Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based fastfood giant Krispy Kreme has today [Thursday] posted net income of US$8.9m for its Q2 2003, ended 4 August, up 49.8% from US$5.9m year on year. 


Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased to US$0.15 in the Q2 compared with US$0.10 for the same period in FY 2002.


Systemwide sales, including sales of company and franchise stores, increased 29.5% to US$186.9m in the Q2, compared with US$144.3m in the Q2 2002, and the company explained that the sales were driven by an increase in company store sales of 21.5% to US$74.7m and a 35.5% increase in franchise store sales to US$112.2m. On a comparable store basis, systemwide store sales increased 12.8% and company store sales were up 13.5%.


Total company revenues, which include sales from company stores, franchise operations, and Krispy Kreme Manufacturing and Distribution (KKM&D), rose 28% to US$114.6m compared with US$89.5m in the prior year comparable period. Sales from the company stores were up 21.5% to US$74.7m; revenues from franchise operations grew to US$4.8m, up 48.5%; and KKM&D sales increased 41.4% to US$35.1m.


Net income for the H1 increased 52.3% to US$17.7m compared with US$11.6m in the same period last year. Diluted EPS increased to US$0.30 from US$0.20 year on year.

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Systemwide sales increased 30% to US$370m from US$284.7m for the same period in FY 2002. This increase was a result of growth in franchise store sales of 36.1% to US$221.1m and a 21.9% increase in company store sales to US$148.9m.


Total Company revenues increased 27.2% to US$225.7m compared with US$177.5m for the same period in FY 2002. Sales from company stores increased to US$148.9m, a 21.9% increase; franchise operations increased 45.3% to US$9m; and KKM&D increased 38.0% to US$67.7m.


Scott Livengood, chairman, president and CEO, said: “This was another solid quarter which reflects a very focused execution of our growth strategy, which is to open stores, establish strong relationships with our customers and communities, and gain greater market penetration through multiple sales channels. The momentum … gives me great confidence for this year and the years to come.”


During the Q2, 12 new Krispy Kreme stores, including one commissary, were opened and one store was closed. This brings the total number of stores at the end of the Q2 to 233.


The company indicated that based on its performance in the H1 2003, it now expects to earn US$0.64 per fully diluted share or US$0.01 above consensus for the full year. Quarterly earnings guidance for the remainder of FY 2003 is as follows: Q3-US$0.16; Q4-US$0.18.  The company anticipates systemwide comparable store sales of 10% for the year and Q3 expectations of 10%.  Additionally, the Company increased store opening guidance by two stores to 64 stores in 15 new markets. Also, the firm expects to sign at least one additional franchise agreement for development of international markets in FY 2003.


Summary Q2 financial results


(All US$000s except per share data)
                                              Q2 ended
                                        4 August    29 July
                                           2002       2001  $ Change % Change
    Total revenues                       $114,626   $89,545  $25,081    28.0%
    Operating expenses                     90,487    72,683   17,804    24.5%
    General and administrative expenses     6,589     5,966      623    10.4%
    Depreciation and amortization
     expenses                               2,612     1,952      660    33.8%
    Income from operations                 14,938     8,944    5,994    67.0%
    Interest income                           592       825     (233)  -28.2%
    Interest expense                          404       128      276   215.6%
    (Income) Loss from joint ventures         (18)       33      (51) -154.5%
    Minority interest in consolidated
     joint ventures                           591        66      525   795.5%
    Other expenses                            150        —      150
    Income before income taxes             14,403     9,542    4,861    50.9%
    Provision for income taxes              5,545     3,627    1,918    52.9%
    Net income                             $8,858    $5,915   $2,943    49.8%


    Diluted earnings per share              $0.15     $0.10    $0.05    48.5%
    Diluted shares outstanding             59,047    58,457      590     1.0%



    Segment Information


    Revenues
    Company store operations              $74,744   $61,496  $13,248    21.5%
    Franchise operations                    4,774     3,215    1,559    48.5%
    KKM&D                                  35,108    24,834   10,274    41.4%
    Total revenues                       $114,626   $89,545  $25,081    28.0%


    Operating Income
    Company store operations              $12,122    $9,422   $2,700    28.7%
    Franchise operations                    3,736     2,034    1,702    83.7%
    KKM&D                                   6,060     3,808    2,252    59.1%
    Unallocated general and
     administrative expenses               (6,980)   (6,320)    (660)   10.4%
    Total operating income                $14,938    $8,944   $5,994    67.0%


    Operating Margins
    Company store operations                16.2%     15.3%     0.9%
    Franchise operations                    78.3%     63.3%    15.0%
    KKM&D                                   17.3%     15.3%     2.0%
    Unallocated general and
     administrative expenses                 6.1%      7.1%    -1.0%
    Total operating income                  13.0%     10.0%     3.0%


    Depreciation and Amortization
     Expenses
    Company store operations               $2,030    $1,472     $558    37.9%
    Franchise operations                       13        18       (5)  -27.8%
    KKM&D                                     178       108       70    64.8%
    Corporate administration                  391       354       37    10.5%
    Total depreciation and amortization
     expenses                              $2,612    $1,952     $660    33.8%



    Systemwide Sales
    Company stores                        $74,744   $61,496  $13,248    21.5%
    Franchise stores                      112,194    82,817   29,377    35.5%
    Total                                $186,938  $144,313  $42,625    29.5%


    Comparable Store Sales
    Company stores                           13.5%
    Systemwide                               12.8%