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10-K 1 d10k.htm FORM 10-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
(cid:1) Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(cid:2) Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended February 26, 2005
or
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 0-20184
THE FINISH LINE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana
(State of Incorporation)
35-1537210
(I.R.S. Employer ID No.)
3308 N. Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46235
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (317) 899-1022
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
(Title of Each Class)
None
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
Indicate by check mark whether 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 (cid:1) No (cid:2)
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of
registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this form 10-K. (cid:1)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes (cid:1) No (cid:2)
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of August 27, 2004, the last business day of the registrant’s most
recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $601,692,000, which was based on the last sale price reported for such date by NASDAQ.
The number of shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding on April 15, 2005 was:
Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement dated June 20, 2005 for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on July 21, 2005 (hereinafter referred to as
the “2005 Proxy Statement”) are incorporated into Part III.
Class A Common Stock: 43,800,167
Class B Common Stock: 5,141,336
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
PART I
This Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents incorporated by reference contain statements, which constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in the Form 10-K and the
documents incorporated by reference are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: changing consumer
preferences; The Finish Line, Inc., along with its consolidated subsidiaries, (the “Company”) inability to successfully market its footwear, apparel, accessories and other
merchandise; price, product and other competition from other retailers (including internet and direct manufacturer sales); the unavailability of products; the inability to
locate and obtain favorable lease terms for the Company’s stores; the loss of key employees, general economic conditions and adverse factors impacting the retail athletic
industry; management of growth, and the other risks detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. In this Annual Report, words such as
“anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “will continue,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” “budgets,” “may,” “could” and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company
undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward looking-statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the
date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Item 1—Business
General
Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the fiscal years ended February 26, 2005, February 28, 2004 and March 1, 2003 are referred to as fiscal 2005,
2004 and 2003, respectively.
The Finish Line, Inc. (“Finish Line”) together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries The Finish Line Man Alive, Inc. (“Man Alive”), The Finish Line USA, Inc.,
The Finish Line Distribution, Inc., Spike’s Holding LLC, and Finish Line Transportation Company, Inc., (collectively the “Company”) is one of the largest mall-based
specialty retailers of brand name athletic, outdoor and lifestyle footwear, activewear and accessories in the United States. As of April 15, 2005, the Company operated
609 Finish Line stores in 46 states and 37 Man Alive stores in 9 states. A Finish Line store generally carries a large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s athletic
and lifestyle shoes, as well as a broad assortment of activewear and accessories. Brand names offered by the Company include Nike, adidas, Reebok, K-Swiss, New
Balance, Phat Farm, Timberland, Brooks, Saucony, Asics and many others. A Man Alive store is a hip-hop fashion retailer offering men’s and ladies’ name brand
fashions from the industry’s leading designers.
The Company attempts to distinguish itself from other athletic footwear specialty retailers through larger mall-based store formats. Finish Line stores average
5,710 square feet and Man Alive stores average 2,831 square feet. The Finish Line’s stores opened during fiscal 2005 averaged approximately 4,857 square feet. The
Company’s strategy is to create an exciting and entertaining retail environment by continually updating store designs, and to operate a larger store size, which permits
greater product selection and merchandising flexibility. Since activewear and accessories generally carry higher gross margins than footwear, Finish Line devotes a greater
percentage of its sales area to these products than typical athletic footwear specialty stores. Activewear and accessories accounted for approximately 21% of the
Company’s net sales in fiscal 2005.
On July 29, 2004, The Finish Line, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Delaware Company”) merged (the “Reincorporation Merger”) with and into its
newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary, The Finish Line Indiana Corp., an Indiana corporation (referred to throughout this report as the “Company”). The Company
survived the
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Reincorporation Merger as an Indiana corporation and became the successor corporation to the Delaware Company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, with respect to the Delaware Company’s Class A stock, and under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) with respect to the Delaware
Company’s outstanding Securities Act registration statements. At the effective time of the Reincorporation Merger, the Company also changed its name to “The Finish
Line, Inc.” The principal purpose of the Reincorporation Merger was to change the state of incorporation of the Delaware Company from Delaware to Indiana.
The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 3308 N. Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46235, and its telephone number is (317) 899-1022.
Operating Strategies
The Company seeks to be a leading specialty retailer of athletic footwear and activewear in the markets it serves. To achieve this, the Company has developed the
following elements to its business strategy:
Emphasis on Customer Service and Convenience. The Company is committed to making the shopping experience at Finish Line rewarding and enjoyable,
and seeks to achieve this objective by providing convenient mall-based locations with highly functional store designs, offering competitive prices on brand name
products, maintaining optimal in-stock levels of merchandise and employing knowledgeable and courteous sales associates.
Inventory Management. The Company stresses effective replenishment and distribution to each store. The Company’s advanced information and distribution
systems enable it to track inventory in each store by stockkeeping unit (SKU) on a daily basis, giving the Company flexibility to merchandise its products effectively. In
addition, these systems allow the Company to respond promptly to changing customer preferences and to maintain optimal inventory levels in each store. The
Company’s inventory management system features automatic replenishment driven by point-of-sale (POS) data capture and a highly automated distribution center, which
enables the Company to ship merchandise to each store every third day.
Product Diversity; Broad Demographic Appeal. The Company stocks its stores with a combination of the newest high profile and brand name merchandise,
unique products manufactured exclusively for the Company, as well as promotional and opportunistic purchases of other brand name merchandise. Product diversity, in
combination with the Company’s store formats and commitment to customer service, is intended to attract a broad demographic cross-section of customers.
Expansion Strategies
The Company’s objective is to continue its store expansion program by introducing stores into new markets as well as increasing its visibility in previously
established markets.
New Store Openings. Since the Company’s initial public offering in June 1992, The Company has expanded from 104 stores to 646 stores (including 37 Man
Alive stores) at April 15, 2005. The Company opened 71 new Finish Line stores in fiscal 2005 and intends to open approximately 70 new Finish Line stores and 10-15
new Man Alive stores in the upcoming fiscal year. Total square footage increased 14.2% (10.8% without acquired Man Alive stores) in fiscal 2005 over the prior year as
a result of the Company’s continued expansion through opening new Finish Line stores and the acquisition of 37 Man Alive stores.
For the year ending February 25, 2006 the Company plans to increase its total square footage open by approximately 10% to 11% (80-85 new stores). Almost all
of this square footage growth will result from the continued emphasis on smaller traditional stores averaging approximately 4,750 square feet for Finish Line stores and
3,500 square feet for Man Alive stores. The Company expects that its new stores will be in both new and existing geographic markets.
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During fiscal 2005, the Company opened one street-side location in Brooklyn, New York and five stores in open life-style malls. The Company sees both street
and life-style locations as another expansion opportunity as the Company believes that long-term it can open 100-200 street-side locations as well as 100-200 stores in
open life-style malls.
Also effective January 29, 2005, the Company purchased Man Alive and its existing 37 stores. This acquisition allows the Company to increase and expand its
business in the urban apparel business, as Man Alive is one of the leading retailers in Hip-Hop fashion apparel. The Company plans to open 10-15 new Man Alive stores
in the upcoming fiscal year and, although no assurance can be given, believes there is a long-term potential of operating 300-400 Man Alive stores.
Store Footwear Selection—Stores which are less than 10,000 square feet in size typically are stocked with 600-800 footwear styles and 10,000+ shoes. Stores
which are more than 10,000 square feet in size are typically stocked with 1,000-1,300 footwear styles and 20,000 - 30,000+ shoes. Finish Line currently operates 38
stores greater than 10,000 square feet. This format offers Finish Line the opportunity to carry a larger selection of shoes than its competitors and establish a dominant
presence in the best major malls throughout the country.
Commitment to Continually Strengthen Infrastructure. Over the last several years, the Company has made a number of strategic infrastructure investments,
including enhancements to its management, store operations and distribution and information systems.
The Company has also invested in material handling equipment that includes a high speed shipping sorter and a tilt-tray sortation system that have been
operational since May 2004. This equipment enables the Company to process merchandise through the distribution center in a more efficient and accurate manner. This
equipment has increased the Company’s throughput capacity and allows us to increase our in-stock position at the stores.
Merchandise
The following table sets forth the net sales along with the percentage of net sales attributable to the categories of footwear, activewear and related accessories
during the periods indicated. These amounts and percentages fluctuate substantially during the different consumer buying seasons. To take advantage of this seasonality,
the Company’s stores have been designed to allow for a shift in emphasis in the merchandise mix between footwear and activewear/accessory items.
Category
Footwear
Activewear/Accessories
Total
Year Ended
February 26, 2005
February 28, 2004
March 1, 2003
$
926,524
240,243
79%
21%
$ 768,995
216,896
78%
22%
$605,727
151,432
80%
20%
$ 1,166,767
100%
$ 985,891
100%
$757,159
100%
All merchandising decisions, including merchandise mix, pricing, promotions and markdowns, are made at the corporate headquarters. The store manager and
district manager, along with management at the Company’s headquarters, review the merchandise mix to adapt to permanent or temporary changes or trends in the
marketplace.
Footwear
Finish Line’s distinctive shoe walls are stocked with the latest in athletic, casual and outdoor footwear that the industry has to offer, including: Nike, adidas,
Reebok, K-Swiss, New Balance, Phat Farm, Timberland, Brooks, Saucony, Asics and many others. To make shopping easier for customers, footwear is categorized into
definable sections including: basketball, running, cross-training, fitness, tennis, outdoor, casual and lifestyle. Most categories are available in men’s, women’s and
children’s styles.
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Activewear/Accessories
Many of the same companies that supply Finish Line with quality footwear, also supply activewear, including products made by Nike, adidas and Reebok.
Additional suppliers include Majestic Graphics, Baker Hosiery, Implus, along with many others. Many vendors offer footwear, activewear and accessories in
“collections.” Categories of activewear consist of jackets, caps, tops, pants, shorts, windwear, running wear, warm-ups, fleece, fitness wear and sport-casual wear. In
addition, the Company carries licensed apparel and caps. Among the accessories offered by the Company are socks, athletic bags, backpacks, sunglasses, watches and
shoe-care products.
The Company has various exclusive apparel collections with vendors such as the “Maddie” collection with Nike. “Maddie” is geared towards the 14-16 year-old
girl. The product line, which ranges from wristbands and purses to sheer pullovers and capris, complements the Maddie Max footwear collection. The Company is
working closely with the branded apparel vendors to continue developing new exclusive product offerings to provide more competitive introductory price points in key
product categories. The Company has continued to increase sales in its private label, FINL 365. FINL 365, which includes core basics such as t-shirts and shorts,
continues to become a larger part of the apparel business as the Company continues to develop more relevant products, and sources it more efficiently.
Direct-to-Consumer
The Company has focused on increasing the direct-to-consumer business over the past several years. The Company continues to redesign and update its
e-commerce site to enhance the quality and usefulness of the site. The finishline.com site is the Company’s most visible store with 40,000 to 50,000 visitors per day.
The Company continues to look for new ways to increase its e-commerce business including partnerships with other websites. A second element of the
direct-to-consumer business is the Company’s catalog. The Company increased the mailing frequency from 4 catalogs in fiscal 2004 to 7 in fiscal 2005. Also, the
Company nearly tripled its circulation of the catalog in fiscal 2005. The Company has seen significant increases in business as a result of this investment.
The Company also has a customer reward program called “Winners Circle.” The Company maintains a database with the Winners Circle information that it uses
to e-mail customers for key initiatives as well as mail other pertinent information to members.
Marketing
The Company attempts to reach its target audience by using a multifaceted approach to marketing and advertising on national, regional and local levels. The
Company utilizes television, direct mail, consumer print, outdoor, and the internet in its marketing efforts.
