Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc 10-Q for FY2021 Q2
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (RMCF)
About this 10-Q
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc filed this 10-Q on October 15, 2020, covering the quarter ended August 31, 2020 (FY2021 Q2).
Headline figures
Quarter ended August 31, 2020, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $5.33M
- down 27.9% from $7.39M a year earlier
- Net income
- $76.13K
- down 91.7% from net income of $918.09K a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- $0.01
- down 93.3% from $0.15 a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2020
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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: 001-36865
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
47-1535633 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
265 Turner Drive, Durango, CO 81303
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(970) 259-0554
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class |
Trading symbol |
Name of each exchange on which registered |
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Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
RMCF |
Nasdaq Global Market |
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Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
RMCF |
Nasdaq Global Market |
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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
| Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ | ||
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ | ||
| Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
On October 10, 2020, the registrant had outstanding 6,070,925 shares of its common stock, $0.001 par value.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
| PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 3 |
| Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 |
| PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | 30 |
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 30 |
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 30 |
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 30 |
| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 30 |
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 30 |
| Item 5. | Other Information | 30 |
| Item 6. | Exhibits | 31 |
| 32 |
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
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Three Months Ended August 31, |
Six Months Ended August 31, |
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2020 |
2019 |
2020 |
2019 |
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Sales |
$ | 3,994,152 | $ | 5,384,040 | $ | 6,316,363 | $ | 11,844,651 | ||||||||
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Franchise and royalty fees |
1,333,250 | 2,001,230 | 1,713,476 | 3,966,618 | ||||||||||||
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Total Revenue |
5,327,402 | 7,385,270 | 8,029,839 | 15,811,269 | ||||||||||||
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Costs and Expenses |
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Cost of sales |
3,053,563 | 3,738,435 | 5,936,779 | 8,353,179 | ||||||||||||
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Franchise costs |
451,003 | 441,638 | 872,248 | 924,651 | ||||||||||||
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Sales and marketing |
408,919 | 434,782 | 883,009 | 991,433 | ||||||||||||
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General and administrative |
788,543 | 830,451 | 3,968,018 | 1,975,182 | ||||||||||||
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Retail operating |
329,367 | 469,304 | 648,578 | 918,206 | ||||||||||||
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Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense of $158,203, $147,415, $315,712 and $293,114, respectively, included in cost of sales |
176,650 | 225,417 | 362,255 | 457,372 | ||||||||||||
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Costs associated with Company-owned store closures |
- | - | 68,558 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total costs and expenses |
5,208,045 | 6,140,027 | 12,739,445 | 13,620,023 | ||||||||||||
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Income (Loss) from Operations |
119,357 | 1,245,243 | (4,709,606 | ) | 2,191,246 | |||||||||||
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Other Income (Expense) |
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Interest Expense |
(23,989 | ) | (3,487 | ) | (47,551 | ) | (15,885 | ) | ||||||||
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Interest Income |
5,365 | 6,007 | 11,165 | 16,186 | ||||||||||||
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Other income (expense), net |
(18,624 | ) | 2,520 | (36,386 | ) | 301 | ||||||||||
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes |
100,733 | 1,247,763 | (4,745,992 | ) | 2,191,547 | |||||||||||
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Income Tax Provision (Benefit) |
24,601 | 329,675 | (1,154,727 | ) | 561,850 | |||||||||||
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Consolidated Net Income (Loss) |
$ | 76,132 | $ | 918,088 | $ | (3,591,265 | ) | $ | 1,629,697 | |||||||
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Basic Earnings (Loss) per Common Share |
$ | 0.01 | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.59 | ) | $ | 0.27 | |||||||
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share |
$ | 0.01 | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.59 | ) | $ | 0.26 | |||||||
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Weighted Average Common Shares |
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Outstanding - Basic |
6,066,034 | 5,977,746 | 6,062,443 | 5,970,012 | ||||||||||||
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Dilutive Effect of Employee |
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Stock Awards |
219,043 | 279,584 | - | 275,935 | ||||||||||||
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Weighted Average Common Shares |
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Outstanding - Diluted |
6,285,077 | 6,257,330 | 6,062,443 | 6,245,947 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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August 31, |
February 29, |
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2020 |
2020 |
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(unaudited) |
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| Assets | ||||||||
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 5,923,707 | $ | 4,822,071 | ||||
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Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,812,680 and $638,907, respectively |
2,917,061 | 4,049,959 | ||||||
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Notes receivable, current portion, less current portion of the valuation allowance of $50,661 and $0, |
111,933 | 160,700 | ||||||
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Refundable income taxes |
418,390 | 418,319 | ||||||
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Inventories, net |
5,726,426 | 3,750,978 | ||||||
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Other |
390,259 | 409,703 | ||||||
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Total current assets |
15,487,776 | 13,611,730 | ||||||
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Property and Equipment, Net |
5,533,901 | 5,938,013 | ||||||
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Other Assets |
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Notes receivable, less current portion and valuation allowance of $149,339 and $0, respectively |
99,059 | 289,515 | ||||||
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Goodwill, net |
729,701 | 1,046,944 | ||||||
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Franchise rights, net |
2,783,727 | 3,047,688 | ||||||
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Intangible assets, net |
411,040 | 498,393 | ||||||
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Deferred income taxes |
1,784,806 | 630,078 | ||||||
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Lease right of use asset |
2,301,165 | 2,698,765 | ||||||
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Other |
56,264 | 56,262 | ||||||
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Total other assets |
8,165,762 | 8,267,645 | ||||||
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Total Assets |
$ | 29,187,439 | $ | 27,817,388 | ||||
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
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Current Liabilities |
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Current maturities of long term debt |
$ | 847,731 | $ | - | ||||
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Line of credit |
3,448,165 | - | ||||||
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Accounts payable |
3,020,604 | 2,241,506 | ||||||
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Accrued salaries and wages |
695,695 | 716,860 | ||||||
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Gift card liabilities |
575,310 | 609,842 | ||||||
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Other accrued expenses |
442,337 | 316,751 | ||||||
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Dividend payable |
- | 722,344 | ||||||
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Contract liabilities |
187,269 | 195,658 | ||||||
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Lease liability |
777,123 | 803,861 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities |
9,994,234 | 5,606,822 | ||||||
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Lease Liability, Less Current Portion |
1,557,719 | 1,894,904 | ||||||
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Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion |
694,575 | - | ||||||
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Contract Liabilities, Less Current Portion |
889,228 | 960,151 | ||||||
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Commitments and Contingencies |
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Stockholders' Equity |
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Preferred stock, $.001 par value per share; 250,000 authorized; -0- shares issued and outstanding |
- | - | ||||||
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Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, authorized 50,000 shares |
- | - | ||||||
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Undesignated series, authorized 200,000 shares |
- | - | ||||||
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Common stock, $.001 par value, 46,000,000 shares authorized, 6,067,461 shares and 6,019,532 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
6,068 | 6,020 | ||||||
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Additional paid-in capital |
7,747,320 | 7,459,931 | ||||||
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Retained earnings |
8,298,295 | 11,889,560 | ||||||
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Total stockholders' equity |
16,051,683 | 19,355,511 | ||||||
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
$ | 29,187,439 | $ | 27,817,388 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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August 31, |
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2020 |
2019 |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities |
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Net (loss) Income |
$ | (3,591,265 | ) | $ | 1,629,697 | |||
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
677,967 | 750,486 | ||||||
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Provision for obsolete inventory |
24,729 | 47,945 | ||||||
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Provision for loss on accounts and notes receivable |
1,468,815 | 108,283 | ||||||
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Asset impairment and store closure losses |
544,060 | - | ||||||
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Loss on sale or disposal of property and equipment |
7,823 | 5,796 | ||||||
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Expense recorded for stock compensation |
287,437 | 386,670 | ||||||
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Deferred income taxes |
(1,154,728 | ) | 101,959 | |||||
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
(141,690 | ) | (267,491 | ) | ||||
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Refundable income taxes |
(71 | ) | 145,475 | |||||
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Inventories |
(1,808,397 | ) | 212,138 | |||||
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Other current assets |
19,445 | (147,750 | ) | |||||
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Accounts payable |
580,966 | 213,734 | ||||||
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Accrued liabilities |
103,564 | (153,885 | ) | |||||
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Contract liabilities |
(75,135 | ) | (130,378 | ) | ||||
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
(3,056,480 | ) | 2,902,679 | |||||
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities |
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Proceeds received on notes receivable |
44,995 | 74,296 | ||||||
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Purchase of intangible assets |
(99,047 | ) | - | |||||
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(50,853 | ) | (480,984 | ) | ||||
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(Increase) decrease in other assets |
- | 312 | ||||||
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(104,905 | ) | (406,376 | ) | ||||
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities |
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Payments on long-term debt |
- | (696,043 | ) | |||||
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Proceeds from long-term debt |
1,537,200 | - | ||||||
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Proceeds from the line of credit |
3,448,165 | - | ||||||
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Dividends paid |
(722,344 | ) | (1,431,078 | ) | ||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
4,263,021 | (2,127,121 | ) | |||||
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
1,101,636 | 369,182 | ||||||
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period |
4,822,071 | 5,384,027 | ||||||
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period |
$ | 5,923,707 | $ | 5,753,209 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited)
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Additional |
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Common Stock |
Paid-in |
Retained |
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Shares |
Amount |
Capital |
Earnings |
Total |
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Balance as of May 31, 2019 |
5,962,327 | $ | 5,962 | $ | 6,882,114 | $ | 13,728,480 | $ | 20,616,556 | |||||||||||
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Consolidated net (loss) income |
918,088 | 918,088 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other |
28,835 | 29 | (29 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||
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Equity compensation, restricted stock units |
155,416 | 155,416 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Cash dividends declared |
(719,359 | ) | (719,359 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Balance as of August 31, 2019 |
5,991,162 | $ | 5,991 | $ | 7,037,501 | $ | 13,927,209 | $ | 20,970,701 | |||||||||||
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Balance as of February 28, 2019 |
5,957,827 | 5,958 | $ | 6,650,864 | $ | 13,733,010 | $ | 20,389,832 | ||||||||||||
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Consolidated net (loss) income |
1,629,697 | 1,629,697 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other |
33,335 | 33 | (33 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||
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Equity compensation, restricted stock units |
386,670 | 386,670 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Cash dividends declared |
(1,435,498 | ) | (1,435,498 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Balance as of August 31, 2019 |
5,991,162 | $ | 5,991 | $ | 7,037,501 | $ | 13,927,209 | $ | 20,970,701 | |||||||||||
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Balance as of May 31, 2020 |
6,060,663 | $ | 6,061 | $ | 7,603,608 | $ | 8,222,163 | $ | 15,831,832 | |||||||||||
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Consolidated net (loss) income |
76,132 | 76,132 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other |
6,798 | 7 | (7 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||
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Equity compensation, restricted stock units |
143,719 | 143,719 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Cash dividends declared |
- | - | ||||||||||||||||||
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Balance as of August 31, 2020 |
6,067,461 | $ | 6,068 | $ | 7,747,320 | $ | 8,298,295 | $ | 16,051,683 | |||||||||||
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Balance as of February 29, 2020 |
6,019,532 | 6,020 | $ | 7,459,931 | $ | 11,889,560 | $ | 19,355,511 | ||||||||||||
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Consolidated net (loss) income |
(3,591,265 | ) | (3,591,265 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other |
47,929 | 48 | (48 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||
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Equity compensation, restricted stock units |
287,437 | 287,437 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Cash dividends declared |
- | - | ||||||||||||||||||
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Balance as of August 31, 2020 |
6,067,461 | $ | 6,068 | $ | 7,747,320 | $ | 8,298,295 | $ | 16,051,683 | |||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of Operations
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., a Delaware corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (a Colorado corporation), Aspen Leaf Yogurt, LLC (“ALY”), and U-Swirl International, Inc. (“U-Swirl”), and its 46%-owned subsidiary, U-Swirl, Inc. (“SWRL”) (collectively, the “Company”).
