Steak N Shake Posts Higher 2Q Results
Total revenues increased 14.1% to $186.8 million versus $163.8 million - Same store sales for Company-owned restaurants increased 4.3%
Highlights of the fiscal second quarter include:
• Total revenues increased 14.1% to $186.8 million versus $163.8 million
• Same store sales for Company-owned restaurants increased 4.3%
• Net earnings increased 8.8% to $8.7 million versus $8.0 million
• Diluted earnings per share were $0.31 compared to $0.29
Fiscal Second Quarter 2005 Results
Total revenues for the fiscal second quarter 2005 grew 14.1% to $186.8 million compared to the same quarter last year. The same-store sales increase of 4.3% for Company-owned restaurants during the second quarter marked the ninth consecutive quarter that Steak n Shake has reported positive same store sales.
Net earnings for the fiscal second quarter 2005 were $8.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to $8.0 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the prior year period. Results for both periods reflect the updated accounting treatment for leases discussed below.
Peter Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "Customer acceptance of our new Sippable Sundaes(TM) has been strong and contributed to the 4.3% same store sales growth during the quarter. These results are encouraging, especially when considering that same store sales increased 8.7% in the same quarter last year. To build on the momentum of this initial launch, we are currently introducing three new flavors of Sippable Sundaes(TM). Although the commodity environment remains challenging, we have locked in beef and dairy costs, which will provide some stability to our cost structure for the remainder of the 2005 fiscal year."
Mr. Dunn concluded, "During the second quarter we continued to make the necessary investments to prepare for accelerated expansion that we believe will deliver sustained earnings growth over the long-term."
As of April 13, 2005, there were 433 Steak n Shake restaurants operating in 19 states, including 388 Company-owned restaurants and 45 franchised units. During the quarter, the Company opened 4 new restaurants, including 2 locations in Florida, as well as units in Ohio and Texas. In addition, a franchised restaurant opened in Oklahoma.
2005 Guidance
The Company reaffirmed diluted earnings per share guidance for the fiscal year 2005 in the range of $1.08 to $1.11. Same store sales growth is expected to be between 2% to 3%. The Company also reiterated that it anticipates opening between 18 and 24 new Company-owned restaurants in fiscal year 2005 and at least 26 Company-owned restaurants in fiscal year 2006.
Restatement of Prior Periods for Lease Accounting
Based on the views expressed by the Office of the Chief Accountant of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding various aspects of lease accounting treatment, the Company's management conducted a comprehensive review of its accounting policies applicable to leases, leasehold improvements, rent commencement, deferred rent, and other items. As a result of this review and consultations with its independent auditors, the Company will change the way it accounts for certain leases.
The Company will restate its previously filed consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended September 29, 2004, September 24, 2003, and September 25, 2002, contained in its most recent annual report on Form 10- K and interim financial statements contained in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 22, 2004, which should no longer be relied upon.
The Company estimates the cumulative effect of the restatement to fiscal 2002 retained earnings is $537,000, and net earnings will be reduced in fiscal years 2002-2004 by $97,000, $78,000 and $71,000, respectively. The restatement will have no impact on the Company's previously reported cash flows, sales or comparable store sales. These estimates are subject to change as the Company's independent registered public accounting firms complete their review.
Historically, when accounting for ground leases with renewal options, the Company depreciated its buildings over the estimated economic life of the buildings of 25 years. In certain cases, the term of 25 years included both the initial lease term and certain renewal option periods under the lease. The Company recorded rent expense from the rent commencement date through the initial term of the lease. The Company will restate its financial statements to recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term including any additional cancelable option periods where failure to exercise such options would result in a significant economic penalty.
Additionally, the Company had recognized rent expense for its operating leases using a lease term that commenced when rent payments began, which generally coincided with a point in time near the date the Company's restaurants opened. This generally had the effect of excluding the restaurant build-out period, during which the Company typically made no rent payments, from the calculation of the period over which rent was expensed. The Company will restate its financial statements to recognize rent expense beginning in the build-out period.
The Company has also determined that certain build-to-suit leases should have been treated as direct financing leases rather than operating leases. The Company will restate its financial statements to record the lease payments as interest expense and debt repayment, as opposed to rent expense. In addition, the Company will record additional depreciation expense for the related assets.
