on June 15, 2015 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2015 and were included in other liabilities and accrued expenses on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of May 30, 2015. Further declarations of dividends remain at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors.
7. Impairment Charges and Store Closing Costs
During the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015, the Company recorded $0.2 million in store closing costs, which represents the non-cash write-off of fixtures and equipment upon a store or shop within a department store closing.
The $2.3 million in impairment charges and store closing costs that were recorded during the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014, were primarily the result of a $2.1 million charge for the write-off of tangible and indefinite-lived intangible assets related to one of the Company’s websites, as the Company determined that the website was no longer going to be used for its originally intended purpose. The asset impairment charges were calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the impaired assets and their estimated future discounted cash flows. Additionally, the Company recorded $0.2 million in store closing costs during the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014.
8. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is subject, from time to time, to certain legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of conducting its business. The Company establishes a liability related to its legal proceedings and claims when it has determined that it is probable that the Company has incurred a liability and the related amount can be reasonably estimated. If the Company determines that an obligation is reasonably possible, the Company will, if material, disclose the nature of the loss contingency and the estimated range of possible loss, or include a statement that no estimate of loss can be made. The Company believes there are no pending legal proceedings in which the Company is currently involved which will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
9. Equity Compensation
General
Total share-based compensation expense for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014 was $2.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
Stock Option Activity
Stock options have been granted to non-employee directors, officers, and other key employees. Generally, options outstanding under the 2002 and Amended 2009 Incentive Plans are exercisable at a price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant, vest over four years, and expire ten years after the date of grant. During the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, the Company granted approximately 761,550 and 601,000 options, respectively. The estimated weighted-average fair value of the individual options granted during the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, was $6.57 and $8.57, respectively, on the date of the grant. The fair values for all options were determined using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:


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Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
Dividend yield
 
1.49
%
 
1.20
%
Volatility
 
33.4
%
 
37.1
%
Risk-free interest rate
 
1.41
%
 
1.73
%
Expected life
 
5.0 years

 
5.0 years

The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts. The expected volatility assumption is based on the Company’s analysis of historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on the average daily closing rates during the period for U.S. treasury notes that have a life which approximates the expected life of the option. The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted-average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding based on historical exercise experience.
As of May 30, 2015, there was $10.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested options. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.
Restricted Stock Activity
The Company has granted shares of the Company’s common stock to non-employee directors, officers, and other key employees that are subject to restrictions. The restricted stock granted to employees under the 2002 and Amended 2009 Incentive Plans either vest upon the achievement of specified levels of profitability growth over a three-year period or were granted such that they cliff-vest after a three-year period. For performance-based awards, should the profitability criteria not be met over the three-year period, the shares will be forfeited. All restricted stock awards issued to non-employee directors cliff-vest after a one-year period from the grant date. During the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, the Company granted approximately 181,000 and 168,000 restricted shares, respectively.
As of May 30, 2015, there was $8.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested restricted stock. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years.

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10. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
On March 29, 2012, GCPI SR LLC (“GCPI”) made a $10.0 million strategic investment in Running Specialty, though the Company remained the majority owner. GCPI has the right to “put” and the Company has the right to “call” after March 4, 2017, under certain circumstances, GCPI’s interest in Running Specialty at an agreed upon price approximating fair value. Also, as part of the transaction, GCPI issued to the Company a $4.0 million related-party promissory note (the “Promissory Note”), which was collateralized with GCPI’s interest in Running Specialty, due March 31, 2021 or earlier depending on certain stipulated events in the control of GCPI. The Promissory Note called for interest payments based in part on a fixed rate and in part on participation in the value of other investments held by GCPI. The Promissory Note and related accrued interest had no balance at May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014.
On April 25, 2014, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (“Membership Agreement”) with GCPI to increase the Company’s ownership in Running Specialty for a purchase price of $10.5 million. The Company paid GCPI $9.0 million of the purchase price in cash at closing after deducting the $4.1 million balance of the Promissory Note that was due from GCPI to the Company. The remaining $1.5 million purchase price is due to GCPI upon the earlier of April 30, 2017 or the date of liquidation or consummation of a sale of Running Specialty. The balance of the $1.5 million liability is included in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the Membership Agreement provided an additional “put” to GCPI and “call” to the Company of GCPI’s remaining interest in Running Specialty at an agreed upon price commencing on April 25, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2015, which would close on July 31, 2015.
The redeemable noncontrolling interest is classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated fair value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the redeemable noncontrolling interest, net of the Promissory Note and related accrued interest and adjusted for cumulative earnings or loss allocations. The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in capital. As of May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, the redeemable noncontrolling interest was measured at historical cost basis.
A rollforward of redeemable noncontrolling interest, net, is detailed below (in thousands):

