UNITED STATES
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly period ended MARCH 30, 2003
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: 0-28234
MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 76-0493269
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
1135 EDGEBROOK, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77034-1899
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 713-943-7574
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 [ ]
Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as
of April 24, 2003: 3,384,605 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01.
PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)
3/30/03 12/29/2002
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 370,639 $ 526,536
Royalties receivable 136,921 142,031
Other receivables 568,214 659,901
Inventory 516,500 557,555
Taxes receivable 217,145 382,882
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 528,107 592,075
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Total current assets 2,337,526 2,860,980
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Property, plant and equipment 27,696,947 27,347,171
Less accumulated depreciation (11,264,354) (10,706,035)
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Net property, plant and equipment 16,432,593 16,641,136
Deferred tax assets 371,068 454,453
Property held for resale 963,605 963,605
Other assets 8,053,541 8,062,605
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$ 28,158,333 $ 28,982,779
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
Accounts payable 1,709,178 1,879,171
Accrued sales and liquor taxes 483,941 441,264
Accrued payroll and taxes 988,274 999,403
Accrued expenses 509,968 1,277,525
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Total current liabilities 4,691,361 5,597,363
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Long-term debt, net of current portion 3,050,000 3,400,000
Other liabilities 856,370 852,214
Deferred gain 2,133,462 2,185,498
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares
authorized -- --
Capital stock, $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares
authorized, 4,732,705 shares issued 47,327 47,327
Additional paid-in capital 20,121,076 20,121,076
Retained earnings 9,046,835 8,577,725
Deferred compensation (78,585) (88,911)
Treasury stock, cost of 1,348,100 common shares (11,709,513) (11,709,513)
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Total stockholders' equity 17,427,140 16,947,704
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$ 28,158,333 $ 28,982,779
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MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
13-WEEK 13-WEEK
PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED
03/30/03 03/31/02
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Revenues:
Restaurant sales $ 14,375,891 $ 14,984,897
Franchise fees and royalties 291,256 314,931
Other 4,073 6,426
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14,671,220 15,306,254
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Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 3,902,446 4,046,195
Labor 4,817,870 4,881,552
Restaurant operating expenses 3,556,338 3,657,718
General and administrative 1,383,708 1,347,757
Depreciation and amortization 580,526 542,417
Pre-opening costs 1,728
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14,242,616 14,475,639
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Operating income 428,604 830,615
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Other income (expense):
Interest income 6,883 9,842
Interest expense (70,482) (119,324)
Other, net 334,527 21,971
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270,928 (87,511)
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Income before income tax expense 699,532 743,104
Income tax expense 230,422 245,224
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Net income $ 469,110 $ 497,880
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Basic income per share $ 0.14 $ 0.14
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Diluted income per share $ 0.14 $ 0.14
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Weighted average number of shares (basic) 3,384,605 3,504,828
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Weighted average number of shares (diluted) 3,430,344 3,556,285
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MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
13-WEEK PERIODS ENDED
3/30/03 03/31/02
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 469,110 $ 497,880
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Deferred compensation 10,326 10,326
Depreciation and amortization 580,526 542,417
Deferred gain amortization (52,036) (52,035)
Deferred taxes 83,385 234,216
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant & equipment (316,843) --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Royalties receivable 5,110 (176)
Other receivables 91,687 (118,248)
Income tax receivable/payable 165,737 23,022
Inventory 41,055 44,011
Prepaid and other current assets 63,674 (326,528)
Other assets (12,597) (50,984)
Accounts payable (169,993) 591,701
Accrued expenses and other liabilites (736,009) (997,318)
Other liabilities 4,156 230,266
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Total adjustments (241,822) 130,670
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Net cash provided by operating activities 227,288 628,550
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Insurance proceeds from fire loss on building 316,591 --
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (349,776) (386,299)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment -- 78,000
Payment received on note for sale of property -- 1,953
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Net cash used in investing activities (33,185) (306,346)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings (payments) under line of credit (350,000) (300,000)
Purchase of treasury stock -- (29,141)
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Net cash used in financing activities (350,000) (329,141)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (155,897) (6,937)
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 526,536 311,423
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 370,639 $ 304,486
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period:
Interest $ 75,021 $ 85,213
Income Taxes $ 6,300 $ --
Non-cash investing and financing activity:
Sale of property for note receivable $ -- $ 398,047
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MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
In the opinion of Mexican Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company"),
the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals and
adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated
financial position as of March 30, 2003, and the consolidated
statements of income and cash flows for the 13-week periods ended March
30, 2003 and March 31, 2002. The consolidated statements of income for
the 13-week period ended March 30, 2003 is not necessarily indicative
of the results to be expected for the full year.
IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2001, FASB issued SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations. SFAS No. 143 requires the Company to record the
fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the
period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the
retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the
acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the
assets. The Company also records a corresponding asset that is
depreciated over the life of the asset. Subsequent to the initial
measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation will be
adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time and
changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation.
The Company adopted SFAS No. 143 on January 1, 2003. The adoption of
SFAS No. 143 did not have a material effect on the Company's financial
statements.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, Rescission of
FASB Statements No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13,
and Technical Corrections. SFAS No. 145 amends existing guidance on
reporting gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt to prohibit
the classification of the gain or loss as extraordinary, as the use of
such extinguishments have become part of the risk management strategy
of many companies. SFAS No. 145 also amends SFAS No. 13 to require
sale-leaseback accounting for certain lease modifications that have
economic effects similar to sale-leaseback transactions. The Company
adopted SFAS No. 145 on January 1, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 145
did not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. SFAS No. 146
addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with
exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force
(EITF) Issue 94-3, Liability Recognition for Certain Employee
Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity. The Company
adopted SFAS No. 146 on January 1, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 146
did not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45,
Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees,
Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others, and
interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57 and 107 and a rescission of
FASB Interpretation No. 34. This Interpretation elaborates on the
disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual
financial statements about its obligations under guarantees issued. The
Interpretation also clarifies that a guarantor is required to
recognize, at inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value
of the obligation undertaken. The initial recognition and measurement
provisions of the Interpretation were applicable to guarantees issued
or modified after December 31, 2002 and did not have a material effect
on the Company's financial statements.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of
FASB Statement No. 123. This Statement amends FASB Statement No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods
of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value method of
accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this
Statement amends the disclosure requirements of Statement No. 123 to
require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial
statements. Certain of the disclosure modifications are required for
fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002 and are included in the
notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
During the interim periods the Company follows the accounting
policies set forth in its consolidated financial statements in its
Annual Report and Form 10-K (file number 0-28234). Reference should be
made to such financial statements for information on such accounting
policies and further financial details.
3. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Basic income per share is based on the weighted average shares
outstanding without any dilutive effects considered. Diluted income per
share reflects dilution from all contingently issuable shares,
including options and warrants. As of March 30, 2003 and March 31,
2002, the Company had 1,044,470 and 1,066,770 options and warrants
outstanding, respectively. Such stock options and warrants have the
effect of increasing basic weighted average shares outstanding by
45,739 and 51,457 for the 13-weeks ended March 30, 2003 and March 31,
2002, respectively.
4. SFAS NO. 148. "ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION"
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of
FASB Statement No. 123. This Statement amends FASB Statement No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods
of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value method of
accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this
Statement amends the disclosure requirements of Statement No. 123 to
require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial
statements. Certain of the disclosure modifications are required for
fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002 and are included in the
notes to these consolidated financial statements.
The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS
No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," and has accounted
for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method
prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations.
Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for stock options
or warrants. Had compensation cost for the Company's outstanding stock
options and warrants been determined based on the fair value at the
grant date for awards consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123,
the Company's net income and net income per share would have been
reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below for the first quarters
ended March 31, 2002 and March 30, 2003, respectively:
3/30/03 3/30/03
Net income - as reported....................................................... $ 497,880 $ 469,110
Proforma net income - pro forma for SFAS No. 123 and 148....................... 496,013 467,169
Net income per share basic and diluted - as reported.......................... 0.14 0.14
Pro forma net income per share basic and diluted- pro forma for SFAS No. 123... 0.14 0.14
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among
others, the following: growth strategy; dependence on executive
officers; geographic concentration; increasing susceptibility to
adverse conditions in the region; changes in consumer tastes and eating
habits; national, regional or local economic and real estate
conditions; demographic trends; inclement weather; traffic patterns;
the type, number and location of competing restaurants; inflation;
increased food, labor and benefit costs; the availability of
experienced management and hourly employees; seasonality and the timing
of new restaurant openings; changes in governmental regulations; dram
shop exposure; and other factors not yet experienced by the Company.