The Company also takes advantage of advertising and promotional assistance from many of its suppliers. This assistance takes the form of cooperative advertising
programs, in-store sales incentives, point-of-purchase materials, product training for employees and other programs. Total advertising expense for fiscal 2005 and fiscal
2004 was 1.9% and 1.5% of net sales after deducting co-op reimbursements, respectively. The increase in fiscal 2005 was due to a concerted effort by the Company to
continue to invest in strategic marketing programs related to the Company’s e-commerce, catalog and stores to drive traffic. These percentages fluctuate substantially
during the different consumer buying seasons. The Company also believes that it benefits from the multimillion dollar advertising campaigns of its key suppliers, such
as Nike, adidas, and Reebok.
The Company also uses in-store contests, promotions and event sponsorships, as well as a comprehensive public relations effort, to further market the Company.
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Purchasing and Distribution
Finish Line’s footwear purchasing is coordinated through a centralized merchandising department under the direction of a Senior Vice President-General
Merchandise Manager. The buying and merchandise departments are comprised of approximately 45 people. The footwear and activewear/accessories divisions consist of
divisional merchandise managers, multiple buyers and associate buyers. Both buying divisions are supported by a planning and merchandising division, which consists
of a Vice-President-Planning, planners, merchandisers and administrative assistants.
The Company believes that its ability to buy in large quantities directly from suppliers enables it to obtain favorable pricing and trade terms. Currently, the
Company purchases product from approximately 250 suppliers and manufacturers of athletic and fashion products, the largest of which (Nike) accounted for
approximately 58% and 56% of total purchases in fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004, respectively. The Company purchased approximately 81% of total merchandise in fiscal
2005 and 79% in fiscal 2004 from its five largest suppliers. The Company and its vendors use EDI technology to streamline purchasing and distribution operations.
The Company utilizes a warehouse management computer software for distribution center processing that features RF technology. This software was modified to
interface with the new high speed shipping sorter and tilt-tray sortation system that became operational in May 2004. This system has helped improve productivity and
accuracy as well as reduce the time it takes to send merchandise to stores. The Company believes this innovative technology will continue to improve its operations as
well as allow for real-time tracking of inventory within the distribution center and in transit to the stores.
Nearly all of the Company’s merchandise is shipped directly from suppliers to the distribution center, where the Company processes and ships it by contract and
common carriers to its stores. Each day shipments are made to one-third of the Company’s stores. In any three-week period, each store will receive five shipments. A
shipment is normally received one to four days from the date that the order is filled depending on the store’s distance from the distribution center. Historically, the
Company maintains approximately two weeks supply of merchandise at the distribution center.
Management Information System
The Company has a computerized management information system, which includes a local area network of computers at corporate headquarters used by
management to support decision-making along with PC-based POS computers at the stores. Store computers are connected via frame relay to computers at corporate
headquarters. A perpetual inventory system permits corporate management to review daily each store’s inventory by department, class and SKU. This system includes an
automated replenishment system that allows the Company to replace faster-selling items more quickly. Store associates are able to use the WAN and perpetual inventory
system to locate and sell merchandise that can then be fulfilled from another store. Other functions in the system include accounting, distribution, inventory tracking and
control.
Store Operations
The Company’s Executive Vice President—Store Operations, two Vice Presidents-Stores and Store Operations, Regional Vice Presidents and district managers
visit the stores regularly to review the implementation of Company plans and policies, monitor operations, and review inventories and the presentation of merchandise.
Accounting and general financial functions for the stores are conducted at corporate headquarters. Each store has a store manager or co-managers that are responsible for
supervision and overall operations, one or more assistant managers and additional full and part-time sales associates.
Regional, district and store managers receive a fixed salary and are eligible for bonuses, based primarily on sales, payroll and shrinkage performance goals of the
stores for which they are responsible. All assistant store managers and sales associates are paid on an hourly basis.
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Real Estate
As of April 15, 2005, the Company operated 646 stores in 46 states. The Company’s stores are primarily located in enclosed shopping malls. The typical store
format has a sales floor, which includes a try-on area, and a display area where each style of footwear carried in the store is displayed by category (e.g., basketball, tennis,
running), and adjacent stock room where the footwear inventory is maintained. Sales floors in stores represent approximately 65% to 75% of the total space.
Finish Line believes that its ability to obtain attractive, high traffic store locations, such as enclosed malls, is a critical element of its business and a key factor in
its future growth and profitability. In determining new store locations, management evaluates market areas, in-mall locations, “anchor” stores, consumer traffic, mall
sales per square foot, competition and occupancy, construction and other costs associated with opening a store. The Company believes that the number of desirable store
sites likely to be available in the future will permit it to implement its growth strategy in total square footage.
The Company leases all of its stores. Initial lease terms of the stores generally range from five to ten years in duration without renewal options, although some of
the stores are subject to leases for five years with one or more renewal options. The leases generally provide for a fixed minimum rental plus a percentage of sales in
excess of a specified amount.
Based upon expenditures for fiscal 2005, the Company estimates that the cash requirements in the upcoming fiscal year for opening a traditional new Finish Line
store (averaging approximately 4,750 square feet) will approximate $700,000. This estimate includes $475,000 for fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements and
pre-opening expenses plus $350,000 ($225,000 net of payables) in inventory investment. The estimate for opening new Man Alive stores (averaging approximately 3,500
square feet) will approximate $500,000 per store. This estimate includes $400,000 for fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements and pre-opening expenses plus
$160,000 ($100,000 net of payables) in inventory investment.
Competition
The Company’s business is highly competitive. Many of the products the Company sells are sold in department stores, national and regional full-line sporting
goods stores, athletic footwear specialty stores, athletic footwear superstores, discount stores, traditional shoe stores, mass merchandisers, and internet e-tailers. Some of
the Company’s primary competitors are large national and/or regional chains that have substantially greater financial and other resources than the Company. Among the
Company’s competition are stores that are owned by major suppliers to the Company. To a lesser extent, the Company competes with mail order and local sporting
goods and athletic specialty stores. In many cases, the Company’s stores are located in enclosed malls or shopping centers in which one or more competitors also
operate. Typically, the leases, which the Company enters into, do not restrict the opening of stores by competitors.
The Company attempts to differentiate itself from its competition by operating larger, more attractive, well-stocked stores in high retail traffic areas, with
competitive prices and knowledgeable and courteous customer service. The Company attempts to keeps its prices competitive with athletic specialty and sporting goods
stores in each trade area, including competitors that are not necessarily located inside the mall. The Company believes it accomplishes this by effectively mixing high
profile and brand name merchandise with promotional and opportunistic purchases of other brand name merchandise and by controlling expenses, especially
administrative and overhead expenses, with small, efficient departments throughout the organization.
Seasonal Business
The Company’s business follows a seasonal pattern, peaking over a total of approximately 12 weeks during the late summer (late July through early September)
and holiday (Thanksgiving through Christmas) periods. During the fiscal years ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004 these periods accounted for
approximately 32.4% and 33.5% of the Company’s annual sales, respectively.
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As of February 26, 2005, the Company employed approximately 13,100 persons, 3,600 of whom were full-time and 9,500 of whom were part-time. Of this total,
682 were employed at the Company’s Indianapolis, Indiana corporate headquarters and distribution center and 51 were employed as regional vice-presidents and district
managers. Additional part-time employees are typically hired during the back-to-school and holiday seasons. None of the Company’s employees are represented by a
union, and employee relations are generally considered good.
Retirement Plan
For fiscal 2005, the Company contributed cash in the amount of $1,450,000 (net of forfeitures) to the Company’s Profit Sharing Plan. While no assurances can be
given that it will continue to do so in the future, the Company has in the past purchased on the open market its Class A Common Stock and later contributed it in lieu
of cash to the Company’s Profit Sharing Plan. The Company made no such contributions of stock during fiscal 2005.
The Plan also includes a 401(k) feature whereby the Company matches 100 percent of employee contributions to the plan up to three percent of the employee’s
wages. The Company contributed matching funds of approximately $1,463,000 in fiscal 2005 and $1,177,000 in fiscal 2004.
Trademarks
The Company has registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office several trademarks relating to its business. The Company believes its trademark and
service mark registrations are valid, and it intends to be vigilant with regard to infringing or diluting uses by other parties, and to enforce vigorously its rights in its
trademarks and service marks.
Available Information
The Finish Line’s Internet address is http://www.finishline.com and Man Alive’s Internet address is http://www.manalive.com. The Company makes available free
of charge through its Finish Line Internet website the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and
amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable
after such reports and amendments are electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the Investor Relations page on
Finish Line’s website provides the Company’s Code of Ethics.
Item 2—Properties
In November 1991, the Company moved into its existing corporate headquarters and distribution center located on 16 acres in Indianapolis, Indiana. The facility,
which is owned by the Company, was designed and constructed to the Company’s specifications and includes automated conveyor and storage rack systems, a high
speed shipping sorter and a tilt-tray sortation system designed to reduce labor costs, increase efficiency in processing merchandise and enhance space productivity. In
1992, the Company purchased an additional 17 adjacent acres, which brought the total size of the headquarters property to 33 acres. In March 2005, the Company
purchased an additional 21 adjacent acres, which includes a 112,000 square foot building, thus bringing the total size of the headquarters property to 54 acres. In April
2003, the Company began construction on a 375,000 square foot addition to the office and distribution center in Indianapolis, Indiana. In May 2004, the distribution
center portion of the construction was completed and put into service. The new office space is expected to be complete in May 2005. The expansion brings the facility to
142,000 square feet of office space and 535,000 square feet of warehouse space, as well as an additional 112,000 square feet (mostly warehouse space) on the recently
purchased adjacent 21 acres.
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Store Locations
At April 15, 2005, the Company operated 646 stores in 46 states. The Company’s stores are primarily located in enclosed shopping malls. The following table
sets forth information concerning the Company’s stores.
State
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Total
State
Total
9
10
5
33
8
8
2
37
22
2
43
30
12
8
8
8
3
19
14
34
5
4
14
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total
5
4
5
16
2
32
21
1
47
8
3
36
10
1
18
46
3
1
26
6
7
9
1
646
The Company leases all of its stores. Initial lease terms for the Company’s stores generally range from five to ten years in duration without renewal options,
although some of the stores are subject to leases for five years with one or more renewal options. The leases generally provide for a fixed minimum rental plus a
percentage of sales in excess of a specified amount.
Item 3—Legal Proceedings
The Company is from time to time, involved in certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of conducting its business. Management believes there are no
pending legal proceedings in which the Company is currently involved which will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.
Item 4—Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of our security holders during the 4th quarter of 2005.
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Item 5—Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of high and low sale prices for the Company’s Common Stock as reported by the Nasdaq Stock
Market. All prices have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split, which was effective as of the close of business on November 17, 2004.