The Company is an international franchisor, confectionery manufacturer and retail operator. Founded in 1981, the Company is headquartered in Durango, Colorado and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolate candies and other confectionery products. U-Swirl franchises and operates self-serve frozen yogurt cafés. The Company also sells its candy in selected locations outside of its system of retail stores and through ecommerce channels, and licenses the use of its brand with certain consumer products.
U-Swirl operates self-serve frozen yogurt cafés under the names “U-Swirl,” “Yogurtini,” “CherryBerry,” “Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt,” “Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt,” “Let’s Yo!” and “Aspen Leaf Yogurt.”
The Company’s revenues are currently derived from three principal sources: sales to franchisees and others of chocolates and other confectionery products manufactured by the Company; the collection of initial franchise fees and royalties from franchisees’ sales; and sales at Company-owned stores of chocolates, frozen yogurt, and other confectionery products.
In FY 2020, we entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Edible Arrangements®, LLC and its affiliates (“Edible”) whereby we became the exclusive provider of certain branded chocolate products to Edible, its affiliates and its franchisees (the “Strategic Alliance”). In connection with the Strategic Alliance, the Company entered into a strategic alliance agreement, an exclusive supplier operating agreement and a warrant agreement with Edible. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory branded products are available for purchase both on Edible’s website as well as through over 1,000 franchised Edible Arrangement locations nationwide. In addition, due to Edible’s significant e-commerce expertise and scale, we have also executed an ecommerce licensing agreement with Edible, whereby Edible sells a wide variety of chocolates, candies and other confectionery products produced by the Company or its franchisees through Edible’s websites. Edible is also responsible for all ecommerce marketing and sales for the broader Rocky Mountain ecommerce ecosystem. In January 2020, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Edible was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The following table summarizes the number of stores operating under the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory brand and frozen yogurt cafés as of August 31, 2020:
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Sold, Not Yet Open |
Open |
Total |
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory |
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Company-owned stores |
- | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
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Franchise stores - Domestic stores and kiosks |
5 | 162 | 167 | |||||||||
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International license stores |
1 | 58 | 59 | |||||||||
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Cold Stone Creamery - co-branded |
5 | 98 | 103 | |||||||||
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U-Swirl (Including all associated brands) |
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Company-owned stores - co-branded |
- | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
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Franchise stores - Domestic stores |
- | 69 | 69 | |||||||||
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Franchise stores - Domestic - co-branded |
1 | 7 | 8 | |||||||||
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International license stores |
- | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
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Total |
12 | 401 | 413 | |||||||||
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regulations. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Certain amounts previously presented for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (of a normal and recurring nature) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three and six months ended August 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year, or any other future period.
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2020.
The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements for the year ended February 29, 2020, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
Subsequent Events
Management evaluated all activity of the Company through the issue date of the financial statements and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
As discussed in more detail throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended August 31, 2020 (this “Quarterly Report”), we have experienced significant business disruptions resulting from efforts to contain the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"), including the vast mandated self-quarantines of customers and closures of non-essential business throughout the United States and internationally. Nearly all of the Company-owned and franchise stores were directly and negatively impacted by public health measures taken in response to COVID-19, with nearly all locations experiencing reduced operations as a result of, among other things, modified business hours and store and mall closures. As a result, franchisees and licensees are not ordering products for their stores in line with historical amounts. This trend has negatively impacted, and is expected to continue to negatively impact, among other things, factory sales, retail sales and royalty and marketing fees. Beginning in May 2020 and continuing through August 2020, most stores previously closed for much of March 2020 and April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, began to re-open. As of August 31, 2020 approximately 27 stores have not re-opened and the future of these locations is uncertain. This is a closure rate significantly higher than historical levels. By August 31, 2020, certain stores have met or exceeded pre-COVID-19 levels, however, many retail environments have continued to be adversely impacted by changes to consumer behavior as a result of COVID-19. Most stores re-opened subject to various local health restrictions and with reduced operations. It is unclear when or if store operations will return to pre-COVID-19 levels.
In addition, as previously announced in May 2020, the Board of Directors suspended the Company’s first quarter cash dividend payment to preserve cash and provide additional flexibility in the current environment impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the Board of Directors has suspended future quarterly dividends until the significant uncertainty of the current public health crisis and economic climate has passed, and the Board of Directors determines that resumption of dividend payments is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders.
During this challenging time, the Company’s foremost priority is the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, franchisees and communities. In addition to the already stringent practices for the quality and safety of the Company’s confections, the Company is diligently following health and safety guidance issued by the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and state and local governmental agencies. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the retail industry as containment measures continue to impact the Company’s operations and the retail industry. Numerous countries, states and local governments have effected ordinances to protect the public through social distancing, which has caused, and we expect will continue to cause, a significant decrease in, among other things, retail traffic and as a result, factory sales, retail sales and royalty and marketing fees. With that said, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory products remain available for sale online. The Company’s current focus is on supporting its franchisees and licensees during this challenging time and driving growth in online sales, especially in light of the ecommerce licensing agreement with Edible, as discussed below, while also sensibly managing costs. The number of Company-owned and franchise stores remaining open may change frequently and significantly due to the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In these challenging and unprecedented times, management is taking all necessary and appropriate action to maximize liquidity as the Company navigates the current landscape. These actions include significantly reducing operating expenses and production volume to reflect reduced sales volumes as well as the elimination of all non-essential spending and capital expenditures. Further, in an abundance of caution and to maintain ample financial flexibility, the Company drew down the full amount under our line of credit and the Company received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”). See Note 9 for additional information regarding our debt obligations. The receipt of funds under our debt obligations has allowed the Company to temporarily avoid workforce reduction measures amidst a steep decline in revenue and production volume. While the Company believes it has sufficient liquidity with its current cash position, the Company will continue to monitor and evaluate all financing alternatives as necessary as these unprecedented events evolve. For more information, please see Item 1A “Risk Factors—The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Has, and May Continue to, Materially and Adversely Affect our Sales, Earnings, Financial Condition and Liquidity” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed on May 29, 2020 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Except for the recent accounting pronouncements described below, other recent accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 significantly changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. ASU 2016-13 will require immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of many financial assets, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for credit losses on loans and other financial instruments. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning March 1, 2023 and subsequent interim periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. ASU 2017-04 simplifies the manner in which an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the amendments in ASU 2017-04, an entity should (1) perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and (2) recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, with the understanding that the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, ASU 2017-04 requires any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. We adopted ASU 2017-04 effective March 1, 2020 (the first quarter of our 2021 fiscal year). The adoption of ASU 2017-04 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes. This guidance will be effective for entities for the fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020 on a prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We will adopt ASU 2019-12 effective March 1, 2021 and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Related Party Transactions
As described above, in FY 2020, we entered into a long-term strategic alliance whereby we became the exclusive provider of certain branded chocolate products to Edible, its affiliates and its franchisees. Also in FY 2020, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Edible was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. During the six months ended August 31, 2020, the Company recognized approximately $949,000 of revenue related to purchases from Edible, its affiliates and its franchisees. As of August 31, 2020 the company recognized approximately $718,000 of accounts receivable from Edible its affiliates and its franchisees.
NOTE 2 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
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Six Months Ended |
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August 31, |
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Cash paid for: |
2020 |
2019 |
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Interest |
$ | 46,441 | $ | 16,677 | ||||
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Income taxes |
71 | 314,417 | ||||||
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Non-cash Operating Activities |
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Accrued Inventory |
394,697 | 237,842 | ||||||
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Non-cash Financing Activities |
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Dividend payable |
$ | - | $ | 719,359 | ||||
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 –REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Effective March 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606, which provides that revenues are to be recognized when control of promised goods or services is transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received for those goods or services. This new standard does not impact the Company's recognition of revenue from sales of confectionary items to the Company’s franchisees and others, or in its Company-owned stores as those sales are recognized at the time of the underlying sale and are presented net of sales taxes and discounts. The standard also does not change the recognition of royalties and marketing fees from franchised or licensed locations, which are based on a percent of sales and recognized at the time the sales occur. The standard does change the timing in which the Company recognizes initial fees from franchisees and licensees for new franchise locations and renewals that affect the term of the franchise agreement. The Company generally receives a fee associated with the Franchise Agreement or License Agreement (collectively “Customer Contracts”) at the time that the Customer Contract is entered. These Customer Contracts have a term of up to 20 years, however the majority of Customer Contracts have a term of 10 years. During the term of the Customer Contract the Company is obligated to many performance obligations that the Company has not determined are distinct. The resulting treatment of revenue from Customer Contracts is that the revenue is recognized proportionately over the life of the Customer Contract.
Initial Franchise Fees, License Fees, Transfer Fees and Renewal Fees
The Company's policy for recognizing initial franchise and renewal fees through February 28, 2018 was to recognize initial franchise fees upon new store openings and renewals that impact the term of the franchise agreement upon renewal. In accordance with the new guidance, the initial franchise services are not distinct from the continuing rights or services offered during the term of the franchise agreement, and will be treated as a single performance obligation. Beginning March 1, 2018, initial franchise fees are being recognized as the Company satisfies the performance obligation over the term of the franchise agreement, which is generally 10-15 years.
