Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended November 3, 2007

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             .

Commission file number: 0-19714

 


E COM VENTURES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Florida   65-0977964

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

251 International Parkway

Sunrise, Florida

  33325
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 335-9100

 


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨    Accelerated Filer  ¨    Non-Accelerated Filer  x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, as of the latest practicable date: At December 21, 2007 there were 3,059,041 outstanding shares of its common stock, $0.01 par value.

 



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E COM VENTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

   4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   5
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   6
ITEM 2   

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   12
ITEM 3   

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

   17
ITEM 4   

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

   17
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1   

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

   17
ITEM 1 A.   

RISK FACTORS

   17
ITEM 2   

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

   17
ITEM 3   

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

   17
ITEM 4   

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

   17
ITEM 5   

OTHER INFORMATION

   17
ITEM 6    EXHIBITS    17
SIGNATURES    19
CERTIFICATIONS   

 

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E COM VENTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

      November 3, 2007     February 3, 2007  

ASSETS:

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,462,594     $ 1,282,546  

Trade receivables, no allowance required

     1,496,175       954,664  

Deferred tax asset-current

     4,914,973       2,821,584  

Inventories, net

     121,797,512       78,427,029  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     5,966,479       3,469,201  
                

Total current assets

     135,637,733       86,955,024  

Property and equipment, net

     37,147,062       30,213,222  

Goodwill

     1,904,448       1,904,448  

Deferred tax asset-non-current

     6,288,032       6,288,032  

Other assets, net

     309,651       388,099  
                

Total assets

   $ 181,286,926     $ 125,748,825  
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable, non-affiliates

   $ 23,346,210     $ 16,748,142  

Accounts payable, affiliates

     52,902,950       24,110,130  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     9,156,191       7,502,546  

Bank line of credit

     49,056,075       26,919,115  

Current portion of obligations under capital leases

     363,168       345,424  
                

Total current liabilities

     134,824,594       75,625,357  

Subordinated convertible note payable - affiliate

     5,000,000       5,000,000  

Long-term portion of obligations under capital leases

     7,272,353       7,552,915  
                

Total liabilities

     147,096,947       88,178,272  
                

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 6)

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

     —         —    

Common stock, $.01 par value, 6,250,000 shares authorized; 3,957,290 and 3,950,664 shares issued in fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively

     39,573       39,507  

Additional paid-in capital

     79,105,950       79,069,780  

Accumulated deficit

     (36,378,600 )     (32,961,790 )

Treasury stock, at cost, 898,249 shares

     (8,576,944 )     (8,576,944 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     34,189,979       37,570,553  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

   $ 181,286,926     $ 125,748,825  
                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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E COM VENTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

    

Thirteen Weeks

Ended

   

Thirteen Weeks

Ended

   

Thirty Nine Weeks

Ended

   

Thirty Nine Weeks

Ended

 
     November 3, 2007     October 28, 2006     November 3, 2007     October 28, 2006  

Net sales to:

        

Unrelated customers

   $ 50,685,925     $ 47,988,815     $ 145,166,061     $ 139,062,847  

Related parties

     19,198,278       5,915,199       46,247,258       10,960,418  
                                
     69,884,203       53,904,014       191,413,319       150,023,265  

Cost of goods sold to:

        

Unrelated customers

     27,214,104       26,564,268       78,085,270       76,789,967  

Related parties

     18,340,779       5,504,314       43,680,519       10,229,421  
                                
     45,554,883       32,068,582       121,765,789       87,019,388  
                                

Gross profit

     24,329,320       21,835,432       69,647,530       63,003,877  
                                

Operating expenses:

        

Selling, general and administrative

     23,350,675       21,078,668       67,265,245       60,516,097  

Depreciation and amortization

     1,468,029       1,224,602       4,190,986       3,531,540  
                                

Total operating expenses

     24,818,704       22,303,270       71,456,231       64,047,637  
                                

Loss from operations

     (489,384 )     (467,838 )     (1,808,701 )     (1,043,760 )

Interest expense

     (1,311,640 )     (1,189,503 )     (3,701,498 )     (3,284,806 )
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (1,801,024 )     (1,657,341 )     (5,510,199 )     (4,328,566 )

Income tax benefit

     684,389       319,067       2,093,389       1,099,067  
                                

Net loss

   $ (1,116,635 )   $ (1,338,274 )   $ (3,416,810 )   $ (3,229,499 )
                                