PART II
Quarter Ended
May
August
November
February
Fiscal 2005
Fiscal 2004
High
Low
High
Low
$19.69
16.88
19.22
21.19
$14.56
12.52
14.00
16.85
$ 9.90
13.95
16.00
17.57
$ 5.91
9.71
12.38
13.84
The Class A Common Stock has traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol FINL since the Company became a public entity in June 1992. As of
April 20, 2005, there were approximately 280 holders of Class A Common Stock and three holders of Class B Common Stock. There is no established public trading
market for the Company’s Class B Common Stock. The Company believes that the number of beneficial holders of its Class A Common Stock was in excess of 500 as
of that date. The Company declared its first quarterly cash dividend in the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2005 for $.025 per share. The Company also declared a $.025 per share
dividend at the end of the 3rd and 4th quarter, which brought the annual amount to $.075 per share for fiscal 2005.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table provides information with respect to compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company are currently authorized for issuance
to employees or non-employees (such as directors, consultants, advisors, vendors, customers, suppliers or lenders), as of February 26, 2005:
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders
(a)
(b)
Number of shares to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
3,311,500
0
10
Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
$
9.84
N/A
(c)
Number of shares
remaining available for
futures issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding shares
reflected in column (a))
469,020
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Item 6—Selected Financial Data
Income Statement Data:
Net sales
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Insurance settlement
Asset impairment charges
Repositioning charges (reversals)
Operating income
Interest income—net
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Earnings Per Share Data(5):
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Dividends declared per share
Share Data(1)(5):
Basic weighted-average shares
Diluted weighted-average shares
Selected Store Operating Data:
Number of stores
Opened during period
Closed during period
Acquired during period
Open at end of period
Total square feet(2)(6)
Average square feet per store(2)(6)
Net sales per square foot for comparable stores(3)(4)
Increase in comparable store net sales(3)(4)
Balance Sheet Data:
Working capital
Total assets
Total debt
Shareholders’ equity
February 26,
2005
February 28,
2004
(Restated)(7)
Year Ended
March 1,
2003
(Restated)(7)
March 2,
2002
(Restated)(7)
March 3,
2001
(Restated)(7)
(in thousands, except per share and store operating data)
$ 1,166,767
798,033
$
985,891
681,561
$
757,159
537,128
$
701,426
503,073
$
663,906
486,333
368,734
271,901
(114)
—
—
304,330
229,842
(1,228)
—
—
96,947
1,076
98,023
36,760
61,263
1.27
1.24
0.075
48,283
49,377
71
4
37
635
3,519,114
5,543
351
8.6%
234,784
575,019
—
385,971
$
$
$
$
$
$
75,716
651
76,367
29,020
47,347
1.01
.98
—
46,940
48,272
58
4
—
531
3,080,995
5,802
325
19.7%
204,204
460,742
—
320,653
$
$
$
$
$
$
220,031
187,983
(7,382)
2,276
(1,126)
38,280
814
39,094
14,459
24,635
.52
.51
—
47,683
48,443
37
9
—
477
2,838,807
5,951
273
3.5%
165,555
381,173
—
256,751
$
$
$
$
$
$
198,353
172,521
—
—
(2,003)
27,835
1,610
29,445
10,613
18,832
.39
.38
—
48,624
49,366
27
14
—
449
2,694,380
6,001
262
4.5%
153,846
359,474
—
241,606
$
$
$
$
$
$
177,573
161,742
—
8,666
3,806
3,359
970
4,329
1,586
2,743
.06
.06
—
48,916
49,326
34
7
—
436
2,653,886
6,087
256
1.3%
133,640
342,672
—
224,016
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Consists of weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding for the period.
Computed as of the end of each fiscal period.
Calculated excluding sales for the 53rd week of fiscal 2001.
Calculated in 2003 and prior using those stores that were open for the full current fiscal period and were also open for the full prior fiscal period. Calculated in
2004 and 2005 including all stores that are open at the period end and that have been open more than one year. Accordingly, stores opened and closed during the
period are not included. The change in the calculation of comparable store net sales was adopted on August 31, 2003 and had no material effect on the 2004
results. Beginning in 2005, calculation includes internet sales. Man Alive stores are not included in this calculation.
(5)
(6)
(7)
Adjusted retroactively for two-for-one stock split effective as of close of business on November 17, 2004.
Man Alive stores are included in 2005 amounts.
Restated for lease accounting as described in Item 7 and Note 2 within the consolidated financial statements in Item 8.
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Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Executive Summary
The Company is one of the largest mall-based specialty retailers of brand name athletic, outdoor and lifestyle footwear, activewear and accessories in the United
States. A Finish Line store generally carries a large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s athletic and lifestyle footwear, as well as a broad assortment of activewear
and accessories. As of April 15, 2005, the Company operated 646 retail stores (609 Finish Line and 37 Man Alive) in 46 states and a direct to consumer business
through Finishline.com.
Finish Line differentiates itself from other athletic footwear specialty retailers by operating larger mall based store formats that average 5,710 square feet.
Operating a larger store allows the Company to carry more footwear styles on average compared to our competitors and provides merchandising flexibility. A typical
store is stocked with 600-800 footwear styles and 10,000+ shoes.
The Company has grown its sales and number of stores operated every year since its initial public offering in June 1992. As part of this growth strategy, the
Company completed its first acquisition during fiscal 2005. The Company acquired The Hang Up Shoppes, Inc., which does business under the trade name Man Alive.
Man Alive operates 37 stores in 9 states and is a leading retailer of hip-hop fashion. The Company’s consolidated results of operations include those of Man Alive
beginning with the date of acquisition, which was the end of business on January 29, 2005. In addition to the acquisition, the Company opened its first street-side
location in Brooklyn, New York and also opened five stores in open life-style malls during fiscal 2005. The Company sees each of these as additional opportunities for
growth. The Company plans to continue this growth in next fiscal year with approximately 80-85 new store openings (70 Finish Line stores and 10-15 Man Alive
stores).
Restatement of Financial Statements
Following a review of the Company’s lease accounting practices in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company corrected its method of accounting for leases
related to stores with operating leases. As a result, the Company restated its consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2004, and its consolidated statements of income,
changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years ended February 28, 2004 and March 1, 2003. The Company also restated its quarterly financial information
for fiscal 2004 and the first three quarters of fiscal 2005.
The Company had historically accounted for tenant improvement allowances as reductions to the related leasehold improvement asset on the consolidated balance
sheets and capital expenditures in investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Management determined that the appropriate interpretation of
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Technical Bulletin No. 88-1, “Issues Relating to Accounting for Leases,” requires these allowances to be recorded as
deferred rent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and as a component of operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Additionally, this
adjustment results in a reclassification of the deferred rent amortization from “Selling, general and administrative expenses” to “Cost of sales (including occupancy
costs)” on the consolidated statements of income.
The Company had historically recognized rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term commencing with the retail store opening date. The store
opening date coincided with the commencement of business operations, which is the intended use of the property. Management re-evaluated FASB Technical Bulletin
No. 85-3, “Accounting for Operating Leases with Scheduled Rent Increases,” and determined that the lease term should commence on the date the Company takes
possession of the leased space for construction purposes, which is generally two months prior to a store opening date, and considered a rent holiday period. Excluding
tax impacts, the correction of this accounting required the Company to record this additional deferred rent in “Deferred credits from landlords” and to adjust “Retained
earnings” on the consolidated balance sheets, and to correct amortization in “Costs of sales (including occupancy costs)” on the consolidated statements of income for the
years ended February 28, 2004 and March 1, 2003. The cumulative effect of these accounting
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changes, net of tax effect, was a reduction to retained earnings of $2.3 million as of the beginning of fiscal 2003 and an incremental decrease to retained earnings of $.7
million, increase of $.1 million, and decrease of $.4 million for the fiscal years ended 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
The Company did not amend its previously filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K or Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the restatement, and the financial
statements and related information contained in such reports should no longer be relied upon. See Note 2, “Restatement of Financial Statements” to the consolidated
financial statements for a summary of the effects of these changes on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2004, as well as on the Company’s
consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for fiscal years ended February 28, 2004 and March 1, 2003. The accompanying
Management’s Discussion and Analysis gives effect to these corrections.
Critical Accounting Policies
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon the consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and
judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, the Company
evaluates these estimates, including those related to the valuation of inventory, the potential impairment of long-lived assets and income taxes. The Company bases the
estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about
the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Management believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of its consolidated financial
statements.
Costs of Sales. Costs of sales include the cost associated with acquiring merchandise from vendors, occupancy costs, provision for inventory shortages, and
credits and allowances from our merchandise vendors following EITF 02-16 guidance.
Because the Company does not include the costs associated with operating the distribution facility and freight within cost of sales, the Company’s gross profit
may not be comparable to those of other retailers that may include all costs related to their distribution facilities in costs of sales and in the calculation of gross profit.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses include store payroll and related payroll benefits, store
operating expenses, cooperative advertising allowances following EITF 02-16 guidance, costs associated with operating our distribution facility and freight, including
moving merchandise from our distribution center to stores, and other corporate related expenses.
Valuation of Inventory. Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using a weighted-average cost method, which approximates the
first-in, first-out method. The Company’s valuation of inventory includes a markdown reserve for merchandise that will be sold below cost and a shrink reserve. The
markdown reserve value is based upon historical information and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. The shrink reserve value is based on historical
information and assumptions as to current shrink trends. It is possible that changes to the markdown and shrink reserves could be required in future periods due to
changes in market conditions.
Vendor Allowances. The Company records vendor allowances and discounts in the income statement when the purpose for which those monies were
designated is fulfilled. Allowances provided by vendors generally
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)
relate to profitability of inventory recently sold and, accordingly, are reflected as reductions to cost of merchandise sold as negotiated. Vendors participation in the
reduction of the selling price of merchandise fluctuates based on the amount of promotional and clearance markdowns necessary to liquidate the inventory. Vendor
allowances received for advertising or fixture programs reduce the Company’s expense or expenditure for the related advertising or fixture program. See Note 1
“Significant Accounting Policies” to the consolidated financial statements.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. The Company evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” which generally requires the Company to assess these assets for
recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amounts of such assets may not be recoverable. The Company considers historical
performance and future estimated results in its evaluation of potential impairment and then compares the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated non-discounted
future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by comparing projected
individual store discounted cash flows to the asset carrying values. The estimation of fair value is measured by discounting expected future cash flows at the discount rate
the Company utilizes to evaluate potential investments. Actual results may differ from these estimates and as a result the estimation of fair values may be adjusted in the
future.
Operating Leases. The Company leases retail stores under operating leases. Many lease agreements contain rent holidays, rent escalation clauses and/or
contingent rent provisions. The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term, including cancelable option periods where failure
to exercise such options would result in an economic penalty. The Company uses a time period for its straight-line rent expense calculation that equals or exceeds the
time period used for depreciation. In addition, the commencement date of the lease term is the earlier of the date when the Company becomes legally obligated for the
rent payments or the date when the Company takes possession of the leased space for buildout.
Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets are recognized for taxable temporary differences, tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards. These assets are reduced by a
valuation allowance, which is established when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In addition, management
is required to estimate taxable income for future years by taxing jurisdictions and to consider this when making its judgment to determine whether or not to record a
valuation allowance for part or all of a deferred tax asset. A one percent change in the Company’s overall statutory tax rate for 2005 would not have a material effect in
the carrying value of the net deferred tax liability.
The Company has operations in multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. Tax audits by their nature are often complex and can
require several years to resolve. Accruals of tax contingencies require management to make estimates and judgments with respect to the ultimate outcome of tax audits.
Actual results could vary from these estimates.
Recent Accounting Standards
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R (FAS 123R), “Share-Based Payment,” a revision of FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (FAS 123), “Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation.” FAS 123R requires the measurement of all stock-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options and stock
purchase rights granted pursuant to certain employee stock purchase plans, using a fair-value based method and the recording of such expense in our consolidated
statements of income. The accounting provisions of FAS 123R for the Company are effective beginning February 26, 2006, however early adoption is permitted. The
pro forma disclosures previously permitted under FAS 123 will no longer be an alternative to financial statement
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recognition. See “Note 1” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the pro forma net income and earnings per share amounts for fiscal 2003 through
fiscal 2005, as if we had used a fair-value based method similar to a method allowed under FAS 123R to measure compensation expense for employee stock-based
compensation awards. We are currently evaluating the provisions of FAS 123R and our method and timing of adoption.
Results of Operations
Category
Footwear
Activewear/Accessories
Total
Income Statement Data:
Net sales
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Insurance settlement
Asset impairment charges
Repositioning reversals
Operating income
Interest income—net
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Year Ended
February 26, 2005
February 28, 2004
March 1, 2003
$
926,524
240,243
79%
21%
$ 768,995
216,896
78%
22%
$605,727
151,432
80%
20%
$ 1,166,767
100%
$ 985,891
100%
$757,159
100%
Year Ended
February 26,
2005
February 28,
2004
March 1,
2003
100.0%
68.4
31.6
23.3
—
—
—
8.3
0.1
8.4
3.1
100.0%
69.1
30.9
23.3
(0.1)
—
—
7.7
0.1
7.8
3.0
100.0%
70.9
29.1
24.8
(1.0)
0.3
(0.1)
5.1
0.1
5.2
1.9
5.3%
4.8%
3.3%
General. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the information set forth under “Selected Financial Data” and the
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere herein. The table above sets forth operating data of the Company as a percentage of net sales for
the periods indicated.
