Winmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results

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MINNEAPOLIS, October 18, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 of $11,149,800 or $3.05 per share diluted compared to net income of $10,368,600 or $2.93 per share diluted in 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net income was $30,461,300 or $8.40 per share diluted compared to net income of $29,248,300 or $8.11 per share diluted for the same period last year.

Winmark — the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small-business formation. We champion and guide entrepreneurs interested in operating one of our award winning resale franchises: Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. At September 30, 2023, there were 1,312 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 72 franchises have been awarded but are not open.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), relating to future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions or statements of intention subject to risks and uncertainties and actual events or results could differ materially from those anticipated. Because actual result may differ, shareholders and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

40,556,100

$

13,615,600

Restricted cash

40,000

65,000

Receivables, net

1,704,000

1,438,600

Net investment in leases - current

124,300

344,900

Income tax receivable

1,200

558,700

Inventories

290,900

770,600

Prepaid expenses

1,095,100

1,310,400

Total current assets

43,811,600

18,103,800

Net investment in leases – long-term

5,400

Property and equipment, net

1,675,900

1,704,600

Operating lease right of use asset

2,510,000

2,716,000

Intangible assets, net

3,082,800

3,348,300

Goodwill

607,500

607,500

Other assets

467,700

429,700

Deferred income taxes

3,392,000

3,540,400

$

55,547,500

$

30,455,700

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current Liabilities:

Notes payable, net

$

4,217,900

$

4,217,900

Accounts payable

1,694,900

2,122,000

Accrued liabilities

4,038,900

2,611,700

Deferred revenue

1,680,700

1,643,900

Total current liabilities

11,632,400

10,595,500

Long-Term Liabilities:

Line of Credit/Term Loan

30,000,000

30,000,000

Notes payable, net

35,903,300

39,066,700

Deferred revenue

7,553,600

6,974,200

Operating lease liabilities

3,871,600

4,287,000

Other liabilities

1,150,100

1,164,400

Total long-term liabilities

78,478,600

81,492,300

Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):

Common stock, no par, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
3,486,869 and 3,459,673 shares issued and outstanding

6,411,900

1,806,700

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

(40,975,400

)

(63,438,800

)

Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)

(34,563,500

)

(61,632,100

)

$

55,547,500

$

30,455,700

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Quarter Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2023

September 24, 2022

September 30, 2023

September 24, 2022

Revenue:

Royalties

$

19,210,000

$

17,859,000

$

53,063,400

$

49,230,400

Leasing income

1,291,900

1,762,100

3,948,700

5,845,800

Merchandise sales

997,800

746,000

3,601,900

2,687,500

Franchise fees

334,400

348,100

1,133,400

1,160,200

Other

483,700

449,300

1,456,200

1,361,200

Total revenue

22,317,800

21,164,500

63,203,600

60,285,100

Cost of merchandise sold

935,400

717,600

3,370,500

2,552,300

Leasing expense

11,000

376,300

381,700

891,900

Provision for credit losses

700

(22,000

)

(4,600

)

(46,600

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

6,248,200

5,671,500

18,694,300

16,673,100

Income from operations

15,122,500

14,421,100

40,761,700

40,214,400

Interest expense

(763,100

)

(820,500

)

(2,339,800

)

(2,045,600

)

Interest and other income

385,400

21,700

803,400

7,000

Income before income taxes

14,744,800

13,622,300

39,225,300

38,175,800

Provision for income taxes

(3,595,000

)

(3,253,700

)

(8,764,000

)

(8,927,500

)

Net income

$

11,149,800

$

10,368,600

$

30,461,300

$

29,248,300

Earnings per share - basic

$

3.20

$

3.01

$

8.77

$

8.36

Earnings per share - diluted

$

3.05

$

2.93

$

8.40

$

8.11

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

3,485,852

3,439,417

3,475,066

3,500,411

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

3,653,730

3,540,779

3,627,550

3,605,445

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2023

September 24, 2022

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income

$

30,461,300

$

29,248,300

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

578,900

409,500

Provision for credit losses

(4,600

)

(46,600

)

Compensation expense related to stock options

1,451,000

1,203,800

Deferred income taxes

148,400

(214,700

)

Operating lease right of use asset amortization

206,000

185,700

Tax benefits on exercised stock options

839,000

429,500

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables

(265,400

)

(530,200

)

Principal collections on lease receivables

485,200

2,819,200

Income tax receivable/payable

(281,500

)

194,600

Inventories

479,700

(312,700

)

Prepaid expenses

215,300

2,500

Other assets

(38,000

)

2,000

Accounts payable

(427,100

)

(189,100

)

Accrued and other liabilities

1,021,600

1,395,000

Rents received in advance and security deposits

(254,600

)

(556,200

)

Deferred revenue

616,200

164,700

Net cash provided by operating activities

35,231,400

34,205,300

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchase of property and equipment

(284,700

)

(70,000

)

Reacquired franchise rights

(3,540,000

)

Net cash used for investing activities

(284,700

)

(3,610,000

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from borrowings on line of credit/term loan

33,700,000

Payments on line of credit/term loan

(3,700,000

)

Payments on notes payable

(3,187,500

)

(3,187,500

)

Repurchases of common stock

(48,281,200

)

Proceeds from exercises of stock options

3,154,200

2,937,100

Dividends paid

(7,997,900

)

(6,459,700

)

Net cash used for financing activities

(8,031,200

)

(24,991,300

)

NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

26,915,500

5,604,000

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

13,680,600

11,437,000

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

40,596,100

$

17,041,000

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

Cash paid for interest

$

2,309,100

$

1,925,400

Cash paid for income taxes

$

8,058,100

$

8,518,100

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Balance Sheets to the total of the same amounts shown above:

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2023

September 24, 2022

Cash and cash equivalents

$

40,556,100

$

16,986,000

Restricted cash

40,000

55,000

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

40,596,100

$

17,041,000

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Contacts

Anthony D. Ishaug
763/520-8500

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