 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net, beginning of period
$
90

 
$
1,774

Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
(55
)
 
(1,780
)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest

 
(10,500
)
Proceeds and interest related to the Promissory Note

 
4,083

Decrease in The Finish Line, Inc.’s additional paid-in capital for purchase of redeemable noncontrolling membership interest

 
6,984

Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net, end of period
$
35

 
$
561


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Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q may contain certain statements that the Company believes are, or may be considered to be, “forward-looking” statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of statements that include, but are not limited to, words or phrases such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “future”, “forecast”, “outlook”, “foresee”, “predict”, “project”, “potential”, “plan”, “goal”, “will”, “will be”, “continue”, “lead to”, “expand”, “grow”, “confidence”, “could”, “should”, “may”, “might,” or other similar words or phrases. Similarly, statements that describe the Company’s objectives, plans, or goals also are forward-looking statements. All of these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement. The principal risk factors that could cause actual performance and future actions to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s reliance on a few key vendors for a majority of its merchandise purchases (including a significant portion from one key vendor); the availability and timely receipt of products; the ability to timely fulfill and ship products to customers; fluctuations in oil prices causing changes in gasoline and energy prices, resulting in changes in consumer spending as well as increases in utility, freight, and product costs; product demand and market acceptance risks; deterioration of macro-economic and business conditions; the inability to locate and obtain or retain acceptable lease terms for the Company’s stores; the effect of competitive products and pricing; loss of key employees; execution of strategic growth initiatives (including actual and potential mergers and acquisitions and other components of the Company’s capital allocation strategy); cybersecurity risks, including breach of customer data; and the other risks detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q are made only as of the date of this report and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
General
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, including Critical Accounting Policies, contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2015.
The Company is a premium retailer of athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and kids, throughout the United States, through multiple operating segments.
Brick and mortar comparable store sales are sales from Finish Line stores open longer than one year, beginning in the thirteenth month of a store’s operation. Expanded stores are excluded from the brick and mortar comparable store sales calculation until the thirteenth month following the re-opening of the store and temporarily closed stores are excluded during the months that the store is closed. This does not include shops within department stores.
Digital comparable sales are the change in sales year over year for the reporting period derived from finishline.com and m.finishline.com.
Finish Line comparable store sales is the aggregation of brick and mortar comparable store sales and digital comparable sales.
Running Specialty comparable store sales are sales from stores open longer than one year or operated longer than one year after being acquired, including e-commerce sales, beginning in the thirteenth month of a store’s operation or after it was acquired. Expanded stores are excluded from the Running Specialty comparable store sales calculation until the thirteenth month following the re-opening of the store and temporarily closed stores are excluded during the months that the store is closed.

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The following tables set forth store/shop and square feet information for each of the following periods:
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Number of stores/shops
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
Finish Line:
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
 
637

 
645

Opened
 
2

 
3

Closed
 
(15
)
 
(3
)
End of period
 
624

 
645

Branded shops within department stores:
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
 
395

 
185

Opened
 

 
77

Closed
 

 

End of period
 
395

 
262

Running Specialty:
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
 
71

 
48

Acquired
 
4

 
8

Opened
 
1

 
2

Closed
 

 

End of period
 
76

 
58

Total:
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
 
1,103

 
878

Acquired
 
4

 
8

Opened
 
3

 
82

Closed
 
(15
)
 
(3
)
End of period
 
1,095

 
965

 
Square feet information
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
Finish Line:
 
 
 
 
Square feet
 
3,413,420

 
3,512,190

Average store size
 
5,470

 
5,445

Branded shops within department stores:
 
 
 
 
Square feet
 
422,783

 
294,978

Average shop size
 
1,070

 
1,126

Running Specialty:
 
 
 
 
Square feet
 
275,842

 
199,905

Average store size
 
3,630

 
3,447

Total:
 
 
 
 
Square feet
 
4,112,045

 
4,007,073


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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth net sales of the Company by major category for each of the following periods (in thousands):
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Category
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
Footwear
 