Net loss per common share:

        

Basic

   $ (0.37 )   $ (0.45 )   $ (1.12 )   $ (1.08 )
                                

Diluted

   $ (0.37 )   $ (0.45 )   $ (1.12 )   $ (1.08 )
                                

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     3,059,041       3,001,847       3,058,716       2,984,070  
                                

Diluted

     3,059,041       3,001,847       3,058,716       2,984,070  
                                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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E COM VENTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

     Thirty Nine Weeks Ended     Thirty Nine Weeks Ended  
     November 3, 2007     October 28, 2006  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (3,416,810 )   $ (3,229,499 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Addition to deferred tax assets

     (2,093,389 )     (1,226,905 )

Provision for impairment of assets and store closing

     241,582       64,737  

Depreciation and amortization

     4,190,986       3,531,540  

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Trade receivables

     (541,511 )     (280,061 )

Inventories

     (43,370,483 )     (26,321,023 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (2,419,339 )     318,840  

Accounts payable, non-affiliates

     5,556,289       9,745,573  

Accounts payable, affiliates

     28,792,820       4,708,034  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     1,653,645       (335,375 )
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (11,406,210 )     (13,024,139 )
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Additions to property and equipment

     (10,324,121 )     (6,642,084 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (10,324,121 )     (6,642,084 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Net borrowings under bank line of credit

     22,136,960       19,508,643  

Principal payments under capital lease obligations

     (262,818 )     (241,388 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     36,237       616,896  
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     21,910,379       19,884,151  
                

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

     180,048       217,928  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     1,282,546       1,260,444  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 1,462,594     $ 1,478,372  
                

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Supplemental Information:

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 3,574,336     $ 3,205,140  

 

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E COM VENTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 - OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

E Com Ventures, Inc., a Florida corporation (“ECOMV” or the “Company”), performs all of its operations through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Perfumania, Inc. (“Perfumania”), a Florida corporation, which is a specialty retailer and wholesaler of fragrances and related products, and perfumania.com, Inc., (“perfumania.com”), a Florida corporation, which is an Internet retailer of fragrances and other specialty items.

Perfumania is a leading specialty retailer and wholesale distributor of a wide range of brand name and designer fragrances. As of November 3, 2007, Perfumania operated a chain of 292 retail stores specializing in the sale of fragrances and related products at discounted prices up to 75% below the manufacturers' suggested retail prices. Perfumania's wholesale division distributes fragrances and related products primarily to an affiliate. Perfumania.com offers a selection of the Company’s more popular products for sale over the Internet and serves as an alternative shopping experience to the Perfumania retail stores.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ECOMV and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements, prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. The financial information presented herein, which is not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the current fiscal year, reflects all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.

NOTE 2 - ACCOUNTING FOR SHARE-BASED PAYMENT

The Company has two stock option plans which provide for equity-based awards to its employees and directors (collectively, the “Plans”). Under the Plans, the Company has reserved approximately 1,000,000 shares of common stock, of which approximately 585,000 options have been granted and approximately 145,000 options are outstanding. All stock options have an exercise price that is equal to the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date the options were granted. The term of the stock option awards is ten years from the date of grant with vesting generally occurring equally over three years from the date of grant. All granted and outstanding options are fully vested as of November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007.

 

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The following is a summary of the stock option activity during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007:

 

    

Number of

Shares

   

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Life

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

Outstanding and exercisable as of February 3, 2007

   149,026     $ 12.39    6.98    $ 1,648,000

Granted

   —         —        

Exercised

   (4,330 )     6.50      

Forfeited

   —         —        
                        

Outstanding and exercisable as of November 3, 2007

   144,696     $ 12.57    6.34    $ 1,697,233
                        

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is the amount before applicable income taxes which would have been received by the optionees based on the Company’s closing stock price as of the last business day of the respective period had all options been exercised on that date. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was approximately $139,000.

Effective January 29, 2006, the beginning of the Company’s first fiscal quarter of 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”), as interpreted by the SEC in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 and began recording compensation expense associated with stock options. SFAS No. 123R requires companies to recognize in the statement of operations the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of those awards (with limited exceptions). Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company accounted for stock-based employee compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”. Accordingly, compensation expense had only been recorded in the consolidated financial statements for any stock options granted below the fair market value of the underlying stock as of the date of grant.

