UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 ---------------------- FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended JULY 31, 1999 Commission file number 1-6049 Dayton Hudson Corporation - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Minnesota 41-0215170 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 777 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-2055 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (612) 370-6948 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ None - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.) The registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. The number of shares outstanding of common stock as of July 31, 1999 was 440,650,606.
DAYTON HUDSON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES TABLE OF CONTENTS <TABLE> <CAPTION> PAGE NO. <S> <C> <C> PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION: ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three Months, Six Months 1 and Twelve Months ended July 31, 1999 and August 1, 1998 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at July 31, 1999, 2 January 30, 1999 and August 1, 1998 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months ended July 3 31, 1999 and August 1, 1998 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 4-5 ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION 6-10 PART II OTHER INFORMATION: ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 11 Signatures 12 Exhibit Index 13 </TABLE>
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION <TABLE> <CAPTION> CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Dayton Hudson Corporation RESULTS OF OPERATIONS and Subsidiaries (Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Twelve Months Ended ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JULY 31, August 1, JULY 31, August 1, JULY 31, August 1, (Unaudited) 1999 1998 1999 1998 1999 1998 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> REVENUES $ 7,752 $ 7,056 $14,966 $13,524 $32,393 $29,099 COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of retail sales, buying and occupancy 5,603 5,143 10,843 9,870 23,607 21,351 Selling, publicity and administrative 1,333 1,214 2,557 2,288 5,346 4,705 Depreciation and amortization 212 193 418 377 821 727 Interest expense 98 101 192 197 393 399 Taxes other than income taxes 132 121 265 243 528 483 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Costs and Expenses 7,378 6,772 14,275 12,975 30,695 27,665 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EXTRAORDINARY CHARGES 374 284 691 549 1,698 1,434 Provision for Income Taxes 146 112 269 217 646 567 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET EARNINGS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY CHARGES 228 172 422 332 1,052 867 Extraordinary Charges from Purchase and Redemption of Debt, Net of Tax 4 - 4 2 29 21 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET EARNINGS $ 224 $ 172 $ 418 $ 330 $ 1,023 $ 846 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE: Earnings before extraordinary charges $ .51 $ .38 $ .94 $ .74 $ 2.34 $ 1.94 Extraordinary charges (.01) - (.01) (.01) (.06) (.05) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ .50 $ .38 $ .93 $ .73 $ 2.28 $ 1.89 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE: Earnings before extraordinary charges $ .49 $ .36 $ .90 $ .70 $ 2.24 $ 1.84 Extraordinary charges (.01) - (.01) (.01) (.06) (.05) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ .48 $ .36 $ .89 $ .69 $ 2.18 $ 1.79 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE $ .10 $ .09 $ .20 $ .18 $ .38 $ .35 WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING (Millions): Basic 441.1 439.6 441.7 439.1 441.3 438.0 Diluted 466.4 467.6 468.0 467.1 467.7 465.6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </TABLE> See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 1
<TABLE> <CAPTION> CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS Dayton Hudson Corporation OF FINANCIAL POSITION and Subsidiaries JULY 31, January 30, August 1, (Millions of Dollars) 1999 1999* 1998 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <S> <C> <C> <C> ASSETS (Unaudited) (Unaudited) CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 238 $ 255 $ 237 Retained securitized receivables 1,363 1,656 1,295 Merchandise inventories 3,973 3,475 3,697 Other 655 619 926 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Current Assets 6,229 6,005 6,155 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 13,213 12,737 12,240 Accumulated depreciation (3,805) (3,768) (3,676) ------ ------ ------ Property and Equipment, net 9,408 8,969 8,564 OTHER 778 692 589 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL ASSETS $16,415 $15,666 $15,308 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $3,111 $ 3,150 $ 2,852 Current portion of long-term debt and notes payable 219 256 351 Other 1,529 1,651 1,462 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Current Liabilities 4,859 5,057 4,665 LONG-TERM DEBT 5,178 4,452 5,132 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER 888 822 750 CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, NET 6 24 20 SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT 5,484 5,311 4,741 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT $16,415 $15,666 $15,308 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING (Millions) 440.7 441.8 439.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </TABLE> * The January 30, 1999 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position is condensed from the audited financial statement. See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 2