$
402,179

 
91
%
 
$
369,194

 
91
%
Softgoods
 
41,215

 
9
%
 
37,337

 
9
%
Total net sales
 
$
443,394

 
100
%
 
$
406,531

 
100
%
The following table and subsequent discussion set forth operating data of the Company as a percentage of net sales for each of the following periods:
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
Net sales
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
 
68.7

 
68.3

Gross profit
 
31.3

 
31.7

Selling, general, and administrative expenses
 
26.2

 
26.8

Impairment charges and store closing costs
 
0.1

 
0.6

Operating income
 
5.0

 
4.3

Interest income, net
 

 

Income before income taxes
 
5.0

 
4.3

Income tax expense
 
1.9

 
1.7

Net income
 
3.1

 
2.6

Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
 

 
0.5

Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc.
 
3.1
%
 
3.1
%

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Thirteen Weeks Ended May 30, 2015 Compared to the Thirteen Weeks Ended May 31, 2014
Net Sales
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
Brick and mortar stores sales
 
$
292,191

 
$
295,431

Digital sales
 
67,685

 
49,947

Shops within department stores sales
 
59,522

 
43,847

Running Specialty sales
 
23,996

 
17,306

Total net sales
 
$
443,394

 
$
406,531

 
 
 
 
 
Brick and mortar comparable store sales increase
 
0.2
 %
 
2.5
%
Digital comparable sales increase
 
35.5
 %
 
22.9
%
Finish Line comparable store sales increase
 
5.5
 %
 
5.0
%
Running Specialty comparable store sales decrease
 
(4.0
)%
 
N/A

Net sales increased 9.1% for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014. The increase was attributable to a Finish Line comparable store sales increase of 5.5%, an increase in shops within department stores sales of 35.8%, primarily due to increased shop count, and an increase in Running Specialty sales of 38.7%, primarily due to increased store count, offset partially by a decrease in net sales resulting from a net decrease in Finish Line store count for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014. The Finish Line comparable store sales increase of 5.5% was due to an increase in average dollar per transaction, digital traffic, and digital conversion, partially offset by a decrease in store conversion and store traffic.
Consolidated footwear sales increased 8.9% for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014, which was primarily driven by a mid single digit increase in men’s, a low twenty percent increase in women’s, and a mid single digit increase in kids’ footwear sales. Consolidated softgoods sales increased 10.4% for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014.
Cost of Sales (Including Occupancy Costs) and Gross Profit
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
 
$
304,418

 
$
277,651

Gross profit
 
$
138,976

 
$
128,880

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales
 
31.3
%
 
31.7
%
The 0.4% decrease in gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014, was primarily due to a 0.2% decrease in product margin, net of shrink, as a percentage of net sales, and a 0.2% increase in occupancy costs, as a percentage of net sales. The 0.2% decrease in product margin, net of shrink, as a percentage of net sales, was primarily the result of higher shrink and being slightly more promotional in the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014. The 0.2% increase in occupancy costs, as a percentage of net sales, was primarily due to deleveraging against the comparable store sales increase.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
 
$
116,457

 
$
108,896

Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales
 
26.2
%
 
26.8
%

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The $7.6 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014, was primarily due to the following: (1) the increased cost associated with store payroll related to the growth in shops within department stores and growth in Running Specialty stores; and (2) variable costs in fulfillment, Macys.com license fees, and payroll in conjunction with the 9.1% increase in consolidated net sales.
Impairment Charges and Store Closing Costs

 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
Impairment charges and store closing costs
 
$
168

 
$
2,314

Impairment charges and store closing costs as a percentage of net sales
 
0.1
%
 
0.6
%
Number of stores/shops closed
 
15

 
3

During the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015, the Company recorded $0.2 million in store closing costs, which represent the non-cash write-off of fixtures and equipment upon a store or shop within a department store closing.
The $2.3 million in impairment charges and store closing costs recorded during the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014, were primarily the result of a $2.1 million charge for the write-off of tangible and indefinite-lived intangible assets related to one of the Company’s websites, as the Company determined that the website was no longer going to be used for its originally intended purpose. Additionally, the Company recorded $0.2 million in store closing costs during the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014.
Interest (Expense) Income, Net
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
Interest (expense) income, net
 
$
(2
)
 
$
7

Interest (expense) income, net as a percentage of net sales
 
%
 
%
Interest income is earned on the Company’s investments and interest expense is incurred from the unused commitment fee and letter of credit fees related to the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Facility Credit Agreement.
Income Tax Expense
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
Income tax expense
 
$
8,615

 
$
7,022

Income tax expense as a percentage of net sales
 
1.9
%
 
1.7
%
Effective income tax rate
 
38.5
%
 
39.7
%
The decrease in the effective tax rate is a result of a decrease in state tax expense and other non-deductible expenses incurred during the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014.