Fiscal 2005 Compared to Fiscal 2004. Net sales for fiscal 2005 were $1.2 billion, an increase of $180.9 million or 18.3% over fiscal 2004. Of this increase,
$36.9 million was attributable to an increase from the 58 existing stores open only part of fiscal 2004, and $61.6 million was attributable to a 19.6% increase in the
number of stores (71 Finish Line stores opened less 4 Finish Line stores closed plus 37 Man Alive stores acquired) during the period from 531 at the end of fiscal 2004
to 635 at the end of fiscal 2005. The balance of the increase in net sales was attributable to a comparable store net sales increase of 8.6% in fiscal 2005. Comparable net
footwear sales increased 11.3% for fiscal 2005 while comparable net activewear and accessories sales decreased by 0.7%. A portion of the 11.3% increase in footwear was
attributable to a 4.8% increase in the average selling price of footwear for the year.
Gross profit, which includes product margin, net of shrink, less store occupancy costs, for fiscal 2005 was $368.7 million compared to gross profit of $304.3
million in fiscal 2004. This was an increase of approximately
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$64.4 million or 21.2% over fiscal 2004, and an increase of approximately .7% as a percent of net sales. This 0.7% increase is due to a 0.2% decrease in occupancy costs
as a percentage of net sales (primarily caused by leveraging from the increase in net sales during the year), a 0.4% increase in product margin, and a 0.1% decrease in
shrink. The 0.4% increase in product margin is due to the sell through of higher priced premium footwear during fiscal 2005. The average selling price of footwear
increased by 4.8% from $55.10 in fiscal 2004 to $57.73 in fiscal 2005.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $271.9 million, an increase of $42.1 million or 18.3% over fiscal 2004, and remained at 23.3% as a percentage
of net sales. The dollar increase was primarily attributable to the operating costs related to the additional stores opened during 2005.
On September 20, 2002 the Company’s corporate headquarters and distribution center located in Indianapolis, Indiana were damaged by a tornado. The Company
maintains comprehensive property insurance including coverage for inventory at retail selling value. In fiscal 2004, the Company recorded a gain of $1.2 million related
to settlement of the building portion of the claim. In fiscal 2005, the Company recorded a gain of $0.1 million related to the final settlement of all remaining open
claims.
Net interest income for fiscal 2005 was $1.1 million compared to net interest income of $0.7 million for fiscal 2004. The increase was the result of increased
interest rates as well as an increase in the invested cash balances for the comparable periods.
Income tax expense was $36.8 million for fiscal 2005 compared to $29.0 million for fiscal 2004. The increase in the Company’s provision for federal and state
taxes in 2005 is due to the increased level of income before taxes, offset partially by a decrease in effective tax rate for fiscal 2005 to 37.5% from 38.0% in fiscal 2004.
The decrease in effective tax rate is due to state tax planning initiatives the Company has implemented.
Net income increased 29.4% to $61.3 million for fiscal 2005 compared to $47.3 million for fiscal 2004. Diluted net income per share increased 26.5% to $1.24
for fiscal 2005 compared to $0.98 for fiscal 2004. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 49,377,000 and 48,272,000, for fiscal 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Fiscal 2004 Compared to Fiscal 2003. Net sales for fiscal 2004 were $985.9 million, an increase of $228.7 million or 30.2% over fiscal 2003. Of this
increase, $35.2 million was attributable to an increase from the 37 existing stores open only part of fiscal 2003, and $49.1 million was attributable to an 11.3% increase
in the number of stores open (58 stores opened less 4 stores closed) during the period from 477 at the end of fiscal 2003 to 531 at the end of fiscal 2004. The balance of
the increase in net sales was attributable to a comparable store net sales increase of 19.7% in fiscal 2004. Comparable net footwear sales increased 15.9% for fiscal 2004
while comparable net activewear and accessories sales increased by 35.1%.
Gross profit, which includes product margin, net of shrink, less store occupancy costs, for fiscal 2004 was $304.3 million compared to gross profit of $220.0
million in fiscal 2003. This was an increase of approximately $84.3 million or 38.3% over fiscal 2003, and an increase of approximately 1.8% as a percent of net sales.
This 1.8% increase is due to a 1.7% decrease in occupancy costs as a percentage of net sales (primarily caused by leveraging from the increase in net sales during the year)
and a 0.1% improvement in inventory shrink.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $229.8 million, an increase of $41.9 million or 22.3% over fiscal 2004, and decreased to 23.3% from 24.8% as
a percentage of net sales. The dollar increase was primarily attributable to the operating costs related to the 58 additional stores opened during 2004. The decrease as a
percentage of net sales was driven by increased sales productivity which provided significant leverage of selling, general and administrative expenses.
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On September 20, 2002 the Company’s corporate office and distribution center located in Indianapolis, Indiana were damaged by a tornado. The Company
maintains comprehensive property insurance including coverage for inventory at retail selling value. In November 2003, the Company recorded a gain of $1.2 million
related to settlement of the building portion of the claim. In fiscal 2003, the Company recorded income of $7.4 million related to settlement of the inventory portion of
the insurance claim. The Company completed the claim for any remaining open matters in the first quarter of fiscal 2005.
Net interest income for fiscal 2004 was $0.7 million compared to net interest income of $0.8 million for fiscal 2003. The decrease was the result of decreased
interest rates for the invested cash balances for the comparable periods.
Income tax expense was $29.0 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $14.5 million for fiscal 2003. The increase in the Company’s provision for federal and state
taxes in 2004 is due to the increased level of income before taxes along with an increase in the effective tax rate to 38.0% for fiscal 2004 compared to 37.0% in fiscal
2003, primarily the result of increases in state taxes.
Net income increased 92.2% to $47.3 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $24.6 million for fiscal 2003. Diluted net income per share increased 92.2% to $0.98
for fiscal 2004 compared to $0.51 for fiscal 2003. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 48,272,000 and 48,443,000, for fiscal 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources. The Company finances the opening of new stores and the resulting increase in inventory requirements principally from
operating cash flow and cash on hand. Net cash provided by operations was $87.1 million, $67.2 million and $37.5 million, respectively, for fiscal 2005, 2004 and
2003. At February 26, 2005, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $113.2 million. Cash equivalents are primarily invested in
tax-exempt instruments with daily liquidity.
Merchandise inventories were $241.2 million at February 26, 2005 compared to $192.6 million at February 28, 2004. On a per square foot basis, merchandise
inventories at February 26, 2005 increased 9.6% compared to February 28, 2004. The company believes current inventory levels are appropriate, based on sales trends
and the industry environment.
On February 25, 2005, the Company entered into a new unsecured committed Credit Agreement (the “Facility”) with a syndicate of commercial banks in the
amount of $75.0 million, which expires on February 25, 2010. The Facility also provides that, under certain circumstances, the Company may increase the aggregate
principal amount of revolving loans by up to an additional $75.0 million.
The initial interest rates per annum applicable to amounts outstanding under the Facility are, at the Company’s option, either (a) the Alternate Base Rate as
defined in the Facility (the “Alternate Base Rate”), or (b) the Eurodollar Base Rate as defined in the Facility (the “Eurodollar Base Rate”) plus a margin of 0.600% per
annum. The margin over the Eurodollar Base Rate under the Facility may be adjusted quarterly based on the consolidated leverage ratio of the Company, as calculated
pursuant to the Facility. The maximum margin over the Eurodollar Base Rate under the Facility will be 1.125% per annum. Interest payments under the Facility are due
on the interest payment dates specified in the Facility. At February 26, 2005, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Facility.
The Facility contains restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, mergers and acquisitions and redemptions of common stock. In addition, the Company
must maintain a minimum leverage ratio (as defined in the Facility) and minimum consolidated tangible net worth (as defined in the Facility). The Company was in
compliance with all such covenants at February 26, 2005.
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Capital expenditures were $58.2 million, $55.6 million and $31.6 million for fiscal 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Expenditures in 2005 were primarily for
the build-out of 71 stores that were opened during fiscal 2005, the remodeling of 27 existing stores, the construction on an addition to the Corporate Offices and
Distribution Center, and various corporate projects.
The Company anticipates that total capital expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year will be approximately $60.0-$65.0 million. Of this amount, $49.0-$51.0
million is primarily for the build-out of approximately 80-85 new stores and the remodeling of 30 existing stores. In addition, the Company will complete the expansion
to the existing corporate office in Indianapolis and start renovation on the previously existing corporate office space along with various other corporate projects.
The Company estimates its cash requirement to open a traditional new Finish Line store (averaging approximately 4,750 square feet) to be $700,000. These
requirements for a traditional store include approximately $475,000 for fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements and pre-opening expenses and $350,000 ($225,000
net of payables) in new store inventory. The estimate for opening a new Man Alive store (averaging 3,500 square feet) will approximate $500,000 per store. This
estimate includes $400,000 for fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements and pre-opening expenses plus $160,000 ($100,000 net of payables) in inventory
investment.
On July 22, 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program in which the Company is authorized to purchase on the open
market or in privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2007, up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock outstanding. As of
February 26, 2005, the Company had not purchased any shares under the new repurchase program. As of February 26, 2005, the Company holds as treasury shares
4,071,227 shares of its Class A Common Stock at an average price of $4.09 per share for an aggregate purchase amount of $16,658,000. The treasury shares may be
issued upon the exercise of employee stock options, issuance of shares for contributions to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or for other corporate purposes.
On July 22, 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors instituted a quarterly cash dividend program of $.025 per share of Class A and Class B Common Stock.
The Company declared dividends of $3,631,000 during 2005. As of February 26, 2005, $2,415,000 has been paid and $1,216,000 was accrued in “Other Liabilities and
Accrued Expenses.”
On July 29, 2004, the Company increased the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock to 100,000,000 from 30,000,000 and decreased the number
of authorized shares of Class B Common Stock to 10,000,000 from 12,000,000. The Company increased the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock to
implement the two-for-one stock split effective November 17, 2004.
On October 21, 2004, The Company’s Board of Directors declared a two-for-one split of the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock which were
distributed after the close of business on November 17, 2004 in the form of a 100% stock dividend to shareholders of record as of November 5, 2004. All references in
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” to number of shares and per share amounts of the Company’s Class A and B
Common Stock have been retroactively restated to reflect the impact of the Company’s stock split.
Management believes that cash on hand, operating cash flow and borrowings under the Company’s existing Facility will be sufficient to complete the Company’s
store expansion program and to satisfy the Company’s other capital requirements through the upcoming fiscal year.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)
The following table summarizes the Company’s long-term contractual obligations and other commercial commitments as of February 26, 2005:
Contractual Obligations
Operating lease obligations
Payments Due by Period
Total
Less than
1 Year
2-3
Years
4-5
Years
After 5
Years
(in thousands)
$ 503,539
$
77,356
$ 149,279
$ 121,479
$ 155,425
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into arrangements with vendors to purchase merchandise up to 12 months in advance of expected delivery.
These purchase orders do not contain any significant termination payments or other penalties if cancelled. Total purchase orders outstanding at February 26, 2005 are
$434.9 million.