<TABLE> <CAPTION> CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Dayton Hudson Corporation STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS and Subsidiaries (Millions of Dollars) Six Months Ended - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JULY 31, August 1, (Unaudited) 1999 1998 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <S> <C> <C> OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings before extraordinary charges $ 422 $ 332 Reconciliation to cash flow: Depreciation and amortization 418 377 Deferred tax provision 82 10 Other non-cash items affecting earnings 68 14 Changes in operating accounts providing/(requiring) cash: Retained securitized receivables 293 305 Merchandise inventories (498) (420) Other current assets (88) (106) Other assets (78) 13 Accounts payable (39) 39 Accrued liabilities (124) (58) Income taxes payable 1 (53) Securities in trust for principal payment on sold securitized receivables - (270) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Flow Provided by Operations 457 183 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES Expenditures for property and equipment (863) (793) Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment 13 29 Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash received - (100) Other (4) (6) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Flow Required by Investing Activities (854) (870) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Financing Requirements (397) (687) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES Increase in notes payable, net 673 466 Additions to long-term debt 225 400 Reductions of long-term debt (215) (87) Dividends paid (98) (89) Repurchase of stock (243) - Other 38 23 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Flow Provided by Financing Activities 380 713 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (17) 26 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 255 211 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 238 $ 237 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </TABLE> Amounts in this statement are presented on a cash basis and therefore may differ from those shown elsewhere in this 10-Q report. See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 3
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Dayton Hudson Corporation FINANCIAL STATEMENTS and Subsidiaries ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statement disclosures contained in our 1998 Annual Shareholders' Report throughout pages 25-36. As explained on page 36 of the Annual Report, the same accounting policies are followed in preparing quarterly financial data as are followed in preparing annual data. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of quarterly operating results are reflected herein and are of a normal, recurring nature. Due to the seasonal nature of the retail industry, quarterly earnings are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. PER SHARE DATA References to earnings per share relate to diluted earnings per share. <TABLE> <CAPTION> Basic EPS Diluted EPS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Six Months Twelve Months Three Months Six Months Twelve Months Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUL 31, Aug 1, JUL 31, Aug 1, JUL 31, Aug 1, JUL 31, Aug 1, JUL 31, Aug 1, JUL 31, Aug 1, 1999 1998 1999 1998 1999 1998 1999 1998 1999 1998 1999 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Net earnings* $ 228 $ 172 $ 422 $ 332 $1,052 $ 867 $ 228 $ 172 $ 422 $ 332 $1,052 $ 867 Less: ESOP net earnings adjustment (4) (5) (9) (10) (19) (20) (1) (3) (2) (6) (4) (12) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusted net earnings* $ 224 $ 167 $ 413 $ 322 $1,033 $ 847 $ 227 $ 169 $ 420 $ 326 $1,048 $ 855 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average common shares Outstanding 441.1 439.6 441.7 439.1 441.3 438.0 441.1 439.6 441.7 439.1 441.3 438.0 Performance shares - - - - - - - .9 .1 .9 .4 1.0 Stock options - - - - - - 5.6 6.0 6.2 5.8 5.7 4.9 Assumed conversion of ESOP Preferred shares - - - - - - 19.7 21.1 20.0 21.3 20.3 21.7 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total common equivalent shares Outstanding 441.1 439.6 441.7 439.1 441.3 438.0 466.4 467.6 468.0 467.1 467.7 465.6 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings per share* $ .51 $ .38 $ .94 $ .74 $ 2.34 $1.94 $ .49 $ .36 $ .90 $ .70 $ 2.24 $1.84 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </TABLE> *Before extraordinary charges SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM In January 1999, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $1 billion of our common stock. We expect to complete our repurchase program over the next eighteen months. In the second quarter and first half of 1999, we repurchased 2.3 and 3.8 million shares of our common stock at average costs of $63 and $65 per share, respectively. As of the end of second quarter, we have repurchased $248 million of our common stock, net of the premium from exercised and expired put options. We issued put options for 1.0 and 2.0 million shares in the second quarter and first half of 1999, respectively. Holders of options on the 1.0 million shares which were outstanding at the end of the second quarter are entitled to sell shares of our common stock to us at prices ranging from $61 to $70 per share on specific dates during 4