The following table summarizes contract liabilities as of August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019:
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Six Months Ended |
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August 31: |
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2020 |
2019 |
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Contract liabilities at the beginning of the year: |
$ | 1,155,809 | $ | 1,352,572 | ||||
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Revenue recognized |
(128,636 | ) | (188,209 | ) | ||||
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Contract fees received |
53,500 | 57,833 | ||||||
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Amortized gain on the financed sale of equipment |
(4,176 | ) | (6,267 | ) | ||||
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Contract liabilities at the end of the period: |
$ | 1,076,497 | $ | 1,215,929 | ||||
At August 31, 2020, annual revenue expected to be recognized in the future, related to performance obligations that are not yet fully satisfied, are estimated to be the following:
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FY 21 |
$ | 94,959 | ||
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FY 22 |
182,079 | |||
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FY 23 |
170,353 | |||
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FY 24 |
137,744 | |||
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FY 25 |
124,461 | |||
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Thereafter |
366,901 | |||
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Total |
$ | 1,076,497 |
Gift Cards
The Company’s franchisees sell gift cards, which do not have expiration dates or non-usage fees. The proceeds from the sale of gift cards by the franchisees are accumulated by the Company and paid out to the franchisees upon customer redemption. The Company has historically accumulated gift card liabilities and has not recognized breakage associated with the gift card liability. The adoption of ASC 606 requires the use of the “proportionate” method for recognizing breakage, which the Company has not historically utilized. Upon adoption of ASC 606 the Company began recognizing breakage from gift cards when the gift card is redeemed by the customer or the Company determines the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer is remote (“gift card breakage”). The determination of the gift card breakage rate is based upon Company-specific historical redemption patterns.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 – DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE
The following table presents disaggregated revenue by method of recognition and segment:
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Three Months Ended August 31, 2020 |
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Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606: |
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Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Total |
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Franchise fees |
$ | 49,130 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 24,490 | $ | 73,620 | ||||||||||
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Revenues recognized at a point in time: |
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Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Total |
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Factory sales |
- | 3,498,752 | - | - | 3,498,752 | |||||||||||||||
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Retail sales |
- | - | 193,702 | 301,698 | 495,400 | |||||||||||||||
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Royalty and marketing fees |
991,006 | - | - | 268,624 | 1,259,630 | |||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 1,040,136 | $ | 3,498,752 | $ | 193,702 | $ | 594,812 | $ | 5,327,402 | ||||||||||
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Three Months Ended August 31, 2019 |
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Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606: |
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Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Total |
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Franchise fees |
$ | 65,327 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 16,602 | $ | 81,929 | ||||||||||
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Revenues recognized at a point in time: |
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Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Total |
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Factory sales |
- | 4,482,373 | - | - | 4,482,373 | |||||||||||||||
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Retail sales |
- | - | 265,662 | 636,005 | 901,667 | |||||||||||||||
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Royalty and marketing fees |
1,449,157 | - | - | 470,144 | 1,919,301 | |||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 1,514,484 | $ | 4,482,373 | $ | 265,662 | $ | 1,122,751 | $ | 7,385,270 | ||||||||||
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Six Months Ended August 31, 2020 |
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Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606: |
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Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Total |
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Franchise fees |
$ | 90,832 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 37,804 | $ | 128,636 | ||||||||||
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Revenues recognized at a point in time: |
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Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Total |
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Factory sales |
- | 5,633,367 | - | - | 5,633,367 | |||||||||||||||
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Retail sales |
- | - | 253,683 | 429,313 | 682,996 | |||||||||||||||
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Royalty and marketing fees |
1,203,098 | - | - | 381,742 | 1,584,840 | |||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 1,293,930 | $ | 5,633,367 | $ | 253,683 | $ | 848,859 | $ | 8,029,839 | ||||||||||
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 |
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Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606: |
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Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Total |
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Franchise fees |
$ | 145,346 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 42,863 | $ | 188,209 | ||||||||||
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Revenues recognized at a point in time: |
|
Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Total |
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Factory sales |
- | 10,088,393 | - | - | 10,088,393 | |||||||||||||||
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Retail sales |
- | - | 498,081 | 1,258,177 | 1,756,258 | |||||||||||||||
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Royalty and marketing fees |
2,796,893 | - | - | 981,516 | 3,778,409 | |||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 2,942,239 | $ | 10,088,393 | $ | 498,081 | $ | 2,282,556 | $ | 15,811,269 | ||||||||||
NOTE 5 – INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
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August 31, 2020 |
February 29, 2020 |
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Ingredients and supplies |
$ | 2,772,234 | $ | 2,186,652 | ||||
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Finished candy |
3,068,858 | 1,827,767 | ||||||
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U-Swirl food and packaging |
41,814 | 56,708 | ||||||
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Reserve for slow moving inventory |
(156,480 | ) | (320,149 | ) | ||||
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Total inventories |
$ | 5,726,426 | $ | 3,750,978 | ||||
NOTE 6 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment consists of the following:
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August 31, 2020 |
February 29, 2020 |
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Land |
$ | 513,618 | $ | 513,618 | ||||
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Building |
5,031,395 | 5,031,395 | ||||||
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Machinery and equipment |
10,037,869 | 10,664,396 | ||||||
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Furniture and fixtures |
797,303 | 852,557 | ||||||
|
Leasehold improvements |
985,407 | 1,154,396 | ||||||
|
Transportation equipment |
429,789 | 440,989 | ||||||
| 17,795,381 | 18,657,351 | |||||||
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Less accumulated depreciation |
(12,261,480 | ) | (12,719,338 | ) | ||||
|
Property and equipment, net |
$ | 5,533,901 | $ | 5,938,013 | ||||
Depreciation expense related to property and equipment totaled $192,049 and $386,606 during the three and six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to $196,288 and $397,398 during the three and six months ended August 31, 2019, respectively.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
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August 31, 2020 |
February 29, 2020 |
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Amortization Period (in years) |
Gross Carrying Value |
Accumulated Amortization |
Gross Carrying Value |
Accumulated Amortization |
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|
Intangible assets subject to amortization |
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|
Store design |
10 | $ | 394,826 | $ | 216,403 | $ | 295,779 | $ | 215,653 | ||||||||||||
|
Packaging licenses |
3 | - | 5 | 120,830 | 120,830 | 120,830 | 120,830 | ||||||||||||||
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Packaging design |
10 | 430,973 | 430,973 | 430,973 | 430,973 | ||||||||||||||||
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Trademark/Non-competition agreements |
5 | - | 20 | 556,339 | 323,722 | 715,339 | 297,072 | ||||||||||||||
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Franchise rights |
20 | 5,979,637 | 3,195,910 | 5,979,637 | 2,931,949 | ||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 7,482,605 | $ | 4,287,838 | $ | 7,542,558 | $ | 3,996,477 | |||||||||||||
|
Intangible assets not subject to amortization |
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|
Franchising segment- |
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Company stores goodwill |
$ | 515,065 | $ | 832,308 | |||||||||||||||||
|
Franchising goodwill |
97,318 | 97,318 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Manufacturing segment-goodwill |
97,318 | 97,318 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Trademark |
20,000 | 20,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Total goodwill |
729,701 | 1,046,944 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Total Intangible Assets |
$ | 8,212,306 | $ | 4,287,838 | $ | 8,589,502 | $ | 3,996,477 | |||||||||||||
Amortization expense related to intangible assets totaled $142,804 and $291,361 during the three and six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to $176,544 and $353,088 during the three and six months ended August 31, 2019, respectively.
At August 31, 2020, annual amortization of intangible assets, based upon the Company’s existing intangible assets and current useful lives, is estimated to be the following:
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2021 |
274,705 | |||
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2022 |
466,554 | |||
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2023 |
391,988 | |||
|
2024 |
329,267 | |||
|
2025 |
277,022 | |||
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Thereafter |
1,281,184 | |||
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Total |
$ | 3,020,720 |
During FY 2020, the Company initiated a store design project. The initiative is expected to add approximately $250,000 of intangible assets, of which, $174,000 was recorded as of August 31, 2020. This amount will be subject to amortization upon conclusion of the project.
NOTE 8 – IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
We assess the potential impairment of our long-lived assets on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets or asset group may not be recoverable. Due to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, we determined it was necessary to perform an interim test of our long-lived assets during the three months ended May 31, 2020. Based on the results of these assessments, we recorded $545,000 of goodwill impairment expense. This expense is presented within general and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. No additional tests for impairment were determined to be necessary during the three months ended August 31, 2020.
The assessment of our goodwill, trademark and long-lived asset fair values includes many assumptions that are subject to risk and uncertainties. The primary assumptions, which are all Level 3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy (inputs to the valuation methodology that are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement), used in our impairment testing consist of:
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● |
Expected future cash flows from operation of our Company-owned units. |
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● |
Forecasted future royalty revenue, marketing revenue and associated expenses. |
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● |
Projected rate of royalty savings on trademarks. |
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● |
Our cost of capital. |
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of August 31, 2020, costs associated with the impairment of long-lived and intangible assets consist of the following:
|
Company store goodwill impairment |
$ | 317,243 | ||
|
Trademark intangible asset impairment |
159,000 | |||
|
Company-owned store impairment of long-lived assets and inventory |
68,558 | |||
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Total |
$ | 544,801 |
Certain interim tests did not indicate a need for impairment. Franchise rights, store design, manufacturing segment goodwill and franchising goodwill tests succeeded during the interim period. We believe we have made reasonable estimates and judgements, however, further COVID-19-related impacts could cause interim testing to be performed in future periods and further impairments recorded if testing of impairments are not successful in future periods.
NOTE 9 – LINE OF CREDIT AND LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company has a $5.0 million credit line for general corporate and working capital purposes. On March 16, 2020, as a precautionary measure, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic impacts, the Company drew the maximum amount available on the credit line in an amount equal to $3.4 million (the full amount of $5.0 million under the credit line, subject to the borrowing base of 50% of eligible accounts receivable plus 50% of eligible inventories). The credit line is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets, except retail store assets. Interest on borrowings is at LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.4% at August 31, 2020). Additionally, the line of credit is subject to various financial ratio and leverage covenants. At August 31, 2020, the Company was not compliant with a covenant of the line of credit that requires the Company to have $1.5 million of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) for the trailing twelve months ended August 31, 2020. As a result of COVID-19, the Company failed to meet the amount of EBITDA required by this covenant. On June 26, 2020 and on October 5, 2020 Wells Fargo Bank, NA (“Wells Fargo”) delivered to the Company Reservation of Rights Letters (“Bank Letters”). The Bank Letters reserved all rights available to Wells Fargo under the Credit Agreement dated October 30, 2015 including, but not limited to, the right of Wells Fargo to demand immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement. The Bank Letters also placed restrictions on the Company’s ability to draw any further funds on the line of credit. The Company intends to work with Wells Fargo to amend the associated covenants as the trends related to COVID-19 begin to become clear. There is no assurance that Wells Fargo will agree to any proposed amendment. The credit line is subject to renewal in September 2021 and the Company believes it is likely to be renewed on terms similar to the current terms, subject to the Company’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.