Other Commercial Commitments
Line of credit (none outstanding)
Purchase letters of credit
Stand-by letters of credit
Total Commercial Commitments
Commitment Expiration by Period
Total
Amounts
Committed
Less than
1 Year
2-3
Years
4-5
Years
After 5
Years
(in thousands)
$
70,420
3,650
930
$ —
3,650
930
$ —
—
—
$70,420
—
—
$ —
—
—
$
75,000
$
4,580
$ —
$70,420
$ —
Item 7A—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks
The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily from its investments in available-for-sale marketable securities. The Company does not use interest
rate derivative instruments to manage exposure to interest rate changes. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would not materially effect the net fair
value of marketable securities at February 26, 2005.
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Item 8—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The management of The Finish Line, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to
the Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.
Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a process designed by, or under
the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the company’s board of directors, management and other personnel,
to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and
fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made
only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of
unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only
reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
The Finish Line, Inc.’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of February 26, 2005. In making this
assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated
Framework. Based on our assessment we believe that, as of February 26, 2005, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those
criteria.
The Finish Line, Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, has issued an audit report on our assessment of the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting. This report appears on the following page.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting (included in Item 8),
that The Finish Line, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 26, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal
Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). The Finish Line, Inc.’s
management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our
audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and
operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’s internal control over financial reporting
includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of
management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition
of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the
policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, management’s assessment that The Finish Line, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 26, 2005, is fairly
stated, in all material respects, based on the COSO criteria. Also, in our opinion, The Finish Line, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over
financial reporting as of February 26, 2005, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of
The Finish Line, Inc. as of February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended February 26, 2005, and our report dated April 21, 2005 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Indianapolis, Indiana
April 21, 2005
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Finish Line, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of February 26, 2005 and February 28,
2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended February 26,
2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of The Finish
Line, Inc. at February 26, 2005 and February 28 2004, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
February 26, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2004, and the related
consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended February 28, 2004, have been restated.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of The Finish Line,
Inc.’s. internal control over financial reporting as of February 26, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated April 21, 2005, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Indianapolis, Indiana
April 21, 2005
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THE FINISH LINE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Accounts receivable, net
Merchandise inventories, net
Other
Total current assets
Property and Equipment
Land
Building
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Construction in progress
Less accumulated depreciation
Deferred income taxes
Intangible assets
Total assets
Current Liabilities
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
Accounts payable
Employee compensation
Accrued property and sales tax
Deferred income taxes
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
Total current liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Deferred credits from landlords
Other long-term liabilities
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; none issued
Common stock, $.01 par value
Class A:
Shares authorized—100,000
Shares issued (2005—47,649; 2004—47,060)
Shares outstanding (2005—43,578; 2004—42,314)
Class B:
Shares authorized—10,000
Shares issued and outstanding (2005—5,141; 2004—5,730)
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Treasury stock (2005—4,071, 2004—4,746)
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
See accompanying notes
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February 26,
2005
February 28,
2004
(Restated)
$
77,077
18,775
6,261
192,599
2,826
$
55,991
57,175
14,230
241,242
3,162
371,800
297,538
315
23,309
217,371
77,945
10,616
329,556
141,258
188,298
3,578
11,343
315
11,677
185,289
60,050
20,681
278,012
121,986
156,026
7,178
—
$
575,019
$
460,742
$
92,378
12,883
6,914
7,645
17,196
137,016
50,532
1,500
—
$
56,332
11,660
6,144
5,823
13,375
93,334
46,755
—
—
476
235
52
138,130
263,971
(16,658)
29
132,602
206,339
(18,552)
385,971
320,653
$
575,019
$
460,742
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THE FINISH LINE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)
Year Ended
February 26,
2005
February 28,
2004
March 1,
2003
Net sales
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Insurance settlement
Asset impairment charges
Repositioning reversals
Operating income
Interest income, net
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Dividends declared per share
$ 1,166,767
798,033
$
(Restated)
985,891
681,561
(Restated)
$ 757,159
537,128
220,031
187,983
(7,382)
2,276
(1,126)
38,280
814
39,094
14,459
304,330
229,842
(1,228)
—
—
75,716
651
76,367
29,020
$
$
$
$
47,347
$ 24,635
1.01
.98
$
$
.52
.51
—
$ —
368,734
271,901
(114)
—
—
96,947
1,076
98,023
36,760
61,263
1.27
1.24
0.075
$
$
$
$
See accompanying notes
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THE FINISH LINE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Operating activities
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Asset impairment
Repositioning charge reversals
Depreciation
Deferred income taxes
Loss on destruction of property and equipment—tornado
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition
Accounts receivable
Merchandise inventories
Other current assets
Accounts payable
Employee compensation
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
Deferred credits from landlords
Net cash provided by operating activities
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment
Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale marketable securities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Lease acquisition costs
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing activities
Principal payments on assumed debt
Dividends paid to shareholders
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
See accompanying notes
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Year Ended
February 26,
2005
February 28,
2004
March 1,
2003
(Restated)
(Restated)
$
61,263
$
47,347
$ 24,635
—
—
27,169
5,123
—
508
3,341
(7,661)
(44,374)
(304)
34,534
1,019
2,752
3,777
—
—
23,732
2,413
—
200
6,258
(407)
(33,819)
5,867
1,562
3,373
6,699
4,011
2,276
(1,126)
22,355
2,732
1,960
501
926
(3,633)
(16,902)
(1,020)
3,862
519
(235)
656
87,147
67,236
37,506
(58,172)
513
(170,124)
131,724
(10,247)
(2,358)
(55,619)
33
(41,975)
43,704
—
—
(31,592)
554
(35,000)
17,817
—
—
(108,664)
(53,857)
(48,221)
(1,499)
(2,415)
4,345
—
—
—
10,299
—
—
—
1,603
(11,999)
431
10,299
(10,396)
(21,086)
77,077
23,678
53,399
(21,111)
74,510
$
55,991
$
77,077
$ 53,399
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
Number of Shares
Amount
Class A
Class B
Treasury
Class A
Class B
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Treasury
Stock
Totals
19,961
4,351
2,084 $
220 $
44 $ 123,559 $ 134,357 $
22 $ (16,596) $241,606
Balance at March 2, 2002 (Restated)
Comprehensive income:
Net income for 2003 (Restated)
Other comprehensive income-Net
unrealized loss on available-for-sale
securities, net of tax benefit of $11
Total comprehensive income
Non-qualified Class A Common Stock options
exercised
Treasury stock purchased
Conversion of Class B Common Stock to Class A
Common Stock
190
(1,459)
(190)
1,459
3
(3)
24,635
24,635
(20)
(20)
24,615
788
1,741
(11,999)
2,529
(11,999)
Balance at March 1, 2003 (Restated)
Comprehensive income:
Net income for 2004 (Restated)
Other comprehensive income-Net
unrealized loss on available-for-sale
securities, net of tax benefit of $1
Total comprehensive income
Non-qualified Class A Common Stock options
exercised
Conversion of Class B Common Stock to Class A
Common Stock
Balance at February 28, 2004 (Restated)
Comprehensive income—net income for 2005
Cash dividends declared ($.075 per share)
Two-for-one stock split
Non-qualified Class A Common Stock options
exercised
Shares issued under employee stock purchase
plan
Conversion of Class B Common Stock to Class A
Common Stock
18,695
4,348
3,353
220
44
124,347
158,992
2
(26,854)
256,751
47,347
47,347
(2)
(2)
47,345
979
(979)
8,255
8,302
16,557
1,483
(1,483)
15
(15)
21,157
2,865
2,374
235
29
132,602
21,157
2,865
2,372
235
29
(264)
664
11
(664)
(11)
5,648
144
589
(589)
6
(6)
206,339
61,263
(3,631)
—
(18,552)
—
320,653
61,263
(3,631)
—
1,860
7,508
34
178
—
Balance at February 26, 2005
43,578
5,141
4,071 $
476 $
52 $ 138,130 $ 263,971 $
— $ (16,658) $385,971
See accompanying notes
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Finish Line, Inc. (“Finish Line”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries
The Finish Line Man Alive, Inc. (“Man Alive”), The Finish Line USA, Inc., The Finish Line Distribution, Inc., Spike’s Holding LLC and Finish Line Transportation
Co., Inc. (collectively, the “Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Throughout these notes to the financial statements,
the fiscal years ended February 26, 2005, February 28, 2004 and March 1, 2003 are referred to as 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
The Company uses a “Retail” calendar. The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the last day of February and included 52 weeks in 2005, 2004,
and 2003.
Nature of Operations. Finish Line is a specialty retailer of men’s, women’s and children’s brand-name athletic, outdoor and lifestyle footwear, activewear and
accessories. Man Alive is a hip-hop fashion retailer offering men’s and ladies’ name brand fashions from the industry’s leading designers. The Company manages its
business on the basis of one reportable segment. Finish Line stores average approximately 5,710 square feet and Man Alive stores average approximately 2,831 square
feet in size and are primarily located in enclosed malls throughout most of the United States.
In 2005, the Company purchased approximately 81% of its merchandise from its five largest suppliers. The largest supplier, Nike, accounted for approximately
58%, 56% and 54% of merchandise purchases in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Use of Estimates. Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years’ financial statements to conform to the 2005 presentation. These reclassifications had
no effect on net income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are primarily invested in tax exempt instruments with high liquidity, less than 90 days when
purchased.
Marketable Securities. The Company accounts for its marketable securities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No.
115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” As of February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004, all of the Company’s marketable securities
were classified as available-for-sale, and accordingly reported at fair value. Marketable Securities consist of Market Auction Preferred Stock (MAPS). MAPS are securities
which generally have maturities extending well beyond one year; however, the dividend rate resets periodically through a Dutch auction process and there is an active
market through which the Company can readily liquidate its holdings. Therefore, these amounts have been classified as current. A Dutch auction is a competitive bidding
process to set a dividend rate for the next term. All sellers and buyers sell and buy at par and therefore there are no realized or unrealized gains or losses related to these
securities.
Merchandise Inventories. Merchandise inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using a weighted-average cost method, which approximates the
first-in, first-out method. Merchandise inventories are recorded net of markdown and shrink reserves. Vendor rebates are accounted for in accordance with EITF 02-16 and
are applied as a reduction to the cost of merchandise inventories.
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THE FINISH LINE, INC.
Property and Equipment. Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets: 30
years for buildings and 3 to 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Improvements to leased premises are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the
shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset, generally 10 years, or the remaining lease term. Significant additions and improvements that extend the useful life of an
asset are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to current operations as incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144 (FAS 144), “Accounting
for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment, after a start-up phase, whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is determined by a comparison of the
carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment
recognized is measured by comparing projected individual store discounted cash flows to the asset carrying values.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets. The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with SFAS No. 142 (FAS 142), “Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets.” FAS No. 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized but reviewed for impairment if
impairment indicators arise and, at a minimum, annually. Intangible assets with indefinite lives represents the goodwill and trade name recorded in connection with the
acquisition of Man Alive (See Note 3), which are not amortizable for tax purposes. Intangible assets that are deemed to have finite lives are amortized over their
estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with finite lives relate to lease acquisition costs and are amortized over the lease term, which range from 1 to 10 years.
Deferred Credits From Landlords. Deferred credits from landlords consist of step rent and allowances from landlords related to the Company’s retail stores.
Step rent represents the difference between actual operating lease payments due and straight-line rent expense, which is recorded by the Company over the term of the
lease, including the build-out period. This amount is generally recorded as a deferred credit in the early years of the lease, when cash payments are generally lower than
the straight-line rent expense, and reduced in the later years of the lease, when payments begin to exceed the straight-line expense. Landlord allowances are generally
comprised of amounts promised to the Company by landlords in the form of cash or rent abatements. These allowances are part of the negotiated terms of the lease. In
situations where cash is to be received, the Company records a receivable for the full amount of the allowance when certain performance criteria articulated in the lease are
met, typically when the store opens, and a liability is concurrently established. This deferred credit from landlords is amortized into income (through lower rent expense)
over the term (including the pre-opening build-out period) of the applicable lease and the receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the landlord.