August through October 1999. Premiums received from the sale of the put options, which settled during the quarter and first half, totaled $5.9 and $9.8 million, respectively, and were recorded in retained earnings. LONG-TERM DEBT During the second quarter, we repurchased $58 million of long-term debt with a weighted average interest rate of 9.4 percent, resulting in an after-tax extraordinary charge of $4 million ($.01 per share). Also during the second quarter, we issued $100 million and $125 million of notes bearing interest at floating rates initially set at 5.52 percent and 5.43 percent, respectively. These notes mature in July 2001. Subsequent to second quarter 1999, we issued $60 million of additional notes bearing interest at a floating rate initially set at 5.32 percent, maturing in September 2001. The proceeds from these issuances were used for general corporate purposes. SEGMENT DISCLOSURES (Millions of Dollars) Revenues by segment were as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Three Months Ended Six Months Ended -------------------------------- ------------------------------- JULY 31, August 1, JULY 31, August 1, 1999 1998 1999 1998 ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Target $ 5,961 $ 5,294 $ 11,449 $ 10,101 Mervyn's 949 935 1,861 1,825 DSD 744 732 1,488 1,458 Corporate and other 98 95 168 140 ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- Total revenues $ 7,752 $ 7,056 $ 14,966 $ 13,524 ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- </TABLE> Pre-tax segment profit and reconciliation to pre-tax earnings were as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Three Months Ended Six Months Ended -------------------------------- ------------------------------- JULY 31, August 1, JULY 31, August 1, 1999 1998 1999 1998 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Target $ 430 $ 337 $ 800 $ 639 Mervyn's 45 40 90 83 DSD 49 45 97 86 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Total pre-tax segment profit 524 422 987 808 Securitization adjustment (interest equivalent) (12) (12) (24) (24) Interest expense (98) (101) (192) (197) Corporate and other (40) (25) (80) (38) ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Earnings before income taxes and extraordinary charges $ 374 $ 284 $ 691 $ 549 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- </TABLE> The revenues and operating results of The Associated Merchandising Corporation and Rivertown Trading Company acquired in February and April 1998, respectively, were immaterial in 1999 and 1998 and are included in corporate and other. 5
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION SECOND QUARTER 1999 ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS Second quarter 1999 net earnings before extraordinary charges were $228 million, or $.49 per share, compared with $172 million, or $.36 per share, for the same period last year. First half 1999 net earnings before extraordinary charges were $422 million, or $.90 per share, compared with $332 million, or $.70 per share, on the same basis, for first half 1998. The extraordinary charges relate to the early extinguishment of debt and were $4 million ($.01 per share), net of tax, in the second quarter and first half of 1999, and $2 million ($.01 per share), net of tax, in the first half of 1998. Target represented 91 percent and 90 percent of our net growth in pre-tax segment profit for the second quarter and first half, respectively. REVENUES AND COMPARABLE-STORE SALES Total revenues for the quarter increased 9.9 percent to $7,752 million compared with $7,056 million for the same period a year ago. Total revenues for the first half increased 10.7 percent to $14,966 million compared with $13,524 million for the same period a year ago. Total comparable-store sales (sales from stores open longer than one year) increased 5.7 percent and 6.3 percent for the three and six-month periods, respectively. Year-over-year increases in revenues and comparable-store sales by business segment were as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Three Months Six Months Percentage Increase Percentage Increase -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Comparable- Comparable- Revenues Store Sales Revenues Store Sales ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Target 12.6% 6.5% 13.4% 7.3% Mervyn's 1.5 2.8 2.0 3.1 DSD 1.6 2.7 2.0 3.0 ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Total 9.9% 5.7% 10.7% 6.3% ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- </TABLE> PRE-TAX SEGMENT PROFIT Pre-tax segment profit is first-in, first-out (FIFO) earnings from operations before securitization effects, interest, corporate and other, and unusual items. Our second quarter pre-tax segment profit increased 24 percent to $524 million compared with $422 million for the same period a year ago. Pre-tax segment profit in the first half increased 22 percent to $987 million compared with $808 million for the same period a year ago. Year-over-year pre-tax segment profit growth was as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Three Months Six Months Percentage Increase Percentage Increase -------------------- -------------------- <S> <C> <C> Target 27% 25% Mervyn's 13 9 DSD 9 13 -------------------- -------------------- Total 24% 22% -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- </TABLE> 6
TARGET'S second quarter and first half pre-tax profit increased 27 and 25 percent, respectively, to $430 and $800 million compared with $337 and $639 million for the same periods a year ago, reflecting comparable-store sales growth of 6.5 and 7.3 percent, respectively. During the second quarter and first half, the gross margin rate improved significantly due to favorable markup and markdown performance, while the operating expense rate was modestly unfavorable. For the remainder of 1999, we expect mid-single-digit comparable-store sales growth at Target and a pre-tax profit margin rate somewhat expanded over that of 1998. MERVYN'S second quarter and first half pre-tax profit increased 13 and 9 percent, respectively, to $45 and $90 million compared with $40 and $83 million for the same periods a year ago, reflecting comparable-store sales growth of 2.8 and 3.1 percent, respectively. During the second quarter and first half, the gross margin rate increased primarily due to favorable markup. The operating expense rate improved slightly for second quarter and was essentially even with last year for the first half. We expect low-single-digit comparable-store sales increases for the remainder of 1999 and measurable improvement in our pre-tax profit margin rate, principally in the fourth quarter. DSD'S second quarter and first half pre-tax