The Company adopted the modified prospective transition method provided for under SFAS No. 123R and accordingly, prior period results were not retroactively adjusted. The modified prospective transition method requires that stock-based compensation expense be recorded for (i) all new stock options granted on or after January 29, 2006 based on the grant date fair value determined under the provisions of SFAS No. 123R and (ii) all unvested stock options granted prior to January 29, 2006 based on the grant date fair value as determined under the provisions of SFAS No. 123. Results for prior periods were not restated, as provided for under the modified prospective transition method.

During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, the Company did not recognize any share based compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements since no stock options were granted nor were there any modifications of outstanding stock options during such periods. In addition, all stock options outstanding as of February 3, 2007 and January 28, 2006 were fully vested.

 

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NOTE 3 - BANK LINE OF CREDIT AND SUBORDINATED CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE, AFFILIATE

The bank line of credit and subordinated convertible note payable, affiliate consist of the following:

 

     November 3, 2007    February 3, 2007

Bank line of credit, which is classified as a current liability, interest payable monthly, secured by a pledge of substantially all of Perfumania’s assets

   $ 49,056,075    $ 26,919,115
             

Subordinated convertible note payable affiliate - long term

   $ 5,000,000    $ 5,000,000
             

Perfumania’s senior secured credit facility provides for borrowings of up to $60 million, depending on the Company’s level of eligible inventories. Advances under the credit facility are based on a formula of eligible inventories and bear interest at a floating rate ranging from (a) prime to prime plus 1.25% or (b) LIBOR plus 2.5% to 3.75% depending on a financial ratio test. As of November 3, 2007, $49.1 million was outstanding under the credit facility and $5.9 million was available to support normal working capital requirements and other general corporate purposes based upon our eligible borrowing base, net of the restrictions concerning minimum undrawn availability discussed below. Advances are secured by a first lien on all assets of Perfumania. The credit facility contains limitations on additional borrowings, capital expenditures and other items, and contains various covenants including a fixed charge coverage ratio, a leverage ratio and capital expenditure limits as defined. In December 2006, the credit facility was amended with an effective date of September 30, 2006, to extend the term for one additional year until May 2008. In June 2007, the covenant concerning the limitation on capital expenditures was modified retroactive to April 30, 2007. In addition, the minimum undrawn availability requirement, as defined, was modified so that Perfumania is required to maintain at all times, a minimum undrawn availability of not less than $5,000,000, and shall maintain a monthly average undrawn availability, as defined, of not less than $7,500,000. Perfumania was in compliance with all covenant requirements as of November 3, 2007. Management does not anticipate any difficulty in refinancing the credit facility with the existing lender or obtaining a new facility with an alternate lender prior to the expiration of the existing facility’s term in May 2008.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004, the Company issued a Subordinated Convertible Note (the “Note”) in exchange for a $5,000,000 subordinated secured demand loan made to the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2004 by Glenn and Stephen Nussdorf (the “Nussdorfs”). The initial maturity of the Note was January 2007; however the Note was modified in April 2006 to extend the due date to January 2009. The Note bears interest at the prime rate plus 1%, requires quarterly interest payments and is secured by a security interest in the Company’s assets pursuant to a Security Agreement, by and among the Company and the Nussdorfs. There are no prepayment penalties and the Note is subordinate to all bank related indebtedness. The Note allows the Nussdorfs to convert the Note into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $11.25, which was equivalent to the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the exchange. See Note 7 for discussion of transactions between the Company and Model Reorg, Inc. (“Model”).

NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109,” (“FIN 48”) effective February 4, 2007. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. Under FIN 48, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures.

As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company did not recognize a liability for unrecognized tax benefits or reverse

 

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any accruals for uncertain tax positions previously recorded, and accordingly, was not required to record any cumulative effect adjustment to beginning of year retained earnings. As of both the date of adoption and November 3, 2007, there was no material liability for income tax associated with unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company accrues interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as well as any related penalties in operating expenses in its condensed consolidated statements of operations, which is consistent with the recognition of these items in prior reporting periods. As of the date of adoption, the Company was not required to have an accrual for the payment of interest and penalties. No accrual for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions was required during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007.

The Company operates stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and as a result, files income tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities. The statute of limitations for examinations by the Internal Revenue Service has expired for years ending before January 31, 2004.

State and foreign income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three to five years after filing of the respective return. The state impact of any federal changes remains subject to examination by various states for a period of up to one year after formal notification to the states. The Company is not currently under examination in any state or foreign jurisdictions.