Revenue Recognition. Revenues are recognized at the time the customer receives the merchandise. Sales include merchandise, net of returns and exclude all
taxes. Revenue from gift certificates and layaway sales is recognized when the customer receives the merchandise.
Costs of Sales. Costs of sales include the cost associated with acquiring merchandise from vendors, occupancy costs, provision for inventory shortages, and
credits and allowances from our merchandise vendors following EITF 02-16 guidance.
Because the Company does not include the costs associated with operating the distribution facility and freight within cost of sales, the Company’s gross profit
may not be comparable to those of other retailers that may include all costs related to their distribution facilities in costs of sales and in the calculation of gross profit.
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Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses include store payroll and related payroll benefits, store
operating expenses, cooperative advertising allowances following EITF 02-16 guidance, costs associated with operating our distribution facility and freight, including
moving merchandise from our distribution center to stores, and other corporate related expenses.
Advertising. The Company expenses the cost of advertising as incurred, net of reimbursements for cooperative advertising. The reimbursements for cooperative
advertising are agreed upon with vendors and are recorded in the same period as the associated expenses are incurred following EITF 02-16 guidance. Advertising expense
net of cooperative credits for the years ended 2005, 2004 and 2003 amounted to $21,766,000, $14,660,000 and $12,836,000, respectively.
Store Pre-opening and Closing Costs. Store pre-opening costs and other non-capitalized expenditures, including payroll, training costs and straight-line rent
expense, are expensed as incurred. In the event a store is closed before its lease has expired, the estimated post-closing lease obligation, less sublease rental income, was
provided for when a decision to close the store was made through December 31, 2002. Beginning January 1, 2003, any estimated post-closing lease obligations, less
sublease rental income, is provided for when the leased space is no longer in use as required by SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal
Activities.”
Income Taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting
purposes and such amounts recognized for income tax purposes.
Earnings Per Share. Earnings per share are calculated based on the weighted-average number of outstanding common shares. Diluted earnings per share are
calculated based on the weighted-average number of outstanding common shares, plus the effect of dilutive stock options. All per share amounts, unless otherwise noted,
are presented on a diluted basis, that is, based on the weighted-average number of outstanding common shares and the effect of all potentially dilutive common shares
(primarily unexercised stock options).
Financial Instruments. Financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, marketable securities and accounts payable. The
carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value.
At February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004, the Company had not invested in, nor did it have, any derivative financial instruments.
Stock-Based Compensation. As allowed by SFAS Statement No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure,” which
amends SFAS Statement No. 123 (FAS 123), “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” the Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion
(APB) No. 25 (APB 25), “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations in accounting for its stock options. Under APB 25, if the exercise price
of the Company’s employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense is recognized. The
Company also has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) that qualifies as a non-compensatory employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Internal
Revenue Code, and accordingly, no compensation expense is recognized.
The pro forma effects of applying FAS 123 may not be representative of the effects on reported net income and earnings per share of future periods because options
vest over several years and additional awards may be made each year.
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The effect on net income and earnings per share if the company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FAS 123 to its stock-based employee
compensation would have been as follows:
Net income
As reported
Total stock based employee compensation expense using the fair value based method, net of
related tax
Stock based employee compensation expense recorded, net of related tax
Pro forma
Diluted earnings per share:
As reported
Pro forma
Basic earnings per share:
As reported
Pro forma
2005
2004
2003
(Restated)
(in thousands, except
per share amounts)
(Restated)
$61,263
$ 47,347
$ 24,635
(3,348)
292
(2,286)
278
(2,010)
260
$58,207
$ 45,339
$ 22,885
$
$
1.24
1.19
1.27
1.22
$
$
.98
.95
1.01
.98
$
$
.51
.48
.52
.49
The estimated weighted-average fair value of the individual options granted during 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $9.74, $9.16 and $4.09, respectively on the date of
the grant. The fair values for all years were determined using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
Dividend yield
Volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life
2005
2004
2003
.09%
59.3%
3.26%
0%
72.3%
3.91%
0%
74.7%
3.78%
5.4 years
7.0 years
7.0 years
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 123R (FAS 123R), “Share-Based Payment,” a revision of FAS 123. FAS 123R
requires the measurement of all stock-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options and stock purchase rights granted pursuant to certain
employee stock purchase plans, using a fair-value based method and the recording of such expense in our consolidated statements of income. The accounting provisions
of FAS 123R for the Company are effective beginning February 26, 2006, however early adoption is permitted. The pro forma disclosures previously permitted under
FAS 123 will no longer be an alternative to financial statement recognition. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of FAS 123R and our method and
timing of adoption. The effect of expensing stock options on our results of operations using the Black-Scholes model is presented in the table above.
2. Restatement of Financial Statements
On February 7, 2005, the Office of the Chief Accountant of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a letter to the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants expressing its views regarding certain operating lease accounting issues and their application under U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles (“GAAP”). In light of this letter, the Company’s management initiated a review of its lease-related accounting and determined that its method of accounting
for leasehold improvements funded by landlord incentives or allowances under operating leases (tenant improvement allowances), and its method of accounting
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for rent holidays, were not in accordance with GAAP. As a result, the Company restated its consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2004, and its consolidated
statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years ended February 28, 2004 and March 1, 2003. The Company also restated its quarterly
financial information for 2004 and the first three quarters of 2005 (See Note 15).
The Company had historically accounted for tenant improvement allowances as reductions to the related leasehold improvement asset on the consolidated balance
sheets and as capital expenditures in investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Management determined that the appropriate interpretation of
FASB Technical Bulletin No. 88-1, “Issues Relating to Accounting for Leases,” requires these allowances to be recorded as deferred rent liabilities on the consolidated
balance sheets and as a component of operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Additionally, this adjustment resulted in a reclassification of the
deferred rent amortization from “Selling, general and administrative expenses” to “Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)” on the consolidated statements of income.
The Company had historically recognized rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term commencing with the retail store opening date. The store
opening date coincided with the commencement of business operations, which is the intended use of the property. Management re-evaluated FASB Technical Bulletin
No. 85-3, “Accounting for Operating Leases with Scheduled Rent Increases,” and determined that the lease term should commence on the date the Company takes
possession of the leased space for construction purposes, which is generally two months prior to a store opening date and is considered a rent holiday period. Excluding
tax impacts, the correction of this accounting required the Company to record this additional deferred rent in “Deferred credits from landlords” and to adjust “Retained
earnings” on the consolidated balance sheets and to correct amortization in “Costs of sales (including occupancy costs)” on the consolidated statements of income for the
years ended February 28, 2004 and March 1, 2003. The cumulative effect of these accounting changes was a reduction to retained earnings of $2,348,000 as of the
beginning of fiscal 2003 and an incremental decrease to retained earnings of $678,000, an increase of $77,000, and a decrease of $402,000 for the fiscal years ended 2005,
2004 and 2003, respectively.
The Company did not amend its previous filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K or Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the restatement, and the financial
statements and related information contained in such reports should no longer be relied upon.
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Following is a summary of the effects of these changes on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2004 as well as the effects of these
changes on the Company’s consolidated statements of income and cash flows for fiscal years 2004 and 2003 (in thousands, except share data):
Fiscal year ended February 28, 2004
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Operating income
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Fiscal year ended March 1, 2003
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Asset impairment charges
Operating income
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
February 28, 2004
Deferred income tax asset
Property and equipment, net
Total assets
Deferred credits from landlords
Retained earnings
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Fiscal year ended February 28, 2004
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash used by investing activities
Fiscal year ended March 1, 2003
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash used by investing activities
March 2, 2002
Retained earnings
Consolidated Statements of Income
As previously
reported
$
$
$
686,987
224,540
75,592
76,243
28,973
47,270
1.01
.98
As previously
reported
$
$
$
542,303
183,072
1,364
38,928
39,742
14,705
25,037
.53
.52
Adjustments
As restated
$
$
$
(5,426)
5,302
124
124
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—
—
$ 681,561
229,842
75,716
76,367
29,020
47,347
1.01
.98
$
$
Adjustments
As restated
$
$
$
(5,175)
4,911
912
(648)
(648)
(246)
(402)
(.01)
(.01)
$ 537,128
187,983
2,276
38,280
39,094
14,459
24,635
.52
.51
$
$
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As previously
reported
$
5,541
122,474
425,553
8,893
209,012
323,326
425,553
Adjustments
As restated
$
1,637
33,552
35,189
37,862
(2,673)
(2,673)
35,189
7,178
$
156,026
460,742
46,755
206,339
320,653
460,742
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
As previously
reported
$
$
57,799
(44,420)
31,961
(42,676)
Adjustments
As restated
$
$
9,437
(9,437)
5,545
(5,545)
$
$
67,236
(53,857)
37,506
(48,221)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity
As previously
reported
Adjustments
As restated
$
136,705
$
(2,348)
$ 134,357
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3. Acquisition
As of the end of business on January 29, 2005, the Company purchased all of the outstanding capital stock of The Hang Up Shoppes, Inc. for $12,000,000 in
cash plus a potential earn-out of up to a maximum of $6,000,000 in cash if certain cumulative operating results are achieved over a three-year period. Of the
$12,000,000, $1,500,000 will be paid 18 months subsequent to the acquisition date and is recorded in “Other long-term liabilities” as of February 26, 2005. The Hang
Up Shoppes, Inc. does business under the trade name Man Alive and operated 37 stores in 9 states as of the acquisition date and February 26, 2005. It is the Company’s
current intent for these stores to continue to be operated as Man Alive stores.
The purchase price of $12,000,000 was increased by $322,000 for direct costs related to the acquisition. These direct costs include legal and accounting fees. The
Company has allocated the purchase price of approximately $12,322,000 based upon internal estimates of cash flows, recoverability and independent appraisals, and may
be revised as more definitive facts and evidence become available. The Company’s consolidated results of operations include those of Man Alive beginning with the date
of acquisition. Pro forma effects of the acquisition have not been presented, as their effects were not significant to the consolidated results of the Company. The
allocation of the purchase price is detailed below:
Amortizing intangible assets—leases
Non-amortizing intangible assets—trade names
Goodwill
Tangible assets, net of liabilities (including debt of $1,499)
Total net assets
(in thousands)
$
200
6,100
2,679
3,343
$
12,322
4. Reincorporation and Company Reorganization
On July 29, 2004, The Finish Line, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Delaware Company”) merged (the “Reincorporation Merger”) with and into its
newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary, The Finish Line Indiana Corp., an Indiana corporation. The Company survived the Reincorporation Merger as an Indiana
corporation and became the successor corporation to the Delaware Company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to the Delaware
Company’s Class A stock, and under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) with respect to the Delaware Company’s outstanding Securities Act
registration statements. At the effective time of the Reincorporation Merger, the Company also changed its name to “The Finish Line, Inc.” The principal purpose of the
Reincorporation Merger was to change the state of incorporation of the Delaware Company from Delaware to Indiana.
On August 1, 2004, the Company and its subsidiaries reorganized their operations to split the Company’s retail, distribution, headquarters, intellectual property
and transportation functions among four corporations and one limited liability company. The Company now represents the core retail business of it and its subsidiaries.
The Finish Line USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed to be responsible for the Company’s internal operations, which consists primarily
of operations at headquarters. The Finish Line Distribution, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed to be responsible for receiving, processing,
selling and redistributing all merchandise purchased from The Finish Line USA, Inc. The Finish Line Transportation Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, existed prior to the reorganization and will continue to own, manage, maintain and operate all automobiles, trucks, and aircraft. Spikes Holding, Inc., a
Delaware Corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was merged into a newly created entity, Spikes Holdings, LLC, an Indiana limited liability
company, and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Finish Line USA, Inc. Spikes Holdings, LLC holds all of the Company’s intellectual property.