profit increased 9 and 13 percent, respectively, to $49 and $97 million compared with $45 and $86 million for the same periods a year ago, reflecting comparable-store sales growth of 2.7 and 3.0 percent, respectively. For the second quarter, the gross margin rate was essentially even with last year, while the gross margin rate improved for the first half due to favorable markdowns and shortage results. The operating expense rate improved modestly for second quarter and slightly for the first half. We expect low single-digit comparable-store sales growth at DSD for the remainder of 1999 and a modest increase in our 1999 pre-tax profit margin rate. OTHER PERFORMANCE FACTORS Our proprietary guest credit programs strategically support our core retail operations and are an integral component of each business segment. Therefore, credit contribution is reflected in each business segment's pre-tax profit. Net of all expenses, including bad debt expense, pre-tax contribution from guest credit for the second quarter and first half increased over the prior year, principally due to continued growth of the Target Guest Card. We expect to continue to grow guest credit's contribution during 1999 by acquiring new accounts, enhancing guest loyalty programs, controlling bad debt expense and leveraging operating expenses. The last-in, first-out (LIFO) provision, included in cost of retail sales, was zero in the second quarter and first half for both 1999 and 1998. The cumulative LIFO provision was $60 million at July 31, 1999 and January 30, 1999, and $92 million at August 1, 1998. "Interest equivalent", as shown in our pre-tax earnings reconciliation on page 5, represents payments to holders of our sold securitized receivables and is included in our Consolidated Results of Operations as a reduction of finance charge revenues and bad debt expense. We expect interest equivalent of approximately $12 million per quarter in 1999. For analytical purposes, we combine interest equivalent with interest expense. Combined interest expense and interest equivalent was $110 and $216 million in the second quarter and first half of 1999, representing a $3 and $5 million decrease, respectively, from last year due to a lower average portfolio interest rate, partially offset by higher average funded balances. Combined interest expense and interest equivalent in 1999 is expected to be similar to 1998, as we anticipate the continuing benefit of a lower average portfolio interest rate, offset by higher debt levels, for the remainder of the year. 7
The estimated annual effective income tax rate was 38.8 percent in the second quarter and first half 1999 compared to 39.5 percent for the same periods last year. YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE We began mitigating the risks associated with the year 2000 date conversion in 1993. In 1997, we established a corporate-wide, comprehensive plan of action designed to achieve an uninterrupted transition into the year 2000. This project includes three major elements: 1) information technology (IT) systems, 2) non-IT, or embedded technology, systems and 3) relationships with our key business partners. The project is divided into five phases: awareness, assessment, renovation, validation and implementation. We have substantially completed all phases for the three elements. We have used both internal and external resources to implement our plan. For our IT systems, we assessed both existing and newly implemented hardware, application software and operating systems. Substantially all of our hardware is year 2000 ready. The only implementation remaining is continuing installments of new hardware during the third quarter to support growth in our stores' systems. All application software has been tested and is ready for the year 2000. Upgrades to our key operating systems are 98 percent complete, and we anticipate final installments over the next three months. Our year 2000 readiness in this area was significantly enhanced by our substantial common systems development initiatives through which we have invested heavily in IT over the past three years. We began addressing non-IT systems, or embedded technology/infrastructure, risks at our stores, distribution centers and headquarters facilities early in our initiative. Substantially all of our non-IT systems are ready, with only a few items remaining in the implementation phase. We anticipate finishing the balance in the third quarter. We have identified our key business partners and have been working closely with them to assess their readiness and mitigate the risk to us if they are not prepared for the year 2000. We have installed the year 2000 ready version of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software, have completed EDI testing with 95 percent of our key vendors, and are now exchanging data electronically with some of these vendors using the new version of EDI. We expect to finalize testing of EDI and other electronic transmissions with key business partners in the third quarter. In planning for the most reasonably likely worst case scenarios, we have addressed all three major elements in our project. We believe our IT systems will be ready for the year 2000, but we may experience isolated incidences of non-compliance. Our contingency plans for non-IT areas are complete and are being implemented in key areas, such as our stores. We plan to allocate internal resources and retain dedicated consultants and vendor representatives to be ready to take action if necessary. We have contacted substantially all of our critical business partners to assess their readiness and will finalize the development of certain individual contingency plans in the third quarter. Although we value our established relationships with key vendors, substitute products for most of the goods we sell in our stores may be obtained from other vendors. If certain vendors are unable to deliver product on a timely basis, due to their own year 2000 issues, we anticipate there will be others who will be able to deliver similar goods. However, the lead time involved in sourcing certain goods may result in temporary shortages of relatively few items; therefore, we have arranged advance delivery of a limited amount of product. We also recognize the risks to us if other key suppliers in areas such as utilities, communications, transportation, banking and 8