The Company does not anticipate any material adjustments relating to unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months, however the ultimate outcome of tax matters is uncertain and unforeseen results can occur.

NOTE 5 - BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic loss per common share has been computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. For all periods presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations, incremental shares attributed to outstanding stock options and convertible notes were not included because the results would be anti-dilutive.

NOTE 6 - CONTINGENCIES

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Management cannot presently predict the outcome of these matters, although management believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company's financial position, operations or cash flows.

NOTE 7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Sales To and Purchases From Affiliated Companies

As of November 3, 2007, the Nussdorfs owned approximately 36% of the Company’s outstanding common stock and they are officers and shareholders of Model and its affiliate Quality King Distributors, Inc. (“Quality King”) and their subsidiaries, including Quality King Fragrances. Model is a diversified wholesale and retail fragrance company and Quality King distributes pharmaceuticals and health and beauty care products. The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael W. Katz, is an executive of Model and Quality King. Stephen Nussdorf is the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors.

The Company sold approximately $19.2 million and $5.9 million of wholesale merchandise to Model and its subsidiaries in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively. For the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007 and 2006, sales of wholesale merchandise to Model and its subsidiaries were approximately $46.2 million and $11.0 million, respectively. See further discussion at Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this form 10-Q regarding significant increases in wholesale sales volume. For all periods presented, substantially all of the Company’s wholesale sales were to Model and its subsidiaries. The wholesale sales to Model and its subsidiaries result from the Company’s supplier relationships and its ability to obtain certain merchandise at better prices and in greater quantities than Model and its subsidiaries are able to achieve. These wholesale sales are included in net sales-related parties on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. There were no accounts receivable due from Model and its subsidiaries as of November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007, respectively.

 

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Purchases of product from Parlux Fragrances, Inc. (“Parlux”), a manufacturer and distributor of prestige fragrances and beauty products, and Model and its subsidiaries aggregated approximately $33.9 million and $19.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2007, representing approximately 56% and 39% of the Company’s total inventory purchases, respectively. For the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007 and 2006, purchases of product from these related parties were $67.0 million and $41.0 million representing approximately 41% and 37% of the Company’s total inventory purchases, respectively. The amounts due to Parlux at November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007 were approximately $23.4 million and $7.2 million, respectively. The amounts due to Model and its subsidiaries at November 3, 2007 and February 3, 2007 were approximately $29.5 million and $16.9 million, respectively. These amounts are non-interest bearing and are included in accounts payable, affiliates in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. In October 2007, Model acquired two entities from which the Company has purchased product. The Company’s purchases from these two entities in fiscal year 2007 and the balance due to these entities at November 3, 2007 are included in the above related party disclosures. Purchases from related parties are generally payable in 90 days, however, due to the seasonality of the Company’s business, these terms are generally extended. Related party accounts are historically brought closer to terms at the end of the holiday season, however, we are dependent upon these extended terms for much of our liquidity during the year.

Glenn Nussdorf (“Mr. Nussdorf”) has filed beneficial ownership forms with the SEC indicating that he has acquired approximately 12% of Parlux’s common stock outstanding. In February 2007, Mr. Nussdorf reached an agreement with Parlux which called for equal representation in Parlux’s Board of Directors by the then current independent directors and Mr. Nussdorf’s nominees. Accordingly, Mr. Nussdorf’s three nominees were appointed to the Parlux Board, and one of the these nominees currently serves as Parlux’s Chief Executive Officer.

Merger Agreement with Model and Other Arrangements

As reported in our form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 21, 2007, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Model on December 21, 2007. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Model will be merged into a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company in exchange for the issuance of 5,900,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to acquire an additional 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $23.94. The warrants will have a 10-year term, will not be exercisable for the first three years and will not be transferable, with limited exceptions.

The definitive Merger Agreement was reached after extensive negotiations between Model and a special committee comprised of the independent Board members of the Company, which retained independent counsel and financial advisors. The special committee received an opinion from Financo, Inc. that, as of the date of the Merger Agreement and subject to various assumptions and qualifications set forth therein, the consideration to be paid by the Company in the merger is fair to the shareholders of the Company (other than shareholders of the Company who own or whose affiliates own securities of Model) from a financial point of view.

The Merger Agreement also requires Model to refinance debt owed by Model to an affiliate of Model. The refinancing is to be through a $50 million three-year term loan from the affiliate and, if needed, a transfer of inventory from Model to the affiliate to pay any remaining balance. The new affiliate loan will be subordinated to the new secured credit facility described below.