The Company’s long-term debt is comprised of promissory notes pursuant to the PPP, under the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA Loans”). The Company received total proceeds of $1.5 million from the SBA Loans. The SBA Loans are scheduled to mature in April 2022 and have a 1.00% interest rate, and are subject to the terms and conditions applicable to loans administered by the CARES Act. The SBA Loans may be prepaid by the Company at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. As of August 31, 2020, the Company is in compliance with all provisions related to the SBA Loans.
The SBA Loans contain customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults and breaches of representations and warranties. Subject to certain conditions, the SBA Loans may be forgiven in whole or in part by applying for forgiveness pursuant to the CARES Act and the PPP. The amount of loan proceeds eligible for forgiveness is based on a formula based on a number of factors, including the amount of loan proceeds used by the Company during the period after the loan origination for certain purposes, including payroll costs, interest on certain mortgage obligations, rent payments on certain leases, and certain qualified utility payments, provided that, among other things, at least 60-75% of the loan amount is used for eligible payroll costs, the employer maintaining or rehiring employees and maintaining salaries at a certain level. In accordance with the requirements of the CARES Act and the PPP, the Company believes it has used the proceeds from the SBA Loans for qualifying expenses. No assurance can be given that the Company will be granted forgiveness of the SBA Loans in whole or in part. As of August 31, 2020, the Company had recorded approximately $5,855 of interest expense payable related to the SBA Loans.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of August 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020, notes payable consisted of the following:
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August 31, 2020 |
February 29, 2020 |
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|
Paycheck protection program note payable in monthly installments of principal and interest at 1.0% per annum through April 2022 |
$ | 1,542,306 | $ | - | ||||
|
Less: current maturities |
(847,731 | ) | - | |||||
|
Long-term obligations |
$ | 694,575 | $ | - | ||||
NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Cash Dividend
The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share on March 15, 2019 to stockholders of record on March 5, 2019. The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock on June 14, 2019 to stockholders of record on June 4, 2019. The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock on September 13, 2019 to stockholders of record on September 4, 2019. The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock on December 6, 2019 to stockholders of record on November 22, 2019. The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock on March 13, 2020 to stockholders of record on February 28, 2020.
Future declarations of dividends will depend on, among other things, the Company's results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, and on such other factors as the Company's Board of Directors may in its discretion consider relevant and in the best long-term interest of the Company’s stockholders.
As previously announced in May 2020, the Board of Directors suspended the Company’s first quarter cash dividend payment to preserve cash and provide additional flexibility in the current environment as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19. Furthermore, the Board of Directors has suspended future quarterly dividends until the significant uncertainty of the current public health crisis and global economic climate has passed, and the Board of Directors determines that resumption of dividend payments is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders.
Stock Repurchases
On July 15, 2014, the Company publicly announced a plan to repurchase up to $3.0 million of its common stock in the open market or in private transactions, whenever deemed appropriate by management. On January 13, 2015, the Company announced a plan to purchase up to an additional $2,058,000 of its common stock under the repurchase plan, and on May 21, 2015, the Company announced a further increase to the repurchase plan by authorizing the purchase of up to an additional $2,090,000 of its common stock under the repurchase plan. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the three and six months ended August 31, 2020. As of August 31, 2020, approximately $638,000 remains available under the repurchase plan for further stock repurchases.
Warrants
In consideration of Edible entering into the exclusive supplier agreement and the performance of its obligations therein, on December 20, 2019, the Company issued Edible a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to 960,677 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $8.76 per share. The Warrant Shares vest in annual tranches in varying amounts following each contract year under the exclusive supplier agreement, subject to, and only upon, Edible’s achievement of certain revenue thresholds on an annual or cumulative five-year basis in connection with its performance under the exclusive supplier agreement. The Warrant expires six months after the final and conclusive determination of revenue thresholds for the fifth contract year and the cumulative revenue determination in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.
The Company determined that the grant date fair value of the warrants was de minimis and did not record any amount in consideration of the warrants. The Company utilized a Monte Carlo model for purposes of determining the grant date fair value.
Stock-Based Compensation
Under the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated) (the “2007 Plan”), the Company may authorize and grant stock awards to employees, non-employee directors and certain other eligible participants, including stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units. On September 17, 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 2007 Plan to (1) increase the number of authorized shares under the 2007 Plan by 300,000 shares and (2) to extend the term of the 2007 Plan to September 17, 2030. As of the filing date of this report, there were 319,324 shares available for issuance as awards under the 2007 Plan.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company recognized $143,719 and $287,437 of stock-based compensation expense during the three- and six-month periods ended August 31, 2020, respectively, compared to $155,416 and $386,670 during the three- and six-month periods ended August 31, 2019, respectively. Compensation costs related to stock-based compensation are generally amortized over the vesting period of the stock awards.
The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity during the six months ended August 31, 2020 and 2019:
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Six Months Ended |
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August 31, |
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2020 |
2019 |
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|
Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of February 28 or 29: |
265,555 | 25,002 | ||||||
|
Granted |
- | 270,000 | ||||||
|
Vested |
(47,929 | ) | (28,502 | ) | ||||
|
Cancelled/forfeited |
- | - | ||||||
|
Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of August 31: |
217,626 | 266,500 | ||||||
|
Weighted average grant date fair value |
$ | 9.40 | $ | 9.40 | ||||
|
Weighted average remaining vesting period (in years) |
4.15 | 5.14 | ||||||
The Company did not issue any unrestricted shares of stock to non-employee directors during the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to an aggregate of 4,833 shares issued during the six months ended August 31, 2019. In connection with these non-employee director stock issuances, the Company recognized $0 and $45,652 of stock-based compensation expense during the six months ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
During the three- and six-month periods ended August 31, 2020, the Company recognized $143,719 and $287,437, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock unit grants. The restricted stock unit grants generally vest in equal annual or quarterly installments over a period of five to six years. During the six-month periods ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, 47,929 and 28,502 restricted stock units vested and were issued as common stock, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation expense of non-vested, non-forfeited restricted stock units granted as of August 31, 2020 was $1,850,943, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 4.15 years.
The Company has no outstanding stock options as of August 31, 2020.
NOTE 11 – EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through the settlement of restricted stock units. Restricted stock units become dilutive within the period granted and remain dilutive until the units vest and are issued as common stock.
The weighted-average number of shares outstanding used in the computation of diluted earnings per share does not include outstanding common shares issuable if their effect would be anti-dilutive. During the six months ended August 31, 2020, 960,677 shares of common stock warrants and 222,634 shares of issuable common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
NOTE 12 – LEASING ARRANGEMENTS
The Company conducts its retail operations in facilities leased under non-cancelable operating leases of up to ten years. Certain leases contain renewal options for between five and ten additional years at increased monthly rentals. Some of the leases provide for contingent rentals based on sales in excess of predetermined base levels.
The Company acts as primary lessee of some franchised store premises, which the Company then subleases to franchisees, but the majority of existing locations are leased by the franchisee directly. Currently, there are not indications that the Company will be required to make any payments on behalf of franchisees.
In some instances, the Company has leased space for its Company-owned locations that are now occupied by franchisees. When the Company-owned location was sold or transferred, the store was subleased to the franchisee who is responsible for the monthly rent and other obligations under the lease.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company also leases trucking equipment and warehouse space in support of its manufacturing operations. Expense associated with trucking and warehouse leases is included in cost of sales on the consolidated statements of operations.
ASU 2016-02 allows, as a practical expedient, the retention of the classification of existing leases as operating or financing. All of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases and that classification has been retained upon adoption. The Company does not believe the utilization of this practical expedient has a material impact on lease classifications.
The Company accounts for payments related to lease liabilities on a straight-line basis over the lease term. During the six months ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, lease expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income was $440,121 and $478,707, respectively.
The amount of the Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability recorded upon the adoption of ASU 2016-02 was $3.3 million. The lease liability reflects the present value of the Company’s estimated future minimum lease payments over the life of its leases. This includes known escalations and renewal option periods reasonably assured of being exercised. Typically, renewal options are considered reasonably assured of being exercised if the sales performance of the location remains strong. Therefore, the Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability include an assumption on renewal options that have not yet been exercised by the Company, and are not currently a future obligation. The Company has separated non-lease components from lease components in the recognition of the Asset and Liability except in instances where such costs were not practical to separate. To the extent that occupancy costs, such as site maintenance, are included in the Asset and Liability, the impact is immaterial. For franchised locations, the related occupancy costs including property taxes, insurance and site maintenance are generally required to be paid by the franchisees as part of the franchise arrangement. In addition, the Company is the lessee under non-store related leases such as storage facilities and trucking equipment. For leases where the implicit rate is not readily determinable, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate to calculate the lease liability that represents an estimate of the interest rate the Company would incur to borrow on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease. The weighted average discount rate used for operating leases was 3.4% as of August 31, 2020. The total estimated future minimum lease payments is $2.6 million.
As of August 31, 2020, maturities of lease liabilities for the Company’s operating leases were as follows:
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FY 21 |
$ | 411,447 | ||
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FY 22 |
694,755 | |||
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FY 23 |
437,445 | |||
|
FY 24 |
315,962 | |||
|
FY 25 |
164,223 | |||
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Thereafter |
552,818 | |||
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Total |
$ | 2,576,650 | ||
|
Less: imputed interest |
(241,808 | ) | ||
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Present value of lease liabilities: |
$ | 2,334,842 | ||
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Weighted average lease term (in years) |
6.7 |
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During the three months ended August 31, 2019, the Company entered into a lease amendment to extend the term of a lease for a Company-owned location. This lease amendment resulted in the Company recognizing a present value of future lease liability of $476,611 based upon a total lease liability of $532,811.
NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Purchase contracts
The Company frequently enters into purchase contracts of between six to eighteen months for chocolate and certain nuts. These contracts permit the Company to purchase the specified commodity at a fixed price on an as-needed basis during the term of the contract. Because prices for these products may fluctuate, the Company may benefit if prices rise during the terms of these contracts, but it may be required to pay above-market prices if prices fall and it is unable to renegotiate the terms of the contract. As of August 31, 2020, the Company was contracted for approximately $100,000 of raw materials under such agreements. The Company has designated these contracts as normal under the normal purchase and sale exception under the accounting standards for derivatives. These contracts are not entered into for speculative purposes.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14 – FTD LOSS CONTINGENCY
In June 2019, the Company’s largest customer at the time, FTD Companies, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries (“FTD”), filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. As a part of such bankruptcy proceedings, divisions of FTD’s business and certain related assets, including the divisions that the Company has historically sold product to, were sold through an auction to multiple buyers.