The use of words such as "believes", "anticipates", "expects",
"intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking
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statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such
statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the
various disclosures made by the Company in this report and in the
Company's Annual Report and Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 29, 2002, that attempt to advise interested parties of the
risks and factors that may affect the Company's business.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues. The Company's revenues for the first quarter of
fiscal year 2003 were down $635,034 or 4.1% to $14.7 million compared
with the same quarter one year ago. Restaurant sales for the first
quarter of fiscal year 2003 were down $609,006 compared with the same
quarter one year ago, to $14.4 million. The decrease reflects a decline
in same-store sales. Total system sales at restaurants operating in
both fiscal quarters ("same-stores") decreased 3.2%. Company-owned
same-store sales for the quarter decreased 3.3%. The decrease, in part,
reflects bad weather in our Central Texas and Oklahoma restaurants.
Franchise-owned same-store sales for the quarter decreased 3.1%.
Costs and Expenses. Cost of sales, consisting primarily of
food and beverage costs, but also including paper and supplies,
increased 10 basis points as a percentage of restaurant sales in the
first quarter of fiscal 2003 to 27.1% as compared with 27.0% in the
same quarter in fiscal 2002. The increase was reflects higher paper and
cleaning supplies.
Labor and other related expenses increased as a percentage of
restaurant sales 90 basis points to 33.5% in the first quarter of
fiscal 2003 as compared with 32.6% in the same quarter in fiscal 2002.
Although absolute labor cost decreased approximately $64,000, labor
increased as a percentage of restaurant sales reflecting the semi-fixed
nature of management, workers compensation and health insurance costs
relative to declining same-store sales.
Restaurant operating expenses, which primarily includes rent,
property taxes, utilities, repair and maintenance, liquor taxes and
advertising, increased as a percentage of restaurant sales 30 basis
points to 24.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 as compared with
24.4% in the same quarter in fiscal 2002. The increase reflects higher
insurance premiums and fixed restaurant expenses relative to declining
same-store sales.
General and administrative expenses increased as a percentage
of total sales 60 basis points to 9.4% in the first quarter of fiscal
2003 as compared with 8.8% in the same quarter in fiscal year 2002.
General and administrative costs for the first quarter of fiscal year
2003 were comparable to the first quarter in fiscal year 2002. The
increase as a percentage of sales reflects declining same-store sales.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased as a
percentage of total sales 50 basis points to 4.0% in the first quarter
of fiscal 2003 compared with 3.5% the same quarter in fiscal 2002. The
increase, in part, reflects declining same-store sales. In absolute
dollars, depreciation and amortization increased $38,109 due to new
asset additions and restaurant remodels.
The Company did not open any new restaurants in the first
quarter of 2003. The pre-opening expense of $1,728 relates to the
reopening of an existing restaurant in the fourth quarter of fiscal
year 2002.
Other Income (Expense). For the first quarter of fiscal 2003,
interest expense decreased by $48,842 compared with the first quarter
in fiscal 2002, reflecting a lower average debt balance in the first
quarter of fiscal 2003. Total debt as of March 30, 2003 was $4.0
million compared with $6.3 million as of March 31, 2002. Other, net
increased reflecting a partial gain of $316,591 for insurance proceeds
received from fire damage at the Humble, Texas restaurant location.
Income Tax Expense. For the first quarter of fiscal 2003, the
Company's effective tax rate was 32.9% as compared with 33.0% in the
same quarter in fiscal 2002. The decrease was due to the utilization of
tax credit carryforwards and the reversal of timing differences
associated with restaurant closures in fiscal year 2001.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company met its first quarter fiscal 2003 capital
requirements with cash generated by operations. As of March 30, 2003,
the Company's operations generated approximately $227,288 in cash, as
compared with $628,550 in the first quarter one year ago. As of March
30, 2003, the Company had a working capital deficit of approximately
$2.4 million. A working capital deficit is common in the restaurant
industry, since restaurant companies do not typically require a
significant investment in either accounts receivable or inventory.