The consummation of the Merger Agreement is subject to certain conditions, including approval by the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company, expiration of the anti-trust waiting period under the Hart Scott Rodino Act, approval by NASDAQ of the listing of the shares to be issued, and the availability of a new $280 million secured credit facility to replace the Company’s and Model’s existing third party credit facilities.

Following the merger, the Nussdorfs, who currently own approximately 36% of the Company’s outstanding common stock, would own approximately 71% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Giving effect to the conversion of the $5 million subordinated convertible note currently held by them and the exercise of the warrants to be issued to them in the transaction, but not assuming the exercise of any outstanding options held by the Company’s officers and directors, the Nussdorfs would own approximately 75% of the Company’s common stock.

 

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On August 2, 2007, the Company entered into an Information Technology Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Model and its subsidiaries, whereby among other services, the Company will manage and monitor the IT systems of Model in exchange for a monthly service fee of $25,000. The Services Agreement terminates 30 days after the effective date of the merger offer discussed above, or if such merger offer is not consummated on or before December 31, 2008, either party may terminate 30 days after providing written notice of termination. During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, the Company recorded income of $75,000 related to this Services Agreement.

NOTE 8 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

Segment information is prepared on the same basis that the Company’s management reviews financial information. The Company operates in two reportable industry segments, specialty retail sales and wholesale distribution of fragrances and related products. Retail sales include sales through our internet site, perfumania.com. Substantially all wholesale sales are to Model and its subsidiaries. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 2 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K. All of the Company’s assets relate to and are owned by the Company’s retail segment and the Company does not allocate operating and other expenses to its segments. Accordingly, a reconciliation of segment assets to total assets is not presented. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, there were no intersegment revenues. Financial information for these segments is summarized in the following table.

 

     

Thirteen Weeks

Ended

November 3, 2007

  

Thirteen Weeks

Ended

October 28, 2006

  

Thirty Nine Weeks

Ended

November 3, 2007

  

Thirty Nine Weeks

Ended

October 28, 2006

Net sales:

           

Retail

   $ 50,649,856    $ 47,953,788    $ 145,121,235    $ 139,027,820

Wholesale

     19,234,347      5,950,226      46,292,084      10,995,445
                           
   $ 69,884,203    $ 53,904,014    $ 191,413,319    $ 150,023,265
                           

Gross profit:

           

Retail

   $ 23,466,913    $ 21,416,807    $ 67,074,631    $ 62,266,404

Wholesale

     862,407      418,625      2,572,899      737,473
                           
   $ 24,329,320    $ 21,835,432    $ 69,647,530    $ 63,003,877
                           

NOTE 9 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, the goodwill acquired, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. This statement also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We are in the process of evaluating the effect that the adoption of SFAS 141(R) will have on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51.” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We are in the process of evaluating the effect that the adoption of SFAS 160 will have on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

 

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In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities-Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 will permit entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 will be effective for the first interim period beginning in fiscal 2008. We are in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and, accordingly, does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for the first interim period beginning in fiscal 2008. We are in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On December 21, 2007, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Model. See further discussion at note 7 in this form 10-Q.

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the Thirteen Weeks Ended November 3, 2007 with the Thirteen Weeks Ended October 28, 2006.

Net sales increased 29.6% from $53.9 million in the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006 to $69.9 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007. The increase in sales was due to increases of $13.3 million and $2.7 million in wholesale and retail sales, respectively.

Retail sales were $50.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared to $48.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006. The average number of stores operated was 285 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, versus 253 in the prior year’s comparable period which resulted in a portion of the increase in retail sales. Perfumania’s comparable store sales increased by 3.2%. Comparable store sales measure sales from stores that have been open for one year or more. We exclude stores that are closed for renovation from comparable store sales from the month during which renovation commences until the first full month after reopening. While the average retail price per unit sold during the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 increased 12.2% versus the prior year’s comparable period, the total number of units sold decreased by 5.8%. We attribute the increase in the average retail price per unit sold to increases in the retail selling prices on selected merchandise as well as changes in our product mix. The number of units sold was affected by softness in the United States economy and the resulting weak mall traffic. Also, during the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007, we had more stores closed for renovation compared with the thirteen week period ended October 28, 2006 which negatively impacted retail sales.