The Company historically conducted business with FTD under a Gourmet Foods Supplier Agreement (the “FTD Supplier Agreement”), that among other provisions, provided assurance that custom inventory purchased by the Company and developed specifically for FTD would be purchased by FTD upon termination of the FTD Supplier Agreement. In September 2019, the Company received notice that the bankruptcy court had approved FTD to reject and not enforce the FTD Supplier Agreement as part of the proceedings.
As a result of FTD’s bankruptcy, the sale of certain assets, and the court’s approval to reject and not enforce the terms of the FTD Supplier Agreement, the Company is uncertain if accounts receivable and inventory balances associated with FTD at August 31, 2020 will be realized at their full value, or if any revenue will be received from FTD in the future.
As of August 31, 2020, the Company had recorded inventory and receivables related to FTD of approximately $226,000 and $80,000, respectively. The Company had also established reserves of approximately $146,000 for expected losses on FTD inventory and receivables upon the conclusion of the bankruptcy proceedings.
NOTE 15 – INCOME TAXES
Under the recently enacted CARES Act a net operating loss (“NOL”) arising during the Company’s fiscal year 2021 can be carried back for five years to offset the Company’s taxable income for fiscal years 2016-2020. This five-year period spans Federal effective tax rates for the Company ranging from 21% to 34%, the result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted during the Company’s fiscal year ended February 28, 2018.
The Company’s deferred tax assets are valued at the current federally enacted rate of 21%. If the Company were to continue to realize NOLs in future periods, or incur a NOL for all of fiscal year 2021 the loss carryback provisions of the CARES Act may enable the Company to offset taxable income from prior years when federally enacted tax rates were higher than 21%. Under such a scenario, the Company would incur a gain associated with the revaluation of the Company’s deferred tax assets to the extent that prior taxable income during periods of higher enacted federal tax rates could be offset by current NOLs.
As of August 31, 2020, the Company is in the process of analyzing the different aspects of the CARES Act to quantify the impact of these provisions on the Company’s income taxes.
NOTE 16 – OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company classifies its business interests into five reportable segments: Franchising, Manufacturing, Retail Stores, U-Swirl operations and Other. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 to these consolidated financial statements and Note 1 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2020. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on operating contribution, which excludes unallocated corporate general and administrative costs and income tax expense or benefit. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic businesses that utilize common merchandising, distribution and marketing functions, as well as common information systems and corporate administration. All inter-segment sales prices are market based. Each segment is managed separately because of the differences in required infrastructure and the difference in products and services:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Three Months Ended August 31, 2020 |
Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Other |
Total |
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Total revenues |
$ | 1,040,863 | $ | 3,768,416 | $ | 193,702 | $ | 594,812 | $ | - | $ | 5,597,793 | ||||||||||||
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Intersegment revenues |
(727 | ) | (269,664 | ) | - | - | - | (270,391 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Revenue from external customers |
1,040,136 | 3,498,752 | 193,702 | 594,812 | - | 5,327,402 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Segment profit (loss) |
366,535 | 489,668 | 21,924 | 11,903 | (789,297 | ) | 100,733 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
1,387,005 | 12,241,965 | 618,323 | 5,526,772 | 9,413,374 | 29,187,439 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Capital expenditures |
150 | 11,343 | 72 | - | 16,799 | 28,364 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total depreciation & amortization |
$ | 10,095 | $ | 162,523 | $ | 1,391 | $ | 140,823 | $ | 20,021 | $ | 334,853 | ||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended August 31, 2019 |
Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Other |
Total |
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Total revenues |
$ | 1,515,805 | $ | 4,714,682 | $ | 265,662 | $ | 1,122,751 | $ | - | $ | 7,618,900 | ||||||||||||
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Intersegment revenues |
(1,321 | ) | (232,309 | ) | - | - | - | (233,630 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
Revenue from external customers |
1,514,484 | 4,482,373 | 265,662 | 1,122,751 | - | 7,385,270 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Segment profit (loss) |
828,978 | 955,360 | 7,979 | 296,880 | (841,434 | ) | 1,247,763 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
1,445,041 | 11,838,237 | 1,005,356 | 5,620,012 | 9,377,697 | 29,286,343 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Capital expenditures |
(2,040 | ) | 162,127 | 23,106 | 1,673 | 12,570 | 197,436 | |||||||||||||||||
|
Total depreciation & amortization |
$ | 10,353 | $ | 151,848 | $ | 2,533 | $ | 185,208 | $ | 22,891 | $ | 372,833 | ||||||||||||
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Six Months Ended August 31, 2020 |
Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Other |
Total |
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|
Total revenues |
$ | 1,295,339 | $ | 6,061,508 | $ | 253,683 | $ | 848,859 | $ | - | $ | 8,459,389 | ||||||||||||
|
Intersegment revenues |
(1,409 | ) | (428,141 | ) | - | - | - | (429,550 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
Revenue from external customers |
1,293,930 | 5,633,367 | 253,683 | 848,859 | - | 8,029,839 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Segment profit (loss) |
(84,784 | ) | (293,801 | ) | (455,902 | ) | (445,815 | ) | (3,465,690 | ) | (4,745,992 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Total assets |
1,387,005 | 12,241,965 | 618,323 | 5,526,772 | 9,413,374 | 29,187,439 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Capital expenditures |
150 | 25,197 | 72 | 1,712 | 23,722 | 50,853 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Total depreciation & amortization |
$ | 20,233 | $ | 324,353 | $ | 4,794 | $ | 287,772 | $ | 40,815 | $ | 677,967 | ||||||||||||
|
Six Months Ended August 31, 2019 |
Franchising |
Manufacturing |
Retail |
U-Swirl |
Other |
Total |
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|
Total revenues |
$ | 2,944,846 | $ | 10,581,154 | $ | 498,081 | $ | 2,282,556 | $ | - | $ | 16,306,637 | ||||||||||||
|
Intersegment revenues |
(2,607 | ) | (492,761 | ) | - | - | - | (495,368 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
Revenue from external customers |
2,942,239 | 10,088,393 | 498,081 | 2,282,556 | - | 15,811,269 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Segment profit (loss) |
1,446,888 | 2,124,047 | (7,033 | ) | 576,043 | (1,948,398 | ) | 2,191,547 | ||||||||||||||||
|
Total assets |
1,445,041 | 11,838,237 | 1,005,356 | 5,620,012 | 9,377,697 | 29,286,343 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Capital expenditures |
8,500 | 385,679 | 32,624 | 1,673 | 52,508 | 480,984 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Total depreciation & amortization |
$ | 21,183 | $ | 301,980 | $ | 5,143 | $ | 375,977 | $ | 46,203 | $ | 750,486 | ||||||||||||
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) includes statements of our expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. The nature of our operations and the environment in which we operate subject us to changing economic, competitive, regulatory and technological conditions, risks and uncertainties. The statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this document may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "will," "intend," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "estimate," "potential," or similar expressions. Factors which could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to: the impact of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") on our business, including, among other things, online sales, factory sales, retail sales and royalty and marketing fees, our liquidity, our cost cutting and capital preservation measures, achievement of the anticipated potential benefits of the strategic alliance with Edible (as defined herein), our ability to provide products to Edible under the strategic alliance, the ability to increase our online sales through the agreements with Edible, changes in the confectionery business environment, seasonality, consumer interest in our products, general economic conditions, the success of our frozen yogurt business, receptiveness of our products internationally, consumer and retail trends, costs and availability of raw materials, competition, the success of our co-branding strategy, the success of international expansion efforts and the effect of government regulations. Government regulations which we and our franchisees and licensees either are, or may be, subject to and which could cause results to differ from forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: local, state and federal laws regarding health, sanitation, safety, building and fire codes, franchising, licensing, employment, manufacturing, packaging and distribution of food products and motor carriers. For a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained herein, please see the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2020. Additional factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the length and severity of the current COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on among other things, factory sales, retail sales, royalty and marketing fees and operations, the effect of any governmental action or mandated employer-paid benefits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our ability to manage costs and reduce expenditures in the current economic environment and the availability of additional financing if and when required. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. As such they should not be unduly relied upon for more current circumstances. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that might reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report or those that might reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Unless otherwise specified, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (including its operating subsidiary with the same name, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., a Colorado corporation (“RMCF”)).
Overview
We are an international franchisor, confectionery manufacturer and retail operator. Founded in 1981, we are headquartered in Durango, Colorado and manufacture an extensive line of premium chocolate candies and other confectionery products. Our subsidiary, U-Swirl International, Inc. (“U-Swirl”), franchises and operates soft-serve frozen yogurt cafés. Our revenues and profitability are derived principally from our franchised/license system of retail stores that feature chocolate, frozen yogurt and other confectionary products. We also sell our candy outside of our system of retail stores and license the use of our brand with certain consumer products. As of August 31, 2020, there were two Company-owned, 98 licensee-owned and 220 franchised Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stores operating in 37 states, Canada, South Korea, Panama, and the Philippines. As of August 31, 2020, U-Swirl operated three Company-owned cafés and 78 franchised cafés located in 24 states and Qatar. U-Swirl operates self-serve frozen yogurt cafés under the names “U-Swirl,” “Yogurtini,” “CherryBerry,” “Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt,” “Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt,” “Let’s Yo!” and “Aspen Leaf Yogurt”.
Strategic Alliance with Edible Arrangements
In December 2019, the Company entered into a strategic alliance (the “Strategic Alliance”) with Edible Arrangements, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “Edible”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Company will become the exclusive provider of certain branded chocolate products to Edible, its affiliates and its franchisees. In connection with the Strategic Alliance, the Company entered into a strategic alliance agreement, an exclusive supplier operating agreement and a warrant agreement with Edible. In addition, in March 2020, the Company entered into an ecommerce licensing agreement with Edible, whereby Edible sells a wide variety of chocolates, candies and other confectionery products produced by the Company or its franchisees through Edible’s websites.
Bankruptcy of FTD Companies
In June 2019, the Company’s largest customer at the time, FTD Companies, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries (“FTD”), filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. As a part of such bankruptcy proceedings, divisions of FTD’s business and certain related assets, including the divisions that the Company has historically sold product to, were sold through the auction to multiple buyers. The Company is uncertain if accounts receivable and inventory balances associated with FTD at August 31, 2020 will be realized at their full value, or if any revenue will be received from FTD in the future. See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements contained herein for additional information about the FTD bankruptcy.