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Net Loss Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
$
55

 
$
1,780

Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest as a percentage of net sales
 
%
 
0.5
%
The net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest represents the noncontrolling owner’s portion of the net loss generated by Running Specialty for the applicable period. The decrease for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014 was primarily due to the decrease in the noncontrolling owner's interest in Running Specialty and improved results of Running Specialty.
Net Income Attributable to The Finish Line, Inc.
 
 
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc.
 
$
13,789

 
$
12,435

Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. as a percentage of net sales
 
3.1
%
 
3.1
%
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.25

The $1.4 million increase in net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014 was primarily due to the increase in net sales and the decrease in impairment charges. These changes were partially offset by a decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales, the decrease in net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest, and the increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses to support the increase in sales in shops within department stores and Running Specialty in the current year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company’s primary source of working capital is cash on hand and cash flows from operations. The following table sets forth material balance sheet and liquidity measures of the Company (in thousands):
 
 
 
May 30, 2015
 
May 31, 2014
 
February 28, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
82,193

 
$
196,583

 
$
149,569

Merchandise inventories, net
 
$
323,319

 
$
294,990

 
$
343,403

Interest-bearing debt
 
$

 
$

 
$

Working capital
 
$
304,374

 
$
355,738

 
$
333,160

Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 was $4.7 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $15.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014. This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in impairment charges and store closing costs and an increase in cash outflow in working capital balances, partially offset by an increase in net income for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014.
At May 30, 2015, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $82.2 million. Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on hand and highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. At May 30, 2015, substantially all of the Company’s cash was invested in deposit accounts at banks.
Merchandise inventories, net, increased 9.6% at May 30, 2015 compared to May 31, 2014, and decreased 5.8% from February 28, 2015. The increase in merchandise inventories, net over the prior year quarter is primarily related to an increase in inventory due to the expected increase in sales year over year. The decrease in merchandise inventories from February 28, 2015 is due to seasonality as the Company was building inventory at the end of the Company’s fiscal year 2015. The decrease in

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accounts payable from February 28, 2015 is primarily related to the decrease in merchandise inventories and the timing of merchandise inventory receipts.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 was $27.1 million compared to $25.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014. The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily the result of a $3.6 million increase in cash paid for Running Specialty acquisitions, partially offset by a $1.7 million decrease in capital expenditures in the current year.
The Company intends to invest approximately $60 million in capital expenditures during the Company’s fiscal year 2016. Of this amount, approximately $25 million is intended for the construction of new brick and mortar stores and the remodeling or repositioning of 65-80 existing brick and mortar stores, including additional brand shops such as Finish Line’s Nike Track Club and Brand Jordan, as well as other key brand partnerships for “store-within-store” models. In addition, approximately $5-8 million is expected to be spent to reposition and expand 75-100 shops within department stores. The remaining $27-$30 million to be invested is related primarily to projected capital expenditures for technology investments to support new warehouse management, order management, and Macy’s merchandise systems, an upgrade of our digital platform, and enhancements to our customer data and analytics systems. The Company anticipates satisfying all of these capital expenditures through the use of cash-on-hand and operating cash flows.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 was $35.5 million compared to $22.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014. The $13.0 million increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to a $12.7 million increase in stock repurchases, a $4.1 million decrease in proceeds from the issuance of common stock, $4.1 million of proceeds from the repayment of a related-party promissory note in the prior year, a $0.9 million decrease in excess tax benefits from share-based compensation, and a $0.3 million increase in dividends paid to shareholders, partially offset by the purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest of $9.0 million in the thirteen weeks ended May 31, 2014.
Share Repurchase Program
On July 21, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “2011 Share Repurchase Program”) to repurchase up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding through December 31, 2014. On January 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the 2011 Share Repurchase Program (the “2013 Amended Program”) and authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which authorization shall expire on December 31, 2017. On March 26, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the 2013 Amended Program (the “2015 Amended Program”) and authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which authorization shall expire on December 31, 2018.
The Company purchased 1,250,000 shares at an average price of $25.04 per share for an aggregate amount of $31.3 million during the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015. As of May 30, 2015, there were 4,954,503 shares remaining available to repurchase under the 2015 Amended Program.
As of May 30, 2015, the Company held 14,884,449 shares of its common stock as treasury shares at an average price of $20.34 per share for an aggregate carrying amount of $302.7 million. The Company’s treasury shares may be issued upon the exercise of employee stock options, under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, in the form of restricted stock, or for other corporate purposes. The number of shares of common stock reserved to be issued upon the exercise of options, restricted stock, or other awards is limited as defined in the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan of The Finish Line, Inc. and The Finish Line, Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Incentive Plan. Further purchases will occur from time to time as market conditions warrant and as the Company deems appropriate when judged against other alternative uses of cash.
Dividends
On April 16, 2015, the Company announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share of the Company’s common stock. The Company declared dividends of $4.2 million during the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015, of which $4.2 million was included in other liabilities and accrued expenses on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of May 30, 2015 and was paid on June 15, 2015 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2015. Further declarations of dividends remain at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors.