Wholesale sales increased $13.3 million from $5.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006 to $19.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007. Substantially all wholesale sales during the third quarter of fiscal years 2007 and 2006 were made to Model and its subsidiaries. The increase in wholesale sales is due to significantly more merchandise availability at better prices than had been available from our suppliers in any historical quarter, and an increase in the demand of Model and its subsidiaries’ product needs. Quarterly wholesale sales are expected to fluctuate due to market conditions, the availability of desirable merchandise and the demand of our wholesale customers, including Model. The volume of wholesale sales in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 was significantly higher than most of our historical quarterly results, and should not necessarily be considered indicative of wholesale sales volume to be expected in future quarters. See further discussion at Note 7 to the condensed consolidated financial statements

Gross profit increased 11.4% from $21.8 million in the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006 (40.5% of total net sales) to $24.3 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 (34.8% of total net sales). Of the $2.5 million increase in gross profit,

 

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$2.1 related to retail sales and $0.4 million related to wholesale sales. In calculating gross profit and gross profit percentages, we exclude the costs related to our distribution center. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Our gross profit and gross profit percentages may not be comparable to other retailers, which may include the costs related to their distribution network in cost of goods sold, rather than in selling, general and administrative expenses. The increase in gross profit was due to increases in both retail and wholesale sales volume as discussed above. As a percentage of net sales, total gross profit in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 decreased as compared to the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006 due to the higher ratio of wholesale sales as a percentage of net sales in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 versus the comparable period last year. Wholesale sales yield a lower gross margin than retail sales. Retail gross profit as a percentage of retail sales was 46.3% and 44.7% for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively. The increase in gross margin on retail sales resulted principally from increases in retail selling prices on selected merchandise as well as lower cost of merchandise realized over the past twelve months. Wholesale gross profit as a percentage of wholesale sales was 4.5% and 7.0% for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively. Gross margin on wholesale sales decreased due to the change in the product assortment sold in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared to the comparative thirteen week period in fiscal 2006.

Selling, general and administrative expenses include payroll and related benefits for our store operations, field management, distribution center and corporate office; rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes and utilities for our stores, distribution center and corporate office; advertising, insurance, supplies and other administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 10.8% from $21.1 million in the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006 to $23.4 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007. The increase was largely attributable to the increase in new stores and the additional payroll, occupancy and store opening expenses needed to operate these stores. Increases in wholesale sales volume generally results in nominal increases in selling, general and administrative expenses. Depreciation and amortization was approximately $1.5 million in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared to $1.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006. The increase is attributable to depreciation incurred on new stores that have opened over the past twelve months offset by lower depreciation on certain stores that become fully depreciated during the same time period.

Interest expense was approximately $1.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared with approximately $1.2 million in the comparable period of 2006. The increase in interest expense was due to a higher average balance on our bank line of credit during the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared with the comparable period of 2006 and higher interest rates. The majority of our borrowings incur interest based on either prime or Libor and these interest rates have risen over the past year.

An income tax benefit of $0.7 million was recorded as a result of the Company’s net loss during the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared with a tax benefit of $0.3 million during the comparable period of 2006. The Company’s effective tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 was a tax benefit of 38.0% compared to a tax benefit of 19.3% for the comparative period last year. In prior comparative period of 2006, a full valuation allowance was recorded related to the deferred tax assets of the Company’s Puerto Rican operations. Management has since determined that realization of these assets is more likely than not and the valuation allowance was reversed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006.

As a result of the foregoing, our net loss decreased to approximately ($1.1) million in the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared to a net loss of ($1.3) million in the thirteen weeks ended October 28, 2006. Net loss per share for the third fiscal quarter of 2007 and 2006 was ($0.37) and ($0.45), respectively.

Comparison of the Thirty nine weeks Ended November 3, 2007 with the Thirty nine weeks Ended October 28, 2006.

Net sales increased 27.6% from $150.0 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006 to $191.4 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007. The increase in sales was due to a $35.3 million increase in Perfumania’s wholesale sales and a $6.1 million increase in retail sales.

Retail sales increased from $139.0 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006 to $145.1 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, primarily as a result of the increase in the number of retail stores in operation. The average number of stores operated was 277 in the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007, versus 244 in the prior year’s comparable period. Comparable

 

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store sales increased by 0.7% in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007. While the average retail price per unit sold during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 increased 3.9% versus the prior year’s comparable period, the total number of units sold decreased 2.5%. We attribute the increase in the average retail price per unit sold to increases in the retail selling prices on selected merchandise as well as changes in our product mix. The number of units sold was affected by softness in the United States economy and the resulting weak mall traffic.