COVID-19
As discussed in more detail throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended August 31, 2020 (this “Quarterly Report”), we have experienced significant business disruptions resulting from efforts to contain the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"), including the vast mandated self-quarantines of customers and closures of non-essential business throughout the United States and internationally. Nearly all of the Company-owned and franchise stores were directly and negatively impacted by public health measures taken in response to COVID-19, with nearly all locations experiencing reduced operations as a result of, among other things, modified business hours and store and mall closures. As a result, franchisees and licensees are not ordering products for their stores in line with historical amounts. This trend has negatively impacted, and is expected to continue to negatively impact, among other things, factory sales, retail sales and royalty and marketing fees. Beginning in May 2020 and continuing through August 2020, most stores previously closed for much of March 2020 and April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, began to re-open. As of August 31, 2020 approximately 27 stores have not re-opened and the future of these locations is uncertain. This is a closure rate significantly higher than historical levels. By August 31, 2020, certain stores have met or exceeded pre-COVID-19 levels, however, many retail environments have continued to be adversely impacted by changes to consumer behavior as a result of COVID-19. Most stores re-opened subject to various local health restrictions and with reduced operations. It is unclear when or if store operations will return to pre-COVID-19 levels.
In addition, as previously announced on May 11, 2020, the Board of Directors decided to suspend the Company’s first quarter cash dividend payment to preserve cash and provide additional flexibility in the current environment impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the Board of Directors has suspended future quarterly dividends until the significant uncertainty of the current public health crisis and economic climate has passed, and the Board of Directors determines that resumption of dividend payments is in the best interest of us and our stockholders.
During this challenging time, the Company’s foremost priority is the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, franchisees and communities. In addition to the already stringent practices for the quality and safety of the Company’s confections, the Company is diligently following health and safety guidance issued by the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and state and local governmental agencies. COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the retail industry as containment measures continue to impact the Company’s operations and the retail industry. Numerous countries, states and local governments have effected ordinances to protect the public through social distancing, which has caused, and we expect will continue to cause, a significant decrease in, among other things, retail traffic and as a result, factory sales, retail sales and royalty and marketing fees. With that said, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory products remain available for sale online. The Company’s current focus is on supporting its franchisees and licensees during this challenging time and driving growth in online sales, especially in light of the ecommerce licensing agreement with Edible, as discussed above, while also sensibly managing costs. The number of Company-owned and franchise stores remaining open may change frequently and significantly due to the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak.
In these challenging and unprecedented times, management is taking all necessary and appropriate action to maximize liquidity as the Company navigates the current landscape. These actions include significantly reducing operating expenses and production volume to reflect reduced sales volumes as well as the elimination of all non-essential spending and capital expenditures. Further, in an abundance of caution and to maintain ample financial flexibility, the Company drew down the full amount under our line of credit and the Company received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”). The receipt of funds under the PPP has allowed the Company to temporarily avoid workforce reduction measures amidst a steep decline in revenue and production volume. While the Company believes it has sufficient liquidity with its current cash position, the Company will continue to monitor and evaluate all financing alternatives as necessary as these unprecedented events evolve. For more information, please see Item 1A “Risk Factors—The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Has, and May Continue to, Materially and Adversely Affect our Sales, Earnings, Financial Condition and Liquidity” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed on May 29, 2020 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended August 31, 2020 Compared to the Three Months Ended August 31, 2019
Results Summary
Basic earnings per share decreased 93.3% from $0.15 per share in the three months ended August 31, 2019 to $0.01 per share in the three months ended August 31, 2020. Revenues decreased 27.9% from $7.4 million in the three months ended August 31, 2019 to $5.3 million in the three months ended August 31, 2020. Operating income decreased 90.4% from $1.2 million in the three months ended August 31, 2019 to $119,000 in the three months ended August 31, 2020. Net income decreased 91.7% from $918,000 in the three months ended August 31, 2019 to $76,000 in the three months ended August 31, 2020. The decrease in revenue, operating income and net income was due primarily to the continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on our operation and the operations of our franchised, licensed and Company-owned locations.
Revenues
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Three Months Ended |
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|
August 31, |
$ |
% |
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|
($'s in thousands) |
2020 |
2019 |
Change |
Change |
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|
Factory sales |
$ | 3,498.8 | $ | 4,482.4 | $ | (983.6 | ) | (21.9 | )% | |||||||
|
Retail sales |
495.4 | 901.7 | (406.3 | ) | (45.1 | )% | ||||||||||
|
Franchise fees |
73.6 | 81.9 | (8.3 | ) | (10.1 | )% | ||||||||||
|
Royalty and marketing fees |
1,259.6 | 1,919.3 | (659.7 | ) | (34.4 | )% | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 5,327.4 | $ | 7,385.3 | $ | (2,057.9 | ) | (27.9 | )% | |||||||
Factory Sales
The decrease in factory sales for the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to a 34.5% decrease in sales of product to our network of franchised and licensed retail stores, partially offset by a $416,000 increase in shipments of product to customers outside our network of franchised retail stores. The decrease in sales of product to our network of franchised and licensed retail stores was primarily the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated public health measures in place during the three months ended August 31, 2020, which significantly reduced traffic in our stores. The increase in shipments of product to customers outside our network of franchise and licensed retail stores was primarily the result of sales associated with our strategic alliance with Edible.
Same store pounds purchased by domestic Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise and license locations decreased 27.7% in the three months ended August 31, 2020, compared with the three months ended August 31, 2019 as result of store closures, reduced operations and reduced demand in stores as a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retail Sales
The decrease in retail sales for the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019 was primarily the result of limited operations and limited foot traffic during the three months ended August 31, 2020. The limited operations at our Company-owned stores was the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated public health measures in place during the three months ended August 31, 2020. As of August 31, 2020, all Company-owned stores had resumed limited operations following COVID-19 related closure. Same store sales at all Company-owned stores and cafés decreased 39% in the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019.
Royalties, Marketing Fees and Franchise Fees
The decrease in royalties and marketing fees from the three months ended August 31, 2019 to the three months ended August 31, 2020 was primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated public health measures in place during the three months ended August 31, 2020 and a decrease in domestic franchise units in operation. Nearly all of our franchised locations experienced reduced operations during the three months ended August 31, 2020. The average number of total domestic franchise stores in operation decreased 4.8% from 272 in the three months ended August 31, 2019 to 259 during the three months ended August 31, 2020. This decrease is the result of domestic store closures exceeding domestic store openings. Same store sales at total franchise stores and cafés in operation decreased 29% during the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019.
The decrease in franchise fee revenue for the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019 was the result of a decrease in revenue resulting from fewer franchise stores in operation and the associated recognition of revenue over the term of the franchise agreement.
Costs and Expenses
Cost of Sales
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Three Months Ended |
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|
August 31, |
$ |
% |
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|
($'s in thousands) |
2020 |
2019 |
Change |
Change |
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Cost of sales - factory |
$ | 2,907.8 | $ | 3,435.3 | $ | (527.5 | ) | (15.4 | )% | |||||||
|
Cost of sales - retail |
145.8 | 303.1 | (157.3 | ) | (51.9 | )% | ||||||||||
|
Franchise costs |
451.0 | 441.6 | 9.4 | 2.1 | % | |||||||||||
|
Sales and marketing |
408.9 | 434.8 | (25.9 | ) | (6.0 | )% | ||||||||||
|
General and administrative |
788.5 | 830.5 | (42.0 | ) | (5.1 | )% | ||||||||||
|
Retail operating |
329.4 | 469.3 | (139.9 | ) | (29.8 | )% | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 5,031.4 | $ | 5,914.6 | $ | (883.2 | ) | (14.9 | )% | |||||||
Gross Margin
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Three Months Ended |
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|
August 31, |
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Factory gross margin |
$ | 591.0 | $ | 1,047.1 | $ | (456.1 | ) | (43.6 | )% | |||||||
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349.6 | 598.6 | (249.0 | ) | (41.6 | )% | ||||||||||
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$ | 940.6 | $ | 1,645.7 | $ | (705.1 | ) | (42.8 | )% | |||||||
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Factory gross margin |
16.9 | % | 23.4 | % | (6.5 | )% | (27.7 | )% | ||||||||
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Retail gross margin |
70.6 | % | 66.4 | % | 4.2 | % | 6.3 | % | ||||||||
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23.5 | % | 30.6 | % | (7.0 | )% | (23.0 | )% | ||||||||
Adjusted Gross Margin
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Factory gross margin |
$ | 591.0 | $ | 1,047.1 | $ | (456.1 | ) | (43.6 | )% | |||||||
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Plus: depreciation and amortization |
158.2 | 147.4 | 10.8 | 7.3 | % | |||||||||||
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Factory adjusted gross margin |
749.2 | 1,194.5 | (445.3 | ) | (37.3 | )% | ||||||||||
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Retail gross margin |
349.6 | 598.6 | (249.0 | ) | (41.6 | )% | ||||||||||
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Total Adjusted Gross Margin |
$ | 1,098.8 | $ | 1,793.1 | $ | (694.3 | ) | (38.7 | )% | |||||||
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Factory adjusted gross margin |
21.4 | % | 26.6 | % | (5.2 | )% | (19.6 | )% | ||||||||
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Retail gross margin |
70.6 | % | 66.4 | % | 4.2 | % | 6.3 | % | ||||||||
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Total Adjusted Gross Margin |
27.5 | % | 33.3 | % | (5.8 | )% | (17.4 | )% | ||||||||
Adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin are non-GAAP measures. Adjusted gross margin is equal to the sum of our factory adjusted gross margin plus our retail gross margin calculated in accordance with GAAP. Factory adjusted gross margin is equal to factory gross margin plus depreciation and amortization expense. We believe adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin are helpful in understanding our past performance as a supplement to gross margin, factory gross margin and other performance measures calculated in conformity with GAAP. We believe that adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin are useful to investors because they provide a measure of operating performance and our ability to generate cash that is unaffected by non-cash accounting measures. Additionally, we use adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin rather than gross margin and factory gross margin to make incremental pricing decisions. Adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin have limitations as analytical tools because they exclude the impact of depreciation and amortization expense and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for any measure reported under GAAP. Our use of capital assets makes depreciation and amortization expense a necessary element of our costs and our ability to generate income. Due to these limitations, we use adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin as measures of performance only in conjunction with GAAP measures of performance such as gross margin and factory gross margin.