government are not ready for the year 2000, and are developing contingency plans to minimize the potential adverse impacts of these risks. In the second quarter and first half of 1999, we expensed $7 and $14 million, respectively, related to year 2000 readiness. Prior to 1999, we expensed $32 million related to year 2000 readiness. We estimate another $3 million will be expensed as incurred to complete the year 2000 readiness program, with most of the spending occurring over the next three months. In addition, this program has accelerated the timing of approximately $15 million of planned capital expenditures. To date, we have incurred $14 million of these planned capital expenditures. All expenditures related to our year 2000 readiness initiative have been funded by cash flow from operations and have not materially impacted our other operating or investment plans. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION Our financial condition remains strong. We continue to fund the growth in our business through a combination of retained earnings, debt and sold securitized receivables. The ratio of debt to total capitalization attributable to our retail operations was 45 percent at the end of second quarter 1999, compared with 49 percent a year ago and 41 percent at year-end. Due to the seasonality of our business, quarterly comparisons will fluctuate. At July 31, 1999, working capital was $1,370 million, down 8 percent compared with a year ago, principally due to securities held in trust for principal payment on sold securitized receivables in the prior year. Retained securitized receivables increased $68 million, or 5 percent, over last year principally reflecting continued growth of the Target Guest Card. Merchandise inventories increased $276 million, or 7 percent, over last year due to new store growth at Target and Mervyn's planned investment in certain merchandise areas, principally designed to improve basic in-stock positions. The inventory growth was nearly fully funded by a $259 million, or 9 percent, increase in accounts payable. Capital expenditures for the first six months of 1999 were $863 million, compared with $793 million for the same period a year ago; 85 percent of the current year expenditures were made by Target, 6 percent by Mervyn's and 9 percent by DSD. Our share repurchase program is described on page 4. The reduction in shares outstanding and incremental interest expense related to the share repurchase program had an insignificant impact on earnings per share. STORE DATA During the quarter, we opened 22 net new Target stores and closed one Mervyn's store. At July 31, 1999, Target operated 881 stores in 44 states, Mervyn's operated 267 stores in 14 states and DSD operated 63 stores in eight states. Retail square footage was as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> (In thousands, reflects total square feet, less office, JULY 31, January 30, August 1, warehouse and vacant space) 1999 1999 1998 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Target 98,679 94,553 91,445 Mervyn's 21,661 21,729 21,810 DSD 13,890 13,890 13,935 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total retail square footage 134,230 130,172 127,190 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </TABLE> 9
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS The preceding Management's Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking statements regarding our performance, liquidity and the adequacy of our capital resources. Those statements are based on our current assumptions and expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. We caution that the forward-looking statements are qualified by the risks and challenges posed by increased competition, shifting consumer demand, changing consumer credit markets and general economic conditions, hiring and retaining effective team members, sourcing merchandise from domestic and international vendors, preparing for the impact of year 2000, and other risks and uncertainties. As a result, while we believe that there is a reasonable basis for the forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on those statements. You are encouraged to review Exhibit (99)C attached to our Form 10-K Report for the year ended January 30, 1999, which contains additional important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements. 10
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K <TABLE> <S> <C> a) Exhibits (2). Not applicable (4). Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures. Registrant agrees to furnish the Commission on request copies of instruments with respect to long-term debt. (10). Not applicable (11). Not applicable (12). Statements re Computations of Ratios (15). Not applicable (18). Not applicable (19). Not applicable (22). Not applicable (23). Not applicable (24). Not applicable (27). Financial Data Schedule b) Reports on Form 8-K: Registrant did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended July 31, 1999. </TABLE> 11
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. DAYTON HUDSON CORPORATION Registrant Date: September 10, 1999 By /s/ Douglas A. Scovanner ------------------------------- Douglas A. Scovanner Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: September 10, 1999 By /s/ J.A. Bogdan --------------------------------- JoAnn Bogdan Controller and Chief Accounting Officer 12
EXHIBIT INDEX (12). Statements re Computations of Ratios (27). Financial Data Schedule 13