Wholesale sales increased by $35.3 million from $11.0 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006 to $46.3 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007. Substantially all wholesale sales during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 were to Model and its subsidiaries. The increase in wholesale sales is due to significantly more merchandise availability at better prices than had been available from our suppliers during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 than had been available from our suppliers in prior comparative periods, and an increase in the demand of Model and its subsidiaries product needs. Quarterly wholesale sales are expected to fluctuate due to market conditions, the availability of desirable merchandise and the demand of our wholesale customers, including Model. The volume of wholesale sales in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 was significantly higher than any of our prior comparative results, and should not necessarily be considered indicative of wholesale sales volume to be expected in future quarters. See further discussion at Note 7 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Gross profit increased 10.5% from $63.0 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006 (42% of total net sales) to $69.6 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2006 (36.4% of total net sales). Of the $6.6 million increase in gross profit, $4.8 million related to retail sales and $1.8 million related to wholesale sales. In calculating gross profit and gross profit percentages, we exclude the costs related to our distribution center. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Our gross profit and gross profit percentages may not be comparable to other retailers, which may include the costs related to their distribution network in cost of goods sold, rather than in selling, general and administrative expenses. The increase in gross profit was due to increases in both retail and wholesale sales volume as discussed above. As a percentage of net sales, total gross profit in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 decreased as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006 due to the higher ratio of wholesale sales as a percentage of total net sales in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 versus the comparable period last year. Historically, retail sales yield a higher gross margin than wholesale sales. Retail gross profit as a percentage of retail sales was 46.2% and 44.8% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively. As a percentage of retail sales, retail gross profit in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 increased versus the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006, due to increases in our retail selling prices on selected merchandise as well as a lower cost of merchandise realized over the past twelve months. Wholesale gross profit as a percentage of wholesale sales was 5.6% and 6.7% for the thirty-nine week periods ending November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 11.2% from $60.5 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 20067 to $67.3 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 due to the increase in the number of new stores and the additional payroll, occupancy and store opening expenses needed to operate these stores. Increases in wholesale sales volume generally results in nominal increases in selling, general and administrative expenses. Depreciation and amortization was approximately $4.2 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and $3.5 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006. The increase is attributable to depreciation incurred on new stores that have opened over the past twelve months offset by lower depreciation on certain stores that became fully depreciated during the same time period.

Interest expense was approximately $3.7 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared with $3.3 million in the comparable period of 2006. The increase in interest expense was due to a higher average balance on our bank line of credit during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared with the comparable period of 2006 and higher interest rates. The majority of our borrowings incur interest based on either prime or libor and these interest rates have risen over the past year.

An income tax benefit of $2.1 million was recorded as a result of the Company’s net loss during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared with a tax benefit of $1.1 million during the comparable period of 2006. The Company’s effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 was a tax benefit of 38% compared to a tax benefit of 26% for the comparative period last year. In the prior comparative period a full valuation allowance was recorded related to the deferred tax assets of the Company’s Puerto Rican operations. Management has since determined that realization of these assets is more likely than not and the valuation allowance was reversed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006.

 

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As a result of the foregoing, our net loss increased from ($3.2) million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006, to a net loss of ($3.4) million in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007. Net loss per share for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006 was ($1.12) and ($1.08), respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our principal funding requirements are for inventory purchases, opening new stores and renovation of existing stores. For the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007, these capital requirements generally were satisfied through borrowings under our credit facility. In December 2006, our credit facility was amended with an effective date of September 30, 2006, to extend the term for one additional year until May 2008. In June 2007, the covenant concerning the limitation on capital expenditures was modified retroactive to April 30, 2007. In addition, the minimum undrawn availability requirement, as defined, was modified so that Perfumania is required to maintain at all times, a minimum undrawn availability of not less than $5,000,000, and shall maintain a monthly average undrawn availability, as defined, of not less than $7,500,000. We do not anticipate any difficulty in refinancing the credit facility with the existing lender or obtaining a new facility with an alternate lender prior to the expiration of the existing facility’s term in May 2008.