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
Factory margins decreased 650 basis points in the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019 due primarily to lower production volume in the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019. During the three months ended August 31, 2020, production volume decreased 11.0% in response to a 21.9% decrease in factory sales, primarily due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retail gross margins increased from 66.4% during the three months ended August 31, 2019 to 70.6% during the three months ended August 31, 2020.
Franchise Costs
The increase in franchise costs in the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019 is due primarily to an increase in professional fees, mostly offset by lower travel costs, the result of COVID-19 related travel restrictions. As a percentage of total royalty and marketing fees and franchise fee revenue, franchise costs increased to 33.8% in the three months ended August 31, 2020 from 22.1% in the three months ended August 31, 2019. This increase as a percentage of royalty, marketing and franchise fees is primarily a result of lower royalty revenues.
Sales and Marketing
The decrease in sales and marketing costs for the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019 is primarily due to lower advertising and promotion costs, partially offset by an increase in online advertising cost.
General and Administrative
The decrease in general and administrative costs for the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019 is primarily due to lower professional fees, lower bad debt expense, and lower equity compensation expense. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses increased to 14.8% in the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to 11.2% in the three months ended August 31, 2019.
Retail Operating Expenses
The decrease in retail operating expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2019 was due primarily to reduced operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail operating expenses, as a percentage of retail sales, increased from 52.0% in the three months ended August 31, 2019 to 66.5% in the three months ended August 31, 2020. This increase is primarily the result of lower retail sales.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales, was $177,000 in the three months ended August 31, 2020, a decrease of 21.6% from $225,000 in the three months ended August 31, 2019. This decrease was the result of lower amortization of franchise rights, the result of a decrease in frozen yogurt cafés in operation. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for a summary of annual amortization of intangible assets based upon existing intangible assets and current useful lives. Depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales increased 7.3% from $147,000 in the three months ended August 31, 2019 to $158,000 in the three months ended August 31, 2020. This increase was the result of an increase in production assets in service primarily resulting from the replacement of obsolete equipment or equipment at the end of its operating life.
Other Income (Expense)
Net interest expense was $19,000 in the three months ended August 31, 2020 compared to net interest income of $3,000 incurred in the three months ended August 31, 2019. This change was primarily the result of the Company’s increased debt as a result of measures taken during the three months ended May 31, 2020 to ensure adequate liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the three months ended May 31, 2020, the Company borrowed $3.4 million from its line of credit and borrowed $1.5 million of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Income Tax Expense
Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended August 31, 2020 was 24.4%, compared to 26.4% for the three months ended August 31, 2019. The decrease in the effective income tax rate is primarily the result of lower state income taxes.
Six Months Ended August 31, 2020 Compared to the Six Months Ended August 31, 2019
Results Summary
Basic earnings per share decreased from $0.27 per share for the six months ended August 31, 2019 to a net loss of $(0.59) per share for the six months ended August 31, 2020. Revenues decreased 49.2% from $15.8 million for the six months ended August 31, 2019 to $8.0 million for the six months ended August 31, 2020. Operating income decreased from $2.2 million for the six months ended August 31, 2019 to an operating loss of $(4.7) million for the six months ended August 31, 2020. Net income decreased from $1.6 million for the six months ended August 31, 2019 to a net loss of $(3.6) million for the six months ended August 31, 2020. The decrease in revenue, operating income and net income was due primarily to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on our operation and the operations of our franchised, licensed and Company-owned locations.
Revenues
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Factory sales |
$ | 5,633.4 | $ | 10,088.4 | $ | (4,455.0 | ) | (44.2 | )% | |||||||
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Retail sales |
683.0 | 1,756.3 | (1,073.3 | ) | (61.1 | )% | ||||||||||
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Franchise fees |
128.6 | 188.2 | (59.6 | ) | (31.7 | )% | ||||||||||
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Royalty and marketing fees |
1,584.8 | 3,778.4 | (2,193.6 | ) | (58.1 | )% | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 8,029.8 | $ | 15,811.3 | $ | (7,781.5 | ) | (49.2 | )% | |||||||
Factory Sales
The decrease in factory sales for the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the six months ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to a 53.7% decrease in sales of product to our network of franchised and licensed retail stores and a 5.9% decrease in shipments of product to customers outside our network of franchised retail stores. Purchases by the Company’s largest customer, FTD, were approximately $199,000, or 2.5%, of the Company’s revenues during the six months ended August 31, 2020, compared to $1.5 million, or 9.3% of the Company’s revenues during the six months ended August 31, 2019. As discussed above, FTD declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2019. Until the bankruptcy proceedings are complete, it is unclear whether the Company will realize any revenue from FTD in the future, and if so, whether such revenues will return to historic levels. The decrease in sales of product to our network of franchised and licensed retail stores was primarily the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated public health measures in place during the six months ended August 31, 2020, which significantly reduced traffic in our stores. These decreases were partially offset by increases in factory sales associated with our strategic alliance with Edible and by an increase in revenue from online sales of our products directly to consumers. Beginning in May 2020, most stores previously closed for much of March 2020 and April 2020, in response to COVID-19, began to re-open. Most stores re-opened subject to various local health restrictions and with reduced operations. It is unclear when or if store operations will return to pre COVID-19 levels.
Same store pounds purchased by domestic Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise and license locations decreased 50.5% in the six months ended August 31, 2020, compared with the six months ended August 31, 2019.
Retail Sales
The decrease in retail sales for the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the six months ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to the closure of all of our Company-owned stores for much of the three months ended May 31, 2020. The closure of our Company-owned stores was the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated public health measures in place during the three months ended May 31, 2020. As of August 31, 2020, all of our Company-owned stores had resumed limited operations following the COVID-19 related closures.
Royalties, Marketing Fees and Franchise Fees
The decrease in royalties and marketing fees from the six months ended August 31, 2019 to the six months ended August 31, 2020 was primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated public health measures in place during the six months ended August 31, 2020. Nearly all of our franchised locations experienced reduced operations and periods of full closure during the six months ended August 31, 2020.
The decrease in franchise fee revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the six months ended August 31, 2019 was the result of a decrease in revenue resulting from fewer franchise stores in operation and the associated recognition of revenue over the term of the franchise agreement.
Costs and Expenses
Cost of Sales
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$ | 5,698.3 | $ | 7,761.8 | $ | (2,063.5 | ) | (26.6 | )% | |||||||
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Cost of sales - retail |
238.4 | 591.3 | (352.9 | ) | (59.7 | )% | ||||||||||
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Franchise costs |
872.3 | 924.7 | (52.4 | ) | (5.7 | )% | ||||||||||
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Sales and marketing |
883.0 | 991.4 | (108.4 | ) | (10.9 | )% | ||||||||||
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General and administrative |
3,968.0 | 1,975.2 | 1,992.8 | 100.9 | % | |||||||||||
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Retail operating |
648.6 | 918.2 | (269.6 | ) | (29.4 | )% | ||||||||||
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$ | 12,308.6 | $ | 13,162.6 | $ | (854.0 | ) | (6.5 | )% | |||||||
Gross Margin
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Factory gross margin |
$ | (64.9 | ) | $ | 2,326.6 | $ | (2,391.5 | ) | (102.8 | )% | ||||||
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Retail gross margin |
444.6 | 1,165.0 | (720.4 | ) | (61.8 | )% | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 379.7 | $ | 3,491.6 | $ | (3,111.9 | ) | (89.1 | )% | |||||||
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-1.2 | % | 23.1 | % | (24.2 | )% | (105.0 | )% | ||||||||
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Retail gross margin |
65.1 | % | 66.3 | % | (1.2 | )% | (1.9 | )% | ||||||||
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6.0 | % | 29.5 | % | (23.5 | )% | (79.6 | )% | ||||||||
Adjusted Gross Margin
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$ | (64.9 | ) | $ | 2,326.6 | $ | (2,391.5 | ) | (102.8 | )% | ||||||
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Plus: depreciation and amortization |
315.7 | 293.1 | 22.6 | 7.7 | % | |||||||||||
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Factory adjusted gross margin |
250.8 | 2,619.7 | (2,368.9 | ) | (90.4 | )% | ||||||||||
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Retail gross margin |
444.6 | 1,165.0 | (720.4 | ) | (61.8 | )% | ||||||||||
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Total Adjusted Gross Margin |
$ | 695.4 | $ | 3,784.7 | $ | (3,089.3 | ) | (81.6 | )% | |||||||
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Factory adjusted gross margin |
4.5 | % | 26.0 | % | (21.5 | )% | (82.9 | )% | ||||||||
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Retail gross margin |
65.1 | % | 66.3 | % | (1.2 | )% | (1.9 | )% | ||||||||
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Total Adjusted Gross Margin |
11.0 | % | 32.0 | % | (20.9 | )% | (65.5 | )% | ||||||||
Adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin are non-GAAP measures. Adjusted gross margin is equal to the sum of our factory adjusted gross margin plus our retail gross margin calculated in accordance with GAAP. Factory adjusted gross margin is equal to factory gross margin plus depreciation and amortization expense. We believe adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin are helpful in understanding our past performance as a supplement to gross margin, factory gross margin and other performance measures calculated in conformity with GAAP. We believe that adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin are useful to investors because they provide a measure of operating performance and our ability to generate cash that is unaffected by non-cash accounting measures. Additionally, we use adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin rather than gross margin and factory gross margin to make incremental pricing decisions. Adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin have limitations as analytical tools because they exclude the impact of depreciation and amortization expense and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for any measure reported under GAAP. Our use of capital assets makes depreciation and amortization expense a necessary element of our costs and our ability to generate income. Due to these limitations, we use adjusted gross margin and factory adjusted gross margin as measures of performance only in conjunction with GAAP measures of performance such as gross margin and factory gross margin.
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
Factory gross margins decreased to a negative gross margin of (1.2)% in the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to a positive gross margin of 23.1% during the six months ended August 31, 2019, due primarily to lower production volume in the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the six months ended August 31, 2019. During the six months ended August 31, 2020, production volume decreased 34.0% in response to a 44.2% decrease in factory sales, primarily due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the decrease in production volume, factory fixed costs, including idle labor, exceeded revenue during the six months ended August 31, 2020. During the six months ended August 31, 2020, the Company incurred approximately $280,000 of production labor costs associated with paying employees who abided by local stay at home orders related to COVID-19 public health measures. This excess capacity cost, in the form of idle labor, was included in cost of sales.
Retail gross margins decreased from 66.3% during the six months ended August 31, 2019 to 65.1% during the six months ended August 31, 2020. The decrease in retail gross margins was primarily the result of the temporary closure of all of our Company-owned stores for much of the three months ended May 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated impact on perishable inventory.