• Total revenues increased 14.1% to $186.8 million versus $163.8 million
• Same store sales for Company-owned restaurants increased 4.3%
• Net earnings increased 8.8% to $8.7 million versus $8.0 million
• Diluted earnings per share were $0.31 compared to $0.29
Fiscal Second Quarter 2005 Results
Total revenues for the fiscal second quarter 2005 grew 14.1% to $186.8 million compared to the same quarter last year. The same-store sales increase of 4.3% for Company-owned restaurants during the second quarter marked the ninth consecutive quarter that Steak n Shake has reported positive same store sales.
Net earnings for the fiscal second quarter 2005 were $8.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to $8.0 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the prior year period. Results for both periods reflect the updated accounting treatment for leases discussed below.
Peter Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "Customer acceptance of our new Sippable Sundaes(TM) has been strong and contributed to the 4.3% same store sales growth during the quarter. These results are encouraging, especially when considering that same store sales increased 8.7% in the same quarter last year. To build on the momentum of this initial launch, we are currently introducing three new flavors of Sippable Sundaes(TM). Although the commodity environment remains challenging, we have locked in beef and dairy costs, which will provide some stability to our cost structure for the remainder of the 2005 fiscal year."
Mr. Dunn concluded, "During the second quarter we continued to make the necessary investments to prepare for accelerated expansion that we believe will deliver sustained earnings growth over the long-term."
As of April 13, 2005, there were 433 Steak n Shake restaurants operating in 19 states, including 388 Company-owned restaurants and 45 franchised units. During the quarter, the Company opened 4 new restaurants, including 2 locations in Florida, as well as units in Ohio and Texas. In addition, a franchised restaurant opened in Oklahoma.
2005 Guidance
The Company reaffirmed diluted earnings per share guidance for the fiscal year 2005 in the range of $1.08 to $1.11. Same store sales growth is expected to be between 2% to 3%. The Company also reiterated that it anticipates opening between 18 and 24 new Company-owned restaurants in fiscal year 2005 and at least 26 Company-owned restaurants in fiscal year 2006.
Restatement of Prior Periods for Lease Accounting
Based on the views expressed by the Office of the Chief Accountant of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding various aspects of lease accounting treatment, the Company's management conducted a comprehensive review of its accounting policies applicable to leases, leasehold improvements, rent commencement, deferred rent, and other items. As a result of this review and consultations with its independent auditors, the Company will change the way it accounts for certain leases.
The Company will restate its previously filed consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended September 29, 2004, September 24, 2003, and September 25, 2002, contained in its most recent annual report on Form 10- K and interim financial statements contained in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 22, 2004, which should no longer be relied upon.
The Company estimates the cumulative effect of the restatement to fiscal 2002 retained earnings is $537,000, and net earnings will be reduced in fiscal years 2002-2004 by $97,000, $78,000 and $71,000, respectively. The restatement will have no impact on the Company's previously reported cash flows, sales or comparable store sales. These estimates are subject to change as the Company's independent registered public accounting firms complete their review.
Historically, when accounting for ground leases with renewal options, the Company depreciated its buildings over the estimated economic life of the buildings of 25 years. In certain cases, the term of 25 years included both the initial lease term and certain renewal option periods under the lease. The Company recorded rent expense from the rent commencement date through the initial term of the lease. The Company will restate its financial statements to recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term including any additional cancelable option periods where failure to exercise such options would result in a significant economic penalty.
Additionally, the Company had recognized rent expense for its operating leases using a lease term that commenced when rent payments began, which generally coincided with a point in time near the date the Company's restaurants opened. This generally had the effect of excluding the restaurant build-out period, during which the Company typically made no rent payments, from the calculation of the period over which rent was expensed. The Company will restate its financial statements to recognize rent expense beginning in the build-out period.
The Company has also determined that certain build-to-suit leases should have been treated as direct financing leases rather than operating leases. The Company will restate its financial statements to record the lease payments as interest expense and debt repayment, as opposed to rent expense. In addition, the Company will record additional depreciation expense for the related assets.