At November 3, 2007, we had a working capital of approximately $0.8 million compared to working capital of approximately $11.4 million at February 3, 2007 and $6.1 million at October 28, 2006. The change since February 3, 2007 was primarily due to the net loss during the current period and increased spending on store construction in the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007. Our business follows a seasonal pattern as purchases of fragrances as gift items increases during the holiday season, resulting in significantly higher fourth quarter retail sales. The seasonality of our operations leads to significant fluctuations in certain asset and liability accounts, primarily inventories, accounts payable, affiliates and non-affiliates and bank line of credit, between fiscal year end and subsequent interim periods.

Net cash used in operating activities during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 was approximately $11.4 million compared with approximately $13.0 million used in operating activities during the same period of the prior year. The decrease in cash used in operating activities was primarily due to the increase of our accounts payable to affiliates and non-affiliates offset by increases in our inventory levels. Our accounts payable to affiliates and non-affiliates increased due to the timing of payments to our merchandise vendors and because of increased inventory purchases during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared with the same period last year. The increase in inventory is due to planned purchases for store growth and selective opportunistic purchases of desirable merchandise. Our purchases from related parties are generally payable in 90 days, however due to the seasonality of our business these terms are generally extended. Related party accounts are historically brought closer to terms at the end of the holiday season, however we are dependant upon these extended terms for much of our liquidity during the year.

Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $10.3 million in the first thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 compared to $6.6 million in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006. The current period’s investing activities primarily represented spending for renovation of existing stores and new stores that either opened during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007 or that are scheduled for completion during fiscal year 2007. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2007, Perfumania opened 27 new stores and relocated 2 existing stores compared to 23 new store openings and 4 store relocations during the comparative period in fiscal 2006. At November 3, 2007, Perfumania operated 292 stores compared to 257 stores as of October 28, 2006. We currently plan to open approximately 11 new stores and close 2 stores during the remainder of fiscal year 2007. We believe that these capital requirements will be satisfied by borrowings under our credit facility and from cash flows from operations.

Net cash provided by financing activities during the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2007 was approximately $21.9 million, primarily from borrowings under our line of credit, compared with approximately $19.9 million for the same period in the prior year.

Based on past performance and current expectations, we believe that our cash balances, the available borrowing capacity under our credit facility, continued extended terms from our affiliates and our projected future operating results will generate sufficient liquidity to support the Company’s needs for the next twelve months.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim information. Presentation of these statements requires management to make judgments and estimates. As such, some accounting policies have a significant impact on amounts reported in these financial statements. The judgments and estimates made can significantly affect results. Materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or by using different assumptions. A summary of those critical accounting policies can be found in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, the goodwill acquired, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. This statement also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We are in the process of evaluating the effect that the adoption of SFAS 141(R) will have on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51.” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We are in the process of evaluating the effect that the adoption of SFAS 160 will have on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities-including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”(“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 will permit entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 will be effective for the first interim period beginning in fiscal 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and, accordingly, does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for the first interim period beginning in fiscal 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements in this quarterly report, including those that contain the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “should,” “intend,” and other similar expressions, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements of those of our industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially from those described or implied in the forward-looking statements are our ability to service our obligations, our ability to comply with the covenants in our credit facility, general economic conditions including a decrease in discretionary spending by consumers, competition, changes in or the lack of anticipated changes in the regulatory environment in various countries, the consummation of the announced merger with Model, the ability to

 

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raise additional capital to finance our expansion, the risks inherent in new product and service introductions and the entry into new geographic markets and other factors included in our filings with the SEC, including the Risk Factors included in our 2006 Annual Report on From 10-K filed with the SEC. Those Risk Factors contained in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K are incorporated herein by this reference to them. Copies of our SEC filings are available from the SEC or may be obtained upon request from us. We do not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as of this date.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

During the quarter ended November 3, 2007, there have been no material changes in the information about our market risks as of February 3, 2007 as set forth in Item 7A of the 2006 Form 10-K.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, based on their evaluation as of November 3, 2007, that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended November 3, 2007 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

 

ITEM 1 A. RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits

Index to Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

   

31.1

  Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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31.2   Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1   Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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E COM VENTURES, INC.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused the report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    E COM VENTURES, INC.
    (Registrant)

Date: December 26, 2007

    By:  

/s/ Michael W. Katz

      Michael W. Katz
      President and Chief Executive Officer
      (Principal Executive Officer)
    By:  

/s/ Donovan Chin

      Donovan Chin
      Chief Financial Officer
      (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

31.1

  Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

  Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

  Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

  Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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