Franchise Costs
The decrease in franchise costs in the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the six months ended August 31, 2019 is due primarily to lower travel costs, the result of COVID-19 related travel restrictions. As a percentage of total royalty and marketing fees and franchise fee revenue, franchise costs increased to 50.9% in the six months ended August 31, 2020 from 23.3% in the six months ended August 31, 2019. This increase as a percentage of royalty, marketing and franchise fees is primarily a result of lower franchise and royalty fees.
Sales and Marketing
The decrease in sales and marketing costs for the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the six months ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to lower advertising and promotion costs, partially offset by an increase in online advertising cost.
General and Administrative
The increase in general and administrative costs for the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the six months ended August 31, 2019 was due primarily to an increase in bad debt expense, the impairment of certain intangible assets and higher professional fees. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses increased to 49.4% in the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to 12.5% in the six months ended August 31, 2019. Bad debt expense was primarily the result of management’s assessment of the likelihood of collecting accounts and notes receivable. As a result of this assessment total allowances for potentially uncollectable accounts and notes receivable increased to $2,012,680 at August 31, 2020, compared to $638,907 at February 29, 2020. This cost was a direct result of public health measures in place due to responses to COVID-19 and the financial burden experienced by the majority of our network of franchised and licensed locations. See Note 8 to the financial statements for a summary of costs associated with the impairment of certain intangible assets.
Retail Operating Expenses
The decrease in retail operating expenses for the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the six months ended August 31, 2019 was due to the temporary closure of all of our Company-owned stores for much of the three months ended May 31, 2020. The closure of our Company-owned stores was the result of COVID-19 and the associated public health measures in place. Retail operating expenses, as a percentage of retail sales, increased from 52.3% in the six months ended August 31, 2019 to 95.0% in the six months ended August 31, 2020. This increase is primarily the result of lower retail sales.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales, was $362,000 in the six months ended August 31, 2020, a decrease of 20.8% from $457,000 in the six months ended August 31, 2019. This decrease was the result of lower amortization of franchise rights, the result of a decrease in frozen yogurt cafés in operation. See Note 8 to the financial statements for a summary of annual amortization of intangible assets based upon existing intangible assets and current useful lives. Depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales increased 7.8% from $293,000 in the six months ended August 31, 2019 to $316,000 in the six months ended August 31, 2020. This increase was the result of an increase in production assets in service primarily resulting from the replacement of obsolete equipment or equipment at the end of its operating life.
Other Income (Expense)
Net interest expense was $36,400 in the six months ended August 31, 2020 compared to net interest income of $300 during the six months ended August 31, 2019. This change was primarily the result of the Company’s increased debt as a result of measures taken during the six months ended August 31, 2020 to ensure adequate liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the six months ended August 31, 2020, the Company borrowed $3.4 million from its line of credit and borrowed $1.5 million of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Income Tax Expense
Our effective income tax rate for the six months ended August 31, 2020 was 24.3%, compared to 25.6% for the six months ended August 31, 2019. The decrease in the effective income tax rate is primarily the result of lower state income taxes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As discussed below, we have taken several defensive measures to maximize liquidity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the suspension of our cash dividend, reducing expenses, extending payment terms with vendors, reducing production volume and deferring discretionary capital expenditures. Based on these actions, we believe that cash flows from operations and our cash and cash equivalents on hand, will be sufficient to meet our ongoing liquidity needs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. Additional future financing may be necessary to fund our operations, and there can be no assurance that, if needed, we will be able to secure additional debt or equity financing on terms acceptable to us or at all, especially in light of the market volatility and uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we believe we have adequate sources of liquidity over the long term, the success of our operations, the global economic outlook, and the pace of sustainable growth in our markets, in each case, in light of the market volatility and uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, among other factors, could impact our business and liquidity.
As of August 31, 2020 working capital was $5.5 million, compared to $8.0 million as of February 29, 2020, a decrease of $2.5 million. The decrease in working capital was primarily due to an increase in current liabilities, the result of the Company’s response to COVID-19 and measures taken to ensure sufficient short-term liquidity.
Cash and cash equivalent balances increased approximately $1.1 million to $5.9 million as of August 31, 2020 compared to $4.8 million as of February 29, 2020, primarily as a result of the use of the line of credit and receipt of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, as described below. Our current ratio was 1.5 to 1 at August 31, 2020 compared to 2.4 to 1 at February 29, 2020. We monitor current and anticipated future levels of cash and cash equivalents in relation to anticipated operating, financing and investing requirements.
During the six months ended August 31, 2020, we had a net loss of $(3,591,265). Operating activities used cash of $3,056,480, with the principal adjustment to reconcile the net income to net cash used by operating activities being the provision for loss on accounts and notes receivable of $1,468,815, asset impairment and store closure losses of $544,060, depreciation and amortization of $677,967, an increase in accounts payable of $580,966 and expense related to stock-based compensation of $287,437. During the comparable 2019 period, we had net income of $1,629,697, and operating activities provided cash of $2,902,679. The principal adjustment to reconcile the net income to net cash provided by operating activities was depreciation and amortization of $750,486 and the expense recorded for stock compensation of $386,670.
During the six months ended August 31, 2020, investing activities used cash of $104,905, primarily due to the purchases of intangible assets of $99,047. In comparison, investing activities used cash of $406,376 during the six months ended August 31, 2019 primarily due to the purchase of property and equipment of $480,984.
Financing activities provided cash of $4,263,021 for the six months ended August 31, 2020 primarily as a as a result of the use of the line of credit and receipt of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, as described below. In comparison, financing activities used cash of $2,127,121 during the prior year period primarily due to payments on long-term debt and declared dividends.
Revolving Credit Line
The Company has a $5.0 million credit line for general corporate and working capital purposes. On March 16, 2020, as a precautionary measure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic impacts, the Company drew the maximum amount available on the credit line in an amount equal to $3.4 million (the full amount of $5.0 million under the credit line, subject to the borrowing base of 50% of eligible accounts receivable plus 50% of eligible inventories). The credit line is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets, except retail store assets. Interest on borrowings is at LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.4% at August 31, 2020). Additionally, the line of credit is subject to various financial ratio and leverage covenants. At August 31, 2020, the Company was not compliant with a covenant of the line of credit that requires the Company to have $1.5 million of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) for the trailing twelve months ended August 31, 2020. As a result of COVID-19, the Company failed to meet the amount of EBITDA required by this covenant. On June 26, 2020 and on October 5, 2020 Wells Fargo Bank, NA (“Wells Fargo”) delivered to the Company Reservation of Rights Letters (“Bank Letters”). The Bank Letters reserved all rights available to Wells Fargo under the Credit Agreement dated October 30, 2015 including, but not limited to, the right of Wells Fargo to demand immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement. The Bank Letters also placed restrictions on the Company’s ability to draw any further funds on the Line of Credit. The Company intends to work with Wells Fargo to amend the associated covenants as the trends related to COVID-19 begin to become clear. There is no assurance that Wells Fargo will agree to any proposed amendment. The credit line is subject to renewal in September 2021 and the Company believes it is likely to be renewed on terms similar to the current terms, subject to the Company’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19
PPP Loan
On April 13, 2020 and April 20, 2020, the Company entered into Loan Agreements and Promissory Notes (collectively, the “SBA Loans”) with 1st SOURCE BANK pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Company received total proceeds of $1.5 million from the SBA Loans. The SBA Loans are scheduled to mature on April 14 and April 20, 2022 and have a 1.00% interest rate and are subject to the terms and conditions applicable to loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the CARES Act. The SBA Loans may be prepaid by the Company at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties.
The SBA Loans contain customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults and breaches of representations and warranties. Subject to certain conditions, the SBA Loans may be forgiven in whole or in part by applying for forgiveness pursuant to the CARES Act and the PPP. The amount of loan proceeds eligible for forgiveness is based on a formula based on a number of factors, including the amount of loan proceeds used by the Company during the eight-week period after the loan origination for certain purposes, including payroll costs, interest on certain mortgage obligations, rent payments on certain leases, and certain qualified utility payments, provided that, among other things, at least 75% of the loan amount is used for eligible payroll costs, the employer maintaining or rehiring employees and maintaining salaries at a certain level. In accordance with the requirements of the CARES Act and the PPP, the Company has used the proceeds from the SBA Loans primarily for payroll costs. No assurance can be given that the Company will be granted forgiveness of the SBA Loans in whole or in part.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of August 31, 2020, except for the purchase obligations as described below, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements or obligations.
Purchase obligations: As of August 31, 2020, we had purchase obligations of approximately $100,000. These purchase obligations primarily consist of contractual obligations for future purchases of commodities for use in our manufacturing.
Impact of Inflation
Inflationary factors such as increases in the costs of ingredients and labor directly affect our operations. Most of our leases provide for cost-of-living adjustments and require us to pay taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses, all of which are subject to inflation. Additionally, our future lease costs for new facilities may include potentially escalating costs of real estate and construction. There is no assurance that we will be able to pass on increased costs to our customers.
Depreciation expense is based on the historical cost to us of our fixed assets, and is therefore potentially less than it would be if it were based on current replacement cost. While property and equipment acquired in prior years will ultimately have to be replaced at higher prices, it is expected that replacement will be a gradual process over many years.
Seasonality
We are subject to seasonal fluctuations in sales, which cause fluctuations in quarterly results of operations. Historically, the strongest sales of our products have occurred during key holidays and the summer vacation season. In addition, quarterly results have been, and in the future are likely to be, affected by the timing of new store openings and sales of franchises. Because of the seasonality of our business and the impact of new store openings and sales of franchises, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved in other quarters or for a full fiscal year.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that material information relating to us is made known to the officers who certify as to our financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board of Directors. These disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, are recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management, with the participation of our principal executive and financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon this evaluation, our principal executive and financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of August 31, 2020.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended August 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
The Company is party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business from time to time. Management believes that the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part 1, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2020. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2020.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
None.
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31.1* |
Certification Filed Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Certification Furnished Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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101.INS |
*XBRL Instance Document. |
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101.SCH |
*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
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101.CAL |
*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
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101.DEF |
*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. |
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*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. |
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*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
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* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith.
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.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: October 15, 2020 |
/s/ Bryan J. Merryman |
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| Bryan J. Merryman, Chief Executive Officer, | ||
| Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Bryan J. Merryman, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
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Date: October 15, 2020 |
/s/ Bryan J. Merryman |
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| Bryan J. Merryman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, | ||
| Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Directors | ||
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Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
(18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350)
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 31, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned officer of the Company certifies, in his capacity as such, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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Dated: October 15, 2020 |
By: |
/s/ Bryan J. Merryman |
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Bryan J. Merryman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, |
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Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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