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Winmark Corporation Announces First Quarter Results

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Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended March 30, 2024 of $8,819,000 or $2.41 per share diluted compared to net income of $8,942,700 or $2.49 per share diluted in 2023. Results during the quarter were impacted by the Company’s decision in May 2021 to run-off its leasing portfolio

“Performance during the first quarter was adequate,” commented Brett D. Heffes, Chair and Chief Executive Officer.

Winmark - the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchisor 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 March 30, 2024, there were 1,327 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 73 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)

March 30, 2024

December 30, 2023

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

22,872,200

$

13,361,500

Restricted cash

25,000

Receivables, net

1,688,600

1,475,300

Net investment in leases - current

34,100

75,100

Income tax receivable

31,400

Inventories

420,900

386,100

Prepaid expenses

1,265,600

1,392,100

Total current assets

26,281,400

16,746,500

Property and equipment, net

1,649,400

1,669,800

Operating lease right of use asset

2,351,700

2,425,900

Intangible assets, net

2,905,800

2,994,300

Goodwill

607,500

607,500

Other assets

487,800

471,300

Deferred income taxes

4,052,400

4,052,400

$

38,336,000

$

28,967,700

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current Liabilities:

Notes payable, net

$

4,217,900

$

4,217,900

Accounts payable

1,296,300

1,719,400

Income tax payable

2,469,000

Accrued liabilities

4,734,000

2,858,200

Deferred revenue

1,657,300

1,666,100

Total current liabilities

14,374,500

10,461,600

Long-Term Liabilities:

Line of credit/Term loan

30,000,000

30,000,000

Notes payable, net

33,794,300

34,848,800

Deferred revenue

7,744,400

7,657,500

Operating lease liabilities

3,566,600

3,715,800

Other liabilities

1,435,300

1,440,100

Total long-term liabilities

76,540,600

77,662,200

Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):

Common stock, no par, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
3,4997,430 and 3,496,977 shares issued and outstanding

8,324,700

7,768,800

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

(60,903,800

)

(66,924,900

)

Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)

(52,579,100

)

(59,156,100

)

$

38,336,000

$

28,967,700

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 30, 2024

April 1, 2023

Revenue:

Royalties

$

17,268,700

$

16,747,700

Leasing income

836,800

1,637,000

Merchandise sales

1,110,500

1,276,000

Franchise fees

364,500

378,200

Other

529,000

484,700

Total revenue

20,109,500

20,523,600

Cost of merchandise sold

1,038,900

1,187,300

Leasing expense

36,600

316,400

Provision for credit losses

(1,500

)

(4,600

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

6,817,300

6,636,100

Income from operations

12,218,200

12,388,400

Interest expense

(737,700

)

(797,600

)

Interest and other income

187,900

125,700

Income before income taxes

11,668,400

11,716,500

Provision for income taxes

(2,849,400

)

(2,773,800

)

Net income

$

8,819,000

$

8,942,700

Earnings per share - basic

$

2.52

$

2.58

Earnings per share - diluted

$

2.41

$

2.49

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

3,497,261

3,460,720

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

3,661,367

3,594,234

WINMARK CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 30, 2024

April 1, 2023

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income

$

8,819,000

$

8,942,700

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

Depreciation of property and equipment

108,300

104,000

Amortization of intangible assets

88,500

88,500

Provision for credit losses

(1,500

)

(4,600

)

Compensation expense related to stock options

485,900

475,900

Deferred income taxes

24,200

Operating lease right of use asset amortization

74,200

66,900

Tax benefits on exercised stock options

77,700

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables

(213,300

)

(143,200

)

Principal collections on lease receivables

62,300

423,800

Income tax receivable/payable

2,500,400

2,490,900

Inventories

(34,800

)

356,300

Prepaid expenses

126,500

422,400

Other assets

(16,600

)

(40,400

)

Accounts payable

(423,100

)

(678,300

)

Accrued and other liabilities

1,729,800

1,140,200

Rents received in advance and security deposits

(19,700

)

(194,200

)

Deferred revenue

78,100

297,700

Net cash provided by operating activities

13,364,000

13,850,500

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchase of property and equipment

(87,900

)

(5,500

)

Net cash used for investing activities

(87,900

)

(5,500

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Payments on notes payable

(1,062,500

)

(1,062,500

)

Proceeds from exercises of stock options

70,000

590,400

Dividends paid

(2,797,900

)

(2,421,900

)

Net cash used for financing activities

(3,790,400

)

(2,894,000

)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

9,485,700

10,951,000

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

13,386,500

13,680,600

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

22,872,200

$

24,631,600

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

Cash paid for interest

$

725,700

$

791,500

Cash paid for income taxes

$

349,100

$

181,200

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:

Three Months Ended

March 30, 2024

April 1, 2023

Cash and cash equivalents

$

22,872,200

$

24,551,600

Restricted cash

80,000

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

22,872,200

$

24,631,600



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