The Company's principal capital requirements are the funding
of routine capital expenditures, new restaurant development or
acquisitions and remodeling of older units. During the first quarter of
fiscal 2003, capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment were
approximately $349,776 as compared to $386,299 for the first quarter of
fiscal 2002. The capital expenditures were for necessary replacement of
equipment and leasehold improvements in various older units. On April
17, 2003, the Company acquired an existing franchise restaurant in a
sale-leaseback transaction. The Company has closed the acquired
restaurant for remodel and will reopen the restaurant sometime during
the second quarter. In addition, the Company plans to modestly remodel
two restaurants during fiscal year 2003. The Company estimates its
capital expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year will be
approximately $1.5 million.
On June 29, 2001, the Company re-financed $7.8 million of its
debt with Fleet National Bank. The new credit facility is for $10.0
million. The credit facility consists of a $5.0 million term note that
requires quarterly principal payments of $250,000 and matures on June
29, 2006 and a $5.0 million revolving line of credit that matures on
June 29, 2004. The interest rate is either the prime rate or LIBOR plus
a stipulated percentage. Accordingly, the Company is impacted by
changes in the prime rate and LIBOR. The Company is subject to a
non-use fee of 0.5% on the unused portion of the revolver from the date
of the credit agreement. The Company paid down $350,000 of its
indebtedness during the first quarter of fiscal year 2003. As of March
30, 2003, the Company had $4,050,000 outstanding on the credit facility
and is in full compliance with all debt covenants. However, if
same-restaurant sales continue to decline during the remaining quarters
of fiscal 2003 at the same rate as the Company experienced in the first
quarter of fiscal 2003, the Company may fail its minimum rolling
twelve-month EBITDA covenant and a waiver or forbearance agreement
would then be required from Fleet National Bank. Absent such a waiver
or forbearance agreement, the classification of the Company's debt with
Fleet National Bank could be affected and the Company may be required
to amend the terms of its credit facility with Fleet National Bank or
seek alternative financing. Over the last several years, the Company's
debt was incurred to carry out acquisitions in 1997 and 1999, to
develop new restaurants, and to remodel existing restaurants, as well
as to accommodate other working capital needs. The Company anticipates
that it will use excess cash flow during the remainder of fiscal year
2003 to pay down debt approximately $1.85 million.
The Company's management believes that with its operating cash
flow and the Company's revolving line of credit with Fleet National
Bank, funds will be sufficient to meet operating requirements and to
finance routine capital expenditures and remodels through the end of
the 2003 fiscal year. Unless the Company violates an important debt
covenant, the Company's credit facility with Fleet National Bank is not
subject to triggering events that would cause the credit facility to
become due sooner than the maturity dates described in the previous
paragraph.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company does not have or participate in transactions
involving derivative, financial and commodity instruments. The
Company's long-term debt bears interest at floating market rates. Based
on amount outstanding at March 30, 2003, a 1% change in interest rates
would change interest expense by $10,125.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Document Description
99.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(b) REPORTS OF FORM 8-K
There have been no reports on Form 8-K filed during
the Company's fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2003.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC.
Dated: May 14, 2003 By: /s/ Curt Glowacki
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Curt Glowacki
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: May 14, 2003 By: /s/ Andrew J. Dennard
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Andrew J. Dennard
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Curt Glowacki, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mexican Restaurants,
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, the report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by the report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in the report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of,
and for, the periods presented in the report;
4. The issuer's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(c)) for the issuer and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is
made known to us by other within those entities, particularly during the period
in which the report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of the report
(the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in the report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the
disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation
Date;
5. The issuer's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the
board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the issuer's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified the issuer's auditors
any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the issuer's internal controls; and
6. The issuer's other certifying officers and I have indicated in the report
whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other
factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date
of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to
significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
March 30, 2003
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By: Curt Glowacki,
Chief Executive Officer
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Andrew J. Dennard, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mexican Restaurants,
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, the report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by the report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in the report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of,
and for, the periods presented in the report;
4. The issuer's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(c)) for the issuer and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is
made known to us by other within those entities, particularly during the period
in which the report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of the report
(the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in the report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the
disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation
Date;
5. The issuer's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the
board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the issuer's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified the issuer's auditors
any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the issuer's internal controls; and
6. The issuer's other certifying officers and I have indicated in the report
whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other
factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date
of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to
significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
March 30, 2003
/s/ Andrew J. Dennard
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By: Andrew J. Dennard,
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002