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Contractual Obligations
The Company’s contractual obligations primarily consist of operating leases and open purchase orders for merchandise inventory. For the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015, there were no significant changes to the Company’s contractual obligations from those identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2015, other than those which occur in the ordinary course of business (primarily changes in the Company’s merchandise inventory related to purchase obligations, which fluctuate throughout the year as a result of the seasonal nature of the Company’s operations, and changes to operating leases due to store openings and closings).
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to adopt accounting policies related to estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the Company’s accounting policies, estimates, and judgments, including those related to inventories, long-lived assets, and contingencies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
For a discussion of the Company’s market risk associated with interest rates as of February 28, 2015, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Item 7A of Part II of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015. For the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015, there has been no significant change in related market risk factors.
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures. With the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based upon such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that (i) information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our 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 to which this Report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
The Company is subject, from time to time, to certain legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of conducting its business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the eventual outcome of any litigation, in the opinion of management, the Company’s legal proceedings are not expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Risk factors that affect the Company’s business and financial results are discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015. There has been no significant change to identified risk factors for the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015.
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On July 21, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “2011 Share Repurchase Program”) to repurchase up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding through December 31, 2014. On January 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the 2011 Share Repurchase Program (the “2013 Amended Program”) and authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which authorization shall expire on December 31, 2017. On March 26, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the 2013 Amended Program (the “2015 Amended Program”) and authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which authorization shall expire on December 31, 2018.
Details on the shares repurchased under the 2013 and 2015 Amended Programs during the thirteen weeks ended May 30, 2015 are as follows:
 
Period
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
 
Average Price
Paid per Share(1)
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or Programs
 
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program
March 1, 2015 – April 4, 2015
 
150,000

 
$
24.70

 
150,000

 
6,054,503

April 5, 2015 – May 2, 2015
 
1,100,000

 
25.09

 
1,100,000

 
4,954,503

May 3, 2015 – May 30, 2015
 

 

 

 
4,954,503

 
 
1,250,000

 
$
25.04

 
1,250,000

 
 
_______________________
(1)The average price paid per share includes any brokerage commissions.
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.
Other Information
None.

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Item 6.
Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
 
Exhibit
Number
Description
 
 
10.1
Employment Agreement of Bill Kirkendall, dated as of April 25, 2014.*
 
 
10.2
Employment Agreement of Imran Jooma, dated as of February 9, 2015.*
 
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
 
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
 
 
32
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
101
The following materials from The Finish Line, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended May 30, 2015, formatted in an XBRL Interactive Data File: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets-unaudited; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income-unaudited; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-unaudited; and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-unaudited, with detailed tagging of notes and financial statement schedules.
 
 
*
Management contract or compensatory plan, contract, or arrangement.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THE FINISH LINE, INC.
 
 
 
 
Date:
June 26, 2015
By:
/s/ Edward W. Wilhelm
 
 
 
Edward W. Wilhelm
 
 
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
Description
 
 
10.1
Employment Agreement of Bill Kirkendall, dated as of April 25, 2014.
 
 
10.2
Employment Agreement of Imran Jooma, dated as of February 9, 2015.
 
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
 
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
 
 
32
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
101
The following materials from The Finish Line, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended May 30, 2015, formatted in an XBRL Interactive Data File: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets-unaudited; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income-unaudited; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-unaudited; and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-unaudited, with detailed tagging of notes and financial statement schedules.
 

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