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5. Debt Agreement
On February 25, 2005, the Company entered into a five year, $75,000,000 revolving credit facility (the “New Credit Agreement”). The New Credit Agreement
also provides that, under certain circumstances, the Company may increase the aggregate principal amount of revolving loans by up to an additional $75,000,000. The
New Credit Agreement will be used by the Company, among other things, to fund its working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes.
The New Credit Agreement and related loan documents replace the Company’s prior credit facility dated as of September 20, 2000 and related loan documents, in
each case as amended from time to time (collectively, the “Prior Credit Agreement”). All commitments under the Prior Credit Agreement were terminated effective
February 25, 2005.
Approximately $3,650,000 in existing letters of credit and $930,000 in Stand-by letters of credit under the Prior Credit Agreement were deemed issued under the
New Credit Agreement. No advances were outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement as of February 25, 2005, and no advances were borrowed under the New Credit
Agreement subsequent to February 25, 2005. Accordingly, the total revolving credit availability under the New Credit Agreement immediately after the consummation of
the New Credit Agreement was approximately $70,420,000. The Company’s ability to borrow monies in the future under the New Credit Agreement is subject to certain
conditions, including compliance with certain covenants and making certain representations and warranties. The Company was in compliance with all restrictive
covenants of the New Credit Agreement at February 26, 2005.
To maintain availability of funds under the New Credit Agreement, the Company will initially pay a 0.125% per annum commitment fee on the unused portion
of the revolving credit commitments under the New Credit Agreement. Such commitment fee may be adjusted quarterly based on the consolidated leverage ratio of the
Company, as calculated pursuant to the New Credit Agreement. The maximum percentage of the commitment fee will be 0.200%.
The initial interest rates per annum applicable to amounts outstanding under the New Credit Agreement are, at the Company’s option, either (a) the Alternate Base
Rate as defined in the New Credit Agreement (the “Alternate Base Rate”), or (b) the Eurodollar Base Rate as defined in the New Credit Agreement (the “Eurodollar Base
Rate”) plus a margin of 0.600% per annum. The margin over the Eurodollar Base Rate under the New Credit Agreement may be adjusted quarterly based on the
consolidated leverage ratio of the Company, as calculated pursuant to the New Credit Agreement. The maximum margin over the Eurodollar Base Rate under the New
Credit Agreement will be 1.125% per annum. Interest payments under the New Credit Agreement are due on the interest payment dates specified in the New Credit
Agreement.
6. Leases
The Company leases retail stores under noncancelable operating leases which generally have lease terms ranging from five to ten years. Most of these lease
arrangements do not provide for renewal periods. Many of the leases contain contingent rental provisions computed on the basis of store sales. In addition to rent
payments, these leases generally require the Company to pay real estate taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other costs. The components of rent expense incurred under
these leases are as follows:
Base Rent, net of landlord deferred credits
Step Rent
Contingent Rent
Rent Expense
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2005
2004
2003
(in thousands)
(Restated)
$ 55,092
367
8,127
(Restated)
$ 51,260
428
2,696
$65,149
945
7,766
$73,860
$ 63,586
$ 54,384
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A schedule of future base rent payments by fiscal year for signed operating leases at February 26, 2005 with initial or remaining non-cancelable terms of one year
or more is as follows:
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Thereafter
(in thousands)
$
77,356
75,906
73,373
66,152
55,327
155,425
$
503,539
This schedule of future base rent payments includes lease commitments for 22 new stores and 13 remodels which were not open as of February 26, 2005.
7. Income Taxes
The components of income taxes are as follows:
Currently payable
Federal
State
Deferred
Federal
State
Total provision for income taxes
2005
2004
2003
(in thousands)
(Restated)
(Restated)
$27,922
3,715
$ 23,817
2,787
$ 10,450
1,267
31,637
26,604
11,717
4,522
601
2,224
192
2,375
367
5,123
2,416
2,742
$36,760
$ 29,020
$ 14,459
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the
amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
Deferred tax assets
Deferred credits from landlords
Vacation accrual
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Inventory
Property and equipment
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
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2005
2004
(in thousands)
(Restated)
$ 17,767
883
515
$ 19,889
1,047
1,027
21,963
19,165
(9,719)
(16,311)
(7,221)
(10,589)
(26,030)
(17,810)
$ (4,067)
$
1,355
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The effective income tax rate varies from the statutory federal income tax rate for 2005, 2004 and 2003 due to the following:
Tax at statutory federal income tax rate
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Tax-exempt interest
2005
2004
2003
35.0%
2.9%
(0.4)%
35.0%
3.3%
(0.3)%
35.0%
2.6%
(0.6)%
37.5%
38.0%
37.0%
Payments of income taxes for 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $28,976,000, $18,206,000 and $13,048,000, respectively.
8. Retirement Plan
The Company sponsors a defined contribution profit sharing plan which covers substantially all employees who have completed one year of service. Contributions
to this plan are discretionary and are allocated to employees as a percentage of each covered employee’s wages. The plan also has a 401(k) feature whereby the Company
matches 100 percent of employee contributions to the plan up to three percent of an employee’s wages. The Company’s total expense for the plan in 2005, 2004 and
2003 amounted to $2,913,000, $2,653,000 and $2,207,000, respectively.
9. Stock Plans
In 2003, the Board of Directors reserved an additional 2,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock for issuance upon exercise of options or other awards under
the option plan. Stock options have been granted to directors, officers and other key employees. Generally, options outstanding under the plans are exercisable at a price
equal to the fair market value on the date of grant, vest over four years and expire ten years after the date of grant.
During February 2002, the Company awarded 210,000 options at a price equal to $.50 which cliff vest after four years and expire ten years after the date of grant.
During October 2003, the Company awarded 40,000 options at a price equal to $.50 which cliff vest after five years and expire ten years after the date of grant. Total
compensation expense recognized for these option awards was $408,000, $439,000 and $402,000 for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
A reconciliation of the Company’s stock option activity and related information is as follows:
March 2, 2002
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled
March 1, 2003
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled
February 28, 2004
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled
February 26, 2005
Number of
Options
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
$
4,547,220
1,003,900
(380,350)
(148,460)
5,022,310
78,000
(1,958,380)
(126,800)
3,015,130
1,196,800
(663,790)
(236,640)
3,311,500
$
5.21
5.70
3.54
6.55
5.40
5.80
5.03
5.78
5.63
17.75
5.67
7.93
9.84
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The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options at February 26, 2005:
Range of
Exercise Prices
Number
Outstanding
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Number
Exercisable
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
$ 1-$ 5
$ 5-$10
$10-$15
$15-$25
711,860
1,355,540
126,900
1,117,200
3,311,500
6.3
7.3
5.7
9.1
7.6
$
$
2.80
6.73
11.70
17.88
198,340
493,010
94,900
—
9.84
786,250
$
$
3.71
7.21
11.10
—
6.79
Options exercisable were 786,250, 804,170, and 2,063,960 at fiscal year end 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
In 2005, the Company adopted The Finish Line, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Under the ESPP, participating employees are able to contribute up
to 10 percent of their annual compensation to acquire shares of common stock at 85 percent of the market price on a specified date each offering period. As of February
26, 2005, 2,400,000 shares of common stock were authorized for purchase under the ESPP, of which, 11,000 shares have been purchased.
10. Earnings Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing earnings per share:
2005
2004
2003
Income available to common shareholders
Basic earnings per share:
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share:
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
Stock options
(in thousands except
per share amounts)
(Restated)
$ 47,347
(Restated)
$ 24,635
$61,263
48,283
1.27
$
46,940
1.01
$
47,683
.52
$
48,283
1,094
46,940
1,332
47,683
760
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
49,377
48,272
48,443
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.24
$
.98
$
.51
11. Common Stock
At February 26, 2005, shares of the Company’s stock outstanding consisted of Class A and Class B Common Stock. Class A and Class B Common Stock have
identical rights with respect to dividends and liquidation preference. However, Class A and Class B Common Stock differ with respect to voting rights, convertibility
and transferability.
Holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record, and holders of Class B Common Stock are entitled to ten votes for each
share held of record. The Class A Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders
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(including the election of directors), except that, in the case of a proposed amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation that would alter the powers,
preferences or special rights of either Class A Common Stock or the Class B Common Stock, the class of Common Stock to be altered shall vote on the amendment as
a separate class. Shares of Class A and Class B Common Stock do not have cumulative voting rights.
While shares of Class A Common Stock are not convertible into any other series or class of the Company’s securities, each share of Class B Common Stock is
freely convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock at the option of the Class B Shareholders.
Shares of Class B Common Stock may not be transferred to third parties (except for transfer to certain family members of the holders and in other limited
circumstances). All of the shares of Class B Common Stock are held by the founding shareholders and their family members.
On July 22, 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program in which the Company is authorized to purchase on the open
market or in privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2007, up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock outstanding. As of
February 26, 2005, the Company had not purchased any shares under the new repurchase program. As of February 26, 2005, the Company holds as treasury shares
4,071,227 shares of its Class A Common Stock at an average price of $4.09 per share for an aggregate purchase amount of $16,658,000. The treasury shares may be
issued upon the exercise of employee stock options, issuance of shares for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or for other corporate purposes.
On July 22, 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors instituted a quarterly cash dividend program of $.025 per share of Class A and Class B Common Stock.
The Company declared dividends of $3,631,000 during 2005. As of February 26, 2005, $2,415,000 has been paid and $1,216,000 was accrued in “Other liabilities and
Accrued Expenses.”
On July 29, 2004, the Company increased the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock to 100,000,000 from 30,000,000 and decreased the number
of authorized shares of Class B Common Stock to 10,000,000 from 12,000,000. The Company increased the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock to
implement the two-for-one stock split effective November 17, 2004.
On October 21, 2004, The Company’s Board of Directors declared a two-for-one split of the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock which were
distributed after the close of business on November 17, 2004 in the form of a 100% stock dividend to shareholders of record as of November 5, 2004. All references in
the consolidated financial statements to number of shares and per share amounts of the Company’s Class A and B Common Stock have been retroactively restated to
reflect the impact of the Company’s stock split.
12. Repositioning and Asset Impairment Charges
In the fourth quarter of 2003, the Company recorded an asset impairment charge totaling $2,276,000 for six identified under-performing stores pursuant to FAS
144. The asset impairment test was applied to all stores open for at least two years with negative contribution and cash flows. The asset impairment charge was
calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the assets and each store’s estimated future discounted cash flows.
In the fourth quarter of 2001, the Company approved a repositioning plan (the “Plan”). As part of that Plan, the Company recorded pre-tax repositioning and asset
impairment charges totaling $19,809,000 in connection with additional inventory markdown, lease costs and asset impairment charges for the 17 planned store closings,
and asset impairment charges for 14 identified under-performing stores. In connection with the store closings, the
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THE FINISH LINE, INC.
Company established in 2001 a reserve for future lease payments after store closures of $3,806,000, all of which was included in accrued expenses at March 3, 2001.
During 2002, the accrued expense was reduced $2,437,000, which represented payments of $434,000 and a decrease in the expected future lease store closure obligation
of $2,003,000. The reserve balance at March 2, 2002 was $1,369,000. During 2003, the accrued liability was reduced to zero, which represented payments of $243,000
and a decrease in the expected future store closure obligation of $1,126,000.
13. Infrequent Event
On September 20, 2002, the Company’s corporate office and distribution center located in Indianapolis, Indiana were damaged by a tornado. The distribution
center sustained the majority of damage while the corporate offices, which are connected to the facility, suffered only minor damage.
The Company maintained comprehensive property insurance to cover physical damage to the facility (at replacement value) and its contents, including inventory
(at retail value), as well as coverage for loss of business and extra expenses incurred as a result of an insured event. The inventory portion of the claim was completed in
2003, which resulted in recognition of $7,382,000 of income. During 2004 a final settlement on the building portion of the insurance claim was received, which resulted
in recognition of $1,228,000 of income. During 2005, the Company settled all remaining open matters, which resulted in $114,000 of income.
14. Contingencies
The Company is involved in various legal matters arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such proceedings and
litigation will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
THE FINISH LINE, INC.
15. Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Income Statement Data:
Net sales
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Insurance settlement
Operating income
Interest income—net
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Income Statement Data:
Net sales
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs)
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Insurance settlement
Operating income
Interest income— net
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Quarter Ended
May 29, 2004
August 28, 2004
November 27, 2004
February 26, 2005
(Restated)
(Restated)
(Restated)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
$ 257,966
178,448
100.0%
69.2
$ 312,162
208,234
100.0%
66.7
$ 235,253
169,305
100.0%
72.0
$ 361,386
242,046
100.0%
67.0
79,518
63,094
(114)
16,538
227
16,765
6,372
30.8
24.5
(.1)
6.4
0.1
6.5
2.5
10,393
4.0%
0.22
0.21
$
$
$
103,928
71,162
—
32,766
231
32,997
12,542
33.3
22.8
—
10.5
0.1
10.6
4.0
$
$
$
20,455
6.6%
0.42
0.42
$
$
$
65,948
63,059
—
2,889
255
3,144
926
28.0
26.8
—
1.2
0.1
1.3
0.4
119,340
74,586
33.0
20.6
— —
44,754
363
45,117
16,920
12.4
0.1
12.5
4.7
2,218
0.9
$ 28,197
7.8
0.05
0.04
$
$
0.58
0.57
Quarter Ended
May 31, 2003
August 30, 2003
November 29, 2003
February 28, 2004
(Restated)
(Restated)
(Restated)
(Restated)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
$ 207,805
145,825
100.0%
70.2
$ 270,789
183,092
100.0%
67.6
$ 202,035
146,687
100.0%
72.6
$ 305,262
205,957
100.0%
67.5
61,980
51,819
—
10,161
200
10,361
3,833
29.8
24.9
—
4.9
0.1
5.0
1.9
6,528
3.1%
0.14
0.14
87,697
59,397
—
28,300
130
28,430
10,908
32.4
22.0
—
10.4
0.1
10.5
4.0
17,522
6.5%
0.38
0.36
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
55,348
53,218
(1,228)
3,358
143
3,501
1,330
27.4
26.3
(0.6)
1.7
0.1
1.8
0.7
99,305
65,408
32.5
21.5
— —
33,897
178
34,075
12,949
11.0
0.1
11.1
4.2
2,171
1.1%
$ 21,126
6.9%
0.05
0.04
$
$
0.44
0.43
The Company’s merchandise is marketed during all seasons, with the highest volume of merchandise sold during the second and fourth fiscal quarters as a result
of back-to-school and holiday shopping. The third fiscal quarter has traditionally had the lowest volume of merchandise sold and the lowest results of operations.
The table above sets forth quarterly operating data of the Company, including such data as a percentage of net sales, for fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004. This quarterly
information is unaudited but, in management’s opinion, reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the
information for the periods presented.
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Item 9—Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
There were no disagreements between the Registrant and its independent auditors on matters of accounting principles or practices.
PART III
Item 9A—Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures. With the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of
our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this
report. Based upon such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and
procedures were effective in ensuring that (i) information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the
Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal
executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f)
and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended February 26, 2005, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal control over financial reporting. See “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: and “Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm” in Item 8 preceding the Company’s financial statements.
Item 9B—Other Information
None.
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Item 10—Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Name
Alan H. Cohen
Glenn S. Lyon
David I. Klapper(3)
Larry J. Sablosky
Steven J. Schneider
Gary D. Cohen
Donald E. Courtney
George S. Sanders
Michael L. Marchetti
Kevin S. Wampler
Robert A. Edwards
Kevin G. Flynn
James B. Davis
Roger C. Underwood
Timothy R. Geis
Michael J. Smith
Jeffrey H. Smulyan(2)(4)
Stephen Goldsmith(1)(5)
Bill Kirkendall(1)(2)(6)
William Carmichael(1)(3)(7)
Age
Position
Officer or
Director Since
58
54
56
56
49
52
50
47
54
42
42
41
42
35
45
47
57
58
51
61
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive
Officer
President and Chief Merchandising Officer
Senior Executive Vice President, Director
Senior Executive Vice President, Director
Senior Executive Vice President—Chief Operating Officer &
Assistant Secretary
Executive Vice President—General Counsel and Secretary
Executive Vice President—CIO and Distribution
Executive Vice President—Real Estate and Store
Development
Executive Vice President—Store Operations
Executive Vice President—Chief Financial Officer and
Assistant Secretary
Senior Vice President—Distribution
Senior Vice President—Marketing
Senior Vice President—Real Estate
Senior Vice President—Information Systems
Senior Vice President—General Merchandise Manager
Senior Vice President—Loss Prevention
Director
Director
Director
Director
1976
2001
1976
1982
1989
1997
1989
1994
1995
1997
1997
1997
1997
2000
2001
2000
1992
1999
2001
2003
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Compensation and Stock Option Committee
Member of the Finance Committee
Mr. Smulyan is chairman of the Board and President of Emmis Communications Corporation
Mr. Goldsmith is currently Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and e-Government with ACS, Faculty Director for the Innovations in American
Government Program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and Chairman of the Corporation for National Service
Mr. Kirkendall is an Independent Management Consultant
Mr. Carmichael is a consultant for the Succession Fund which he co-founded in 1998
Except for the information disclosed above, the information required by this item will be contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its Annual
Stockholders Meeting to be held July 21, 2005 to be filed with the Securities Exchange Commission within 120 days after February 26, 2005 and is incorporated herein
by reference.
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Item 11—Executive Compensation
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Section entitled “Executive Compensation” in the 2005 Proxy Statement to be
filed within 120 days of February 26, 2005, the Company’s most recent fiscal year end.
Item 12—Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Section entitled “Securities Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management” in the 2005 Proxy Statement to be filed within 120 days of February 26, 2005, the Company’s most recent fiscal year end.
Item 13—Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Section entitled “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” in
the 2005 Proxy Statement to be filed within 120 days of February 26, 2005, the Company’s most recent fiscal year end.
Item 14—Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Section entitled “Independent Auditor Fee Information” in the 2005 Proxy
Statement to be filed within 120 days of February 26, 2005, the Company’s most recent fiscal year end.
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Item 15—Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
PART IV
(a) The following financial statements of The Finish Line, Inc. and the report of independent registered public accounting firm are filed in Item 8 as part of this
report:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended February 26, 2005, February 28, 2004 and March 1, 2003
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended February 26, 2005, February 28, 2004, and March 1, 2003
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended February 26, 2005, February 28, 2004, and March
1, 2003
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-February 26, 2005
(b) Financial Statement Schedules
Page
22
23
24
25
26
27-40
All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions
or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
2.1
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
10.6.2
10.6.3
10.7
10.18
10.26
10.28
10.29
10.30
10.31
Plan and Agreement of Merger between The Finish Line, Inc., a Delaware corporation and The Finish Line, Indiana Corp., an Indiana corporation.(10)
Restated Articles of Incorporation of The Finish Line, Inc.(1)
Bylaws of The Finish Line, Inc.(9)
1992 Employee Stock Incentive Plan of The Finish Line, Inc., as amended and restated.(2)*
2002 Stock Incentive Plan of the Finish Line, Inc.(3)*
Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement pursuant to the 1992 Employee Stock Incentive Plan.(15)*
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement pursuant to the 1992 Employee Stock Incentive Plan.(15)*
Form of Indemnity Agreement between The Finish Line Inc. and each of its Directors or Executive Officers.(16)
Amended and Restated Tax Indemnification Agreement.(4)
Revolving Credit Agreement among Spike’s Holding, Inc., and The Finish Line, Inc. dated May 4, 1997.(5)
Finish Line, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated.(6)*
Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement among Spike’s Holding, Inc., and The Finish Line, Inc. dated May 4, 1997.(7)
The Finish Line, Inc. Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan Nonstandardized Adoption Agreement Prototype Cash or Deferred Profit Sharing Plan and
Trust/Custodial Account sponsored by National City Bank.(8)*
The Finish Line, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.(11)*
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Exhibit
Number
10.32
10.33
10.34
21
23
31.1
31.2
32
Description
Credit Agreement, dated as of February 25, 2005, among The Finish Line Inc., The Finish Line Distribution, Inc., The Finish Line USA, Inc. and
Finish Line Transportation Co., Inc. as borrowers, certain lenders and National City Bank of Indiana, as Agent.(12)
Subsidiary Guaranty, dated as of February 25, 2005, by Spike’s Holding, LLC in favor of the lenders named therein.(13)
Subsidiary Guaranty, dated as of March 18, 2005, by The Finish Line Man Alive, Inc. in favor of the lenders named therein.(14)
Subsidiaries of The Finish Line, Inc.
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP (independent registered public accounting firm).
Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).
Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 2004 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Previously filed as a like numbered exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-62063) and incorporated herein by reference.
Previously filed as Appendix A to the Registrant’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (File No. 0-20184) and incorporated herein by reference.
Previously filed as a like numbered exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 0-20184) for the quarter ended May 31, 1994 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Previously filed as a like numbered exhibit to the Registrants’ Quarterly Report on Form 10Q (File No. 0-20184) for the quarter ended August 30, 1997 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Previously filed as a like numbered exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 0-20184) for the year ended February 27, 1999 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Previously filed as a like numbered exhibit to the Registrants’ Quarterly Report on Form 10Q (File No. 0-20184) for the quarter ended November 27, 1999 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Previously filed as a like numbered exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual report on Form 10-K (File No. 0-20184) for the year ended March 3, 2001 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Previously filed as Annex 2 to Appendix 1 of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on June 21, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
(10)
Previously filed as Appendix 1 of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June
21, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
(11)
Previously filed as Appendix 3 of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June
21, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
(12)
Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange on March 2, 2005 and incorporated
herein by reference.
(13)
Previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange on March 2, 2005 and incorporated
herein by reference.
(14)
Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange on March 21, 2005 and incorporated
herein by reference.
(15)
Previously filed as a like numbered exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 and amendments thereto (File No. 33-47247) and
incorporated herein by reference.
(16)
Previously filed as Appendix 2 to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June
21, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
*
Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
THE FINISH LINE, INC.
SIGNATURES
Date: May 6, 2005
By:
/s/ KEVIN S. WAMPLER
Kevin S. Wampler,
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature to the Annual Report on Form 10-K appears below here by constitutes and
appoints Alan H. Cohen and Kevin S. Wampler as such person’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution for such person and in such
person’s name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign and to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any and all amendments to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do
and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as such person might or could
do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said in attorney-in-fact and agent, or any substitute therefore, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: May 6, 2005
/s/ ALAN H. COHEN
Date: May 6, 2005
Date: May 6, 2005
Date: May 6, 2005
Date: May 6, 2005
Date: May 6, 2005
Date: May 6, 2005
Date: May 6, 2005
Alan H. Cohen,
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ KEVIN S. WAMPLER
Kevin S. Wampler,
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ DAVID I. KLAPPER
David I. Klapper, Senior Executive Vice President and Director
/s/ LARRY J. SABLOSKY
Larry J. Sablosky, Senior Executive Vice President and Director
/s/ JEFFREY H. SMULYAN
Jeffrey H. Smulyan, Director
/s/ STEPHEN GOLDSMITH
Stephen Goldsmith, Director
/s/ BILL KIRKENDALL
Bill Kirkendall, Director
/s/ WILLIAM CARMICHAEL
William Carmichael, Director
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Number
21
23
31.1
31.2
32
Exhibit Index
Description
Subsidiaries of The Finish Line, Inc.
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP (independent registered public accounting firm).
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanex-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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